Janelle Monae

The Best Immersive Haunts This Halloween Don’t Need a Franchise

Knott's Scary Farm, Howl-O-Scream, and Delusion deliver the true meaning of spooky season.

Theme Parks & Destinations Sabina Graves Oct 9

Alienware m18 R2 Review: A Beast of a Machine

The latest iteration of the Alienware m18 is power personified with its over-the-top specs, however, you’re going to pay a pretty penny for the privilege.

Laptops Sherri L. Smith Apr 30

Hell Yeah, Knives Out for 2022, Baby

New murder, new suspects, same Daniel Craig as a quirky detective.

Movies Justin Carter Jan 22

Janelle Monáe’s Dirty Computer Will Expand in a New Sci-Fi Anthology Book

Janelle Monáe's story about time-travelling freedom fighters on the run from the law is getting an upgrade.

Books & Comics Charles Pulliam-Moore Jun 30

Wonder Woman’s Next Graphic Novel Is a Celebration of Real-Life Amazons

Wonder Woman changed comics forever when she made her debut in the pages of Sensation Comics back in the early ‘40s—and now, eight decades later, Diana’s comic adventures are bringing back an old regular to create a graphic novel celebrating the Amazon champions of the real world. When Diana spun out of Sensation Comics and…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook Sep 3

Janelle Monae’s Horror Film Antebellum Is Off the Release Schedule, Unsurprisingly

With Tenet, the film industry’s leader in playing chicken with the coronavirus, having a new release date (or lack thereof) every week or so, it seems unlikely that the theatrical distribution market is going to wind back up anytime soon, at least in the United States. One of the few films left with a summer release date…

io9 Julie Muncy Aug 2

Wonder Woman’s Patty Jenkins Teases Some Potential Spinoff Plans

Janelle Monáe has set her sights on joining the X-Men. Milla Jovovich has two, slightly smaller swords in our latest look at Monster Hunter. A bumped up season two budget for The Boys means a new short film is on the way. Plus, the next Brainwave debuts on Stargirl, The 100 spinoff gets a title,…

io9 James Whitbrook & Gordon Jackson Jul 8

Tessa Thompson’s 11 Best Genre Roles (So Far)

Tessa Thompson is a versatile actress who’s done way more than just sci-fi and fantasy stuff—you’ve probably seen the Creed movies, and you should check out Little Woods if you haven’t yet. But she sure is in a lot of genre projects, which is a big reason why we love her so much. Behold, our…

Movies Cheryl Eddy Apr 14

Antebellum‘s Latest Trailer Hints at an Unexpected Sci-Fi Twist

Antebellum’s first trailer made it obvious that Janelle Monáe’s Veronica Henley was destined to become mixed up in all types of wildly dangerous situations over the course of the film. What wasn’t clear was whether the racist dangers she was facing were from the present day or whether, somehow, Veronica was literally dealing with people…

Trailers Charles Pulliam-Moore Mar 6

In Antebellum‘s First Trailer, Something Southern Is Hunting Janelle Monáe

Directors Gerard Bush and Christopher Renz have been working on a movie—Antebellum—starring Janelle Monáe for some time now, all the while keeping details about the project secret and shrouded in mystery. But now that Lionsgate’s dropped the first trailer, at least some of the horrific story Antebellum will tell is coming into focus. In the…

Trailers Charles Pulliam-Moore Nov 21

Disney Unveils the Lady and the Tramp Remake’s Real-Life Good Doggos

Doggo is a good doggo. Thankfully, Disney’s live-action Lady and the Tramp isn’t going The Lion King route by making photorealistic CGI versions of canines. Instead, they’ve cast a bunch of real good boys and good girls for Tessa Thompson, Janelle Monáe, and other actors to voice. Plus, they’re rescue pups! People unveiled the first…

Movies Beth Elderkin Aug 8

Janelle Monáe Brought Her Vision of the Future to Coachella Through Music and Fashion

All it takes is listening to a few tracks of Janelle Monáe’s music (or watching her music videos) to grasp hold of the multifaceted, Afrofuturistic energy coursing through nearly every aspect of the artist’s work. For her set at this year’s Coachella, though, Monáe made a point of making sure that her numerous costume changes…

io9 Charles Pulliam-Moore Apr 13

Doctor Who, Fan Fiction, and a YouTube Documentary Headline This Year’s Hugo Awards Finalists

The nominees for the Hugo Awards are here, honoring the best in 2018’s comics, movies, TV shows, and other works. We’ve got some staples in genre fiction, like Black Panther and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, along with a few surprises—including the first time in Hugo history that a YouTube essay series has been nominated for…

Books & Comics Beth Elderkin Apr 2

Nebula Awards Introduces Game Writing Category, and Black Mirror: Bandersnatch Is a Nominee

The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA) has released its list of nominees for the 2018 Nebula Awards, and things are looking good this year. Not only is this year’s Ray Bradbury Award for Outstanding Dramatic Performance category a powerhouse of great nominees, but there’s also a brand-new category that, surprisingly, includes Black…

