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Your 2021 Hugo Award Finalists Include The Mandalorian, The Good Place, N.K. Jemisin, Susanna Clarke, and More

Last year’s Hugo Awards ceremony certainly had its issues, but getting nominated for a Hugo Award is still a big deal, especially when there’s such an impressive—and diverse—set of finalists. Book-wise, N.K. Jemisin could get her fourth Best Novel award if she defeats the third novel by Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell’s Susanna Clarke. The…

Books & Comics Rob Bricken Apr 13

Zack Snyder’s Army of the Dead Drops Its Intense New Trailer

Yes, in recent years director Zack Snyder has become synonymouswith the comic book heroes of DC. But let’s not forget where he got his start: with zombies—and with muscle-bound menbrutalizing each other in slow motion. And after several years in the world of comics, Snyder is going back to those not-so-humble beginnings. We’re talking zombies.…

Trailers Germain Lussier Apr 13

A Black Adam Star Teases Another Familiar DC Hero in the Cast

Watch Oscar Isaac practice beating the living bejesus out of people for Moon Knight. Akiva Goldsman teases where Jean-Luc is at coming into Star Trek: Picard season two. We’re already getting teases for how Dune 2 is progressing. Plus, Godzilla strikes on Netflix in June. Spoilers, away! Borderlands Janina Gavankar (True Blood and countless video…

Television James Whitbrook & Gordon Jackson Apr 13

Roku’s New Rechargeable Voice Remote Pro Is Almost Perfect—With One Major Catch

Roku’s forthcoming Voice Remote Pro is a fantastic rechargeable solution that kicks disposable batteries to the curb. But for everything I love about it, it still has one major flaw: its charging port. I’ve long felt that set-top box makers should introduce better charging standards to their remotes so that they can work harder, last…

Gadgets Catie Keck Apr 13

The Live-Action Gundam Movie Taps Jordan Vogt-Roberts to Direct and Heads to Netflix

It would seem the director behind the long-in-limbo Metal Gear Solid movie saw one Japanese parallel for nuclear war and decided “no, there must be more.” Netflix has announced that Kong: Skull Island director Jordan Vogt-Roberts will direct Legendary’s adaptation of the Mobile Suit Gundam franchise. Oh and also, it’s a Netflix production now. Vogt-Roberts—who…

Movies James Whitbrook Apr 12

The Coolest Star Wars, Marvel, and Transformers Reveals From Hasbro’s Fanfest, and More Toy News

Welcome back to Toy Aisle, io9’s usual round up of the latest and greatest in plastic collecting. This week: Hasbro’s all but taken over for its Fanfest of Transformers, Star Wars, and Marvel reveals—give or take a bonus Baron Zemo—but there’s also fun Avengers cards and a sneak Star Trek away mission facilitator. Check it…

Toys & Collectibles Andrew Liszewski & James Whitbrook Apr 9

Renée Elise Goldsberry Is the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s First Hamilton Alum

Looks like someone included women in the sequel after all. Deadline reports Renée Elise Goldsberry, best known for her Tony Award-winning performance as Angelica Schuyler in Hamilton, has been cast in Marvel Studios’ upcoming Disney+ show She-Hulk. Tatiana Maslany stars as the title character, a lawyer with powers similar to that of Bruce Banner (Mark Ruffalo,…

Books & Comics Germain Lussier Apr 8

Spider-Man Movies Will Stream on Netflix First Thanks to New Sony Deal

For the past few months, every studio has been figuring out how to balance theatrical movies with growing streaming services. Warner Bros. has one strategy, Disney another, and Paramount yet another. Now Sony has its own strategy and it’s got the biggest name recognition possible: Netflix. After a nearly two-year auction, Netflix has secured the rights…

Movies Germain Lussier Apr 8

The Witcher Prequel Blood Origin Has Lost Its Star, Jodie Turner-Smith

Less than two months after it was announced that Queen & Slim star Jodie Turner-Smith would be playing the lead in Netflix’s upcoming prequel to its hit adaptation of The Witcher series, Turner-Smith has had to step down due to scheduling conflicts. Deadline reports that the change has come after after Blood Origin was forced…

io9 Rob Bricken Apr 8

An Ancient Aliens Movie Is Coming From the Guys Behind Cobra Kai

Sweep the leg? No. More like sweep the globe. For aliens. A movie based on the History Channel’s long-running, frequently memed TV show Ancient Aliens is now in the works and it’ll be directed by Josh Heald, one of the three creators of Netflix’sCobra Kai. His karate co-creators, Jon Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg, will join…

Movies Germain Lussier Apr 7

Don’t Watch Netflix’s Seaspiracy

Yesterday, the sun was shining bright, and birds were chirping outside my window, and the buds were really starting to come out on the trees. It was a stupidly perfect day really, and I had to go ruin it all by watching Seaspiracy. The Netflix documentary has been among the streaming service’s most popular films since…

Conservation Brian Kahn Apr 7

THX’s First Consumer Gadget Is a Tiny Headphone Amp That Will Have You Embracing Wires Again

THX is a brand synonymous with sound, best known for its eardrum-tickling deep note trailer played before movies in theaters. For years, THX has partnered with hardware makers, lending its expertise in sound to improve the audio capabilities of everything from smartphones to laptops, and now the company is finally releasing its own consumer product:…

Reviews Andrew Liszewski Apr 7

Jupiter’s Legacy’s Flashy Trailer Is Brimming With Teenage and Aging Superhero Angst

Imagine if your parents were famous superheroes...and then the time came for you to follow in the family business.

