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For everyone, there is a first time
Welcome sci-fi fans to the November issue of The Sci Fi Reporter.
This is my first editorial for the newsletter so be nice!
There is a lot that has happened in the world of science fiction lately,
especially with the new Star Trek film due to air next year. The casting is
looking almost complete with Hollywood big shots such as Winona Ryder, Eric
Banner and of course Leonard Nimoy.
There are a lot of rumours floating around the internet at the moment regarding
the film so it is going to be fun to see how the film develops over the coming
months and what rumours end up being true.
Also in movie news, it has been announced there is going to be a new X-Files
movie starring the original cast that is also due to come out some time in
2008.
On the local front there are many events for Adelaide based sci-fi fans with
Christmas dinners being conducted at local clubs providing a fun opportunity to
catch up with fellow Sci-fi fans. The digitally re- mastered Star Trek TOS
episode "The Menagerie" will be shown on the big screen for one night only on
November 27 at The Palace Nova Cinema - Adelaide, as well as selected cinemas
across Australia.
In this issue we have an exciting interview with Jane Badler as well as a
sci-fi Christmas wish list to get you ready for the Christmas season. The list
features some of our favourite sci-fi goodies available at the moment for that
special sci-fi fan in your life or a well deserved present for yourself.
Well thats it from The Sci Fi Reporter, have fun reading this months issue and
look out for our Christmas special coming out soon.
How are you going to spend your Christmas?
We would like to
hear from you.
Have a great month ahead - Maryanne
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Convention Listing Oz - valid @ November - 2007
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Note: Only new or updated listings are given
Promoters: if your event is not listed here or you have new information
advise
us for inclusion.
Like you've never seen it before!
Australian premiere
Star Trek - The Menagerie
Palace Nova Cinema - November 27
Your hosts for the evening are The Starship Mawson
Show begins at 645pm
Sci Fi displays, costume contest and raffles by official Star Trek fan
club, The Starship Mawson and The Australian Costumer's Guild
Star Trek fan club information ph: 0421378397
Tickets on sale now Ph: 08 8232 3434
Theatre Information
The Menagerie
Melbourne - November 27
Cinema Nova - Carlton
Show starts at 9pm
Booking information
The Menagerie
Brisbane - November 27
Palace Centro Cinemas
Shows starts at 7pm
Booking information
The Menagerie
Canberra - November 27
Dendy Cinemas
Show starts at 7pm
Booking information
The Menagerie
Perth - November 27
Luna Cinema, Leaderville
Show starts at 9pm
Booking information
The Menagerie
Freemantle - November 27
Luna on SX Cinema
Show starts at 9pm
Booking information
The Menagerie
Newcastle - November 27
Showcase City Cinemas
Show starts at 715pm
Booking information
The Menagerie
Sydney - November 27
Orpheum Cremorne
Shows at 645pm and 930pm
Booking information
Australian National UFO Conference
Adelaide - South Australia
December 1 and 2 - 2007
Guest speakers on both days
Fully catered event with meals included in your ticket price
Conference information
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Our S.F. Christmas wish list!
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Have you got a good luck charm?
Well, Suzie Plakson has and she wants to give it to you!
Suzie belongs to a select group of Star Trek alumni that have played
multiple roles in various Star Trek tv shows.
Good Luck Charm is the title of Suzie's new CD and can this Woman sing!
You can listen to various tracks from Good Luck Charm via Suzie's website
as well as purchase copies of the CD and autographed photo's direct from
her website.
Thanks to Suzie, The Sci Fi Reporter is pleased to announce it's
Christmas Wish List Competition.
Simply e-mail us your all time wish list in 25 words or less to be in the
running for a copy of Suzie's CD!
Entries close on November 25
Suzie Plakson's website information
A Titan Magazine Subscription
Whatever you are into,Titan have a monthly publication covering it!
All titles are available in Australia celebrating your favourite genre.
Titan Magazine Information
The Complete X-Files
One of the coolest sci-fi shows is coming soon as a complete box set and
waiting to be revisited.
