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fromKotaku
17 hours ago

All The Sequels (And Handful Of Non-Sequels) At CinemaCon - Kotaku

CinemaCon showcases major film previews and distribution deals, highlighting upcoming blockbusters and original projects from studios like Disney and Warner Bros.
Independent films
fromEsquire
3 days ago

'Weapons' Really Doesn't Need a Spin-off

Warner Bros. is developing a prequel to the horror film Weapons, focusing on the character Gladys, indicating a trend towards franchise expansion.
Books
fromGameSpot
4 days ago

This First Look At Diablo 4: Lord Of Hatred Prequel The Lost Horadrim Has Us Eager For More

Diablo IV's expansion, Lord of Hatred, concludes the Hatred Saga and explores Sanctuary's past through the novel The Lost Horadrim.
#star-trek
Games
fromInverse
4 days ago

Star Trek's Most Punishing Game Has Finally Fixed Its Biggest Problem

Traveling 70,000 light-years back to Earth is a significant challenge, even in the Star Trek universe.
Television
fromInverse
3 weeks ago

10 Years Later, The Latest Star Trek Cancellation Signals The End Of An Era

The modern Star Trek franchise on Paramount+ will conclude with Starfleet Academy's final season in 2027, marking the end of the 'NuTrek' era.
Television
fromInverse
3 weeks ago

10 Years Later, The One Star Trek Series Ending Signals The Close Of An Era

Star Trek's modern era on Paramount+ will conclude with the end of Starfleet Academy and Strange New Worlds by 2027.
Film
fromInverse
1 day ago

9 Years Later, A Wildly Influential Sci-Fi Director Returns To His Roots

Ridley Scott's next film, The Dog Stars, is a post-apocalyptic sci-fi adventure based on Peter Heller's novel.
#for-all-mankind
Television
fromInverse
1 day ago

6 Years Later, Apple's Biggest Sci-Fi Show Has A New Hero

Season 5 of For All Mankind shifts focus from Ed Baldwin to his grandson Alex, who uncovers a secret that ignites a revolt on Mars.
DC food
fromInverse
2 weeks ago

21 Years Later, Apple TV's Biggest Epic Just Rebooted An Awesome 'Battlestar' Concept

For All Mankind Season 5 explores a Mars murder mystery while hinting at connections to Battlestar Galactica's alternate history.
Television
fromInverse
1 day ago

6 Years Later, Apple's Biggest Sci-Fi Show Has A New Hero

Season 5 of For All Mankind shifts focus from Ed Baldwin to his grandson Alex, who uncovers a secret that ignites a revolt on Mars.
DC food
fromInverse
2 weeks ago

21 Years Later, Apple TV's Biggest Epic Just Rebooted An Awesome 'Battlestar' Concept

For All Mankind Season 5 explores a Mars murder mystery while hinting at connections to Battlestar Galactica's alternate history.
Graphic design
fromdesignyoutrust.com
1 week ago

Breathtaking Cinematic Illustrations That Will Make You Rethink Sci-Fi Concept Art

Katerina Belikova is a renowned Ukrainian digital illustrator known for her work in science fiction and dark fantasy, particularly with the Star Wars franchise.
Independent films
fromInverse
4 days ago

'Beyond The Spider-Verse' May Have Just Hinted At A Huge Time-Travel Twist

Sony Animation's Spider-Verse trilogy innovatively combines comic book art techniques and low frame rates to tell expansive multiversal stories.
fromInverse
1 week ago

Amazon's 'Mass Effect' Show Is Getting Major Rewrites For One Controversial Reason

Mass Effect has been held up as a benchmark for not only the action RPG, but for thought-provoking, high-concept science fiction in gaming as a whole.
Video games
#star-wars
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fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 weeks ago

New 'Star Wars' series makes Darth Maul's story accessible for longtime fans and newcomers

A new animated series, 'Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord,' explores Darth Maul's character during a time of self-discovery and relationship-building.
Video games
fromWGB
1 week ago

Star Wars: Eclipse Development Isn't Going Well

Star Wars: Eclipse is facing slow development progress, with concerns about Quantic Dream's future and potential sale by NetEase.
Video games
fromInverse
3 weeks ago

