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Updates From Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, X-Files, and More

Neill Marshall wants to bring back Dog Soldiers. Nicolas Cage is fighting theme park robots in a new look at Willy’s Wonderland. A new Green Lantern could sit at the heart of HBO Max’s cosmic DC Comics show. Plus, the final end arrives on Supernatural, and what’s to come on Star Trek: Discovery. Spoilers now!…

Television James Whitbrook & Gordon Jackson Nov 2 '20

Sir Sean Connery, the Enduring Face of James Bond, Has Died

Sir Sean Connery, star of stage and screen and the legendary actor who catapulted Ian Fleming’s spyfi novel hero into a movie and pop-cultural icon, has passed away at 90. Connery’s career on stage and on-camera has spanned decades, iconic turns like the beloved Henry Jones Sr. in Indiana Jones, Highlander’s Juan Sánchez-Villalobos Ramírez, Marko…

Movies James Whitbrook Oct 31 '20

Star Wars: The High Republic‘s Enemies Are Much More Chaotic (and Existential) Than You’d Expect

What does conflict look like in a time of relative peace and stability in Star Wars? So much of what we know about the saga is rooted in moments of battle: Jedi vs. Sith, Empire vs. Rebellion, Republic vs. Separatist. What could threaten the High Republic, an age of exploration with the Jedi at their…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook Oct 30 '20

An Unholy Breakfast Pact Is Made in the Latest Snifter of Blood Cereal Horror Tale

For the past few years, Ahoy Comics’ Edgar Allan Poe’s Snifter of Terror series has given us Mark Russell and Peter Snejbjerg’s wonderfully gothic take on the world of…breakfast cereal mascots? You wouldn’t think it’d work, but hey, Count Choculaexists for a reason—and we’ve got a look at his latest comic tale. Russell and Snejbjerg’s…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook Oct 30 '20

Miles Morales’ New Game Gives Him His Amazing, Spectacular, and Ultimate Into the Spider-Verse Suit

It should come as a surprise to absolutely no one that Miles Morales’ new video game will give him an unlockable suit based on his animated adventures on the silver screen in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. But even then, we’re still blown away by the lengths Insomniac Games has gone into replicating the look and…

Games James Whitbrook Oct 30 '20

The Suicide Squad’s John Cena Spinoff TV Series Gains Another Familiar Face

Michael Giacchino talks swinging back into action for Spider-Man 3’s soundtrack. The Strange Talent of Luther Strode is getting a movie adaptation. Rami Malek teases the villainous complexity of his No Time to Die villain. Plus, a look at the Gremlins animated series, and what’s to come on the Walking Dead spinoffs. Spoilers, away! The…

Television James Whitbrook & Gordon Jackson Oct 30 '20

Star Trek: Discovery‘s Tilly and Michael Reunite in This Bittersweet Clip

This week’s episode of Star Trek: Discovery was a hard one on the crew—the joy of being reunited with Michael Burnham after she crashed into the 32nd century ahead of them, tempered with the stark realization of the future they find themselves in. It’s something that’s starting to hit home for the Disco crew, as…

io9 James Whitbrook Oct 29 '20

Celebrate Grand Admiral Thrawn’s 30th Birthday Next Year With New Books, Fancy Books, and Old Books (on T-Shirts!)

In 1991, the Star Wars universe changed forever. After a few years of quiet, the Expanded Universe exploded in scope and reach, kicking off with a series of novels from Timothy Zahn that brought us the story of what happened after Return of the Jedi. With it came the rise of Grand Admiral Thrawn and…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook Oct 29 '20

New Witcher Season 2 Set Photos Tease an Armor Upgrade for the Villains

Our first look at Adam Mason and Michael Bay’s coronavirus movie Songbird is here. Vivica A. Fox is leading another remake of Night of the Living Dead. Plus, sneak peeks as Spider-Man 3 starts filming and the CW wants to make a Nancy Drew spinoff with a black, queer protagonist. Spoilers get! Night of the…

