Scifi to sing about

The strange universe of science fiction novelty records

We’ve all grooved to William Shatner’s “singing.” But the history of science-fiction novelty records is much bigger, and weirder. From Weird Al’s tribute to Yoda to Wonder Woman covering Toto, there have been many bizarre discs that celebrated science fiction. For convenience, we’ve broken up this list of the greatest novelty records into several categories…

io9 Charlie Jane Anders Oct 7

How Old-Fashioned Makeup Effects Created The Wolfman

Rick Baker, the FX and make-up master behind Videodrome and An American Werewolf in London, took us behind the werewolf mask on Wolfman. Check out this new video, along with the discarded Wolfman rock score. In other Wolfman news, the internet has unearthed Paul Haslinger’s rejected rock score for the Wolfman movie. We’re kind of…

Movies Meredith Woerner Feb 18

Black Eyed Peas New Music Video: We’re Not Robots, We’re Just Awful

The Black Eyed Peas have piled everything that is terrible in today’s science fiction into one giant Terminator Salvation-inspired music video. The 10-minute monster is fraught with lens flares, silver masks, plastic capes and break-dancing ray guns. The following are my responses to the pre-video conversation the Peas are having pre-tin foil battle. “Look at…

io9 Meredith Woerner Feb 16

The Star Wars Rap Gives Yoda The Threesome He Deserves

Yoda is a pimp, Luke gives a rap tribute to a crispy Aunt Beru and Uncle Owen, and the Emperor struggles to keep up with Lando Calrissian’s flow. Yes it’s another Star Wars rap video. ALL NEW! Star Wars Gangsta Rap: Chronicles Atom.com: Funny Videos | Atom Originals | Star Wars Gangsta Rap

Movies Meredith Woerner Nov 12

There Is An American Idol 2012 Music Video. No, Seriously

Words do not even begin to express my confusion and sick, splodey delight. The runner-up on the eighth season of American Idol, Adam Lambert (Yes, the Goth kid), has made a 2012 music video. It’s him walking through explosions, naturally. Where do I even start with this ridiculous yet brilliant blend of marketing hype? The…

io9 Meredith Woerner Nov 4

Trent Reznor Makes Fringe Even Creepier

Nine Inch Nails frontman and all-around rock god Trent Reznor is remixing his own “Zero-Sum” for J.J. Abrams‘ Fringe. And in keeping with the show’s nerd-overload, the whole thing is full of geeky Easter Eggs and hard core Fringe references. According to Entertainment Weekly, Reznor will be mixing William Bell’s on screen dialogue with his…

io9 Meredith Woerner Oct 22

Beautiful Scientist Auto-tune Jam Will Make You Smile, Possibly Sing

Check out this amazing collection of autotuned scientists from past amazing series and old cosmic sermons remixed and put into beautiful melody. Sing with the mental giants and TV scientists from all different eras and know: "We Are All Connected."

io9 Meredith Woerner Oct 20

Klenginem: Eminem Remixed With A Bat’leth

Listen to Eminem’s “Without Me” in Klingon, by Klenginem. We didn’t think it was possible to translate Slim Shady’s rapping into Klingon, and yet here it is in mighty warrior glory. It’s impressive. Qapla’! Visit Klenginem for tour dates.

io9 Meredith Woerner Oct 19

Tomorrow’s Must-See Mind-Frak Music Videos, Today

With the Wild Things soundtrack being released and the Admiral Ackbar song contest underway, it’s high time we stopped and paid attention to a few other note-worthy and science-fictional musician. Here’s our round-up of futuristic and mind-expanding music videos. https://gizmodo.com/dazzling-behind-the-scenes-shots-with-spike-jonzes-wild-5369890 It’s not terribly hard to find an overlap between science fiction and new tunes in…

io9 Julia Carusillo Sep 30

Spider-Man Musical Hanging On A Single Strand?

We thought the Spider-Man musical fiasco was finished, crushed to death under its $45 million budget. But it seems the sunglassed superstar Bono, who wrote the show’s score, has stepped in to save the day. [New York Post]

io9 Meredith Woerner Sep 2

New Surrogates Clips Slammed In Between Emotional Avatar Singing

Alt rockers Breaking Benjamin are debuting loads of spoilery Surrogates clips in their new music video, “I Will Not Bow.” Check out Bruce Willis in his “I’m really a robot” chair and shades, and emo-style dancing with half naked Surrogates.

