The Simpsons’ Famous ‘Meh’ Came From One Of The Show’s Most Legendary Writers
The word 'meh' can now be found all over the internet, but like 'd'oh,' its popularity originated with The Simpsons.
George Lucas Was Blunt About His Expectations For Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
George Lucas bet big on the Star Wars franchise before he even knew if the first film would take off. The winnings of that bet are now film history.
The Most Controversial Deaths In Sci-Fi TV History
Science-fiction TV shows seem to revel in killing off fan-favorite characters. These are some of the most controversial deaths of beloved sci-fi characters.
Rod Serling Went Through Hell Every Time He Narrated The Twilight Zone
Rod Serling, the beloved host of the classic sci-fi series The Twilight Zone, 'would sweat and sputter and go pale' when he had to do his on-camera narration.
How One Of Empire Strikes Back’s Most Famous Lines Caused Frustration (And Fainting)
One of the most famous line exchanges from the entire Star Wars saga took a few takes to get right, and not everyone on set was having a good time.
The Twilight Zone Parodied Studio Notes By Having Shakespeare Punch Burt Reynolds
Rod Serling pulled no punches on one episode of The Twilight Zone that showed how insidious studio interference in true artwork can be.
Bones Wouldn’t Exist Without This Real Life Forensic Anthropologist
Forensic anthropologist, professor, and author Kathy Reichs was not just the real-life inspiration for Dr. Brennan on Bones, but she even appeared on the show.
John DiMaggio Had A Star Wars Legend In His Corner During His Futurama Pay Dispute
John DiMaggio, who voices Bender on Futurama, almost didn't come back for the recent revival due to a pay dispute. A certain Star Wars legend had his back.
Billy Dee Williams Had One Reservation About Playing Lando In Star Wars
By the time Billy Dee Williams was approached to play Lando in the Star Wars franchise, he was concerned about being typecast as a 'romantic character.'
Is 47 Ronin 2 With Keanu Reeves Still Happening? Actually, The Sequel Was Already Released
The original 47 Ronin Keanu Reeves movie was a financial disaster, but the decision was made to make a sequel anyway. Yep, Blade of the 47 Ronin exists!