Just a reminder that this one is coming up: Angus and Robertson, 13/11/10 Victoria Point 11am – 1pm with Kylie Chan, Trent Jamieson and Cory Daniells. I know that Robbie Kirk and some of the island writers are coming over and look forward to seeing them. Might even be a few giveaways going!
Category: Events
Well Team Apollo are so busy that we haven’t had a chance to get our conversation done, so I’m pre-empting what was going to be an interview with them and give you the exciting news and a link to a detailed article at SciFi Talk. Two of my peeps, Melanie Teychenne-King and Peter Budd (aka Missy and Pete) have launched the Apollo Awards.
“101010 Productions have partnered with Australia’s award winning production and web entertainment companies TPD Media and Zone4 to introduce a worldwide Film and Television award ceremony unique to the internet…
Peter Budd, Director of 101010 Productions said, “What makes The Apollo Awards unique is that the choice is truly and firmly in the hands of the worldwide audience. From the Americas and Europe to Africa, Asia and Oceania, both nominations and votes are in the hands of the people”.
For this global alliance of fans, The Apollo Awards will be delivered online, live and worldwide, rather than through broadcast or cable
TV.
Co-creator of the Apollo Awards, Melanie Teychenne-King says, “The internet is the future of television, of breaking down the barriers between regions and time zones. By streaming the award ceremony live across the globe we’re giving everyone the chance to participate on an even level, to know they have ownership of the show.”
Sorry so quiet but blogging has been impossible while at Aussiecon. Had a most gratifying time in so many ways. Highlights included seeing all my Orbit counterparts editorial, authors, publicists and sales. Cyberpunk panel where Charlie Stross saved my arse on a couple of curly questions. Orbiteers – though too brief. Talking with Kate Elliot. Panel with Melissa Snodgrass, Stan Robinson and Ian Irvine. Stan the gentleman.Twelfth Planet Press and the finished *GORGEOUS* end product that is the Glitter Rose collection (pre-orders will be sent out next week when Alisa gets home), which I will have pictures of when I can upload properly from home. Alisa is da man! Tehani’s amazing sales ability. The kaffeklatsch – you were all lovely. Seeing Jamie and meeting Gemma. Hearing that Parrish is being used in PHD research for a second time. Seeing Trent’s eyes glaze in excitement when he saw Robert Silverberg in the foyer.
There’s more but my brain needs to unfuzz to be able to share.
