The International Space Station has been a beacon of global cooperation and scientific research since it became operational in 2000. But what if this orbital base became a vantage point to witness the nuclear obliteration of our planet below? Thus begins the premise of a new sci-fi film from Bleecker Street titled, “I.S.S.,” where mutually assured destruction caused by an all-out atomic blitz on Earth transforms the International Space Station into a claustrophobic combat zone when American astronauts and Russian cosmonauts must each try to take control of the orbital…
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How to watch ‘Doctor Who’ anniversary specials: Stream ‘Wild Blue Yonder’ from anywhere
‘Doctor Who: Wild Blue Yonder’: Key information • Airs at 6:30pm (GMT), 1:30pm (ET) and 10:30am (PT) on Saturday, December 2• UK: Watch for FREE on BBC One and BBC iPlayer• Away from home: Use a VPN such as ExpressVPN to watch your usual service from anywhere• US, Canada and Australia: Disney Plus has the rights to stream “Doctor Who: Wild Blue Yonder” internationally The Doctor is back! To mark the 60th anniversary of the UK’s biggest sci-fi export, David Tennant returned to the TARDIS last weekend, alongside Catherine Tate as companion Donna…
Read MoreWatch the epic new trailer for Netflix’s upcoming sci-fi film ‘Rebel Moon’ (video)
One of the biggest sci-fi films of the year is almost here. Rating high on any list of most anticipated sci-fi releases of the year is director Zack Snyder’s “Rebel Moon,” a once discarded “Star Wars” project that was retooled as a two-part standalone film at Netflix and now we’ve been blessed with a fresh full trailer flooded with never-seen footage, new promo poster and detailed synopsis. For such a monumental project, hungry fans have been slightly puzzled by the apparent lack of juicy plot morsels and any extended preview…
Read MoreThe Predator franchise is due for a big comeback following the success of ‘Prey’
One of Disney’s promises following the acquisition of Fox and its assets in 2019 was that the Alien, Predator and Planet of the Apes franchises were top priorities in their “adult blockbusters” plans. So far, this is true, with all three properties appearing in several forms of media over the years and either releasing or having in development new live-action projects. It seems, however, that Predator is lagging a bit behind its brethren. Of course, the universe’s most lethal hunters have appeared in Marvel comic books, video games and even…
Read More‘For All Mankind’ season 4 episode 1 review: Lots of moving parts but light on plot
After the obligatory time jump, Apple TV Plus’s “For All Mankind” splashes down in 2003. The U.S. has teamed up with the Soviet Union and other allies to build a thriving colony on Mars, and plans are afoot to capture and mine asteroids that will help the base to become self-sustainable. But, this being “For All Mankind,” there’s also plenty of human drama to unpack. Indeed, the key players are still dealing with the aftermath of a 1995-set season three finale in which NASA was left reeling by the Johnson…
Read More‘Beacon 23’ explores an interstellar mystery on a deep-space lighthouse (exclusive)
Intergalactic lighthouses offering safe passage to remote corners of the cosmos can be a lifesaver to starship captains lost in the inky abyss, but they can also be the location of some strange activities as seen in MGM+’s upcoming “Beacon 23” series. Starring Lena Heady (“Game of Thrones,” “Dredd”) and Stephan James (“Race,” “21 Bridges”), this compelling deep space drama premieres on Nov. 12, 2023 with the first two of eight total episodes. It’s created by executive producer Zak Penn (“Last Action Hero,” “Ready Player One“) and was adapted from…
Read MoreAstronauts embark on a surreal survival odyssey in new series ‘Scavengers Reign’ (exclusive)
One of the most terrifying worst-case scenarios for any off-world astronaut mission would be getting stranded on an alien world. That’s exactly what happens in Max’s wild new adult animated series, “Scavengers Reign,” which launches its 12-episode series on Oct. 19. Judging from the previews we’ve seen, strange planetary adventures have never been more surreal. Originating from “Scavengers,” Joe Bennett and Charles Huettner’s oddly silent sci-fi short that first aired on Adult Swim’s Toonami program back in 2016, “Scavengers Reign” takes the source material’s premise of desperate astronauts stranded on…
Read More‘Futurama’ team talks physics, humor and heart at NY Comic Con
NEW YORK — Much like its hapless protagonist, “Futurama” is a 20th-century creation with a new lease on life. After getting canceled three separate times in the past 20 years, “Futurama” has finally found a new home on Hulu. And, unlike a lot of “20 years later” revivals, the show’s new season has been pretty good so far. Part of the reason why is because its cast and crew have been incredibly consistent ever since the program debuted in 1999. Space.com had a chance to speak with some of those…
Read More‘Loki’ season 2 episode 2 review: Time to flex the acting muscles
After last week’s remarkable season 2 premiere, we were wondering if Loki would be able to maintain its modus operandi of putting characters over plot in most instances. In many of the Marvel Studios-produced TV shows, sometimes it’s hard to find some breathing room amidst all the action and adventure. It’s not a coincidence that the most respected Marvel TV shows are the ones able to slow things down a bit and let the actors dive deep into who their characters are and where they come from. WandaVision, Loki, Hawkeye,…
Read MoreLoki season 2 episode 1 review: A new hope for Marvel in the TV realm
It’s no secret Marvel Studios hasn’t had a great 2023. After the third Ant-Man movie failed to convince critics and casual viewers alike and to crack the $500 million barrier at the global box office, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 offered much-needed respite, though most reviewers and moviegoers linked its success to James Gunn’s seemingly endless winning streak doing comic book adaptations. Later came the heavily reshot Secret Invasion, which is widely regarded as the weakest Marvel show released so far on Disney Plus, and ranks as the second-worst…
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