Posted by Chris Jensen |
Apr. 08, 2008 07:58AM PST
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FILED UNDER: News. Books, People.
Terry Pratchett, long known for his witty fantasy novels, has described some of the emotions that consumed him when he was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer's.
"I didn't know where to go and what to do and there was a lot of flailing around and shouting really. I'm a humanist, which means I'm an atheist, the trouble with being an atheist is that it lets God off the hook. You really want someone to blame."
Symptoms of the horrible disease are beginning to manifest, forcing Mr. Pratchett to give up his driver's license in the interest of safety.
"It's weird stuff like I can look for my mobile phone on the desk, and not see my mobile phone. Then I'd say, 'where's my mobile phone I put it down, ah there it is'. If you can't see your mobile phone, you can't see the girl on the crossing."
Terry has donated $1-million to Alzheimer's research and his legion of fans around the planet have taken it upon themselves to match it. If you would like to help, please head to MatchItForPratchett and offer what you can.
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(Source: BBC)
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Posted by Matt Butrovich, Chris Jensen, Phillip Radke, Christiaan Allebest, Daniel Espinoza |
Mar. 28, 2008 06:37PM PST
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FILED UNDER: Features. TV, Movies, Games, Books.
Today we present to you our picks for the greatest time travel stories ever created. All mediums were considered, including film, television, print, and video games. Some of them are timeless (no pun intended) classics and known by all, but we've got a couple of surprises in store for you as well. Tell us your favorites that we might have left out in the Comments section! Let's get the ball rolling with a film that falls in the former category, and is definitely a safe choice.
Back to the Future
Ask anyone who followed pop culture in the 80s to name their favorite time-traveling story, and chances are they'll say Back to the Future. This classic film by Robert Zemeckis and Steven Spielberg manages to define two separate generations, one being the youth of the 1980s, and other being the baby-boomers of the mid-1950s, when teenagers began to develop a culture all their own.
The story follows Marty McFly as he travels back in time 30 years via his friend Dr. Emmett Brown's time-traveling DeLorean. Leaving his original time of 1985, Marty is lost and confused in an era that seems completely incongruous to the world he left behind. Not only is the culture alien to him, Marty struggles to avoid changing historical events, including the catalyst moment of his parents' relationship. In a perfect example of the grandfather paradox, Marty must figure out a way to return to 1985, but at the same time ensure that his parents meet, fall in love, and later have him as a child. Otherwise his entire existence is in danger. Back to the Future received two sequels, and though some will argue the quality of the films, the series remains entertaining throughout. -mb
Hit the next page for ten more selections!
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Tags the twilight zone, nintendo, steven spielberg, zelda, doctor who, futurama, fantasy, science fiction, time travel, lists
Posted by Chris Jensen |
Mar. 16, 2008 02:19PM PST
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Sam Raimi's recent acquisition of production rights for Sword of Truth, the popular fantasy series by Terry Goodkind, isn't wasting any time heading for television. Fifty of the top ABC markets have purchased orders for all 22 episodes of Wizard's First Rule, the first book in Goodkind's sprawling 11-volume epic. Production is slated to begin in May.
From Variety:
The weekly hour-long series follows Richard Cypher, a young man who makes his living leading people through dangerous forests, as he investigates the murder of his father and finds himself opposing Darken Rahl, the son of an evil wizard.
I can't say I was a fan of Raimi's earlier television efforts, Xena and Hercules, but that was before Sam had all the Spider-Man money he has now, money that will hopefully be spent on top-notch production values. If the project proves successful, it could open the door to more book-based projects in the future. I'd love to watch a series based on the works of Raymond Feist.
What fantasy series would you love to see serialized on TV?
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(Source: Variety)
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