8 posts tagged ‘soft science fiction’
Star Trek Is Quite Different in the World of For All Mankind
In a certain way, the incredible Apple TV+ show For All Mankind can be looked at as an unofficial precursor to Star Trek. Both shows imagine an alternate reality where events in the past made it so technology and space travel continued to develop throughout our lifetimes. But while Star Trek starts in the future, on… Read more...
Star Trek races to announce it's getting a new movie too, okay?
Although there’s been a fair amount of ink spilled, over the last few years, about the ways Disney’s Star Wars movie franchise kind of fell off a cliff in the immediate aftermath of The Rise Of Skywalker, it’s worth remember that Star Trek has had it a hell of a lot worse. Although Trek’s television fortunes are doing… Read more...
2023's best Blu-ray and 4K UHD box sets: John Wick, Star Trek: Picard, Jurassic World, and more
Physical media may be devalued by some in our streaming-dominated world, but you’d be surprised how many great titles are only available on disc. Also, some titles can be so much more rewarding on DVD, Blu-ray, or 4K UHD, especially when they’re loaded with special packaging and bonus features. 2023 saw the release of… Read more...
Toho Wants to Take Its Time Making Its Next Godzilla Movie
Christina Chong teases an epic return to Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. Robert Rodriguez could be bringing The Faculty back to life. Plus, get a look at Evil’s return and a glimpse of What If’s 1602-inspired episode. Spoilers, assemble! Read more...
Star Trek's Tawny Newsome Looks Back on Mariner's Reluctant Hero's Journey
Star Trek: Lower Decks has been a riot since its first season, and Tawny Newsome’s Beckett Mariner is a big reason why. Over the course of the show’s four-season run, she’s gone from being a chaotic, self-destructive ensign to...well, still that, but now promoted to a junior grade lieutenant alongside the other Lower… Read more...
Dune: Part Two is coming sooner than expected
If it’s starting to feel a little sandier than usual in here, there’s a reason: Dune 2 is coming, baby, and it’s sooner than you think. Read more...
Dune 2 Is Coming Earlier Than Planned, But Not as Early as You'd Hope
Dune: Part Two just had its release date moved up. Unfortunately, that date is not “Tomorrow” but we’ll take what we can get. Read more...
Kevin Feige confirms he won’t be making a Star Wars either
So, obviously, Kevin Feige isn’t going to make a Star Wars. We more or less knew that already, but Feige himself confirmed as much in conversation with Entertainment Tonight at the premiere of The Marvels. Asked directly if the film was still on, Feige gave a definitive “No.” Read more...