NASA has named the landing site of the agency’s Perseverance rover as “Octavia E. Butler Landing,” after acclaimed science fiction author Octavia E. Butler.
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C. J. Cherryh Wins 2021 Robert A. Heinlein Award
C.J. Cherryh is the winner of the 2021 Robert A. Heinlein Award for outstanding published works that inspire the human exploration of space.
Netflix to Do Biopic on Former Astronaut José Hernández
For José Hernández, the sky was never the limit.
Disney+ Takes Us Back to the Monsters Universe with”Monsters at Work” July 2
Billy Crystal and John Goodman are back as Mike and Sully.
The Visual Effects Society Nominates “The Mandalorian” and “Soul”
The Mandalorian leads with 13 nominations including outstanding visual effects in a photoreal episode. Soul is next with 5 nominations, followed by Project Power and The Witches with 3 each.
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Dreamworks Animation’s ‘MoonRay’ Renderer Goes Open Source
DreamWorks Animation announces their intent to release their production renderer, MoonRay, as open source software later this year.
Teenagers Find Exoplanets — So Can You
The discovery of new exoplanets continues at a wonderful rate, Some of them are made by teenaged astronomers.
First Look: ‘Lost Ollie’, A Delightful Blend Of CGI Animation And Live Action
In Lost Ollie, a toy rabbit embarks on a quest to be reunited with his best friend. Watch the trailer.
Pat Carroll, Voice of Ursula, Gone at 95
Emmy-winning actress Pat Carroll, who voiced Ursula in Disney’s The Little Mermaid, has passed away at the age of 95.