BOOK REVIEW: Snuff – Terry Pratchett

Snuff is the latest book from the pen of the mighty Sir Terry Pratchett.  It is a return to familiar territory for Discworld fans as Sam Vimes, the indomitable Commander of the City Watch takes centre stage once again.  He is reluctantly packed off on holiday to the family estate to endure the peace and quiet of the countryside.

Initially Vimes is out of his element having to play the role of lord of the manor, deal with belligerent locals and come to terms with some eccentric rural customs.  However, it doesn’t take long for his copper’s nose to sniff out that all is not as peaceful as it seems and he begins to uncover a conspiracy involving a secretive goblin community, a smuggling racket and a cold-blooded murder.

Star Wars Inspired Tree House

 Words fail me! I took one look at this photo and was half expecting to see chewie swing in with a couple of Ewoks clutched to his legs.

GS Reporter: Nuge

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SFX WEEKENDER 2012 gets a Whithouse

Great news for all those attending the excellent SFX Weekender next year as another big name guest is announced.

Gingerbread AT-AT anyone?

If someone could now do make a Millennium Falcon Victoria Sponge cake please that would be great.

GS Reporter: Nuge
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Bryan & Bryan deliver The Munsters

A while back we said that there was a new Munsters TV show coming from NBC. Today they have confirmed who the two show runners will be.

Cardiff International Comic & Animation Expo Announce More Guests and News

The first year of the Cardiff International Comic & Animation Expo got 2011 off to a great start with a fantastic event for the newest con on the block however it’s second year is looking like it’s going to bigger and better.

This week more annoucments have come down on high from the organisers of the show onto the con’s website. Some of the new includes even MORE guests, small press and a new horror spotlight with five new titles debuting at the event.

The Thing Cast and Crew Interviews

Check out the latest video interview with the cast and crew of ‘The Thing’ which the prequel to John Carpenter’s classic of the same name.

A Study in Time (Sherlock/Doctor Who)

Check out this great Doctor Who/ Sherlock mash up on youtube. Judging by the date on this video it’s been around for a while but this is the first I’ve seen it and I love it!

Jabba The Cupcake

 

Yep that’s exactly what I meant…it’s a Jabba the Hutt Cup Cake. In fact it’s such a well made and fantastic likeless that I have burning desire to throw a chain over the icing and choke it to death.

GS Reporter: Nuge
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Make Your Own Film with Done In 60 Seconds

Film fans from around the globe are invited to grab their cameras and recreate a famous film in 60 seconds for their chance to win a coveted Jameson Empire Award. Just think what you could create, how about ET or Pulp Fiction or 2001 (ok maybe not the last one) in just 60 seconds. This is your chance to have some fun.

ADVANCED COMIC REVIEW – Star Wars: Agent of the Empire #1

John Ostrander has written many of the Star Wars comics that Dark Horse have published over the last few years but he’s never put out a Star Wars book like this. Imagine if Ian Fleming and George Lucas got drunk one night and this was the little surprise the world got nine months later. The DNA of Bond is ever present in this new series and it is a interesting mix of Cold War spy story and a galaxy far far away.

Jahan Cross is a secret agent for Imperial Intelligence. In this first issue he uncovers corruption in the Imperial structure and it leads him to the Corporate Sector of the galaxy (a section of the galaxy not under imperial control). This comic is a love letter to James Bond, it even has the classic Bond visits Q branch scene with lots of gadgets and the always present malfunctioning experiment.

The writing by Ostrander is outstanding, he draws the reader into the story and makes you like the character of Jahan Cross almost immediately. He obviously loves the Star Wars universe which is evident by a few references to the prequel films and a pretty big cameo by a main Original Trilogy character.

KAPOW! NOW Tickets on sale

For those that went to KAPOW this year, you know what to expect from one of the UK’s newest and largest conventions from the mind of Mark Millar.

Tickets have just gone on sale for next year so head on over to the official site and grab yours now for what is sure to be another amazing event.

The convention will take place on the 19th & 20th May 2012 at the Business Design Centre in Islington. More info below

TV REVIEW: The Walking Dead Season 2 Episode 7 – PRETTY MUCH DEAD ALREADY

This week on The Walking Dead, debates rage and tempers fray; Maggie is upset when Glenn reveals her father’s secret to his friends, Andrea is unhappy when Dale questions her new relationship with Shane and the debate on whether to stay or go – and what to do about the Walkers in the barn – rages on.

Voices from the Syndicate: Best Page to screen casting

In this edition of the Voices from the Syndicate we ask our team of Geeks what has been the best page to screen casting.

COMIC REVIEW: Ian Churchills Marineman – A Matter of Life and Depth

 The Eisner nominated artist Ian Churchill is doing something incredibly brave with the creator  owned  book Marineman from Image comics. He is trying to sell an all-ages comic about a water based character. Always having had a soft spot for certain water based characters that have always been a bit of an underdog (although saying that Geoff Johns is kicking ass with Aquaman at the moment), I was curious to give it a try.

Let’s start with the art, because it refuses to be ignored.