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8 Unlikely Moments We Want to See in 'the X-Files' Season 11
When The X-Files (1993-2002) made a six-episode return in 2016, ratings were phenomenally good for the 23-year-old franchise, averaging about 16 million viewers per episode. Though the "television event series" wasn't as perfect as fans hoped it could be, it still didn't take Fox long to green-light a brand new season comprising of 10 episodes for 2018.
By Marguerita Tan8 years ago in Futurism
Outrun Stories #38
“How long have we be doing this now, Jack?” She sits back in her chair and curls her hair with the finger of her right hand.
By Outrun Stories8 years ago in Futurism
Top Secret Extra Terrestrial UFO (Volute) Formation Tactics
The easiest way to understand the formation tactics Extra Terrestrial pilots use to maneuver their vehicles in engaged combat situations is to first study how Earthling fighter pilots learn a SOP (standard operating procedure) for
By Richard Van Steenberg8 years ago in Futurism
Humanity's Fitting Place on the List of Mass Extinction Events
Let's be honest: apart from the Cyanobacteria that first introduced oxygen into the atmosphere, no other species has had such a significant influence on the Earth than mankind. So much so, in fact, that it is said we are now entering the next mass extinction event. This is a statement that shouldn't be taken lightly, considering that previous extinction events were caused by the likes of Chicxulub impact, the 170 km wide meteor that killed off the dinosaurs. Having us, as a species, put in the same list as such events has a very profound effect of putting things in perspective. In the 4.5 billion years of Earth’s existence, it has experienced a lot of change, from the creation of life, to severe ice ages and interglacials, to massive volcanic eruption and finally to us, a stage in the Earth's life known as the Anthroposcene Epoch. That’s right, a whole epoch has been named after us, a single species. When looked at from the perspective of a human life span, the changes don't seem too severe, making it hard to actually comprehend the fact that our influence on the planet does fit in this list rather well. We need to look at it on a scale of millions of years in order to fully appreciate what we have done; something which I am aware is very hard to comprehend.
By Sam Baker8 years ago in Futurism
How 'Star Wars Rebels' Expanded George Lucas's Lightsaber Mythology for the Darksaber
Star Wars creator George Lucas may have sold LucasFilm and the rights to his highly-lucrative sci-fi film franchise to Disney, but his impact is still being felt in Star Wars Rebels. According to executive producer Dave Filoni, the backstory to the mysterious weapon Darksaber - used by Mandalorian and Ghost crew member Sabine Wren in the #Disney #animation series - was created by expanding on the lightsaber mythology set up by Lucas.
By Marguerita Tan8 years ago in Futurism
Star Wars: The Last Jedi Predictions and Review
First of all, SPOILER ALERT! You probably already figured that, but just in case you haven’t seen Episode VIII: The Last Jedi yet and want to, you have been warned.
By Kayla Bloom8 years ago in Futurism
Feel the Force: 5 Things You Can Do in Disney Parks' Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Come 2019
The D23 Expo fan convention has been delivering nothing but good news for Star Wars fans. First, there was the announcement that favorites Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher have been made Disney Legends. Then there was the release of a tantalizing BTS video of the upcoming Star Wars: The Last Jedi, including a collection of stunning character posters featuring the main cast. Last but not least, there was the first look at the highly-anticipated Star Wars-themed land, which will open in Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts in 2019.
By Marguerita Tan8 years ago in Futurism
'Her Name Was Honey and His Name Was Brian'
It was one dark winter night in December. Brian had just finished college in Old Woking, and he was heading through a gap in between some old cottages that seemed to have been there since back before Second World. He really didn’t think about it, to be honest. His grandmother didn’t mention it to him; he was only told snippets of some stories but he wasn’t allowed to ask why because he could see that she was still upset about it, even though so many years has passed.
By Lizzy Arrow8 years ago in Futurism
'Star Wars' Heroines Continue to Busk in the Spotlight in Disney's 'Forces of Destiny' Series
#Disney's new #animation series, Star Wars: Forces Of Destiny, got off to a flying start In July with its first episode, "Sands of Jakku". Shown exclusively on YouTube, it features The Force Awakens heroine Rey and the lovable droid BB-8 in a new adventure involving a nightwatcher worm in the Jakku Sands. Comprising eight shorts - each no longer than three minutes, it has now been confirmed that a second season will be coming to Disney XD in October.
By Marguerita Tan8 years ago in Futurism
Remembering Princess Leia: Lucasfilm Artist Creates Special Carrie Fisher Tribute Artwork
Carrie Fisher left us way too soon last December, but for millions of Star Wars fans around the world, she will forever remain in our hearts as the iconic Princess Leia and, in recent times, as the resilient General Organa.
By Marguerita Tan8 years ago in Futurism
First Images from Captain Phasma Comic Series Show Her Stepping Away from Doom
Many expected Captain Phasma to be a real bad-ass villain when publicity images of Star Wars: The Force Awakens were first released. That the chrome-plated stormtrooper would be played by Game of Thrones' Gwendoline Christie only added to the excitement as that made #CaptainPhasma the first female stormtrooper — and the first female villain — in the Star Wars Universe. Unfortunately, the First Order Captain didn't have much screen time and was deemed a disappointment by many fans.
By Marguerita Tan8 years ago in Futurism
5 Forgotten Sci-Fi Books
The science fiction genre is always pushing forward, and generally that’s a good thing. However, it also means that some excellent works tend to be left behind. Indeed, sometimes even sci-fi works that are known or respected for a long time eventually fade away from the public consciousness.
By Patricia Sarkar8 years ago in Futurism