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Regina King Is Set to Direct a Bitter Root Movie Adaptation

Courteney Cox teases her return to the Scream franchise. LeVar Burton is joining the CW’s Tom Swift spinoff in the weirdest way. Jensen Ackles prepares to head to The Boys. Plus, what’s coming on The Flash, and AMC has tapped itself a new moon-set sci-fi adventure. Spoilers, away! Bitter Root Deadline reports Watchmen’s Regina King…

Television James Whitbrook & Gordon Jackson May 12

And Now, LeVar Burton Reading Go The F**k To Sleep

Here’s renowned actor, director, and reader of children’s books delivering a stirring narration of Go the F**K to Sleep. For charity. In a Captain Planet t-shirt. Burton read Adam Mansbach’s satirical bedtime story as part of a stretch goal for Rooster Teeth’s Extra Life charity drive. Believe it or not, we actually enjoy his delivery…

io9 Robbie Gonzalez Oct 26

Help Reading Rainbow And Have Star Trek Actors Read You Stories

You’ve heard of the wonderful, phenomenal success actor LeVar Burton has had on Kickstarter in his attempt to bring back Reading Rainbow to a new generation. But with just a little more help, Burton can bring the show to 7,500 classrooms free — and all you need to do is let the cast of Star…

io9 Rob Bricken Jun 30

The New Reading Rainbow Opening Is Somewhat Disturbing

We’re as delighted as anyone that LeVar Burton has managed to resurrect the invaluable educational TV show Reading Rainbow through the power of Kickstarter. But the show’s new opening theme, which takes the original theme song to a logical but somewhat dark conclusion, leaves a little to be desired. That said, I’ll take Burton as…

io9 Rob Bricken Jun 4

LeVar Burton Enlists the Internet To Help Resurrect Reading Rainbow

You loved Reading Rainbow as a kid. Everyone did! But since the show went off the air in 2006, your ol’ pal LeVar Burton’s now trying to bring it back via the internet. He just needs a little Kickstarter help to do it. Two years ago, children’s literacy hero and former PBS staple Burton came…

Tech News Leslie Horn May 28

Geordi La Forge Explains NASA’s MAVEN Mission to Mars

After narrowly avoiding the chopping block during the recent government shutdown, NASA’s upcoming MAVEN mission is finally a go for launch on Monday, barring any technical or weather setbacks. Before then, take a moment as Reading Rainbow host and Star Trek: TNG staple LeVar Burton explains exactly what the interplanetary orbiter is in for. https://gizmodo.com/nasas-maven-mission-spared-cancellation-despite-govern-1441062739…

Space & Spaceflight Andrew Tarantola Nov 15

Classic Educational TV Programs that Still Rock Today

Want to school your kids in some science and sociology? Why not go old school? Some of the educational shows that you grew up on are still just as excellent — and relevant — as they were back in the day. Here are 10 educational programs from decades past, that are still totally worth watching…

io9 Amanda Yesilbas and Charlie Jane Anders Nov 15

The One Thing About Geordi That LeVar Burton Wishes Star Trek Had Explored: “His Sexuality”

Star Trek: The Next Generation is coming to Blu-ray for the first time ever this month. And we’re all looking back at TNG and realizing all over again what an achievement it was. We were lucky enough to speak with LeVar Burton, who played Geordi La Forge and directed several Trek episodes, about all things…

Television Charlie Jane Anders Jul 11

Reading Rainbow Might Stop the iPad From Ruining the Brains of All Children

For a generation now creating advanced things and placed in corridors of power, LeVar Burton was a god-king: both Star Trek’s Geordi La Forge, and the guy who taught us to like books on Reading Rainbow. Now, the two Burtons are fused—and it’s pretty incredible. LeVar Burton has an app—it’s available starting today. Sure. Lots…

Tech News Sam Biddle Jun 20

Let’s Help LeVar Burton Get @ReadingRainbow Where It Belongs

LeVar Burton needs our help. The former host of classic educational series and childhood TV staple Reading Rainbow is trying to acquire the Twitter handle @ReadingRainbow. However his efforts have been to no avail. The name’s been bogarted by an unknown party and left to rot for over three years. This aggression will not stand!…

