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Entertainment | William Shatner
Star Trek Legend William Shatner Shows Star Wars Some Love, Gets Fans Hopeful About Joining Franchise
The Star Trek legend wished Star Wars fans well on the recent holiday.
Entertainment | Leonard Nimoy
Star Trek: Why Spock Limps in 'The Cage’
In the original Star Trek pilot 'The Cage,' Mr. Spock sports a limp. The episode gives the reasons why but questions have remained nonetheless.
Miscellaneous | Other Kinds of Whatnot
Disney unveils its first real-life retractable lightsaber — and it looks incredible
Watch Disney's first real-life lightsaber in action before it debuts at a new 'Star Wars' hotel in 2022.
Entertainment | The Original Series
Star Trek: Why Ellison Wanted His Name Off 'City on the Edge of Forever'
It took over ten months to produce a final script for one of Star Trek's best episodes, with unpaid rewrites and changes infuriating Harlan Ellison.
Entertainment | TNG
This episode of TNG would have had a bitter Chekov
This episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation (TNG) would have had a bitter Pavel Chekov portrayed by Walter Koenig from the original series
Entertainment | The Original Series
Star Trek: The Original Series' Theme Had Lyrics (And They're Terrible)
Though they never aired, lyrics did exist for the iconic Star Trek theme, and they're almost as bad as the history behind them.
Entertainment | New Star Trek!
Star Trek Strange New Worlds Showrunner Says it Will Mimic Original Series
Akiva Goldsman, showrunner for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, says the structure of the new series will be similar to that of the original Star Trek.
Entertainment | Entertainment
Looks like Disney has made a 'real' lighstaber and this is how it works
Disney has made many a fans dream come true by creating its very own lightsaber. The weapon of choice for Jedis has had many a toy replica, but a new patent...
Entertainment | Star Trek News
A New Star Trek Movie Is Officially Coming To Theaters, Sorry Tarantino
Paramount has scheduled a Star Trek movie, but I have so many questions.
Entertainment | The Original Series
Star Trek: Why the Enterprise Was Originally the Yorktown
Behind the original name for Star Trek's Enterprise is American history, though this hasn't made Yorktown a major player in the franchise's canon.
Entertainment | William Shatner
William Shatner Has Never Watched Star Trek
Star Trek: The Original Series lead William Shatner has never watched an episode of Star Trek. That's what he told People in a recent interview promoting his new film Senior Moment. Discussing his role as Captain James T. Kirk that helped launch his caree
Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff
Watch What The Mandalorian Looks Like Before and After ILM Adds Its Special Effects | Mental Floss
Season 2 of ‘The Mandalorian’ introduced a massive Krayt dragon and a whole host of other jaw-dropping special effects. See how ILM did it.
Entertainment | New Star Trek!
'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' reveals the rest of the Enterprise crew — finally
'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' is officially filming, and the crew of the Enterprise is growing. Paramount+ has finally revealed five new cast members for the next big Trek series.
Entertainment | Miscellanneous Trek
‘The Center Seat: 55 Years Of Star Trek’ Docuseries Set At History Channel – Deadline
'The Center Seat: 55 Years of Star Trek,' an 8-episode docuseries about the storied franchise, is coming History Channel. Nacelle Company is producing
Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff
You Wear It Well: The Uniforms of Star Trek
The Delta Shield. The colors: red, gold and blue. The form-fitting jackets and often black trousers. Even the confining jumpsuits. Star Trek uniforms have a special place in pop culture, equal in renown maybe only by the jerseys and full kits of certain s
Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff
How One Movie Theater's Mistake Changed 'Blade Runner' Forever
'Blade Runner,' Ridley Scott's 1982 sci-fi classic, was met with a tepid reception by audiences and got throttled by 'E.T.' It wasn't until a mistake made at a revival house in 1990 that audiences saw the director's true intentions.
Entertainment | New Star Trek!
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Can Fix A Spock Plothole From The Original Series
In two new commercials, Captain Pike and Mr. Spock are climbing the Paramount mountain. This seems to signal that 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' will be coming sooner than we thought. But what about Spock's Pon Farr mating cycle?
Entertainment | The Original Series
Leonard Nimoy created this iconic Spock scene, and nailed it in one take
"We had just enough time for one take — so it had to go perfectly!"
