4+ hour, 16+ min ago (958+ words) Marco Vito Oddo is a writer, journalist, and Tomatometer-approved critic. Passionate about superhero comic books, horror, and Nintendo games, he has his byline added to portals such as ComicBook.com, We Got This Covered, The Gamer, and Collider. When he's not working, Marco Vito is reading, gaming, spending time with his dog, watching movies and TV [] Isaac Asimov stands as one of the most prolific and influential figures in the history of science fiction literature. His vast body of work helped define the genre during its Golden Age and established concepts that remain relevant in modern storytelling. For instance, Asimov introduced the Three Laws of Robotics, which continue to dominate discussions about artificial intelligence and ethical programming. In addition, his creation of the Foundation series brought a sociological approach to galactic empires that inspired franchises like Star Wars and Dune....

6+ hour, 46+ min ago (703+ words) An experienced journalist in the entertainment sector, Tom Bacon was formerly Head of Star Wars at ScreenRant. He's a lifelong follower of some of the biggest franchises out there, including Doctor Who and Marvel, and absolute adores pretty much any form of transmedia. You can find him on Twitter, LinkedIn, or on Muckrack. Tom has [] 14 years ago today, Star Wars: The Clone Wars explored the dark side of the Republic in one of Ahsoka's most controversial stories. When Obi-Wan Kenobi first referred to the Republic, he seemed to see it as the galaxy's golden age " a time of peace and prosperity. The Phantom Menace swiftly revealed that was just nostalgia, because the Old Republic was very flawed indeed. The galaxy was already out of balance, the dark side ascendant, a Sith Lord manipulating his way into ruling the Republic over…...

9+ hour, 47+ min ago (512+ words) Sean Fallon is the Commerce Editor at ComicBook.com. He founded Nerd Approved Media in 2005, and freelanced for numerous tech and pop culture oriented websites while developing his company into a full-time job. That journey led him to ComicBook.com in 2017, where he has focused on writing about products that will make you feel like [] With the new year on the horizon, LEGO is gearing up for a massive January 1st drop. If history is any indicator, you can expect to see over 100 new sets across all of their top lineups, including LEGO Icons, Harry Potter, Marvel, Super Mario, LEGO City, and much more. In this case, we're shining the spotlight on the very first LEGO Star Wars sets announced for 2026, and the most notable releases already available to pre-order. These "notable" releases include the kid-focused BB-8 Astromech Droid (75452) for $89.99, an…...

1+ day, 46+ min ago (760+ words) But that said, the sequel trilogy still offered a large number of ships that deserve to be considered iconic, with First Order designs, unique features, and various sizes. Some ships, like the Quadjumper, even provide comic relief with their size, shape, and level of disrepair. There are several cool ships in this era that are even more memorable than the others. This ship is one of the most intimidating Star Destroyers in the franchise. Its large size, combined with over 1,500 weapons at its disposal, makes it a force to be reckoned with, and its intimidation factor is further heightened by the fact that it was initially built in defiance of the Galactic Concordance. The Finalizer first appears in The Force Awakens, and it isn't long before Kylo Ren and General Hux use it to take Resistance members prisoner. This ship's…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago (283+ words) Chris Agar is a Staff Writer for ComicBook.com. He is a graduate of Wesley College's Bachelor of Media Arts and Masters of Sport Leadership programs. His career in film journalism began in 2013, when he was hired by Screen Rant to write weekly box office prediction posts. Channeling his passion for all things film, Chris [] It's strange to think about now, but there was a time when people doubted that the original Star Wars movie could be successful. George Lucas had trouble finding distribution for his space opera, as many Hollywood studios believed the concept was too strange and risky to resonate with audiences. Lucas found an ally in Alan Ladd Jr., who was the president of 20th Century Fox, but even then, there were doubts that Star Wars would be a hit. The production was plagued by various issues, new…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago (554+ words) An experienced journalist in the entertainment sector, Tom Bacon was formerly Head of Star Wars at ScreenRant. He's a lifelong follower of some of the biggest franchises out there, including Doctor Who and Marvel, and absolute adores pretty much any form of transmedia. You can find him on Twitter, LinkedIn, or on Muckrack. Tom has [] The rivalry between Star Wars and Star Trek is the stuff of legends " at least as far as the fandoms are concerned. But this year has been a big one as far as Star Wars is concerned, with the Emmy-award-winning Andor Season 2 releasing to near-universal acclaim. The timing became significant, with showrunner Tony Gilroy considering Andor the most important story he'll ever work on. It seems he's not alone in that estimation, too. Speaking to ScreenRant's Ash Crossan, Star Trek: Discovery creator Bryan Fuller spoke…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago (912+ words) Kai Young is a Movie & TV Staff Writer at ComicBook and a former Senior Staff Writer and Junior Editor at Screen Rant. Based in sometimes-sunny Brighton, UK, Kai has a BA and MA from London South Bank University in Drama and Performance and Creative Performance Practice, which inspired his passion for the filmmaking process, [] British filmmakers and production studios have developed some of the most notable, beloved, and successful science-fiction movies of all time over the years. British cinema has always been at the forefront of the sci-fi genre, with some of the wildest space-faring, zombie-infested, post-apocalyptic, artificially-intelligent, and extraterrestrial stories having come from the United Kingdom. Along with iconic British sci-fi TV shows, including Doctor Who, Years and Years, Utopia, Misfits, 3 Body Problem, Supacell, and many more, British sci-fi has routinely stunned audiences on the big-screen, too. There are…...

1+ day, 23+ hour ago (487+ words) Alex Ros is a Film and Television Writer at ComicBook and currently resides in the Southwest United States where the constant heat has her repeatedly questioning this decision. She studied English Literature with a focus on analysis, and very nearly made a hard pivot into a BA in film halfway through. Alex has worked for [] Ridley Scott is certainly a sci-fi genius, with films like Alien, Blade Runner, The Martian, and so many more under his belt. It's been nearly a decade since we've had a sci-fi movie from the man himself, but that wait is nearly over'as 2026 gets closer, so does the debut of his newest step into science fiction. Based on the novel of the same name by Peter Heller, which came out in 2012, The Dog Stars already boasts a star-studded cast, with names like Jacob Elordi, Margaret…...

2+ day, 3+ hour ago (977+ words) These are the Jedi who shaped the Republic, challenged the darkness of the Sith, and were the ultimate symbol of what a Jedi should be. Qui-Gon Jinn was perhaps the most unorthodox Jedi Master known for his deep, almost spiritual connection to the living Force. Unlike many of his peers, he frequently ignored the strict rules of the Jedi Council in favor of following the Force's will. This willingness to break the Jedi Code was a trait that gave him deep insight, but often put him at odds with the High Council. His true power lay not just in his mastery of the defensive Form IV (Ataru) lightsaber style, but in his wisdom and eventual discovery of the secret to retaining consciousness after death. Qui-Gon was the first Jedi in modern history to become a true Force Ghost, a technique…...

2+ day, 6+ hour ago (689+ words) John Bennett seems like a nice enough guy in the first Ted. He treats his girlfriend, Lori Collins, well and phones it in at his lame job, which is as much as anyone could ask for. John's only real red flag is that he has a talking stuffed bear that always gets him in trouble. In Ted, Lori initially tries to drive a wedge between Ted and John. But she comes to realize that they're a package deal, so she agrees to marry John and embrace Ted. The movie's narrator then ties up the whole thing by revealing that John and Lori live happily ever after. Unfortunately, Ted 2 goes back on its predecessor's word by revealing that the couple got divorced. Daniel LaRusso has more on his plate than most teenagers in Karate Kid, participating in a karate tournament against…...