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The Reason We Need a New Superman Movie Is Because the Last One Sucked

Studios make movies so they can fill seats to print money to make more movies to fill more seats to print more money. And the easiest way to start printing money is to go with an established movie franchise. Like Superman! But the real reason we need a new Superman movie (as opposed to needing…

Movies Casey Chan

Fck Yeah! There’s Gonna be a Fables* Movie!

Holy hell, they’re making a movie based on Bill Willingham’s acclaimed Fables comic. Please be good. Please be good. Please be good. Please be good. Please be good. Please be good. Please be good. Please be good. With the rampant success of all things fairytale these days (Once Upon A Time, Grimm, Snow White and…

Movies Meredith Woerner

What is the greatest Batman story of all time?

Batman has protected Gotham City and fought evildoers for decades, and you could spend the rest of your life just consuming Bat-media. But what’s the absolute greatest Batman story of all time? In any media? Please share your choice below — and as usual, please include a picture so we can see the awesomeness of…

Movies Charlie Jane Anders

Destroy or Save Metropolis in the new Superman game Hero’s Flight

Save or ravage Metropolis — the choice is yours. Warner Bros. has just released a new online video game titled Man of Steel: Hero’s Flight which gives you the power to control Superman. Which means you can spend hours flying into innocent buildings, rocks or asteroids (if you suck at controlling him). Overall the game…

Movies Meredith Woerner

After Earth: The Spoiler FAQ

A Will Smith movie that bombs at the box office? An M. Night Shaymalan movie that people say could actually be worse? After Earth is just confusing as hell, and thus we’ve decided to answer your Frequently Asked Questions regarding the movie. So some critics are calling After Earth godawful, while some are saying it’s…

Movies Rob Bricken

Tony Stark cuts through the Paperman flirting with cocktails

Now this is a Disney crossover we wouldn’t mind seeing. What if the gorgeous, Oscar-nominated short Paperman had a different kind of suitor, like Captain Kirk or Don Draper? We would seriously pay to see that. https://gizmodo.com/this-animated-short-doesnt-just-look-cool-it-looks-han-5980280 Created by DeviantArtist Eddie Snow, these illustrations are simply delightful. [Via The Mary Sue]

Movies Meredith Woerner

This is the End clips reveal a much funnier movie than we’d expected

Good news! This is the End, the post apocalyptic horror show featuring comedians playing themselves, looks actually funny. Like laugh out loud funny. Plus Emma Watson shows up in two of these clips and absolutely steals the show. Could this movie be… actually awesome?

Movies Meredith Woerner

The Video Game You Never Saw in Wreck-It Ralph!

Wreck-It Ralph showcased the worlds of Fix-It Felix Jr., Hero’s Duty, and the racing video game Sugar Rush. But there was another video game world you never got to see Extreme Easy Living 2! Which is basically one of those strange beach volleyball games where CG girls jump up and down, a lot. The cut…

Movies Meredith Woerner

Doctor Who‘s Noel Clarke directing a thriller, with Ian Somerhalder!

Universes are colliding. Noel Clarke, who played Mickey on Doctor Who (and a small role in Star Trek into Darkness), is directing a science fiction film called The Anomaly. Co-starring Ian Somerhalder from Vampire Diaries. The Anomaly stars Luke Hemsworth, brother of Chris and Liam, who previously appeared in the Australian soap opera Neighbours, plus…

Movies Charlie Jane Anders

Ron Moore’s time-traveling love story Outlander is a go!

The long draught of Moore-less television is over! Battlestar Galactica lord Ron D. Moore is getting yet another television series inspired by the Diana Gabaldon book series. Deadline is reporting that Starz has ordered up a 16-episode series of Outlander, the time-traveling, Scottish love story. The show is an adaptation of Gabaldon’s book series centered…

Movies Meredith Woerner

Is That Movie You’re Seeing Real or Fake 3D?

3D movies increasingly the norm nowadays, whether you love it or hate it (hate it). But however you feel about it, did you know that there are varying levels of 3D quality? For the discerning types, there is a convenient website that separates the real-deal, shot-in-3D flicks from the imposters that fake it. Some of…

Movies Michael Hession

The less-than-impressive way Man of Steel will connect to Batman

It’s finally happening! The Superman and Batman movie universes are about to collide …albeit it in a very, very tiny way. Still, here’s the Man of Steel Easter Egg that could be the seed that grows into an actual DC crossover or even a Justice League film. Here’s what director Zack Snyder told Omelete: “The…

Movies Rob Bricken

Look inside the pages of Heath Ledger’s “Joker Diary”

When Heath Ledger was preparing to play the Joker in The Dark Knight, he locked himself in a hotel room for a month and put together a diary of inspirations for the role. Here’s a tantalizing glimpse at that diary, from a French documentary. The above clip comes from a documentary called Too Young To…

Movies Charlie Jane Anders

The io9 Guide to Science Fiction and Fantasy in June!

June is bursting with science fiction and fantasy goodness. Including a new Superman movie! And World War Z! Tons of new and returning TV shows! And new books by Lauren Beuekes, Neil Gaiman, Terry Pratchett and Stephen King. Plus conventions, author signings, and loads more. Here’s your ultimate guide to June! Top image: Cover detail…

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Del Toro goes inside the heads of Pacific Rim‘s Jaegers (literally)

There is literally nothing that has made me more impressed about Guillermo del Toro’s Pacific Rim — and it’s has some mighty impressive trailers — than this featurette revealing the massive, unbelievable, almost zero-CG sets used as the Jaeger’s cockpits. Seriously, they’re almost as insane as if del Toro has just gone ahead and built…

