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Mike Vogel “Very Excited” By His Captain America Test

Last week, a long list of actors testing for Marvel’s Captain America movie was leaked. Among mostly square-jawed handsome stars was Cloverfield’s Mike Vogel. We caught up with Vogel this weekend and got his take on the Cap casting. While doing roundtables for She’s Out Of My League, the shy Vogel was pretty mum about…

Movies Meredith Woerner

Merchandise To Make Marvel TVs Look Like A Good Idea

What better way to show your love for Marvel Comics than by buying a Wolverine-branded TV? Marvel have licensed their characters to a television manufacturer for a new line of expensive merchandise, but we’re wondering: Are they thinking too small? The new televisions – ranging in price from $1699 to $1989 – are being promoted…

io9 Graeme McMillan

Is The Captain America Movie Being Put On Hold? (Updated)

Has The Wolfman done what Batroc The Leaper, Baron Zemo and even Iron Man couldn’t manage? New rumors are claiming that the poor box office performance of director Joe Johnston’s werewolf movie may have resulted in Cap’s (temporary?) demise. UPDATED. Movie blog Remington’s Cinema is claiming that anonymous sources from the set of John Landis’…

Movies Graeme McMillan

Will Disney’s Decision To Crush Mid-Budget Films Stomp Out Ant-Man?

Disney is squeezing out the middle on its slate of upcoming films. And that’s bad news for lesser-known Marvel heroes, like Ant-Man and Doctor Strange — unless you want to see Ant-Man done as a dirt-cheap romantic comedy. Producers for the Disney rom-com The Proposal, have spilled the beans on Disney’s film future. Disney will…

Movies Meredith Woerner

Your Bilingual First Look At New Iron Man 2 Scene

Iron Man 2’s villain Whiplash is going to be “ridiculously off the hook,” according to co-star Scarlett Johannson in this new French behind-the-scenes clip from the Marvel sequel, complete with brand new scene… in French. Parlez Vous Superhero? [MSN France]

Movies Graeme McMillan

New Thor Concept Art Isn’t What You Think

There’s been a lot of buzz over new concept art, rumored to come from the live-action adaptation of Thor. But don’t fling your Uru hammers just yet — we’ve busted this rumor wide open. Comic Book Movie posted this little bit of Thor movie concept art from Dan Panosian. Who you may remember from his…

Movies Meredith Woerner

Which Type Of SF Movie Has The Best Rotten Tomatoes Scores?

Are post-apocalyptic movies better than superhero films? Are remakes better than book adaptations? We decided to settle these questions once and for all — using science. We’ve compared the average Rotten Tomatoes scores for nine types of science fiction films. Methodology: We compiled a list of movies in each category, for the past decade, and…

Movies Charlie Jane Anders

Is Runaways Marvel’s First Post-Avengers Movie?

We know that Marvel’s movies are leading up to 2012’s Avengers, but has work on the movies that follow already reached the casting stage? That’s what some are wondering after an unusual casting announcement was apparently released. All Things Fangirl accidentally stumbled onto something that may be a massive scoop… or perhaps a strange mistake…

Movies Graeme McMillan

Do Iron Man 2 Action Figures Give Away The Movie’s Climax?

The other day, we showed you the Japanese figure of Tony Stark’s newest armor from Iron Man 2. And now new images of Iron Man 2 toys have shown up, including major hints about the movie’s crux. Spoilers below… https://gizmodo.com/japanese-iron-man-2-statues-spoil-tony-starks-new-armor-5473197 You already know from the trailer that James Rhodes gets turned against Tony Stark somewhat…

Movies Charlie Jane Anders

The Sexiest New Action Figures: Marvel Anime Babes, Power Girl And Captain Jack

We wrap up our Toy Fair coverage today with a sneak peek at Iron Minimates, anime-themed Marvel superheroines, the Torchwood Cyberwoman action figure, lightsaber chopsticks, and this LEGO Star Wars Hoth Wampa Set. LEGO Star Wars Hoth Wampa Set ($39.99, August 2010). LEGO’s Clone Turbo Tank. ($119.99, August 2010) General Grievous gets a tune-up at…

io9 Cyriaque Lamar

The 5 Most Disturbing X-Men Love Affairs

What’s it like when X-Men get between the sheets? Sure, you’re perpetually surrounded by statuesque mutants in skintight pleather, but chances are your attempts at amorousness will be illegal in several states and freak out your readership. Here are the five X-Men love affairs that went from uncanny to simply . . . creepy. 5.)…

