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Intriguing New Hints About the First Order’s Forces in Star Wars: The Last Jedi

Say hello to Transformers: The Last Knight’s newest combiner. Helen Mirren is starring in a new supernatural thriller… about a weapons manufacturer. There’s good news for Legion fans. Plus, new clips from Power Rangers and The Originals, and a new trailer for the Flash/Supergirl crossover. Behold, Spoilers! Star Wars: The Last Jedi Making Star Wars…

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Tokyo’s Giant Gundam Statue Is Dismantled With One Final Tribute

The life-sized statue of the Gundam RX-78-2 in Odaiba, Tokyo, was dismantled this week, after years safeguarding Tokyo Bay since it first appeared in 2012. However, before it went for good, its deconstruction crew gave it one last referential huzzah. RX-78-2 isn’t the first giant Gundam statute that’s called Tokyo home—earlier versions of it were…

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The Evil Green Power Ranger Has an Army and They’re So Badass

I mean, if you’re gonna try and murder your former allies and steal their powers, you might as well update their looks, right? Today’s Power Rangers #15 continues the ongoing saga of the alternate world that Lord Drakkon—aka evil Tommy Oliver, who stayed by Rita’s side after her mind control was broken—rules with an iron…

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In the New Star Trek Comic, the Next Generation Crew Fights in a Federation-less Future

Current events and social issues have always played a part in shaping Star Trek from its earliest days, whether it be the idealistic future of the Federation or using alien races as metaphors for society’s dark side. In Deviations: Star Trek, it’s humanity that’s messed up after the tyrannical Romulans make first contact instead of…

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Somehow the Fate of Superman and Lois Lane Just Got More Insane

The ongoing story in Superman and Action Comics has been a hell of a ride for not one, but two Clark Kents. Last week, we learned about the true mastermind behind the entire crazy plot—and yet, this week, there’s been a new twist that somehow even tops that for madness. So, a quick recap: Last…

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The Gorgeous First Trailer for Pixar’s Coco Is Here

We’ve been hearing about Pixar’s next movie for a while now, but this morning we finally got our first good look at Coco, the studio’s new movie about a boy, a magic guitar, and the Land of the Dead. And it looks very pretty. Directed by Toy Story 3’s Lee Unkrich, Coco follows Miguel (Anthony…

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You Might Be Waiting a While to Hear More News About The Batman

The Russo brothers’ next project after Infinity War could be a Valiant Comics TV show. Of course the Power Rangers movie has a post-credits scene. Get another glimpse at the Inhumans show with more set pictures. Plus, the Defenders are in action in new videos from the set, and a new look at Transformers: The…

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In the First Trailer for Voice in the Stone, Emilia Clarke Makes a Spooky House Call

Spooky house. Spooky silent kid. Emilia Clarke’s got her work cut out for her if she’s going to make it out of Voice in the Stone without getting freaked the hell out. News about Eric D. Howell’s adaptation of Silvio Raffo’s Italian supernatural/psychological horror story La Voce Della Pietra has been floating around pretty much…

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The Power Rangers Stories You Need to Watch During the Show’s Insane 17-Day Online Marathon

Starting today, Twitch is streaming all 23 completed seasons of Power Rangers as one of the most absurd marathon binge-watches in recent memory. If you, perhaps, don’t have the time to watch 17 days worth of television, then we’re here to help with a few suggestions for the episodes you absolutely need to watch (or…

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Another Classic Character Will Return for Blade Runner 2049

Some very fun cameos are confirmed for the Power Rangers movie. Get new details on a creepy scene with David the android in Alien: Covenant. Plus, tons of new pictures from The Walking Dead, and new footage from DuckTales, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, and the impending return of iZombie. To me, my Spoilers!…

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Godzilla’s First Anime Movie Is Coming to Netflix

It’s hard to believe that the undisputed King of Kaiju has yet to actually get his own animated movie in Japan. That’s changing at last with the arrival of Polygon Pictures’ Godzilla film later this year, but there’s more good news: it’ll be easy to see outside of Japan when it airs, too. Polygon and Toho…

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All of Marvel’s Star Wars Comics, Ranked

It’s been two years since Marvel regained the rights to make Star Wars comics, and since then the publisher has released a ton of comics, both ongoing and miniseries. Want some recommendations on what’s out there? We’ve ranked them all, from the must-reads to the ones you should avoid like they were old Jar Jar…

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It’s Official: Game of Thrones‘ Eighth Season Will Be Just Six Episodes Long

