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Project Hail Mary’s Christopher Miller Snuck This Easter Egg Into Ryan Gosling Classroom Scene

An adorable whiteboard doodle in a Project Hail Mary science class scene was included as a subtle tribute to a real-life educator.

By Stephanie Case 4 months ago

Jurassic Park's Tie-In Merchandise Could Have Played a Bigger Role in the Spielberg Film

The merchandise of Jurassic Park, an ironic reminder of John Hammond's arrogance and haste top get the park operational, almost served as useful tools for Tim and Lex in their attempts to elude the Velociraptors.

By Josh Weiss 4 months ago

How The Boys Pilot Inspired Dan Trachtenberg's Bloody Predator Reveal in Prey

While directing the pilot episode for Amazon's The Boys, filmmaker Dan Trachtenberg came up with a clever effect that helped inspire his Predator prequel film—Prey.

By Josh Weiss 3 months ago

Why The Mandalorian Season 4 Isn’t Happening—& Why It’s Becoming a Star Wars Movie Instead

The Mandalorian creator Jon Favreau did write season four scripts, which were ultimately retooled into a feature film. The Mandalorian and Grogu is the first Star Wars movie since 2019's The Rise of Skywalker.

By Josh Weiss 4 months ago

Why Henry Thomas Thought He “Lost the Part” During E.T. Audition—and How He Ended Up Nailing It

Over the years, Henry Thomas’ E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial audition has garnered attention for the beyond-his-years emotional depth and screen presence he displays—but it doesn’t tell the whole story of the fateful day he scored the role of Elliott.

By Stephanie Case 4 months ago

More Than a Golem: Hunters of Sheydim Gives Jewish Mythology Its Time in the Spotlight

Realizing the untapped potential of Jewish mythology and folklore in pop culture, writer Jeff Marvin decided to create an epic saga about a secret society of demon hunters.

By Josh Weiss 4 months ago

Harry Potter TV Series’ First Official Trailer Is Even More Magical Than You Imagined: Watch

HBO's small screen adaptation of the bestselling Harry Potter books by J.K. Rowling premieres Christmas 2026.

By Josh Weiss 4 months ago

Carrie’s Heather Graham Teases Modernized TV Series Based on Stephen King Classic

Mike Flanagan's take on the novel Carrie by Stephen King marks the third adaption following two movie versions directed by Brian De Palma in 1976 and Kimberly Peirce, respectively.

By Josh Weiss 4 months ago

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The Biggest Changes Ryan Gosling’s Project Hail Mary Makes to Andy Weir’s Book

Project Hail Mary featured multiple changes from Andy Weir’s novel, with The Martian screenwriter Drew Goddard returning to adapt to the author’s 2021 space adventure.

By Joe Bergren 4 months ago

The Thing Director John Carpenter Making Graphic Novel Debut With Cathedral

Cathedral, the first-ever graphic novel from horror icon John Carpenter (Halloween, The Thing), goes on sale from the director's Storm King Comics banner this summer.

By Josh Weiss 4 months ago

Powers: Brian Michael Bendis Comic Sets New TV Adaptation—This Time as Netflix Animated Series

Powers, the Eisner Award-winning series created by Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Oemin, will receive an adult-oriented animated adaptation courtesy of Dark Horse Entertainment and Netflix.

By Josh Weiss 4 months ago

Holly Hunter looking worried on Star Trek: Starfleet Academy.

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Ending With Season 2: Cast, Showrunners Speak Out

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy will end with its upcoming second season, SYFY Wire has confirmed.

By Joe Bergren 4 months ago

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The Odd Gift Twilight Zone’s Rod Serling Gave U.S. Navy After Filming This Episode

To thank the United States Navy for allowing The Twilight Zone to film on a working battleship, series creator and host Rod Serling gifted the maritime branch of the armed forces with a rather unexpected object.

By Josh Weiss 4 months ago

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You're Welcome! Dwayne Johnson's Live-Action Maui Sets Sail Moana Remake Trailer (Watch)

Disney's live-action remake of Moana stars newcomer Catherine Lagaʻaia and Dwayne Johnson as Moana and Maui, respectively.

By Josh Weiss 4 months ago

Kick Ass and Chew Bubblegum With They Live Sunglasses Scanned from Original John Carpenter Prop

Sunglasses are more than just an accessory in They Live, John Carpenter's 1988 satire of Ronald Reagan's America. Now, fans can get their hands on the very same shades that allowed Roddy Piper and Keith David to see the true nature of reality.

By Josh Weiss 4 months ago

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Nicholas Brendon Dead at 54: Sarah Michelle Gellar, More Buffy Costars Pay Tribute

Buffy the Vampire Slayer alum Nicholas Brendon has died. The actor’s costars shared tributes in the wake of his death at 54 years old.

By Joe Bergren 4 months ago

Kurt Russell, smiling, being interviewed for The Thing Expanded.

Kurt Russell Reveals in The Thing Expanded How One Word Led to His Casting (Exclusive)

Kurt Russell revealed how director John Carpenter pitched The Thing to him in SYFY Wire’s exclusive sneak peek at the documentary The Thing Expanded, available for pre-order until Tuesday, March 24.

By Joe Bergren 4 months ago

Ryan Gosling (wearing white NASA sweater) and alien Rocky, side by side images, in Project Hail Mary.

Project Hail Mary's Ryan Gosling Improvised This Easter Egg in Tribute to Longtime Collaborator

Ryan Gosling improvised a funny moment in Project Hail Mary, in theaters now, that was actually a sly Easter egg tribute for one of his longtime collaborators.

By Joe Bergren 4 months ago

Why Twilight Zone Cast Was Told To Dress Like Total Slobs for This Classic Episode

Having aired at the height of the Cold War, Rod Serling's The Twilight Zone often returned to the idea of nuclear war. One such episode that doesn't get talked about enough is season five's "The Old Man in the Cave."

By Josh Weiss 4 months ago

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How Steven Spielberg Helped Bring Close Encounters Theme to Project Hail Mary

Adapted from the bestselling novel by The Martian author Andy Weir, Project Hail Mary features a nod to the Steven Spielberg classic, Close Encounters of the Third Kind.

By Josh Weiss 4 months ago

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