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Yahoo
18-07-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
NASA Just Captured the Closest Images of the Sun Ever, from Inside Its Atmosphere
If you want to capture the majesty of the Sun, you should probably ask an artist, but if you want to capture its raw power, that's a job for a robot. While generations of artists have painted or photographed sunsets and poets have written sonnets to the Sun, NASA's Parker Solar Probe (PSP) just sent back the closest solar snapshots of all time. While our planet sits a cozy 93 million miles away from the fusion inferno of our star, Parker gets as close as 3.8 million miles, close enough to get inside the Sun's sweltering and chaotic atmosphere. The images put us inside the solar wind, electrically charged solar particles which race across the solar system at more than a million miles an hour. For More on the Sun Parker Solar Probe snaps closest images of the Sun ever taken SYFY's The Ark follows the crew of an interstellar spacecraft on a multi-light-year journey to the star next door. In the real world, NASA's Parker Solar Probe is doing the next best thing, having traveled 90 million miles from home to get up close and personal with the Sun. In addition to being infinitely cool, the data sent back by PSP helps scientists better understand space weather, including powerful coronal mass ejections (CMEs) which have the potential to damage spacecraft and Earth's electrical and communications systems. The probe was launched aboard a Delta IV rocket in 2018 and has been on a spiraling path, winding its way closer to the Sun ever since. It began its most recent approach in December of 2024 and completed its most recent flyby of the Sun from June 14 to June 24, 2025. It was the probe's 24th pass of the Sun and the third to reach an altitude of just 3.8 million miles. 'Parker Solar Probe has once again transported us into the dynamic atmosphere of our closest star,' said Nicky Fox, associate administrator, Science Mission Directorate at NASA Headquarters in Washington, in a statement. 'We are witnessing where space weather threats to Earth begin, with our eyes, not just with models. This new data will help us vastly improve our space weather predictions to ensure the safety of our astronauts and the protection of our technology here on Earth and throughout the solar system.' Parker measures the environment around the Sun with an array of instruments. SWEAP, short for Solar Winds Electrons Alphas and Protons investigation, studies the characteristics of particles in the solar wind, while WISPR (Wide-Field Imager for Solar Probe) captures images in visible light. WISPR takes images of solar particles just as they're leaving the Sun and the new images showcase the interaction of multiple outflows. You can also see the place where three CMEs collide, forming a perfect storm in space, 90 million miles away. Scientists are hoping these images will help us to better understand and defend against CMEs in the future. When multiple coronal mass ejections pop off at the same time, it makes them harder to predict, can complicate their magnetic properties, and can accelerate charged particles, making them even more dangerous if they happen to come our way. 'In these images, we're seeing the CMEs basically piling up on top of one another,' said Angelos Vourlidas, the WISPR instrument scientist at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, which designed, built, and operates the spacecraft in Laurel, Maryland. 'We're using this to figure out how the CMEs merge together, which can be important for space weather.' The future of the Parker Solar Probe is uncertain This was the 24th and final approach of Parker's planned primary mission. Its job is done, but it can't come home. As of June 22, 2025, when the probe checked in with the team at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab, all systems were operational and healthy, so it can still do plenty of useful science. For now, Parker will remain in orbit and continue making observations, while the folks at NASA figure out where they want to go from here. 'Parker Solar Probe remains in excellent health, with both the spacecraft and its instruments ready to continue their groundbreaking mission,' said Arik Posner, Parker Solar Probe program scientist at NASA Headquarters in Washington. 'The spacecraft will keep exploring the solar atmosphere as the Sun enters the declining phase of its 11-year cycle, providing a unique opportunity to study how solar activity evolves and shapes the heliosphere during this pivotal period.' While we're waiting to see what's next for NASA's PSP, check out The Ark, . Solve the daily Crossword
