Tag: science fiction
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Cutting Edge Practical Effects Featured In New Sci Fi Fantasy SPACEMAN
J.K. Simmons and Mena Massoud star in Dan Abramovici’s New Sci-Fi Fantasy SPACEMAN New sci fi fantasy by Canadian Film Center alumni is a coming of age film breaks barriers via a deeply human handcrafted story made by fusing old Hollywood techniques with state-of-the art cinematic mastery. TORONTO (July, 2024) – Press Play Films announces their…
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A Historical Look At Robots In Cinema
You probably just heard a robot in your head right? And depending on when you grew up there is one particular robot voice that you heard. Perhaps you grew up in the 1960’s and heard “EXTERMINATE!!!” or you grow up instead in the 1970’s and it was Mel Blanc’s “Twikispeak” or maybe you grew up…
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Why Costume Designers Always First To Encounter Actors
During the 12-year span of The Naked Truth, many of the world’s most alluring and enchanting actresses passed through the costume fitting room doors of costume designer Jean-Pierre Dorléac atelier. Among them were Maude Adams, Jonelle Allen, Eve Arden, Belinda Bauer, Marisa Berenson, Joan Blondell, Ahna Capri, Kim Cattrall, Rosemary Clooney, Arielle Dombasle, Barbara Eden,…
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Was Fabled Pontiac Aztek Design Influenced by Bladerunner?
Upon it’s release in 1982 Bladerunner polarized film critics and quickly divided the viewing audience. Critics had no cinematic basis on which to make a comparison and watchers were unsure what to make of it. There were a few forward thinkers who sensed its bold departure from the ordinary and they mainly focused on the…
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Former Canadian Minister Of Defense Claimed UFOs Are Here
Some years ago, in 2015, I spoke with Paul Hellyer the former Canadian minister of defense, who stated he believes UFOs are from another planet and that the U.S. Government has kept it covered up. As Canadian Minister of National Defense in 1963, Hellyer was responsible for integrating and unifying the Royal Canadian army, navy…
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Sci Fi Like Devices Part Of Queen’s Park Security Update
Eight years ago at Queen’s Park, the Cross-Border Institute (CBI), part of the University of Windsor, hosted an event to demonstrate advances in security, surveillance and fingerprinting technology. That technology had immediate application for border crossing screening, supply chain security and cybersecurity. The CBI hosted the event as part of its mandate to support ongoing,…
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Discrimination Against Cyborgs? Tomorrow’s Hate Crime…Today
We tend think of cyborgs as something from the type of ‘horrible future’ depicted in video games and science fiction movies. At least I do, but every once in a while I come across something that reminds me that I am already living in that future. Hate crime against cyborgs may seem like bad fiction,…
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Sophia Robot Will Make Appearance Next Year At Comic Con
Artificially intelligent humanoid robot, Sophia, will make her first comic convention appearance at the first annual Ogden UnCon June 7-9, 2019. Sophia the Robot, the masterpiece of Hanson Robotics (www.hansonrobotics.com), has captivated nations and has become an internet sensation. Sophia has met with world leaders, addressed the United Nations, appeared on TV shows such as…
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Amazing Fan Series Star Trek Continues Wraps Up With Florida Supercon Screening
The cast and crew of STAR TREK CONTINUES finished principal photography on our series a few months ago, and we are working at warp speed to put all of the finishing touches on Episodes 9, 10, and 11 – which will complete our salute to The Original Series. And while we are all sad to…
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Fans Of 1960s TV Star Trek Should Be Aware of Star Trek Continues
When the next episode of STAR TREK CONTINUES is revealed, science fiction fans will see a familiar face in a guest star role. The new episode, titled Still Treads the Shadow, features guest star Rekha Sharma, perhaps best known to science fiction fans for her role in more than 30 episodes of Battlestar Galactica. …
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Why You’ll Be Wearing Your Next Computer
Imagine looking in your glasses to see updates from your friends on social media. The future is coming sooner than you think and yes, you will be wearing your next computer- check out this future ready infographic from our friends at Frames Direct. Supplemental- Building the World of Tomorrow, 1939 New York World’s Fair The first…
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Celebrate 20th Century Fox Alien Day On April 26 With Re-Issued Reebok Shoes
Is the Alien(s) franchise overdue for an official day of recognition and fan celebration? I think so. Fans of the original 1979 movie and the sequels and prequel that followed are a loyal bunch. They spend money on toys, posters, t-shirts, Blue-ray box sets and some like me, shelled out big bucks in 1987 for a…
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Impressive Fan Series ‘Star Trek Continues’ Is Shockingly True To Original Series
Ahead At Warp Speed The finishing touches are now being applied to the sixth episode produced by the fans behind Star Trek Continues, and we look forward to a debut screening in May at MegaCon in Orlando. This week, we’re launching another crowdfunding campaign to produce more episodes, which will bring to 10 the number…
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Garmatex Textiles Uses Jade Minerals
For those of you unfamiliar with technical fabrics, you should know that the textile industry is currently experiencing a modern renaissance. With a long list of product innovations including: jade fibers that cool the skin, treatment methods that conserve water and fabrics that repel bugs, the textile industry is driving an evolution in performance materials…
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Real–life Detroit set to receive ten-foot ‘pop culture’ Robocop statue
In the 1987 the Dutch auteur film maker Paul Verhoeven created a movie unlike any other. He called it Robocop and I’m old enough to remember watching this dark comedy sci-fi masterpiece when it was brand spanking new. …
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Moon
If you’re like me and grew up on a rich diet of 1980’s science fiction films, you should walk (no make that moonwalk) to your nearest video store and ask for MOON. This little gem is an existential journey into the mind of a lonely farmer-astronaut and hits close to home. Sure there’s the usual high…