space opera
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10 Years Ago, Star Wars Changed Forever
Arguably the most important, game-changing event in the history of Star Wars storytelling happened 10 years ago today. On April 25, 2014, Lucasfilm announced that the Star Wars Expanded Universe was being pushed aside. All future storytelling would be part of the same, cohesive canon, and the EU stories fans knew and loved over the…
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Alex Kurtzman Hopes Shorter Seasons Are Better for Star Trek
There’s more Star Trek around right now than there has been since its ‘90s heyday, but there’s not exactly all that much of it in comparison. The franchise’s resurgence in the age of streaming has meant condensed seasons—these days, the average season is often half the size (or less) of one from the broadcast era.…
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Dune: Part Two’s Stunning Black-and-White Sequence Was an Epic Undertaking
Denis Villeneuve’s Dune movies are visually striking—cinematographer Grieg Fraser and production designer Patrice Vermette already have Oscars from Dune: Part One. But Dune: Part Two is even bolder, and includes a black-and-white sequence that leaves a lingering impact. Speaking with Variety, Fraser explained how the interlude—the climax of which showcases the gladiatorial prowess of Feyd-Rautha…
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Star Trek: Discovery’s Final Season Finally Has a Release Date
Just shy of two years to the day we learned that it was over, we will finally see Star Trek: Discovery begin its final mission. After years and years of clips, trailers, and teases, Paramount has officially confirmed just when season five will begin streaming. Star Trek: Discovery’s fifth and final season will launch on…