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Abbey White

How NASA's Shuttles Inspired Disney World's New Guardians Of The Galaxy Ride

Imagineer Zack Riddley gave fans a first look at the attraction on Instagram. In the process, he revealed how the seemingly small but colorful paint touches of the vehicles' design came together with some help from the real and fantastic people at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

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AJ Caulfield

The Bizarre Sean Connery Sci-Fi Movie You've Never Seen

Over the course of his career, the late Sir Sean Connery played all sorts of characters. But there's one cinematic feat many may not know Connery pulled off, a strange flick starring the late Scotsman that you probably have ever seen: Zardoz, released in February 1974.

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Tom Meisfjord

Why A Star Wars Rebels Weapon Has Us Worried About The Mandalorian

When it comes to Star Wars, Mando's armor in The Mandalorian tops the charts in terms of indestructible stuff. What makes it so incredibly durable?

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Ian Goldstein

The Back To The Future Detail That Fans Find Worrying

The beloved time travel series Back to the Future is packed with iconic lines and small details that fans still might miss after several re-watchings, but there's one line from the first film in the trilogy that has some fans worried about its connotation.

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Patrick Phillips

The Classic Sci-Fi Movies Fans Of Altered Carbon Need To Watch

Luckily, Altered Carbon fans devastated by the show's cancellation can console themselves by revisiting a couple of sci-fi epics that clearly influenced it.

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Alex G.

The Backstory Of Dune's Bene Gesserit Explained

The Bene Gesserit are one of the most formidable powers in Dune. This is their entire story.

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Shane O'Neill

The Real Reason Back To The Future 2 Had A Different Jennifer

The adventures of Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox) and Doc Brown (Christopher Lloyd) are beloved all over the world, so it's difficult to imagine that production on all three was anything less than a cakewalk. In reality, that could not be any further from the truth.

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Alex G.

The Entire History Of Dune's House Atreides

We're here to break down Dune's storied clan, House Atreides, from their mythical origins to their strange, star-strewn legacy.

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Natasha Lavender

Why The Train From Back To The Future Means More Than You Think

Back to the Future III features many familiar faces, but there's one major presence that you may have seen in other movies without even realizing it. Here's why the train from Back to the Future means more than you think.

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Tom Meisfjord

Eddie Van Halen Was In Back To The Future And You Didn't Even Know It

Over a career spanning half a century, Eddie Van Halen contributed to numerous memorable moments in pop culture history.

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Shane O'Neill

The Real Reason Blade Runner Flopped At The Box Office

On a $30 million budget, Blade Runner only raked in around $41 million by the time it left the big screen, meaning it didn't turn much of a profit for Warner in the end. Here's why Blade Runner, one of the most well-regarded movies of the sci-fi canon, didn't reach its full money-making potential.

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Alex G.

The Backstory Of Dune's Fremen Explained

To access this story, you have to empathize with the Fremen, a people who live far removed (geographically, chronologically, and otherwise) from the imperial culture from which Paul Atreides hails. The Fremen serve as both the Dune series' heart and its narrative backbone. This is their story.

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Mike Floorwalker

The Hugh Jackman Sci-Fi Movie That's Killing It On Netflix

Ready for a fun flick with plenty of action, heart, and Hugh Jackman? Time to head on over to Netflix. Real Steel, the 2011 sci-fi flick featuring Jackman as a down-on-his-luck trainer of fighting robots, has broken into the streamer's Top Ten for movies in the U.S.

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Shane O'Neill

Why Crispin Glover Didn't Return For Back To The Future II

Back to the Future is an iconic series that refuses to give up its place in the annals of pop culture, even 35 years removed from its theatrical debut. But one of its most well-documented conflicts arose around actor Crispin Glover during preparation for Back to the Future II. Here's what went down.

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Patrick Phillips

Donnie Darko Bombed At The Box Office. Here's Why

Every year, hundreds of movies are released, hoping to make big bucks at the box office. However, if pop culture history proves anything, it's that there are no sure things in cinema: even the most certain blockbusters can fall flat on their faces.

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Zach Lisabeth

The Real Meaning Behind The Sandworms In Dune

Denis Villeneuve has finally unleashed the first full-length trailer for his forthcoming sci-fi epic on the world, and with it the world got a terrifying glimpse of the fabled Arrakis sandworm. The new trailer actually provided a ton of first glimpses, but that sandworm overshadows all the rest.

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Renata Carmen

Actors Who Turned Down Iconic Sci-Fi Movie Roles

Whatever the reason, here are a handful of actors who have declined opportunities to star in feature science fiction films, leaving the world to wonder whether the movie would have been better — or worse — had they actually been cast.

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Brian Boone

Sci-Fi Movie Theories That Change Everything

There are some ideas about sci-fi movies floating around that are so insightful they could very well be true.

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Nina Starner

Here's Why Agent Smith Won't Be In The Matrix 4

Agent Smith won't be back to challenge Neo in the fourth Matrix film. In a recent interview, Hugo Weaving, who played Agent Smithsaid that unfortunately, due to scheduling conflicts, he will not return for the upcoming Matrix sequel. Here's the full story behind his absence.

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Lauren Thoman

Doc Brown's Entire Back To The Future Timeline Explained

From 1985 to 1955 to 1885, here's Doc Brown's entire Back to the Future timeline explained.

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Mike Floorwalker

The Tragic Reason Why Elisabeth Shue Replaced Claudia Wells' Role In Back To The Future

Marty McFly's girlfriend, Jennifer Parker, was an important part of the Back to the Future series — but audiences couldn't help but notice that between ther 1985 original classic film and 1987's Back to the Future Part II, her appearance had changed just a bit. Here's why the role was recast.

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Looper Staff

Tron: Ares Cast, Director, Plot And More Details

It looks like "Tron 3" (aka "Tron: Ares") is on the way. Get yourself uploaded and zap into everything we know so far.

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Dylan Roth

Bizarre Storyline Decisions Made In Sci-Fi Movies

Sometimes a storyteller wins us back and justifies their wild ideas — but often, we find ourselves looking back on a work, seeing the possibilities laid out in hindsight, and wondering "Why this?" Here's a look back at some of the most bizarre storyline decisions made in sci-fi movies.

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Michileen Martin

Sci-Fi Movies That Scientists Can't Stand To Watch

Whether it's thanks to bad science or making science look bad, here are movies some scientists absolutely can't stand to watch.

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Steven Tye

Sci-Fi Movies That Have Aged Terribly

If you have a fond memory of some of these flicks, it's best to leave them as gems in your mind because these sci-fi movies have aged terribly.

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Elle Collins

The Best Guilty Pleasure Sci-Fi Movies

We definitely aren't judging you for enjoying these science fiction movies. But if you feel a bit guilty about them, we understand.

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Nick Hilden

The Biggest Plot Holes In Sci-Fi Movies

Here are a few classic sci-fi movies that have asteroid-sized plot holes.

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