This came out of nowhere: Fox has ordered a 13-episode documentary series that will follow up on Carl Sagan’s Cosmos. The producers will be Dr Sagan’s wife — the amazing Ann Druyan, who was a Cosmos co-writer — and Seth MacFarlane! More »
Carl Sagan. Listening to his voice reading through the Yellow Pages would be enough for me. Listening him read his own writing about humans, why life searches for life, and why we are bound to explore space is even better. More »
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I’ve been re-watching Carl Sagan’s Cosmos in Hulu. I watched the series when I was a kid, and it opened my mind in an unforgettable way. I forgot how mesmerising it can be to listen to his explanations. [Thanks John!]
After the flashy Green Lantern footage was premiered we sat down with cast and crew to talk about the ring-slinging space corps. But we were most surprised to learn Peter Sarsgaard’s inspiration for his moustachioed character. Spoilers ahead… More »
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“Mars is a world of wonders” sings Carl Sagan. And he’s right. Here you can see him telling us why we should go now, instead of staying in orbit looking into our belly buttons. More »
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If every person on our blue Earth watched this video, the world would be a much better place. At least for a few minutes. Listen closely to Carl Sagan’s words till the end. It won’t fail to get you teary. -JD More »
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“For small creatures such as we the vastness is bearable only through love.” – Carl Sagan More »
