Futurama

What’s the most adorable creature in all of fiction?

Nibbler. Pikachu. The Adipose. This Futurama alien, Pokémon, and sentient fat-thing from Doctor Who are just three of the many, many hyper-cute character that lurk in movies, TV shows, anime and more. But what’s your pick for the emperor of adorability? As an MST3K fan, I have to choose NummyMuffinCoocolButter, if only because the evil…

io9 Rob Bricken Dec 30

It’s the field day of the Doctor in This Week’s DVDs

In The Day of the Doctor, the Doctor relived his darkest day. Now you can relive the Doctor reliving his darkest day by buying The Day of the Doctor tomorrow, which for Doctor Who fans shouldn’t be a dark day at all. Plus Futurama, Teen Wolf, Keanu Reeves, and more! • Doctor Who: The Day…

io9 Rob Bricken Dec 9

10 Robot Deaths That Were More Moving Than Almost Any Human’s

When any beloved character dies, it’s heart-rending — but sometimes, the death of a beloved robot (or android) can be the saddest of all. Maybe because we bond so intensely with artificial beings, their deaths can feel like losing a best friend. Here are 10 robot deaths that are more devastating than almost any human’s.…

Movies Charlie Jane Anders and Jason Krell Dec 5

The Math Hidden in Futurama

You might just watch Futurama and chuckle deeply to yourself—as you should!—but if you study it a little more closely, you’ll find that it’s stuffed full of numbers and math. Ever noticed that the number 1729 crops up all the time? That’ll be because of Ken Keeler, who has a pure math PhD as well…

Tech News Jamie Condliffe Nov 28

10 Scientists Who Played God (And Didn’t Get Punished)

Fictional mad scientists usually meet a dreadful fate: destroyed by their own creation, or by villagers with torches. After all, we can’t send the message that dabbling in the universe’s secrets is okay. But sometimes, a scientist is just too clever, or lucky, to get burned. Here are 10 mad scientists who didn’t get punished.…

Movies Emily Stamm and Charlie Jane Anders Nov 14

Bender dresses up as a Laputa robot for Halloween

Amidst all of the Halloween horror, Bender lightens things up by playing a robot from Laputa: Castle In The Sky, although he offers his human friends something less appropriate (but tastier) than a flower. Illustration by cartoonist Boulet.

io9 Lauren Davis Oct 26

Why the number 1729 shows up in so many Futurama episodes

It seems like such an ordinary number – so why does it show up so frequently? 1729 TaxiCab number via MathWorld. In the episode “Xmas Story,” Bender receives a card designating him “Son #1729;” but the number shows up in other places, as well. The registration number on the hull of the starship Nimbus, for…

io9 Robbie Gonzalez Oct 15

Dilapidated observatory looks like the Planet Express building

The headquarters for Futurama’s delivery service has been hiding in Liège, Belgium. reddit user yearh made this gif from a photograph by Al Richardson (head over to Flickr to the image in its full-resolution glory). This is part of the Cointe Observatory built by the University of Liège in the late 19th century. It looks…

io9 Lauren Davis Oct 5

Halloween comes early on Ultimate Spider-Man

It’s a big week in the world of cartoons! Ultimate Spider-Man features a cameo-studded Halloween episode plus the Transformers return, if only for a while, as the original movie Transformers Prime Beast Hunters: Predacons Rising airs. Avengers Assemble is off this week. As always – minor spoilers ahead! Adventure Time – “Dungeon Train” What if…

io9 Keith Veronese Oct 5

All Your Favorite Voice Actors In One Film: I Know That Voice

This is a pretty adorable (and extensive) documentary featuring just about every single one of our favorite voice actors. Check out the trailer for I Know That Voice and meet the faces behind your favorite animations. It’s fun to watch them switch from character to character in mere seconds! Produced by John Di Maggio (the…

io9 Meredith Woerner Oct 4

Robot Separatists: The Best Stories About A.I.s Leaving Humanity Behind

When we finally create artificial intelligences and supersmart robots, everybody expects the very next thing they’ll try and do is wipe out humanity. Right? Maybe not. Some artificial creations just want to be left alone, to do their own thing. Here’s our semi-complete list of stories about robot separatists. Top image: Mass Effect. Note: These…