Geek Girl Authority
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Girl Authority
REVIVAL Recap: (S01E05) Triage
Revival Season 1 Episode 5, 'Triage,' kicks things into high gear as Dana convalesces in the hospital. Em fights tooth and nail to clear Dana's name while Wayne pieces together that tragic night in the woods. Ibrahim gets a demotion, but reminds us that he has the strongest moral compass. 'Triage' is an entertaining outing that maintains a steady clip throughout. RELATED: Read our recap of the previous Revival episode, 'Run Along Little Lamb' Revival, 'Triage' We open with Dana (Melanie Scrofano) being wheeled into the hospital following the climactic conclusion of last week's episode. This scene is intercut with the moments after Dana gets shot. Em (Romy Weltman) panics as Ibrahim (Andy McQueen) rushes to Dana's side. Dana weakly tells Ibrahim that Em was never here. She doesn't want Em implicated in Aaron's murder. REVIVAL — 'Triage' Season 1 Episode 5 — Pictured: (l-r) Romy Weltman as Martha 'Em' Cypress, Melanie Scrofano as Dana Cypress, Andy McQueen as Ibrahim Ramin — (Photo by: Naomi Peters/Lavivier Productions/SYFY) After this, Em, Ibrahim, Wayne (David James Elliott) and Cooper (Hudson Wurster) wait in the crowded hospital waiting room. A nurse reveals that Dana's state is still critical, but at least the bullet didn't strike any major organs. Time will tell regarding her prognosis. She must survive surgery first. Wayne urges Em to keep him abreast if her condition changes. He's already in 'I must solve this crime' mode. I'm Not a Good Liar The following morning, Wayne meets with Brent (Mark Little) at the cordoned-off crime scene. So far, the police haven't found any bullets. No discernible footprints. Brent's theory is that Dana and Aaron struggled with the gun, and it fired on them both. Of course, Aaron can't tell his side of the story. Wayne orders Brent to keep him informed every step of the way. RELATED: Revival : Co-Creators Aaron B. Koontz and Luke Boyce on Crafting 'Weird' New Series Later, Brent questions Ibrahim regarding his involvement. He asks Ibrahim if the latter has a gun. Ibrahim is terribly nervous. He explains that he and Dana were on a date when she got a text, and they changed course for the woods. She went to investigate when he heard the gunshots. Brent attempts to intimidate Ibrahim. Ibrahim keeps Em's presence at the crime scene a secret, per Dana's wishes. REVIVAL — 'Triage' Season 1 Episode 5 — Pictured: (l-r) Romy Weltman as Martha 'Em' Cypress, David James Elliott as Sheriff Wayne Cypress — (Photo by: Naomi Peters/Lavivier Productions/SYFY) Next, Ibrahim and Em visit Dana, who's unconscious in her hospital bed. She made it through surgery. Ibrahim is overcome with emotion. He tells Em that the cops have no idea she was there when Dana was shot. Ibrahim asks for the truth. Em apologizes for him getting inadvertently roped into all this. She explains that someone shot and killed Aaron before another bullet went through Dana. Then, Em fired at the shooter with Dana's gun and struck him in the arm. Ibrahim admits he's not a skilled liar and is unsure if he can maintain the ruse. Andy McQueen is so good in this scene. Incredibly believable; incredibly human. Bullets and Experiments Then, Ibrahim states he lied about Em not for her but for Dana. Em vows to fix this. After all, she's a Cypress. In another scene, we see Em discover that the bullet that struck Aaron went through her, too. Unfortunately, the bullet is still inside her. In the sheriff's office, Em asks Wayne questions about the investigation. Wayne claims that, so far, what little evidence he has at his disposal points to Dana murdering Aaron. However, Wayne believes there was a shooter who shot them both. RELATED: Revival 's Romy Weltman on Becoming Em and Working With Melanie Scrofano He adds that the plan is to return to the crime scene to search for the bullet — or bullets. Then, they can use that to identify the shooter/killer. Jeannie (Lenore Zann) informs Wayne that Lester (Peter Millard) wants to speak to him. Lester enters the office without permission. In a rage, Wayne orders Jeannie to get Lester out. He has a case to crack. REVIVAL — 'Triage' Season 1 Episode 5 — Pictured in this screengrab: Romy Weltman as Martha 'Em' Cypress — (Photo by: Lavivier Productions/SYFY) Meanwhile, at the makeshift CDC headquarters, Carla (Paige Evans) experiments on Myles (Josh Cruddas). This feels illegal. An angry Mayor Dillisch (Conrad Coates) confronts Wayne regarding the latter's decision to give his