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books10 days ago•21 min saved

Hugo Weaving Reads Exclusive Excerpt From MAYA: Seed Takes Root

io9 released an exclusive audiobook excerpt from MAYA: Seed Takes Root, the new science fiction/fantasy/philosophy novel by Anand Gandhi and Zain Memon, read by Hugo Weaving. The excerpt centers on the naag Kshar amid a market riot, illustrating MAYA’s blend of myth, technology, and social commentary as themes of data control and resistance begin to emerge. The book, drawing on South Asian mythology and hard science, releases August 25, 2026, with preorders available now.

via Gizmodo|

#audiobook-excerpt #books #hugo-weaving

entertainment1 month ago•13 min saved

Project Hail Mary Lands on MGM+, Defying Streaming Expectations

Project Hail Mary, based on Andy Weir’s novel and starring Ryan Gosling, is heading to MGM+ on June 16 after a blockbuster theatrical run, with rights staying at MGM rather than Amazon Prime Video due to pre-merger ownership and tax considerations; the film’s success supports MGM+ as the cheaper option for streaming, emphasizing hard sci‑fi appeal as audiences continue to rally around the movie.

via Giant Freakin Robot|

#entertainment #mgm #project-hail-mary

entertainment1 month ago•13 min saved

Project Hail Mary Heads to MGM+ This June

Project Hail Mary, the hard‑science sci‑fi hit starring Ryan Gosling, is headed to MGM+ on June 16 (not Prime Video) due to corporate ownership and tax considerations, proving that a big-budget adaptation can find an audience on a niche streamer and highlighting MGM+'s growing role in streaming.

via Giant Freakin Robot|

#entertainment #mgm #project-hail-mary

film1 month ago•43 min saved

Spielberg's Disclosure Day Sparks Early Praise as His Best in Two Decades

Early reactions to Disclosure Day hail Spielberg’s return to sci‑fi as critics call it his best film in 20 years; the blockbuster stars Josh O'Connor and Emily Blunt as a whistleblower and his magnetic partner who uncover a government cover‑up of extraterrestrial life, with UK release on June 10. Critics praised its blend of chase thriller, romance and mystery and lauded Spielberg’s direction and Blunt’s performance, drawing comparisons to E.T. and Close Encounters.

via NME|

#disclosure-day #emily-blunt #film

television1 month ago•16 min saved

AMC+ Secures Exclusive US Streaming for Doctor Who Revival

AMC+ will exclusively stream the BBC’s revived Doctor Who in the U.S., adding all 13 seasons (2005–2022) and 176 episodes (plus specials) starting June 11; the deal covers the modern series and excludes the original 1963–89 run and Disney+ revival, marking AMC+ as a home for premium genre titles as the Whoniverse returns to U.S. streaming after HBO Max rights expired.

via Variety|

#amc #bbc-studios #doctor-who

entertainment2 months ago•38 min saved

Project Hail Mary Lands on Streaming as Box Office Clears $655M

Project Hail Mary is arriving on streaming this week after a blockbuster run that has pushed its worldwide box-office total to about $655 million.

via Forbes|

#adaptation #box-office #entertainment

entertainment3 months ago•16 min saved

Gosling to Lead Daniels’ Untitled Universal Sci‑Fi Action Comedy

Ryan Gosling has been tapped to star in the Daniels’ next project for Universal Pictures, an untitled sci-fi action-comedy produced under the Playgrounds banner with Jonathan Wang. The film is set to begin production this summer and hit theaters on November 19, 2027. Details about the plot are being kept under wraps, but the casting follows Gosling’s strong box-office momentum, including the debut success of Project Hail Mary.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#daniels #entertainment #playgrounds

entertainment3 months ago•20 min saved

Gosling’s Space Epic Sparks Broad Online Debate

The Hollywood Reporter argues that Project Hail Mary has generated unusually pervasive online discussion—from debates about its political themes and scientific portrayal to praise for its bold, non‑IP marketing and Gosling’s promotion, signaling a fresh, engaging entry that broadens interest in space and sci‑fi.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#entertainment #marketing #online-debate

entertainment3 months ago•8 min saved

Grace in Space: A Warm, Wintry-Hearted Hail Mary

LA Times critic Amy Nicholson calls Project Hail Mary a charming, humor-forward space rescue led by Ryan Gosling’s endearing Grace and a goofy alien, pairing The Martian–style problem-solving with small, humane moments and a hopeful tone, even as the plot stretches toward a few overlong finales.

via Los Angeles Times|

#entertainment #project-hail-mary #rocky

film4 months ago•16 min saved

Critics Embrace Ryan Gosling Space Epic Project Hail Mary

Early reviews for Amazon MGM’s Project Hail Mary praise it as an entertaining, old-school sci‑fi blockbuster led by Ryan Gosling, with accessible science, impressive practical effects, and a heartfelt story, suggesting strong box-office potential.

via Deadline|

#critics #film #film-reviews

culture4 months ago•11 min saved

Gosling’s Breezy, Brainy Space Epic Delivers Mind-Stretching Fun

Ryan Gosling leads a breezy, brainy space epic adapted from Andy Weir’s Project Hail Mary, blending mind‑stretching science with a buoyant alien partnership in a two‑and‑a‑half‑hour, action‑light blockbuster that emphasizes knowledge and collaboration over combat.

via BBC|

#culture #film-review #philip-lord-miller

film4 months ago•19 min saved

Gosling Leads a Lavish Yet Derivative Space Adventure

Variety’s Owen Gleiberman calls Project Hail Mary a lavish, entertaining space epic: Gosling delivers a relatable, charming performance as a lone scientist and an onboard alien buddy adds warmth, but the movie is overlong and too derivative of Interstellar and other sci‑fi hits, with a padded finale and a formulaic emotional arc that undercuts its buzzy spectacle.

via Variety|

#film #film-review #interstellar

entertainment4 months ago•94 min saved

Five adrenaline-fueled sci-fi action picks to stream on Netflix this weekend

After highlighting Netflix's War Machine, Tom's Guide curates five more explosive sci‑fi action titles to stream on Netflix this weekend: Independence Day, Godzilla Minus One, Upgrade, Elysium, and Jurassic World, delivering a mix of alien invasions, monstrous battles and AI-driven vengeance.

via Tom's Guide|

#action #entertainment #netflix

arts4 months ago•2 min saved

Farewell to a Multigenre Titan: Dan Simmons Dies at 77

Dan Simmons, the award-winning author of Hyperion and The Terror, died in Longmont, Colorado on February 21 at 77, surrounded by his wife and daughter. A versatile writer across horror, thrillers and science fiction, he won Hugo, World Fantasy and Locus awards, and The Terror was adapted into a 2018 TV series. A former elementary school teacher, his career spanned more than 30 novels and cross-genre storytelling that defied formulaic norms.

via The Guardian|

#arts #dan-simmons #hyperion

culture6 months ago•6 min saved

2026 Sci-Fi and Fantasy Films: What to Expect and Why to Watch

The article examines how films set in 2026, such as 'Doom,' 'Planet of the Apes,' and 'Metropolis,' reflect societal fears and hopes about technology, climate, and social inequality, revealing both warnings and misconceptions about our future.

via The Guardian|

#2026 #culture #dystopia