Charlie Jane Anders, Author at Gizmodo

Inception Trailer Secrets, Hobbit Casting Call, Lafayette’s New Squeeze, And Harry Potter Pics

Spoilerama: A fan-edited Inception trailer makes sense of the chaos, a Hobbit casting call rounds out the characters, and there are two new clue-filled “Lost supper” pics. Also, Harry Potter trailer pics, Philip Pullman/Doctor Who rumors, and True Blood‘s heartthrob. Inception: Someone re-edited the two trailers we’ve gotten so far, to try and reconstruct actual…

Television Charlie Jane Anders Jan 5 '10

Greatest Epic Of All Time: Robot Centaurs, Golden Bustiers And Rock-Throwing Interplanetary Travel

Could 1983’s Hercules be the perfect movie? Consider the evidence: It stars Lou “Incredible Hulk” Ferrigno. He fights robot centaurs, travels to other planets by throwing a big rock tied to a chariot, and grapples with a bear. Did the clip above not win you over? Here’s Herc battling robot centaurs: Thanks to reader Dan…

Movies Charlie Jane Anders Jan 4 '10

In 20 Years, The Navy Will Be Full Of Riddicks

The U.S. Navy is looking towards the world of 2030, when its newest recruits will be just retiring. There’ll be lasers, remote-controlled planes… and eye surgery to help you see in the dark. The Navy Times article about the Navy of 2030 goes way beyond the usual “robot planes and teeny remote-controlled submarines will fight…

io9 Charlie Jane Anders Jan 4 '10

Don’t Be The Pushy Author Whose Novel Vanishes Without A Trace

Congratulations — your first science-fiction novel has been published! Too bad it’s one of dozens to come out at the same time. How do you stand out from the pack and get reviewed in major publications? Booklife, a site associated with Jeff VanderMeer‘s how-to guide for writers, interviewed all of the major critics who review…

Books & Comics Charlie Jane Anders Jan 4 '10

First Glimpse Of Timothy Dalton In Toy Story 3, Plus Doctor Who Theme Music Hints

How will Doctor Who‘s music change? Will Lost’s love triangle finally end? What’s Toy Story 3‘s newest toy? Is Galactus dying? These questions can only be answered with spoilers. Also, glimpse the future of Last Airbender, Fringe, Survivors and Chuck. Doctor Who: Murray Gold haters, weep like the angels of old! The music composer says…

Television Charlie Jane Anders Jan 4 '10

This Is How We’ll Remember Tennant And Davies

The Russell T. Davies era of Doctor Who just ended, but his influence on the show will remain forever. And judging from “The End Of Time Part 2,” that’s not a bad thing at all. Allons-y for spoilers! I was hoping that part two would be better than part one, and it definitely was. It…

Television Charlie Jane Anders Jan 2 '10

We Can Handle Man-Eating Plants. But Evil Nuns?

The BBC’s three-hour remake of Day Of The Triffids ended the other day, and we’re still stuck with mixed feelings. The Triffids themselves are great, but a lot of the other stuff could have been mulched. After watching part two of Triffids, the concerns that we had after part one have been magnified quite a…

Television Charlie Jane Anders Jan 1 '10

Live-Action Star Blazers Trailer Gives Us Goosebumps

We were ambivalent about the trailers for the animated Space Battleship Yamato movie, but we’re full-on excited for live-action space battleship fun. Something about the crusty old captain with and the ship firing all batteries just gets us going. https://gizmodo.com/new-star-blazers-trailer-long-on-sense-of-wonder-sho-5283375 http://io9.com/5350661/after-seeing-this-new-star-blazers-trailer-were-definitely-off-to-outer-space Space Battleship Yamato, known in the U.S. as Star Blazers, was a total classic…