Entertainment | Leonard Nimoy
Leonard Nimoy as Spock Makes Surprise Cameo Appearance on 'The Carol Burnett Show' in 1967
During a very early episode of The Carol Burnett Show in 1967, the titular hostess played "Mrs. Invisible Man", a young mother whose baby was invisible,
Entertainment | The Original Series
How Martin Luther King Jr. Kept 'Star Trek' Flying High | Mental Floss
Civil rights activist and stealth Trekker Martin Luther King Jr. had an intense conversation with one of the show's main cast members in order to keep the series intact.
Entertainment | Star Trek News
3 Star Trek TV Spinoffs Reportedly In The Works For Paramount+
Insider Daniel Richtman claims that Paramount have three new Star Wars shows in the works for their streaming service.
Entertainment | The Original Series
Live Long and Prosper! Here Are 15 Fun Facts About Star Trek to Celebrate the Show's 55th Anniversary
The original Star Trek TV series celebrates its 55th anniversary in 2021. Here are some fun facts about the series, which starred William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, Nichelle Nichols and DeForest Kelley.
Entertainment | Miscellanneous Trek
Star Trek: Every Starfleet Uniform & History Explained
Star Trek has had dozens of different uniforms over the years, varying greatly by era, yet maintaining certain features through every iteration.
Entertainment | Miscellanneous Trek
Star Trek: MGM Was Not Happy With Deep Space Nine's James Bond Episode
It was 25 years ago that Star Trek: Deep Space Nine took on James Bond, and the character's rightsholders weren't too pleased about it. 'Our Man Bashir' saw Deep Space 9's chief medical officer, Julian Bashir (Alexander Siddig), engaging in a holosuite pr
Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff
This visual timeline of the STAR WARS saga compared to years in the real world is blowing my mind
Twitter user Rik Villanueva of the Jammed Transmissions Star Wars podcast posted this, and it's absolutely blowing my mind. In other words: the Star Wars saga (or at least, the Skywalker saga) is basically just the lifespan of a Baby Boomer. In some ways,
Entertainment | TNG
Star Trek: William Riker would’ve been a great replacement for Jean-Luc Picard
Star Trek writers were prepared for Jean-Luc Picard's exit from the series following season three, and William Riker would've been perfect to replace him.
Entertainment | Entertainment
Here's Why Some Star Wars Fans Hated the Mandalorian Finale
A new video on The Stupendous Wave YouTube channel explains why the Luke Skywalker reveal in The Mandalorian's finale has annoyed some Star Wars fans.
Entertainment | Star Trek News
Chris Pine Wants Tarantino’s Star Trek: It’s Tremendously Entertaining
Let the Chris Pine-Quentin Tarantino love affair continue.
Entertainment | Star Trek News
Quentin Tarantino's Star Trek Movie Had A Lot of Fun With Kirk
Quentin Tarantino's Star Trek movie may not be happening anymore, but it's been revealed that he would have had fun with Captain Kirk's character.
Entertainment | Star Trek: Discovery
Star Trek: Discovery Gives a Classic TNG Episode an Epilogue
The latest episode of Star Trek: Discovery serves as a sequel to a Next Generation two-parter, in both name and concept.
Entertainment | New Star Trek!
Star Trek Just Made A Big Change to Vulcans And Romulans
Star Trek: Discovery has essentially been given a blank slate on which to re-write the franchise mythos, after moving the setting to the distant future of the 32nd century. As Commander Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green) and the crew of the USS Discov
Entertainment | The Original Series
Trekkies Can Thank Herb Solow For The Most Famous Star Trek Plot Device
Famed producer Herb Solow recently died at the age of 89-years-old. But, did you know he created Star Trek's Captain's Log?
Entertainment | The Original Series
The Quarantine Stream: Over 50 Years After it Aired, 'Star Trek' Remains One of the Greatest TV Shows of All Time
(Welcome to The Quarantine Stream, a new series where the /Film team shares what they’ve been watching while social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic.) The Series: Star Trek Where You Can Stream It: Netflix, Amazon, and CBS All Access The Pitch: Cap
Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff
George Lucas' Plans for His Star Wars Sequels Were More Familiar Than You'd Think
In an new interview conducted for The Star Wars Archives: 1999-2005, George Lucas lifted the lid on his original plans for Star Wars' sequel trilogy, including the return of Darth Maul, Comics characters, and Leia taking the main stage.
Entertainment | The Original Series
Well, it turns out Redshirts are not more likely to die on 'Star Trek'
Being a redshirt isn't as bad as it sounds.
Entertainment | William Shatner
William Shatner Does NOT Get Royalties from Star Trek: The Original Series
During one of his endless troll fights on Twitter, William Shatner reveals that he receives zero royalties from playing Kirk on Star Trek: TOS.
