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Tales From The Loop Is A Stunning Book Of Alternate Nostalgia

We’re enormous fans of Simon Stålenhag’s artwork around here, ever since we first came across him in 2013. His work mixes high-tech futurism with scenes from every day Sweden. Now, he’s released a brilliant art book, Tales from the Loop. Tales from the Loop isn’t a novel, and it isn’t quite an art book either.…

io9 Andrew Liptak

Weather Presenter Makes 12 Star Wars Puns In 40-Seconds

Weather Forecaster Sian Welby for Channel 5 had some fun on her broadcast last Tuesday, dropping 12 Star Wars puns in just 40 seconds. This takes some serious skill, and it’s completely awesome. [Some ECards]

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Wait, [Redacted] Appeared In The Force Awakens?

Now that The Force Awakens is now out in theaters, we’re learning even more about the little details of the film, including a couple of surprise cameos. Spoilers ahead. According to Entertainment Weekly, there’s some surprising voice cameos that appeared: Frank Oz, Alec Guinness and Ewan McGregor all appeared: As Rey touches [Luke’s Lightsaber], she…

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Game Of Thrones Creators: The Outcry To Last Season’s Rape Scenes Has Had An Influence

In the last season of Game of Thrones, there was some pretty horrific moments depicting rape, which has added on a level of scrutiny to the HBO show and its depiction of sexual assault. Now, it looks like showrunners are reacting to the criticism for the upcoming season. (Warning for those who need it: discussion…

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Wait, [Redacted] Was Supposed To Die In The Force Awakens?

Now that The Force Awakens has awoken in theaters, various details are emerging about some of the directions NOT taken in the latest Star Wars film. Among them? One character that was supposed to perish after a short amount of screen time. Potential spoilers ahead. Who’s the character? Poe Dameron, according to an interview with…

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Open Channel: How Many Times Have You Seen The Force Awakens?

Time to ‘fess up. How many times have you seen the film? I’ve only seen it once so far: a repeat visit is in store this week!

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Mercury Redstone 1A Launched Into Space On This Day In 1960

On this day in 1960, the first mission of the Mercury Program successfully launched into space. It’s mission? Test the hardware that would later be used to bring the first Americans into space. There was a lot riding on this launch: it’s predecessor, Mercury Redstone 1, failed, rising only four inches before the engines shut…

io9 Andrew Liptak

Stephen Colbert Explains Star Wars To Non-Fans

Noted geek celebrity Stephen Colbert took to the late show last night, and pointed out a Wall Street Journal article about how Star Wars is relatively unknown in China. To help them (and the non-Star Wars fans out there) figure out what the hype is about, he’s got a great description of what Star Wars…

io9 Andrew Liptak

The Announcement Trailer For Storks Is Goofy Fun

The announcement trailer for Storks has hit the web, and it’s a goofy one. The animated film stars Kelsey Grammer, Andy Samberg, Keegan-Michael Key, and Jordan Peele. The movie takes on the image of a stork delivering a baby – apparently, Storks used to do that, and now, they deliver packages. When Junior, one of…

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African-Inspired Space Opera Yohancé Is Going To Be Our Next Obsession

When it comes to space opera, most people don’t associate the genre with Africa. Not Paul Louise-Julie. He’s creating a space opera comic called Yohancé inspired by African aesthetics, culture and design. Paul noted that he’s long been inspired by Star Wars, drawing comics with his brother since childhood. With parents who collected African art…

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This Is How Ken Burns Would Document Star Wars

Ken Burns is known for his Civil War documentary, and it’s been copied countless times. The latest version comes from the Washington Post, who have mashed up Burns’ famous style with the Galactic Civil War from Star Wars. Give it a watch here: [Washington Post]

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Man At Arms Constructs Thorin’s Sword Orcrist From The Hobbit

We’ve really liked watching Man At Arms construct some epic replica weapons in the past, and now they’ve gone and created Orcrist, from Peter Jackson’s Hobbit Trilogy. What’s pretty amazing about this is how they take it from a slug of metal to a really elegant weapon by the end. The process here is incredible,…

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Spaceballs: The Search For More Money Is Apparently Happening!

