While these are more space fantasy than true sci-fi, the genre's core purpose is to offer commentary on our present and possible future. Films like Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey, Christopher Nolan's Interstellar, and Ridley Scott's The Martian are exemplary in their scientific fidelity. However, one film stands out for its unparalleled accuracy: Ron Howard's Apollo 13.
The Story of the Failed, Yet Heroic Flight to the Moon
"Apollo 13" is not your typical sci-fi movie but rather a science space drama with fictional elements, dramatizing the perilous events of the April 1970 space mission. Directed by Ron Howard, known for films like Willow, A Beautiful Mind, and The Da Vinci Code, and written by William Broyles Jr. and Al Reinert, the movie meticulously recreates the dangerous mission.
The film's all-star cast, including Tom Hanks, Kevin Bacon, Bill Paxton, Gary Sinise, and Ed Harris, delivers stellar...
The Story of the Failed, Yet Heroic Flight to the Moon
"Apollo 13" is not your typical sci-fi movie but rather a science space drama with fictional elements, dramatizing the perilous events of the April 1970 space mission. Directed by Ron Howard, known for films like Willow, A Beautiful Mind, and The Da Vinci Code, and written by William Broyles Jr. and Al Reinert, the movie meticulously recreates the dangerous mission.
The film's all-star cast, including Tom Hanks, Kevin Bacon, Bill Paxton, Gary Sinise, and Ed Harris, delivers stellar...
- 5/22/2024
- by louise.everitt@startefacts.com (Louise Everitt)
- STartefacts.com
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 serves as the final chapter in James Gunn’s acclaimed superhero franchise that has carved a place for itself in the pop culture zeitgeist. Characters such as Star-Lord, Rocket, and Groot have become fan favorites along with the space-faring antics of the titular team.
A still from Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3
Despite the film’s critical acclaim and box office success, it has received one particular note of criticism for one of its most poignant scenes. In a new video, Canadian astronaut and engineer Chris Hadfield has highlighted the one flaw in the scene that sees Peter Quill / Star-Lord surviving in space without a space suit. Here is what Hadfield said about the lack of realism in this particular scene from Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3.
Astronaut Reveals the Flaw in Star-Lord’s Pivotal Scene in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3...
A still from Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3
Despite the film’s critical acclaim and box office success, it has received one particular note of criticism for one of its most poignant scenes. In a new video, Canadian astronaut and engineer Chris Hadfield has highlighted the one flaw in the scene that sees Peter Quill / Star-Lord surviving in space without a space suit. Here is what Hadfield said about the lack of realism in this particular scene from Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3.
Astronaut Reveals the Flaw in Star-Lord’s Pivotal Scene in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3...
- 3/10/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
Bill Bryson bestseller A Short History of Nearly Everything is being reimagined as an animated TV series by former The Simpsons showrunner Josh Weinstein and Paddington scribe Jason Hazeley, with Richard Ayoade narrating.
Altitude and Brouhaha Entertainment are forging the series version of a book that has sold 15 million copies worldwide and been translated into 50 languages, with a view to turning it into a long-running entertainment franchise.
Published two decades ago, the book sees celebrated writer Bryson take on popular science by tackling issues such as the size of the universe and the development of the human race, and setting them out in layman’s terms. A large part of the book is devoted to relating humorous stories about the scientists behind the research and their sometimes eccentric behaviours. Narrated by Ayoade, the animation will tell these stories spanning centuries and continents, time and space, and the abstract and the real,...
Altitude and Brouhaha Entertainment are forging the series version of a book that has sold 15 million copies worldwide and been translated into 50 languages, with a view to turning it into a long-running entertainment franchise.
Published two decades ago, the book sees celebrated writer Bryson take on popular science by tackling issues such as the size of the universe and the development of the human race, and setting them out in layman’s terms. A large part of the book is devoted to relating humorous stories about the scientists behind the research and their sometimes eccentric behaviours. Narrated by Ayoade, the animation will tell these stories spanning centuries and continents, time and space, and the abstract and the real,...
- 2/12/2024
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: A modern TV series remake of The Wombles is in the works with Ipcress File producer Altitude Television.
The TV arm of Altitude Media Group is forging a fresh version of the beloved animated British family series about a secretive group of furry creatures who live beneath Wimbledon Common, which is being co-produced with The Wombles production house and written by How to Train Your Dragon’s Will Davies.
Based on Elisabeth Beresford’s children’s novels, the stop-motion show ran in the mid-70s on the BBC featuring the voice of Bernard Cribbins, was remade in the mid-90s for ITV and remastered earlier this year as it turned 50. Altitude didn’t elaborate further on how it will be modernizing the classic.
Meanwhile, Altitude, which produced ITV’s big-budget remake of Michael Caine pic Ipcress File, has hired Chris Clark as MD and Chief Creative Officer, along with Development Executive Gabby Kardar.
The TV arm of Altitude Media Group is forging a fresh version of the beloved animated British family series about a secretive group of furry creatures who live beneath Wimbledon Common, which is being co-produced with The Wombles production house and written by How to Train Your Dragon’s Will Davies.
