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Joss Whedon explains his Avengers directing style, while Marc Webb explains why practical effects were crucial to his vision of Spider-Man. The Wolverine gets a rewrite, plus new set photos for Man of Steel and The Dark Knight Rises! More »
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Edgar Wright and Joe Cornish give a promising update on their Ant-Man script, but the character definitely has no part in The Avengers. Tons of revealing new images for Doctor Who, and the Fringe cast prepares for an epic return. More »
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If you're trying to get actual images of exoplanets, it helps to look at M-dwarfs, particularly young ones. More »
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The recent exoplanet spotting by NASA's Kepler probe revealed there might be more than a million Earth-like planets in our galaxy. Now a new estimate says as many as 1 out of every 37 sun-like stars has an Earth-like world. More »
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Actors Craig Charles (Lister) and Robert Llewellyn (Kryten) have confirmed that Red Dwarf will be returning for a new, six-part series. More »
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The best science fiction and fantasy television hooks you with endless suspense... including hair-raising cliffhangers. But only the greatest cliffhangers can make you throw your remote at the screen, and keep you wondering for weeks. Here are the 20 awesomest. More »
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Even if you're a massive science fiction fan, there are probably still some great shows you've yet to discover. But for massively long-running shows, where to begin? Here's our guide to how to start watching twenty classic science fiction shows. More »
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Chuck returns tonight for its two hour third season premiere. As Chuck deals with his new and improved Intersect abilities, it's worth taking a look at other characters who received amazing brain upgrades... and some who weren't so lucky. More »
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Thursday is Thanksgiving in the US, a time when families gather around the table and chow down on tasty treats. But, when it comes to being eaten, some foods are less agreeable than others; some would rather eat you. More »
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The clunky backgrounds, blaring Midi sound files, and ugly ads... there's a lot we won't miss about Geocities when it shuts down today. But it was home to tons of fan sites and science-fiction resources: here are some we'll miss. More »
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After last year's Back To Earth mini-series, is Red Dwarf coming back for good? The series' Robert Llewellyn told fans this weekend that scripts for a tenth season of the SF comedy have already been commissioned. More »
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If there's one thing that Pandorum shows us, it's that it's psychologically stressful to be out there in space. Studies have shown the dangers of space madness, but we have to admit: It makes for good entertainment. More »
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Last week, we told you about the movies reaching theaters this fall, but it has to be said: Sometimes, even just going to the theater seems like too much hassle. Here's what you can watch at home, instead. More »
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What do Alan Alda, Andy Kaufman, and Matthew Perry have in common? They all filmed pilots for failed science fiction sitcoms before doing the series that made them stars. We look at those, and other scifi sitcoms that never were. More »
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Yesterday, we looked at six characters who seemingly managed to escape virtual prisons. Now, we'll make it an even dozen as we examine another sextet of science fiction heroes that may or may not still be stuck inside their own minds. Spoilers! More »
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For almost as long as there has been science fiction, there's been virtual reality, teaching us about worlds inside machines before we even knew what the internet was. Here are five of the earliest, and best, VR stories we grew up with. More »
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The return of British comedy Red Dwarf was a chance to prove that the show had a future and wasn't an exercise in nostalgia... until they spent most of it recreating Blade Runner. Spoilers. More »
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This month's Red Dwarf revival may only be the start, according to one of the show's stars. But the start of what, exactly, he's not quite sure... More »
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Brit-com Red Dwarf's return isn't just happening on television; a new ARG based on the show's three-part reunion special has launched, giving you the chance to track down your favorite smegheads for yourself. More »
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New images from behind the scenes of the new Red Dwarf have been released, but that's not the best news from the show we've heard. That'll be the fact that it's now an episode longer. More »
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Will Red Dwarf's return to television include an unexpected crossover with Britain's favorite soap opera? New leaked info suggests that the whereabouts of Lister may be more clear than everyone thinks. Possible spoilers ahead. More »
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The new Red Dwarf special episodes have been given their official title... and it's so spoilerish, we can't even tell you it above the fold. Spoiler warnings for everyone past this point. Seriously! More »
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Tonight's Star Wars cartoon looks like it may teach an important lesson: pacifism sucks. If so, it'll join an illustrious science-fiction tradition: stories where peace-loving, non-violent people learn to kill. Here's our list. Minor spoilers... More »
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The final episodes of Battlestar Galactica promise to reveal everything about the Cylon religion. But those toasters didn't invent robo-faith — here's a list of all the religions which robots have founded over the years. More »
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Exactly what should we be expecting from next year's new episodes of Red Dwarf? And are they just the start of a more permanent return for the British space-comedy? Craig Charles is hinting about both. More »
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After weeks of rumors and creative guesses, the real details of the return of Brit sitcom Red Dwarf have finally been revealed... kind of. We now know how many new episodes (Yes, there's more than one), how many clip shows and where everything is going to be broadcast, but certain other details are still being kept under wraps for fear of ideas being stolen, which is more than a little intriguing. Most importantly, also currently a secret is what must be the burning question about the comeback: will all of the skutters join the human cast in this reunion? More »
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It only seems like last week that we were being told that classic UK SF sitcom Red Dwarf would be returning for a special one-off hour-long episode to be filmed next month (oh wait: it was last week). But now that plan seems to have been replaced by four half-hour episodes of new and old material. This doesn't necessarily sound like a good thing. More »
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As a non-American, the fact that the US celebrates Labor Day by taking a vacation has always been of interest and amusement to me. But why stop with just taking one day off? If there's one thing that science fiction has taught us, it's that technology exists to create machines that will not only do our jobs for us, but do so with comfortingly human characteristics. We think that it's time to salute some of the brave fictional mechanoids that make future humanity much, much lazier. More »
]]> http://io9.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5043581&view=rss&microfeed=true It's been hinted at earlier this month and now the Cat appears to be out of the bag: BBC's SF sitcom Red Dwarf is to return for a special one-hour episode to be filmed in October. The announcement came from one of the cast members, Robert Llewellyn (who played the android Kryten), at a personal appearance this weekend in Seattle. [Llewtube] More »
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Memorial Day means there's no new Lost this week, but there's no vacation from thinking about all the hidden messages behind the show that guarantees Matthew Fox's gravestone won't read "The dude from Party of Five who never did anything else ever again." So what are some theories you might be mulling over? A top example is the chance that Lost is really just a confused, big budget remake of Red Dwarf. This (admittedly flawed) premise comes courtesy of a fan at Lost fansite 4815162342.com. More »
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Don't get ripped off by unscrupulous intergalactic exchange bureaus! Consult our guide to alien money, including exchange rates with the U.S. dollar. Click through for a listing of currencies from Dune, Red Dwarf, Star Wars, Star Trek, Battlestar Galactica and others. More »
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Soon your MySpace page can feature clips from shows like Doctor Who, Torchwood, Red Dwarf and other BBC scifi shows. The BBC has launched a Worldwide Scifi MySpaceTV Channel (mouthful much?). It's a nice collection of videos, including the one where Peter Davison (yes!) regenerates into Colin Baker (boo). You can add and subscribe to them through MySpace, and embed the video to your heart's content. Just don't be peeved when Captain Jack doesn't hit you back with a giant "Thanks for the add!!!" graphical comment. [Outpost Gallifrey] More »
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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. Must-see by Jason Shankel. More »
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