The Minions Takeover Cannot Be Stopped at Universal Studios Orlando

Illumination’s Villain-Con Villain Blast

Can’t wait to be jacked up on all the sweets for Universal Orlando’s new ride and land opening this summer!

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Still from the long lost 1897 film Gugusse et l'Automate (Gugusse and the automaton) by Georges Méliès.

First Film to Depict a Robot Discovered in Michigan

Created in 1897, it's over two decades older than the term "robot."

Culture Matt Novak Feb 28

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‘Mars Express’ Is Phenomenal Because It Remembers What Cyberpunk Actually Means

The criminally slept-on sci-fi noir animated film understands that its genre is a warning, not an aspiration.

Movies Isaiah Colbert Feb 27

The Next ‘Minions’ Movie Is a Big Ol’ Monster Mash

The chattering yellow guys of 'Despicable Me' are back in the all-new adventure 'Minions & Monsters' due out in July.

Movies Justin Carter Feb 9

Universal Successfully Bullied Into Letting Olympian Use ‘Minions’ Music

A Spanish figure skater thought he wasn't going to be able to use the music, until the fans stepped in.

Movies Germain Lussier Feb 3

‘Arco’ Is as Close to an Instant Animated Classic as It Gets

Neon's sci-fi animated feature features the voices of Natalie Portman and Mark Ruffalo and is playing in theaters now.

io9 Reviews Isaiah Colbert Jan 28

‘Primal’ Is Back From the Dead and as Gnarly as Ever

The third season of Genndy Tartakovsky's Adult Swim animated series sees its titular caveman fighting one prehistoric battle after another—this time, as a zombie.

io9 Reviews Isaiah Colbert Jan 9