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io9Television
The Heroism (and Terror) of My Motherhood
In the final episode of WandaVision (spoilers!), we see Wanda (Elizabeth Olsen) gently tuck her children into bed, knowing full well they’re about to fade from existence. By making them feel comfortable and safe, smiling through the pain, she does what a good parent has to do. I didn’t expect this moment to hit as … Continued
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io9Trailers
Disney Gave Us a New Look at Raya and the Last Dragon During the Super Bowl
She is the only one. During the Super Bowl, we got a (brief) new look at Disney’s upcoming animated film, Raya and the Last Dragon. It stars Kelly Marie Tran as a warrior determined to restore peace to the world, and Awkwafina as the magical creature who can make it happen. Raya and the Last Dragon … Continued
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io9Books & Comics
CW Clips the Wings of Green Arrow and the Canaries
Not every superhero is getting the chance to fly. CW has announced that it’s choosing not to pick up the Arrow spinoff Green Arrow and the Canaries to series, meaning a key part of the Arrowverse will officially come to an end. After many months of wondering we now know, thanks to the Hollywood Reporter, … Continued
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Damn Right We Deserve a Friday Gif Party
We’d be hard-pressed to find another Thank God It’s Friday (TGIF) that has more meaning than this one. This has been a week like we’ve never experienced, and one we’ll (hopefully) never experience again. So we’re going to dance, and gif, like nobody’s watching. Be sure to leave your favorite party, dancing, or celebratory gifs … Continued
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io9Movies
WarnerMedia Wants to ‘Move On’ After Justice League Probe
WarnerMedia, the AT&T-owned parent company of Warner Bros.’ TV and movie studios, is signaling that it’s ready to move on after its Justice League investigation—but for actor Ray Fisher, it’s nowhere near over. The Justice League star recently tweeted to debunk two Wrap reports that said an earlier tweet he’d made suggested he publicly quit … Continued
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Are You Afraid of the Dark? Season 2 Trailer Introduces the Shadowman
From the carnival to the seashore, Are You Afraid of the Dark? is going places. Nickelodeon is sharing a new look at the anthology show’s second season, which introduces a new batch of kids and a shadowy threat that looms over their seaside town. Nickelodeon has unveiled the first trailer for Are You Afraid of the … Continued
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io9Television
Fate: The Winx Saga Isn’t for Winx Club Fans, and I’m Not Sure Who Else It’s For
It’s hard to adapt a children’s show—especially when you’re trying to “age it up” for an older audience. Netflix has tried to do exactly that with Fate: The Winx Saga, a tale about fairies trying to balance their magical destiny with romance and homework. But can you really turn a fairy show for preschoolers into … Continued
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Chilling Adventures of Sabrina’s Blooper Reel Shows Off Some Wacky Witches
Hey, y’all. Yesterday was…not great. While we all take time to process what the hell happened, it’s also smart to take a step back and appreciate the little things. So let’s watch a bunch of teen witches on Chilling Adventures of Sabrina flunk up their lines. Netflix has released a blooper reel for the final … Continued
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io9Trailers
In The Night’s Ominous Trailer, a Family Is Trapped Inside a Frightful Hotel
You can check out, but you can never leave. IFC Midnight has released the first trailer for director Kourosh Ahari’s horror debut, The Night, about a couple forced to confront their secrets while trapped in a haunted hotel. The Night stars Shahab Hosseini (star of A Separation, Iran’s first Best Foreign Language Film winner) and … Continued
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io9Movies
Pixar’s Pete Docter Reminds Us Sequels Help Keep the Lights On
Pixar is responsible for some of the greatest animated films of our time…and then some of them were milked into franchises. For a time, it seemed like the studio cared more about repeating past successes than creating new ones. But it looks like Pixar’s latest studio head is ready to get down to brass tacks, … Continued