Thursday, May 14, 2015

Here Are The Brand New Illustrations For Frank Herbert's "Dune"

Fifty years after the sci-fi classic was first published, here’s a look at some modern illustrations for a brand new edition of Dune.

Dune by Frank Herbert — one of the best-selling science fiction novels of all time — was originally published in 1965.

Dune by Frank Herbert — one of the best-selling science fiction novels of all time — was originally published in 1965.

The author went on to write five more novels in the series: Dune Messiah, Children of Dune, God Emperor of Dune, Heretics of Dune, and Chapterhouse: Dune, in addition to film adaptations.

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Now, in honor of the book's 50th anniversary, The Folio Society released a brand new edition of the sci-fi classic.

Now, in honor of the book's 50th anniversary, The Folio Society released a brand new edition of the sci-fi classic.

Photo courtesy of The Folio Society

The new version includes illustrations by New York based artist Sam Weber and allows us to see the story from a different perspective.

The new version includes illustrations by New York based artist Sam Weber and allows us to see the story from a different perspective.

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How Well Do You Actually Know "Harry Potter" Characters?

Prove that you’re not a *gasp* muggle.

14 Animorphs That Australia Also Wants To Kill

First Johnny Depp’s dogs, then… the world!

Johnny Depp was recently given an ultimatum by the Australian Department of Agriculture — remove his dogs he brought to the country illegally, or they will be euthanized.

Johnny Depp was recently given an ultimatum by the Australian Department of Agriculture — remove his dogs he brought to the country illegally, or they will be euthanized.

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Aww, cute! A poodle! NO DOGS. Kill it.

Aww, cute! A poodle! NO DOGS. Kill it.

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Fucking bats? Don't those have rabies too? And turn people into vampires? Dead.

Fucking bats? Don't those have rabies too? And turn people into vampires? Dead.

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The comic Priya’s Shakti is helping to educate the country on rape culture.

Documentary filmmaker Ram Devineni was in India during the rape and ensuing death of a young woman on a bus in Delhi in 2012 and the protests that followed.

Documentary filmmaker Ram Devineni was in India during the rape and ensuing death of a young woman on a bus in Delhi in 2012 and the protests that followed.

A silent antirape protest in Delhi in January 2013.

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He said it was clear to him that many Indians had the idea that women who didn't abide by certain standards of behavior were somehow provoking men to rape them, and that it was the women's fault instead of the rapists.

"I did not really realize gender inequality or violence against India was a problem until this time," said Devineni, who was born in India but grew up in New Jersey.

Priya's Shakti


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Would You Survive The Triwizard Tournament's First Task?

Don’t worry, we didn’t draw an Age Line.

The Wizarding World is a wondrous place, filled with magic and beauty.

The Wizarding World is a wondrous place, filled with magic and beauty.

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But it's also filled with dangers and perils that Muggles can only dream of.

But it's also filled with dangers and perils that Muggles can only dream of.

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And between these two extremes is the Triwizard Tournament.

And between these two extremes is the Triwizard Tournament.

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Read on to discover just how you'd fare in the Wizarding World's most extreme competition.

Read on to discover just how you'd fare in the Wizarding World's most extreme competition.

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33 Fictional Characters Who'd Be The Perfect Drinking Buddy

Just imagine having Butterbeers with Fred & George Weasley.

Dumbledore from Harry Potter

Dumbledore from Harry Potter

"I would love to hear the stories that wizard could tell over a drink or two!" - Sarah Taylor, Facebook

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Leslie Knope from Parks and Recreation

Leslie Knope from Parks and Recreation

"I want Leslie Knope to shower me with Galentine's gifts while eating waffles at JJs." - Chelsea Bentley, Facebook

NBC

Daria and Jane from Daria

Daria and Jane from Daria

"I could watch Sick Sad World with them and be as sarcastic as I wanted to be about other people without being scolded that I am mean." - Sami Melaragno, Facebook

MTV


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The identity of Marvel’s female Thor was leaked ahead of schedule. We talked to Thor writer Jason Aaron about the reveal, what earned the character her new mantle, and what’s next. MASSIVE SPOILERS BELOW.

After seven issues of narrative buildup, the truth behind the identity of Marvel's female Thor was leaked early this week ahead of the release of issue #8.

After seven issues of narrative buildup, the truth behind the identity of Marvel's female Thor was leaked early this week ahead of the release of issue #8.

Fans had been guessing the identity alongside the former Thor, Prince Odinson, who was on a mission in the comics to discover the identity of the woman whom his former hammer deemed worthy of the mantle.

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Though red herrings in the run hinted at Odinson's mother Freya or S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Roz Solomon as potential Thors, the woman actually inheriting the heroic mantle is Jane Foster.

Though red herrings in the run hinted at Odinson's mother Freya or S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Roz Solomon as potential Thors, the woman actually inheriting the heroic mantle is Jane Foster.

Natalie Portman has been portraying Jane in the Marvel Cinematic Universe since 2011.

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Thor's hammer Mjölnir imbues Jane with superpowers and gives her a costume that shields her identity, but once the hammer's powers are stripped away, the Jane underneath it all is fighting a different kind of fight.

Thor's hammer Mjölnir imbues Jane with superpowers and gives her a costume that shields her identity, but once the hammer's powers are stripped away, the Jane underneath it all is fighting a different kind of fight.

Marvel has cast a woman with breast cancer as one of their most popular (or at least well-selling) heroes. How her illness will affect or be affected by her new superheroics has yet to be seen, but so far it's been mightily successful in concealing her identity from the other characters in the story.

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So the news broke a little earlier than anticipated; how did that feel? How has the response been so far, especially from those who'd been guessing along with the story?

Jason Aaron: Of course as the guy who writes the book, I'd rather people get the reveal the way it's intended, which is from reading the actual comic. But whenever you're dealing with a big mystery like this, you're going to have deal with the allure of the spoiler. Though the mystery in and of itself has never really been the story; the mystery was only a way of setting up the story. Simply knowing the person's name who's underneath the mask doesn't tell you everything you need to know. The real story will be where we go from here and what very particular challenge this lady is now facing. As for the response to all of this, it's been simply amazing. Far beyond anything I ever expected. It was fun to read all the different guesses and theories people had. Pretty much everyone under the sun got guessed at one point or another, including some characters I never imagined. So there were plenty of people who correctly guessed that it was Jane. But only one or two that I saw who had an inkling as to the rest of the mystery, in terms of Jane's cancer and how being Thor has affected her physically.


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Can You Guess The Children's Book From These Emojis?

Don’t judge an emoji by its cover.