Game of Thrones

Roku 3, A 4K Monitor, Game Of Thrones [Deals]

Woot today has a refurbished Roku 3 available for just $70 shipped, which is about $20 less than you’d find it new. This is the fully loaded model, featuring a fast processor, USB and ethernet inputs, and the famous headphone jack-sporting remote control. [woot!] You might not have use for a 30 pin connector anymore,…

Tech News Shane Roberts Dec 11

What story would be totally different with cellphones or birth control?

We live in an age of wonders. Modern innovations have transformed our world, notably including instantaneous global communication and birth control. Which story do you find yourself watching or reading, and thinking: “if only they could text each other, or use condoms, this would go way differently”? Please include a picture or clip of this…

Movies Charlie Jane Anders Dec 9

Winter is Coming: Make Game of Thrones paper snowflakes to celebrate

Krystal Higgins has come up with a series of paper snowflake designs inspired by the great houses of Game of Thrones. Just print out the designs on Higgins’ site, cut along the lines, and paste a flurry of your favorite house sigils to your windows. Free “Game of Thrones”-inspired snowflake patterns [Krystal Higgins via Laughing…

io9 Lauren Davis Dec 7

George R.R. Martin shows what happens when dragons go to war

While you’re anxiously awaiting the sixth Westeros book from George R.R. Martin, there’s something to tide you over. This week, Martin released a new novella set in the past of Westeros, and it shows just what happens when there’s a war with tons of dragons. Top image: Tomasz Jedruszek/CG Society Spoilers ahead… Martin’s story “The…

io9 Charlie Jane Anders Dec 5

Why do we hate so many female characters so much?

I seem to recall in 2013 there was a big deal about Thanksgiving and the first day of Hanukkah coinciding. Well, since the post-apocalypse happened so soon after that, I guess that’s why we kind of ended up merging Thanksgiving, Hanukkah and Christmas into a month-long celebration of gift-giving, drinking, and good cheer (because of…

Books & Comics Rob Bricken Dec 4

Spoilers for Mockingjay, Terminator 5, Bill & Ted 3 and Man of Steel 2

And that’s not all on the sequel front. There are also insights into Avengers: Age of Ultron, Transformers 4 and Pirates of the Caribbean 5. Is Sony making a Last of Us movie? Plus tons of spoilers for Doctor Who, Godzilla, Game of Thrones and True Blood. Spoilers right now! Avengers: Age of Ultron Elizabeth…

Television Katharine Trendacosta Dec 2

Winter is coming, and so are Game of Thrones action figures

Well, finally! Funko — makers of bobbleheads and those PoP! vinyl figures that are all the craze nowadays — has all but announced they’ve received the official Game of Thrones toy license. They’ll be part of Funko’s all-new Legacy line of 6-inch action figures, which will be revealed at next year’s NY Toy Fair. Before…

io9 Rob Bricken Nov 28

Have all the secrets of Matt Smith’s last Doctor Who been revealed?

Could Stephen King’s The Stand become a movie at last? Stan Lee’s working on a movie for Sony, details have emerged about the in-development Agent Carter series, and someone we know well is getting shot by Oliver on Arrow. Plus, there’s a rumor CBS is working on two Star Trek series — but what are…

io9 Katharine Trendacosta Nov 28

Is Captain America 2 the origin story of another Marvel supervillain?

Get the first real details about Doctor Who’s Christmas special. We may get a chance to see the director’s cut of Snowpiercer after all, Ant-Man casting rumors are solidifying, and Avengers: Age of Ultron has a script ready. Plus, what’s special about Norman Osborne’s introduction in Amazing Spider-Man 2? Spoilers now! Top image: Doctor Who.…

io9 Katharine Trendacosta Nov 27

All the killings in Game of Thrones in one glorious giant infographic

While you endure the long wait for the next season of Game of Thrones, expand this image by Studio Incandescence and get lost exploring all the killings* in the series. But beware, if you’re only watching the TV series, it contains spoilers from the books. * Plus all the attempted assassinations, relations and people falsely…

Sploid Jesus Diaz Nov 26

These are all the deaths in Game of Thrones

Redditor Ma Petit Choufleur did something really cool: mark all the deaths in the Game of Thrones novels and then take this cool photo. Yeah, that’s lots of deaths. “All the marked deaths are present tense confirmed deaths. No flashbacks, and no implied deaths,” he says.

Sploid Jesus Diaz Nov 21

Gift Ideas for the 10 Major Species of Science Fiction Fan

Buying presents for the science fiction and fantasy fan in your life can be a major challenge — because no two fans are the same. It’s just not a one-size-fits-all proposition. Some people love Star Trek, others love Superman. So here’s our gift guide for the 10 major species of fans! Gift Ideas for Star…

io9 Jason Krell and Charlie Jane Anders Nov 20

Details from the Making of Game of Thrones‘ Next Massive Set Piece!

