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Woman in Motion: How Lt Uhura Changed NASA
“What is change in society? A change is – you cannot even imagine a world any other way.” — Neil deGrasse Tyson, about Nichelle Nichols changing the course of history of space flight.
Gina Carano Faces ‘The Mandalorian’s Airlock
The actress and mixed martial arts fighter has been removed from the cast by Disney after she shared a post on social media implying that being a Republican was like being Jewish during the WWII Holocaust.
Whither Whedon? Allegations Assemble!
A showrunner is accused of bad behavior with women behind the camera. Nothing new in Hollywood, alas.
Trailer Park: ‘The Falcon and the Winter Soldier’
It’s the return of the odd couple, best frenemies from “Captain America: Civil War”. Watch the trailer.
Extinction Event: Disney Closes Blue Sky Studios
The award-winning studio was best known for the “Ice Age” movies. The move affects ~450 studio employees.
Han Solo Blaster Goes to Auction via Rock Island Auction Company
The BlasTech DL-44 Heavy Blaster carried by Han Solo, portrayed by Harrison Ford, in “Star Wars: A New Hope,” goes to auction August 26 – 28.
53rd Anniversary of First Manned Moon Landing
“No single space project in this period will be more impressive to mankind, or more important for the long-range exploration of space.” -JFK
A Name to Conjure By: Sister Moon – Valjeanne Jeffers
Horror / Fantasy writer Valjeanne Jeffers, ‘Sister Moon’ to her friends and colleagues, has passed away after a short illness.
Self-Published Science Fiction Competition 2022 Submissions Now Open
The winner gets a badge and a blaster set to “stunning.” Most importantly, they get heaps of recognition and bragging rights.