Posts tagged with Sci-Fi

What is the name of the alien from "E.T.?

By Nerdy Trivia | February 13, 2025

Steven Spielberg's lovable alien captivated audiences worldwide in 1982. What's the real name of the alien we know as E.T.?

Who was originally cast as the alien in "Predator"?

By Nerdy Trivia | February 4, 2025

The iconic alien hunter from "Predator" strikes fear with its massive frame and superhuman strength. Which action star was initially hired to play the extraterrestrial menace?

Universal Fan Fest Nights Brings Comic-Con Vibes to Hollywood Backlot

By Classic Nerd | January 29, 2025

Universal Studios Hollywood launches after-hours fan event featuring Star Trek, D&D, anime experiences, and exclusive access to movie sets.

Which of these Star Wars characters doesn't have their own show?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 23, 2025

Lucasfilm rarely put Star Wars in front of TV audiences, but Disney+ opened the floodgates with an array of character-focused series. Which Star Wars character has yet to get their own series?

What were the ancient aliens in "The Fifth Element" called?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 22, 2025

In Luc Besson's 1997 sci-fi spectacle "The Fifth Element," mysterious beings left behind temples, weapons, and a warning about evil returning. What were these golden-armored space visitors called?

What was “Alien” originally titled?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 8, 2025

"Alien" stands as one of cinema's greatest horror achievements, but this groundbreaking film almost premiered under a completely different name. What was the original title for the sci-fi masterpiece?

What planet is Mork from in "Mork & Mindy"?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 2, 2025

In 1978, an alien named Mork turned TV upside down by drinking with his finger, sleeping standing on his head, and greeting everyone with "Na-nu Na-nu." Among all the stars and planets, where did this weird character call home?

What are the bikes in "Tron" called?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 2, 2025

In 1982's "TRON," those glowing motorcycles zoomed through a digital arena leaving walls of light behind them, but what were they called?

What planet is Discovery One traveling to in "2001: A Space Odyssey"?

By Nerdy Trivia | December 30, 2024

Stanley Kubrick's masterpiece "2001: A Space Odyssey" follows the spacecraft Discovery One as it embarks on a mysterious deep space mission. Where exactly was this groundbreaking vessel headed?

What was Neo's real name in "The Matrix"?

By Nerdy Trivia | December 24, 2024

Neo started his journey under a completely different identity in "The Matrix" before being recognized as the legendary one. But what was his name before discovering the truth about reality?

What are the ghost-catching weapons called in “Ghostbusters”?

By Nerdy Trivia | December 19, 2024

Armed with unlicensed nuclear accelerators strapped to their backs, the Ghostbusters revolutionized paranormal extermination. So what exactly were those miracle machines that turned ghost-hunting from séances to science?

What was the name of the android on the “Star Trek: The Next Generation” crew?

By Jesse Lennox | December 13, 2024

The original crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise was a mix of various alien races, sure, but we didn’t get a real synthetic crewmate until “The Next Generation” in 1987. This android has become a fan favorite, but what name did he go by?

What year did “The Jetsons” take place in?

By Nerdy Trivia | December 9, 2024

The 1960s were obsessed with tomorrow, and in 1962, Hanna-Barbara animators launched a middle-class family into the space age. How far into the future was "The Jetsons"?

How many planets did the Death Star destroy?

By Jesse Lennox | December 4, 2024

We see the Death Star in action very early on in the first “A New Hope,” but just how many planets does this doomsday weapon destroy in all of Star Wars?

What fake title was used to hide the filming of "Return of the Jedi"?

By Nerdy Trivia | November 18, 2024

When filming the final chapter of the original Star Wars trilogy, LucasFilm needed a way to throw off rabid fans and keep costs from skyrocketing. What was the fake title used to disguise "Return of the Jedi"?