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The One Question Tony Stark Can’t Answer In Iron Man 2

Next month’s issue of Wizard Magazine gives some major spoilers for Iron Man 2, including the events that isolate Tony Stark/Iron Man, and the question Nick Fury asks Tony which he can’t answer. Spoilers below… Jon Favreau says the new movie is darker than the first, but not as dark as you’d expect — it’s…

Movies Charlie Jane Anders

Editorial Slip Makes Marvel Heroes Angry And Hulked Out

What is “HoH”? Marvel Comics’ recently released solicitations for April’s comics teased a two-issue series by that name, with all other information classified – except for the tidbit that it’s not the final title. Shame the editor just revealed all. The solicitation for the series, released earlier this week, said, H.O.H. #1 & #2 Written…

Books & Comics Graeme McMillan

Meet Iron Man 2’s New Assault Drones!

Iron Man 2 won’t just feature new suits of armor — it’ll feature assult drones, including air, sea and ground drones. Toy images give us our first look at these drones, including Justin Hammer (Sam Rockwell)’s drone army. Thanks to Matt with Diamond Select Toys for sending us these early images of Iron Man 2‘s…

Movies Charlie Jane Anders

Spider-Man Has His New Director

It’s official – 500 Days of Summer director Marc Webb will be the man in charge of the next Spider-Man movie… and then another couple after that. But, he says, he’s not taking over from Sam Raimi. Whuh? Call Webb’s denial a matter of semantics: This is a dream come true and I couldn’t be…

Movies Graeme McMillan

The Beginning Of The Year Means The End Of The World(s) In This Week’s Comics

Depending what you read, 2010’s comics begin with the fictional becoming real, mythical figures becoming pawns in political power grabs, or learning to deal with post-nuclear apocalypses. Looks like it’s another year of stories too close to our real lives… Before we get too into the science fictional, let’s give a shout out to James…

Books & Comics Graeme McMillan

2010’s Earliest Big News Story: Marvel Now Officially Belongs To Disney

Surprising no-one, Marvel shareholders approved the sale of the company to Disney on Wednesday. Welcome to the official beginning of the Disney/Marvel era. It’s the moment people have been waiting for since August, finally ending any speculation that something would stop Disney buying up the most successful comic publisher in the western world (Although, as…

Movies Graeme McMillan

Which Avenger Could Have A Thor Cameo? What Kind Of Underwear Does Post-Apocalyptic Denzel Wear?

Last spoilers of 2009! We’ve got confirmation that Marvel at least considered putting a previously unseen Avenger into Thor. And Denzel Washington gives too much Book Of Eli information. Plus Doctor Who, Lost, The Avengers, James Bond, Dollhouse and Daybreakers. Thor: Will Hawkeye have a cameo in Thor, in preparation for his possible appearance in…

Television Charlie Jane Anders

How Many Spider-Men Are There?

Those who answered “just one” may be confused by this teaser image for next year’s issues of Marvel’s Amazing Spider-Man. There’re two of them standing right beside each other, for one thing. Click through to see the whole thing. The image, sent out by Marvel with only the words “The Year of Spider-Man is 2010,”…

Books & Comics Graeme McMillan

What And When Will We See In Captain America?

Sure, we keep hearing about Marvel’s big Thor movie (Slated for 2011), but why is no-one talking about Captain America? What will the movie’s plot end up being… and what could it tell us about the Avengers movie? The First Avenger: Captain America is also aimed at a 2011 release (22 July, following Thor’s May…

Movies Graeme McMillan

5 Entertainment Lessons We Hope 2009 Has Taught The Future

With the year almost over, it’s time to look back and wonder if 2009 actually left any wisdom for future generations behind in its whirlwind of franchise-maintenance, Obama-adoration* and dream-crushing. Here are some potential morals from the last 12 months. Get The Nostalgia While The Nostalgia Getting’s Good The failure of Jennifer’s Body at the…

io9 Graeme McMillan

Justice League May Be DC’s Avengers in Movie Theaters

Is Warner Bros’ new plan for DC Comics movies to try and copy the successful formula of Marvel’s movies? If one producer is to be believed, perhaps – and it might mean that the Justice League movie is back on. Collider’s Steve Weintraub spoke with Sherlock Holmes producer Dan Lin, who was also one of…

Movies Graeme McMillan

The Decade That Superhero Movies Beat Video-Game Movies

Ten years ago, superhero films and video-game films were both minor genres. You had your Batman Forever and your Mortal Kombat, but not much else. Both genres blew up in the 2000s, but superhero films won much bigger. For now. The 1990s were a pretty weak time for movies based on both video games and…

Movies Charlie Jane Anders

Who is the Sexiest Blue Woman in the Universe?

James Cameron has talked a great deal about how he designed Neytiri, Avatar’s main female character, to be incredibly sexy. But is she really the sexiest blue woman you’ve ever seen? We take a look at the competition. For gallery-free viewing, click here. https://gizmodo.com/sexy-blue-women-5431487 Who is the sexiest blue woman in the universe?(survey)

Books & Comics Lauren Davis

Rene Russo Is Thor’s Stepmom… But Have They Already Cast Thor’s Executioner?

