<![CDATA[TheTurtleMoves.com - The Ankh-Morpork Times]]> http://www.theturtlemoves.com/forums/ Thu, 09 Sep 2010 01:40:56 +0000 MyBB <![CDATA[Going Postal/I Shall Wear Midnight Competition]]> http://www.theturtlemoves.com/forums/thread-142.html Wed, 07 Jul 2010 14:03:38 +0000 http://www.theturtlemoves.com/forums/thread-142.html running a competition to win a copy of Going Postal on DVD and I Shall Wear Midnight on their respective release dates. There's also a runner-up prize of another copy of the DVD.

If you haven't already entered and would like to be in with a chance, head on over to our competitions page and email us the answer to the simple question in which Discworld novel was the Post Office's motto "Neither Rain nor Snow nor Glo m of Ni t..." first seen?

At the time of writing this, with the current number of entries there's a 2 in 3 chance of winning something, so it's definitely worth a shot!]]> running a competition to win a copy of Going Postal on DVD and I Shall Wear Midnight on their respective release dates. There's also a runner-up prize of another copy of the DVD.

If you haven't already entered and would like to be in with a chance, head on over to our competitions page and email us the answer to the simple question in which Discworld novel was the Post Office's motto "Neither Rain nor Snow nor Glo m of Ni t..." first seen?

At the time of writing this, with the current number of entries there's a 2 in 3 chance of winning something, so it's definitely worth a shot!]]> <![CDATA[New Novel Based Around Vimes]]> http://www.theturtlemoves.com/forums/thread-141.html Sun, 04 Jul 2010 14:42:09 +0000 http://www.theturtlemoves.com/forums/thread-141.html rather varied news piece over at PJSM Prints, Terry as revealed that he's already well underway with writing the next Discworld novel.

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So here we are basking in the sunlit uplands and find ourselves already some 20,000 words into the next adult Discworld book, based largely around Vimes, with the working title Snuff. A word that has, as you probably know, at least two meanings. Remember, you read it here first!


Also in the same piece, Terry goes on to talk about his new non-Discworld collaboration with acclaimed science fiction writer Stephen Baxter, his puzzlement as to why The Amazing Maurice won the Carnegie award, items for auction from The Mob Film Company's Going Postal adaptation and a final piece on a competition to win the Terry Pratchett Prize in a competition for aspiring writers entitled Anywhere But Here, Anywhen But Now in which the winner will recieve £20,000 and a publishing contract!

Source: PJSM Prints]]> rather varied news piece over at PJSM Prints, Terry as revealed that he's already well underway with writing the next Discworld novel.

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So here we are basking in the sunlit uplands and find ourselves already some 20,000 words into the next adult Discworld book, based largely around Vimes, with the working title Snuff. A word that has, as you probably know, at least two meanings. Remember, you read it here first!


Also in the same piece, Terry goes on to talk about his new non-Discworld collaboration with acclaimed science fiction writer Stephen Baxter, his puzzlement as to why The Amazing Maurice won the Carnegie award, items for auction from The Mob Film Company's Going Postal adaptation and a final piece on a competition to win the Terry Pratchett Prize in a competition for aspiring writers entitled Anywhere But Here, Anywhen But Now in which the winner will recieve £20,000 and a publishing contract!

Source: PJSM Prints]]> <![CDATA[Unseen Academicals Finished! (Nearly)]]> http://www.theturtlemoves.com/forums/thread-77.html Tue, 28 Apr 2009 20:37:17 +0000 http://www.theturtlemoves.com/forums/thread-77.html http://www.paulkidby.com/news/index.html

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Amazingly, Unseen Academicals is very nearly completion, only requiring one of those most magical of creatures – a five day working week with no other interruptions. But it’s well over 100,000 words and we hope to get it in no later a week after deadline, which by publishing standards is pretty nifty.

Work on I Shall Wear Midnight will, in theory, begin immediately, but will probably be held up by the necessity to tidy up the office so we can at least find the kitchen. And the floor.


Oh Terry, how do you find the time to write and make your own sword...]]> http://www.paulkidby.com/news/index.html

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Amazingly, Unseen Academicals is very nearly completion, only requiring one of those most magical of creatures – a five day working week with no other interruptions. But it’s well over 100,000 words and we hope to get it in no later a week after deadline, which by publishing standards is pretty nifty.

