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The Becomers: Zach Clark's Indie Sci-Fi Flick Premieres August 23rd
Writer-director Zach Clark understands the fundamental theme of Science Fiction, which is the question of what makes us human, and here the aliens are us, their sadness and love for each other is what makes them more human that the self-obsessed American humans whose narcissism has landed them into madness In the end, the only[...]
3 Body Problem: Rosalind Chao Reads New Edition of the Audiobook
This will be the second attempt at a feature film of Liu Cixin's best-selling science fiction novel, but this time by arguably China's most revered living filmmaker The announcement came on Sunday during a forum at the Shanghai International Film Festival. "3 Body Problem" audiobook graphic: Macmillan According to THR, Wang Changtian, chairman of leading local studio[...]
3 Body Problem: A Guide for Confused Viewers of the Netflix Series
3 Body Problem, the Netflix adaptation of Liu Cixin's epic Science Fiction trilogy, is a hit – if a controversial one – for turning a dense, layered book into… well, an American TV series Now that the series has been renewed for two more seasons to tell the complete story and awards season is coming[...]
Travelling to Mars: Mark Russell Talks SciFi Satire and Kickstarter
It's one of my favourite Science Fiction comedies of recent years It features your recurring satirical themes about capitalism What was the inspiration behind the story? Were there any books, movies, or TV shows that informed it? The one everyone seems to compare it to is Silent Running, which I saw when I was a kid,[...]
Dead Dead Demon's Dededede Destruction Anime Premieres May 23rd
Every other Science Fiction anime series has been regurgitating these increasingly tired themes, and they have nothing to do with Asano's original manga! If you've never read the manga, this opening chapter might be a complete surprise, and if you never read the manga, you've been led to think this is a chase thriller set[...]
3 Body Problem: The Character Changes Hint at Netflix Series’ Future
The most divisive character in the Netflix adaptation of Liu Cixin's Science Fiction epic 3 Body Problem is Augustina "Auggie" Salazar, played by Eiza Gonzalez The character is a race and gender-switched version of the main character of the first book Wang Miao, an Applied Physicist and engineer who invented an invisible, unbreakable, and razor-thin[...]
3 Body Problem Shortchanges the Most Important Character in the Story
Whatever you decide, propaganda or not, 3 Body Problem is one of the most vital Science Fiction TV series of 2024. The Netflix adaptation of Liu Cixin's 3 Body Problem may have been banned in China for its opening scene depicting the brutality of the Cultural Revolution – a major character witnesses the Red Guard[...]
3 Body Problem Shortchanges the Most Important Character in the Story
In the Netflix adaptation of Liu Cixin's epic Science Fiction novel, she plays the elder incarnation of Ye Wenjie, the genius astrophysicist who survived China's Cultural Revolution in her youth with a deep well of trauma that makes her the most tragic and important character in the story Ye Wenjie makes the one decision that[...]
3 Body Problem is a Flawed but Surprisingly Emotional Adaptation
The Netflix adaptation of Liu Cixin's epic Science Fiction saga 3 Body Problem has finally premiered To say it was eagerly and nervously anticipated is an understatement For starters, the book is the Eastern equivalent of Dune, often considered impossible to adapt For another thing, China premiered its own TV adaptation a year ago with[...]
Beacon 23: MGM Releases Season 2 Trailer and Premiere Date
Beacon 23, the claustrophobic Science Fiction mystery series adapted from the book by Wool author Hugh Howey, is returning for a second season on MGM+, the now-owned by Amazon streaming service that people sometimes forget actually exists Season 2 will premiere on April 7th, 2024 – and a new trailer just premiered. "Beacon 23 Season Two"[...]
Constellation: Noomi Rapace Plays Sad Astronaut in New Apple Series
Constellation is yet another Science Fiction series on Apple TV+ Have you noticed that Apple TV+ now has more Science Fiction TV series than any other channel, let alone the SyFy Channel, which barely has two, for a channel called "SyFy" (which the snarky out there claim is Polish slang for "syphilis")? Anyway, the bad[...]
The Three-Body Problem Ep10 Review: The Mystery of the Ye Women
Here's a Chinese New Year (or should it be Lunar New Year since other parts of Asia celebrate it too?) surprise: the original Chinese TV series adaptation of Liu Cixin's epic Science Fiction saga The Three-Body Problem is going to stream on Peacock on February 10th, a month ahead of the Netflix adaptation All thirty[...]
