THE The Magazine Of Genesis Sci-Fi July 2013 Summer is finally here it would appear, hope everyone was caught as much or as little sun as they Chairman: desired. Hoping it’s not too hot here today for Paul Russell everyone. Vice Chairman David Offen-James Extending a big thank you to Tony for last month’s programme, many new and interesting fan Treasurer: programmes - where does he find them ? And a Matthew Greet difference to the quiz as well, that’s two different styles of quizzes in as many months! Events Secretary: Paul Belsey This weeks programme shall be brought to you by Membership Steve, which has a 1970s theme. Secretary: Louise Stanley Due to unforeseen circumstances the Genesis trip to The Royal Observatory at Greenwich had to be Honorary President: Jeremy Bulloch postponed until later in the year. Details will follow when we get them (ie, when we’ve figured them Website: out). www.genesis-sf.org.uk I do not believe we have any future slots requiring E-Mail: filling as far the programme person is concerned, however now we are more than half way through the year we will soon be badgering people to put their name down for next year. So let the badgering commence. [email protected] As always we are looking for articles to fill these July 2013 august pages (and September, and October, and Design & Editing: Jeremy Ogden Nov—- Oh, right, see what you mean. Carry On— Ed), also looking for suggestions on what if any Contributors: events members would like to see or go to. Jeremy Ogden Remember this is your club and as a card-carrying Paul Russell member we really on your input to help point us in a Louise Stanley vaguely right(ish) direction. All sources acknowledged, we own As always. nothing. No infringement intended, no money made etc etc. Prus — Chairperkin KEEP CALM?! WE’RE 49 FOR 9!!! Club Events For Your Diary Nine Worlds is a new convention which might be a tad ambitious in its aims. According to the organisers, it’s about ‘gaming, film, cosplay, fandom, literature, science, geek culture, meeting people and having a really big party’. The event was funded via Kickstarter, so a lot of people already have advance tickets, but regular tickets have now gone on sale. The convention takes place from 9-11 August at the Radisson and Renaissance Hotels, Heathrow, and you can find out more at nineworlds.co.uk. This is ArmadaCon’s 25th Anniversary year; guests already announced include Doctor Who make-up supervisor / guru Neil Gorton, and the weekend will also feature the filming of the ArmadaCon 25th anniversary short film. Find out more at www.armadacon.org. Cinema Trips Films being released over the next few months which we may be going to see… > The World’s End (Out Now) > The Wolverine (26th July) > The Hobbit: Part 2—The Desolation Of Smaug (13th December) MEETING DATES FOR 2013..... Pub Book Club Main meeting Program/ Quiz August 15th August 17th August 25th August Mark Sinclair September 12th September 14th September 22nd Paul Belsey September October 10th October 12th October 20th October Matthew Greet October / 31st October 9th November 10th November The Commitee November December 5th December 7th December 15th December Robert Green Pub meetings are at the Queen’s College Arms on the A340 between Basingstoke and Tadley until further notice. The Genesis Book Club is at South Ham Library, Basingstoke, on the dates listed above, from 10.00 am to mid-day. US SCI-FI SERIES OUTLANDER TO BE FILMED IN SCOTLAND A major US science fiction series is to be filmed in Scotland, bringing about 200 new jobs and the construction of a new television studio near Glasgow. Outlander will be adapted from American SUPERMAN / BATMAN writer Diana Gabaldon's international best- CROSSOVER FINALLY GETS selling series of seven books. It tells the story of Claire and James Fraser, using time travel GREEN LIGHT to slip between 18th and 20th century Scotland. Superman and Batman are to appear in the same film for the first time, it has been One of the lead roles will be played by Scot's revealed, to the delight of many fans of the actor Sam Heughan, whose previous credits popular characters. include River City. The 32-year-old, who was born in New Galloway, Dumfriesshire, The surprise announcement was made by graduated from The Royal Scottish Academy Zack Snyder, who directed the most recent of Music and Drama, now known as the Royal Superman film Man of Steel. Conservatoire of Scotland. But speaking at a comic convention in San It is estimated that Outlander could generate Diego, California, Mr Snyder said the script