2011-2012 Renewed/Canceled
2011-12 Renewal/Cancellation Scorecard - Who's canceled? Who's coming back? Who's in limbo?

The Case for 'Awake'
The Case for 'Awake' - Dismal ratings nudge the finale out of sweeps; will NBC hold firm?

Star Wars FAQ: What do Lightsaber Colors Mean?
What do lightsaber colors mean? In the movies, not much -- but the Expanded Universe explores this idea in interesting ways.

The 2011-2012 Broadcast Season
An overview of the Sci-Fi/Fantasy Series Facing Off on the Broadcast Networks for Fall 2011

What Happens to Ahsoka Tano?
The Clone Wars Era in the Star Wars Expanded Universe has many problems with continuity. Most stem from

Sci-Fi Summer 2012
Premiere dates and schedules for summer 2012 sci-fi/fantasy series.

Fall 2012 Broadcast Grid
Fall 2012 Sci-Fi/Fantasy Broadcast Grid - What sci-fi/fantasy shows will be airing on what nights, and against what?

Rose Leslie as Ygritte - 'Game of Thrones' Season 2
Pictures of Julian Glover and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau in 'Game of Thrones' Season 2

The 'Avengers' Cast at Comic-Con
Actors Robert Downey Jr., Clark Gregg, Scarlett Johansson, Chris Hemsworth, Chris Evans, Samuel L. Jackson, Jeremy Renner, Mark Ruffalo and writer/Director Joss Whedon pose onstage at the Marvel Studios' 'Captain America: The First Avenger' panel during Comic-Con 2010 at San Diego Convention Center on July 24, 2010 in San Diego, California.

Sci-Fi/Fantasy on the Broadcast Networks, 2012-2013
A look at new and returning shows on the five broadcast networks for the coming 2012-2013 season.

Emilia Clarke as Daenerys Targaryen - 'Game of Thrones' Season 2
Pictures of Julian Glover and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau in 'Game of Thrones' Season 2

Star Wars FAQ: Why Did Han Solo Say He Made the Kessel Run in 12 Parsecs?
The parsec is a unit of distance, not time -- so why did Han Solo claim to have made the Kessel Run in under 12 parsecs?

Bellatrix Lestrange - 'Harry Potter 7: Part 1'
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 Image Gallery - Pictures of Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson in Harry Potter 7.

Daenerys Targaryen - 'Game of Thrones'
Pictures of Sean Bean and Lena Headey in HBO's Fantasy Series 'Game of Thrones.'

Dejah Thoris (Lynn Collins) - 'John Carter'
Pictures of Taylor Kitsch (John Carter) in the Walt Disney Pictures movie 'John Carter' (2012).

'Vampire Diaries' - Main Cast
Cast and Character Info for The CW Series 'The Vampire Diaries.'

Merlin - 'Merlin' Season 2
Pictures of Colin Morgan and Bradley James in the BBC Fantasy Series 'Merlin.'

Bucky and Connie - 'Captain America: The First Avenger'
Pictures of Chris Evans (Captain America/Steve Rogers) in the Paramount Pictures movie 'Captain America: The First Avenger.'

New Trailers and Clips (May 21, 2012)
New trailers and clips posted May 21, 2012 - New streaming video posted in the week ending May 21, 2012

Leslie Mann (Jamie Lockwood) - 'The Change-Up'
Pictures of Ryan Reynolds (Mitch Planko) in the Universal Pictures movie 'The Change-Up' (2011).

Blood & Chrone - Pilot Under Way
'Battlestar Galactica: Blood and Chrome' will follow William Adama's experience of the First Cylon War

Joe Dempsie as Gendry - 'Game of Thrones' Season 2
Pictures of Julian Glover and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau in 'Game of Thrones' Season 2

'Merlin' - Main Cast
Information on the Cast and Characters of the Fantasy Series 'Merlin'

Maisie Williams as Arya Stark - 'Game of Thrones' Season 2
Pictures of Julian Glover and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau in 'Game of Thrones' Season 2

Can I Give You a Hand With That: Cut Off Hands and Arms in Star Wars
In the Star Wars movies, lightsaber fights frequently end with someone losing a hand. Maybe it's just

2010-2011 Renewed/Canceled
2010-11 Renewal/Cancellation Scorecard - Who's canceled? Who's coming back? Who's in limbo?

Star Wars FAQ: Why do Jedi Di
Why do Jedi disappear when they die? As it turns out, not all of them do.

