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Geek Tyrant
3 days ago
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- Geek Tyrant
James Cameron Confirms His Next Movie Will Be a Fantasy Epic THE DEVILS — GeekTyrant
James Cameron has been burined deep in the world of Pandora for years, but he's announced what his next film project will be. The filmmaker behind Aliens , Titanic , and Avatar announced on Facebook that his next movie after Avatar: Fire and Ash will be an adaptation of The Devils . The Devil's is a brand-new fantasy novel by British author Joe Abercrombie, and Cameron is producing and co-writing the script with Abercrombie himself. The director said: 'I've loved Joe's writing for years, cherishing each new read, throughout the epic cycle of the First Law books, especially Best Served Cold (LOVE IT!), and the Age of Madness trilogy. 'But the freshness of the world and the characters in The Devils finally got me off my butt to buy one of his books and partner with him to bring it to the screen. 'I can't wait to dig into this as I wind down on Avatar: Fire and Ash. It will be a joyful new challenge for me to bring these indelible characters to life.' Abercrombie has built a loyal following in the grimdark fantasy space. His First Law series redefined the genre with its morally compromised antiheroes and sharp, self-aware writing. But, The Devils , which just hit shelves last month via Tor, kicks off a new trilogy, one with a very different premise. Set in a warped version of our own world, The Devils imagines a Europe crawling with unspeakable monsters and under siege by flesh-eating elves. The story centers on Brother Diaz, a weary soldier-priest tasked with assembling a team of both men and monsters to fight back the rising tide of horror. Abercrombie seems just as excited about the team-up, saying: 'I can't think of anyone better to bring this weird and wonderful monster of a book to the screen,' he said in a statement. This isn't the only Abercrombie film adaptation in the works. Best Served Cold , one of his most beloved standalone novels, is currently being developed as a feature film with Rebecca Ferguson set to play the deadly Monza Murcatto. That project is being directed by Deadpool's Tim Miller and is currently in pre-production. Cameron, meanwhile, still has a few stops left on the Avatar train. Fire and Ash , the third installment in his sprawling sci-fi epic, is scheduled to open on December 19th. Two more sequels are planned after that, with tentative release dates in 2029 and 2031. But clearly, the filmmaker is already mapping out his next creative obsession. If The Devils lands with the scope and visual intensity we associate with Cameron, and given the source material, this could be a great new chapter for both the director and modern fantasy cinema. The Devils is available now in print, ebook, and audiobook formats.
Geek Girl Authority
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Girl Authority
Book Review: THE INCANDESCENT
Thank you to Tor Books for sending me a copy of The Incandescent in exchange for an honest review. About The Incandescent by Emily Tesh Doctor Walden may be one of the most powerful magicians in England. She spends her days, however, as Director of Magic at Chetwood Academy, corralling chaotic sixth-formers, attending endless meetings and holding back the demonic forces that threaten the school's ancient wards. She's brilliant, composed, and trusted to keep 600 students safe. But demons are cunning, and Walden knows all too well the danger they pose — especially when the greatest threat may be the darkness she carries within. RELATED: New Release Radar: New Books Coming Out on May 6 The Incandescent is a unique work of dark academia that examines an often-unseen side of the story: what the teachers are up to. Emily Tesh does a great job of balancing the administrative side of things with a constantly evolving magical mystery. Walden is a great character to follow through this story. She's fond of her students, and she loves her job. However, she also often finds these teens exasperating, and she's just plain tired. She isn't as old as she makes herself sound — only 37 — but she's weathered years at Chetwood, both as a student and a teacher. Walden's experience as 'academic turned educator turned school management' gives her a unique view of the school she cares so deeply about, unique from other dark academia protagonists. RELATED: Book Review: When Among Crows Because of our narrator, The Incandescent appears as almost a slice-of-life story. A lot of the plot focuses on Walden going about her day, completing tasks she sees as mundane. Getting her students ready for exams, running staff meetings, maintaining the wards that keep demons from emerging to eat everyone — the usual. Narrative Shift The stakes, however, soon get much bigger. Lurking on the borders throughout is an ancient and powerful demon that feeds off of stray magic. This is where things get more interesting. Fans of Tesh's other work know that she isn't