Movies Charlie Jane Anders and Jason Krell Oct 1

Wolverine & Captain America battle robot ninjas on Ultimate Spider-Man

It’s a big week in the world of cartoons! Ultimate Spider-Man returns from hiatus this Sunday, Anarky makes a pivotal appearance on Beware the Batman, and the Avengers find out what it’s like to walk in the Hulk’s shoes. Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H. is off this week. As always – minor spoilers ahead!…

io9 Keith Veronese Sep 28

The Most Absurd Courtroom Scenes from Science Fiction and Fantasy TV

There’s a reason so many science fiction and fantasy shows feature trials. Legal battles can be used as an allegory, or a way to expose important issues. But sometimes, these stories just go off the deep end. Here are the most ridiculous trials from science fiction and fantasy television. Both writers and viewers love a…

io9 Katharine Trendacosta Sep 26

Hiccup & Toothless return to television on Dragons: Defenders of Berk

This week in the world of cartoons, the How to Train Your Dragon spin-off Defenders of Berk returned, and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H. learn Sunday that miniature golf is not a very safe hobby. As always – minor spoilers ahead! Adventure Time – “The Vault” Where do you put away your deepest thoughts? Maybe it’s…

io9 Keith Veronese Sep 21

Legend of Korra kicks off season two with an hour-long premiere

This week in the world of cartoons, Legend of Korra is back for season two! In addition to TWO episodes of Korra, Avengers Assemble comes back from hiatus to gives us a full hour of new Marvel cartoons on DisneyXD. As always – minor spoilers ahead! Adventure Time – “Time Sandwich” According to Finn &…

io9 Keith Veronese Sep 14

We learn that Plastic Man sports Batman pajamas on DC Nation

This week in the world of cartoons, Beware the Batman returns, Regular Show and Adventure Time spotlight relationship woes, and we bid farewell to Futurama! As always – minor spoilers ahead! Futurama – “Meanwhile” It’s the last episode of Futurama! I don’t want to give away too much on this one – if you are…

io9 Keith Veronese Sep 7

What’s the worst ‘ship in science fiction and fantasy?

Some genre romances belong to the ages. Others are dead weight. The other day, Futurama tried to turn us all into Fry-Leela shippers at last, with a mixed response. But what’s the worst relationship that fans or creators have pushed for? Science fiction and fantasy are genres that support epic stories, and so have become…

io9 Esther Inglis-Arkell Sep 6

Futurama‘s final episode makes me a Fry and Leela shipper at last

Futurama uses its last episode, “Meanwhile,” wisely. It fixes something that has bothered me from the beginning of the show, and shows us the beauty of true love. I love Futurama. I hope my time recapping it has made that clear. But, for me, there has been one unfixable problem with the show: it centered…

Television Esther Inglis-Arkell Sep 5

Scifi and fantasy ladies pose as Rosie the Riveter for Labor Day

Labor Day isn’t just an excuse to barbecue or squeeze in one last trip to the beach; it’s also the day we remember the contributions of workers to society. These scifi, fantasy, and superheroines pay tribute to the wartime labor icon Rosie the Riveter—and show off their guns. “Buffy the Riveter” by AJ Paglia “Leia…

io9 Lauren Davis Sep 2

This Week’s TV: Watch a Clip from Futurama‘s Huge Series Finale!

This week on television, we say a tear-filled farewell to Futurama — watch the first clip from the episode right here. Bubblegum Princess and Flame Princess have an explosive meeting on Adventure Time. Top image: Futurama Today: Adventure Time (7 PM, Cartoon Network): Yay, it’s a Bubblegum Princess-Flame Princess episode! Princess Bubblegum subjects Flame Princess…

io9 Charlie Jane Anders Sep 2

What’s the most adorable creature in all of fiction?

