- Tel Aviv Worldcon Bid Will Shift from 2027 to Later Year
The committee to hold the Worldcon in Tel Aviv, Israel has announced they are no longer bidding for 2027 but will aim for a later year. Kevin Standlee shared the message from Tel Aviv in 2027 bid chair Guy Kovel … Continue reading
- Pixel Scroll 12/7/24 Get Your Scrolls Here, Just A Pixel Each
(1) THEY FOLLOWED THE YELLOW BRICK ROAD. The Hollywood Reporter listens to the gavel bang when the “Ruby Slippers from ‘The Wizard of Oz’ Sell for a Record $28 million”. (The Wicked Witch’s hat sold, too.) A pair of the ruby … Continue reading
- ConKigali 2028 Bid to Hold Worldcon in Africa Sends Update
ConKigali is the updated name of the bid to bring a Worldcon to Kigali, Rwanda in Africa. (See “Kampcon in 2028 Worldcon Bid Changes Target Host Country to Rwanda”.) Micheal Kabunga, Project Coordinator/Bid chair of the ConKigali team announced today: … Continue reading
- Pixel Scroll 12/6/24 Can We Borrow A Cup Of Pixels
(1) DIAGRAM PRIZE. The Bookseller today announced the Diagram Prize for the Oddest Book Title of the Year went to The Philosopher Fish: Sturgeon, Caviar, and the Geography of Desire in the closest race of the past quarter century. The Philosopher … Continue reading
- Smofcon 41 Posts Worldcon and Smofcon Bidder Questionnaires
Smofcon 41, a convention for conrunners taking place December 6-8 in Seattle, WA asked Worldcon and Smofcon bidders to answer a questionnaire. The responses have been posted at Smofcon 41’s website. Below are links to File 770’s screencaps of the answers … Continue reading
- Television Nominations Announced for the 30th Annual Critics Choice Awards
The Critics Choice Association (CCA) announced the TV category nominees for the 30th annual Critics Choice Awards on December 5. Shōgun (FX / Hulu) leads the television contenders with six nominations. The top shows of genre interest are The Penguin (HBO | … Continue reading
- Pixel Scroll 12/5/24 Some Scrolls In Life Are Bad, They Can Really Make You Mad
(1) DISTINGUISHABLE FROM MAGIC. Ted Chiang received the Humanist Inquiry & Innovation Award at the American Humanist Association’s 83rd Annual Conference, held virtually in September 2024. “This award honors those who have advanced human understanding and innovation in ways that uphold … Continue reading
- Goodreads Choice Awards 2024 Winners
The Goodreads Choice Awards – Best Books 2024 winners have been released. Here are the results of genre interest. Click the link to see the vote totals for all finalists in each category. READERS’ FAVORITE FANTASY 2024 — 413,715 votes READERS’ FAVORITE … Continue reading
- Pixel Scroll 12/4/24 To Scroll Beyond The Pixel
(1) AUDIOBOOKS OF THE YEAR. AudioFile Magazine today released its picks for the Best Of 2024 in nine categories. File 770 partnered with them to share “AudioFile’s 2024 Best Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Audiobooks”. (2) INTERNET ARCHIVE LOSS FINALIZED. … Continue reading
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