2013 Genre Book Preview

Over on io9.com, they've put together a nice list of science fiction and fantasy books due out in 2013.  Read more here!

Rebuilding EN World

As many of you know, EN World was hit by some hackers over the holidays and the site was devastated.  They saved the database but are scrambling to make the site whole again.  To that end, they have begun a campaign to Rebuild the website and even have a Kickstarter with just two weeks to go.  See more here and here!

Worst Sci-Fi Films of 2012

Another of those wrap up the year articles, this time from Movies.com, regarding the worst science fiction movies from 2012.  See if you agree here!

Seth Abramson Reviews Hobbit Reviewers

Earlier this month, in the Huff Post Books section, there was a very good point made by poet Seth Abramson regarding the various reviews circulating about Peter Jackson's treatment of The Hobbit.  In it, he says,

All of this may seem like hapless nerd-kvetching, but consider: Would a film critic reviewing a Jane Austen adaptation be forgiven for exhibiting little knowledge of (and little willingness to embrace) the film's source material? How about Tolstoy? The reviews of The Hobbit don't just indulge, they indeed rely upon both the critics' and readers' ignorance of Tolkien's tale

Read the whole article here!

Photo from here.

BBC America Airs Classic Doctor Who

Some classic Doctor Who episodes are slated to run monthly on BBC America starting tonight.  Read more on io9.com here!

Gyagx Magazine Launch

Over on BoingBoing.net, there is an article heralding the launch of Gygax Magazine and detailing the table of contents for the first issue.  Today, you can attend the launch party online by following links on the GygaxMagazine.com home page.  Huzzah!

Spartacus: War of the Damned on STARZ

On STARZ, the new Spartacus: War of the Damned, first episode titled "Enemies of Rome" airs tonight.  Here's a clip from the show to enjoy!