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Slice of SciFi 1155: The Art and Making of Frankenstein

Writer and film critic @sheilakathleen.bsky.social talks about THE ART AND MAKING OF FRANKENSTEIN, an expansive collector's book from Insight Editions for the #Netfilx feature from @realgdt.bsky.social

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“The Art and Making of Frankenstein”: Sheila O’Malley on documenting a gothic classic | Slice of SciFi
Writer, editor and film critic Sheila O’Malley has written The Art and Making of Frankenstein from Insight Editions, a coffee table reference book for the new Netflix feature Frankenstein…
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Review: Louis Howley enjoyed FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S 2, but also thinks it could have ramped up the gore and mayhem #FNAF2Movie

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“Five Nights at Freddy’s 2” blends scary fun with surprise plot twists | Slice of SciFi
“Five Nights at Freddy’s 2” is a strong follow-up the original film. The plot intricately ensnares the 3 main survivors of the first picture into a new nightmare involving the scary amusement park/
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December 6, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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Guillermo del Toro’s 'Frankenstein' leads Nielsen's overall chart as the only title with more than a billion minutes viewed in the latest ratings snapshot: bit.ly/4plwnZy
December 4, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, the actor who starred in the Mortal Kombat franchise and Amazon’s The Man in the High Castle television series, has died. He was 75.
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, ‘Mortal Kombat’ and ‘The Man in the High Castle’ Actor, Dies at 75
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, the actor who starred in the Mortal Kombat franchise and Amazon’s The Man in the High Castle television series, has died. He was 75.
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December 5, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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Netflix has won the bidding war to purchase Warner Bros. Discovery.

The sale is not yet finalized, as the U.S. Department of Justice could also interfere due to anti-trust concerns.

(Source: www.thewrap.com/netflix-wins...)
December 5, 2025 at 4:37 AM
Slice of SciFi 1155: The Art and Making of Frankenstein

Writer and film critic @sheilakathleen.bsky.social talks about THE ART AND MAKING OF FRANKENSTEIN, an expansive collector's book from Insight Editions for the #Netfilx feature from @realgdt.bsky.social

www.sliceofscifi.com/2025/11/22/s...
“The Art and Making of Frankenstein”: Sheila O’Malley on documenting a gothic classic | Slice of SciFi
Writer, editor and film critic Sheila O’Malley has written The Art and Making of Frankenstein from Insight Editions, a coffee table reference book for the new Netflix feature Frankenstein…
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December 3, 2025 at 4:15 AM
Slice of SciFi 1154: Witchy Ways

Director Jane Clark talks about her new queer supernatural romance WITCHY WAYS, following two women finding each other while dealing with grief, family trauma, redemption, love... plus magic and ghosts.

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“Witchy Ways”: Jane Clark explores redemption, grief, and magic | Slice of SciFi
Director and writer Jane Clark talks about her supernatural queer romance, Witchy Ways, an indie feature that dives into relationships, found family, redemption and magic.
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December 3, 2025 at 4:10 AM
Slice of SciFi 1153: Daredevil: Born Again

Talking #Daredevil with comics writer and historian @chrisryall.bsky.social about the DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN storyline for the new #Marvel Age of Comics series from @bloomsburyacad.bsky.social

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Marvel Age of Comics: Chris Ryall explores “Daredevil: Born Again” | Slice of SciFi
Comics writer, editor and historian Chris Ryall talks about his new book, “Daredevil: Born Again: An Exploration”, part of Bloomsbury Academic’s new Marvel Age of Comics series featuring deep dives…
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December 3, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Slice of SciFi 1152: "War Wolf" from @madcavestudios.com

Comics writer @thesteveorlando.bsky.social talks about writing pulp era stories in introducing WAR WOLF limited series. We also chat about Gatchaman and Flash Gordon, and more.

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“War Wolf”: Steve Orlando on the power in truth and lies | Slice of SciFi
Comics writer Steve Orlando talks about WAR WOLF, his new pulp sci-fi limited series project with artist Marco Perugini from Mad Cave Studios.
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December 3, 2025 at 3:35 AM
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Netflix’s new bid to buy Warner Bros is a mostly cash offer.

The company is arranging a mega-loan to be able to buy WB

(Source: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...)
December 1, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Wow. Had no idea they'd started demolishing RFK Stadium this week.

I have a lot of fond soccer memories of that place, going way back to the old NASL days.

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RFK Stadium is torn down: Best memories from Washington's former home
The old RFK Stadium looks a lot different now. Looking back at some special memories.
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November 29, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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Yes, you heard that right: we made a Star Trek board game!

Our new Star Trek: TNG board game takes you through all seven seasons of adventures. Face challenges from the de-evolving intron virus to unexpected visits from Q. 👀

Pre-order for Spring 2026: www.masterreplicas.com/en-us/produc...
Destination Board Game: Star Trek: The Next Generation
Challenge your friends to a race through seven years of Star Trek: The Next Generation with this brand new board game. Players draw cards that send them on missions from famous episodes of TNG. Then r...
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November 26, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Review: Louis Howley thinks WAKE UP DEAD MAN, the 3rd chapter in the KNIVES OUT franchise from #Netflix, is an improved and enjoyable addition to the series. 3 out of 5 stars.

