Lucy Owens

4 days ago | gamerant.com | Lucy Owens

Behind-the-scenes Polaroids from the original Buffy makeup department offer insight into the show's charm. Practical FX, not CGI, grounded the series and allowed actors to fully immerse themselves in their roles. Maintaining the gritty, crafty spirit of practical makeup effects is crucial to capturing the essence of Buffy in the reboot. A stack of old 90s Polaroids from the Buffy the Vampire Slayer makeup department has fans feeling more excited than ever for the upcoming Hulu reboot.

4 days ago | gamerant.com | Lucy Owens

Fans want theaters to screen TV episodes for a communal viewing experience that streaming can't replicate. AMC's The Walking Dead and HBO shows like Succession show the potential for theater screenings of TV episodes. Licensing hurdles and subscription models are challenging, but theaters and studios have much to gain from TV show screenings.

6 days ago | gamerant.com | Lucy Owens

Roddenberry's original Star Trek 2 pitch involved a time-travel plot centering around the JFK assassination. Paramount rejected his controversial and convoluted idea in favor of a more action-packed and character-driven sequel. The rejection of Roddenberry's concept led to the creation of The Wrath of Khan, showcasing the importance of fresh perspectives. When it comes to Star Trek behind-the-scenes drama, few stories are as wild as Gene Roddenberry’s antics during the early movie years.

1 week ago | gamerant.com | Lucy Owens

An infamous 1978 memo addressed to Majel Roddenberry instructed her to stop leaking Star Trek 2 info. The leaks about Star Trek details were seen as a threat to Paramount's control of the franchise. The intricate history of Star Trek reveals the behind-the-scenes tension and drama surrounding a major motion picture. In the behind-the-scenes world of Star Trek, nothing says "boldly going where no one has gone before" quite like a passive-aggressive corporate memo.

1 week ago | gamerant.com | Lucy Owens

Meyer clashed with Roddenberry over Wrath of Khan creative changes. Roddenberry leaked script details to undermine studio decisions. Roddenberry imposed strict rules on Star Trek storytelling, which Meyer broke. When Star Trek 2: The Wrath of Khan hit theaters in 1982, it became an instant sci-fi classic, saving the Trek franchise from creative limbo and financial uncertainty.