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Oppenheimer

Review: 'Oppenheimer' ushers in the atomic age in bleak but absorbing biopic

By Jeff Spry published

Director Christopher Nolan delivers an impactful 3-hour portrait of the brilliant physicist who altered humanity's fate.

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'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' Season 2, episode 6 revisits how alien life can get lost in translation

By Scott Snowden published

"Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" Season 2 episode 6 lays some interesting ground work, but fails to amaze, much like the rest of the second season.

orangish spiral galaxy as seen by the james webb space telescope

'Cosmic Time Machine:' Director discusses new James Webb Space Telescope documentary (exclusive)

By Jeff Spry published

An exclusive interview with Shai Gal, director of Netflix's "Unknown: Cosmic Time Machine" documentary about NASA's James Webb Space Telescope.

A large elliptical galaxy surrounded by many smaller similar galaxies as seen by the James Webb Space Telescope.

James Webb Space Telescope stars in breathtaking new IMAX documentary

By Jeff Spry published

The James Webb Space Telescope stars in "Deep Sky," a new IMAX documentary from Oscar-nominated filmmaker Nathaniel Kahn coming in October 2023.

Ciilain Murphy in "Oppenheimer"

'Oppenheimer' featurette offers an explosive look behind 'the most important story of our time' (video)

By Jeff Spry published

Universal Pictures released a new featurette for director Christopher Nolan's "Oppenheimer" released on July 21.

people dressed as pac man and four of the video game's ghost characters

San Diego Comic-Con 2023: The space fan's ultimate guide

By Scott Snowden published

The grandfather of pop culture conventions is a somewhat scaled-down affair this year, for a variety of reasons.

two people in spacesuits work outside a simulated mars habitat

Celebronauts race to plug holes in the hab on Fox's 'Stars on Mars' (exclusive clip)

By Jeff Spry published

See an exclusive clip from Episode 6 of Fox's summer sci-fi reality TV show, 'Stars on Mars,' which is hosted by William Shatner.

closeup of a man and a woman, both of whom are bloody, disheveled and worried-looking

'Foundation' stars Lee Pace and Laura Birn discuss Season 2's riddles and romance (exclusive)

By Jeff Spry published

An interview with Lee Pace and Laura Birn about Season 2 of Apple TV+'s 'Foundation.'

Image for The Chapel-Spock-T'Pring love triangle takes a turn in 'Strange New Worlds' season 2 episode 5

The Chapel-Spock-T'Pring love triangle takes a turn in 'Strange New Worlds' season 2 episode 5

By Scott Snowden published

Moderation is what makes the old-school-style comedy work in this this somewhat take-a-chance installment

a shirtless man stands in a dark room

'Foundation' Season 2 clip reveals a brutal look at the new season (video)

By Jeff Spry published

Apple TV+ released a new clip from the Season 2 premiere of its stellar space saga based on the classic Isaac Asimov novel, "Foundation," which aired July 14.

Armageddon (1998) and Deep Impact (1998) movie posters side by side.

A tale of two space rocks: The year 'Deep Impact' and 'Armageddon' smashed onto the silver screen

By Richard Edwards published

Twenty-five years ago, two movies about deadly asteroids collided at the global box office – with very different results.

poster for 'foundation' season 2, showing five characters against a dark, cloudy sky

'Foundation' showrunner David S. Goyer on Season 2's F-bombs and fantastic visual effects (exclusive)

By Jeff Spry published

An exclusive interview with 'Foundation' showrunner and executive producer David S. Goyer as Season 2 debuts.

two men on a futuristic vehicle resembling a motorbike

'Star Wars' TV shows snag 22 Emmy nominations

By Jeff Spry published

The Force proved strong at Wednesday's (July 12) Emmy announcement ceremony, as three 'Star Wars' shows nabbed a total of 22 nominations.

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'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' costume designer dishes on her dazzling outfits (exclusive)

By Jeff Spry published

Costume designer Bernadette Croft discusses her stunning fantasy outfits for 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.'

Rosario Dawson in Ahsoka

Rosario Dawson shines in new trailer for this summer's 'Star Wars: Ahsoka' (video)

By Jeff Spry published

Disney/Lucasfilm has released a new trailer and final poster for 'Star Wars: Ahsoka,' which comes to Disney+ on Aug. 23.

two star trek characters sit at a console aboard their ship

'Strange New Worlds' cinematographer brings 23rd-century style to 'Star Trek' (exclusive)

By Jeff Spry published

An exclusive interview with 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' cinematographer Benji Bakshi.

a ringed space station in orbit above a blue planet

New 'Foundation' Season 2 trailer teases massive spaceships and explosive combat (video)

By Jeff Spry published

Apple TV+ has released a new extended trailer for the second season of its sci-fi epic "Foundation" that premieres globally on July 14, 2023.

a woman runs down an abandoned highway holding the hands of two children

Aliens return to conquer Earth in 'Invasion' Season 2 on Apple TV+

By Jeff Spry published

Apple TV+ releases new details on the second season of "Invasion," a sci-fi thriller about what happens when an alien invasion threatens humankind's existence.

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds

Director Valerie Weiss on her engrossing 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' courtroom drama (exclusive)

By Jeff Spry published

Valerie Weiss chats about her acclaimed 'Strange New Worlds' episode for Season 2.

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'Strange New Worlds' season 2 episode 4 references an incident from the original series pilot

By Scott Snowden published

In this week's episode of 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds,' not only is there a throwback to the original series pilot, but Lt. Erica Ortegas has her chance to shine.