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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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.
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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.
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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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'Star Trek: Prodigy' warps into Season 2 with new Netflix trailer (video)
By Jeff Spry published
Watch Netflix's bold new trailer for the upcoming second season of "Star Trek: Prodigy."
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The Predator lands in Wakanda in new 'Predator vs Black Panther' series
By Jeff Spry published
A preview of Marvel Comics' "Predator versus Black Panther" miniseries coming this summer.
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New 'Space Cadet' trailer enlists Emma Roberts into NASA's astronaut program (video)
By Jeff Spry published
A new trailer for Amazon MGM Studios' NASA comedy starring Emma Roberts, "Space Cadet"
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New 'Exodus Green Worlds' trailer highlights hunt for habitable planets (video)
By Jeff Spry published
Check out the new prologue video for the upcoming sci-fi RPG title, "Exodus."
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How the world-famous Griffith Observatory became a huge Hollywood star
By Jeff Spry published
An examination of the iconic Griffith Observatory, which has appeared in scores of films throughout the history of Hollywood.
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This action-packed 'Borderlands' sneak peek is a chaotic blizzard of bullets (video)
By Jeff Spry published
Watch a new clip from director Eli Roth's upcoming live-action video game adaptation, "Borderlands."
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Get a sneak peek at new 'Alien: Rogue Incursion' survival horror game (trailer)
By Jeff Spry published
A preview of the first trailer for Survios' upcoming "Alien: Rogue Incursion" VR game.
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'Star Trek V: The Final Frontier' at 35: Did William Shatner direct the cheesiest chapter in the franchise?
By Jeff Spry published
"Star Trek V: The Final Frontier" premiered on June 9, 1989. How does the Shatner-directed fifth installment in the Star Trek film series hold up 35 years later?
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Sandworms rise from the sands of Arrakis in exclusive sneak peek at 'Dune: The Graphic Novel, Book 3'
By Jeff Spry published
An exclusive look at "Dune: The Graphic Novel, Book 3: The Prophet," which comes out on July 16.
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'Stellar Dreams' project gifting 100 telescopes to 100 families (exclusive)
By Jeff Spry published
An interview with Raven Baxter and NASA's Ronald Gamble about the Stellar Dreams Project, which will give 100 telescopes to 100 families.
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'We awaken to take what is ours:' Watch the haunting new trailer for 'Warhammer 40K: Mechanicus 2' (video)
By Jeff Spry published
Watch the new announcement trailer for the upcoming "Warhammer 40K: Mechanicus 2" turn-based tactical game.
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'Star Trek #500' cover showcases a commanding collection of cosmic captains
By Jeff Spry published
A preview of IDW Publishing's "Star Trek #500" special issue that pays homage to the series' many unforgettable starship captains arriving this year on Star Trek Day.
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Netflix's new sci-fi flick 'Atlas' charms with old-school heroics and rousing mech fights (review)
By Jeff Spry published
A review of director Brad Peyton's new sci-fi adventure flick, "Atlas."
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'Star Trek Online' Season 32 arrives today, starring Denise Crosby as Romulan baddie Sela
By Jeff Spry published
A preview of the new season of "Star Trek Online," starring Denise Crosby's Captain Sela.
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Watch Jedi battle hand-to-hand in new clip for Disney+'s 'The Acolyte' (video)
By Jeff Spry published
A new official clip has just been released by Disney+ for "Star Wars: The Acolyte" showing off the martial arts fight choreography featured in the upcoming miniseries.
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'It has an 'Aliens'-like vibe:' 'Atlas' director Brad Peyton on channeling James Cameron (exclusive)
By Jeff Spry published
An exclusive interview with director Brad Peyton on Netflix's new sci-fi film "Atlas."