Television

Would You Ditch Cable For Hulu?

The Hulu Desktop app has been a welcome addition to my HTPC experience—and it is looking more and more like I will be ditching or downgrading my satellite service at the end of the year. https://gizmodo.com/hulu-desktop-is-a-peek-at-the-future-of-tv-5272139 According to the poll I ran earlier this week, it seems that you guys are also poised to make…

Television Sean Fallon May 29

Your First Look At Torchwood’s Child-Stopping Season

What does it mean when all the children in the world "stop"? The trailer for Torchwood‘s Children Of Earth hints at an answer, while also offering the same brand of sex, screaming and dim-lighting that we’ve come to expect from the show. Click through to view. Torchwood: Children of Earth premieres this July.

io9 Graeme McMillan May 29

Original Art From Lost Reveals A Different Crashlanding Scenario

The earliest Lost concept art shows the tail section of Oceanic Flight 815 was originally supposed to crashland on the same beach as the rest of the plane, which would have meant no “tailies” storyline later. We’ve got some exclusive images from a new book, Lost: Messages From The Island. Lost: Messages From The Island,…

io9 Charlie Jane Anders May 29

The Enterprise Versus A Black Hole In New Star Trek Concept Art

The Romulan mining ship Narada hurtles into a black hole as the valiant U.S.S. Enterprise speeds away at maximum warp, in this new Star Trek concept art from artist James Clyne. He posted tons of amazing art — including a different Starship bridge — and our favorites are below. Where do I start? I love…

io9 Charlie Jane Anders May 29

The Many DVD Covers Of The Middleman

How do you explain the awesomeness of The Middleman, ABC Family’s shortlived series about a young artist who gets apprenticed to the world’s most strait-laced superhero? That’s the dilemma Shout Factory faced in creating a cover for the DVD set, and they considered a dozen psychedelic options. Gallery below. Honestly, the only thing that’s wrong…

io9 Charlie Jane Anders May 29

Is Star Trek A Religion?

Star Trek has long been described as a cult phenomenon…but is it an actual cult? Some anthropologists think so. Following the example of anthropologist Margaret Mead, they lived among the natives and studied their rituals-that is, they went to Star Trek conventions and fan clubs. Here’s what they found. Their conclusions? Writes cultural anthropologist Michael…

io9 Mark Strauss May 29

The Other Half Of Next Year’s All-New Doctor Who Cast

The time-traveling Doctor has a new traveling companion: the BBC announced Karen Gillan, 21, will star opposite Matt Smith in the 2010 season of Doctor Who. (Following in the footsteps of Freema Agyeman, who also got a major part in the show after playing a minor one.) Gillan previously appeared in last year’s “Fires Of…

io9 Charlie Jane Anders May 29

Warehouse 13 Will Be Full Of Old Favorites

New SyFy series Warehouse 13 isn’t sparing any chances in its attempts to win your love; not only will the show feature cameos from cast members from Eureka, but it’ll also include some of your favorite Battlestar Galactica faces, as well. https://gizmodo.com/optimus-primes-new-weapon-john-connors-ultimate-fate-a-5271800 The series, which begins in July and heralds in the new “SyFy” branding…

io9 Graeme McMillan May 29

Fox Business Network Thinks “Microsoft” and “Apple” Are Search Engines

Fox Business Channel: First place in the race to cluelessness. [via Reddit]

Tech News Dan Nosowitz May 28

Update Classic TV Shows for the 21st Century

For this week’s Photoshop Contest, I want you to take classic TV shows from the past and bring them into the 21st century. Insert gadgets, change their locations, add characters; do whatever you want to give them an update. Send your best work to me at [email protected] with “Classic TV” in the subject line. Name…

Gadgets Adam Frucci May 28

What Part Will Summer Glau Play On Dollhouse?

Joss Whedon works fast: now that Summer Glau is no longer busy with Terminator, he’s already talking to her about showing up on Dollhouse. But she won’t be playing the role you might expect. Possible spoilers below. Whedon tells EW that he pounced on Glau even before Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles was officially canceled:…

io9 Charlie Jane Anders May 28

BBC America Wins The Right To Run Doctor Who First — But Still Months Late

BBC America outbid the Syfy Channel for the right to air Doctor Who first, citing the show’s essential Britishness. The network, which already runs spin-off show Torchwood, will air last year’s Christmas special on June 27, and the Easter special airs in July. Because the months-long delay ensures total freshness.

io9 Charlie Jane Anders May 28

Does Primeval’s Future Lie On Sci-Fi?