Anime Charlie Jane Anders Jan 1 '10

Catalog Of Wonders: Our Most Amazing Triviagasms Of 2009

The worlds of the fantastical are full of recurring themes and strange ideas, and we love to find patterns in the chaos. Here are our 10 greatest lists from 2009. Top 10 Greatest Mentally Ill Superheroes. You don’t have to be crazy to put on a shiny costume and battle evil – but it doesn’t…

io9 Charlie Jane Anders Jan 1 '10

Internet Review Of Science Fiction Is Closing

The Internet Review of Science Fiction helped set the gold standard for discussion of SF online, but now it’s folding. But the good news is, it may still help spur great science fiction criticism and writing in future. Publisher L. Blunt “Bluejack” Jackson announced that the IROSF is closing up shop with its February issue,…

io9 Charlie Jane Anders Jan 1 '10

The Greatest (And Wrongest) Spoilers Of 2009

For science fiction fans, the future can’t arrrive fast enough. That’s why we crave spoilers. This past year, spoilers gave us early glimpses of some crazy developments… and sometimes, steered us wrong. Here the greatest and wrongest spoilers of 2009. Oh, and it almost goes without saying, there are some spoilers here — including spoilers…

Television Charlie Jane Anders Dec 31 '09

Everything Otherworldly In January: The io9 Calendar!

Don’t ring in the New Year until you’ve prepared, by studying our complete guide to January science fiction. Post-apocalyptic movies, tons of new television, and new Joe Haldeman are just some of the thrills that await. As always, you can download the whole thing as a printable PDF by clicking here. Here are this month’s…

Movies Charlie Jane Anders Dec 31 '09

Which Avenger Could Have A Thor Cameo? What Kind Of Underwear Does Post-Apocalyptic Denzel Wear?

Last spoilers of 2009! We’ve got confirmation that Marvel at least considered putting a previously unseen Avenger into Thor. And Denzel Washington gives too much Book Of Eli information. Plus Doctor Who, Lost, The Avengers, James Bond, Dollhouse and Daybreakers. Thor: Will Hawkeye have a cameo in Thor, in preparation for his possible appearance in…

Television Charlie Jane Anders Dec 31 '09

Best And Worst SF/Fantasy Movies Of 2009

This was a year of extremes: huge CG-heavy spectacles and low-budget gems. Most of all, 2009 made us feel the boundaries of cinema were stretched… for good and ill. Here are the 10 best and 10 worst films of 2009. Best: 10. The Road One of the most significant SF-themed literary novels of the past…

Movies Charlie Jane Anders Dec 30 '09

You Can Help Spider Robinson Just By Reading (And Buying) New Science Fiction

Now’s your chance to help of science fiction’s most entertaining writers, and get yourself some neat fiction into the bargain. Spider Robinson‘s wife Jeanne is battling cancer, and science fiction authors and readers are uniting to help out. Dec. 30 is a “blog rally” for the Robinsons, and author Larry Santoro has agreed to donate…

Books & Comics Charlie Jane Anders Dec 30 '09

Play Along At Home: Doctor Who “End Of Time” Bingo Cards

Nobody knows what will happen in David Tennant‘s final Doctor Who installment this weekend. But at least you can be prepared, and possibly win prizes — with these handy Who bingo cards, created by reader Troy aka bluehinter. Why do I feel, reading these, that I’m looking over Russell T. Davies‘ script notes? I am…

Television Charlie Jane Anders Dec 30 '09

The New Triffids: Surprisingly Scary, But Not Horrifying Enough

It strikes from the darkness, purple leaves flaring as it launches its deadly stinger at your head… the new CG Triffids are definitely scarier than the old foam-rubber versions. But how does the BBC’s Triffids remake stack up otherwise? We’ve only seen the first episode out of two so far — we’ll review both episodes…

Television Charlie Jane Anders Dec 29 '09

James Cameron’s Love-Hate Relationship With Technology

James Cameron started as an effects wizard for Roger Corman, and all of his films have expanded the technology of movie-making. But his films are also all about the ways technology can fail us or destroy us. What gives? With Avatar now making enough money to justify its reportedly obscene budget, it’s the perfect time…

Movies Charlie Jane Anders Dec 29 '09

Pulitzer-Prize-Winning Book Critic Says The Books Critics Hate Are Often The Most Important