Books & Comics Cyriaque Lamar

Science Fiction’s Greatest Love Potions And Devotion Rays

Are you facing the prospect of being alone on Valentine’s Day? It’s not too late to make someone fall in love with you. Science fiction’s full of handy ways to make someone swoon into your arms, and here’s a list. Love potions are a common theme in fiction generally. You can brew up a draught…

io9 Charlie Jane Anders

Stan Lee Raises Our Hopes For An Edgar Wright Ant-Man Action Movie

You may be excited about Edgar Wright’s Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, but we’re even more stoked about his much-rumored, Disney-produced Ant-Man film. And Stan Lee has once again ignited that excitement. Today Stan Lee twittered three bits of Ant-Man news: – To make up for my previous grievous error, here’s a little item that…

Movies Meredith Woerner

Neither Snow Nor Sleet Can Stop This Week’s Comics – Or Can They?

Will there be comics this week? Maybe: Diamond’s HQ has been without power thanks to the East-Coast snowpocalypse, meaning some shipments may be delayed. But if comics arrive, they’ll include assassin monkeys and the men who try to stop them. Let’s get the most officially titled new release off the list first. New SF anthology…

Books & Comics Graeme McMillan

Zac Efron Is Spider-Man? Really?

British tabloids are claiming that former Disney moppet Zac Efron will be the new Peter Parker in Sony’s Spider-Man movie reboot. We’d be interested, but then we remember: It’s coming from British tabloid journalists, and therefore probably untrue. OK Magazine is claiming that Efron will get $9 million to appear as Spider-Man in Marc Webb’s…

Movies Graeme McMillan

Who’s Appearing In The Avengers, Mad Max, Avatar 2 And Captain America? Also, More Dune Hints

Maximum Lost spoilage! Plus Patrick Stewart could be in Mad Max: Fury Road. Directors and stars talk Avengers, Avatar 2, Captain America and Dune. New Supernatural, Smallville, Chuck and Survivors clips! Plus Caprica, Transformers 3 and Hot Tub Time Machine. The Avengers: So the Hulk will definitely be in this film according to Kevin Feige,…

Television Charlie Jane Anders

Which One Of Marvel’s Many Avengers Will Die?!?

The fix is in: In this Wednesday’s second issue of Marvel Comics’ Siege series, an Avenger will die! But instead of surrendering to the hype and bloodlust, we thought we’d take a look at who it may be… and why. Marvel’s solicitation for the issue reads The blockbuster Marvel event of the year goes full-blown…

Books & Comics Graeme McMillan

Dark Avengers

Iron Patriot (Norman Osborn) The villain of the piece, and former Green Goblin, Norman Osborn has already returned from the dead once to pursue ever-more-ridiculous plans for power, political and otherwise. Is he marked for death this week? No way; there’re two more issues after this week’s, and I don’t even think he’ll be dead…

Books & Comics Graeme McMillan

Mighty Avengers

Amadeus Cho The seventh (or maybe eighth, depending who’s around that week) smartest person in the Marvel Universe, this genius kid has a gift for making connections where others don’t and getting into trouble. Is he marked for death this week? I doubt it; he’s not important enough to most people for his death to…

Books & Comics Graeme McMillan

New Avengers

Captain America (Steve Rogers) Marvel’s most famous patriot, the man who socked Hitler in the jaw and whose return signaled the end of Marvel’s Dark Reign. Is he marked for death this week? In that he’s literally just finished a series called Reborn where he came back from the (assumed) dead, of course not. Captain…

Books & Comics Graeme McMillan

Mike Vogel “Very Excited” By His Captain America Test

Merchandise To Make Marvel TVs Look Like A Good Idea

Is The Captain America Movie Being Put On Hold? (Updated)

Will Disney’s Decision To Crush Mid-Budget Films Stomp Out Ant-Man?

Your Bilingual First Look At New Iron Man 2 Scene

New Thor Concept Art Isn’t What You Think

Which Type Of SF Movie Has The Best Rotten Tomatoes Scores?

Is Runaways Marvel’s First Post-Avengers Movie?

Do Iron Man 2 Action Figures Give Away The Movie’s Climax?