The Prism: A SciFi Saga Where Astronauts are Literally Rock Stars
The Prism is a Science Fiction comic series where rock music and outer space unite Do you know how astronauts are often considered rock stars? In this Sci-Fi future, the astronauts are literally rock stars It begins with a pair of astronauts on a distant planet, seemingly on a routine mission of exploration, before one[...]
The PRISM: Ablaze Launches Rock & Roll SciFi Series in October
Ablaze is adding a Rock & Roll Science Fiction comic series, The PRISM, to their eclectic lineup of comics and graphic novels Creator Matteo De Longis, previously artist of Avengers: The Initiative, Sky Doll Space Ship) takes a far-out premise and builds a visually stunning and convincing new world for this new comic book series[...]
Red Dwarf Rights Disputed Resolved, Creators Promise Series Return
If you don't know what it is, here's a refresher: Red Dwarf is the longest-running British Science Fiction sitcom out there Co-creators Grant and Naylor originally launched the series on the BBC in 1989, and it ran for six seasons all the way to 1993 It followed the misadventures of the eponymous ship and its[...]
The Three-Body Problem: Tencent Releases First Trailer of TV Series
Considering Liu Cixin's epic trilogy is the most significant Science Fiction epic since Frank Herbert's Dune, and the show is getting over one hundred million viewers in China, it's kind of odd that we're literally the only site paying any attention to it, no? Are Western outlets ignoring it because 1) anti-China bias and 2)[...]
Three-Body Problem Episode One is Slick but Conventional
At last, the first live-action adaptation of Liu Cixin's epic science fiction novel The Three-Body Problem has premiered on Chinese television and streaming worldwide on the WeTV and Viki streaming services A lot is riding on the show It's a point of pride for China to show they can make a Science Fiction series as compelling[...]
The Wandering Earth 2 to Open Theatrically in US on January 22nd
The Wandering Earth 2, the sequel to China's first Science Fiction blockbuster, which earned $700 million at the box office (in China) in 2019, will open in over 125 cinemas in the U.S and Canada, including 30 Imax theaters Well, Go USA has picked up distribution for the feature film. "The Wandering Earth 2" poster art[...]
Three-Body Problem: Chinese TV Series Premieres on January 15th
The Chinese live-action television series of Liu Cixin's epic Science Fiction trilogy The Three-Body Problem is set to premiere on January 15th on Chinese state-run station CNTV in China and worldwide on the Viki streaming service, in time for Chinese New Year The series will run for thirty episodes, each running 45 minutes. "The Three-Body Problem"[...]
NieR:Automata Ver1.1a Anime Adapts Game, Premieres January 7th
NieR:Automata Ver1.1a, the new Science Fiction anime series based on the popular video game NieR:Automata, will begin streaming on Crunchyroll starting tomorrow, Saturday, January 7, with a confirmed simulcast time of 12:30 pm EST / 9:30 am PST. Each new episode will debut every Saturday at this time. "NieR:Automata Ver1.1a" key art, Crunchyroll "The distant future, 5012[...]
Three-Body Problem: Animated Series Makes China Debut, Beats Netflix
The animated TV series of Liu Cixin's epic Science Fiction series The Three-Body Problem has premiered on the Chinese animation streaming service BiliBili this weekend as well as on YouTube Called The Three-Body Animation, the series beat out the live-action Chinese TV series and upcoming Netflix version to broadcast. "The Three-Body Animation" poster art: Bilibili The Three-Body[...]
Traveling to Mars: ABLAZE to Publish Mark Russell SciFi Series
Campbell Science Fiction tale where instead of competent white men sciencing their way to a brighter future for Humanity, it's the reverse: a disappointed meditation on how Capitalism and Greed have co-opted even the optimism of space travel and exploration into more resource exploitation What inspired you to write this story?  Mark Russell: I'm not sure[...]
The Three-Body Problem: Chinese Animated Series Premieres Dec 3rd?
"Animation, like science fiction, is the art of imagination Imagination is humanity's most powerful force I believe in the world of animation, a sci-fi story like The Three-Body Problem can really come alive." The new trailer features mostly scenes from the second book, including a bit of the VR game featured in the story, but no[...]