Entertainment | Star Trek: Discovery
‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Review: Earth Is a Very Different Place in Episode 3
Episode 3, "People of Earth," introduce Blu del Barrio's winning Adira and shows an Earth that's changed since the Federation's fall.
Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff
Sean Connery in memorial: How James Bond helped create sci-fi cinema
The actor who played the first cinematic James Bond, Sean Connery, has died at 90. But without the success of Bond, sci-fi movies wouldn't have taken off.
Entertainment | New Star Trek!
Star Trek: Discovery Season 3 Gives Transporters a Major Upgrade
Star Trek: Discovery is back with its third season and a change in setting. The conclusion to season two brought Michael Burnham and the Discovery crew 930 years into the future, landing in the 32nd century. While fans are still awaiting the Discovery's a
Entertainment | New Star Trek!
Star Trek: Discovery jumps past canon into strange new worlds - CNET
By jumping 930 years into the future, Discovery gets out of the constraints of previous Star Trek series and, at the same time, gives itself a shot in the arm.
Science & Technology | Tech
The Surprising Link Between Star Wars' Stormtroopers and Apple's Earbuds
Apple’s sleek white earbuds look suspiciously similar to Star Wars' stormtrooper uniforms—and it’s not a coincidence.
Entertainment | Star Trek News
'Star Trek 4' release date could finally reconnect the movie and TV canons
The next Star Trek movie remains a mystery, but now, it seems an old idea has become a frontrunner again. Could the Kelvin universe canon be connected to the TV canon in a new Trek film?
Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff
Star Trek just threw its entire movie canon into question
Episode 9 of 'Star Trek: Lower Decks' made a great joke about how beaming in Trek movies is very different than in Trek shows. But does that mean the Trek movie and Trek TV canons are different? Let's explore!
Entertainment | Star Trek News
Despite rumors, Paramount is still making Star Trek movies
Despite rumros to the contrary, Screenrant claims Paramount is still in the buisness of making Star Trek films despite issues around 4th installment.
Entertainment | Star Trek News
Is a Star Trek multiverse in the works? Why NYCC could be historic
Here's what to expect from the Star Trek Universe virtual panel at New York Comic-Con 2020. Will Discovery crossover with the Kelvin Universe? Will Lower Decks season 2 come very soon?
Entertainment | Miscellanneous Trek
A Closer Look At The 23rd Century Starfleet Tricorder | Star Trek
Take a closer look at the tricorder from the 23rd century
Entertainment | Upcoming Conventions & Convention News
CBS All Access Unveils New York Comic Con Lineup For the Star Trek Universe
CBS All Access, ViacomCBS’ digital subscription video on-demand and live streaming service, and CBS Television Studios invite fans to enter the Star Trek universe during New York Comic Con’s Metaverse, taking place virtually Oct. 8-11 at YouTube.com/NYCC
Entertainment | Star Trek News
Star Trek: TNG — Why Gene Roddenberry Hated Patrick Stewart As Picard
Gene Roddenberry famously didn't want Patrick Stewart to play Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generation; here's what happened.
Entertainment | New Star Trek!
A New Star Trek Movie Was Just Released Online, Watch First Frontier
A brand new fan film called Star Trek: First Frontier has just hit YouTube, and you can watch it right now on Giant Freakin Robot!
Entertainment | New Star Trek!
Star Trek: Discovery season 3 trailer jumps into the future
CBS has unveiled a new trailer for the third season of Star Trek: Discovery, which is set to premiere on October 15th. In the US the show will stream on CBS All Access, while it’ll be available on Netflix internationally.
Entertainment | TNG
Patrick Stewart On Gene Roddenberry Not Getting His Star Trek: The Next Generation Casting At All
It's hard to imagine, but Roddenberry was not a fan...
Entertainment | Star Trek: Picard
Alex Kurtzman May Be Fired And Star Trek: Picard Cancelled, Casualties In A Franchise Civil War
There’s a battle going on inside the halls of ViacomCBS and it’s a battle for the very soul of Star Trek.
Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff
Disney+ and Lego are making a new Star Wars Holiday Special
The new Lego Star Wars Holiday Special is about Rey traveling through time and learning about the holiday spirit
Entertainment | The Original Series
We’re Gonna Put The Bag On You: Tarantino Star Trek Mobster Movie Could Reconnect The Series' Two Timelines
The mobster planet from the classic 'Star Trek' episode "A Piece of the Action" could be a sneaky link to more than one continuity.
