The Jim Henson Company Is Working On A Labyrinth Sequel!

Tucked away in a Variety article about Billy Crystal joining the Henson Company’s production of Which Witch? — which, you know, whatever — comes the much more interesting news that a sequel to 1986’s Labyrinth is in the works (along with the previously rumored Dark Crystal 2 and Fraggle Rock movies). There’s of course no…

This Part Of The US Is Spewing Methane Into The Air At An Alarming Rate

See that small “hot spot” in the U.S. Southwest near the Four Corners region? It shows an extraordinarily dense concentration of the greenhouse gas methane. At triple the standard ground-based estimate, it’s the largest concentration ever seen over the United States. So what’s causing it? Methane is a particularly nasty greenhouse gas. It’s very efficient…

Come On In! We’re Having A GIF Party

Wake up, friends! The week is over, the workday soon will be, and we’ve brewed a fresh cup of hot GIF Party to share with you all. Let’s do this. You know the drill: Send in your new favorite GIF (coffee-related or otherwise) and tell us a bit about your week — what you did,…

The British Military Spread Rumors Of Satanic Cults In Northern Ireland

During the early 1970s, amid increasing violence in Northern Ireland, British military intelligence agents deliberately sought to create panic about Satanic cults, black masses and witch covens as a way to discredit paramilitary groups. The years 1972-1974 were among the bloodiest of the “Troubles,” and Northern Ireland seemed on the brink of civil war. It…

Are Two Terminator Films Being Shot Together Because of Schwarzenegger?

A completely insane Batman v. Superman casting rumor is making the rounds. Plus even more Star Wars rumors. Karl Urban’s willing to do an animated Star Trek, and Renner talks a Hawkeye movie again. Plus, what’s in store for Arrow after the premiere’s big twist? Top image: Arrow Star Wars This latest round of rumors…

Step Inside the Mining Pods of Knowhere in This Guardians of the Galaxy

One of the things that was rightly praised so much in Guardians of the Galaxy was the lived in and used look that the universe had. And one of the most used places in the film was Knowhere, the giant alien head turned mining town. Get a better look at the mining pods in Stephan…

Legend of Korra Says Goodbye to Fans at Its Last Comic Con

It was another dramatic panel for the Korra crew, and the second in a year. At San Diego, the creators had to explain Nickelodeon’s decision to put the show on the Internet only. And yesterday in New York, the cast and crew bid the show goodbye. On hand for The Legend of Korra’s last panel…

All the Firefly Special Features You’ve Ever Wanted Will Be in a Game

The MMORPG Firefly Online, scheduled for Spring of 2015, has already announced that the whole Firefly cast would be reuniting to voice their characters for the game. At NYCC on Thursday evening, they unveiled a bunch of cast interviews about the show that will be included in the game. According to the panel, there are…

We Saw a Bunch of New Big Hero 6 Footage And Now We Love It Even More

In addition to thenew trailer shown during Big Hero 6’s New York Comic Con trailer, we saw four new clips from the film, including spending an extended period of time with the rest of the team for the first time. And its clear that, as excellent as Baymax is, they didn’t put all their eggs…

What the Hell Is This Animal and Why Is It Moving Like That?

It’s like some kind of Cthulhu Mythos creature. And it’s real.

Societies Where Women Outnumber Men Are Just As Violent

There’s long been a common-sense idea — largely untested by science — that having a surplus of men in a society causes more violence. But now we have evidence that this isn’t true. Societies where the population is dominated by women are just as violent as ones dominated by men. Panel from Y the Last…

Which Character Has Suffered More Than Anyone Could Stand In Real Life?

Everybody loves a character who goes through adversity and tribulation, and comes out stronger. Even when their years of misery would actually send any real human to the loony bin. But which character has suffered more than 100 people could actually handle in the real world? Please include a picture, poster, clip, comic book panel,…

Concept Art Writing Prompt: Hunting With The Robotic Lions’ Pride

As they trek through the open woodlands, these humans walk with creature that, at first blush, look like lions, but are actually robots in feline form. If this illustration inspires you, write a story about this unusual pride. This week’s prompt is from Robert Chew’s Big Five series, which we’ve featured before. His series of…

These are your first Age of Ultron toys

New York Comic Con officially starts today, but Hasbro kicked off the merchandising fun last night with a sneak preview at some of their upcoming toys – including the very first look at their line of Avengers: Age of Ultron goodies. Although there’s not really much to see, the new toys do offer some tiny…

Life expectancy in the U.S. has never been higher. Americans born in 2012 can expect to live for 78.8 years (up 0.1 from 2011). But the gender gap hasn’t changed; life expectancy for men is 76.4 years and 81.2 for women. From 2011-12, death rates declined for 8 of 10 leading causes, but suicides increased…

Ultra Short Spooky Stories From A Lost And Lonely Future

Unsettling quick-take tales of criminally-inclined clones, a corporation’s attempt to bring time travel to the masses, and the very first Martian settler (arriving on a planet that may be just a little less uninhabited than we think) all await you inside. You all brought more than 500 very short stories in response to our call…

Did You Ever Ask Your Friends How To Swear In Another Language?

One of the joys of having a friend who speaks another language was asking them to teach you how to say dirty words. But what were they really telling you to say? In this comic, one guy reveals his not-so-dirty secret about those “dirty” words. You can see more of cartoonist Shenanigansen’s Owl Turd Comix…

As cities grow, their populations become more diverse — on a species level. As we move into the future, many wild animals will be living in urban areas alongside humans and their pets. Now, urban planners are figuring out new ways to make urban species diversity possible — without killing anyone.

The Main Types Of Ghost Story, And How To Recognize Them

What are ghosts? There’s a lot of debate about this – inside and outside fiction. Are ghosts the unquiet spirits of the restless dead? Or three-dimensional recordings of past tragedies? Non-human entities without bodies who can nevertheless interact with us? There are legends (and stories) about ghostly animals – or trees, or even houses –…

Your Bio-Engineered Penis Is Almost Ready

Using advanced techniques in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, doctors in the U.S. are reporting their first successes with lab-grown penises. They’ve worked in rabbits, and now scientists say they’re ready to begin testing the penises on humans. A group of researchers at Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine in Winston-Salem, North Carolina are in…