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June 25, 2001
Issue 218
Vol. 7, No. 26

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COVER ART Featured Artist: Alan Rabinowitz

INTERVIEW

 Haley Joel Osment and Kathleen Kennedy tell how two of science fiction's greatest directors came together to create A.I.: Artificial Intelligence, while Piers Anthony prescribes a cure for SF writer's block.


EDITORIAL

Scott Edelman, Science Fiction Weekly's editor-in-chief, explains the reality behind the appearance that some SF reviewers seem to be saying, "You Launch My Rocket, I'll Launch Yours."

NEWS OF THE WEEK
 Samuel L. Jackson shares plot points from Star Wars: Episode II, Ray Bradbury scripts a new Illustrated Man for SCI FI, James Cameron takes IMAX to the Red Planet, Nicolas Cage considers putting the pedal to the metal as Ghost Rider, plus much more.
ON SCREEN
 Haley Joel Osment sees robotic people in A.I.: Artificial Intelligence, Eddie Murphy can't stop talking to the animals in Dr. Dolittle 2, Richard Dean Anderson launches a new season of Stargate SG-1, and Showtime debuts the SF anthology series On The Edge.
OFF THE SHELF
 Neil Gaiman sets the old and new deities to war when worshippers stop believing in American Gods, while Marion Zimmer Bradley and Diana L. Paxson follow up a bestselling fantasy classic with Priestess of Avalon.
GAMES
 Together, the groundbreaking Myst and Riven have sold over 10 million copies. Myst III: Exile, which may very well be the most beautiful gaming experience ever, has what it takes to break that record.
CLASSICS
 In lesser hands, the simple adventure of Have Space Suit--Will Travel would have faltered, but Robert A. Heinlein's story of a young boy's first trip to the stars inspired a generation.
COOL STUFF
 Before humanity was able to send ships into space to tell us what the future looked like, only The Art of Chesley Bonestell could give us an accurate picture of other planets.
SITE OF THE WEEK
 Broad Universe heralds a new organization dedicated to promoting the finest writers and artists of SF, fantasy and horror with commentary, a bibliography, discussion groups and more.
LETTERS
 Readers rally around Robert E. Howard, tear into Tomb Raider, defend the dying moments of Darth Maul, need help in locating the Amelia Earhart of SF, and more.

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