Star Trek has produced a plethora of merchandise over the years. BeforeStar Warsand before theMCU, the ruler of geeky ephemera is easily Star Trek. In 2024, Star Trek is bigger than ever. From the very beginning, Star Trek has created some wild and cool Star Trek stuff. But, over the course of a nearly 60-year mission, which Star Trek collectibles are truly the strangest? This results in a wacky through-the-looking-glass version of the crew, which is both gorgeous and bizarre....

Love them or hate them, the Academy Awardsremain a cornerstoneof the movie industry and popular culture. What Is the Difference Between the Oscars and The Academy Awards? Despite popular perception, there is a slight difference between the Academy Awards and the Oscars. Technically, the Academy Awards is the name of the awards show itself. For instance, the 2024 show is known as the 96th Academy Awards. The Oscars, meanwhile, is the name given to the statues that Academy Award winners receive....

The Willy Wonka prequel includes a weird detail that changes the ending. But at the opening hes disappointed he cant feel her there. He shares the chocolate with his friends and knows its all the sweeter in the sharing. Except his mother didnt actually teach Willy to read despite having excellent penmanship herself! Not your finest hour, Mrs. Wonka. Its almost like the literacy equivalent of a training montage. He clearly has an aptitude and it wouldnt have taken that long....

For more than 35 years, theFinal Fantasyseries has been synonymous with video game RPGs. Of course, whichFinal Fantasygame is the very best is always a hot topic. Well see it much later on this list. This ill-advised sequel, however, just wasnt necessary. Final Fantasy II Final Fantasy IIusually appears near the bottom of these series rankings and for good reason. Its not that its an awful game; its just kinda broken....

NoandFrom Russia With Love. Theres a playfulness to Connery this time around. He practically glides through every scene with a wink and well-timed quip while making everything look so effortless. Hes also arguably in the best physical shape he ever possessed while playing the role. That charisma radiates offThunderballand sets it apart from the countless Bond pastiches popping up across the 60s. By the 70s, this runtime had become the norm for the series, for better and worse....

If social media is to be believed, then audiences are sick of sex in their movies. So why did the Oscars give sexy movies so much attention? Before praising the 2024Oscarsand their approach to sex, we need to acknowledge one truth. Ad content continues below Its a beautiful and human scene, one based in character development and grounded emotions. And its the pop in of scene too many filmgoers have disliked for too long....

This article appears in the SXSW 2024 issue ofDen of Geekmagazine. Check out all of our SXSW coveragehere. After all, its the moment that kicks off most of the games. Lucy comes from this very privileged, civilized vault. Its a place that prides itself on how peaceful, civilized, and kind everyone is to each other. In theFalloutseries, theres usually an inciting incident that forces the protagonist to brave the dangers beyond their vault....

Need to know what happens next after Dune 2? A fantastic adaptation of Dune Messiah and Children of Dune already exists. This Dune article contains spoilers. This isnt a bootleg or a fan film either, but The Sci-Fi Channels excellentFrank Herberts Children of Duneminiseries. If youve slept on this particularDunesequel, now is possibly the best time to watch it. Heres what to know aboutFrank Herberts Children of Dune, why its great, and how to watch it....

FromBrooklyn Nine-NinetoNew Girl, here are some of Alan Ritchsons weirdest pre-Reacherroles. He guest stars in the season 4 episode Micro as Matt, an artist that Jess starts dating. We also get to see how Wing Slutz became Hitchcock and Scullys downfall. Honestly, between this and his appearance onNew Girl, Ritchson deserves to be on more sitcoms. Yes, you read that correctly. This death race is full of cannibals, blood thirsty criminals, and so much blood....

Dont presume you know everything. Since the release of theJames Cameronclassic in 1986, viewers have taken Ripleys summation of the situation to heart. You dont see them fucking each other over for a goddamn percentage. And yet, almost 40 years later, Reiser still insists that Burke isnt the villain he seems. You say bad, I say misunderstood.' This could be true. We wont spoil that here, but its a good one....

Percy Jackson and the Olympianshas been doing phenomenal numbers forDisney+with 110 million hours streamed as of Feb. 7, according to a press release. Fans of this beloved Rick Riordan book series have been waiting nearly two decades for a worthwhile adaptation, and thanks to Riordans involvement and an immense amount of care from the cast and crew, Disney+ seems to have struck gold with this franchise. However,Percy Jackson and the Olympiansisnt the only mythology-based middle grade book series that Rick Riordan has written....

This Star Wars: The Bad Batch article contains spoilers. The squads back together in the latest episode ofStar Wars: The Bad Batch, suitably titled The Return. Well, most of Clone Force 99 is back. The timing of this wyrm-filled episode with the release ofDune: Part Twois likely no accident. The sequence allows Crosshair and Hunter to speak through their actions when the words simply arent helping. We see a level of synchronization from these clones thats been sorely missed....

This expansion of the brand has already led to original titles likeSquadronsandJedi: Survivorgetting launched to phenomenal success. Not many people will remember that this title got left behind, and theres a reason for that. The first-person shooter was heralded at the time for its fast-paced action and unique narrative. It continues to be a nostalgic favorite, as do its sequels. Rumors and speculation regarding whatBrink of Darknessmay have been began to spread in certain circles....