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Tom Baker’s Message For Doctor Who‘s Anniversary Is a Perfect Reminder of How Delightful Tom Baker Is

Today is not just Thanksgiving in America, but also Doctor Who’s 54th anniversary. That means while the U.S. has spent its day cramming Turkey into its collective self, well wishes of many happy returns have been sent to one of the U.K.’s most venerable scifi shows. Naturally, Tom Baker’s the best, by the virtue of…

Television James Whitbrook

How Did You Get Into Star Wars?

At some point or another, we were all bitten by the Star Wars bug—er—sandflea. We were dragged to a theater by a cool uncle, handed an N64 controller to play Star Wars Episode I: Pod Racer (let’s be kind to those whose first exposure may not have been the original trilogy), or just caught a…

Movies Joe Tonelli

Everyone’s Excited to Punch Nazis In the Latest Trailer for Crisis on Earth-X

There are, apparently, two things on this Earth (on multiple Earths, technically) that can unite the disparate heroes of the CW/DC universe. The first is socially obligated wedding appearances. The other? Fighting alternate-universe Nazis. While not as joyously excitable at our first look at Crisis on Earth-X earlier this week, the latest trailer for the…

Trailers James Whitbrook

New Star Wars: The Last Jedi Footage Features Shocking, Unadulterated Porg Violence

Chewbacca, how dare you. Every day we get closer to The Last Jedi, more and more snippets of footage come out. But today, dear reader, instead of delightful shots of Poe Dameron drifting in an X-Wing or Luke Skywalker emotionally entering the Millennium Falcon, we have something sinister. Something cruel. DON’T HIT THE PORG, CHEWIE!…

Movies James Whitbrook

Gifts for People Looking for New Ways to Escape This Hellish Reality

The real world is… well, you know. And at some point or another we all need a break from it. Helping your loved ones transport themselves to an entirely different realm is a gift just about anyone would enjoying receiving this holiday season, and these gifts are just the ticket. Game of Thrones Live Concert…

io9 The io9 Staff

Like the Original, Blade Runner 2049 Is Scifi Film Noir at Its Finest

It’s easy to look at Blade Runner 2049’s stunning use of shadow and light and declare it a part of the scifi noir genre. But it’s really the film’s narrative and thematic execution that grounds it in the longstanding noir storytelling tradition. https://gizmodo.com/blade-runner-2049-brilliantly-uses-visibility-and-light-1819313798 Noir stories aren’t just depressing detective stories. They’re twisty investigations into the…

Movies Evan Narcisse

After Justice League, Henry Cavill Is Excited to Play the Superman of the Comics

The Superman we’ve seen in DC’s movie universe has been…let’s say controversial at times. It’s a characterization that has been built more around the character’s power, and reactions to that power, than the ideals he champions. But after Justice League, Henry Cavill thinks its time for a Superman story that leans closer to the comics.…

Movies James Whitbrook

Neil Gaiman’s Anansi Boys Is Being Turned Into a Radio Drama

It’s been a very good year for fans of Neil Gaiman. American Gods was excellent, there’s Good Omens on the way, and now another of his works is being brought to life on radio: his 2005 fantasy novel Anansi Boys. Sharing a loose connection to American Gods—while not officially a sequel, the book features American…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook

Your Christmas Decorations Can’t Compete With the Light-Up Millennium Falcon on This Family’s Roof

If you’re the type of person who gets caught up in decorating competitions around the holidays, be thankful you don’t live near Colby Powell and his family. Instead of inflatable Santas or a towering tree, they built a light-up Millennium Falcon on the roof of their house that measures almost 29 feet long. Make magazine…

Movies Andrew Liszewski

The End Credits Scene of Justice League Has Been Bugging Me

When I first saw the end credits scene of Justice League, it was incredibly exciting. The scene sets up some intriguing possibilities for the future of the DC universe and does so with several surprises. However, the more and more I’ve thought about it over the past few days, the more and more it’s been…

Movies Germain Lussier

Smallfoot Trailer Shows That Bigfoot Isn’t the Only Terrifying Legend Around

For humans, the legend of Bigfoot is one for the ages. But what kind of legend would Yetis have? Well, one about us, of course. Warner Animation Group has released the debut trailer for Smallfoot, an animated film told from the perspective of the Yetis. Instead of humans spotting a giant ape stomping around in…

Trailers Beth Elderkin

Batman: The Animated Series Nearly Had a Black Canary/Catwoman Teamup

Dinah Lance made her animated debut in Justice League: Unlimited, but she almost became a part of the DC animated universe well before that—she was slated for an episode of the fabled Batman: The Animated Series. But it was not to be, thanks to mandates that the show needed fewer canaries, and more… well, Robins.…

Television James Whitbrook

Jude Law May Star Opposite Brie Larson in Captain Marvel (UPDATED)

Jude Law is apparently going from Harry Potter to Marvel. Captain Marvel, that is. Variety reports the Oscar-nominated actor is in negotiations to play the male lead opposite Brie Larson in Disney’s Captain Marvel, the upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe film directed by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck. Law is playing Mar-Vell, the original Captain Marvel,…

Movies Germain Lussier

This New Rick and Morty Short Will Actually Make You Cry

A Rick and Morty tearjerker? That’s unexpected. But we’re not kidding. New short “The Poop in My Pants,” starring fan-favorite Mr. Poopybutthole (longtime Smith family friend, gun-violence survivor, new father), would make even the emotionally impenetrable Rick Sanchez well up. Ooo-wee! There’s… something in my eye. Who knew Mr. Poopybutthole was such an animal lover?…

