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Entertainment | Star Trek News
Robert Walker Jr., one of Star Trek's most memorable guest stars, dies at 79
Robert Walker Jr., best known for his guest starring role in the Star Trek episode "Charlie X," has died. He was 79.
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 | Star Trek: Picard
Star Trek: Picard Has a Very Different Borg Story From The Next Generation
Star Trek: Picard is bringing back Patrick Stewart as Jean-Luc Picard, his beloved character from Star Trek: The Next Generation. In a new interview with Vanity Fair, series creator Alex Kurtzman and CBS All Access’ executive vice president of original co
Entertainment | The Original Series
How Lucille Ball Helped Star Trek Become a Cultural Icon
The journey to get Star Trek: The Original Series on television was a long and arduous one, but series creator Gene Roddenberry had help from an unlikely heroine. Without the help of this woman and her studio, the franchise may have stalled and never seen
Entertainment | Star Trek: Picard
Star Trek: Picard Reveals What Happened to Geordi La Forge
Star Trek: Picard will bring Patrick Stewart back to the role of Jean-Luc Picard for the first time since Star Trek: Nemesis. While fans are eager for Picard’s return, they’re also curious about what happened to the rest of the Star Trek: The Next Generat
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 | New Star Trek!
Star Trek 4's Return Explained (& Why It Could Be Amazing)
After being shelved earlier this year, Star Trek 4 is back on at Paramount. Here's why the project has been revived, and why fans can be optimistic.
Entertainment | Star Trek News
Next 'Star Trek' movie will be written and directed by Noah Hawley
The creator of 'Legion' and 'Fargo' on FX is working on a new 'Star Trek' movie.
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 | The Original Series
Star Trek: I, Mudd Turns 52 Today
“I, Mudd,” written by “Mudd’s Women” scribe Stephen Kandel, is a fun and entertaining hour of Star Trek: The Original Series.
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 | Star Trek: Picard
Up Close With Star Trek: Picard's Newest Uniform
Before Discovery launches itself into a far, far future, Star Trek: Picard will give us a glimpse of the furthest we’ve been in the main Star Trek timeline in quite a while. That doesn’t just mean old friends and changed heroes, it means some fancy ne
Entertainment | Miscellanneous Trek
Fan Video Imagines Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in STAR TREK - Nerdist
We've been wondering about what Quentin Tarantino would do in the final frontier. Turns out it might be like Once Upon a Time in Star Trek.
Entertainment | Upcoming Conventions & Convention News
NYCC 2019: Breaking down the Star Trek: Picard and Star Trek: Discovery trailers
NYCC 2019: Breaking down the Star Trek: Picard and Star Trek: Discovery trailers.
Entertainment | New Star Trek!
Star Trek: Discovery Showrunner Confirms the Federation Still Exists in the 32nd Century
Star Trek: Discovery is warping far into the future in its third season. The trailer released at [...]
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 | New Star Trek!
Star Trek: The Tribbles Are Back!
That's right, it's a two drop week for Star Trek: Short Treks. Just days after the surprise release of "Q&A" from the NYCC stage, we're pleased to bring you the trailer and sneak peak at images from the newest Short Trek, "The Trouble
Entertainment | Miscellanneous Trek
Warp speeds in 'Star Trek' are achingly slow, and a simple animation by a former NASA scientist proves it
The animation shows how long it takes the starship "Enterprise" in "Star Trek" to reach Pluto at warp factors that break the known laws of physics.
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 | Star Trek News
Star Trek: James T. Kirk's Pre-Enterprise Life & Estranged Son Explained
What did Kirk get up to before jumping on Star Trek's Enterprise?
Entertainment | Star Trek: Picard
Patrick Stewart Thinks Picard Might 'Shock' Star Trek Fans
Reporting on movies, television, video games, and pop culture CINEMABLEND is the go-to source for today's plugged-in generation.
Entertainment | Miscellanneous Trek
10 ways Star Trek: The Motion Picture changed Trek canon forever
'Star Trek: The Motion Picture' is sometimes considered the worst of the Trek feature-films, but the 1979 movie was the franchise's first true reboot.
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 | Miscellanneous Trek
Star Trek: Here's How to Make Romulan Ale
The Star Trek universe has few spirits as notorious as Romulan ale. The blue drink is illegal in the United Federation of Planets. Nonetheless, it’s coveted by Starfleet officers. Now, thanks to a video from the How to Drink YouTube channel, Star Trek fan
Entertainment | Miscellanneous Trek
The Beautifully Dull Paradox of Star Trek: The Motion Picture, 40 Years Later
Forty years ago a landmark moment in Star Trek’s history arrived, in the form of Star Trek: The Motion Picture. It’s an important chapter in the series’ survival, the turning point from canceled cult classic to enduring icon of science fiction. But there
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 | The Original Series
Star Trek: What Happened To Bones After TOS & Movies?
