by Howard Zimmerman | Feb 28, 2015 | Movies, Science Fiction, Tribute
By 1984, Leonard Nimoy was doing very different and exciting work. Among other projects, he was the host of a Nickelodeon TV series called “Lights, Camera, Action!” The show took viewers behind the scenes on TV and movie productions, and showed the kids how...
by Howard Zimmerman | Feb 27, 2015 | Movies, Pop Culture, Science Fiction, Tribute
R.I. P. Leonard Nimoy Leonard Nimoy passed away today—2/27/15. God rest his gentle soul. I am so sad. My career as a full-time publishing professional—almost 40 years now—is due in no small measure to Leonard Nimoy and his outstanding portrayal of the rational...
by Howard Zimmerman | May 29, 2014 | Movies
I spent time over the Memorial Day weekend catching up on the current genre films. I saw Spider-Man 2 and the latest remake of Godzilla. Here in New York, to see these in a first-run house, it cost $17.50 per seat. Yes, the seats were reserved in...
by Howard Zimmerman | Dec 3, 2013 | Harlan Ellison, Science Fiction, Starlog, Tribute
I first met Harlan Ellison in 1977. It was a Friday afternoon in late summer. He was in town for a while, staying at Spinrad’s apartment. I had recently been promoted to Editor of Starlog magazine, and I was there to meet and interview Harlan for a...
by Howard Zimmerman | Nov 19, 2013 | Comic Con, Harlan Ellison, Star Wars, Starlog, Tribute
So there I am, walking the floor of a major science-fiction convention in a New York City hotel, circa 1980. Back in the day, comic books and artwork and merchandise were always part of any con. I was the editor in chief of Starlog magazine and a guest of...
