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The viral sci-fi sensation that sold 14 million copies is becoming a monthly comic series. Matt Dinniman's story of a Coast Guard vet and a cat battling aliens for Earth's survival jumps from page to panel next January.
Comic Con Costa Rica is giving homegrown fantasy and science fiction authors a major spotlight alongside international pop culture stars. The October event marks the first time local independent writers will share the main stage at one of the country's biggest entertainment conventions.
Science journalist Annalee Newitz's latest book brings together ancient Roman history and alien consciousness in a genre-bending story about a slime mold graduate student studying Earth. The novel celebrates overlooked voices from Pompeii while exploring what sentience might look like across the universe.
A new documentary reveals how the original Star Trek series transformed television by championing diversity and optimism during one of America's most turbulent decades. Featuring interviews with William Shatner and cast members, the film shows how Gene Roddenberry's progressive vision created heroes for generations.
Trekkies worldwide are celebrating Star Trek's 60th anniversary with a Guinness World Record attempt, special screenings, and even a tribute from space. The beloved sci-fi franchise that inspired generations with hope and humanity is getting the birthday party it deserves.
The beloved author behind "The Martian" is executive producing a new sci-fi thriller that exists only as an audiobook. "Exoplanet" features a star-studded cast and drops this November with a mind-bending twist on survival storytelling.
The beloved 1984 sci-fi film "The Last Starfighter" is getting an official sequel 40 years later, continuing Alex Rogan's adventure in comic book form. Mad Cave Studios launches the new series July 1, 2026, picking up right where the movie's end credits left off.
A new sci-fi film proves that even in the vastness of space, friendship is the most powerful force. Project Hail Mary delivers a heartwarming story about an unlikely bond between a human astronaut and an adorable alien, both racing to save their dying worlds.
Project Hail Mary imagines a world where nations unite to save Earth from extinction, delivering a powerful message of cooperation when we need it most. The film starring Ryan Gosling proves that working together beats going it alone.
As NASA preps for its Artemis II moon mission, the space agency helped create the new sci-fi film "Project Hail Mary" starring Ryan Gosling. Real astronauts consulted on set, and the International Space Station crew even screened the movie in orbit.
The new movie Project Hail Mary brings science and hope to the big screen with a powerful message: any aliens smart enough to reach us would likely understand compassion. Author Andy Weir explains the beautiful science behind his optimistic vision.
Directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller are bringing optimistic science fiction back to the big screen with their adaptation of Andy Weir's beloved novel. The film premieres March 20, showing how science can solve humanity's biggest problems.