In a sign that we are still in the opening moves of the Streaming Wars, AT&T has sold off its anime-centric Crunchyroll service to rival Funimation for a staggering $1.175 billion in cash.
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Wonder Woman’s Gal Gadot to Star in Spy Movie Series
She’s signed an eight figure deal, making her one of Hollywood’s highest paid actresses of all time.
‘Star Trek: Discovery’ vs The Dude-Bro Generation
There’s a disconnect between Star Trek and a significant chunk of its own fandom. Editorial by Thaddeus “Answer Man” Howze.
Neil Gaiman Crowdsources Animated Film to Raise Funds for Syrian Refugees Battling Freezing Temperatures, Icy Winds & COVID-19
Neil Gaiman creates a charity project in conjuction with the UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, on behalf of Syrian refugees facing dire conditions amid the pandemic.
New Tolkien Book, ‘The Nature of Middle-Earth’ to be Released in 2021
The new book will be a collection of previously unpublished essays on the peoples, places and individual characters in the world of the Lord of the Rings.
New on SCIFI.radio: Mariic’s ‘Virtual Plaza’
Vaporwave, synthwave and the occasional mashup, the Virtual Plaza is heard exclusively on SCIFI.radio, Wed 3 am/pm Pacific, 6am/pm Eastern.
Spider-Man at 60: More Popular Than Ever
Spider-Man is officially turning 60 this year, and Marvel Comics has announced two major new Spider-Man stories to celebrate that upcoming milestone, including the final chapter in the Spider-Verse trilogy.
Ray Liotta, Star of GOODFELLAS, Gone at 67
Actor and voice actor Ray Liotta, star of Goodfellas and Field of Dreams, passed away in his sleep on May 26, 2022 at the age of 67.
CHIP ‘N DALE RESCUE RANGERS: Why Classics Last
Chip ‘N Dale: Rescue Rangers is proof that a film can be both nostalgic and innovative. Elizabeth Carlie reviews.
The World’s Simplest Review Of ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’
The plot of Everything Everwhere All at Once is packed with so many moving parts it’s bursting at the seams. Elizabeth Carlie reviews.