Television James Whitbrook & Gordon Jackson Oct 29 '20

On Star Trek: Discovery, You Really Can’t Go Home Again

This week, Star Trek: Discovery reunited the disparate halves of its cast for an emotional chance to take stock of their unprecedented situation. The crew has arrived in the future and is headed to the ancestral home of the Federation—but as we so often learn when we return to our roots, they come to the…

io9 James Whitbrook Oct 29 '20

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These New Collections Are the Perfect Place to Start Reading Hellboy

Hellboy has a long history in comics, but it’s one that’s splintered—tales that dip in and out of timelines and jump around his history of fighting to keep his adopted home safe from the supernatural. It’s understandable if you might be unsure just where to start, or what the best stories are. But a new…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook Oct 28 '20

Updates on the Animorphs Movie, Marvel’s Moon Knight, and More

André Øvredal has an update on the Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark sequel. Disney+’s Moon Knight show has seemingly found its director. Hasbro’s bold new Power Rangers reboot has tapped a writer. Plus, a new look at Freaky, and what’s to come on Soulmates and Moonbase 8. To me, my Spoilers! Animorphs Michael…

Television James Whitbrook & Gordon Jackson Oct 28 '20

My Hero Academia‘s Biggest Rivals Look Back on Heroes Rising‘s Wild Journey

You might be forgiven for thinking that we last saw the heroes of UA’s legendary Class 1-A on the big screen a few years ago at this point. But no: it just feels like it. The release of Funimation’s My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising was one of the last Normal Things to happen before 2020…

Anime James Whitbrook Oct 27 '20

A Look Inside Empire Strikes Back‘s Anniversary Anthology Reveals the Unsung Hero of Echo Base

Sure, Luke Skywalker did some psychic magic and blew up a superweapon. Princess Leia is a charismatic commander on the front lines. Han Solo is ride or die for his friends and fellow rebels, especially if he can cut up a tauntaun in the process. But the Rebel Alliance is not three people. It’s built…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook Oct 27 '20

Netflix Announced a Bunch of New Anime and I’d Cancel It All for One More Second of This Jet Jaguar

As it is wont to do every few years, Netflix took to Japanese audiences overnight and announced it would continue acquiring and funding a metric butt-ton of new anime projects over the next few years. That’s cool and all but anyway: yo, look at Jet Goddamn Jaguar. He—mecha star of Godzilla vs. Megalon and king…

Anime James Whitbrook Oct 27 '20

Updates From The Matrix 4, The Suicide Squad, and More

Adam Sandler’s heading to space and an alien spider is his only friend. Bette Midler says that the Sanderson Sisters will indeed return for the new Hocus Pocus. New set pictures from Scream 5 tease Courteney Cox’s return. Plus, Bruce Campbell teases Evil Dead’s new hero, and behind the scenes on His Dark Materials. Spoilers…

Television James Whitbrook & Gordon Jackson Oct 27 '20

This Might Be My Favorite Star Trek: Discovery Scene

It has had its bumps and its ups and downs, but Star Trek: Discovery has come bolting out of the gate with the start of its third season, leveraging its fascinating premise with stark, simple ideas that Star Trek has held since its very beginning. In the process, it’s finally undoing some of the things…

io9 James Whitbrook Oct 26 '20

The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina‘s Final Battle Arrives on New Year’s Eve

Appropriate that we can ring in the very end of this cursed year with witches and eldritch calamity. Netflix has just announced that it’s ending 2020 in the most apt manner possible dropping the fourth and final season of the spooky Archie Comics adaptation Chilling Adventures of Sabrina on the very last day of the…

