FarPoint Media http://www.farpointmedia.net Just another WordPress weblog Wed, 17 Jun 2009 19:13:04 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 en Sirius/XM Expands Presence of Slice of SciFi http://www.farpointmedia.net/2009/02/02/siriusxm-expands-presence-of-slice-of-scifi/ http://www.farpointmedia.net/2009/02/02/siriusxm-expands-presence-of-slice-of-scifi/#comments Mon, 02 Feb 2009 19:19:18 +0000 Sam http://www.farpointmedia.net/?p=157 PRESS RELEASE



Sirius/XM Satellite Radio will be increasing the presence of the Parsec Award winning show Slice of SciFi across its network.

The show will continue running in its current Sunday night 11PM EST time slot and Sirius has added three new slots including Tuesday 8PM EST, Wednesday 11PM EST and Friday 3PM EST.

Slice of SciFi, a creation of Farpoint Media, can be found on Sirius Radio Channel 117 and seven days a week on XM Channel 163.

]]> http://www.farpointmedia.net/2009/02/02/siriusxm-expands-presence-of-slice-of-scifi/feed/ FarPoint Media President-COO Announces Retirement of Samuel K. Sloan, Executive News Director-Slice of SciFi Content Producer http://www.farpointmedia.net/2008/10/24/farpoint-media-president-coo-announces-retirement-of-samuel-k-sloan-executive-news-director-slice-of-scifi-content-producer/ http://www.farpointmedia.net/2008/10/24/farpoint-media-president-coo-announces-retirement-of-samuel-k-sloan-executive-news-director-slice-of-scifi-content-producer/#comments Fri, 24 Oct 2008 14:33:54 +0000 Sam http://www.farpointmedia.net/?p=151 Phoenix, AZ – October 24, 2008 – The following statement was issued today by Michael R. Mennenga, President and COO of Farpoint Media:

It is with real regret that the President-COO announces the retirement of Samuel K. Sloan, who has been the FarPoint Media Executive News Director since the company’s launch and Content Producer for the Slice of SciFi Podcast/Satellite Radio/Video News show since its inception in March 2005.  He wishes to thank Mr. Sloan for his outstanding service in that post for nearly four years, during which he has given invaluable service and dedication to FarPoint Media and all of its podcasts, video programs and Websites, as well as conducting many ongoing relationships with television networks, movie studios and public relations companies throughout the entertainment industry and news business on behalf of FarPoint Media and Slice of SciFi.  A 20 year veteran of broadcasting, Mr. Sloan spearheaded the management for one of the Organization’s most important departments.

Mr. Sloan will leave the FarPoint Media News Department effective November 3, 2008.  The earlier than expected retirement was precipitated by personal medical issues.  However, Mr. Sloan  will remain on staff until further notice in a very limited capacity as a consultant for FarPoint Media, assisting the company’s successor to the position vacated by Mr. Sloan — Mr. Michael Hickerson.

Michael Hickerson has served on the news staff of Slice of SciFi as a qualified journalist for nearly a year and was hand-picked by Mr. Sloan to be his assistant editor six months ago.  He was also chosen several months ago the task of heading up the company’s Zombie Channel venture.  Mr. Hickerson also works for the office of the Governor of the State of Tennessee, responsible for producing a daily news summary of all that’s going on in that State and issues of interest on the national level.  He also maintains the Governor’s web site, as well as working on the internal Website for another department within the Tennessee State government offices.  Mr. Hickerson was chosen for the position of FarPoint Media Executive News Director and Slice of SciFi Content Producer based on his past work for FarPoint Media and at the express wishes of Mr. Sloan.

]]> http://www.farpointmedia.net/2008/10/24/farpoint-media-president-coo-announces-retirement-of-samuel-k-sloan-executive-news-director-slice-of-scifi-content-producer/feed/ Denise Gideon Invited to Set of One Tree Hill http://www.farpointmedia.net/2008/10/20/denise-gideon-invited-to-set-of-one-tree-hill/ http://www.farpointmedia.net/2008/10/20/denise-gideon-invited-to-set-of-one-tree-hill/#comments Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:10:34 +0000 Sam http://www.farpointmedia.net/?p=150 Denise Gideon, FarPoint Media host of the One Tree Hill Connection Podcast, has been invited to the set of the CW Network’s highly rated show, “One Tree Hill” in Wilmington, North Carolina to watch a special 1940’s style noir episode and do interviews with cast and crew. Some of the people on tap for her interview will be show creator Mark Schwahn and director Greg Prange.

Denise will be on set October 21 & 22, 2008.

]]> http://www.farpointmedia.net/2008/10/20/denise-gideon-invited-to-set-of-one-tree-hill/feed/ FarPoint Media Member’s DNA Sent to Space for the Future http://www.farpointmedia.net/2008/09/23/farpoint-media-member%e2%80%99s-dna-sent-to-space-for-the-future/ http://www.farpointmedia.net/2008/09/23/farpoint-media-member%e2%80%99s-dna-sent-to-space-for-the-future/#comments Tue, 23 Sep 2008 22:10:48 +0000 Sam http://www.farpointmedia.net/?p=149 Operation Immortality – Richard Garriott’s project to take a ‘backup of humanity’ into space – just announced that Stephen Hawking and his daughter Lucy will both be sending their DNA into space.

