-
io9Television
The Real Story About the Villains of Spider-Man 2 and Arrow
Marc Webb reveals how important Paul Giamatti’s Rhino will be to The Amazing Spider-Man 2. There are some hints for Transformers 4, Thor 2, and G.I. Joe 3. Brad Bird’s Tomorrowland finds its female lead. Another Robert Kirkman comic is becoming a TV series. Plus a ton of cool posters. Spoilers ahead! Top image: Amazing … Continued
-
io9Television
The Doctor Who 50th Anniversary Trailer is an Amazing Thrill Ride
We just saw the first footage from Doctor Who’s 50th anniversary here at Comic-Con. We expected hilarious banter between stars Matt Smith and David Tennant, and a haunting look at the forgotten Doctor John Hurt. But we got much, much more. The trailer starts out on a haunting, dark note — Matt Smith is walking … Continued
-
io9
Walder Frey’s Next Game of Thrones Adventure: a Dating Show?
We were talking to David Bradley about his role as William Hartnell in the docudrama Doctor Who: An Adventure in Time and Space, and we couldn’t resist asking him about Walder Frey, the character he plays on Game of Thrones. Will we see Walder going on dates, now that his wife is dead? Here’s what … Continued
-
io9Television
Matt Smith tells Comic-Con: “You’ll forget about me”
Not everything is cosplay and kittens at this year at San Diego Comic-Con. This convention will sadly be the very last for Doctor Who star Matt Smith. And the long road of saying goodbye (for now) to fans has already begun. Someone hand us a tissue. While participating in the “Brave New Warriors” panel with … Continued
-
io9
Why do we nitpick superhero movies so damn much?
It’s San Diego Comic Con week here in the post-apocalyptic future, too! Comic Con has changed a bit now that civilization has collapsed, in that there are no movies, TV shows, or even comics to promote. Weirdly, you still can’t get into Hall H without waiting in line for eight hours. Nitpick Picnic Joseph C.: … Continued
By Rob Bricken -
io9Television
What is this Cyberman orchestra conductor saying?
Doctor Who took over Heathrow Airport for its 50th anniversary, and there are some lovely photos of a Cyberman wandering the airport like a lost traveler. Terrorizing children, attacking author Jenny Colgan… and conducting the philharmonic orchestra (which is playing the Who theme, I’m guessing.) What’s he saying here? Check out more lovely photos of … Continued
-
io9
The real clone wars begin in This Week’s DVDs!
BBC America’s fantastic new scifi series Orphan Black leads off this week’s DVD and Blu-ray releases (and I’ll explain why it should be your must-buy in a sec). But there’s also gun-toting puritans, tons of cartoons, flying monkeys, and a very special sexual-assault tree, too. • Orphan Black So there have been more than a … Continued
By Rob Bricken -
io9Television
Could Hugh Jackman join the Avengers? Is Star Trek 3 filming in 2014?
At least, Hugh Jackman wants to see it happen. Plus there are hints about how Thor 2 and Dr. Strange will fit into Marvel’s movie universe. Check out a new Elysium featurette. Steven Moffat explains how Matt Smith and David Tennant will get along in the Doctor Who anniversary special. Plus new looks at Gravity … Continued
-
io9Television
Watch the Doctor and Clara invade the orchestra at the Doctor Who Prom
This weekend, the BBC held one of its Doctor Who Proms, a concert in which an orchestra performs musical selections from the television show. Matt Smith and Jenna-Louise Coleman were on hand an in character to appreciate the music. It’s a rather cute segment, especially when Clara notices the Doctor is missing a good bit … Continued
By Lauren Davis -
io9Television
Did Continuum seriously just call out Looper for sloppy time travel?
That’s sure what it looks like, in this highly amusing clip from last night’s episode. And to be fair, there are some flaws in Looper’s time travel rules — but the same could be said of Continuum, from what we’ve seen thus far. And yet, like Looper, Continuum is rapidly becoming one of the great … Continued
-
io9Television
Major Reveals for Wolverine, Agents of SHIELD… and Pacific Rim 2?
