Meredith Woerner, Author at Gizmodo

A Movie About the Origins of the World’s Most Famous Spacesuit

It’s been eight long years since Apollo 13. We need our historically accurate space movie fix! Thank goodness Warner Bros. is cooking up a new feature, Spacesuit, based entirely on the creation of the Apollo spacesuits. OK, we’re listening. Deadline is reporting Warner Bros. has hired Richard Cordiner to adapt Nicholas de Monchaux’s detailed book…

io9 Meredith Woerner May 28 '13

True Blood trailer gets political and naked. Mostly naked

Oh lordy, looks like True Blood is gettin’ political again. The latest two trailers for True Blood showcase new character Governor Burrell’s mission to “bite back,” by screaming GUNS GUNS GUNS GUNS GUNS. We love it when True Blood starts talking politics. The subtle and nuanced plot lines, into which the show weaves passionate takes…

Trailers Meredith Woerner May 27 '13

Godzilla set pics show the monster’s path of destruction

A new crop of photos from Gareth Edwards’s monster movie gives a good look into the raw joyful demolition in this Godzilla reboot. All the classic monster movie tropes are here! Giant monster splashes? Check. Foggy seas? Check. Little kids fleeing their school in adorable uniforms? Check. This is starting to feel like a real…

Movies Meredith Woerner May 27 '13

Can you spot every detail in this Simpsons theme park concept art?

Universal Studios has revealed their concept art for a real life Simpson’s theme park. And this tiny Springfield includes Moe’s, Krusty Burger, Duff Beer, Lard Lad Donuts and a Kwik-E-Mart. Fantastic. Filmthrasher has the official press released and concept art from the proposed park which will be built in Universal Orlando near the pre-existing Simpson’s…

Television Meredith Woerner May 24 '13

Lucy Lawless teases a Xena revival? SWOON

Aiyiyiyiyiyiyiyiyiyiyiyiyi! Bust out your breast plates and headband braids, because Xena: Warrior Princess might be up for a revival! It’s been 15 cold, long years sense we’ve seen the lovely Lucy Lawless don her leathery warrior wear. But perhaps it’s time for a revival? The actress was on Twitter teasing us about the possibility of…

Television Meredith Woerner May 24 '13

The Alien Backstory You Didn’t See in the After Earth Trailers!

Think After Earth is just about Will Smith reconnecting with his son on a dangerous future Earth? WRONG. There’s a whole baffling alien backstory, that you don’t even know about. It’s just not in the trailers. Journey with us as we attempt to untangle M Night Shyamalan’s ridiculously complicated movie. And meet the Skrels, who…

Movies Meredith Woerner May 23 '13

Poltergeist remake will actually be a sequel, which is a good thing

We were all a little terrified when MGM announced they would be remaking Poltergeist. However, we took some solace in the hiring of Monster House director Director Director Gil Kenan. But when the alleged synopsis dropped earlier this week we couldn’t stop screaming. The whole thing sounded like a bad mirror of the original. Thank…

Movies Meredith Woerner May 23 '13

Pacific Rim finally explains why you need two pilots per giant robot

The biggest question about Guillermo del Toro’s “Kaiju Vs. Giant Robots” movie Pacific Rim has always been: “Why do the giant Jaeger machines require two pilots to move?” And now, you have your answer. So there you have one for the left brain, and one for the right brain. Boom, problem solved! Right? Now unto…

Movies Meredith Woerner May 23 '13

Concept art from the J.J. Abrams Superman movie that never was

Holy cow, the J.J. Abrams-produced Superman: Flyby is certainly shiny. Just think of all the lens flare you could get off all that alien chrome. Back in 2003, Abrams wanted to make a Superman movie and this is what it would have looked like. The movie Superman: Flyby hired concept artist Phil Saunders to create…

Movies Meredith Woerner May 23 '13

Universal will reboot Timecop without Jean Claude Van Damme

But can you make Timecop without Jean Claude Van Damme? And if you can, why would you? Heat Vision reporting that the time-traveling action flick from 1994 is getting the reboot treatment from Universal. In the original film, Timecops were deployed to stop criminals from messing with the time stream in 2004 (where time travel…

Movies Meredith Woerner May 23 '13

Watch an adorable 4-year-old girl school you all in Marvel trivia

“What’s “Captain America’s shield made out of?” “Name me some of the stones in the Infinity Gauntlet!” “Where does the Dark Surfer trap Thanos and Captain Marvel?” BOOM! YOU JUST GOT SCHOOLED BY A LITTLE GIRL. This is Mia Grace (according to the YouTube page this video originated from). Mia Grace is awesome. Try not…

Movies Meredith Woerner May 22 '13

Watch the amazing, fantastic and stupendous pilot of Steven Universe

Rebecca Sugar is the powerhouse writer and musician behind many of the best Adventure Time episodes, and now she has her own show, Steven Universe! And you can watch the entire pilot, right here, right now. Do it. It’s amazing. Behold the Crystal Gems, a gang of female superheroes and their buddy Steven, who isn’t…

Television Meredith Woerner May 22 '13

New trailer for Simon Pegg’s beer-soaked apocalypse The World’s End

Get a better look at the evil soul-sucking baddies Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and director Edgar Wright are teaming up to fight in their new apocalypse comedy The World’s End. This will be the finale to the Blood and Ice Cream trilogy, and while we haven’t even seen the movie yet, we already miss this…

Trailers Meredith Woerner May 22 '13

What is Megan Fox saying to Raphael’s cold, dead mutant turtle eyes?

