RE: [scifinoir2] Tim Hildebrandt has died

2006-06-25 Thread Keith Johnson
Didn't the Brother's Hildebrandt do the first Star Wars poster? Yes indeed, they are as synonymous with fantasy art. When I was discovering fantasy novels in my late teens and early '20s, there were three artists whose work I noticed all the time: Boris Vallejo (he of all the barbarian fantasy

Re: [scifinoir2] Iron Man Film Confirmed for 2008 Release

2006-06-25 Thread Daryle Lockhart
I'm a weirdo, this is true...but I dug Ant Man. If I had to put together an all madden team, I'd put Ant Man on. And I don't think I'm alone. His daughter's in Young Avengers. On Jun 25, 2006, at 1:39 AM, Keith Johnson wrote: Yeah, the whole concept of an Ant Man in my opinion, belongs

RE: [scifinoir2] Iron Man Film Confirmed for 2008 Release

2006-06-25 Thread Keith Johnson
What was your take on the overall film? I like it less and less the more I think about it _ From: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Astromancer Sent: Sunday, 25 June, 2006 01:55 To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [scifinoir2] Iron Man Film

RE: [scifinoir2] Iron Man Film Confirmed for 2008 Release

2006-06-25 Thread Astromancer
Though it left me wanting, I applaud the killing off of main characters...and leaving a twist for their possible comeback...I do agree that Barry would not have been my choice for Storm, but I am at a loss for choosing another actress who could play her convincingly...As for Juggernaught, the

Re: [scifinoir2] Futurama Pulls a Family Guy

2006-06-25 Thread Gerald Haynes
I hope they were able to re-sign the entire writing staff. When Futurama first premiered, I wasn't impressed, but what hooked me over time was the writing. Chracters where fleshed out beyond stereotypes and the interaction was great. --- brent wodehouse [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: RE: [scifinoir2] Tim Hildebrandt has died

2006-06-25 Thread brent wodehouse
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Didn't the Brother's Hildebrandt do the first Star Wars poster? Yes. ... Darrell K. Sweet (did a huge number of book covers for Del Ray Fantasy, including such works as the Chronicles of Thomas Covenant) DKS - another worthy illustrator. Also Frank Frazetta. and the

[scifinoir2] We're All Addicted...

2006-06-25 Thread brent wodehouse
...to Knowledge -- http://www.scienceagogo.com/news/20060521013515data_trunc_sys.shtml 21 June 2006 Addicted To Knowledge Neuroscientists at the University of Southern California have proposed a simple explanation for the pleasure of grasping a new concept: The

[scifinoir2] NASA tries to repair Hubble telescope

2006-06-25 Thread brent wodehouse
http://www.cbc.ca/story/world/national/2006/06/24/hubble-sat.html NASA tries to repair Hubble telescope Last Updated Sat, 24 Jun 2006 CBC News The Hubble Space Telescope has broken down, and scientists aren't sure why. The telescope, which has revolutionized space science, went down on

RE: [scifinoir2] Futurama Pulls a Family Guy

2006-06-25 Thread Gerald Haynes
The deepest episode was when Bender played God to some inhabitants on his body while floating through space. The great part was when he eventually came across God himself. Fantastic stuff! --- Keith Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Agreed. It was an underappreciated gem. The ep where they

[scifinoir2] Japanese animation of giant meteor hitting the Earth

2006-06-25 Thread brent wodehouse
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[scifinoir2] KyleXY

2006-06-25 Thread Gerald Haynes
KyleXY, http://abcfamily.go.com/kylexy/ Any thoughts on this ABC Family series debuting tomorrow night? At a glance, it looks a lot like Fox's John Doe. The premier episode is now available for free download on iTunes. Gerald http://www.undergroundartistry.com The blog with the comic

Re: [scifinoir2] KyleXY

2006-06-25 Thread Martin Pratt
I'm gonna give it a shot. Gerald Haynes [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: KyleXY, http://abcfamily.go.com/kylexy/ Any thoughts on this ABC Family series debuting tomorrow night? At a glance, it looks a lot like Fox's John Doe. The premier episode is now available for free download on iTunes.

RE: [scifinoir2] Futurama Pulls a Family Guy

2006-06-25 Thread Martin Pratt
My favorite ep was Roswell That Ends Well, shooting holes in the Grandfather Paradox by making Fry his own grandfather. Gerald Haynes [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The deepest episode was when Bender played God to some inhabitants on his body while floating through space. The great part was

Re: [scifinoir2] We're All Addicted...

2006-06-25 Thread Martin Pratt
Forty-one years, three hundred and thirty days after birth, I learn the source of my nightly tremors. brent wodehouse [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ...to Knowledge -- http://www.scienceagogo.com/news/20060521013515data_trunc_sys.shtml 21 June 2006 Addicted

RE: [scifinoir2] Tim Hildebrandt has died

2006-06-25 Thread Martin Pratt
I bought Ushurak, tore out all the art pieces and tossed out the book. Keith Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Didn't the Brother's Hildebrandt do the first Star Wars poster? Yes indeed, they are as synonymous with fantasy art. When I was discovering fantasy novels in my late teens and

[scifinoir2] [Fwd: California pelicans held on suspicion of being drunk]

2006-06-25 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
Original Message Subject:California pelicans held on suspicion of being drunk Date: Sun, 25 Jun 2006 13:11:43 -0400 From: Walter Kwami [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Organization: Village Idiot Productions To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

RE: [scifinoir2] We're All Addicted...

2006-06-25 Thread Keith Johnson
So when George Bush kicked his cocaine addiction, he kicked his addiction to learning as well? That explains it! _ From: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of brent wodehouse Sent: Sunday, 25 June, 2006 14:45 To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Subject:

RE: [scifinoir2] KyleXY

2006-06-25 Thread Keith Johnson
Same here, though it seems kinda corny and weak. Why did I keep thinking of The Powers of Matthew Star when I watched the commercial? Oh--other than The Brother From Another Planet, is *anyone* ever gonna write a show about a cool Brother with powers and abilities beyond those of mortal men? We're

RE: [scifinoir2] Tim Hildebrandt has died

2006-06-25 Thread Keith Johnson
Ha-ha! I hear you! Urshurak was truly fantasy paint-by-numbers writing, wasn't it? It even had a standard, corny poetic prophecy, requisite in all derivate fantasy. Remember it: And lo, before the sun sets on the day of Fulfillment, the two of the same blood shall meet, and both shall be