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Winter is coming — and so is a new show.

You’re going to wish you could fast-forward to the premiere.

The galaxy far, far away is now more ubiquitous than ever before. With an endless stream of content on the horizon, can Star Wars still be a major event?

These blockbuster disaster movies should be taken with grain of salt the size of The Rock.

An intimate look at the late literary icon.  

Goonies trivia will never say die. 

It's a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door.

Archive 81's Marc Sollinger reveals how he uses sound to tell an unforgettable fantasy story. 

These events offer all the camaraderie and excitement of a huge con — without the exhausting crowds. 

The Maryland convention celebrates the best in science and sci-fi—and right now they're offering a 20% discount to Portalist readers! 

We've partnered with Escape Velocity to give away 6 weekend passes to the Maryland con, a $75 voucher, and a book bundle signed by Greg Bear.

You'll fall for these bloody good tales of undead lust and longing. 

The time is right for Mervyn Peake's masterpiece to return to the small screen.

The accomplished author reflects on dystopia, gender, and the eternal possibility of giraffes.

The park is gone. The dinosaurs aren't.

They might look like buckets of bolts, but these ships are so much more than just modes of transport.

Know your Offred from your Ofglen? Eyes from your Angels? This free Ebook will get you up to speed for Season 2. 

What babe? The babe with the power!

Martin says the TV series of his sci-fi novella will be "Psycho in space."

Transform your commute into an epic experience with these games.