​Intruders to Take a Grounded Approach to Body Swapping

Thanks to pop culture, nowadays, when you think about archiving immortality, it’s as simple as taking a vampire bite to the neck, however, Intruders takes a very different approach to living forever. The upcoming BBC America show features a secret society that tries to continue on “by seeking refuge in the bodies of others.” While…

Concept Art Writing Prompt: Black Market Parlor

Something bloody has happened in this chamber, perhaps at the hands of the red-eyed figure standing in the doorway. In your story, is this figure a butcher, a savior, or neither? Black Market Parlor is by the concept artist Hethe Srodawa. As always, we invite you to come up with your own story inspired by…

A Look At the Sub That Took James Cameron To the Bottom of the Sea

James Cameron showed us new worlds in films like Avatar and The Abyss. So it’s no wonder that the filmmaker would want to explore the one we actually live in. Deepsea Challenge3D chronicles his journey to the greatest depths of the ocean—thanks to an incredible sub that Gizmodo recently had a chance to see up…

Should Environmentalist Politicians Focus Less On Climate Change?

Today we debunked the claim that scientists in 1970s commonly believed that the Earth was headed for another ice age and had a number of discussions about global warming and environmentalism—including whether politicians should talk about climate change less and other advantages of sustainable policies more. Image by Andrea Della Adriano. Commenter StormDaughter argues that…

Those New Anne Rice Movies Can’t Possibly Measure Up To This

They may have all sorts of great set pieces and cutting-edge VFX — but the new Universal Anne Rice movies can’t possibly have a scene as great as this one from Queen of the Damned. Aaliyah eats a guy’s heart, lights everything on fire, and walks way in slow-mo. Seriously, can you imagine anybody matching…

Terry Gilliam’s Don Quixote Film Is Now A Super Meta Modern-Day Movie

Terry Gilliam’s long-awaited Don Quixote movie (we honestly thought this film had been dead for a long time) is back with a production start date on the horizon. But there’s one big change to The Man Who Killed Don Quixote: it’s set in the present. The Wrapannounced the first big change to Terry Gilliam’s The…

Most Of What You Need To Know About Planet Earth, In Seven Minutes

This gorgeous animation by the folks at Kurzgesagt (previously) tells you nearly everything you need to know about our home planet. Lots of great stuff in here, including bite-sized information on the big splat; a visualization of all of Earth’s water, collected into a sphere; theocean’s deepest point; and out planet’s mysterious magnetic field. Check…

Photos Of Everyday Life In Pripyat Before The Chernobyl Disaster

Today, the city of Pripyat, Ukraine, is a ghost town, abandoned and overgrown in the wake of the disaster at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant. But once it was a thriving town, filled with people who walked the streets, visited the beaches, and even rode that famous ferris wheel. Concrete block of flats The Prometheus…

The Poster Artist Who Helped Define Your Favorite Movies

You may not know John Alvin‘s name, but you’ve admired his work. Along with Drew Struzan, he’s one of a few great poster artists who’ve shaped your love of science fiction and fantasy movies with some indelible images. Check out an exclusive gallery from his new art book. Titan Books is releasingThe Art of John…

New High-Def Video Of NASA’s “Flying Saucer” Test Will Blow You Away

NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory has just released never-before-seen video footage shot from cameras on board its Low Density Supersonic Decelerator during its test over Hawaii. Turn off the lights, put it on full screen and buckle up.

Which Animated Series Must Never Get A Live-Action Movie?

Tons of classic animated series have become live-action films, including the Smurfs, Garfield, Avatar: The Last Airbender, and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. And often… it doesn’t work out that great. But which animated series or cartoon must never, ever become a live-action movie? Ever? Please include a picture or clip (or comics panel) for…

When Writers Remake Gender, They Create A Better Mirror On Our World

There’s a fascinating interview with Ursula K. Le Guin over at Electric Literature. She talks about the former literary/genre divide, and when to ignore “the rules.” And she also explains why creating radically different versions of gender is actually a way to help people see the here and now more clearly. Top image: Map of…

Nova Concept Art Reveals The One Character You Didn’t See in GOTG

Guardians Of The Galaxy was stuffed to the gills with aliens, side characters and creatures. But there was one character that we didn’t see on screen, Nova—a character so hotly anticipated folks were certain Nathan Fillion was secretly cast as this strong-jawed space cop. He wasn’t, but here’s what Nova could have looked like. Cinemablendhas…

Deals: The Little Mermaid, Home Theater Upgrades, Xillia 2 CE

The Blu-ray 3D 3-Disc Diamond Edition of The Little Mermaid also includes a regular Blu-ray, a DVD, a digital copy, music, and you know, also the movie itself. It’s down to its lowest price ever of $29 today. [The Little Mermaid Diamond Edition] The Fox Searchlight 20th Anniversary Collection packs in 20 critically acclaimed movies…

Sunday Night Will Be An Extraordinary Time For Skygazing

The biggest, brightest full moon of 2014 rises this Sunday. That’s exciting in and of itself (though not nearly as exciting as some headlines would suggest), but Sunday’s “supermoon” also happens to coincide with the Perseid meteor shower, one of the largest and most dependable meteor displays of the year. The “Supermoon” First things first:…

In case you were ever curious about the proper way to pack and ship suspected Ebola specimens, the CDC has posted a primer for medical professionals. The guidelines reiterate OSHA standards for handling bloodborne pathogens. Here’s one especially good CDC safety tip: for Ebola, use plastic not glass containers.

This Educational TV Show About A Space Station Academy Needs Your Help

A new TV series wants to entertain kids with space-faring adventures while teaching them real scientific concepts—and it needs some crowdfunding help to get off the ground. You can also fund a reprint of the lost adventures of a golden age comics hero, a comic about the dismal future of immigration, and a short film…

The Weirdest Stories Where God Is An Actual Character

Plenty of science fiction and fantasy stories have angels and demons wandering around. Or minor deities, like Glory in Buffy. But a few stories dare to introduce THE God. The Judeo-Christian Supreme Being. Here are the absolute wildest stories where God makes an appearance. Dogma In Kevin Smith’s Dogma, God comes to Earth as an…

Zack Snyder Calls Into Local Radio Show To Defend The Honor Of Aquaman

Zack Snyder heard a couple of local radio DJs in Detroit talking shit about HIS movie—specifically about Aquaman, and that was just not going to fly. So he called them up and politely set them straight. And in doing so, he revealed a whole lot about his Aquaman. Plus, it’s just adorable. CBS Detroit caught…

Should Robotics Companies Help The Workers They Displace?

The Pew Research Internet Project has just published a major survey of tech experts, asking whether they thought robotic devices would displace significant numbers of blue- and white-collar workers. Opinions are divided, with 52% saying no, and 48% warning that we could see a new underclass of unemployable people. What’s striking about this study is…