Crystal balls have been long used by self-proclaimed fortune tellers to gaze into the future. The idea of these beautiful orbs, also referred to as orbuculums, laying out one’s destiny is pure whimsy, of course. However, this video posted Sunday by YouTube user Tito4re demonstrates the magic of pouring 1,984-degree Fahrenheit (1,085-degree Celsius) molten copper …

The adorable, glowing-eyed, brown-hooded Jawas are best known in Star Wars for their skills finding and fixing broken droids. Now they can add overseeing gardens to their resumes, with a new Jawa lawn ornament available from ThinkGeek. The resin Jawa lawn ornament looks like a concrete statue, but has a cool feature most garden gnomes would be envious of — …

When you hear the song “Laura Palmer’s Theme” from “Twin Peaks,” does the image of Laura wrapped in plastic come to mind? Or do you think of Laura’s smiling face in her homecoming queen portrait? Or maybe this whole “Twin Peaks” thing is new to you and you’re thinking, “What is this crazy TV show?” Soon diehard “Twin Peaks” fans …

Current Wonder Woman comic book writer Greg Rucka, who is crafting the Rebirth storyline for DC Comics, has confirmed in a new interview that Diana Prince, is not actually straight. Wonder Woman’s sexuality has always been debated among her fans, but considering she was born and raised on an all-female paradise island of Themyscira, her sexual orientation may not be …

The first episode of the “MegaBots” video series, which premiered Wednesday on YouTube, shows the team’s progress toward designing, building and testing a machine for the upcoming Giant Robot Duel against Suidobashi Heavy Industry of Japan. Testing the durability of a six-ton, 15-foot tall robot makes for an entertaining series. But because hitting a $200,000 robot with a paintball cannon …

There is plenty of speculation about which Marvel superheroes will be battling in “Avengers: Infinity War” and its sequel. But one thing is certain: Doctor Strange will be showing up offering his usual spellbinding help. In an interview with British movie magazine Empire, “Doctor Strange” actor Benedict Cumberbatch discussed the “logistical challenge of aligning his schedule with those of Robert …

“Doctor Who” spinoff TV series “Class” is almost in session. Creator and writer Patrick Ness revealed in a new video more details about what makes “Class,” which centers on teens attending Clara Oswald’s Coal Hill School, different from other “Doctor Who” spinoffs like “Torchwood” and “The Sarah Jane Adventures.” Related stories LGBT lead planned for ‘Doctor Who’ spinoff series ‘Class’ …

Watching actor John Malkovich is a treat, especially when he’s playing eccentric characters. But Malkovich may have outdone himself in this unusual tribute to director David Lynch. In the short film “Psychogenic Fugue” — from a collaborative meditation on the work of David Lynch called “Playing Lynch” — Malkovich does his best impressions of Lynch himself, as well as seven …

If anyone can convince kids to exercise more and eat their vegetables, it would be Jedi and Groot. This week, Disney Channel launches a health and fitness video campaign for kids called “Improve Your Selfie” featuring cartoon characters from animated shows as “Star Wars Rebels,” “Guardians of the Galaxy,” “The Lion Guard,” “Miles from Tomorrowland,” “Star Vs. The Forces of …

“The Simpsons” couch gags often pay homage to other beloved TV series, whether it be “Futurama” or even “Breaking Bad.” To kick off Season 28 of “The Simpsons,” Homer, Bart, Marge, Lisa and Maggie, and the rest of Springfield transform into fantastical characters that look like the Cartoon Network animated series, “Adventure Time.” Related stories ‘Simpsons’ jazzing it up with …