Starlog Magazine Revives With New Annual Format
The publication, which ceased print in 2009, returns in November under new leadership.
By Sakura Novak ·
Starlog magazine is returning to print after a 17 year hiatus.
The new edition is scheduled for release on November 13.
The title launched in 1976 and published 374 issues before ceasing operations in April 2009. Those final pages covered the film industry during a period of major shifts. J.J. Abrams had not yet released his Star Trek movie. Robert Downey Jr. was working on Iron Man 2. George Lucas had not yet sold Lucasfilm to Disney.
Annalee Newitz serves as editor in chief for the revival. She is a founding editor of io9. The publication will produce one issue per year. It will maintain its focus on film and television features. It will also cover futurism topics. The first story examines the possibility of humans farming crops on other planets.
Gabriel Yeganyan designed the cover for the new issue. It highlights the magazine's shift toward futurism. Newitz stated in a press release that the publication offers a sandbox to reimagine the world. She said the team aims to honor the fannish legacy of the original title. She added that the new issues will feature hopeful and scientifically grounded explorations of humanity's future.
Fangoria Holdings is behind the revival. The company also owns Fangoria and Gorezone. The new package includes a podcast hosted by Jordan Hoffman. Hoffman is a veteran journalist who has written for The Hollywood Reporter. The publication also launched a weekly Lodestar newsletter. The revival was announced earlier this year.
Tara Ansley is a co-owner of Fangoria Holdings. She noted that Starlog documented science fiction across media for 33 years. She said the line between science fiction and the real world is hard to separate now. She added that compelling questions remain about how people live and what kind of future they want to build.
