Dune Duke Leto Atreides A Noble Tragedy in Dune Explore Duke Leto Atreides in Frank Herbert’s "Dune" — his rule of Caladan, strategy on Arrakis, bond with Paul and Jessica, and portrayals in film and TV adaptations.
Trivia Star Trek’s Influence on the First Flip Phone A look at how the communicator on "Star Trek" inspired the design and cultural appeal of Motorola’s first flip phone, blending science fiction imagination with real-world engineering.
Star Wars Rule of Two in Sith Tradition The Rule of Two in "Star Wars" defines Sith tradition through Darth Bane’s vision of one Master and one Apprentice, a philosophy of secrecy, ambition, and power that shaped galactic history.
Star Trek 9 Star Trek Guest Stars Who Became Hollywood Legends A look back at nine guest stars from "Star Trek" whose brief appearances on the classic series gave early glimpses of the talent that would later make them Hollywood legends.
Trivia How "Stranger in a Strange Land" Foreshadowed the Waterbed Robert A. Heinlein described a liquid-filled mattress in "Stranger in a Strange Land," years before the waterbed craze of the 1970s.
Trivia The Scream Inspires Doctor Who Monsters Edvard Munch’s "The Scream" inspired the alien Silence in "Doctor Who," blending art, folklore, and television to show how echoes of the past shape science fiction’s most haunting creations.
Star Wars The Millennium Falcon Changed Shape Overnight The Millennium Falcon was nearly a different ship. A last-minute redesign turned a plain dart-shaped vessel into the iconic "flying hamburger" that reshaped "Star Wars" and sci-fi design.
Trivia How Sushi Shaped The Matrix Code The green code of “The Matrix” hides an unexpected origin in Japanese sushi recipes, blending kitchen instructions with cyberpunk style to create one of science fiction’s most iconic visuals.
Star Trek Before CGI in "Star Trek" and "Star Wars" A look at how "Star Trek" and "Star Wars" used models, matte paintings, and inventive craftsmanship to create unforgettable worlds before the age of CGI.
Trivia How Tom Swift Inspired the TASER A look at how the fictional invention in the 1911 novel “Tom Swift and His Electric Rifle” inspired the real-world TASER, bridging pulp adventure and modern technology.
Trivia The Day the Rebels Called the Red Cross Real-life Norwegian Red Cross volunteers helped film the icy Hoth scenes in "The Empire Strikes Back," bringing authentic survival skills to one of sci-fi’s most iconic battles.
Trivia When Philip K. Dick Went to Hollywood Explore how Philip K. Dick's stories inspired more than a dozen science fiction films like "Blade Runner," "Total Recall," and "Minority Report," each reflecting his signature themes of reality, identity, and uncertainty.
Trivia The Movie That Made the President Nervous When President Reagan watched "WarGames" in 1983, he asked a chilling question—could a teenager really hack into U.S. military systems? That moment led to America's first anti-hacking law and proved that science fiction can shape reality.
Trivia The Glow That Started It All Discover how the original "Star Wars" lightsabers glowed using Scotchlite tape, motors, and movie magic before CGI took over.
Trivia Mount Etna Brought Mustafar to Life Mount Etna's 2002 eruption provided real lava footage for the Mustafar scenes in "Revenge of the Sith," grounding the Star Wars saga's most dramatic duel in the raw power of Earth itself.
Trivia The First Science Fiction Movie Ever Made Georges Méliès' 1902 film "A Trip to the Moon" launched science fiction cinema with handmade charm and a rocket in the Moon’s eye, blending spectacle, imagination, and early visual storytelling.
Trivia Peter Cushing Wore Slippers in "Star Wars" Peter Cushing wore slippers while playing Grand Moff Tarkin in "Star Wars" because his boots were too tight, a behind-the-scenes choice that reveals the ingenuity of classic sci-fi filmmaking.
Trivia The Gravestone Error in Star Trek A look at the gravestone error in "Where No Man Has Gone Before" that labeled Kirk as James R. Kirk, and how this small mistake became a beloved part of Star Trek history.
Trivia The Truth of C-3PO’s Costume Anthony Daniels endured the rigid C-3PO suit in "Star Wars," leaning on a board between takes because sitting was impossible, turning hardship into one of sci-fi’s most beloved performances.
Trivia The Who’s Lasers Powered "Alien" Blue lasers in the egg chamber scene of "Alien" came from The Who’s concert gear, blending rock tech and sci-fi filmmaking into one of the genre’s most haunting and unforgettable moments.
Star Wars Four Men Made Darth Vader It took four performers to create Darth Vader in “Star Wars,” each contributing a vital piece to the legend—from voice to swordplay to the face beneath the mask—in a cinematic feat of collaboration.
Trivia Guest Stars Shaped Star Trek History Ricardo Montalbán and Joan Collins brought dramatic depth to "Star Trek: The Original Series," helping its first season blend science fiction with timeless, human storytelling.
Trivia Buck Rogers reuses Battlestar Galactica props Discover how "Buck Rogers in the 25th Century" reused sets, props, and effects from "Battlestar Galactica" to cut costs while building a distinct identity in late 1970s science fiction television.
Trivia The Secret Origin of the Vulcan Salute Leonard Nimoy’s Vulcan salute in "Star Trek" draws from a Jewish blessing, adding unexpected spiritual depth to Spock’s character and enriching the cultural fabric of the series.
Trivia Star Wars Legacy Runs in Family Denis Lawson played Wedge Antilles in "Star Wars" while his nephew Ewan McGregor became Obi-Wan Kenobi, linking two trilogies through family, legacy, and unforgettable characters.