Star Trek's Dr. Leonard McCoy's (DeForrest Kelley) Starfleet career continued after the TOS movies. Here's what Bones did in the 24th century.
Entertainment | Star Trek: Picard
Star Trek: Jonathan Frakes Was a Nervous Wreck Returning as Riker for Picard
Jonathan Frakes will return as “Number One,” Will Riker, in Star Trek: Picard, the upcoming CBS All Access series. The show stars Patrick Stewart, who reprises his role as Jean-Luc Picard from Star Trek: The Next Generation. The show reunites Frakes with
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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 | Star Trek News
How Star Trek's Movie and TV Worlds Could Become the Next MCU | Digital Trends
The merger of Viacom and CBS could mean big things for the Star Trek universe, particularly when it comes to combining the sci-fi franchise's television and movie worlds into a single, cohesive mythology. Here's why that's a good thing for Star Trek fans.
Entertainment | Star Trek News
After 13 Years Of Rights Issues, Star Trek Is Whole Again
Star Trek was never sold off, yet since 2006 the movie and TV rights have been split. Thanks to corporate wrangling, the franchise is whole again.
Entertainment | Star Trek: Picard
Star Trek Theory: Picard's New Ship Is TNG's USS Stargazer
Star Trek: Picard is going to need a ride, which could mean the return of Picard's ship before the Enterprise, the ramshackle USS Stargazer.
Entertainment | Star Trek: Picard
Star Trek: Picard Had Jeri Ryan Crying And 'Freaking Out' Over Seven's New Voice - CINEMABLEND
Reporting on movies, television, video games, and pop culture CINEMABLEND is the go-to source for today's plugged-in generation.
Entertainment | Star Trek: Picard
Star Trek: Picard to Be Preceded by Prequel Novel and Comic Book Series
The Star Trek: Picard prequel novel and comic book series will be released ahead of the show's debut on CBS All Access in 2020.
Entertainment | Star Trek News
Star Trek: The Motion Picture Is Beaming Back Into Theaters in September!
The first big-screen installment in the long-running 'Trek' franchise is making a comeback (for two days only).
Entertainment | Star Trek News
Quentin Tarantino's Star Trek Movie Is Set In the Chris Pine Timeline
Quentin Tarantino has confirmed that his Star Trek movie will be set in the Kelvin Timeline, though he seems intent on making that fact as irrelevant as possible. On an episode of the Happy Sad Confused podcast, host Josh Horowitz asked Tarantino to revea
Entertainment | New Star Trek!
Star Trek: Picard Shows Where the Franchise Is Boldly Going | WIRED
It’s also a look at CBS All Access' future.
Entertainment | Star Trek News
Quentin Tarantino Refutes Simon Pegg, Says His Star Trek Film Will Actually Be 'Pulp Fiction In Space’
Veteran filmmaker Quentin Tarantino says that his new Star Trek film will definitely be 'Pulp Fiction in space,' contradicting star Simon Pegg
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 | Upcoming Conventions & Convention News
Star Trek: Everything You Need to Know for SDCC 2019
Resistance, to quote an old cybernetic friend, will be futile when Star Trek beams into San Diego for Comic-Con from July 18 to 21. The franchise will be everywhere throughout the weekend, represented by panels (Picard, Discovery, and Lower Decks!), signi
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 Trek News
How important will Star Trek: Nemesis be to Star Trek: Picard?
It is becoming more and more apparent that the events seen in Star Trek: Nemesis are going to play some kind of role in Star Trek: Picard. We can all agree...
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 | Star Trek News
'Star Trek' Storms into San Diego Comic Con
CBS Television Studios will kick-off San Diego Comic-Con® 2019 with the cast and producers of Star Trek: Discovery, Star Trek: Lower Decks, and Star Trek: Picard beaming into Hall H for a first-ever Star Trek Universe back to back panel block on Saturd
Entertainment | Miscellanneous Trek
So You Want to Start Watching 'Discovery,' but You’ve Never Watched ’Star Trek’? 20 Essential 'Star Trek' Episodes to Watch!
Star Trek: Discovery brought the Star Trek franchise back to television for the first time in nearly two decades. The series has used its prequel status to its advantage, mining previous shows and movies for stories, background, and countless Easter eggs.
