Sci-fi fantasy films weave a spellbinding tapestry of futuristic wonders and fanciful adventures that capture the hearts and minds of spectators. These films transport viewers to worlds beyond their imagination, taking them to distant galaxies, strange universes, and enchanting landscapes. They arouse a sense of amazement with...
“As children, we fear the dark. Anything might be out there. The unknown troubles us. There are those who say we should not inquire too closely into who else might be living in that darkness.”...
So exciting to see this IRL - Lot #404 - STAR WARS: EPISODE IV - A NEW HOPE (1977) - Princess Leia's (Carrie Fisher) Screen-Matched Ceremonial Dress...
Imagine a world where scientists are banned from and even persecuted for practicing their research in technological advancement. This was the reality in China during Mao Zedong’s Cultural Revolution from 1966 to 1976. Fueled by a desire to remove all forms of capitalism from their society, Mao’s followers destroyed...
Costumes seem like an obvious barometer, but the measurements may not be what you’re expecting. Rather than looking for costumes with quality, attention to detail, or uniquely inspired designs, all you have to do is look for how dirty the costumes are....
Back to the Future's 1.21 gigawatts sounds huge, but is it? We compare different power levels of common objects to see how much energy a gigawatt really is.
Anime anthologies may not be as popular as the regular anime films or serialized shows, but they’ve been in existence for a very long time, entertaining fans through numerous short stories that feature different characters, genres, and worlds, often connected by an overarching theme. The following anime anthology series on...
Halfway through the pristine miniseries that precedes the most incisive show about post-9/11 America you realize this is your Battlestar Galactica now. Not the bubblegum, brightly lit ’70s classic, but this, the gritty, claustrophobic, white-knuckle reboot that looks nothing like the original boot....
I just watched Rebel Moon
Part 1: A Child of Fire on Netflix. Creative worlds, sets and aliens but one thought kept coming back to me as the story progressed.
This is "The Seven Samurai"/"Magnificent Seven" re-told in a SciFi framework.
Somebody please correct me if I'm mistaken.
Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire | Official Trailer | Netflix
The Best Mind-Bending Sci-Fi Movies That Will Mess With Your Head (www.msn.com)
Sci-fi fantasy films weave a spellbinding tapestry of futuristic wonders and fanciful adventures that capture the hearts and minds of spectators. These films transport viewers to worlds beyond their imagination, taking them to distant galaxies, strange universes, and enchanting landscapes. They arouse a sense of amazement with...
Afrofuturism: 22 books that reimagine worlds from a Black perspective (www.insider.com)
From Octavia Butler's dystopian novels to YA fiction inspired by African mythology, fiction that explores worlds rooted in the Black imagination.
‘3 Body Problem’: Sci-Fi Drama Series From ‘Game Of Thrones’ Creators & Alexander Woo Gets Netflix Premiere Date, First Look Teaser (www.yahoo.com)
“As children, we fear the dark. Anything might be out there. The unknown troubles us. There are those who say we should not inquire too closely into who else might be living in that darkness.”...
Postal worker dies in Dallas, woman found dead in Louisiana as temperatures reach record highs (abcnews.go.com)
New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana are under heat alerts amid record-breaking temperatures. Rain is expected to break the heat after Wednesday.
TIL Mr. T stopped wearing virtually all his gold, one of his identifying marks, after helping with the cleanup after Hurricane Katrina in 2005. He said, "I felt it would be insensitive and disrespectful to the people who lost everything." (en.wikipedia.org)
First images from new animated "Babylon 5" movie
From Twitter:...
When a crewmember heard that Carrie Fisher's dress from the final scene in Star Wars was slated to be destroyed, he smuggled it home in a garment bag. And that's where it's been for nearly 50 years...until now
So exciting to see this IRL - Lot #404 - STAR WARS: EPISODE IV - A NEW HOPE (1977) - Princess Leia's (Carrie Fisher) Screen-Matched Ceremonial Dress...
