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The Effects For Star Trek: ID Were Even More Special Than Cumberbatch

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan hit theaters way back in 1982, and the film’s tense space battles were realized by Industrial Light and Magic using models and old-school film effect techniques. So it was only fitting that ILM was called upon again to bring J.J. Abrams’ take on the clash between James T.…

Movies Andrew Liszewski Jan 3

Which movie do you have to see twice before you really understand it?

Some movies give up all their treasure on the first viewing. But others only really start to speak to you when you’ve already seen them once or twice. What’s your favorite movie that has to be seen more than once to be understood? Please include a picture, a poster or a clip for this marvelous…

Movies Charlie Jane Anders Jan 3

Behold the gorgeous, batsht insanity of the new Monkey King* trailer

There’s no way to adequately describe this new trailer for Donnie Yen’s The Monkey King, so you’re just going to have to watch it. Just don’t confuse it with Stephen Chow’s goofier cinematic take on the Chinese legend, Journey to the West. Because when it saw this Monkey King trailer, it curled up into a…

Trailers Rob Bricken Jan 3

The new Paranormal Activity movie is a great introduction to the series

There have been precisely 1,179 movies in the Paranormal Activity series, about a fame-whore demon and the feckless humans who capture him on video. It’s daunting. But even if you’ve never seen a PA movie, or you’ve missed a few, the new spin-off is a great intro to the series. It’s fresh, scary and bursting…

Movies Charlie Jane Anders Jan 3

First Veronica Mars trailer fills us with squee

It’s the first trailer for the Veronica Mars movie, and things are looking damn good. Of course there’s a ten-year high school reunion, and of course bad boy Logan is involved in a murder scandal. And Veronica is kicking ass. Everybody is in this trailer — all your favorite characters from the show, including ones…

Trailers Annalee Newitz Jan 2

Hilarious guy recreates famous movie scenes with a dog

How do you top a couple that recreates movie scenes with their adorable baby? By recreating famous scenes with a dog. Yeah, it’s beautiful inspired work that should make us all want to grab our pet best friend in a warm embrace like Gosling did to McAdams. Redditor user mmsspp is the awesome guy in…

Sploid Casey Chan Jan 2

Which remake completely misses the point of the original?

We’re in the middle of remake fever, with classic films getting remade at a blinding rate. But sometimes, creators try to hard to put their own stamp on a property — and completely miss what it was actually about. Which movie (or comic, or TV) remake or reboot loses a key point of the original?…

Movies Charlie Jane Anders Jan 2

Concept art of the Rock Troll realm that was cut from Thor

The first Thor movie gave us a dazzling view of Asgard as well as Jotunheim, home of the frost giants — but there was supposed to be a third realm in there: the home of the Rock Trolls. Check out some Rock Troll concept art by artist Wil Rees. Update: Apparently this isn’t a separate…

Movies Charlie Jane Anders Jan 2

The first Vampire Academy clip reveals some serious baby (herpes) drama

If the rest of Vampire Academy features this much insanity — including accusations of babies with STDs — I’m in. Vampire Academy opens on February 14th.

Movies Rob Bricken Jan 2

Who’s your favorite character that risked everything for love?

Some people roll the dice for power, others for honor. And some people never throw the dice at all. But the characters who risk all for love are often the most captivating. Who’s your favorite character that cast their fate to the wind for the sake of love? Please include a clip or picture of…

Movies Charlie Jane Anders Jan 1

The Last Airbender movie tie-in comic is surprisingly worth your time

So this Last Airbender movie tie-in comic was recommended over at the Avatar Parallels tumblr, and it’s legitimately good. But before every Avatar fan and M. Night Shyamalan hater gets up in arms, let me explain why. Aside from the characters’ resemblance to their movie counterparts (Iroh has some serious dreadlocks), this prequel comic does…

Movies Jason Krell Jan 1

Welcome 2014 with this awesome movie trailer mashup

With cunning use of cuts and music, Mark Brandon’s got us all excited for this year’s movies. Everything’s going to be epic. Even the Muppets. Actually, especially the Muppets. With the exception of Maybe 22 Jump Street, is amazing how well all of these trailers cut together. Maybe it’s because so many of them are…

Movies Katharine Trendacosta Jan 1

How people in the movies celebrate New Year’s Eve

Happy New Year everybody! Or well, almost. Or maybe, already (depending on where and when you read this). Either way, stay safe in your celebrations but have as much fun as you possibly can because it’ll be your last chance for the year. The clock is ticking! If you need inspiration on how to get…

Sploid Casey Chan Dec 31

What’s the greatest put-down in science fiction history?

Science fiction and fantasy require a lot of imagination and cleverness — so it’s not surprising there are some epic insults in the genre. But what’s the most cunning insult in all of science fiction and fantasy? https://gizmodo.com/20-great-insults-from-science-fiction-and-fantasy-books-826828044 Please include a picture, clip or book cover for your chosen insult. And please mention the name…

Movies Charlie Jane Anders Dec 31

11 Characters Who Should Have Stayed Dead

We all know death is a revolving door in pop culture, and nowhere more so than in science fiction, fantasy and comics. But there are a few resurrections that feel especially cheap, and which cheapen the characters who had previously died with great fanfare. Here are 11 characters who should have stayed dead. This list…

Movies Charlie Jane Anders Dec 31

I Wouldn’t Pay for 2013’s Most Pirated Movie Either

On the heels of Torrentfreak’s most-pirated TV shows of 2013 is their list of most-pirated movies. Not surprisingly, the list doesn’t exactly represent the refined cultural taste you might hope. https://gizmodo.com/the-top-10-pirated-tv-shows-of-2013-1490417092 Coming in at #1 is The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. I’m guessing it only took a handful of 2012 theater goers to spread the…

