Charlie Jane Anders, Author at Gizmodo

That Moment When We All Realized Judge Dredd Was Not Going To Deliver

Jeez, Judge Dredd is actually worse than I’d remembered. Especially after watching Dredd, which does Mega-City One’s greatest lawman properly. Here’s the scene where you might think, for a second, that this is at least going to be a fun ride. And then… campmageddon!

Movies Charlie Jane Anders Apr 29 '14

Maleficent Can’t Possibly Be As Moody And Gorgeous As This Concept Art

There’s just a month left until we see Angelina Jolie as the classic Disney supervillain Maleficent — and here’s hoping for a fun dollop of weirdness. But it can’t possibly be as melancholy and lovely as this new concept art. Stitch Kingdom found this concept art on a Disney fashion blog, created to promote Maleficent,…

Movies Charlie Jane Anders Apr 28 '14

“That Movie Was Ridiculously Fun, And Now I Never Need to See It Again”

Some movies you love so much, you need to watch them over and over until you memorize every line of dialogue. Some movies you hate, but you need to keep hate-watching. And then there’s the movie that’s an amazing roller-coaster ride… that you know you’ll never need to take again. What’s your favorite one-time-only movie?…

Movies Charlie Jane Anders Apr 28 '14

First Exclusive Look At The Showdown In Tomorrow’s From Dusk Till Dawn!

Tomorrow night is when all the shit hits the fan at the Titty Twister, in a special extra-long episode of From Dusk Till Dawn directed by Robert Rodriguez himself. And we’ve got an exclusive clip showing a taste of the mayhem to come. Fans of the movie won’t want to miss this episode, and the…

Television Charlie Jane Anders Apr 28 '14

Everyone On Game Of Thrones Is An Amateur Compared To Littlefinger

Last night’s Game of Thrones had a lot of scenes where people tried to consolidate their power. Some people make alliances, others bully their followers, and still others try to send their enemies on suicide missions. When your hold on power isn’t secure, you have to be crafty and ruthless as fuck. Spoilers ahead… Among…

Television Charlie Jane Anders Apr 28 '14

Even More Mind-Blowing Cosplay From Calgary Expo 2014!

The Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo has grown massively in the past few years, to over 80,000 attendees this year. And that means one thing: astonishingly great cosplay. The highlights in our second batch include Skeksis, a whole family of Princess Leias, and tons more. Top image: Will Box Thanks again to Undiscovered Photography for…

io9 Charlie Jane Anders Apr 27 '14

At Last, Continuum Gives Us The Meeting We’ve Been Waiting For

You have to give it to Continuum. Most shows would have made us wait a whole season for the meeting that takes place in the clip above. But the Canadian time-travel show just jumps straight ahead… although the meeting doesn’t play out the way we’d have expected. Spoilers ahead… So yeah, the two Alecs have…

Television Charlie Jane Anders Apr 26 '14

The Most Sensational Cosplay From Calgary Expo… So Far

Turns out Canadian cosplayers have some pretty great chops. This totally makes sense — half the science fiction TV shows, and a lot of the movies, are made in Canada these days. So it’s no surprise that the Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo has featured some jaw-dropping cosplay so far. Last weekend, we brought you…

io9 Charlie Jane Anders Apr 26 '14

The Artists Who Made These Masterpieces Are All Gathering In One Place

You’ve admired their artworks on book covers and calendars. You’ve goggled at the beautiful full-size versions in convention art shows. Now admire the work of some of science fiction and fantasy’s greatest artists — and learn how you can meet these masters of speculative art. Top image: Eric Deschamps Many of the greatest artists of…

io9 Charlie Jane Anders Apr 25 '14

The Machine‘s Director Takes Us Inside The Worst-Case Scenario For A.I.

The Machine, in select theaters today, is a harrowing low-budget movie about what happens when the military tries to develop its own artificial intelligence. We spoke to writer/director Caradog W. James about his research on real-life military experiments, and the worst thing that could possibly happen with A.I. The Machine is a really beautiful film,…

Movies Charlie Jane Anders Apr 25 '14

Who’s The Most Hilariously (Or Painfully) Conceited Character?

You have to have a pretty high opinion of yourself to venture into space, or fight monsters, or try to take over the world. But some people’s self-esteem is just too high. Who’s the most amusingly (or annoyingly) conceited character in science fiction and fantasy? Please include a picture or clip or book cover for…

Movies Charlie Jane Anders Apr 25 '14

Both Vampire Diaries TV Series Have Descended Into Tribal Warfare

Originally, The Vampire Diaries was a show about going to high school with vampires — and about both vampires and humans trying to keep their humanity and compassion, in the face of huge challenges. But now TVD and its spinoff, The Originals, are about tribal warfare where everybody is a casualty eventually. Spoilers ahead… This…

Television Charlie Jane Anders Apr 25 '14

Major Landmarks In The History Of Dark Fantasy

Dark fantasy is more popular than ever. Game of Thrones is rocking our TV sets. Tons of authors have moved to the genre. We’re obsessed with bloody tales of morally gray people and supernatural forces. But where does dark fantasy come from? And how did it become so huge? Here’s a brief history of dark…

Books & Comics Ryan Plummer and Charlie Jane Anders Apr 25 '14

Dreamlike Concept Art For Emergence, From The Makers Of Vanishing Waves

The Lithuanian movie Vanishing Waves has gotten a ton of buzz for its beautiful psychosexual weirdness. Now the directors of that film, Kristina Buožytė and Bruno Samper, are working on a movie about bio-art, called Emergence. Check out concept art and the first synopsis! The image above is art by Samper himself. And here’s some…

