Pride Month may have come to a close, but Laura Venning continues our coverage of LGBTQ+ representation in film and TV; this time looking at queer coding in one of Game of Thrones’ most iconic characters. Ten years ago, during the long, languid summer between leaving school and starting university, I read George R.R. Martin’s A Song of … Read more
Pick 10 great sci-fi ships – just 10. It seems easy, but what do you leave out? Chad Armstrong picks his top 10 iconic flying vehicles. Are your favourites on his list? Science fiction has always been a haven for brilliant, iconic design. Unbound by the realities of real-life construction and even basic physics, designers … Read more
The title for the next Transformers movie is a blast from the past: Transformers: Rise of the Beasts. Promising elements of the popular ‘Beast Wars’ generation of Transformers toys and animated series, Rise of the Beasts, like Bumblebee, is going to be set prior to the Michael Bay movies, in 1994 New York City, as well as Peru’s Machu … Read more
Beatlemania has hit Hero Collector! Ever been stuck for choice when it comes to picking the right advent calendar, and knowing the one you’ve got, either for you or a loved one, just won’t cut it? Well, luckily for you, we’ve got things covered with our epic new release that will stun any Beatles – and … Read more
From the comic books to the big screen, Deadpool has made his mark as a fan favorite. Wade Wilson has used his fourth-wall-breaking narration to absolute gruesome (and gleeful) perfection, showcasing his antics and celebrating them. You can step into any comic con, in any country, and find yourself staring at a sea of familiar … Read more
Ahead of tomorrow’s World Environment Day, David Black looks at how sci-fi has dealt with ecological issues and humanity’s impact on the planet. Science fiction often has a moral undertone and taking care of the environment is a compelling one. A world on which people have destroyed their homes through arrogance is not an uncommon trope. … Read more
Following the launch of the special-edition U.S.S. Cerritos, we are proud to reveal the first regular-sized ship from Star Trek: The Official Lower Decks Collection. Here’s a first look at the U.S.S. Titan NCC-80102. A Luna-class capital ship, the U.S.S. Titan was the first permanent command of Captain William T. Riker, following his service aboard the U.S.S. Enterprise. Alongside his wife, the empath Commander … Read more
Marvel Studios have shared six new character posters for the forthcoming Black Widow, below. The question is WHO is playing Taskmaster?! Set after the events of 2016’s Captain America: Civil War, Black Widow stars Scarlett Johansson in the title role, Florence Pugh as Yelena Romanoff (Natasha’s sister), Hellboy’s David Harbour as Alexei/ Red Guardian, Rachel Weisz as Melina, O-T Fagbenle as Mason and Olivier Richters. Black Widow will head to Disney+ and cinemas simultaneously on July 9. However, you’ll … Read more
Netflix has shared the first trailer for Sweet Tooth, an adaptation of the Jeff Lemire DC/Vertigo comic book. The show follows the world after ‘The Great Crumble’ a cataclysmic event that ravages the world. A hybrid deer boy named Gus (also known as Sweet Tooth) befriends a loner and the two of them embark on … Read more
This November, television screens across the globe will light up once again with the thrilling return of The Flash for an eighth season. This beloved DC hero, known as The Fastest Man Alive, is gearing up for a high-octane adventure. This time, however, he won’t be going it alone. Fans of the CWverse are in … Read more