Magicians

Watch a Master Magician Slice an Olive by Throwing a Playing Card

Ninjas are stereotypically known for their expertise with shuriken, also known as throwing stars. But while Rick Smith Jr. spends his days as a professional magician, we’re going to assume his nights are spent as a crime-fighting ninja who uses throwing cards instead of pointy stars. Rick recently spent some time with the folks from…

Sploid Andrew Liszewski Jul 18

Which Movie Franchise Is the Most Screwed Up?

Welcome, my post-keteers! This week’s irradiated mailbag is just heaving with questions waiting to be answered by your equally irradiated postman. Should the DC movies introduce New Gods other than Darkseid? Why is Daredevil’s Stick so badass? Plus, Valiant’s movie efforts, half-Vulcan virility, and more. Let’s get to it! Term Limits Tonyc: Hello, Man of…

Television Rob Bricken Mar 23

The Magicians Is Going Full ‘Game of Narnia’ in Season 2

The latest trailer for Season 2 of Syfy’s The Magicians has four of the characters leaving the real world behind and embracing the insane Narnia-ness of the original book series. Two kings, two queens, and a weird goat man for some reason. In the original book series by Lev Grossman, Quentin and his friends venture…

io9 Beth Elderkin Nov 27

The Fate of the World Is At Stake in Season Two of The Magicians

Syfy just shared the first trailer for the second season of The Magicians, and there are dark times ahead. In season two, which draws its plot from the third book in Lev Grossman’s fantasy series, magic is dying and the fate of the world is in the hands of our heroes, whose plan is “crazy…

Trailers Cheryl Eddy Nov 10

More Details on Game of Thrones‘ Next Epic Battle Scene

Black Panther has found its big villain. Cheo Hodari Coker talks about Hasbro’s plans for a Visionaries movie. Stephen Amell is teasing Green Arrow’s first team-up with Supergirl. Plus, new casting for The Magicians and Outcast, and get a few new pictures from Agents of SHIELD. Spoilers Get! Black Panther Winston Duke has joined the…

Television James Whitbrook Sep 29

The Magicians Author Lev Grossman Is Writing a King Arthur Novel

Lev Grossman is best-known for writing The Magicians trilogy, the story of young adults honing their magical skills at a fantastical college, and the basis for Syfy’s popular adaptation, the second season of which will air next year. Now Grossman’s just announced his next novel, a spin on the King Arthur story. According to Viking,…

Books & Comics Cheryl Eddy Sep 28

Syfy Just Released an Uncensored Version of The Magicians

Starting today and going through December, we can finally see The Magicians the way it was meant to be seen: uncensored. Given that the show takes place at a university, it makes sense that the characters would use language a bit… saltier than is normally seen on the non-premium channels. More than that, it seems…

Television Katharine Trendacosta Sep 19

Is Another Familiar Comics Villain Coming to Spider-Man: Homecoming?

The Flash casts another member of Barry’s rogues gallery. Black Panther’s scriptwriter offers details on when the movie takes place. Get a look at Ezra Miller’s character in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. Plus new pictures from Luke Cage, and a Buffy alumni joins Lucifer. Spoilers get! Spider-Man: Homecoming Now that we know…

Television James Whitbrook Aug 11

Why Zack Snyder Never Considered Grant Gustin’s Flash For Justice League

The director talks about the Batman v Superman mythos, and 300’s future, too. Daisy Ridley confirms talks for Tomb Raider. David Benioff hypes the next season of Game of Thrones. Plus wild new Jungle Book cast pictures, and what to expect on tonight’s Flash, iZombie, and Agents of SHIELD. So many Spoilers! Justice League Zack…

Television James Whitbrook Mar 22

The Magicians Is At Its Best When It Goes Dark, And It’s Getting Darker

The Syfy channel’s fantasy show The Magicians is coming in on its home stretch this week: as it does so, it’s starting to get dark, and really, really good. Since it got off to a really good start, the show has covered quite a bit of ground, touching base with the books each episode, but…

Television Andrew Liptak Mar 20

A Crazy New Rumor Adds Another Batman Character to the DC Movie Universe

And another seemingly reveals the entire guest cast of Batman v Superman. People are already throwing their hat into the ring for Deadpool 2 roles. Chandler Riggs eyes up Carl’s future on The Walking Dead. The cast of Young Justice want to get your hopes up again. Plus, new Allegiant footage. To me, my Spoilers!…

Television James Whitbrook Feb 16

This Week’s TV: Gravity Falls Ends With The Coming of the Weirdmageddon!