Movies Michael Hession Dec 31

The 20 Best Movies Disappearing From Netflix Tomorrow

When the clock strikes its last midnight in 2013—or somewhere around there, anyway—dozens of movies will disappear from Netflix streaming. Fortunately, you’ve still got some time to churn through the ones you’ll miss the most. Here’s a list of the very best of the movies that’ll be gone in 2014. While Netflix has made it…

Movies Brian Barrett Dec 31

Classic Sci-Fi and Fantasy Films That You Can Watch on YouTube

The year is ending and things are winding down — but maybe you’re still stuck at work, repairing arcane electrical equipment or drafting memos that nobody will read. For you, our downtrodden comrades, we present the ultimate distraction: Classic SF movies you can watch in their entirety on YouTube. The Lost World, 1925 IMDB |…

Movies Vincze Miklós Dec 30

The Biggest Stories on io9 in 2013

We’ve taken a lot of strange journeys together at io9 this year. And hopefully, we’ve learned some stuff along the way — including some stuff you’d probably like to unlearn. Here are all of the most popular io9 posts from 2013, in science, pop culture and general weirdness. Top image: Grand Canyon, photo by Erin…

Movies Charlie Jane Anders Dec 30

Our 12 Favorite First-Date Movies

The best romances begin by taking a step into the dark together. So the best first date often involves watching a really great science fiction or fantasy movie — one that contains not just romance, but boundless possibility. Here are our 12 favorite “first date” movies. 1. Safety not Guaranteed There’s just one truly great…

Movies Charlie Jane Anders and Annalee Newitz Dec 30

The Effects For Star Trek: ID Were Even More Special Than Cumberbatch

Which movie do you have to see twice before you really understand it?

Behold the gorgeous, batsht insanity of the new Monkey King* trailer

The new Paranormal Activity movie is a great introduction to the series

First Veronica Mars trailer fills us with squee

Hilarious guy recreates famous movie scenes with a dog

Which remake completely misses the point of the original?

Concept art of the Rock Troll realm that was cut from Thor

The first Vampire Academy clip reveals some serious baby (herpes) drama

Who’s your favorite character that risked everything for love?

The Last Airbender movie tie-in comic is surprisingly worth your time

Welcome 2014 with this awesome movie trailer mashup

How people in the movies celebrate New Year’s Eve

What’s the greatest put-down in science fiction history?

11 Characters Who Should Have Stayed Dead

I Wouldn’t Pay for 2013’s Most Pirated Movie Either

The 20 Best Movies Disappearing From Netflix Tomorrow

Classic Sci-Fi and Fantasy Films That You Can Watch on YouTube

The Biggest Stories on io9 in 2013

Our 12 Favorite First-Date Movies

‘Cognitive Surrender’ Is a New and Useful Term for How AI Melts Brains

HP Omen Max 45L Review: 4K60 Gaming Has Never Been So Easy

Marshall Acton III Home Speaker Drops to a Record Low, the Deal Countdown Has Already Started

Ecovacs Winbot W3 Omni Review: Window Cleaning Robots Have a Long Way to Go

I’m Worried About the Helpless AI Disruptors of the Future

Russia Allegedly Swung at VPNs but Accidentally Hit Its Own Banking Sector Instead

Ryan Coogler Is Shifting ‘Animorphs’ Into a Disney+ Show

No Fooling, ‘Spaceballs 2’ Will Hit Theaters April 2027

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

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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

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The Effects For Star Trek: ID Were Even More Special Than Cumberbatch

Which movie do you have to see twice before you really understand it?

Behold the gorgeous, batsh*t insanity of the new Monkey King trailer

The new Paranormal Activity movie is a great introduction to the series

First Veronica Mars trailer fills us with squee

Hilarious guy recreates famous movie scenes with a dog

Which remake completely misses the point of the original?

Concept art of the Rock Troll realm that was cut from Thor

The first Vampire Academy clip reveals some serious baby (herpes) drama

Who’s your favorite character that risked everything for love?

The Last Airbender movie tie-in comic is surprisingly worth your time

Welcome 2014 with this awesome movie trailer mashup

How people in the movies celebrate New Year’s Eve

What’s the greatest put-down in science fiction history?

​11 Characters Who Should Have Stayed Dead

I Wouldn’t Pay for 2013’s Most Pirated Movie Either

The 20 Best Movies Disappearing From Netflix Tomorrow

Classic Sci-Fi and Fantasy Films That You Can Watch on YouTube

The Biggest Stories on io9 in 2013

Our 12 Favorite First-Date Movies

‘Cognitive Surrender’ Is a New and Useful Term for How AI Melts Brains

HP Omen Max 45L Review: 4K60 Gaming Has Never Been So Easy

Marshall Acton III Home Speaker Drops to a Record Low, the Deal Countdown Has Already Started

Ecovacs Winbot W3 Omni Review: Window Cleaning Robots Have a Long Way to Go

I’m Worried About the Helpless AI Disruptors of the Future

Russia Allegedly Swung at VPNs but Accidentally Hit Its Own Banking Sector Instead

Ryan Coogler Is Shifting ‘Animorphs’ Into a Disney+ Show

No Fooling, ‘Spaceballs 2’ Will Hit Theaters April 2027

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

Sonos Play Review: Call It a Comeback

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

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

Behold the gorgeous, batsht insanity of the new Monkey King* trailer

11 Characters Who Should Have Stayed Dead