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    Science Fiction Action Novels That Are Better Than the Borderlands Movie

    If you're looking for a sci-fi action world with open, sprawling worlds, try these books.

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    A Beginner's Guide to X-Men ‘97

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    10 Underrated Sci-Fi Movies You Need to Watch

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    The Brutal Allegory of Interview With the Vampire Season One

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    The Dark Tower Trailer Is Finally Here, Say Gawd-Bomb!

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    Universal Language: The Science Behind 'Arrival'

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    Luke Skywalker Might Turn to the Dark Side in 'The Last Jedi'

    Luke Skywalker Might Turn to the Dark Side in 'The Last Jedi'

    Always in motion is the future.

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    Star Wars Fan Creates His Own Working, Full-Size BB-8 Droid

    Star Wars Fan Creates His Own Working, Full-Size BB-8 Droid

    This is the droid you're looking for.

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    VFX Supervisor Reveals 'Rogue One' Used (Almost) as Much CGI as 'Phantom Menace'

    VFX Supervisor Reveals 'Rogue One' Used (Almost) as Much CGI as 'Phantom Menace'

    But not nearly as many midi-chlorians.

    By Matthew Loffhagen

    The New "American Gods" Trailer Is Bloody and Mystical

    The New "American Gods" Trailer Is Bloody and Mystical

    The latest look at Starz's adaptation doesn't disappoint.

    By Kat Stubing

    "Mass Effect" Choices: The Power of a Personalized Journey

    "Mass Effect" Choices: The Power of a Personalized Journey

    Mass Effect is one of the most unique and emotional gaming experiences I've ever had.

    By Brett Bunge

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    The 5 Most Bat-Ass Batman Movies Ever

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    How Gay Is Your Geek TV?

    How Gay Is Your Geek TV?

    Fantasy and sci-fi television has some great LGBTQ+ representation—but progress still needs to be made.

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    The Portalist’s Guide to "Dungeons & Dragons"

    The Portalist’s Guide to "Dungeons & Dragons"

    Get to know one of the best games ever created.

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    Which Dystopia Will the Donald Trump Presidency Most Resemble?

    Nolite te bastardes carborundorum.

    By Elaine Atwell

    Sci Fi TV Shows

    7 Huge Hazards of Living in the Star Trek Universe

    7 Huge Hazards of Living in the Star Trek Universe

    The final frontier is often far from friendly.

    By Gerald Hanks

    Superheroes

    The Best Superhero Movies of All Time

    The Best Superhero Movies of All Time

    An objective and definitive list.

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    Anime

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    6 Great Mecha Anime that Question Our Connection to Tech

    We like big robots and we cannot lie.

    By Monique Jones

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    7 Day-Saving Female Superheroes from Independent Comics

    These radical ladies are getting it done.

    By Sam Riedel

    Star Wars

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    The Portalist's Guide to Getting into Star Wars

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    By Stephen Lovely

    10 Major Differences Between The Walking Dead Comics and the Show

    10 Major Differences Between The Walking Dead Comics and the Show

    The Walking Dead TV series has diverged from its source material in some major ways.

    By Brock Cooper

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    What to Watch While You Wait for the “Assassin’s Creed” Movie

    Assassin's Creed has a chance to finally prove that movies based on video games can be quality entertainment.

    By Justin Andress

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    Interview: Scott Snyder and Jeff Lemire Face Their Fears in “A.D.: After Death”

    Like most of us humans, Scott Snyder and Jeff Lemire are pretty afraid of death.

    By Carolyn Cox

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    It’s Time to Stop Fearing the Reboot: 6 Reboots We’d Actually Like to See

    Nothing can destroy the glory of our favorite films, and the chance to see some killer sequels and reboots is pretty tantalizing.

    By The Portalist

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