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Entertainment | Star Trek: Picard
Star Trek: Why Didn't Data Get a New Body Like Picard?
Last week, the first season of Star Trek: Picard on CBS All Access came to an end. The finale episode gave Picard a new lease on life by providing him with an android 'golem' body. At the same time, it said goodbye to Data, and this time it seems to be fo
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 | Star Trek: Picard
Why Star Trek: Picard is the dark reboot that boldly goes where nobody wanted it to
Trek used to be a vision of an optimistic future, but there is a world of difference between the Amazon reboot and previous adventures of the Enterprise
Entertainment | Star Trek: Picard
You can watch 'Star Trek: Picard' for free right now thanks to Patrick Stewart
"Star Trek: Picard" is warping toward an epic season one finale on Thursday (March 26) and if you're in the U.S. and not watching yet, series star Sir Patrick Stewart wants you to "make it so."
Entertainment | Miscellanneous Trek
Your Star Trek Pandemic-Themed Watch List
It seems like everyone is looking for things to relate to and, just as importantly, things to watch as we enter our new normal of social-distancing in our homes. Luckily, Star Trek serves to accomplish both of these goals! Here are 10 episodes that took S
Entertainment | The Original Series
6 eye-opening things you never noticed in the Star Trek episode ''Is There in Truth No Beauty?''
Take a closer look at the fascinating uniforms, spaceships, tartans and wigs.
Advice & Self-Help | Nursing/Health
William Shatner’s ‘Captain’s Log’ Post Amid Coronavirus Will Make Your Day
William Shatner hands down won the day Wednesday when he took to Twitter and made a post that started with "Captain's Log: Stardate 1" amid the coronavirus.
Entertainment | Star Trek: Picard
Star Trek: Picard Showrunner Explains Why the Show Doesn't Use Log Entries
Star Trek fans may have noticed the lack of familiar voices at the beginning of new episodes of Star Trek: Picard. It has long been a tradition in Star Trek to introduce episodes with an officer's log entry from one of the show's core characters, usually
Entertainment | Star Trek: Picard
We Learn Devastating Truths in Our Exclusive Sneak Peek of the Next Star Trek: Picard
Get a sneak peek of 'Broken Pieces,' this week's episode of Star Trek: Picard, in which Picard (Sir Patrick Stewart) realizes just how far many will go to preserve secrets stretching back generations.
Entertainment | Star Trek: Picard
What Happened Between Nemesis And Star Trek: Picard? Here’s A Complete Timeline
Exactly 20 years passed in Star Trek time between the final TNG movie, Nemesis, and Star Trek: Picard. Here's what happened.
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?
Entertainment | Miscellanneous Trek
Spock Vs. McCoy, Across the Timelines
A warp core isn't worth its weight in dilithium if you don't have a matter-antimatter reaction. And you can't have Star Trek: The Original Series without a Spock and Bones spark.
Entertainment | Leonard Nimoy
Remembering Leonard Nimoy, 5 Years Later
On the anniversary of his passing, we remember the life of one of Trek's greatest icons.
Entertainment | Miscellanneous Trek
Star Trek's warp speed travel would have tragic consequences
In science fiction, traveling to the edges of the cosmos is as simple as pushing a button. But in reality? We're exploring the cost of traveling at warp speeds.
Entertainment | The Original Series
Geniuses Determine How Long It Would Take for Star Trek's Tribbles to Completely Fill the Enterprise
Scientists made a growth equation for Star Trek’s tribbles—those purring balls of fluff that rapidly multiply aboard the Enterprise in a classic episode.
Entertainment | Star Trek: Picard
Is Star Trek: Picard’s halftime course change a problem for the series?
As the 10-episode first season of Star Trek: Picard hits its halfway point, two Polygon staffers assess the series so far, and argue about whether the sillier diversionary episode "Stardust City Rag" is a fun sideline, or a big problem for the series’ dir
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 | Miscellanneous Trek
Star Trek's transporters would be a menace to society, science says
Could elements of this imagined future in Star Trek be horrors in disguise? No, we're not talking about Klingon cuisine. We're talking about transporters.
Entertainment | Star Trek: Picard
Star Trek: Picard Showrunner Explains Why There's So Much Modern Tech in the Show
Star Trek: Picard is continuing to expland the vision of the Star Trek universe in the modern age, alongside its sister series, Star Trek: Discovery. However, while Discovery re-examines Star Trek's past (and future) from a new angle, Star Trek: Picard ha
Entertainment | Star Trek: Picard
‘Star Trek: Picard’ Review: Episode 4 Proves Resistance to This Series Was Always Futile
In by far the best episode of this new series to date, Picard completes his new crew and has a swashbuckling adventure.