wife the 'Reviver' stamp on her ID. And after everything the Dillisches have done for the Cypresses. Their confrontation escalates as both men get in each other's faces. After the requisite hurling of insults, Dillisch vows that this is Wayne's last term as sheriff. He won't wear the badge again. RELATED: Revival : Check Out 9 First-Look Photos From Melanie Scrofano-Led Series Kay Performs Surgery and Blaine Stirs the Pot Later, Em asks Kay (Maia Jae Bastidas), who's riding that cartoon-watching, cereal-eating high, to help her extract the bullet from her back. Kay pitches in, but not without vomiting. After successfully retrieving the bullet, Em devises a plan to save Dana from getting wrongfully accused of murder. Elsewhere, Nella (Lanette Ware) hosts a support group for Revivers. Wanda (Marcia Bennett), the woman from the exercise class on last week's episode, speaks candidly about her experience having come back from the dead. Damon (Pat Thornton) tells the group about his struggle to readapt to society. He wonders, 'Why me?' Nella proposes that perhaps this is Damon's second chance at life. REVIVAL — 'Triage' Season 1 Episode 5 — Pictured: Steven Ogg as Blaine Abel — (Photo by: Mathieu Savidant/Lavivier Productions/SYFY) Suddenly, Blaine (Steven Ogg) and his followers crash the meeting. Nella orders them to leave. When that doesn't work, Damon steps in. Blaine insists that Revivers are demons from hell and that he's there to protect Wausau. He also claims he'll send said Revivers back to hell. RELATED: Revival : The Dead Have Rejoined the Living in Official Trailer Damon tries to confront Blaine, but Tyler (Luca Villacis), Blaine's youngest follower, impedes his path. Damon shoves Tyler, who crashes into a support post and instantly breaks his arm. He apologizes profusely, claiming he didn't know his own strength. Blaine orders Damon to stand. Something tells me things aren't gonna go well for Damon from here on out. It's in the Blood Later, Em implements her plan to get a blood sample from Aaron's corpse. Kay distracts Randy (Graeme Barrett) by claiming she needs assistance with her car. Meanwhile, Em breaks into the crematorium. She finds Aaron's body and sticks the bullet in the bullet hole in his chest, ensuring it gets covered in his blood. Kay vomits — again — at the sight. REVIVAL — 'Triage' Season 1 Episode 5 — Pictured: (l-r) Maia Jae Bastidas as Kay Mathurin, Graeme Barrett as Randy — (Photo by: Mathieu Savidant/Lavivier Productions/SYFY) Elsewhere, Wayne chats with an unconscious Dana. He wishes she were awake to help him solve this case. Wayne's vulnerability here is refreshing. We're so used to seeing him in curmudgeon mode. After this, Brent informs Wayne that someone choked Aaron before he was shot. RELATED: TV Review: Resident Alien Season 4 Next, Em places the bloody bullet at the crime scene before the cops and their police dogs arrive. Meanwhile, Ibrahim records research regarding his discovery with the sample of creek water. If you recall, algae blooms grew in it at an astonishing rate. Ibrahim declares that this creek is the epicenter of Revival Day. How Far Is Too Far? Then, Wayne enters Ibrahim's office. He asks Ibrahim if perhaps the latter misremembered what he saw. Maybe there was another vehicle present. He's waiting for Ibrahim to disclose that someone else was there, that a shooter killed Aaron and injured Dana. However, Ibrahim remains tight-lipped. He can't divulge the Em of it all. Thankfully (for Ibrahim's sake), Myles' screaming interrupts their conversation. Ibrahim and Wayne discover that Carla has been experimenting — more like torturing — Revivers. She injected Myles with snake venom upon learning that it can slow the division of cells in Revivers. Carla tells the sheriff that Revivers can exhibit heightened strength in stressful situations (like Damon), and snake venom can inhibit them. Slow them down. RELATED: 10 Out-of-This-World Predictions for Resident Alien Season 4 Naturally, Wayne leans into his 'they're dangerous' belief pretty damn hard after hearing this. However, Ibrahim defends Revivers, reminding him and Carla that this is bona fide torture. Plain and simple. Ibrahim's a good dude. He tells Wayne that this discovery could easily get into the wrong hands. Wayne urges Carla to pump the brakes re: the torture, but she's in the right line of inquiry. REVIVAL — 'Triage' Season 1 Episode 5 — Pictured in this screengrab: (l-r) Paige Evans as Dr. Carla Morel, David James Elliott as Sheriff Wayne Cypress, Andy McQueen as Ibrahim Ramin — (Photo by: Lavivier Productions/SYFY) Dana Is Awake After this, we see Dana is finally awake. She hangs