Continuum 8

The 2012 Chronos Awards for excellence in Victorian science fiction in 2011 will be presented at Continuum 8: Craftonomicon.

Nominations will open in two weeks and will be open for two months. The nomination and voting process will be similar to previous awards.

The key dates for the 2012 Chronos Awards are:

• Nominations Open: Sunday 22 January 2012
• Nominations Close: Sunday 18 March 2012
• Voting Opens: Sunday 1 April 2012
• Voting Closes: Sunday 20 May 2012
• Awards Announced: Continuum 8: Craftonomicon (see the program for details)

Any queries can be sent to awards@continuum.org.au

Wide distribution of this post is welcomed but please acknowledge the source and provide a link back.

Originally posted at: http://piratesobg.wordpress.com/2012/01/08/2012-chronos-awards-key-date/

…Resoundingly, Octavius Octonarii!

Congratulations to Amanda Elliott, who coined the winning name. The prize will be coming your way shortly!

Thanks also to everyone who entered and voted in the Name the Octopus competition, coming up with names and voting.

To celebrate Octavius’s naming, we have downloadable line art. Colour it in, stick things on it, make it awesome and have fun!

Download Octavius Octonarii Line Art

Do you have a flair for promotion and networking? Then you might be the Sponsorship and Marketing Liaison we are looking for!

In this role, you will:

• Identify and develop potential marketing opportunities for Continuum
• Develop sponsorship and advertising proposals
• Identify and approach potential new sponsors and advertisers while maintaining a positive relationship with current sponsors
• Attend and make reports to regular Continuum committee meetings
• Promote Continuum through a range of social media and offline

You will need great communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.

You will be supported in your role by the Continuum committee. As this is a committee role, you will also be eligible for committee membership rates.

If you are interested, email info@continuum.org.au with “Sponsorship and Marketing Liaison” in the subject line. Please provide an outline of any relevant experience or skills you have.

We are pleased to announce the shortlist for the competition to name our crafty octopus. Thank you to everyone who entered – deciding on the shortlist was tougher than we expected!

• Octavius Octonarii
• Master Snick
• Continuupus
• Legless
• Stephalopod

You can vote for your favourite name via Twitter (use the #nametheoctopus hashtag so we can track your votes), Facebook, email (info@continuum.org.au with the subject “Name the Octopus”), or just drop a comment on this post!

Voting closes 31 December 2011. The winning name will be announced in the new year.

It’s our last movie event for the year, so come kick off the silly season with an epic and bloody battle!
From the producers of 300, Immortals is set in the world of Greek gods, Theseus is a mortal man chosen by Zeus to lead the fight against the ruthless King Hyperion, who is on a rampage across Greece to obtain a weapon that can destroy humanity.
The trailer can be seen here:

Looks stunning right?

Unfortunately Melbourne Central has thrown small a spanner in the works (again!) by only screening Immortals in 3D which means we have to bump the price up to $18, plus $1 if you require 3D glasses. The box office price is $23.50 without glasses so you’re still getting a bargain by coming to the movies with us.

Here’s the essential details:
When: Sunday 27th November, meet at 3.45pm for the 4.10pm session
Where: Hoyts, Level 3, Melbourne Central
Cost: $18 or $19 if you require 3D glasses

It’s easy to join us, just RSVP by sending an email to events@continuum.org.au by 11am on 27th November with Immortals in the subject line and include your name, mobile number how many tickets you’d like and if you require 3D glasses or not. Payment is in cash on the day.

If you cannot attend after RSVPing, please let us know by 11am as we buy tickets early to ensure all seats are together. Unfortunately if you let us know after that we will still require payment as the discounted tickets we use don’t allow returns.

Then catch up for a debrief with drinks and eatables after the movie.
Hope to see you there!

Come see our guest of honour at the Wheeler Centre next week!
Alison Goodman, our Australian Guest of Honour, is going to be at the Wheeler Centre on 22 November, 7pm, discussing fantasy with Alison Croggon. They say: “If you thought writing fiction was hard, try inventing whole worlds, languages and realities. Join us as we explore the realities of fantasy in the last event in this series for 2011.”
It’s a free event, but bookings are recommended. The Wheeler Centre is at 176 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne. Telephone enquiries: (03) 9094 7800. For more information and bookings see the Wheeler Centre website.

New membership rates of $190 for an adult membership and $160 for concession and first time members have just been announced. Junior and supporting memberships remain at $35. These rates are valid until February 14, 2011: join now!

We are so pleased to annouce that Continuum 8 will be held at the Rydges on Swanston, in Carlton. Just north of the CBD, the Rydges is well-served by public transport and close to Lygon St’s shopping and restaurants. We’ll have a special rate for Continuum members available: watch this space for more details!

We love our multi-talented mascot, designed especially for Continuum 8 by Andy Phillips. There’s just one thing missing…

Help us name our octopus and you could win a fabulous prize including your own octopus toy! To enter, just download and complete the entry form below and send it to:

Name the Octopus Competition
Continuum 8
GPO Box 603
Melbourne VIC 3001

Alternatively, email your completed entry form to info@continuum.org.au with the subject line: Name the Octopus Competition.

Entries close midnight 20 November 2011, and a shortlist of names will then be voted on via @continuum_con on Twitter. The winner will be announced on Twitter and the website on 27 November 2011, and also contacted personally.