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

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'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.

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'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.

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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."

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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.

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'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.

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'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.

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'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.

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'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.

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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.

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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!!!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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Still from a Terminator movie. A close up of a metal skull with piercing red eyes and teeth. In the background you can see a horde of metal skeletons firing big guns.

The Terminator franchise should take a break from the big screen in order to evolve

By Fran Ruiz published

The Terminator will surely be back soon, but maybe the long-running sci-fi franchise should avoid cinemas for a while and evolve somewhere else.

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Still from the movie ' Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' (2024). A chimpanzee with a falcon perched on his arm.

Everything we know about 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes'

By Fran Ruiz published

Caesar is gone, but ape civilizations are emerging in 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.' Here's everything we know about this new start for the movie series.

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The Predator franchise is due for a big comeback following the success of 'Prey'

By Fran Ruiz published

The last Predator movie, Prey, was a hit last year on Hulu and Disney Plus. However, the legendary sci-fi IP isn't getting the same attention as Alien.

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Image from the Marvel T.V. show Loki, season 2 episode 6. Close up of a man with dark slicked back hair who looks sad but determinedly into the distance. He is wearing a dark jacket, light shirt and black tie.

'Loki' season 2 episode 6 review: Finding a glorious purpose

By Fran Ruiz published

The sixth and final episode of Loki season 2 wraps up a fantastic character arc and literally gives the Marvel Cinematic Universe a second chance.

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Still from The Marvels (2023) movie. All The Marvels all standing together looking upwards in the same direction. From left to right: Ms. Marvel (teen with long dark hair wearing a red, white and blue supersuit), Captain Marvel (long blonde hair wearing a blue and red supersuit with a giant gold star-like emblem on the front) and Monica Rambeau (dark tightly curled hair down to her shoulders and wearing a black and white supersuit with a smaller silver teardrop-shaped emblem on her chest).

'The Marvels' review: A chaotic cosmic headache

By Fran Ruiz published

Marvel Studios' latest movie, The Marvels, exhibits all the symptoms of a rusty creative process. Despite some sparse bursts of charm, it lacks quality control.

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'Loki' season 2 episode 5 review: An unexpected solution

By Fran Ruiz published

The fifth episode of Loki season 2 charts a surprising path forward that might rewrite the God of Mischief's role in the larger Multiverse Saga.

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Image from the Marvel T.V. show Loki, season 2 episode 4. In front of a wooden desk are two men wearing suits. The man on the left has dark slicked back hair. The man on the right has thick dark hair, round, gold glasses and is holding opening an orange notebook on the desk. Behind the desk we can see the side of another man who is wearing black glasses and a jumpsuit.

Loki season 2 episode 4 review: Fixing the system

By Fran Ruiz published

The fourth episode of Loki season 2 subverts expectations and sends the show (and maybe the entire MCU) into the unknown again.

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