out with Em while feasting on hospital pudding. Em asks Dana why she was in the woods that night. Dana counters that she could ask her baby sister the same thing. Em reveals that she confronted Aaron, who insisted he didn't kill her, despite her waking up on Revival Day with his wedding ring in her body. Em wonders aloud if Dana got put in harm's way because of her. Dana pats the empty space beside her on the bed. The Cypress sisters cuddle in a heartwarming moment. Em believes it's time she protects Dana. RELATED: 10 Predictions for The Ark Season 3 Later, Lester finally gets some one-on-one time with Wayne. As it turns out, he saw the shooter. Said shooter was in all black and donned a black ski mask. Lester heard four gunshots. He adds that he saw a flashlight as well, one specific to those on the force. Wayne realizes that a cop is behind it all. He tasks Brent with running ballistics on everyone's firearms — including his. Demotion Meanwhile, Governor Harris (Shauna MacDonald) chats over video call with Ibrahim and Carla. Ibrahim's refusal to comply with a request from the sheriff, a government official, means that the governor must intervene. Ibrahim reminds Harris that he's in charge of the Wausau project. Harris decides to demote him and promote Carla as the head. Harris is a big fan of Carla's ambitious nature and, I guess, desire to torture human beings in the name of science. She orders Ibrahim to hand over all his research materials to Carla. Ouch. RELATED: Read our Wynonna Earp recaps Elsewhere, Jesse Blackdeer (Brandon Oakes) searches through Dana's files on the Blackdeer case in the Cypress house. He finds a missing persons flyer for his daughter. Jesse takes the files and leaves. Everlasting Light Next, Blaine declares to his followers that Tyler, whose arm is in a cast, will ascend among their ranks. 'Our rock, our fortress, grant us everlasting light,' the men chant while one bangs on a drum. I gotta admit, it's pretty catchy. Get that sh*t on Spotify. Blaine takes Tyler aside, telling him it's time to get branded — become one of the flock. He urges Tyler to touch 'the guiding light.' Interestingly enough, this guiding light makes the same noises as whatever Jordan and Cooper saw outside their tent on last week's episode. It even has a similar shine. Tyler enters the other room where the guiding light awaits. He looks up. Perhaps it's an alien? Tyler emerges with a branded palm. The others raise their palms to reveal the same marking. I love it when I inadvertently join a cult. RELATED: Geek Girl Authority Crush of the Week: SurrealEstate 's Susan Ireland Second Dates and Severed Feet Ibrahim visits Dana at the hospital. He gives her a coloring book, colored pencils and candy. Initially, Dana insists the coloring book can't be for her because she's a 'grown-ass adult.' Adult coloring books aren't cool yet. They chat for a spell. Ibrahim admits he might be out of a job soon. Dana wonders if he'll leave Wausau. Ibrahim asks Dana on another date — preferably one without guns and murder. Dana smiles, noting that he did bring her candy. Aw, these cutie-patooties. REVIVAL — 'Triage' Season 1 Episode 5 — Pictured in this screengrab: (l-r) Andy McQueen as Ibrahim Ramin, Romy Weltman as Martha 'Em' Cypress — (Photo by: Lavivier Productions/SYFY) After this, McCray (Nathan Dales) sits in his car, singing his lil heart out to the song on the radio. Suddenly, the cops pull up. At the same time, Brent tells Dana that they found a bloody bullet at the crime scene, implicating another shooter and freeing Dana of all suspicion. So, who killed Aaron and shot Dana? According to Brent, all signs point to McCray. Then, we see J.P. (Glen Gould) and Brent arrest McCray. J.P. opens McCray's trunk to discover a series of suspicious-looking containers. J.P. procures a foot in a large bag from one of said containers. That's not creepy at all. RELATED: Read our Revival recaps Revival airs new episodes every Thursday at 10/9c, only on Syfy. Our 15 Favorite WYNONNA EARP Moments Contact: [email protected] What I do: I'm GGA's Managing Editor, a Senior Contributor, and Press Coordinator. I manage, contribute, and coordinate. Sometimes all at once. Joking aside, I oversee day-to-day operations for GGA, write, edit, and assess interview opportunities/press events. Who I am: Before moving to Los Angeles after studying theater in college, I was born and raised in Amish country, Ohio. No, I am not Amish, even if I sometimes sport a modest bonnet. Bylines in: Tell-Tale TV, Culturess, Sideshow Collectibles, and inkMend on Medium. Critic: Rotten Tomatoes, CherryPicks, and the Hollywood Creative Alliance.
