In the world of sci-fi television, few shows are like The Orville. You’re either the kind of person who is furious the show hasn’t been renewed for a fourth season, or you’re the type who asks, “What’s The Orville again?” The semi-comedic show, created by and starring Seth MacFarlane, debuted in 2017 on Fox, just a few weeks before Star Trek: Discovery. This detail is relevant because The Orville doesn’t even try to hide that it’s a Star Trek show with the serial numbers filed off.

The Most Overlooked Sci-Fi Show Might Be Making a Comeback

There are sequels, there are prequels, and then there are in-between-quels—movies set between the events of other movies. Black Widow is a recent example of an in-between-quel. Almost every Star Wars thing we’ve seen in the last five years has been an in-between-quel. And now joining that list is Alien: Romulus, which takes place between the events of Ridley Scott’s 1979 Alien and James Cameron’s 1986 film Aliens.

Alien: Romulus Is Set Between Alien and Aliens for a Very Simple Reason

The second season of Star Trek: Prodigy — one that almost went unseen, when the show was initially cancelled by Paramount+, before being picked up by Netflix — is filled with all sorts of cameos from familiar Trek characters (and actors), and connections to Trek lore… but there’s one specific appearance that show creators Kevin and Dan Hageman felt was particularly necessary: The Next Generation’s Wesley Crusher.

Star Trek: Prodigy had an ulterior motive in bringing Wesley Crusher into the show's second season

The Apple TV+ series starring Lisa Kudrow and Jemaine Clement drops new episodes every Wednesday.

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As an actor, Merritt Butrick was cast in one of the most coveted roles in the history of science fiction media. He played David Marcus, the son of the iconic Captain James T. Kirk, portrayed by William Shatner in the 1982 theatrical movie, Star Trek: The Wrath of Kahn. Sadly, Butrick died of AIDS in 1989. He was only 29 years old. This is his story.

In Memory of 'Star Trek' Actor Merrit Butrick: 35 Years After His Tragic Death

Cops are investigating the defacement of a 6,000-year-old cave painting in southern Spain. According to authorities, the ancient evidence of the human drive to create was damaged when a local man poured water on it. Why? He was trying to gussy up the painting to take a photo for his Facebook page.

Man Destroyed a 6,000-Year-Old Cave Painting for a Facebook Photo

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Patti Yasutake, best known to TV audiences for her role as Nurse Alyssa Ogawa on Star Trek: The Next Generation, has died after a long battle with cancer, TVLine has confirmed. She was 70 years old. Former NCIS Showrunner George Schenck Dead at 82







Her longtime friend and manager Kyle Fritz confirmed her passing in a statement to our sister site Deadline, writing: “Patti was my first client when I began over 30 years ago. We enjoyed every day we got to work together, and I will miss her spirit talent and tenacity but most of all her friendship.”



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Patti Yasutake, Who Played Star Trek: TNG’s Nurse Ogawa, Dead at 70

Actor Buddy Ebsen, who died at age 95 in 2003, found fame by starring in two of the most popular classic television shows in history: The Beverly Hillbillies (CBS, 1962 to 1971) and Barnaby Jones (CBS, 1973 to 1980). On the Hillbillies, he played former Tennessee country mountain-folk-turned-wealthy Beverly Hills resident Jed Clampett. On Barnaby Jones, he was one of TV's most senior, slyest, health-conscious detectives. Ebsen, however, almost became even more famous for a certain big-screen classic film in which he ultimately did not appear.

'Beverly Hillbillies" Actor Buddy Ebsen Was "Bitter" about not playing the Tin Man in 'Wizard of Oz'

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes that appear in this article are from the author's direct interview with those mentioned.]. The original Perry Mason TV series starring Raymond Burr initially aired on CBS from 1957 to 1966. All these decades later, the show remains popular in syndication (and was recently reimagined in a new edition starring Matthew Rhys).

'Perry Mason' Actor Raymond Burr told co-star Richard Anderson, it's "all about the casting."

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced the dogs who have been waiting the longest in their care for a forever home. One of those dogs is Max, an adorable 11.5-month-old pup who has been waiting since June 3rd. Weighing in at 32 pounds, Max is already housebroken and crate-trained, making him an easy addition to any household. He is described as a dog who "loves his toys, playing with other dogs, and is great with kids too." Though he may be "a little shy with new people," his gentle and sweet nature shines through.

Meet The Sweet & Gentle Dog With A Unique Way Of Greeting New Friends

If you’ve spent any time on Facebook recently you’ve seen the river of AI slop. There’s the homeless vet with the badly worded sign, cops carrying massive bibles, and—of course—Shrimp Jesus. Why is Facebook full of this stuff? Because there’s money in it, of course.

Facebook’s Twisted Incentives Created Its AI Slop Era

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My next stop is at an extremely popular restaurant that has one of the best outdoor patios in the suburbs. It also has a hamburger that people are saying tastes just like an “In-N-Out” burger. The restaurant I am talking about is Fuller House in Hinsdale.

The Best “In N Out” Replica burger is in this Popular Hinsdale Restaurant

Rock at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean holds many secrets that could help scientists understand our planet and how life came to exist on it. That’s why a group of researchers undertook a difficult undertaking: digging a hole over three-quarters of a mile deep and extracting a record-breaking core of rock from the Earth’s mantle.

Epic Drilling Mission Sets New Record With 4,160-Foot Mantle Core

In the span of your life, you’ve probably had a dream where you’re flying. But have you ever dreamed about swimming underwater? Off the coast of Australia? And you’re also a sea lion? Just me?. Well, it feels quite like a flying dream, only now you don’t...

Footage From Cameras Strapped to Sea Lions Is As Cool As You’d Expect

The death toll for birds that crash into buildings may be underestimated by hundreds of millions per year, according to a new study. Previous research only accounted for birds that died at the scene of a collision, but the true number could exceed a billion deaths per year, the researchers reported.

Bird Deaths From Window Strikes Are Way Higher Than We Ever Imagined

In House of the Dragon season two, Heleana Targaryen (Phia Saban) doesn’t share any scenes with Daemon Targaryen (Matt Smith)—until the finale, when she appears in Daemon’s Game of Thrones-referencing vision of the future. Considering the characters’ strongest tie thus far is that Heleana’s son was murdered as a second-choice target by assassins hired by Daemon to kill Heleana’s brother, Aemond (Ewan Mitchell), it was a surprising moment.

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Need to add a little more Anxiety to your home life? Good news: Pixar’s Inside Out 2, which smashed its way though records en route to becoming the highest-grossing animated film of all time, as well as 2024’s top-earning film to date, will soon be available to watch without leaving your couch.

Inside Out 2 Is Ready to Come Home After Its Record-Breaking Box Office

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(MA) Get ready to open your heart to a wiry bundle of love named Chunk. This 2-year-old Chihuahua and Yorkshire Terrier mix pup recently came into rescue for heartbreaking reasons. Though he started his life as a cared for and well-loved pup, Chunk's owner sadly passed away, leaving Chunk all by his lonesome.

Meet Chunk: A Little Chihuahua Who Lost her Owner Now Looking For Love

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Star Trek: Strange New Worlds

It’s been a while since we last checked in with the crew of the USS Enterprise, but at long last, Paramount has given us our first...

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds

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