Trailers Cheryl Eddy Apr 7

Updates From Ghostbusters: Afterlife, Borderlands, and More

Jason Momoa gets horny for a new Netflix fantasy. The success of Godzilla vs. Kong leaves Dune’s streaming/theatrical dual-release up in the air. James Gunn offers the tiniest update on Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. Plus, a brief look at the final episode of Wynonna Earp. Spoilers go! Borderlands Lionsgate has confirmed that Edgar…

Television James Whitbrook & Gordon Jackson Apr 6

Amazon Fixed the Echo Show 10’s Biggest Feature Failure

Amazon’s Echo Show 10 is a neat gadget for its ability to move with you while you stream videos and make calls to friends and family. But for a smart display whose entire reason for being its support for these uses, the Echo Show lacked one major app used universally during the pandemic: Zoom. When…

Gadgets Catie Keck Apr 5

Obi-Wan Kenobi Set Footage Reveals Exactly What You’d Expect

Space Jam: A New Legacy’s Toon Squad recruits a Spider-Man star. Emerald Fennell hopes she might get the chance to direct Zatanna as well as watch it. Ryan Murphy wants your help deciding American Horror Story’s thematic future. Plus, what’s to come as Wynonna Earp reaches its final end. Spoilers, away! Space Jam: A New…

Television James Whitbrook & Gordon Jackson Apr 5

Updates From The Witcher, Doctor Strange 2, and More

Jordan Peele is hard at work on another horror film and may have a classic Walking Dead actor along for the ride. Looney Tunes are having some fun with us hyping the new Space Jam trailer. Plus updates from Warner Bros’ Supergirl film, Powerpuff Girls, and Chucky. Spoilers helping you into the weekend right this…

Television James Whitbrook & Gordon Jackson Apr 2

Yasuke‘s Intense First Trailer Is Here, and It’s Gory and Awesome

Here’s the pitch: LaKeith Stanfield is an ancient samurai warrior who’d hoped to leave that world behind him. However, he’s forced to reemerge when a young girl is hunted by unspeakable, unexplainable evil. Now, if you’re like us, your reaction to that is “Yes, please.” And thankfully, you don’t have to wait long. That show…

Trailers Germain Lussier Apr 1

Movies on Your Favorite Streaming Services Could Be Headed for Peacock Instead

The battle between streaming services for your binge-watching hours continues. Citing sources familiar with the matter, Bloomberg reported Wednesday that Peacock parent NBCUniversal has been mulling pulling its movies from services like Netflix and HBO Max to boost its own content offering. The outlet additionally reported that contracts that HBO Max and Netflix have respectively…

Internet Catie Keck Apr 1

The New Transformers Film May Be Led by a Hamilton Star

Anthony Ramos is famous for not throwing away his shot, but he’s about to be shot at. A lot. The actor, best known for playing John Laurens/Philip Hamilton in Hamilton, is reportedly being eyed as the lead in a new Transformers film that’ll be directed by Creed II’s Steven Caple Jr. Collider broke the news…

Movies Germain Lussier Apr 1

Your 2021 Hugo Award Finalists Include The Mandalorian, The Good Place, N.K. Jemisin, Susanna Clarke, and More

Zack Snyder’s Army of the Dead Drops Its Intense New Trailer

A Black Adam Star Teases Another Familiar DC Hero in the Cast

Roku’s New Rechargeable Voice Remote Pro Is Almost Perfect—With One Major Catch

The Live-Action Gundam Movie Taps Jordan Vogt-Roberts to Direct and Heads to Netflix

The Coolest Star Wars, Marvel, and Transformers Reveals From Hasbro’s Fanfest, and More Toy News

Renée Elise Goldsberry Is the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s First Hamilton Alum

Spider-Man Movies Will Stream on Netflix First Thanks to New Sony Deal

The Witcher Prequel Blood Origin Has Lost Its Star, Jodie Turner-Smith

An Ancient Aliens Movie Is Coming From the Guys Behind Cobra Kai

Don’t Watch Netflix’s Seaspiracy

THX’s First Consumer Gadget Is a Tiny Headphone Amp That Will Have You Embracing Wires Again

Jupiter’s Legacy’s Flashy Trailer Is Brimming With Teenage and Aging Superhero Angst

Updates From Ghostbusters: Afterlife, Borderlands, and More

Amazon Fixed the Echo Show 10’s Biggest Feature Failure

Obi-Wan Kenobi Set Footage Reveals Exactly What You’d Expect

Updates From The Witcher, Doctor Strange 2, and More

Yasuke‘s Intense First Trailer Is Here, and It’s Gory and Awesome

Movies on Your Favorite Streaming Services Could Be Headed for Peacock Instead

The New Transformers Film May Be Led by a Hamilton Star

Amazon Is Sticking With ‘Rings of Power’ to the End

Trump Is Reportedly Going Full Steam Ahead with the Golden Dome

‘Kamen Rider’ Is Ready to Take on the World

Twitter Just Can’t Stop Leaking Movies

The ‘Mass Effect’ Show is Getting Rewritten to Get Greenlit

See the Early Stages of How ‘Project Hail Mary’ Brought Rocky to Life

‘Cognitive Surrender’ Is a New and Useful Term for How AI Melts Brains

HP Omen Max 45L Review: 4K60 Gaming Has Never Been So Easy

Ecovacs Winbot W3 Omni Review: Window Cleaning Robots Have a Long Way to Go

AirPods Max 2 vs. Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen): Which ANC Headphones Win?

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

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