Ray Harryhausen created many iconic creatures, but which one is the world’s favourite? Well not only are we all about to find out but we can also put our two cents in by voting for our personal favourite! A month ahead of what would have been Ray Harryhausen’s 100th birthday, The Ray and Diana Harryhausen Foundation
Month: May 2020
Mary Robinette Kowal continues her Hugo and Nebula award-winning Lady Astronaut series, following The Calculating Stars and The Fated Sky, with The Relentless Moon, and we’re proud to reveal the wonderful cover and include an excerpt from the first chapter of the novel. In The Relentless Moon the Earth is coming to the boiling point
We take a look into the fifth dimension with Andrew Patterson’s sci-fi mystery… By Rachael Harper 29-05-20 3,764 Released: Out now on Amazon Prime Director: Andrew Patterson Writer: James Montague, Craig W. Sanger Cast: Sierra McCormick, Jake Horowitz, Gail Cronauer Distributor: Amazon Prime Running Time: 89 mins It begins with a strange noise. Set in
Written and directed by award-winning creative director, Nicholas Briggs and comprising of four hour-long episodes, the epic science fiction audio series The Human Frontier is out now. You can watch the fantastic graphical trailer here… Boasting a top-tier cast, with tremendous audio design, music and special effects, here’s a synopsis of what the series has in
A variety of Harry Potter treats have been released to be enjoyed at home, include a star-studded reading of the first book. By Rachael Harper 28-05-20 2,034 We at SciFiNow are always excited when we hear that Harry Potter goodies are coming our way so imagine our joy when we heard about Harry Potter At
Being number two isn’t necessarily a bad thing as Disney+’s new original movie shows… By Rachael Harper 28-05-20 4,351 Disney+ has announced its latest original movie, Secret Society Of Second-Born Royals that will stream exclusively on the service in July. Check out the trailer here… Secret Society Of Second-Born Royals follows Sam, a rebellious teenage
Is Reborn electrifying or is it a shocker? Find out with our crackling review… By Rachael Harper 26-05-20 246 Certificate: 15 Director: Julian Richards Cast: Barbara Crampton, Michael Paré, Kayleigh Gilbert Distributor: Jinga Films Sixteen years after suffering a stillbirth, actress Lena O’Neill (played by Barbara Crampton – Re-Animator) is (obviously) surprised to find the
We review Roger Corman’s classic sci-fi horror. By Rachael Harper 26-05-20 1,700 Certificate: PG Director: Roger Corman Cast: Ray Milland, Diana Van der Vlis, Harold J. Stone Distributor: Second Sight Imagine if you could see through things. Or, more specifically, imagine the medical possibilities if you could – surgeries can be done a lot more
The full programme for the science fiction, fantasy and horror writing festival will be available online. By Rachael Harper 26-05-20 2,480 We have great news for those wondering what Cymera, Scotland’s festival of science fiction, fantasy and horror writing, is doing this year amid the ramifications of the Covid-19 pandemic: it’s going digital! The festival
Check out this special look video at Disney’s upcoming Artemis Fowl movie… By Rachael Harper 26-05-20 4,101 Can’t wait until Disney+’s 12 June release to get your Artemis Fowl fix? Not to worry! SciFiNow is here to help. Check out a special look at Disney’s upcoming movie below… Artemis Fowl is directed by Kenneth
Check out the trailer for twisted horror The Woman to celebrate its brand-new 4k release… By Rachael Harper 21-05-20 1,016 Those lovely folks at Arrow Video really know how to treat us! Not only are they releasing a brand-new 4k digital release of twisted horrors The Woman but they have also given us SciFiNow readers an exclusive
The battle of the ages are well underway with Richard Bates Jr’s Killer Instinct. By Rachael Harper 20-05-20 735 Certificate: 15 Director: Richard Bates Jr Writer: Richard Bates Jr Cast: Amanda Crew, Robert Patrick, Kim Delaney, Hayley Marie Norman We’re sure we’ve all been there: that need to get away from it all and find
“Bow before me.” (Justice League Dark: Apokolips War, 2020) Appearing in the new Justice League Dark: Apokolips War is Darkseid, the Dark Lord of the hellish world of Apokolips. Darkseid is a sadistic, aggressive tyrant seeking to control all sentient life throughout the universe and beyond. In his quest for ultimate power, Darkseid seeks out
We review the latest novel in Ben Aaronovitch’s successful Rivers Of London series. By Burt Peterson 19-05-20 2,505 Author: Ben Aaronovitch Publisher: Gollancz Price: £18.99 Wonderfully blending technology and magic, Ben Aaronovitch’s Rivers Of London series focuses on the adventures of Peter Grant – a Met police officer who works in a very special department:
Anime Limited has announced that on 25 May, it will be launching Screen Anime, a new online film festival offering a curated selection of four films, one bingeable TV series and more each month for £3.98/mo or for a reduced £39.98/yr. “Ever since founding the annual Scotland Loves Anime Film Festival, showcasing the best in
