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The Great Sandworm Race: We Have Wormsign

Now here is an epic mash-up that you don’t see everyday. Artist and illustrator Stephen Andrade painted this awesome masterpiece showing the giant worms from Tremors, Beetlejuice and Dune all taking part in The Great Sandworm Race. My money is on the Dune worm. It will just eat the rest of them. It is a worm eat worm world my friends.

And if that isn’t amazing enough, there’s more. He also created a digital version that looks like a vintage pulp book cover, making me wish I could read that issue. All hail Shai-Hulud.

dune worm

dune worm

Scifi Staff by — July 10, 2014 in Art 0
Star Wars Terrariums Are Tiny Windows Into A Galaxy Far, Far Away

Artist Tony Larson recreates amazingly beautiful Star Wars scenes in terrarium form. All of your favorites are here: Yoda, R2-D2, Luke on his Tauntaun, and Ewoks. These tiny scenes are alive and you can’t help but feel that you are looking through a window into a galaxy far, far away.

The Yoda and Ewok scenes especially feel authentic. I don’t know how much time he puts into each piece, but he has a fantastic eye for detail. The good news for all of us is that you can buy them from his Etsy Store, starting at around $95.

star wars terrarium

star wars terrarium

star wars terrarium

star wars terrarium

Scifi Staff by — July 9, 2014 in Art 1
The District 9 Theatrical Trailer Gets A Paper Reboot

If you enjoyed Neil Blomkamp’s 2009 sci-fi masterpiece District 9, you will get a kick out of this District 9 theatrical trailer recreated in paper. It is sure to put a smile on your face and make your day. It’s like the creators of South Park have sweded the movie.

This humorous and very well done parody trailer is the work of Tim Kent. Great work Tim.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVWdxqZfb7A

Scifi Staff by — July 7, 2014 in Animation/Fun Videos 0
Magnetic Magneto Cosplay by Jessica Nigri

I can’t help singing that old Walter Egan song, Magnet And Steel, as I look at these amazing cosplay photos of Jessica Nigri as Magneto, the X-Men’s number one enemy. If you are not familiar with Jessica Nigri’s work, prepare to be stunned.

As usual, she is amazing and the photography is out of this world. Magneto has never looked so sleek and sexy. These photos were done by Larry Alan Photography, who absolutely rocks.

magneto cosplay

magneto cosplay

magneto cosplay

magneto cosplay

Scifi Staff by — July 2, 2014 in Cosplay 0
Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes Concept Art

Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes will be hitting theaters next week, so we are all eager to see more of this world after the first installment. You might say we are going ape over it. To satisfy our Simian craving until then, we have some concept art from this movie as well as Rise of the Planet of the Apes.

These fantastic images come from a new art book that chronicles the design of both movies. It is titled Rise of the Planet of the Apes and Dawn of the Planet of the Apes: The Art of the Films. The book is full of the production photography and concept art behind both films. It is a must buy for hardcore fans of the movies.

Planet of the Apes

Planet of the Apes

Planet of the Apes

Planet of the Apes

Planet of the Apes

Planet of the Apes

via io9

Scifi Staff by — July 1, 2014 in Concept Art 0
ORBOT CGI Short Film

Is there anything that ORBOT can not do? Watch this CGI short from Giovanni Bocchi and find out. This impressive short looks absolutely smashing and although ORBOT has a simple design, it is amazing how much personality Giovanni was able to give it as the robot overcomes one obstacle after another. Now my only question is, where can I buy one?

Welcome to the ORBOT System 1.0: the perfect way by which you can improve your life.
Orbot’s artificial intelligence is limited, but it is able to learn very quickly from the experience and to rework information to overcome obstacles never met before.

Its versatility combined with its learning ability makes it a perfect all-rounder machine used in a variety of non-industrial occupations. The various gadgets available are sold separately in order to customize your device according to your practical needs. Its power is provided by a set of nuclear cells and their continuous operation is guaranteed for life.

WARNING: Orbot does not have a soul.

orbot

orbot

orbot

Scifi Staff by — July 1, 2014 in Animation/Fun Videos 1
Creepy Creature Concept Art From Maleficent

Artist Bryan Wynia has revealed some stunning creature concept art for Disney’s fantasy movie Maleficent. You have to love the level of detail that can be seen here.

At first glance you don’t know if you are looking at a model or art, but you do know that these creatures are intense and in your face. These creatures are alive and breathing before your eyes. Make sure that you check out the creatures featurette as well, to see them all in action.

Maleficent creature art

Maleficent creature art

Maleficent creature art

Maleficent creature art

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0p9VseEwi0

via Moviepilot

Scifi Staff by — June 30, 2014 in Concept Art 0
Amazing Custom Doctor Who Action Figures

Etsy seller 7CardinalSins creates some really nice custom action figures. Among the best are these fantastic Doctor Who custom figures. In his shop you will find the very nicely detailed TARDIS console seen here, the second Doctor, Omega, a Rutan(Enemy of the mighty Sontarans), a Silurian and even the 10th Doctor done up in the Simpsons style.

They hit all of the right details and would look amazing with all of your other figures. In fact, they might make some of your other figures look a bit shabby. Omega and the Silurian look especially awesome. Just throw your money at them quick before they disappear.

custom doctor who figures

custom doctor who figures

custom doctor who figures

custom doctor who figures

custom doctor who figures

custom doctor who figures

custom doctor who figures

custom doctor who figures

custom doctor who figures

custom doctor who figures

custom doctor who figures

custom doctor who figures

Scifi Staff by — June 30, 2014 in Toys/Collectibles 3
“They Live” On The Streets Of Los Angeles

The subject matter tackled by John Carpenter’s They Live is even more relevant today then it was in 1988. Don’t believe me? Go watch it again. Then look around you. So the timing seems perfect for artists Stephen Zeigler and Calder Greenwood to give downtown residents of Los Angeles a living installation inspired by the classic film.

They influence our decisions without us knowing it. They numb our senses without us feeling it. They control our lives without us realizing it. THEY LIVE.

A rugged loner (RODDY PIPER) stumbles upon a terrifying discovery: ghoulish creatures are masquerading as humans while they lull the public into submission through subliminal advertising messages. Only specially made sunglasses make the deadly truth visible.

Residents of LA got to see things as if through Roddy Piper’s sunglasses. The normally hidden OBEY, CONSUME and SLEEP signs were in full view. And so was an actor dressed as an alien in a business suit.

They Live

They Live

They Live

They Live

They Live

They Live

They Live

They Live

via LA Taco

Scifi Staff by — June 28, 2014 in Art 0
Plan Your Next Trip With These Retro Sci-Fi Travel Posters

Dean Walton has created some very satisfyingly retro Sci-Fi travel posters that would look at home in any galactic travel agency. You can book a trip to many famous locales, like Vulcan, Pandora, Solaris, New York as seen in The Fifth Element and more.

However, if you find yourself traveling the cosmos, do yourself a favor and don’t forget your Multi-Pass. Also, if we have learned anything from Hitchiker’s Guide To The Galaxy, it is this. It might be a good idea to pack a towel. A towel always comes in handy. And no matter where you go, there you are.

travel poster

travel poster

travel poster

travel poster

travel poster

travel poster

travel poster

Scifi Staff by — June 27, 2014 in Art 0