Meredith Woerner, Author at Gizmodo

Action-packed featurette actually makes I Am Number Four look bad-ass

We’ve been calling I Am Number Four “Twilight with aliens” for some time. But this latest little FX and stunt featurette finally showcases the stuff that gets us excited. Extraterrestrial weaponry, katanas, superpowered flips, and ALIENS ON JET SKIS! The movie, based on the novel by Pittacus Lore (the pen name for James Frey and…

io9 Meredith Woerner Feb 16 '11

Is Zack Snyder’s Superman in trouble?

Why isn’t Zack Snyder directing the sequel to his epically popular movie 300? Rumor has it his next two features are a bit of a disaster, including the massive tent-pole production Superman. Vulture is reporting that Warner Bros. had offered 300 sequel Xerxes, based off the Frank Miller graphic novel, to Sherlock Holmes director Guy…

io9 Meredith Woerner Feb 16 '11

Brand new Hanna clip showcases Chemical Brothers’ trippy score

Move over Daft Punk — the Chemical Brothers’ score for the “child assassin” movie Hanna is the new electronica hotness. Watch the latest clip about the bio-engineered young killer, and snag a listen to the soundtrack. Hanna marks a huge departure for director Joe Wright (Pride and Prejudice, Atonement) — he’s moving into the action-movie…

io9 Meredith Woerner Feb 16 '11

All-Star Superman’s Christina Hendricks reveals the comics she craves… and her Wonder Woman future

We spoke to Mrs. Mal Reynolds herself — Christina Hendricks, about comics and other-worldly heroes. What sort of comics has the Mad Men star picked up since taking on the role of Lois Lane in the animated version of All-Star Superman? We also chatted with Hendricks and her husband Geoffrey Arend (Devil, Super Troopers) about…

io9 Meredith Woerner Feb 15 '11

This Green Lantern toy is a massive spoiler

We’ve had a feeling that Green Lantern’s final showdown would be with a certain alien menace from the comics… and the latest Green Lantern movie toy only confirms our suspicions. Check out some more spoilerific Green Lantern toys, including one Ryan Reynolds figure that recites the entire Green Lantern Corps oath. Spoilers ahead… Thanks to…

Movies Meredith Woerner Feb 15 '11

Contagion set pics show the wrath of Steven Soderbergh’s deadly outbreak

New images from the virus film Contagion, which people are calling Crash meets Outbreak, show Jude Law (who plays an angry damn-the-man blogger) handing out leaflets to the ruined masses, warning that the CDC is FULL OF LIES. Methinks Jude needs to be a bit more concerned about his ridiculous suit than the CDC. But…

io9 Meredith Woerner Feb 15 '11

Is this the first image from Nolan’s Dark Knight Rises?

The first ever set photo may have leaked out from Chris Nola’s mysterious third Batman picture, The Dark Knight Rises. So is it for real? File your guesses below! Over at the JoBlo Message Boards a reader posted the above image, with this caption: “my good mate who is working on set at cardington where…

io9 Meredith Woerner Feb 15 '11

A Highly Scientific Study Of Love Potions From The Internet

This is the kind of scientific study you can only do with help from the internet. We rounded up the best love potions online and forced them down the throats of three willing victims. So what love potion was the best? Watch and find out. Here are the contenders, with recipes. Ancient Druid Love Potion…

io9 Meredith Woerner Feb 14 '11

Spider-Man reboot gets a title and a brooding new image

Sony has released another awesome action shot from Marc Webb’s new Spider-Man reboot — which is now called The Amazing Spider-Man. Check out our first official look at the new Spider-Man mask! Here’s the full press release and image. Click on the picture to get a bigger look at the new Spidey suit and web…

io9 Meredith Woerner Feb 14 '11

The Geekiest Valentine’s Day Celebrations on the Web

You’ve seen our amazing io9 collection of geeky Valentine’s Day cards. Now see how the rest of the internet is celebrating the holiday of love, with a collection of our favorite ecards, the most disgusting movie kisses, and a recipe for a special chicken heart cupcake treat. The kids over at Film Drunk compiled this…

io9 Meredith Woerner Feb 14 '11

First Avengers fan trailer assembles so much awesome

The best part about Marvel releasing the Captain America trailer is, now we have enough footage of each Marvel character to create an Avengers fan trailer. You gotta admit, it’s pretty exciting to see all the Easter Eggs piled up together — and Tony Stark directly referencing Captain America’s shield, directly followed by a Cap…

