Graeme McMillan, Author at Gizmodo

Wolverine’s Movie Future May Include His Death

Talking about the future of Fox’s Wolverine movie franchise, executive producer Lauren Schuler Donner revealed some thoughts about what could happen following the second movie’s ninja-filled trip to Japan… including an adaptation of a comic fans wouldn’t expect. Commenting that the sequel to this summer’s X-Men Origins: Wolverine will be closer to Chris Claremont and…

Movies Graeme McMillan

The Man Who Designed Syfy’s BSG Imagines Bryan Singer’s Reboot

If Bryan Singer‘s hoped-for Battlestar Galactica reboot actually happens, will it take its visual cues from the original television series? Concept artist Eric Chu thinks so, and he’s created some paintings to show you what he’d expect. More images at the link. [CinemaSpy]

Movies Graeme McMillan

Will Wonder Woman Finally Get Her Own Movie Now?

With Warner Bros. taking a greater interest in movies based on DC Comics‘ characters through the newly-created DC Entertainment division, confusion surrounds the status of the long-awaited Wonder Woman movie. What’s going on with our favorite Amazon? According to Deadline Hollywood’s Nikki Finke, the creation of DC Entertainment involved the end of any involvement in…

Movies Graeme McMillan

The Cradle Of Human Life May Not Be Where You Thought

Is everything we know about the evolution and history of humanity wrong? Scientists have discovered ancient human skulls that suggest that we might’ve been wrong about the birthplace of modern humans all along. The discovery of the skulls in Tbilisi, Georgia, has led some scientists to believe that humanity’s ancestors may have spent some time…

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Transform Into Preview Of Fallen Comic Sequel

The second issue of IDW’s continuation of this summer’s Transformers Bayhem, Tales Of The Fallen, is released tomorrow, showcasing Sideswipe, as the Decepticons continue to cause trouble for our giant robot friends. Here’s a sneak peak at what to expect.

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Space Horror And Marvel Superheroes Rule This Week’s Comics

It’s not the busiest of weeks in terms of new comics, with Marvel pretty much dominating new launches, and alien horrors both old and new making a comeback. There may not be many, but these are still comics we crave. With the exception of Image Comics’ Dead Space: Extraction special issue (tying in with the…

Books & Comics Graeme McMillan

Own Your Very Own Piece Of Lost History

Fancy owning Hurley’s winning lottery ticket or finding out exactly what Desmond and Penny’s love letters to each other actually said? Now’s your chance: Props from ABC’s Lost will be sold off after the series finishes next year. The auction itself will be happening next summer, but attendees of Disney’s D23 convention in Anaheim this…

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Will The Courts Stop Disney/Marvel?

The sale of the century is already under threat from lawsuits, as two separate legal actions are announced that see Marvel shareholders calling foul about the Disney buyout. The first lawsuit came within a day of the announcement of the sale, as shareholder Christine Vlatos filed a complaint in a Wilmington court seeking not only…

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Akira Lives!

Forget what you’ve previously heard: The live-action movie version of Akira is still happening and, if nothing else, it’s probably going to have a great script. https://gizmodo.com/live-action-akira-film-is-dead-5290575 Collider is reporting that the silence surrounding the movie has been the result of waiting for Children of Men and Iron Man screenwriters Mark Fergus and Hawk Ostby…

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Marvel Wants To Show You Spidey’s Calling

Feel like you need a visual ringtone for some of your friends? Marvel have got you covered – they’ve teamed up with mobile company Vringo to offer a new set of video ringtones showcasing Disney’s favorite heroes. Launching today, US visitors to Vringo’s website can download video ringtones starring Spider-Man, the Hulk, Wolverine, the X-Men…

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Kato Grimaces Promisingly In First Green Hornet Pics

We’ve run hot and cold on the prospect of Seth Rogen‘s version of old school pulp hero The Green Hornet, but as set pics start to leak out online, we’re willing to be convinced: Kato looks awesome. More pics at the link. [Superhero Hype]

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Kirkman: TV Can Make The Zombie Movie That Never Ends

The news that Robert Kirkman‘s zombie comic The Walking Dead was headed to television via Mad Men‘s cable home AMC, as opposed to movies, surprised many… but not Kirkman. As far as he’s concerned, a movie would’ve missed the point. Talking to Comic Book Resources, Kirkman said, The thing that makes “The Walking Dead” unique…

Television Graeme McMillan

December

December 18th Avatar Perhaps you’ve heard about this little movie that James Cameron has been cooking up for the last few years. Sam Worthington heads up a cast that includes sci-fi grand dame Sigourney Weaver and new It Girl Zoe Star Trek Saldana, along with a CGI cast of hundreds. The footage shown at Comic-Con…

