Meredith Woerner, Author at Gizmodo

Priest’s WonderCon footage baptizes us with carnage

We all remember the utterly horrific and unbearable angels-with-guns flick Legion. So naturally we were skeptical about another supernatural thriller starring Paul Bettany. But thank goodness, the footage we watched last night from Priest was surprisingly fun. Bettany, director Scott Charles Stewart, Cam Gigandet, Lily Collins and original graphic novel author and Priest creator Min-Woo…

Movies Meredith Woerner Apr 2 '11

Insidious is 3 horror films in one, wrapped in a crap-your-pants package

We’ve already admitted that James Wan’s Insidious scared the shit out of us. And to be sure, this is a triple-threat of a horror flick. But how many threats do you need? https://gizmodo.com/insidious-the-cheestastic-film-that-scared-the-sh-t-ou-5781363 Spoilers ahead. While we’re sticking to our guns about Insidious being worth its money in scare power, the strange thing about this…

Movies Meredith Woerner Apr 1 '11

First footage from Harry Potter’s finale changes up the Battle of Hogwarts

Warner Brothers unveiled a batch of clips from the big Harry Potter finale, (Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part 2) and it sounds like the studio changed a few scenes from the book — specifically the epic end battle. Warning: This is very spoilery! There was about four minutes of footage screened, and according…

Movies Meredith Woerner Apr 1 '11

First looks at J.J. Abrams’ Alcatraz and Fox’s Locke & Key

Ready for 2011’s new crop of TV shows? Get a sneak peek at J.J. Abrams’ time-bending mystery show Alcatraz, the comic book adaptation of Joe Hill’s Locke & Key, and see the doll that gives Wonder Woman breast envy. USA Today has a collection of new images from the new batch of 2011 pilots. This…

Television Meredith Woerner Apr 1 '11

Is Duncan Jones’ Source Code just Groundhog Day with bombs?

Moon director Duncan Jones’ Source Code is continually referenced as “Groundhog’s Day with terrorists.” But Jones says it’s not true — and here’s why. Minor spoilers ahead… As you can see from the above video, Source Code deals with an alternate plane of existence, not just with time repeating itself. So how did they keep…

Movies Meredith Woerner Apr 1 '11

Secrets of Insidious: How To Make A Low Budget Horror Movie That Doesn’t Look Like Crap

What’s really frightening about Insidious was how little it cost to make this rather large film, only $800,000. How can you make a movie this scary on such a tiny budget? We asked, and the Insidious crew answered. Including Oren Peli, of infamously cheap Paranormal Activity. Oren Peli Insidious producer — and director of Paranormal…

Movies Meredith Woerner Mar 31 '11

First look at the all grown up, leather-strapped Hansel and Gretel

The first images of Jeremy Renner and Gemma Arterton as the grown up Hansel & Gretel are out. Clearly, their past run-in with the cannibalistic witch damaged these storybook siblings a bit, because the adult versions look ready to kill. Accidental Sexiness has a crop of pictures from the set of Hansel & Gretel: Witch…

Movies Meredith Woerner Mar 31 '11

Watch Katy Perry get her alien abduction fetish on

Katy Perry’s brand new totally out-of-this-world music video “E.T.” is out. And if watching robots make out with space deer is your thing, then you’re in luck. This music video is about to rock your face off with extraterrestrial inappropriateness. Also jeebus those lyrics, Perry has spent some serious time thinking about getting nasty with…

io9 Meredith Woerner Mar 31 '11

Top 10 Things You Can’t Miss at WonderCon

Tomorrow is the first day of WonderCon in San Francisco, and there’s plenty to be excited about. Cowboys & Aliens, a first look at the ThunderCats series, and the new Superman! Here’s what you should wait in line for. What: Falling Skies Why: The latest trailer and recent batch of posters (above) have slowly raised…

Movies Meredith Woerner Mar 31 '11

Thor demands to know “What Realm Is This?” in his first movie clip

The first ever clip from Thor is out, and it showcases the Norse God’s nastier side, and Natalie Portman and Kat Denning’s comedic talents. What do you think — does the “myth out of water” humor work so far? Check out even more Thor footage in this behind-the-scenes video which includes concept art, plus some…

Movies Meredith Woerner Mar 31 '11

Does the Total Recall reboot never get its ass to Mars?

Hot on the news that Breaking Bad’s Bryan Cranston will be cast as the head villain in the new Colin Farrell Total Recall reboot is a brand new plot synopsis. Which includes a troublesome detail. Spoilers ahead… Earlier today THR reported that Cranston could play the head villain in Len Wiseman’s (Underworld) Total Recall. They…

Movies Meredith Woerner Mar 30 '11

Will Russell Crowe play superhero murderer Billy Butcher?