UPI
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- UPI
Steven Ogg: 'Revival' character is saving town from Devil's children
Left to right, Romy Weltman, Melanie Scrofano and Steven Ogg in "Revival," airing Thursdays. Photo by Lavivier Productions/SYFY NEW YORK, July 3 (UPI) -- Snowpiercer, Better Call Saul and The Walking Dead alum Steven Ogg says he wanted to be part of the supernatural drama Revival because it allowed him to play Blaine Abel, a man who finds purpose in a crisis. "His father was a preacher, so, early in his life, he kind of rejected all of that," Ogg, 51, told UPI in a recent Zoom interview. Instead of leading a church congregation, Blaine does odd jobs to pay the bills and hosts a radio show in his down time. "On Revival Day, when the dead come back to life, literally, for him, everything becomes very myopic in that moment. This is my goal now. My goal is to save people from the Revivers, which he considers to be the Devil's children. So, his faith and everything he had as a youth, growing up, just floods back into him and it is almost like he's ironically becoming his dad," Ogg said. "He believes he's doing the Lord's service," he added. "This becomes his calling." Created by Aaron B. Koontz and Luke Boyce, the comic book adaptation airs Thursdays on Syfy. It follows the residents of a small Wisconsin town where the recently dead are coming back to life and wreaking havoc. It stars David James Elliott and Melanie Scrofano as the father-daughter, sheriff-deputy duo of Wayne and Dana Cypress. Romy Weltman plays Dana's resurrected sister Em and Andy McQueen plays Ibrahim, a CDC scientist sent to figure out what is going on. Despite its extraordinary circumstances, the show is both funny and scary, while maintaining emotional authenticity as it explores issues of grief, community, addiction and isolation. "The tone is dark. It looks visually stunning. The characters are very interesting and reveal themselves consistently. It's consistently pulling back layers," Ogg said. "What Melanie does with her sense of humor and the portrayal of the character, I think, is unique. I'm not a huge TV watcher, but I certainly think it's different than things I have seen or know of." Ogg said he thinks viewers who lived through the coronavirus pandemic lockdowns or who have felt ostracized because they march to a different drummer may connect to the show's characters and themes. "It's very interesting how people deal with differences," he added. "Are we going to come together? Are people going to meet in the middle? Or are we just completely divisive? I think it's going to be fun to continue to see how that's explored on the show." Although Ogg has starred in some of the most famous graphic novel adaptations of the 21st century, he insists he is not a real-life connoisseur of the medium, other than loving Alan Moore's Jack the Ripper tale, From Hell. "I think it's just this face, maybe," he laughed about why the universe seems to bring him so many jobs based on this specific type of visual, printed storytelling. "When I'm not on a project, I'll read five or six novels in a week. I read copious amounts, but graphic novels, I've never been into," Ogg said. "Give me a George Eliiot, 1,000-page novel, I can sink my teeth into that, but graphic novels with the pictures? Even as a kid, I never looked at comic books," he added. "I love art and art books. I can sit and go through an entire Taschen Egon Schiele book and go page by page, but the combination [of art and narrative]? I don't know, with graphic novels."
