Trivia The Who’s Lasers Powered "Alien" Blue lasers in the egg chamber scene of "Alien" came from The Who’s concert gear, blending rock tech and sci-fi filmmaking into one of the genre’s most haunting and unforgettable moments.
Star Wars Four Men Made Darth Vader It took four performers to create Darth Vader in “Star Wars,” each contributing a vital piece to the legend—from voice to swordplay to the face beneath the mask—in a cinematic feat of collaboration.
Trivia Guest Stars Shaped Star Trek History Ricardo Montalbán and Joan Collins brought dramatic depth to "Star Trek: The Original Series," helping its first season blend science fiction with timeless, human storytelling.
Trivia Buck Rogers reuses Battlestar Galactica props Discover how "Buck Rogers in the 25th Century" reused sets, props, and effects from "Battlestar Galactica" to cut costs while building a distinct identity in late 1970s science fiction television.
Trivia The Secret Origin of the Vulcan Salute Leonard Nimoy’s Vulcan salute in "Star Trek" draws from a Jewish blessing, adding unexpected spiritual depth to Spock’s character and enriching the cultural fabric of the series.
Trivia Star Wars Legacy Runs in Family Denis Lawson played Wedge Antilles in "Star Wars" while his nephew Ewan McGregor became Obi-Wan Kenobi, linking two trilogies through family, legacy, and unforgettable characters.
Trivia From "Flash Gordon" to "Star Wars" George Lucas's "Star Wars" drew key inspiration from the "Flash Gordon" serials, blending classic space adventure with mythic structure and cinematic influences to create a new sci-fi legend.
Trivia The Art That Sold "Star Wars" Ralph McQuarrie’s concept art helped George Lucas secure support for "Star Wars" at 20th Century Fox, transforming bold ideas into visuals that convinced a skeptical studio board.
Trivia "Buck Rogers" Had a Looney Voice Mel Blanc, the voice of Looney Tunes legends, brought Twiki to life in "Buck Rogers," adding heart, humor, and iconic sound to the 25th century’s most memorable robot sidekick.
Star Trek The Synthesizer That Played "Star Trek" The Moog synthesizer provided the futuristic sounds of the USS Enterprise in "Star Trek," creating a distinctive auditory identity that shaped the way science fiction imagined computers and spacefaring technology.
Star Wars The Astonishing Body Count in Star Wars: A New Hope Discover the staggering body count in "Star Wars" (1977). From Alderaan's destruction to the Death Star's obliteration, explore the 2 billion+ lives lost in this galactic epic. A humorous yet sobering look at the hidden toll of interstellar warfare.
Dystopian Science Fiction What is Mercerism? Explore Mercerism from "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?"—a fictional religion of empathy, shared struggle, and resilience. Discover its meaning, practices, and impact on humanity in Philip K. Dick's dystopia.
Star Trek Khan's Massive Plot Hole The second, and best, Star Trek movie has a massive plot hole that had lots of Trekkies debating.
Trivia Trivia: Who Voices the Vulcan Cadet in Star Trek Prodigy? The character Maj'el —whose name is an homage to Gene Roddenberry's wife, Majel— was introduced in Season 2 of the series.
Trivia Trivia: Did Fred Freiberger Write Any Star Trek Episodes? Fred Freiberger was not credited as the writer for any specific Star Trek: The Original Series episodes, but he did serve as the producer during its third season.
