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Behind the Scenes Photos of Metropolis

Check out these amazing behind the scenes photographs from the classic sci-fi movie Metropolis from 1927. This was a gargantuan production for its time. Looking at all of these images, that is what really strikes you. The entire thing was massive.

Today massive productions are nothing and millions are spent just procuring actors alone. These photos really give you a sense of the sheer enormity of putting this movie together in that era and it really paved the way for many movies that came after it. The story represented in these stills are like a movie behind the movie. Love these.

via Gizmodo

Images are from the Hulton Archive via Getty Images.

by Scifi Staff — July 28, 2014 in Behind The Scenes 0

Roger Dean’s Strange Alien Landscapes

If you recognize Roger Dean’s amazing Sci-Fi landscapes, it is probably because you first saw them as album covers, for bands like Asia and Yes. I knew that would jog your memory. These exotic and vibrant illustrations are stories just waiting to be told. You see these landscapes and your imagination immediately takes over, populating them with aliens and making them live.

You might also think that Dean’s work looks a lot like the alien world from James Cameron’s Avatar. Well, Dean thought so too and in June of 2013 he filed a lawsuit in New York against James Cameron. He is seeking damages in excess of fifty million dollars. Whatever really happened there, Dean created his worlds first and he didn’t need 3D and millions of dollars to do it.

via Neatorama

by Scifi Staff — July 28, 2014 in Art 0

Zardoz Cosplay

Here is some cosplay you don’t see everyday. Behance user merrypranxter saw some people cosplaying Zardoz at DragonCon and she got to be friends with them. So they asked her to join next year. Now they are all now one big happy family & the Army Of Zardoz, representing Zardoz every year at the con. Because you can never have enough Zardoz.

This is a fun photoshoot she did. And that is your daily dose of Zardoz my friends. Sean Connery would be proud.

by Scifi Staff — July 25, 2014 in Cosplay 1

Star Warped Art Prints Depict A Twisted Galaxy Far, Far Away

If you are looking for some Star Wars art with serious attitude and lots of humor, get thee to the PickledCircus Etsy store right this second. Matthew Roby’s Star Warped series is all kinds of awesome.

Whether it is Leia as the lollipop sucking Alderaan Avenger, or Boba Fett with a “Strawberry Solo” frozen popsicle, or any of his other humorous pieces, these art prints will make you smile and laugh. How about Jabba the Hutt as the “Blobfather” or Admiral Ackbar falling for the somewhat obvious trap of a mini Death Star with dynamite attached? I love these and I hope he keeps making more.

by Scifi Staff — July 23, 2014 in Art 0

Beautiful Star Trek Pop-Ups Book

Prepare for your wallet to be assimilated. Resistance to this awesome Star Trek Pop-Up Book is futile. You must have it. I know that I have to have it anyway. Star Trek Pop-Ups features seven pop-up Star Trek scenes, which span the entire Trek timeline.

It features pop-ups of the USS Enterprise NCC-1701, the tribble scene from The Trouble with Tribbles, a Klingon Bird of Prey, a Borg Cube, Deep Space 9, Captain Proton’s Bride of Chaotica, and the Enterprise NX-01. They were designed by Courtney Watson McCarthy. This is a fun book for Trek fans. I don’t think we have had even one Star Trek pop-up book until now.

by Scifi Staff — July 22, 2014 in Books 0

Light-Up Sci-Fi Danger Awareness Art

These light-up Sci-Fi danger awareness artworks are clever and inventive and will make your home feel a little bit more futuristic. As if you are on board an actual spaceship, viewing safety warnings on the bulkhead. Etsy seller TheDailyRobot offers several. There’s a bionic arm warning, safety precautions regarding the Star Trek transporter and even one for an Orbital Elevator. The seller very appropriately has this to say about the transporter piece:

You can’t drive a car without getting a license. You can’t fly a plane without getting a license. But any jerk can walk into a tube and get de-atomized, which is why we need signs like these to keep the teleporting masses safe.

You can get these awesome pieces of art from his shop for about $75.

by Scifi Staff — July 21, 2014 in Art 0

Deleted Wampa Attack Scene from Empire Strikes Back

Check out this photo from the set of Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back. It is part of a deleted scene from the film. As you can see, those rebels are having a tough time dealing with a Wampa attack. This scene would have been great on screen.

Originally the Wampas were to play a slightly larger part in the movie as you can see in the scene included below, which is another deleted scene, where C-3PO tears off a warning sign on a door with Wampas inside, to try to trick the pursuing troops. This one may have been a bit too comical for the final cut, but I would love to see the scene where the rebels face some Wampas.

via Twitter

by Scifi Staff — July 20, 2014 in Behind The Scenes 0

Star Wars Football Helmets

Graphic designer Brandon Hubschman created this series of NFL helmets done up in amazing Star Wars style. If the Star Wars franchise also owned NFL teams, this is what we would get. It makes me wish we could see these on the field.

Each of these awesome helmets capture the characters perfectly. The TIE Fighter and Darth Maul helmets would especially look intimidating on the Football field. I wouldn’t want to be tackled by anyone on team Jabba though. Come on Disney, give us a Star Wars NFL team. The Washington Wookies, maybe the Detroit Droids.

by Scifi Staff — July 17, 2014 in Art 0

Behind The Scenes Photo Gallery From Ridley Scott’s Alien

We can thank Imgur member Valaquen for these lovely behind-the-scenes photos from Ridley Scott’s classic sci-fi/horror film Alien. Valaquen recently uploaded over 253 images, with more to come. These images provide an interesting look at the making of the classic film.

We’ve got rare concept art, newspaper/magazine clippings, vehicle models, cast and crew pics, pics of H.R. Giger himself, costume designs and so much more. You can easily lose yourself for hours looking through all of them. Trust me, I’ve done it. These images make me appreciate the movie on a whole other level. I can only imagine what a thrill it was to work on this movie and help put it all together. To walk in these alien sets. Just amazing.

by Scifi Staff — July 14, 2014 in Behind The Scenes 0

Minimalist Star Wars Vehicle Posters

These minimalist Star Wars Vehicle Posters by Robert Greaux & Julie Parker-Garza have just the right amount of retro, with a great use of colors. You can get them for just $18 each.

You can keep your Picasso and your Rembrandt. This is the kind of art that makes me happy. Just give me some cool ships from a far away galaxy and my imagination. I’m good. That’s all I need.

by Scifi Staff — July 11, 2014 in Art 0

Star Wars TIE Advanced X1 BBQ Grill

The Alex Ross Marvel Comics Poster Book

Doctor Who Tardis Coffee Table

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Star Wars Slave Leia George Lucas Cosplay

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Star Wars Millennium Falcon Pillow

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Doctor Who TARDIS Coffee Press

Alien Xenomorph Clock

A Timeline of the Marvel Cinematic Universe

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