Entertainment | Miscellanneous Trek
The 5 Star Trek: The Animated Series episodes every Trek fan should watch
Celebrate Star Trek: Lower Decks by bringing only the best episodes of the 1973 Star Trek: The Animated Sries
Entertainment | Star Trek News
Star Trek Is Broken: How It Got There And How to Fix It
Star Trek is at a point where it's been broken to pieces. How did it get this way? And more importantly, what can be done to make it good again?
Science & Technology | Trek Merchandise
William Shatner’s NFT Collectibles Sell Out at Warp Speed
Fans bought 125,000 non-fungible token trading cards featuring Star Trek’s William Shatner on the WAX Blockchain
Entertainment | Star Trek News
The Highs and Lows of San Diego Comic-Con's Star Trek Panel
The Star Trek Universe is growing, and it’s getting animated. The crews of Star Trek: Picard, Star Trek: Discovery, and the upcoming Star Trek: Lower Decks beamed aboard San Diego Comic-Con 2020 to share everything CBS All Access has in store. But not e
Entertainment | Entertain Me
'The Terminator': What Happened to Star Michael Biehn? | Hollywood Reporter
'The Terminator' star Michael Biehn looks back at working with Linda Hamilton, being around an aloof Val Kilmer and his disappointment at not being cast in 'Avatar.'
Entertainment | Entertainment
The 20 best space movies you can launch right now
A roundup of the best space movies that are available to stream, rent or buy online, from 'Apollo 13' to '2001: A Space Odyssey', 'Alien' to 'Star Wars'.
Science & Technology | Trek Merchandise
Introducing a Fully Functional Star Trek Tricorder
After an epic number of requests from Star Trek fans all over the world, The Wand Company can finally confirm that they are developing a fully-functional replica of the Tricorder prop from The Original Series.
Entertainment | The Original Series
Star Trek: The Original Series Needs A Real Origin Story | Den of Geek
The first year of Kirk, Spock, and Bones' mission on the Enterprise has never officially been explored in Star Trek canon.
Entertainment | Star Trek: Picard
Star Trek: Picard: Jean-Luc Picard could return to Starfleet
Star Trek: Picard, Admiral Jean-Luc Picard could return to Starfleet after saving the synths and exposing a dire plot amid the fleet's ranks.
Entertainment | Star Trek News
Star Trek: Wrath of Khan producer working on new Star Trek script
Robert Sallin is working on a new Star Trek script 40 years after Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan. It's unknown if ViacomCBS wants to use it, however.
Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff
George Lucas Changed the Ending of Empire Strikes Back After it Had Already Debuted in Theaters
A new story released on Star Wars's official website says that after George Lucas saw 'The Empire Strikes Back,' he asked for a few tweaks to the film's ending.
Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff
The 13 best sci-fi shows to watch on Netflix right now - Insider
Series like "Black Mirror," "Stranger Things," and "Star Trek: The Next Generation" are all available to watch right now.
Entertainment | Entertainment
‘Back To The Future’ Writer Settles Debate After Chris Pratt And James Gunn Get Involved – Latest Entertainment News | T
With quarantine and self-isolation leading to lots of movie watching and online trending topics, even celebs like James Gunn and Chris Pratt are getting involved. After #FivePerfectMovies became a …
Entertainment | Entertainment
Westworld: The Secret Project in Sector 16 Has Been Right There
Westworld villain Serac's motivation was revealed in 'The Mother of Exiles,' and it ties back to Season 2.
Entertainment | Entertainment
The 5 kinds of sci-fi space travel, ranked by realism
Science fiction is full of ships that can zip around the cosmos. Only some are even loosely based on actual science.
Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff
20 sci-fi movies and TV shows to binge watch on Netflix right now
Who'd have thought we'd ever be confined to watching television for days on end? Since that's the case and there's an awful lot of TV to choose from, we bring you a round-up of the very sci-fi that currently available to watch on Netflix
Entertainment | Entertainment
Westworld Season 3 Reviews Are In, Here's What Critics Are Saying About HBO's Sci-Fi Drama
Will Westworld Season 3 be worth your time?
Business & Finance | Advertising/Marketing
How STAR TREK: PICARD'S Seven of Nine Channels KILL BILL - Nerdist
The former Borg drone known as Seven of Nine has finally joined Star Trek: Picard as promised, now with a mission for vengeance.