Based on Elisabeth Beresford’s children’s novels, the stop-motion show ran in the mid-70s on the BBC featuring the voice of Bernard Cribbins, was remade in the mid-90s for ITV and remastered earlier this year as it turned 50. Altitude didn’t elaborate further on how it will be modernizing the classic.
Meanwhile, Altitude, which produced ITV’s big-budget remake of Michael Caine pic Ipcress File, has hired Chris Clark as MD and Chief Creative Officer, along with Development Executive Gabby Kardar.
- 10/17/2023
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Ethan Hawke may be Maya Hawke’s dad, but he treated her like the professional she is on the set of “Wildcat”.
Ethan chatted to Et Canada’s Carlos Bustamante’s ahead of Monday’s TIFF premiere of the movie, which Ethan directed and Maya starred in.
The actor is also in town as part of the Audi Innovation Series — which is a homegrown Canadian series featuring visionaries and trendsetters who embody excellence and innovation, selected for their talent and passion for creative change — with him being featured as a speaker this year.
Previous featured guests have included Tommy Hilfiger, Jared Leto, Chris Hadfield and Spike Lee.
Read More: Ethan Hawke Says He Thinks About How Toronto Audiences Will React When Making A Movie
During his Et Canada chat, Ethan spoke about working with Maya, insisting he didn’t have time to be a proud dad on set because it was a busy,...
Ethan chatted to Et Canada’s Carlos Bustamante’s ahead of Monday’s TIFF premiere of the movie, which Ethan directed and Maya starred in.
The actor is also in town as part of the Audi Innovation Series — which is a homegrown Canadian series featuring visionaries and trendsetters who embody excellence and innovation, selected for their talent and passion for creative change — with him being featured as a speaker this year.
Previous featured guests have included Tommy Hilfiger, Jared Leto, Chris Hadfield and Spike Lee.
Read More: Ethan Hawke Says He Thinks About How Toronto Audiences Will React When Making A Movie
During his Et Canada chat, Ethan spoke about working with Maya, insisting he didn’t have time to be a proud dad on set because it was a busy,...
- 9/12/2023
- by Becca Longmire
- ET Canada
New Delhi, Aug 24 (Ians) Rakesh Sharma, the first Indian to be in space and Sunita Williams, an Indo-American NASA astronaut have lauded the Chandrayaan-3 mission, which helped the country become the first nation in the world to land near the South Pole of the Moon.
Led by scientists at Isro, the Vikram lander, aboard Chandrayaan-3, landed near the South Pole of the Moon on Wednesday after travelling about 3.84 lakh km for over 40 days.
India also became the fourth nation to make a soft landing on the Moon after the erstwhile Ussr, the US, China.
“I am not surprised, because I knew deep inside that Isro will make it this time. I am already a proud Indian and I have become a prouder Indian now. I knew that Isro will iron out all the challenges faced by Chandrayaan-2 and will make this mission a success,” said Sharma, during a live telecast...
Led by scientists at Isro, the Vikram lander, aboard Chandrayaan-3, landed near the South Pole of the Moon on Wednesday after travelling about 3.84 lakh km for over 40 days.
India also became the fourth nation to make a soft landing on the Moon after the erstwhile Ussr, the US, China.
“I am not surprised, because I knew deep inside that Isro will make it this time. I am already a proud Indian and I have become a prouder Indian now. I knew that Isro will iron out all the challenges faced by Chandrayaan-2 and will make this mission a success,” said Sharma, during a live telecast...
- 8/24/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, Aug 23 (Ians) As the nation awaits with bated breath the Chandrayaan 3 landing on Moon, Rakesh Sharma who is the first Indian in space, on Wednesday said that knowing the way Isro functions, “I can proudly say that Chandrayaan 3 will have a safe landing”.
Sharma will join eminent personalities such as astronauts Sunita Williams and S Somanath, Chairman of Isro, to provide insights on the live simulcast of Chandrayaan-3 #countdowntohistory across National Geographic Channel and Disney+ Hotstar.
“In the last 40 years, despite limited resources, Isro has had a spectacular journey, the programmes we have conducted over the years have surprised the world,” said Sharma who flew aboard Soyuz T-11 on April 3, 1984 as part of the Soviet Interkosmos Programme to travel in space.
“Space explorations do have their ups and downs, but we’ve remained focused in our approach, and knowing the way Isro functions I can proudly say...
Sharma will join eminent personalities such as astronauts Sunita Williams and S Somanath, Chairman of Isro, to provide insights on the live simulcast of Chandrayaan-3 #countdowntohistory across National Geographic Channel and Disney+ Hotstar.
“In the last 40 years, despite limited resources, Isro has had a spectacular journey, the programmes we have conducted over the years have surprised the world,” said Sharma who flew aboard Soyuz T-11 on April 3, 1984 as part of the Soviet Interkosmos Programme to travel in space.
