Lauren Davis, Author at Gizmodo

Scott Pilgrim is an epic for the Nintendo generation

Scott Pilgrim vs. The World is a fast, funny, and successful adaptation of the original comics. But more than that, it’s a starkly original film that plays on its audience’s immersion in the culture of sitcoms, video games, and comics. It’s worth saying upfront that Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, Edgar Wright’s adaptation of Bryan…

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Geeks find love – and action figures – in “One Con Glory”

One Con Glory isn’t your typical romcom novel. It stars a geek culture writer who’s more interested in chasing down action figures than men. But she finds love at a comic book convention — whether she likes it or not. When done right, romantic comedies can be great fun, filled with fizzy dialogue and ludicrous…

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What from the Scott Pilgrim universe would you like to see in the real world?

With Scott Pilgrim, Bryan Lee O’Malley created a world ruled by video game logic and filled with flaming-swords, superpowered vegans, and evil ex-boyfriends. We asked the movie’s cast which parts of the Scott Pilgrim universe they wish were real. Spoilers. We talked to several actors from Scott Pilgrim vs. The World at Comic Con —…

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Whimsical Photos from the Tapir Planet

Astronauts touch down in a forest filled with curious tapirs. An elephant becomes a miniature pet, and a woman discovers her carpet is actually a flat, fuzzy monster. In Todd Baxter’s playful images, animals appear where you least expect them. Baxter has gained some notoriety for his gruesome Owl Scouts series, in which a pair…

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What if Law & Order was a science fiction show?

Comic shop and gallery Meltdown Comics is currently hosting the show “These are Their Stories,” featuring art based on one-line descriptions of Law & Order episodes. And some of the artists’ interpretations have been positively scifi. Artist Brandon Bird — whose paintings feature everything form Christopher Walken to Magneto to Benjamin Sisko — curates the…

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Ramona Flowers’ Mysterious Past Revealed!

Even after six books and an upcoming feature film, there’s still a lot we don’t know about Scott Pilgrim’s mysterious lady love Ramona Flowers. Fortunately, actress Mary Elizabeth Winstead helped us shed some light on Ramona’s shadowy past. Winstead explained that each cast member received a list from Scott Pilgrim creator Bryan Lee O’Malley detailing…

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The stars of “Being Human” offer their advice to the American cast

Syfy’s remake of Being Human already underway, we asked the BBC’s vampire, werewolf, and ghost for their advice to their American counterparts. They also tease what’s to come and discuss whether Being Human could ever crossover with Doctor Who. We caught up with Being Human stars Aiden Turner (Mitchell), Russell Tovey (George), Lenora Crichlow (Annie),…

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Darth Vader and Boba Fett class up the joint

Spotted on the convention floor: even Sith lords and bounty hunters get dressed up for Comic Con.

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Find dozens of science fiction webseries in a single trailer

Looking for a webseries about the zombie apocalypse? How about a comedy set in Purgatory or a show that mixes live action with hand-drawn animation? The latest trailer from SciFinal shows dozens of series sure to fix your scifi jones.

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“No Ordinary Family” won’t save superhero television

With Heroes off the air, ABC hopes to sate your appetite for superpowered television with No Ordinary Family, about a family of newly-minted superheroes. But this live-action Incredibles may find its origin story is its own greatest foe. Granted, the show’s writers had to pack a lot into the 44-minute pilot episode ABC showed this…

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The five best moments from J.J. Abrams and Joss Whedon’s Visionaries panel

J.J. Abrams and Joss Whedon met on stage this weekend to talk storytelling, network television, and their formative geek experiences. Here were the five can’t-miss moments from this high-concept meeting of the minds. The big news of the Visionaries panel was Joss Whedon announcement that he is officially directing the Avengers movie, but the purpose…

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“The Event” is your next mystery scifi obsession

We’ve seen the pilot for NBC’s The Event, and while we still don’t know what the titular Event is, we’re impressed by this politically-charged thriller, which contains shades of Lost and 24. Spoilers inside. With little fanfare, the Event panel kicked off with a showing of the first episode of The Event, which, appropriately enough,…

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It was awesome: First impressions of the Scott Pilgrim vs. The World

