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Movies Justin Carter Apr 24

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16 of the Most Inspiring Cityscapes in Science Fiction

Science fiction has long existed to warn us about the dangers that await us, but sometimes it’s also there to remind us of how good things could be—and how beautiful they can look. We’ve put together a list of some of the most beautiful and inspiring cityscapes in modern science fiction. These are the ones…

io9 Beth Elderkin Nov 3

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10 Perfect Movies for Hosting Your Netflix Watch Party

Gonna have a Netflix watch party, we don’t need nobody. Social distancing has forced us to change the way we get together with our friends, and that can include remote watch parties. We’ve pulled out our picks of some wonderful (and wonderfully bad) movies to have a movie-fest with. If you’ve gotta be a homebody,…

Movies Beth Elderkin Apr 17

The 17 Most Unforgettable Movie Moments Of 2015

You know that moment. The moment in a movie that you geek out over as soon as you walk out of the theater. The one that gives you goosebumps, or makes you whisper “Holy crap” as it’s happening. Those are the “wow” moments, and we’ve collected the best ones from 2015. Below are our 17…

Movies Germain Lussier Dec 28

Jurassic World Is A Huge Mega-Hit, And That’s Terrible News For Movies

Jurassic World is now on track to beat the box office records of both Avengers films, and it has a shot at beating Avatar. This is terrible, awful news for anybody who loves movies. Not because Jurassic World is a horrible movie—it’s actually pretty fun. But because this means a lot more pandering sequels. I’m…

Movies Charlie Jane Anders Jun 22

Channing Tatum’s Jupiter Ascending Character On A Three Wolf Moon Shirt

This was probably inevitable, but it’s still pretty perfect. Caine Wise, Channing Tatum’s part-canine character from Jupiter Ascending, acts out his own version of the famous Three Wolf Moon t-shirt. And you can buy it to wear or hang on your wall. Artist Stefanie Masciandaro came up with this wonderfully silly tribute to the Wachowskis’…

io9 Lauren Davis Feb 25

Channing Tatum Could Have Been A Lot More Furry In Jupiter Ascending

We have an absolutely insane collection of Jupiter Ascending concept art that shows completely different concepts for the already astounding characters designed for this space odyssey. The Wachowski’s original vision for Balem (Eddie Redmayne) was bananas. Created by Aaron Sims Company, a concept design and visual effects studio in Los Angeles, you can see a…

Movies Meredith Woerner Feb 10

Jupiter Ascending‘s Spaceship Designs Are Even Cooler Than You Knew

Jupiter Ascending has some of the most stunning visuals we’ve ever seen in a space opera. The movie’s spaceships are just stunning, and unlike anything else in movies or elsewhere. We talked to lead designer George Hull, and he told us how Brutalist architecture and Siamese fighting fish influenced these ships. We’ve featured Hull’s artwork…

io9 Charlie Jane Anders Feb 6

Jupiter Ascending Is A Very Decadent Movie About Why Decadence Is Bad

Jupiter Ascending isn’t just a mediocre film. It’s also self-indulgent, and in love with its own excesses. It’s like the sick love-child of Zardoz and Fifth Element. But what’s really odd about Jupiter is that it wants to criticize opulence and selfishness, and yet it’s a movie that thinks “more” is always “better.” Spoilers ahead……

Movies Charlie Jane Anders Feb 6

Camera Experts Designed a New Kind of 360° Rig for Jupiter Ascending

Lovely though it is in person, Chicago can seem like a grim, grey place on film. So when the Wachowskis decided to film key moments of their new movie Jupiter Ascending there, they didn’t just wait for the most beautiful light—they built a whole new type of camera to capture it. Really, that shouldn’t surprise…

Tech News Kelsey Campbell-Dollaghan Feb 5

How The Wachowskis Tried To Shoot “The Most Beautiful Chase Ever Filmed”

Co-directors Andy and Lana Wachowski only had six minutes every day to shoot a single giant chase scene for their space opera Jupiter Ascending. Why could they only film the chase at one time of day? They explain in our exclusive interview. Plus they tell io9 why they’re so obsessed with telling stories about “The…

Movies Meredith Woerner Feb 4

Final Jupiter Ascending Trailer Is A Mini-Version Of The Entire Movie

Warner Bros. is clearly worried about Jupiter Ascending. Sure, it looks gorgeous, but it also looks so damn weird — which is presumably why WB released this three-minute trailer just a week before the film’s release which seems to explain everything that’s going to happen in the movie, in chronological order. I’m afraid the Wachowskis…

Trailers Rob Bricken Jan 29

What Does Marvel Have Planned For Vision Beyond Age Of Ultron?

