“He thought it would be a disaster”: the conversations that almost killed James Cameron’s ‘Aliens’
“We walked out and said, ‘Thanks, we’ll do something else.'”
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Science fiction has pushed the boundaries of cinema, television and literature for more than a century, exploring futuristic technology, space travel, artificial intelligence and the possibilities of humanity’s future.
From pioneering classics to modern blockbusters, sci-fi continues to challenge audiences with bold ideas, unforgettable worlds and groundbreaking visual storytelling. Far Out covers the latest sci-fi news, movie and TV reviews, interviews and features, alongside retrospectives on the genre’s most influential creators, iconic franchises and cult classics.
Whether exploring dystopian futures, alien encounters or distant galaxies, discover the stories shaping one of popular culture’s most imaginative and enduring genres.
The 1982 movie that convinced Terry Crews his future lay in Hollywood: “It just blew my mind”
He didn’t think he would act.
The ‘Star Trek’ movie that wanted to cast John Cusack as Spock: “All the possibilities were open”
Holding up a ghettoblaster in space.
The 2000s role that almost sent Jennifer Garner into an emotional tailspin: “I just cried and cried and cried”
Was on the verge of burning out completely.
The anticlimactic 2005 finale that still haunts Steven Spielberg: “The film doesn’t have a good ending”
Stuck with the ending from the book.
More About sci-fi
Sci-fi, short for science fiction, is a genre that explores speculative ideas based on science, technology, space exploration and the future.
Classic sci-fi movies include '2001: A Space Odyssey', 'Blade Runner', 'Alien', 'Star Wars', 'The Terminator' and 'Arrival'.
Sci-fi is generally rooted in scientific or technological concepts, while fantasy is based on magic, mythology and supernatural worlds.