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“Doctor Who Christmas Special” features Sontarans, smowmen, snarling
The prequel and trailer for the Doctor Who Christmas Special has just been posted via the BBC, hot off its appearance on the Children In Need annual appeal.
As reported earlier in the week, the BBC continues its tradition of presenting an exclusive clip for the charity’s annual telethon. The clips have varied from trailers, exclusive scenes, and special greetings from the cast.
This year’s trailer offers a few tidbits both new and confirmed, including the name of the new Companion (Clara, as was rumored), a look at this year’s holiday-themed monster (snowmen, tho not apparently the Abominable variety so many of us were hoping for) and a peek at returning aliens Strax the Sontaran nurse (Dan Starkey) and sword-wielding reptilian lesbian Vastra (Neve McIntosh), and the presumptive baddie, played by Richard E. Grant (Hudson Hawk, How to Get Ahead In Advertising).
Because producer Steven Moffat is evil and feeds on our tears, the intro also pays lip service to the swirling cloud of theories about Clara somehow being connected to Oswin Oswald, played by Jenna-Louise Coleman in the season opener, Asylum of the Daleks. Moffat has already said in an interview that “That’s exactly the question I want you asking”, so he’s clearly doing what he can to get that happening.
Donations to Children in Need can be made at their website.
DOC SAVAGE IS COMING TO THANKSGIVING DINNER
Well, at least in book form. The Big Book of Bronze #5 goes on sale November 23.
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The Big Book of Bronze #5 will be released November 23rd on Lulu.com. At 282 pages, this tome of Doc Savage information, by the leading Doc Savage authorities of our time, holds insights into the Man of Bronze that you will be thrilled to read and ponder. In addition to the documentation of Doc Savage musings, you will find the must have companion to the new Jazz CD (Bronze Nemesis) by Scott Robinson about the music and his meeting with James Bama, the Ron Ely interview conducted in September where Ron discusses the movie in detail with Steve Ringgenberg, the detailed reflections of a meeting with Norma Dent by Dean Russell and an article by the current Kenneth Robeson: Will Murray.
Check out the great Doc Savage reading below and order your books in time for Christmas!
WHO IS FRED FORINO? by William Lampkin
HIS NAME WAS DOC SAVAGE by Fred Forino
WHO IS JACK JUKA? by Joe DeVito
COLLECTING ORIGINAL DOC SAVAGE ART by Jack Juka
WHO IS JAY RYAN? by Terry Allen
A GLEAMING SPIKE OF STEAL AND BRICK by Jay Ryan
THE RED DEATH’S ELEPHANT GUN by Jay Ryan
A FLOOR BY ANY OTHER NAME… by Jay Ryan
BULLETS OVER BROADWAY by Jay Ryan
WHO IS JEFF DEISCHER?
COMING DOWN OUT OF THE TREES by Jeff Deischer
WHO IS STEVE DONOSO?
THE BRONZE ARCHIVE by Steve Donoso
WHO IS MATT HIEBERT? by Lokke Heiss
FOUNDATIONS FOR DOC SAVAGE’S PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT by Matt Hiebert
WHO IS JULIAN PUGA?
THE LAST REGISTERED DOC SAVAGE ADVENTURE by Julián Puga
WHO IS DAFYDD NEAL DYAR? by Allyson Dyar
DOC SAVAGE AND THE WORLD OF TOMORROW by Dafydd Neal Dyar
WHO IS COURTNEY ROGERS? by Pat Lilja
THE MYSTERY OF THE DOUBLE-USE PFEIFFER COVER by Courtney Rogers
WHO IS DEAN RUSSELL? by Jay Ryan
REFLECTING ON NORMA DENT by Dean Russell
WHO IS WILL MURRAY? by Matt Moring
MAN OF MIGHT by Will Murray
WHO IS SCOTT CRANFORD? by Wayne Skiver
THE ADVENTURES OF A BRONZE PAINTING by Scott Cranford
WHO IS JIM COX?