Does Earth Exist in the Star Wars Universe?
Does Earth exist in the Star Wars universe? An unlikely connection between Star Wars and E.T. suggests that it does.

History of the Expanded Unive
The Star Wars Expanded Universe consists of all official Star Wars media outside Episodes I through VI. It covers 5,000 years and contains hundreds of characters over the course of many novels, comics, television series, and other media.

Reaction to SGU Cancellation
Anger and Aftermath from Syfy's Ending 'Stargate Universe.' Does SGU still have a future?

Battlestar Galactica - Cylons
'Battlestar Galactica' - Main Cast: The Cylons

Ghost Rules
Rules Ghosts Have to Abide By in the Ghost Whisperer World

Nathan Stark Disappears
Did 'Eureka' just kill off perennial third wheel Nathan Stark?

Star Wars Glossary
Glossary of some common terms in the Star Wars universe and their meanings.

Star Wars FAQ: What’s the Best Viewing Order for the Star Wars Films?
The Star Wars Prequel Trilogy takes place before the Original Trilogy, but was released after it. So which trilogy should you watch first?

Kailani and Sean - 'Journey 2: The Mysterious Island'
Pictures of Josh Hutcherson (Sean Anderson) in the New Line Cinema movie 'Journey 2: The Mysterious Island' (2012).

Tom Wlaschiha as Jaqen H'Ghar - 'Game of Thrones' Season 2
Pictures of Julian Glover and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau in 'Game of Thrones' Season 2

Star Wars FAQ: In What Order Should I Read the Expanded Universe?
The Star Wars Expanded Universe is so big that you may not know where to start. Here are some tips for reading through the EU.

Listings - What's on This Week
What's on this week.

Dino De Laurentiis (1919-2010)
Dino De Laurentiis - A Look at Some of His Contributions to Sci-Fi / Fantasy

Star Wars FAQ: Why Does Yoda
Why does Yoda talk backwards, anyway? Here are a few possible explanations.

March Shuffle
March Shuffle: 'Awake' Bows, 'Fringe' Rests, 'A Gifted Man' Soldiers On - If more DVR 'Fringe' than watch live, how fair are ratings-based cancellations?

New Movies (May. 21-28, 2012)
New Movies (May. 21-28, 2012) - New Movies out in Cinemas

New Home Video (May. 21-28, 2012)
New Home Video (May. 21-28, 2012) - New Movies and TV Released on Blu-Ray and DVD

Video: Wrath of the Titans
Trailers, video clips, and interviews for 'Wrath of the Titans' (2012).

Steve Rogers and Tony Stark - 'The Avengers'
Pictures of Chris Hemsworth and Chris Evans in the Marvel Enterprises movie 'The Avengers' (2012).

Chris Evans as Steve Rogers - 'Captain America: The First Avenger'
Pictures of Chris Evans (Captain America/Steve Rogers) in the Paramount Pictures movie 'Captain America: The First Avenger.'

Heroes: Characters and Cast
Who are the characters on Heroes? What drives them? A look at the main roles on Heroes and the actors who play them, as well as some of the key guest roles.

Athena and Ares - 'Immortals'
Pictures of Luke Evans (Zeus) in the Relativity Media movie 'Immortals' (2011).

Eureka - Main Cast
Colin Ferguson (Sheriff Jack Carter). Salli Richardson-Whitfield (Allison Blake). Greg Germann (Warren King). Jordan Hinson (Zoe Carter). Joe Morton (Henry Deacon). Erica Cerra (Deputy Jo Lupo). Neil Grayston (Douglas Fargo). Meshach Peters (Kevin Blake). Matt Frewer (Jim Taggart). Debrah Farentino (Beverly Barlowe).

C-3PO on the Millennium Falcon
Pictures of the Protocol Droid C-3PO in various Star Wars Films

Clint Barton and Natasha Romanoff - 'The Avengers'
Pictures of Chris Hemsworth and Chris Evans in the Marvel Enterprises movie 'The Avengers' (2012).

Star Wars FAQ: How Did Anakin Get His Scar?
Between Attack of the Clones and The Clone Wars , Anakin Skywalker somehow developed a scar over his

Asa Butterfield as Hugo Cabret - 'Hugo'
Pictures of Chloë Grace Moretz, Ben Kingsley, Sacha Baron Cohen and Asa Buterfield in the Paramount Pictures movie 'Hugo' (2011).

