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George R.R. Martin Says There May Be ‘Discrepancies’ Between the Game of Thrones Finale and His Books
Yes, George R.R. Martin is still working on The Winds of Winter. Yes, that means A Dream of Spring will come eventually. But before that happens, we’re getting the eighth and final season of HBO’s Game of Thrones. What will this spoil for fans of the A Song of Ice and Fire series? Hopefully: not … Continued
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Professional Buster of Ghosts Ernie Hudson Joins Arrow in a Guest Role
He ain’t afraid of no arrows. Ghostbusters star Ernie Hudson has signed onto a special guest role on an upcoming episode of the CW’s Arrow. According to Deadline, Hudson will appear in an upcoming episode called “Spartan,” playing a four-star general of the Defense Intelligence Agency (or DIA) who teams up with Oliver Queen and … Continued
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Flying Burritos, Deadly Hide-and-Seek, and More in the Latest Tabletop Gaming News
Welcome back to Gaming Shelf, io9’s regular column all about the latest in tabletop and roleplaying game news—focusing on the coolest in sci-fi, fantasy, and genre storytelling. The latest batch of games includes some really exciting announcements, including a Kingdom Hearts edition of a classic tabletop fantasy game. But, I’d also keep an eye on … Continued
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50 Years Later, Michael Crichton’s The Andromeda Strain Is Getting a Sequel Novel
Half a century after Jurassic Park author Michael Crichton made us fear disease as much as dinosaurs and robots, the classic sci-fi novel The Andromeda Strain is finally getting a sequel. And it’s coming out this year. HarperCollins Publishers announced in a press release that the Crichton estate has approved the publication of The Andromeda … Continued
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Emma Thompson’s Letter to Skydance Makes It Clear: She Quit Luck Because of John Lasseter
It was recently announced that actress Emma Thompson had pulled out of Skydance’s upcoming animated film, Luck. It was believed to be connected to Skydance’s hiring of former Disney executive John Lasseter, who left Disney and Pixar amid accusations of sexual harassment. In a thoughtful letter to Skydance management, Thompson has revealed that, yes, he’s … Continued
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This Music Video About Gender Identity Is ‘Winning’
It’s awesome being awesome, isn’t it? This new song and music video from nerdy duo the Doubleclicks, “I’m Winning,” is all about video games and identity, celebrating the feeling that comes from living with your authentic gender. And the band brought 16 non-binary, trans, and genderqueer artists onboard to bring that winning vision to life. … Continued
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Open Channel: Which Game of Thrones Character Is the Most Misunderstood?
We’re heading into the eighth and final season of Game of Thrones, with the remaining players getting ready to duke it out for the future of Westeros. The series has been full of dreamers and schemers, some of them more generally nasty than others. But which one is just a little bit misunderstood? For every … Continued
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Detective Pikachu’s Ryan Reynolds Tries to Pass Off Bad Parenting as Method Acting
Ryan Reynolds announced a new trailer is coming tomorrow for Detective Pikachu, while also taking us inside his super-serious acting process. But it sounds like it was also a way to try and explain to his wife, Blake Lively, why their daughters may not want him to pick them up at school anymore. In a … Continued
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A New Captain Marvel Featurette Offers a Crash Course in the Skrulls
Skrulls are a key part of the Marvel universe, set to officially make their big screen debut in Captain Marvel. But unless you’re a comics buff, they’re still a bit of a mystery. Luckily, this new featurette, first revealed by Entertainment Weekly, shines a brighter light on the Kree vs. Skrulls war, and what these … Continued
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Report: John Krasinski Is Indeed Directing the Quiet Place Sequel [Updated]
John Krasinski has unveiled the release date for the sequel to his groundbreaking sci-fi horror film, A Quiet Place. Plus, a report from Deadline suggests he’s indeed returning to the director’s chair for the latest chapter in his new saga. The actor, writer, and director revealed the release date for his Quiet Place sequel, which … Continued
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Game of Thrones’ Natalie Dormer Joins Showtime’s Next Penny Dreadful Series
She’s going from Westeros to West Hollywood. Showtime has announced that Game of Thrones and Hunger Games star Natalie Dormer will appear in the next chapter of the Penny Dreadful saga, Penny Dreadful: City of Angels. According to the press release, Dormer is taking on the role of Magda, “a supernatural demon who can take … Continued
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Space Jam 2 Finally Has a Release Date and We’ll See Godzilla vs. Kong Earlier Than Expected
Release dates you’ve been waiting years for! Come on and slam, and get ready for the next installment of the jam. Warner Bros. has revealed when LeBron James’ long-awaited sequel to the hit Looney Tunes basketball adventure is coming. As reported by Deadline, Space Jam 2 is officially hitting theaters on July 16, 2021. According … Continued
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Luke Cage’s Simone Missick Has Joined Altered Carbon Season 2
Simone Missick, the actress behind Misty Knight in Netflix’s now-canceled Marvel television universe, has traded in her bionic arm for a cortical stack. Netflix has announced that she’s joining Altered Carbon for its second season, along with a few other new faces. Plus, we’ve got the return of two important characters—even though they’re both supposed … Continued
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The Hit Chinese Sci-Fi Film The Wandering Earth Is Coming to Netflix
We’ll now get a chance to see China’s science fiction smash, The Wandering Earth, based on a short story by Hugo-winning author Liu Cixin. Netflix has announced it’s acquired the film, bringing the country’s first sci-fi blockbuster to audiences around the world. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Netflix has acquired the U.S. and international distributing … Continued
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I’m Already Sick of This
I thought we were finally free. The 2016 Ghostbusters movie was released, it exists. Now, there’s going to be another Ghostbusters movie. Sure, it’s not going to connect to the 2016 movie, which kind of blows, but it’s not a big deal. Really, it’s fine. Everything’s fine. Or at least it was. For some reason, … Continued
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Nebula Awards Introduces Game Writing Category, and Black Mirror: Bandersnatch Is a Nominee
The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA) has released its list of nominees for the 2018 Nebula Awards, and things are looking good this year. Not only is this year’s Ray Bradbury Award for Outstanding Dramatic Performance category a powerhouse of great nominees, but there’s also a brand-new category that, surprisingly, includes Black … Continued
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Captain Marvel Can Fly Higher Than an Eagle, Cause She’s Got Goose Beneath Her Wings
There’s nothing I can say about this latest Captain Marvel featurette. Actually, I take that back. Nothing other than: “Baby, this is what you came for.” Yes, yes it is, Captain Marvel. I am here for Goose. Marvel has released a new featurette starring Captain Marvel’s Brie Larson and Samuel L. Jackson. It’s all about … Continued
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Logan Heads to the Bayou in the Second Season of Stitcher’s Wolverine Podcast
It looks like Wolverine is leaving the snow and heading for the swamps. Stitcher has announced a new season of Marvel’s X-Men podcast Wolverine: The Lost Trail, with Richard Armitage (The Hobbit) set to reprise the role of Logan. According to a press release, Stitcher is following up the debut season of its X-Men podcast, … Continued
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The Jim Henson Company and Neil Gaiman Are Bringing Back The Storyteller
The myths and legends of days gone by are coming back for a new generation. Fremantle and the Jim Henson Company have announced that they are teaming up with Neil Gaiman to bring back The Storyteller—an anthology series that brings classic folktales to life with puppets. Fremantle is spearheading a “reimagined” version of The Storyteller, … Continued