Writer, Teacher, Translator, Hugo Winner
On August 12, 2026, about an hour before sunset, Germany experienced a partial solar eclipse, while Northern Spain and Iceland experienced a total solar eclipse. In my part of Germany, the coverage was about 84 percent, i.e. as solar eclipses Continue reading
It s that time of the year again, when the Dragon Awards randomly decide to drop their finalists with no fanfare whatsoever. For those who are new here, what are the Dragon Awards? They are a popular vote SFF award handed Continue reading
San Diego Comic Con happened last weekend, which means that this was the weekend where we get a look at what will entertain us in the year to come, namely sneak peaks at new movies, TV shows and toys. And Continue reading
On June 13, 2026, I attended the 2026 Los Amigos Masters of the Universe convention. Now the last two Los Amigos conventions took place in Neuss about 300 kilometers from where I live. It s a long drive, but perfectly doable Continue reading
On June 3, 2026, I attended a preview showing of Masters of the Universe at the Savoy Movie Theater in the Hamburg St. Georg. As for why I chose this particular theatre rather than one closer to home, for starters, Continue reading
For starters, the co-chairs of the Nuremberg in 2028 Worldcon bid have announced that they are withdrawing their bid, because the timeframe is just too tight. I know that this must have been a difficult decision for them, since they Continue reading
The marketing machine for the upcoming Masters of the Universe live action movie is really running on full power. There has been yet another trailer and new featurettes, TV spots, behind the scenes footage and interviews with cast and crew Continue reading
The next installment of my Eastercon report is coming, but I ve also been blogging elsewhere. For starters, I was at File 770, reviewing the first few movie figures from the new Masters of the Universe Chronicles collectors line, which will Continue reading
Over the Easter weekend, I was at Iridescence, the 2026 Eastercon in Birmingham, UK. I ve already chronicled my adventures in getting to Birmingham and wandering around the city in part 1 and my adventures on Good Friday in part 2. Continue reading
Over the Easter weekend, I was at Iridescence, the 2026 Eastercon in Birmingham, UK. I ve already chronicled my adventures in getting to Birmingham and wandering around the city in part 1. Now after some delays caused by the Hugo Continue reading