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The Not-The-Captain's Log: The Trouble With Tribbles
Lt. Uhura's Personal Log, Stardate 4523.3. How does the old saying go? "May you live in interesting times?" I’m not sure whether that’s supposed to be a blessing or a curse. Well, life on the Enterprise is certainly not dull. I wonder if every starship is blessed with such interesting times—or if we’re just special.
By RoAnna Sylver8 years ago in Futurism
How 'Star Trek: Discovery' Just Might Save Trek — And Possibly Even TV Itself
It’s a good time to be a Star Trek fan. We’re in the middle of what feels like a Trek Renaissance, with the franchise enjoying a popularity it hasn’t since The Next Generation’s heyday in the '90s, thanks to the big-budget movies on the big screen - and a new series just over the horizon in 2017.
By RoAnna Sylver8 years ago in Futurism
Alien Crew Members And Rogue Holodecks: This Is What 'Star Trek: Discovery' Should Take From 'The Animated Series'
Rev up those warp engines, crew, because #StarTrek is almost back. Until now we Trekkies have gotten our big-screen fix from the reboot movies, but we haven't had a TV Trek since the last series, Star Trek: Enterprise, ended in 2005. But we won't have to wait much longer.
By RoAnna Sylver8 years ago in Futurism
'Tron 3' No Longer a Possibility
The original Tron movie came out on July 2, 1982. While it is considered a flop, it did get quite the cult following, so much so that it garnered a sequel in 2010 called Tron: Legacy. While many of the fans seemed to have issues with it, financially it did very well with an estimated budget of 170 million to make, and grossing over 400 million at the box office.
By Tisha Eaton8 years ago in Futurism
Best Stargazing Apps to Download Right Now
There are so many different apps on the market that I'm sure you wouldn't even think of downloading. Stargazing aids might be one! Everyone gazes up at the sky from time to time. Why not make this experience that much better? We can't always be experts at everything, especially astronomy. But we can access the tools to expand our knowledge. Use these tools to your advantage, and learn something the next time you take a moment to look at the stars.
By Kelsey Lange8 years ago in Futurism
Dolores's 'Grave' Mistake: Unravelling Religion In 'Westworld'
HBO's robo-romp #Westworld continued to mystify in its fourth episode and it looks like the ghosts of the past could be about to rear their heads for our sentient hosts. The park itself has been used as an analogy for the Garden of Eden, with our titular Dolores being the eve of the world, and Anthony Hopkins's Ford is God, battling with Ed Harris's Man in Black/The Devil. It is all speculation at this stage, however, "Dissonance Theory" gave us a real insight to the religion of Westworld, where it looks like Dolores is digging up trouble.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Futurism
Mirror, Mirror, On The Wall: 10 Shows To Fill Your Black Mirror Void!
Mr. Brooker, you have done it again — from Bryce Dallas Howard's pastel pinks, to the electro soundtrack of San Junipero, and the grim horror of haunted house VR, #BlackMirror departs for a third time. As we inevitably gorged on the six Netflix episodes of Charlie Brooker's tech-anthology, the season is over before it even began. If your obsession with the dark arts isn't fully quenched, here are 10 shows that can shatter the mirror in terms of the meta, obscure, or just downright wrong. Have some videos of dancing kittens on standby — things are about to get dark.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Futurism
Star Wars's Social Media Just Hinted That Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson & Rosario Dawson Might Be Set To Join The Cast
With the success of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story last December and The Last Jedi due out later this year, Disney and Lucasfilm are undoubtedly expanding the galaxy far, far away in fresh and exiting new directions. As we’ve seen with the cast of the Han Solo movie, the studio is keen to recruit actors and actresses with whom the Force — ahem, I mean talent — is strong. But does a recent development online hint at even more sensational stars joining the science-fiction saga?
By Max Farrow8 years ago in Futurism
We Could Be About To See Previous Doctors And Rose Return In Series 10 Of 'Doctor Who'
Doctor Who' Series Ten has began filming with Block One already complete. Very little has been revealed about what to expect from the new Series apart from a few familiar faces and one new face. Firstly, as we know Peter Capaldi will be back as the Doctor for Series Ten. But will it be his last? Secondly, it has been confirmed that Matt Lucas will be making a return to the show but as a recurring character and making him part of the TARDIS team of 2017. Matt Lucas was previously seen in the 2015 Christmas Special 'The Husbands of River Song' as the character Nardole. Lastly, it has been confirmed that the young actress Pearl Mackie will be the brand new companion called 'Bill' to travel through time and space with the Doctor.
By Lewis Jefferies8 years ago in Futurism
Droids In Star Wars — The Untapped Potential
After having recently watched Her and Ex Machina - two brilliant but also very different movies on artificial intelligence (AI), the subject has wondered around my mind for the past few days. And since Star Wars is almost always somewhere at the back of my mind, it was only a matter of time until the two subjects met and I started thinking about artificial intelligence in Star Wars - Droids.
By Art-Peeter Roosve8 years ago in Futurism
