City of Ember

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Trailers Germain Lussier Nov 2

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

A Brand New Kids’ Space Opera Series From Some of Your Favorite YA Authors

Voyagers aims to be a brand new Star Wars for the young generation, right while everybody is getting excited about the upcoming Force Awakens. There are six books coming out in the next year, written by people like City of Ember author Jeanne DuPrau and Skinned author Robin Wasserman. Check out an excerpt! In the…

io9 Charlie Jane Anders Sep 29

You Can’t Have An Apocalypse Without A Gloomy Voiceover

It’s just the law of apocalypses: You can’t feature the destruction of all (or most) life on Earth, without throwing in a gloomy monologue explaining exactly how we blew it all to hell. It’s the way things work around here. Typically, these monologues include scenes of devastation as well as a droning voice talking about…

Movies Charlie Jane Anders Dec 11

Top 10 Most Corrupt Mayors From Science Fiction

You think your city’s leadership is bad? Just look at these 10 stand-out examples of terrible mayors and awful city leaders from science fiction and urban fantasy. They steal, they kill, they won’t give the people air! Thanks to S.J. Edwards, Elizabeth Bear, DJ Chaotica, Larry-Bob Roberts, Zack Stentz, Daphne Gottlieb, Paul McEnery, James McGirk,…

io9 Charlie Jane Anders Sep 16

You Can’t Have An Apocalypse Without A Gloomy Voiceover

It’s just the law of apocalypses: You can’t feature the destruction of all (or most) life on Earth, without throwing in a gloomy monologue explaining exactly how we blew it all to hell. It’s the way things work around here. Typically, these monologues include scenes of devastation as well as a droning voice talking about…

Movies Charlie Jane Anders Jun 12

City Of Ember Deserves A Better DVD Release

City Of Ember was one of the best science fiction movies of 2008, with terrific performances and incredible production design. So why is it getting such a cruddy DVD? I was super excited to get an advance copy of the Ember DVD. Partly, I was looking forward to reliving the story of two kids living…

Movies Charlie Jane Anders Jan 19

City of Ember: Bill Murray, Two Kids, Saving a Post-Apocalyptic City From Aging Tech

With City of Ember, a post-apocalyptic adventure tale starring Bill Murray, two kids, and some aging gadgetry, the mecca of Bill Murray gadget movies, Ghostbusters, has some good company. In Ember, Murray plays the hapless mayor of Ember, an underground city that humanity created to escape calamity in the not so distant future. Trouble is,…

Movies Jack Loftus Oct 12

Ember Proves The Only Grown-Up Movies Are Aimed At Kids

Why are kids’ movies the only ones allowed to deal with real grown-up issues? City Of Ember, opening today, reminded me of the allegory-rich Wall-E. Not least because it talked about issues like scarce resources and the cushiony softness of propaganda. It’s such a relief, after watching a thousand allegedly “grown-up” action-adventure movies, to watch…

io9 Charlie Jane Anders Oct 10

Will There Be A City Of Ember 2?

If you’re a fan of the underground world of young adult scifi that is Jeanne Duprau’s City Of Ember, then you’re aware there’s a sequel to this novel called The People of Sparks. So in a press conference for the movie adaptation Bill Murray, Tim Robbins and Saoirse Ronan answered who might be coming back,…

io9 Meredith Woerner Oct 10

Meet City Of Ember’s Secret Guest Star!

This clip shows the moment where City Of Ember takes a sudden sharp left turn, and becomes a very different movie than you were expecting. It’s totally demented and awesome, and a bit spoilery. I was excited that IGN posted this scene, however, because there’s a bit more to Ember than you might have heard.…

io9 Charlie Jane Anders Oct 9

Major Dirt On Dollhouse, Sarah Connor, Smallville And Fringe

This morning’s spoilers include our first look at Amy Acker in Joss Whedon’s Dollhouse — and it’s not the same old Fred. Plus, we read some script pages from Sarah Connor Chronicles and Smallville, including a crucial turning point for Chloe and Jimmy. Some Doctor Who commentary tracks let you know a bit about what…

Television Charlie Jane Anders Oct 9

What To Expect — And Not To Expect — From Iron Man 2

Iron Man director Jon Favreau gave a lot of insight into what comic-book villains and storylines you might see in the second chapter of the Tony Stark saga. And they’re not necessarily the ones you’d expect. Meanwhile, we have a sneak peek at next week’s Heroes, plus a glimpse of next spring’s “Fugitives” storyline. There…

