Sci-Fi Round-Up: October 2, 2017

"Aliens" by Rich Davies

Interviews

Aliens, Mind-Controlled Robots & Multispecies Conflict: Provenance Author Ann Leckie
Denis Villeneuve on (Re)Creating the World of Blade Runner 2049
Domhnall Gleeson on Working with Rian Johnson on The Last Jedi & Abrams Return
Evan Rachel Wood on Her Gritty New Psycho-Thriller, the Emmys, and Westworld Season Two
Horrified? No, fans are delighted as Stephen King and son discuss writing at Lindenwood University
Is ‘God Complex’ Science Fiction Or A Frightening Documentary? Paul Jenkins Knows
James Marsden Reveals His 'Westworld' Pre-Nudity Rituals
Liam Neeson Talks Possible 'Star Wars' Return, Admits He Tried to Talk His Son Out of Acting
Orville Star Mark Jackson Talks Science Fiction, 'Star Trek,' And A Brighter Future
Stream-Of-Consciousness Interview With Niels Arden Oplev On Flatliners
You won't see iPhones in Blade Runner 2049, director Denis Villeneuve says

Posters: Alien: Covenant

Alien: Covenant Poster by Neil King

Part of 20th Century Fox Australia Alien: Covenant poster competition.

Sci-Fi Round-Up: June 26, 2017

"Aliens" by Rich Davies

Interviews

HoustonPress talks with Neil Gaiman, author of American Gods

Reviews

AMC’s Preacher Returns With a Bang, and a Bang, and a Bang
The Handmaid's Tale: Faithful, Episode 5 Review
In season 2 of "Preacher" the road to hell is paved with bad intentions
Preacher: How the Comic-Book Series Just Got Bloodier and More Blasphemous
Preacher Season 2 Premiere Recap: On the Road

Sci-Fi Round-Up: May 18, 2017

"Alien:Covenant" by Turkey-based Ertaç Altınöz

Interviews

Alien: Covenant star Danny McBride: ‘This movie is scary as s---’
Author Query: Miranda Emmerson, author of Miss Treadway and the Field of Stars
Interview With Jessica Reisman, author of Substrate Phantoms

Sci-Fi Round-Up: May 1, 2017

"-Alien King-" by RJ Palmer (Arvalis)

Interviews

Composer Paul Haslinger gives a furious groove to RESIDENT EVIL
Cory Doctorow On Beating Death, Post-Scarcity ...
Eating Authors: Robyn Bennis, author of The Guns Above. 
Neil Gaiman Wishes American Gods Wasn’t Quite So Relevant Right Now

News

2016 Bram Stoker Awards - Winners
Chesley Award Finalists
Composer Paul Haslinger Gives A Furious Groove To Resident Evil ...
Cops Want A Piece Of Clever Lego Thief
Geek Is Chic At Sci-Fi On The Rock
Gladiator Robot Unveiled In China
Gold Coast Film Festival Review: The Osiris Child:Science Fiction...
Google Co-Founder Is Quietly Building Zeppelin-Type Ship
It’s Official. Humans Are Going to Mars. NASA Has Unveiled Their Mission.
Scarlett Johansson Has A 72-Year-Old Doppelganger
Star Wars Rebels Ending After Season 4
Star Wars ruined John Boyega's Fledgling Relationship
Straight out of Sci-Fi: Sent To Prison By A Program's Secret Algorithms
X-Men Actor Shawn Ashmore On His New Thriller Devil's Gate ...
Your Internet Boyfriend Oscar Isaac Is A Dad Now

Link Round-Up: May 1, 2017

"Alien: Covenant" by Turkey-based Ertaç Altınöz

Cuddly Rigor Mortis show at Gallery 1988

Disney’s Intergalactic Theme Park Quest to Beat Harry Potter: The parks are an increasingly important part of Disney’s business. Television watchers have been canceling their cable subscriptions, imperiling revenue from ESPN, ABC, Disney Channel, and other properties, which generate the bulk of the company’s profit. Stan Meyers, an analyst at Piper Jaffray Cos. who covers Disney, predicts that by 2020, as its TV profit falters, operating income from the parks will climb by 64 percent, to $5.4 billion.

Ferrari builds world’s first racetrack on a cruise ship for China. This feels like a post-apocalyptic sci-fi film setpiece.  Surely only good things can come from racing cars at sea.

Guardians of the Galaxy: A Brief History

Joel and Jonah get interviewed about the revival of MST3K.

Legend of Zelda Deku Tree "Piescraper" Pie

Star Wars And Doctor Who Cardboard Houses For Nerdy Cats from Etsy seller CacaoPets.