Work on I Shall Wear Midnight will, in theory, begin immediately, but will probably be held up by the necessity to tidy up the office so we can at least find the kitchen. And the floor.


Oh Terry, how do you find the time to write and make your own sword...]]> <![CDATA[Terry's Brain]]> http://www.theturtlemoves.com/forums/thread-76.html Sun, 08 Feb 2009 00:26:37 +0000 http://www.theturtlemoves.com/forums/thread-76.html http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00...Episode_1/

Available on the BBC iPlayer until the 18th of Feb, 2009, Living with Alzheimers follows a completely unbowed Pratchett as he pootles about finding out about his brain, the condition, and possible cures. This is episode one, number two (hur hur) follows on the 11th of Feb, 2009, BBC 2, 9 pm.

Also available (until 10th Feb, 2009) is a BBC Radio 5 Live show, hosted by Colin Paterson (standing in for Simon Mayo), who talks to Pterry about his brain (Terry's, not Paterson's).

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00...3_02_2009/]]> http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00...Episode_1/

Available on the BBC iPlayer until the 18th of Feb, 2009, Living with Alzheimers follows a completely unbowed Pratchett as he pootles about finding out about his brain, the condition, and possible cures. This is episode one, number two (hur hur) follows on the 11th of Feb, 2009, BBC 2, 9 pm.

Also available (until 10th Feb, 2009) is a BBC Radio 5 Live show, hosted by Colin Paterson (standing in for Simon Mayo), who talks to Pterry about his brain (Terry's, not Paterson's).

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00...3_02_2009/]]> <![CDATA[Happy Hogswatch!]]> http://www.theturtlemoves.com/forums/thread-72.html Wed, 24 Dec 2008 13:45:45 +0000 http://www.theturtlemoves.com/forums/thread-72.html <![CDATA[Unseen Academicals.]]> http://www.theturtlemoves.com/forums/thread-70.html Tue, 18 Nov 2008 10:22:52 +0000 http://www.theturtlemoves.com/forums/thread-70.html
I really should try and stay on top of the news.

http://www.thebookseller.co.uk/in-depth/...umour.html

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Despite the disease, the subsequent media blizzard, and his appearance at an Alzheimer's conference ("Personally I'd eat the arse out of a dead mole if it offered a fighting chance," he memorably said), Pratchett has already started on the next Discworld novel, Unseen Academicals. It satirises the world of football - "Jesus, though, how could you satirise modern football? Talk about a target-rich environment" - in the same manner as Making Money took on banking, and The Truth took on journalism.


Making Money, quite frankly, has more and more relevance these days with people saying "Reccession." sotto voce. Very prescient release, there.]]>
I really should try and stay on top of the news.

http://www.thebookseller.co.uk/in-depth/...umour.html

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Despite the disease, the subsequent media blizzard, and his appearance at an Alzheimer's conference ("Personally I'd eat the arse out of a dead mole if it offered a fighting chance," he memorably said), Pratchett has already started on the next Discworld novel, Unseen Academicals. It satirises the world of football - "Jesus, though, how could you satirise modern football? Talk about a target-rich environment" - in the same manner as Making Money took on banking, and The Truth took on journalism.


Making Money, quite frankly, has more and more relevance these days with people saying "Reccession." sotto voce. Very prescient release, there.]]> <![CDATA[Rhianna Pratchett Overlord Interview]]> http://www.theturtlemoves.com/forums/thread-66.html Thu, 17 Jul 2008 09:08:25 +0000 http://www.theturtlemoves.com/forums/thread-66.html HERE

Source: www.pjsmprints.com]]> HERE

Source: www.pjsmprints.com]]> <![CDATA[Get Better Soon. From Alzheimer's?]]> http://www.theturtlemoves.com/forums/thread-62.html Fri, 14 Dec 2007 08:49:45 +0000 http://www.theturtlemoves.com/forums/thread-62.html http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7141458.stm

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Author Terry Pratchett is suffering from a rare form of early Alzheimer's disease, it has been revealed.


I should make a joke here about having spotted this coming, how he repeated himself with Lords and Ladies/Carpe Jugulum and Going Postal/Making Money, but I just can't.

