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See the Beautiful, Poetic Artwork by the Ladies of Disney Animation

Disney is well known for its on-screen Princesses but this weekend, it will celebrate the talented women behind the scenes with a new book and several pieces of art. Lovely: The Ladies of Animation is an event taking place at the WonderGround Gallery in Downtown Disney, Anaheim, CA from 11 am-1 pm Saturday December 5.…

Movies Germain Lussier

There’s More To The New Star Wars Villain, Captain Phasma, Than Anyone Realized

We’re officially two weeks out from the release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens and the last thing you probably want are spoilers, minor as they may be. Nevertheless, some new info about Captain Phasma has been revealed. Minor spoilers for The Force Awakens follow. The Los Angeles Times has a great article about the…

Movies Germain Lussier

In His Fantasies—And In This Thor: The Dark World Deleted Scene—Loki Is Thor

As part of the marketing for the Phase 2 Box Set, Marvel released a deleted scene from Thor: The Dark World included in the set. In it, an imprisoned Loki uses his illusions to make him King of Asgard. Which means, basically, he makes himself Thor. Red cape and Mjolnir included. The thing that really…

Movies Katharine Trendacosta

Michael Fassbender Plays Macbeth, in a Gorgeous Movie About the Horror of Surviving War

Macbeth is one of Shakespeare’s most thrilling—and oft-quoted—plays, and it’s been turned into some really insane movies over the years. It’s a classic story of a good man who gets tempted with a promise of greatness. But the new film version delivers on the horror, but not on that operatic arc. Spoilers for a really…

Movies Charlie Jane Anders

The 13th Friday the 13th Movie is Having A Lot of Bad Luck

Jason Voorhees may have met his match. It’s the number 13. It’s been six years since the twelfth Friday the 13th film came out—and the forthcoming 13th sequel just got hit with another string of setbacks. The Wrap reports director David Bruckner, who’d been on the project for over a year, has left. The reason?…

Movies Germain Lussier

Novelists Are Working Hard To Create Apps That Are Deliberately User-Unfriendly

A decade ago, cutting-edge writers/publishers were crafting books that were physically works of art, in response to the rise of ebooks. Now, those same people are making apps. Miranda July, creator of the instant-messaging app Somebody, talks to Russell Quinn, co-creator (with Eli Horowitz) of The Pickle Index and The Silent History, about making apps…

Movies Miranda July and Russell Quinn

The Original Star Wars Is a Great Movie Because It Asks More Questions Than It Answers

The Star Wars prequels were all about answering questions. Questions like, how did Anakin Skywalker become Darth Vader? What were the Clone Wars? The problem is, that’s exactly the opposite of what made the original film so great. Welcome back to our Star Wars movie rewatch! Having finally finished the prequels (Read about them here,…

Movies Germain Lussier

Paramount’s Adaptation of The Stars My Destination Finally Gets a Writer

We first heard that Alfred Bester’s intense The Stars My Destination was being made into a movie back in March. And it looks like Paramount and Disruption Entertainment are full-steam ahead, finally figuring out who has the chops to adapt this sucker. Deadline reports that David DiGilio (Traveler) has been picked to write the screenplay.…

Movies Katharine Trendacosta

Here’s Our Best Look Yet At Black Panther In Captain America: Civil War

Next May, we’re getting more than just an epic showdown between Captain America and Iron Man in Captain America: Civil War. We’re being introduced to a key new character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Black Panther, and there’s some new info out about his role. There’s also a brand new look at the character, and…

Movies Germain Lussier

The Marvel Cinematic Universe Phase 2 Box Set Is a Thing of Pure Beauty

A sane person would say the best part of Marvel completing a series of movies is getting to see those movies. That person would be half right. The other great part is they get to release a big Blu-ray box set collecting all types of information about the movies. The Marvel Cinematic Universe Phase 2…

Movies Germain Lussier

Agents of SHIELD Is the Crazy Epic That Every Other Show Wishes It Could Be

We’re living in a freaking golden age of superhero television shows right now, especially if you count things like Netflix. But even with such a wealth of amazing stuff hitting our screens lately, Agents of SHIELD feels pretty unique. And last night’s non-stop-madness episode was the proof. Spoilers ahead… Agents of SHIELD has always had…

Movies Charlie Jane Anders

Hollywood Relaxes Anti-Piracy Rules From Draconian to Just Really Strict

The Motion Picture Association of America, representing six major Hollywood studios, publishes anti-piracy guidelines for theaters that show its movies. This year, for a fun change of pace, they’re actually becoming more lenient. The policy is designed to address the problem of pirates taking cameras into theaters, filming the screen, and then torrenting the results—leaking…

Movies Chris Mills

Mad Max: Fury Road Is the National Board of Review’s Best Picture of the Year

Movie awards season is upon us and the National Board of Review is first out of the gate with a huge, but amazing, surprise. They’ve named Mad Max: Fury Road the best picture of the year. Big budget studio fare rarely gets that kind of accolade but almost everyone who saw Mad Max loved it…