Locus interviews Pulitzer Prize-winning critic Michael Dirda, who’s been covering science fiction books for the Washington Post for 25 years. And he talks about the huge “breakout” books that he’s had reservations about, but also admits that the critics are often wrong about the books that really matter: I’ve also always tried to review at…

Books & Comics Charlie Jane Anders Dec 29 '09

Own A Piece Of The Untamed World Of Pandora

The lush moon Pandora does not belong to you, sky people. But you can own a deluxe print of original concept art, such as this early James Cameron drawing of Zoe Saldana’s Neytiri. More awesome concept art images below. Cameron’s Neytiri sketch, seen above, comes individually signed by Cameron himself, with a certificate of authenticity.…

io9 Charlie Jane Anders Dec 29 '09

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Inception Trailer Secrets, Hobbit Casting Call, Lafayette’s New Squeeze, And Harry Potter Pics

Greatest Epic Of All Time: Robot Centaurs, Golden Bustiers And Rock-Throwing Interplanetary Travel

In 20 Years, The Navy Will Be Full Of Riddicks

Don’t Be The Pushy Author Whose Novel Vanishes Without A Trace

First Glimpse Of Timothy Dalton In Toy Story 3, Plus Doctor Who Theme Music Hints

This Is How We’ll Remember Tennant And Davies

We Can Handle Man-Eating Plants. But Evil Nuns?

Live-Action Star Blazers Trailer Gives Us Goosebumps

Catalog Of Wonders: Our Most Amazing Triviagasms Of 2009

Internet Review Of Science Fiction Is Closing

The Greatest (And Wrongest) Spoilers Of 2009

Everything Otherworldly In January: The io9 Calendar!

Which Avenger Could Have A Thor Cameo? What Kind Of Underwear Does Post-Apocalyptic Denzel Wear?

Best And Worst SF/Fantasy Movies Of 2009

You Can Help Spider Robinson Just By Reading (And Buying) New Science Fiction

Play Along At Home: Doctor Who “End Of Time” Bingo Cards

The New Triffids: Surprisingly Scary, But Not Horrifying Enough

James Cameron’s Love-Hate Relationship With Technology

Pulitzer-Prize-Winning Book Critic Says The Books Critics Hate Are Often The Most Important

Own A Piece Of The Untamed World Of Pandora

Before ‘Witch Hat,’ Kamome Shirahama Blessed Us With a Hilarious Romp About Gals Being Pals

Meta Axes Contractors Who Had to Review Explicit Video From Smart Glasses

World’s Slowest Rocket Company Suddenly Wants to Churn Out 60 Rockets a Year

Lego’s May Releases Are Swooshing In

Buying Prescription Smart Glasses Might Not Be Such a Good Idea After All

Spirit Airlines Is Reportedly Moving Forward With Plan to Shut Down

Trump Resurrects Keystone Pipeline Killed Over Climate Concerns

The Old Republic Reigns Supreme in Hasbro’s New ‘Star Wars’ Figures

Everything You Missed From Elon Musk’s Testimony in the OpenAI Trial

New FCC Satellite Rules Could Improve Starlink Capacity to a Surprising Degree

The Best Tech Gifts for Mother’s Day 2026

Asus’ Dual-Display Gaming Laptop Will Ruin Your Single-Screen Lifestyle

Steam Controller Review: Trackpads Change Everything for PC Gaming

Soundcore Space 2 Review: A Shockingly Stellar Value for Budget ANC Wireless Headphones

Anker’s UV Printer Can Handle Almost Anything… If You Know What You’re Doing

HP’s EliteBoard Keyboard-Computer Proves We Can Stick a PC in Anything

Sleep-Tracking Earbuds Didn’t Fix Me, but They Did Open My Eyes

I’ve Tested a Lot of Bad Smart Glasses and These Are the Worst Yet

Roborock’s Qrevo Curv 2 Flow Is the Ultimate Robot Mop—If You Don’t Have Corners or Walls

Alienware’s $350 QD-OLED Gaming Monitor Nixes Everything for a Pretty Screen