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#cosplay

The most epic and eclectic costumes from Dragon*Con 2010!

Doctor Who, Star Wars, and steampunk ruled the cosplay world at this year's Dragon*Con in Atlanta, Georgia. But the long weekend had a large mix of costumers of every age. Check out some of the best costumes we came across. More »
09/06/10
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By Mary Ratliff
#scifi101

How to get into 20 classic science fiction shows: The ultimate guide

Click here to read How to get into 20 classic science fiction shows: The ultimate guide
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 »
09/03/10
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By Alasdair Wilkins
#videoreview Click here to read Mr. Plinkett (a.k.a. "The Phantom Reviewer") takes on J.J. Abrams' Star Trek

Mr. Plinkett (a.k.a. "The Phantom Reviewer") takes on J.J. Abrams' Star Trek

Red Letter Media's cantankerous old gadfly Mr. Plinkett has now focused his critical lens on 2009's Star Trek, and surprise, surprise! He doesn't hate it. He's still as grumpy and weirdly monotone as ever, though. More »
09/01/10
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By Cyriaque Lamar
#exclusive

The Borg Queen like you've never seen her before!

Alice Krige's Borg Queen oozes sensuality and creepiness in this new poster from Mondo, the Alamo Drafthouse's collectible art boutique. We're bringing you an exclusive first look at the Star Trek: First Contact poster before it goes on sale Thursday. More »
08/31/10
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By Charlie Jane Anders
#scifi101

Heroes and villains of imaginary worlds: A quick primer

Click here to read Heroes and villains of imaginary worlds: A quick primer
Why does science fiction have so many heroes and villains? Why are some heroes so much cooler than others, and why can't villains be ruthless and competent? Here's our introductory guide to the eternal struggle of good versus evil. More »
08/27/10
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By Charlie Jane Anders
#scifi101 Click here to read The top 20 essential science fiction TV shows

The top 20 essential science fiction TV shows

Science fiction has ruled television for over 50 years, but some shows have brightened our screens and supercharged our brains more than others. Here are the 20 science fiction shows that everybody interested in the genre should see. More »
08/26/10
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By Charlie Jane Anders
#scifi101

25 classic science fiction movies that everybody must watch

Click here to read 25 classic science fiction movies that everybody must watch
Science fiction has rocked cinemas for a century, and the genre has produced many undisputed classics during that time. But which movies are essential viewing for anyone interested in the genre? We broke down the 25 must-watch science fiction films. More »
08/25/10
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#morningspoilers Click here to read Futurama takes us to Intergalactic Comic Con! And learn how Star Trek 12 will be like The Dark Knight

Futurama takes us to Intergalactic Comic Con! And learn how Star Trek 12 will be like The Dark Knight

A new Futurama clip, set at Intergalactic Comic Con, takes geek in-jokes to a whole new level. The next Star Trek will go way darker. Plus Ghost Rider 2, Doctor Who, Bruce Vs. Frankenstein, The Event, V, Supernatural and Chuck. More »
08/25/10
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By Charlie Jane Anders
#sculpture

Science fiction dioramas created using recycled ink cartridges

Artist Faith Pearson took empty ink cartridges and used them as the building blocks for these wonderfully demented scenes from Star Trek, Godzilla, and King Kong. It's incredible how futuristic our 21st century garbage can appear. More »
08/22/10
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By Cyriaque Lamar
#triviagasm

When someone dies of old age on scifi TV, it's never natural causes

Click here to read When someone dies of old age on scifi TV, it's never natural causes
Hint: If you're watching a science fiction/fantasy TV show and someone shows up, apparently dead of old age... it's always something else. Prematurely aged stiffs showed up on two different Syfy shows recently, but aging-to-death has been a time-honored trope. More »
08/20/10
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By Charlie Jane Anders
#themetunes

Classic science fiction theme tunes sound even spacier slowed down

Click here to read Classic science fiction theme tunes sound even spacier slowed down
The other day, the internet went crazy over Justin Bieber's anthem "U Smile" slowed down 800 percent. But we slowed down the theme tunes from Doctor Who, Star Trek and other classics, and we discovered they sound just as cool. More »
08/19/10
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By Charlie Jane Anders
#wedding