Movies Germain Lussier

Here Are the Biggest Burning Questions About the Live-Action Marvel Universe Right Now

The Marvel movie and television universe is just entering a brand new phase—and things just got a lot more interesting. We saw the first Captain America: Civil War trailer, and we also met a new hero in the form of Jessica Jones. These are two building blocks of a very huge puzzle. As we continue…

Movies Germain Lussier

Why J.J. Abrams Turned To a Broadway Superstar For One Star Wars: The Force Awakens Scene

When you think “Star Wars” and music, you think of John Williams. That’s a given. And Williams wrote the score for Star Wars: The Force Awakens, which is out in just over two weeks. But he didn’t write all the music in the movie. Co-writer and director J.J. Abrams was on The Tonight Show with…

Movies Germain Lussier

In the New Batman v. Superman Sneak Peek, Batman Has Superman Just Where He Wants Him

After all, Batman is never more dangerous than when he’s being underestimated. Spoilers ahead… I’m willing to bet that the scenario in this new clip from Batman v Superman—with the bondage, the unmasking, the bunker, and all of it, is some kind of cunning Bat-trap. Right? I guess we’ll find out in a couple days.…

Movies Charlie Jane Anders

The 6 Weirdest James Bond Adventures (That You’ve Probably Never Heard Of)

The James Bond movies and novels aren’t exactly short on weirdness—Bond’s villains tend to hatch crazy schemes that revolve around hypnotizing women to love chickens. But if you want real insanity, you have to reach beyond the movies and books. If you spent your Thanksgiving long weekend watching the James Bond Marathons on Syfy, Spike,…

Movies Gordon Jackson

Why Did Marvel Say No to a Doctor Strange Movie From Neil Gaiman and Guillermo del Toro?

It’s pretty cool that Marvel’s sorcerer supreme is making his way to the movies. You know what might have been cooler? A weird and wonderful look at the mystical side of Marvel comics from two icons of modern fantasy: Neil Gaiman and Guillermo del Toro. However, Marvel apparently disagrees. The tidbit came up in a…

Movies James Whitbrook

The Most Wonderfully Alternative Families in Science Fiction and Fantasy

The holiday season has officially begun, and of course the holidays are a time for families. But science fiction and fantasy readers know that families come in all shapes and configurations. Here are 30 of the most wonderfully alternative families in science fiction and fantasy. Please suggest your own in the comments—I have a feeling…

Movies Charlie Jane Anders and Gordon M. Jackson

Ridley Scott Isn’t Just Making Another New Alien Prequel, He’s Making Three

Hoo boy. Ridley Scott has announced that Alien: Covenant isn’t the only Alien prequel he hasin the works. The director says he’s making two additional movies which will link up 2012’s Prometheus to the original Alien film, which he made in 1979. Via THR: Alien: Covenant and the following two films will be origin stories,…

Movies Rob Bricken

See the Beautiful, Poetic Artwork by the Ladies of Disney Animation

There’s More To The New Star Wars Villain, Captain Phasma, Than Anyone Realized

In His Fantasies—And In This Thor: The Dark World Deleted Scene—Loki Is Thor

Michael Fassbender Plays Macbeth, in a Gorgeous Movie About the Horror of Surviving War

The 13th Friday the 13th Movie is Having A Lot of Bad Luck

Novelists Are Working Hard To Create Apps That Are Deliberately User-Unfriendly

The Original Star Wars Is a Great Movie Because It Asks More Questions Than It Answers

Paramount’s Adaptation of The Stars My Destination Finally Gets a Writer

Here’s Our Best Look Yet At Black Panther In Captain America: Civil War

The Marvel Cinematic Universe Phase 2 Box Set Is a Thing of Pure Beauty

Agents of SHIELD Is the Crazy Epic That Every Other Show Wishes It Could Be

Hollywood Relaxes Anti-Piracy Rules From Draconian to Just Really Strict

Mad Max: Fury Road Is the National Board of Review’s Best Picture of the Year

Here Are the Biggest Burning Questions About the Live-Action Marvel Universe Right Now

Why J.J. Abrams Turned To a Broadway Superstar For One Star Wars: The Force Awakens Scene

In the New Batman v. Superman Sneak Peek, Batman Has Superman Just Where He Wants Him

The 6 Weirdest James Bond Adventures (That You’ve Probably Never Heard Of)

Why Did Marvel Say No to a Doctor Strange Movie From Neil Gaiman and Guillermo del Toro?

The Most Wonderfully Alternative Families in Science Fiction and Fantasy

Ridley Scott Isn’t Just Making Another New Alien Prequel, He’s Making Three

National Film and Sound Archive of Australia Adds ‘Succulent Chinese Meal’ Guy

Feds Sniffing Around Polymarket After Suspicious Bets

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Don’t Get Too Attached to Any AI App

‘Paradise’ Writer Teases What’s Coming in Season 3 After That Huge Twist

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Bloodsucking Ticks Can Survive Inside Your Home Longer Than You Might Think

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