Crafts: Xenomorph Plushies

Xenomorph by Poland-based Kamila Krawczyk aka Krawka

Patterns available for purchase from Etsy. US$5.05

Who wouldn't love one of these tiny little flesh-eaters sitting on their desk?  Well, now you can download a patter to knit your own!

Sci-Fi Round-Up: October 12, 2016

"Alien Mass" by Andy Fairhurst

Interviews

Exclusive 'Arrival' Interview: We talk to Director Denis Villeneuve

News

Albuquerque Aquarium To Host 'Star Wars' Themed Event
AMC To Run 88-Hour Walking Dead Marathon This Month
Buffalo Winter Stars In Sci-Fi film '2037: Winter's Dream'
Cuban Science Fiction writer Yoss Explores New York City's ...
Danish Dance Theater At The Joyce, With A sci-Fi look
Disney Fined $2.7M For Harrison Ford's Star Wars injury
Drew Hayden Taylor On Why We Need Indigenous Science Fiction
Fox 2000 Developing Isaac Adamson's sci-Fi thriller 'Helios ...
His Mom Banned science Fiction, Now He's An Award-Winning Publisher
How science Fiction has Imagined Colonizing Our Solar System And ...
Justin Theroux Joins Duncan Jones' Sci-Fi Mute
Metro Devs Tease New Sci-Fi project

Sci-Fi Round-Up: September 13, 2016

Alien 3 “Part of the Family” by John Barry Ballaran

Prints available for purchase from Cultclassicprints. £48

Interviews

Eating Authors: Mary A. Turzillo
Interview With Rjurik Davidson
Interview With Susan Bishop Crispell, Author Of The Secret Ingredient Of Wishes
Nk Jemisin On Diversity Inscience Fictionand Inspiration ...
Simon Kurt Unsworth Interview

Illustration: Stormtroopers vs Aliens

"501st Legion: Vader's Fist VS Space Cockroaches"
Stormtroopers vs Aliens by Barcelona, Spain-based Guillem H. Pongiluppi

Why couldn't we have gotten this cross-over, instead of that steaming pile, AVP: Alien vs. Predator?  Honest to God, if Hollywood had a face, I would punch it.

Posters: Xenomorph

"Xenomorph" by Joshua Budich

Posters: Alien

"ALIEN" by Chile-based Carlos Valenzuela

Quick Pic: Alien Facehugger Pumpkin

Alien Facehugger Pumpkin by Kaorte

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Posters: Alien

"Xenoblobs" by Luke Harrington

Quick Pic: Mars Attacks Pumpkin

"ACK! ACK! ACK!" Mars Attacks Pumpkin by Tunafishandshrimp

Source: Reddit via Imgur

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Sweets: Alien Egg Cake

"Alien Egg Cake" by DavidArsenault

I would blow the candles on this cake out from a considerable distance.  In my mind, it's filled with marshmallow mucus.

Metalwork: Alien Wood Burner

"Alien Wood Burner" by Burned by Design

Source: Instructables

Nothing says comfort on a chilly autumn night like a gigantic Xenomorph skull filled with blazing flame in the middle of your lawn.  Everytime you throw a log in, you’ll have to count your fingers.

Check out the project page on Instructables to see how the alien was made, in case you want to make one these nightmares yourself or check out more wood stoves on the Burned by Design Facebook page.

Fresh Take: Xenomorph cuddles Pooh

"Xenomorph cuddling up with Winnie-the-Pooh" by Sponge Digital & Design

The Xenomorph  might be a slavering predatory creature hellbent on propagating her species at the cost of all other lifeforms, but we suspect that she has a secret soft side as well.  The designers at Odessa, Ukraine-based Sponge Digital & Design must have had a similar notion.  They created this awesome illustration depicting a Xenomorph cuddling up with Winnie-the-Pooh, and little Pooh Bear doesn’t appear to be the least bit distressed about the situation.  Of course, Eeyore is probably laying dead somewhere with a massive hole in his chest, but he was always a downer anyway.

Sweets: Facehugger Fritter

"Facehugger Fritter" by Oak Lawn, IL-based Timmy Hanno, aka Archiehemmingway

This awesome Facehugger fritter may be the most terrifying donut I've ever seen, not that that would stop me from eating every last crumb of it.  Baker Timmy Hanno made this frightening raspberry fritter as a gift for his girlfriend, who’s a huge fan of the Alien franchise.

Mash-Up: Alien / Adventure Time

Alien / Adventure Time Mash-Up by Ryan May

Prints available for purchase from the artist's website. US$25

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