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How Star Wars’ “Ice Cream Maker Guy” Became A Fan-Culture Legend

How Star Wars’ “Ice Cream Maker Guy” Became A Fan-Culture Legend

Decades after its release, a single background character in 'The Empire Strikes Back' reveals a story of fan creativity and canon evolution.
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How Practical Sets Improved Project Hail Mary’s Zero-G Performances

How Practical Sets Improved Project Hail Mary’s Zero-G Performances

Discover why the creators of the sci-fi epic 'Project Hail Mary' chose practical sets over CGI, and how this old-school choice could enhance the film.
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Why It’s Reasonable To Prefer The Friendship Plot Over The Planetary Stakes

Why It’s Reasonable To Prefer The Friendship Plot Over The Planetary Stakes

A look at why small, character-driven stories about friendship often resonate more deeply with audiences than epic, world-ending plots.
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Cult Classic 'Attack of the Killer Tomatoes' Returns with AI Twist

Cult Classic 'Attack of the Killer Tomatoes' Returns with AI Twist

Cult Classic 'Attack of the Killer Tomatoes' Returns with AI Twist
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Hardcover, Audiobook, or Movie: Which Project Hail Mary Experience Fits You?

Hardcover, Audiobook, or Movie: Which Project Hail Mary Experience Fits You?

Andy Weir's sci-fi epic is a book, an audiobook, and a major movie. Here’s a guide to which version of Project Hail Mary is right for you.
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From Robby To Rocky: How Sci-Fi Companions Moved From Helpers To Partners

From Robby To Rocky: How Sci-Fi Companions Moved From Helpers To Partners

From mechanical servants to true equals, a look at how science fiction's portrayal of the 'alien friend' has evolved over decades of storytelling.
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George Lucas Reflects on His Experimental Filmmaking Roots

George Lucas Reflects on His Experimental Filmmaking Roots

George Lucas Reflects on His Experimental Filmmaking Roots
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'Star Wars' Visual Effects Workers Unionize with IATSE for Better Conditions

'Star Wars' Visual Effects Workers Unionize with IATSE for Better Conditions

'Star Wars' Visual Effects Workers Unionize with IATSE for Better Conditions
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What To Know Before Watching Project Hail Mary At Home

What To Know Before Watching Project Hail Mary At Home

Our guide to 'Project Hail Mary,' the sci-fi blockbuster starring Ryan Gosling that has already become one of the biggest movie hits of 2026.
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James Ortiz Signs with Artists First Following Success in 'Project Hail Mary'

James Ortiz Signs with Artists First Following Success in 'Project Hail Mary'

James Ortiz Signs with Artists First Following Success in 'Project Hail Mary'
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ComicCon 2026: Major Announcements from Marvel and Star Wars

ComicCon 2026: Major Announcements from Marvel and Star Wars

ComicCon 2026: Major Announcements from Marvel and Star Wars
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Adam Wingard's New Film 'Onslaught' Expands on 'The Guest' Universe with Genetically Engineered Soldiers

Adam Wingard's New Film 'Onslaught' Expands on 'The Guest' Universe with Genetically Engineered Soldiers

Adam Wingard's New Film 'Onslaught' Expands on 'The Guest' Universe with Genetically Engineered Soldiers