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You Can Finally Own the Ultimate Version of This Iconic Big Trouble In Little China Poster

When someone thinks of John Carpenter’s Big Trouble in Little China, they think of the image above. It’s from the theatrical one sheet that was originally drawn by iconic artist Drew Struzan and now, it’s being re-released in a whole new way. When you think of a movie poster, normally you think of something called…

Movies Germain Lussier Aug 3

James Gunn Explains Why Ego Is Star-Lord’s Father in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

Since the end of Guardians of the Galaxy, everyone has been asking one big question. Who is Star-Lord’s father? That answer was revealed last week not in a movie theater, but at San Diego Comic-Con. His dad is the living planet Ego and director James Gunn told us why he revealed that info now, and…

Movies Germain Lussier Jul 28

Oh Hell Yes: Big Trouble in Little China and Escape From New York Are Crossing Over in a New Comic

The world may be full of bad news, but here’s a glimmer of joy, especially if you’re a fan of Kurt Russell and John Carpenter’s cinematic collaborations. Cult antiheroes Jack Burton and Snake Plissken will meet on the pages of a comic from Boom! Studios, and with the full approval of Carpenter. The six-part crossover…

Books & Comics Cheryl Eddy Jul 11

Lady Liberty Takes Center Stage on This Stunning Poster for Escape From New York

As the Fourth of July approaches, you’d be hard pressed to think of a more patriotic symbol than the Statue of Liberty. And that’s why this new poster for John Carpenter’s Escape from New York is so good. It takes everything we love about America and subverts it. Just like the movie itself. We’re excited…

io9 Germain Lussier Jul 1

Be as Cool as Kurt Russell With These New Posters for The Thing

John Carpenter’s The Thing is a perfect example of a movie ahead of its time. When it opened in 1982, it was the same weekend at Blade Runner’s release, Star Trek 2 and Poltergeist were in theaters and ET was number one at the box office. The competition lead to the film bombing; only later…

Movies Germain Lussier May 25

Which Actors Played the Most Characters That Got Action Figures?

Sorry, William Shatner and Harrison Ford. There might be hundreds of action figures of Captain Kirk, Han Solo and Indiana Jones—but you don’t even rate a place in this particular action figure hall of fame. When it comes to playing the most different characters who got an action figure, the prize goes to some other…

io9 Gordon Jackson Apr 26

James Gunn Reveals the Cast of Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 2

Are you ready to be hooked on a feeling again? James Gunn has just officially confirmed that Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 2 has begun filming, with a confirmed cast list and a great, shadowy picture of the team. Oh, and yes, Kurt Russell has officially joined the film! https://gizmodo.com/kurt-russell-may-be-star-lords-dad-in-guardians-of-the-1748199160 Gunn took to Facebook to…

Movies James Whitbrook Feb 17

Kurt Russell May Be Star-Lord’s Dad in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

We don’t know who Star-Lord’s father is in the Marvel Cinematic Universe quite yet, but we may know who’s playing him—the current rumor is that director James Gunn wants Kurt Russell to play the mysterious sire of Peter Quill for the much-anticipated Marvel sequel. The Wrap says that meetings haven’t yet take place, so even…

Movies Rob Bricken Dec 15

Check Out This Crazy Escape From New York Comic-Con Exclusive Poster

What you see above is just one of the many, many exclusive posters the fine folks at Mondo will have on sale at San Diego Comic-Con. This is the variant edition of Escape From New York by artist Ken Taylor, revealed exclusively here on io9. The poster is a 36 x 24 inch screenprint in…

Movies Germain Lussier Jul 7

Everything You Never Knew About The Making Of Escape From New York

How did Escape From New York become one of the greatest cult movies of all time? It was sheer luck that this film even got made — and a similar amount of luck was involved in Kurt Russell surviving the filming. Here are all the weirdest secrets, and wildest adventures, from the making of John…

Movies Ryan Plummer May 28

XXIT Is 11 Minutes of Awesome from Stargate Studios

I was never much of a Stargate SG-1 fan—just wasn’t the same without Kurt Russell—but if the TV series is as good as this short film (by a completely unrelated, yet similarly-named company), I’m going to need to clear some space on my Instant Queue. XXIT is the story of a time-travelling replicant who travels…

Tech News Andrew Tarantola Nov 10

Every single time Kurt Russell acted confused in Big Trouble In Little China

Two weeks ago, I was watching Big Trouble In Little China with my brother, who hadn’t seen the movie in years. “Man,” he noted. “Kurt Russell really loves shouting nonsense at no one in particular.” Indeed, one of the best parts of BTILC is old Jack Burton’s perpetual state of befuddlement (it’s the same kind…

Movies Cyriaque Lamar Oct 29

Quite Possibly the Most Uncomfortable “Coming Out” Scene from Any Superhero Film Ever

Okay, so the “Have you tried not being a mutant” scene from X-Men 2 was pretty squirm-inducing (in a good way). But when it comes to uncomfortable “coming out” scenes in superhero movies, you can’t really beat this moment from Disney’s Sky High. In which the dad — Kurt Russell! — gets so pissed he…

io9 Charlie Jane Anders Aug 12

Timothy Olyphant for Snake Plissken. It could happen!

