Rejoice, Lando Calrissian Is Getting His Own Marvel Comic Series

Perhaps, just this once, this deal is getting better all the time — everyone’s favourite Space Gas magnate Lando Calrissian will headline his own comic book from Marvel this summer. Let’s hope it’s full of adventure and fabulous half-capes. The news was actually announced yesterday to coincide with the start of Star Wars Celebration, but…

Welcome Back, GIFs! Here Is Your Party

It’s Friday, so you know what to do: GIFs. Updates. Digital mingling. Party. We want to know what’s been happening on your side of the screen lately — and, as per usual, we want to know it in GIFs. So make your most expressive digital avatar selections, and then let the party begin!

Harrowing New Video Shows A Powerful Landslide In Action

An eerie new video has emerged, showing an earthflow creeping its way across a landscape in Russia, levelling everything in its path. It’s like a tsunami — but one comprised of snow, rocks, and mud. The four-minute video shows the earthflow as it crunches trees and powerlines. You can actually hear the sounds of the…

A Very Simple Property Of Sugar Can Save (Or Ruin) Your Food

Why does everything have sugar in it? It isn’t just in there because it tastes good. If that were all sugar had to offer, it would be added to far fewer products. As it is, sugar is added to things that aren’t like leather, concrete and hand lotion. Why? Because it is hygroscopic. Hygroscopic things…

The Latest Doctor Who Rumor Is So Crazy, It Might Just Be True

Check out some totally badass Star Wars: Episode VII promo art. The writers of Game of Thrones talk about the show’s ending. Age of Ultron shows off yet another clip. Marc Guggenheim teases what’s in store for Arrow after this we know whatek’s big reveal. Plus, teases for Orphan Black and more. Spoilers now! Top…

Bruce Timm’s New Justice League Are Getting Their Own Snazzy Figures

Bruce Timm’s latest entry into the DCAU, Justice League: Gods and Monsters, features a pretty radical new version of DC Comic’s trinity. But they aren’t just coming to animation — the new iterations of Wonder Woman, Superman and Batman are also getting some lovely Toys from DC Collectibles. https://gizmodo.com/the-justice-leagues-a-lot-darker-in-bruce-timms-new-dc-1695950853 The three figures were part of…

Today, We Are All a Dog Letting a Door Hit Him In the Head Repeatedly

Forget an exhausting week, this has been an exhausting day. We all just want to collapse into a nice spot and sleep. What’s that? There’s an automatic door here? Whatever. I’ll wait it out. [via Tastefully Offensive]

NBC Has Un-Canceled Its Never-Made Wizard of Oz Series

After ordering ten-episodes of a modern take on The Wizard of Oz, then canceling the show, NBC has re-ordered and un-canceled Emerald City. Dorothy got home easier than this show got on the air. The show stalled when executive producer and writer Josh Friedman (The Sarah Connor Chronicles) left due to the usual creative differences.…

In 2013, George Kourounis became the first person to travel into Turkmenistan’s “Door to Hell.” The Darvaza Crater is a manmade burning sinkhole of gas which has burned for 40 years. See images of his descent atScribol.

Everybody Hates Superman in the First Batman v Superman Trailer

The first Batman v Superman trailer arrived a few days before it was set to premiere at a special IMAX event on Monday. And what we get seems to be an all-fronts attack on Superman from the press right on to an eye-glowing, voice-growling Batman. UPDATED with official HD trailer. Feel free to spend the…

A Geeky Good Cause: Help 3-D Print Prosthetic Arms For People In Need

Penguicon is a convention dedicated to science fiction and open-source software, happening the weekend after next. And this year, the convention is supporting a really worthy cause: Enabling the Future, a charity that aims to 3-D print arms for people who need one. The video above shows a cute volunteer testing out a 3-D printed…

Gamera Has Never Looked More Badass Than He Does In This Stunning Art

He may not be as famous as Godzilla, but Gamera is still one of the most awesome creatures ever created. And he’s celebrating his 50th anniversary this month. To celebrate, Famous Monsters Magazine crafted a new cover by award-winning artist Bob Eggleton. See the whole thing below. The new issue of FM has a whole…

What Happens To Someone Standing Next To Plutonium That Goes Critical?

A horrible accident at Los Alamos in 1958 illustrates what happens to a person’s body when they stand next to plutonium during a chain reaction. Cecil Kelley was an experienced and knowledgeable lab technician. This is one of the reasons why what happened to him is so inexplicable. He was sifting traces of plutonium from…

The Forgotten Reason Why Alien Is Such A Classic Movie

What makes Alien such a classic? Is it the iconic monsters? The story? The way it was shot? Sure, it’s all of those. But there’s also another reason it became a classic in the ’70s — and it’s not one of the reasons we still think of today. In response to this piece on surprising…

Star Wars Costumes And Props Reveal New Characters For Episode 7

Star Wars Celebration’s exhibition floor reveals a whole heap of props, costumes and brand new Stromtroopers, in an exhibit dedicated to Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Meet some brand new characters, including FlameTrooper, Desert Nomad, Junkyard Thug and the new face of the SnowTrooper. Also the comment section is officially open and taking ridiculous names…

Elon Musk: “Humans Need To Be A Multiplanet Species”

Bad Astronomy’s Phil Plait recently visited the SpaceX construction factory. His visit also included a chat with CEO Elon Musk. This should excite you. Plait is a consummate nerd, and Elon Musk is Elon Musk. Bring them together and you’re bound to get good things (the quote up top, for instance). Above: The SpaceX Falcon…

The Empire Has A Whole New Name In Star Wars Episode VII

In Star Wars: The Force Awakens, it’s been a long time since Return of the Jedi, and a lot has changed. And one of the changes we haven’t heard about yet? The Empire’s new name. Turns out the Empire and the Rebels are both called something different in Star Wars: The Force Awakens. While taking…

These Videos Of Colorful Lights In The Night Sky Are Just Breathtaking

Some of the greatest light shows on Earth are all natural, and free. Auroras are an amazing reminder of the brilliance of the universe, and some skilled film-makers have been able to capture them on video. Here are some of the most lovely videos of auroras ever filmed. Over Lapland, Finland Over Leelanau County, Michigan…

In The First Clip From Inside Out, Riley’s Emotions Hatch A Plan

We’re already very excited for Pixar’s upcoming exploration of the mind in Inside Out — but this new clip from the movie just makes us want to see the rest of the movie right now. Check it out! https://gizmodo.com/weve-seen-part-of-inside-out-and-it-could-be-pixars-sma-1696006389 There’s so much to like here. Amy Poehler is on top form as Joy, hashing out…

The 10 Most Shocking Bait-and-Switch Deaths of Major Characters

Killing off a major character is great way to up the stakes, create suspense, and show that this story isn’t going where you expect. Sometimes, a movie or TV show will go further and cast a famous name or create marketing that implies that a character will be around for a while, only for them…