“Space explorations do have their ups and downs, but we’ve remained focused in our approach, and knowing the way Isro functions I can proudly say...
- 8/23/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Harnessing the power of storytelling and exploration, National Geographic, has been on a mission to go deeper, further, and push the boundaries of how we see the world. Building upon the national pride witnessed during Chandrayaan 2’s mission in 2019, National Geographic India is all set to capture the nation’s attention once again for Chandrayaan 3’s planned landing.
The live simulcast of Chandrayaan – 3 #countdowntohistory across National Geographic Channel and Disney+ Hotstar will begin at 4 Pm on August 23, 2023, i.e., hours before Vikram’s descent on the lunar surface, which is expected to begin around 5:45 Pm Ist.
Hosted by Gaurav Kapoor and leading space experts, the show will take viewers on a captivating journey through time and space, capturing the countdown to the final moments as India creates history.
While the live show will provide exclusive insights from eminent personalities such as astronauts Sunita Williams, and Rakesh Sharma, and S Somanath,...
The live simulcast of Chandrayaan – 3 #countdowntohistory across National Geographic Channel and Disney+ Hotstar will begin at 4 Pm on August 23, 2023, i.e., hours before Vikram’s descent on the lunar surface, which is expected to begin around 5:45 Pm Ist.
Hosted by Gaurav Kapoor and leading space experts, the show will take viewers on a captivating journey through time and space, capturing the countdown to the final moments as India creates history.
While the live show will provide exclusive insights from eminent personalities such as astronauts Sunita Williams, and Rakesh Sharma, and S Somanath,...
- 8/22/2023
- by Editorial Desk
- GlamSham
Murdoch Mysteries has a return date. Ovation has announced that season 16 of the popular Canadian series will arrive on American TV screens on February 11th.
Starring Yannick Bisson, Hélène Joy, Thomas Craig, Jonny Harris, Lachlan Murdoch, Shanice Banton, Daniel Maslany, Arwen Humphreys, and Siobhan Murphy, the historical drama series is based on the novels by Maureen Jennings and follows Detective William Murdoch (Bisson) as he solves cases at the turn of the century in Toronto.
Guest stars for season 16 include Siobhan McSweeney, Sean Cullen, Christopher Heyerdahl, Peter Stebbings, and Peter Keleghan. Plus, there will be special appearances by International Space Station Commander Chris Hadfield, Olympic champion Andre De Grasse, and renowned historian Morgan Ross. Will & Grace's Eric McCormack has directed an episode.
Read...
Starring Yannick Bisson, Hélène Joy, Thomas Craig, Jonny Harris, Lachlan Murdoch, Shanice Banton, Daniel Maslany, Arwen Humphreys, and Siobhan Murphy, the historical drama series is based on the novels by Maureen Jennings and follows Detective William Murdoch (Bisson) as he solves cases at the turn of the century in Toronto.
Guest stars for season 16 include Siobhan McSweeney, Sean Cullen, Christopher Heyerdahl, Peter Stebbings, and Peter Keleghan. Plus, there will be special appearances by International Space Station Commander Chris Hadfield, Olympic champion Andre De Grasse, and renowned historian Morgan Ross. Will & Grace's Eric McCormack has directed an episode.
Read...
- 12/20/2022
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Mere minutes after touching the edge of space, Jeff Bezos and his fellow Blue Origin crewmates stood back on Earth, shaking champagne at the throng of cameras pointed their way with grins wide enough to see from … well, space. No matter which channel you turned to — CBS, NBC, ABC, CNN, MSNBC — the praise was effusive and breathless. But no matter how many times networks replayed the brief launch or how much Anderson Cooper waxed poetic about Amazon founder once being “this young guy building rockets” from 3D printers, it was near impossible to imagine feeling inspired. In just 11 minutes, the Blue Origin flight encapsulated everything wrong with billionaires buying their way into the final frontier.
Once upon a time, the space race might have represented hope and wonder (plus a healthy dose of rah-rah jingoism). Now, from where so many of us are sitting on this rapidly burning planet, watching...
Once upon a time, the space race might have represented hope and wonder (plus a healthy dose of rah-rah jingoism). Now, from where so many of us are sitting on this rapidly burning planet, watching...
- 7/20/2021
- by Caroline Framke
- Variety Film + TV
Ryan Reynolds is well known for becoming heavily involved in the creative process of his movies, and that’s not just limited to spending a dozen years trying to steer Deadpool out of development hell before it finally hit the big screen in 2016. Director Shawn Levy recently admitted that the leading man played a huge role in shaping the script for upcoming action comedy Free Guy, and was also directly responsible for a classic Mariah Carey track being positioned at the forefront of the marketing.
Despite regularly polishing and rewriting the dialogue of his star vehicles, though, the 44 year-old’s only official writing credit was on Deadpool 2 alongside Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick. We haven’t had any confirmation about whether or not the regular scribes will be back for the third installment, but last year they admitted they were waiting on the go-ahead from Kevin Feige to start working on the script.
