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Cillian Murphy Confirmed to Appear in 28 Years Later

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Published: May 17, 2024 18:26

What exactly will his role be? Unclear! The post Cillian Murphy Confirmed to Appear in <i>28 Years Later</i> appeared first on Reactor.

Terry Pratchett Book Club: I Shall Wear Midnight, Part III

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Published: May 17, 2024 15:00

Nanny Ogg has arrived and she will be giving all the pre-wedding advice, as is right and good. The post Terry Pratchett Book Club: <i>I Shall Wear Midnight</i>, Part III appeared first on Reactor.

Twelve Mermaid Poems to Celebrate MerMay

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Published: May 17, 2024 14:00

Follow the siren song of shimmering scales and hidden depths in these twelve mermaid-inspired poems. The post Twelve Mermaid Poems to Celebrate MerMay appeared first on Reactor.

Read an Excerpt From Audrey Burges’s A House Like an Accordion

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Published: May 16, 2024 19:00

A woman searches for her missing father in order to reconcile the many strange and fantastical secrets of her past… The post Read an Excerpt From Audrey Burges’s <i>A House Like an Accordion</i> appeared first on Reactor.

The Librarians: The Next Chapter Releases First Look Photos & Gets Premiere Date

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Published: May 16, 2024 18:56

This fall on the CW... get ready to turn the page. The post <i>The Librarians: The Next Chapter</i> Releases First Look Photos & Gets Premiere Date appeared first on Reactor.

The Umbrella Academy Showrunner Teases the “Madness and Chaos” We’ll See in Season 4

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Published: May 16, 2024 18:43

...and hopefully more dance parties? The post <i>The Umbrella Academy</i> Showrunner Teases the “Madness and Chaos” We’ll See in Season 4 appeared first on Reactor.

“The Mind Doesn’t Lie”— Star Trek: Discovery’s “Labyrinths”

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Published: May 16, 2024 17:00

We're going back to the Archive in this week's episode… The post “The Mind Doesn’t Lie”— <i>Star Trek: Discovery</i>’s “Labyrinths” appeared first on Reactor.

Halle Berry’s Instructions Are a Little Suspect in Never Let Go

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Published: May 16, 2024 16:20

Nothing ominous about big piles of rope, right? The post Halle Berry’s Instructions Are a Little Suspect in <i>Never Let Go</i> appeared first on Reactor.

Moonlit Terrors: Dark Moon and Bad Moonlight

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Published: May 16, 2024 15:30

When the moonlight gets a little too serious. The post Moonlit Terrors: <i>Dark Moon</i> and <i>Bad Moonlight</i>  appeared first on Reactor.

Ranking Science Fiction’s Most Dangerous Awards

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Published: May 16, 2024 14:00

A scientific survey of the relative heft, pointiness, and durability of SFF's most sought-after trophies. The post Ranking Science Fiction’s Most Dangerous Awards appeared first on Reactor.

More 3 Body Problem Is Coming to Netflix

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Published: May 16, 2024 13:52

How much more? Dunno. The post More <i>3 Body Problem</i> Is Coming to Netflix appeared first on Reactor.

Read an Excerpt From Victor Manibo’s Escape Velocity

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Published: May 15, 2024 19:00

A decades-old murder looms over the glamorous clientele of a high-end space hotel… The post Read an Excerpt From Victor Manibo’s <i>Escape Velocity</i> appeared first on Reactor.

John Wick Spinoff Centered on Donnie Yen’s Caine Is in the Works

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Published: May 15, 2024 18:10

Looks like we wished hard enough after all! The post <i>John Wick</i> Spinoff Centered on Donnie Yen’s Caine Is in the Works appeared first on Reactor.

We’re Not Lying! Natasha Lyonne Joins Marvel’s Fantastic Four

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Published: May 15, 2024 17:45

This cast keeps getting better and better. The post We’re Not Lying! Natasha Lyonne Joins Marvel’s <i>Fantastic Four</i> appeared first on Reactor.

Forensic Folklore: Sarah Pinsker’s “Where Oaken Hearts Do Gather”

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Published: May 15, 2024 17:00

Participants in an online music forum research an English folk ballad… The post Forensic Folklore: Sarah Pinsker’s “Where Oaken Hearts Do Gather” appeared first on Reactor.