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November

November 6th The Box Don’t press the button! Don’t press the but- Oh. Donnie Darko director Richard Kelly gathers James Marsden and Cameron Diaz for this uber-Twilight Zone story about a mysterious stranger who offers the end to a couple’s woes as long as they agree to press a button on a box… that’ll kill…

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October

October 2nd Toy Story/Toy Story 2 in 3-D Do these movies count as sci-fi? We’re not sure, but we love them so much that we’re going to make the “There’s a toy spaceman and toy aliens, so sure, whatever” argument and point out that Pixar’s two early classics are getting a re-release in new 3-D,…

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September

We’re already into September, which means that you’ve already not only had a chance to get a peek at what movies are being released, but also have possibly already seen at least one of them, and that would be… September 4th Gamer …this one, which Annalee loved. Even if you’ve not seen the movie, you’ll…

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The io9 Guide To 2009’s Fall Movies

The days are already getting shorter and colder, which sounds like the ideal time to start considering spending evenings at your local multiplex, taking advantage of comfy chairs and large screens. But what movies should you see? Here’s our guide. With September already underway, we’re a little late in providing this guide, but try not…

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Gaze Upon The Most Beautiful Viruses You’ll Ever See

We’re taught to think about viruses in certain ways. “Beautiful” isn’t one of them, but British artist Luke Jerram – who created these sculptures with virologists and glassblowers – is looking to challenge our preconceptions with his new work. [Guardian.co.uk]

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The Curious Case Of The Superwoman Porn That Wasn’t

The internet may already have become sick of Superman’s short-lived porn career, but apparently Superwoman almost got into the business as well. Well, until a DC Comics lawsuit changed her costume and name into something more Magnificent, that is. The wonderful Comic Book Legends Revealed column this week revealed the truth behind 1970s porn movie…

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This Is The First Lady We Want

Yeah, yeah; Michelle Obama may be intelligent, capable and beautiful, but has she ever admitted to being abducted by aliens? Exactly. That’s why Japanese First Lady Miyuki Hatoyama is our new favorite woman behind the man in charge. Hatoyama, wife of the soon-to-be-prime minister Yukio Hatoyama, made her claim in a book published last year…

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Wolverine’s Movie Future May Include His Death

The Man Who Designed Syfy’s BSG Imagines Bryan Singer’s Reboot

Will Wonder Woman Finally Get Her Own Movie Now?

The Cradle Of Human Life May Not Be Where You Thought

Transform Into Preview Of Fallen Comic Sequel

Space Horror And Marvel Superheroes Rule This Week’s Comics

Own Your Very Own Piece Of Lost History

Will The Courts Stop Disney/Marvel?

Akira Lives!

Marvel Wants To Show You Spidey’s Calling

Kato Grimaces Promisingly In First Green Hornet Pics

Kirkman: TV Can Make The Zombie Movie That Never Ends

December

November

October

September

The io9 Guide To 2009’s Fall Movies

Gaze Upon The Most Beautiful Viruses You’ll Ever See

The Curious Case Of The Superwoman Porn That Wasn’t

This Is The First Lady We Want

Study Challenges Popular Theory on Why Primordial Bugs Were So Darn Huge

Ewan McGregor and Anne Hathaway’s Mystery’s Sci-Fi Film Has Its First Trailer

Scientists Just Found the Salt Limit That Pushes Your Heart to the Breaking Point

White House Social Media Just Had Its Covfefe Moment

Roborock F25 Ultra Steam Wet Dry Vacuum Is Now at Its Lowest Price, but Only During the Spring Sale Window

This $450 Semi-Dumb Phone Is Barely Even a Phone

Startup Successfully Ignites World’s First Fusion Rocket

Shokz OpenDots One Earbuds Hit Their Lowest Price Yet Across All Color Options, Including the New Ones

INIU Portable Power Bank Is Small in Size and Smaller in Price for Amazon’s Big Spring Sale (45W, 10,000mAh)

Humans Were Already Dog People 16,000 Years Ago, DNA Suggests

Sonos Play Review: Call It a Comeback

Sonos Era 100 SL Review: The Cheapest Way Into Wired Sonos Sound

Asus ROG’s Massive Swift OLED Gaming Monitor Epitomizes Excess in the Best Way

The Ikea Varmblixt Smart Lamp Fills a Donut Hole in My Life

Nothing Headphone A vs. Headphone 1: Which Pair of ANC Wireless Headphones Wins?

Asus ROG’s Cetra Open Wireless Gaming Earbuds Might Be Better Than Wearing a Headset

Nintendo’s Talking Flower Is Annoying as Hell. I Love It

Level Lock Pro Review: As Good as a Secret Smart Lock Gets

Apple Studio Display XDR Review: It Looks So Good, I Wish It Were an iMac

RayNeo Air 4 Pro Review: My Eyes Love These Video Glasses, but My Nose Disagrees