Sci Fi Connections

06/14/2022

The World's Largest Liquid-Mirror Telescope Comes Online

"Ask any astronomer, astrophysicist, or cosmologist, and they’ll probably tell you that a new age of astronomy is upon us! Between breakthroughs in gravitational-wave astronomy, the explosion in exoplanet studies, and the next-generation ground-based and space-based telescopes coming online, it’s pretty evident that we are on the verge of an era of near-continuous discovery!"

The International Liquid Mirror Telescope (ILMT), the first telescope of its kind, just came online in northern India!

06/14/2022

The Upcoming Artemis Missions to the Moon Are Inspiring Some Awesome Art

"A recent competition organized by the European Space Agency asked art students to draw inspiration from the upcoming Artemis lunar program."

The European Space Agency has chosen two pieces of art that will accompany a service module on a journey to the Moon.

06/14/2022

APOD: 2022 June 14 - Satellites Behind Pinnacles

"What are all those streaks across the background?"

A different astronomy and space science related image is featured each day, along with a brief explanation.

06/14/2022

"Science fiction is the only genre that really allows you to explore issues with a point of view without seeming preachy."

SETH MACFARLANE

06/14/2022

"One of the great advantages of working in science fiction is it does give you an opportunity to talk about interesting and somewhat controversial themes and social issues and in a way that doesn't really threaten the audience, because I'm not challenging their particular points of view." RONALD D. MOORE

06/14/2022

First 'Jurassic World Dominion' reactions are all over the place

"The Jurassic World discourse is kicking back into high gear.

Early screenings of Jurassic World Dominion took place Monday night and press are decidedly mixed. Like, really mixed."

Critics are mixed on 'Jurassic World Dominion.' Will it be the best of the franchise or "one big pile of s---"?

06/14/2022

"Every single part of the Earth reacts with every other part. It’s one thing. Every little animal is important in that ecosystem. [Seeing the Earth] makes you realize that, and makes you want to be a little more proactive in keeping it that way. If I could get every Earthling to do one circle of the Earth, I think things would run a little differently."– Karen Nyberg, NASA astronaut

06/13/2022

'Creepshow' comic to launch in September

"EW can exclusively reveal that Skybound is publishing a five-issue comic book anthology based on the Shudder TV show Creepshow."

Chill your bones with a first look at the new 'Creepshow' comic

06/13/2022

Joseph Morgan is returning for Legacies series finale

"Legacies can expect at least one major guest star from The Vampire Diaries Universe’s past in the series finale as Joseph Morgan has confirmed his return as Original Hyrbird Klaus Mikaelson."

Legacies can expect at least one major guest star from The Vampire Diaries Universe's past in the series finale as Joseph Morgan has confirmed his return

06/13/2022

Science fiction movies have given us many timeless lines, such as E.T.’s “phone home,” the Terminator’s “I’ll be back,” and HAL 9000’s downright unsettling “I'm sorry Dave, I'm afraid I can't do that.” Sci-fi films have also provided a few classic misquotes, perhaps most notably Darth Vader’s frequently repeated “Luke, I am your father”— Vader’s actual line is the less catchy “No, I am your father.”

But what science fiction does best is make us think. As Arthur C. Clarke once said, “Science fiction is often very far from escapism, in fact you might say that science fiction is escape into reality… It’s a fiction which does concern itself with real issues: the origin of man; our future.” Or consider Steven Spielberg's assertion that “science fiction’s always been the kind of first level alert to think about things to come.”

It’s no surprise, then, that sci-fi movies are replete with thought-provoking quotes. Here are some of the best, from 1950s classics to modern sci-fi masterpieces, covering everything from artificial intelligence to the nature of reality and humankind’s place in the universe.

06/13/2022

'Joker' director Todd Phillips teases sequel with photo of script subtitled Folie à deux

"Get that yellow waistcoat ready and fire up the mic — Joker is coming back to the stage with some new material."

Get ready to dance down some stairs. Todd Phillips is returning with a 'Joker' sequel.

06/13/2022

'The Rings of Power' isn't trying to imitate 'The Lord of the Rings' movies, says showrunner

https://wegotthiscovered.com/movies/the-rings-of-power-isnt-trying-to-compete-with-peter-jacksons-lord-of-the-rings/

'The Rings of Power' will be an adaptation of Tolkien, not Peter Jackson's cinema.

06/13/2022

Good Trouble: Maia Mitchell exits as Callie Adams Foster

"Maia Mitchell is officially leaving Good Trouble, and “Kiss Me and Smile for Me” spends its time saying goodbye to Callie Adams Foster."

Maia Mitchell is officially leaving Good Trouble, and "Kiss Me and Smile for Me" spends its time saying goodbye to Callie Adams Foster. Callie w...

06/13/2022

X-Men: Daniel Radcliffe suits up as Wolverine in stunning image

"When it comes to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, there is plenty for fans to get excited about in looking ahead to the future of the franchise but nothing has fans buzzing more than what the future has in store for one of the most iconic superhero teams of all-time: the X-Men!"

Fans are eager to see Wolverine join the Marvel Cinematic Universe with Daniel Radcliffe being a favorite among fans and it's easy to see why. When it co...

06/13/2022

Kaela officially becomes a Charmed One in the latest episode of Charmed

"The CW’s Charmed reboot continues its good streak with another fun episode this week, titled “You Can’t Go Home Again.” After setting up both a new villain and a new hero in the season premiere, episode 2 solidifies why Kaela is an essential piece of the puzzle as well as ups the ante on the mysterious Tallyman."

The CW’s Charmed reboot continues its good streak with another fun episode this week, titled “You Can’t Go Home Again.” After setting up both a new...