The Series finale of Gravity Falls! The Return of Vikings! Mulder & Scully meet their sexy doppelgangers! And would you believe TWO episodes of Agent Carter? It’s all on This Week’s TV! Tonight Teen Titans Go! (6PM, CARTOON) How Bout Some Effort?/Pyramid Scheme “It’s Valentine’s Day and Cyborg goes to great lengths to make it…

Television Gordon Jackson Feb 15

The Walking Dead Is Tackling a Major, Gruesome Moment From the Comics

Plus even more rumors about a major death in Civil War. A familiar Force Awakens rumor re-emerges for Episode VIII. Arrow’s producer reveals that there could be big movie plans for Deathstroke. Plus, Game of Thrones casting, and the opening scenes from X-Files’ upcoming season finale. Spoilers now! Captain America: Civil War Geek.com are once…

Television James Whitbrook Feb 9

This Week’s TV: The Walking Dead is Back, and All Your Favorites Are Probably Going to Die

Plus this week’s TV episodes feature the smackdowns we’ve been waiting for: The Flash vs Killer Frost, Supergirl vs. the Black Mercy, and Freddy Kruger vs St. Valentine himself! It’s all on This Week’s TV! Tonight Supergirl (8PM, CBS) For the Girl Who Has Everything Can Kara escape the “Black Mercy”, a parasitic plant that…

Television Gordon Jackson Feb 8

DC Still Has Plans For a Live-Action Teen Titans

Clancy Brown talks smack about Tolkien Orcs for Warcraft. Chris Pratt teases the secret weapon of the next Guardians of the Galaxy. The new showrunner of The Muppets discusses how she plans to turn the series around. Plus a new clip from Arrow, more Deadpool promos, and new Lucifer pictures. Spoilers Now! Captain America: Civil…

Television James Whitbrook Feb 3

This Week’s TV: Magic Is Addictive, But the Devil Wants to Help

The Magicians and Lucifer premiere, and The Venture Bros. return after three years! The Vampire Diaries, The Originals and Grimm return from hiatus! Best of all: Amanda Pays is back on The Flash, Goth Felicity returns to Arrow, and Supergirl gets an impressive spike in the FX budget! Plus X-Files, Jaws, and Agent Carter! Your…

io9 Gordon Jackson Jan 25

10 Heroes Whose Parents Were Somehow Not Dead or Evil

All of our favorite characters are orphans. Or else, they had horrendously abusive childhoods. Basically, giving characters childhood trauma is an all-purpose motivation—why else would someone be a vigilante/wizard/etc. unless something had gone wrong in their lives? But here are 10 people who had normal families that weren’t already dead—but they went on to become…

Movies Katharine Trendacosta Jan 15

Rogue One Could Feature a Star Wars Character We Thought We’d Never See Again

Civil War will balance its dark moments with some superhero humor. The long-awaited Jumanji reboot gets a director. Chris Pine talks Wonder Woman. The Magicians will lean into the horror elements of the books. Plus, more superheroes in DC TV shows, and ridiculously meta Deadpool adverts. Spoilers Now! Star Wars: Rogue One Making Star Wars…

Television James Whitbrook Jan 15

11 Times Science Fiction and Fantasy Gave Us Hope for the Future in 2015

This has been a tough year. Pop culture let us down in many ways, even as our political system and our social institutions revealed a deeper seam of ugliness. But speculative fiction still offers us hope: not just optimism about human ingenuity, but actual reasons to look forward and keep our heads up. Here are…

Movies Charlie Jane Anders Dec 29

We’ve Already Got Our First Surprising Hint About Star Wars: Episode VIII

Yes, some surprising Force Awakens castmembers may be making an appearance in Episode VIII. Nicole Kidman may be out of Wonder Woman. Margaery Tyrell may have a new ally on Game of Thrones. Legends of Tomorrow will bring back an Arrow foe. Plus, a page from Deadpool’s script… sort of. Behold, Spoilers! (You know what,…

Television James Whitbrook Dec 21

Magicians

Watch a Master Magician Slice an Olive by Throwing a Playing Card

Which Movie Franchise Is the Most Screwed Up?

The Magicians Is Going Full ‘Game of Narnia’ in Season 2

The Fate of the World Is At Stake in Season Two of The Magicians

More Details on Game of Thrones‘ Next Epic Battle Scene

The Magicians Author Lev Grossman Is Writing a King Arthur Novel

Syfy Just Released an Uncensored Version of The Magicians

Is Another Familiar Comics Villain Coming to Spider-Man: Homecoming?

Why Zack Snyder Never Considered Grant Gustin’s Flash For Justice League

The Magicians Is At Its Best When It Goes Dark, And It’s Getting Darker

A Crazy New Rumor Adds Another Batman Character to the DC Movie Universe

This Week’s TV: Gravity Falls Ends With The Coming of the Weirdmageddon!

The Walking Dead Is Tackling a Major, Gruesome Moment From the Comics

This Week’s TV: The Walking Dead is Back, and All Your Favorites Are Probably Going to Die

DC Still Has Plans For a Live-Action Teen Titans

This Week’s TV: Magic Is Addictive, But the Devil Wants to Help

10 Heroes Whose Parents Were Somehow Not Dead or Evil

Rogue One Could Feature a Star Wars Character We Thought We’d Never See Again

11 Times Science Fiction and Fantasy Gave Us Hope for the Future in 2015

We’ve Already Got Our First Surprising Hint About Star Wars: Episode VIII

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