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io9: We Come From the Future is a news show about science, entertainment and culture from a tomorrow that you wish you lived in today. Annalee Newitz, editor in chief of io9, and Esther Inglis Arkell, io9 writer, cover science fiction and science fact in a studio format with segments including... Read More

DIY Sci-Fi! Amazing Low Budget Films, Cosplay Tips, and Make Your Own Snowglobe!

Friday, May 11th, 2012 – running time 16:47

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Geek author extraordinaire, Bonnie Burton joins We Come From future as we celebrate the world of DIY Sci-Fi! We give our picks for best DIY Sci-Fi flick, get crafty with action figures and snowglobes, and talk to a trio of amazing cosplayers about the craft, their motivations, and where they draw inspiration.

Geek author extraordinaire, Bonnie Burton joins We Come From future as we celebrate the world of DIY Sci-Fi! We give our picks for best DIY Sci-Fi flick, get crafty with action figures and snowglobes, and talk to a trio of amazing cosplayers about the craft, their motivations, and where they draw inspiration.

DIY Sci-Fi

One the truest expressions of creativity is story telling! And one of the geekiest ways of doing that in the age of digital media is making your own film! So we're gonna share with you our fav DIY sci-fi flicks, like Infest Wisely, Iron Sky, and anything from Indy Mogul.

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What Makes Cosplayers Tick?

We sit down and chat with 3 well know cosplayers to get insight into what motivates and inspires cosplayers and what the well dressed geek will wear to see this fan convention season!

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DIY Action Figure Snow Globes!

Bonnie Burton shows off her crafting talents with a simple but fun project to turn unused bottles into awesome custom-made snow globes!

10:39 | Play

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Show Title:
io9: We Come From the Future
Description:
io9: We Come From the Future is a news show about science, entertainment and culture from a tomorrow that you wish you lived in today.
Categories:
Movies & Media, Technology & Gadgets
Launch Date:
Apr 13, 2012
Episodes:
32