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Witness the fantastical legacy of Ray Harryhausen

You’ve already admired Ray Harryhausen’s breathtaking stop-motion animation and creature design in films like The Golden Voyage Of Sinbad and Jason And The Argonauts. But now, if you’re in London, you can see his incredible work up close and personal. The London Film Museum just opened a new exhibition of Harryhausen’s work, called The Myths…

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Gollum will lead the ape uprising in the Planet Of The Apes prequel

Andy Serkis, the actor who totally owned the role of Gollum in the Lord Of The Rings movies and also played Peter Jackson’s King Kong, will be Caesar, the ape who leads the simian uprising in Rise Of The Apes.

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Johnny Depp playing the Doctor in a big-screen Doctor Who movie?

It sounds like a ridiculous internet rumor. But Tor.Com claims to have confirmed the casting, and a release date of 2012, with “movie studio sources.” (They don’t say which studio.) And Russell T. Davies may be the writer. Update: In case you missed it, we talked to the BBC and they said there’s no truth…

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A whole blog about the most science fictional garment of all time: the unitard!

Why did it take so long to get a whole website devoted to unitards? Unitard Universe is the answer to at least one person’s fetish, including some of the most embarrassing (and in one case, borderline obscene) unitards in history. Unitard Universe is one of those sites you could spend hours poring over, for its…

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Did Steven Moffat lose the script for Doctor Who’s next episode?

Okay, this is weird. Reports are circulating that Doctor Who’s showrunner, Steven Moffat, has thrown the production of the show’s Christmas special into chaos by losing the only copy of the script. Is this even possible? The reports popped up yesterday in the Daily Star, one of those British tabloids that frequently make up weird…

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Scientists recommend their favorite beach reading

The Washington Post quizzes a bunch of famous and high-powered scientists about the books they read for fun, and the books that inspired them when they were younger. Their answers show how some science-fiction books have shaped their lives. Probably the most memorable responses come from Dr. Mae C. Jemison, who became the first African…

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What kind of music do dogs enjoy listening to? Science has the answer!

This is the most relaxed dog you’re ever likely to see, because it’s listening to the perfect canine mix-tape. Teikyo University of Science’s Department of Animal Science spent 18 months researching the ultimate music for dogs to chill out to. According to Associated Press, the cute toy poodle’s name is Cyacyamuru, and the CD it’s…

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What if you could stay young and beautiful forever?

The Everlasting Secret Family might just be one of the darkest queer movies of all time. A secret society of wealthy, closeted gay men recruits beautiful young men as its playthings. But one “plaything” wants to stay young forever. I love the way he gasps, “Experiment – on me!” in the above clip. This beautiful…

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Futurama leads Comedy Central to its best Thursday night ever

Comedy Central gambled on bringing back Futurama, and it’s already paid off, big time. Thursday was the channel’s best night of the year, and its best Thursday evening ever. Futurama got 2.9 million viewers and ruled among key demographics.

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Christian readers demand more science fiction books. Why won’t Christian publishers listen?

Science fiction is a natural fit for Christian readers — especially dystopian novels which usually depict a world without religion, argues one writer. But Christian bookstores and publishers are reluctant to cater to this market. What gives? There’s been an interesting discussion about science fiction in the Christian blogosphere over the weekend. First of all,…

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New footage of live-action Starblazers movie rocks the cosmos!

I defy you to watch this new trailer for the live-action Space Battleship Yamato movie, complete with the original TV series theme tune, and not get goosebumps. You can’t do it. See more incredible VFX and tense drama below. Spoilers… We showed you an ultra-short teaser trailer for this film back in January, but now…

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Nerdvana achieved: Summer Glau is the voice of Supergirl

Not content with winning every poll, decimating Reavers and seducing John Connor, Summer Glau will now be the voice of Supergirl in the direct-to-DVD movie Superman/Batman: Apocalypse, which adapts the second storyline of Jeph Loeb’s run on the Superman/Batman comic.

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Does the secret at the heart of Chris Nolan’s Inception have to do with… Tron?

Christopher Nolan’s next film, Inception, remains a beguiling mystery. But one thing’s for certain: The visuals will be stunning. This new IMAX TV spot proves it, and there are more videos taking you behind the scenes and inside the dreams. What do you think is up with that vault door opening in the IMAX spot?…

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Who can save us from summer blahs? The Greatest American Hero!

So almost all your favorite TV shows are on hiatus now. But don’t panic! There’s still new Futurama, plus a Greatest American Hero marathon. But more importantly, some of the strangest programming of the year airs during these summer doldrums. Welcome back to our weekly guide to the best fantastical television, featuring sneak peeks at…

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Doctor Who proves that art and compassion both remain mysteries

I’ll be honest: “Vincent and the Doctor” was the first time I’ve fallen in love with Doctor Who this season. It had a strong emotional arc, a visceral horror, and humor that felt completely un-forced. Spoilers ahead… (BTW I wanted to hold off posting this until our current technical glitches were behind us. Hence the…

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Pinup art that kicks you in the teeth

