"The unauthorized, behind-the-scenes story of the stunning rise--and suddenly uncertain reign--of the most transformative cultural phenomenon of our time: the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Marvel Entertainment was a moribund toymaker not even twenty years ago. Today, Marvel Studios is the dominant player both in Hollywood and in global pop culture. How did an upstart studio conquer the world? In MCU, beloved culture writers Joanna Robinson, Dave Gonzales,...

"From legendary entertainment journalist and author of Caddyshack comes a rollicking history of 1980s cinema--how eight legendary sci-fi films changed Hollywood forever. In the summer of 1982, eight science fiction films were released within six weeks of one another. E.T., Tron, Star Trek: Wrath of Khan, Conan the Barbarian, Blade Runner, Poltergeist, The Thing, and Mad Max: The Road Warrior changed the careers of some of Hollywood's now biggest names-altering...

"Why do SF movies matter? What do they tell us about the interests of storytellers and the changing tastes of cinema-goers? How have sci-fi movies evolved with filmmaking technology over the past 110 years? The Geek's Guide To SF Cinema: 30 Key Films That Changed that Changed the Genre provides an entertaining and in-depth history of the science fiction genre's pivotal and most influential movies. From the pioneering films of Georges Melies to such...

A team of scientists, investigating a magnetic disturbance near the North Pole, discovers a disc-shaped object and some sort of man-like creature frozen beneath the ice.

"Written with inside access, comprehensive research, and a down-to-earth perspective, Phasers on Stun! chronicles the entire history of Star Trek, revealing that its enduring place in pop culture is all thanks to innovative pivots and radical change"--

"Discover what it takes to be a Jedi. So, you want to be a Jedi? Are you sure? The Star Wars galaxy can be a dangerous place, and becoming a Jedi is not all about using the Force, dueling with lightsabers, lifting X-Wings with your mind, or defeating Darth Vader. You also need dedication, discipline, and training -- a lot of training -- to rise from Youngling to Jedi Master. A sharp sense of humor also helps. You'll need it to survive the training,...

Street-smart Nathan Drake is recruited by seasoned treasure hunter Victor "Sully" Sullivan to recover a fortune amassed by Ferdinand Magellan and lost 500 years ago by the House of Moncada. What starts as a heist job for the duo becomes a globe-trotting, white-knuckle race to reach the prize before the ruthless Santiago Moncada, who believes he and his family are the rightful heirs. If Nate and Sully can decipher the clues and solve one of the world2s...

Introduces some of the characters from the series "Star Wars Rebels, " a television show that follows some of the characters from planet Lothal, including Ezra, Hera, and Chopper, as they struggle against the Galactic Empire.

Because numerous aliens, droids, starships, weapons and locations are never identified on screen, it can be quite a challenge for fans to learn more about specific subjects. This unique compendium features a wealth of images and information about many characters, creatures, vehicles, devices, and locates. Each is presented in chronological order according to its first appearance in the Star War movies, The Clone Wars, Rebels, Resistance, and other...

Offers young Star Wars fans projects and experiments inspired by the Star Wars universe, including instructions on making Jabba slime, Kyber crystals, and an Ewok catapult.