SFX September 2021

BROKEN WATCH Rob Graham, email As a fan of Terry Pratchett’s Discworld novels I was very disappointed with The Watch. The cast did their best with what they had with impressive visual effects, but it’s a poor shadow of the books and a very mediocre fantasy series, like a wannabe Game Of Thrones with laughs. The Sky One adaptations were better and I’d much rather have more of those, as at least they were more faithful to the books. A shame, as there is a missed opportunity for a fantastic Discworld comedy fantasy series out there if done right. Dave Roberts, email This is the first time since 1997 I’ve felt the need to register my feelings with you about a genre presentation of something I love so much. I’ve…

BROKEN WATCH Rob Graham, email As a fan of Terry Pratchett’s Discworld novels I was very disappointed with The Watch. The cast did their best with what they had with impressive visual effects, but it’s a poor shadow of the books and a very mediocre fantasy series, like a wannabe Game Of Thrones with laughs. The Sky One adaptations were better and I’d much rather have more of those, as at least they were more faithful to the books. A shame, as there is a missed opportunity for a fantastic Discworld comedy fantasy series out there if done right. Dave Roberts, email This is the first time since 1997 I’ve felt the need to register my feelings with you about a genre presentation of something I love so much. I’ve just seen the…

DARREN SCOTT EDITOR RAVES →Spooky season is almost here! The Night House got me in the mood – and certainly got me thinking… →Really looking forward to the Chucky series. →The return of Star Trek: Lower Decks means it’s entirely likely we’ll have new Trek every week right through until next year now. Hurrah! RANTS →If you don’t like a new version of an old show or film, you can always just go back and watch the original – leave people to enjoy what they like. IAN BERRIMAN DEPUTY EDITOR RAVES →Pleased to see that an Arrow Video restoration of 1960 Italian horror Mill Of The Stone Women is on the way. →Looking forward to the animation of ‘60s Doctor Who “Evil Of The Daleks”. Well, unless it’s been motion-captured.…

DARREN SCOTT EDITOR RAVES →Spooky season is almost here! The Night House got me in the mood – and certainly got me thinking… →Really looking forward to the Chucky series. →The return of Star Trek: Lower Decks means it’s entirely likely we’ll have new Trek every week right through until next year now. Hurrah! RANTS →If you don’t like a new version of an old show or film, you can always just go back and watch the original – leave people to enjoy what they like. IAN BERRIMAN DEPUTY EDITOR RAVES →Pleased to see that an Arrow Video restoration of 1960 Italian horror Mill Of The Stone Women is on the way. →Looking forward to the animation of ‘60s Doctor Who “Evil Of The Daleks”. Well, unless it’s been motion-captured. RANTS →Bit underwhelmed by the first Who series 13 trailer. There’s not…

I must say, I really felt quite distressed at not receiving an invitation. As I write this, it’s San Diego Comic-Con weekend. Once again, it’s all online – a smaller in-person event is planned for late November – and I’m missing being there in person terribly. While I’m sick to the back teeth of anything ‘virtual’, I’m glad that it’s still managing to reach a global audience – but there’s really something to be said for being in a convention hall and seeing the absolute love of fans from all over the world. It’s genuinely electric. I’m longing for the day that’s a ‘regular’ thing again – comics have been such a huge part of my life, and to share that love with other like minded people is a wonderful thing. Comics…

I must say, I really felt quite distressed at not receiving an invitation. As I write this, it’s San Diego Comic-Con weekend. Once again, it’s all online – a smaller in-person event is planned for late November – and I’m missing being there in person terribly. While I’m sick to the back teeth of anything ‘virtual’, I’m glad that it’s still managing to reach a global audience – but there’s really something to be said for being in a convention hall and seeing the absolute love of fans from all over the world. It’s genuinely electric. I’m longing for the day that’s a ‘regular’ thing again – comics have been such a huge part of my life, and to share that love with other like minded people is a wonderful…