How the Internet Tried to Co-Opt Star Wars and Why Fiction Still Wins
Recent attempts by online figures to rebrand the Empire as the good guys collided with real-world political shifts, restoring the classic narrative of underdog triumph.
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November Book Releases Highlight Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Memoirs
November brings a major wave of speculative fiction releases featuring new works from John Scalzi and Cassandra Khaw, alongside personal memoirs from genre icons like Andy Serkis and LeVar Burton.
Veronica Roth Reflects on Divergent, Alternate Universes, and the Unfinished Movie Finale
Author Veronica Roth discusses her return to the Divergent universe with new alternate-retelling books and reflects on why the final film adaptation was never completed.
Tobi Ogundiran's Short Story 'The Oracle at Ikeja' Explores Destiny and Chaos
Lightspeed Magazine presents Tobi Ogundiran's speculative short story 'The Oracle at Ikeja,' exploring a society reshaped by a mysterious prophetic machine.
Remembering Patrick Stewart and the Legacy of Jean-Luc Picard
Ars Technica staffers reflect on the profound cultural impact of Patrick Stewart, whose portrayal of Captain Jean-Luc Picard redefined modern science fiction television.
How a Scottish Surgeon Created the Template for Sherlock Holmes
Historian Lindsey Fitzharris explores the real-life medical pioneer behind Arthur Conan Doyle's legendary detective in her new book.
Daisy Ridley Dives Into Paramount+ Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea Reboot
Star Wars actor Daisy Ridley is set to headline a modern television adaptation of the classic sci-fi adventure Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea for Paramount+.
Disney+ Series VisionQuest Debuts With Ambitious Two-Episode Premiere
Marvel's VisionQuest kicks off its Disney+ run with a sprawling premiere that grapples with artificial intelligence, human emotion, and the return of Ultron.
Amazon Taps WandaVision Creator Jac Schaeffer for New Stargate Series
Amazon MGM is rebooting its Stargate television franchise, bringing on Marvel veteran Jac Schaeffer to steer the science fiction project after an earlier attempt stalled.