What do you think the slightly ginged Megan Fox is saying to CG Raphael on the set of Michael Bay’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles? Or is she just mentally cashing her big fat paycheck inside her head over and over again? You decide. [via SuperheroHype]

Movies Meredith Woerner May 22 '13

Man of Steel trailer shows off Superman’s HEAT VISION

Cue the theme music; there’s a brand new Man of Steel trailer that showcases a whole pant-load of new superhero footage, including lots of new threats and violence from General Zod and his minions, Lois Lane and Faora footage, and HEAT VISION! Clark Kent is aaaangry! Man of Steel hits theaters on June 14th.

Trailers Meredith Woerner May 22 '13

V/H/S/ 2 trailer teases scary aliens, FINALLY

We are so excited for the sequel to the horror anthology, V/H/S/2. Because this time, THERE BE ALIENS! Too long have we gone without genuinely horrifying aliens. Here’s the synopsis: Searching for a missing student, two private investigators break into his house and find collection of VHS tapes. Viewing the horrific contents of each cassette,…

Trailers Meredith Woerner May 21 '13

Pentagram Bikini: For the Sunbather Unafraid of Satanic Tan Lines

For the beach bunny with strong beliefs, or a strong desire for a Pentagram-tan-line chest. Either way, you do you girl. Only $55 at Etsy

io9 Meredith Woerner May 21 '13

Steven Spielberg is making a live action Halo series

You’re finally getting that live-action Halo you’ve been clamoring for, and it’s going to be produced by Steven Spielberg. Poor Neill Blomkamp. Xbox announced during their big reveal that a Halo series is in the works, but for Xbox Live only: The live-action TV series will be based around the video game franchise Halo, and…

io9 Meredith Woerner May 21 '13

Byzantium trailer channels that old Interview with A Vampire feeling

It’s been a long time since we’ve seen a vampire movie with complicated monster hierarchies, gorgeous period-piece costumes and bittersweet relationships. But Neil Jordan (writer of High Spirits and director of The Crying Game) is channeling that old Anne Rice feeling. Let’s hope it works. This movie stars the gorgeous Saoirse Ronan and Gemma Arterton…

Trailers Meredith Woerner May 21 '13

Behold the beauty of the Wicked Witch of the West

In celebration of misunderstood big bads we give you “The Adoration of Elphie.” The Wicked Witch of the West has never looked more beautiful! Painted by artist James Hance, this work of art was available on Ebay (until it sold out). Please make more!

io9 Meredith Woerner May 21 '13

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A Movie About the Origins of the World’s Most Famous Spacesuit

True Blood trailer gets political and naked. Mostly naked

Godzilla set pics show the monster’s path of destruction

Can you spot every detail in this Simpsons theme park concept art?

Lucy Lawless teases a Xena revival? *SWOON*

The Alien Backstory You Didn’t See in the After Earth Trailers!

Poltergeist remake will actually be a sequel, which is a good thing

Pacific Rim finally explains why you need two pilots per giant robot

Concept art from the J.J. Abrams Superman movie that never was

Universal will reboot Timecop without Jean Claude Van Damme

Watch an adorable 4-year-old girl school you all in Marvel trivia

Watch the amazing, fantastic and stupendous pilot of Steven Universe

New trailer for Simon Pegg’s beer-soaked apocalypse The World’s End

What is Megan Fox saying to Raphael’s cold, dead mutant turtle eyes?

Man of Steel trailer shows off Superman’s HEAT VISION

V/H/S/ 2 trailer teases scary aliens, FINALLY

Pentagram Bikini: For the Sunbather Unafraid of Satanic Tan Lines

Steven Spielberg is making a live action Halo series

Byzantium trailer channels that old Interview with A Vampire feeling

Behold the beauty of the Wicked Witch of the West

Satoshi Kon’s Manga Deserve Just as Much Love as His Iconic Anime

Meta Settles Lawsuit That Claimed Social Media Addiction Screwed Up Schools

Jeep, Ram, and Dodge Vehicles Could Soon Come Equipped With Wayve’s Self-Driving Tech

Radio Silence Is Making a ‘Choose Your Own Adventure’ Movie

SpaceX Holds More Bitcoin Than Previously Thought

So Those Water Vapors on Europa Might Not Actually Be a Thing

Everything to Know About Disney’s Huge New Millennium Falcon Ride Update

You Won’t Believe How Much Exercise It Takes to Get ‘Substantial’ Heart Protection

China Wants to Remotely Recharge ‘Drone Swarms’ From Orbit

Trump Admin Takes Equity Stake in IBM and Other Quantum Computing Companies

Anker Solix E10 Review: No Power? No Problem

Bose Lifestyle Ultra Speaker Review: Sonos Can Start Sweating Now

Bose Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar Review: A Boisterous Stab at Dominating Home Theater

Dell’s XPS 16 (2026) Is Almost Everything I Could Have Asked for… Almost

Smart Glasses With Subscriptions Are As Bad as They Sound

iBuyPower’s Trace X Gaming PC Is the Fishbowl You Want to Swim In

Govee Ceiling Light Ultra Review: AI Art Ain’t It

JBL Live 780NC Review: Solid Wireless Headphones You Can Live Without

Acer’s Swift 16 AI (2026) Gets a Lot Right, But I Can’t Get Past the Trackpad

Samsung Galaxy A57 5G Review: Not Worth It at Full Price

Lucy Lawless teases a Xena revival? SWOON