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Catwoman’s Massage Booth and Playboy Supergirls: Comic-Con Badvertising

There’s advertising — and then there’s badvertising, promotions so awful they make you cringe. We saw a lot of the latter at Comic-Con 2011. We’ve rounded up the best of the worst advertisements, for your enjoyment. It’s an NCIS flashdance, as they do on NCIS every week! Oh wait, they don’t break dance with little…

Movies Meredith Woerner Jul 26

Why is Bill Condon directing two Twilight movies?

Bill Condon is one of the greatest living directors, on the strength of Gods and Monsters, Kinsey and Dreamgirls. So why on Earth would he choose to film the ultra-weird conclusion to Stephenie Meyer’s paranormal soap opera Twilight? That’s the biggest question that’s been hanging over Breaking Dawn, the Twilight finale which Condon is adapting…

io9 Charlie Jane Anders Jul 26

The best comic book news to come out of Comic-Con

Comic-Con yawns out a deluge of news, and it can be a chore to sift through the press releases and panel hubbub. Now that the dust has settled, we present to you 15 comic-related tidbits for your perusal. – This October, Matt Fraction and Terry Dodson are teaming up to write The Defenders (Silver Surfer,…

Books & Comics Cyriaque Lamar Jul 26

Director Marc Webb says the Lizard “literally embodies” themes of the new Spidey movie

We had a lot of burning questions about the big Spider-Man reboot, The Amazing Spider-Man. Is Peter Parker cool now? Where does Emma stand on the Gwen Vs. Mary-Jane debate? How does Dr. Curt Connors fit into this webby world they’ve created? So we asked director Marc Webb and star Emma Stone (Gwen Stacy) what…

Movies Meredith Woerner Jul 26

io9’s Jazziest Comic-Con Coverage!

COMIC-CON POST-MORTEM | We’re back from San Diego, but we’re still reliving the awesome. Photo by Lamont Cranston. https://gizmodo.com/the-biggest-winners-and-losers-of-comic-con-2011-5824512 The Biggest Winners and Losers of Comic-Con 2011 San Diego Comic Con is a mosh pit of tastemakers. A good showing at Comic Con can generate unstoppable buzz for a project, that can last for months.…

io9 Charlie Jane Anders Jul 25

The Walking Dead is totally on the run for zombie-plagued season two

We talked to the cast and crew of The Walking Dead, and they told us what to expect for season two, why we won’t be seeing any celebrity zombies, and why Frank Darabont doesn’t want the show to become Lost. Spoilers ahead… At last weekend’s Comic-Con panel, executive producer Frank Darabont promised that the season…

Television Alasdair Wilkins Jul 25

Evil pool cleaners and sentient haircuts: Dan DiDio talks DC Comics’ new series, O.M.A.C.

One of the stranger series included in DC’s September relaunch is OMAC by Dan DiDio and Keith Giffen. In San Diego, DiDio explained how Jack Kirby’s dimetrodon-coiffed hero fits into DC’s new universe. The OMACs have a storied history in the DC Universe — there was Jack Kirby’s original 1970s series and Greg Rucka more…

Books & Comics Cyriaque Lamar Jul 25

The Biggest Winners and Losers of Comic-Con 2011

San Diego Comic Con is a mosh pit of tastemakers. A good showing at Comic Con can generate unstoppable buzz for a project, that can last for months. A weak showing can deal a devastating setback to a creator’s dreams. Here are the projects and creators that we saw gaining buzz at San Diego Comic…

Movies Charlie Jane Anders Jul 25

We talk to cartoonist Jeff Smith about the 20th anniversary of Bone

At Comic-Con, io9 had the opportunity to catch up with Jeff Smith, the creator of beloved fantasy epic Bone and the scifi noir comic RASL. Smith reflected on Bone’s auspicious beginnings and gave us updates on the pending cinematic adaptations of both comics. When you first began Bone, did you ever expect the comic to…

io9 Cyriaque Lamar Jul 25

Tons of futuristic gadgets that will enhance the Total Recall remake

How do you go about topping Paul Verhoeven’s Total Recall? Len Wiseman, who’s directing the remake, has a few ideas — such as introducing a few new futuristic gadgets to the updated flick. The reboot director shared a few futuristic gizmos he’ll be inserting into Colin Farrell’s Total Recall — and explained why he’s happy…

Movies Meredith Woerner Jul 25

Stare into the black eyes of Bradley Cooper’s Lucifer from Paradise Lost

Legendary Pictures has released concept art of Lucifer from Alex Proyas’ live action version of Paradise Lost who will be played by Bradley Cooper. Also, take a look at the burned horses, hordes of angels from another movie, The Seventh Son. Based on John Milton’s poem, this film will follow, “Lucifer and Michael, God’s greatest…