26 Years Later, A New Star Wars RPG Is Blending The Best Of Both Eras

Star Wars: Zero Company combines XCOM's tactical gameplay with exploration mechanics from Jedi: Fallen Order, creating a unique RPG experience.
Independent films
fromInverse
1 month ago

Temuera Morrison Breaks His Silence About the Future Of Boba Fett

Temuera Morrison's Boba Fett character remains shelved from the Star Wars universe, with no involvement in upcoming Mandalorian projects despite fan and actor interest.
Games
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

The Exit 8 movie is even better if you play the game first

Exit 8 is a new horror film adaptation of an indie game, enhancing the surreal experience for viewers who play the game first.
fromVulture
5 days ago

The Hunger Games Are Bigger Than Ever

"Twice the number of tributes," Glenn Close (as a terrifying Drusilla Sickle) rejoices. "Twice the glory!"
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fromKotaku
1 week ago

Star Wars Eclipse Sounds Like It Will Stay MIA Until PS6

Quantic Dream's Star Wars Eclipse is years away from completion, while Monolith Soft expands its role in developing Zelda games.
Independent films
fromInverse
1 week ago

20 Years Later, The Next Marvel Phase Could Break The X-Men Curse

Marvel's upcoming events, Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars, will transition focus from Avengers to X-Men, introducing a new era for the MCU.
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

The Mass Effect TV Show Is Having Problems With Non-Gamers

Peter Friedlander has requested that the scripts for the upcoming TV series be rewritten to appeal to 'non-gamers,' which has upset some Mass Effect fans. However, production for the series is reportedly 'on the verge' of starting.
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Writing
fromVulture
3 weeks ago

Everywhere and Everywhen Outlander Has Taken Us

Outlander spans continents and centuries, following Claire and Jamie's love story through time and various historical events.
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fromInverse
2 weeks ago

The Most Exciting Horror Prequel Finally Has A Title - And It Reveals A Lot

Aunt Gladys transitions from villain to protagonist in a new prequel movie titled Gladys, exploring her origin story.
Books
fromInverse
3 weeks ago

Is That Weird 'Foundation' Game Connected To The Books Or The Show?

Isaac Asimov's influence on science fiction is profound, with his works inspiring many authors and adaptations, including the recent Foundation series.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

From the phone to the plex: why TV shows are turning into movies

Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man achieved over 25 million views on Netflix in three days, showcasing the shift from cinema to streaming.
Independent films
fromVulture
3 weeks ago

Project Hail Mary Is a Star Wars Movie, Basically

Rocky, an alien in Project Hail Mary, is a compassionate, intelligent being with a unique appearance and a strong bond with Dr. Ryland Grace.
Television
fromInverse
4 weeks ago

Amazon's Most Underrated Fantasy Epic Is Getting A Surprising Second Life

Amazon Prime Video is expanding The Wheel of Time universe with new animated series, movies, and video games despite the show's cancellation after Season 3.
Video games
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Starfield is coming to the PS5 and getting a pair of major updates in April

Starfield launches on PS5 April 7th alongside major paid expansion Terran Armada and free update Free Lanes, marking the game's arrival three years after Xbox/PC release.
fromInverse
1 month ago

The DCU Is One Step Closer To A New Justice League With 'Man of Tomorrow' Crossover Character

Aaron Pierre, the star of the upcoming series Lanterns, will reprise his role of John Stewart in Man of Tomorrow. Pierre plays John Stewart, a member of the Green Lantern Corps, in Lanterns, so his involvement in Man of Tomorrow is somewhat obvious, as we've known from the get-go that Man of Tomorrow will pit Superman and Lex Luthor against Brainiac, an alien villain.
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fromInverse
1 month ago

53 Years Later, Star Wars Is Restoring Goofy George Lucas Canon

The term 'laser sword' predates 'lightsaber' in Star Wars canon, originating in early drafts of A New Hope, and is used by characters unfamiliar with Jedi weapons.
Television
fromEsquire
1 month ago

Netflix Swears That Its Shows Don't Repeat the Plot Over and Over Again

Netflix executives direct creators to repeat plot points for distracted viewers, though the company denies this practice despite evidence in their own shows.
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Starfield Free Lanes And Terran Armada Update Revealed