Trailers James Whitbrook Oct 26 '20

Stranger Things Set Pictures Tease an Intriguing New Character

Marvel’s still hunting for writers for its Blade reboot. Tom Holland says work’s begun on the next Spider-Man. Fear the Walking Dead gets procedural in a new clip. A new Mandalorian picture teases a familiar alien race. Plus, what’s in store for The Outpost and Pandora’s returns. To me, my spoilers! Blade THR reports Marvel…

Television James Whitbrook & Gordon Jackson Oct 26 '20

Report: Jared Leto Isn’t the Only Villain Back for Zack Snyder’s Ever-Expanding Justice League

Yeah, sure. We’ve got four hours to fill. Whatever! You do you, Zack! Yesterday we found out that Jared Leto’s damagéd takeon the Joker was being retroactively added into Zack Snyder’s new version of the fabled “Snyder Cut” of Justice League (aka a thing that did not exist until WB decided to give the director…

Movies James Whitbrook Oct 23 '20

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Updates From Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, X-Files, and More

Sir Sean Connery, the Enduring Face of James Bond, Has Died

Star Wars: The High Republic‘s Enemies Are Much More Chaotic (and Existential) Than You’d Expect

An Unholy Breakfast Pact Is Made in the Latest Snifter of Blood Cereal Horror Tale

Miles Morales’ New Game Gives Him His Amazing, Spectacular, and Ultimate Into the Spider-Verse Suit

The Suicide Squad’s John Cena Spinoff TV Series Gains Another Familiar Face

Star Trek: Discovery‘s Tilly and Michael Reunite in This Bittersweet Clip

Celebrate Grand Admiral Thrawn’s 30th Birthday Next Year With New Books, Fancy Books, and Old Books (on T-Shirts!)

New Witcher Season 2 Set Photos Tease an Armor Upgrade for the Villains

On Star Trek: Discovery, You Really Can’t Go Home Again

These New Collections Are the Perfect Place to Start Reading Hellboy

Updates on the Animorphs Movie, Marvel’s Moon Knight, and More

My Hero Academia‘s Biggest Rivals Look Back on Heroes Rising‘s Wild Journey

A Look Inside Empire Strikes Back‘s Anniversary Anthology Reveals the Unsung Hero of Echo Base

Netflix Announced a Bunch of New Anime and I’d Cancel It All for One More Second of This Jet Jaguar

Updates From The Matrix 4, The Suicide Squad, and More

This Might Be My Favorite Star Trek: Discovery Scene

The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina‘s Final Battle Arrives on New Year’s Eve

Stranger Things Set Pictures Tease an Intriguing New Character

Report: Jared Leto Isn’t the Only Villain Back for Zack Snyder’s Ever-Expanding Justice League

A Game of Thrones Writer Reveals the Show’s Early Challenges

‘Scavengers Reign’ May Soon Have One Home Again

20 Years On, ‘Uncharted’ Is Still Changing Games

This 40″ Roku TV Is Cheaper Than a Refurb, and 500 Free Channels Come With It

Twice as Cheap as AirPods, the Galaxy Buds 3 FE Just Hit a Near Record Low on Amazon

Forget Slow WiFi, Amazon Just Cut the Best-Selling WiFi 6 TP-Link Router to a Near Record Low

Amazon Offloads DJI Mini 3 Combo at Record Low, RC With Built-In Screen Included

‘Matrix Resurrections’ Lawsuit Ends With a $57 Million Payout for Warner Bros.

Amazon Drops the 4.8-Rated LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle for the Third Time in a Month

LEGO Takes a Hit, Millennium Falcon Set Drops Back to Its All-Time Low on Amazon

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

Logitech G G512 X Review: The Tasting Menu of a Pro Gaming Keyboard

Ecovacs Deebot X12 OmniCyclone Review: AI Can’t Save This Robot Vacuum

The Best Tech Gifts for Mother’s Day 2026

Asus’ Dual-Display Gaming Laptop Will Ruin Your Single-Screen Lifestyle

Steam Controller Review: Trackpads Change Everything for PC Gaming