Movies Meredith Woerner Jul 25

Comic-Con Sunday Wrap Up

GOODBYE COMIC-CON | Comic-Con ended with a bang — here’s our coverage from the final day. Illustration from The Darkest Hour concept art First trailer for Avatar: The Legend of Korra shows off the new steampunk metropolis https://gizmodo.com/first-trailer-for-avatar-the-legend-of-korra-shows-off-5824241 Here it is, the first ever trailer for the brand new Avatar series featuring Korra, a hotheaded…

io9 Annalee Newitz Jul 24

Dorothy of Oz footage promises a sugary sweet return to Frank Baum’s world

Dark reimaginings of The Wizard of Oz are all the rage, but what we saw of the upcoming computer-animated Dorothy of Oz suggests there’s still some kiddie magic left to share. Also, Patrick Stewart voices a tree with multiple personalities. Dorothy of Oz is a computer-animated adaptation of the 1989 book of the same name,…

Movies Alasdair Wilkins Jul 24

(Doctor) Who wore it best? A collection of the best Doctor cosplay at Comic-Con

There was an epic collection of Doctor Who costumes this year at San Diego Comic Con. We saw hundreds of Doctors from various regenerations and tons of cool fezzes. So who wore it best? Who was the best the best Doctor or companion at the whole of Comic-Con? Take a look at our massive gallery…

Television Lauren Davis and Jonathan Wilkins Jul 24

First Supernatural season 7 clip features Firefly’s Jewel Staite!

Sam and Dean Winchester have caught a lot of lucky breaks over the years on Supernatural, including an angel on their side and the FBI off their case. But that’s all ending in season seven, according to the show’s producers and stars. Spoilers ahead… Talking to reporters at San Diego Comic-Con, the stars of Supernatural…

Television Charlie Jane Anders Jul 24

Vigilante justice with a billion-dollar supercomputer: the cast of “Person of Interest” tease their new fall thriller

“A good Ben Linus battles evil with kung-fu Jesus and PreCrime.” Such is the high concept distillation of CBS’ new fall drama Person of Interest, but the show’s stars were happy to explain this high-tech show’s nuances at Comic-Con. We’ve seen the trailer, now check out what the cast had to say. https://gizmodo.com/person-of-interest-brings-us-the-first-post-9-11-survei-5823518 Person of…

io9 Keith Veronese and Cyriaque Lamar Jul 24

The 2011 Eisner Award winners are up!

Last night at Comic-Con, the 2011 Eisner Awards were announced. Special shout goes out to Nonplayer’s Nate Simpson for winning best newcomer. Congrats to all the winners! https://gizmodo.com/a-conversation-with-nate-simpson-of-nonplayer-one-of-t-5795934 Best Short Story “Post Mortem,” by Greg Rucka and Michael Lark, in I Am an Avenger #2 (Marvel) Best Single Issue (or One-Shot) Hellboy: Double Feature of…

Books & Comics Cyriaque Lamar Jul 24

Gorilla Vs. Horse, who will win? Find out in 10 minutes of Rise of the Apes footage

Watch the Comic-Con trailer that unleashed the angry primates unto an unsuspecting San Francisco. And if you’ve doubted the apes’ ability to successfully overthrow mankind, wait until you see these chimps battle in these new clips from Rise of the Planet of the Apes.

Movies Meredith Woerner Jul 24

First trailer for Avatar: The Legend of Korra shows off the new steampunk metropolis

Here it is, the first ever trailer for the brand new Avatar series featuring Korra, a hotheaded member of the Southern Water Tribe. Take a look at the growth of the four nations, 70 years after the Avatar reign of Ang. Avatar: The Legend of Korra will be released on Nickelodeon sometime in 2012. What…

Trailers Meredith Woerner Jul 24

Watch the first clips from Fall’s Doctor Who episodes!

Here’s a “sizzle reel” for the second half of Doctor Who season six that we just watched at San Diego Comic Con. Including our first look at Adolf Hitler! And the Cybermen having a spot of bother. We also found out the show will return to BBC America on Saturday August 27. Also, check out…

Television Charlie Jane Anders Jul 24

Catwoman’s Massage Booth and Playboy Supergirls: Comic-Con Badvertising

Why is Bill Condon directing two Twilight movies?

The best comic book news to come out of Comic-Con

Director Marc Webb says the Lizard “literally embodies” themes of the new Spidey movie

io9’s Jazziest Comic-Con Coverage!

The Walking Dead is totally on the run for zombie-plagued season two

Evil pool cleaners and sentient haircuts: Dan DiDio talks DC Comics’ new series, O.M.A.C.

The Biggest Winners and Losers of Comic-Con 2011

We talk to cartoonist Jeff Smith about the 20th anniversary of Bone

Tons of futuristic gadgets that will enhance the Total Recall remake

Stare into the black eyes of Bradley Cooper’s Lucifer from Paradise Lost

Comic-Con Sunday Wrap Up

Dorothy of Oz footage promises a sugary sweet return to Frank Baum’s world

(Doctor) Who wore it best? A collection of the best Doctor cosplay at Comic-Con

First Supernatural season 7 clip features Firefly’s Jewel Staite!

Vigilante justice with a billion-dollar supercomputer: the cast of “Person of Interest” tease their new fall thriller

The 2011 Eisner Award winners are up!

Gorilla Vs. Horse, who will win? Find out in 10 minutes of Rise of the Apes footage

First trailer for Avatar: The Legend of Korra shows off the new steampunk metropolis

Watch the first clips from Fall’s Doctor Who episodes!

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