Composer Thomas Brunet talks about his absolutely stunning music for Chants of Sennaar in this episode. We love how spontaneous the music sounds, and the colorful, creative instrument palette. In addition to the wonderful music, Thomas and I talk about a new graduate program he’s created for music and sound design in Bordeaux, France, as Read the full article…

Body camera footage from Idaho reveals a sheriff hunting for a YA book he could use for a political stunt.

Why the business magnate has decided to procure hundreds of land parcels is unclear.

Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith blocked a bill on Wednesday that would protect the IVF access nationwide.

A new documentary highlights teaching techniques of an educator who went the extra mile for her students.

Last week, the journalist Tim Burke was arrested in Florida after a grand jury charged him with 14 federal crimes: seven counts of unlawfully intercepting or disclosing wire, oral, or electronic communications; six counts of accessing a protected computer without authorization; and one count of conspiring to do those things. The indictment sprinkles a handful Read the full article…

IDW has graciously given me permission to post some preview images of their upcoming comics and while this one is a couple days late, I’m working out my process and I think I have it nailed down. These actually came out yesterday, but if this were done earlier this week like I had planned, here’s Read the full article…

The company’s advertising revenue and studios unit profit fell, but CEO David Zaslav says: “We have an attack plan for 2024,” including Max’s rollout in key international markets and “a more robust creative pipeline.”

How cereal, beverages, and fast food became big business for movies.

Here’s this week’s Top Stuff

McConnell announced his plans Wednesday on the Senate floor, where he talked about waiting for a day when he would have total clarity about the end of his work: “That day arrived today.”

The former president’s lawyers offered an 1,800-page explanation for why he shouldn’t have to pay up.

Anna: Directed by Luc Besson. With Sasha Luss, Helen Mirren, Luke Evans, Cillian Murphy. Beneath Anna Poliatova’s striking beauty lies a secret that will unleash her indelible strength and skill to become one of the world’s most feared government assassins. I was directed to watch this by a member of the community, to whom I Read the full article…

Hitman Hart: Wrestling with Shadows: Directed by Paul Jay. With Bret Hart, Owen Hart, Brian Pillman, Blade Hart. Documentary focusing on the career of pro wrestler Bret Hart & his controversial exit from the WWF. I swear to god I’m not going to get into wrestling, but this was mentioned in a podcast I was Read the full article…

‘Star Wars’ fans can pick up Asajj Ventress’ lightsabers at Disneyland and Walt Disney Resorts, as well as online beginning in March.

Terrence Bradley, a key witness for Donald Trump’s team, sounded more like an office gossip when he took the stand in the Georgia trial.

Star Trek #20 Having revealed their true godlike identity, T’Lir is relying on Captain Sisko to help repair Kahless’ damage to space-time and save their species from extinction. Despite the Prophets’ eerie warning that Sisko is forbidden at the Pleroma-a meeting place for god-level species at intersecting space-time coordinates-he and his crew head to the Read the full article…

Out today: “Star Trek: Defiant #12“, by Christopher Cantwell. Original Star Trek: Defiant writer-artist duo Christopher Cantwell and Ángel Unzueta delve into the sci-fi horror genre in arc three of the fan-favorite series!Eager to move past the unofficial bounty-hunting mission assigned to them by Starfleet, disgraced former ambassador and Starfleet legend, Worf, and his rogue Read the full article…

Out today: “Star Trek: Picard’s Academy #6“, by Sam Maggs. It’s do-or-die for Picard and cadets in the finale of Picard’s Academy!Romulans storm the ship while Starfleet remains out of reach and potentially unaware of the threat headed their way, but the cadets have finally come to an agreement, electing Jean-Luc to the captain’s chair. Read the full article…

Knights of the Zodiac: Directed by Tomasz Baginski. With Mackenyu, Famke Janssen, Madison Iseman, Diego Tinoco. When a goddess of war reincarnates in the body of a young girl, street orphan Seiya discovers that he is destined to protect her and save the world. But only if he can face his own past and become Read the full article…

Untold stories from one of the most dramatic and popular periods in Star Trek history I’m on a bit of a short stories journey right now, starting with an unrelated (except for DeCandido’s involvement as author & editor) Precinct series, now this one about various parts of the Domion War. The conflict was a huge Read the full article…

Out today: “Star Trek: Picard: Firewall“, by David Mack. Two years after the USS Voyager’s return from the Delta Quadrant, Seven of Nine finds herself rejected for a position in Starfleet…and instead finds a new home with the interstellar rogue law enforcement corps known as the Fenris Rangers. The Rangers seem like an ideal fit Read the full article…

Out today: “Star Trek: Picard: The Art and Making of the Series“, by Joe Fordham. An in-depth look at the making of Star Trek: Picard, a three-season spin-off of Star Trek: The Next Generation, and a must-have for all Star Trek fans. Star Trek: Picard stars Patrick Stewart, reprising his role as Jean-Luc Picard from Read the full article…

Hungary finally lets Sweden into the military alliance, dealing a blow to Russia.