Netflix’s Anime Series Terminator Zero Arrives on Judgment Day

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Published: May 15, 2024 16:24

It's time to further complicate the timeline The post Netflix’s Anime Series <i>Terminator Zero</i> Arrives on Judgment Day appeared first on Reactor.

Myth, Fantasy, and Lives Shaped by Stories in the Work of A.S. Byatt

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Published: May 15, 2024 16:00

The fantastical elements are always there in Byatt's fiction, underpinning the fabric of the story and guiding the fates of her characters... The post Myth, Fantasy, and Lives Shaped by Stories in the Work of A.S. Byatt appeared first on Reactor.

This Year’s Wicked Is Only Part One of Two, But the Trailer Shows Most of the Story

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Published: May 15, 2024 15:58

Something is not the same. The post This Year’s <i>Wicked</i> Is Only Part One of Two, But the Trailer Shows Most of the Story appeared first on Reactor.

Max’s Dune: Prophecy Is Basically an Origin Story for the Bene Gesserit

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Published: May 15, 2024 15:11

Sisters dune it for themselves The post Max’s <i>Dune: Prophecy</i> Is Basically an Origin Story for the Bene Gesserit appeared first on Reactor.

Open Your Eyes: Dreams and Nightmares of Our Own Creation

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Published: May 15, 2024 15:00

Virtual reality meets noir thriller in this artfully constructed tale, where the "real" and artificial worlds bleed into one another in increasingly intense and surreal ways… The post <i>Open Your Eyes</i>: Dreams and Nightmares of Our Own Creation…

The Apocalypse Will Be Televised: Revealing Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman

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Published: May 15, 2024 13:30

Join Carl and his ex-girlfriend’s cat, Princess Donut, as they try to survive the end of the world... The post The Apocalypse Will Be Televised: Revealing <i>Dungeon Crawler Carl</i> by Matt Dinniman appeared first on Reactor.

Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s Tomb Raider Series Is Coming to Prime Video

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Published: May 14, 2024 19:43

We’ve known for over a year that Fleabag creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge was working on a television series adaption of the popular video game and movie franchise Tomb Raider, and today we got confirmation that Amazon MGM Studios has officially greenlit the…

Here are the 2024 Arthur C. Clarke Award Finalists

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Published: May 14, 2024 19:12

Congratulations to all the finalists! The post Here are the 2024 Arthur C. Clarke Award Finalists appeared first on Reactor.

Read an Excerpt From Ambelin Kwaymullina’s Liar’s Test

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Published: May 14, 2024 19:00

A new young adult fantasy inspired by the strength and power of Aboriginal women. The post Read an Excerpt From Ambelin Kwaymullina’s <i>Liar’s Test</i> appeared first on Reactor.

The Boys Will Be Back for a Fifth Season

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Published: May 14, 2024 18:50

Politics. Capitalism. Family. Exploding genitalia. The post <i>The Boys</i> Will Be Back for a Fifth Season appeared first on Reactor.

It’s Happening! Nicolas Cage Is Officially in Spider-Man Noir Live-Action Series

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Published: May 14, 2024 18:27

Tragic origin story incoming. The post It’s Happening! Nicolas Cage Is Officially in Spider-Man Noir Live-Action Series appeared first on Reactor.

Megalopolis Trailer Teases a Trippy, Mind-Bending Fable from Francis Ford Coppola

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Published: May 14, 2024 18:06

Some of us here are VERY EXCITED. The post <i>Megalopolis</i> Trailer Teases a Trippy, Mind-Bending Fable from Francis Ford Coppola appeared first on Reactor.

Prepare Yourself for Sexy Sauron in The Rings of Power Season 2 Trailer

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Published: May 14, 2024 17:49

Middle-earth's most problematic bad boy is back, baby! The post Prepare Yourself for Sexy Sauron in <i>The Rings of Power</i> Season 2 Trailer appeared first on Reactor.

House of the Dragon Season 2 Trailer Sees No One Winning, Not Even the Dragons

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Published: May 14, 2024 17:25

Get ready to update the spreadsheet you'll need to keep track of everyone. The post <i>House of the Dragon</i> Season 2 Trailer Sees No One Winning, Not Even the Dragons appeared first on Reactor.

