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The Thirteenth Doctor’s Comic Book Adventures Begin This Fall

We’re still many months away from Jodie Whittaker’s full debut as the latest incarnation of the Doctor—but it’s not just on television that she’s going to be making her start later this year. She’ll be joining her fellow Doctors in comic book action with her own ongoing series, too. Announced through The Hollywood Reporter today,…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook

This Black Panther-Inspired Fashion Show Is Gorgeous, But It’s Also for a Good Cause

Marvel’s Black Panther is currently taking the world by storm—the comics, the film, the soundtrack, and now… New York Fashion Week. As if I wasn’t already pumped enough, Disney invited me to check out the “Welcome to Wakanda” exhibition this week in Manhattan. I saw a fantastic collection of fashions—gowns, jewelry, shoes, and more—inspired by…

io9 Jill Pantozzi

Natalie Portman and Jennifer Jason Leigh Agree Annihilation Has a Whitewashing Problem

Director Alex Garland’s Annihilation recently came under fire for being the latest example of a movie casting white actors as characters who were people of color in the source material. Garland has said that he wasn’t aware of the whitewashing issue and in a recent interview, actresses Natalie Portman and Jennifer Jason Leigh say they…

Movies Charles Pulliam-Moore

Black Mirror Just Ruined My Marriage

Over the course of just a few seasons, Black Mirror has ruined social media, political engagement, augmented reality, nerd culture, video gaming, and basically everything else—so of course love would be next. This Valentine’s Day, Black Mirror’s new social media campaign brings its True Love Test to the real world, which has given my nuptials…

Television Beth Elderkin

Black Panther and Beyond: 30 Comics You Should Read for Black History Month

Maybe you’re a lucky person who’s already seen Black Panther, or are someone looking forward to seeing it for the first time. Or maybe superheroes aren’t your bag at all. Chances are, there’s still a comic out there for your particular tastes. The list below isn’t meant to be exhaustive. Rather, take a look at…

Books & Comics Evan Narcisse

The Millennium Falcon Is Apparently Way Older Than Anyone Thought

She might not look like much when we see her in A New Hope, but the junky, tattered exterior of the Millennium Falcon was always meant to be a hint at a long life for the freighter. So, seeing it shiny and with a fresh coat of paint in Solo: A Star Wars Story should…

Movies James Whitbrook

Love Conquers All, at Least When It Uses Our Special Valentine’s Day Cards

Valentine’s Day is upon us, and—what?! You haven’t bought your loved one a valentine yet? Or, rather, you bought one and it sucked because it wasn’t from io9? Lucky for you, we’re here to help with our annual batch of super-special Valentine’s Day cards for all the nerds and geeks in your life. Because we…

io9 Rob Bricken

Total Shipshow: Wonder Woman and Batman Is the Relationship Gotham Needs

Batman might currently be cozied up to Catwoman, but there’s another leading lady who deserves to wear the batring. Since it’s Valentine’s Day, it seemed like the perfect time to debut our brand-new video series, “Total Shipshow,” where we have people tell us all about their favorite ships. This week, Managing Editor Jill Pantozzi shares…

Television Beth Elderkin

Marvel’s Kevin Feige Understands How Important Black Panther Is for On-Screen Representation

If you were to ask basically anyone who’s excited about Black Panther why they think the film is important, you’d undoubtedly hear many an explanation about how it, unlike virtually every other superhero movie, features a cast and story that young, black kids can see themselves in. We’ve explained this countless times before, but it’s…

Movies Charles Pulliam-Moore

American Horror Story Creator Ryan Murphy Has Landed a Huge Netflix Deal

Television giant Ryan Murphy, creator of shows like American Crime Story, Glee, and American Horror Story, has signed a groundbreaking deal to make a bunch of new series and films for Netflix. According to Deadline, Murphy inked a five-year deal with Netflix that could be the biggest TV deal of all time, with sources pinning…

Television Beth Elderkin

Black Lightning‘s Origin Stories Are Rooted in Powerful Black History

Black Lightning is unique amongst all of the CW’s superhero series is that it began at a point in its titular hero’s life long after he’d become a crime-fighting vigilante. Jefferson Pierce is a grown man who we’ve only seen rediscovering his Black Lightning identity after a much-needed hiatus. This week’s episode “And Then the…

Television Charles Pulliam-Moore

Exclusive: Here Are the First Solo: A Star Wars Story Action Figures, and Lando Is a Masterpiece

A new Star Wars film is rapidly approaching us—which means that a whole wave of toys and merchandise is approaching us even faster, ready to bring all the characters and moments of Solo: A Star Wars Story into plastic things you can buy. Ahead of New York Toy Fair later this week, we’ve got a…

Toys & Collectibles James Whitbrook

Scifi Author Martha Wells Is Bringing Magic: The Gathering Back to Where It All Began