Interplanetary exploration is what Free Lanes is all about. The idea is to add more reasons for players to travel through space instead of just fast-traveling. Bethesda is even adding a cruise control-like mode that will let players step away from the helm while their ship flies to a specific location. During these crises, you can be interrupted by random events.
Video games
Independent films
fromFast Company
1 month ago

'Proud to tell you he didn't watch it': One person killed the 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' reboot, reveals Sarah Michelle Gellar

Sarah Michelle Gellar's Buffy sequel series was canceled by Searchlight Pictures just before its premiere, with the studio delivering the news via unexpected phone calls on March 13.
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fromInverse
1 month ago

One Canceled Star Wars Show Almost Solved A Big Jedi Mystery

The Acolyte showrunner confirmed Yoda would have helped cover up crimes in Season 2, revealing the Jedi master's capacity for moral compromise and explaining his willingness to bend ethics for the greater good.
fromInverse
1 month ago

29 Years Later, Star Trek Showrunner Reveals Why One Legacy Character Returned

In the case of Robert Picardo, we were children when he was playing the Doctor on Voyager. So, you think to yourself, if we're going to get this actor to say yes, to come and give up years of their lives, put back on a uniform, we have to give them something good to sink their teeth into.
OMG science
fromVulture
1 month ago

Outlander Was the Bridge Between TV Worlds

Outlander, now wrapping up its eighth and final season, has had this kind of massive, fervent fandom from the very beginning, and although it's rarely thought of in the same company as big buzzy shows of the moment - never nominated for any of the major Emmys, rarely the source of "what is TV now" think pieces like Succession - Outlander has been out there for years inspiring screams, sing-alongs, and packed fan pits.
Television
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

What to know about every 'Game of Thrones' spinoff in the works, including the movie about Aegon's Conquest

House of the Dragon was the first Game of Thrones spinoff series to hit screens. It's adapted from Martin's fictional history of House Targaryen, Fire & Blood, which draws on unreliable narratives and sometimes conflicting first-person accounts. The show was an instant success upon its 2022 premiere, breaking viewership records at HBO and credited with reviving interest in Westeros after the divisive Game of Thrones finale.
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fromInverse
1 month ago

10 Years Ago, One Conflicted Sci-Fi Reboot Dropped A Wild Finale

The 2009-2011 V reboot served as a transitional bridge between eras of science fiction television, featuring Morena Baccarin's standout performance as the alien leader Anna.
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Firefly is getting rebooted as an animated series

Nathan Fillion has announced that an animated Firefly series is currently in advanced development. The animated reboot is under the direction of showrunners Tara Butters and Marc Guggenheim - original creator Joss Whedon is not involved, but has given his blessing. It has early concept art from ShadowMachine, an Oscar- and Emmy-winning animation studio.
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fromInverse
1 month ago

Star Wars Is About To Bring Back A Forgotten And Confounding 'Andor' Character

Anto Kreegyr, a minor Andor character sacrificed by Luthen Rael, receives expanded focus in the upcoming Star Wars novel Edge of the Abyss, potentially revealing his background and rebellion approach.
Video games
fromInverse
1 month ago

'Galactic Racer' Is The Most George Lucas-Coded Star Wars Event In Years

Star Wars: Galactic Racer represents the franchise's first successful attempt to capture the high-octane, toyetic nature of podracing as envisioned in the prequel films.
Film
fromInverse
1 month ago

15 Years Later, A Star Wars Fan Favorite Reveals His One Rule For A Big Comeback

Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord explores Maul's transformation into a criminal kingpin between The Clone Wars and Solo, featuring Savage Opress in a significant role that prompts Maul's introspection.
Video games
fromInverse
1 month ago

9 Years Later, A Cult Classic Sci-Fi Franchise Could Finally Get Another Great Game

Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes marks the franchise's return to gaming after nine years, positioning itself as a thoughtful continuation of the celebrated science fiction universe.
fromInverse
2 months ago

Dan Trachtenberg Has "Multiple Things" Planned For The Predator Franchise

It all began with an image of Chewbacca carrying C-3PO on his back. That one image from The Empire Strikes Back would inspire one of the best Predator movies ever, a fresh reimagining of the sci-fi horror franchise that turned the slasher monster into the protagonist. But while Star Wars will always be a north star for director Dan Trachtenberg, he didn't make Predator: Badlands with the ultimate goal of making a Star Wars movie - not that he would say no to one.
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fromInverse
1 month ago