Of Relatives and Relativity: Time for the Stars by Robert A. Heinlein

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Published: May 14, 2024 17:00

Heinlein leans into Einstein's theories (with a twist of telepathy) in this tale of twins and space travel. The post Of Relatives and Relativity: <i>Time for the Stars</i> by Robert A. Heinlein appeared first on Reactor.

A Love Song to the Walker, Texas Ranger Lever, on the Occasion of Its 20th Anniversary

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Published: May 14, 2024 16:00

The funniest bit Conan O'Brien has ever done is the Walker, Texas Ranger Lever. The post A Love Song to the <i>Walker, Texas Ranger</i> Lever, on the Occasion of Its 20th Anniversary appeared first on Reactor.

Reading The Wheel of Time: Elayne Goes on the Attack in Winter’s Heart (Part 18)

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Published: May 14, 2024 15:00

Sylas K. Barrett discusses chapters 26 and 27 of Robert Jordan's Winter's Heart. The post Reading The Wheel of Time: Elayne Goes on the Attack in <i>Winter’s Heart</i> (Part 18) appeared first on Reactor.

Five SFF Stories Featuring Experiments With Unexpected Outcomes

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Published: May 14, 2024 14:00

From time travel to arcane research, experimentation can lead to the most surprising results... The post Five SFF Stories Featuring Experiments With Unexpected Outcomes appeared first on Reactor.

The Jim Henson Company’s Live-Action Grendel Cast Includes Jeff Bridges, Dave Bautista, & Bryan Cranston

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Published: May 13, 2024 20:41

The project is based on John Gardner's 1971 novel that tells the story of Beowulf through the monster's eyes. The post The Jim Henson Company’s Live-Action <i>Grendel</i> Cast Includes Jeff Bridges, Dave Bautista, & Bryan Cranston appeared first on…

Barbarella Remake May Have Edgar Wright as Director

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Published: May 13, 2024 19:37

Sydney Sweeney will be starring in the remake The post <i>Barbarella</i> Remake May Have Edgar Wright as Director appeared first on Reactor.

Léa Seydoux to Star in Fantasy Film, The Unknown, From Anatomy of a Fall Co-Writer

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Published: May 13, 2024 19:27

How is the film a fantasy? We'll leave it to the filmmakers to explain... The post Léa Seydoux to Star in Fantasy Film, The Unknown, From Anatomy of a Fall Co-Writer appeared first on Reactor.

Read an Excerpt From Yume Kitasei’s The Stardust Grail

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Published: May 13, 2024 19:00

From the author of The Deep Sky comes a new anti-colonial space heist to save an alien civilization… The post Read an Excerpt From Yume Kitasei’s <em>The Stardust Grail</em> appeared first on Reactor.

Sigourney Weaver in Talks to Join Star Wars Film, The Mandalorian & Grogu

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Published: May 13, 2024 18:22

Looks like Din and Grogu are going to encounter a very familiar face to sci-fi fans The post Sigourney Weaver in Talks to Join Star Wars Film, <i>The Mandalorian & Grogu</i> appeared first on Reactor.

What Station Eleven and All the Light We Cannot See Reveal About Art and Loneliness

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Published: May 13, 2024 16:00

These two stories about characters finding connection offer some key insights into how we think about art, entertainment, and human contact. The post What <i>Station Eleven</i> and <i>All the Light We Cannot See</i> Reveal About Art and Loneliness appeared…

Babylon 5 Rewatch: “The War Prayer”

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Published: May 13, 2024 16:00

A xenophobic attack starts off Babylon 5's "The War Prayer"… The post <em>Babylon 5</em> Rewatch: “The War Prayer” appeared first on Reactor.

Chupacabra as Metaphor:  The X-Files, “El Mundo Gira”

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Published: May 13, 2024 15:00

Mulder and Scully unravel a tale of migrants and metaphorical monsters in this classic 1997 episode. The post Chupacabra as Metaphor:  <i>The X-Files</i>, “El Mundo Gira” appeared first on Reactor.

Retelling Classic Fairy Tales: Seven Must-Read Collections and Anthologies

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Published: May 13, 2024 14:00

Folklore and fairy tales can be endlessly retold; these books collect some of the most memorable reimaginings of classic stories. The post Retelling Classic Fairy Tales: Seven Must-Read Collections and Anthologies appeared first on Reactor.