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[Kaykaykay]

Robot advances: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/12/s...atlas-may-foreshadow-age-of-robo-sapiens.html

 

[AdmiralAdama]

A new SciFi vacation spot.


AA

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...n-includes-image-Doctor-William-Hartnell.html

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[Richard Brown]

A new SciFi vacation spot.

AA

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2361939/Extermimaze-Extermimaze-Doctor-Who-fan-Tom-Pearcy-creates-huge-Dalek-covers-entire-18-acre-maize-field-York-larges-maze-Europe-largest-world-The-design-includes-image-Doctor-William-Hartnell.html

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Amazing.

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[Gabriel1]

BBC have a live programme at 19:00 GMT this coming Sunday to unveil the new Dr Who........my money is on Prince William, remember where you read it first!

The Archangel

 

[J. A.]

BBC have a live programme at 19:00 GMT this coming Sunday to unveil the new Dr Who........my money is on Prince William, remember where you read it first!

The Archangel

I bet against you. Remember my words when it's announced: it will be his brother.

 

[Gabriel1]

BBC have a live programme at 19:00 GMT this coming Sunday to unveil the new Dr Who........my money is on Prince William, remember where you read it first!

The Archangel

I knew it....Usain Bolt!

EDIT: No, no! Of course not, I'm just being bad again!

The Archangel

 

[scifan57]

I've heard that Peter Capaldi has just been announced as the next Doctor Who. http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/peter-capaldi-new-doctor-who-2124769

 

[Gabriel1]

I've heard that Peter Capaldi has just been announced as the next Doctor Who. http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/peter-capaldi-new-doctor-who-2124769

Yep, good old Malcolm Tucker from In The Loop and The Thick Of It.....warning, those of a nervous disposition are advised to use caution if revisiting his earlier work!

The Archangel

 

[AdmiralAdama]

Looking forward to diving into this!


AA

http://1701news.com/node/375/nbcs-motivation-canceling-star-trek-debunked.html

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[scifan57]

The convention starts in 2 days on Thursday, August 29, 2013. A few of us are here early, helping to set up. Here are some photos of the ongoing preparations. The convention centre lobby The main exhibit hall, where the art show dealers room and other events are taking place. the soon to be very busy registration area.

More to follow.

 

[scifan57]

Here are some photos I took in the main exhibit hall at the convention.

 

[scifan57]

Here are some of the Hugo awards from previous years.

 

[J. A.]

Maybe this is a silly question: are these the originals or duplicates (the awards)?

 

[scifan57]

Maybe this is a silly question: are these the originals or duplicates (the awards)?

They are original Hugo awards, produced as samples for inclusion in this exhibit, which is displayed at every Worldcon.

 

[J. A.]

They are original Hugo awards, produced as samples for inclusion in this exhibit, which is displayed at every Worldcon.

Does this mean they are not awarded, but only produced for the expositions?