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io9Television
Black Mirror Video Terrifyingly Reminds Us How Brutal 2017 Was
Black Mirror’s fourth season is now streaming, and they’re celebrating this latest collection of technological dystopian tales by showing us we don’t really need them…because we’re already living in a technological dystopia. THANKS, NETFLIX. The video pairs clips from current and past seasons of Black Mirror with the hellish void that was the world in … Continued
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io9Television
Peter Capaldi Is a Great Human and an Even Greater Doctor
Peter Capaldi has long been a treasured member of the Doctor Who family, for reasons that go beyond his role on the show—like his geeking out over his longtime fandom, or sending heartfelt letters to younger fans of his now-retired Doctor. He may have passed the sonic screwdriver to the Thirteenth Doctor, but he’ll always … Continued
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io9Movies
Here’s Why Porgs Sound Good Enough to Eat
Porgs may not taste like chicken—at least according to the people we talked to—but they sure do talk like them. In an interview with D23, sound designer Ren Klyce discussed how the team came up with the voices for porgs, the cute alien birds that live on Ahch-To with Luke Skywalker. Klyce said porgs were … Continued
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A Woman Faces the Digital Ghosts of Her Past in Swedish Scifi Short Film In the Gap
It’s a bizarre mix between Black Mirror and those Emoji Robots from Doctor Who. This new Swedish short film centers around a woman who, while locked inside a server room by a digital program, is forced to either endure illusions of her past… or take the easy way out. In the Gap, written and directed … Continued
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Hellboy’s David Harbour Promises His ‘Dad Bod’ Will Return for Stranger Things Season Three
If you look up “Dad Bod” in the Merriam-Webster dictionary, or at least on its Twitter account, you’ll see Stranger Things’ Sheriff Jim Hopper in all his dancing glory. But actor David Harbour’s lovable little paunch has since made way for a Hellboy six-pack, leaving us wondering if the next season of Stranger Things will … Continued
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io9Television
Black Mirror‘s Female-Led Fourth Season Was a Happy Accident
Black Mirror’s showrunners didn’t intend for every episode of the fourth season to feature a female protagonist, but they’re thrilled that’s how it played out. As pointed out in The Hollywood Reporter, the next season of Black Mirror features a predominantly female-led cast. From the Star Trek parody “USS Callister” to the Jodie Foster-directed “Arkangel,” … Continued
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io9Movies
Ridley Scott Has a Complaint About Blade Runner 2049
Blade Runner 2049, while critically acclaimed, wasn’t quite the box office smash that longtime fans of its iconic predecessor hoped it would be. Director Denis Villeneuve is still wrapping his head around why the movie underperformed, but the original film’s director has an idea of why it didn’t work. Ridley Scott recently weighed in on … Continued
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io9Movies
The Greatest Showman Is What Happens When a Real Person’s Story Becomes Fantasy
Admittedly, The Greatest Showman does not look like typical io9 material. It’s a musical adaptation of P.T. Barnum’s life starring X-Men alum Hugh Jackman, only with one major twist: It’s a fantasy. This movie might be about a real person, but it’s such an elaborate ruse, so detached from reality, it’s actually fan fiction. I … Continued
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In Memoriam: A Video Tribute to Some of the Beloved Characters We Lost in 2017
Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to mourn the loss of several iconic fictional characters. Whether they were cut down in the line of duty, chose to make a noble sacrifice for the greater good, or simply kicked the bucket, all of these characters will be missed… well, almost all of them. Note: This … Continued
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Adam West Gets in Touch With His Punk Side With This Cover of ‘The Thing’
Adam West may sadly no longer be with us, but his holiday gifts continue to rain down like Robin’s laid eggs. A song from the upcoming tribute album for an iconic radio host features West taking on one of the coolest scifi jams of the 1950s: “The Thing.” Dr. Demento Covered in Punk is a two-hour … Continued
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Andy Serkis’ Jungle Book Movie, Now Called Mowgli, Is Still Totally Happening You Guys
Warner Bros. has announced that their performance capture Jungle Book film, which has gotten a couple name changes and delays over the years, will now be called Mowgli. But after over five years of problems and stalls, is this ambitious adaptation going to be worth the wait? It’s safe to say this Jungle Book adaptation … Continued
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io9Movies
10 Creatures That Stole Our Hearts in 2017
2017 was full of cuddly critters and sexy beasts—from the littlest baby tree to the evil clown king of Tumblr. That’s why io9’s Beth Elderkin and Jill Pantozzi have siphoned out the top 10 creatures who stole their hearts this year. Check out the video below. Porgs from Star Wars: The Last Jedi (Disney | … Continued
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io9Trailers
Disney’s Nutcracker and the Four Realms Trailer Looks Crazy Delicious
I’ve got to tell you, I did not wake up this morning thinking that I’d be psyched for a holiday movie about The Nutcracker that doesn’t come out for another year. Lo and behold, here we are. The debut teaser trailer has come out for Disney’s The Nutcracker and the Four Realms, a live-action adaptation … Continued
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io9 Staff Chats About The Last Jedi, Because They’re Just as Divided as Everyone Else
It’s the one big question that lingers from this weekend. What do we make of Star Wars: The Last Jedi? Is is brilliant? Is it a disaster? Is it, somehow, a little bit of both? The Star Wars community can’t stop talking about this—and neither, for the record, can io9. The staffers have been debating … Continued
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Rogue One Teased the First Order’s New Gadget From The Last Jedi
The First Order may have surprised the Resistance, as well as the audience, with its latest rebel scum-stopping device. But if Rogue One was any indication, it was a technological development we should’ve seen coming from light years away. The Resistance spends most of Star Wars: The Last Jedi fleeing just out of reach from the … Continued
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Rey’s Big Revelation in The Last Jedi Wasn’t a Fake-Out, But It Could Become One Later
There are a lot of questions coming out of Star Wars: The Last Jedi—like, a lot of them—but one of the biggest stems from a discovery about Rey’s mysterious past. Was it genuine, or a devious con to get Rey to turn to the Dark Side? Technically, it was real… but it could become fake … Continued
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io9Trailers
Every Day Looks Like a Romantic, Cheesy Teen Drama, But With a Terrifying Twist
As a recovering teenage girl, I’m not one to besmirch (non-Twilight) movies made for young women. I saw She’s All That in theaters, okay, I get it. Which is why when I saw the trailer for Every Day, a body-swapping drama, I was intrigued. However, there’s one unexplained detail that leaves me kind of horrified. … Continued
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io9Toys & Collectibles
New Board Game Cartooner Turns Novices Into Comic Book Creators
Cartooner, a new board game from comic artists Jason B. Thompson and Jumana Al Hashal, is a comic book fan’s dream. The game is similar to Once Upon a Time or Pictionary, only instead of creating fables or trying to get friends to guess your doodles, players use prompt cards to create their own comic … Continued
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io9Movies
Disney Says the Door Is Open to Keep Deadpool‘s Killer Formula
Today’s announcement of Disney and Fox’s monumental deal raises a lot of questions. For example: What are the regulatory implications of dismantling one of Hollywood’s biggest film studios? But another question has to do with one of Marvel’s filthiest characters, Deadpool, who’s since become a valuable Fox asset. Well, we can (probably) rest easy, as … Continued
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io9Television
Golly Gee, Riverdale, Thanks for the Black Hood Cop-Out!
Riverdale has finally revealed the “shocking” truth behind the identity of the Black Hood, the killer who was righteously cleansing the quiet little town of sinners and ne’er do wells. There were plenty of theories on who it could be, with the hopes that it would be someone right under our noses. Turns out, that … Continued