Hugo Awards changed: When fantasy beats science fiction, women rewrite rules

Hugo Awards changed: When fantasy beats science fiction, women rewrite rules

A few days ago, the nominations for the 2026 Hugo Awards were announced, and the six nominees for Best Long Form were "A Drop of Corruption," "Death of the Author," "The Everlasting," "The Raven Scholar," and "The INCANDESCENT." Just by looking at these titles, it's hard to tell whether this is science fiction or fantasy.

Apr 30, 2026

Sign up! Tianfu Jinpeng Science Fiction Public Welfare Fund supports the cooperation between Chengdu and Chongqing in science fiction!

Sign up! Tianfu Jinpeng Science Fiction Public Welfare Fund supports the cooperation between Chengdu and Chongqing in science fiction!

On the morning of October 20th, during the industry development event held at the World Science Fiction Conference, witnessed by numerous guests, the SCIENCE & FANTASY GROWTH FOUNDATION and Chengdu Tianfu Cultural and Creative Equity Investment Fund Management Co., Ltd. jointly established the Tianfu Jinpeng Science Fiction Public Welfare Fund and held a signing ceremony.

Oct 20, 2023

Observation of Science Fiction Industry | Secret Invasion, Will AI Subvert the Pattern of Film and Television Creation?

Observation of Science Fiction Industry | Secret Invasion, Will AI Subvert the Pattern of Film and Television Creation?

With the continuous development of artificial intelligence technology, more realistic and visually stunning special effects will be seen in future MCU movies and TV programs.

Aug 10, 2023

Science Fiction Industry Observation | Comparison of Urban Technological Strength Behind the Science Fiction Film and Television Industry - Shenzhen vs San Francisco

Science Fiction Industry Observation | Comparison of Urban Technological Strength Behind the Science Fiction Film and Television Industry - Shenzhen vs San Francisco

The science fiction film and television technology industry refers to an emerging sector that leverages scientific spirit and imaginative culture as its core, backed by technological innovation and industrialized film and television production. It utilizes scientific narratives, audiovisual experiences, and immersive settings as its medium to provide services in technology dissemination and cultural consumption.

Jun 19, 2023

Science Fiction Industry Observation | Has science fiction derivatives become the new favorite of investment?

Science Fiction Industry Observation | Has science fiction derivatives become the new favorite of investment?

Movie derivatives refer to products developed based on characters, scenes, props, logos, etc. in movies, including image authorization, toys, clothing, accessories, movie audio and video products, games, books, daily necessities, and even theme parks that increase downstream output value in the film and television industry. One crucial aspect is to license and collect copyright fees for movies and TV shows as an IP. A well operated IP will have a higher premium and is often considered a profitable investment opportunity.

Feb 28, 2023

"Star Gazing in the Fantasy Night" Concludes on New Year's Eve, Shenzhen Science Fiction Week Closes in Shenzhen

"Star Gazing in the Fantasy Night" Concludes on New Year's Eve, Shenzhen Science Fiction Week Closes in Shenzhen

On the evening of December 31st, the second Shenzhen Science Fiction Week of 2022 came to a close at the Ligo Paradise in Xiyong, Dapeng New District, Shenzhen. Prepared for half a year, the Science Fiction Week officially kicked off on November 1st. The model of science fiction and cross-industry innovation once again swept through Shenzhen. More than ten science fiction popularization activities, including science fiction competitions, forums, lectures, science fiction dramas, open-air movie screenings, and astronomical observations, were held in Nanshan, Bao'an, Dapeng, and other places in Shenzhen. Several achievements in the science fiction industry were also launched during the Science Fiction Week. Over 6,000 science fiction fans and astronomy enthusiasts participated in the finale of this Science Fiction Week - the "Fantasy Night Stargazing" New Year's Eve event

Dec 31, 2022

The first Morningstar·Jinkang Science Fiction Literature Award Ceremony came to a perfect conclusion

The first Morningstar·Jinkang Science Fiction Literature Award Ceremony came to a perfect conclusion

The Morningstar Jinkang Science Fiction Literature Award is the first public welfare original science fiction literature award in China, and also the first literary competition in China to officially accept submissions of long works that have not yet been completed.

Dec 12, 2015