io9 Meredith Woerner Aug 26

Where The Wild Things Are’s Soundtrack Stands At The Hipster Tipping Point

You can hear the first song off the Wild Things soundtrack from Karen O of Yeah Yeah Yeahs fame, backed by a beautiful children’s choir. But you have to wonder, is there some indie checklist Jonze is ticking off? [Myspace]

io9 Meredith Woerner Aug 25

Felicia Day’s Psychotic Fairy Sings About Doing It Dragon Style

The Legend of Neil musical episode has finally been released, featuring the whole cast breaking out in song — including Felicia Day’s sex-crazed flasher fairy from season one. It’s probably NSFW. Legend of Neil, Season 2, Ep. 3 — The MusicalClick to view Atom.com: Funny Videos | Spoofs | Legend of Neil But we’ll never…

io9 Meredith Woerner Aug 24

Spider-Man Musical “Biggest Fiasco In Broadway History”

Sounds like the rumors about singing Spidey’s rapidly fraying money web are true. The $45 million musical written by Bono and The Edge, put the crew on hiatus and now the actors have been released from their contracts. The New York Post is calling it the biggest fiasco in Broadway history, and quoting experts saying…

io9 Meredith Woerner Aug 12

Henry Rollins As Duke, Alan Tudyk As Shipwreck: The Ballad Of G.I. Joe Rocks

No matter how you feel about the G.I. Joe movie, at least the exploding-ninja madness has led to some awesome viral videos. The best of which is probably this song, featuring Billy Crudup as Zartan and Zach Galifiankais as Snow-Job. Click to view The Ballad of G.I. Joe from Olivia Wilde Here’s the entire amazing…

io9 Meredith Woerner Aug 11

The Best And Worst Of Virtual Music Video Worlds

Who can forget Jeremy London’s virtual cigarette, after having fake sex with Alicia Silverstone to Aerosmith’s “Amazing”? Some of the best and worst virtual world-building has come from the music video industry. Strange virtual music worlds, we salute you. The Good: Radiohead – “House of Cards” Virtual Thom Yorke head? Yes please. Geometric Informatics and…

io9 Meredith Woerner Jun 3

The Cast Of Heroes Recreates SNL’s “Jizz in My Pants”

It’s almost terrifying how well this remake of the Saturday Night Live digital short “Jizz In My Pants” works with the cast of Heroes. Especially the Parkman and Sylar moments. Who knew Zachary Quinto made that many “O” faces throughout the series? It’s astonishing. [via Topless Robot] UPDATE: Wow another one Heroes is full of…

Television Meredith Woerner May 26

Why The Beastie Boys Made A Star Trek Cameo

Perhaps my favorite Star Trek in-joke is this video explanation for the Beastie Boys’ song “Sabotage” playing during baby Kirk’s wild ride. Turns out Shatner had a problem with the word “sabotage.” [Topless Robot]

io9 Meredith Woerner May 13

Bob Dylan Makes The True Blood Vamps’ Clothes Fall Off

The latest True Blood promo spot is out, with all our favorite characters doing what they do best: getting naked and rolling around in blood. Watch the cast jump and jive to Bob Dylan. Check it out: Eric got a hair cut. He’s looking good with that short hairdo. I’m very antsy to see what…

io9 Meredith Woerner May 4

Bea Arthur Shot First (A Tribute)

In honor of the great Bea Arthur, who passed this weekend, we thought it only right to post a Star Wars Cantina singalong from the Star Wars Holiday Special. You will be missed, Bea.

Movies Meredith Woerner Apr 26

Scifi to sing about

The strange universe of science fiction novelty records

How Old-Fashioned Makeup Effects Created The Wolfman

Black Eyed Peas New Music Video: We’re Not Robots, We’re Just Awful

The Star Wars Rap Gives Yoda The Threesome He Deserves

There Is An American Idol 2012 Music Video. No, Seriously

Trent Reznor Makes Fringe Even Creepier

Beautiful Scientist Auto-tune Jam Will Make You Smile, Possibly Sing

Klenginem: Eminem Remixed With A Bat’leth

Tomorrow’s Must-See Mind-Frak Music Videos, Today

Spider-Man Musical Hanging On A Single Strand?

New Surrogates Clips Slammed In Between Emotional Avatar Singing

Where The Wild Things Are’s Soundtrack Stands At The Hipster Tipping Point

Felicia Day’s Psychotic Fairy Sings About Doing It Dragon Style

Spider-Man Musical “Biggest Fiasco In Broadway History”

Henry Rollins As Duke, Alan Tudyk As Shipwreck: The Ballad Of G.I. Joe Rocks

The Best And Worst Of Virtual Music Video Worlds

The Cast Of Heroes Recreates SNL’s “Jizz in My Pants”

Why The Beastie Boys Made A Star Trek Cameo

Bob Dylan Makes The True Blood Vamps’ Clothes Fall Off

Bea Arthur Shot First (A Tribute)

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