With the success of Star Wars: The Force Awakens is already demonstrating, Rumors have been swirling of a sequel to 1987’s Spaceballs. Recently, Mel Brooks spoke with Adam Carolla’s ‘Take A Knee’ Podcast and said that he wants to start filming in 2016. Brooks has said in the past that he’d like to direct Spaceballs:…

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My Favorite Martian Is a Seriously Weird TV Show, And You Can Own All of It

Long before Mork and Mindy, ALF or Third Rock from the Sun, one TV show helped to pioneer the idea of an alien sitcom: My Favorite Martian is a surprisingly odd show. It stars Ray Walston and Bill Bixby, two phenomenal actors. And it’s now available as a single DVD box set. My Favorite Martian…

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The Awesome Cosplay and Excitement of Star Wars: The Force Awakens‘ Opening Night

Yes, it finally happened, somehow: the next Star Wars movie has arrived. We’ve spent the whole week celebrating the new movie and the entire saga, but last night, the Force was with millions of people as they headed to the theaters to see the movie. Here’s some of the coolest cosplay and moments from across…

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How Did Into the Badlands Get To Be So Badass? Our Exclusive Interview!

The first season of AMC’s Into the Badlands is already almost over—the (hopefully very bloody) season finale is Sunday. We talked to star Daniel Wu and showrunners Al Gough and Miles Millar about what we can expect. Gough and Millar, a long collaborating team of writers and producers who worked on Lethal Weapon 4, Shanghai…

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Gorgeous Concept Art of the Fiery Alien Planet From Syfy’s Childhood’s End

Syfy’s adaptation of Arthur C. Clarke’s Childhood’s End wrapped up earlier this week, and ended with a stunning glimpse of an alien planet. We’re excited to premiere some concept art by Emmanuel Shiu illuminates that insane vista, exclusively at io9. Some spoilers ahead… At the end of Childhood’s End, one of its characters stows away…

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Vixen Is Joining the Live-Action DC TV Universe, Thanks to Arrow

You can’t keep a good woman imbued with the power of the entire animal kingdom down. Previously relegated to an animated series companion to the CW’s DC TV-verse, Vixen will be joining the live-action big league when Megalyn Echikunwoke brings the hero to life as a guest star on Arrow. Echikunwoke is the actress who…

Television Rob Bricken

Steven Universe Will Finally Return to Our Screens in January!

It feels like it’s been far too long since the heartwarming delight of Steven Universe was in our lives—but the wait for more Crystal Gem goodness is nearly over. Steven Universe is back January 4th, with a whole week of episodes! https://gizmodo.com/steven-universe-leaves-us-hanging-in-the-best-and-worst-1736856829 The event is ostensibly to celebrate Steven’s Birthday, but really, it means we’re…

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A New War of the Worlds TV Show Is in the Works

H.G. Wells’ War of the Worlds has been adapted for other media before—notably for the 2005 Spielberg film, and the infamous 1938 Orson Welles radio broadcast. Now a new TV version is in the works, written by Peter Harness (Doctor Who, Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell). UK site Broadcast Now reports that production company Mammoth…

Television Cheryl Eddy

Tales From The Loop Is A Stunning Book Of Alternate Nostalgia

Weather Presenter Makes 12 Star Wars Puns In 40-Seconds

Wait, [Redacted] Appeared In The Force Awakens?

Game Of Thrones Creators: The Outcry To Last Season’s Rape Scenes Has Had An Influence

Wait, [Redacted] Was Supposed To Die In The Force Awakens?

Open Channel: How Many Times Have You Seen The Force Awakens?

Mercury Redstone 1A Launched Into Space On This Day In 1960

Stephen Colbert Explains Star Wars To Non-Fans

The Announcement Trailer For Storks Is Goofy Fun

African-Inspired Space Opera Yohancé Is Going To Be Our Next Obsession

This Is How Ken Burns Would Document Star Wars

Man At Arms Constructs Thorin’s Sword Orcrist From The Hobbit

Spaceballs: The Search For More Money Is Apparently Happening!

My Favorite Martian Is a Seriously Weird TV Show, And You Can Own All of It

The Awesome Cosplay and Excitement of Star Wars: The Force Awakens‘ Opening Night

How Did Into the Badlands Get To Be So Badass? Our Exclusive Interview!

Gorgeous Concept Art of the Fiery Alien Planet From Syfy’s Childhood’s End

Vixen Is Joining the Live-Action DC TV Universe, Thanks to Arrow

Steven Universe Will Finally Return to Our Screens in January!

A New War of the Worlds TV Show Is in the Works

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