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Susanna Clarke Live

Continuing our fantastic programme of live events being run in conjunction with BLACKWELL bookstores (the best bookstore in Charing Cross Road), we present a marvellous evening with Susanna Clarke.

William Gibson – live in London, August 28th

The father of cyberpunk arrives in London on August 28th and will be live on stage at the Congress Centre, 28 Great Russell Street.

BLACKWELL and SCI-FI-LONDON present a series of talks and lectures by some of the leading lights in science fiction, fantasy and cutting-edge literature.

ACCA Literary award at SFL

Arthur C Clarke's award for the best SF novel joins the festival activities in April 2006. We are very proud to host this prestigious award.
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Kung Fu Hustle – wire-fu wackiness ahoy!

HK superstar Stephen Chow follows up the international success of Shaolin Soccer with a hugely affectionate tribute to the entire kung-fu comedy genre. Hugh K.David ducks the flying debris and reports in.

Batman Begins – the Dark Knight finally arrives!

Not pure SF, but of interest to readers of this site I'm sure, DC-Time-Warner have rebooted the last successful cinematic franchise they had to compete with Marvel Films' dominance of the last four summers. Is this a suitable Bats for the 21st century multiplex? Hugh K. David reports.

The Descent – the best horror movie this year?

Neil 'Dog Soldiers' Marshall is back, and this time he pits six women against unknow forces in the wild. Hugh K.David reports back from the Frightfest-hosted London Premiere. It's not Dog Soldiers 2, honest guv!

War of the Worlds – review

Garth Franklin of Dark Horizons.com gives us his opinion on this eagerly awaited blockbuster movie.

Has the Spielburg/Cruise collaboration come up with a summer smash or a treacle covered effect-fest?

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