Entertainment
Staff Report | Nov 2, 2023
The 10-episode live action series serves as an origin story for Captain Nemo, a central character in Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas and The Mysterious Island. AMC licensed broadcast and streaming rights for the U.S. and Canada.
Entertainment
Staff Report | Nov 1, 2023
Doctor Who is back this month as the first of three specials will premiere Nov. 26. Other notable arrivals include The Personal History of David Copperfield on Hulu and two films on Max: The Golden Compass and Tim Burton’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
Events
By Stephen Beale | Oct 12, 2023
Maker Faire Bay Area is making a dramatic comeback this weekend and next in Vallejo, California. Participants include Obtainium Works, the steampunk art car studio, and Kinetic Steam Works, creators of steam-powered kinetic art.
Entertainment
Staff Report | Oct 2, 2023
Spooky Season is here, which means you can stream lots of horror films this month. But the biggest highlights for steampunk fans are the season premieres of two series with nary a ghost, vampire, or werewolf: The pirate comedy Our Flag Means Death and the period drama The Gilded Age, both on Max.
Music
By Stephen Beale | Sep 12, 2023
The singer-songwriter-cellist is planning a Sept. 22 release for her ninth album of original compositions, but now our readers can get a preview right here. She hit a peak with her last originals release, and there’s no letdown with this one. It’s a masterpiece.
Entertainment
Staff Report | Sep 3, 2023
This is a challenging time for streaming services, but September looks like a decent month for new arrivals. Among them: A new season of Disenchantment on Netflix, a new installment of American Horror Story on Hulu, and the Season 2 premiere of The Wheel of Time on Prime Video.
Events
Staff Report | Aug 31, 2023
The huge multi-genre fan convention returns to Atlanta over Labor Day weekend with celebrities, authors, musical acts, costume contests, the Dragon Con parade, and programming tracks covering every conceivable fan interest.
Events
Staff Report | Aug 31, 2023
Steampunk fans from across the Midwest and points beyond will make their way to Hannibal, Missouri as the Big River Steampunk Festival returns over Labor Day weekend. It’s one of the largest steampunk gatherings in the U.S.
Events
Staff Report | Aug 23, 2023
Once again, thousands of steampunk fans along with curious onlookers will converge on Lincoln, U.K. for the Asylum Steampunk Festival, billed as “the longest running and biggest steampunk event in the world.”
Events
Staff Report | Aug 8, 2023
“Cavaliers and Cads” will be the theme as the Key City Steampunk Convention returns Aug. 11-13 to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. It’s one of several steampunk events this weekend, including happenings in Connecticut, the SF Bay Area, and the U.K.
Entertainment
Staff Report | Aug 1, 2023
With summer blockbusters like Barbie and Oppenheimer blazing in theaters, pickings are slim this month on streaming services, especially when it comes to new arrivals with steampunk appeal. However, fans of Aurelio Voltaire may want to check out Labyrinth on Hulu.
Observances
Staff Report | Jul 7, 2023
Monday, July 10 is Nikola Tesla Day, an unofficial holiday recognizing the 167th anniversary of the inventor’s birth, and celebrations will be happening around the world. Tesla, of course, is an icon of steampunk.
Entertainment
Staff Report | Jul 2, 2023
Highlights include Season 2 of Good Omens on Prime Video plus Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire, a sci-fi anthology series on Disney+. Also: Two modern-day Jules Verne adaptations arrive on Max, along with Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior and Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome.
Events
Staff Report | Jul 1, 2023
The move comes as Jason Dean, who founded the Cincinnati-area steampunk convention, has re-acquired the original name and website from Jennifer Noran. “Queen City” is an early nickname for Cincinnati.
Music
Staff Report | Jun 29, 2023
The band will perform live and in-person on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024 at The Center Theater at California Center for the Arts in Escondido, California. It will be their first live concert since the start of the pandemic.
World of Steampunk
Staff Report | Jun 23, 2023
It’s been a long wait, but we’ve finally posted a new episode of The World of Steampunk, our video series. Episode 7, the biggest yet, features a Q&A with Unwoman along with a generous helping of steampunk news.
Music
Staff Report | Jun 20, 2023
The chap hop maestro is out with his latest album, a 15-track opus entitled Professor Elemental and His Amazing Friends 3. It’s the last part of a trilogy featuring some of his favorite collaborators. He also released a music video.
Events
Staff Report | Jun 14, 2023
It’s another big weekend for U.S. steampunk fans with the Brass Screw Consortium in Washington, International Steampunk Symposium in Cincinnati, Hangtown Wild West & Steampunk Festival in California, and others.
Events
Staff Report | Jun 14, 2023
Once again, the list includes many authors and musical acts that will be familiar to steampunk fans. The multi-genre fan convention takes place over Labor Day weekend at multiple locations in downtown Atlanta.
Observances
Staff Report | Jun 13, 2023
June 14 is (almost) here, which means it’s time to celebrate International Steampunk Day. The day provides a great excuse to host events, watch movies, play games, read books, listen to music, and more. We have some suggestions.
