Batman made a quiet visit to Aurora, Colorado yesterday.
Actor Christian Bale reportedly made a two and a half hour visit to Medical Center of Aurora to visit victims and to meet with medical personnel
Remembering Sally Ride
July 24, 2012 by 2 Comments
The first female in outer space, Sally Ride, has passed away at the age of 61. Ride, who was launched into outer space on board the space shuttle Challenger a little over 29 years ago, passed away from pancreatic cancer. Ride was part of the first class of female astronauts in 1978, a turn away [...]
Stewart Carries Olympic Torch
July 24, 2012 by 1 Comment
The Olympic Torch has “gone where no one has gone before.”
Sir Patrick Stewart carried the torch in a relay yesterday in preparation for the upcoming London Olympic games. He carried it through Croydon Monday afternoon.
Editorial: The Ability to Inspire — Slice of SciFi Responds to the Aurora, Colorado Tragedy
July 24, 2012 by 1 Comment
One of the virtues of the science-fiction and fantasy genre is its ability to inspire. In the 1950’s and 60’s, science fiction inspired humanity’s race to the moon. Countless scientists working in a variety of fields were inspired by the works of Gene Roddenberry, Robert A. Heinlein and Jules Verne (just to name a few) to study science and to make the life-changing technological marvels those men (and women) dreamed up a reality for everyone.
Perlman Makes Young Fan’s Wish Come True
July 9, 2012 by 4 Comments
Many of us wish actor Ron Perlman would don the Hellboy make-up for a third installment in the movie franchise.
Remembering Caroline John
June 21, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Caroline John, best known in Doctor Who circles for playing companion Elizabeth Shaw, has passed away at the age of 72.
John appeared in one season of the classic series. John was part of Jon Pertwee’s inaugural season as the Doctor in 1970.
Page Recovering From Surgery
June 18, 2012 by 1 Comment
Max Page, better known as Little Vader from the Volkwagen Super Bowl commercial, has come through heart surgery and is recovering, according to People Magazine.
Volkswagen Vader Facing Open Heart Surgery
June 14, 2012 by 2 Comments
The young Darth Vader who charmed audiences two years ago in a memorable ad for Volkswagen is facing a fight for his life.
Remembering Ray Bradbury
June 6, 2012 by 3 Comments
One of the genre’s great and a staunch defender of public libraries, Ray Bradbury, has passed away. He was 91.
Parsons Comes Out
May 24, 2012 by 9 Comments
Actor Jim Parsons has officially come out of the closet.
Doohan’s Ashes Launched Into Space
May 22, 2012 by 1 Comment
Seven years after his death, actor James Doohan’s wish for his remains to be launched into space is being honored.
Remembering Maurice Sendak
May 9, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Author Maurice Sendak has passed away at the age of 83.
Remembering Joel Goldsmith
May 2, 2012 by 1 Comment
The musical world has lost the composer who gave us the musical sound behind the Stargate franchise.
Commodore Founder Jack Tramiel Dies
April 10, 2012 by 2 Comments
Computer industry pioneer Jack Tramiel has passed away at the age of 83.
Teacher Put on Leave For Reading From “Ender’s Game”
March 15, 2012 by 12 Comments
A middle school teacher in South Carolina was placed on administrative leave and could lose his job because he read aloud to his class from Orson Scott Card’s Ender’s Game.
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