Television

Meet the Main Characters of The Shannara Chronicles in This First Photo

As a week full of news gets into full swing, MTV released the first image of its new show The Chronicles of Shannara. Take a look at Ivana Baquero as Eretria, Austin Butler as Wil Ohmsford, and Poppy Drayton as Amberle Elessedil. MTV’s adapting the second book of Terry Brooks’ post-apocalyptic fantasy series, The Elfstones…

You Can Now Stream Showtime—Sans Cable—For $11 a Month

The era of à la carte TV may finally be here—ready or not. Today, you can officially stream Showtime over the internet, without a cable subscription, for $11 a month. You can get it through Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, iPod, on a Roku, via Hulu, or through Sony’s PlayStation Vue—another cord-cutting service. Is Showtime worth…

The Truth Is “In There” in the First, Brief New X-Files Footage

Shockingly, the headline is not one of my patented typos! According to none other than Agent Mulder, the truth has moved from out there to in there—specifically, in the X-Files themselves. Check out this first footage from the new series—tucked at the end of this “201 Days of The X-Files” promo—and see for yourself. Incidentally,…

The Evolution of Game of Thrones‘ Effects With VFX Boss Joe Bauer

When you get a chance to talk to Game of Thrones’ VFX supervisor Joe Bauer, you don’t ask him about the weather. So we didn’t—instead, we asked him to discuss the greatest FX scenes over the show’s five seasons in this exclusive io9 video, and the show’s ever-evolving with practical effects and digital wizardry. Contact…

So Many Casting Rumors: Green Lantern, Episode VIII, and Doctor Strange!

We’re already getting casting rumors for Star Wars Episode VIII. Chris Pine has been offered not one, but two DC roles. Henry Cavill thinks there’s a future for Superman-only Man of Steel sequels. A bizarre commercial offers us our first sound of’s Thing speaking. Plus more Ant-Man footage. So many Spoilers! Green Lantern/Wonder Woman Birth…

Killer Alien Drama Extant Is Back, Cheesier and Trope-ier Than Ever

Last season on Extant, Halle Berry starred as an astronaut who got inexplicably pregnant with a killer alien baby on a space solo mission and brought it back to Earth. In season two, the inexplicable plot points pile on, resulting in a guilty pleasure dripping with everything you love to hate about scifi. Even if…

This Week’s TV: How Terrible Will Shark Week Be This Year?

What’s on TV this week? Werewolves, lions, and interplanetary nuns! It’s also Shark Week, so brace yourselves formore terrible shark science. Also: The Strain and Dominion return for their new seasons. All this and Mark Hamill, on this week’s TV! Tonight: Return of the Great White Serial Killer (9 PM, DISCOVERY) Close the beaches, because…

According to Humans, the Robot Revolution Will Be Totally Justified

When the robot revolution comes, it will be… justified? Or so the second episode of Humans posits, given that most of the living people on the show seem determined not just to treat Synths like machines, but to treat them with total and utter contempt. In fact, I’d say every storyline in last night’s episode…

The Past Haunts the Present for Just About Everyone on True Detective

In “Maybe Tomorrow,” yesterday is actually the keyword. The criminal ties that Frank’s tried so desperately to shed are now the one thing he needs the most; Ray’s near-death experience makes him question nearly every decision he’s made; and Paul’s deeply in denial about his own past actions. Spoilers follow! Does anyone else sorta wish…

Why Does Batman Hate Superman in Batman v. Superman?

How will future Terminator films handle John Connor? Netflix may be having trouble deciding how to take on Iron Fist. Plus there’s a ton more Batman v Superman details, speculation on the return of a certain Game of Thrones star, and new looks at Mockingjay Part 2 and Once Upon A Time. Spoilers Get! Batman…

First Concept Art From CW’s Legends of Tomorrow Looks Exciting

Legends Of Tomorrow isn’t due out until 2016 on The CW, but Entertainment Weekly has a cool glimpse of some concept art, and it looks exciting. The show, which is due to be spun off from The CW’s two existing DC shows, Arrow and The Flash, is set to feature an ensemble cast led by…

When Old Foes Clash on Hannibal, the Results Are Gloriously Gory

Though fans hope Hannibal finds a home beyond its NBC cancellation, the contracts of its two biggest stars have expired. Ain’t looking good, in other words. So let’s savor the flavor of what remains. “Contorno” being a great example of the kind of TV that Future Us is going to be missing, hardcore. After last…

A Second Star Wars Mythbusters is coming!

Get ready for more geeky fun from Adam and Jaime! The Mythbusters are returning to a Galaxy Far Far Away with another Star Wars themed episode coming in July. According to Cnet, the pair will test out the effectiveness of Stormtroopers and Anakin Skywalker’s lightsaber duel: The duo will blow up a boat, make a…

Tensions Build to Explosive Heights (Literally) on Wayward Pines

Ethan’s finally up to speed on Wayward Pines’ dark secrets, but the town’s growing insurgent faction is still completely clueless about what’s really beyond the town walls. Even worse, they don’t believe Ethan when he tries to warn them. The episode’s title says it all, really: “Betrayal.” Spoilers follow! Ethan returns home, still shell-shocked by…

Peter Capaldi Teases a “Cataclysmic” Mistake Coming in Doctor Who

Ben Affleck hints that Batman and Wonder Woman will know each other’s secrets in Batman v Superman. Corey Stoll discusses Yellowjacket’s motivation in Ant-Man. Plus, new looks at Mission Impossible 5, Deadpool, Ash vs. Evil Dead, The Walking Dead and more. So many Spoilers! Batman v Superman Ben Affleck briefly discusses the scene where Bruce…

Mr. Robot Recap: Are You a One or a Zero?

The second episode of the moody, surprisingly accuratehacker drama that’s your new crack aired last night on USA to much fanfare. So how does it stack up to the pilot that already nabbed a second season? Set in New York, Mr. Robot centers around neurotic, socially anxious computer prodigy Elliot Alderson (Rami Malek), who despises…

Peyton Reed Already Wants To Make Another Ant-Man—Starring Hank Pym

Channing Tatum talks about preparing to play Gambit. Fear The Walking Dead is all about families. Syfy announces a strange new horror series. Plus, what’s to come on Zoo and Under the Dome, more Fantastic Four footage, a female director returns to Doctor Who, and Agent Carter hits Comic-Con. Spoilers get! Ant-Man Peyton Reed is…

Bad signs for Hannibal fans: the contracts for stars Hugh Dancy and Mads Mikkelsen have expired. Although both apparently love the show and would make a new deal if a home for the show was found, Deadline lists the number of challenges a fourth season faces. There are quite a few.

Bruce Campbell Is Back As Ash in First Evil Dead TV Show Photo

The king returns. Hail to the king, baby. Okay, so it’s just Ash looking exactly like Ash, and sure, Bruce Campbell looks a touch older than he was when he last wore the outfit in Army of Darkness. But there’s something just so satisfying at seeing Campbell return to his iconic role (and chainsaw) in…

Joseph Gordon-Levitt Discusses Why Sandman is a Movie and Not a TV Show

Scott Lang learns how to take a punch in new Ant-Man footage. The Minority Report TV show casts a major lead. The Vampire Diaries is adding a new lesbian couple. Plus, set reports from X-Files filming, the cast and crew talk new characters coming to The Flash, and a new teaser for Hannibal. Behold, Spoilers!…