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Slashdot Asks: What Are Some Sci-Fi Books, Movies, and TV Shows You're Looking Forward To?

Even as Hollywood studios report fewer footfalls in theaters, the last few years have arguably been impressive if you're a sci-fi admirer. Last year, we finally got to watch the Blade Runner 2049, and the The Last Jedi and Logan also found plenty of backers. In 2016, Arrival was a home run for many. Star Trek: Discovery, and Stranger Things TV shows continue to receive positive feedback from critics, and the The X-Files is also quickly winning its loyal fans back.

"Artemis" by Andy Weir and "New York 2140" by Kim Stanley have found their ways among best selling books. "Borne" by Jeff VanderMeer, and "Walkaway" by BoingBoing's Cory Doctorow have also been widely loved by the readers.

On that note, what are some movies, TV shows, and books on sci-fi that you are waiting to explore in the next two to three years?

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  1. King Kong vs Godzilla by mccalli · · Score: 4, Funny
    Yeah - so sue me. Pointless popcorn entertainment a go-go.

    Besides which, almost any film can be improved by simply adding "vs Godzilla" to the end of it.
    • Bladerunner vs Godzilla
    • The Last Jedi vs Godzilla
    • Solo vs Godzilla
    • Obi-Wan: A Godzilla Story
    • Artemis vs Godzilla
    • The Cursed Child vs Godzilla
    • Fantastic Beasts vs Godzilla
    • Pride and Prejudice and Zombies. vs Godzilla
    • A Series of Unfortunate Events vs Godzilla
    • Godzilla vs Godzilla

    etc., etc., etc...

    1. Re:King Kong vs Godzilla by XXongo · · Score: 3, Funny

      Besides which, almost any film can be improved by simply adding "vs Godzilla" to the end of it.

      • Bladerunner vs Godzilla
      • The Last Jedi vs Godzilla
      • Solo vs Godzilla
      • Obi-Wan: A Godzilla Story
      • Artemis vs Godzilla
      • The Cursed Child vs Godzilla
      • Fantastic Beasts vs Godzilla
      • Pride and Prejudice and Zombies. vs Godzilla
      • A Series of Unfortunate Events vs Godzilla
      • Godzilla vs Godzilla

      etc., etc., etc...

      You know, most of these I'd pay the price of a movie ticket to see!

      and "African Queen versus Godzilla" I might even see twice, just for the look on Katherine Hepburn's face.

  2. Answer: None Until US Copyright Fixed by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    I don't watch or read any books, TV shows, or movies newer than 14 years old, and then I pirate those. Similar situation with software, except obviously software must be relatively current. Screw the copyright cartel. Since the bargain to protect content with copyright has effectively been eliminated ("forever minus a day is 'limited time'", Public Domain starved) I feel no obligation whatsoever to play fair with copyright holders and will do everything I can to make their content available for free without restrictions regardless of the "law" and take all the money out of their pockets I can.