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Scrooge McDuck Lives Up to His Namesake in an Exclusive Look at DuckTales‘ Holiday Special

The season of holiday cheer is upon us, even in Duckburg. But a certain someone is desperately trying not to get caught up in a festive duck-blur in our exclusive look at DuckTales’ delightful holiday special! io9 has a teensy snippet from tomorrow’s very special episode of the DuckTales reboot, “Last Christmas!”—part of Disney and…

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The Cast and Crew of Daredevil Are Beginning to Bid Farewell to the Show

Late last night, Netflix continued its culling of the popular Marvel lineup. But the bell tolled for a surprising series out of the shows it has left: Daredevil, the hero that kicked off the streaming giant’s bold plans for a shared Marvel universe of Defenders just three years ago. Now, cast and crew alike are…

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The Kingsman Prequel Could Be Adding Some Fascinating New Stars

The director behind Bao is working on a new feature at Pixar. King of the Monsters is sneakily tying itself into Godzilla’s movie past. The Russos shoot down yet another Avengers 4 theory. Plus, Katherine McNamara makes her Arrow debut, and more pictures from the Elseworlds crossover. To me, my Spoilers! Kingsman Prequel Collider reports…

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Marvel and Netflix Have Canceled Daredevil

The show that kicked off Marvel and Netflix’s ambitious series of interconnected superhero shows has come to an untimely end. The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed that Daredevil—which recently launched its third season to acclaim—has joined Iron Fist and Luke Cage in being canceled by Netflix, as the streaming service begins to move on from its…

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The Russo Brothers Considered Putting Marvel’s Netflix Heroes Into Infinity War

Infinity War already requires a boatload (or six) of characters. Something had to give—and that give mainly came in the convenient form of anyone attached to a Marvel TV show. The seemingly endless discussion about the tenuous bonds between Marvel’s TV and movie properties reached an apex with the release of Infinity War, a movie…

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Adorable Into the Spider-Verse Heroes From Build-a-Bear Workshop Have Arrived

Spider-Ham? No. Spider-Bear. io9 is delighted to exclusively confirm that Build-a-Bear Workshop is bringing a new line of bears and accessories to its stuffed-best-friend-creation range based on Sony’s rapidly incoming Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. As well as a bear covered in Spider-Verse branding, you’ll also be able to dress up your stuffed toys in everything…

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More Intriguing Casting Rumors From the Game of Thrones Prequel

Godzilla marches into action in a new still from King of the Monsters. Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss’ Dracula adaptation has found its Count. Chilling Adventures of Sabrina adds some intriguing guests for its holiday special. Plus, a new Toy Story 4 poster, and details on the CW’s big DC Elseworlds crossover. Spoilers now! Endless…

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Miles Learns Web-Swinging on the Job in a Glorious Clip From Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

Look, when a decidedly Dad-ish Peter Parker becomes your Spider-Mentor, there are going to be certain things that you learn as you go along. Like, say, how to avoid death from calamitous falls/angry scientists with laser guns through the power of webs. In the wake of today’s review embargo on Into the Spider-Verse (which is, apparently,…

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A New Bumblebee Featurette Gives Us Our Best Look Yet at Optimus Prime’s Slick, Old School Redesign

It’s not quite true Gen 1. It’s definitely not Bayhem-induced visual noise. But it’s an interesting marriage that really, really works. A new featurette for Bumblebee—focusing on the films’ nostalgic nods to the classic Transformers designs, as well as its ‘80s setting—just dropped, with plenty of little snippets of new footage. But it gives us…

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Great Scotch!

Oh, come on. Like you wouldn’t make that joke, if given the opportunity. The frankly bizarre trend of Star Trek tie-in liquor—which already gave us Guinan-inspired vodka—continues with the most logical continuation a line of Trek booze could have, perhaps outside of some sort of Klingon blood wine stand-in. The official Star Trek website has…

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Saru Gets an Origin Story in Our First Look at the Next Star Trek: Short Treks

It’s time for everyone’s favorite temp Captain (or lunchmeat, I guess, depending on the universe you’re from) to get the spotlight in Star Trek: Discovery’s so far excellent series of minisodes. CBS has dropped the first trailer for “The Brightest Star,” the third of four minisodes in the Short Trek series, due to air next…

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Updates From Mary Poppins Returns, Harbinger, and More

The Harbinger movie may have found a director. Barry Allen really messes up in our first look at The Flash’s 100th episode. Legends of Tomorrow teases a wild guest appearance for its next episode. Plus, Zombieland sequel casting, what’s to come in the last season of Gotham, and more Captain Marvel reshoot hints. Spoilers now!…