Director Kenneth Branagh has chosen gorgeous siren Rene Russo as the stepmother in his Marvel epic action movie Thor. But has he also cast another villain? Variety announced Rene Russo would be playing the role as Frigga, whose husband Odin, to be played by Anthony Hopkins. Frigga is the stepmother to both Thor and Loki,…

Movies Meredith Woerner

PlayStation Digital Comics Now Available For PSP

Coming good on its promise, Sony’s PlayStation Network Digital Comics service has launched, with PSP owners in the US, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa able to download Marvel classics for as little as 99 cents. https://gizmodo.com/digital-reader-and-marvel-comics-coming-to-psp-5340016 Along with Marvel Entertainment comics, Disney, IDW Publishing, iVerse Media and several other publishers have supplied…

Books & Comics Kat Hannaford

Marvel and Disney Characters Attempt Corporate Synergy

We’ve seen tons of Marvel/Disney mashups this year, but webcomics writer T Campbell and his Rip and Teri collaborator John Waltrip have taken the idea a step further, showing both companies’ characters exploring their new relationship. [via Boing Boing]

Books & Comics Lauren Davis

Robots, Streetwear, and Gay Skeletor: An Interview with Mishka NYC

Under Brooklyn’s elevated JMZ subway sits a curious clothing label. On one hand, their apparel often appears in rap videos. On the other, they’ve released a t-shirt featuring He-Man in S&M gear. Welcome to the wonderfully warped world of Mishka. Since the mid-2000s, Mishka NYC has been at the vanguard of popular streetwear. A cornerstone…

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Does Iron Man 2 = Spider-Man 3?

Instead of being excited about another Iron Man movie, should we be concerned that it’s going to be another over-stuffed, disorganized mess like Spider-Man 3? One British journalist thinks so, worryingly enough. The Guardian’s Stuart Heritage thinks that what we already know about the second Iron Man movie sounds worryingly familiar: This time Iron Man…

Movies Graeme McMillan

How Marvel Learned To Stop Worrying About 9/11 And Love Slaughter

Wondering how long it’d take for the events of September 11th to go from real life tragedy to thoughtless plot McGuffin? Marvel’s new mega-event Siege demonstrates that the answer is “eight years, and we can kill even more people.” Marvel Comics‘ reaction to 9/11 was both heartfelt and far-reaching, understandable for a company not only…

Books & Comics Graeme McMillan

How To Jog Your Memory, The Science Fiction Hero Way

The busier you get, the more stuff you forget, and navigating that mental clutter can be worse than steering through an asteroid field. Luckily, lots of intrepid galactic heroes have faced faulty memories, and created some handy techniques for remembering. Here’s a complete list of all the methods we found for jogging your memory from…

Books & Comics Charlie Jane Anders

The One Question Tony Stark Can’t Answer In Iron Man 2

Editorial Slip Makes Marvel Heroes Angry And Hulked Out

Meet Iron Man 2’s New Assault Drones!

Spider-Man Has His New Director

The Beginning Of The Year Means The End Of The World(s) In This Week’s Comics

2010’s Earliest Big News Story: Marvel Now Officially Belongs To Disney

Which Avenger Could Have A Thor Cameo? What Kind Of Underwear Does Post-Apocalyptic Denzel Wear?

How Many Spider-Men Are There?

What And When Will We See In Captain America?

5 Entertainment Lessons We Hope 2009 Has Taught The Future

Justice League May Be DC’s Avengers in Movie Theaters

The Decade That Superhero Movies Beat Video-Game Movies

Who is the Sexiest Blue Woman in the Universe?

Rene Russo Is Thor’s Stepmom… But Have They Already Cast Thor’s Executioner?

PlayStation Digital Comics Now Available For PSP

Marvel and Disney Characters Attempt Corporate Synergy

Robots, Streetwear, and Gay Skeletor: An Interview with Mishka NYC

Does Iron Man 2 = Spider-Man 3?

How Marvel Learned To Stop Worrying About 9/11 And Love Slaughter

How To Jog Your Memory, The Science Fiction Hero Way

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

2027 Is Shaping Up to Be a Great Year for Big Sci-Fi RPGs

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

Nintendo’s Talking Flower Is Annoying as Hell. I Love It

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Marvel

The One Question Tony Stark Can’t Answer In Iron Man 2

Editorial Slip Makes Marvel Heroes Angry And Hulked Out

Meet Iron Man 2’s New Assault Drones!

Spider-Man Has His New Director

The Beginning Of The Year Means The End Of The World(s) In This Week’s Comics

2010’s Earliest Big News Story: Marvel Now Officially Belongs To Disney

Which Avenger Could Have A Thor Cameo? What Kind Of Underwear Does Post-Apocalyptic Denzel Wear?

How Many Spider-Men Are There?

What And When Will We See In Captain America?

5 Entertainment Lessons We Hope 2009 Has Taught The Future

Justice League May Be DC’s Avengers in Movie Theaters

The Decade That Superhero Movies Beat Video-Game Movies

Who is the Sexiest Blue Woman in the Universe?

Rene Russo Is Thor’s Stepmom… But Have They Already Cast Thor’s Executioner?

PlayStation Digital Comics Now Available For PSP

Marvel and Disney Characters Attempt Corporate Synergy

Robots, Streetwear, and Gay Skeletor: An Interview with Mishka NYC

Does Iron Man 2 = Spider-Man 3?

How Marvel Learned To Stop Worrying About 9/11 And Love Slaughter

How To Jog Your Memory, The Science Fiction Hero Way

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

2027 Is Shaping Up to Be a Great Year for Big Sci-Fi RPGs

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

Nintendo’s Talking Flower Is Annoying as Hell. I Love It

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