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Thomas Kinkade’s Studio Is Painting The Mandalorian Now, Seriously
I really hope Grogu likes rustic cottages. Thomas Kinkade Studios now has a series of paintings paying tribute to The Mandalorian, with what might be one of the creepiest versions of Baby Yoda we’ve seen yet. A collection of Thomas Kinkade Studios paintings from artist Monte Moore recently made the rounds on social media because … Continued
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7 Things We Liked (and 4 We Didn’t) About Chilling Adventures of Sabrina’s Final Season
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina is finally closing the spellbook. Part 4 of the Netflix horror series has the Fright Club battling the long-awaited Eldritch Terrors as Sabrina Spellman deals with the consequences of creating a dual identity. It’s a solid way to go, but that doesn’t mean it’s perfect. Part 3 ended with Sabrina (Kiernan … Continued
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We Can Be Heroes‘ Robert Rodriguez Explains His Many Talents in This BTS Featurette
He’s a writer, director, cinematographer, editor, special effects wizard (I’m assuming he also handles catering or picks up the kids from school sometimes). In a new video, Robert Rodriguez takes a break from prepping the new Boba Fettshow to explain the SFX work behind Netflix’s We Can Be Heroes—including, of course, the little girl with … Continued
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In This Breathtaking Short Film, a Man’s Quest for the Perfect Home Takes a Dark Turn
Isaac Asimov’s first law of robotics is: “A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm.” That’s an admirable goal, but what if it’s taken too far? Dust has shared a gorgeous but terrifying animated short film from writer and director Gökalp Gönen, called Avarya. … Continued
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Say Goodbye to the Strangest Year in Movies With This Heart-Pumping Trailer Supercut
This might be the most overused sentence ever: 2020 was a strange time. But somehow, life still managed to happen. This included getting to see some excellent movies, although it happened in the comfort of our living rooms. This fan trailer mash-up celebrates the movies that we still managed to get in this hellscape of … Continued
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His Dark Materials’ Lin-Manuel Miranda on Lee Scoresby’s Alamo and Season 3
His Dark Materials ended its second season on heartfelt reunions, sinister plots, and a hero’s journey into a land of angels. Lee Scoresby’s story was a battle he’d been preparing for his whole life–one that actor Lin-Manuel Miranda knew was coming thanks to Philip Pullman’s books couldn’t quite prepare himself for regardless. Season two’s finale … Continued
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Critical Role‘s DM Will Spin a Yarn for Bardsung Dungeon Crawler
If you’re heading into a new dungeon, it’s good to have a familiar face by your side. Steamforged Games has added Critical Role voice actor and dungeon master Matthew Mercer to its list of guest writers for Bardsung, crafting one of several adventures for the new roleplaying game. io9 can exclusively reveal that Mercer is … Continued
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Haunting of Bly Manor Creator Has ‘No Plans’ to Continue the Anthology Series
Writer and director Mike Flanagan has been giving fellow horror creator Ryan Murphy a run for his money with Netflix’s Haunting series, which started with Haunting of Hill House and continued this year with Haunting of Bly Manor. Even though the fledgling anthology series has so many haunts to explore, Flanagan said he has “no … Continued
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Lego Star Wars Holiday Special Gives Us a Festive Huttese Sing-Along
Deck the halls with boughs of blasters. It’s time to get into the Life Day spirit with a Lego Star Wars Holiday Special sing-along, featuring the vocal stylings of Billy Dee Williams and Poe Dameron doing a dance in a sweater. The Star Wars YouTube recently released a sing-along video for “Joh Blastoh,” a holiday … Continued
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The Fictional Characters, TV Shows, and Movies We Lost in 2020
It was a rough year for all of us in the real world, but those fictional universes we spend so much time in didn’t get off scot-free. A lot of television shows ended their runs this year, and a lot of our favorite characters from sci-fi, fantasy, and horror took their final bows as well. … Continued
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Lin-Manuel Miranda Tells Us What Sets Encanto Apart From Other Disney Musicals
Disney recently unveiled its slate of upcoming animated films, including a brand-new musical from Lin-Manuel Miranda, Charise Castro Smith, and Zootopia’s Jared Bush and Byron Howard. Encanto might be coming just a few years after Miranda’s previous work with Disney on Moana but it’s a whole new experience for him. In an interview with io9, Miranda … Continued
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In Earwig and the Witch Trailer, an Orphan Discovers That Magic Runs in the Family
Studio Ghibli is getting back into the magic game, and it’s going to rock. In the new English-language trailer for Earwig and the Witch, the studio’s first 3D-animated film, a young orphan is taken in by a witch and learns there’s something magical about her past just waiting to be discovered. This version of Earwig … Continued
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New Marvel Sets Coming to Unmatched and Gen Con Makes 2021 Plans in the Latest Gaming News
Welcome back to Gaming Shelf, io9’s column all about board games and tabletop roleplaying games. ‘Tis the holiday season, and with it comes an exciting set of Unmatched Marvel games, a brand-new Root expansion, and some possibly good news about Gen Con 2021. Be sure to let us know in the comments what board games … Continued
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His Dark Materials Has Been Renewed for a Third and Final Season
Lyra and Will’s journey through the multiverse is getting ready to come to a close. HBO and BBC have announced that His Dark Materials has been renewed for season three, which will adapt the third and final book in author Philip Pullman’s trilogy. HBO announced in an emailed press release that His Dark Materials, which … Continued
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The Witcher‘s Blooper Reel Declares Henry Cavill a ‘Sexy Greased Pig’
Netflix has released a blooper reel for The Witcher, centered around our beloved Geralt (Henry Cavill) trying hard to keep a straight face while greased-up on a bed, flubbing his lines, and standing by while Roach takes a shit in the background. Well, the book does say “everybody poops.” As part of its December “Witchmas” … Continued
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Patty Jenkins Was Ready to ‘Walk Away’ From Wonder Woman 1984 Over Salary Dispute
Wonder Woman’s sequel wouldn’t be the same without original director Patty Jenkins on board, but it’s amazing how close we came to her stepping away from one of the most anticipated superhero films of the decade. In a new interview, Jenkins gets candid about why it took so long to negotiate her salary for Wonder … Continued
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8 Holiday Movies You’ve Totally Been Sleeping On
We all have our holiday staples, the movies we turn to time and time again. But before you break out Elffor the 42nd time, spend another week trying to convince people Die Hard is a holiday movie, or press your luck with NBC’s version of The Grinch musical (although I wouldn’t), maybe give some of … Continued
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Boba Fett Is Getting His Own Star Wars Show in 2021 (Yes, Really)
So, that thing Disney decided to keep fans in suspense over this past weekend? They just confirmed it. Disney has officially announced that Boba Fett (Temuera Morrison) is getting his own series in the growing Star Wars television franchise on Disney+. The Mandalorian showrunner Jon Favreau confirmed The Book of Boba Fett is indeed a … Continued
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The Adventure Zone: Bureau of Balance Is a Fantastic Gateway to Roleplaying Games
Way up in the stars, there’s a secret moon base called the Bureau of Balance. It’s a place where anything can happen—including a visit to a Fantasy Costco. It’s here that we set the stage for The Adventure Zone: Bureau of Balance, a card and board game that might be one of the most accessible … Continued
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Friday’s Gif Party Is Bursting With Seasonal Magic
The holidays are just around the corner, and it’s time to get in a festive mood! We’re breaking out our dancing shoes and greatest moves to ring in the final weeks of 2020, because what better way is there to warm a chilly night than by dancing your heart out with a gif party? Leave … Continued