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Updates From Resident Evil, Runaways, and More

Michael Dorn still wants his Worf Star Trek show. Get another look at Bumblebee in two new clips. The plans to reboot the Resident Evil movies are taking inspiration from the latest video games in the franchise. Plus, what’s to come on Supergirl and Doctor Who. To me, my spoilers! Resident Evil In a new interview…

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Join the Hunt in the Spoiler-Filled Doctor Who Open Thread

Or don’t, really—as previously established, io9 is absolutely 100% a pro-witch website. So maybe just put the torch and pitchfork down, and have a chat about the latest episode of Doctor Who instead? “The Witchfinders” was another classically Doctor Who-y romp—honestly, it feels like this and “Kerblam!” probably should’ve been better spread out throughout the…

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Daniel Radcliffe Has a Very Good Reason For Not Wanting to See Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Daniel Radcliffe spent years embodying Harry Potter—his time as part of a series, which has started branching out and spinning off (and wildly out of control, depending on who you ask) beyond him, is over. And while he’s more than happy to look back at that time, he’s not quite as willing to see at…

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A Skeletal Anime Star Is Teaching Me a Lot About the Japanese Comics Industry

One of my favorite new anime this season isn’t full of explosive action or high drama. It’s not even the one about high school archery. It’s about a skeleton named Honda who sells books. As well as being hilarious, he offers some fascinating insight into the world of selling comics in Japan. Honda is the…

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Warner Bros. Is Streaming The Lego Movie on YouTube All Day, for Free

Need something to do today that isn’t participate in Black Friday or regret the vast quantities of food you’re still digesting from yesterday? Good news: Warner Bros. has you sorted for… well, a good hour and 45 minutes, at least. To celebrate the recent trailer for The Lego Movie 2—and the fact that “Black Friday”…

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Tom Baker Is Turning His Wild Idea for a Doctor Who Movie Into a Novel

Back in the ‘70s, Tom Baker and Ian Marter—who played the Fourth Doctor’s companion Harry Sullivan—had a truly bonkers idea for a Doctor Who movie. They even wrote a script for it, but it never got made. Now, Baker himself is taking what could’ve been and turning it into a new novel. Revealed today to…

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Who on Earth Could Keanu Reeves Be Playing in Toy Story 4?

Hugh Jackman is still ruling out a return as Wolverine. Sony dates not one, but two movies in its Spider-Verse. Peter Weller will apparently not appear in Neil Blomkamp’s new Robocop. Plus, a sneaky look at Nightflyers, wild rumors about Doctor Who’s future, and yes, Lin Manuel Miranda will rap in Mary Poppins Return. Spoilers,…

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Watch the First Beautiful Teaser for Disney’s Lion King Remake

We’ve heard barely anything about Jon Favreau’s take on The Lion King since Disney announced its plans to add the beloved film to its long list of remakes, outside of some extremely exciting casting. But now, we finally have a look. And, unsurprisingly, the man who turned The Jungle Book into a visual feast has…

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Oh, So That’s Where Ben Swolo Came From

Apparently a bit more than a feisty temper runs in the Solo family. Many memes grew out of the release of The Last Jedi last year, but one of the most enduringly silly was perhaps Ben Swolo—inspired by the moment when Kylo Ren, during a Force-powered FaceTime chat with Rey, pops up sans shirt, revealing…

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Spider-Man’s Latest DLC Sells Its Fascinating Ideas Short

Spider-Man is more about just the spectacular webslinger, or even the man behind Spidey’s mask. The supporting cast that comes as part of the Spider-package—his allies, his friends, his family, his foes—is just as vital. But as much as Spider-Man’s DLC content wants to try, it’s coming up short on doing those supporting stars justice.…

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Amazon Accidentally Streamed the Next Episode of Doctor Who Days Early

This is either an unfortunate mistake (most likely), or, given the context, a moment of extremely hilarious pettiness (less likely, but fun to imagine). Last week, Doctor Who’s 11th season aired an episode called “Kerblam!” about a futuristic online retailer that was, basically, space-Amazon. Jeff Bezos’ ubiquitous company didn’t get a name drop but honestly,…

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Everything You Need to Know About Section 31, Star Trek‘s Sinister Starfleet Secret

Although Star Trek is predominantly set in a utopian future where humanity has solved its problems and ventured out into the stars to explore the cosmos and forge peaceful new alliances, every once in a while the series likes to show a dark mirror to the price of maintaining paradise—and Starfleet does it with Section…