Despite regularly polishing and rewriting the dialogue of his star vehicles, though, the 44 year-old’s only official writing credit was on Deadpool 2 alongside Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick. We haven’t had any confirmation about whether or not the regular scribes will be back for the third installment, but last year they admitted they were waiting on the go-ahead from Kevin Feige to start working on the script.
- 10/24/2020
- by Scott Campbell
- We Got This Covered
Following this week’s historic all-Canadian special, Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble, it was announced today that more than $6 million has been raised to date to provide immediate support to Food Banks Canada during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Mike Myers, Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble
Credit/Copyright: Cnw Group/Bell Media
With donations still being tallied, more than 140,000 individuals were inspired and reached out to support the good works by local food banks. Canadians can continue to donate to Food Banks Canada by texting Covid to 30333 or visiting FoodBanksCanada.ca/StrongerTogether.
The biggest multi-platform broadcast ever is now the most-watched (non-sports) Canadian broadcast on record. Nearly one in three Canadians watched some part of the broadcast on 44 television networks, reaching 11.5 million viewers overall. Audiences peaked at more than 6.1 million viewers during the world premiere of ArtistsCAN’s multi-artist “Lean on Me” charity single. Overall, the 90-minute special has a preliminary overnight audience of...
Mike Myers, Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble
Credit/Copyright: Cnw Group/Bell Media
With donations still being tallied, more than 140,000 individuals were inspired and reached out to support the good works by local food banks. Canadians can continue to donate to Food Banks Canada by texting Covid to 30333 or visiting FoodBanksCanada.ca/StrongerTogether.
The biggest multi-platform broadcast ever is now the most-watched (non-sports) Canadian broadcast on record. Nearly one in three Canadians watched some part of the broadcast on 44 television networks, reaching 11.5 million viewers overall. Audiences peaked at more than 6.1 million viewers during the world premiere of ArtistsCAN’s multi-artist “Lean on Me” charity single. Overall, the 90-minute special has a preliminary overnight audience of...
- 4/30/2020
- Look to the Stars
Hugh Jackman is ready to make amends with Ryan Reynolds, whom he has shared a years-long hilarious feud with. But that doesn’t mean Jackman wants to be friends with the Deadpool actor.
While appearing on The Late Late Show with James Corden on Thursday, The Greatest Showman actor, 51, addressed his longtime feud with Reynolds after host James Corden inquired about it.
Jackman told Corden, “I am preparing for this to be a permanent truce, but let me be clear, the truce is not friendship.”
Reynolds and Jackman previously announced that they have offered to put their differences aside for...
While appearing on The Late Late Show with James Corden on Thursday, The Greatest Showman actor, 51, addressed his longtime feud with Reynolds after host James Corden inquired about it.
Jackman told Corden, “I am preparing for this to be a permanent truce, but let me be clear, the truce is not friendship.”
Reynolds and Jackman previously announced that they have offered to put their differences aside for...
- 4/24/2020
- by Nicholas Rice
- PEOPLE.com
More than four dozen big-name Canadians have signed on for the historic broadcast Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble, it was announced today.
Airing commercial-free Sunday, April 26 at 6:30 p.m. across all markets/7 p.m. Nt and now on hundreds of platforms, Canadian artists, activists, actors, and athletes will share their stories of hope and inspiration in a national salute to frontline workers combatting Covid-19 during the 90-minute show.
The unprecedented event, in support of Food Banks Canada, has become the biggest multi-platform broadcast in Canadian history, with 15 broadcasting groups led by Bell Media, CBC/Radio-Canada, Corus Entertainment, Groupe V Média, and Rogers Sports & Media presenting the star-studded show on hundreds of TV, radio, streaming, and on demand platforms.
With a mix of music, messages, and more, Stronger Together, Tous Ensembles features Canadian talent uniting to show everyone working on the front lines of this pandemic that we are all #StrongerTogether.
Airing commercial-free Sunday, April 26 at 6:30 p.m. across all markets/7 p.m. Nt and now on hundreds of platforms, Canadian artists, activists, actors, and athletes will share their stories of hope and inspiration in a national salute to frontline workers combatting Covid-19 during the 90-minute show.
The unprecedented event, in support of Food Banks Canada, has become the biggest multi-platform broadcast in Canadian history, with 15 broadcasting groups led by Bell Media, CBC/Radio-Canada, Corus Entertainment, Groupe V Média, and Rogers Sports & Media presenting the star-studded show on hundreds of TV, radio, streaming, and on demand platforms.
With a mix of music, messages, and more, Stronger Together, Tous Ensembles features Canadian talent uniting to show everyone working on the front lines of this pandemic that we are all #StrongerTogether.
- 4/24/2020
- Look to the Stars
Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman are putting their years-long hilarious feud on the back-burner — for now — to focus on those in need amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The actors announced in an Instagram video shared by Reynolds, 43, Tuesday that they’ve briefly settled their differences to support the All In Challenge, which aims to provide food and supplies to children, elderly people and frontline workers.