Arthur and Merlin - 'Merlin' Season 2
Pictures of Colin Morgan and Bradley James in the BBC Fantasy Series 'Merlin.'

Luke Skywalker's Love Interes
Luke Skywalker has had a number of love interests in the Star Wars Expanded Universe.

Doctor Who - The Doctors
Cast and Characters from Doctor Who - Who Plays the Doctors

Disney Buys Marvel
Walt Disney Company's Purchase of Marvel Entertainment - What Does It Mean to You?

Xenophilius Lovegood - 'Harry Potter 7: Part 1'
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 Image Gallery - Pictures of Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson in Harry Potter 7.

Star Wars FAQ: How Does Leia
How can Leia remember her mother when Padmé died in childbirth? The answer may lie in Leia's Force-sensitivity.

Star Wars Insults and Expletives
Definitions of selected swear words from the Star Wars movies and Expanded Universe.

Next Eps of Current Shows
Next episodes of currently active Sci-Fi/Fantasy TV series.

Natalie Dormer as Margaery Tyrell - 'Game of Thrones' Season 2
Pictures of Julian Glover and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau in 'Game of Thrones' Season 2

Anakin Skywalker (Darth Vader
Anakin Skywalker was one of the most powerful Jedi who ever lived. Raised as a slave on the desert planet

Peter Dinklage as Tyrion Lannister - 'Game of Thrones' Season 2
Pictures of Julian Glover and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau in 'Game of Thrones' Season 2

Star Wars FAQ: Why Can't Jedi Marry?
Why are Jedi in the Prequel Trilogy forbidden to fall in love or get married? As it turns out, this wasn't always the case.

Season 2 Doctor Who
Episode Guide to Season 2 of 'Doctor Who'

Video: Captain America: The Fi
Trailers, video clips, and interviews for 'Captain America: The First Avenger' (2011).

Hermione Granger - 'Harry Potter 7: Part 1'
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 Image Gallery - Pictures of Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson in Harry Potter 7.

Review: 'The Fades'
Review: 'The Fades' - Review of Iain De Caestecker in the BBC Supernatural Series 'The Fades'

Lightsaber Variations
There are many different types of lightsaber, with their own distinct advantages and disadvantages in a fight.

Henry Cavill (Theseus) - 'Immortals'
Pictures of Luke Evans (Zeus) in the Relativity Media movie 'Immortals' (2011).

Sibel Kekilli as Shae - 'Game of Thrones' Season 2
Pictures of Julian Glover and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau in 'Game of Thrones' Season 2

This Week: Books (May 21-28, 2012)
This Week's New Hardcovers (May 21-28, 2012): New releases in science-fiction and fantasy, including Silver Surfer: Parable by Stan Lee, Moebius, Megalex: The Complete Story by Alexandro Jodorowsky, Fred Beltran, Green Lantern Vol. 1: Sinestro by Geoff Johns, Various, Dark Magic by James Swain, Amory Wars by Claudio Sanchez, Peter David, Chris Burnham, 2312 by Kim Stanley Robinson, Princeps by L. E. Modesitt, Nightworld by F. Paul Wilson, Orb Sceptre Throne by Ian C. Esslemont.

Star Wars Recipes: Blue Milk
Bantha milk -- commonly known as blue milk -- first appears in Star Wars: Episode IV: A New Hope when

Damon - 'The Vampire Diaries'
Pictures of Paul Wesley, Nina Dobrev, and Ian Somerhalder in The CW Fantasy Series The Vampire Diaries.

Snow White
Images of Various Incarnations of the Grimm Fairy Tale Heroine Snow White

Arthur - 'Merlin' Season 2
Pictures of Colin Morgan and Bradley James in the BBC Fantasy Series 'Merlin.'

C-3PO and R2-D2
Pictures of the Protocol Droid C-3PO in various Star Wars Films

Star Wars Glossary: ABY & BBY
Definition: ABY stands for "After the Battle of Yavin," while BBY stands for "Before the Battle of Yavin."

Smallville - Main Cast
Main cast and characters for the TV show Smallville

Alphas: Essential Info
Essential Information about the Sci-Fi/Fantasy series 'Alphas'.

Star Wars FAQ: How Was Anakin Created?
Did midi-chlorians create Anakin Skywalker, or was he created by the Sith?

Star Wars FAQ: Did Palpatine Throw the Fight Against Windu?
Did Palpatine throw his duel with Mace Windu just to manipulate Anakin?

