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#rant
Why Fake-Looking CG Space Battles Are Beautiful
Television used to be full of space skirmishes... that looked kind of bogus. And yet, they're totally beautiful and make our inner children giggle with excitement. Here's why we love the faux space battles. More » -
#comicswecrave
Dr. Horrible Strikes Again, And Captain Picard Goes Ghost-Hunting
Fittingly, perhaps, for our book and comic theme week, there's a lot to buy in comic stores tomorrow. Whether you're looking for zombies, space opera, superheroes, detectives or even just a new Dr. Horrible, there's something here for you.
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#triviagasm
What Science Fiction Characters Wear for Halloween
Still stumped on a Halloween costume idea? Maybe you can take your cue from these Halloween-loving characters from science fiction and fantasy. Check out what these folks wear to celebrate the season of horror. More » -
#falldvdpreview
The io9 Guide To 2009's Fall DVD Releases
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 » -
#triviagasm
32 Heroes Who Must Play A Deadly Game — Or Die!
Everybody loves playing games — except when you're forced to by aliens, or your futuristic prison warden, or superpowerful beings. This Friday, Gerard Butler's forced to play and/or die in Gamer. But here are 32 other deadly-game stories, with clips. More » -
#triviagasm
16 Great Characters with Numbers For Names
This week, we're gearing up for 9, Shane Acker's film about nine animated rag dolls, each known only by their number. With that in mind, we list 16 other characters who have numerical monikers.
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#exclusive
Your Exclusive First Look At What's Next For Farscape
Last month, we talked to Farscape editor Ian Brill about the launch of Boom! Studios' new, ongoing monthly series continuing the story in comic form - and now, here's an exclusive preview of November's first issue. More » -
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#triviagasm
The Best of Science Fiction's Oppressed Species
District 9's crustacean aliens may be the first extraterrestrials to experience South Africa's apartheid, but they're hardly the first species to feel the sting of oppression. We list science fiction's other downtrodden, enslaved, and dehumanized (so to speak) species.
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#exclusive
Farscape's Editor Talks Monthly Thrills And Webisode Teases
One of the announcements that thrilled Farscape fans most during last week's San Diego Comic-Con was the news that Boom! Studios are turning their Farscape comics into an ongoing monthly series. We spoke to editor Ian Brill about the news. More » -
#farscape
Farscape Celebrates 10 Years Of Frelling Awesomeness
The Henson Company and Boom! studios celebrate ten years of Farscape, broke a world record, geeked out on the new Farscape comics (and webisodes!), and confirmed that the Fraggle Rock film and Dark Crystal sequel will hit theaters in 2011. More » -
#battlestargalactica
Farscape And Battlestar Galactica Speak To The Experiences Of Homelessness
Both Farscape and Battlestar Galactica are narratives about homelessness, writes a woman who survived life on the streets, in the newest issue of Homeless Tales. But she finds Farscape both grittier and more inspirational. 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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#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 » -
#newcomicswecrave
The Future Is Here - And So Is Comics' Most Annoying Cajun
It's a sad week for comics this week; a week I'd hoped would never come: The first appearances of annoying X-Men Gambit are being collected to tie in with his upcoming movie debut. I'm sorry.
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#comics
Farscape's New Bickering Comic Entertains, Teases
Issue 1 of Farscape: Strange Detractors from BOOM! Studios is, simply put, a lot of fun. Not a whole lot of substance, maybe, but it's a pretty good time, anyway. More » -
#springmatingseason
Great Unsung Slash Fiction Heroes
When it comes to slash fiction - fans' illicit writings about same-sex hook-ups - people always talk Kirk/Spock. Or Snape/Everyone. But here are some valiant science-fiction heroes who secretly rule the world of slash fiction. More » -
#newcomicswecrave
Demand 100% From Your Comics This Week
Never mind new issues, this week's new releases is all about the collections of some great - and some less than great - runs of favorite comics. Oh, and the return of Dazzler, as well.
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#actors
Actors Who Get Fandom
The best part of falling for a show is discovering that the actors in it are just as shamelessly fannish as you are. Lo and behold, there are a lot more actor geeks than you think! More »
