Brandon Routh

June 5th 2025

Festival-Standout Creature Feature ‘Ick’ Is Getting a Limited Theatrical Run

Brandon Routh, Mena Suvari, Malina Weissman, and loads of pop-punk songs star in Joseph Kahn's horror comedy.

Movies Cheryl Eddy Jun 5

September 23rd 2024

Ick Is Like The Blob Meets Venom, But in a High School Horror Movie

Brandon Routh stars in the latest film from Joseph Kahn, director of Bodied, Detention, and Torque.

io9 Reviews Germain Lussier Sep 23

June 12th 2024

Matt Bomer Says He Lost Out on Playing Superman After Being Outed

Bomer was the front runner for one of many unmade attempts at bringing the Man of Steel back to movies–and believes his sexuality played a part in missing out.

Movies James Whitbrook Jun 12

March 18th 2024

Could Marvel Revisit More TV Shows to Revive After X-Men ’97 and Daredevil: Born Again?

Plus, at least one more actor is out of the Blade movie as it continues to undergo re-development.

io9 Gordon Jackson Mar 18

December 19th 2023

Updates From Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire and More

Plus, a new report suggests Disney still has plans for an X-Files revival produced by Black Panther 's Ryan Coogler.

io9 Gordon Jackson Dec 19

October 14th 2023

Scott Pilgrim Takes Off‘s New Trailer Is a Wild, Rockin’ Trip

NYCC 2023 got us our latest look at Netflix's anime adaptation of the classic comic—complete with the 2010 live action movie.

Trailers James Whitbrook Oct 14

August 16th 2023

Scott Pilgrim Takes Off in First Look at Netflix’s New Anime Series

Michael Cera returns (with Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Brie Larson, Chris Evans, and more from 2010's Scott Pilgrim vs. the World ) in animated form this fall.

Television Cheryl Eddy Aug 16

March 1st 2023

Updates From Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, The Super Mario Bros Movie, and More

Plus, The Mandalorian 's Dave Filoni and Rick Famuyiwa talk about how season 3 addresses Gina Carano's exit as Cara Dune.

io9 Gordon Jackson Mar 1

February 15th 2023

Deadpool 3 Has Found Itself a Mysterious New Foe

Plus, what's in store for Worf when Star Trek: Picard returns for its final season this week.

io9 Gordon Jackson Feb 15

November 5th 2022

Henry Cavill’s Spent Years “Very Gently” Hoping for a Superman Return

It couldn't have been easy holding out hope to return to a role you were sorta shoved out of.

Movies Justin Carter Nov 5

January 8th 2022

Scott Pilgrim Gets Ready to Rock Out as a Netflix Anime

We are Netflix, and we are here to make you stick with your subscription and stuff!

io9 Justin Carter Jan 8

November 18th 2021

Updates From The Matrix Resurrections, Riverdale and More

Plus, Brandon Routh wants in on his own Kingdom Come DC Comics show.

io9 James Whitbrook & Gordon Jackson Nov 18

November 13th 2021

Next Week’s Arrowverse Crossover Is All Barry Allen’s Fault, Again

It's been awhile since the Scarlet Speedster's screwups brought in other heroes, ain't it?

Television Justin Carter Nov 13

November 5th 2021

The CW Announces a Slew of Superhero Premiere Dates

The new DC series Naomi arrives on January 11, with more to come.

Television Rob Bricken Nov 5

September 10th 2021

Image: Lucasfilm, Amazon Studios, Netflix, and Disney

2021 Fall TV Preview: Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Shows to Get Excited For

From sci-fi bounty hunting to epic fantasy, this autumn's going to be a great time to stay inside for new and returning television.

Television James Whitbrook & Rob Bricken & Germain Lussier & Cheryl Eddy & Charles Pulliam-Moore Sep 10

August 25th 2021

When The Flash Returns, It’s Bringing Some Friends

The CW DC show's eighth season is kicking off with its own five-part crossover event.

Television James Whitbrook Aug 25

August 24th 2021

Netflix’s Magic: The Gathering Series Summons Brandon Routh to Be Its Lead

The Legends of Tomorrow star says he's been playing the collectible card game for 25 years.

Television Rob Bricken Aug 24

July 25th 2021

DC’s Legends of Tomorrow SDCC 2021 Panel Readies the Bouquet for Sara and Ava’s Epic Wedding

The CW show also hinted at what's to come in season 7, including Matt Ryan's return as a brand-new character.

Television Valerie Complex & Beth Elderkin Jul 25

March 31st 2021

The Major Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Anniversaries of Spring 2021

Tenth anniversaries all the way through 60th! We're celebrating some great films this spring.

Movies Germain Lussier Mar 31

March 18th 2020

Dammit, Legends of Tomorrow, It’s Only Wednesday

The latest DC’s Legends of Tomorrow episode was an emotional whirlwind at a time when we’re still reeling from our real-world sudden spiral into fear and isolation. But it was a wonderful showing of compassion and a reminder that human connection is a powerful thing. “Romeo V. Juliet: Dawn of Justness,” which aired on Tuesday night, was…

Books & Comics Beth Elderkin Mar 18

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Brandon Routh

Festival-Standout Creature Feature ‘Ick’ Is Getting a Limited Theatrical Run

Ick Is Like The Blob Meets Venom, But in a High School Horror Movie

Matt Bomer Says He Lost Out on Playing Superman After Being Outed

Could Marvel Revisit More TV Shows to Revive After X-Men ’97 and Daredevil: Born Again?

Updates From Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire and More

Scott Pilgrim Takes Off‘s New Trailer Is a Wild, Rockin’ Trip

Scott Pilgrim Takes Off in First Look at Netflix’s New Anime Series

Updates From Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, The Super Mario Bros Movie, and More

Deadpool 3 Has Found Itself a Mysterious New Foe

Henry Cavill’s Spent Years “Very Gently” Hoping for a Superman Return

Scott Pilgrim Gets Ready to Rock Out as a Netflix Anime

Updates From The Matrix Resurrections, Riverdale and More

Next Week’s Arrowverse Crossover Is All Barry Allen’s Fault, Again

The CW Announces a Slew of Superhero Premiere Dates

2021 Fall TV Preview: Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Shows to Get Excited For

When The Flash Returns, It’s Bringing Some Friends

Netflix’s Magic: The Gathering Series Summons Brandon Routh to Be Its Lead

DC’s Legends of Tomorrow SDCC 2021 Panel Readies the Bouquet for Sara and Ava’s Epic Wedding

The Major Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Anniversaries of Spring 2021

Dammit, Legends of Tomorrow, It’s Only Wednesday

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