Fran Ruiz

Fran Ruiz

Fran Ruiz is our resident Star Wars guy. His hunger for movies and TV series is only matched by his love for video games. He got a BA of English Studies, focusing on English Literature, from the University of Malaga, in Spain, as well as a Master's Degree in English Studies, Multilingual and Intercultural Communication. On top of writing features and other longform articles for Space.com since 2021, he is a frequent collaborator of VG247 and other gaming sites. He also serves as associate editor over at Star Wars News Net and its sister site, Movie News Net.

Latest articles by Fran Ruiz

Vault Boy Gesturing With His Thumb Up

Fallout and the Space Age: The franchise's connections and nods to the final frontier

By Fran Ruiz published

The Fallout video game franchise (now also a streaming series) is known for its unique take on the post-apocalypse, but it's also quite interested in outer space.

Entertainment
Tales OF The Empire Character Stands Menacingly In Front Of A Large Fire

'Star Wars: Tales of the Empire' sets surprise May the 4th debut on Disney Plus (video)

By Fran Ruiz published

A surprise to be sure, but a welcome one. Before The Acolyte, Star Wars animation will return to our screens with Tales of the Empire, a brand-new anthology series.

Space Movies & Shows
Woman wearing a hospital gown lying on a stretcher being carried by two medical professionals.

'Constellation' season 1 episode 8 review: This isn't the conclusion you're looking for

By Fran Ruiz published

The final season 1 episode of "Constellation" lacks satisfying answers and instead doubles down on shock value without clear goals.

Space Movies & Shows
Woman holding a lit lamp. She is wearing a thick winter hat and jacket

'Constellation' season 1 episode 7 review: Fumbling around in the dark

By Fran Ruiz published

The penultimate episode of 'Constellation' runs in circles before finding its way towards an emotional and satisfying ending.

Space Movies & Shows
people in robes swing colorful laser swords at one another

The dark side of the Force rises in 1st 'Star Wars: The Acolyte' trailer (video)

By Fran Ruiz published

Disney and Lucasfilm have finally unveiled the first-ever public trailer for the upcoming Disney Plus series "Star Wars: The Acolyte."

Space Movies & Shows
Three menacing women wearing dark red robes with hoods. They have pale white faces with black markings. They each have one hand raised, palm up. Image of some of the Witches of Dathomir from Star Wars.

Who are the Witches of Dathomir in 'Star Wars'?

By Fran Ruiz published

Intrigued by the Witches of Dathomir from Star Wars: Ahsoka? Here's all you need to know.

Space Movies & Shows
Man inside a space shuttle wearing a white spacesuit.

'Constellation' season 1 episode 6 review: Haunted houses and new perspectives

By Fran Ruiz published

In episode 6, 'Constellation' becomes more unsettling and offers renewed hope that we might be going somewhere stimulating.

Space Movies & Shows
people in winter clothing look concerned

'Constellation' season 1 episode 5 review: Less paranoia, more reveals

By Fran Ruiz published

Episode 5 of Apple TV+'s 'Constellation' focuses on expanding the conspiracy theories as worlds begin to collide and merge.

Space Movies & Shows
Giant sandworm breaching out of the desert in front of a tiny human.

Everything we know about Dune: Awakening

By Fran Ruiz published

Experience Arrakis like never before in the upcoming sci-fi game Dune: Awakening.

Space Games & Toys
A woman wearing a blue astronaut jumpsuit decora ted with several different patchers, including a Swedish flag. She is also wearing a blue baseball cap. She is standing in front of a black board with some chalk writing on.

'Constellation' season 1 episode 4 review: Compelling drama makes up for a thin mystery

By Fran Ruiz published

In its fourth episode, 'Constellation' finds a satisfying balance between personal conflicts and the underbaked conundrum at the center of it all.

Space Movies & Shows
Close up of an adult woman's face. In the background there is a swirling galaxy.

'Constellation' episodes 1-3 review: A well-made thriller that may be revealing its cards too soon

By Fran Ruiz published

Apple's new sci-fi thriller 'Constellation' dazzles in its opening episodes, but it may lack the juice needed to keep us engaged.

Space Movies & Shows
Close up of a bearded man wearing an astronaut helmet. He looks very concerned.

Everything we know about 'Spaceman'

By Fran Ruiz published

Netflix's upcoming sci-fi movie "Spaceman" follows Adam Sandler losing his grip on reality as he ventures deep into the cosmos.

