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Lunar Landing Archive, Cap Interview, Benny News
We wandered over to Cardiff for a lovely party at Doctor Who script editor Gary Russell's new house last weekend. It was a very relaxed do, with so many old friends from fandom, many of whom work on the series now. John Ainsworth (who these days is in charge of all matters Bernice Summerfield at Big Finish) and I went outside and sat on a step, and in about five minutes, over ginger ale and probably a nice glass of lady petrol, I forget, we sorted out the shape of the next season of Bernice plays, start to finish. John and Lisa Bowerman were kind enough to ask me to return and take a creative role in the coming year, and once John's finished up the current plots (and they're coming to a vast climax, with all the running threads heading for the payoff) you'll hear about me chipping in from time to time. I can't reveal anything about where we're going to go, but it's a whole new format. And, once I've got my act together and provided one last photo, in time for the conclusion of Simon Guerrier's final edit, Bernice Summerfield: The Inside Story will shortly be on the way too! Yes, my people, the long wait is finally over! And if you thought Big Finish's book about their Doctor Who audios had blood on the carpet (I have heard it referred to as Big Finish Babylon) then, well, the Benny version's got quite a lot of forthright opinion and creative disagreement within its pages also. It's going to be worth the wait.
At the same do, Jim Sangster (who was very flattered that I think he looks like Derek out of The Sarah Connor Chronicles) advised me that the BBC Archive, where he works, has just put online a small mountain of stuff about the Apollo moon landings in 1969. If you're a spaceflight fan like I am, dive in and nom nom nom away:
The site includes coverage from the time, editions of The Sky at Night, many other documentaries and extended versions of the interviews James May conducted with the astronauts for his recent BBC2 programme. It's an ideal anniversary treat.
And finally, Esther, the last issue of Captain Britain and MI-13 approaches, and here's an interview in which I try terribly hard to give nothing away, and there are some lovely pages of Leonard Kirk art from the final issue:
And a heads up for next month, The Sarah Jane Adventures, Torchwood and Doctor Who writer of quality Phil Ford will be appearing at the Faringdon Arts Festival (which I'm MCing), on Saturday 11th July. More news on that as the date approaches. Until next time, Cheerio!
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Paul you will be happy to know this.I was at Wizard World Philly this past weekend and attended both Marvel panels and they,along with me and fellow attendees,praised the heck out of Captain Britain and Dark Young Avengers.
That's lovely to hear, Sean, thanks very much.
My brother picked up my copy of "Wisdom" and said "more like this please".
He's currently knee deep in Secret Invasions and Birminham Hells.
He's loving it.
One more member of MI:13 I think.
I haven't had the heart to tell him the series has been cancelled yet.
Those preview sketches are wonderful and terrifying!
The scene of Brian and Meggan (sorry, can't go with Gloriana, yet :o) ) - holding each other's faces and gazing adoringly - was wonderful.
... Dane being disarmed and, possibly, gutted was terrifying!
Final edit's done; just got to finish the index and it can go to print.
Cornell, Paul: 7-8, 11-14, 16-22, 24-27, 29-31, 35-41, 44, 47-48, 50-52, 54, 56, 58-60, 62-67, 70-73, 76, 80, 82, 92-96, 98-105, 108, 115, 118-120, 123, 126-129, 132-134, 142-147, 149, 153, 158-159, 163-164, 174-175, 179-189, 192-198, 209, 216-217, 219, 221-223, 225, 231-232, 242-243, 247, 254, 257, 262, 264, 273, 275, 285, 288, 290, 302, 305, 306, 310
Thanks for spreading the word, Daniel, and hmm, yes, Jay, what does that indicate?! And thanks for that index in advance, Simon!
Regarding the next issue of Cap, I've got that horrible bittersweet feeling of looking forward to something, but knowing it's the end....I guess there's no chance of Panini doing something with the characters? *crosses fingers*
And on a related note, there's a news story at Newsarama that may reveal a yet to be announced series of interest to MI 13 fans....read down to the bottom and check out what Mr Frenz in apparently working on....
http://www.newsarama.com/comics/060923-Frenz-Award.html
Paul -
Just a quick note to thank you for all the lovely work on MI13. I've had three abiding cult interests in my 23 years of comic book reading: the Original Invaders series, Tomb of Dracula, and Alan Moore's Captain Britain.
You're the only person to wrap those into one big bright pretty package. (Even if I do wish you used Union Jack a little more...but the bit with Quincy's skull makes up for it).
I'm so sorry to know that the last issue is coming up...but hopefully you'll get another crack at the characters someday.
Cheers!
-Dave
Thanks, you two. David, I'm glad to hear I combined your interests so much!
Paul - when are you going to do the Edinburgh Book Festival? The line-up this year is a bit poor to say the least...
When they invite me and I can make it!
Paul, a question for you:
I was in Cape Canaveral, Florida, this weekend for the launch of the new U. S. weather satellite. The hotel I was staying in, and a hotel next door, had greeting signs saying "WELCOME BRITISH WRITERS!". Did anyone you know make a trip to Florida this past weekend?
Jack Beven
I don't know what that's about. Let's hope it's just there all the time!
Glad to hear you're up for the Edinburgh Bookfest!I've "proposed" you to organiser Julia O for next year, who in turn has passed it to the programmers for 2010.Hope you're not busy August!
I think it depends on when Worldcon is, but otherwise I'd love to do it.