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Novelists Are Working Hard To Create Apps That Are Deliberately User-Unfriendly

A decade ago, cutting-edge writers/publishers were crafting books that were physically works of art, in response to the rise of ebooks. Now, those same people are making apps. Miranda July, creator of the instant-messaging app Somebody, talks to Russell Quinn, co-creator (with Eli Horowitz) of The Pickle Index and The Silent History, about making apps…

Movies Miranda July and Russell Quinn

This Episode of Arrow is the Craziest Fricking Thing I’ve Ever Seen

“Legends of Yesterday” is the second part of the Arrow/Flash crossover, or a way of transmitting the effects of LSD through a television screen, or both. This is the nuttiest bit of entertainment I’ve seen in a while, but my god does it entertain. The Wigless Report Everyone who has complained about the flashbacks this…

Television Esther Inglis-Arkell

The Excellent Horror Comic Harrow County is Heading To Television

Harrow County is one of our absolute favorite comics of 2015—not just a fascinatingly creepy horror story, but a great story filled with amazing, haunting art. So, good news! The Cullen Bunn and Tyler Crook series is going to be getting a lot of love now that it’s heading to Syfy as a live-action series!…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook

According to the Internet, Aleister Crowley Was George W. Bush’s Grandfather

It’s one of the most tantalizing rumors on the internet. Aleister Crowley, one of the most famous masters of the occult ever, was secretly the father of Barbara Bush—and thus, also the grandfather of George W. Bush and Jeb Bush. Is it true? Do we care? The notion that Crowley could be the grandfather of…

Books & Comics Charlie Jane Anders

Star Wars Rebels Just Gave Us A Glimpse At “The Future Of The Force”

The Inquisitors were finally back on the latest episode of Star Wars Rebels, and they had a whole new mission: They were on the hunt for Force-sensitive babies, and it was up to the Rebels to stop them. What’s a “Force-sensitive” baby? Well, it’s a child who is strong with the Force and, under the…

Television Germain Lussier

It’s Actually Refreshing To Read a Teenage Spider-Man Story Again

When Spidey was announced, I was admittedly rather critical. As an avid Spider-Man fan, I always want the character to grow, to be pushed into new territory. Going back to his roots felt like wasted navel gazing. But I was wrong: in a world where Peter Parker is a “Poor Tony Stark,” Spidey is a…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook

You Can Finally Watch One of This Year’s Best Shorts Online

We were really impressed with the trailer for The Shaman when it came out in March. And now, after a successful run at film festivals, you can finally see it for yourself. At seventeen minutes, The Shaman is a bit longer than many other shorts, but that’s not to its detriment. It just contributes to…

io9 Katharine Trendacosta

Donate Your Old Comics To Soldiers Overseas and Help a Good Cause!

It’s a giving time of year, and what better gift to give to people than awesome comic books? A new charity drive from one of the co-hosts of DC’s All Access web series is looking to give soldiers operating overseas during the holidays the gift of some delightful reading material—and you can help out. Jason…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook

The Original Star Wars Is a Great Movie Because It Asks More Questions Than It Answers

The Star Wars prequels were all about answering questions. Questions like, how did Anakin Skywalker become Darth Vader? What were the Clone Wars? The problem is, that’s exactly the opposite of what made the original film so great. Welcome back to our Star Wars movie rewatch! Having finally finished the prequels (Read about them here,…

Movies Germain Lussier

The Major Reveals From the Batman v Superman Trailer

So that happened. After years of intense secrecy around Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, the latest trailer went from 0 to 100 in terms of spoilers. Not only did the trailer show the reveal of Wonder Woman, but it even introduced the film’s big bad guy: Doomsday. Here’s what we learned. Wait, is that…

Trailers io9 Staff

Tantalizing Hints About a Major Battle In Star Wars: The Force Awakens

And likewise, set reports from Civil War tease a big scuffle. The Flash casts another comic book villain. You’re going to have to wait a teeny bit longer for Agent Carter’s return. Plus, pictures from Doctor Who’s Christmas special, iZombie gets all superheroic, and more. Behold, spoilers! Star Wars: The Force Awakens Rolling Stone has…

Television James Whitbrook

Bruce Wayne Meets Clark Kent in the Latest Batman v Superman Trailer

During Jimmy Kimmel Live, Warner Bros. premiered the newest trailer of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (still its real, long, name). In its three minutes, we see Bruce tell Clark how he feels about Superman. And it’s not a good opinion. We also spend some quality time with Jesse Eisenberg’s Lex, who is just…