Mordred - 'Merlin' Season 2
Pictures of Colin Morgan and Bradley James in the BBC Fantasy Series 'Merlin.'

Hengist - 'Merlin' Season 2
Pictures of Colin Morgan and Bradley James in the BBC Fantasy Series 'Merlin.'

Fred and George Weasley - 'Harry Potter 7: Part 1'
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 Image Gallery - Pictures of Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson in Harry Potter 7.

Star Wars Universe Timeline
Timeline of the Old Republic and Rise of the Empire eras of Star Wars, which covers the prequel trilogy and several thousand years before it.

Kellan Lutz (Poseidon) - 'Immortals'
Pictures of Luke Evans (Zeus) in the Relativity Media movie 'Immortals' (2011).

Review: 'Lost Girl'
Review: 'Lost Girl' - Bo discovers a world of freaks like her -- and they aren't happy to see her

Bruce Banner and Tony Stark - 'The Avengers'
Pictures of Chris Hemsworth and Chris Evans in the Marvel Enterprises movie 'The Avengers' (2012).

This Week: Paperbacks (May 21-28, 2012)
This Week's New Paperbacks (May 21-28, 2012): New paperback releases in science-fiction and fantasy, including novels, anthologies, biographies, and analysis.

Fox Drops 'Terra Nova'
Fox Drops 'Terra Nova' - But this cancellation may not be the end for the elaborate dinosaur drama

Eureka: Essential Info
Essential Information about the Sci-Fi/Fantasy series 'Eureka'.

Primeval: Essential Info
Essential Information about the Sci-Fi/Fantasy series 'Primeval'.

Merlin s2
Episode Guide to Season 2 of the SciFi-Fantasy Series Merlin

Definitions of Science Fiction
A survey of different authors' ideas of what science fiction is.

Star Wars FAQ: Is Star Wars Sci-Fi or Fantasy?
Is Star Wars sci-fi or fantasy? Maybe it's a little of both.

Video: 'Men in Black III' (2012)
Trailers, video clips, and interviews for 'Men in Black III' (2012).

Merlin: Essential Info
Essential Information about the Sci-Fi/Fantasy series 'Merlin'.

Julian Glover as Grand Maester Pycelle - 'Game of Thrones' Season 2
Pictures of Julian Glover and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau in 'Game of Thrones' Season 2

Star Wars FAQ: How Many Jedi
How many Jedi survived Palpatine's slaughter of the Jedi Order? Expanded Universe sources so far name over 100.

Star Wars FAQ: Where did the Clone Army Come From?
In Episode II: Attack of the Clones , the existence of the clone army is a mystery to the characters.

Thor and Steve Rogers - 'The Avengers'
Pictures of Chris Hemsworth and Chris Evans in the Marvel Enterprises movie 'The Avengers' (2012).

Listings - By Show
TV Listings Alphabetically by Title of Show

Star Wars Glossary: Sith
What are the Sith? An explanation of the Sith and the history of the Sith Order in the Star Wars Expanded Universe.

Episode IV: SE Changes
George Lucas made a number of changes to the 'Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope' Special Edition. Some improved the film, but others caused negative reaction among the fans.

Princess Leia
Princess Leia Organa (later Leia Organa Solo) was the daughter of Anakin Skywalker (Darth Vader) and

Star Wars Episode II
What Attack of the Clones is About Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones takes place ten years after

Harry Potter - 'Harry Potter 7: Part 1'
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 Image Gallery - Pictures of Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson in Harry Potter 7.

Isabel Lucas (Athena) - 'Immortals'
Pictures of Luke Evans (Zeus) in the Relativity Media movie 'Immortals' (2011).

Review: 'The Secret Circle'
Review of Britt Robertson and Thomas Dekker in The CW's Supernatural Drama 'The Secret Circle'.

Star Wars Glossary: Padawan
A Padawan was a Jedi apprentice, training one-on-one to become a Jedi Knight.

Jerome Flynn as Bronn - 'Game of Thrones' Season 2
Pictures of Julian Glover and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau in 'Game of Thrones' Season 2

Top 10 Sci-Fi TV Theme Songs
A list of the Top 10 most memorable sci-fi / fantasy TV theme songs.

Ginny Weasley and Harry Potter - 'Harry Potter 7: Part 1'
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 Image Gallery - Pictures of Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson in Harry Potter 7.

