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Mysterious alien invasion movie Skyline could be the next District 9

The low-budget indie Skyline, where hostile aliens unleash hell on Los Angeles, just unveiled its first-ever footage. We saw a movie that definitely has the potential to be the next District 9…but on an even bigger scale. The premise of Skyline is simple. As the trailer and a preview showed us, a group of young,…

io9 Alasdair Wilkins Jul 23

This the Amazing Present and the Crazy Future of Dubai’s Skyline

If you thought Shanghai’s change from 1990s city to 2010s megalopolis was stunning, get ready for this: The crazy change from the present Dubai skyline—perhaps the awesomest amazing view to date—and its gigantastic future look: https://gizmodo.com/shanghai-skyline-before-and-after-5558350 Click to enlarge Click to viewCan you locate the Burj Khalifa, the tallest skyscraper in the world, in the…

Tech News Jesus Diaz Jul 14

Los Angeles Skyline: Before and After

It took Shanghai just 20 years to go from nice city to megalopolis. For the City of Angels, it took a bit longer to evolve from the 1908 flickery twinkle town (top) to the 2002 sea of lights (bottom) Both images of Los Angeles were taken from Mount Wilson. The first by Ferdinand Ellermann in…

Tech News Jesus Diaz Jun 17

Shanghai Skyline: Before and After

Back in 1990—top—Shanghai looked like a lovely green city. Only twenty years later—bottom—you can film the second part of Blade Runner in it. Shanghai has always been an important place. Located on the Yangtze river’s mouth, this Chinese city was already a world commerce hub back in the 30s. But it wasn’t until Deng Xiaoping’s…

Tech News Jesus Diaz Jun 8

First look at Cowboys And Aliens, and NPH on The Smurfs set. Plus troubling Deathly Hallows hints.

Jon Favreau posted a Cowboys And Aliens glimpse. Neil Patrick Harris was spotted in Smurfland! Will Harry Potter’s two-part finale make major changes to the book? Plus Doctor Who, Lost, Skyline, Twilight, Transformers, Fringe, No Ordinary Family and True Blood. Cowboys And Aliens: Director Jon Favreau tweeted your first image from this science fiction Western,…

io9 Charlie Jane Anders May 19

8 Upcoming Science Fiction Movies That Could Be The Next District 9

Last year, thought-provoking independent film District 9 swept the box office and blasted its way into the Oscars. Was this a fluke, or could it happen again? Here are eight new science-fiction underdogs that could be the next sleeper hit. To be sure, some of the films in this list have A-list stars, like Matt…

Movies Meredith Woerner Apr 14

An Actor’s Enigmatic Hints That He’s Christopher Nolan’s Riddler. And A Possible New Lost-Star Wars Connection!

We heard from an actor who hints he’s Batman 3’s Riddler. Jesse “The Body” Ventura describes the Wachowskis’ mystery war movie, and a producer explains the Let The Right One In remake. Plus Doctor Who, V, Lost, Fringe and Supernatural. Batman 3: Eagle-eyed fans noticed the other day that Benjamin Ciaramello, who played Santiago in…

Television Charlie Jane Anders Mar 11

Tron Gets Funky, A Scrubs Star Fights To Stop Aliens Eating L.A., and Ally McBeal’s Ex Enslaves Clark Kent’s Mind

Tron Legacy will be freakier than the original, but the new Teen Wolf may be less outrageous. Find out how aliens will sink your Battleship and eat L.A. There are new Last Airbender/Crazies ads. Plus V Caprica , Smallville and Lost. Tron Legacy: We already knew that Michael Sheen plays the owner of a cyber-nightclub.…

Television Charlie Jane Anders Feb 24

Is Lost For Words The New Champion For Smarter Young Adult Films?

The trailer for this new young-adult fantasy short makes us yearn for our Phantom Tollbooth days. Plus, snow bunny bikers and the last seven people you’ll meet at the end of the world. Lost for Words Besides the blockbuster Potters and the release of Percy Jackson this weekend, it seems that there just aren’t enough…

Movies Meredith Woerner Feb 14

Tokyo Skyline Contrasts Against Grass Lawns in The Green Island Project

The Green Island Project asks the question “what would Tokyo look like if all its pavement were grass instead?” and answers it with an amazing series of pictures. The project is a collaboration between creative director Tag (Ryo Taguchi), photo retoucher IMKW (Imakawa), and contemporary artist Immr (Yuichiro Imamura). Doesn’t the ultra-modern Tokyo skyline look…

Tech News Elaine Chow Feb 17

Nissan GT-R Detects When Car is on a Race Track, Disables Speed Limiter via GPS

It’s no secret Giz loves the GT-R. We consider it the unofficial car of Gizmodo, actually. So imagine our collective giddiness when we heard that the Japanese model has a feature that uses GPS to detect when it’s on a race track, prompting the Engine Control Unit to disable the speed limiter (which holds the…

Tech News Adrian Covert Dec 22

Nissan Skyline Now Bouncier for Pedestrians

Nissan have announced a cunning new safety feature, aimed at pedestrians rather than drivers. In the event of an accident, the hood on the Skyline Coupe immediately pops up a few inches, creating a softer landing spot. Note the word, softer, not soft – getting hit by a Nissan is still going to sting. It…

Tech News Msparkes Aug 3

Mysterious alien invasion movie Skyline could be the next District 9

This the Amazing Present and the Crazy Future of Dubai’s Skyline

Los Angeles Skyline: Before and After

Shanghai Skyline: Before and After

First look at Cowboys And Aliens, and NPH on The Smurfs set. Plus troubling Deathly Hallows hints.

8 Upcoming Science Fiction Movies That Could Be The Next District 9

An Actor’s Enigmatic Hints That He’s Christopher Nolan’s Riddler. And A Possible New Lost-Star Wars Connection!

Tron Gets Funky, A Scrubs Star Fights To Stop Aliens Eating L.A., and Ally McBeal’s Ex Enslaves Clark Kent’s Mind

Is Lost For Words The New Champion For Smarter Young Adult Films?

Tokyo Skyline Contrasts Against Grass Lawns in The Green Island Project

Nissan GT-R Detects When Car is on a Race Track, Disables Speed Limiter via GPS

Nissan Skyline Now Bouncier for Pedestrians

Trump Is Reportedly Going Full Steam Ahead With The Golden Dome

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