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The History Of Aliens In Film


This compilation from Digg takes a look at the history of aliens in film. It starts with 1902’s A Trip to the Moon and goes all the way to 2014’s Guardians of the Galaxy. What a long strange trip it’s been.

It’s not meant to be complete so don’t get your panties in a bunch. It’s just a cool look at the phenomenon in general. It is a great overview of how film technology has evolved as well. It’s really fascinating to watch the evolution of aliens on film because it tells us more about ourselves.

Scifi Staff by — August 3, 2015 in Movies/TV 0
First Look At New Alien From Star Trek Beyond

New Alien From Star Trek Beyond
I make no secret of the fact that these Star Trek reboot films are pretty sucky IMO. Having said that, the latest video for the Omaze charity contest gives us a first glimpse at a new alien from the film and I have to admit it looks pretty cool.

Most Star Trek aliens are fairly uninspired humanoids so I was happy to see this unique alien show up. Maybe there is hope that this next movie will be something special? Check out the video below.

Scifi Staff by — July 23, 2015 in Movies/TV 0
Ant-Man As A 1950s B-Movie


Check out what Ant-Man would look like as a 1950s B-Movie. Director Peyton Reed drew a lot of inspiration from these old movies. He watched all of the classic shrinking films from years past to prepare for Ant-Man. And now Vulture has put together this fun fake trailer that imagines Ant-Man as one of those classic movies. It’s a fun take on Ant-Man and I almost wish we could see something like this today.

It uses some footage from The Incredible Shrinking Man with footage from Ant-Man’s trailers. The Vincent Price narration makes it totally work.

Scifi Staff by — July 16, 2015 in Movies/TV 0
Boba Fett: The Twelve Parsec Stare


Star Wars was influenced by classic westerns as well as other genres, and if there is one character that we would want to see in a serious Western style story, it is Boba Fett. In fact, every time I watch Sergio leone’s spaghetti westerns I see Lee Van Cleef as the embodiment of Boba Fett. Lucas must have been inspired by Lee Van Cleef in some capacity.

Anyway, Boba Fett meets Spaghetti westerns. Enjoy. Wouldn’t it be amazing to get a real Boba Fett Western? I can only hope.

Scifi Staff by — July 7, 2015 in Movies/TV 0
Boba Fett Costume Test Images From 1979

Boba Fett Costume Test Images From 1979
Several vintage Star Wars shots have surfaced that show off one of the the original costume tests for Boba Fett from around 1979. These behind the scenes images from The Empire Strikes Back show the evolution of the costume. It’s interesting to note all of the minor details that were changed.

This is from very early in the costume’s evolution. Yes, technically it made its public debut at the 1978 San Anselmo Country Fair parade and the Star Wars Holiday Special, but this is a nice look at it from around that time, where we get to see it close up. Both as a whole and some shots of the gear pieces by themselves.

Boba Fett Costume Test Images From 1979

Boba Fett Costume Test Images From 1979

Boba Fett Costume Test Images From 1979

Boba Fett Costume Test Images From 1979

Boba Fett Costume Test Images From 1979

Boba Fett Costume Test Images From 1979

Boba Fett Costume Test Images From 1979

Boba Fett Costume Test Images From 1979

Boba Fett Costume Test Images From 1979

Boba Fett Costume Test Images From 1979

Boba Fett Costume Test Images From 1979

Boba Fett Costume Test Images From 1979

Boba Fett Costume Test Images From 1979

Boba Fett Costume Test Images From 1979

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Scifi Staff by — June 30, 2015 in Behind The Scenes 0
Jurassic World Limited Edition Blu-Ray Gift Set

jurassic world limited edition blu ray gift set
Jurassic World just hit theaters recently, but we already have some news about the movie’s Blu-ray and DVD releases. The most expensive disc bundle has Tyrannosaurus Rex and Indominus Rex statues. Obviously, this is the right choice. New toys are always welcomed.

It also comes with Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray, a DVD, an iTunes digital copy, an Ultraviolet digital copy and a digital copy. That’s all you need right there. You can pre-order from Amazon.

jurassic world limited edition blu ray gift set

via Mighty Mega

Scifi Staff by — June 25, 2015 in Movies/TV 0
Star Trek: Behind The Scenes Photos Of The U.S.S. Pasteur

Star Trek Behind The Scenes Photos Of The U.S.S. Pasteur
You are going to love this collection of behind the scenes photos of the U.S.S. Pasteur. The photos were originally taken by Greg George. Greg designed and built the miniature on his own, before offering it up for use in the final episode of The Next Generation. Now that is dedication. You can see the quality of his work for yourself. There was never a doubt that they would use it.

There are some shots of the blueprints as well as some work in progress shots. She is a lovely ship despite that round front. The original name for the ship was the U.S.S. Olympic, but it was eventually renamed since it was used as a medical vessel.

Check out the original gallery for more.

Star Trek Behind The Scenes Photos Of The U.S.S. Pasteur

Star Trek Behind The Scenes Photos Of The U.S.S. Pasteur

Star Trek Behind The Scenes Photos Of The U.S.S. Pasteur

Star Trek Behind The Scenes Photos Of The U.S.S. Pasteur

Star Trek Behind The Scenes Photos Of The U.S.S. Pasteur

Star Trek Behind The Scenes Photos Of The U.S.S. Pasteur

Star Trek Behind The Scenes Photos Of The U.S.S. Pasteur

Star Trek Behind The Scenes Photos Of The U.S.S. Pasteur

Star Trek Behind The Scenes Photos Of The U.S.S. Pasteur

Star Trek Behind The Scenes Photos Of The U.S.S. Pasteur

Scifi Staff by — June 23, 2015 in Behind The Scenes 0
Documentary On The Making Of Batman Begins

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ghp2h1mak8o

Can you believe it has been ten years since Christopher Nolan’s Batman Begins was released. Nolan really took comic book films to a darker, grittier level that influenced everything that came after. Batman could be taken seriously once again. Superhero movies would never be the same.

This feature length documentary on the making of the movie was released online last year. It is an entertaining look at the movie that has tons of great stuff. Batman fans will learn about the movie’s production and it’s development on the way to the big screen. I personally love this stuff. You are bound to at least learn a few things you didn’t know about Batman Begins.

Scifi Staff by — June 16, 2015 in Behind The Scenes 0
Prometheus And Alien Edited Together

https://vimeo.com/129318944
I know that a lot of people think that Prometheus was a sub-par movie, whether it is a prequel to Alien or not. I found it to be a worthy prequel to the classic, but different strokes and all that. For those of you who didn’t like the movie, maybe you’ll like it better with both movies edited together.

Editor Job Willins edited both movies together to highlight the good things in Prometheus and give it some closer ties to Alien. The film uses a parallel narrative, set 30 years apart and is titled Derelict. It really does a great job of setting an even scarier atmosphere in black and white. I’m not sure how I feel about it, but it’s a brilliant idea and very creepy.

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Scifi Staff by — June 15, 2015 in Movies/TV 0
ILM: 40 Years Of Creating The Impossible


Industrial Light and Magic sure has come a long way since the original Star Wars. They are celebrating with a one-minute video that sums up 40 years of visual effects mastery. But can you name all of the movies shown here? This is an amazing look back at some of the things they have accomplished. Four decades in just sixty seconds.

Yes George Lucas gave us the Star Wars prequels, but just remember, he also gave us ILM. The man influenced movies more than anyone else and that legacy continues to this day.

Scifi Staff by — June 1, 2015 in Movies/TV 0