It’s the field day of the Doctor in This Week’s DVDs

10 Robot Deaths That Were More Moving Than Almost Any Human’s

The Math Hidden in Futurama

10 Scientists Who Played God (And Didn’t Get Punished)

Bender dresses up as a Laputa robot for Halloween

Why the number 1729 shows up in so many Futurama episodes

Dilapidated observatory looks like the Planet Express building

Halloween comes early on Ultimate Spider-Man

All Your Favorite Voice Actors In One Film: I Know That Voice

Robot Separatists: The Best Stories About A.I.s Leaving Humanity Behind

Wolverine & Captain America battle robot ninjas on Ultimate Spider-Man

The Most Absurd Courtroom Scenes from Science Fiction and Fantasy TV

Hiccup & Toothless return to television on Dragons: Defenders of Berk

Legend of Korra kicks off season two with an hour-long premiere

We learn that Plastic Man sports Batman pajamas on DC Nation

What’s the worst ‘ship in science fiction and fantasy?

Futurama‘s final episode makes me a Fry and Leela shipper at last

Scifi and fantasy ladies pose as Rosie the Riveter for Labor Day

This Week’s TV: Watch a Clip from Futurama‘s Huge Series Finale!

Two Songs We Really Wish Were the Anime Outros for ‘Steel Ball Run’

AI Training Data Giant Mercor Is Reportedly Looking to Buy the Work You Did at Your Old Job

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Here’s the Perfect Excuse to See ‘Project Hail Mary’ Again

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Futurama

What’s the most adorable creature in all of fiction?

It’s the field day of the Doctor in This Week’s DVDs

10 Robot Deaths That Were More Moving Than Almost Any Human’s

The Math Hidden in Futurama

​10 Scientists Who Played God (And Didn’t Get Punished)

Bender dresses up as a Laputa robot for Halloween

Why the number 1729 shows up in so many Futurama episodes

Dilapidated observatory looks like the Planet Express building

Halloween comes early on Ultimate Spider-Man

All Your Favorite Voice Actors In One Film: I Know That Voice

Robot Separatists: The Best Stories About A.I.s Leaving Humanity Behind

Wolverine & Captain America battle robot ninjas on Ultimate Spider-Man

The Most Absurd Courtroom Scenes from Science Fiction and Fantasy TV

Hiccup & Toothless return to television on Dragons: Defenders of Berk

Legend of Korra kicks off season two with an hour-long premiere

We learn that Plastic Man sports Batman pajamas on DC Nation

What’s the worst ‘ship in science fiction and fantasy?

Futurama‘s final episode makes me a Fry and Leela shipper at last

Scifi and fantasy ladies pose as Rosie the Riveter for Labor Day

This Week’s TV: Watch a Clip from Futurama‘s Huge Series Finale!

Two Songs We Really Wish Were the Anime Outros for ‘Steel Ball Run’

AI Training Data Giant Mercor Is Reportedly Looking to Buy the Work You Did at Your Old Job

Utah Is Giving Dr. AI the Power to Renew Drug Prescriptions

Here’s the Perfect Excuse to See ‘Project Hail Mary’ Again

US Airlines Are Hiking Bag Fees Amid Iran War Oil Crisis

This Ridiculously Simple Trick Might Stop Gulls From Nabbing Your Lunch

‘Starfleet Academy’ Season 3 Could Have Done the ‘Voyager’ Sequel Episode of Robert Picardo’s Dreams

Judge Kills Lawsuit Against Infamous Study That Might Have Increased Teen Suicides

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

The Best Gadgets of March 2026

AirPods Max 2 Review: Still Ridiculously Expensive and Ridiculously Nice

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

Aqara Smart Lock U400 Review: Hands-free Unlocking at Its Best

MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ Review: A Solid 2-in-1 Laptop With Some Glaring Flaws

Sonos Play Review: Call It a Comeback

Sonos Era 100 SL Review: The Cheapest Way Into Wired Sonos Sound

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10 Scientists Who Played God (And Didn’t Get Punished)