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io9Books & Comics
This Animated Video Explains the X-Men’s Entire Convoluted Dark Phoenix Saga in 3 Minutes
Marvel’s X-Men comics are certainly beloved, but it can be difficult to go back and read up on the publisher’s back catalog because so many of the series’ plot lines are ridiculously convoluted. Take, for example, the Dark Phoenix Saga that forever changed the X-Men and made Jean Grey one of the most controversial characters … Continued
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io9Television
Updates From Godzilla vs. Kong, American Gods, And More
Dave Bautista is already campaigning for a role in James Gunn’s Suicide Squad film. Get a teaser-y poster for the live-action Aladdin. Neil Gaiman talks the future of American Gods. Plus, Sophie Turner on Dark Phoenix, what’s to come on Doctor Who, and behind-the-scenes on Robin Hood’s archery. To me, My Spoilers! Godzilla vs. Kong … Continued
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Dark Phoenix Is So Influenced by Logan, It Dropped the ‘X-Men’ From Its Title Too
Confused as to why Dark Phoenix isn’t called X-Men: Dark Phoenix like its predecessors in the franchise? Blame Wolverine. Speaking to Collider on Facebook Live, Dark Phoenix writer-director Simon Kinberg explained that his movie is so influenced by James Mangold’s Logan, he also decided to drop the “X-Men” moniker from his title. He hopes, as … Continued
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The First Set Pictures From the Live-Action Star Wars TV Show Tease a Familiar Location
Charlie’s Angels adds a third Bosely. The Kingsman prequel could go far back into the past. Get a better look at X-Men: Dark Phoenix’s comic book-inspired costumes. Plus, Sophie Turner talks the end of Game of Thrones, and Mike Colter teases what’s in store for Luke Cage’s third season. To me, my Spoilers! Charlie’s Angels … Continued
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This X-Men Fan Trailer Swaps Out One Phoenix Movie for Another
Time is a flat circle, and the Phoenix Force never dies. Dark Phoenix is set on tackling the classic X-Men storyline that sees Jean Grey merge with the Phoenix Force, but it won’t be the first time that story has appeared on screen. It also appeared in the much-maligned X-Men: The Last Stand, which was, … Continued
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A PG-13 Cut of Deadpool 2 Is Hitting Theaters This December, Gambit and Dark Phoenix Get New Dates
You know. ‘Tis the season. As part of a slew of movie release date updates, Fox just momentarily set the hearts of every Deadpool fan on fire by dating an “Untitled Deadpool Movie” for release on December 21, 2018. But, instead, it turns out the film is simply a re-release of Deadpool 2—and not the … Continued
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io9Television
Simon Kinberg Hints at an Intriguing Tone for the Gambit Movie
Tim Allen teases an emotional Toy Story 4. There’s a few tiny rumors about the progress of The Batman. Joaquin Phoenix takes a miserable-sounding call in new Joker set footage. Plus, what’s to come on The Flash and Black Lightning, two new clips from Venom, and the Coven gang return to American Horror Story. Spoilers … Continued
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io9Movies
All the Cosmic Clues and Mysteries We Saw in the New Dark Phoenix Trailer [Updated]
The first Dark Phoenix trailer is here, and short and cryptic though it may be, it’s still chock-full of intriguing hints about what’s in store for the X-Men and their most formidable foe yet. Jean has always been portrayed as one of Xavier’s earliest and most talented students, and it appears Dark Phoenix is going … Continued
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Dark Phoenix Will Be the Most Cosmic X-Men Movie Yet and Introduce Some Obscure Mutants
When Fox first announced that Dark Phoenix would skew closer to the original X-Men story of how Jean Grey ultimately becomes one of the most powerful mutants to exist, the implication was always that this take on the story would involve space travel and an encounter with beings from another planet. In a recent interview … Continued
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io9Television
More Rumors About Who Might Play the Big Villain in Birds of Prey
The Hellboy reboot has been pushed back three months. The Monster Hunter movie has cast some unlikely stars. Arnold Schwarzenegger shares a lovely new picture from the set of the new Terminator. Plus, Legends of Tomorrow comes up with its wackiest episode title yet, and Venom goes wild in a new clip. Spoilers! Birds of … Continued
