Meredith Woerner, Author at Gizmodo

Stop motion graffiti artist paints the beginning and end of the world

We’ve praised street artist Blu’s mutant take over Buenos Aires in 08, but the latest piece of work really sets our world on fire. Watch the beginning and end of our planet, painted across buildings, fences, trash cans and more. http://io9.com/390028/mutant-graffiti-terrorizes-city-streets The title of this exceedingly elaborate piece of work is, “BIG BANG BIG BOOM:…

io9 Meredith Woerner Jul 6 '10

BioShock movie will be rated a “hard R”

We really, really want a BioShock movie to happen. And our level of excitement only increases two-fold when the director, 28 Weeks Later’s Carlos Fresnadillo, says it must be R-rated. Now if only they could get the financial backing. IGN spoke with formerly attached director Gore Verbinski, and got a quickie update on the status…

Movies Meredith Woerner Jul 6 '10

Get a little peek at Hayao Miyazaki’s next movie, The Borrowers Arrietty

Check out the latest trailer for the Miyazaki-produced and written film — The Borrowers Arrietty — which was inspired by Mary Norton’s fantasy book filled with tiny people. The Borrower Arrietty Mary Norton’s fantasy novel has inspired Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli to bring the little world of The Borrowers to life. Although Miyazaki isn’t directing,…

Movies Meredith Woerner Jul 4 '10

What the Last Airbender TV series has that the movie doesn’t

With over 20 episodes in Avatar: The Last Airbender’s first season, we knew M. Night Shyamalan would have to cut a lot to adapt it. But what ended up on the cutting room floor could have really helped this film. We’ve written a lot about the problematic casting in this film, making the cartoon’s main…

Movies Meredith Woerner Jul 2 '10

Hogwarts is burning: Harry Potter’s first Deathly Hallows poster

We’re getting chills just looking at the new Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows one sheet. Especially with the creepy “It all ends here” tagline. Run, magical children, run!

io9 Meredith Woerner Jul 2 '10

Let your organs be your personal DJ

The music is inside musician Karina van Heck, who has found a way to make an electronic jam based on recording the sounds inside her body. Utilizing wearable mics, the artist mixes everything from her heartbeats to cardiovascular gurgles. CBK ‘s-Hertogenbosch Karina van Heck – Wearable Event from Gordon Tiemstra on Vimeo. According to Gizmowatch,…

io9 Meredith Woerner Jul 2 '10

Walking Dead set pics reveal how to trick a zombie

New set pics from the Atlanta filming of The Walking Dead reveal a version of one of the most memorable scenes from the comic. Plus get your first look at the comic book character Glenn in the bloody, bloody flesh! On Location Vacations has a collection of stills from on the set of The Walking…

Television Meredith Woerner Jul 2 '10

This year’s alien sleeper hit, Monsters, is coming to theaters at last

Good news: Gareth Edwards’ well-reviewed film about aliens quarantined in Mexico, Monsters, is getting a limited release. The film, which generated plenty of awesome buzz at SXSW, is coming to NYC and LA. On October 29th, Monsters will be released in select theaters in New York City and Los Angeles. The reviews for this alien…

Movies Meredith Woerner Jul 2 '10

Get your weekly True Blood fix with baby vamp Jessica’s video blog

Sadly there’s no True Blood this weekend, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get your vampire fix. Did you know the vampire Jessica keeps her own video blog? Check out these five clips of Jessica being her endearing fangy self. Jessica’s Blog: Where is Bill F**king Compton? Jessica’s Blog: Is Anyone Out There? Jessica’s Blog:…

Television Meredith Woerner Jul 2 '10

Andrew Garfield cast as Peter Parker in the new Spider-Man

No more spidey speculation. Sony and Marvel have officially announced the next Spider-Man, and it’s that kid from the Parnassus movies: Andrew Garfield. Sony Pictures has announced that Garfield will be our new Peter Parker in the younger, rebooted pictures being directed by Marc Webb. As for what type of Parker the studio is looking…

Movies Meredith Woerner Jul 1 '10

Side by side comparison: “Let The Right One In” vs. the American remake

So, how different is the remake version of Let The Right One In, retitled Let Me In, from the original? We’ve seen the trailer – now let’s pick apart the differences between the two movies. https://gizmodo.com/first-u-s-trailer-for-the-let-the-right-one-in-remake-5577516 Both films are about a mysterious new child in a small apartment complex, and the young little boy who…

io9 Meredith Woerner Jul 1 '10

Falling Skies Gallery

io9 Meredith Woerner Jul 1 '10

23 new images from Steven Spielberg’s alien drama Falling Skies

Behold the devastation brought upon our planet by invading alien forces. All that’s left are Noah Wyle and his band of muted-tones-clad refugees. Check out a bunch of pictures from Spielberg’s alien drama Falling Skies, which is coming to SDCC. TNT announced that the Speilberg-produced alien resistance drama Falling Skies is coming to San Diego…

Television Meredith Woerner Jul 1 '10

Stephen King’s It script is almost done. Say goodbye to showering!

