George Takei is well known as both one of the original Star Trek cast, but also as a very popular personality on social media. In common with quite a few other celebrities Takei has not been afraid to share his feelings about Trump’s US Presidential campaign. Last night, however, he released a new video message […]
Netflix and CBS Studios International have announced a landmark international licensing agreement for the new “Star Trek” television series. Netflix will be the exclusive premiere home of “Star Trek” in 188 countries (excluding the US and Canada). Each episode of the new series will be available globally within 24 hours of its U.S. premiere. Additionally, all […]
We won’t see reviews of Star Wars until tomorrow, apparently, but those who attended last night’s premiere appear to be enthusiastic. Meanwhile, if you’re going to see the film, you’re likely to see a trailer for JJ Abrams other space story: Star Trek – Beyond. [youtube]https://youtu.be/XRVD32rnzOw[/youtube] Tension is building in Tigh Uí Mhuíneacháin. meanwhile. We’ve watched Episodes […]
I’m looking forward to The Martian, the new film starring Matt Damon which opens this week. The word is that if you like your science fiction with the emphasis on science, rather than fiction, it promises to be a rewarding experience. Yesterday, NASA announced the results of research which shows that liquid water has been observed on the surface […]
Of course there’s a lot to do on board the International Space Station, but for an Italian astronaut, good coffee has to be a priority! So Samantha Cristoforetti became the first person to brew and drink an authentic espresso in space, and in doing so she paid tribute to a fictional female space pioneer who never […]
Goodbye, Leonard Nimoy. You created and defined what became probably the most iconic role in Science Fiction – if not in television. You were more than Spock of course, as this video from Mashable reminds us. If you resented being an icon, you didn’t show it, embracing and celebrating the role with good grace, to […]
Sorry – but it’s good for a giggle! Via Visual Idiot on Twitter.
Brought to you by Blacknight – it’s another Technology.ie podcast, with Michele & Conn and the tech news of the week. Remember Barcamp? 3DCamp is flying the flag in Limerick on May 25th. (Listen out for a bonus podcast on this tomorrow!) The case begins in the Supreme Court in the Data Protection Commisioner’s appeal […]
If you’re a fan of Star Trek The Next Generation then you’ll find this blooper reel from season 2 quite amusing. [youtube]http://youtu.be/7_nVEm5Yc3c[/youtube] Via
Google’s doodles seem to be getting more complex over time. The most recent one is to celebrate the 46th anniversary of the Star Trek TV show Since it’s interactive here’s a screen capture of it: [youtube]http://youtu.be/9gM1_6rVL1o[/youtube] Related articles Google Doodle Boldly Goes Where No Doodle Has Gone Before (mashable.com) Google celebrates Star Trek’s 46th […]