Fans of time-travel drama Primeval are waiting to find out if British network ITV will order a fourth season of the show – which may end up premiering on the British SciFi Channel, because of the cost of production. British newspaper the Guardian is reporting that, despite Primeval being one of ITV’s most successful dramas,…

io9 Graeme McMillan May 28

Would You Rather Have an HTPC or a Set-Top Box?

Yesterday I purchased a Home Theater PC to supplement my existing DirectTV hardware—although I hope to ditch cable TV/satellite providers all together sometime in the future. What I’m interested in knowing is what kind of setup you guys prefer. https://gizmodo.com/screw-the-recession-how-to-spend-less-and-get-more-5220241 Would You Rather Have an HTPC or a Set-Top Box For Your Entertainment Needs?(online surveys)

Television Sean Fallon May 27

The Werewolf, Vampire and Ghost Flatmates Are Moving To America

The supernatural beasties are coming over from across the pond. Being Human is finally going to get some American air time, which means no more choppy YouTubey scrap-watching for me. The series, which literally is about a young werewolf, vampire and ghost all sharing a flat in Bristol together, is like Friends, if the cast…

io9 Meredith Woerner May 27

Why Joss And Buffy Don’t Need Each Other

A Buffy movie without Joss Whedon? While some may be shouting that it’s insane, immoral and just plain wrong, I have to admit: It sounds like a great idea to me. Here’s why. https://gizmodo.com/buffy-remake-without-joss-whedonites-will-burn-l-a-to-5269598 Yes, I know the idea of a Whedonless Buffy sounds like blasphemy, but the more I think about it, the more…

io9 Graeme McMillan May 27

Sarah Connor’s Story Is Really Over, Producer Tells io9

Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles is really over, and isn’t coming back, as far as producer Josh Friedman goes. We asked Friedman about the show’s status, but also about its ending and its vision of the future. Spoilers ahead! Friedman has already said he won’t talk about what would have happened in a possible third…

io9 Charlie Jane Anders May 27

Monsters Versus Aliens To Battle It Out On The Small Screen

Finally, some good news. One of the year’s most fun movies is getting its own TV series on Nickelodeon. We can assume the film’s star-studded voice talent won’t be attached, but that just means no more Seth Rogen’s blue blob Bob stealing the spotlight from the classic movie monsters. Unfortunately, with the good comes the…

io9 Meredith Woerner May 27

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

Terminator Salvation Made Me Miss Sarah Connor Chronicles More

Terminator Salvation and the Sarah Connor Chronicles both ended the same way: in a post-apocalyptic future, with John Connor lost and confused. But there’s only one Terminator story I want to see continued, and it’s not connected to McG. Here’s why Salvation made me miss Sarah Connor more than ever. Oh, and this rant has…

Movies Charlie Jane Anders May 26

Would You Ditch Cable For Hulu?

Your First Look At Torchwood’s Child-Stopping Season

Original Art From Lost Reveals A Different Crashlanding Scenario

The Enterprise Versus A Black Hole In New Star Trek Concept Art

The Many DVD Covers Of The Middleman

Is Star Trek A Religion?

The Other Half Of Next Year’s All-New Doctor Who Cast

Warehouse 13 Will Be Full Of Old Favorites

Fox Business Network Thinks “Microsoft” and “Apple” Are Search Engines

Update Classic TV Shows for the 21st Century

What Part Will Summer Glau Play On Dollhouse?

BBC America Wins The Right To Run Doctor Who First — But Still Months Late

Does Primeval’s Future Lie On Sci-Fi?

Would You Rather Have an HTPC or a Set-Top Box?

The Werewolf, Vampire and Ghost Flatmates Are Moving To America

Why Joss And Buffy Don’t Need Each Other

Sarah Connor’s Story Is Really Over, Producer Tells io9

Monsters Versus Aliens To Battle It Out On The Small Screen

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

Terminator Salvation Made Me Miss Sarah Connor Chronicles More

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