A monthly television show about science fiction, fantasy and horror, featuring interviews, reviews, and special reports. http://www.fast-forward.tv en-us DG Productions 2006 Fri, 20 Oct 2006 12:00:00 EST Fri, 20 Oct 2006 13:00:00 EST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss In the September/October 2006 episode of Fast Forward, Tom Schaad interviews writer Neil Gaiman. Gaiman discusses his incredibly overloaded schedule, his recent writing, and some of his forays into other media, such as filmmaking and theatre. The interview with Mr. Gaiman may be viewed online at the Fast Forward website. Also featured: Colleen Cahill reviews a new reprint of the classic H. G. Wells novel, The War of the Worlds. Marianne Petrino reviews the anime series Witch Hunter Robin. http://www.fast-forward.tv/archive/current.htm Episode194 Fri, 20 Oct 2006 13:00:00 EST In the August 2006 episode of Fast Forward, Tom Schaad interviewed writer Laurel K. Hamilton. Hamilton talked about her recent book, Danse Macabre, and developments in her Anita Blake series of novels. The interview with Ms. Hamilton may be viewed online at the Fast Forward website. Also featured in the August 2006 episode: Colleen Cahill reviewed the novel Voidfarer, Sean McMullen's homage to H. G. Wells' The War of the Worlds. Marianne Petrino reviewed the anime series Chrono Crusade. http://www.fast-forward.tv/archive/archive.htm Episode193 Fri, 20 Oct 2006 13:00:00 EST In the July 2006 episode of Fast Forward, Mike Zipser interviews writer Naomi Novik. Novik talks about how she researched and wrote the first three books of her Temeraire series of novels. She also discusses her work on computer games and her plans for future books. Also featured: Colleen Cahill reviews Rainbows End, the recent Vernor Vinge novel. Marianne Petrino reviews the anime series Gilgamesh. http://www.fast-forward.tv/archive/archive.htm Episode192 Mon, 10 Jul 2006 18:00:00 EST In the June episode of Fast Forward, Mike Zipser interviews writer Peter S. Beagle. Beagle talks about his adventurous early years, his writing, music, and his ongoing battle with Granada Media over payments owed from the animated film version of his book, The Last Unicorn. Also featured: Peter S. Beagle gives a short solo musical performance! Marianne Petrino reviews the anime series Hikaru no Go. http://www.fast-forward.tv/archive/archive.htm Episode191 Mon, 12 Jun 2006 01:00:00 EST In the latest episode of Fast Forward, Mike Zipser interviews writer James Morrow about his latest novel, The Last Witchfinder. Morrow talks about both the historical and science fictional aspects of the book, and how this novel differs from his earlier Godhead Trilogy. Also featured: Colleen Cahill reviews a picture book The Librarian from the Black Lagoon. Marianne Petrino reviews the anime series The Twelve Kingdoms. http://www.fast-forward.tv/archive/archive.htm Episode190 Thu, 11 May 2006 23:00:00 EST The latest episode of Fast Forward highlights an interview with award-winning editor Ellen Datlow. She talks about how she got started in the field, the process of fiction editing, and the award-winning webzine she edited, SciFiction. (Sadly, SciFiction was cancelled shortly after our interview was conducted.) Also featured: Colleen Cahill reviews the novel A Rumor of Gems, by Ellen Steiber. Marianne Petrino reviews the anime series The Adventures of Mini-Goddess. http://www.fast-forward.tv/archive/archive.htm Episode189 Sat, 22 Apr 2006 20:00:00 EST This episode of Fast Forward features an interview with writer Howard Waldrop, taped on location at the Capclave 2005 science fiction convention where he was Guest of Honor. Mr. Waldrop talks about his early fannish activities, his beginnings as a professional writer, and how he approaches writing stories. Also this month: John Pomeranz pays tribute to writer Octavia Butler, who passed away suddenly in February. Marianne Petrino reviews the lighthearted yet educational anime series, Bottle Fairy. Colleen Cahill will be back next month with another book review. http://www.fast-forward.tv/archive/archive.htm Episode188 Sat, 11 Mar 2006 23:00:00 EST The production team at Fast Forward was saddened to hear of the death of science fiction writer and MacArthur Fellow Octavia E. Butler. We have posted our 2000 interview with Ms. Butler to the Vault section of the Fast Forward web site. http://www.fast-forward.tv/archive/archive.htm Interview124 Sat, 11 Mar 2006 23:00:00 EST At ArmadilloCon 2005, the convention videotaped a short interview with Grant Kruger, the fan guest of honor of ArmadilloCon 2006. The interview is now available at the Fast Forward web site. Please note that the audio and video quality are marginal, due to equipment limitations. http://www.fast-forward.tv Kruger2005 Sat, 11 Mar 2006 23:00:00 EST This month Fast Forward features an interview with author Kim Stanley Robinson. Mr. Robinson discusses his recent novel, 50 Degrees Below. Host Tom Schaad and Mr. Robinson also talk about global warming, the intersection of Buddhism and science, and how our society will cope with a future that promises an increasing number of extreme weather events. Also this month: Colleen Cahill reviews Felaheen, the third volume in Jon Courtenay Grimwood's Arabesk series. Marianne Petrino reviews Katsuhiro Otomo's recent anime feature film, Steamboy. http://www.fast-forward.tv/archive/archive.htm Episode187 Thu, 09 Feb 2006 12:00:00 EST This month's main interview is with author Sarah Micklem talking about her fantasy novel, Firethorn. http://www.fast-forward.tv/archive/archive.htm Episode186 Tue, 31 Jan 2006 22:30:00 EST