Even if you’ve never heard the term, I’m prepared to bet you’ve encountered a McGuffin. The screenwriter Angus MacPhail originated the term to refer to any item which drives the plot of a film despite having little importance in itself, a technique he refined in his work with Hitchcock. These days, the term is used
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We go back to Deverry with Katherine Kerr’s latest novel Sword Of Fire. By Burt Peterson 20-02-20 466 Author: Katharine Kerr Publisher: Harper Collins Released: Out now Price: £14.99 It’s been a decade since Kathereine Kerr last visited her Celtic fantasy world of Deverry; a land filled with a delightful mix of magic, elves, and
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SciFiNow is proud to have an exclusive excerpt of Christopher Paolini’s debut SF novel To Sleep In A Sea Of Stars. To Sleep In A Sea Of Stars is an exciting departure from Paolini’s internationally bestselling fantasy series, which became a global phenomenon. This new book is an adventure on an intergalactic scale, where incredible events have
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Our exclusive clip from the movie Snatchers delves into the alien bug currently residing in its protagonist… By Rachael Harper 11-02-20 285 We have an exclusive clip from the movie Snatchers which you can check out below!  Here is a synopsis of the film: Senior year is going to rule! Thanks to her relationship with clueless
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The action is firmly ramped up in the final trailer for Disney’s Mulan. By Rachael Harper 10-02-20 129 The final trailer for Mulan has been released and it’s packed full of action! See for yourselves below:  Here’s Mulan’s synopsis: Disney’s Mulan, the epic tale of a fearless young woman who risks everything out of love for her
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A new trailer has been released for The Invisible Man and boy is it creepy! Check it out for yourselves below…  Here’s the film’s synopsis: What you can’t see can hurt you. Emmy winner Elisabeth Moss (Us, Hulu’s The Handmaid’s Tale) stars in a terrifying modern tale of obsession inspired by Universal’s classic monster character.
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From her explosive presence in Suicide Squad (thank goodness there was at least one), Harley Quinn (played by the exceptional Margot Robbie) has been a gleam of hope on the rocky terrain of the DC Universe. So, has she lived up to the pressure with her first solo movie (deep breath): Birds Of Prey (And
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One of the challenges of writing SFF lies in creating a world that doesn’t seem humdrum and ordinary. Ideally, we could take all-expenses-paid journeys around the world, using teleportation so we don’t have to wait in airport lines. Of course, that’s not possible, but I feel I’ve travelled to many extreme locations through the skill
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Marvel Studios has highlighted some of its new DIsney + shows with looks at The Falcon And The Winter Soldier, WandaVision and Loki. By Rachael Harper 05-02-20 830 The 2020 Super Bowl offered some delicious insights into some of the big new genre shows we can look forward to this year. Not least the medley
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We are proud to be the first reveal the cover for Phoenix Extravagant, the upcoming title from Nebula by Hugo, and Clarke award-nominated author Yoon Ha Lee. Gyen Jebi isn’t a fighter or a subversive. Just an artist. One day they’re jobless and desperate; the next, Jebi finds themself recruited by the Ministry of Armor to paint
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According to Full Circle Cinema, Taron Egerton is currently in talks for a role in the upcoming Little Shop Of Horrors remake. Though his role in the film has not been confirmed, many outlets are speculating that he’d been taking on the lead as Seymour Krelborn. Egerton is known for playing Elton John in last year’s musical
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A vacation of a lifetime turns into a nightmare in this new trailer for Blumhouse horror Fantasy Island. Check it out: Here’s the film’s synopsis: The Enigmatic Mr. Roarke (played by Michael Peña) makes the secret dreams of his lucky guests come true at a luxurious but remote tropical resort. But when the fantasies turn into nightmares,
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Sonic is caught speeding in this new poster for Sonic The Hedgehog By SciFiNow Team 29-01-20 590 Here’s a synopsis for Sonic The Hedgehog: Based on the global blockbuster videogame franchise from Sega, SONIC THE HEDGEHOG tells the story of the world’s speediest hedgehog as he embraces his new home on Earth. In this live-action adventure
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Seth Rogen will produce a film adaptation of horror graphic novel series Memetic By SciFiNow Team 29-01-20 1,889 Lionsgate is currently in negotiations for the rights to BOOM! Studios’ horror graphic novel series Memetic, according to THR. The studio has a film adaptation of the series in mind, and Seth Rogen is already attached to produce
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Priyanka Chopra is the latest star looking to join the cast of The Matrix 4, according to Variety. The actress is currently in final negotiations for the film. Chopra is best known for her roles in Baywatch and Isn’t It Romantic, and playing lead Alex Parrish in ABC thriller series Quantico. She is also known for roles in a handful of
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