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Watch Ryu From Street Fighter Become a Power Ranger in This Bizarre, Official Short Film

I have no idea what I just watched, but I am incredibly delighted nonetheless. The Power Rangers mobile game Power Rangers: Legacy War—in which you can pit rangers from across the series’ 25-year history in sidescrolling fighting game action—is currently celebrating a crossover with Capcom’s iconic fighting game series Street Fighter. In the game, you…

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Our Best Look Yet at Vin Diesel’s Arrival in the Valiant Cinematic Universe

The Playmobil movie is real, and is developing a hell of a cast. More set pictures from The Mandalorian hint at its connections to the wider Star Wars timeline. Plus, what’s to come on Supergirl’s return, new pictures from The Kid Who Would Be King, more Black Lightning, and an Arrow villain is sticking around…

Television James Whitbrook

Our First Good Look at Gen: Lock Is High on David Tennant, Low on Giant Robots

Rooster Teeth’s next animated series is set to take us to a far future of giant robot action. But our first real good look at the show is surprisingly mecha-free—instead, focusing on the show’s equally surprising major cast. Rooster Teeth just dropped the first full scene from Gen: Lock—which, full disclosure, includes writing from io9…

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DC’s Secret Six Is Making a Very Weird Jump to Television

Another DC TV show is apparently on the way—and it’s at CBS, best known in DC circles for, well…getting its last DC superhero show and then promptly dumping it a season later. Maybe this one is the long-awaited exciting pitch they’d been hoping for? Deadline reports that CBS has given a pilot commitment to a…

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Updates From Godzilla vs. Kong, American Gods, And More

Dave Bautista is already campaigning for a role in James Gunn’s Suicide Squad film. Get a teaser-y poster for the live-action Aladdin. Neil Gaiman talks the future of American Gods. Plus, Sophie Turner on Dark Phoenix, what’s to come on Doctor Who, and behind-the-scenes on Robin Hood’s archery. To me, My Spoilers! Godzilla vs. Kong…

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io9 Halloween Costume Show Week 2: Marvel Gothic Edition

Last week we kicked off the annual io9 Halloween Costume show—and like the good, alarmingly well-prepared readers you are, some of you have already gotten plans sorted for your Halloween costumes three weeks ahead of time! Still looking for inspiration? Come see what our commenters have shown off so far. You’ve still got time to…

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The End of the World Is Both Festive and Musical in the Latest Anna and the Apocalypse Trailer

The more we see of Anna and the Apocalypse, the more we’re charmed by its heady mix of teen shenanigans, almost-annoyingly-catchy musical numbers, and the fact that it’s all that and a zombie movie. This latest trailer ticks all those boxes again, to lovely effect. Prior trailers gave us some teases of what to expect…

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The Flash Is Dangerously Close to Being Back on Its Time Travel Bullshit

The Flash returned last night, bringing with it plenty of new things—a new suit for Barry, a new villainous threat, and a whole new major character in the form of Barry and Iris’ future daughter, Nora. But in revealing just why Nora’s come back to the past, it’s also revealed a big concern. Much of…

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Netflix’s Witcher Series Has Cast 2 of Its Most Important Female Characters

Now we know just who’s behind two crucial figures in The Witcher television series. Netflix has confirmed the actors who will bring Ciri and Yennefer to life in its new fantasy epic. Unveiled through a new interview with the Hollywood Reporter, showrunner Lauren Schmidt Hissrich said Freya Allan (Into The Badlands) and Anya Chalotra (Wanderlust)…

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More Intriguing Rumors About The Mandalorian

Zoe Saldana offers some cryptic Avengers 4 clues. The Rock is teaming up with his Jumanji director for a wild new fantasy film on Netflix. Mädchen Amick offers a detailed take on Alice Cooper’s headspace going into Riverdale’s return. Plus, Richard Wenk on his script for the Kraven movie. Put Captain Spoilers in the cargo…

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On-Screen Female Superheroes Are in Demand, According to a New BBC America Study

After what feels like an age of waiting, we’re finally entering a new era of female-driven genre storytelling, on screens big and small. But according to a new study launched by BBC America, it’s just a start—and it’s also a push more vital than ever, with on-screen representation becoming hugely important to young girls. Conducted…

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The CW’s Batwoman Rises in Our First Look at Ruby Rose as Kate Kane

We’ve known for a while now that Ruby Rose would be heading to Gotham this winter as the CW’s very own Batwoman. But now, we actually have an official look at her in costume, and the title of the CW’s best superhero look might just have a new owner. Officially unveiled by the CW today,…

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Updates From Joker, the Picard Series, and More

Michael Peña has joined the cast of the Fantasy Island adaptation. James Gunn’s next project has allegedly been delayed. Rebecca Romijn gives us a better look yet at her Star Trek: Discovery character. Plus, a new look at Flash’s next big villain, and what’s in store for Black Lightning and Arrow. Spoilers, away! Fantasy Island…