Trailers Katharine Trendacosta

A Fantastic Looking Star Wars Art Exhibit Is Set to Open in France

Did you hear? There’s a new Star Wars movie coming out. And one of the ways Lucasfilm and Disney are choosing to spread awareness (along with millions in TV commercials) is officially licensed art exhibits. There was one in Los Angeles last month and, later this week, a second will be opening in France. It’s…

io9 Germain Lussier

In This Week’s Manhattan, the Most Crucial Bomb Is the One That Doesn’t Go Off

The scheming and manipulation on the Hill intensify, just as the end of the war seems to be in sight, on this week’s episode of Manhattan. Various parties are seeking to insure their future prosperity once they return to civilian life, leading to a brilliant unexpected double-cross. Spoilers below… It’s a big day at the…

Television Jennifer Ouellette

Ta-Nehisi Coates Reveals The Early Concept Art of His Black Panther Comic

Today is apparently a day large enough to contain not one, but two different reveals for T’Challa, the Black Panther. In a column for the Atlantic, writer Ta-Nehisi Coates has given us our first scintillating look at Brian Stelfreeze’s art for his Black Panther series, and Black Panther has never looked so good. Coates included…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook

Mork and Mindy Was One of the Most Unlikely Miracles in the History of Television

Groundbreaking sitcom Mork and Mindy was always doomed to fail. This weird comedy about an alien and his human pal reached a U.S. audience of 60 million viewers every week, and launched Robin Williams’ career. And then, it tanked. We talked to the show’s writers and director, who told us the fascinating story of the…

Television Charlie Jane Anders

Paramount’s Adaptation of The Stars My Destination Finally Gets a Writer

We first heard that Alfred Bester’s intense The Stars My Destination was being made into a movie back in March. And it looks like Paramount and Disruption Entertainment are full-steam ahead, finally figuring out who has the chops to adapt this sucker. Deadline reports that David DiGilio (Traveler) has been picked to write the screenplay.…

Movies Katharine Trendacosta

Everything You Always Wanted To Know About The Making of Mork and Mindy

For one year, Mork and Mindy was arguably the most successful science fiction TV show ever made. The comedy about an alien and his human best friend turned Robin Williams into a global sensation. How did this miracle happen, and why didn’t it last? To find out, I talked to the people who made the…

Television Charlie Jane Anders

The Tech Community Still Can’t Figure Out Who Wrote This Book Making Fun of It

In June a handful of tech writers received a slim sendup of startup culture by an anonymous author. Six months later, still no one knows who wrote it. Now Iterating Grace has been published by an actual book publisher, so you can buy a copy, and perhaps even help solve the mystery. The very short…

Books & Comics Alissa Walker

Drop Dead Laughing at This Gloriously Gory Short Horror Comedy

In horror-comedy short Invaders, a pair of bickering robbers (played by Jordan Woods-Robinson and Ricky Wayne of The Walking Dead) cycle through a series of disguises before deciding to barge a stately home wielding axes and wearing Pilgrim masks. Bad move, guys. Baaaaad move. Props to writer-director Jason Kupfer, who looks to have set some…

io9 Cheryl Eddy

Novelists Are Working Hard To Create Apps That Are Deliberately User-Unfriendly

This Episode of Arrow is the Craziest Fricking Thing I’ve Ever Seen

The Excellent Horror Comic Harrow County is Heading To Television

According to the Internet, Aleister Crowley Was George W. Bush’s Grandfather

Star Wars Rebels Just Gave Us A Glimpse At “The Future Of The Force”

It’s Actually Refreshing To Read a Teenage Spider-Man Story Again

You Can Finally Watch One of This Year’s Best Shorts Online

Donate Your Old Comics To Soldiers Overseas and Help a Good Cause!

The Original Star Wars Is a Great Movie Because It Asks More Questions Than It Answers

The Major Reveals From the Batman v Superman Trailer

Tantalizing Hints About a Major Battle In Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Bruce Wayne Meets Clark Kent in the Latest Batman v Superman Trailer

A Fantastic Looking Star Wars Art Exhibit Is Set to Open in France

In This Week’s Manhattan, the Most Crucial Bomb Is the One That Doesn’t Go Off

Ta-Nehisi Coates Reveals The Early Concept Art of His Black Panther Comic

Mork and Mindy Was One of the Most Unlikely Miracles in the History of Television

Paramount’s Adaptation of The Stars My Destination Finally Gets a Writer

Everything You Always Wanted To Know About The Making of Mork and Mindy

The Tech Community Still Can’t Figure Out Who Wrote This Book Making Fun of It

Drop Dead Laughing at This Gloriously Gory Short Horror Comedy

National Film and Sound Archive of Australia Adds ‘Succulent Chinese Meal’ Guy

Feds Sniffing Around Polymarket After Suspicious Bets

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

Don’t Get Too Attached to Any AI App

‘Paradise’ Writer Teases What’s Coming in Season 3 After That Huge Twist

Trump’s New White House App Is Mildly Concerning and Weird for a Lot of Reasons

Bloodsucking Ticks Can Survive Inside Your Home Longer Than You Might Think

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

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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

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