Entertainment | Entertainment
The New Westworld Season 3 Trailer Sets Up an Epic Showdown
When season two of Westworld ended back in April 2018, it felt like season three would never come. The year 2020 felt so far away. Well, that time has finally passed and Westworld season three is coming—with a brand-new trailer that hammers the point home
Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff
The Vast of Night Trailer Is Old-Sci-Fi Greatness: WATCH
The trailer for The Vast of Night takes you back in time to a small American town in the 1950s that may or may not be the site of alien visitations.
Science & Technology | Cool Stuff
Scientists Are Starting to Take Warp Drives Seriously, Especially One Specific Concept
It's hard living in a relativistic Universe, where even the nearest stars are so far away and the speed of light is absolute. It is little wonder then why science fiction franchises routinely employ…
Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff
Star Wars Finally Answers Luke's Missing Lightsaber Mystery
One of the biggest mysteries in all of Star Wars revolves around the sudden reappearance of Luke Skywalker's lightsaber, decades after he watched it fall down a tunnel in Cloud City. The blue lightsaber that was given to Luke by Obi-Wan Kenobi was in youn
Entertainment | Entertainment
When Star Trek: The Next Generation Was Bad, It Was Truly Horrendous
There aren’t just a lot of candidates for the worst episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation, I would contend there are a lot of worst episodes, period. It’s amazing how much terrible content this show produced while simultaneously reviving the beloved f
Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff
Star Wars: Major Skywalker parentage canon fact confirmed - SlashGear
We're taking another look at a point of interest in the history of the official canon Star Wars universe today - specifically at Anakin Skywalker. It's the
Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff
Theoretically, Yoda Wasn't Even 30 When He Died
There’s a big, if unintentional, consequence of Baby Yoda’s existence. Because we were told how old the little guy is (50) and we think we have a decent understanding of how old Baby Yoda is developmentally (approximately 18 months) considering what we’ve
Entertainment | Entertainment
‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ is so bad, it might get Lucasfilm’s president fired – BGR
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is out this weekend, and it’s on track to kill at the box office when it comes to ticket sales. No other film launching this weekend has a chance of outperforming Episode IX — especially Cats, considering what reviewers ar
Entertainment | Movies
Who Are Rey’s Parents in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker?
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker does provide an answer to who Rey’s parents are that is different from the implication in The Last Jedi that her parents were no one who mattered.
Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff
The 20 Worst Parts of ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’
The conclusion to the "Star Wars" Skywalker Saga is a mess in so many different ways
Science & Technology | Science
Does Space Really Have A Vacuum Effect Like In The Movies?
We often see ship hull breaches in space movies, but do they accurately depict the vacuum's pull? This question was originally answered on Quora by Robert Frost.
Entertainment | Entertainment
‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ First Reactions Are In
The folks who attended the premiere of the new "Star Wars" flick have some feelings about it
Entertainment | Entertainment
What George Lucas’ Star Wars: Episode 7, 8 and 9 would have looked like
The Skywalker Saga is about to come to an end with J.J. Abrams’ The Rise of Skywalker. But before it does, we look back at George Lucas’ own vision for the Star Wars sequel trilogy. Midi-chlorians and The Whills were involved.
Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff
21 Details From The "Star Wars" Movies That’ll Make You Say, “How Did I Not Notice That?”
Carrie Fisher's dog Gary makes an appearance in The Last Jedi.
Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff
‘The Mandalorian’ episode 7 will feature a sneak peek of ‘The Rise of Skywalker’
Star Wars is hot right now -- not only because Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is almost here, but also because of The Mandalorian on Disney . The show brought us the adorable Baby Yoda character, but that’s not the only reason it’s worthy of your at
Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff
Disney’s cringe-worthy Baby Yoda merch goes on sale | TechCrunch
1Password has been around for 14 years, and the founders grew the company the old-fashioned way — without a dime of venture capital. But when it decided to take venture help, it went all in. Today, the company announced a $200 million Series A from Acce
Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff
How 'The Mandalorian' Could Cross Over with 'Rise of Skywalker' | Hollywood Reporter
One character in the new Disney+ series feels like someone audiences should know about, so does that mean it should be referenced in 'The Rise of Skywalker'?
Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff
Star Wars: A New Hope’s Greedo scene may be edited differently on Disney+
People have started to notice something strange about the first Star Wars film, A New Hope, on Disney+. The iconic scene with Greedo and Han Solo appears to have an entirely different edit than what fans have seen before.
Entertainment | Entertainment
Fans Celebrate As 'Game of Thrones' Showrunners David Benioff And D.B. Weiss Exit 'Star Wars' Trilogy Deal
Star Wars fandom, your prayers have been answered!
