Monsterpalooza Also Had Sci-Fi

Monsterpalooza didn't just have horror exhibits on display. Science-fiction was also well-represented at the show.

Here's some examples:

Above, an excellent replica Robby the Robot from "Forbidden Planet."

Above, "The Man From Planet X."

Above, an alien from "Independence Day."

Above, "Return of the Fly" (1959).

Above, another shot of the classic monsters.

"I Keep Watching The Skies: B-Movies And Me" At Big Hollywood

The White Pongo Report

There's an interesting article on B-movie science-fiction movies over at Big Hollywood entitled, "I Keep Watching The Skies: B-Movies And Me."

It is a good read and thoroughly enjoyable. It is a nice stroll down memory lane. Even the comments by readers is enjoyable!

To read it, go here.

2008 Rondo Hatton Classic Horror Awards

Source: Rondo Awards.com

The Seventh Annual Rondo Hatton Classic Horror Awards, recognizing the best in classic horror, science fiction and fantasy are about to begin. This year's ballot, listing outstanding work from 2008, will be posted on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009 at 11 p.m. ET.

Online voting will continue through Saturday, March 22, 2009, with winners announced
Sunday evening, March 23.

The Rondo Award Committee plan lots of surprises this time around, all culminating in an awards ceremony at WonderFest in Louisville during the May 15-16 weekend.

Forrest J. Ackerman, 1916 -2008

Forrest J. Ackerman, known to many fans of science-fiction and horror, died last night of heart failure. He was 92.

Ackerman, who knew Boris Karloff, Lon Chaney Jr, Vincent Price and Bela Lugosi, was the former editor of Famous Monsters of Filmland and was the one who coined the term, "sci-fi." He was also a literary agent and he discovered his lifelong friend, Ray Bradbury.

He is considered to be the "Godfather" of science-fiction and horror fandom. Although slowed due to the effects of a stroke, Ackerman was still sharp and just as enthusiastic over the sci-fi and horror genres as a twelve-year-old. It was simply a case of a willing mind betrayed by a aging body.

"Uncle Forry" may be gone, but whenever you watch a science-fiction or horror movie, he will be there.

Whenever you attend a sci-fi or horror convention, he will be there.

Whenever you read a science-fiction or horror novel, he will be there.

Whenever you read a sci-fi or horror magazine, he will be there.