Warner Brothers is still set on bringing Stephen King’s clown monster to life. Screenwriter Dave Kajganich (The Invasion) has the difficult job of adapting the book into a 120-page screenplay. And his latest update makes us all kinds of nervous. We loved everything about It. Loved it. Loved the complicated and incredibly long and drawn…

Movies Meredith Woerner Jul 1 '10

Judd Apatow gets behind the Pee-Wee Herman movie

Universal wants to make two Pee-Wee Herman films, and Judd Apatow just decided to back one of them. Only one question remains, who will Seth Rogen play? Variety broke the news that Judd Apatow has decided to help develop one of the two Pee-Wee movies that Paul Reubens has written. Rumor has it, one of…

Movies Meredith Woerner Jul 1 '10

The 2 best things from Sorcerer’s Apprentice in one clip: Nic Cage’s wig, and dragons!

We’re really banking on Jerry Bruckheimer’s The Sorcerer’s Apprentice to be this summer’s family blockbuster. It’s got charm, Jay Baruchel, Nic Cage’s creep-fest wig and dragons. How can this movie not win? Check out this new dragon RING clip. Seriously, they’ve made man-jewelry kinda cool. Please Apprentice, be the one summer film that doesn’t disappoint.…

Movies Meredith Woerner Jul 1 '10

Woman wrecks car because “a vampire was chasing her”

Here’s a new one. A woman in Colorado claims she saw a vampire on the road, causing her to throw the car in reverse and drive it into a canal. Guys, we can’t blame Twilight for everything. [NBC 11]

io9 Meredith Woerner Jun 30 '10

First trailer for Space Pirate Captain Harlock film washes up

Check out the impressive space battle happening in Space Pirate Captain Harlock’s CG-animated movie trailer. The detail is there, right down to Harlock’s larger-than-life facial scar and the massive skull mounted on the front of his ship. The trailer was screened at the Tokyo Anime Fair, but all we’ve seen thus far are a few…

Anime Meredith Woerner Jun 30 '10

Stargate Universe’s “Destiny” is revealed

Will the good ship Destiny ever find its way through space, or at least a semi-permanent home for its crew of misfits? A sneak peek at the Vancouver set revealed a big spoiler for Stargate Universe’s second mid-season finale! Scifi’s Australian website took a set tour while the cast of SGU was filming the second…

Television Meredith Woerner Jun 30 '10

4 new Predators clips set up the other-worldly alien battle

Robert Rodriguez’s Predators is almost out. Here are the first ever clips, which seem to take place right as the humans are dropped onto the Predators’ planet. So watch and let us know, will this live up to the original? More Predators Videos

Movies Meredith Woerner Jun 30 '10

Meredith Woerner

Stop motion graffiti artist paints the beginning and end of the world

BioShock movie will be rated a “hard R”

Get a little peek at Hayao Miyazaki’s next movie, The Borrowers Arrietty

What the Last Airbender TV series has that the movie doesn’t

Hogwarts is burning: Harry Potter’s first Deathly Hallows poster

Let your organs be your personal DJ

Walking Dead set pics reveal how to trick a zombie

This year’s alien sleeper hit, Monsters, is coming to theaters at last

Get your weekly True Blood fix with baby vamp Jessica’s video blog

Andrew Garfield cast as Peter Parker in the new Spider-Man

Side by side comparison: “Let The Right One In” vs. the American remake

Falling Skies Gallery

23 new images from Steven Spielberg’s alien drama Falling Skies

Stephen King’s It script is almost done. Say goodbye to showering!

Judd Apatow gets behind the Pee-Wee Herman movie

The 2 best things from Sorcerer’s Apprentice in one clip: Nic Cage’s wig, and dragons!

Woman wrecks car because “a vampire was chasing her”

First trailer for Space Pirate Captain Harlock film washes up

Stargate Universe’s “Destiny” is revealed

4 new Predators clips set up the other-worldly alien battle

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

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