Geek Girl Authority
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Girl Authority
REVIVAL's Romy Weltman on Becoming Em and Working With Melanie Scrofano
One miraculous day in Wisconsin, the dead rise from their graves. The town of Wausau hurtles into chaos in the wake of 'Revival Day' as its residents attempt to adapt to this new normal. Among the Revived is Martha 'Em' Cypress (Romy Weltman), younger sister to Officer Dana Cypress (Melanie Scrofano), who scrambles to piece together the mystery surrounding her death, which now looks an awful lot like murder. Recently, I had the privilege of chatting with Romy about how she approached playing Em on Revival , what we can expect for the rest of the season, developing a sisterly bond with Melanie and more. RELATED: Revival : Co-Creators Aaron B. Koontz and Luke Boyce on Crafting 'Weird' Series This interview has been edited for clarity. Romy Weltman REVIVAL — 'Keeping Up Appearances' Season 1 Episode 2 — Pictured: (l-r) Melanie Scrofano as Dana Cypress, Romy Weltman as Martha 'Em' Cypress — (Photo by: Naomi Peters/Lavivier Productions/SYFY) Melody McCune: I've been loving the show so far. At the start of all this, what would you say stood out to you about the source material? What drew you into this world? Romy Weltman: Oh my gosh. Honestly, I wish I had a clear answer for you, but it really was everything: the genre, the writing. I love an adaptation when done correctly. Just getting to be a part of a universe that already was preexisting, that's huge for me as well. MM: Besides diving into the comics, how did you approach Em? How did you prepare to play this character? RW: Everything happened pretty quickly with this for me. So, the preparation was also just trusting the process. A lot of what came from me was doing research on Em's backstory in terms of OI (Osteogenesis Imperfecta — also called brittle bone disease). Making sure I understood what OI was and how it impacts people's lives. Then, [the] same with drug addiction, given her addiction to oxycodone. I wanted to make sure I was representing everything correctly and was able to be part of this conversation. In terms of taking care of Em's backstory, that's really what I focused on. And growing with her [over the] course of the season was part of my preparation as well. RELATED: Revival : Check Out 9 First-Look Photos From Melanie Scrofano-Led Series Working With Melanie MM: What was it like getting to develop that sisterly bond with Melanie, which I think is really the heart of this story? RW: Aw, thank you. That was just one of the coolest experiences ever. Mel is exactly who you'd expect her to be, but even better. When I met her, it was an instant connection, and [I loved] getting to work with her and learn from her as well. This was my first leading role on a series. MM: Congratulations. RW: Thank you so much. There's no lead like Melanie Scrofano. Having her hold my hand the entire way through was so special. I got to learn from a really strong, empowering woman. Through that, I hope that resonated on screen, that Em was starting to learn from Dana as well. Em's Journey on Revival REVIVAL — 'Reality Check' Season 1 Episode 3 — Pictured: (l-r) Romy Weltman as Martha 'Em' Cypress, Kaleb Horn as Rhodey Rasch — (Photo by: Mathieu Savidant/Lavivier Productions/SYFY) MM: I'd say so. I think your close bond definitely resonates on screen. I'm going to get into spoiler territory here since episode three just aired. Em is starting to piece together the mystery of her murder, and as she's jumping off that bridge, she remembers Blaine (Steven Ogg) was there the night she died. What can we expect going forward from her story and the investigation as it unfolds? RW: The biggest thing you can expect is answers, but also potentially more confusion along the way. Something about Revival — without spoiling anything moving forward — is that everyone knows each other. That's a little teaser I'll give you. With Em's journey, we're going to find this young woman who's finally allowed to really explore herself and give herself permission to make mistakes and live a life she never got to live before. RELATED: TV Review: Resident Alien Season 4 To Feel Alive MM: Piggybacking off that, she tells Rhodey (Kaleb Horn) in episode three that she had to die to really feel alive. What was it like getting to tap into that shift in Em as she steps outside her comfort zone? RW: That line is the most beautiful line ever. Our writers are incredible. Aaron [B. Koontz] and Luke [Boyce], our creators and showrunners, said early on [that] this line is really what Em's journey and story are built around. In that moment, she realizes it while sitting on the bridge next to this cute boy. The special thing about Rhodey is that he didn't know Em prior to Revival Day, so he never knew this version of her that she was so stuck in, based on other people's perspectives. Just sitting there and realizing, 'Life isn't scary anymore. It's not bad anymore. It's me against the world at this point, and potentially could be us against the world at