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io9Trailers
Dark Phoenix’s First Breathtaking Trailer Has Arrived
She is fire and life incarnate and she’s here in the first Dark Phoenix trailer to usher in both the beginning and end of all things. God help us all. The Dark Phoenix Saga is one of the most important stories in X-Men history that fundamentally changed the core team’s dynamic and made readers see … Continued
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io9Television
An Oddly Pukey Update From Aquaman, and Work Begins on the Picard Spinoff
An intriguing new rumor hints at the timeframe of the Black Widow movie. Todd Phillips gives us a new look at Joker. The Birds of Prey movie has a release date. Plus, what’s to come on The Gifted and Z Nation, set pictures from X-Men: Dark Phoenix, and a new clip from Marvel Rising: Secret … Continued
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io9Television
New X-Men: Dark Phoenix Set Photos Tease a Major Battle for Jean Grey
Bryce Dallas Howard wants more familiar faces to return for the third Jurassic World. Gotham casts another slithery underworld leader for its final season. Plus, another creepy look at Mandy, new pictures from the returns of The Flash and American Horror Story, and The Walking Dead teases the end of Rick Grimes. Spoilers now! X-Men: … Continued
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io9Television
Don’t Get Too Excited About Those James Bond Rumors
There are more rumors about the reshoots of X-Men: Dark Phoenix. New casting calls allege details about the future of Kingsmen. Plus, get a look at Disney Princess casual wear from Ralph Breaks the Internet, The Flash casts a very 2018 take on a classic comics villain, and more Predator footage. Spoilers, away! James Bond … Continued
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io9Television
Into the Spider-Verse May Have Added Another Intriguing Spider-Man
We’ve got a very bizarre early look at X-Men: Dark Phoenix’s new comics-inspired uniforms. A wild rumor suggests the Alien franchise could come to television. Plus, more behind-the-scenes on Ant-Man and the Wasp, and both the cast of Arrow and Riverdale discuss prison stints for their respective leads. To me, my Spoilers! Spider-Man: Into the … Continued
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io9Television
Noah Hawley Gives an Update on the Doctor Doom Movie
Get a look at Stephanie Beatriz’s new Lego Movie 2 villain. Evan Peters teases the dramatic struggles of Dark Phoenix. Purported audition reels for Doom Patrol tease a very sweary version of Cyborg. Plus, bad news for Shadowhunters, new footage from Ant-Man and The Wasp, and what’s to come on Supergirl’s finale. Spoilers! Doctor Doom … Continued
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The First Glimpse of Aquaman’s New Movie Look
The new Men in Black film adds another intriguing cast member. David F. Sandberg discusses Shazam’s movie suit. Argo City returns in new Supergirl pictures. Plus, good news for Krypton, a tiny look at Matt Groening’s new fantasy series, and teasers for Arrow’s next season. To me, my spoilers! Aquaman Apparently right next to the … Continued
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More Rumors About When Amazon’s Lord of the Rings Show Will Be Set
It: Chapter 2 casts some more adult versions of its original stars. Daredevil’s third season may be bringing in one of his greatest foes. Simon Kinberg promises a real and grounded X-Men: Dark Phoenix, but also aliens. Plus, a glimmer of hope for Lucifer’s return, and enter Shogunworld with new Westworld pictures. To me, my … Continued
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io9Television
More Wild Rumors About the Future of the X-Men Movie Universe After the Disney/Fox Deal
The He-Man movie has found new directors. Joe Mangianello discusses Deathstroke’s movie future. Amazon is re-making the excellent UK series Utopia. Peter Dinklage’s role in Avengers: Infinity War may have been revealed. Plus, more Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom footage. To me, my spoilers! X-Men: Dark Phoenix A writer claiming to be at a speaking engagement … Continued
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io9Television
Not One, But Two Wild Rumors About an Infamous Comics Villain Coming to the X-Men Movie Universe
Michael Gracy offers an update on the live-action Naruto movie. Another Stephen King classic could be heading to TV. Stephen Amell thinks it’s inevitable that Black Lightning will cross over with the other CW/DC shows. Plus, new Captain Marvel set pictures and footage from what’s to come on Gotham and The Walking Dead. Spoilers, away! … Continued