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VOTE FOR THE SCIENCE FICTION HALL OF FAME

EMP Museum party photo by ComicsBlend
EMP Museum party photo by ComicsBlend

Comics legend Stan Lee, Lt. Uhura of Star Trek, Stephen King, J.K. Rowling – what a party that would be!

Star Wars vs Star Trek – could you really choose just one?

You have the power to put your favorite science fiction films, television shows and authors into a stellar pantheon.

Fans will get a chance to express their love for science fiction icons and beloved franchises. Which creators, creations will join the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame?

Seattle’s EMP Museum is asking you to cast your vote for the 2016 Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame inductees starting today through Wednesday, May 11 at EMPmuseum.org/vote. EMP’s Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame celebrates the people and works that have made significant contributions to the science fiction and fantasy genres.

In anticipation of the Hall of Fame’s 20th anniversary, EMP expands the exhibit to include two categories: Creators and Creations. After inviting the public to submit their nominations, a committee of science fiction and fantasy experts from across the media landscape narrowed down this list from nearly 2,000 submissions to the final twenty nominees, which include authors Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett, The Matrix filmmakers Lana and Lilly Wachowski, blockbuster franchises Star Trek, Star Wars, and dystopian novels 1984 and Brave New World, the film Blade Runner, plus all the icons named above.
Choose your favorites and cast your vote at EMPmuseum.org/vote. Winners will be announced during EMP’s Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame Celebration this fall – more on the big celebration coming soon.

Here are the nominees: Continue reading VOTE FOR THE SCIENCE FICTION HALL OF FAME

STAR TREK EXHIBITION AT EMP MUSEUM

courtesy EMP Museum
courtesy EMP Museum

Hailing Frequencies!

Earth’s headquarters for science fiction and pop culture will stage a 50th Anniversary Star Trek exhibition. From ships of the line to Starfleet style worn by legendary actors and even the props that were ahead of their time – set phasers for awesome as the Seattle institution goes warp factor fun.

EMP Museum announced the opening of a new exhibition, Star Trek: Exploring New Worlds, as part of the 50th anniversary celebration of the iconic franchise. The fully immersive exhibition, under license by CBS Consumer Products, will showcase Star Trek’s significant impact on culture, society, arts, sports, technology and fashion, and feature more than 100 rare artifacts, set pieces, and props from the television series, spinoffs, and films. Continue reading STAR TREK EXHIBITION AT EMP MUSEUM

STARGATE Blasts Off On COMET TV

Comet TV launch photo by Josh Lewis, Seattle Refined
Comet TV launch photo by Josh Lewis, Seattle Refined

Every episode of Stargate SG-1, Stargate: Atlantis and Stargate: Universe will now be found on Comet TV.

The new science fiction network launched this past weekend following a “Space Bash” party at EMP Museum in Seattle, home of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame. Fans packed the shrine to sci-fi and pop culture to celebrate the launch of the new network for classic genre movies and shows. Continue reading STARGATE Blasts Off On COMET TV

COMET TV

Comet TV Launch at EMP Museum photo by ComicsBlend
Comet TV Launch at EMP Museum photo by ComicsBlend

There’s a Comet launching on Halloween.

Comet TV is a brand new television network that’s the new home of classic science fiction and horror.

This Halloween is also a birth day for this new network.

The network is launching  on October 31st with The Terminator, the classic by director James Cameron and featuring sci-fi icons Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Michael Biehn and Lance Henriksen.

The Stargate has found a new home. Stargate SG-1, Stargate: Atlantis and Stargate: Universe will air on the new network. Each weeknight will feature Outer Limits and Stargate episodes. Continue reading COMET TV

BACK TO THE FUTURE DAY At EMP MUSEUM With HOVERBOARDS

courtesy Brady Harvey/EMP Museum
courtesy Brady Harvey/EMP Museum

The future is almost here…again.

October 21, 2015 is Back to the Future Day, the date Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox) traveled into the future to in the 1989 film, Back to the Future Part II. In this fictional future, Marty is introduced to hoverboards, flying cars, and self-tying sneakers.

If you’re old enough to remember the film you might still be waiting for hoverboards and the Cubs to win the World Series.

You can get close to the “real” hoverboards from the classic sci-fi adventure.

EMP Museum (home of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame, and Infinite Worlds of Science Fiction) will celebrate this monumental day in the fictitious world of the beloved sci-fi trilogy, Back to the Future. Continue reading BACK TO THE FUTURE DAY At EMP MUSEUM With HOVERBOARDS

31 Days of HORROR at EMP MUSEUM

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A full month of classic scary films and frighteningly fun parties are on the menu as EMP Museum hosts spine-chilling events throughout October for
31 Days of Horror.

The pop culture powerhouse in Seattle that’s the first stop for Star Wars And The Power of Costume and home to Infinite Worlds of Science Fiction exhibits is launching a huge month of activities for horror and sci-fi fans.
Continue reading 31 Days of HORROR at EMP MUSEUM

STAR WARS Legends Arrive for EMP MUSEUM Opening Night Party

C-3PO Star Wars™: Empire Strikes Back R2-D2 Star Wars™: A New Hope © & ™ 2014 Lucasfilm Ltd. All rights reserved. Used under authorization.
C-3PO Star Wars™: Empire Strikes Back R2-D2 Star Wars™: A New Hope © & ™ 2014 Lucasfilm Ltd. All rights reserved. Used under authorization.

Anthony Daniels and Billy Dee Williams join the party as Seattle’s EMP Museum celebrates the world premiere of Rebel, Jedi, Princess, Queen: Star Wars™ and the Power of Costume with a grand opening celebration at EMP tonight.

Anthony Daniels played C-3PO and Billy Dee Williams who played Lando Calrissian take the detour from Cloud City to the Emerald City.

EMP has transformed into a fully-operational interplanetary hub, bringing together fans and Star Wars enthusiasts of every generation for an evening of epic intergalactic activities to celebrate. Continue reading STAR WARS Legends Arrive for EMP MUSEUM Opening Night Party