Ghibli Park finally opens it doors in Japan: it's like, an anime DisneyLand (news).

Ghibli Park finally opens it doors in Japan: it’s like, an anime DisneyLand (news).

The long-awaited tourist destination of this year for anime fans – and lovers of Studio Ghibli in particular – is the new Ghibli Park in Japan, which is situated inside the Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorative Park close to Nagoya (in the middle of the country, more or less). In line with Studio Ghibli’s emphasis on nature and the outdoors, it has a lot of outdoor space. Today (November 1st 2022 for…

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Dragoncon Atlanta 2022: the cosplay roundup (video format).

Dragoncon Atlanta 2022: the cosplay roundup (video format).

Cosplay video creator and photographer Mineralblu drops by to show off the cosplay wonders that were on display at Dragoncon Atlanta 2022. Some fab work out there, this year. Dragoncon Atlanta 2022: the cosplay roundup (video format).

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What are the requirements for humanity to reach Type 1 Civilisation-status on the Kardashev Scale? (science video)

What are the requirements for humanity to reach Type 1 Civilisation-status on the Kardashev Scale? (science video)

On the Kardashev scale, a type 1 civilisation is one that has mastered climate control, continental relocation, and the manipulation of the planet’s rotation. Is there a time frame for when humanity might expect to develop into a “type 1” culture? How close are we to it, or how far off are we? What are the requirements for humanity to reach Type 1 Civilisation-status on the Kardashev Scale?…

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His Dark Materials: 3rd season of the HBO fantasy/SF TV series (trailer).

His Dark Materials: 3rd season of the HBO fantasy/SF TV series (trailer).

Arriving on December 5th, 2022 is the 3rd season of the HBO fantasy/SF TV series His Dark Materials. In this last instalment of this epic fantasy series, based on Philip Pullman’s award-winning trilogy, Lyra (Dafne Keen), the foretold child, and Will (Amir Wilson), the bearer of The Subtle Knife, must venture to a dark region from which no one has ever returned. They will soon discover that…

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David Brin 2022: the science fiction author interview (video format).

David Brin 2022: the science fiction author interview (video format).

Is it possible that the planet was saved by science fiction? Dr. David Brin, a scifi author and a space physicist, talks to Tim V. about his work and how science fiction can teach us about the wonders and perils of technology without preaching either way. The Postman, David’s post-world war three novel, was filmed in 1997 with Kevin Costner in the lead role. David Brin 2022: the science fiction…

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Foam armour: a cosplayers' creation guide (video tutorial).

Foam armour: a cosplayers’ creation guide (video tutorial).

Svetlana is here with a handy cosplayers’ guide to creating realistic-looking fantasy/scifi armour from scratch. She was tasked for bringing the Erazer Girl, Medion’s brand mascot, to life. This is the ideal time to demonstrate to you how to use this fantastic material. The finished outfit is quite comfortable, light, and the fabric itself is even reasonably priced. Svetlana hopes that this…

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Superman Returns (2006) a superhero movie retrospective (video format).

Superman Returns (2006) a superhero movie retrospective (video format).

The production of Superman IV: The Quest for Peace, the next big-screen appearance of the Man of Steel, was plagued by tragedy and hardship following its disastrous debut. Eventually, after more than 19 years, Superman made a comeback in 2006, with Superman Returns.

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UFO/UAP news roundup (30th October 2022).

UFO/UAP news roundup (30th October 2022).

Here’s the weekly round-up of all the best new content that is fit to print, and some that probably isn’t, concerning the topic of UFOs, UAPs, and a sugary side-dollop of woo. The latest NY Times article’s low point, which dashes hopes for what the upcoming UAP report might hold.  Are UFOs becoming more popular? It’s encouraging that NASA is looking into it for both believers and sceptics.…

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Exobiotica: the art and science of speculative biology (science video).

Exobiotica: the art and science of speculative biology (science video).

The amazing artist Michael Beaudry’s speculative biology project “Exobiotica” aspires to provide a glimpse into the vast alien ecology of a planet called Veteris. Additionally, even by the standards of theoretical biology, the lifeforms it can document are singularly alien. But as you take in more art, you start to comprehend the grander narratives of life on Planet Veteris. So let’s shed some…

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28 Days Later (a horror movie retrospective).