Here's hoping he's alright. Well, as alright as he can be, anyway.]]> http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7141458.stm

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Author Terry Pratchett is suffering from a rare form of early Alzheimer's disease, it has been revealed.


I should make a joke here about having spotted this coming, how he repeated himself with Lords and Ladies/Carpe Jugulum and Going Postal/Making Money, but I just can't.

Here's hoping he's alright. Well, as alright as he can be, anyway.]]> <![CDATA[The Colour of Magic Website]]> http://www.theturtlemoves.com/forums/thread-56.html Tue, 18 Sep 2007 20:50:17 +0000 http://www.theturtlemoves.com/forums/thread-56.html website for The Colour of Magic.

It's looking rather nice and features what will hopefully be an oft-updated blog and photo gallery, as well as some other neat items including an updated cast list and some nice facts about Terry and Discworld.]]> website for The Colour of Magic.

It's looking rather nice and features what will hopefully be an oft-updated blog and photo gallery, as well as some other neat items including an updated cast list and some nice facts about Terry and Discworld.]]> <![CDATA[MoistMakesMoney.com]]> http://www.theturtlemoves.com/forums/thread-55.html Tue, 18 Sep 2007 20:45:07 +0000 http://www.theturtlemoves.com/forums/thread-55.html very own website courtesy of Harper Collins - the book's US publisher.

There's a challenge (though it's hard to work out if there's a prize), some information and a link to Moist on Myspace - proof that everyone's on a social networking site nowadays!]]> very own website courtesy of Harper Collins - the book's US publisher.

There's a challenge (though it's hard to work out if there's a prize), some information and a link to Moist on Myspace - proof that everyone's on a social networking site nowadays!]]> <![CDATA[The Colour of Magic Cast Update]]> http://www.theturtlemoves.com/forums/thread-48.html Wed, 29 Aug 2007 20:55:51 +0000 http://www.theturtlemoves.com/forums/thread-48.html

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Among the other actors: Nigel Planer is the Arch-Astronomer, Marnix again appears as Death, Nicholas Tennant (who played Corporal Nobbs in Hogfather) is the Librarian (prior to transformation), and Terry will again appear in a cameo role.

David Bradley, who plays Argus Filch in the Harry Potter films, will be playing Cohen the Barbarian. Laura Haddock plays Bethan and Herrena (the Henna-Haired Harridan) is played by Liz May Brice.


Apologies again for the late news!

Source: Colin Smythe Ltd.


Slightly more recently, the following cast members were announced over at Discworld Monthly:

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James Cosmo will play Galder Ridcully, Liz May Brice will be Herrena and Karen David will be flying Dragons in the role of Leissa.


A full cast list can be found at the IMDB website. Thanks to Von Lipwig for spotting that!]]>

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Among the other actors: Nigel Planer is the Arch-Astronomer, Marnix again appears as Death, Nicholas Tennant (who played Corporal Nobbs in Hogfather) is the Librarian (prior to transformation), and Terry will again appear in a cameo role.

David Bradley, who plays Argus Filch in the Harry Potter films, will be playing Cohen the Barbarian. Laura Haddock plays Bethan and Herrena (the Henna-Haired Harridan) is played by Liz May Brice.


Apologies again for the late news!

Source: Colin Smythe Ltd.


Slightly more recently, the following cast members were announced over at Discworld Monthly:

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James Cosmo will play Galder Ridcully, Liz May Brice will be Herrena and Karen David will be flying Dragons in the role of Leissa.


A full cast list can be found at the IMDB website. Thanks to Von Lipwig for spotting that!]]> <![CDATA["Making Money" Release Date]]> http://www.theturtlemoves.com/forums/thread-46.html Sun, 19 Aug 2007 08:24:38 +0000 http://www.theturtlemoves.com/forums/thread-46.html Making Money is to be released on the 24th of September, and sees the return of Moist von Lipwig, a character we're first introduced to in Going Postal

With Moist in charge of the Ankh Morpork Royal Mint in this latest novel, and returning with a full cast of Ankh Morpork's finest, including Golems and the lovely Adora-Belle Dearhart, Making Money is sure to amuse.