Director Breck Eisner is itching to work with his Crazies lead Timothy Olyphant again, but does this mean there’s a spot for him in Eisner’s upcoming Escape From New York remake? Sounds like there’s a chance. In an interview with MovieWeb, Eisner was asked about teaming up with Olyphant again. And as opposed to giving…

Movies Meredith Woerner Jun 24

Kurt Russell Is The Private Eye For The Underworld

Kurt Russell will always be a bad-ass in our eyes, so we’re happy that he’s continuing his “take no shit” legacy in the movie Undying, where he plays a private dick who’s forced into a strange dimension. Previously titled Reaper, Undying was penned by the Book of Eli writer — make of that what you…

io9 Meredith Woerner May 13

Kurt Russell’s Awkward Han Solo Audition Tape

We knew Kurt Russell was up for the role of Han in Star Wars, but this hilarious audition video managed to sneak under our radar. It’s strange and almost wrong, watching Russell’s take on a good-guy Han Solo. [via Cinematical]

io9 Meredith Woerner Nov 2

David Cronenberg May Direct Ultra-Violent Time-Travel Remake

David Cronenberg (The Fly, Crash) is in talks to direct the American remake of the Sundance scifi crime movie Timecrimes, according to original director Nacho Vigalondo. Which would be amazing news for Timecrimes as Cronenberg could bring a lot grit and darkness to the American version, as long as it’s not as bewildering as eXistenZ.…

io9 Meredith Woerner May 14

Own Your Own Thing From ‘The Thing’

If you haven’t seen John Carpenter’s classic The Thing, which shows you just how scary a remote Antarctic ice station can be when a parasitic alien thaws out, you should. If you have seen it, then you’ll recognize this sucker designed by FX whiz Rob Bottin. Remember when Kurt Russell starts testing everyone’s blood to…

io9 Kevin Kelly Mar 3

Must See: The Thing

Must-see movies are futuristic classics that shouldn’t be missed. Of course, not every must-see is perfect. That’s why we’ve rated them 1-5 on the patented “crunchy goodness” scale. Written by James Rocchi. Title: John Carpenter’s The Thing Date: 1982 Vitals: John Carpenter’s remake of the 1951 sci-fi chiller The Thing from Another World isn’t just…

Movies Annalee Newitz Oct 1

Must See: Stargate

Must-see movies are futuristic classics that shouldn’t be missed. Of course, not every must-see is perfect. That’s why we’ve rated them 1-5 on the patented “crunchy goodness” scale. Title: Stargate Date: 1994 Vitals: Military scientists discover a “gate” that connects Earth with another world, whose culture resembles that of ancient Egypt. Will a bumbling white…

Movies Annalee Newitz Oct 1

You Can Finally Own the Ultimate Version of This Iconic Big Trouble In Little China Poster

James Gunn Explains Why Ego Is Star-Lord’s Father in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

Oh Hell Yes: Big Trouble in Little China and Escape From New York Are Crossing Over in a New Comic

Lady Liberty Takes Center Stage on This Stunning Poster for Escape From New York

Be as Cool as Kurt Russell With These New Posters for The Thing

Which Actors Played the Most Characters That Got Action Figures?

James Gunn Reveals the Cast of Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 2

Kurt Russell May Be Star-Lord’s Dad in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

Check Out This Crazy Escape From New York Comic-Con Exclusive Poster

Everything You Never Knew About The Making Of Escape From New York

XXIT Is 11 Minutes of Awesome from Stargate Studios

Every single time Kurt Russell acted confused in Big Trouble In Little China

Quite Possibly the Most Uncomfortable “Coming Out” Scene from Any Superhero Film Ever

Timothy Olyphant for Snake Plissken. It could happen!

Kurt Russell Is The Private Eye For The Underworld

Kurt Russell’s Awkward Han Solo Audition Tape

David Cronenberg May Direct Ultra-Violent Time-Travel Remake

Own Your Own Thing From ‘The Thing’

Must See: The Thing

Must See: Stargate

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