Movies Charlie Jane Anders Apr 24 '14

The Increasingly Crowded Batman Vs. Superman Adds Cyborg To The Mix

On top of introducing a brand new Batman and the first big-screen version of Wonder Woman, the Man of Steel sequel just added another hero to its roster. According to Variety, theater actor Ray Fisher will play Cyborg, aka Vic Stone. Variety’s sources say the part of Cyborg is not a big one in Batman…

Movies Charlie Jane Anders Apr 24 '14

Nicola Griffith’s New Short Story “Cold Wind” Will Knock You Out

The new story by Nicola Griffith (Hild) gets off to a slow start — but by the end, you’ll be swept along by the strange exhilaration. In a lesbian bar, an old, feral presence lays in wait… but is Griffith’s main character looking for a lover, or a victim? Top image: Sam Wolfe Connelly/Tor.com I…

io9 Charlie Jane Anders Apr 24 '14

What is The Greatest Marvel Comics Story Of All Time?

Marvel’s movies are generally pretty great, and Agents of SHIELD is becoming downright entertaining. But they’ve still barely scratched the surface of the wealth of material that Marvel has run in the comics. What’s the absolute best Marvel Comics storyline of all time? Please include a picture or cover for your chosen storyline. And please…

Books & Comics Charlie Jane Anders Apr 24 '14

Read The First 2 Chapters Of Paul Cornell’s Severed Streets Right Here

Paul Cornell’s urban fantasy novel London Falling got rave reviews for its story of London police officers who learn to see the uncanny supernatural weirdness in their midst. (And stay profressional in the face of it all.) Now he’s back with a sequel, The Severed Streets, and we’ve got the first two chapters. ONE Detective…

io9 Charlie Jane Anders Apr 24 '14

12 Beloved Movies That Were Originally About Something Very Different

Our favorite science fiction and fantasy films seem to have burst into existence fully formed, already perfect. So it’s weird when you realize that a lot of the best movies had the biggest false starts and dead ends. Here are 12 much-loved movies that had very different storylines early on in their creation. Top image:…

Movies Madeleine Monson-Rosen and Charlie Jane Anders Apr 24 '14

Supernatural Shows What Happens If You Live With Monsters Too Long

Last night’s Supernatural included one emblematic moment of Dean Winchester badassery that is bound to be immortalized in GIFs and T-shirts forever. “Look at me, Bitch!” And yet, the show also used that moment to talk about how Dean is becoming a monster. Something that happens when you spend too much time around them. Spoilers…

Television Charlie Jane Anders Apr 23 '14

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That Moment When We All Realized Judge Dredd Was Not Going To Deliver

Maleficent Can’t Possibly Be As Moody And Gorgeous As This Concept Art

“That Movie Was Ridiculously Fun, And Now I Never Need to See It Again”

First Exclusive Look At The Showdown In Tomorrow’s From Dusk Till Dawn!

Everyone On Game Of Thrones Is An Amateur Compared To Littlefinger

Even More Mind-Blowing Cosplay From Calgary Expo 2014!

​At Last, Continuum Gives Us The Meeting We’ve Been Waiting For

The Most Sensational Cosplay From Calgary Expo… So Far

The Artists Who Made These Masterpieces Are All Gathering In One Place

The Machine‘s Director Takes Us Inside The Worst-Case Scenario For A.I.

Who’s The Most Hilariously (Or Painfully) Conceited Character?

Both Vampire Diaries TV Series Have Descended Into Tribal Warfare

Major Landmarks In The History Of Dark Fantasy

Dreamlike Concept Art For Emergence, From The Makers Of Vanishing Waves

The Increasingly Crowded Batman Vs. Superman Adds Cyborg To The Mix

Nicola Griffith’s New Short Story “Cold Wind” Will Knock You Out

What is The Greatest Marvel Comics Story Of All Time?

Read The First 2 Chapters Of Paul Cornell’s Severed Streets Right Here

12 Beloved Movies That Were Originally About Something Very Different

Supernatural Shows What Happens If You Live With Monsters Too Long

Forget Bose, Anker Clears Out Soundcore Boom 2 Outdoor Speaker Is Back to Black Friday Pricing Under $90

The New ‘Expanse’ Game Could Be More Than Just a ‘Mass Effect’ Riff

Anker USB-C Hub for MacBook Air and Pro Drops to Its Lowest Price at 40% Off, No Need to Wait for Prime Day

The First Trailer for ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ Is Finally Here

La-Z-Boy’s New Recliner Blasts Surround Sound at Your Butt

Crypto PACs Have More Money Than God (and Some Republican Groups)

Could Moon Knight Head to the Big Screen in ‘Midnight Sons’?

Geekom’s 2026 Ryzen 9 Mini PC Hits All-Time Low at 33% Off (16GB RAM, 1TB SSD), No CPU or GPU Hunt Required

Forget JBL Go 4, Anker’s Soundcore Select 4 Go Speaker Is Down to Just $23 on Amazon

Back in 2000, Fox Executives Thought the ‘X-Men’ Movie Would Be a ‘Disaster’

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

Sony Inzone H6 Air Review: A Perfect Case for Open-Back Gaming Headsets

Anker’s EufyMake E1 Finally Brings Printers Out of the Dark Ages

The Soundboks Mix Is Going to Make You the Most Popular Guy at the Park

Asus Zenbook A16 Review: Start Considering Snapdragon on PC, for Real

Aqara Thermostat Hub W200 Review: Almost Better than My Ecobee

HP Omen Max 45L Review: 4K60 Gaming Has Never Been So Easy

At Last, Continuum Gives Us The Meeting We’ve Been Waiting For