Entertainment | Star Wars
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker | Final Trailer
The saga will end, the story lives forever. Watch the final trailer for #StarWars: #TheRiseOfSkywalker in theaters December 20. Get your tickets now: Fandang...
Entertainment | Television/Film/Books
George ''Goober'' Lindsey was the first choice to play Spock and our mind is still blown
From gas station worker to science officer? Can you imagine the Mayberry Mind Meld?
Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff
Darth Vader's Elaborate Surprise Dinner Table Plan Is Weird
We can't help but wonder how much effort went into Darth Vader's dinner table plan.
Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff
Star Wars Dark Side Band 'Galactic Empire' Performs a Sinister Heavy Metal Cover of 'The Imperial March'
Star Wars themed band Galactic Empire, who previously performed an out of this world heavy metal cover of the Star Wars main theme song, further embraced
Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff
If This Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Leak Is True, It Confirms One of the Biggest Fan Theories About Rey's Parents
Sure, we know her parents were nobodies. But what about her grandparents?
Entertainment | Entertainment
Locked and loaded: Terminator: Dark Fate trailer gives us even more Ah-nold | Ars Technica
"You may have changed the future, but you didn't change our fate."
Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff
The Strangest Lightsabers in the Star Wars Universe: From Dark Rey to Ahsoka Tano - IGN
Rey's switchblade saber is just the latest in a long line of strange lightsaber designs. Here's a look at the most memorable blades in Star Wars history.
Entertainment | Entertainment
Journeys in time and space: why BBC Studios has created a Doctor Who episode in VR | The Drum
To coincide with our Future of TV issue, The Drum spoke to BBC Studios to find out how the Beeb’s commercial arm is innovating in interactive and immersive media, from VR to MR to video games.
Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff
BEST SCI-FI MOVIES OF 2019 (AND THE WORST) << Rotten Tomatoes
From Alita to Godzilla to Men in Black, here's the most out-of-this-world sci-fi movies 2019 has to offer!
Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff
SPACE: 1999 Bridged the Gap from TREK to WARS - Nerdist
Right before Star Wars, a British sci-fi series mixed Star Trek-level science fiction with trippy '70s grooviness. That show was Space: 1999 and it rocks.
Entertainment | Entertainment
Daisy Ridley Reveals She Almost Quit Star Wars While Filming The Force Awakens | Mental Floss
Being part of a franchise as popular as 'Star Wars' can be incredibly overwhelming, which is why Daisy Ridley considered quitting back in 2014.
Entertainment | Star Wars
Admiral Ackbar Actor Upset About Final Moment As Character. Here's Why.
Actor Tim Rose, who played Admiral Ackbar in three “Star Wars” films, said that when his last scene as the character was filmed, he felt slighted that he was asked to make a joke instead of being thanked for playing the character.
Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff
Mark Hamill Confirmed How He'll Be Returning in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
We can always count on Mark Hamill to give us some early intel on the next Star Wars movie (whether the studios like it or not).
Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff
A Guide to Mark Hamill’s Colorful Non–’Star Wars’ Career
Mark Hamill is more than just Luke Skywarer, and his non–“Star Wars” career has been a wild ride, from voice roles as the Joker in “Batman” and Chucky in “Child’s Play” to some regrettable action films. We list all of Hamill’s other work
Entertainment | Entertainment
Is ‘Black Mirror’ Not Cynical Enough for the Internet?
When you’re extremely online, it’s tough to think metaphorically about technology. Cue the Black Mirror backlash on social media, with a sample criticism reading something like “Cor blimey, the computers’ll mess you up proper, mate!”
Entertainment | Entertainment
Every Hidden Easter Egg in Black Mirror Season 5
It wouldn’t be Black Mirror without tons of hidden Easter eggs. Here’s all the hidden callouts in season five to “The National Anthem,” “Crocodile,” “USS Callister,” “Playtest,” “San Junipero,” and other Black Mirror episodes. Did
Science & Technology | Cool Stuff
If There Were a Time Warp, How Would Physicists Find It? | Space
How will physicists know if we're in a time warp?
Entertainment | Television/Film/Books
This fan-made, nerd-approved edit of an iconic Star Wars scene took 2.5 years to make
Fast-paced editing, visual trickery, and extra footage make the iconic battle between Obi-Wan and Vader feel brand-new. One of the creators tells us why he did it.
Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff
8 Sci-Fi Cars That Make You Believe Batmobiles and Light Cycles Are Real
Looking inside these classic vehicles from futuristic movies will (almost) make you forget about the Avengers for a minute.