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“Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery”: an intricate and improved addition to the franchise | Slice of SciFi
“Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery” is the third installment in the series. This edition is better than the previous one, but not as good as the first.
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November 26, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Review: Louis Howley loved #WickedForGood, calling it a stellar conclusion to a brilliant reimagining. 5 out of 5 stars.

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“Wicked: For Good”: a stellar sequel for a brilliant reimagining | Slice of SciFi
“Wicked: For Good” is the perfect successor to its predecessor. The film merges spectacular visual effects with engaging songs.
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November 26, 2025 at 7:19 PM
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RIP Udo Kier (1944-2025), a German character actor with a prolific and eclectic career (My Own Private Idaho, Blade, Ace Ventura, Dancer in the Dark, Grindhouse, Suspiria, Dogville...)

In sci-fi: Johnny Mnemonic, Melancholia, Armageddon, Dracula 3000, Metropia, Iron Sky, Downsizing, Seaquest DSV...
November 24, 2025 at 12:45 AM
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Udo Kier (1944–2025)
November 24, 2025 at 5:38 AM
Remembering reggae legend Jimmy Cliff (via @pbsnews.org)

Decades ago, right after college, I was ecstatic finding the soundtrack for The Harder They Come on CD. Now I feel the need to check if I still have it (my CDs are still in boxes because no CD player anymore).
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Remembering the life and influential career of reggae icon Jimmy Cliff
YouTube video by PBS NewsHour
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November 25, 2025 at 4:39 AM
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A new #Stargate series is in the works from Martin Gero, Brad Wright and Joseph Mallozzi! And crucially... it's not a reboot!

Watch the announcement: youtube.com/watch?v=e82u...
Stargate Announcement | Prime Video
YouTube video by Prime Video
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November 20, 2025 at 4:05 AM
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Amazon Greenlights A New Stargate Series
www.gateworld.net/news/2025/11...

FIRST ON GATEWORLD: A new #Stargate series is now in pre-production for Prime Video, with veteran writer and producer Martin Gero at the helm. @primevideo.bsky.social
Amazon Greenlights A New Stargate Series » GateWorld
FIRST ON GATEWORLD: A new Stargate series is now in pre-production for Prime Video, with veteran writer and producer Martin Gero at the helm.
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November 19, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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Fresh off a record-smashing World Series, Major League baseball has finally inked long-awaited new media rights deals with NBC, Netflix, and ESPN.
NBC, Netflix Snag MLB Rights as League Inks New TV Deals
Fresh off a record-smashing World Series, Major League baseball has finally inked long-awaited new media rights deals with NBC, Netflix, and ESPN.
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November 20, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Slice of SciFi 1151: Doctor Strange: A Decade of Dark Magic

Comics writer & editor @stuartmoore.bsky.social new book takes a historical look at early Doctor Strange in #Marvel comics and his connection to 1960s-70s New York City @bloomsburyacad.bsky.social

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Marvel Age of Comics: Stuart Moore examines early “Doctor Strange” | Slice of SciFi
Writer and comics editor Stuart Moore talks about his new book, “Doctor Strange: A Decade of Dark Magic”, part of Bloomsbury Academic’s new Marvel Age of Comics series featuring deep dives into…
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November 19, 2025 at 8:26 PM
LEGO released a #JAWS diorama in August 2024, and I had no idea.

I'm not a huge enough LEGO fan that I would assemble and display this, but I think I'd like to someday add it to my JAWS collection... and now I'm wondering if there are JAWS #puzzles out there I don't know about.
November 19, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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OUT NOW! The heroes you know. The stories you don’t. Marvel Age of Comics unmasks the histories that shaped a universe with @stuartmoore.bsky.social, @chrisryall.bsky.social, and @paulcornell.bsky.social.

Start your collection: geni.us/maoc
#ComicSky #Comics #Marvel #MarvelComics
November 13, 2025 at 1:05 PM
I did not have "scientists discuss whether #Godzilla could exist for real within 10 years" on my 2025 Bingo card, but I'm here for it

I also love that Neil deGrasse Tyson said his favorite is #Rodan.
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Could Godzilla Actually Exist? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Charles Liu Breaks It Down.
YouTube video by StarTalk Plus
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November 13, 2025 at 5:00 AM
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The U.S. Mint has been making pennies in Philadelphia, the nation’s birthplace, since 1793, a year after Congress passed the Coinage Act. https://to.pbs.org/4ifYVkB
U.S. Mint in Philadelphia to press final penny as the 1-cent coin gets canceled
President Donald Trump has ordered its demise as costs climb to nearly 4 cents per penny and the 1-cent valuation becomes somewhat obsolete. The U.S. Mint has been making pennies in Philadelphia, the ...
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November 12, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Review: Louis Howley weighs in on the compelling performances in NUREMBERG.

He gives it 4 out of 5 Stars #Nuremberg
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“Nuremberg”: notable performances and compelling dynamics shine | Slice of SciFi
“Nuremberg” is a film that has two command performances from Russell Crowe and Rami Malek as adversaries. Documenting some aspects of the Nuremberg war crimes tribunal after the defeat of the Nazis in...
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November 7, 2025 at 7:12 PM