Last night, Edgar Wright screened Scott Pilgrim vs. The World to eager fans at Comic Con. We saw Bryan Lee O’Malley’s epic epic brought to life with flaming swords, knife-wielding girlfriends, and tributes to all things video games. Scott Pilgrim director Edgar Wright moderated last night’s panel. Michael Cera came out dressed as Captain America…

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Bruce Willis reveals that the movie of Warren Ellis’ ultra-violent Red is “a romantic comedy”

We already know that the film adaptation of Warren Ellis’ Red is going to be completely different from the comic book. So what can we expect from this action comedy? And how closely is it related to the original? Spoilers… When the first trailer for Red came out, we noted that the film version of…

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It’s official: Joss Whedon is directing the Avengers movie!

At the Visionaries panel at Comic Con Joss Whedon announced that he is officially directing The Avengers, “Because Marvel can’t afford the press release.” As for how he’s thinking of approaching the movie, Joss had this to say: I’m still writing the outline. I am at the stage where I am reworking and reworking. What…

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Battle Los Angeles gave us our first look at the aliens who trash L.A.!

Aaron Eckhart’s new movie Battle: Los Angeles tries combine the realistic urban warfare of Black Hawk Down with the classic alien invasion film. We got our first glimpse at crazy battle footage – including a glimpse of those aliens. Spoilers… The stars of Battle: L.A., Aaron Eckhart and Michelle Rodriguez, came to Comic Con along…

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We stepped inside Tron Legacy’s virtual world, and survived!

We were treated to eight new minutes of awesome footage from Tron: Legacy — giving us a clear look at the virtual world, computer programs, and young Jeff Bridges. Plus, audience members got a chance to be in the movie! Spoilers ahead… Patton Oswalt kicked off this year’s Tron panel by asking director Joe Kosinski…

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The Search for Swag: The io9 guide to getting free stuff at Comic-Con

What could possibly be better than getting stuff at Comic Con? Getting free stuff at Comic Con, of course. We braved the floor to bring you the ultimate guide to filling your swag bag for absolutely nothing. io9ers Alasdair and Lauren spent two hours on the convention floor begging, bargaining, and playing games to snag…

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“The Giver” gets a comic book treatment

Lois Lowry’s dystopian classic The Giver hasn’t been adapted as a graphic novel, but cartoonist Lucy Knisley gives us the next best thing. She has been illustrating brief moments from the book, rendering the colorless sameness of its false utopia. Knisley — author of the travelogue French Milk and the webcomic essay series Stop Paying…

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A tour through the Xenutian pubs and kitten holes of the multiverse

The multiverse is a wacky place. When people aren’t trying to uplift their hamsters, they’re playing pranks on Scientologists or hauling their kids off to that geyser that spews sky kittens. Scenes from a Multiverse is a goofy, pandimensional tour. Jonathan Rosenberg is the creator of Goats, one of the Internet’s longest-running comics. Goats’ sprawling…

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Scott Pilgrim is an epic for the Nintendo generation

Geeks find love – and action figures – in “One Con Glory”

What from the Scott Pilgrim universe would you like to see in the real world?

Whimsical Photos from the Tapir Planet

What if Law & Order was a science fiction show?

Ramona Flowers’ Mysterious Past Revealed!

The stars of “Being Human” offer their advice to the American cast

Darth Vader and Boba Fett class up the joint

Find dozens of science fiction webseries in a single trailer

“No Ordinary Family” won’t save superhero television

The five best moments from J.J. Abrams and Joss Whedon’s Visionaries panel

“The Event” is your next mystery scifi obsession

It was awesome: First impressions of the Scott Pilgrim vs. The World

Bruce Willis reveals that the movie of Warren Ellis’ ultra-violent Red is “a romantic comedy”

It’s official: Joss Whedon is directing the Avengers movie!

Battle Los Angeles gave us our first look at the aliens who trash L.A.!

We stepped inside Tron Legacy’s virtual world, and survived!

The Search for Swag: The io9 guide to getting free stuff at Comic-Con

“The Giver” gets a comic book treatment

A tour through the Xenutian pubs and kitten holes of the multiverse

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