Fast Forward visited science fiction convention Balticon 44 over Memorial Day weekend, where we recorded short interviews with some folks. We will be uploading more videos in the days to come. Click on the link below for a clip from author and editor Laura Anne Gilman:
While at Anticipation, the 2009 Worldcon, the Fast Forward crew got a chance to talk briefly with author Nalo Hopkinson. In this short video, she tells us about her current projects:
Nalo Hopkinson at the 2009 Worldcon interview video [1:25m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download Nalo Hopkinson at the 2009 Worldcon interview video - small [1:25m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadWell, we’re back from the trip to Anticipation, the 2009 Worldcon, and we’re working to get the last of our short interviews from the convention posted. Here’s a video of John Pomeranz talking with David G. Hartwell, the convention’s Editor Guest of Honor:
David G. Hartwell interview video - large [2:48m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download David G. Hartwell interview video - small [2:48m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadAnticipation, the 67th World Science Fiction Convention, is almost finished.
Hugo winner photo session after the awards ceremony
The Hugo Awards were announced tonight, and there are several people carrying the cool silver rockets around in the party hotel. Click here for a complete list of Hugo winners, as well as photos of the this year’s Hugo Statuette, and an image of the newly unveiled Hugo Award Logo.
As a bonus, click one of the video links below for a clip of Science Fiction Grand Master Robert Silverberg, telling us why he attends the Worldcon.
Why Robert Silverberg comes to Worldcon - large [00:50m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download Why Robert Silverberg comes to Worldcon - small [00:50m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadSeveral sites have posted a complete list of the Chesley winners, including the good folks at www.SFSignal.com.
Here is a direct link to the winners list at SF Signal.
We talked with some of the Chesley Award winners at the Art Show Reception after the Awards Presentation. Here are a couple of very short videos with Chesley winners John Picacio and Lou Anders, at that reception.
John Picacio, Award Winner - large [00:28m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download Lou Anders, Award Winner - large [1:03m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadGary Wolfe stopped by the Fast Forward party at Anticipation, and spoke with us about Locus.
Here’s a short video.
Will F. Jenkins
June 27th, 2009 has been declared Will F. Jenkins Day in Virginia by the state General Assembly. Better known to many readers by his pen name, Murray Leinster, Mr. Jenkins was a native of Virginia, and a prolific, award winning writer of science fiction. Click on the link below to see a short video about Will Jenkins.
Neil Gaiman made an appearance on the Today show because of his Newbery win.
Marianne G Petrino, Anime Reviewer, Fast Forward
Terry Pratchett’s book Nation is a 2009 Printz Award Honor book!
Marianne G Petrino, Anime Reviewer, Fast Forward
Neil Gaiman has won the 2009 Newbery Award for Graveyard Book!
Marianne G Petrino, Anime Reviewer, Fast Forward