We love cheesecake, but especially when it packs a bit of a kick. Aly Fell’s pinup art includes robots, zombie-slayers, vampires, witches, demons and supervillains. And transdimensional dragon hunters! Check out a few of our favorites. It’s well worth checking out the rest of Aly Fell’s amazing body of work, which pays homage to some…

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Terry Bisson injects Kafka with bad-dream nanites, then dangles him off a bridge for a few hours

Terry Bisson’s stories have always been off-kilter (surely you’ve read “They’re Made Of Meat”?) but he’s gotten weirder and more anarchic lately. Case in point: “The Cockroach Hat,” which would be stream of consciousness if streams ran upstream. We heard Bisson read this story at Wiscon, and something about his mischievous grin and friendly drawl…

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Watch a Last Airbender clip, discover who’s not back for Doctor Who’s finale, and recoil at Rock’em Sock’em Robots rumors!

Check out your first clip from The Last Airbender. Is Wolfgang Petersen directing Rock’em Sock’em Robots? There’s a Despicable Me trailer. Plus we debunk Doctor Who rumors, talk Inception improv, hear Dark Crystal prequel hints and discover Being Human casting. Kind of a light day of spoilers today, I’m afraid. But here’s what we’ve got…

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Syfy brings us Tiffany vs. Debbie Gibson. How much 80s-nostalgia camp can you handle?

Tiffany and Debbie Gibson were rival pop stars in the 1980s, but they never took it as far as unleashing giant monsters on each other. Until now. Syfy is bringing them together in Mega Python Vs. Gatoroid. No, seriously. Let’s hope it brings a sequence as bizarre as the above clip, where Gibson has a…

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Rick Moody’s tribute to Kurt Vonnegut: confounding and surprisingly moving

Rick Moody’s The Four Fingers Of Death might be the most metafictional science fiction book of all time: a science fiction novel about a science fiction novel, wrapped in a shroud of weirdness. It’s loopy and weird… and surprisingly tender. There are spoilers in this review. Be warned! Four Fingers Of Death starts with a…

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Witness the fantastical legacy of Ray Harryhausen

Gollum will lead the ape uprising in the Planet Of The Apes prequel

Johnny Depp playing the Doctor in a big-screen Doctor Who movie?

A whole blog about the most science fictional garment of all time: the unitard!

Did Steven Moffat lose the script for Doctor Who’s next episode?

Scientists recommend their favorite beach reading

What kind of music do dogs enjoy listening to? Science has the answer!

What if you could stay young and beautiful forever?

Futurama leads Comedy Central to its best Thursday night ever

Christian readers demand more science fiction books. Why won’t Christian publishers listen?

New footage of live-action Starblazers movie rocks the cosmos!

Nerdvana achieved: Summer Glau is the voice of Supergirl

Does the secret at the heart of Chris Nolan’s Inception have to do with… Tron?

Who can save us from summer blahs? The Greatest American Hero!

Doctor Who proves that art and compassion both remain mysteries

Pinup art that kicks you in the teeth

Terry Bisson injects Kafka with bad-dream nanites, then dangles him off a bridge for a few hours

Watch a Last Airbender clip, discover who’s not back for Doctor Who’s finale, and recoil at Rock’em Sock’em Robots rumors!

Syfy brings us Tiffany vs. Debbie Gibson. How much 80s-nostalgia camp can you handle?

Rick Moody’s tribute to Kurt Vonnegut: confounding and surprisingly moving

‘Butt Birth’-ing Rhinoceros from Ace Ventura Sequel Sold at Auction for a Whopping $60,000

The Ryan Gosling Sci-Fi Streak Will Continue Until Morale Improves

Study Challenges Popular Theory on Why Primordial Bugs Were So Darn Huge

Ewan McGregor and Anne Hathaway’s Mystery’s Sci-Fi Film Has Its First Trailer

Scientists Just Found the Salt Limit That Pushes Your Heart to the Breaking Point

White House Social Media Just Had Its Covfefe Moment

Roborock F25 Ultra Steam Wet Dry Vacuum Is Now at Its Lowest Price, but Only During the Spring Sale Window

This $450 Semi-Dumb Phone Is Barely Even a Phone

Startup Successfully Ignites World’s First Fusion Rocket

Shokz OpenDots One Earbuds Hit Their Lowest Price Yet Across All Color Options, Including the New Ones

Sonos Play Review: Call It a Comeback

Sonos Era 100 SL Review: The Cheapest Way Into Wired Sonos Sound

Asus ROG’s Massive Swift OLED Gaming Monitor Epitomizes Excess in the Best Way

The Ikea Varmblixt Smart Lamp Fills a Donut Hole in My Life

Nothing Headphone A vs. Headphone 1: Which Pair of ANC Wireless Headphones Wins?

Asus ROG’s Cetra Open Wireless Gaming Earbuds Might Be Better Than Wearing a Headset

Nintendo’s Talking Flower Is Annoying as Hell. I Love It

Level Lock Pro Review: As Good as a Secret Smart Lock Gets

Apple Studio Display XDR Review: It Looks So Good, I Wish It Were an iMac

RayNeo Air 4 Pro Review: My Eyes Love These Video Glasses, but My Nose Disagrees