06/13/2022

"Some writers are still blindly enamored with science and gadgetry, but I don't think it's as prevalent as it once was. Almost everybody these days pays lip service to literary value; some people talk the talk without walking the walk, but I do believe that most SF/fantasy writers are aiming above the least common denominator." JAMES ALAN GARDNER

06/13/2022

7 Things We’re Most Excited to See in ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’

"There's been a lot of buzz surrounding the release of the trailer for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power."

In preparation for the new 'Rings of Power' series, here are the things we're most excited to see!

06/13/2022

DC Announces The Batman Prequel Comic Riddler: Year One, Written By Paul Dano

"Although the sequel to Matt Reeves' "The Batman" is likely still a ways away, it turns out we won't have to wait too long for more content from the new, uber-dark take on Gotham City."

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This should offer more insight into the disturbing character from Matt Reeves' film.

06/13/2022

Pete Davidson's spaceflight replacement is Blue Origin's Gary Lai

https://www.space.com/pete-davidson-replacement-blue-origin-spaceflight?utm_source=SmartBrief&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=58E4DE65-C57F-4CD3-9A5A-609994E2C5A9&utm_content=B16B01C6-2899-4A24-A540-293EE4AAF517&utm_term=1e9ce68b-bb7d-4199-a76e-9d014b1ca562

Lai is chief architect of Blue Origin's New Shepard vehicle, which will take him to suborbital space on March 29.

06/13/2022

The Clone Wars Introduced A Forgotten Lightsaber As Rare As The Darksaber

https://screenrant.com/star-wars-clone-wars-gungi-lightsaber-wooden-rare/amp/

Another rare lightsaber exists in Star Wars canon.

06/13/2022

LOTR: Why Boromir's Plan To Use The Ring Against Sauron Was The Fellowship's Only Logical Option

"When the ring is first brought forth at the Council of Elrond, there is an instant debate, verging on starting a physical fight, about what to do with it."

It was the most logical plan, is there a way it could have worked?

06/13/2022

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"There’s a good chance you’ll find your next great read among the best sci-fi books of all time."

06/13/2022

Rarely Seen Paintings by J.R.R. Tolkien Portray a Lush 'Lord of the Rings' Landscape

"In his high-fantasy novels, British author J.R.R. Tolkien combined his academic training in languages and his love of storytelling to create Middle-earth, a fictional continent populated by wizards, elves, orcs, dragons, hobbits, talking trees and other mythical creatures."

The Tolkien Estate recently published a trove of rare, unpublished art by the famed fantasy author on its website

06/13/2022

“Chewie, we’re home.” — Han Solo

06/13/2022

“The garbage’ll do!” — Rey

06/13/2022

“I am no Jedi.” — Ahsoka Tano (Season Two, Episode 21, “Twilight of the Apprentice”)

06/13/2022

The Expanse producers “would love” to continue the show

"This past weekend saw the debut of the season 6 finale of The Expanse, and seemingly the end of the show. After nearly seven years on the air, the science fiction epic which began on the Syfy Channel before being cancelled and subsequently saved by Amazon has reached its conclusion. Or has it?"

This past weekend saw the debut of the season 6 finale of The Expanse, and seemingly the end of the show. After nearly seven years on the air, the science...

06/13/2022

Picard Season 2 Is Going Back to a Key Moment in Star Trek History

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.cbr.com/picard-season-2-going-back-moment-ds9-history/amp/

Star Trek: Picard is offering more time-travel details about its second season, including a historical moment previously seen in Deep Space Nine.

06/13/2022

“Now, young Skywalker, you will die.” — Emperor Palpatine

06/13/2022

Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore trailer released

"Audiences will be returning to the wizarding world of Harry Potter when the next installment of the Fantastic Beasts franchise premieres on April 15, 2022."

Audiences will be returning to the wizarding world of Harry Potter when the next installment of the Fantastic Beasts franchise premieres on April 15, 202...

06/13/2022

Did you know?

Making a moon

"Astronomers have captured the first clear shot of a moon-forming disk around an exoplanet. Researchers say this stellar snapshot serves as the first unambiguous detection of a circumplanetary disk capable of brewing it's own moon. They suspect that the amount of material surrounding PDS 70 c is enough to create three moon sized satellites."

Jake Parks

Astronomy November 2021 p. 11

06/13/2022

LOTR: If Sauron Had Got The Ring Back, Would He Have Been Able To Command Gandalf, Galadriel And Elrond By Using Their Own Rings Against Them?

"The dark lord Sauron created his one ring of power for the sole purpose of dominating all life on Middle Earth."

He controlled the 9 lords of men by their rings, could he have controlled a Maiar wizard?

06/13/2022

Apophis will pass Earth closer than any asteroid in decades, but don't panic

"Asteroid Apophis will come closer to Earth in 2029 than most artificial satellites. Should we be worried?"

The asteroid Apophis will pass closer to Earth than any asteroid in decades when it whizzed past us in 2029, but scientists aren't worried—they're actually excited.

06/13/2022

APOD: 2022 June 6 - Milky Way Galaxy Doomed: Collision with Andromeda Pending

"Will our Milky Way Galaxy collide one day with its larger neighbor, the Andromeda Galaxy?"

A different astronomy and space science related image is featured each day, along with a brief explanation.

06/13/2022

"I don't think "science fiction" is a very good name for it, but it's the name that we've got. It is different from other kinds of writing, I suppose, so it deserves a name of its own. But where I can get prickly and combative is if I'm just called a sci-fi writer. I'm not. I'm a novelist and poet. Don't shove me into your damn pigeonhole, where I don't fit, because I'm all over. My tentacles are coming out of the pigeonhole in all directions."

URSULA K. LE GUIN