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And Your Newest Rumored Dr. Strange Is…

Jack Huston, a.k.a. Boardwalk Empire’s remorseless half-faced killer Richard Harrow! Of all the Strange casting rumors, I like this one the most, because Huston won’t command a prohibitively large paycheck, which I know Marvel likes when it begins its franchises, and he’s a fine actor to boot. Granted, it’s super-weird trying to picture this guy…

Movies Rob Bricken Aug 25

First Ant-Man Easter Egg Spotted!

The first Ant-Man Easter Egg has been spotted, and it is adorable. Mild spoilers ahead! Thanks to ComicsBlog, we have a look at the first ever Ant-Man movie Easter Egg, and it was spotted in the wild. For those of you unaware, please refer to the above clip from The Incredible Hulk (starring Ed Norton…

Movies Meredith Woerner Aug 25

Guardians Of The Galaxy Reclaims Pole Position At The Box Office

Marvel’s big gamble continues to deliver. Guardians of the Galaxy moved back into the #1 spot at the U.S. box office this weekend, having finished the last two weekends in second place to Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. https://gizmodo.com/guardians-of-the-galaxy-crushes-box-office-records-with-1615405651 https://gizmodo.com/guardians-of-the-galaxy-outpaces-transformers-to-set-10-1619062833 Guardians of the Galaxy pulled in an estimated $17.6-million this weekend (to TMNT’s $16.8-million), bringing its…

Movies Robbie Gonzalez Aug 24

Is Marvel’s Closest Equivalent Actually Pixar?

Marvel’s seemingly unstoppable block of superhero flicks has spawned more than a few imitators and comparisons among studios that work in the genre. But is the best comparison actually animation icon Pixar? In response to this post on what to make of the glut of superhero movies headed our way in the next few years,…

Movies Ria Misra Aug 22

More Than 100(!) Awesome Comics To Watch Out For This Fall

Movies? Pshaw. TV shows? Piffle and poppycock. If you want autumn’s best entertainment, then you’re going to need to check out all the comic and graphic novels due out over the next three months. It’s an embarrassment of superhero, scifi, horror and fantasy riches — which is ironic, because you’re going to go broke trying…

Books & Comics Rob Bricken Aug 21

Evangeline Lilly’s Hairdo For Ant-Man Is So Perfect For Wasp It Hurts

Arrrrrgggghh. Evangeline Lilly took to Instagram to reveal the new hairstyle she’s sporting for her role as Hope Van Dyne in Ant-Man. I think we can safely assume that regardless of Lilly’s character’s name, she will be the de facto Janet Van Dye/Wasp of the Marvel cinematic universe. Here’s another shot of Lilly’s ‘do: Obviously,…

Movies Rob Bricken Aug 21

Check Out Spider-Woman #1, Starring Spider-Woman’s Ass

Oh, Marvel. Come on. You know better than this —this being Milo Manara’s cover for the upcoming Spider-Woman #1. If you’re wondering what the hell Jessica Drew, a.k.a. Spider-Woman is doing, I believe it’s what’s known in the animal kingdom as “presenting.” Here’s the full cover in all its opposite-of-majesty: First of all, even the…

Books & Comics Rob Bricken Aug 20

Is The Age Of The Superhero Team-Up Movie Upon Us?

Greetings, my little stamp scamps. I’ve wandered into a new area of my post-apocalyptic world where intelligent apes rule instead of man. They can speak, they have they have their own society… I know there’s only one thing I must do: Come back with bananas and see if I can rule them as their god.…

Movies Rob Bricken Aug 20

Guardians Concept Art Shows Rocket Could Have Looked Way More Grizzled

Rocket Raccoon struck a pretty amazing balance between cuteness and badassery in Guardians of the Galaxy — but check out some concept art which shows a much more grizzled, war-torn version. Concept artist Justin Sweet just posted this Guardians art, along with very different versions of Groot, Gamora, Drax and Star-Lord. Sweet posted this artwork…

Movies Charlie Jane Anders Aug 20

Clockwork Cylons? Looks Like Battlestar Galactica Just Got Steampunked

Yes, Battlestar Galactica has officially been has gone from 1980 to 1880 in Dynamite’s new comic. Plus Grant Morrison takes control of DC’s multiverse, Valiant’s Archer and Armstrong meet their match in Quantum & Woody, and so much more, all in this week’s comics. New Issues Dark Hose Presents 2014 #1 (Dark Horse) — Big…

