We’ve seen SF you people wouldn’t believe. To Read stacks teetering off the side of the bookshelf. We watched WorldCon attendees glitter in the dark near the dealers’ room. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to quit…. This blog has been tottering along for five years now, but…

The title of George Lucas’ first movie is usually alluded to in all of his other films. What was its title? Where was the HAL 9000 computer developed, according to the movie 2001: A Space Odyssey? A) University of Illinois-Urbana B) Virginia Polytechnic Institute C) University of California-Los Angeles D) Massachusetts Institute of Technology E)…

Transformers Producers Secure Rights to Space Invaders – I think this line from the article sums it up: “The Hollywood Reporter has claimed that the pair are trying to find a suitable writer to create a script, which we simply cannot fathom.” Alien Facehugger Pillow Set – Tutorial for making plush xenomorphs. Not bad for…

What SF author has played onstage with Pink Floyd? A) Neil Gaiman B) Terry Pratchett C) Douglas Adams D) China Mieville E) Pat Cadigan In which planetary system did Luke take his Jedi training with Yoda? Boris Karloff has portrayed Frankenstein’s monster, the Mummy, and Dr. Fu Manchu. What other screen star–who also had a…

Artist Larry Wentzel decided that after the 11th Doctor was trapped in the Pandorica, “the villains broke out into a little celebratory dance.” It probably looked exactly like this. (via The Daily What, where they suggest that Wentzel’s next piece should be entitled, “You’re a Good Man (Going to War), Charlie Brown.”)

I find it weirdly hilarious that not only do Mad Max reenactors exist, there are enough of them to support a three-day “post apocalypse” festival every year. Wasteland Weekend is an adults-only campout in the California desert, with Industrial DJs, post-apocalyptic vehicles, staged combats, and a vendor area called “Bartertown.” The event aims to create…

Due to unavoidable out-of-townedness, there will be no new posts this week. Instead, please to enjoy a selection of random links. Totally Awesome Space Colonies

Due to unavoidable out-of-townedness, there will be no new posts this week. Instead, please to enjoy a selection of random links. Gaiman Secrets

Due to unavoidable out-of-townedness, there will be no new posts this week. Instead, please to enjoy a selection of random links. The Padawan’s Guide

Due to unavoidable out-of-townedness, there will be no new posts this week. Instead, please to enjoy a selection of random links. Encyclopedia Astronautica