With a new film currently in production, now is the time to have this
product proudly displayed on your shelf.
X-Files box set information
Whats under Maryanne's tree?
The 19th hole
Golfsmith Ltd Edition USS Enterprise Putter
This would have to be one of the oddest Star Trek items I have ever seen.
Now personally I would rather watch grass grow than watch anything to do
with golf but I like this item for it's sheer uniqueness and novelty
value.
Perfect for the Golfer Trekkie in the family.
Limited Edition Enterprise Putter information
Signed Voice Activated Light Control
If you're into useless gadgets then this is a must on the Christmas wish
list. It is basically a voice activated light control that features the
voice of Majel Barrett Roddenberry. It is listed as having a high level
of speech recognition but even if it didn't, it is pretty spiffy looking
and would make a cool conversation piece at parties.
Voice Activated Light Control Information
No Tribble at all
Talking and moving Tribbles
The Trouble with Tribbles is one of my favourite episodes of all time, so
when I saw this toy I fell in love. They are fur balls that churp like
the Tribbles in the series and move.
A simple product but very cute
Locate Tribbles here, but don't feed them!
I.D.I.C. Earrings
An item that proves there are plenty of Lady Star Trek fans out there.
Earrings with the I.D.I.C. symbol are an attractive item and I personally
like what they stand for. (Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combination).
Sci Fi Jewelry Information
Sci Fi Reporter at Myspace
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Post a comment on your recent experience in our latest blogg or simply
become a friend of The Sci Fi Reporter.
We value your input!
Sci Fi Reporter at Myspace
Our focus on Internet Radio
Sci Fi Vertigo - Australian sci-fi radio
Well worth checking out, the station has been operating since 2006 with
compares - Mr Enterprise and Mr Sledge providing sci fi fans with hours
of enjoyment.
Tune in to Sci Fi Vertigo
The Sci Fi Zone Radio Show
Well established and transmitting from 29 radio stations across the U.S.
and live via the internet. Tune in every weekend for an hour of
interviews and event focus.
Tune in to The Sci Fi Zone Radio Show
Insight Presents
Sci Fi Radio Theatre
Taking you back to a time where you had to use your imagination for
special effects and imagery.
In true Orsen Wells tradition, the crew at Insight, present great shows
via the internet to a live studio audience!
Tune in to Insight Presents
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Fan Club Focus
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Australian Costumers Guild
New members most welcome.
Costumers Guild are conducting workshops regularly in 2007 as well as
attending costumed events around Australia.
Costumers Guild
Les aventures de Tintin
Tintin in cyberspace is a group for fans of the classic comic and cartoon
Icon by Herge.
The group meets online as a resource for Tintin memorabilia and upcoming
events.
You can contact the group here.
Tintin in cyberspace
Terra Australis Garrison
The 501st TAG boasts over three thousand members worldwide and now have
member bases in all states of Australia. Star Wars fans can feel right at
home with this group of dedicated Storm Troopers and you can contact them
via their website at.
www.501tag.com
"Out there Social club" Adelaide
You find a lot of queer things in outer space, so it's only natural to
have a queer Sci Fi group for all the "Homo" sapiens who are out...there.
The group meets monthly to share a meal and indulge in a little Fantasy!
Members range from 30+, Contact Rod on 0402027891, they are also located
on Yahoo Groups at
Out There Sci Fi Group
SA Dr Who fan club
Club Meeting - November 17, 3pm till late.
Adelaide High School - off West Tce.
Pub meeting - December 1, 5pm
Annual Club Picnic
Saturday, December 15 from 11am to 4pm
Botanic Gardens near Dequetteville Tce
SFSA info
Star Wars Costume Alliance of Australia
Actively recruiting new members around Planet OZ
Star Wars Costume Information
Austrek Club Events
Actively recruiting new members.
Club Meeting - December 1
Club Christmas function
Logon to their website for regular updates and activities for 2007.