this point.' We really did shoot that scene on a bridge. Kaleb Horn — he plays Rhodey — and I were both harnessed in. We did not actually jump into the water, though. MM: Oh, good. RW: I want to make that clear. But I was thinking, 'Wow, I'm really living my dream. And I feel like I'm just starting to live hers.' RELATED: 10 Predictions for The Ark Season 3 Lights, Camera, Action REVIVAL — 'Don't Tell Dad' Season 1 Episode 1 — Pictured: (l-r) Nicky Guadagni as Arlene Stankiewiscz, Romy Weltman as Martha 'Em' Cypress — (Photo by: Naomi Peters/Lavivier Productions/SYFY) MM: You've had a couple of action sequences in these first few episodes, from wielding a scythe in the first episode to getting in a bar fight. What was it like getting to film those sequences? RW: I'm so happy you asked. Those are just the coolest things ever. To be transparent, I'm 5'1″. I'm quite petite. This is why Em is such a cool character. I got to play this physically strong character because the consequences aren't the same for her as they would be for Romy in real life. It was cool getting to learn about my own body through those sequences. Max White, our stunt coordinator, is incredible. He was so open to allowing me to do as much as possible, so I didn't have a stunt double for either of those scenes, which is cool. I do have a stunt [double] later on, which I want to make clear for certain things in this season, but for those specific scenes, they let me go for it. Through that, I got to learn so much. RELATED: Geek Girl Authority Crush of the Week: SurrealEstate 's Susan Ireland There was something so freeing about getting beaten up and not worrying. Obviously, I'm not really getting beaten up. The beautiful thing about that, too, is the partnership we were working with, and everyone I had the opportunity to work with has been so awesome. Character Similarities REVIVAL — 'Reality Check' Season 1 Episode 3 — Pictured: (l-r) Romy Weltman as Martha 'Em' Cypress, Kaleb Horn as Rhodey Rasch — (Photo by: Mathieu Savidant/Lavivier Productions/SYFY) MM: Do you share any similarities with Em? RW: I'd say the biggest one is that I journal a lot, the same as Em. I don't journal as much as she does in the first season, but that's something I keep close to me. I'm also the youngest in my family. For so long, I've wanted people to see me as an adult. We tend to fall into how people make us feel. I can relate to Em feeling small sometimes, and not being sure why. Then, also getting to power through that and learn and grow through that is awesome, so those are big similarities as well. RELATED: Our 15 Favorite Wynonna Earp Moments My brother and I have a similar age gap to Em and Dana. Also, Em, similarly to me, probably more so when I was a bit younger, feels so much. I don't think she knows how to express it to the people she cares about. That is difficult to navigate growing up. She has all these people she could turn to, but she doesn't know how. That's the thing — just growing up in general. MM: Describe the rest of this season using three words. RW: Bloody. Heartfelt. Revived. What Romy Is Watching MM: Love it. All right, last question. I like to ask this question to everyone I interview. Are you watching anything interesting right now? RW: Well, I'm watching Revival . MM: Of course. RW: I'm also watching The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives . MM: I haven't seen that yet. RW: I am not a reality show girl, but I am obsessed. I also just started the show Paradise . You know what? I should give a shout-out to SurrealEstate . RELATED: Read our Revival recaps MM: I watched that as well. I covered it. RW: Please throw that in there because I am such a Tim Rozon fan, and I actually really love the show. Definitely one that I watch to get into the sci-fi genre a bit more. I get a kick out of the show. MM: It's a great gateway to sci-fi. I got to chat with Tim and Melanie last year for Wynonna Earp: Vengeance , and that was really fun. RW: They're both just the coolest people ever. I had the pleasure of meeting Tim on a film called Terror Train . Mel had actually seen my demo. Tim and I have a small two-second fling in that movie. She was like, 'Don't you dare touch my man.' It's really funny, and it turned into a cute full-circle moment. I'm a fan of both of them. Thank you, Romy, for chatting with GGA! Revival airs every Thursday at 10/9c on Syfy. 10 Out-of-This-World Predictions for RESIDENT ALIEN Season 4 Contact: [email protected] What I do: I'm GGA's Managing Editor, a Senior Contributor, and Press Coordinator. I manage, contribute, and coordinate. Sometimes all at once. Joking aside, I oversee day-to-day operations for GGA, write, edit, and assess interview opportunities/press events. Who I am: Before moving to Los Angeles after studying theater in college, I was born and raised in Amish country, Ohio. No, I am not Amish, even if I sometimes sport a modest bonnet. Bylines in: Tell-Tale TV, Culturess, Sideshow Collectibles, and inkMend on Medium. Critic: Rotten Tomatoes, CherryPicks, and the Hollywood Creative Alliance.
