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more about #blakes7 more comments → Hamslicer: Akira more » atrus123: The Culture novels by Ian M. Banks might make for a good space opera for Syfy to adapt. But of those mentioned, maybe Lost in Space. more » Cash907Censored: "See Will Robinson murder the mentally-challenged giant indigenous life in cold blood. Danger, giant retard. Danger. Young Robinson is packing." more » Roklimber: Of those in the list provided, I think UFO and Lost in Space have the best chances, if done right. If they're made without any silly slapstick humor,... more » Aaron Roberts: Make a series based on the team from 'Forbidden Planet'. :) more » MargaretMoony: How about a remake of BSG's ending? What? I'm not bitter or anything! more » Log1c: How about Dune the series? Its pretty clear they don't want something original... Regardless of how you feel about the Machine Crusade series, you'll... more » JaviDecimal: Sand Serpents....in Space make it happen SyFy more » CrusssDaddy: Star Wars Tales: Adventures of Jar Jar more » bluehinter: I still say Earth 2 had a great concept and room for expansion into a truly epic space opera, but was made about a decade too early. (Not only because... more » Dr Emilio Lizardo: "Amok Time" is the best national anthem ever! more » Cash907Censored: I can't believe I almost forgot Marjorie Monaghan as Jojo Thorsen from Space Rangers: Valley Forge. To a 13 year old, she was hottest space pilot ar... more » MagentaCarme: Jadda Pinkett Smith from the Matrix trilogy?!?!?!? She's gotta be here. That is if you consider them space movies. more » littlewade: "you havent lived until youve seen a valkarie go down " Ahh the innocent 70s more » Torley: Arial Tetsuo of the Wipeout games. OK, not "space", but definitely a badass pilot. I submit proof! more » -
#syfyoperago
Which Show Would Give SyFy The Space Opera They Deserve?
When Meredith spoke with Syfy president David Howe this week, he revealed that the newly-rebranded network was looking for a new space opera to replace BSG. But considering their love of remakes, why not just use an old one? More » -
#triviagasm
The Most Badass Female Space Pilots Of All Time
Some of the hottest hot-shot pilots in space opera are women. It's a longstanding tradition in science fiction to show women taking the controls of starships, space fighters and star-cruisers, and here are our favorite badass female cockpit jockeys.
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#exclusive
The Middleman's Romance With Lacey Almost Didn't Happen
One of our favorite parts of superhero-adventure The Middleman is the on-again, off-again romance between the mysterious hero and Lacey, his sidekick's roommate. But Javier Grillo-Marxuach tells io9 he fought that storyline tooth and nail. So what happened? Spoilers ahead.
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#gallery
The Evolution Of Space Cruiser Design: A Gallery
The Romulan mining vessel Narada undulates as it prepares to claim another defenseless planet. Spaceship design has come a long way since the 1960s. Here's a gallery of five different eras in starships, battlecruisers and planet-destroyers, with 150+ images. More » -
#triviagasm
10 Greatest Science Fiction TV Show Endings Ever
With Battlestar Galactica rocking to an end Friday, the show's producers promise a bravura conclusion that will knock our socks off. But it's got some stiff competition - here are science fiction television's greatest endings. Spoilers! More » -
#sciencefictiondeaths
12 Coolest Deaths In Science Fiction History
It's never great to watch a beloved science fiction hero die — but sometimes a memorable heroic death can help turn a science fiction story into a real epic. And some science fiction characters are unforgettable and bad-ass precisely because they died in a memorable way. Here's our list of the dozen greatest deaths in the history of science fiction. With some spoilers, natch. More » -
#teleportationmishaps
The Sickest Teleportation Accidents In The Universe
Sure, teleportation sounds like a good idea, but just remember: it always goes wrong. It's hard to believe a process that involves ripping your molecules apart and then jamming them together thousands of miles away could possibly have any safety risks, but there you are. Sometimes the copy isn't quite as good as the original, and sometimes the new version is a little the worse for wear. Here's our list of the weirdest, the sickest, and the most demented teleportation mishaps from science fiction. More » -
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#spacedominatrixes
Bow Down Before The Greatest Dominatrixes Of Science
In the new Indiana Jones movie, opening Thursday, Cate Blanchett wears kinky boots and gets Indy under her thumb in more ways than one. But is she actually the greatest dominatrix in science fiction history? We decided to see how Cate stacks up against the classics of the genre, from the villain of Devil Girl From Mars to the heroine of Gene Simmons' Dominatrix. (Plus great dommes from Star Trek and Battlestar Galactica.) More » -
#blakes7
How To Get Into Rebel Space Opera Blake's 7
You've heard great things about Blake's 7, that edgier 1970s show from some of the makers of Doctor Who. You've heard it features darker, more complex characters, and it's like a warped mirror held up to Star Trek's utopian future — instead of the human Federation being this amazing force for peace and justice in the galaxy, it's evil and oppressive. You've heard it includes dialog so sharp you could shave with it. But how can you discover this show for yourself? Here are some handy tips. More »