as many as 2,400 supporting roles for other was still being written. Production is expected actors across the UK. to begin next year and the film is scheduled for release in the summer of 2015. US cable network Starz and global television studio, Sony Pictures Television, are behind Warner Bros confirmed that the two the new series, which is due to start filming this year. The series will be written and superheroes would team up for the first time. executive produced by Jim Kohlberg and British actor Henry Cavill - who starred in Man Ronal D. Moore, who has worked on Battlestar of Steel - will again play Superman. However, Galactica, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and an actor for the new Batman is yet to be cast. Star Trek: The Next Generation. It will be co- produced by Left Bank Pictures, Tall Ship "They're both alpha males," fan Benjamin Ha Productions, Story Mining and Supply was quoted as saying by the Associated Press. Company. He added that he expected fireworks in the The Chancellor of the Exchequer, George new film. Osborne, said the production would benefit from a UK government decision last year to For many comic book enthusiasts it is a dream extend film tax reliefs to high-end television come true in what promises to be the ultimate productions. This effectively provides a tax superhero adventure, the BBC's Peter Bowes credit worth 20% of corporation tax. in Los Angeles reports. Mr Osborne said: "I am delighted that The enduring popularity of Superman and Outlander will be filmed in Scotland, and Batman has seen the latest films featuring the welcome the extra investment that will be two characters earn revenues of more than made to the Scottish television industry. "I $1bn (£655m) between them. hope that this series will make the most of the stunning landscape and the talented actors, Source: bbc.co.uk crew and facilities that Scotland has to offer." Source: bbc.co.uk AVENGERS ASSESMBLE SEQUEL - TITLE REVEALED Director Joss Whedon has revealed the title of his 2015 Avengers sequel - Avengers: Age of Ultron - at the Comic-Con convention in San Diego. It follows on from the hugely successful first movie, reuniting stars including Robert Downey Jr as Iron Man and Chris Hemsworth as Thor. Marvel villain Ultron is a rebellious artificial intelligence which creates an android that attacks the Avengers. Whedon revealed the name after footage of the latest Thor film was shown. The footage was introduced by actor Tom Hiddleston - who played villain Loki in the first Avengers film - in full costume, according to Hollywood Reporter. Hiddleston stayed in character, making his speech and rallying members of the audience as they chanted the villain's name. Source THOR-ABRED GENESIS AT THE MOVIES: MAN OF STEEL (NOT A REVIEW) Went to see this on opening weekend, and at no point did I find myself looking and the cinema was only half full for the at the time (except when my alarm went 8pm 3D showing we went to see. Which off). The pacing was as I said good, seemed weird but then I had heard it slower when it needed it, faster when had got some bad reviews. Luckily I that was called for and super-fast in the don't read reviews, and I love to skip climactic last reel. (Do movies still have over trailers on TV so I do not get reels?) Now for the plot holes and the spoilers. As you will know if you have bits I was not so taken with. Krypton ever read one of my reviews before I do had a good mix of tech and bio- not give spoilers nor do I hint at more engineering, just the people were weird, than the most glaring plot holes, I do maybe slightly under drawn, and I found however usually go on and on about my not entirely believable, this of cause is a day, the weather and other similar personal opinion, and people I went to irrelevant things. I would of course hate see it with did have another take on (cough) to disappoint you on these them. The ending (after the big fight) matters but today I shall. was just a little contrived but then this is often the case with a retelling of a story, I had been thinking it had been nearly you just need to watch the 2009 Star 40 years since I saw Christopher Reeve Trek film to see that. take to the air (and I believed a man could fly) but in fact it is “only” 35. It So all things considered I would give this therefore had a lot of ground to cover for film a star rating of maybe 4 out of 5. A a new audience telling bits of the back hugely fun movie and once you gloss story and bringing in enemies for him to over the few niggly things I found battle.