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The 10 Greatest Sci-Fi Books of the 2020s, Ranked
Collider ranks recent science-fiction novels as evidence of the genre’s creative strength, highlighting ambitious space operas, queer narratives and philosophical speculative fiction. The selection argues that the 2020s have produced both acclaimed bestsellers and overlooked works capable of expanding the genre’s mainstream appeal. – Children of Memory by Adrian Tchaikovsky: a nonlinear, multi-generational space opera…
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Kelly Reilly’s 10/10 Detective Thriller Officially Returns With Major Season 2 Change
Sky has renewed the Kelly Reilly-led mystery thriller Under Salt Marsh for a second series after a strong debut, marking another prominent television success for the former Yellowstone star. The renewal matters because the programme’s audience and critical response have positioned it as a valuable thriller for Sky and its Peacock streaming distribution. The first…
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Oscars: Chile Picks Manuela Martelli’s ‘The Meltdown’ for the International Feature Race
Chile has chosen Manuela Martelli’s mystery drama “The Meltdown” as its entry for Best International Feature at the 2027 Academy Awards. The selection gives the Cannes-premiered film a chance to compete for an Oscar while drawing attention to concerns over major cuts to Chilean audiovisual funding. Set at an Andes ski resort after the Pinochet…
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Ridley Scott Says He’s Planning a Third ‘Alien’ Prequel Centering on Michael Fassbender’s Character
Ridley Scott has said he intends to make a third “Alien” prequel, focused on David, the android character played by Michael Fassbender in “Alien: Covenant”. The project would extend Scott’s exploration of artificial intelligence within the franchise, with David reportedly creating a new world for himself. Scott, 88, is also preparing “The Dog Stars”, due…
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The “surprise” 1973 hit Bruce Springsteen never cared for: “It’s a weird thing”
Bruce Springsteen’s early song ‘The Fever’ became an unexpected underground radio and bootleg favourite despite his own lukewarm feelings towards it. The article highlights the uncertain period before his breakthrough with Born to Run, and how an unauthorised release helped turn an overlooked demo into a frequently requested live number. Recorded around his 1973 album…
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Dark Souls meets Weird West in Guns of Eschaton, and it’s a refreshing FPS shake-up for the well-worn formula – even if it’s a bit bloody hard
Guns of Eschaton is a forthcoming first-person shooter that combines Soulslike mechanics with a supernatural Weird West setting, creating a slower and more tactical alternative to conventional fast-paced shooters. Its demanding combat and limited explanations may make it difficult to learn, but the preview argues that its distinctive approach offers a refreshing change to the…
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What was Ian Anderson’s infamous ‘anal intruder’?
Ian Anderson recalled a recurring Jethro Tull tour prank involving a sex toy labelled “anal intruder”, bought by bassist Dave Pegg in Frankfurt during the band’s 1980s electronic-era touring. The story matters chiefly as an anecdote revealing the band’s irreverent backstage and onstage humour behind its more cerebral, pastoral public image. According to Anderson, Pegg…
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YouTube Uses Set-Piece Speech To Protest That It’s Not A “Villain” Intent On Toppling TV
YouTube has told the television industry that it should be seen as a partner rather than a threat, in a major speech at the Edinburgh TV Festival. Pedro Pina, YouTube’s vice president for EMEA, argued that changing viewing habits create an opportunity for broadcasters and said traditional television retains distinctive strengths in creating shared cultural…
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YouTube’s Pedro Pina Says Platform Can Fuel Britain’s Next TV ‘Golden Age,’ Unveils $4 Million Pledge: We’re ‘Not the Villain’
YouTube’s EMEA vice-president Pedro Pina told the Edinburgh TV Festival that the platform should be seen as a partner to British television rather than a cause of its decline. He argued that online video is supplying new talent, audiences and income to the sector, and said it could help create a third “golden age” of…
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Game of Thrones: War for Westeros – The First Hands-On Preview
IGN’s first hands-on preview of Game of Thrones: War for Westeros suggests the forthcoming real-time strategy game is a promising fit for the franchise, combining base-building warfare with recognisable houses, heroes and visual elements from the television series. Although the preview was limited, it indicates that developer PlaySide is aiming to make factions feel strategically…