“For one day, and one day only, we have agreed to to agree to not disagree and only a pandemic could make that happen,” the Deadpool actor said in the video.
Added Jackman, 51: “We’ve...
The actors announced in an Instagram video shared by Reynolds, 43, Tuesday that they’ve briefly settled their differences to support the All In Challenge, which aims to provide food and supplies to children, elderly people and frontline workers.
“For one day, and one day only, we have agreed to to agree to not disagree and only a pandemic could make that happen,” the Deadpool actor said in the video.
Added Jackman, 51: “We’ve...
- 4/21/2020
- by Eric Todisco
- PEOPLE.com
If you want to know the reality of something then getting someone that’s actually done it to offer commentary on any and all representations you can get that are deemed to be the most interesting or possibly most accurate of that part of life. This is where Chris Hadfield comes in, as he’s been an astronaut and has been there, done that, and has the kind of experience that is invaluable when it comes to describing just how accurate or inaccurate movies can be. Listening to Chris it’s easy to have your illusions shattered if you’ve never questioned the movies,
Real Astronaut Chris Hadfield Reviews Space Movies...
Real Astronaut Chris Hadfield Reviews Space Movies...
- 4/2/2020
- by Tom
- TVovermind.com
Nasa astronaut Chris Hadfield has been to space three times, has participated in two space walks, and has served as the commander of the International Space Station. Hadfield joined Vanity Fair this week to review space films such as Christopher Nolan’s “Interstellar,” James Gray’s “Ad Astra,” and Stanley Kubrick’s “2001: A Space Odyssey,” but no movie is the object of the astronaut’s scorn as much as Alfonso Cuarón’s “Gravity.” Hadfield admits Cuarón’s 2013 Oscar winner boasts great visual effects and a magnificent depiction of a space walk in its opening scene, but that’s about it when it comes to praise. Much of “Gravity” is “so far from reality that I want to turn my head,” Hadfield says in the video below.
Hadfield’s first major criticism is how extremely “Gravity” violates the laws of physics. Take the scene where a satellite crashes into the International Space Station.
Hadfield’s first major criticism is how extremely “Gravity” violates the laws of physics. Take the scene where a satellite crashes into the International Space Station.
- 3/26/2020
- by Zack Sharf
- Indiewire
Pioneering electronic music group Kraftwerk blazed another trail during their concert Friday when an in-orbit astronaut joined the band live via video chat to perform “Spacelab.”
The unique collaboration occurred during Kraftwerk’s concert in Stuttgart, Germany, the Associated Press reports, with German astronaut Alexander Gerst “dropping in” from the International Space Station.
Gerst used a tablet configured with a virtual synthesizer to play Kraftwerk’s The Man-Machine cut “Spacelab,” a fitting choice, with the band’s co-founder Ralf Hütter. The duet lasted five minutes, after which Gerst signed off...
The unique collaboration occurred during Kraftwerk’s concert in Stuttgart, Germany, the Associated Press reports, with German astronaut Alexander Gerst “dropping in” from the International Space Station.
Gerst used a tablet configured with a virtual synthesizer to play Kraftwerk’s The Man-Machine cut “Spacelab,” a fitting choice, with the band’s co-founder Ralf Hütter. The duet lasted five minutes, after which Gerst signed off...
- 7/21/2018
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
ne Strange Rock is an ambitious, sprawling tale about life on planet Earth, examining the animals and plants that inhabit it, along with the human race, from cultural traditions to exploration of this planet and space. Indeed, the series uses stories from a handful of astronauts, all of whom have spent time in space, to reflect on the miracle of life on Earth from their unique perspectives. "I really wish that everyone could see the world the way that I had a chance to see it," says Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield, who spent 166 ...
</!--[Cdata[...
</!--[Cdata[...
- 6/20/2018
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
World-renowned physicist Stephen Hawking passed away Wednesday. He was 76.
The professor’s family released a statement in the early hours of Wednesday morning confirming he died in his home, according to The Guardian.
“We are deeply saddened that our beloved father passed away today,” his children, Lucy, Robert and Tim, with first wife Jane said in the statement.
“He was a great scientist and an extraordinary man whose work and legacy will live on for many years,” it continued. “His courage and persistence with his brilliance and humor inspired people across the world.”
“He once said, ‘It would not be...
The professor’s family released a statement in the early hours of Wednesday morning confirming he died in his home, according to The Guardian.
“We are deeply saddened that our beloved father passed away today,” his children, Lucy, Robert and Tim, with first wife Jane said in the statement.
“He was a great scientist and an extraordinary man whose work and legacy will live on for many years,” it continued. “His courage and persistence with his brilliance and humor inspired people across the world.”
“He once said, ‘It would not be...
- 3/14/2018
- by Alexia Fernandez
- PEOPLE.com
Sweet Christmas, everyone – this year’s Awesome Con was busy as all get-out and chock-full of cool things to see and do, and con season is rushing by so fast that I’m just now getting to my recap! (We can also blame the con crud for this, alas. It’s been following me around for a solid month.) As always, there were way more activities than one mere mortal could get to. And on top of that, this was the first year where I really saw multiple events surrounding the con that were either not directly affiliated with the con but inspired by it, or connected to it but not part of the main con experience.