Geek Vibes Nation
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
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‘Resident Alien' Season 4 Review: 'It's Good To Be Back'
RESIDENT ALIEN — 'Prisoners' Episode 401 — Pictured: (l-r) Alan Tudyk as Harry Vanderspeigle, Paul Piaskowski as Robert — (Photo by: James Dittiger/USA Network) If you were like me, you were a little nervous that SYFY's Resident Alien wasn't going to get a season four after some months had passed after season three's finale, since we didn't have word of a renewal. Then, it was announced that season four would be premiering on USA Network instead of the SYFY channel and we all collectively cheered. Who cared if it was switching networks, as long as we were getting more of this great show. After watching the premiere episode of season four, we can say that you can't tell there was a network change. This still feels like the Resident Alien we know and love and it's good to have Harry and the crew back. Season three ended with a lot going on, with the biggest cliffhanger being that the real Harry was stuck on the moon, while Mantid was on Earth, assuming Harry's shape. What to Expect Does season 4 start with a bang? No. Instead, it's a gentle slide back into the world of Resident Alien. A gentle reminder of who the players are, what we're dealing with, and the pressures at stake. The show extends its reach, where minor characters become more important to the overarching story, as opposed to background characters. In a way, it reminds me of when everyone finally found out about zombies in iZombie. Everyone knows about aliens, even if Sheriff Mike denies it; which, makes everyone working together more feasible and easier. Alan Tudyk is a True Character Actor The biggest takeaway of this episode is how good of a job Alan Tudyk does at playing both Harry and Mantid. As Mantid, he's a chain-smoking cool guy who likes assuming the role of Harry within the town, but is also disinterested in the idea of replicating Harry's personality to a T. However, due to Harry being a bit odd at all times, Mantid's change of behavior is hardly noticed, even by his closest friends. We then have the real Harry, who never disappoints, caught between being genuinely poignant and just wanting pizza. The Standouts Sheriff Mike and Deputy Liv's partnership continues to be a standout of the show, with their moments in episode one sticking out in second place to Harry's storyline. We have the deeply stubborn Sheriff denying the existence of aliens, even after personally encountering one. Then we have Liv, who is always kind and optimistic. At this point, she knows how to get through to Mike, and it was good to see that she did so in one episode, so we have him on board moving forward. Of course, Asta and D'Arcy provided some good moments in this episode, with a heavy emphasis on D'Arcy's growing bond with Kate's baby. These moments definitely add deeper layers to D'Arcy, who has gone through her own troubles over the last couple of seasons. While Asta doesn't take as big of a role in episode 1, we do see Kate and Ben preparing for the next alien invasion, with some funny mishaps involving these two throughout the first episode. It's a Good Start Overall, episode 1 was a good introduction to the new season that lays down the groundwork for the rest of the episodes. Episode 1 ends with a well-deserved standoff, and we can't wait to see what sort of hijinks this season has in store for us.