Television Cheryl Eddy

How to Fix American Horror Story Now That It’s Finally Free of Cult

When American Horror Story: Cult bid farewell last week, I cheered like odious main character Kai Anderson (Evan Peters) cheered Trump’s victory—because finally, the torturous Cult was over. With at least two more AHS seasons to come, there’s still hope it’ll be able to muster a return to form. But how? (I’ll assume that not…

Television Cheryl Eddy

First Brief Look at Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom Showcases the Cutest Deadly Carnivore Ever

Aww, Velociraptors are adorable! So what if they were the scariest creatures in Jurassic Park—making us sympathize with a T-Rex because, hey, at least it had a fighting chance against those awful things? Here, in the first (very brief) look at Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, we’ve got the return of Chris Pratt: The Raptor Whisperer.…

Movies Beth Elderkin

DC’s Doomsday Clock Boldly Pushes the Watchmen Into an Even Grimmer, More Nihilistic Future

The first issue of Doomsday Clock is here, and with it a chance to explore the world Watchmen left behind—and how it will eventually tie into the wider DC Comics cosmos. While in some ways it’s unsurprising that this world is even grimmer than we left it, there have still been some major changes since…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook

Andy Serkis Offers Hints About Snoke’s Past in The Last Jedi

Star Wars: The Last Jedi may or may not answer the question of where Supreme Leader Snoke comes from, but it’s likely to explain what makes him tick and why he’s so incredibly pissed off. Andy Serkis, who does the motion-capture performance behind Snoke, is already giving a few hints. Speaking to Entertainment Weekly, Serkis…

Movies Germain Lussier

Betty & Veronica: Vixens‘ Writer on Reimagining Riverdale‘s Queen Bees as a Feminist Biker Gang

Though the characters starring in Archie comics have been pop cultural icons for nearly 80 years, Archie, Jughead, Betty, and Veronica are going through something of a renaissance thanks the CW’s Riverdale series and Archie Comics’ catalog of ongoing comic books. But while the Riverdale gang’s been busy introducing a new generation to the joys…

Books & Comics Charles Pulliam-Moore

Ben Affleck Even Makes Playing With Justice League Figures a Miserable Experience

Will Ben Affleck ever be happy about Batman again? Judging by his latest Action Figure Cringe Party, not likely. DC recently released its latest Justice League promo video showing the stars of the film playing with their action figures. Unsurprisingly, Ezra Miller (The Flash) and Ray Fisher (Cyborg) look fucking pumped to be getting their…

Toys & Collectibles Beth Elderkin

Tom Baker’s Message For Doctor Who‘s Anniversary Is a Perfect Reminder of How Delightful Tom Baker Is

How Did You Get Into Star Wars?

Everyone’s Excited to Punch Nazis In the Latest Trailer for Crisis on Earth-X

New Star Wars: The Last Jedi Footage Features Shocking, Unadulterated Porg Violence

Gifts for People Looking for New Ways to Escape This Hellish Reality

Like the Original, Blade Runner 2049 Is Scifi Film Noir at Its Finest

After Justice League, Henry Cavill Is Excited to Play the Superman of the Comics

Neil Gaiman’s Anansi Boys Is Being Turned Into a Radio Drama

Your Christmas Decorations Can’t Compete With the Light-Up Millennium Falcon on This Family’s Roof

The End Credits Scene of Justice League Has Been Bugging Me

Smallfoot Trailer Shows That Bigfoot Isn’t the Only Terrifying Legend Around

Batman: The Animated Series Nearly Had a Black Canary/Catwoman Teamup

Jude Law May Star Opposite Brie Larson in Captain Marvel (UPDATED)

This New Rick and Morty Short Will Actually Make You Cry

How to Fix American Horror Story Now That It’s Finally Free of Cult

First Brief Look at Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom Showcases the Cutest Deadly Carnivore Ever

DC’s Doomsday Clock Boldly Pushes the Watchmen Into an Even Grimmer, More Nihilistic Future

Andy Serkis Offers Hints About Snoke’s Past in The Last Jedi

Betty & Veronica: Vixens‘ Writer on Reimagining Riverdale‘s Queen Bees as a Feminist Biker Gang

Ben Affleck Even Makes Playing With Justice League Figures a Miserable Experience

Should We Be Hyped—or Freaked Out—About Nuclear Microreactors?

Roku’s 2025 Streaming Stick HD Is 40% Off to Compete With Amazon Fire TV Stick During Spring Sale

Epstein Victims Sue Google, Claim AI Mode Exposed Personal Information

‘Wicked Spot’ Is a Fun, Sapphic Rom-Com That Yeets a Witch Into the Magical World of Influencer Culture

Anthropic and OpenAI Just Gave Us a Glimpse Into the Future of Model Pricing

Amazon Slashes 63% Off Acer Aspire Desktop for a Limited-Time Spring Sale, With Keyboard and Mouse Included

Smart Glasses Now Have One of the Vision Pro’s Best Features

Marvel Just Put ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Season 2 in a Very Weird Place in the MCU Timeline

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The Ikea Varmblixt Smart Lamp Fills a Donut Hole in My Life

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