Books & Comics Rob Bricken Aug 19

Adrianne Palicki Joins Agents of SHIELD As Mockingbird

You can’t stop Adrianne Palicki from starring as a badass superheroine, people. The former Wonder Woman has just joined Agents of SHIELD’s second season as Bobbi Morse, a.k.a the top agent codenamed Mockingbird. Now that’s some damn fine casting. Palicki has experience as a kickass member of a secret global peacekeeping organization (GI Joe: Retaliation)…

Television Rob Bricken Aug 19

Sony Desperately Tries To Start Sinister Six Hype With This ASM2 Extra

Looking forward to the Sinister Six movie? Then Sony would like you to know that if you buy the DVD or Blu-ray of Amazing Spider-Man 2 movie at Target, you’ll get a special disc with a featurette that previews the villain-centric film in a hilariously uninformative way. If this preview of the preview is any…

io9 Rob Bricken Aug 13

Captain America 3 Screenwriter Wants MODOK As The Villain. YES PLEASE.

Please note the verb: “Want.” Not “Have officially declared” or “Are allowed to.” Cap 2 and 3 co-screenwriter Christopher Markus desperately wants the Mechanized Organism Designed Only for Killing as the villain of Captain America 3… if he can somehow figure a way to do it that isn’t absurd. Here’s Marcus speaking to SFX with…

io9 Rob Bricken Aug 13

Which Characters Will Be in Guillermo del Toro’s Justice League Dark?

James Gunn talks about developing Thanos — and it sounds like Marvel is putting The Inhumans on the fast track. Set photos from Once Upon a Time show the Knave’s new Storybrooke home. And a first look at Arnold Schwarzenegger’s family drama/zombie movie Maggie. Spoilers now! Top image: Guardians of the Galaxy Marvel In the…

io9 Katharine Trendacosta Aug 13

What Happens When You Mix Buffy, Tomb Raider And H.P. Lovecraft?

Answer: You get Lucifer, a young thief who steals exclusively from the denizens of the underworld, and the young star of Michael Alan Nelson’s fan-favorite horror series Hexed. Plus, a look back at Transformers history, a golden age team-up and more, all in this week’s comics! New Issues Batman #34: Scott Snyder begins a new…

io9 Rob Bricken Aug 12

Yep, Star-Lord Is Getting A Brand-New Set Of Daddy Issues In GotG 2

Who’s your daddy, Star-Lord? No, seriously, who is he? Because as director James Gunn has confirmed inan Empire Online interview, the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Peter Quill will not be the son of J’Son, alien Emperor of Spartax, his dad in the original comics. Here’s the relevant passage: “There have been a lot of documents passed…

io9 Rob Bricken Aug 12

Dancing Groot Is Real! And He Dances!

Ever since the premiere of Guardians of the Galaxy, we’ve been yearning to buy a dancing Groot figure. Now we’re one (very small) step closer to having a little Groot of our own. embed Patrick Delehantymade this Groot toy and debuted it at Stockton-Con. We think it’s just great. Also maybe Groot is the new…

io9 Meredith Woerner Aug 12

Which Marvel Project Is Vin Diesel Teasing Now?

Dave Filoni explains away any contradictions created by Star Wars Rebels. A new Batman v. Superman actor says that some of the rumors are actually true. A Game of Thrones actor confirms his return for season five. And early reviews of the Doctor Who premiere and Outlander episode 2. Spoilers now! Top image: Star Wars…

io9 Katharine Trendacosta Aug 12

Colossal Groot Cosplay Will Stomp Into Your Heart

I Am GROOT! This gigantic Groot created by Calen Hoffman is both adorable and massively impressive. I would wait in line to have this giant hand me a flower. Well done! Created by Calen Hoffman of Propcustomz, the step-by-step process was documented anduploaded in a separate gallery showcasing the growing of Groot.He’s really real! [via…

Movies Meredith Woerner Aug 11

Which Female Hero ISN’T Going to Be Dead In Ant-Man?

Rumor has it a familiar face will show up in Batman v. Superman as a part of Bruce Wayne’s past. Plus another Wonder Woman rumor. We know a few details about Steven Spielberg’s The BFG and how it differs from the Roald Dahl book. Steven Moffat quashes rumors about a Doctor Who villain’s return. Spoilers…

Television Katharine Trendacosta Aug 11

And Your Newest Rumored Dr. Strange Is…

First Ant-Man Easter Egg Spotted!