Entertainment | Star Trek News
William Shatner would play Captain Kirk again for Tarantino -- but don't ask him to really go into space
William Shatner admits he's not completely sold on the concept of alien life and he's even passed up the chance to actually travel into outer space, but he would return to the role of Captain Kirk for a Quentin Tarantino "Star Trek" project.
Entertainment | Entertainment
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 | New Star Trek!
Star Trek: Picard - 5 Possible Crossovers With Star Trek: Discovery
It's unlikely that Star Trek: Picard and Discovery will crossover... but what if they did?
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 | Miscellanneous Trek
WATCH: The Official DIY Paper Picard | Star Trek
Celebrate Captain Picard Day with your very own DIY Picard cut out.
Entertainment | Miscellanneous Trek
William Shatner isn't fazed by a Tarantino Star Trek - CNET
Captain Kirk wants to know what all this plotzing is about.
Entertainment | Miscellanneous Trek
WATCH: Each and Every Iconic 'Make It So' | Star Trek
You're *welcome*. And, Happy Picard Week.
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
Entertainment | New Star Trek!
Patrick Stewart Has Sad Eyes in the Star Trek: Picard Teaser
Patrick Stewart stars as Jean Luc-Picard in the first teaser for “Star Trek: Picard,” a CBS All Access series that picks up years after the events of “Star Trek: The Next Generation.”
Entertainment | New Star Trek!
Everything We Know So Far About 'Star Trek: Picard'
Patrick Stewart returns to his iconic role, but what's next for Jean-Luc Picard?
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 | Star Trek News
Star Trek: Picard Title, Logo, First Footage Revealed
Today at the CBS and CBS All Access Upfronts presentation, CBS revealed the title, logo, and first footage from the next Star Trek series, which features Patrick Stewart's return as Jean-Luc Picard.The show, which has been referred to as untitled up until
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 | Miscellanneous Trek
Researchers Take Steps Towards an Iconic "Trek" Medical Device
How've you been treating yourself lately? Any cuts or abrasions? Have you had to kiss any skinned knees? Gotten a scratch from a temperamental cat?
Entertainment | Star Trek News
Nickelodeon's CG-Animated Star Trek Show Will Follow a Group of Teens Aboard Their Own Ship
We’ve known for a while that part of the grand plans for the future of Star Trek on TV have included more animation—not just an adult-focused entry from Rick & Morty’s Mike McMahan, but a kid-friendly series rumored to be coming to Nickelodeon.
Entertainment | New Star Trek!
Star Trek: Discovery finale fixes original series canon in the most hardcore way | SYFY WIRE
The Season 2 finale of Star Trek: Discovery made darn sure canon was "fixed." But did it go too far? Was Spock out of line? Here's how Trek canon corrected the problems.
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 | Leonard Nimoy
The most absurd we ever saw Spock was in this 1967 cameo on The Carol Burnett Show
Watch: Spock's surprise visit to The Carol Burnett Show
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 | Miscellanneous Trek
Star Trek timeline: Boldly go on a journey through the Trek universe
From the Original Series to Discovery, here’s how the Star Trek timeline fits together
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 | New Star Trek!
Start Trek Discovery and New Life for "The Cage” and Captain Pike
Star Trek: Discovery delves into a part of Star Trek that we've barely seen, the characters of the original pilot "The Cage".
Entertainment | New Star Trek!
Is 'Star Trek: Discovery' Telling the Borg's Origin Story?
The second season of Star Trek: Discovery has been a wild ride. The season’s plot involves portents of the future, time travel, and a murderous artificial intelligence. At the center of it all is Micahel Burnham and her family, including foster brother
Entertainment | The Original Series
Happy 88th, William Shatner: We're toasting the 'Trek' legend's birthday with a look at Kirk's best moments!
William Shatner — the man, the legend, Star Trek's original Captain James T. Kirk — turns 88 years young today, and there's just no stopping him! He’s still acting, singing, writing books, riding horses, raising money for charity, and traversing
Entertainment | New Star Trek!
Star Trek: Discovery cast on Pike’s legacy, catching up with canon and Season 2’s jaw-dropping conclusion
If you’ve been watching Star Trek: Discovery this season, you’ve been set up with high expectations for the rest of Season 2. Today at PaleyFest – one of television’s preeminent festivals – some of the big guns of the series gathered at the hist
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
Entertainment | Entertainment
'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
Entertainment | Television/Film/Books
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…
Entertainment | Entertainment
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
Entertainment | Entertainment
'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.