Entertainment | Entertainment
Peter Mayhew, Chewbacca in 'Star Wars,' dies at 74 - CNN
Peter Mayhew, the original Chewbacca actor in "Star Wars," has died, according to his agent. Mayhew, 74, died on April 30 with his family by his side in his North Texas home. He is survived by his wife, Angie, and three children.
Entertainment | Star Wars
J.J. Abrams Defends Star Wars: Episode IX Title The Rise of Skywalker | IndieWire
The title has left many fans wondering if Abrams will retcon some of the decisions Rian Johnson made in "The Last Jedi."
Entertainment | Entertainment
How The Death Star and Palpatine May Impact THE RISE OF SKYWALKER
The final moments of the teaser for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker gave us Emperor Palpatine's distinctive laugh. We think he's the true enemy all along.
Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff
8 Questions Raised By New Star Wars Episode IX The Rise Of Skywalker Teaser | toofab.com
Who is Luke talking to? Whose medal is that? Is that really the Emperor? Where are Lando's clothes?
Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff
‘Star Wars Episode 9' Title Rumor Raises Some Big New Skywalker Questions | Inverse
If 'Episode IX' really is the end of the Skywalker saga in 'Star Wars', what does that mean exactly? How can a saga end when most of its family members are dead or don't go by the name "Skywalker"? Here are two big options, plus how th
Entertainment | Entertainment
How 'Twilight Zone' Pays Homage to Classic William Shatner Episode Without Being a Copy
"Nightmare at 30,000 Feet" has the same overall structure to the classic William Shatner "Twilight Zone" episode, but it's not a straight-forward retelling.
Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff
The Twilight Zone drops full first episode of reboot, no CBS All Access required
The Twilight Zone has been a hit with critics and dominated the internet in the lead-up to its premiere today on CBS All Access — and now curious fans can check out the Jordan Peele-produced revival for free. This is no April Fool’s joke: The Twiligh
Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff
Every Star Trek Captain, Ranked by Competency
Who’s the best Star Trek captain? Would you rather have Patrick Stewart’s Picard of William Shatner’s Kirk as a boss? We go through Star Trek history to assess the managerial skills of every Star Trek captain.
Entertainment | Entertainment
‘Avengers: Endgame’ Official Trailer | IndieWire
Iron Man, Captain America, Black Widow, and more try to undo the damage of "Infinity War" in the biggest Marvel epic to date.
Entertainment | Entertainment
Captain Marvel provokes one HUGE question about the MCU
Captain Marvel introduces Goose, AKA Chewie in the comics, to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but where has Goose been all this time?
Entertainment | Entertainment
Why Nick Fury Hasn't Mentioned Captain Marvel Before - YouTube
We ask Samuel L. Jackson a pressing question about Captain Marvel's whereabouts during Infinity War.
Science & Technology | Cool Stuff
WATCH: Trek's Replicator Nearing Reality
Star Trek’s replicator is this-close to becoming a reality. Right now, 3-D printers print objects layer by layer, a time-consuming process, particularly when larger objects are involved. Enter the scientists at the University of California, Berkeley, wh
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'Avengers: Endgame' Spoilers: Captain Marvel Will Time Travel | Fatherly
Do you want to know what happens in either Captain Marvel or Avengers: Endgame even though we're just a few weeks away from one movie and about a month away from the other one? Well, if you want to stay pure on any of these Marvel movies, then you shou
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Classic 1950s science-fiction comic 'Weird Fantasy' is being turned into a TV series
From the publisher that brought you MAD Magazine and Tales from the Crypt…
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One of Britain's most beloved crotchety old sci-fi heroes—not that one—is getting his own movie
Although Doctor Who has sucked up most of the attention in this particular, slightly musty sphere over the last decade or so, British TV has a long tradition of groundbreaking science fiction shows that also, coincidentally, starred extremely crotchety ol
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'Avengers: Endgame' Theory Flips the Script on Thanos Snap | Fatherly
New fan theory flips the script on a lot of assumptions everyone has about Thanos and that snap.
Miscellaneous | Other Kinds of Whatnot
New study finds LEGO sets may just be a better investment than gold | SYFY WIRE
Buyer beware; but at least if you can’t sell a LEGO set, you can still play with it.
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The Twilight Zone 's 10 Best Twist Endings
This show liked to hurt people.