Doctor Who’s reveals a huge number of hi-res photos, Samuel L. Jackson wants in on the next Star Wars movie, and Kevin Feige says we may have to wait a while to see Loki again. Plus, there’s a ton of rumors from Batman vs. Superman, including a possible new female cast member and a possible…

Television Katharine Trendacosta Nov 18

Guy makes Game of Thrones’ Iron Throne with cheap plastic chair

You’re not about to create the Iron Throne from the swords of your defeated enemies so why not play it a little safer by making one with a plastic garden chair and a can of spray paint? Seriously, this garden chair throne is almost as good as the one in Game of Thrones. Instructables user…

Sploid Casey Chan Nov 15

The Game of Thrones season 3 set is the ultimate (red) wedding present

Game of Thrones season 3 hits DVD and Blu-ray this February, but the extras for the sets have finally been released. For those hoping to get an inside look at one of the most shocking, violent and incredibly traumatic scenes in television history, boy, have I got good news for you! (Warning: Auto-playing video after…

io9 Rob Bricken Nov 13

Thor: The Dark World shows superhero movies can still be joyful

It’s a grim time for big-screen superheroes. Rebooted versions of Superman and Spider-Man both have daddy issues. Tony Stark has PTSD. Wolverine kinda wants to die. So it’s a relief to watch Thor: The Dark World, which is the lightest, funniest superhero movie in ages. Let a thunder-god show you how to make a joyful…

Movies Charlie Jane Anders Nov 8

How Game of Thrones changed Thor 2’s world for the better

Thor: The Dark of the World is a total gamechanger for evil, spaceship-flying elves and hammer-throwing Norse gods. Thanks to director Alan Taylor’s past work on Game of Thrones, we’re getting to see the fantastical Asgard through the lens of reality, which only makes it more badass. Read what Taylor pushed for from Marvel, why…

Movies Meredith Woerner Nov 7

Who’s the latest DC Comics character to get a show on the CW?

There’s casting news for Game of Thrones and Supernatural, hints of exactly when in 2015 Star Wars: Episode VII will be released, and Chris Pratt talking about Vin Diesel as Groot. Plus, does a BBC book hint how, exactly, John Hurt’s character fits into “The Day of the Doctor”? Star Wars Dutch Disney exec Dennis…

Television Katharine Trendacosta Nov 6

Just how intense will the midseason finale of Walking Dead be?

Has Star Wars Episode VII finally, actually cast someone? And does Star Trek have a director to replace J.J. Abrams? Plus more news puts a Deadpool movie within reach, and we know what’s next for Once Upon a Time’s Tinkerbell. Spoilers now! Star Wars Jedi News, the website of many other unsubstantiated reports, is saying…

Television Katharine Trendacosta Nov 4

Khal Drogo cosplay is uncanny—and comes with a hilarious performance

Khal Drogo lives, and he stomped and growled in great form at the Blizzard Entertainment Halloween party. René Koiter passed along this video of his performance during the party’s costume contest. He makes a convincing Drogo on looks alone, but he’s particularly great when the judges begin asking him questions—with a little help from a…

io9 Lauren Davis Nov 3

Roku 3, A 4K Monitor, Game Of Thrones [Deals]

What story would be totally different with cellphones or birth control?

Winter is Coming: Make Game of Thrones paper snowflakes to celebrate

George R.R. Martin shows what happens when dragons go to war

Why do we hate so many female characters so much?

Spoilers for Mockingjay, Terminator 5, Bill & Ted 3 and Man of Steel 2

Winter is coming, and so are Game of Thrones action figures

Have all the secrets of Matt Smith’s last Doctor Who been revealed?

Is Captain America 2 the origin story of another Marvel supervillain?

All the killings in Game of Thrones in one glorious giant infographic

These are all the deaths in Game of Thrones

Gift Ideas for the 10 Major Species of Science Fiction Fan

Details from the Making of Game of Thrones‘ Next Massive Set Piece!

Guy makes Game of Thrones’ Iron Throne with cheap plastic chair

The Game of Thrones season 3 set is the ultimate (red) wedding present

Thor: The Dark World shows superhero movies can still be joyful

How Game of Thrones changed Thor 2’s world for the better

Who’s the latest DC Comics character to get a show on the CW?

Just how intense will the midseason finale of Walking Dead be?

Khal Drogo cosplay is uncanny—and comes with a hilarious performance

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Game of Thrones

Roku 3, A 4K Monitor, Game Of Thrones [Deals]

What story would be totally different with cellphones or birth control?

Winter is Coming: Make Game of Thrones paper snowflakes to celebrate

George R.R. Martin shows what happens when dragons go to war

​Why do we hate so many female characters so much?

Spoilers for Mockingjay, Terminator 5, Bill & Ted 3 and Man of Steel 2

Winter is coming, and so are Game of Thrones action figures

Have all the secrets of Matt Smith’s last Doctor Who been revealed?

Is Captain America 2 the origin story of another Marvel supervillain?

All the killings in Game of Thrones in one glorious giant infographic

These are all the deaths in Game of Thrones

Gift Ideas for the 10 Major Species of Science Fiction Fan

Details from the Making of Game of Thrones‘ Next Massive Set Piece!

Guy makes Game of Thrones’ Iron Throne with cheap plastic chair

The Game of Thrones season 3 set is the ultimate (red) wedding present

​Thor: The Dark World shows superhero movies can still be joyful

How Game of Thrones changed Thor 2’s world for the better

Who’s the latest DC Comics character to get a show on the CW?

Just how intense will the midseason finale of Walking Dead be?

Khal Drogo cosplay is uncanny—and comes with a hilarious performance

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

Marshall Acton III Home Speaker Drops to a Record Low, the Deal Countdown Has Already Started

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

I’m Worried About the Helpless AI Disruptors of the Future

Russia Allegedly Swung at VPNs but Accidentally Hit Its Own Banking Sector Instead

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

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Why do we hate so many female characters so much?

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