Take a look behind the scenes of Godzilla and R.I.P.D. The Strain has cast an ancient vampire. S.H.I.E.L.D. will directly pick up a movie story line, but not the one you think. Sam Mendes is directing the next James Bond film. Plus see new images from Seventh Son, Frozen and Spider-Man 2. Spoilers ahead! Top … Continued
-
io9Television
10 Science Fiction TV Spin-offs That Are Great in their Own Right
Soon enough, we’re going to be watching spin-offs of The Vampire Diaries and Once Upon a Time, proving that too much of a good thing is never enough. Spin-offs often seem like pointless cash grabs — but there have been some fantastic exceptions. Here are 10 science fiction and fantasy spin-offs that actually rule. 10. … Continued
-
io9Television
The BBC’s Doctor Who docudrama gets the first Doctor exactly right
Shockingly, that’s not an old picture of William Hartnell as the first Doctor. That’s actor David Bradley as Hartnell, in the first promo picture for Mark Gatiss’ An Adventure in Time and Space, the docudrama retelling the creation of Doctor Who. Bradley — who you might recognize as cranky janitorial staffer Argus Filch from the … Continued
By Rob Bricken -
io9Television
Could Arrow‘s Stephen Amell join the big-screen Justice League?
Summer Glau is joining another genre TV show, and Sean Astin is starring in Guillermo del Toro’s vampire TV show. Check out another clip from The Wolverine, plus Hercules and Transformers 4 set photos. Plus, Jonathan Nolan drops hints about Person of Interest and Legend of Korra adds a ton of characters. Spoilers now! Hercules … Continued
-
io9
Original Doctor Who theme song slowed into 20 minutes of alien music
YouTube user telegenicx slows songs down and stretches them out into long and languid sonic experiences. Ron Grainer’s original 1963 Doctor Who theme song is particularly well suited to this time stretching, transforming into 20 minutes of otherworldly mood music. [via Dangerous Minds]
By Lauren Davis -
io9
Holy @#$%, Michael Jackson almost starred in a Doctor Who movie
Yes, that Michael Jackson. In the ’80s. And yes, it’s America’s fault, obviously. Here’s the deal, according to the Times: A book about thwarted attempts to make a Doctor Who feature film reveals that Paramount wanted the title role to go to Michael Jackson. Charles Norton, author of Doctor Who at the Movies, discovered that … Continued
By Rob Bricken -
io9Television
Which Iron Man Villain Wants to Reappear on Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.?
How will Jurassic Park 4 relate to the first three? Plus did we just learn the truth about John Hurt’s role in the Doctor Who 50th Anniversary special? There’s new viral marketing for Elysium and Ender’s Game, plus new Pacific Rim posters. Spoilers ahead! Jurassic Park 4 Director Colin Trevorrow is assuring everyone that the … Continued
-
io9
Now it all makes sense: Prince Charles is a Dalek!
The British royal family visited the Doctor Who studios today, and Prince Charles took advantage of the chance to use the Dalek voice effects and yell “Exterminate.” Who producer Steven Moffat says the Prince of Wales has a job if he wants one. After Prince Charles showed off his Dalek voice skills, Moffat told the … Continued
-
io9
Alastair Reynolds takes on Doctor Who, and the result is quite strange
Hard to believe, but yes — Alastair Reynolds, author of Revelation Space and House of Suns, has written a Doctor Who novel. And it’s really quite good. Harvest of Time starts out feeling like a straight-up tribute to the early 1970s era of Jon Pertwee, but slowly develops into something a good deal stranger. Spoilers … Continued
-
io9Television
Doctor Who engagement photoshoot is seriously spot-on fantastic
We’ve seen plenty of fantastic science fiction wedding revelry lately, but this Doctor Who engagement photo session (including a TARDIS built by the bride’s father) floors us with its style. The whole thing is really quite lovely. This was shot by Davey Morgan Photography, and we applaud the bride and groom to-be, Laurie and Justin … Continued