TWO GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS
Over the past weekend, SCI-FI-LONDON attended two Guinness World Record attempts, both of which were successful. First off was the celebration of 100 years of Elstree Studios and 100 years of filming at the historic Old Naval College in Greenwich. To celebrate these milestones, they called for cosplayers to gather and represent films and TV […]
GUINNESS COSPLAY RECORD ATTEMPT
Love to cosplay? Then come and join a fantastic event coming up – an ambitious Guinness World Record attempt for the most people gathered dressed as iconic film and TV characters on Saturday 27th September at Greenwich’s Old Royal Naval College. The event marks a phenomenal 100 years of filming for both the Old Royal […]
Exhibition at The Cartoon Museum
The Future Was Then is a new exhibition at The Cartoon Museum that will feature over 80 pages of original comic art alongside other items that tell stories about the future of the human race from 1990 to 4000 AD. Science fiction and dystopian comics give us possible visions of Earth’s future, imagining what may […]
SMELL LIKE LADY P?
Lady Penelope, one of television’s most glamorous and iconic characters, from Thunderbirds for those of you who don’t know, is making a return with her very own fragrance and beauty collection. Helmed by Dee Anderson, daughter of Thunderbirds’ creators Sylvia and Gerry Anderson, the Lady P Secrets Eau de Parfum and Limited Edition Beauty Gift […]
RED DWARF’S NAYLOR DROPS A KID’S BOOK
Doug Naylor, co-creator of the outstanding RED DWARF, is releasing his debut novel for children, Sin Bin Island, on 11th September. Sin Bin Island mixes the classic adventure ingredients of a foreboding orphanage, compelling characters and intriguing mystery, with magic, a spot of surrealism and a whole heap of funny. Sin Bin Island is what happens […]
Live, don’t talk to me about live
Of course, you know where your towel is! But do you know the beloved tome gets another iteration? The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy will morph into a new live show, based on the novels and that film by Touchstone Pictures. The production is set for Riverside Studios from 15th November, with the cast to […]
Win 4K of Quatermass!
Hammer Films has delivered a 4K restoration of the classic The Quatermass Xperiment. You can win a copy on Blu-Ray by answering the question below. Q: What was the name of the US release of The Quatermass Xperiment? Email your answer to Xperiment@sci-fi-london.com Competition closes 15 June 2025, no cash equivalent. The Quatermass Xperiment Limited Collector’s […]
Clarke Award shortlist
It’s that time of the year when you need to read these six books!!! As always, the Clarke Award selects some amazing titles from the massive long list of submissions. Private Rites – Julia Armfield (4th Estate) The Ministry of Time – Kaliane Bradley (Sceptre) Extremophile – Ian Green (AdAstra) Annie Bot – Sierra Greer (The Borough Press) Service Model – […]
WATCHSCIFI: Idaho Transfer
“Idaho Transfer” (1973): A Minimalist Sci-Fi Gem with a Haunting Finale Stuff we love, hope you do too! Peter Fonda’s Idaho Transfer is an indie sci-fi film that doesn’t need grand visual effects or a bloated VFX budget to leave a lasting impression. Instead, it thrives on a quiet, creeping tension, a stripped-down aesthetic, and […]
SkyTV celebrate Atomic Age Sci-fi
WONDERLAND: SCIENCE FICTION IN THE ATOMIC AGE – New Documentary Series on Sky Arts Starting on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at 8 PM, Wonderland: Science Fiction in the Atomic Age is a four-part documentary series directed by Adrian Munsey. The series explores how science fiction has reflected and predicted humanity’s greatest triumphs and darkest fears. […]