So let’s start there. First off, I was part of a pre-con round-table interview Awesome Con set up with the inestimable Stan Lee. Stan answered many great questions. He talked about what...
So let’s start there. First off, I was part of a pre-con round-table interview Awesome Con set up with the inestimable Stan Lee. Stan answered many great questions. He talked about what...
- 8/17/2017
- by Emily S. Whitten
- Comicmix.com
Thirty days ago we asked you to vote for your favourite Canadian celebrity. The tournament was designed to showcase the multitudinous talent this country bears from Vancouver Island to Cape Spear and all points in between. Hollywood luminaries went up against world leaders, musicians took on astronauts (in the case of Chris Hadfield, he was a musician […]...
- 6/30/2017
- by Gavin Crisp
- ET Canada
Are you ready kids? The first season of the new Bookaboo TV show premieres October 28, on Amazon, in the Us and UK. Amazon says the new series for preschool-aged children "...celebrates the fun and benefits of adults and children reading together." Bookaboo is created by Lucy Goodman, Founder of Happy Films, and produced by Happy Films and Sinking Ship Entertainment.Guest stars in the first season include Paula Abdul, Rachelle Lefevre, Molly Parker, Hannah Simone, Emily Van Camp, Selma Blair, Michael Sheen, Guillermo Diaz, WWE Wrestler Adam Copeland, Nasa Astronaut Commander Chris Hadfield, and NFL player Antonio Brown of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Learn more from this Amazon press release.Read More…...
- 9/30/2016
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Tony Sokol Jan 8, 2020
Nobody would blame you if you thought David Bowie was really an alien.
When David Bowie slipped away in 2016, he went out in a flurry of artistic output and a regret that he had more to say. His final album, Blackstar, held out the universal promise of the endless possibilities that can be found in vast emptiness of space. Bowie was an out of this world artist steeped in all forms of science fiction, and was even inducted into the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame in June 2013.
Bowie first cemented his public image as a stellar performer, we can’t really blame anyone for mistaking the man and the Starman. The rock and rolling space invader had been telling us not to be “afraid of the man in the moon because it's only me" since he promised to "Love You Till Tuesday" in 1967.
Bowie blasted...
Nobody would blame you if you thought David Bowie was really an alien.
When David Bowie slipped away in 2016, he went out in a flurry of artistic output and a regret that he had more to say. His final album, Blackstar, held out the universal promise of the endless possibilities that can be found in vast emptiness of space. Bowie was an out of this world artist steeped in all forms of science fiction, and was even inducted into the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame in June 2013.
Bowie first cemented his public image as a stellar performer, we can’t really blame anyone for mistaking the man and the Starman. The rock and rolling space invader had been telling us not to be “afraid of the man in the moon because it's only me" since he promised to "Love You Till Tuesday" in 1967.
Bowie blasted...
- 3/20/2016
- Den of Geek
While we will remember David Bowie for his songs and the eye-catching way he chose to perform them, his legacy isn't limited to his own art. In addition to being a creator and a performer, Bowie, who died this week at age 69, was also someone who inspired many people, both famous and not. Today, we're celebrating Bowie’s legacy by looking at some of the artists who've covered his songs. 1. "Space Oddity" by Chris Hadfield No, Hadfield didn't chart with this track, but that's because he's not a singer. He's an astronaut, and while aboard the International Space Station in...
- 1/12/2016
- by Drew Mackie, @drewgmackie
- PEOPLE.com
While we will remember David Bowie for his songs and the eye-catching way he chose to perform them, his legacy isn't limited to his own art. In addition to being a creator and a performer, Bowie, who died this week at age 69, was also someone who inspired many people, both famous and not. Today, we're celebrating Bowie’s legacy by looking at some of the artists who've covered his songs. 1. "Space Oddity" by Chris Hadfield No, Hadfield didn't chart with this track, but that's because he's not a singer. He's an astronaut, and while aboard the International Space Station in...
- 1/12/2016
- by Drew Mackie, @drewgmackie
- PEOPLE.com
Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield shot to fame a few years ago thanks to a clever cover of David Bowie's classic tune "Space Oddity," which Hadfield recorded aboard the International Space Station. In the wake of Bowie's sudden death this weekend at age 69, Hadfield shared another tribute to the legendary artist.
The astronaut mourned the musician on Twitter, where he posted a message praising Bowie for his pioneering place in pop culture history. "Ashes to ashes, dust to stardust," Hadfield wrote. "Your brilliance inspired us all. Goodbye Starman."
Ashes to ashes, dust to stardust. Your brilliance inspired us all. Goodbye Starman. pic.twitter.com/FbcxlAzces
— Chris Hadfield (@Cmdr_Hadfield) January 11, 2016 Though Hadfield himself didn't re-post his "Space Oddity" video, many other media outlets did, and it's not hard to see why: The commander's poignant take on the iconic song was reportedly one of Bowie's favorite cover versions of the tune.