Entertainment | Movies & Television
The Twilight Zone 's 10 Best Twist Endings
This show liked to hurt people.
Entertainment | Entertainment
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
Entertainment | Star Wars
A New Star Wars Rumour Details Luke Skywalker's Surprising Return In Episode 9
This certainly doesn't sound like a Force ghost.
Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff
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.
Entertainment | Entertainment News!
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
Business & Finance | Advertising/Marketing
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.
Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff
‘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
Entertainment | ENTERTAINMENT
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....
Entertainment | Entertainment
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.
Entertainment | Entertainment
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.
Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff
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.’
Entertainment | Entertain Me
'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.
Entertainment | Entertainment
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
Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff
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.
Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff
5 Reasons We Should Be Worried About Star Wars Episode IX
How hard can it be to make a good 'Star Wars' movie?
Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff
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.
Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff
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?
Entertainment | Star Wars
‘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
Entertainment | Entertainment
These 25 Sci-Fi Movies on Netflix Will Blow Your Mind
Have you seen all these?
Entertainment | Entertainment
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?
Entertainment | Star Wars
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.
Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff
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.
Entertainment | Television/Film/Books
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!
Entertainment | Entertainment
WATCH: Luke Skywalker Laments 'Radical Changes' In 'Last Jedi'
In an interview with IGN published this week, Mark Hamill discussed the "tragic" trajectory of his iconic character Luke Skywalker as portrayed by Rian Johnson in "The Last Jedi," w
Entertainment | Star Wars
Mark Hamill and Chris Evans Discuss Whether a Lightsaber Could Break Captain America’s Shield
Mark Hamill and Chris Evans have answered a question that kids everywhere want to know: if Luke Skywalker and Captain America got into a fight, could Luke’s lightsaber break through Cap’s vibranium shield? The “Star Wars” star was asked on Twitter
Entertainment | Star Wars
Legendary Jedi to appear in Star Wars: Episode IX
When Star Wars: Episode IX hits theaters next December, it'll reportedly feature an appearance by one of the franchise's most legendary Jedi.
Entertainment | HBO
Making Sense of the Confusing 'Westworld' Timeline
HBO's sci-fi drama comes with flashbacks and competing storylines. How do they all fit together?
Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff
Here's Exactly WTF Is Going On in 'Westworld' Before the Season Finale
'Westworld' is confusing!
Entertainment | ENTERTAINMENT
Exclusive: Future ‘A Star Wars Story’ Spinoffs on Hold at Lucasfilm
In the wake of the disappointing launch of 'Solo: A Star Wars Story', Lucasfilm has put plans for more 'A Star Wars Story' spinoffs on hold and is instead focusing on 'Episode IX' and crafting a new trilogy.
Entertainment | Star Wars
Let's talk about that fantastic Solo: A Star Wars Story cameo - CNET
Spoilers: Wait, isn't he dead?!
Entertainment | Star Wars
Did Han Solo Use A Trick Of Einstein's Relativity To Make The Kessel Run?
As the new Star Wars movie, Solo, premieres, let's look at the physics of how his most famous achievement might actually be possible.
Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff
Boba Fett is reportedly getting his own movie
A Boba Fett Star Wars spinoff is in development, with James Mangold (Logan) writing and directing.
Entertainment | Entertainment
Ways Captain Marvel could defeat Thanos
It looks like Captain Marvel will join the fray in Avengers 4 — and help turn the tide in the battle against Thanos. How can one superhero make a difference after many have failed? We've combed through decades of comics and months of interviews
Entertainment | Star Wars
'Star Wars: Episode IX': 1 Actor May Have Revealed a Huge Spoiler About Rey
The 'Star Wars' actor let slip some interesting spoilers about J.J. Abrams' plans for Rey.
Entertainment | HBO
'Westworld': Shogun World, Explained | Hollywood Reporter
In "Akane No Mai," the HBO drama not only expands its literal universe, but also pushes some key themes forward.
Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff
The Other Lucasfilms: All The Ambitious Movies That Weren't Star Wars
When they weren't producing Star Wars and Indiana Jones, Lucasfilm also released some of the most inventive movies you've never heard of.
Entertainment | Entertainment
Of All the Wild Cameos in Deadpool 2, THIS Was the Best (and Most Shocking)
Warning: We've got some light spoilers for Deadpool 2 in here! You've been warned.
Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff
Why Westworld Season 2 Isn't Really Working - GameSpot
It's not just you. Here's why Westworld Season 2 just doesn't feel the same.
Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff
Is Bernard Really Teddy On ‘Westworld’? This Fan Theory Makes A Surprising Amount Of Sense
Westworld is a strain on the brain the second a player piano starts with a classic rock tune you can't quite recognize. Throw fan theories into the mix and the head-scratching really gets going. One new theory, that Bernard is actually Teddy on Westw…
Entertainment | Entertainment
Avengers 4: Release date, cast, plot and title rumors - CNET
Think Avengers: Infinity War was intense? Marvel fans have a year to predict which beloved characters are taking the long dirt nap for good.
Entertainment | Entertainment
James Gunn reveals what Groot said to Rocket in Infinity War - CNET
Grab your tissues, because the Guardians of the Galaxy director just made things more heartbreaking by translating one word.
Entertainment | Entertainment
'Westworld' Fans Have Figured Out the Real Purpose of the Native Hosts
The Ghost Nation's motives might not be so sinister.
Entertainment | Movies & Television
Watch Donald Glover Give You a Tour of Lando Calrissian’s Millennium Falcon
"This ship has probably never looked better than when Lando kinda had it."
Humor | Humor
Star Wars Is Much Better When Ron Howard Narrates It Arrested Development-Style
Ron Howard narrates Star Wars in the Arrested Development style.
Entertainment | Entertainment
Westworld finally answers some big questions in "Reunion"
Where is Westworld? When is Westworld? And why does everybody talk in monologues all of the time?
Science & Technology | Cool Stuff
Japanese company builds working 'Transformers'-like robot that turns into a car | Fox News
A Japanese technology firm has built a robot that can transform into a car.
Entertainment | Entertainment
Westworld Fans Have Found Compelling Evidence That Points to Bernard's True Identity
Westworld Season 2's multiple Bernard theory might connect all the way back to Season One.
Books | Books
10 books to read if you love 'Westworld'
Robots, westerns, and meditations on the concept of humanity abound
Entertainment | Television
Westworld Season 2: The Best Fan Theories About Episode 1
Welcome back to the world of Westworld fan theories! Let’s talk about the very best fan theories related to the Westworld season 2 premiere episode 2 ‘Journey Into Night’.
Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff
10 Wild Facts About Westworld
It costs $40,000 a day to visit the park—and that's the cheap package.
Entertainment | Netflix
Danger, Will Robinson! 'Lost in Space' finds new life on Netflix
More than 50 years after it appeared on U.S. television, science-fiction family drama "Lost in Space" is getting new life as a series on Netflix and will offer a break from the dystopian fare popular among futuristic shows today, the show's star
Entertainment | Entertainment
The 'Unspeakably Disgusting' Way Stanley Kubrick Created 2001: A Space Odyssey's Trippiest Scene
Today is the 50th anniversary of Stanley Kubrick’s landmark masterpiece 2001: A Space Odyssey, and to celebrate the iconic scifi film we have an exclusive excerpt from author Michael Benson’s deep dive into the making of the film, Space Odyssey: Stan
Entertainment | Star Wars
US diner chain drops spoilers of Solo: A Star Wars Story characters
If you want to avoid spoilers of any kind for new Star Wars spin-off movie Solo, then avoid trips to US diner chain Denny's at all costs.
Entertainment | Star Wars
'Star Wars': Luke Skywalker's Most Insane Force Powers
We put together a list of Luke's most notable powers. A few are well-known, but others could lead to questions about his intentions in 'The Last Jedi.'
Entertainment | Star Wars
'Solo: A Star Wars Story': The Secret Harrison Ford Told Alden Ehrenreich
Harrison Ford talked to Alden Ehrenreich before he played Han Solo in 'Solo: A Star Wars Story.' Find out how he helped the young actor.
Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff
What If The ’Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Ending Was Seconds Longer
What if the ending to ’Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ was roughly 30 seconds longer?
Entertainment | Entertainment
Westworld Season 2 Pictures | POPSUGAR Entertainment
Get your magnifying glasses ready, fellow Westworld fans, because we just got our hands on a bunch of season two photos that are sure to get those theorizing
Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff
‘Star Wars 8’ Novel: Kylo Ren Helped Rey Learn Advanced Skills To Kill Praetorian Guards In ‘The Last Jedi’
Supreme Leader Snoke’s decision to connect Rey and Kylo may have led to his downfall in ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’. There were several questions that were finally answered in Star ...
Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff
Here's why no one really cares about Solo: A Star Wars Story
Solo: A Star Wars Story - why people aren't excited about the Han Solo Star War spin-off.