DOC SAVAGE AND THE ASIAN MARTIAL ARTS by Jim Cox
WHO IS RICK LAI? by Art Sippo
DOC SAVAGE AND THE CAGLIOSTRO LEGACY by Rick Lai
FIRST SIGHTING (Part Two) by Fred Forino
FIRST SIGHTING (Part Three) by Fred Forino
WHO IS DUANE SPURLOCK? by Chuck Welch
DENT’S HARD BOILED DOC: SATAN BLACK by Duane Spurlock
WHO IS TIM FAUROTE? by Bert Ehrmann
DOC SAVAGE: THE MAN OF…PLASTIC by Tim Faurote
WHO IS ARTHUR C. SIPPO MD, MPH? by Rick Lai
DOC’S LEGAL AIDE: AN APPRECIATION OF HAM BROOKS, ESQUIRE by Art Sippo
WHO IS SCOTT ROBINSON? by Michael Steinman
BRONZE NEMESIS: THE MAKING OF A MUSICAL ADVENTURE by Scott Robinson
WHO IS STEVE RINGGENBERG?
DOC SAVAGE SPEAKS: RON ELY! by Steve Ringgenberg
Learn more about The Big Book of Bronze series here.
“Age Of Ultron” coming soon from Marvel, according to ASCII
A piece of promotional artwork came in today from Marvel, which when translated from binary to ASCII spells out “Age Of Ultron”. Marvel will be making a bigger announcement for this project on Monday, but one presumes that the other shoe from events in Avengers a few years back are finally coming to the forefront…
BROTHER BONES VS. ALIEN MONSTERS!
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Ron Fortier’s Brother Bones returns with a new audio adventure.
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Airship 27 Productions, in conjunction with Dynamic Ram Audio, is thrilled to announce the release of their third audio recording based on the stories of the new pulp sensation, Brother Bones â The Undead Avenger by Ron Fortier. Voice actor Mark Kalita returns to read this new entry called, âÂÂThe Scales of Terror.âÂÂ
“I was very excited to be chosen to bring Ron’s Brother Bones stories to the audio medium,â Kalita says. âÂÂThese tales are so rich in the classic pulp fiction tradition with their noir atmosphere, gritty language and larger-than-life hero that you can’t help but let yourself get pulled into the shadows of their delightfully dark recesses. Hopefully my readings will further enhance the imagery that Ron has so skillfully crafted to make them appeal both to fans of old time radio and modern audio books.”
This short audio files are part of an on-going project to sell all seven of the Brother Bones tales from the Airship 27 Productionsâ prose collection for the reasonable price of $2. Once all seven have been recorded and made available, the entire audio book will be offered for the bargain price of $10. âÂÂResponse thus far has been truly wonderful,â reports Fortier, who is also Airship 27 Productions Managing Editor. âÂÂWe couldnâÂÂt be any happier with Dynamic Ram AudioâÂÂs quality on these recordings and Mark brings so much to the table. His readings enhance the creepiness of each story.âÂÂ
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There is some definitive extra passion to this reading as Kalita went on to explain. “Scales of Terror was particularly special for me to read because I’m a big fan of H.P. Lovecraft and the idea of doing a story about a secret cult and otherworldly beasties had instant appeal. Throw in Brother Bones and his particular brand of undead justice and it just doesn’t get any better. I think listeners will also find Chris Barnes’ special audio treatment really helps bring this tale an added dimension of cool creepiness.”
BROTHER BONES â Audio Tales # 3 The Scales of Terror is now available for download at http://robmdavis.com/Airship27Hangar/index.airshipHangar.html#brobonesaudio3
AIRSHIP 27 PRODUCTIONS â Pulp Fiction for a New Generation!
Also available from Airship 27 and Dynamic Ram Audio:
THE BONE BROTHERS
SHIELD AND CLAW
THE WEREWOLVES OF NEW IDRIA INVADE THE BOOK CAVE
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Author John Chadwell join The Book Cave hosts Ric Croxton and Dr. Art Sippo to introduce his graphic novel from Moonstone Books, Werewolves of New Idria.
The Book Cave Episode 205: John Chadwell is live. Listen to the conversation now at http://thebookcave.libsyn.com.
Learn more about Werewolves of New Idria at www.werewolvesofnewidria.com.