Austrek Events Info
Dr Who Club of Victoria
Details contact Peter on Mob:0417322326 or e-mail Dr Who club
on..peterrosace@hotmail.com
Star Walking
The Star Wars Appreciation Society of Australia. Ph 05005 Jedis
Club Meeting Sydney - November 18
Club Meeting Melbourne - December 8
See national website for meeting venues.
Starwalking Information
StarshipMawson.com - Adelaide's Sci Fi fan Organisation
Latest online newsletter out now
Pancake Meeting dates for Summer
November 16, 30 and December 14
From 730pm
Pancake Kitchen - off Hindley St, Adelaide
Club Christmas dinner - November 24
Cafe Primo - Gouger St - Adelaide
Reception from 6pm
Starship Mawson is a member of The International Federation of Trekkers -
The Official Star Trek fan association fully endorsed by the Roddenberry
family and The Official fan club of Star Trek New Voyages.
Club Hotline is Ph: 0421378397
Explore the Starship Mawson website
Starship Mawson Information
Quest - sci fi fan club, Queensland
Celebrating 30 years in 2007!
Order your commemorative mug today!
Club Contact - President, Mary Kemp
Ph:0732904243
Colonial Defense Forces
Australian Battlestar Galactica Chapter
Free membership!
Part of the world wide BSG fan organisation.
CDF Information
Lost in Space association
One of the largest fan clubs in the world
Informative website and active e-mail group
Lost in Space Information
South Australian Fan Force
Very active Star Wars club with a great selection of bloggs!
SAFF Information
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In the next edition of The Sci Fi Reporter
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-- Our focus on Summer film releases!
-- Another exclusive interview!
-- Fantastic Manga review!
And a plethora of news ....
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We're invading - With Jane Badler!
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There have been many great sci-fi tv shows over the years but only a
select few are appreciated to such a degree that they achieve cult
status.
We hope you enjoy our interview with Ms Jane Badler, one of the stars of
the sci fi classic - V.
Stuart: Jane, Your role on V came at a time when women were
featuring prominently in positions of power, Did you see yourself as a
role model for other aspiring female actors?
Jane: No, I did not see myself as a role model, I was young and
happy to have such a fun role. It was great to play a powerful woman and
even today I much prefer to play women in control of their destiny. It
feels a lot better.
SB: How did you find working with Richard Herd and a young Robert
Englund, and did Marc Singer take your breath away like he did for female
fans of the era?
JB: It was a great pleasure to work with Richard and Robert, who
were probably two of the nicest people on the set. Real gentlemen. I saw
Richard a couple of years ago at a convention in L.A. and he hadn't
changed a bit, still a beautiful man.
As for Mark. No doubt he had a fabulous physique and I would be lying if
I said I didn't notice, but my concerns were with this responsibility of
playing Diana and I don't think I was in the head space to have my breath
taken away by any man.
SB: Were you a singer before you were an actor? Where do you draw
your inspiration for your music?
JB: Yes, I was a singer before I was an actor although they always
seem very connected. I sang through all my growing up years and stopped
in my 20's when I was doing a lot of tv work. In the last seven years
most of my work has been singing based whether it be cabaret musical
theatre or jazz. My influences are directly related to what I am working
on at the moment. Now I am fortunate to be working with a band called
Sir. A very talented songwriter has asked me to come on board and it is a
great thrill to be singing his wonderful songs. We are working on an
album which should be out before the end of the year.
SB: If you were asked to play the role of Diana in a V remake,
would you play the role differently?
JB: If I played Diana I would probably have to play her a bit
differently as I am twenty years older and perhaps that would make her
even more interesting and dangerous, as a sexual predator she would be
interested in younger men and women, so of course that would be a
slightly different twist on it. Hope I get the opportunity to put it into
action.
SB: Thanks Jane, Do you have a message for your fans around
Australia?
JB: My message would be, don't ever do only what is expected of
you, find your own goals and passions and don't let age ever stop you
from doing what you want. Stay healthy and be good to yourself and thank
you soooo much for still caring.
Find out more about Jane here.
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