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18:25
Scott Farrar, Visual Effects Supervisor
The Oscar-winning ILM Visual Effects Supervisor, Scott Farrar, spoke to us about his long career working on Hollywood blockbusters. In particular we spoke about working with Michael Bay on the Transformers movies. Transformers: The Dark of the Moon is out on DVD/Blu-ray from November 28.
02:08
PAUL Behind the scenes
Behind-the-scenes look at the new film from Simon Pegg and Nick Frost, directed by Greg Mottola. The film will be in cinemas from February 14.
19:47
William Gibson Q&A at Foyles
Renowned cyberpunk writer William Gibson reads from his latest book, Zero History, and answers questions from the audience at Foyles Bookshop in London.
49:03
Patrick Rothfuss Interview
Patrick Rothfuss is the author of the critically acclaimed and hugely successful debut fantasy novel The Name Of The Wind and its soon-to-be-published follow up The Wise Man's Fear. SCI-FI-LONDON was lucky enough to spend some time with him during his recent promotional visit to Europe and found the man to be charming, affable, erudite and entertaining as he gave us an insight into his work, his writing processes and just a little teaser of what to expect from the new book. Enjoy!
04:25
Star Trek: Chris Pine & Zachary Quinto
Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto, the new Kirk and Spock in JJ Abrams' STAR TREK, talk about their parts in the movie, which is out now.
54:43
Raymond E Fiest Interview
Veteran fantasy author Raymond E Feist was in the UK recently to promote 'Wrath Of A Mad God' coming out in paperback and the publication of his new novel 'Rides A Dread Legion'. SCI-FI-LONDON caught up with him to talk about these books, about his work and to get some insight into what's next in the nearly 30-year saga.
09:51
Alex Proyas on Knowing
Australian film director Alex Proyas (I, ROBOT) talks about his latest sci-fi epic, KNOWING, which stars Nicolas Cage and Rose Byrne
31:34
Adrian Tchaikovsky Interview
Adrian Tchaikovsky, author of celebrated fantasy series, 'Shadows Of The Apt', took some time out from promoting his latest book, 'Dragonfly Falling', to talk to SCI-FI-LONDON about this epic fantasy series.
33:42
Jason Bradbury
Jason Bradbury, presenter of The Gadget Show on Five and the UK's best known face of technology takes time out from his busy schedule to talk to SCI-FI-LONDON about his debut novel, Dot Robot, a fast-paced techno thriller for kids and adult fans alike and about writing, the joy of maths and science, robots, recruiting in the military and just exactly how cool it is to present the nations favourite technology show.
35:35
Oisin McGann
Born in Dublin in 1973, Oisin spent his childhood there and in Drogheda, County Louth. Later in life, he left for London to seek his fortune. Following three and a half years of working in advertising he became increasingly concerned for his immortal soul and returned to Ireland much as he had left - with no job, no home and some meagre savings. Ever the optimist, he now works as a freelance illustrator and mercenary artist by day and escapist writer by night. He hopes one day to have a decent job, with a pension, a health plan and paid annual holidays.
52:10
Susanna Clarke & Neil Gaiman
Blackwell and SCI-FI-LONDON were hosts to this exclusive appearance by Susanna Clarke. She was being interviewed by her friend, the writer Neil Gaiman. The event was sponsored by THE OBSERVER and took place at UCL Bloomsbury in London on 25 September 2007. Here they talk about Jonathan Strange, Ladies of Grace Adieu and many other things. Enjoy! Check www.sci-fi-london.com for more events.
01:02:01
William Gibson
Blackwell and SCI-FI-LONDON were hosts to this exclusive and very rare appearance by William Gibson on 28th August 2007 in London. Talking about SPOOK COUNTRY, his new book, and touching on NEUROMANCER and PATTERN RECOGNITION, William is in good form. Enjoy! Check www.sci-fi-london.com for more events.
47:18
DB Shan
In the first in a series of interviews with writers we welcome to SCI-FI-LONDON, Darren Shan, author of the newly published Procession of the Dead, the first in what will be The City Trilogy. Darren has sold 10 million books in 20 languages across 30 countries with best sellers in America, Britain, Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway, Hungary, Japan and Taiwan. Cirque du Freak, the first film of The Darren Shan Saga, started principal photography in February this year in New Orleans, directed by Paul Weitz and with actors Salma Hayek, John C Reilly, Josh Hutcherson and Chris J Kelly.
09:59
Danny Boyle
Danny Boyle's new film, SUNSHINE, opens in cinemas on April 5. We got ten minutes with the director to talk about his new sci-fi epic, the future of cinema and coming back down to earth for his next project.
17:34
Nick Harkaway
Nick Harkaway has been compared to Kurt Vonnegut, Joseph Heller, Douglas Adams and even Salman Rushdie and his debut novel, The Gone Away World, has had almost universal praise, declaring it an instant classic to sit alongside the likes of A Clockwork Orange and 1984. SCI-FI-LONDON catches up with Nick to talk about the transition from screenplays to novels, staying true to your inner-crazy, colony collapse disorder and ninjas - 'cos you can never have enough ninjas...
43:35
Dean Haglund
Dean Haglund is best known for his role as Langly, the computer geek of The Lone Gunmen, in the X-Files and their own eponymous spin-off series. Dean has toured the country with his X-Files Improv show, which he also performed at this year's Edinburgh Fringe. SCI-FI-LONDON's online editor Chris Patmore met up with Dean at the Poetry Cafe in Covent Garden to talk about stand-up comedy, The Lone Gunmen, conspiracy theories, comic books and his other life as an inventor.
35:23
Neal Asher
SCI-FI-LONDON was lucky enough to meet Neal Asher at his Essex home to talk about his latest book, The Gabble & Other Stories, writing and about 15 years of the Polity universe. We also managed to cover David Fincher, heavy metal and the Internet as a distraction from real work.
52:03
Eddy Shah
Eddy Shah has championed new technology his whole life. He revolutionised journalism by introducing desktop publishing to the UK newspaper industry, changed TV production with Messenger TV and now he's turning the construction industry on its head by building bigger, more affordable eco-friendly homes. While this would be enough for most people, this force of nature cannot sit still for a moment and has just launched his fifth novel, Second World, a fast-paced, sci-fi action thriller that takes place in the virtual world of tomorrow's Internet where millions work, play and even live.