Guardians Of The Galaxy Reclaims Pole Position At The Box Office

Is Marvel’s Closest Equivalent Actually Pixar?

More Than 100(!) Awesome Comics To Watch Out For This Fall

Evangeline Lilly’s Hairdo For Ant-Man Is So Perfect For Wasp It Hurts

Check Out Spider-Woman #1, Starring Spider-Woman’s Ass

Is The Age Of The Superhero Team-Up Movie Upon Us?

Guardians Concept Art Shows Rocket Could Have Looked Way More Grizzled

Clockwork Cylons? Looks Like Battlestar Galactica Just Got Steampunked

Adrianne Palicki Joins Agents of SHIELD As Mockingbird

Sony Desperately Tries To Start Sinister Six Hype With This ASM2 Extra

Captain America 3 Screenwriter Wants MODOK As The Villain. YES PLEASE.

Which Characters Will Be in Guillermo del Toro’s Justice League Dark?

What Happens When You Mix Buffy, Tomb Raider And H.P. Lovecraft?

Yep, Star-Lord Is Getting A Brand-New Set Of Daddy Issues In GotG 2

Dancing Groot Is Real! And He Dances!

Which Marvel Project Is Vin Diesel Teasing Now?

Colossal Groot Cosplay Will Stomp Into Your Heart

Which Female Hero ISN’T Going to Be Dead In Ant-Man?

OpenAI Releases Its Vague Vision for Reorganizing Society Around Superintelligence

Lego Is Getting Mark Hamill on the Phone to Sell You Its Smart Bricks

Scientists Are Recycling Centuries-Old Bullets for a Badly Needed Toxic Compound

Amazon Drops Kasa Smart Light LED Bulbs (4-Pack) to Around $6 Each as Stock Clears Out

You Can Buy ‘Dune: Part Three’ IMAX Tickets Right Now

LA Has a Big Flea Problem. Typhus Cases Reached Record High Last Year

Samsung’s Tablet Deals Just Got Bigger, Galaxy Tab S10 Lite Hits Its Lowest Price With S-Pen on Amazon

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Marvel

And Your Newest Rumored Dr. Strange Is…

First Ant-Man Easter Egg Spotted!

Guardians Of The Galaxy Reclaims Pole Position At The Box Office

Is Marvel’s Closest Equivalent Actually Pixar?

​More Than 100(!) Awesome Comics To Watch Out For This Fall

Evangeline Lilly’s Hairdo For Ant-Man Is So Perfect For Wasp It Hurts

Check Out Spider-Woman #1, Starring Spider-Woman’s Ass

​Is The Age Of The Superhero Team-Up Movie Upon Us?

Guardians Concept Art Shows Rocket Could Have Looked Way More Grizzled

Clockwork Cylons? Looks Like Battlestar Galactica Just Got Steampunked

Adrianne Palicki Joins Agents of SHIELD As Mockingbird

Sony Desperately Tries To Start Sinister Six Hype With This ASM2 Extra

Captain America 3 Screenwriter Wants MODOK As The Villain. YES PLEASE.

Which Characters Will Be in Guillermo del Toro’s Justice League Dark?

What Happens When You Mix Buffy, Tomb Raider And H.P. Lovecraft?

Yep, Star-Lord Is Getting A Brand-New Set Of Daddy Issues In GotG 2

Dancing Groot Is Real! And He Dances!

Which Marvel Project Is Vin Diesel Teasing Now?

Colossal Groot Cosplay Will Stomp Into Your Heart

Which Female Hero ISN’T Going to Be Dead In Ant-Man?

OpenAI Releases Its Vague Vision for Reorganizing Society Around Superintelligence

Lego Is Getting Mark Hamill on the Phone to Sell You Its Smart Bricks

Scientists Are Recycling Centuries-Old Bullets for a Badly Needed Toxic Compound

Amazon Drops Kasa Smart Light LED Bulbs (4-Pack) to Around $6 Each as Stock Clears Out

You Can Buy ‘Dune: Part Three’ IMAX Tickets Right Now

LA Has a Big Flea Problem. Typhus Cases Reached Record High Last Year

Samsung’s Tablet Deals Just Got Bigger, Galaxy Tab S10 Lite Hits Its Lowest Price With S-Pen on Amazon

Beats Solo 4 Headphones Are Back at Black Friday Pricing and Over 4x Cheaper Than AirPods Max

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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More Than 100(!) Awesome Comics To Watch Out For This Fall

Is The Age Of The Superhero Team-Up Movie Upon Us?