Star Wars fans rejoice: Lucasfilm has relaunched its vast project to map the sci-fi saga's galaxy, and published a hugely-detailed map with more than 500 planets. Ever wondered how far it is from ...

What self-respecting sci-fi or fantasy fan doesn't love a good map? They look cool, they help tie the story together, and they're often filled with little lore details that snuck into the margins.

In 1999, one comedy film not only became one of the greatest sci-fi movies of a generation, but it also predicted the way in which we all think and talk about fandoms of all kinds in the 21st century.

If you want to go back and discover some of the inspirations behind your favorite sci-fi movies, here are a few from the '70s ...

“I don’t know how to say no to these filmmakers. First I booked Avatar, and as I was shooting that, J.J. Abrams was getting ready to do Star Trek. And those collaborations got the attention of James ...