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People Have No Idea What They Want From James Bond, According to a New Survey

With Daniel Craig’s future as 007 seemingly at an end after the next Bond movie—which itself endured endless speculation over whether Craig would even appear in the damn thing—Bond fans are wondering who will get the license to kill next. But a new survey suggests that fans are divided over who they really want. An…

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Pictures From Captain Marvel‘s Reshoots, Teasers for HBO’s Watchmen, and More

Roald Dahl’s Tales of the Unexpected is making its way to TV. The CW has plans for a series based on The Progeny. Cicada comes for Barry Allen in a look at the next episode of The Flash. Plus, what’s to come on Black Lightning and Future Man’s second season. Happy Spoilsgiving! My Best Friend’s…

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A Brief Guide to the Comics History of Spider-Man PS4’s Three New Suits

Another batch of Spider-Man DLC is out today, and you know what that means—hot new spider-threads to collect, and take pictures (pictures of Spider-Man!) with. This time around, all three new suits are actually from the comics, so here’s a quick little primer to their origins on the page. Iron Spider Marvel’s Spider-Man already has…

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Here’s Your First Tiny, But Dramatic, Look at Elseworlds‘ Batwoman in Action

Sure, Batman might just be a myth that Oliver Queen gets to gleefully namedrop every once in a while on Arrow. But at long last, a new Dark Knight has risen in all her glory. It’s time for Batwoman to begin her televisual reign! After teasing some Freaky Friday goodness already, the CW has finally…

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Gotham Set Pictures Tease a Delightful Comic Costume Upgrade for 2 Villains

Mary Elizabeth Winstead hypes up the Birds of Prey movie. Get a big new look at Elseworlds in a ton of new official pics. Vanellope von Schweetz (of the Sugar Rush Von Schweetzes) meets the Disney Princesses in a new Ralph Breaks the Internet clip. Plus, set pictures from Joker. To me, my spoilers! Cats…

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For the First Time Ever, Sailor Moon Stars Is Getting a Home Release in the U.S.

When the original Sailor Moon anime came over to the West, not all of it actually made the transition. The final season of the anime, broadcast in Japan under the subtitle Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon: Sailor Stars, never made it over in its original unedited form…until now, over two decades after it first broadcast. Announced…

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Steven Universe Finally Returns December 17

Truly, a Christmas miracle. It’s been four months since Steven Universe left us all biting our nails in anticipation with its big reveal of White Diamond—and hell, that’s not even the longest break the show has taken between batches of episodes. But Cartoon Network has finally confirmed that the Steven Universe drought is ending next…

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In the Final Aquaman Trailer, Atlantis Is Holding Out for a Hero

In our latest and apparently final new look at Aquaman before it washes over us next month, the war for Atlantis’ destiny really kicks off—so it’s a good thing Arthur Curry (Jason Momoa) has been preparing for it his whole life. This latest trailer is mostly about giving context to things we’ve seen before. It’s…

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Updates From Resident Evil, Runaways, and More

Join the Hunt in the Spoiler-Filled Doctor Who Open Thread

Daniel Radcliffe Has a Very Good Reason For Not Wanting to See Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

A Skeletal Anime Star Is Teaching Me a Lot About the Japanese Comics Industry

Warner Bros. Is Streaming The Lego Movie on YouTube All Day, for Free

Tom Baker Is Turning His Wild Idea for a Doctor Who Movie Into a Novel

Who on Earth Could Keanu Reeves Be Playing in Toy Story 4?

Watch the First Beautiful Teaser for Disney’s Lion King Remake

Oh, So That’s Where Ben Swolo Came From

Spider-Man’s Latest DLC Sells Its Fascinating Ideas Short

Amazon Accidentally Streamed the Next Episode of Doctor Who Days Early

Everything You Need to Know About Section 31, Star Trek‘s Sinister Starfleet Secret

People Have No Idea What They Want From James Bond, According to a New Survey

Pictures From Captain Marvel‘s Reshoots, Teasers for HBO’s Watchmen, and More

A Brief Guide to the Comics History of Spider-Man PS4’s Three New Suits

Here’s Your First Tiny, But Dramatic, Look at Elseworlds‘ Batwoman in Action

Gotham Set Pictures Tease a Delightful Comic Costume Upgrade for 2 Villains

For the First Time Ever, Sailor Moon Stars Is Getting a Home Release in the U.S.

Steven Universe Finally Returns December 17

In the Final Aquaman Trailer, Atlantis Is Holding Out for a Hero

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