THE SHADOW FAN PODCAST TAKES ON CHAYKIN’S BLOOD AND JUDGEMENT
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New Pulp Author Barry Reese takes an in-depth, spoiler-filled look at Howard Chaykin’s 4-issue limited series from 1986! The Shadow Fan goes through the entire story, with summaries of the action, commentary on the creative decisions taken and discussion about the differences between Chaykin’s take and Walter Gibson’s traditional version.
Listen now at http://theshadowfan.libsyn.com/blood-and-judgment.
PULPSTERS VISIT EARTH STATION ONE
New Pulp writers David Wood, Tommy Hancock, and Bobby Nash, along with award-winning artist Mark Maddox visit the latest episode of the Earth Station One podcast.
About Earth Station One episode 137:
The nameâs One… Earth Station One.
The ESO crew went to the movies this weekend to see the newest chapter in the James Bond franchise. Mike Faber, Mike Gordon, Bobby Nash, and award-winning artist Mark Maddox review Skyfall for your ears only! Also, writer David Wood is featured in The Geek Seat, Tommy Hancock gives us a Khan report on the Memphis Comic & Fantasy Convention, and Michael Day promotes his new event that boldly goes where no fan has gone before â Farragut Fest! ESO also take a look at The Science Channelâs Browncoatâs Unite Firefly reunion. All this plus the usual Rants, Raves, and Shout Outs! Itâs another action-packed episode of Earth Station One.
Listen now at www.esopodcast.com.
THE LONE RANGER PREPARES THE NOBLEST VENGEANCE AT IPULP!
New on www.iPulpFiction.com: The ultimate Western hero returns in THE LONE RANGER CHRONICLES. First up is The Noblest Vengeance by New Pulp Author Howard Hopkins, who also penned the Lone Ranger novel, Vendetta.
The First Ever Collection of New Lone Ranger Prose Stories from Moonstone Books!
The masked ex-Texas Ranger and his Native American companion Tonto fight injustice in the Wild West! Stories include meetings with The Cisco Kid, Wyatt Earp, and Doc Holliday, as well as the origin of Tonto and the origin of Silver! Authors include Spur Award-winner Johnny D Boggs, James Reasoner, Alex Award-winner Mel Odom, Anthony Award-winner Bill Crider, Matthew Baugh, Tim Lasiuta, Joe Gentile, Paul Kupperberg, Denny O”Neil, Kent Conwell, David McDonald, Thom Brannon, Troy D. Smith, Chuck Dixon, and Richard Dean Starr.
You can read The Noblest Vengeance by Howard Hopkins at ipulpfiction.com for only $.75.
Also, look for more great tales from Moonstone Books at iPulp Fiction.
Doctor Who Christmas Preview Special Airs Friday
The countdown to the Doctor Who Christmas special has begun. As has become traditional, the BBC has produced a special Doctor Who short to air during the annual Children in Need appeal. A prequel to the upcoming Christmas special, the short will feature the first footage of current Doctor Matt Smith and his new companion, played by Jenna-Louise Coleman, in the same room.
Jenna-Louise appeared in the first episode of the season, Asylum of the Daleks, in a surprise appearance as the mysterious and tragic Oswin Oswald. Fannish speculation has run rampant ever since as to any connection between Ms. Oswald and the Doctor’s new companion, about whom little is know save her rumored name, Clara.
Founded by British radio and chat show icon Terry Wogan, Children in Need helps disadvantaged children in Great Britain in many ways. Doctor Who and the charity have had a long history. The 30th anniversary adventure <a href=”
target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>Dimensions in Time was broadcast during the telethon back in 1993. In the modern era of the series, <a href=”
target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>David Tennant’s first scene as the Doctor was shown during the event, previous to his first episode, the first of the new Christmas specials. <a href=”
target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>Time Crash, the crossover between Tennant and Peter Davison ran two years later.
Like most charities, this annual event is its biggest fundraising opportunity. If every American Doctor Who fan who watches this prequel donates as little as a pound on the appeal’s website, it’d add a staggering amount to the total, and the work the cause can do.
