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Colony Is Terrifying Because It Feels Like Real Life

Mr. Robot was a thrilling experience because it touched on real-world issues and concerns in a way that felt visceral and grounded. And now, USA’s latest drama, Colony, seems to be pulling off the same trick—only for an alien invasion story. Colony is a dystopia that you can actually see yourself living in. It’s scary…

io9 Bryan Lufkin Jan 15

This Week’s TV: THREE Brand New Shows, Including One That Looks Amazing

The midseason premieres are kicking off for real this week. There are three brand new shows, and one of them blew our minds when we watched it. Plus the season finale of American Horror Story: Hotel! A full week of new Adventure Time! All this, Quetzalcoatl and microscopic aliens, on This Week’s TV! Tonight Adventure…

io9 Gordon Jackson Jan 11

How to Watch the First Episodes of 2016 Shows Colony and Second Chance Online

Tis the season for online binge-watching—and getting a jump on TV episodes that haven’t yet hit the airwaves. Several networks are offering sneak peeks of shows online, including USA’s dystopian thriller Colony, and Fox’s Frankenstein-inspired cop drama Second Chance. To get a look at Colony, about a family struggling to cope with living in a…

Television Cheryl Eddy Dec 22

We’ve Already Got Our First Surprising Hint About Star Wars: Episode VIII

Yes, some surprising Force Awakens castmembers may be making an appearance in Episode VIII. Nicole Kidman may be out of Wonder Woman. Margaery Tyrell may have a new ally on Game of Thrones. Legends of Tomorrow will bring back an Arrow foe. Plus, a page from Deadpool’s script… sort of. Behold, Spoilers! (You know what,…

Television James Whitbrook Dec 21

USA Killed It with Mr. Robot—They Might with Dystopian Drama Colony, Too

Mr. Robot is a dark show kinda uncharacteristic for USA. After all, it’s same network that brought us breezy comedy-mysteries like Monk and Psych. Which were great! But Colony, the decades-old channel’s upcoming series, could continue down USA’s new path of somewhat twisted genre TV. I watched the pilot and it’s great. Some spoilers within.…

io9 Bryan Lufkin Oct 10

How Superman’s Worst Enemy In Batman v Superman Is Superman Himself

That Xena reboot is definitely happening. Jessica Jones is a psychological thriller more than a superhero show. Plus, how Constantine matters to the Arrow universe, teasers for Legends of Tomorrow, there’s a little more Heroes Reborn than we previously thought, and high-res Force Awakens pictures. Spoilers Now! Batman v Superman Henry Cavill touches on what…

Television James Whitbrook Aug 14

Josh Holloway Betrays Humanity to Save His Son In The Colony Trailer

As you’d expect from Carlton Cuse, who created Colony with Ryan Condal, there are more questions than answers in the trailer for the new USA show. We’ve got a giant cordon surrounding Los Angeles, a former FBI agent (Holloway) and his wife (Sarah Wayne Callies) separated from their son, and a creepy suited man with…

Trailers Katharine Trendacosta Jul 15

We May Already Know The Opening Scenes Of The Force Awakens

Steven Spielberg wants to direct Chris Pratt as Indiana Jones. Joss Whedon explains how Avengers 2 is totally different. Game of Thrones could send Sansa in a surprising direction. An Agents of SHIELD villain might show up on Daredevil. Plus Doctor Who set photos, and how Supergirl gets her costume. So many spoilers! Top image:…

Television James Whitbrook Feb 23

Huge Game Of Thrones Rumor Debunked, But What About That Avengers Rumor?

A long-running Game of Thrones rumor is seemingly quashed for good. Plus, we may already know who’s playing Star Trek 3’s villain. John Wesley Shipp talks about the difference between the Flash shows old and new. And a classic Star Wars villain is coming to Rebels. Hi-yo, Spoilers, away! Top image: Agents of SHIELD. Avengers:…

Television James Whitbrook Feb 4

Who Is Ant-Man‘s New Secret Character and Why Is He So Important?

Did Mark Hamill give away Star Wars: Episode VII’s big twist back in 2006? Michael B. Jordan describes the gritty look for the Fantastic Four costumes. Ben Affleck promises Batman v. Superman won’t be the disappointment that Daredevil was. Another Game of Thrones character won’t be back this season. Spoilers now! Top image: Ant-Man test…

Television Katharine Trendacosta Oct 7

Crazy Rumor: Is Avengers 3 Going to Be Split Into Two Movies?

A new image from Star Wars reveals a showdown. How many Batsuits will there be in Batman v. Superman? Another TOS cast member talks about being in the new Star Trek. X-Men: Age of Apocalypse concludes an X-trilogy. The watchword for Age of Ultron is “more,” according to Jeremy Renner. Plus more about The Flash…

Television Katharine Trendacosta Sep 29

Are There Star Wars and Avengers Characters We Don’t Know About Yet?

Benedict Cumberbatch and Zack Snyder both add to Star Wars speculation, while Joss Whedon teases a character for Avengers: Age of Ultron. Plus, details about the cast of characters populating American Horror Story: Freakshow. Get a look at concept art for Sleepy Hollow’s villains. And USA picks up a show set in near-future L.A. Spoilers…

Television Katharine Trendacosta Jul 29

Gotham‘s Already Gearing Up To Introduce The Joker!