They join a list of other celebrities who are participating with the project including Stephen Colbert, Joe Ely, Olympic Gold Medalist Scott Johnson, American Gladiator Matt Morgan … oh, and our very own Tracy Hickman (writer, producer)…in sending their DNA for permanent storage on the International Space Station. Excerpts of Tracy’s writings will also be included on the storage device.

]]> http://www.farpointmedia.net/2008/09/23/farpoint-media-member%e2%80%99s-dna-sent-to-space-for-the-future/feed/ “With Class” Returns With All-New Episodes http://www.farpointmedia.net/2008/09/13/with-class-returns-with-all-new-episodes/ http://www.farpointmedia.net/2008/09/13/with-class-returns-with-all-new-episodes/#comments Sat, 13 Sep 2008 21:09:52 +0000 Sam http://www.farpointmedia.net/?p=147 FarPoint Media is proud to announce that there are a new “Dragon Page With Class” episode up at dragonpage.com, and there are more new episodes on the way. Listen in, call in comments for future episodes, or drop by and just say Hi.

This is the one. With Class!

]]> http://www.farpointmedia.net/2008/09/13/with-class-returns-with-all-new-episodes/feed/ One Tree Hill Connection Keeps Up the Music Tradition http://www.farpointmedia.net/2008/09/13/one-tree-hill-connection-keeps-up-the-music-tradition/ http://www.farpointmedia.net/2008/09/13/one-tree-hill-connection-keeps-up-the-music-tradition/#comments Sat, 13 Sep 2008 21:07:18 +0000 Sam http://www.farpointmedia.net/?p=146 FarPoint Media’s The One Tree Hill Connection Podcast will host a special episode September 16, with exclusive interviews with One Tree Hill Music Supervisor Lindsay Wolfington and artist Matthew Ryan, who composed the music for the third episode of season six. Wolfington and Ryan discuss their involvement, musically, with one of the most pivotal and heart-breaking episodes of One Tree Hill, as the residents deal with the death of basketball player Quintin Fields.

The One Tree Hill Connection Podcast is also pleased to announce a new partnership with the band Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers to allow their use of the song “Fourth of July” as the new opening song for the podcast. One Tree Hill is a show that prides itself in having cutting-edge music, as well as showcasing new bands and indie artists. The One Tree Hill Connection Podcast is pleased to help continue that tradition with the addition of Kellogg to the podcast.

]]> http://www.farpointmedia.net/2008/09/13/one-tree-hill-connection-keeps-up-the-music-tradition/feed/ FarPoint Media Introduces “The Library” http://www.farpointmedia.net/2008/09/07/farpoint-media-introduces-the-library/ http://www.farpointmedia.net/2008/09/07/farpoint-media-introduces-the-library/#comments Sun, 07 Sep 2008 18:40:35 +0000 Sam http://www.farpointmedia.net/?p=145 “The Library of Jack and Shannon” is an all new podcast from the hosts and creators of The Sonic Society. Jack Ward and Shannon Hilchie have been involved in the creation and admiration of audio drama for many years. Together, they host the most popular podcast for audio plays, and now they’re branching out by joining one of the fastest growing new media companies, FarPoint Media.

Every week, there will be two episodes of “The Library.” One will be dedicated to Jack Ward’s fantastic novel, “The Age of Adventure,” while the second will air Shannon Hilchie’s creation, “Hugo and Alice.”

]]> http://www.farpointmedia.net/2008/09/07/farpoint-media-introduces-the-library/feed/ FarPoint Media Has Good Showing at 2008 Parsec Awards http://www.farpointmedia.net/2008/08/31/farpoint-media-has-good-showing-at-2008-parsec-awards/ http://www.farpointmedia.net/2008/08/31/farpoint-media-has-good-showing-at-2008-parsec-awards/#comments Sun, 31 Aug 2008 07:47:41 +0000 Sam http://www.farpointmedia.net/?p=144 Several FarPoint Media (FPM) shows captured the top honors at the 2008 Parsec Awards held August 29-31 in Atlanta, Georgia. The following FPM offerings won their respective categories:

Best Speculative Fiction Magazine or Anthology Podcast — “Variant Frequencies”

Best Speculative Fiction News Podcast — “Slice of SciFi”

Best Writing-related Podcast — “Adventures In Scifi Publishing”

Many FPM podcasts and vidcasts were also nominated in the 13 different categories.

Several personalities associated with FarPoint Media as contributors are friends were also honored with awards including Mur Lafferty, Scott Sigler, Tee Morris and Earl Newton.

