Philip Pullman

His Dark Materials‘ Series Finale Was All About Eve

The war against the Authority was only half the battle for the fate of the multiverse.

Television Rob Bricken Dec 26

His Dark Materials Returns, as Consistently Inconsistent as Ever

The final season of Philip Pullman's acclaimed YA trilogy still has power, but the same wasted potential.

Television Rob Bricken Dec 5

Things Get Biblical in the First His Dark Materials Season 3 Trailer

It's Lord Asriel versus God Himself when HBO Max's fantasy series returns for its epic conclusion.

Television Rob Bricken Oct 7

His Dark Materials Starts Production on Its Final Season

Season 3 of the HBO fantasy series will adapt Philip Pullman's The Amber Spyglass

Television Beth Elderkin Jun 22

His Dark Materials’ Lin-Manuel Miranda on Lee Scoresby’s Alamo and Season 3

His Dark Materials ended its second season on heartfelt reunions, sinister plots, and a hero’s journey into a land of angels. Lee Scoresby’s story was a battle he’d been preparing for his whole life–one that actor Lin-Manuel Miranda knew was coming thanks to Philip Pullman’s books couldn’t quite prepare himself for regardless. Season two’s finale…

io9 Beth Elderkin Dec 29

His Dark Materials‘ Return Unites 2 Worlds Into an Exciting New One

His Dark Materials has returned, and things are getting weird. The multiverse has opened, and with it comes a whole new world(s) of possibility. But the most important thing it may do is finally bring our two young heroes together, setting the stage for a destiny too powerful to ignore. For those who’ve read Philip…

io9 Beth Elderkin Nov 17

The Latest His Dark Materials Season 2 Trailer Slices Into Whole New Worlds

If the first season of His Dark Materials didn’t open up the world enough for you, the second season is going to do exactly that. The new trailer for season two of the HBO show, based on Philip Pullman’s novels, follows Lyra (Dafne Keen) into another world—one that holds the keys to her destiny. There…

Trailers Germain Lussier Oct 15

Don’t Be Afraid of All the New Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Books Coming in October

There is one book on this list involving a giant, hungry, ancient spider, so you actually might want to be afraid of that one. But in a good way! It’s Halloween season, and though this list isn’t only scary stories, it offers plenty in the way of fantastical escapes both perilous and wondrous, sometimes at…

Books & Comics Cheryl Eddy Oct 1

A Long-Hidden His Dark Materials Short Story Is Now Getting Released

Lyra Silvertongue’s story continues. Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Penguin Random House, has announced that a novella set in the world of His Dark Materials, written over 15 years ago and kept hidden ever since, is getting released to celebrate the 25th anniversary of The Golden Compass. According to a…

Books & Comics Beth Elderkin Jul 10

His Dark Materials Drops the Ball on a Big Reveal, and Not Even Will’s Introduction Can Save It

The latest episode of His Dark Materials formally introduces us to Will Parry, as Lyra and company head north to find the missing children. However, a strange reading from the alethiometer leads Lyra to a terrifying discovery—something that will change their world forever. Unfortunately, His Dark Materials fails to stick the landing, highlighting an ongoing…

io9 Beth Elderkin Dec 3

Has Anyone Seen a Bear?!

His Dark Materials sometimes it feels like it’s moving through plotlines at breakneck speed, but the latest episode knew to slow things down. That’s because there’s no way in hell that anyone’s gonna rush the debut of Lee Scoresby (Lin-Manuel Miranda) and Iorek Byrnison, the armored bear. [Editor’s Note: While the BBC has already aired…

io9 Beth Elderkin Nov 25

His Dark Materials Dives Into Lyra’s Past as Lord Boreal Makes a Strange Discovery

The latest episode of His Dark Materials had a lot of information to throw at us in very little time. [Editor’s Note: While the BBC has already aired this episode, HBO will not until tonight. Proceed at your own risk. -Jill P.] As Lyra gets ready to head north in search of the missing kids,…

io9 Beth Elderkin Nov 18

In His Dark Materials, Lyra Uncovers a Major Secret…and So Do We

His Dark Materials has no intention of slowing down. The sophomore episode of the new Philip Pullman adaptation continues to raise the stakes, with Lyra on a mission to find Roger and snuff out the truth about Mrs. Coulter. Through all the conspiracies, investigations, and ultimate betrayals, His Dark Materials also includes a major departure from…