Katie Cassidy delves into Laurel’s role as Black Canary on Arrow, while we learn more about the future of both time travel and the Rogues on The Flash. Plus, release dates for Ghostbusters and Salem’s return, and our first look at the midseason première of Agents of SHIELD. Spoilers, ho! Top image: Avengers: Age of…

Television James Whitbrook Jan 29

Insanely Beautiful Photos From Jupiter Ascending Took Us By Surprise

We know very little about Lana and Andy Wachowski’s next scifi feature Jupiter Ascending. We know it stars Mila Kunis and Channing Tatum as a dog person trained to find her in the future. But we did not know it was this beautiful. Take a look at this massive gallery of gorgeous looks into the…

io9 Meredith Woerner Jan 27

Just How Insane A Body Count Does The Joker Rack Up In Suicide Squad?

Get an insider’s look at the big fight in Batman v. Superman. And a possible glimpse of Max von Sydow’s Star Wars character. One star is eager to return in Amazing Spider-Man 3. Plus fresh looks at Mad Max: Fury Road, Jupiter Ascending, and Pan. Spoilers now! Top image: The Walking Dead Suicide Squad On…

io9 Katharine Trendacosta Jan 21

2014 Had The Lowest Movie Ticket Sales Since 1995

Final data isn’t in, but it looks as though overall U.S. box office was down in 2014 from 2013 — although the major studios still made over $10 billion domestically. Most significantly, the number of tickets sold dropped 6 percent, to the lowest amount since 1995. Top image: Raymond Shobe/Flickr. The good news? There’s no…

io9 Charlie Jane Anders Dec 30

What Are Marvel’s Secret Plans For Rebooting Spider-Man?

Three big names are in the running for a huge role in Doctor Strange. James Gunn says the Guardians of the Galaxy and the Avengers won’t cross over too soon. Ridley Scott echoes what Harrison Ford said about the Blade Runner sequel. Krysten Ritter explains why she’d so excited to play Jessica Jones. And how…

Television Katharine Trendacosta Dec 15

Arrow Really Could Be Following Through On That Insane Cliffhanger

Plus find out how Spectre will use its large budget and new location. Roberto Orci shoots down a Star Trek rumor. Andy Mientus talks about his awesome Pied Piper costume for The Flash. The Scream series will remake a famous moment. And a ton of information on Once Upon a Times’ villainous plans. Spoilers now!…

Television Katharine Trendacosta Dec 12

Stop Hating Original Science Fiction Movies Just For Having Tropes!

It never fails lately. We actually get a movie that’s a new story, instead of a rehash or continuation of a venerable tale. And people immediately start piling on, pointing out all the stuff in it that’s been done before. But just because something contains story elements we’ve seen before doesn’t mean it can’t be…

io9 Charlie Jane Anders Dec 8

Super Spoilery Jupiter Ascending Trailer Finally Explains The Plot

This spoiler-filled trailer to the Wachowskis’ long awaited Jupiter Ascending drama literally spells out the entire premise. And I’m still kind of confused. Earth is part of an industry? Whatever, Eddie Redmayne is fabulous. The movie was originally going to premiere this year, but has been pushed back to Feb. 6th, 2015, and we cannot…

Trailers Meredith Woerner Nov 26

jupiter ascending

The Wachowski Sisters are Auctioning Their Movie Props to Raise Money for Trans Youth

16 of the Most Inspiring Cityscapes in Science Fiction

10 Perfect Movies for Hosting Your Netflix Watch Party

The 17 Most Unforgettable Movie Moments Of 2015

Jurassic World Is A Huge Mega-Hit, And That’s Terrible News For Movies

Channing Tatum’s Jupiter Ascending Character On A Three Wolf Moon Shirt

Channing Tatum Could Have Been A Lot More Furry In Jupiter Ascending

Jupiter Ascending‘s Spaceship Designs Are Even Cooler Than You Knew

Jupiter Ascending Is A Very Decadent Movie About Why Decadence Is Bad

Camera Experts Designed a New Kind of 360° Rig for Jupiter Ascending

How The Wachowskis Tried To Shoot “The Most Beautiful Chase Ever Filmed”

Final Jupiter Ascending Trailer Is A Mini-Version Of The Entire Movie

What Does Marvel Have Planned For Vision Beyond Age Of Ultron?

Insanely Beautiful Photos From Jupiter Ascending Took Us By Surprise

Just How Insane A Body Count Does The Joker Rack Up In Suicide Squad?

2014 Had The Lowest Movie Ticket Sales Since 1995

What Are Marvel’s Secret Plans For Rebooting Spider-Man?

Arrow Really Could Be Following Through On That Insane Cliffhanger

Stop Hating Original Science Fiction Movies Just For Having Tropes!

Super Spoilery Jupiter Ascending Trailer Finally Explains The Plot

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