Fantastic Four casts Sue and Johnny’s father. More details about Interstellar trickle out. And so much video from Maleficent. Plus, tons of info on the Agents of SHIELD and Once Upon a Time finales. Spoilers now! Top image: Gotham Fantastic Four The reboot has added Reg E. Cathey (House of Cards, The Wire) to its…

io9 Katharine Trendacosta May 9

Cruel And Unusual Imagines The Most Horrific Punishment For Murder

Death is a scary enough thing but for many, the unknown that comes after death is even scarier. Do we simply stop being or is there something for our subconsciousness after our physical body stops breathing? Writer/director Merlin Dervisevic has an idea of what may come next and it’s not pleasant. Cruel & Unusual stars…

Trailers Marina Antunes - Quiet Earth Apr 25

Laurence Fishburne vs an army of post-apocalyptic cannibals. Who wins?

Check out an exclusive clip from The Colony, a post-apocalyptic action movie coming to VOD on August 20 and hitting theaters on Sept. 20. In which Laurence Fishburne’s team of investigators faces rather a lot of nasty cannibals. Seriously, why do people always resort to cannibalism just because there’s been a massive artificial ice age…

io9 Charlie Jane Anders Aug 15

Watch Bill Paxton and Laurence Fishburne fight cannibals on Future Earth

The Colony is set in the frozen dystopian future. All that remains of Earth are a few colonies, and when one of those colonies launches a distress call, it’s up to Laurence Fishburne to save the day… from cannibals. Yeah, super-strength human cannibals! Directed any penned by Jeff Renfroe, The Colony looks like the kind…

Trailers Meredith Woerner Jun 21

Wow, this Ice Age horror movie starring Laurence Fishburne looks seriously fun

Got room for one more movie about people running around the shattered wasteland that’s all that remains of our world? Here’s The Colony, a new movie starring Laurence Fishburne as the leader of a colony during a new Ice Age. Are the monsters in this movie Reavers? Mutants? People who’ve just lost their shit? Hard…

Trailers Charlie Jane Anders Mar 19

Has the Hunger Games sequel found its director? Plus The Wolverine is headed down under!

There are tons more Avengers tidbits — including Samuel L. Jackson’s intriguing thoughts on a S.H.I.E.L.D. spin-off movie. Barry Sonnenfeld explains Men in Black 3’s time-travel craziness. Natalie Dormer discusses her Game of Thrones character, plus ultra spoiler-y Doctor Who set photos! Spoilers from here on out! Top image from The Avengers. The Avengers So…

Television Alasdair Wilkins Apr 20

What classic Star Wars role is Simon Pegg playing? Plus what’s next for Fringe and The Walking Dead!

Director Andrew Stanton talks more about creating the world of John Carter. Simon Pegg joins The Clone Wars. Sam Raimi finds a writer for his Day of the Triffids movie. Plus Matt Smith addresses the latest big Doctor Who rumor! Spoilers from here on out! Top image from John Carter. John Carter Director Andrew Stanton…

Television Alasdair Wilkins Mar 1

Scenes from the Soviet Union’s Martian colony, circa 2061

The Soviet Union may be a thing of the past, but it still inhabits many an alternate future. A group of artists entered their futuristic visions for a Soviet Republic in “CCCP-2061,” which envisions a USSR that has colonized Mars. CCCP-2061 [LiveJournal via English Russia] “Circle of Honor” (Igor Savin) “Exit light” (Igor Savin) “Mars-2”…

io9 Lauren Davis Feb 26

Colony Is Terrifying Because It Feels Like Real Life

This Week’s TV: THREE Brand New Shows, Including One That Looks Amazing

How to Watch the First Episodes of 2016 Shows Colony and Second Chance Online

We’ve Already Got Our First Surprising Hint About Star Wars: Episode VIII

USA Killed It with Mr. Robot—They Might with Dystopian Drama Colony, Too

How Superman’s Worst Enemy In Batman v Superman Is Superman Himself

Josh Holloway Betrays Humanity to Save His Son In The Colony Trailer

We May Already Know The Opening Scenes Of The Force Awakens

Huge Game Of Thrones Rumor Debunked, But What About That Avengers Rumor?

Who Is Ant-Man‘s New Secret Character and Why Is He So Important?

Crazy Rumor: Is Avengers 3 Going to Be Split Into Two Movies?

Are There Star Wars and Avengers Characters We Don’t Know About Yet?

Gotham‘s Already Gearing Up To Introduce The Joker!

Cruel And Unusual Imagines The Most Horrific Punishment For Murder

Laurence Fishburne vs an army of post-apocalyptic cannibals. Who wins?

Watch Bill Paxton and Laurence Fishburne fight cannibals on Future Earth

Wow, this Ice Age horror movie starring Laurence Fishburne looks seriously fun

Has the Hunger Games sequel found its director? Plus The Wolverine is headed down under!

What classic Star Wars role is Simon Pegg playing? Plus what’s next for Fringe and The Walking Dead!

Scenes from the Soviet Union’s Martian colony, circa 2061

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