The astronaut mourned the musician on Twitter, where he posted a message praising Bowie for his pioneering place in pop culture history. "Ashes to ashes, dust to stardust," Hadfield wrote. "Your brilliance inspired us all. Goodbye Starman."
Ashes to ashes, dust to stardust. Your brilliance inspired us all. Goodbye Starman. pic.twitter.com/FbcxlAzces
— Chris Hadfield (@Cmdr_Hadfield) January 11, 2016 Though Hadfield himself didn't re-post his "Space Oddity" video, many other media outlets did, and it's not hard to see why: The commander's poignant take on the iconic song was reportedly one of Bowie's favorite cover versions of the tune.
- 1/11/2016
- by Katie Roberts
- Moviefone
Nasa/Wikipedia
The astronauts we regularly fling out into the great unknown are diligently pushing the boundaries of human knowledge every single day and, in short, space exploration is very exciting and very important.
Plus, they get to whizz around in micro-gravity and make space burritos, which is arguably just as cool.
This collection of micro-gravity japes features some of the best examples of astronauts arsing around performing valuable experiments for our entertainment and delight (no, we will not be including that time Kate Upton did a zero-g photo shoot in nothing but a gold bikini. Compelling as that was).
The most prolific and fascinating micro-gravity maverick is the inimitable (and weirdly sexy) Commander Chris Hadfield, who spent 166 days in space. Of course, a lot of very important work went on in those 166 days, but even the commander of the Iss gets some downtime and, during that downtime, Commander Hadfield...
The astronauts we regularly fling out into the great unknown are diligently pushing the boundaries of human knowledge every single day and, in short, space exploration is very exciting and very important.
Plus, they get to whizz around in micro-gravity and make space burritos, which is arguably just as cool.
This collection of micro-gravity japes features some of the best examples of astronauts arsing around performing valuable experiments for our entertainment and delight (no, we will not be including that time Kate Upton did a zero-g photo shoot in nothing but a gold bikini. Compelling as that was).
The most prolific and fascinating micro-gravity maverick is the inimitable (and weirdly sexy) Commander Chris Hadfield, who spent 166 days in space. Of course, a lot of very important work went on in those 166 days, but even the commander of the Iss gets some downtime and, during that downtime, Commander Hadfield...
- 10/16/2015
- by Stevie Shephard
- Obsessed with Film
At SXSW last night, National Geographic Channel presented a sneak peek of its first-ever late-night talk series "StarTalk," as show host and prominent astrophysicist Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson - joining via Skype - answered fan questions and revealed that the series premiere date is set for Monday, April 20, at 11 p.m. Et/10 p.m. Ct (with encores each Friday at 7 p.m. Et/6 p.m. Ct). World-renowned cultural luminaries across science, entertainment and politics, like President Jimmy Carter, Richard Dawkins, Chris Hadfield,Norman Lear, Christopher Nolan, George Takei and others, were announced as guests. Based on Dr. Tyson’s prominent...
- 3/18/2015
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
Benedict Cumberbatch is related to Alan Turing, according to genealogy website Ancestry.
It's thought that Cumberbatch is in fact 17th cousins with codebreaker Turing, who he plays in The Imitation Game.
Genealogists claim the lineage can be traced back to the 14th century, and that the pair are both related to the first Earl of Somerset John Beaufort, born in 1373.
UK content manager for Ancestry Miriam Silverman said."It would seem that there is a flair for espionage and bravery that has descended down multiple generations of Benedict Cumberbatch's family tree.
"It's amazing to think that when stepping into the role of Alan Turing, he would not only be portraying a world-class code breaker but a real life relation."
Other apparent relations to Cumberbatch include Noel Carlisle Rees, a third cousin twice removed who was a member of the British Military Intelligence who helped in the escape of thousands...
It's thought that Cumberbatch is in fact 17th cousins with codebreaker Turing, who he plays in The Imitation Game.
Genealogists claim the lineage can be traced back to the 14th century, and that the pair are both related to the first Earl of Somerset John Beaufort, born in 1373.
UK content manager for Ancestry Miriam Silverman said."It would seem that there is a flair for espionage and bravery that has descended down multiple generations of Benedict Cumberbatch's family tree.
"It's amazing to think that when stepping into the role of Alan Turing, he would not only be portraying a world-class code breaker but a real life relation."
Other apparent relations to Cumberbatch include Noel Carlisle Rees, a third cousin twice removed who was a member of the British Military Intelligence who helped in the escape of thousands...
