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88 Miles Per Hour

The latest project by illustrator Scott Park is called “88 Miles Per Hour,” and he is taking us Back to the Future to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the movies. This poster is a colorful look at the various modes of transport in the trilogy. Yes, there were that many vehicles in the movies. Now they are all in one handy place.

They are arranged by the order in which they appeared onscreen. How many do you remember from the films? If you want to purchase the print you can find it at his Society6 store.

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Scifi Staff by — April 1, 2015 in Art 0
These Minimalist Star Wars Character Icons Are Delightful

Lisbon, Portugal based artist Filipe Carvalho created these flat minimal Star Wars icons. They are colorful and adorable. Instead of complex images that are full of detail Filipe uses just a few colors to create these characters.

I would love to have these hanging on my wall, that’s for sure. The force is strong with Filipe’s art. I don’t think you could make these characters any more simple.

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Scifi Staff by — March 31, 2015 in Art 0
1986 Leonard Nimoy Interview For Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home

I still can’t believe that Leonard Nimoy is gone. He will live on though, on screen and in our hearts. This vintage 1986 interview with Nimoy was conducted to coincide with the release of Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home. You might remember that Nimoy also directed the film.

Among other things, Nimoy talks about the spirit of Star Trek, and how it has evolved through the years. It’s a fascinating interview and a reminder that this man was one hell of a human being.

Scifi Staff by — March 30, 2015 in Behind The Scenes 0
Eyes Without A Face

Commercial illustrator Jason Edminston has a new exhibition at Mondo Gallery in Austin, Texas. It is called Eyes Without A Face and you can se it up until April 4. It will feature one hundred and fifty pairs of eyes from movies, music and television, so that you can look into the windows to their souls. I could look at these all day long, even if they do appear to be looking back.

Below is just a small sampling of his work. You can check out his site to see more of his awesome work. It’s fun to see how many you can identify.

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Scifi Staff by — March 27, 2015 in Art 0
Guardians of the Galaxy Visual Effects Breakdown

Guardians of the Galaxy showed that Space Operas can still be fun and epic. If you enjoyed the movie, you’ll like these videos. Visual effects and animation studio Framestore has released a few videos that break down the stunning visual effects work.

The Knowhere Reel details the decapitated head of an ancient Celestial that we visited in the film. The second video is all about Rocket Raccoon.

Scifi Staff by — March 27, 2015 in Behind The Scenes 0
Behind The Scenes Photos of the Blade Runner Model Shop

Blade Runner fans are going to appreciate these images. This 142 photo collection offers a behind-the-scenes look at the model shop for Blade Runner, the 1982 sci-fi classic directed by Ridley Scott. Prepare to get lost for a good long time as you delve into these.

They are mostly images of the miniatures during various stages of production. You can really see how much love and attention to detail went into all of the props for this movie and of course that shows on screen. I am really loving all of these photos.

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Scifi Staff by — March 19, 2015 in Behind The Scenes 0
The Leviathan Teaser Trailer

This proof of concept trailer is pretty mind blowing. The Leviathan is a sci-fi monster movie from Oscar-nominated director Ruairí Robinson. We hope this ends up being made, because it is awesome! He created this short trailer in order to convince others that he has a strong vision for this movie. Movies like this aren’t cheap after all.

It’s about humans who hunt giant flying whale creatures above the clouds with laser blasters and other weapons. All I can say is, give us 2 more hours of this please! Check it out below and let us know what you think.

By the early 22nd century mankind had colonized many worlds. Faster than light travel was made possible by harvesting exotic matter from the eggs of the largest species mankind has ever seen. Those that take part in the hunt are mostly involuntary labor.

via Geek Tyrant

Scifi Staff by — March 19, 2015 in Movies/TV 0
Stunning Paper Model Of The Millennium Falcon

Sometimes you look at a paper model and it’s easy to admire the fine craftsmanship, and sometimes an artist takes things to a whole new level and you are just blown away. This Millennium Falcon is made almost entirely out of paper. It’s 99% paper and 1% LED lights and fiber optics on the interior. Basically it is a masterpiece of paper engineering and design.

It took Polish artist Bernard Szukiel four years to complete it using photos as reference. His devotion is as inspiring as the finished product. No detail has been missed. It has the LEDs and fiber optics inside, even the scratches on the paint are accurate. Bernard you are a true master craftsman!

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Scifi Staff by — March 18, 2015 in Art 0
Han Solo DL-44 Blaster Prop Replica

If you fancy yourself smuggler enough to wield this Han Solo Blaster prop replica, you better live up to Han Solo himself and not let Greedo shoot first. This is a super nice replica with intricate details you’d expect in a more expensive piece.

I have seen a ton of fan-made blasters, but this one is a true gem. It is perfect for cosplay or just to hang on the mantle. This one is a steal at $149. from JohnsonArmsProps.

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Scifi Staff by — March 18, 2015 in Props/Replicas 0
Terminator T-800 Head Molded Mug

You don’t have to fight Skynet and hollow out a T-800 skull to drink like a warrior king. Just get this Terminator T-800 Head Mug. It is sculpted to look just like a Terminator head. As everyone knows there is no better vessel to drink from than a killer robot’s head.

This is sure to be you new favorite mug. The only way it could be better is if the eyes lit up, but I’m not letting that stop me from ordering mine today.

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Scifi Staff by — March 17, 2015 in Toys/Collectibles 0