Tech News Andrew Tarantola Jan 31

Geordi La Forge Has Some Advice For NASA

With all of NASA’s troubles getting Discovery’s STS-133 mission off the ground, maybe it’s time they looked for an expert opinion. Especially when Lieutenant Commander Geordi La Forge has officially offered his services. But did NASA accept? https://gizmodo.com/dammit-im-supposed-to-be-in-space-5683444 Hallelujah! LeVar Burton and NASA, together at last. Looks like we’ll have that hydrogen gas leak fixed…

Space & Spaceflight Brian Barrett Nov 8

Must See: Star Trek: The Next Generation

Must-see TV shows are futuristic classics that shouldn’t be missed. Of course, not every must-see is perfect. That’s why we’ve rated them 1-5 on the patented “crunchy goodness” scale. Title: Star Trek: The Next Generation. Date: 1987-1992 Vitals: The Enterprise is voyaging again, but humans have outgrown all our aggression, and we no longer interfere…

Television Charliejane Oct 1

Regina King Is Set to Direct a Bitter Root Movie Adaptation

And Now, LeVar Burton Reading Go The F**k To Sleep

Help Reading Rainbow And Have Star Trek Actors Read You Stories

The New Reading Rainbow Opening Is Somewhat Disturbing

LeVar Burton Enlists the Internet To Help Resurrect Reading Rainbow

Geordi La Forge Explains NASA’s MAVEN Mission to Mars

Classic Educational TV Programs that Still Rock Today

The One Thing About Geordi That LeVar Burton Wishes Star Trek Had Explored: “His Sexuality”

Reading Rainbow Might Stop the iPad From Ruining the Brains of All Children

Let’s Help LeVar Burton Get @ReadingRainbow Where It Belongs

Geordi La Forge Has Some Advice For NASA

Must See: Star Trek: The Next Generation

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LeVar Burton

Regina King Is Set to Direct a Bitter Root Movie Adaptation

And Now, LeVar Burton Reading Go The F**k To Sleep

Help Reading Rainbow And Have Star Trek Actors Read You Stories

The New Reading Rainbow Opening Is Somewhat Disturbing

LeVar Burton Enlists the Internet To Help Resurrect Reading Rainbow

​Geordi La Forge Explains NASA’s MAVEN Mission to Mars

Classic Educational TV Programs that Still Rock Today

The One Thing About Geordi That LeVar Burton Wishes Star Trek Had Explored: “His Sexuality”

Reading Rainbow Might Stop the iPad From Ruining the Brains of All Children

Let’s Help LeVar Burton Get @ReadingRainbow Where It Belongs

Geordi La Forge Has Some Advice For NASA

Must See: Star Trek: The Next Generation

KAMRUI’s High-Performance Hyper H2 Mini PC Hits Its Lowest Price for Amazon Prime Members Only (32GB RAM, 1TB SSD)

Marvel’s ‘X-Men’ Movie Has Found Some New Writers

Aqara Thermostat Hub W200 Review: Almost Better than My Ecobee

LEGO Botanicals Artificial Wildflower Bouquet Quietly Drops to Record Low Earlier Than Expected Ahead of Mother’s Day

Artemis 2 Day 7: Follow the Mission With Our Live Updates 🔴

Blumhouse Wants You to Remember Brendan Fraser Isn’t in This ‘Mummy’

Amazon Cuts Fire TV Stick 4K Plus Back to 40% Off in a Clearance Push, Cheapest Smart TV Upgrade

Sony Soundbar With Bass Reflex Speaker Is Now as Cheap as Budget Earbuds After a Sudden Price Drop

HP Omen Max 45L Review: 4K60 Gaming Has Never Been So Easy

Ecovacs Winbot W3 Omni Review: Window Cleaning Robots Have a Long Way to Go

AirPods Max 2 vs. Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen): Which ANC Headphones Win?

The Best Gadgets of March 2026

AirPods Max 2 Review: Still Ridiculously Expensive and Ridiculously Nice

DJI Osmo 360 Review: The Best 360 Camera for the DJI-Pilled

Aqara Smart Lock U400 Review: Hands-free Unlocking at Its Best

MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ Review: A Solid 2-in-1 Laptop With Some Glaring Flaws

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Geordi La Forge Explains NASA’s MAVEN Mission to Mars