Meredith Woerner, Author at Gizmodo

Monsters Versus Aliens Dies, See Their Final Halloween Clip

Monsters Versus Aliens will not become the next CG franchise – sorry, Insectosaurus, you’ll have to be put down. Take a look at their last gathering in this Halloween special clip. Sad news for the playful and clever collection of CG pals cast in Dreamworks Monsters Versus Aliens. While taking a conference call, Jeffey Katzenberg…

Movies Meredith Woerner Oct 28 '09

Why We’d Be Happy With Neil Marshall Directing Dune

Rumors are circulating that Peter Berg is slowly backing away from the Dune movie project, leaving Paramount in desperate need of a new director. So they’ve turned to two great possible alternates: Neill Blomkamp and Neil Marshall. According to entertainment site Pajiba, not only is original director Peter Berg exiting the large Dune remake, but…

io9 Meredith Woerner Oct 28 '09

What If Zombies Ate Most Of The Mystery Team?

Imagine that Fred, Daphne and even Shaggy were eaten by zombies, vamps and other big bad beasties. Where would that leave Velma? In supernatural slayer mode, of course. Check out this awesomely wicked Velma-centric Scooby-Doo fan art. Quick someone get Dr. Monster a comic book deal stat, we want to see what happens next. UPDATE:…

io9 Meredith Woerner Oct 28 '09

The One Thing That Could Make 2012 Worse: Motion Sickness

Get ready to witness 2012 with stomach turning bumps and slams in special D-box theaters. That means when the Earth shakes, you’ll shake. When you get hit, the seat is hit — until you beg for mercy. Take that, 3D. According to the wire 2012 is getting ready to D-box your brains out, because this…

io9 Meredith Woerner Oct 28 '09

Gremlins Boy Is All Grown Up And Seeking Revenge on Furry Monsters

Remember Zach Galligan, the sweet-faced youth from Gremlins? Well, he’s older now and has developed a hatred for the furry creatures of the world in Nightbeasts. Here’s the tagline: “They come out at night.” You don’t say. It wouldn’t be horror week without campy/terrible horror movies to get excited over — and nothing looks more…

io9 Meredith Woerner Oct 28 '09

Are These Leather Creatures Tim Burton’s Misfit Toys?

The artist Stephane Halleux‘s characters blend a steampunk sensibility with Tim Burton’s gothy darkness, as they connect to strange machines, including robots, mechanical bat wings, and a beauty machine. Check out the rest of his work at and closer look at these stunning sculptures check out the artist’s site. cosmonaute herr doctor clockwork homme volant…

io9 Meredith Woerner Oct 28 '09

Surprise: David Lynch’s Sandworms Were “Too Phallic”

While recalling his sci-fi roots, director (and David Lynch purist) Jared Hess revealed a little trivia: “I worked with some of the crew that worked on Dune… They had all these wacky stories about all the worms they went through, because some of them were quite phallic in their inception originally. They knew they would…

io9 Meredith Woerner Oct 27 '09

Top 50 Vampires: The Ultimate Score Sheet

Which vampires sparkle in the sunlight, and which ones burn? Which ones fear stakes, or crosses? With vampires ruling the world of entertainment, it’s important to know all the facts. Here’s our roundup of 50 vampires’ superpowers and weaknesses. Click the chart to enlarge. Vampire Graph By Julia Carusillo.

Movies Meredith Woerner Oct 27 '09

Vampire Graph

Click on the graph for a better look! Vampire Graph By the brilliantly talented Julia Carusillo.

io9 Meredith Woerner Oct 27 '09

Ninja Turtles + Krull = Gentlemen Broncos

There’s a mini Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles reunion happening inside Jared Hess’ science-fiction-loving film Gentlemen Broncos. Can you figure out the link? Plus the director reveals his Krull roots. Both Josh Pais and Sam Rockwell have memorable characters in the new Gentlemen Broncos, but before they were fantasy fans they both appeared in Teenage Mutant…

io9 Meredith Woerner Oct 27 '09

Hyper Stylized Samurai-In-Space Film Is A Gorgeous Kick To The Throat

Cup of Tears’ trailer is teaching Hollywood how to put together a sleek green-screen martial arts flick properly, even in outer space. This sick trailer should make everyone who worked on The Spirit blush. Quiet Earth has pointed out the super sleek The Cup of Tears from Gary Shore. which was all shot on Red…

io9 Meredith Woerner Oct 27 '09

Daybreakers Vamps Practice The “See Something, Say Something” Anti-Human Law

New images for futuristic vampire dystopia Daybreakers showcase Willem Dafoe’s big sexy vamp-killing toy. Check out the images from the not so distant future, where human blood is served via soda shop. https://gizmodo.com/can-ethan-hawkes-daybreakers-make-vampires-edgy-again-5302795 These images are via MTV, so if you want to take a better high depth look at Willem’s fancy new crossbow head…

io9 Meredith Woerner Oct 27 '09

The Best “Real Life” Ghost Cameos: Real or Fake?