10 Years Later, One Star Trek Era Might Come To An Abrupt End

Paramount's Star Trek franchise enters an unprecedented production hiatus with no new series immediately in development following Starfleet Academy Season 2's completion, marking the first gap since Discovery began production in 2016.
Video games
fromEngadget
2 months ago

A Neva prequel is arriving next week

Neva: Prologue is a standalone DLC prequel where Alba meets a wolf cub, adding new locations, mechanics, enemies, bosses, and hidden challenges; releases February 19.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 months ago

Cyberpunk 2 Dev Explains The Beauty Of First-Person Storytelling

First-person perspective in Cyberpunk 2077 enhances immersion by aligning narrative subjectivity with a body-decay, consciousness-transfer story and avatar-like player identity.
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fromVulture
2 months ago

Rian Johnson Thinks Stars Wars Is 'Most Exciting' With New Voices

Rian Johnson enjoyed directing The Last Jedi, remains open to returning to Star Wars, but currently prefers others to tell new stories in the franchise.
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

A Prequel TV Series That Surprises Viewers

The television show I'm most enjoying right now: There is a Hollywood story in David Niven's autobiography Bring on the Empty Horses, in which the screenwriter Charles MacArthur asks Charlie Chaplin how to make the comic pratfall scene of a person slipping on a banana peel new again. Chaplin suggests that MacArthur start with a lady walking down the street and cut to a shot of the banana peel on the sidewalk, which the lady steps over-right before she falls down a manhole.
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fromInverse
1 month ago

30 Years Ago, Deep Space Nine Teased A Major Turning Point

Deep Space Nine's pilot establishes a reluctant crew on a backwater station that becomes significant after discovering a wormhole to the Gamma Quadrant, with Commander Sisko unwillingly becoming the Emissary of the Bajorans' revered Prophets.
fromInverse
1 month ago

12 Years Later, 'Mandalorian and Grogu' Is Rebooting A Forgotten Star Wars Villain

With only a few months left before release, we finally have a detailed trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu, the silver-screen spinoff of the show that launched Disney+. From the looks of it, it was worth the wait. There's something for every fan here: unmasked Din Djarin, Grogu being a scamp, an Ardennian shopkeeper almost certainly voiced by Martin Scorsese, and a Hutt speaking Basic.
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fromInverse
2 months ago

'Game of Thrones' New Spinoff Could Be Made By A Star Wars Legend

An animated Game of Thrones prequel titled Nine Voyages focusing on Corlys Velaryon is reportedly moving forward with Genndy Tartakovsky attached.
#starfleet-academy
fromInverse
1 month ago
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61 Years Later, Star Trek Is Taking A New Approach To The Captain Kirk Question

fromInverse
1 month ago
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61 Years Later, Star Trek Is Taking A New Approach To The Captain Kirk Question

Television
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Fallout's season 2 finale left plenty unanswered as it expanded in scope

Fallout's second season expands the world, escalates conflicts across factions, and ends with multiple unresolved storylines pointing toward larger future stakes.
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

The New Game of Thrones Show Flashes Something ... Huge in Episode 2. It's Not Even the Most Impressive Part.

Jenny G. Zhang: After a series premiere that seemed to be received pretty well by viewers-although the diarrhea smash cut was certainly divisive-we open the second episode of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms with another jump scare: big dong alert, courtesy of Ser Arlan of Pennytree, who is truly packing the heat. (While he is probably not a Best or a Worst Person in Westeros this week, he certainly deserves some kind of title.)
Television
fromVulture
1 month ago

Dexter Sol Ansell Has His Own Ideas About Egg's Future

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms presents a lighter, character-focused Targaryen story emphasizing friendship and small-scale adventures over epic violence.
Television
fromBustle
1 month ago

A Love Letter To Outlander, The Show That Changed TV For Me Forever

Outlander's final season concludes a seven-season journey that has profoundly impacted fans through its romantic narrative, complex characters, and themes of independence and enduring love across time.
Television
fromVulture
1 month ago

The Hunt for the Next Heated Rivalry Is Not That Simple

Heated Rivalry's unexpected success on HBO Max has sparked industry interest in sports romance content, but executives warn against creating derivative clones of the show.
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