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New 'Captain Marvel' Trailer Filled With Wild Space Action (Video)
Marvel and Disney dropped the second trailer for the Marvel Cinematic Universe's "Captain Marvel" during Monday Night Football
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A New Star Wars Rumour Details Luke Skywalker's Surprising Return In Episode 9
This certainly doesn't sound like a Force ghost.
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The 25 Greatest Spaceships of Science Fiction
Which is the neatest science fiction ship of all time? Check out the epic battle between 25 ships in this slideshow.
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Adam Scott taking William Shatner's role in classic Twilight Zone episode reboot
Are we having a fear of flying yet? As the new remake of The Twilight Zone slowly comes to life, with Jordan Peele serving as humble narrator to deliver ambiguous exposition and perhaps some archly ironic concluding messages, another recently supernatural
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Mark Hamill Confirms How Luke Skywalker Died in Star Wars: The Last Jedi | Mental Floss
Test your knowledge with amazing and interesting facts, trivia, quizzes, and brain teaser games on MentalFloss.com.
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‘Star Wars Episode 9’ Rumors: Darth Vader Is Almost Definitely a Sith Ghost | Inverse
As 'Star Wars: Episode IX' threatens to wrap up the entire saga, it seems impossible that the most popular Star Wars character of all — Darth Vader — won’t make an appearance. Here's why a Vader Sith ghost makes a lot of sense, and why it's weirdly
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Jewish Actor William Shatner Talks About Facing a ‘Great Deal’ of Antisemitism as a Child
Jewish Canadian actor William Shatner opened up in a recent interview about being the target of antisemites during his childhood....
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Season 3 of The Man in the High Castle goes deep into science fiction
And it founders by focusing more on multiverses than on characters.
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Disney CEO Says Star Wars Fans Should 'Expect Some Slowdown' | Mental Floss
Test your knowledge with amazing and interesting facts, trivia, quizzes, and brain teaser games on MentalFloss.com.
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We Rewatched ‘Solo’ On Blu-ray And It’s So Weird That It Exists
After rewatching it, our Mike Ryan has become legitimately fascinated with ’Solo.’
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'The X-Files' at 25: The 25 greatest standalone episodes
To celebrate the classic horror/sci-fi series' milestone anniversary — it premiered 25 years ago — we picked the best standalone episodes to binge on.
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Everything You Need to Know About the History of Vader's Castle
The galaxy far, far away is having a castle renaissance lately. Reintroduced into the Star Wars canon by Rogue One, the sinister abode of Darth Vader has suddenly become a hot topic, be it through current and upcoming comics, or persistent rumors of its r
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Star Wars IX Is a Long Way Away, But Here's What We Know About It So Far
The release date, who's in it, what it could be called, and when you'll see that first trailer.
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5 Reasons We Should Be Worried About Star Wars Episode IX
How hard can it be to make a good 'Star Wars' movie?
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The 5 kinds of sci-fi space travel, ranked by realism
Space is big, as Douglas Adams famously wrote in The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. Like, really big. Alpha Centauri – the nearest star system to our own – is more than 4 light years away. Even within our solar system, massive distances make travel timely and difficult to plan.
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It’s Crazy That Darth Vader Had A Bomb In His Body The Whole Time
Seriously, Anakin Skywalker (later Darth Vader) had a bomb in his body throughout six ’Star Wars’ movies. Why isn’t there more made of it?
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‘Star Wars: The Clone Wars’ Returns the Jedi With 12 New Episodes, Trailer (Video) - SFGate
There's another "Star Wars" TV show on its way to expand the franchise, but this is one fans thought had already become one with the Force. At San Diego Comic-Con 2018, Executive Producer Dave Filoni announced "Star Wars: The Clone Wars&quo
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These 25 Sci-Fi Movies on Netflix Will Blow Your Mind
Have you seen all these?
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The Challenge Currently Facing Back To The Future 4, According To Christopher Lloyd
The Back to the Future movies may be one of the most universally loved pop culture franchises, so what are the odds we could see it return?
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Han Solo Star Wars 9 Theory - Star Wars Fans Have a Theory For How Han Solo Could Return From the Dead in Star Wars IX
Star Wars fans have a theory for how Han Solo could return in Star Wars 9.
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Star Wars Episode 9: JJ Abrams Bringing Keri Russell To The Cast - GameSpot
Production on next year's Star Wars movie begins soon, with JJ Abrams returning as director.
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The Man in the High Castle is off to SDCC and this is what we can expect
Finally! There is going to be some news from The Man in the High Castle. They are heading to SDCC this year and they have a ton in store for us!