Television Charlie Jane Anders Oct 2

Tom Hanks Welcomes You To The City Of Ember

Producer of The City of Ember Tom Hanks gives us all an inside peek into the underground city that was filmed where the Titanic (not James Cameron’s movie, the actual ship) was built. Almost the entire underground world was constructed on this gigantic set, including Ember’s shops, salons and mysterious tunnels.

io9 Meredith Woerner Oct 1

Weirdest Developments On Lost, “Earth Stood Still,” Heroes And BSG

This morning’s spoilers include some new hints for Day The Earth Stood Still, City Of Ember and Repo! The Genetic Opera. Also, you may be surprised at who’s coming back on Lost — and how they’re coming back. A new leak includes the weirdest idea about that Battlestar cliffhanger yet. Plus there are new hints…

Television Charlie Jane Anders Sep 30

Is Patrick Stewart Coming To Doctor Who?

There’s a whole weekend’s worth of spoilers to share with you today — including the dirt on some more Transformers 2 filming, and a new clip from the post-apocalyptic film City Of Ember. We have the craziest Doctor Who rumor you’ve heard in ages, and there are some more shocking set reports from Lost. And…

Television Charlie Jane Anders Sep 29

Murray: Ghostbusters Wounds Have Healed

The one remaining obstacle in keeping us from eagerly anticipating any potential Ghostbusters 3 – the question mark over Bill Murray’s involvement – seems have been removed by the announcement at a recent press conference that he’s over his ‘Busterphobia so much that he’s even whistling Ray Parker Jr.’s theme song on his way to…

io9 Graeme McMillan Sep 28

How Big Of A Tool Is Bill Murray’s Mayor In City Of Ember?

Curious as to how Bill Murray will rule the underground city? Check out these new clips from The City Of Ember that hit the internet this week, and see for yourself. This adaptation of Jeanne Duprau’s novel follows a group of teens as they try to discover the secrets behind the ancient underground city before…

io9 Meredith Woerner Sep 25

Did John Hodgman Just Give Away A Huge Battlestar Galactica Plot Twist?

Still more Transformers 2 spoilers include your first look at Ratchet, video of stuff blowing up (update: now more watchable!) and a crazy new rumor about Optimus Prime. We also have major spillage from City Of Ember and Repo! The Genetic Opera. There are small but significant disclosures about Battlestar Galactica, Sarah Connor Chronicles, Doctor…

Television Charlie Jane Anders Sep 24

Will The City Of Ember Kids Team Up With Brendan Fraser?

The new City of Ember poster is out and I can’t help but wonder if those two crazy kids ever bumped into Fraser and company from Journey To The Center Of The Earth on their subterranean journey? Also, I did not know the little girl could walk on air. The full poster image is below.When…

io9 Meredith Woerner Sep 3

City of Ember

A Boy Called Christmas Is Netflix’s Latest Attempt at a Holiday Classic

Updates From Ghostbusters: Afterlife, Borderlands, and More

A Brand New Kids’ Space Opera Series From Some of Your Favorite YA Authors

You Can’t Have An Apocalypse Without A Gloomy Voiceover

Top 10 Most Corrupt Mayors From Science Fiction

You Can’t Have An Apocalypse Without A Gloomy Voiceover

City Of Ember Deserves A Better DVD Release

City of Ember: Bill Murray, Two Kids, Saving a Post-Apocalyptic City From Aging Tech

Ember Proves The Only Grown-Up Movies Are Aimed At Kids

Will There Be A City Of Ember 2?

Meet City Of Ember’s Secret Guest Star!

Major Dirt On Dollhouse, Sarah Connor, Smallville And Fringe

What To Expect — And Not To Expect — From Iron Man 2

Tom Hanks Welcomes You To The City Of Ember

Weirdest Developments On Lost, “Earth Stood Still,” Heroes And BSG

Is Patrick Stewart Coming To Doctor Who?

Murray: Ghostbusters Wounds Have Healed

How Big Of A Tool Is Bill Murray’s Mayor In City Of Ember?

Did John Hodgman Just Give Away A Huge Battlestar Galactica Plot Twist?

Will The City Of Ember Kids Team Up With Brendan Fraser?

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