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Netflix Is Getting Evangelion and a Whole Host of Other Amazing-Looking Anime Next Year

I guess some congratulations are in order, Netflix. Early this morning in Japan, Netflix revealed several first looks at the many different anime series it will bring to its streaming service next year. Many of the titles were previously-announced projects, but today Netflix gave us actual first looks at the series in action, as well…

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A Spider-Gwen Film Is Leading the Charge for Sony’s Animated Spider-Verse Plans

Looks like Sony’s just as excited about all the possibilities that Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse unlocks as we are. The Hollywood Reporter has news that, in the wake of much buzz about the incoming Into the Spider-Verse, Sony Pictures Animation has tapped the showrunners behind Dreamworks’ Voltron: Legendary Defender, Joaquim Dos Santos and Lauren Montgomery,…

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Our First Look at Doctor Who‘s New Year’s Day Special Includes a Truly Fabulous Scarf

Seems like Team TARDIS got some nice new clothes for Christmas. After it came to light recently that Doctor Who would be forgoing its usual Christmas special—a tradition it’s kept going since 2005—in favor of an adventure on New Year’s Day instead, the BBC has now revealed the first fleeting details about an event it’s…

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Even More Set Pictures From Joker, an Intriguing Lion King Cast Addition, and More

Tom Cruise already has wild ideas for the next Mission: Impossible. Get a look at the long-awaited release of David Allen’s unfinished stop-motion film The Primevals. The first pictures from the seasonal end of Timeless have arrived. Plus, what’s to come on Arrow and Legends of Tomorrow. Spoilers, away! The Lion King BoJack Horseman’s Amy…

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Billie Piper Returns as Rose Tyler for Her Very Own Doctor Who Audio Series

Remember all those years ago when Russell T. Davies had an idea for a Doctor Who spinoff called Rose Tyler: Earth Defence? Well, now Big Finish is kinda sorta bringing that idea back to life, as part of a new series of audio adventures starring Billie Piper. Announced today by Big Finish, Rose Tyler: The…

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A Look Inside Hellboy’s Latest Historical Adventure in Hellboy and the BPRD: 1956

While Hellboy himself drifts off into, well, hell, the comics universe of Mike Mignola’s iconic creation has been kept alive by frequent dips back into Hellboy’s days as an agent of the Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense. We’re getting you ready for a dip back in time with a look inside the first issue…

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Is Aquaman Moist or Soggy? The First Reactions Are in!

My man! Aquaman may still be just under a month away from washing over theaters, but it’s been screening for members of the media—and while full reviews aren’t allowed yet, they’ve been given the clear to share some non-spoilery thoughts. And good news DC fans, it sounds like it’s gonna be a wet and wild…

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Finally, a Doctor Who Story Only the 13th Doctor Could’ve Faced

This season of Doctor Who has been one of new takes on familiar themes—sometimes pushing the boundaries of what the show can do, sometimes pulling it back to its earliest roots, sometimes just frustratingly proving it’s still Doctor Who. But this week, in among the high camp and the mud-witches, it told a story only…

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Scrooge McDuck Lives Up to His Namesake in an Exclusive Look at DuckTales‘ Holiday Special

The Cast and Crew of Daredevil Are Beginning to Bid Farewell to the Show

The Kingsman Prequel Could Be Adding Some Fascinating New Stars

Marvel and Netflix Have Canceled Daredevil

The Russo Brothers Considered Putting Marvel’s Netflix Heroes Into Infinity War

Adorable Into the Spider-Verse Heroes From Build-a-Bear Workshop Have Arrived

More Intriguing Casting Rumors From the Game of Thrones Prequel

Miles Learns Web-Swinging on the Job in a Glorious Clip From Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

A New Bumblebee Featurette Gives Us Our Best Look Yet at Optimus Prime’s Slick, Old School Redesign

Great Scotch!

Saru Gets an Origin Story in Our First Look at the Next Star Trek: Short Treks

Updates From Mary Poppins Returns, Harbinger, and More

Netflix Is Getting Evangelion and a Whole Host of Other Amazing-Looking Anime Next Year

A Spider-Gwen Film Is Leading the Charge for Sony’s Animated Spider-Verse Plans

Our First Look at Doctor Who‘s New Year’s Day Special Includes a Truly Fabulous Scarf

Even More Set Pictures From Joker, an Intriguing Lion King Cast Addition, and More

Billie Piper Returns as Rose Tyler for Her Very Own Doctor Who Audio Series

A Look Inside Hellboy’s Latest Historical Adventure in Hellboy and the BPRD: 1956

Is Aquaman Moist or Soggy? The First Reactions Are in!

Finally, a Doctor Who Story Only the 13th Doctor Could’ve Faced

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