The Science of Science Fiction in TV and Films

event on April 3, 2008 from 7:00 pm until 8:00 pm Author: Robert Simpson | Filed under: Events | 318 views |

Professor Francis Keenan - Queen’s University Belfast Astrophysics Research Centre
Larmour Lecture Theatre, Physics Building, Thursday 3^rd April, 19:00

Science-fiction films and TV shows are extremely popular, with many of the top-grossing movies of all-time being science-fiction, while Star Trek (and its various spinoffs) is one of the most-watched TV series. As a result, for many people their main exposure to scientific ideas and concepts is via the medium of science-fiction films and TV. In this presentation, the accuracy (or otherwise!) of the science in science-fiction films and television programmes is discussed, and illustrated using clips from films and TV shows including Star Trek, Star Wars, Battlestar Galactica and Aliens.

One Response for "The Science of Science Fiction in TV and Films"

backgammon August 22nd, 2008 at 12:24 pm 1

It’s very true one of the topmost grossing movies were related to science fiction. The increasing popularity of animation and special effect has developed the craze of sci-fi. It is always a fascinating subject for the audiance and a deal of profit.