Books & Comics Beth Elderkin Feb 20

23 Pop Culture Things We’re Thankful for This Year

Even in a year as bad as 2018, there are things to be thankful for. Things that keep us going every day, and bring us joy and hope and prove that no matter how rough things get, there are still weird, wonderful pockets of pop culture that we can be appreciative of. As it’s Thanksgiving…

io9 Io9 Staff Nov 22

The Trailer for UglyDolls Is All About Bright Colors, Pop Songs, and Positive Body Images

It’s kind of obvious when you think about it. The problem is, you definitely never thought about it. You have a film called UglyDolls, about dolls that, by definition, are “ugly.” And yet, as you can see in the first trailer for the film based on the popular toys, the dolls love themselves and each…

Trailers Germain Lussier Nov 8

Janelle Monáe Explains How Dirty Computer Connects to the Rest of Her Afrofuturist Discography

Janelle Monáe’s most recent album (and accompanying movie) Dirty Computer is a work of art that, at first glance, might seem as if it’s somewhat of a pivot from the ongoing Afrofututuristic tale about the time-traveling android messiah she’s been telling on her previous releases. But according to Monáe, that’s not at all the case.…

io9 Charles Pulliam-Moore Oct 29

A World of Toys Comes to Life in Robert Zemeckis’ True Story Welcome to Marwen

The true story that inspired Welcome to Marwen is a harrowing one. A man was nearly beaten to death outside of a bar and lost most of his memories. During recovery, he used handmade dolls to create a fantasy world in his backyard and took photos to document its story. It’s a sad but interesting…

io9 Germain Lussier Jun 20

From Metropolis to Dirty Computer: A Guide to Janelle Monáe’s Time-Traveling Musical Odyssey

When you play one of Janelle Monáe’s albums, you aren’t just taking a winding tour through the musical influences that have shaped the artist’s intoxicating, soul-piercing voice. You’re tapping into a part of an expansive Afrofuturist saga about identity, revolution, time travel, and (of course) androids. Each of Monáe’s albums stands on its own as…

io9 Charles Pulliam-Moore May 2

Janelle Monáe’s About to Drop the Afrofuturist Art Film We’ve All Been Waiting for [Update]

It’s been nearly five long years since Janelle Monáe invited us back into the magical neon wonderland she’s dreaming up with her previous musical work, but the wait is finally over. Dirty Computer, her third album, is about to drop—and it’s coming with a 50-minute-long scifi film in tow. Though Monáe’s musical styles range from…

Movies Charles Pulliam-Moore Apr 19

Janelle Monae

The Best Immersive Haunts This Halloween Don’t Need a Franchise

Alienware m18 R2 Review: A Beast of a Machine

Hell Yeah, Knives Out for 2022, Baby

Janelle Monáe’s Dirty Computer Will Expand in a New Sci-Fi Anthology Book

Wonder Woman’s Next Graphic Novel Is a Celebration of Real-Life Amazons

Janelle Monae’s Horror Film Antebellum Is Off the Release Schedule, Unsurprisingly

Wonder Woman’s Patty Jenkins Teases Some Potential Spinoff Plans

Tessa Thompson’s 11 Best Genre Roles (So Far)

Antebellum‘s Latest Trailer Hints at an Unexpected Sci-Fi Twist

In Antebellum‘s First Trailer, Something Southern Is Hunting Janelle Monáe

Disney Unveils the Lady and the Tramp Remake’s Real-Life Good Doggos

Janelle Monáe Brought Her Vision of the Future to Coachella Through Music and Fashion

Doctor Who, Fan Fiction, and a YouTube Documentary Headline This Year’s Hugo Awards Finalists

Nebula Awards Introduces Game Writing Category, and Black Mirror: Bandersnatch Is a Nominee

23 Pop Culture Things We’re Thankful for This Year

The Trailer for UglyDolls Is All About Bright Colors, Pop Songs, and Positive Body Images

Janelle Monáe Explains How Dirty Computer Connects to the Rest of Her Afrofuturist Discography

A World of Toys Comes to Life in Robert Zemeckis’ True Story Welcome to Marwen

From Metropolis to Dirty Computer: A Guide to Janelle Monáe’s Time-Traveling Musical Odyssey

Janelle Monáe’s About to Drop the Afrofuturist Art Film We’ve All Been Waiting for [Update]

Artemis 2 Day 6: Follow the Mission With Our Live Updates 🔴

Anonymous Sources Detail Sam Altman’s Alleged Untrustworthiness in New Report

Steven Spielberg Still Wants to Make a Horror Film ‘Someday’

Waymo Has Stopped Testing Its Robotaxis in New York City and No One Knows What Happens Next

Samsung Pushes Monitor Deals Further, the 34″ ViewFinity Hits a Record Low at Nearly 40% Off

The Best Anti-Meta Smart Glasses Are About to Have Tough Competition

The Artemis 2 Mission Is Leaning in on the ‘Project Hail Mary’ Love

Here’s How Many Americans Have Ever Thought About Shooting Someone Else

HP Omen Max 45L Review: 4K60 Gaming Has Never Been So Easy

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

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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