We’ve known for awhile that the upcoming seventh season of Game of Thrones will be a shorter run of episodes than usual—as will its follow-up, the (presumably) final season of the series. But now, after some umming and ahhing from HBO, we finally know that season eight will be six episodes long. The confirmation came…

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A New Dungeons & Dragons Companion App Will Help Declutter Your Tabletop Experience

Being surrounded by stacks of rulebooks and reams of character sheets while you play has been part and parcel of the Dungeons & Dragons experience from the very beginning. And while many players have begun using phones and tablets to make their tabletop lives easier, Wizards of the Coast is finally offering their own solution.…

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The Han Solo Movie Could Feature a Major Star Wars Planet We’ve Never Seen Before

And there are hints of another major Star Wars character who could appear. More Inhumans set pictures give us another glimpse at a key hero. Plus, new clips from Guardians of the Galaxy and Transformers: The Last Knight, and another look at Peter Serafinowicz in his new costume for The Tick. Spoilers get! Han Solo…

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Who on Earth (or Anywhere Else) Could Be Thanos’ Henchman in Avengers: Infinity War?

After years of hanging around almost exclusively in post-credit teasers, Thanos is stepping into the limelight for Avengers: Infinity War. But apparently, he’s bringing friends. Who could they be? A new tidbit of information gives us the most fleeting of hints. We know that Thanos will have a right-hand man in the movie thanks to…

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Star Wars‘ Most Lovable Killer Droids Are Getting Figures, and More of the Best Toys of the Week

Welcome back to the Toy Aisle, io9’s new weekly collection of the best toys around. This week, we’ve got dancing Gremlins, blocky Marvel superheroes, teddy bears with adorable attitude, and merchandise based on the Darth Vader comic’s best and most murderous stars. Gremlins Dancing Gizmo Plush It’s a mystery why the Gremlins movies, one of…

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Marvel’s Next Star Wars Comic Will Explore Anakin Skywalker’s Early Days as Darth Vader

Think Batman: Year One, but with more heavy breathing and red lightsaber action. IGN has announced that Marvel is unleashing a followup to its sublime Darth Vader comic series—except this time, it’ll be a prequel, beginning literally moments after the very end of Revenge of the Sith. Written by Charles Soule and with art from…

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Next Week, Twitch Is Livestreaming All 831 Episodes of Power Rangers

Do you have 17 entire days worth of free time on your hands? Well boy howdy, do I have a binge-watching suggestion for you. Livestreaming service Twitch has just announced that, to celebrate the impending release of the Power Rangers movie, it’ll be streaming all 23 complete seasons of the show, from Mighty Morphin’ Power…

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Black Widow Will Lead the Resistance Against Steve Rogers in Secret Empire

When Steve Rogers makes his allegiance to Hydra public at the start of Secret Empire, the superhero community is naturally going to be pretty shocked. But before he can enact his crazy plan to rule the Earth, Natasha Romanov is going to try and stop him, and she’s recruiting a few friends to help her…

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Intriguing New Hints About the First Order’s Forces in Star Wars: The Last Jedi

Tokyo’s Giant Gundam Statue Is Dismantled With One Final Tribute

The Evil Green Power Ranger Has an Army and They’re So Badass

In the New Star Trek Comic, the Next Generation Crew Fights in a Federation-less Future

Somehow the Fate of Superman and Lois Lane Just Got More Insane

The Gorgeous First Trailer for Pixar’s Coco Is Here

You Might Be Waiting a While to Hear More News About The Batman

In the First Trailer for Voice in the Stone, Emilia Clarke Makes a Spooky House Call

The Power Rangers Stories You Need to Watch During the Show’s Insane 17-Day Online Marathon

Another Classic Character Will Return for Blade Runner 2049

Godzilla’s First Anime Movie Is Coming to Netflix

All of Marvel’s Star Wars Comics, Ranked

It’s Official: Game of Thrones‘ Eighth Season Will Be Just Six Episodes Long

A New Dungeons & Dragons Companion App Will Help Declutter Your Tabletop Experience

The Han Solo Movie Could Feature a Major Star Wars Planet We’ve Never Seen Before

Who on Earth (or Anywhere Else) Could Be Thanos’ Henchman in Avengers: Infinity War?

Star Wars‘ Most Lovable Killer Droids Are Getting Figures, and More of the Best Toys of the Week

Marvel’s Next Star Wars Comic Will Explore Anakin Skywalker’s Early Days as Darth Vader

Next Week, Twitch Is Livestreaming All 831 Episodes of Power Rangers

Black Widow Will Lead the Resistance Against Steve Rogers in Secret Empire

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?

Meta Has More Smart Glasses Coming Whether You Want Them or Not

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