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The Flaming Lips host an alienChristmas on Mars, with acid and eggnog for everyone. Finally, the science fictional Christmas masterpiece from the Flaming Lips' musicans is getting released on DVD, plus shown in select venues. Soon, we'll be able to watch front man Wayne Coyne play a green Martian who rescues the crew from a downed spaceship from imminent death, while spreading Christmas cheer across the galaxy. Click through for more details on where to see this, plus a gallery of stills and the trailer. More »
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The year is 2199, and you've just entered the long phase of your thirty-year journey to the outer reaches of the galaxy. You're about to enter suspended animation when, oops, something goes wrong. You end up stranded an a decent-sized chunk of asteroid, and thanks to the technology of the future, you have a self-replenishing oxygen supply, and a foodgizmo that will keep you flush with nutrient cubes for decades. However, your implanted music device has shorted out during the crash, and you only have one playlist available to you: Great Science Fiction Songs From Back In The Day. What's on that playlist? Click through to find out. More »
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