Still torturing yourself after the end of The Umbrella Academy Season One by wondering what the hell will happen next? Well, the end is in sight as Netflix has announced that the date for the release of Season Two is 31 July with a hilarious lockdown video of the cast! Don’t believe us? Well how
Justice League Dark: Apokolips War, the latest animated movie from DC, opens on a typical note – Superman, all suited and booted in his blue and red costume, giving a harrowing speech to the Justice League about good conquering evil. His speech riles up his troops as they go to battle with the evil New God,
How did you get involved with Justice League Dark? I was a cartoon writer and I had worked with Alan Burnett years earlier on a show called Static Shock. And he knew me since then and we talked. Then at a certain point he was trying to find me stuff. The first Justice League Dark
A powerless Superman? A band of superheroes who can’t save the day? Just what’s going on in DC’s latest animated movie Justice League Dark: Apokolips War? By Rachael Harper 15-05-20 64 Certificate: 15 Director: Matt Peters (co-director), Christina Sotta (co-director) Writer: Ernie Altbacker, Mairghread Scott Cast: Roger Cross, Rosario Dawson, Christopher Gorham, Jerry O’Connell, Matt
Can you tell us a little about your newly-released short film, Re-displacement? Re-displacement is a sci-fi drama about a young man, Leo, who is searching for answers from his past using a futuristic therapy where he can visualise his memories. I wanted to create a high-concept film that explores complex emotional themes, through a sci-fi
We’re pretty excited about this one at SciFiNow towers! Netflix has finally revealed the trailer for its Snowpiercer show and… okay we’ve all waited long let’s just have a look at it here… Set more than seven years after the world has become a frozen wasteland, Snowpiercer centres on the remnants of humanity, who inhabit
Microphones at the ready! We review Alexandra Serio’s ASMR-based short horror. By Katherine McLaughlin 12-05-20 488 Released: 20 May Director: Alexandra Serio Cast: Alexandra Serio Distributor: Vimeo Tingle Monsters is being touted as the first ASMR horror… though that may not be necessarily true, with any Giallo film or indeed Peter Strickland’s meta-giallo, Berberian Sound
Here’s our review of Brett and Drew T. Pierce’s supernatural horror, The Wretched. By Katherine McLaughlin 12-05-20 2,435 Certificate: 15 Director: Brett Pierce, Drew T. Pierce Cast: John-Paul Howard, Piper Curda, Jamison Jones Distributor: Vertigo Releasing There’s a smart concept about the anxiety that oozes out of teenage boys when it comes to the divorce
“Flash, I love you! But we only have fourteen hours to save the Earth!” To mark its 40th anniversary, StudioCanal has announced a new 4k, Ultra High Definition restoration of Mike Hodge’s cult classic Flash Gordon (1980). Inject a bit of nostalgia and check out the trailer here… Flash Gordon, starring Sam J. Jones, Melody Anderson, Max von
Disney+ announces new series based on graphic novels by Goosebumps author R.L Stein. By Nick Drew 11-05-20 1,484 Good news everyone! Disney+ has announced it is ordering the eight-episode series, Just Beyond, which is based on the best-selling BOOM! Studios graphic novel series from iconic children’s writer R.L. Stine (Goosebumps). Created by Seth Grahame-Smith (who has a
With the release of the exceptional vengeance horror Revenge coming to limited edition Blu-ray by Second Sight Films, we spoke to writer and director Coralie Fargeat about the movie and much more… How did you get the idea for Revenge? The very first idea was around the main character, Jen. I wanted to explore the very
Coralie Fargeat takes the revenge genre up a notch with an enduring action-packed thrill ride that goes well beyond simple vengeance. By Rachael Harper 11-05-20 3,197 Certificate: 18 Director: Coralie Fargeat Writer: Coralie Fargeat Cast: Matilda Lutz, Kevin Janssens, Vincent Colombe If you like this, try… Kill Bill Volume 1 Quentin Tarantino’s stand-out revenge movie
Those lovely people at The Folio Society have released another beautiful edition of a classic sci-fi novel with its take on Arthur C Clarke’s Rendezvous With Rama. And we are delighted to be able to share with you some images from the book… For those unfamiliar with Rendezvous With Rama, here is a synopsis: Rama is a vast
Check out the brand new story trailer for Naughty Dog’s The Last Of Us: Part II. By Nick Drew 06-05-20 1,398 Despite the major story spoilers appearing online last week and rocking the video gaming world (stay safe out there folks and avoid all the comments sections!) we’re being treated to the latest trailer in
Check out the teaser trailer for Netflix’s new sci-fi comedy Space Force… By Rachael Harper 05-05-20 179 Netflix has revealed a teaser trailer for its new sci-fi workplace comedy from Greg Daniels and Steve Carell. Check it out for yourselves right here (you’re welcome): Here is a synopsis for the show: A decorated pilot