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The New Howard the Duck Show Is Bringing in a Familiar Face From the Movie

Happy Death Day writer Scott Lobdell’s next project is both a movie and a comic book. One of the new Alien TV shows in the works could be an animated series. The American adaptation of Utopia casts a Star Trek: Discovery star. Plus, a return to Oz is heading to TV, and what’s to come…

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Tokusatsu GaGaGa Is a Heartwarming Meditation on Trying Not to Hide Your Geeky Self

If you’re reading io9, I’m going to make a bit of an assumption: You’re probably a big fan of some nerdy stuff, be it sci-fi, superheroes, comic books (if you aren’t, well…I’m not sure why you’re here, but not my place to tell you how to spend your time!), or whatever. And you’re probably pretty…

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A New Stranger Things Comic Will Introduce Another of Eleven’s Fellow Test Subjects

Stranger Things’ second season already gave us one of the “numbers” that was counted alongside Eleven at Hawkins Lab in the form of Kali, formerly known as Eight. But now a new comic promises to introduce us to an even earlier test subject. Revealed by Entertainment Weekly today, the next Stranger Things comic series, from…

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The Coolest Star Wars and Marvel Reveals From New York Toy Fair

New York Toy Fair descended on the Javits Center this past weekend, bringing us a new look at all the spectacular new toys (and games!) just waiting to plunder our bank accounts over the next year. As always, the show was a great and financially ruinous time for fans of Star Wars and Marvel—here are…

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The First Reactions to Captain Marvel Tease a Weird and Wonderful Origin Story

After years and years of waiting, Captain Marvel is nearly here—and we have our first impressions of the film thanks to early press screenings. Good news? It’s apparently pretty cool. Marvelous news? Expect something weird, fun, and with lots of Goose the Cat goodness. The social media embargo was lifted on Captain Marvel last night,…

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The Final Season of Jessica Jones Could Bring Back a Major Villain, One Last Time

Syfy is developing a truly insane take on The Banana Splits. Dune’s impressive cast continues to expand. Could another Star Wars show be headed to Disney+? Batwoman finds Kate Kane’s dad. Plus, new Captain Marvel footage, and what’s to come on Star Trek: Discovery. To me, my Spoilers! The Banana Splits TV Line reports Syfy…

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Avengers: Endgame’s Gwyneth Paltrow Thinks She’s Too Old to Be a Superhero

This might tell us a little bit about what Pepper Potts is up to in what’s apparently her final Marvel movie, but it’s also a bit weird, considering Paltrow is 7 years younger than her Marvel co-star Robert Downey Jr. Speaking to Variety as part of a wide-ranging interview, Paltrow acknowledged that Avengers: Endgame is…

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More Hints at the Identity of Jude Law’s Captain Marvel Character

Get a look at Creepshow’s spooktacular host. There might be more Doctor Who on the way this year, just not in the way you’d expect it. Melissa Rosenberg is already promising big things for Jessica Jones’ final season. Plus, meet a few more of Detective Pikachu’s horrifyingly adorable Pokémon pals, and a new Toy Story…

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These Are Your Favorite Spaceship Reveals in All of Pop Culture

Last week, I asked you—yes you, or at least, the plural you that is the io9 readership—to tell me your favorite spaceship reveals in sci-fi and pop culture at large, that grand moment when an iconic ship comes into the scene for the very first time. And boy howdy, did you tell me about a…

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Star Trek: Discovery Just Gave Us a Mushroom Love Story and a Deal With the Devil

Happy Valentine’s Day? Love was in the air on the starship Discovery last night. And trippy spores. And a whole lot of weird science. Oh, and some potentially major problems ahead for both Captain Pike and Michael Burnham. So you know, same old same old for Star Trek: Discovery! We like to think of Star…

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Some Unexpected Faces May Appear in Game of Thrones’ Final Season

Star Wars rumors squashed. Toys tease even more looks for Avengers: Endgame. And the Pirates of the Caribbean reboot has already hit troubled waters! Plus what’s to come on Supergirl, Charmed, Roswell, and more. Birds of Prey And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn Charlene Amoia has joined the cast of Birds of Prey…

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Marvel Is Reviving Its Classic Star Wars Comic, for One Issue Only

The classic Marvel Star Wars comic was one of the earliest, tentative steps into what would ultimately transform into the original Star Wars expanded universe; a world that fleshed out Han, Luke, and Leia’s adventures between and beyond the original films. These days, its stories are left to legend, with a new canon taking their…

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Not One, But Two Alien Television Series May Be on the Way

Jason Momoa is really pumped about the Aquaman sequel. The Mummy franchise gets a refreshing pitch. Plus, updates on Marvel’s Eternals film, Todd McFarlane’s Spawn, and the crossover you’ve been waiting for. Spoilers drip acid right this way… Ghost Draft According to THR, Chris Pratt will star in Chris McKay’s upcoming live-action sci-fi film, Ghost…

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Report: The Latest Star Trek Animated Series Could Find a Home at Nickelodeon

The first Star Trek series to land outside of CBS All Access in this current era of “All Trek, all the time” might be boldly going where no Star Trek has gone before—and found a new home alongside the likes of the Ninja Turtles. The Hollywood Reporter has word that a deal is close to…

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Mister Miracle and the Superheroic Power of Persistence

The New Gods of Jack Kirby’s weird and wonderful cosmic Fourth World have all sorts of superpowers—strength, speed, intelligence. You name it, they’ve got it. But Scott Free’s recent DC Comics’ miniseries concluded with a reminder that maybe the most incredible superpower of all is getting up and dusting yourself off regardless of what hits…