Geeky wedding invitations to make your heart go squee

Click here to read Geeky wedding invitations to make your heart go squee
We're over the three moons of Tatooine for this Star Wars-inspired wedding invite. So we went searching for other creative couples and their equally awesome science-fiction-inspired invites. And this was what we found: Browncoats, zombies, and Trekkers in love! More »
08/18/10
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By Meredith Woerner
#mondayhate

The terrible hallmarks of toy-driven movie-making

Click here to read The terrible hallmarks of toy-driven movie-making
It's been 30 years since Gary Kurtz and George Lucas split because Lucas wanted toys to dictate the storytelling in Star Wars. Since then, toy-driven movie-making has gone way beyond Lucas' grubbiest dreams. Here are the hallmarks of toy-centric storytelling. More »
08/16/10
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By Charlie Jane Anders
#tabletopgames Click here to read Wizkids planning two new Star Trek games

Wizkids planning two new Star Trek games

A revitalized Wizkids was at Gen Con last week showing off some new and upcoming games. Drawing the most attention were a pair of prototypes for two very different, very interesting Star Trek games planned for 2011 release. More »
08/15/10
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Am I the first one that hav'nt seen this?

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@Tomb: R.O.A.C.H.: Shattner may not be... the greatest...actor...but he is....funny.

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@LittleDragon:

He should have ended it with "Khaaaannnn!!" but "You prospered enough" was funny too.

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@Roklimber: or "GEEOOOOOORRRRRGGGGE"

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@LittleDragon:

Yeah, I thought of that too right after I typed "Khaaaaannn!"

I don't think the audience would have gotten the joke, though. We ioniners, of course, would have.

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#howto

The io9 guide to selling your collectibles online in a bad economy

Click here to read The io9 guide to selling your collectibles online in a bad economy
Chances are, your rare toys, comics and other collectibles aren't just awesome — they're worth serious cash. But how can you get what they're worth in such a lousy economy? Don't panic: We've collected surefire shwag-selling tips from top sellers. More »
08/13/10
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By Charlie Jane Anders
#triviagasm

Top 10 craftiest smugglers from science fiction

Click here to read Top 10 craftiest smugglers from science fiction
If there's one thing space tyrants hate, it's a clever smuggler. When it comes to sticking it to the spaceman smugglers are the secret heroes of space opera. Here are the 10 greatest (and most dashing) science fiction smugglers. More »
08/12/10
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By Charlie Jane Anders
#bsgfail Click here to read Black-market Battlestar DVD calls the show a "tween comedy"

Black-market Battlestar DVD calls the show a "tween comedy"

The cover to this presumably pirated Battlestar Galactica DVD is full of little treasures, from the back box quotes to the front cover. Which just so happens to have a picture of the U.S.S. Enterprise on it. Full version below. More »
08/12/10
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By Meredith Woerner
#futurism Click here to read How Star Trek's prop computers presaged the iPad by 20+ years

How Star Trek's prop computers presaged the iPad by 20+ years

Designers for Star Trek created flat, minimalist computers in order to save money. But as the franchise continued, the artists were forced to further explain the props' pretend functions, which eventually mirrored those of touch electronics today. More »
08/11/10
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By Cyriaque Lamar
#tvrecap Click here to read The Gates has become damned good television

The Gates has become damned good television

We wrote off The Gates after we saw the bland first episode. But ABC's new horror-soap opera has been getting better and better, and last night's episode was almost inhumanly entertaining. Spoilers ahead... More »
08/09/10
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By Charlie Jane Anders
#philosophy Click here to read The science fiction explanation of why gay people must be allowed to marry

The science fiction explanation of why gay people must be allowed to marry

In many of the science fictional futures that we know and love, racism, sexism, and homophobia are often scrubbed out of existence. Here's why science fiction is in favor of allowing people to marry whoever they want. More »
08/06/10
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