63 New Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Books to Put on Your Radar for July (gizmodo.com)
Feel the need to read? Feed that need with the help of this list highlighting 63 upcoming releases.
A sci-fi magazine editor says his team are sent so many 'consistently bad' AI-generated articles that their workload has almost doubled (www.msn.com)
Employees at a small publication say AI-powered tools are making their jobs harder....
44 Years Ago, a Revolutionary Sci-Fi Movie Ushered in a New Golden Age For the Genre (www.inverse.com)
Imagine a world where scientists are banned from and even persecuted for practicing their research in technological advancement. This was the reality in China during Mao Zedong’s Cultural Revolution from 1966 to 1976. Fueled by a desire to remove all forms of capitalism from their society, Mao’s followers destroyed...
Adrian Tchaikovsky posts on his blog: " I cannot consider myself a Hugo winner and will not be citing the 2023 award result in my biographical details, or on this site" (adriantchaikovsky.com)
Books, novels, novellas by Adrian Tchaikovsky
Jonathan Nolan Still Intends to Finish Westworld Despite HBO's Cancellation - IGN (www.ign.com)
Westworld co-creator Jonathan Nolan has vowed to "finish the story" they had planned before HBO abruptly cancelled the series.
The dirty secret to making sci-fi believable (www.polygon.com)
Costumes seem like an obvious barometer, but the measurements may not be what you’re expecting. Rather than looking for costumes with quality, attention to detail, or uniquely inspired designs, all you have to do is look for how dirty the costumes are....
Star Wars Is Completely Abandoning George Lucas' Most Controversial Prequel Idea (screenrant.com)
The Force is more than just midi-chlorians.
William Shatner’s Forgotten Sci-Fi Follow-Up Flop After Star Trek (www.giantfreakinrobot.com)
William Shatner has a forgotten sci-fi follow-up to Star Trek, but unfortunately, this one totally and completely flopped.
How Much Power Is 1.21 Gigawatts, Anyway? The Science Behind Back to the Future (www.syfy.com)
Back to the Future's 1.21 gigawatts sounds huge, but is it? We compare different power levels of common objects to see how much energy a gigawatt really is.
Judge John Hodgman’s Case for Categorizing ‘Star Wars’ as Fantasy (www.nytimes.com)
The series has never been science fiction.
Netflix handed a director millions to make a sci-fi series, but he squandered it on stocks, crypto, and flashy cars: NYT (www.msn.com)
Netflix gave Carl Erik Rinsch, the director of "47 Ronin," millions to produce a sci-fi series....
10 Best Anime Anthology Series, Ranked (movieweb.com)
Anime anthologies may not be as popular as the regular anime films or serialized shows, but they’ve been in existence for a very long time, entertaining fans through numerous short stories that feature different characters, genres, and worlds, often connected by an overarching theme. The following anime anthology series on...
The Longest Running Sci-Fi Series is Finally Streaming for Free (www.inverse.com)
After years of waiting, you can now dive into the archives of a sci-fi institution.
‘Last of Us’ Season 2 Casts Kaitlyn Dever as Abby (variety.com)
"The Last of Us" Season 2 has officially cast Kaitlyn Dever, Variety has learned.
6 Addictive Classic Science Fiction Books You Won't Be Able to Put Down - The Fantasy Review (thefantasyreviews.com)
The Fantasy Review's list of 6 Addictive Classic Science Fiction Books You Won't Be Able to Put Down, including...
The 50 Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time (www.esquire.com)
Plenty of imitators have tried to match the heights of our No.1, but none have come close.
Seth Meyers on ‘Battlestar Galactica’: ‘The Most Incisive Show About Post-9/11 America’ (variety.com)
Halfway through the pristine miniseries that precedes the most incisive show about post-9/11 America you realize this is your Battlestar Galactica now. Not the bubblegum, brightly lit ’70s classic, but this, the gritty, claustrophobic, white-knuckle reboot that looks nothing like the original boot....