lord of the rings

Elves have dotted folk tales and myths throughout history in many different cultures and they have appeared in many modern fantasies as well. What attracts us to these creatures of magic and mystery? Here I give you the top five reasons why we so Read More

The definitive version of one of the most beloved adaptations ever created finally is available on Blu-ray with a deluxe box set edition. Read More

For many Americans (myself included), Independence Day isn't complete until they've seen fireworks somewhere. Fireworks aren't limited to the 4th of July, however. Here are five great fireworks displays from the world of Science Fiction and Fantasy Read More

The epic extended editions of The Lord of the Rings arrived on Blu-ray this week, and they've also hit iTunes. To celebrate, Warner Bros has provided us with a download code that will award one of our readers with downloads of all three extended films Read More

I usually feature a particular fandom as represented by multiple artists in Fan Art Friday, but this week I'm spotlighting one artist who combined two fandoms into one to create some awesome and clever images. Read More

We're in the midst of summer, and while geeks typically are an indoor breed, we too occasionally flock to the beaches. While there, some of us even leave crop circle-like monuments to our visit, as evidenced by these five awesomely geeky sand sculptures. Read More

Ridley Scott's faux-historical take on the legend of Robin Hood is coming to theaters this weekend, promising plenty of arrow slinging and action. Robin Hood isn't the only bow in town, though. There's a rich history of fictional archers, and here's a Read More

It's Earth Day 2010 and we haven't quite reached the point of colonizing other planets or living on space stations. We're stuck here on Planet Earth, so let's take care of it! Here are 12 reusable tote bags featuring all kinds of geekery, from sci fi to Read More

This week we talk about the newly announced iPhone 4.0 operating system, as well as the bizarreness that is Buffy #34, 24's surprising turnaround, and more. Read More

If you haven't entered our current Lord of the Rings contest, you still have time! Between now and midnight Eastern time on the night of Tuesday, April 13, 2010, you can send in your entries do get a chance to win an awesome LOTR prize pack, provided by Read More

To celebrate the new iTunes release of the Lord of the Rings trilogy, Warner Bros. is sponsoring this week's contest at Fandomania! Read More

A classic of horror fiction and a landmark dystopian future novel are among the five books added to the list in our countdown of the 100 Greatest Books of All Time. Read More