Three-body problem

Three-Star System Shatters Astronomy Record

The newly identified three-body system has a problem, and it’s not aliens—it’s that in about 20 million years, the stars are expected to merge and explode.

Netflix’s 3 Body Problem Explores Huge Questions But Still Feels Intimate

David Benioff, D.B. Weiss, and Alexander Woo's 8-episode adaptation of Liu Cixin's sci-fi novel hits the streamer March 21.

The Three-Body Problem’s Chinese Anime Adaptation Hits Next Month

Several adaptations of Cixin Liu's sci-fi epic are in the works, turns out.

The Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu Has Become a Serialized Podcast

If you haven't read Cixin Liu's Hugo-winning novel, Macmillan has just made it a little bit easier.

The Three-Body Problem Producer Lin Qi Has Died Following Alleged Poisoning by Colleague

Earlier this month, Lin Qi, the founder of Chinese gaming giant Yoozoo and co-producer of Netflix’s upcoming adaptation of Cixin Liu’s The Three-Body Problem, checked into a hospital reporting symptoms that led doctors and police to believe that he’d been purposefully poisoned by a colleague. As police launched an investigation into the suspect, Qi remained…

The Three-Body Problem Producer Lin Qi Allegedly Poisoned By a Fellow Film Film Executive

After being stuck in development hell for years, an adaptation of Cixin Liu’s popular Hugo-winning novel The Three-Body Problem had finally found a home on Netflix, with Game of Thrones’ David Benioff and D.B. Weiss attached to write and executive produce. But now the project is facing a different sort of behind-the-scenes drama. Though production’s…

Netflix’s Three-Body Problem Decried by U.S. Senators Over Liu Cixin’s Muslim Commentary

Earlier this month, Netflix announced that Game of Thrones showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss would partner with The Terror: Infamy’s Alexander Woo to adapt the beloved, Hugo-winning Chinese sci-fi epic The Three-Body Problem by Liu Cixin. But now, the company is facing calls from a cadre of Republicans demanding the show be scrapped. Variety…

The Three-Body Problem Gains Game of Thrones’ Showrunners for Its Netflix Adaptation

Liu Cixin’s Hugo-winning sci-fi story The Three-Body Problem is becoming a television show at Netflix, with Game of Thrones’ David Benioff and D.B. Weiss showrunning alongside True Blood and The Terror: Infamy’s Alexander Woo. Netflix announced in a press release that The Three-Body Problem would be the latest sci-fi series coming to the streaming platform.…

The Wandering Earth and Other Sci-Fi Gems Hiding on Netflix

Earlier this year, we learned that Netflix had snapped up the U.S. and international distribution rights to China’s first sci-fi blockbuster, The Wandering Earth. Then, earlier this month, the film (read our review below!) suddenly appeared on Netflix with zero fanfare. Which got us wondering: What else does Netflix have hidden in its sci-fi vaults…

The Hit Chinese Sci-Fi Film The Wandering Earth Is Coming to Netflix

We’ll now get a chance to see China’s science fiction smash, The Wandering Earth, based on a short story by Hugo-winning author Liu Cixin. Netflix has announced it’s acquired the film, bringing the country’s first sci-fi blockbuster to audiences around the world. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Netflix has acquired the U.S. and international distributing…

August Is Here, Which Means You Can Start Reading These Amazing New Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books

It’s almost back to school season, and even if you’ve long since left lockers and pop quizzes behind, you can still stick to a reading list—drawn from this selection of fresh sci-fi and fantasy books from authors like Cixin Liu, Mary Robinette Kowal, Connie Willis, and some guy named J.R.R. Tolkien. Alternate Routes by Tim…

Report: Amazon May Pay $1 Billion to Adapt the Hugo-Winning Chinese Novel The Three-Body Problem

The Hugo-winning Chinese novel The Three-Body Problem could become Amazon’s Game of Thrones. A new report from Financial Times suggests Amazon is pursuing a deal to make a three-season television show based on the trilogy from Liu Cixin, and it may be willing to pay up to $1 billion to do so. According to the…

Ken Liu Tells Us How He Picked Out The Best Stories For His Epic Collection

It’s no secret that we love Ken Liu’s fiction – his novels and his short stories. Last week, Saga Press released his debut collection, The Paper Menagerie and Other Stories, and we decided to have a chat with him about how he went about narrowing down a decade’s worth of fiction into one volume. Liu…

Return To The World Of Dara In Ken Liu’s Next Fantasy Epic, The Wall Of Storms

We really loved Ken Liu’s debut novel, The Grace of Kings when we tore into it last year. He took us to a deeply unique fantasy world in the grips of a fantastic transformation, and we have a long excerpt from the next book in the series, as well as a first look at its…

The Three Body Problem by Liu Cixin was one of our favorite books of the past few years. And apparently a lot of influential people agree—it’s being read by President Obama on his vacation. Contact the author at [email protected] and follow her on Twitter @CharlieJane

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg already got people reading Iain M. Banks’ The Player of Games for his “A Year of Books” challenge. Now he’s picked another science fiction book: The Three Body Problem by Liu Cixin. And translator Ken Liu is hanging out in the comments! Contact the author at [email protected] and follow her on…

One Of Game Of Thrones‘ Nastiest Villains Is Making A Comeback

And the show may have cast a major character for some flashback scenes. Who’s fighting whom in Civil War? Deadpool has a lot more Green Lantern jokes… that won’t make it into the film. Plus, American Horror Story’s “most disturbing” scene, and our first look at Sleepy Hollow’s Betsy Ross. Behold, Spoilers! Captain America: Civil…

Rumor: The Next Spider-Man Movie Sees Him Battling A Major Marvel Hero

One of the main stars of Arrow could be gone soon. Chris Evans and Jeremy Renner dish details from the set of Age of Ultron. Hugh Jackman talks about the chance for even more superhero crossovers. Fox has found its Frankenstein monster. Plus, hints for Orphan Black and Supergirl. To Me, My Spoilers! Top image:…

If You Love Computers, This Novel Should Be on Your Must-Read List

Liu Cixin’s science fiction novel The Three Body Problem was a smash hit bestseller in China, and has finally been translated into English by Ken Liu. It’s a mind-bending tale of politics, aliens and gaming — and it also contains the most awe-inspiring description of computers I’ve ever read. What’s immediately fascinating about The Three…

This Is What It’s Like To Write Science Fiction Novels In China

What’s it like to write science fiction novels in China? Novelist Cixin Liu, author of The Three Body Problem takes us through the history, present, and the possible future of science fiction in China. Today, Cixin Liu joined us — along with the book’s translator Ken Liu, who also translated both our questions and his…