Those sci-fi tractor beams getting closer all the time
It is a staple of all space type science fiction employed to capture those nasty little spaceships or shuttles that are in trouble. Yes I am talking about the venerable tractor beam and as much as we might think that this is something forever in the realm of our imaginations the fact is that scientists [...]
13 take-charge, kick-ass sci-fi princesses who aren't named Leia
Leia Organa, who graced the Star Wars universe with a no-nonsense attitude and a killer set of hair buns, is the most famous sci-fi princess in history. While Luke was shooting womp rats, Leia was busy learning to braid hair ... and to plot a rebellion. All in the life of a princess, right?
Natalie Portman Offered Starring Role in 3D Sci-Fi Flick ?Gravity?
Actress Natalie Portman was offered the chance to replace Angelina Jolie and star alongside Robert Downey, Jr. in an upcoming 3D sci-fi movie called ?Gravity.? Jolie recently pulled out of the movie and producers are reportedly courting Portman (after previously considering fellow actresses Blake Lively and Scarlett Johansson) for the film?s lead role. If Portman decides [...]
Warren Spector First Pitched Sci-fi Game to Disney
When Deus Ex creator Warren Spector originally met with Disney, it wasn't to discuss Epic Mickey . Instead, Spector was apparently set on selling a sci-fi game that could potentially have been seen as a spirtual follow-up to Deus Ex (via Develop ). Spector said he was leery about meeting with Disney to pitch the concept, since he was convinced that they wouldn't be interested. "I went into the ...
Natalie Portman to Star in Sci-Fi Epic?
Natalie Portman?s performance in the psychological thriller ?Black Swan? has made the actress a top contender for the lead in ?Gravity,? an epic sci-fi in 3-D. The film will be directed by Alfonso Cuaron (?Children of Men?) and will star Robert Downey, Jr. in a supporting role. Yet the bulk of the script will go to the female lead character, who is stranded alone on a space station after ...
Natalie Portman may save Alfonso Cuaron's sci-fi film Gravity
Last week it looked like Angelina Jolie may have killed Gravity , the new 3-D sci-fi film from Children of Men director Alfonso Cuaron. This week the rumor is that the movie -- which is supposedly like Cast Away but set in space -- might be back in business with Natalie Portman taking over the role intended for Jolie.
Sci-Quest Extends Exhibit Through January 9th, 2011
'Space: A Journey To Our Future' sets record ticket sales for Sci-Quest The exhibit 'Space: A Journey To Our Future' at the Sci-Quest Science Center has drawn record crowds for the museum over the summer, and now it will be around for another four months as Sci-Quest has chosen to extend the run of the exhibit.