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The Coolest Star Wars, Marvel, and DC Toys Revealed at New York Comic Con

Another New York Comic Con has come and gone, and that means cool trailers, rad panels, and great cosplay has come and gone with it. But we can still look forward to all the shiny new toys and collectibles revealed at this year’s convention—so here’s our favorite pickings from what’s to come in the world…

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It’s Mary Wiseman’s Star Trek Galaxy, and We’re Just Living in It

It’s a great time to be a Star Trek: Discovery fan, but it’s an even better time to be a fan of Sylvia Tilly. Whether it’s in the first episode of Short Treks, Star Trek Online, or even Discovery’s home release, the someday future captain is all over Star Trek. To celebrate, we spoke with…

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ILMxLab’s Next Augmented Reality Experiment Is…Porgs

The Porgs have invaded Star Wars at the box office, they’ve invaded it in the world of merchandising, and now, they’re gunning for reality itself. Virtually speaking, of course. ILMxLab’s latest experiment in the world of mixed and augmented reality is coming in the form of a new experience dubbed, of course, Project Porg. Set…

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io9 Roundtable: Breaking Down Jodie Whittaker’s Stellar Doctor Who Premiere

io9 Roundtable: Breaking Down Jodie Whittaker's Stellar Doctor Who Premiere

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Gotham Confirms Another Major Batman Villain for Its Final Season

Janelle Monae joins Disney’s Lady and the Tramp remake. Barbara Broccoli now doesn’t see a female Bond in the future of the franchise. Production on the Monster Hunter movie has begun. Plus, more good Star Trek: Discovery news, what’s to come on Doctor Who, and new pictures from The 100’s return. Spoilers, away! Lady and…

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Your Spoiler-Laden Discussion Zone for Doctor Who‘s Season 11 Premiere

It’s here—but the moment has been prepared for. After what feels like ages, Doctor Who is back, and there’s a new incarnation of the Time Lord at the TARDIS console. Yes, a new era has begun—and we want to know what you think of the first episode, starting… well, right about now! Yes, as this…

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Spock Is Here, and Bearded, in the New Star Trek: Discovery Trailer

This is not a drill folks. We’ve got Spock Beard. Our first look at Discovery’s sophomore season was all about re-introducing us to the iconic U.S.S. Enterprise. This latest teaser gives us instead a look at what Michael Burnham and the crew of the Enterprise and the Discovery will be facing, and there’s a whole…

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Watch Ryu From Street Fighter Become a Power Ranger in This Bizarre, Official Short Film

Our Best Look Yet at Vin Diesel’s Arrival in the Valiant Cinematic Universe

Our First Good Look at Gen: Lock Is High on David Tennant, Low on Giant Robots

DC’s Secret Six Is Making a Very Weird Jump to Television

Updates From Godzilla vs. Kong, American Gods, And More

io9 Halloween Costume Show Week 2: Marvel Gothic Edition

The End of the World Is Both Festive and Musical in the Latest Anna and the Apocalypse Trailer

The Flash Is Dangerously Close to Being Back on Its Time Travel Bullshit

Netflix’s Witcher Series Has Cast 2 of Its Most Important Female Characters

More Intriguing Rumors About The Mandalorian

On-Screen Female Superheroes Are in Demand, According to a New BBC America Study

The CW’s Batwoman Rises in Our First Look at Ruby Rose as Kate Kane

Updates From Joker, the Picard Series, and More

The Coolest Star Wars, Marvel, and DC Toys Revealed at New York Comic Con

It’s Mary Wiseman’s Star Trek Galaxy, and We’re Just Living in It

ILMxLab’s Next Augmented Reality Experiment Is…Porgs

io9 Roundtable: Breaking Down Jodie Whittaker’s Stellar Doctor Who Premiere

Gotham Confirms Another Major Batman Villain for Its Final Season

Your Spoiler-Laden Discussion Zone for Doctor Who‘s Season 11 Premiere

Spock Is Here, and Bearded, in the New Star Trek: Discovery Trailer

Did AMD Just Make the Best CPU for Gamers and Creators?

AI Just One-Shotted Another CEO

6 Magic School Anime and Manga to Discover Instead of Thinking About ‘Harry Potter’ Ever Again

Unprecedented Images Show Sperm Whales Acting as Midwives to Help a Mom Give Birth

‘Butt Birth’-ing Rhinoceros from Ace Ventura Sequel Sold at Auction for a Whopping $60,000

The Ryan Gosling Sci-Fi Streak Will Continue Until Morale Improves

Study Challenges Popular Theory on Why Primordial Bugs Were So Darn Huge

Ewan McGregor and Anne Hathaway’s Mystery’s Sci-Fi Film Has Its First Trailer

Scientists Just Found the Salt Limit That Pushes Your Heart to the Breaking Point

White House Social Media Just Had Its Covfefe Moment

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