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The Cast of Dune Is Growing as Large as the Number of People Thanos Snapped Out of Existence

The cast of Dune is so big at this point, we’re honestly just counting down the days till a Hollywood trade reveals that we’re all going to be it. Every one of us. Including Josh Brolin! Yes, the Hollywood Reporter has word that Thanos himself is nearing the end of talks to join the ever-expanding…

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An Exclusive Look at the Amazing New Zord Toys Coming With Power Rangers: Beast Morphers

You know the drill, ranger fans: a new show, a new team of rangers, and a new bunch of zords to combine and transform into the Megazord. With Beast Morphers on the way, that’s happening all over again—but there’s a bit of a twist on the toy front this time, thanks to the arrival of…

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The Flash Could Be Losing a Major Character After This Season

Now it’s Daniel Radcliffe’s turn to deny rumors that he could be the next Wolverine. Octavia Spencer is joining the remake of The Witches. There won’t be any Psylocke in Dark Phoenix. Echo Kellum discusses last night’s big Arrow changes. Plus, what’s to come on Counterpart’s series finale. Spoilers, away! The Witches Octavia Spencer, Jahzir…

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Open Channel: What’s the Best Spaceship Reveal in Pop Culture?

Spaceships are cool. This is, frankly, an indisputable fact—but what’s open for debate? The best reveal of a spaceship. From the iconic opening shot of Star Wars introducing us to the awe-inspiring wedge of terror that is the Imperial Star Destroyer, to the reveal of the Enterprise-A in The Voyage Home, hell, to Benny the…

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Archie Andrews’ New Relationship Is So Huge, It’s Changing the Name of His Comic

The milestone launch of Archie #700 brought with it not just a new creative team, but a major new addition to life in Riverdale in the form of Sabrina Spellman, that teenage witch you’ve been hearing about so much. But now, Archie and Sabrina’s lives are becoming so intertwined, their relationship is evolving Archie as…

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The New Howard the Duck Show Is Bringing in a Familiar Face From the Movie

Tokusatsu GaGaGa Is a Heartwarming Meditation on Trying Not to Hide Your Geeky Self

A New Stranger Things Comic Will Introduce Another of Eleven’s Fellow Test Subjects

The Coolest Star Wars and Marvel Reveals From New York Toy Fair

The First Reactions to Captain Marvel Tease a Weird and Wonderful Origin Story

The Final Season of Jessica Jones Could Bring Back a Major Villain, One Last Time

Avengers: Endgame’s Gwyneth Paltrow Thinks She’s Too Old to Be a Superhero

More Hints at the Identity of Jude Law’s Captain Marvel Character

These Are Your Favorite Spaceship Reveals in All of Pop Culture

Star Trek: Discovery Just Gave Us a Mushroom Love Story and a Deal With the Devil

Some Unexpected Faces May Appear in Game of Thrones’ Final Season

Marvel Is Reviving Its Classic Star Wars Comic, for One Issue Only

Not One, But Two Alien Television Series May Be on the Way

Report: The Latest Star Trek Animated Series Could Find a Home at Nickelodeon

Mister Miracle and the Superheroic Power of Persistence

The Cast of Dune Is Growing as Large as the Number of People Thanos Snapped Out of Existence

An Exclusive Look at the Amazing New Zord Toys Coming With Power Rangers: Beast Morphers

The Flash Could Be Losing a Major Character After This Season

Open Channel: What’s the Best Spaceship Reveal in Pop Culture?

Archie Andrews’ New Relationship Is So Huge, It’s Changing the Name of His Comic

Trump Says He’ll Sign Order to Pay TSA

Deadpool Will Deface ‘Magic: The Gathering’ Classics for a New Secret Lair

Apple’s Siri Isn’t Just Going to Use One Chatbot. It’s Going to Use All of Them

Why ‘For All Mankind’ Season 5 Is the Key to the Rest of the Series

ASUS ZenScreen 15.6-Inch Portable Monitor Is Now Cheaper Than Black Friday in Amazon’s Big Spring Sale

Early Wildfires Are Surging Across the US—and Trump’s New Fire Agency Isn’t Ready

INIU Brings Another Power Bank to the Spring Sale as SnapGo Keychain Portable Charger Drops to Its Lowest Price

Attorney Hit With Historic Fine for Citing AI-Generated Cases

Travelers Experiencing the Longest Security Lines in TSA History

Could There Be a ‘Project Hail Mary’ Sequel?

Sonos Play Review: Call It a Comeback

Sonos Era 100 SL Review: The Cheapest Way Into Wired Sonos Sound

Asus ROG’s Massive Swift OLED Gaming Monitor Epitomizes Excess in the Best Way

The Ikea Varmblixt Smart Lamp Fills a Donut Hole in My Life

Nothing Headphone A vs. Headphone 1: Which Pair of ANC Wireless Headphones Wins?

Asus ROG’s Cetra Open Wireless Gaming Earbuds Might Be Better Than Wearing a Headset

Nintendo’s Talking Flower Is Annoying as Hell. I Love It

Level Lock Pro Review: As Good as a Secret Smart Lock Gets

Apple Studio Display XDR Review: It Looks So Good, I Wish It Were an iMac

RayNeo Air 4 Pro Review: My Eyes Love These Video Glasses, but My Nose Disagrees