- 11/12/2014
- Digital Spy
On Saturday night, William Shatner took to social media with a question. It was simple in nature but when the Captain of the USS Enterprise wants a status update, you better hope someone is manning the comm station for a full briefing. How is @Nasa doing today? — William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) August 2, 2014 Luckily for Nasa — forerunner to the august body known as Starfleet — they were on standby. Everyone will be glad to know Iss is running at peak condition. However, they could have been a bit more prompt in their report. Hopefully Commander Swanson reprimands his crew for such a lapse in response time. An hour and a half of radio silence is unacceptable! @WilliamShatner Good day, Captain. #Iss is in standard orbit and Commander Swanson has the conn. Hope you’re having a great weekend! — Nasa (@Nasa) August 2, 2014 But Shatner was unfazed. Perhaps he was merely glad all is well...
- 8/4/2014
- by Donna Dickens
- Hitfix
July 1st is Canada Day, and a few of our friends from north of the border have taken to YouTube to show pride for their native land. Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield has released a folk song about Canadian culture, while the Canucks over at Epic Meal Time have contributed a huge, poutine-filled monstrosity dedicated to their home country. Hadfield, who is best known for his space-borne cover of David Bowie's "Space Oddity" (which has since been removed from YouTube as part of a legal agreement), has kept himself plugged into the Internet even after returning to Earth. Hadfield is now retired, which gives him plenty of time to team up with his brother Dave and record a song about Hockey Night In Canada, camping, strongly-pronounced R's, and everything else that makes Canada Canada. For Epic Meal Time, a Canada Day celebration has become a yearly tradition, and 2014 is no different.
- 7/2/2014
- by Sam Gutelle
- Tubefilter.com
Astronaut Reid Wiseman has given his followers a six-second science lesson through Vine. Wiseman, who is currently on board the International Space Station, has sent out the first Vine from space. Wiseman's Vine is a time-lapse video that shows the sun dipping near the "terminator line" (which divides the light side of Earth from the dark side) before rising back up above the planet. The short video does a good job of illustrating the Iss' parallel trajectory to the terminator line. Like the world's great empires, the sun never sets on the International Space Station. Astronauts have previously used YouTube to educate viewers and provide awe-inspiring footage from space. Nasa has offered plenty of official videos from the Iss, and astronaut Chris Hadfield's space-borne cover of David Bowie's "Space Oddity" was one of the biggest hits of 2013 before it was removed due to an expired contract with Bowie's label.
- 6/9/2014
- by Sam Gutelle
- Tubefilter.com
From the wisdom of Malala to badgers moving the goalposts, we look back at the year's notable comments
January
Our journey is not complete until our wives, our mothers and daughters, can earn a living equal to their efforts. Our journey is not complete until our gay brothers and sisters are treated like anyone else under the law, for if we are truly created equal, then surely the love we commit to one another must be equal as well.
Barack Obama at his second inauguration as Us president.
Yes.
American cyclist Lance Armstrong finally confessing, in an interview with Oprah Winfrey, to taking performance enhancing drugs to win his seven Tour de France titles.
February
You will no doubt have many questions but I believe we will need a few days to organise ourselves because this announcement has taken us all by surprise.
Vatican spokesman Federico Lombardi reacting to the...
January
Our journey is not complete until our wives, our mothers and daughters, can earn a living equal to their efforts. Our journey is not complete until our gay brothers and sisters are treated like anyone else under the law, for if we are truly created equal, then surely the love we commit to one another must be equal as well.
Barack Obama at his second inauguration as Us president.
Yes.
American cyclist Lance Armstrong finally confessing, in an interview with Oprah Winfrey, to taking performance enhancing drugs to win his seven Tour de France titles.
February
You will no doubt have many questions but I believe we will need a few days to organise ourselves because this announcement has taken us all by surprise.
Vatican spokesman Federico Lombardi reacting to the...
- 12/29/2013
- The Guardian - Film News
Now that Chris Hadfield has returned to Earth for good, the YouTube community needs a new web series about life in space. A new option from Nasa will help fill the void. The administration's Reel channel is the home of Space to Ground, a series that chronicles the weekly goings-on aboard the International Space Station. Space to Ground is presented as a short news program, with segments about current astronomical events, brainy zero-gravity experiments, and potential sightings of the Station as it orbits Earth. The presentation is as dry as space ice cream, but cut Nasa a break. After all, they're scientists, not presenters, and I'm guessing Bill Nye and Neil Degrasse Tyson were busy. The point is, the presentation itself is of little importance. Space to Ground is a series about the cosmos, and the cosmos are cool enough that they don't need an excitable inflection to make them more interesting.
- 12/9/2013
- by Sam Gutelle
- Tubefilter.com
Astronaut Chris Hadfield had us all riveted with his videos from space, where he illustrated the fascinating effects of zero-gravity on the mundane. (Remember when he opened up a can of nuts in one oddly riveting clip?) Now, in a new video to support the men's cancer-awareness campaign Movember, the astronaut is showing the (not-so) fascinating effects of (totally having) gravity on the mundane. Plus: The new "Gangnam Style," the baby cheetah cam that is too cute to handle, and more of the most important - and random! - things online.• Astronaut Chris Hadfield Shows Us the Effects of Gravity...
- 11/16/2013
- by Cara Lynn Shultz
- PEOPLE.com
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.