The Sexiest New Action Figures: Marvel Anime Babes, Power Girl And Captain Jack

The 5 Most Disturbing X-Men Love Affairs

Science Fiction’s Greatest Love Potions And Devotion Rays

Stan Lee Raises Our Hopes For An Edgar Wright Ant-Man Action Movie

Neither Snow Nor Sleet Can Stop This Week’s Comics – Or Can They?

Zac Efron Is Spider-Man? Really?

Who’s Appearing In The Avengers, Mad Max, Avatar 2 And Captain America? Also, More Dune Hints

Which One Of Marvel’s Many Avengers Will Die?!?

Dark Avengers

Mighty Avengers

New Avengers

With Fire TV Stick 4K Max at 42% Off, Amazon’s Streaming Device Deals Build Momentum in the Spring Sale

The ‘Project Hail Mary’ Party Continues With a Manga Adaptation

No More Cheese Grater: The Mac Pro Is Discontinued

Even the ‘Avatar’ Fighting Game Is Disrespecting ‘Legend of Korra’

Bluesky Has a New App, and It’s All About AI

Dammit, Jim, He’s a Doctor And an Action Figure!

Whatever Just Happened with ‘Fruit Love Island,’ Nobody Won

AMC Puts a Stake in ‘Talamasca’ After One Season

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

Sonos Play Review: Call It a Comeback

Sonos Era 100 SL Review: The Cheapest Way Into Wired Sonos Sound

Asus ROG’s Massive Swift OLED Gaming Monitor Epitomizes Excess in the Best Way

The Ikea Varmblixt Smart Lamp Fills a Donut Hole in My Life

Nothing Headphone A vs. Headphone 1: Which Pair of ANC Wireless Headphones Wins?

Asus ROG’s Cetra Open Wireless Gaming Earbuds Might Be Better Than Wearing a Headset

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Marvel

Mike Vogel “Very Excited” By His Captain America Test

Merchandise To Make Marvel TVs Look Like A Good Idea

Is The Captain America Movie Being Put On Hold? (Updated)

Will Disney’s Decision To Crush Mid-Budget Films Stomp Out Ant-Man?

Your Bilingual First Look At New Iron Man 2 Scene

New Thor Concept Art Isn’t What You Think

Which Type Of SF Movie Has The Best Rotten Tomatoes Scores?

Is Runaways Marvel’s First Post-Avengers Movie?

Do Iron Man 2 Action Figures Give Away The Movie’s Climax?

The Sexiest New Action Figures: Marvel Anime Babes, Power Girl And Captain Jack

The 5 Most Disturbing X-Men Love Affairs

Science Fiction’s Greatest Love Potions And Devotion Rays

Stan Lee Raises Our Hopes For An Edgar Wright Ant-Man Action Movie

Neither Snow Nor Sleet Can Stop This Week’s Comics – Or Can They?

Zac Efron Is Spider-Man? Really?

Who’s Appearing In The Avengers, Mad Max, Avatar 2 And Captain America? Also, More Dune Hints

Which One Of Marvel’s Many Avengers Will Die?!?

Dark Avengers

Mighty Avengers

New Avengers

With Fire TV Stick 4K Max at 42% Off, Amazon’s Streaming Device Deals Build Momentum in the Spring Sale

The ‘Project Hail Mary’ Party Continues With a Manga Adaptation

No More Cheese Grater: The Mac Pro Is Discontinued

Even the ‘Avatar’ Fighting Game Is Disrespecting ‘Legend of Korra’

Bluesky Has a New App, and It’s All About AI

Dammit, Jim, He’s a Doctor *And* an Action Figure!

Whatever Just Happened with ‘Fruit Love Island,’ Nobody Won

AMC Puts a Stake in ‘Talamasca’ After One Season

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

Sonos Play Review: Call It a Comeback

Sonos Era 100 SL Review: The Cheapest Way Into Wired Sonos Sound

Asus ROG’s Massive Swift OLED Gaming Monitor Epitomizes Excess in the Best Way

The Ikea Varmblixt Smart Lamp Fills a Donut Hole in My Life

Nothing Headphone A vs. Headphone 1: Which Pair of ANC Wireless Headphones Wins?

Asus ROG’s Cetra Open Wireless Gaming Earbuds Might Be Better Than Wearing a Headset

Let us help find what you are looking for...

Dammit, Jim, He’s a Doctor And an Action Figure!