I’ve added a new page to the site titled “Network Effect” which was a concept that I’ve long known about and adding a page listing which authors could be found on which social media service came to me in the midnight delirium that happens right as you start to fall asleep.  The concept was still Read the full article…

You have until March 3rd to grab this month’s ebook deals for $0.99 each: Star Trek: Deep Space Nine: Hollow Men Star Trek: Deep Space Nine: The Search Star Trek: Deep Space Nine: The Search Star Trek: Enterprise: By The Book Star Trek: Enterprise: Kobayashi Maru Star Trek: Imzadi Forever Star Trek: Picard: Rogue Elements Read the full article…

Mr. & Mrs. Smith: Created by Donald Glover, Francesca Sloane. With Donald Glover, Maya Erskine, Paul Dano, Parker Posey. Two strangers land jobs with a spy agency that offers them a life of espionage, wealth, and travel. The catch: new identities in an arranged marriage. Sharing similar concepts to the two other movies and television Read the full article…

This new data should help us understand Ingenuity’s final moments on Mars.

Robert Kennedy Jr.’s potential spoiler campaign is being boosted by Trump megadonors, venture capitalists, and celebrities.

The university expect to remove the machines.

While Ronald Reagan is closely tied to this conservative conference’s origins, it has become a multiday event for die-hard Trump supporters.

MEXICO CITY (AP) —This is the latest in a series of attempts by bishops and priests to get cartels to talk to each other in hopes of reducing bloody turf battles.

Madame Web: Directed by S.J. Clarkson. With Dakota Johnson, Sydney Sweeney, Isabela Merced, Celeste O’Connor. Cassandra Webb is a New York metropolis paramedic who begins to demonstrate signs of clairvoyance. Forced to challenge revelations about her past, she needs to safeguard three young women from a deadly adversary who wants them destroyed. With a story Read the full article…

A Gentle Giant Ltd. release! For Mandalore! The wielder of the Darksaber and the heir to the Mandalorian crown sits at ease on her throne in this new 1/7 scale statue! Measuring approximately 14 inches tall, this statue captures a scene straight out of The Mandalorian Season 3 and features detailed sculpting and paint applications. Read the full article…

Former President Donald Trump has already endorsed a new slate of leaders at the Republican National Committee ahead of the general election.

Secret Service agents extinguished the flames during the incident on Sunday afternoon.

Drive-Away Dolls: Directed by Ethan Coen. With Margaret Qualley, Geraldine Viswanathan, Beanie Feldstein, Joey Slotnick. Jamie regrets her breakup with her girlfriend, while Marian needs to relax. In search of a fresh start, they embark on an unexpected road trip to Tallahassee. Things quickly go awry when they cross paths with a group of inept Read the full article…

A jury has found the National Rifle Association and its recently departed CEO, Wayne LaPierre, liable in a civil corruption case brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James. Jurors ordered LaPierre to pay the gun group more than $4.3 million in damages. Although LaPierre announced his resignation three days before the trial began in Read the full article…

Data is consistent with bosses using RTO to reassert control and scapegoat workers.

Vice Media Group CEO Bruce Dixon announced plays to layoff hundreds of employees and discontinue publishing of the official Vice website.

It kept coming up. Someone would be talking about the app and then shake their head at the name. Sometimes us. Sometimes one of our venture backers. Sometimes a customer, with a question mark on the end: “You’re calling it Slack?” (This was often followed by “Does that make

Kenneth Mitchell, who played several characters in Star Trek: Discovery, as well as Jericho and Captain Marvel, has died from complications of ALS.

During a public forum in Tahlequah, a State Senator referred to the 2SLGBTQ+ community as ‘that filth’ while answering a question on connections between recent legislation and a nonbina…

It has landed closer to the moon’s south pole than any other craft.

“It’s about who we are giving special privileges to and what they stood for.”

The state’s surgeon general grants parents permission to send unvaccinated children to school during a measles outbreak, risking their health and that of others.

GOP mega-donor Timothy Mellon in January gave $5m to Super PACs supporting both the Republican’s and independent’s 2024 campaigns.

Tom Parker, chief justice of the Alabama Supreme Court, expressed his support for the Seven Mountains Mandate, a once-fringe philosophy that calls on evangelical Christians to reshape American law and society based on their beliefs.

The former Trump White House aide has revealed photo proof against Republicans’ newest Biden corruption witness, Tony Bobulinski.

A jury has reached a verdict in the National Rifle Association’s civil corruption trial following six weeks of testimony scrutinizing the gun rights group’s spending.