Anchorman director Adam McKay is already running down his shortlist of actor hopefuls for his live-adaptation of the ultra-violent comic The Boys. Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson’s comic follows a superpowered CIA group charged with keeping idiotic superheroes in line. In an interview with MTV McKay revealed that he had high hopes for Russell Crowe…

Movies Meredith Woerner Mar 30 '11

March Movie Madness the Final Four: Empire Vs. Star Wars

This is it, it’s the final countdown. We are officially in the final four. Serenity beat Terminator to slip into the final four against Blade Runner. But we’re only doing one match up today: Star Wars Vs. Empire. BRING IT. Which George Lucas film deserves the title as the greatest science fiction film of the…

Movies Alasdair Wilkins and Meredith Woerner Mar 30 '11

See the new and improved Wonder Woman costume in action

It looks like NBC has ditched Wonder Woman’s heinous shiny blue pleather pants and boots. Thank goodness. Actress Adrianne Palicki was spotted filming David E. Kelley’s new series in a slightly modified Wonder Woman costume. What do you think? You remember the American Apparel shiny leggings disaster that was the first ever Wonder Woman costume…

Television Meredith Woerner Mar 30 '11

MTV’s Teen Wolf series replaces the hijinks with teen angst

MTV has finally released the first official trailer for their TV series reboot of the Teen Wolf franchise. So what’s different from the original Michael J. Fox version? It’s not just the switch from basketball to lacrosse. The new series stars Tyler Posey, better known as the cute kid from Maid in Manhattan. But now…

Television Meredith Woerner Mar 30 '11

It’s official: SGU’s side characters have stolen the show

What a surprising episode of Stargate Universe, fittingly titled “Hope.” This week, the dark hallways of the Destiny were decorated with a bit of a silver lining and a lot of old faces. We find the crew of the Destiny waiting in black silence. Did the giant bomb go off last week? Was there still…

Television Meredith Woerner Mar 29 '11

Mourning the wicked with Being Human

Last week, we praised Being Human for becoming the supernatural soap we deserved. This week, things got a lot more soapy than supernatural — but the show made up for it with wicked trickery, sad goodbyes and spiritual exercising. https://gizmodo.com/being-human-is-the-supernatural-soap-opera-we-deserve-5784550 There was a lot that we liked last night on Being Human. So let’s go…

Television Meredith Woerner Mar 29 '11

Guess which Avengers cameo just got confirmed in Thor?

Marvel screened some new Captain America and Thor footage at CinemaCon yesterday, and already the internet is a buzz with the secrets that were revealed. So who’s the next big cameo, and what will happen to Captain America? According to ComingSoon, the first Thor footage took place in Asgard, which was about in the middle…

io9 Meredith Woerner Mar 29 '11

Do these 7 clips from Natalie Portman’s Your Highness make you laugh?

It’s been a bit of a sad stretch for genre comedies. Needless to say, our hopes for the mock epic fantasy Your Highness are very high. So, is it funny? Do these collection of clips make you laugh, or groan?

io9 Meredith Woerner Mar 29 '11

Check out the gorgeous landscapes of Westeros, plus photos of the Game of Thrones food truck!

Behold George R. R. Martin’s metropolis, King’s Landing. We’ve got a collection of high res landscapes from Game of Thrones, including a look at the 700-foot-tall Wall. Plus our photos of the Game of Thrones food truck! The Wall. On the Northern border of the seven kingdoms stands The Wall. It’s 700 feet tall and…

io9 Meredith Woerner Mar 29 '11

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Priest’s WonderCon footage baptizes us with carnage

Insidious is 3 horror films in one, wrapped in a crap-your-pants package

First footage from Harry Potter’s finale changes up the Battle of Hogwarts

First looks at J.J. Abrams’ Alcatraz and Fox’s Locke & Key

Is Duncan Jones’ Source Code just Groundhog Day with bombs?

Secrets of Insidious: How To Make A Low Budget Horror Movie That Doesn’t Look Like Crap

First look at the all grown up, leather-strapped Hansel and Gretel

Watch Katy Perry get her alien abduction fetish on

Top 10 Things You Can’t Miss at WonderCon

Thor demands to know “What Realm Is This?” in his first movie clip

Does the Total Recall reboot never get its ass to Mars?

Will Russell Crowe play superhero murderer Billy Butcher?

March Movie Madness the Final Four: Empire Vs. Star Wars

See the new and improved Wonder Woman costume in action

MTV’s Teen Wolf series replaces the hijinks with teen angst

It’s official: SGU’s side characters have stolen the show

Mourning the wicked with Being Human

Guess which Avengers cameo just got confirmed in Thor?

Do these 7 clips from Natalie Portman’s Your Highness make you laugh?

Check out the gorgeous landscapes of Westeros, plus photos of the Game of Thrones food truck!

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