Candid camera ghosts are all the rage, and it’s time we paid respect to the on-camera spirits that paved the way for popular films like Paranormal Activity. Here are the best of the best from YouTube: you be the judge.

io9 Meredith Woerner Oct 26 '09

Ghost Gallery

This is one of three videos taken in this ghost hunters house, and this is the only one I truly believe. Verdict: Scary radio ghosts. From the video: "I inadvertently captured a spirit in my house on my camera after letting my dogs outside. After I left the room, a dark image of a ‘person’…

io9 Meredith Woerner Oct 26 '09

Give Your Pumpkin Some True Blood Bite

Last year, we rocked your pumpkin face off, with the cylon, death star and Predator pumpkins. This year, it’s all about True Blood pumpkin love. Who doesn’t want a sassy Lafayette on your front step? https://gizmodo.com/science-fictions-great-villains-immortalized-in-pumpki-5068026 These jack-o-lantern stencils from Camp Blood make me beyond happy! We’ve seen Star Wars, Dr. Horrible and Firefly before…

io9 Meredith Woerner Oct 26 '09

Paranormal Activity 2 To Become The Second Scariest Hyped Movie of All Times

This weekend Paranormal’s ghost cam beat out the mighty Saw franchise, which means Paranormal 2 can’t be far behind. With Paranormal well on its way to becoming Paramount’s most successful film ever, the studio readies a sequel. [LA Times]

io9 Meredith Woerner Oct 26 '09

Things That Make Us Queasy In Nic Cage’s Plague-Faced Witch Movie

Nicolas Cage is a sword-swinging, wig wearing Knight with fancy moves, going up against stomach-turning zombie people. It is revolting — just take a look at the stills we pulled from the new Season of The Witch trailer. Technically, this may not be “urban fantasy,” but then again, this is Nic Cage as a plague-fighting,…

io9 Meredith Woerner Oct 26 '09

Is Milla Jovovich’s Alien Problem Real Or Fake?

Alien abduction movie The Fourth Kind builds on several strange sleeping disturbances in Alaska, all involving an owl, and maybe an alien. The film mixes “documentary footage” with reenacted bits. Will you buy the hype? Check out our first clips. Check out these clips and weigh in on whether you actually believe any of this…

io9 Meredith Woerner Oct 26 '09

Animated Klingon Propaganda Could Be A Viral Video For Trek 2

You’ll want to join the glorious Klingon Empire after watching this fantastic animation. But it’s got people wondering if it’s a viral video for the next Star Trek movie, or perhaps a new animated series. Either way, Qapla’! Plus there’s also a chance that this is fan made, in which case this person is a…

io9 Meredith Woerner Oct 26 '09

Tranny Werewolves And An Apocaplyptic Starbucks

This week in Cult Worship, we mix the supernatural and the campy with a “tranny werewolf” on the run, a review of In Search of Memory and a really crappy end of the world. I Was A Tranny Werewolf From the makers of Dragzilla and Night of The Living Gay comes I Was A Tranny…

io9 Meredith Woerner Oct 25 '09

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Monsters Versus Aliens Dies, See Their Final Halloween Clip

Why We’d Be Happy With Neil Marshall Directing Dune

What If Zombies Ate Most Of The Mystery Team?

The One Thing That Could Make 2012 Worse: Motion Sickness

Gremlins Boy Is All Grown Up And Seeking Revenge on Furry Monsters

Are These Leather Creatures Tim Burton’s Misfit Toys?

Surprise: David Lynch’s Sandworms Were “Too Phallic”

Top 50 Vampires: The Ultimate Score Sheet

Vampire Graph

Ninja Turtles + Krull = Gentlemen Broncos

Hyper Stylized Samurai-In-Space Film Is A Gorgeous Kick To The Throat

Daybreakers Vamps Practice The “See Something, Say Something” Anti-Human Law

The Best “Real Life” Ghost Cameos: Real or Fake?

Ghost Gallery

Give Your Pumpkin Some True Blood Bite

Paranormal Activity 2 To Become The Second Scariest Hyped Movie of All Times

Things That Make Us Queasy In Nic Cage’s Plague-Faced Witch Movie

Is Milla Jovovich’s Alien Problem Real Or Fake?

Animated Klingon Propaganda Could Be A Viral Video For Trek 2

Tranny Werewolves And An Apocaplyptic Starbucks

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