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.
Entertainment | Miscellanneous Trek
The Toughest Star Trek Trivia Questions in the Known Universe
With the launch of the CBS All Access series Star Trek: Picard, starring Patrick Stewart, the Star Trek universe has expanded--and upped the game for those who aspire to know all things Starfleet.
Series after series, movie after movie, short after short
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 | Star Trek: Picard
How The Borg Are Shaping 'Star Trek: Picard'
The Borg return — with a twist — to the latest episode of 'Star Trek: Picard'
Entertainment | Star Trek: Picard
Star Trek: Picard Pilot Is Available Free on YouTube and Pluto TV | Digital Trends
For a limited time, CBS has made the pilot episode of its new series, Star Trek: Picard, free to watch on YouTube. The series is part of CBS All Access, the streaming video service of ViacomCBS.
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 | Star Trek: Picard
‘Star Trek: Picard’ breaks streaming records on CBS All Access | TechCrunch
CBS’ streaming service, CBS All Access, credits a trio of high-profile events — including the premiere of its new Star Trek series, “Star Trek: Picard,” as well as the 62nd annual Grammy Awards, not to mention a busy month of football — with helping it to
Entertainment | Star Trek: Picard
Picard’s First Scene On A Rebuilt USS Enterprise Is Meant To Freak You Out
Director Hanelle M. Culpepper reveals how she shot Jean-Luc's big comeback and why she likes to "dirty-up" her camera.
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 | Star Trek: Picard
New Star Trek: Picard Trailer Brings Back the Enterprise-D
CBS All Access has released a new trailer for Star Trek: Picard. The new trailer offers a brief glimpse at the USS Enterprise-D, the Galaxy-class version of the Enterprise that Jean-Luc Picard commanded throughout his adventures in Star Trek: The Next Gen
Entertainment | Miscellanneous Trek
How 'Star Trek: Voyager' Missed Out on Greatness
'Star Trek: Voyager,' released 25 years ago, was going to break free of the confines of 'Next Generation,' but it didn't fully deliver on its premise.
Entertainment | Star Trek: Picard
Here's How Star Trek: Picard Fits Into The Fractured Franchise Timeline
Patrick Stewart and showrunner Alex Kurtzman delve into the details of Jean-Luc Picard's new life, the destruction of Romulus, and Picard's dog in Star Trek: Picard.
Entertainment | Star Trek: Picard
WATCH: Catch Up on These Episodes Before Star Trek: Picard | Star Trek
Don't miss a second of the action before Jean-Luc returns!
Entertainment | Miscellanneous Trek
The Moment When Picard Became More Important Than Kirk In Star Trek History
The debate about the best Star Trek captain ever has mostly been settled. But when did Jean-Luc Picard become the frontrunner?
Entertainment | Star Trek: Picard
Your Ultimate Star Trek: Picard Watch Guide!
It’s almost time to rejoin one of Starfleet’s most beloved captains, Jean-Luc Picard. As the premiere for Star Trek: Picard draws closer, we’ve recapped some key episodes and movies to watch to get caught up on the character’s journey. With seven seasons
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 | TNG
Star Trek: The Next Generation Cast Members Reunite in Holiday Photos
The Star Trek: The Next Generation cast has a reputation for being incredibly close both when they were filming the beloved sci-fi series and long after. That reputation holds true this holiday season. Members of the cast shared photos from a holiday get
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 | TNG
Star Trek: What Happened To Worf After The Next Generation?
Star Trek: The Next Generation introduced Worf, Star Trek's most famous Klingon warrior; both TNG and DS9 featured the character.
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 | Star Trek News
‘Star Trek’ Community, Led By William Shatner And George Takei, Mourns Rene Auberjonois
'Star Trek' Community, Led By William Shatner And George Takei, Mourns Rene Auberjonois,
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 | 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
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 | 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 | 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
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.’
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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?
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
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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?
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.
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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!
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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
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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?
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Here's Exactly WTF Is Going On in 'Westworld' Before the Season Finale
'Westworld' is confusing!
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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.
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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.
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Boba Fett is reportedly getting his own movie
A Boba Fett Star Wars spinoff is in development, with James Mangold (Logan) writing and directing.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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…
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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.
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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.