Clark Kent and Lois Lane - 'Smallville' Finale: Clark and Lois's Wedding Album
Pictures of Tom Welling, Erica Durance, Allison Mack, Justin Hartley, Annette O'Toole, and John Schneider in the 'Smallville' Finale

Aimee Richardson as Myrcella Baratheon - 'Game of Thrones' Season 2
Pictures of Julian Glover and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau in 'Game of Thrones' Season 2

Mara Jade Skywalker
Mara Jade was an assassin for Emperor Palpatine before she became a Jedi Master and married Luke Skywalker.

Being Human (BBC): Essential Info
Essential Information about the Sci-Fi/Fantasy series 'Being Human (BBC)'.

Skywalker Family Tree
A look at the Skywalker family throughout the generations.

Chuck: Essential Info
Essential Information about the Sci-Fi/Fantasy series 'Chuck'.

Review: I Am Legend
Will Smith stars as a lonely survivor of a worldwide viral apocalypse.

Obi-Wan Kenobi
Obi-Wan Kenobi is Luke Skywalker's mentor in the Star Wars Original Trilogy and Anakin Skywalker 's master

John Bradley as Samwell Tarly - 'Game of Thrones' Season 2
Pictures of Julian Glover and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau in 'Game of Thrones' Season 2

Star Wars Episode IV
What A New Hope Is About Episode IV: A New Hope -- originally just called Star Wars -- was the first

Luke and C-3PO
Pictures of the Protocol Droid C-3PO in various Star Wars Films

R2-D2 Blowout
Pictures of the Astromech Droid R2-D2 in various Star Wars Films.

Doctor Who - The Companions
Cast and Characters from Doctor Who - Who Plays the Doctors

2008-2009 Renewals
An updated overview of which sci-fi/fantasy TV shows from the 2008-2009 season have been renewed, which have been canceled, and which ones we're waiting to hear about.

Syfy 2012 Pipeline
Syfy's projects in development bespeak a greatly expanded array of original programming.

Charisma Carpenter in 'Legend of the Seeker'
Image of Charisma Carpenter in 'Legend of the Seeker.'

Luke Skywalker
In the Star Wars Original Trilogy, Luke Skywalker is a farm boy who must fulfill his destiny and become a Jedi Knight.

More Machine than Man
Darth Vader's suit helped make him an iconic sci-fi villain. But the suit is more than a way to make Vader scary; it's a symbol of Vader's isolation from humanity and slavery to the dark side.

Review: "The Next Doctor"
The 2008 Christmas special, "The Next Doctor," starts by teasing the audience's expectations of what

Star Wars Character Profile: Mace Windu
Mace Windu was one of the most powerful Jedi Masters and one of the most skilled lightsaber fighter in the history of the Jedi. He's also played by Samuel L. Jackson.

Thor, Iron Man, and Captain America - 'The Avengers'
Pictures of Chris Hemsworth and Chris Evans in the Marvel Enterprises movie 'The Avengers' (2012).

Nikolaj Coster-Waldau as Ser Jaime Lannister - 'Game of Thrones' Season 2
Pictures of Julian Glover and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau in 'Game of Thrones' Season 2

Fringe: Essential Info
Essential Information about the Sci-Fi/Fantasy series 'Fringe'.

Tom Hiddleston as Loki - 'The Avengers'
Pictures of Chris Hemsworth and Chris Evans in the Marvel Enterprises movie 'The Avengers' (2012).

Doctor Who: Essential Info
Essential Information about the Sci-Fi/Fantasy series 'Doctor Who'.

Future Films: Summer 2009
A look at the sci-fi and fantasy Summer Movie List for 2009.

What is Fantasy?
What is Fantasy?

Gabato and Kailani - 'Journey 2: The Mysterious Island'
Pictures of Josh Hutcherson (Sean Anderson) in the New Line Cinema movie 'Journey 2: The Mysterious Island' (2012).

Liam Cunningham as Davos Seaworth - 'Game of Thrones' Season 2
Pictures of Julian Glover and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau in 'Game of Thrones' Season 2

Image Gallery: 'Conan the Barbarian' (1982)
Pictures of Arnold Schwarzenegger (Conan) in the Universal Pictures movie 'Conan the Barbarian' (1982).

Jedi Ranks
Jedi progress through up to four ranks as part of their training.

Star Wars Glossary: Gray Jedi
Gray Jedi rejected both the Jedi and Sith Orders, embracing both the light and dark sides of the Force.