Some stories picked up on File 770 that I thought might interest members.
- GOOD NEWS. The Guardian reports — “Good Omens: Neil Gaiman to adapt Terry Pratchett collaboration for TV”
- FANTASTIC BEASTS. “Wizards Take Manhattan in New ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Trailer”.
- DAVID PROWSE GUESTS. SFFANZ spotted the new episode of web series Mission Backup Earth
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Record-Setting Number of Votes for 2016 Hugo Nominations MidAmeriCon II reports over 4,000 nominating ballots were received for the 2016 Hugo Awards, nearly doubling the previous record of 2,122 ballots set last year by Sasquan, the 73rd Worldcon held in Spokane, WA. This is the eighth consecutive year the record has been broken. Prior to Sasquan, Loncon 3 (2014) received 1,923 ballots; LoneStarCon 3 (2013) 1,343; Chicon 7 (2012) 1,101; Renovation (2011) 1,006; Aussiecon 4 (2010) 864; Anticipation (2009) 799 — each a new high-water mark at the time.