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Solar Opposites‘ First Trailer Is a Raunchy ‘F-You’ to Humanity

Hulu’s upcoming animated seriesSolar Opposites—from Rick and Morty co-creator Justin Roiland—introduces us to a not-so-average family of aliens living amongst unsuspecting humans somewhere in America following their homeworld’s sudden destruction courtesy of an asteroid. For some of the aliens, moving to Earth is a choice opportunity to become familiar and mingle with the locals, but…

io9 Charles Pulliam-Moore

The Best Sci-Fi Binges You Can Watch in a Single Day (or Weekend)

Sometimes you just want the full story. Oh sure, you could start a binge of a show like Lost, The Expanse or Doctor Who today and keep watching that show for several months. But maybe you want to start something, finish it, and move onto the next thing. To that end, we’ve compiled a list of…

Movies Germain Lussier

That’s Our Doctor

It’s a scary time right now. Luckily, Doctor Who’s Jodie Whittaker is here to help to share an inspiring message during her own special brand of social distancing. In short: Be kind, trust science, and don’t let the Sontarans get you. The BBC released a video from Whittaker’s Doctor, who received a transmission in the TARDIS…

io9 Beth Elderkin

Updates from Ghostbusters: Afterlife, The Walking Dead: The World Beyond, and More

Saint Maud is the latest film affected by the novel coronavirus. Michael Giacchino says Brad Bird’s musical idea is still in the works. Picard and Soji spar in a new clip from Star Trek: Picard’s finale. Plus, a new look at Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway, and another teaser for Quibi’s take on Most Dangerous Game.…

Television James Whitbrook & Gordon Jackson

A Guide to Kamen Rider, the Masked Marvels of Japanese Superhero TV

If you love Power Rangers, you are probably at least aware of Super Sentai, the Spandex-clad Tokusatsu series it borrows its costumes, mechs, and action footage from. But Toei, the makers of Super Sentai, are also behind another of Japan’s most iconic superhero franchises: the legendary Henshin Heroes of Kamen Rider. Last week, Toei announced…

io9 James Whitbrook

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Albert Uderzo, One Half of the Legendary Astérix and Obelix, Has Died

Albert Uderzo, who co-created and illustrated one of the most beloved French comic series of all time, Astérix le Gaulois, with René Goscinny, has passed away at the age of 92. An icon of the French comics industry, Uderzo was best known for his creative partnership with Goscinny, a friendship and business endeavor that began in…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook

The Mandalorian to Add Aliens and Terminator Star Michael Biehn

Michael Biehn. Star Wars. It kind of fits, right? The actor has already appeared in two of the best sci-fi series of all-time—The Terminator and Aliens—so what better way to complete a sci-fi trifecta of sorts than with The Mandalorian? Making Star Wars reports, and Hollywood Reporter confirms, that Biehn is part of The Mandalorian…

io9 Germain Lussier

The Walking Dead‘s Current Season Will Be Cut Short

Fans who have been enjoying the current season of The Walking Dead are going to have to wait a bit longer to see how it ends. AMC just announced that “current events” have made it “impossible to complete post-production of The Walking Dead season 10 finale.” As a result, the season’s 15th episode, airing April…

io9 Germain Lussier

You’ll Have to Wait a Bit Longer for Supernatural’s Final Episodes

In a previous article about the final season, I said it was hard to imagine a world where Supernatural did not exist, calling the series “a streetlight—always there, always on.” Thanks to covid-19 and social distancing, that light is going to stay on a little bit longer but don’t expect extra episodes. The final episodes…

Books & Comics Beth Elderkin

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15 Unique Board Games and RPGs for Families That Aren’t Monopoly or Trivial Pursuit

Families are experiencing some of the hardest changes with social distancing. Kids are home from school and parents have had to transition to a new way of learning for the first time. There’s also the issue of keeping kids entertained while they’re stuck inside for hours. We’ve made a list of family-friendly games, sorted by…

Games Beth Elderkin

WB Finally Makes the Call to Push Wonder Woman 1984’s Release

Wonder Woman 1984 has been stunned but is still standing up to the forces of evil. As expected, Warner Bros. just announcedthat the upcoming superhero sequel has been delayed from its original June 5 release. The shock though is that the delay is only two months to August 14. It’s the shortest covid-19 delay yet,…

Movies Germain Lussier

A Tribute to Sam Neill’s 13 Most Memorable Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Roles

Sam Neill doesn’t have a new movie out—Jurassic World: Dominion isn’t due until 2021—and it’s not his birthday or anything. We just really appreciate him (and his upbeat, animal-filled social media presence). We think you probably do, too, and now is as good a time as any to watch (or rewatch) some of his best…