Space Movies & Shows
Still from the video game Star Wars Outlaws. Here we see a dogfight in space. A flat, rectangular ship is being fired at by several enemy spaceships. They're going through an asteroid field, so there are lots of chunks of rock floating about.

Upcoming space games: Homeworld 3, Space Marine 2, Star Wars Outlaws & more

By Fran Ruiz last updated

Our round-up of the most anticipated space games in 2024 and beyond, including fresh IPs, new Star Wars adventures, and Mass Effect 4.

Space Games & Toys
Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2

Everything we know about Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2

By Fran Ruiz published

We're diving back into the grim darkness of the 41st millennium once again, as Titus returns in Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2. For Ultramar!!!

Space Games & Toys
a large needle-like space station above a purple and pink planet

New 'Judas' game trailer teases a dystopian sci-fi romp in outer space

By Fran Ruiz published

Straight from PlayStation's latest State of Play event, here's the second look at Ghost Story Games' riff on the familiar formula, new mystery included.

Space Games & Toys
Star Wars Battlefront II screenshot showing a TIE Interceptor chasing an X-wing - Best Star Wars games

Best Star Wars games of all time

By Fran Ruiz last updated

May the Force be with you! Here's our rundown of the best Star Wars games of all time.

Space Games & Toys
a person in silver armor carries a small green alien with big ears as a spaceship explodes behind them

Everything we know about 'The Mandalorian & Grogu'

By Fran Ruiz published

Din Djarin and Grogu are headed to the big screen for their next Star Wars adventure. Here's everything we know about The Mandalorian & Grogu.

Space Movies & Shows
illustration of four futuristic soldiers in silver armor fighting alien soldiers on an exotic planet.

Halo Season 2 streaming guide: Release date, where to stream, plot and more

By Fran Ruiz last updated

Paramount Plus' Halo TV series is returning in February with all-new episodes. Here’s everything you need to know to jump into the fight for Reach.

Space Movies & Shows
Still from the movie "Bladerunner 2049" Giant AI woman pointing directly at a man wearing a trench coat on a bridge.

Best AI movies of all time

By Fran Ruiz published

From ChatGPT to self-driving cars, AI is a controversial but extremely fascinating subject that's been the focus of many a sci-fi movie.

Space Movies & Shows
Close up of woman's face as she's wearing an astronaut suit and helmet. She is shocked, wide eyed and mouth open.

Everything we know about 'Constellation': Release date, plot, cast, & more

By Fran Ruiz published

Here's the lowdown on "Constellation," Apple's new sci-fi thriller led by Noomi Rapace and Jonathan Banks.

Space Movies & Shows
A young girl with long blonde hair is wading in water up to her armpits. She looks scared. Just behind her in the water is a dark, smooth-headed scary-looking alien with a sharp, whip-like tail. The alien (xenomorph) is getting ready to pounce on the girl.

Everything we know about the Alien TV series: Release date, plot, cast & more

By Fran Ruiz published

The first-ever TV show in the Alien universe is in development for FX on Hulu. Here's everything we know about the upcoming Alien TV series.

Space Movies & Shows
an eyeless alien with sharp teeth snarls in a woman's face

Everything we know about 'Alien: Romulus'

By Fran Ruiz published

Xenomorphs are invading the big screen once again with a movie from 'Evil Dead' helmer Fede Álvarez. Here's what we know about 'Alien: Romulus' so far.

Space Movies & Shows
A beautiful space scene with a focus on a smaller spaceship flying through. Below is a giant dark green planet with gray swirling clouds. To the left is an asteroid belt that arcs around the planet below. In the distance you can see a large red planet and just behind that a smaller blue planet.

Everything we know about Star Wars Eclipse

By Fran Ruiz published

With many new Star Wars games in the works, Star Wars Eclipse promises to be a different type of action-adventure experience.

Space Games & Toys
Still from the video game Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. A Na'vi (blue humanoid with long dark hair) is riding on top of large flying beast off into the sunset.

How 'Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora' expands the exotic alien world of the movies

By Fran Ruiz published

The video game "Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora" presents a stunning recreation of Pandora as seen in the movies. But how does it expand on what we already know?

Space Games & Toys
Still from the movie Justice League

DC Extended Universe movies ranked, worst to best

By Fran Ruiz last updated

Ahead of Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, here's our ranked list of all the DCEU movies released before it, from ill-fated crossovers to more off-beat flicks.

Space Movies & Shows
12345Archives