Resignations, Censures Follow in Wake of Hugo Awards Controversy

The resignations and disciplinary actions come after it was revealed that certain authors and books—including R.F. Kuang's hit novel 'Babel'—had been inexplicably deemed "not eligible" for the Hugo at Worldcon 2023 in Chengdu, China. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-02-01 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Resignations, Censures Follow in Wake of Hugo Awards Controversy

The resignations and disciplinary actions come after it was revealed that certain authors and books—including R.F. Kuang's hit novel 'Babel'—had been inexplicably deemed "not eligible" for the Hugo at Worldcon 2023 in Chengdu, China. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Hugo Awards: Who won, who didn't, in the most controversial voting ever

Why weren't there winners announced in five categories for the prestigious science fiction Hugo Awards? The prizes have been engulfed in controversy this year. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

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In Glasgow, Worldcon Worked to Put Hugos Controversy Behind It

This year's World Science Fiction Convention, held in Scotland's largest city August 8–12, hoped to put a year and change of controversy in the rearview mirror. To publishers’ minds, those hopes were met. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Here are the winners of the 2024 Hugo Awards.

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Glasgow Worldcon Chair Vows Transparency Following Chengdu Hugos Censorship

The chair of Glasgow Worldcon 2024 has announced concrete steps "to ensure transparency and to attempt to redress the grievous loss of trust in the administration of the Awards," along with the resignation of Hugos administrator Kat Jones. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Authors ‘excluded from Hugo awards over China concerns’

Leaked emails reveal organisers of leading science fiction and fantasy awards flagged works of a ‘sensitive political nature’Leaked emails from the organisers of the prestigious Hugo awards for science fiction and fantasy suggest several authors were excluded from shortlists last year after they... Continue reading at The Guardian

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Apple is adapting the Hugo Award-winning sci-fi book series Murderbot

The Hugo Award-winning The Murderbot Diaries books from Martha Wells are becoming a 10-episode Apple TV+ series starring Alexander Skarsgård, Apple announced. It will follow a self-aware "SecUnit" robot that must hide its free will in order to complete a dangerous assignment and comes from About... Continue reading at Engadget

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Here are the winners of the 2023 Hugo Awards.

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Hugo, Lodestone, Astounding Award Winners Announced

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Drew Barrymore is dropped as National Book Awards host amid writers' strike controversy

The National Book Foundation has rescinded Drew Barrymore's invitation to host the National Book Awards while her show tapes amid the Hollywood strikes. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

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Z2 Comics Names New Leadership Team Following Resignation of CEO

Z2 Comics, an indie graphic novel publisher specializing in music and pop culture merchandise, announced that its founder and CEO Josh Frankel has left the company, and a new leadership team has been appointed. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Here Are the Winners of the 2022 Hugo Awards

The winners of the 2022 Hugo Awards and Lodestar Award for Best Young Adult book have been announced! Continue reading at Book Riot

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Here are the winners of the 2022 Hugo Awards.

The winners of the 2022 Hugo Awards—one of science fiction and fantasy’s most prestigious awards, decided by the popular vote of WorldCon members—were presented on Sunday night at the 80th WorldCon in Chicago, in a ceremony hosted by Charlie Jane Anders and Annalee Newitz. Here are the winners... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

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Here are the 2022 Hugo Award Finalists

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Panel Mania: WAKE: The Hidden History of Women-Led Slave Revolts by Rebecca Hall and Hugo Martinez

'WAKE: The Hidden History of Women-Led Slave Revolts' by Rebecca Hall and Hugo Martinez is a riveting combination of memoir and inspirational scholarship. In this eight-page excerpt Hall's efforts to research a slave revolt in 1712 mark the first steps of a quest that will take her to 18th... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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The Hugo Awards will have a video game category in 2021

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Hearst Magazines Names Acting President Following Troy Young’s Resignation

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Brownstein Resigns From CBLDF Following Renewed Allegations

Charles Brownstein, executive director of the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund since 2002, has resigned from his position effective immediately following the resurfacing of allegations of sexual assault. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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RWA Retires RITA Awards, Debuts the 'Vivian' After a Winter of Controversy

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