28 Days Later (a horror movie retrospective).

This Danny Boyle masterpiece from 2002, 28 Days Later, believes C.D., simply must be included in any rundown of British horror films that purports to be comprehensive. Although technically speaking, 28 Days Later does not contain any zombies, it is still considered to be one of the best zombie movies that has ever been made. After a chimpanzee with the “Rage” virus is released from a Cambridge…

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Stephen Webb discusses the most frightening explanations for the Fermi Paradox (science video).

Stephen Webb discusses the most frightening explanations for the Fermi Paradox (science video).

Where have all the extraterrestrials gone? Is it even possible to find an answer to the Fermi Paradox? Dr. Stephen Webb, an astronomer and the author of the book “If the Universe Is Teeming with Aliens… WHERE IS EVERYBODY? “, is appearing alongside John Michael Godier. This episode, which we’re calling “Seventy Five Solutions to the Fermi Paradox and the Problem of Extraterrestrial Life,” refers…

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House Of The Dragon: oh, it's a good'un (fantasy TV series: full series 1 review).

House Of The Dragon: oh, it’s a good’un (fantasy TV series: full series 1 review).

Nobody expected much from HBO’s House of the Dragon, least of all C.D., especially after the disastrous conclusion to Game of Thrones; but, here we are, at the end of one of the best shows of the year. Why does this one function so well, but the Rings of Power were such a dismal failure, ponders C.D.? Let’s have a look at that. House Of The Dragon: oh, it’s a good’un (fantasy TV series: full…

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The Pale Blue Eye (Netflix horror film: trailer).

The Pale Blue Eye (Netflix horror film: trailer).

The Pale Blue Eye will be available on Netflix starting January 6, 2023 – it’s a gothic horror movie based on Louis Bayard’s 2006 book of the same name. At the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York, a number of killings are being looked into in 1830 by seasoned detective Augustus Landor (Christian Bale). Edgar Allan Poe (Harry Melling), a fresh pupil at the academy, offers him…

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Crashed starships & shipwrecked spacecraft: an interesting science fiction trope (video).

Crashed starships & shipwrecked spacecraft: an interesting science fiction trope (video).

There are a lot of stories in science fiction, notes Issac Arthur, that include spaceships becoming damaged or crashing, but this actually happens a frightening amount with real spaceships. What exactly are our options in the event that our spaceship sustains damage? Crashed starships & shipwrecked spacecraft: an interesting science fiction trope (video).

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Why was Quantum Entanglement awarded the Physics Nobel Prize?

Why was Quantum Entanglement awarded the Physics Nobel Prize?

In most cases, the Nobel Prize in Physics is given to researchers who explain the workings of the natural world, i.e., those whose discoveries make it easier to comprehend the cosmos. However, the Nobel Prize in Physics for 2022 was shared by three physicists who demonstrated that the cosmos is even more bizarre than we had previously believed because of quantum entanglement.

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36th Arthur C. Clarke Award goes to author Harry Josephine Giles (award news).

36th Arthur C. Clarke Award goes to author Harry Josephine Giles (award news).

The 36th Arthur C. Clarke Award for best science fiction novel of the year has been announced. Said UK-based award for science fiction literature, the Arthur C. Clarke Award, last night named Harry Josephine Giles’ Deep Wheel Orcadia as its 36th winner. The prize was awarded by Dr. Glyn Morgan, exhibition curator for the Science Fiction: Voyage to the Edge of Imagination exhibition now on view at…

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Doctor Who will be a BBC and Disney Plus co-production, going forward (news).

Doctor Who will be a BBC and Disney Plus co-production, going forward (news).

Two entertainment behemoths, the BBC and Disney Branded Television, have teamed together to make Doctor Who a worldwide franchise for both UK fans and the rest of the globe. With Disney+ serving as the official home for new seasons of Doctor Who outside of the UK and Ireland, they will offer this very British programme to future generations on “an unparalleled scale” under a “shared creative…

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