What's it worth? Get collectibles appraised today Nov 7, 2009
A radio talk show host, he has also helped on "Antiques Roadshow" and was a science fiction consultant for the Discovery Channel. If you go. (Florida Today)
Over 70,000 Hollywood Authentic Movie Props, Antiques, Collectibles To Sell Over 5 Days Sep 12, 2009
In addition to furniture, there is lighting, jewelry, neon, paintings, photography, posters, wall art, vintage fabrics and linens, game room equipment, science fiction panels, castings, rubber molds, and even pallet racks. "There is something for everyone in this gigantic treasure hunt," said Storment. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Dragon*Con brings out enthusiasts' inner geek Sep 7, 2009
Convention celebrates science fiction, fantasy, comics and games ... ATLANTA, Georgia (CNN) -- It's Geek Pride Week in Atlanta as thousands of fans take over four downtown hotels for Dragon*Con, an annual celebration of science fiction, fantasy, comics and gaming. (CNN -- Tech)
Directors, actors geek out with fans at Comic-Con Jul 27, 2009
Fans at the pop-culture convention "not only celebrate fantasy and science fiction and fantastic worlds, but they celebrate each other, and they celebrate their geekness, and there's a sense of solidarity," said Cameron, who premiered footage from his anticipated 3D sci-fi adventure, "Avatar," to conventioneers on Thursday. "And what this group does is they make filmmakers do better. Because if you don't live up to their standards, you're not going to get past this. This is the launch pad right... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
James Cameron Wows Comic Con With 'Avatar' Jul 26, 2009
"But it's really not, because we make science fiction as human beings for human consumption.". "It means the Navi represent something that is our higher selves, or our aspirational selves, what we would like to think we are or maybe what we realize we're losing," he said. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Peter Jackson unveils `District 9' at Comic-Con Jul 26, 2009
"I really like the idea of science fiction that feels real, and because I like sci-fi so much ... I kind of wanted to see it in a way that felt as realistic and grounded as possible," Blomkamp said. And with the tale he was telling, it made sense to set it in his childhood home of South Africa. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
New 'Trek' draws passionate fans May 8, 2009
He said the store does this for a lot of science fiction and fantasy films that are played at Cinema West. Once in a while the store sponsors a costume contest at the theater. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Sweepstakes: 'Star Trek' Movie Prizes May 5, 2009
Boldly go where no sweepstakes entrant has gone before in our section's contest in conjunction with CBS Consumer Products and to celebrate the release of the science fiction adventure ".". The Movie The greatest adventure of all time begins with Star Trek, the incredible story of a young crews maiden voyage onboard the most advanced starship ever created: the U.S.S. Enterprise. (KCRA 3, CA)
Collectible Dinosaur Movie Posters Mar 24, 2009
The Lost World, King Kong, Jurassic Park, Godzilla, Gorgo are science fiction collector favorites. Dinosaur film posters can bring monster prices in the movie memorabilia field. (Suite101.com)
Look in the attic - that old toy 'could be worth thousands' Mar 14, 2009
Ms Kay said that toy soldiers, robots and science fiction toys, Scalextric racing tracks and Subbuteo table football were also popular with collectors, as well as characters linked to films and TV shows. Ms Kay said: "Certain toys from the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s are really hot at the moment and can fetch a lot of money at auction. "Today's new generation of collectors are in their 30s and 40s and often buy for nostalgic reasons. (BBC News -- UK)
