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Daniel Brühl Teases His Captain America: Civil War Villain!

Amy Adams hints at her favorite scene in Batman v Superman. The Power Rangers film has its Red Ranger. Chris Carter discusses how Mulder and Scully’s son factors into the X-Files revival. Plus, Rufus Hound has a surprising goal for his Doctor Who character, and a familiar face returns to Twin Peaks. Spoilers Get! Captain…

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The Greatest Responses To That Star Wars Twitter Boycott

There’s one thing on the mind of the Internet today: Star Wars. More Star Wars than you could possibly imagine. But it’s not just the new trailer that people are talking about—a particular social media tag demanding an alleged boycott of the film for its diverse cast has generated more laughs than it has any…

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Ant-Man‘s Huge Chinese Success Could Lead To More Chinese Marvel Superheroes

Ant-Man just made its theatrical debut in China this weekend—and did rather handsomely for itself with a $43.5 million opening weekend, only beaten by Age of Ultron. But the success of the film also has Marvel not just open to bringing more heroes to China, but also lead to the creation of more Chinese heroes.…

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Guardians of the Galaxy Is Beginning to Maybe Consider Being a Decent TV Show

That headline might sound like it’s being awfully snarky—and it kind of is—but at the same time, this week Guardians of the Galaxy actually took the first baby steps from being a lukewarm repeat of a fantastic film to being a breezy, fun sci-fi cartoon. All it took was finding a little heart to do…

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Maybe We’ve All Been Wrong About the Ultimate Villains of Batman v Superman

Gambit is on the hunt for a new director. Gotham teases the arrival of another character from the comics: this time, a hero. Mulder and Scully are on the case in a new X-Files clip. Plus, Alan Tudyk talks Rogue One, amazing new Doctor Who pictures, and a good look at Agents of SHIELD’s new…

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Heroine Chic Is Basically Edna Mode: The Comic Book Series

David Tischman has a long career in comics writing that spans both Vertigo and work at IDW—but his latest venture is a familiar idea on a platform you’ve basically never heard of before. For a decade, LINE Webtoons has been releasing free digital comics in Korea, but only came to Western countries last year. You’ve…

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The io9 Guide To Star Trek

For nearly 50 years, Star Trek has been one of the most dominant forces in pop culture. Trek’s history stretches beyond the shows themselves, because Gene Rodenberry’s vision of the future has inspired generations and broken boundaries. Want to learn more before next year’s anniversary? Look no further. Welcome back to the io9 Guide series,…

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These Star Wars Figurines Just Want to Hang Out on the Side of Your Drinks

They came for your toyshelves. They came for basically every sort of random product you could think of, really. Hell, they came for your showerheads! Now, the heroes and villains of Star Wars are here to perilously dangle off the side of your beverages. These cutesy little plastic figurines went on sale at the Japanese…

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People Are Very Mad That the New Captain America Is Acting Like Captain America

Ever since he punched Hitler in the face 75 years ago, Captain America has been a political character. Many times he’s walked away from the government, and reminded people that he works for America as a whole, not just its government. So when he does exactly that, it’s kind of amazing that people still get…

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Another Long-Absent Game Of Thrones Actor Has Been Spotted on Set!

Rachel McAdams may be playing a version of Night Nurse in Doctor Strange—but not the one you expected. Rosario Dawson joins Lego Batman. Will the new X-Men show Legion tie into the films? Plus, sneak peeks at tonight’s Gotham and Blindspot, and set pictures from Kong: Skull Island. Behold, Spoilers! Doctor Strange Previous rumors have…

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Steven Universe Leaves Us Hanging In The Best—And Worst—Possible Way

Last night, Steven Universe returned for what is purportedly the final time before another hiatus for the show (no one quite seems to know, to be honest)—but no matter if Steven Universe is leaving us for a week, or many months, it knows how to leave you wanting more. A lot more. Spoilers ahead, of…

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Shattered Empire Is Blending Star Wars Old And New In Some Interesting Ways

In a world where it almost feels like we’re getting new Star Wars content every other day, there seems to be a consensus that Disney is attempting to push aside the Prequel movies to focus on the original films and the franchise’s future. If you’re reading Shattered Empire though, it’d be hard to think that…

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Game Of Thrones Teases A Whole New Gamechanger For Daenerys

Get a load of Alien 5’s new pulse rifle! Kathleen Kennedy says it’s inevitable a woman will direct a Star Wars film. Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters will return… on TV. Plus, Agents of SHIELD casts a mysterious new character, and new clips from tomorrow’s Doctor Who. Spoilers! Alien: Paradise Lost Like basically every studio…

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Why The Hell Does This Boys’ Star Wars Shirt Replace Princess Leia With Luke?