]]> http://www.farpointmedia.net/2008/08/31/farpoint-media-has-good-showing-at-2008-parsec-awards/feed/ 2008 Parsec Award Winners & Nominees http://www.farpointmedia.net/2008/08/31/2008-parsec-award-winners-nominees/ http://www.farpointmedia.net/2008/08/31/2008-parsec-award-winners-nominees/#comments Sun, 31 Aug 2008 07:27:13 +0000 Sam http://www.farpointmedia.net/?p=143 The Winners and Nominees of the 2008 Parsec Awards are:

Best Speculative Fiction Story (Short Form)

Winner — “Red Man” - Scott Sigler

Nominees

  • “Metamor City: Huntress,” -
  • “Kissyman” - Scott Sigler
  • “Delve”, Variant Frequencies - Matt Wallace


    • Best Speculative Fiction Story (Novella Form)

    Winner — “Heaven - Season Four: Wasteland” - Mur Lafferty

    Nominees

  • “The Arwen, Season 2: Ulliam” - Tim Callahan
  • “Beautiful Red” - M. Darusha Wehm
  • “How to Succeed in Evil” - Patrick McLean
  • “Passenger” - Scott Sigler
  • “Snipe Hunt” - Scott Sigler


    • Best Speculative Fiction Story (Long Form)

    Winner — “Playing for Keeps” - Mur Lafferty

    Nominees

  • “Billibub Baddings and the Case of the Singing Sword” - Tee Morris
  • “J.C. Hutchins’ 7th Son: Destruction” - J. C. Hutchins
  • “Full Share” - Nathan Lowell
  • “South Coast” - Nathan Lowell


    • Best Speculative Fiction Audio Drama (Short Form including Independents)

    Winner — “Space Casey” - Christiana Ellis

    Nominees

  • “Decoder Ring Theatre”
  • “Maudelayne” - BrokenSea
  • “Outlaw” - The Thriller Miniseries
  • Star Trek: Unity


    • Best Speculative Fiction Audio Drama (Long Form including Independents)

    Winner — “Billibub Baddings and the Case of the Singing Sword” — Tee Morris

    Nominees

  • “Once Upon a Time in Vegas” - Pendant Productions
  • The Radio Adventures Of Dr. Floyd
  • “Ulysses Galactic Guides and Bounties Inc” - BrokenSea
  • Wormwood: A Serialized Mystery


    • Best Speculative Fiction Video Podcast

    Winner — “Stranger Things”

    Nominees

  • Calls for Cthulhu
  • “Moron Life: The Vaudcast” - Sound Stages
  • “Space Adventure”


    • Best Speculative Fiction Magazine or Anthology Podcast

    Winner — Variant Frequencies

    Nominees

  • “Decoder Ring Theatre”
  • “Hall of Mirrors: Tales of Horror and the Grotesque”
  • “The Metamor City Podcast” - The Seanachai, Patrick McLean
  • Well Told Tales




    • Best Speculative Fiction Comedy/Parody Podcast

    Winner — Short Cummings Audio

    Nominees

  • A Different Point of View
  • Calls for Cthulhu
  • Geek Survival Guide
  • Space Casey


    • Best Speculative Fiction Fan Podcast

    Winner — Galactica Quorum

    Nominees

  • A Different Point of View
  • Doctor Who: Tin Dog Podcast: Torchwood
  • The GeekSpin
  • The Signal


    • Best Speculative Fiction News Podcast

    Winner — Slice of SciFi

    Nominees

  • Geek Radio Daily
  • PodCulture
  • Skepticality - Science and Revolutionary Ideas
  • Television Zombies


    • Best Writing-related Podcast

    Winner — Adventures in Scifi Publishing

    Nominees

  • I Should Be Writing
  • The Survival Guide to Writing Fantasy
  • Tale Chasing


    • Best “Infotainment” Cast

    Winner — The Weird Show

    Nominees

  • The GeekSpin
  • Geologic Podcast
  • Pod Culture
  • The Signal


    • Best Gaming Podcast

    Winner — The Game Kennel

    Nominees

  • Brilliant Gameologists
  • CoH Podcast
  • Family Night
  • Out of Character
  • WoW Radio : Octale and Hordak vs The World


    • Congratulations to this year’s Winners & Nominees!

    ]]>     http://www.farpointmedia.net/2008/08/31/2008-parsec-award-winners-nominees/feed/     Slice of SciFi Wins Top Honors at 2008 Parsec Awards http://www.farpointmedia.net/2008/08/30/slice-of-scifi-wins-top-honors-at-2008-parsec-awards/ http://www.farpointmedia.net/2008/08/30/slice-of-scifi-wins-top-honors-at-2008-parsec-awards/#comments Sun, 31 Aug 2008 03:14:39 +0000 Sam http://www.farpointmedia.net/?p=142 FarPoint Media is proud to announce that its sci-fi news and entertainment podcast and Sirius XM Radio show Slice of SciFi has won the 2008 Parsec Award for Best Speculative Fiction News Podcast.

    The Parsec Awards ceremony, the podcasting equivalent to the Oscars or Emmy, is held every year during the Dragon*Con in Atlanta, Georgia and is the top award offered for podcasting and vidcasting.

    The 2008 Parsec Awards honored podcasters and videocasters in 13 different categories ranging from Best Writing, Best Gaming, Best SF News, Best long and short Drama and more.

    Slice of SciFi has been one of FarPoint Media’s most popular shows since it first aired over 3-years ago.

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