Science Fiction
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Joey from ASU's Center for Science and the Imagination sez, "Today, we published Visions, Ventures, Escape Velocities, a free digital collection of …
Legendary UFO expert Erich Von Daniken on his Chariots of the Gods at 50
If you were alive in the 1970s and had any level of interest in the pervasive culture of UFOs, then you totally owned a dog-eared paperback copy of …
Leonard NimoyDenis Villeneuve Defends the Women of ‘Blade Runner 2049’ and Ponders Its Box Office Defeat
The acclaimed filmmaker behind ‘Sicario’ and ‘Arrival’ opens up to Melissa Leon about his stunning sci-fi epic, its controversial female characters, …
CultureDesigning the Future Through Sci-Fi World Building
VR represents a shift from telling stories to building story worlds that people experience and interact with. There is a process of world building …
Electronic MusicDecember 6 in Twilight Zone History: Celebrating the 1963 debut of 'The 7th Is Made Up of Phantoms'
Today, December 6th, <b>This Day in Twilight Zone History</b> celebrates the 1963 debut of "The 7th is Made Up of Phantoms."<p>Given my interest in military …
19th CenturyJordan Peele’s reboot of The Twilight Zone has officially been ordered to series
“There is a fifth dimension beyond that which is known to man. It is a dimension as vast as space and as timeless as infinity. It is the middle …
Jordan PeeleDecember 6 in Sci-Fi History: Agnes Moorehead
In a time before sci-fi allowed female actresses to be taken seriously in sci-fi roles, there were a few who could pull it off with what they had to …
Star TrekThe Washington Reporter Who Reinvented Horror and Science-Fiction
Les Whitten died over the weekend. Whitten was an investigative reporter who worked with famed columnist Jack Anderson, author of Washington’s …
Conservative ViewThe Literary Prize for the Refusal of Literary Prizes
I first learned about the Sartre Prize from “NB,” the reliably enjoyable last page of London’s <i>Times Literary Supplement</i>, signed by J.C. The fame of the award, named for the writer who refused the Nobel in 1964, is or anyhow should be growing fast. As J.C. wrote in the November 23, 2012, issue, “So …
Literature'Future Man' Makes 'Doctor Who' Time Travel Look Weak AF
We've got some real stakes here.<p>By on<p>Filed Under Doctor Who, Future Man, Hulu & Streaming<p>The revolution will not be televised. It'll be sent to your …
Ray Bradbury'Expanse' Sci-Fi Book Series Nears End with 'Persepolis Rising'
The latest installment in James S.A. Corey's "Expanse" series is the beginning of the end for James Holden's crew, setting a course for the final …
James S.A. CoreyNetflix release first trailer for Altered Carbon – here’s what we know so far
Netflix have released the first trailer for new upcoming sci-fi series Altered Carbon, which appears to blend Blade Runner with sprinkles of …
Philip K. DickMaker vs. Manager: How Your Schedule Can Make or Break You
Consider the daily schedule of famed novelist Haruki Murakami. When he’s working on a novel, he starts his days at 4 am and writes for five or six …
Time ManagementBest entertainment of 2017
<i>Every year, Digital Trends editors hand pick the most exciting products we’ve had the privilege of handling this year. Make sure to check out award</i> …
Blade Runner10 Forthcoming Science Fiction Novel Adaptations
I love it when books get adapted to film and television. It gives me a chance to compare and contrast the story in different media and think about …
MoviesVideos: The Sci-fi Fantasy Tale Everything Beautiful Is Far Away
This is a trailer for <i>Everything Beautiful is Far Away</i>.<p>It was co-written and co-directed by Pete Ohs and Andrea Sisson, and stars Julia Garner, Joseph …
Pop CultureClassic lit, with a sci-fi twist: New Jane Yolen, Molly Tanzer books reviewed
<b>“The Emerald Circus” by Jane Yolen, Tachyon, 288 pages, $15.95</b><p>With over 350 books, Jane Yolen is a legend in the world of children's and young-adult literature, but her acerbic and witty adult fiction and poetry offer their own pleasures. The 16 stories here, each accompanied by a related poem and …
BooksBest Teen Science Fiction of 2017
Originally published on Kirkus. For more from Kirkus, click here.<p><b>Landscape With Invisible Hand</b> by M.T. Anderson<p>"Resplendent with Anderson's trademark dry, sarcastic wit, this brief, complicated read serves as a scathing social commentary and, as the title indicates, an interrogation of free market …
BooksAll the New Science Fiction Books Coming Out in December
We don’t know where to start this month. Truly. Do we go to <i>Canto Bight</i>, the casino planet that’s both a new book and a new location in <i>The Last Jedi</i>? …
George R.R. MartinVideos: The Sci-Fi Short Film Iris
This is the sci-fi short film <i>Iris</i>, presented by Dust.<p>It was written and directed by Justin S. Lee, and stars Claudia Graf, Carl Ingemarsson …
Pop CultureIs the architecture in 'Blade Runner 2049' really Brutalist?
This fall Ridley Scott’s <i>Blade Runner 2049</i> was released as the long awaited sequel to the original 1982 film, and has since sparked much conversation …
Denis VilleneuveThe Force Is Strong With Columbia's Echo Base Performance Star Wars Jackets
Star Wars was much more than just a series of sci-fi movies. It has inspired the advancements of several different industries – including fashion. In …
Star WarsDenis Villeneuve Talks Balancing Past & Present For ‘Blade Runner 2049’ – The Contenders Video
<i>Blade Runner 2049</i> director Denis Villeneuve took the stage at Deadline’s The Contenders award-season event to discuss the anticipated follow-up to …
Denis VilleneuveJames S. A. Corey - Persepolis Rising - Book Review
After years of steering the crew of the attack ship <i>Rocinante</i> through the heart of conflicts and intrigues that affected humanity on a galactic scale, …
James S.A. CoreyTime, therapy and spiders: Denis Villeneuve accepts doctorate, offers advice to UQAM grads
Denis Villeneuve pulled out two speeches, as he took the podium at Place des Arts’ Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier, Tuesday morning.<p>The acclaimed filmmaker …
Denis VilleneuveThe Story Behind the Cover of VICE Magazine's 11th Annual Fiction Issue
This year's cover pays homage to classic paperback fiction genres, from romance and sci-fi to horror and political thriller.<p><b>This story appears in the online version of VICE magazine's 11th annual Fiction Issue. Click HERE to subscribe.</b><p><i>Matt Schoen, VICE’s executive design director, began working at</i> …
Philip K. Dick‘Blade Runner 2049’, ‘Kong: Skull Island’, and ‘Star Wars’ Make Oscar Shortlist for Visual Effects
The Academy has narrowed down eligible films for the Best Visual Effects Oscar, and 2017 is proving to be a formidable race. There aren’t really any …
MoviesBiotech Forum Daily Digest: Our Take On MiMedx
After a decent previous week, biotech slid on Monday as money rotated into energy and financial names.<p>Zynerba Pharmaceuticals declined despite …
StocksCloud Standards Customer Council Announces Version 3.0 of Practical Guide to Cloud Computing
Most Influential Technology Blogs<p>By John Rauser<p>While we understand Agile as a means to accelerate innovation, manage uncertainty and cope with …
Isaac AsimovDecember 5 in Sci-Fi History: Walt Disney and Flash Gordon
It was on this day in 1901 that <b>Walt Disney</b> was born in Chicago, Illinois.<p>You may have heard of him. He started what is now one of the world's largest …
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