After a decade working in jobs focused on the future of media at Poynter Institute, Current TV, and Twitter, Robin Sloan has maintained a steady stream of creative projects, many internet related—z…
Even if no one has seen an episode or movie in the Star Trek franchise, they know Leonard Nimoy's most famous character. It's the second in command of the USS Enterprise with the pointed ears and the Vulcan salute that is part of pop culture. Nimoy's sci-fi pedigree within his career goes beyond Spock. One of his best sci-fi...
I want to get more into reading #scifi ...but I do not currently know which book(s) might be interesting to me - not deep into the #scifi ecosystem at all.
Is there something you guys would recommend?
I specifically like topics about aliens and space in general (I know, this might be too broad)
Fresh off the streaming “success” of “The Gray Man,” I’m being told that Joe and Anthony Russo‘s latest Netflix extravaganza, titled “Electric State,” is said to have cost $320 million to produce.
What would it look like if online platforms were designed with democracy in mind? This event presents projects that are doing just that—building values like transparency, collective decision-making, and accessibility […]\n
The #Scifi Book Stores in #Stockholm, #Gothenburg and #Malmö are one of Sweden's most profitable businesses in book retail. They sell tabletop games as well. So at their recent equity issuance I did something unprecedented and bought some stock.
The Paramount+ show may have been bogged down by illogical plot twists and confusing storylines in recent seasons, but it also paved the way for creative approaches and new Star Trek shows.
The ones who were there 47 years ago remember it clearly: Han shot first. But in nearly every version of 1977’s Star Wars: A New Hope that you can find today, Harrison Ford’s charming smuggler was a little slow to the trigger in his face-off against Greedo — one of the many changes that director George Lucas made to the...
Discover the timeless allure of dystopian fiction with our curated list of the best dystopian books. Immerse yourself in the top dark, thought-provoking tales.
If, like me, you also played the demo, you'll be pleased to know that Synergy's early access adds many more buildings, vegetation, exploration, and decorations. I was surprised to see just how big the research trees had become, with eight branches and around 60 different aspects to research, including new buildings, ways to...
Just how long will we have to wait to meet the San-Ti? '3 Body Problem' is jumping to the future in Season 2 and maybe Season 3. But how long will that take in real life?
Robin Sloan on Creating an Expansive and Immersive Sci-Fi Universe (lithub.com)
After a decade working in jobs focused on the future of media at Poynter Institute, Current TV, and Twitter, Robin Sloan has maintained a steady stream of creative projects, many internet related—z…
Fringe Brought Leonard Nimoy Out of Retirement (collider.com)
Even if no one has seen an episode or movie in the Star Trek franchise, they know Leonard Nimoy's most famous character. It's the second in command of the USS Enterprise with the pointed ears and the Vulcan salute that is part of pop culture. Nimoy's sci-fi pedigree within his career goes beyond Spock. One of his best sci-fi...
Giant Freakin Robot's Scifi Essay Misses the Point - Inkican (inkican.com)
You should pay attention when Giant Freakin Robot posts a Scifi Essay - it's everything you shouldn't do with scifi.
Russo Brothers' ‘The Electric State' Cost $320 Million to Produce — World of Reel (www.worldofreel.com)
Fresh off the streaming “success” of “The Gray Man,” I’m being told that Joe and Anthony Russo‘s latest Netflix extravaganza, titled “Electric State,” is said to have cost $320 million to produce.
The Backrooms of the Internet Archive (blog.archive.org)
What would it look like if online platforms were designed with democracy in mind? This event presents projects that are doing just that—building values like transparency, collective decision-making, and accessibility […]\n
Ryan Gosling's Sci-Fi Movie Project Hail Mary Begins Filming (screenrant.com)
Ryan Gosling's Project Hail Mary , based on Andy Weir's novel, has started filming....
'Star Trek: Discovery' ends as an underappreciated TV pioneer (www.npr.org)
The Paramount+ show may have been bogged down by illogical plot twists and confusing storylines in recent seasons, but it also paved the way for creative approaches and new Star Trek shows.
Lucasfilm Boss Kathleen Kennedy Says ‘A Lot of Women’ in ‘Star Wars’ Struggle With Fan Attacks ‘Because of the Fan Base Being So Male Dominated’ (variety.com)
Kathleen Kennedy is aware that women in the "Star Wars" universe often get attacked because the fandom is mostly dominated by men.
The 10 Most Evil Scifi Corporations, Ranked (collider.com)
The Soylent Corporation...
George Lucas Explains Why You’ll Never See A 4K Restoration of A New Hope (www.inverse.com)
The ones who were there 47 years ago remember it clearly: Han shot first. But in nearly every version of 1977’s Star Wars: A New Hope that you can find today, Harrison Ford’s charming smuggler was a little slow to the trigger in his face-off against Greedo — one of the many changes that director George Lucas made to the...
The original Star Trek episode “Errand of Mercy” is considered a classic, and now 57 years later, its epic consequences are still being felt. (screenrant.com)
The 30 Greatest Dystopian Books Of All Time (www.forbes.com)
Discover the timeless allure of dystopian fiction with our curated list of the best dystopian books. Immerse yourself in the top dark, thought-provoking tales.
George Lucas Says Ideas in the Original “Sort of Got Lost” in Post-Disney ‘Star Wars’ Films (Gee, you think?) (www.hollywoodreporter.com)
Lucas reflected on his life in work in a wide-ranging chat in Cannes, where he received and honorary Palm d'Or.
Synergy's solarpunk aesthetic and harsh resource management makes it one stellar city builder (www.pcgamer.com)
If, like me, you also played the demo, you'll be pleased to know that Synergy's early access adds many more buildings, vegetation, exploration, and decorations. I was surprised to see just how big the research trees had become, with eight branches and around 60 different aspects to research, including new buildings, ways to...
What Everyone's Getting Wrong About The "Star Wars Hotel" (screenrant.com)
The Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser was a groundbreaking experience, unmatched in its immersive storytelling and technology....
Tron: Breaking Cinematic Ground on the Gaming Grid - Reactor (reactormag.com)
1982 was a blockbuster year for SF movies, but there's never been a movie quite like Tron—let's discuss!
3 Body Problem Season 2’s Release Date Is Even Further Away Than You Think (www.inverse.com)
Just how long will we have to wait to meet the San-Ti? '3 Body Problem' is jumping to the future in Season 2 and maybe Season 3. But how long will that take in real life?
Doctor Who Series 14 Episode 3 Review: Boom (www.denofgeek.com)
Simple, audacious, exhilarating, with excellent lead performances. Steven Moffat, and Doctor Who, are back. SPOILERS
Faster-than-light 'warp speed' interstellar travel now thought to be possible (www.earth.com)
Scientists have taken a significant step towards turning the sci-fi concept of "warp drives" into a feasible reality.
7 Classic Science Fiction Books More People Need to Read - The Fantasy Review (thefantasyreviews.com)
The Fantasy Review’s list of 7 Classic Science Fiction Books More People Need to Read, including some underrated sci-fi books...
'Megalopolis': Francis Ford Coppola on the conspiracy of bad reviews (www.businessinsider.com)
Francis Ford Coppola believes that "Megalopolis" detractors have conspired against him because the film "doesn't play by Hollywood's current rules."