Science Fiction Ratatouille

The Chester Beatty Library in Dublin Castle is hosting a Manga & Anime Weekend at the beginning of February.

The schedule is as follows:

6pm: Screening of Naussica of the Valley of Wind (Over 16s)
Screening supported by Tiger Beer

11am: Screening of Astro Boy

2pm: Well known UK comics expert and Manga specialist Paul Gravett will present an illustrated talk on the popularity of this medium.

3.30pm: Demonstration with Manga artist. Details to be confirmed

11am: Screening of Paprika (91 mins) 16 +

1.30pm: Surreal Art of Anime, talk by Paul Watts

3pm: Screening of Angel’s Egg (80 mins) 16+

Please note that booking is essential for each event. To book, contact Education Services by telephone at 4070750 or by emailing educationservices[at]cbl[dot]ie.

Some forthcoming events on the SF calendar for 2008, both locally and further afield:

Event: Orbital (Eastercon 2007)
Date: 21-24 March
GoHs: Neil Gaiman, Tanith Lee, China Miéville, Charles Stross
Location: Radisson Edwardian Hotel, Heathrow, London, UK

Event: P-CON V
Date: 29-30 March
GoH: C E Murphy
Location: Central Hotel, Exchequer Street, Dublin 2, Ireland

Event: Denvention 3, the 66th Worldcon
Date: 6-10 August
GoH: Lois McMaster Bujold
Location: Denver, Colorado, USA

Event: Discworld Convention 2008
Date: 22-25 August
GoH: Terry Pratchett
Location: Hilton Metropole Hotel, Birmingham, England

Event: Mecon 11 (Incorporating Unicon 22)
Date: 29-31 August
GoH: TBA
Location: Queen’s University Students’ Union Building, Belfast, Northern Ireland

Event: Octocon
Date: 18-19 October
GoH: TBA
Location: Royal Dublin Hotel, O’Connell Street, Dublin 1, Ireland

Event: Dublin City Comic Con
Date: November
GoH: TBA
Location: TBA