Movies Meredith Woerner Feb 14 '11

First Trailer for the Mysterious Film 11-11-11: When Numbers Attack

The first footage from Darren Lynn Bousman’s (Repo!) highly secretive movie 11-11-11 reveals conspiracy theories and winged men, all wrapped around mystsic Uri Geller’s theories that the number 11 follows people with magical traits. Here’s the official synopsis: For many years, the numbers 11:11 have been mysteriously appearing to millions of people across the world.…

io9 Meredith Woerner Feb 14 '11

The short film “Exist” proves that aliens don’t need to be flashy to be scary

The short film Exist was lodged in our brains ever since we saw the first trailer. Now that it’s out, we’re thankful that — like the poster — the actual movie kept it free of crappy CG aliens and stunts. It relies on the simple horror of the act of an abduction and gave us…

io9 Meredith Woerner Feb 13 '11

Cobra Commander’s Starscream, Death Star Gift Sets, And Other Standouts from Hasbro’s Toy Fair

Where else can you see Cobra Commander ride a Transformer? Toy Fair, of course! Today marked the first day of the giant toy convention in New York, and we were there at Hasbro’s big toy reveal. Here’s a collection of the best toys and exclusives that caught our eye! First up, our favorite little toy…

io9 Meredith Woerner Feb 12 '11

Alex Pettyfer says his new film is about a dystopia where Justin Timberlake could live for a million years

In Andrew Niccol’s new dystopian movie Now, you can stay young forever — but only if you can afford the extra years. In our exclusive interview with I Am Number Four star Alex Pettyfer, he told us a little bit more about playing the villain in this futuristic epic. Pettyfer’s character, Fortis, is constantly chasing…

io9 Meredith Woerner Feb 11 '11

Could James Franco star in the live-action Akira?

James Franco is rumored to be the live action face of Kaneda in the live action Akira movie. Well, at least it’s not Zac Efron. Just Jared is reporting that ever since James Franco was selected to host the Oscars with Anne Hathaway, he just can’t stop getting movie offers. And now he’s allegedly getting…

Anime Meredith Woerner Feb 11 '11

7 Clips from The Adjustment Bureau explain how these sharp-dressed men control your life

We’ve got seven new clips from The Adjustment Bureau, based on the short by Philip K. Dick. Watch as a group of evil suits stop at nothing to rip Matt Damon and Emily Blunt apart! Spoilers! The Adjustment Bureau will be in theaters March 4th, 2011.

io9 Meredith Woerner Feb 11 '11

CBS buys J.J. Abrams and Jonah Nolan’s Minority Report-esque TV series

J.J. Abrams and Jonah Nolan are teaming up to prevent future crimes. CBS has just ordered a pilot of their drama Person of Interest, about an “an ex-CIA hitman and a scientist who team up to prevent crimes before they happen.” Nolan wrote the pilot, and both he and Abrams will stay on as exec…

io9 Meredith Woerner Feb 11 '11

First video of the dwarf and hobbit cast of Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit, together at last

All 13 dwarves (and 1 hobbit) lined up for a press conference for Peter Jackson’s adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit. So here they are for the first time, and on video, together: the stars of The Hobbit. Weta held a press conference for the new Hobbit movie, and brought all of the dwarfs (and…

io9 Meredith Woerner Feb 11 '11

Ryan Gosling to star in Logan’s Run Remake? This could be good.

Big reboot news! Warner Bros is busy trying to bring Ryan Gosling and his frequent collaborator, director Nicolas Winding Refn (Bronson, Drive), together for the Logan’s Run remake. Which means, this reboot might actually have more than a snowball’s chance in hell at being awesome. Deadline is reporting the news that the indie movie star,…

io9 Meredith Woerner Feb 10 '11

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Action-packed featurette actually makes I Am Number Four look bad-ass

Is Zack Snyder’s Superman in trouble?

Brand new Hanna clip showcases Chemical Brothers’ trippy score

All-Star Superman’s Christina Hendricks reveals the comics she craves… and her Wonder Woman future

This Green Lantern toy is a massive spoiler

Contagion set pics show the wrath of Steven Soderbergh’s deadly outbreak

Is this the first image from Nolan’s Dark Knight Rises?

A Highly Scientific Study Of Love Potions From The Internet

Spider-Man reboot gets a title and a brooding new image

The Geekiest Valentine’s Day Celebrations on the Web

First Avengers fan trailer assembles so much awesome

First Trailer for the Mysterious Film 11-11-11: When Numbers Attack

The short film “Exist” proves that aliens don’t need to be flashy to be scary

Cobra Commander’s Starscream, Death Star Gift Sets, And Other Standouts from Hasbro’s Toy Fair

Alex Pettyfer says his new film is about a dystopia where Justin Timberlake could live for a million years

Could James Franco star in the live-action Akira?

7 Clips from The Adjustment Bureau explain how these sharp-dressed men control your life

CBS buys J.J. Abrams and Jonah Nolan’s Minority Report-esque TV series

First video of the dwarf and hobbit cast of Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit, together at last

Ryan Gosling to star in Logan’s Run Remake? This could be good.

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

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