Ah, I remember it well, those opening scenes of Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope. That part when, having crushed any sign of resistance about the Tantive IV, Darth Vader reprimanded Luke Skywalker and put him in Imperial custody. Wait, what the what? In the midst of the Star Wars mania we currently find…

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Not Even The Avengers Want Deadpool To Be An Avenger

Yes, Deadpool is now an Avenger in Marvel’s “All-New, All-Different” comic book universe. He even got an ID card signed by Barack Obama and everything. But even though he’s earned the right to be one of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, not everyone on his team actually agrees with that sentiment. Spoilers ahead for this week’s release…

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Bask In The Gothic Glory Of This Amazing First Look At Crimson Peak: The Art Of Darkness

Guillermo Del Toro’s Crimson Peak is just jam packed with amazing visuals. If you want a look at some of that stunning imagery close up, you’re in luck: Crimson Peak: The Art of Darkness is out this week, and we’re exclusively revealing some gorgeous pictures from it—well as giving away a copy signed by Del…

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Unsurprisingly, The Ratchet & Clank Movie Looks A Lot Like The Ratchet & Clank Games

One repeated bit of praise for the cartoon sci-fi platforming game series Ratchet & Clank was that they (almost) looked like animated movies that you could actually play. So it’s no surprise that when you take the franchise and turn it into a movie, it already looks pretty damn fun. The irreverent series follows the…

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10 of the Scariest Ongoing Horror Comics You Should Absolutely Read This Month

It’s October, the universally-recognized month of all things scary. But while there are perennial books like The Walking Dead out there, as you count down to Halloween, you’ll need a lot of entertaining reading material to keep your spine thoroughly chilled. So why not sit down and spook yourself with some of the best horror…

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Behold Terry Gilliam’s Amazing Lost Animation Work For Monty Python And The Holy Grail

Terry Gilliam’s fantastical animation work for the cult classic Monty Python and the Holy Grail was already a sight to behold—but we almost got a lot more of it in the actual film. Now 40 years later, an extended cut of mostly-finished animation work, thought lost to time, has been found. And you can watch…

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Marvel Could Be Introducing Another Major Comic Book Hero Through Netflix Soon

It’s official: King Kong will fight Godzilla again. Watch clips from Jem and the Holograms and The Last Witch Hunter. Black Panther gets another rumored director. An Agent Carter favorite might return in season 2. Plus, the rules of time travel on Legends of Tomorrow, and a new clip from Doctor Who. To Me, My…

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Daniel Brühl Teases His Captain America: Civil War Villain!

The Greatest Responses To That Star Wars Twitter Boycott

Ant-Man‘s Huge Chinese Success Could Lead To More Chinese Marvel Superheroes

Guardians of the Galaxy Is Beginning to Maybe Consider Being a Decent TV Show

Maybe We’ve All Been Wrong About the Ultimate Villains of Batman v Superman

Heroine Chic Is Basically Edna Mode: The Comic Book Series

The io9 Guide To Star Trek

These Star Wars Figurines Just Want to Hang Out on the Side of Your Drinks

People Are Very Mad That the New Captain America Is Acting Like Captain America

Another Long-Absent Game Of Thrones Actor Has Been Spotted on Set!

Steven Universe Leaves Us Hanging In The Best—And Worst—Possible Way

Shattered Empire Is Blending Star Wars Old And New In Some Interesting Ways

Game Of Thrones Teases A Whole New Gamechanger For Daenerys

Why The Hell Does This Boys’ Star Wars Shirt Replace Princess Leia With Luke?

Not Even The Avengers Want Deadpool To Be An Avenger

Bask In The Gothic Glory Of This Amazing First Look At Crimson Peak: The Art Of Darkness

Unsurprisingly, The Ratchet & Clank Movie Looks A Lot Like The Ratchet & Clank Games

10 of the Scariest Ongoing Horror Comics You Should Absolutely Read This Month

Behold Terry Gilliam’s Amazing Lost Animation Work For Monty Python And The Holy Grail

Marvel Could Be Introducing Another Major Comic Book Hero Through Netflix Soon

INIU Portable Power Bank Is Small in Size and Smaller in Price for Amazon’s Big Spring Sale (45W, 10,000mAh)

Humans Were Already Dog People 16,000 Years Ago, DNA Suggests

California Regulator Says Tesla’s ‘Robotaxis’ Are More Like a Limo in the Eyes of the Law

Dyson Airwrap Falls to an All-Time Low in Amazon’s Spring Sale, Lowering the Barrier for This Premium Multi-Styler

The ‘Tales from ’85’ Trailer Wants You Back in ‘Stranger Things’ Already

Forget Ray-Ban Meta, XREAL 1S AR/XR Virtual Screen Smart Glasses Drop to Record Low on Amazon

Pixel Buds Pro 2 Hit Record Low as Google Continues Its Clearance-Like Price Cuts Following Smartphone Deals

DJI Now Has a Cheaper 360 Drone Than Insta360, but the U.S. Won’t Get It

Amazon Clears Out Apple Watch Series 9 With Silver Stainless Steel Case at 48% Off During Spring Sale

What Do You Mean Fox McCloud Is in the ‘Super Mario Galaxy’ Movie

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