io9 Beth Elderkin Nov 12

His Dark Materials Is Off to a Great Start

His Dark Materials is not an easy story to adapt. The trilogy from Philip Pullman is full of breathtaking sights, sounds, and emotions that only work on the page. In some ways, the HBO and BBC adaptation was never going to measure up. But the debut episode is trying its hardest, and the result is…

io9 Beth Elderkin Nov 4

The Opening Title Sequence for His Dark Materials Is Stunningly Good

A stratified magical world. A cloistered academy and a frontier. An epic journey. His Dark Materials is a sweeping fantasy epic, and it deserves a title sequence to match. Fortunately, thanks to HBO and the BBC, it’s got one. Today, BBC released the opening for the upcoming His Dark Materials TV show, and it absolutely…

io9 Julie Muncy Nov 3

Lin-Manuel Miranda Shares His Dark Materials’ Terrible Parallel to Our Own World

HBO’s His Dark Materials, based on the Philip Pullman books, may be a high-concept fantasy series about a mysterious dust that connects all realities, but it’s not without its own connection to our world. As explained by star Lin-Manuel Miranda, it’s about people in authority abusing their power to control others… including taking children away…

io9 Beth Elderkin Oct 21

The New His Dark Materials Trailer Is Jaw-Droppingly Epic

We can’t quite say that His Dark Materials is going to be HBO’s next Game of Thrones, but the latest trailer…kind of makes it feel like it could be HBO’s next Game of Thrones. To put it another way, things just got much, much bigger. While previous trailers for upcoming show surely excited fans of…

Trailers Germain Lussier Oct 3

Dive Into October’s Harvest of New Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books

If our massive fall preview left you wanting even more books for your list, you miiiight be an alien from some kind of speed-reading planet. But as it happens, we do have some new additions on our expanded October round-up, so read on for fantastical, spooky, and spaced-out suggestions galore. https://gizmodo.com/theres-something-for-every-sci-fi-and-fantasy-fan-on-io-1837007435 Angel Mage by Garth…

Books & Comics Cheryl Eddy Oct 1

The Voices of His Dark Materials‘ Daemons and Animals Have Been Revealed

In the world of His Dark Materials, there aren’t just humans milling about—there’s the magical world of daemons, spiritual companions just as vital to its story as their human counterparts are. Now, HBO’s lifted the lid on some of the actors lending their voice to the adaptation’s take on these mythical beings. One of the…

io9 Germain Lussier Aug 30

There’s Something for Every Sci-Fi and Fantasy Fan on io9’s Massive List of Fall Books

We’re up to our eyeballs in genre books, folks—space capers, fantasy adventures, alt-history thrillers, short-fiction collections, and even a couple of nonfiction books thrown in for good measure. Dive in, and get ready for an amazing season of reading. September No One’s Home by D.M. Pulley A family looking for a fresh start moves to…

Books & Comics Cheryl Eddy Aug 27

Philip Pullman

His Dark Materials‘ Series Finale Was All About Eve

His Dark Materials Returns, as Consistently Inconsistent as Ever

Things Get Biblical in the First His Dark Materials Season 3 Trailer

His Dark Materials Starts Production on Its Final Season

His Dark Materials’ Lin-Manuel Miranda on Lee Scoresby’s Alamo and Season 3

His Dark Materials‘ Return Unites 2 Worlds Into an Exciting New One

The Latest His Dark Materials Season 2 Trailer Slices Into Whole New Worlds

Don’t Be Afraid of All the New Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Books Coming in October

A Long-Hidden His Dark Materials Short Story Is Now Getting Released

His Dark Materials Drops the Ball on a Big Reveal, and Not Even Will’s Introduction Can Save It

Has Anyone Seen a Bear?!

His Dark Materials Dives Into Lyra’s Past as Lord Boreal Makes a Strange Discovery

In His Dark Materials, Lyra Uncovers a Major Secret…and So Do We

His Dark Materials Is Off to a Great Start

The Opening Title Sequence for His Dark Materials Is Stunningly Good

Lin-Manuel Miranda Shares His Dark Materials’ Terrible Parallel to Our Own World

The New His Dark Materials Trailer Is Jaw-Droppingly Epic

Dive Into October’s Harvest of New Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books

The Voices of His Dark Materials‘ Daemons and Animals Have Been Revealed

There’s Something for Every Sci-Fi and Fantasy Fan on io9’s Massive List of Fall Books

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