afraid to dramatically change gears partway through a narrative. Without giving too much away, the focus shifts to a deeply personal one. Tesh deconstructs Walden's carefully constructed image of professionalism and intellectual brilliance, revealing her capacity for self-deception. Her choices, especially after a near disaster, lead her down a path of errors towards even more danger. Through this narrative shift, Tesh dives into discussions of privilege, bias, systemic prejudice and survivor's guilt. Somehow, it all feels truly natural within the plot she created in the first half of the novel. As a result, she demonstrates the real-world consequences of her characters' actions. While hope and healing are possible, it will always take time. RELATED: Book Review: Shield of Sparrows The Incandescent combines the thrilling energy and high stakes of the fantasy genre with a subtle, literary exploration of personal and professional lives. Tesh blends the fantastical with the ordinary in a way that feels seamless, with a deep appreciation for both realms. Check this one out if you love dark academia, magic and deeply personal stories. The Incandescent comes out on May 13 and is available for preorder from your local independent bookstore or TW: alcohol, blood, body horror, child death, classism, death, death of a parent, fire/fire injury, gore, grief, infidelity, injury/injury detail, murder, self-harm, toxic relationship, violence Book Review: THE RIVER HAS ROOTS
Epoch Times
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Epoch Times
Epoch Booklist: Recommended Reading for April 25–May 1
This week, we take a contemporary look at C.S. Lewis's writings and delve into an atmospheric work of Charles Dickens, set in London and Paris. Non-Fiction ' By Jeffrey W. Barbeau Theologian Jeffrey Barbeau examines connections linking C.S. Lewis to English Romantic literature and modern theology, all in the hope of gaining a better understanding of Lewis's views on the relationship between truth and personal experience. The result is an engaging journey ranging from British poets to Lewis's autobiographical writings. Impressive as well are the gracious critiques by three scholars of Barbeau's essays, which offer readers a shining example of academic civility at work. IVP Academic, 2025, 176 pages Science Fiction ' By John Scalzi One fine day, the Moon turned into cheese. It happened overnight, perhaps instantaneously. All of a sudden the moon's diameter is 300 miles larger and its albedo higher. It's larger in the sky and bright enough to see during the day. This humorous science fiction novel follows the first lunar month after the Moon becomes effectively green (fresh) cheese. It tracks the madness and downright lunacy that results on Earth. A lighthearted, thought-provoking, and thoroughly entertaining book. Tor Books, 2025, 336 pages Ancient History ' By Josiah Osgood One of today's leading scholars on Ancient Rome takes readers through the final years of the Roman Republic before it became the Roman Empire. In a brilliant narrative, Osgood uses a number of trials involving Marcus Tullius Cicero, as either prosecutor or defender. Written in chronological order, the parallels between Rome's political structure and Cicero's major career cases are striking. Witness, like never before, the rise and fall of some of ancient history's mightiest figures. Related Stories 4/17/2025 4/10/2025 Basic Books, 2025, 384 pages Naval History ' By David R. Leick USS Princeton, CVL-23, known to its crew as the 'Sweet P,' was one of nine World War II light aircraft carriers built on the hulls of ships originally designed as light cruisers. This book is a ship biography of the Princeton, telling the vessel's story from its inception to its loss at the Battle of Leyte. A standard, yet well-presented ship biography, it follows the pattern Edward P. Stafford set in his 1964 work 'The Big E.' This is a book for those interested in WWII-era naval history. Osprey Publishing, 2024, 304 pages Classics ' By Charles Dickens Unlike many other novels, we don't read a Dickens novel; we live inside it, wrapped up in its descriptions and characters. So it is with this story, which is set primarily in London and revolutionary Paris. Released at last from a Paris prison, Dr. Manette joins his angelic daughter Lucie in England. The exiled aristocrat Charles Darnay and drunken lawyer Sydney Carton vie for her affections during this age of turmoil and cruelty. A grand novel of ideas, justice, and redemption. Penguin Classics, 2003, 544 pages For Kids ' By Patricia MacLachlan and Mike Wimmer Every illustration in this book is a gorgeous work of art, but that doesn't overshadow the tender narrative. A young boy describes the cherished places and beloved people in his life. Poignant and delightful, this simple book is a treasure and a delight to read, celebrating the beauty of the natural world and the love of family. Exquisite. HarperCollins, 1994, 32 pages What arts and culture topics would you like us to cover? Please email ideas or feedback to
