The Body Model Used During a Famous Scene in ‘E.T.’ Is Heading to Auction
Created by Italian special effects designer Carlo Rambaldi, the three-foot-tall prop can be seen in the film hiding among stuffed animals in 10-year-old Elliott’s closet
In Her Inventive and Prescient Stories, Octavia Butler Wrote Herself Into the Science Fiction Canon
On her beloved typewriters, the literary legend mapped out a course for the future of the genre
None of These Books Exist. An Inventive New Exhibition Asks: What If They Did?
“Imaginary Books: Lost, Unfinished and Fictive Works Found Only in Other Books” spotlights more than 100 texts written (or invented) by the likes of Shakespeare, Byron and Hemingway
How British College Students Convinced Authorities That Flying Saucers Were Invading the U.K.
To raise awareness for a charity event, aspiring engineers planted six UFOs across southern England on a single day in 1967
Darth Vader Didn’t Come Alive Until James Earl Jones Gave Him a Voice
The prolific American actor, who died on September 9, recorded his dialogue for the first “Star Wars” film in less than three hours
Is Princess Leia’s ‘Star Wars’ Bikini the Most Controversial Costume in Sci-Fi History?
A version of the gold outfit worn by Carrie Fisher on the set of “Return of the Jedi” fetched $175,000 at auction
Mysterious Monolith Appears Outside of Las Vegas
The reflective metal structure was found on a hiking trail in the Desert National Wildlife Refuge
You Could Write in Ursula K. Le Guin’s Former Portland Home Studio
The Le Guin family has donated the science fiction novelist’s former house to be used for a new writers residency
This Boba Fett Figure Is Now the Most Valuable Vintage Toy in the World
Created in 1979, the rare missile-firing figurine has become a “mythic icon” among collectors
How Engineers Created a Flying ‘Star Wars’ X-Wing
The starfighter-outfitted drone was the first remotely piloted aircraft of its kind and size approved by the Federal Aviation Administration for public demonstration
Original ‘Star Trek’ Enterprise Model Resurfaces Decades After It Went Missing
The model used in the original series’ opening credits is now back with Eugene Roddenberry Jr., the son of the show’s creator
Star Wars Fans Can Soon Bid on C-3PO’s Head
Actor Anthony Daniels wore the golden helmet while playing the iconic droid in ‘Return of the Jedi’
Harrison Ford Forgot This ‘Star Wars’ Script in an Apartment He Rented During Filming
A fourth draft of “Star Wars: Episode IV—A New Hope” sold at auction for over $13,000
How Zines Brought Power to Those on the Margins of Culture
A new exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum examines zines’ role in art history and community building
X-Wing Model From Original ‘Star Wars’ Movie Found in a Garage
The 20-inch miniature is going to auction, where bidding starts at $200,000
You Can Now Buy Princess Leia’s White Gown From ‘Star Wars’
Carrie Fisher wore the garment while filming the final scene of “Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope”
‘Star Trek’ Fans Can Now Virtually Tour Every Starship Enterprise Bridge
An interactive web portal explores the vessel’s evolution over nearly six decades
From ‘the Brick’ to the iPhone, the Cellphone Celebrates 50 Years
As the technology turns 50, science fiction might hint at the cellphone’s next chapter
The Sideshow Magician Who Inspired Ray Bradbury—Then Vanished
Experts have been unable to verify the existence of Mr. Electrico, whose 1932 electric chair act supposedly affirmed the young author’s interest in writing
You Can Buy Hot Dog Fingers and Pet Rocks From ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’
A24 is selling props and costumes from the Oscar-nominated film at an upcoming charity auction
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