Movies Rob Bricken

Nathan Fillion comes inbetween Mike and Sully in new Monsters U. clips

Bros don’t let girls come between then, but two things: 1) in this new clip from Monsters University, Mike and Sully aren’t quite bros yet, and 2) that ain’t no lady, that’s Nathan Fillion — as a monstrous jock and member of hoighty-toighty frat Roar Omega Roar! Luckily, it appears that Mike and Sully manage…

Movies Rob Bricken

A Strong Candidate for Greatest Science Fiction Dance Sequence Ever

Science fiction is full of great dance sequences and supervillain musical numbers. But this scene from The History of Future Folk is still a strong contender to be the best of the bunch. There’s a cop-and-criminal tango, interspersed with a balletic alien kickpunching fight. Awesome. https://gizmodo.com/the-greatest-scifi-dance-routines-of-all-time-349053 https://gizmodo.com/the-36-greatest-supervillain-musical-numbers-of-all-tim-5978701 Like The Wall, The History of Future Folk…

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Warning: This brief clip from The Wall will creep you the hell out

Seriously, there’s something intensely creepy about this scene from The Wall, a new movie coming out in New York today. The premise is similar to Stephen King’s Under The Dome, but the execution is a lot more low-key… and kind of intense, for all that. The Wall is opening today at IFC Center in New…

Movies Charlie Jane Anders

The 10 Totally Awesome Rules of Evolution in Science Fiction

Evolution may be one of the most controversial scientific ideas in recent history, but it sure is boring to watch it happen in real life. That’s why science fiction stories adhere to these 10 very special rules for evolution, just to make a long, complicated process into something totally rad. 1. There is a “next…

Movies Annalee Newitz

It’s the first look at Captain America 2‘s Winter Soldier!

Captain America 2: The Winter Soldier is currently filming in Cleveland, and apparently the Cleveland Plain Dealer cares not for Marvel Studios’ polite “no pictures” request. The first unofficial look at Sebastian Stan as Bucky-turned-bad guy is here! Note for anyone worried about spoilers: Not only does Winter Solider look almost exactly like he did…

Movies Rob Bricken

The Reason We Need a New Superman Movie Is Because the Last One Sucked

Fck Yeah! There’s Gonna be a Fables* Movie!

What is the greatest Batman story of all time?

Destroy or Save Metropolis in the new Superman game Hero’s Flight

After Earth: The Spoiler FAQ

Tony Stark cuts through the Paperman flirting with cocktails

This is the End clips reveal a much funnier movie than we’d expected

The Video Game You Never Saw in Wreck-It Ralph!

Doctor Who‘s Noel Clarke directing a thriller, with Ian Somerhalder!

Ron Moore’s time-traveling love story Outlander is a go!

Is That Movie You’re Seeing Real or Fake 3D?

The less-than-impressive way Man of Steel will connect to Batman

Look inside the pages of Heath Ledger’s “Joker Diary”

The io9 Guide to Science Fiction and Fantasy in June!

Del Toro goes inside the heads of Pacific Rim‘s Jaegers (literally)

Nathan Fillion comes inbetween Mike and Sully in new Monsters U. clips

A Strong Candidate for Greatest Science Fiction Dance Sequence Ever

Warning: This brief clip from The Wall will creep you the hell out

The 10 Totally Awesome Rules of Evolution in Science Fiction

It’s the first look at Captain America 2‘s Winter Soldier!

Tesla Goes Ahead and Admits Its Robotaxis Are Sometimes Fully Human-Controlled

School Forced to Replace Toilets After Kids Flush Vapes

‘Scream 7’ Just Won’t Stop Making Money as ‘Scream 8’ Gets Started

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The Reason We Need a New Superman Movie Is Because the Last One Sucked

F*ck Yeah! There’s Gonna be a Fables Movie!

What is the greatest Batman story of all time?

Destroy or Save Metropolis in the new Superman game Hero’s Flight

After Earth: The Spoiler FAQ

Tony Stark cuts through the Paperman flirting with cocktails

This is the End clips reveal a much funnier movie than we’d expected

The Video Game You Never Saw in Wreck-It Ralph!

Doctor Who‘s Noel Clarke directing a thriller, with Ian Somerhalder!

Ron Moore’s time-traveling love story Outlander is a go!

Is That Movie You’re Seeing Real or Fake 3D?

The less-than-impressive way Man of Steel will connect to Batman

Look inside the pages of Heath Ledger’s “Joker Diary”

The io9 Guide to Science Fiction and Fantasy in June!

Del Toro goes inside the heads of Pacific Rim‘s Jaegers (literally)

Nathan Fillion comes inbetween Mike and Sully in new Monsters U. clips

A Strong Candidate for Greatest Science Fiction Dance Sequence Ever

Warning: This brief clip from The Wall will creep you the hell out

The 10 Totally Awesome Rules of Evolution in Science Fiction

It’s the first look at Captain America 2‘s Winter Soldier!

Tesla Goes Ahead and Admits Its Robotaxis Are Sometimes Fully Human-Controlled

School Forced to Replace Toilets After Kids Flush Vapes

‘Scream 7’ Just Won’t Stop Making Money as ‘Scream 8’ Gets Started

The Curtain Has Closed on Meta’s Movie Rating-Inspired Content Filters

Good News! You Can Finally Change That Ridiculous Gmail Address

ExpressVPN Just Launched ExpressAI: Your Prompts Are Now Invisible

VR Just Took Another Massive Body Blow

The Best Gadgets of March 2026

AirPods Max 2 Review: Still Ridiculously Expensive and Ridiculously Nice

DJI Osmo 360 Review: The Best 360 Camera for the DJI-Pilled

Aqara Smart Lock U400 Review: Hands-free Unlocking at Its Best

MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ Review: A Solid 2-in-1 Laptop With Some Glaring Flaws

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

Let us help find what you are looking for...

Fck Yeah! There’s Gonna be a Fables* Movie!