For decades, Magic: The Gathering has built up characters and worlds for its expansions in all the little details—snippets of story in the “flavor text” on cards, to novels, and more regularly these days, online short fiction. But its next set, Dominaria, is taking Magic’s story back to the setting it started in 25 years…

Games James Whitbrook

Updates on Detective Pikachu, Silver & Black, and More

What superhero movie could Thomas Hayden Church be appearing in? You’re going to have to wait a bit longer to see The Predator and Alita: Battle Angel. Plus, new looks at iZombie and Gotham, and Andy Serkis talks about whether or not he’ll be part of Amazon’s Lord of the Rings. Happy Valentines, we got…

Television James Whitbrook

This Star Wars Mural Is Massive and Mindblowing

We’ve all seen a lot of Star Wars fan art over the years, yes? Well, you’ve never seen anything like this. This is basically all of it put together in one big, beautiful image. What you see above is just a piece of a 15-foot Star Wars mural by artist James Raiz. It combines all…

Movies Germain Lussier

Get Out Is Coming Back to Theaters For Free [UPDATED]

If you missed Jordan Peele’s Get Out in theaters last year, you’re going to get one more chance next week. To celebrate the film’s one year anniversary, Universal Pictures is rereleasing Get Out in select AMC Theaters on President’s Day, February 19, for free. That’s right. It’s free. The screenings take place at 7pm at…

Movies Germain Lussier

Watch VFX Wizards Make All the Magic in Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them

It’s doubtful if any of the Harry Potter books could have been turned into movies without the benefit of modern visual effects techniques. And while so much of what you see in blockbuster movies is created by a computer now, it’s fun to see the old-school, on-set tricks used to make films like Fantastic Beasts…

Movies Andrew Liszewski

The Original Script Pages for Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure Provide an Inspirational Story

It’s been almost 30 years since audiences first met Bill S. Preston, Esquire and Ted “Theodore” Logan. In that time, they’ve become a crucial component of popular culture. Long before that though, the pair was born on a yellow notepad in a coffee shop—and one of Bill and Ted’s creators has shared their inception on…

Movies Germain Lussier

This Statue Perfectly Captures Ben Affleck’s Sadness at Having to Play Batman

Ben Affleck’s time as Batman has had highs, but it’s mostly been defined by the endless discussion about just how done he is with the Bat-mantle, and how long it’ll be until he announces his exit from the role. Which honestly makes this new statue a perfect collectible for the Batfleck era. Prime 1 Studio…

Toys & Collectibles James Whitbrook

This List of Every Reason Banner Hulks Out in the Classic Hulk TV Series Is Hilarious

We might be living in a golden age of superhero TV, but long before Marvel was a dominant force at the box office there was the delightfully silly 1978 Incredible Hulk TV show. If you need a reminder of just how absurd the show could be, this round-up of every time the Hulk actually appeared…

Television James Whitbrook

The Thirteenth Doctor’s Comic Book Adventures Begin This Fall

This Black Panther-Inspired Fashion Show Is Gorgeous, But It’s Also for a Good Cause

Natalie Portman and Jennifer Jason Leigh Agree Annihilation Has a Whitewashing Problem

Black Mirror Just Ruined My Marriage

Black Panther and Beyond: 30 Comics You Should Read for Black History Month

The Millennium Falcon Is Apparently Way Older Than Anyone Thought

Love Conquers All, at Least When It Uses Our Special Valentine’s Day Cards

Total Shipshow: Wonder Woman and Batman Is the Relationship Gotham Needs

Marvel’s Kevin Feige Understands How Important Black Panther Is for On-Screen Representation

American Horror Story Creator Ryan Murphy Has Landed a Huge Netflix Deal

Black Lightning‘s Origin Stories Are Rooted in Powerful Black History

Exclusive: Here Are the First Solo: A Star Wars Story Action Figures, and Lando Is a Masterpiece

Scifi Author Martha Wells Is Bringing Magic: The Gathering Back to Where It All Began

Updates on Detective Pikachu, Silver & Black, and More

This Star Wars Mural Is Massive and Mindblowing

Get Out Is Coming Back to Theaters For Free [UPDATED]

Watch VFX Wizards Make All the Magic in Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them

The Original Script Pages for Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure Provide an Inspirational Story

This Statue Perfectly Captures Ben Affleck’s Sadness at Having to Play Batman

This List of Every Reason Banner Hulks Out in the Classic Hulk TV Series Is Hilarious

Could There Be a ‘Project Hail Mary’ Sequel?

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

Apple Requires Device-Level Age Verification in the UK Now. Could the US Be Next?

Astronomers Say Recent Rash of Meteor Sightings ‘Warrants Serious Investigation’

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

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

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