With the release date only just around the corner, you can pre-order your copy now for the bargain price of £12.50 via our shop.]]> Making Money is to be released on the 24th of September, and sees the return of Moist von Lipwig, a character we're first introduced to in Going Postal

With Moist in charge of the Ankh Morpork Royal Mint in this latest novel, and returning with a full cast of Ankh Morpork's finest, including Golems and the lovely Adora-Belle Dearhart, Making Money is sure to amuse.

With the release date only just around the corner, you can pre-order your copy now for the bargain price of £12.50 via our shop.]]> <![CDATA[The Colour Of Magic Cast Announced!]]> http://www.theturtlemoves.com/forums/thread-45.html Mon, 13 Aug 2007 07:40:30 +0000 http://www.theturtlemoves.com/forums/thread-45.html The Colour of Magic from RHI Entertainment, the Mob Film Co. and Sky One.

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The Colour Magic is the first novel in Pratchett's series of novels set in Discworld, a flat world balanced on the backs of four elephants. It follows Discworld's first-ever tourist, Twoflower (Sean Astin); the inept wizard Rincewind (David Jason); and their scheming nemesis Trymon (Tim Curry). Christopher Lee will voice Death, a prominent character in the novels.


The series, currently in production at Pinewood Studios, is set to air in 2008, though it's never too early to get excited!

As announced on Paul Kidby's website.]]> The Colour of Magic from RHI Entertainment, the Mob Film Co. and Sky One.

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The Colour Magic is the first novel in Pratchett's series of novels set in Discworld, a flat world balanced on the backs of four elephants. It follows Discworld's first-ever tourist, Twoflower (Sean Astin); the inept wizard Rincewind (David Jason); and their scheming nemesis Trymon (Tim Curry). Christopher Lee will voice Death, a prominent character in the novels.


The series, currently in production at Pinewood Studios, is set to air in 2008, though it's never too early to get excited!

As announced on Paul Kidby's website.]]> <![CDATA[Win a Book Comp - 2 Weeks Left!]]> http://www.theturtlemoves.com/forums/thread-34.html Fri, 17 Nov 2006 08:20:49 +0000 http://www.theturtlemoves.com/forums/thread-34.html
For full details, check out our competitions page and get your entry in by the 31st of November!]]>
For full details, check out our competitions page and get your entry in by the 31st of November!]]> <![CDATA[Terry on Tour Report]]> http://www.theturtlemoves.com/forums/thread-22.html Sun, 15 Oct 2006 16:01:12 +0000 http://www.theturtlemoves.com/forums/thread-22.html
Below are some snippets from his report posted to the alt.fan.pratchett newsgroup, a full version of which can also be found here.

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The next book has the provisional title "Making Money" and will feature
Moist Von Lipwig.

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The next book after is the (probably) last Tiffany Aching book, "I Shall Wear Midnight." Not a lot of details, yet.

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Terry was in fine form, plainly jazzed about the upcoming release of the "Hogfather" movie. He spoke at some length about the cast, the crew, the props, the script and the rushes, some of which he has seen.


Interesting stuff indeed - thanks Quinn!]]>
Below are some snippets from his report posted to the alt.fan.pratchett newsgroup, a full version of which can also be found here.

Quote:
The next book has the provisional title "Making Money" and will feature
Moist Von Lipwig.

Quote:
The next book after is the (probably) last Tiffany Aching book, "I Shall Wear Midnight." Not a lot of details, yet.

Quote:
Terry was in fine form, plainly jazzed about the upcoming release of the "Hogfather" movie. He spoke at some length about the cast, the crew, the props, the script and the rushes, some of which he has seen.


Interesting stuff indeed - thanks Quinn!]]> <![CDATA[Welcome to TheTurtleMoves]]> http://www.theturtlemoves.com/forums/thread-4.html Fri, 22 Sep 2006 15:15:30 +0000 http://www.theturtlemoves.com/forums/thread-4.html
We're here to bring you the latest news, interviews, events, competitions and discussion on this fine series of books, as well as information about merchandise, television adaptations and pretty much anything you want really.

So sign up, join in the discussion and, above all, have fun!]]>
We're here to bring you the latest news, interviews, events, competitions and discussion on this fine series of books, as well as information about merchandise, television adaptations and pretty much anything you want really.

So sign up, join in the discussion and, above all, have fun!]]>