The 9th Annual XFN Pumpkin Carving Contest
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- Written by: Roileigh Ollson | Managing Editor
- Category: Contests
Leaves are crunching, cider is flowing, and pumpkins are popping up all around. Halloween is just around the corner, and given that this is the spookiest time of the year, it’s time for XFN’s 9th annual pumpkin carving contest. This will also be our final carving contest, so the time is now to show us why your kung fu is the best.
The rules are simple:
- Your pumpkin must feature The X-Files in some way, but you already knew that because that's why they put the I in FBI.
- You can submit a pumpkin you didn't carve for the contest, but not one you've submitted before.
- You must send a photo of your pumpkin to
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by 11:59pm PT on October 31st, 2018. - One entry per Phile.
What are the perks of entering this contest? Well the winner always receives a special X-Files prize, plus your pumpkin will be judged by an XF expert. We're delighted to share that Frank Spotnitz has agreed to be our judge this year. Previous judges have included Gillian Anderson, Mitch Pileggi, Annabeth Gish, and Chris Carter. So time to get carving, Philes! We're excited to see what you come up with.
If you’d like some inspiration, check out the entries from 2017, 2016, and 2015.
Celebrating 25 Years of X-Philes
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- Written by: Keva Andersen | Deputy Editor-in-Chief
- Category: Latest News
Happy Anniversary, Philes! Can you believe it's been 25 years since The X-Files debuted on FOX? Who knew on a Friday night in 1993, something was happening that would change so many lives for the better. Back in July when we asked you, the fans, to tell us what the show means to you, we knew you would have a lot to say. But we were truly overwhelmed by the moving, thoughtful responses we got. One thing became very clear while watching your stories. It doesn’t matter if you’ve been a Phile since Day One or you found the series recently, The X-Files is not just something you watch. It’s a story that becomes a part of you.
It’s a show that inspires us to make new friends and experience new adventures. It’s a show that brings out the most creative and artistic parts of us. It’s a show that inspires women and girls around the world and gives them a new role model. For some of us, the hope we found in The X-Files was life-saving.
Fandom can be a tricky thing. Many of us may have nothing in common besides our shared love of these characters. And that’s part of what makes this bond so beautiful. We can come together over shared appreciation and put aside our differences to share a laugh or even a tear or two. There’s nothing like time spent with another fan, to know that person understands when you sing a chorus of “Jeremiah was a bullfrog” or mention that cerulean blue is a gentle breeze. That knowing look you exchange if somebody gets light cream cheese on their bagel. From Lake Okobogee, to Skyland Mountain. To the depths of the Oregon forests and the deserts of New Mexico, to Russian gulags and even the reaches of space. We've explored so many places together, had our hearts broken together, and picked up the pieces together.
We’re a community that knows no one gets there alone, and we rally in support. We know that when things seem impossible, we don’t give up. And that the Truth, whatever that truth may be to you, is always worth fighting for.
Now it’s time for me to let the fandom do the talking. XFN is proud to present “25 Years of X-Philes: A Tribute to the Cast, Crew, and Fans of The X-Files.” We’ve got four parts to share throughout the day. Thank you to everyone who contributed! We hope you enjoy watching as much as we’ve enjoyed creating this.
The X-Files Cast and Crew Celebrates 25 Years
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- Written by: Keva Andersen | Deputy Editor-in-Chief
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It's not every day your favorite show turns 25! In celebration of the premiere of The X-Files in 1993 several members of the cast and crew shared memories of their time spent on the show. Frank Spotnitz, Vince Gilligan, Robert Patrick, Annabeth Gish, Shannon Hamblin, and Kristen Cloke Morgan all spoke about their experiences. And Karin Konoval brings one of her amazing characters back for a visit. You know you've missed Chucky Poundstone! Check out all the videos below. We also gave the fans a chance to tell their stories with our four-part documentary "25 Years of X-Philes." If you haven't had a chance to watch that yet, check it out here.