Jeff Spry
Jeff Spry is an award-winning screenwriter and veteran freelance journalist covering TV, movies, video games, books, and comics. His work has appeared at SYFY Wire, Inverse, Collider, Bleeding Cool and elsewhere. Jeff lives in beautiful Bend, Oregon amid the ponderosa pines, classic muscle cars, a crypt of collector horror comics, and two loyal English Setters.
Latest articles by Jeff Spry
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Is there a 'true' story behind the fake Apollo moon landing in 'Fly Me to the Moon?'
By Jeff Spry published
An examination of the conspiracy theory that NASA faked the Apollo 11 moon landing as depicted in the new Apple Original film "Fly Me to the Moon."
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Lou Dobbs, Space.com founder, former CNN and Fox host, dies at 78
By Jeff Spry published
Space.com co-founder and longtime cable TV host host Lou Dobbs has passed at 78.
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New 'Terminator Zero' trailer delivers a heroic dose of Skynet scares (video)
By Jeff Spry published
A new trailer for Netflix's new "Terminator Zero" anime series arriving Aug. 29.
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'There's something in the water!' Shocking final 'Alien: Romulus' trailer goes for the gore (video)
By Jeff Spry published
20th Century Studios drops the final release trailer for "Alien: Romulus"
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'The Ark' season 2 is 'love letter' to optimistic classic sci-fi, creators say (exclusive)
By Jeff Spry published
An interview with showrunners Dean Devlin and Jonathan Glassner for "The Ark" season 2.
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This nerve-rattling 'Alien: Romulus' trailer reminds us that 'fear is bigger in IMAX' (video)
By Jeff Spry published
Don't miss the new "Alien: Romulus" IMAX teaser and behind-the-scenes featurette that give a terrifying glimpse at the upcoming installment of the legendary sci-fi horror franchise.
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Scarlett Johansson serves up Apollo-era nostalgia in 'Fly Me to the Moon' (review)
By Jeff Spry published
"Fly Me To The Moon" provides an undeniably enjoyable time capsule tied to those adventurous days of Apollo when national pride swelled and the world was united in the summer of 1969.
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Everything We Know About 'Star Trek: Starfleet Academy'
By Jeff Spry published
A codex of everything we currently know about "Star Trek: Starfleet Academy"
![A teenager in a spacesuit stares up into space](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wB6EvvpZbwtj6BnKAGVa76-320-80.jpg)
'The Last Starfighter' at 40: Director Nick Castle on making his sci-fi fantasy classic (exclusive)
By Jeff Spry published
An exclusive interview with director Nick Castle for the 40th anniversary of "The Last Starfighter," which premiered on July 13, 1984.
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Hear the real stories behind the private space race in new documentary 'Wild Wild Space' (video)
By Jeff Spry published
HBO released a new trailer and poster for its new original documentary, "Wild Wild Space," which explores how private companies are jockeying for the lead in low Earth orbit.
![portraits of three cartoon characters: a red-haired young man, a silver-grey robot with a domed head; and a cyclops woman with purple hair](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/t9sB8oNxqqgNsELf8B6EGD-320-80.jpg)
'Futurama' Season 12 trailer teases fresh new interplanetary antics (video)
By Jeff Spry published
A new trailer and poster has been released for "Futurama" Season 12 on Hulu, returning on July 29.
![A red-hued toothy alien creature prepares to attack](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qykyQHfvBmX5cL3gkfZekC-320-80.jpg)
New 'A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead' story trailer will leave you speechless (video)
By Jeff Spry published
Saber Interactive just launched a frightening new story trailer for the horror video game "A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead."
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'Star Trek' legend Jonathan Frakes to direct new series, 'Arthur C. Clarke's Venus Prime'
By Jeff Spry published
Jonathan Frakes will direct a new miniseries adaptation of the "Arthur C. Clarke's Venus Prime" novels.
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'Space Cadet' is a silly sendup of NASA's serious astronaut training program (review)
By Jeff Spry published
A review of Prime Video's new NASA astronaut training comedy, "Space Cadet," starring Emma Roberts.
![A long-limbed alien creature attacks in a warehouse](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TvYRkhrmztpxRqwix2W5kP-320-80.jpg)
Watch the 1st teaser trailer for new horror game 'A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead'
By Jeff Spry published
Get a look at the first reveal trailer for Saber Interactive's "A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead" video game.
![an armored space soldier opens fire on an alien attacker](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rRDYCPoj9Rv9VqDS4nEw5f-320-80.jpg)
New teasers for 'Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2' promise death to the Tyranids
By Jeff Spry published
Two new behind-the-scenes videos preview the shock and awe of "Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2."
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How 'Star Wars: The Acolyte' created a fresh new look for the Jedi (exclusive interview)
By Jeff Spry published
An exclusive interview with "The Acolyte's" costumer designer, Jennifer Bryan, on how the series came up with its new look.
![Five alien teenagers stand together wearing spacesuits](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7kdrndYqZ5NgvcXBakvG7Y-320-80.jpg)
'It's heart-forward:' Q&A with 'Star Trek: Prodigy' creators about Season 2 (exclusive)
By Jeff Spry published
An interview with Kevin and Dan Hageman about "Star Trek: Prodigy" Season 2.
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'A Quiet Place: Day One' is a riveting return to the day Earth went silent (review)
By Jeff Spry published
A review of "A Quiet Place: Day One" from director Michael Sarnoski, which reveals how Earth went quiet following a terrifying alien invasion.
![a frightened woman in a wool beanie holding a cat](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gzeSDX9tkSrVnEwkdvprhA-320-80.jpg)
Shhh! Watch the chilling final trailer for 'A Quiet Place: Day One' (video)
By Jeff Spry published
A final trailer for Paramount's "A Quiet Place: Day One" has just been released.
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Take a deep dive into UFO history in 'After the Flying Saucers Came' by Greg Eghigian (exclusive)
By Jeff Spry published
An interview with "After the Flying Saucers Came" author and Penn State history professor Greg Eghigian about the history of the UFO phenomenon and those who study it.
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Marvel superheroes battle bloodthirsty Xenomorphs in new 'Alien' variant covers
By Jeff Spry published
Marvel Comics' 'Marvel vs. Alien' variant covers are coming soon.
![people in white spacesuits walk across a movie set built to resemble the surface of the moon](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MnCoEuDKnTmpwwat5tAKjV-320-80.jpg)
Watch Scarlett Johansson fake a moon landing in new 'Fly Me To The Moon' trailer (video)
By Jeff Spry published
A final trailer for Apple Original Films' comedy, "Fly Me To The Moon" which premiers in theaters on July 12.
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