Movies Cheryl Eddy

The U.S.’s Largest Comics Distributor Is No Longer Shipping, Due to Covid-19

The novel coronavirus pandemic has had far-reaching ramifications on us all. But one way some people have been coping with new measures to physically distance and isolate indoors—picking up a pile of new comics to read—just got hit with a major blow. Last night Diamond Comics—the largest distributor of comics in both the United States…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook

Lego Just Resurrected One of Its Best Pirate Sets of All Time

If you had any interest in Lego in the early ‘90s, there is little doubt you owned the Black Seas Barracuda: the crown jewel of Lego’s original Pirates line that’s oft considered one of the best sets of all time. Thirty years later, the toymaker is finally reviving the ship with a new Pirates set…

Toys & Collectibles Andrew Liszewski

Check Out Our Exclusive Peek at Jim Butcher’s New Dresden Files Entry, Peace Talks

Chicago wizard Harry Dresden returns for more magical mayhem in Peace Talks, the latest in fantasy author Jim Butcher’s Dresden Files series, which marks its 20th anniversary this year. At long last there’s some hope that the supernatural conflicts that’ve been tearing the city apart might be resolved—but will it last? Here’s the book trailer—debuting…

Books & Comics Cheryl Eddy

Little Mermaid’s Alan Menken Teases Some Brand New Songs for Disney’s Live-Action Film

Michael Giacchino teases his take on the music of The Batman. Get a glimpse of the finale of Star Trek: Picard, and what’s next on The Walking Dead. Plus, a teaser-y look at the follow up to Train to Busan, and a new look at We Summon the Darkness. Spoilers, away! The Batman Speaking with…

Television James Whitbrook & Gordon Jackson

Black Widow Is Delayed, So I Guess My Mind Decided I Should Dream the Movie Instead?

For some ridiculous reason (boredom), Twitter is talking about Iron Man 3 today. Instead of rehashing a so-so MCU installment, allow me to tell you about the Black Widow dream I had last night. I should preface this by saying my subconscious often gifts me with incredibly detailed, absolutely bizarro dreams. This happens so often…

Movies Jill Pantozzi

The Witcher‘s Stunt Coordinator Breaks Down One of the Show’s Most Monstrous Fights

You only need to have seen the very beginning of The Witcher to have witnessed Geralt’s battle with the Kikimora—a muddy, flailing clash of legs and weapons that sets the stage for the entire series. Now, a new behind-the-scenes video with the show’s fight coordinator takes us through the creation of that scene. Vladimir Furdik—also known…

io9 Cheryl Eddy

The Suits From Netflix’s Ultraman Anime Look Fantastic in Live Action

Sometimes 3DCG anime can get a bit of a bad rap, but Netflix, Production IG, and Sola Digital Arts’ CG adaptation of the Ultraman manga looked pretty slick when it dropped last year. But taking the show (and the manga’s) suit designs and putting them into Ultraman’s home turf of live-action actually really works. The…

io9 James Whitbrook

Westworld’s Episode 3 Teaser Hints at Tessa Thompson’s Secret Identity

One of the looming questions in Westworld season three is: Who is Charlotte Hale? Tessa Thompson’s character may have been sheltering Dolores (Evan Rachel Wood) during the escape from the island, but now she could be home to anybody. In a look at next week’s episode, the mystery rises to dangerous levels. HBO has released…

Trailers Beth Elderkin

Solar Opposites‘ First Trailer Is a Raunchy ‘F-You’ to Humanity

The Best Sci-Fi Binges You Can Watch in a Single Day (or Weekend)

That’s Our Doctor

Updates from Ghostbusters: Afterlife, The Walking Dead: The World Beyond, and More

A Guide to Kamen Rider, the Masked Marvels of Japanese Superhero TV

Albert Uderzo, One Half of the Legendary Astérix and Obelix, Has Died

The Mandalorian to Add Aliens and Terminator Star Michael Biehn

The Walking Dead‘s Current Season Will Be Cut Short

You’ll Have to Wait a Bit Longer for Supernatural’s Final Episodes

15 Unique Board Games and RPGs for Families That Aren’t Monopoly or Trivial Pursuit

WB Finally Makes the Call to Push Wonder Woman 1984’s Release

A Tribute to Sam Neill’s 13 Most Memorable Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Roles

The U.S.’s Largest Comics Distributor Is No Longer Shipping, Due to Covid-19

Lego Just Resurrected One of Its Best Pirate Sets of All Time

Check Out Our Exclusive Peek at Jim Butcher’s New Dresden Files Entry, Peace Talks

Little Mermaid’s Alan Menken Teases Some Brand New Songs for Disney’s Live-Action Film

Black Widow Is Delayed, So I Guess My Mind Decided I Should Dream the Movie Instead?

The Witcher‘s Stunt Coordinator Breaks Down One of the Show’s Most Monstrous Fights

The Suits From Netflix’s Ultraman Anime Look Fantastic in Live Action

Westworld’s Episode 3 Teaser Hints at Tessa Thompson’s Secret Identity

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