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What Prematurely Canceled Genre Show Do You Want Back?

It happens all the time — terrific TV show gets cut down in its prime because They just don’t get It. But if you could have just one back for just one season, which would it be? Right off the bat, I’m pulling Firefly from contention. We all know its full of awesome and would,…

Television Marc Bernardin

The Worst Moments From 2009’s Science Fiction and Fantasy Television

Snapping necks, Sylar sex sessions and test tube babies’ drunken rap performances: these are just a few of the worst moments from television this year. 2009 will forever be remembered for Stargate’s boob lens and Adama’s cry-painting. Heroes – Sylar Sex Switcheroo Sylar is having fake sex with Matt Parkman’s wife, meanwhile we dry heave…

Television Meredith Woerner

The Prisoner: All You Need Is… Wha?

Like last year’s Life On Mars remake, AMC’s The Prisoner remake both gained and lost points by having a totally insane ending. And let’s be honest: nobody’s going to miss that guy singing “Dem Dry Bones.” Spoilers below. So like Sam Tyler’s 1973 head trip, it turned out The Village was all in Number 6’s…

Television Charlie Jane Anders

6 Things The New “Prisoner” Changed For The Worse

The Prisoner used its premise of a spy trapped in an idyllic, but oppressive, village to ask questions about individuality in a conformist, overly processed society. Here are six ways last night’s remake throws away that rich premise. Spoilers below… So now that the first two hours of AMC’s remake of The Prisoner have already…

Television Charlie Jane Anders

Dragon Movies, Alien Marathons And Dying Pornstars Oh My!

You’d be forgiven for thinking that we weren’t in the middle of sweeps right now, looking at this week’s TV line-up. Where’s the razzle and/or the dazzle? Who’s bringing the excitement? Oh, wait: House is treating a pornstar. Never mind. Monday The week starts off softly, with nothing worth watching until 8 p.m., when you…

Television Graeme McMillan

It’s Not Too Late To Escape From “The Prisoner”

The remake of the 1960s’ trippiest program, The Prisoner, starts airing tonight — and instead of an acid trip, it feels like you’ve taken one of those psychoactive drugs that makes time slow almost to a halt. I won’t provide any spoilers for The Prisoner 2009 here — we’ll save those for tomorrow — but…

Television Charlie Jane Anders

Jim Caviezel: We Turned The Prisoner Into A Friendly Gitmo

We spoke with the new Number Six, and let him take us inside the Gitmo Disneyland that is AMC’s Prisoner remake. And he explains how he and Ian McKellen pretty much improved a large chunk of the remake’s script. Were you a fan of the original? Is that why you got involved with AMC’s Prisoner…

Television Meredith Woerner

Watch What Happens To “Dreamers” In The Prisoner’s Village

A starry eyed Number Six, Jim Caviezel, helps a fellow villager with the “remnants” of a dreamer — and by remnants we mean body. Check out this exclusive clip from The Prisoner, plus a map of the newly rebooted Village. Not sure what’s happening, but damn that hospital is nice. Plus, it looks like AMC…

Television Meredith Woerner

Do Doctor Who Set Pics Reveal A Returning Foe? You Be The Judge!

Are some long-absent Doctor Who monsters coming back? See for yourself! Learn how Lost’s castaways reunite, and what woman from Bill’s past is appearing on True Blood. Plus Fringe, Supernatural, 2012, The Prisoner, V, Dollhouse, Dr. Parnassus and Smallville spoilers. Doctor Who: Why is “Waters Of Mars,” airing Sunday, so scary? Says Russell T. Davies:…

Television Charlie Jane Anders

Get Lost In The Global Village With This Week’s Television

It’s a week unlike any other… Oh, okay, with new episodes of most of our favorite shows, it’s a week very like many others. But there’s also the launch of the new Prisoner, making Sunday the night to tune in. Monday What better way to start off the week than with a Syfy marathon of…

Television Graeme McMillan

Tekken’s Fiery Arena Brawls Described! Crazy Avatar Spills! Plus War Machine’s Secret Origin!

Today’s spoilers include details of the first Tekken footage, plus Avatar TV spots and hints about Iron Man 2’s War Machine. Plus The Prisoner, Hobbit, V, Resident Evil, 30 Days Of Night, Doctor Who, Lost, Fringe, Chuck, Smallville and Supernatural. Iron Man 2: Sam Rockwell says his character, Justin Hammer, is sort of like Lex…

Television Charlie Jane Anders

Explosive Pics And Clips From Doctor Who, Supernatural, The Prisoner, Fringe And Stargate

New Doctor Who pics include both the Tenth and Eleventh Doctors, and there are intense stills from The Prisoner and Fringe. Zoe Saldana talks about disrobing in Star Trek 2. Plus Harry Potter, Supernatural, Smallville, Heroes and Stargate Universe spoilers. Star Trek: Zoe Saldana says she can’t wait to take off her shirt again, although…

Television Charlie Jane Anders

Ian McKellen Is A Sick Torture Genius In New Trailer For “The Prisoner”

Let the mind games begin. In this exclusive trailer from AMC’s miniseries remake of The Prisoner, see the many ways Number Two (McKellen) plans on messing with Number Six (Jim Caviezel). Plus, is that a baby Number Two? We’re all really excited about Ian McKellen in this role, you really couldn’t ask for a better…

io9 Meredith Woerner

AMC’s Prisoner Reboot Sets A Date

At last, we can witness the Ian McKellen/Jim Caviezel battle of wills (and acting.) AMC’s remake of the The Prisoner will air on November 15 and stretch over three nights — that’s six hours of mind twists. Ian McKellen plays the devious Number Two, leader of “The Village” a place where retired agent Number Six…

Television Meredith Woerner

16 Great Characters with Numbers For Names

This week, we’re gearing up for 9, Shane Acker’s film about nine animated rag dolls, each known only by their number. With that in mind, we list 16 other characters who have numerical monikers. Leaving aside characters with alphanumeric names (like Star Wars’ R2-D2 and C-3PO), characters who also have serials number imparted to them…

io9 Lauren Davis

Meet Rover 2.0: Your First Look At The Prisoner’s New Killer Beach Ball

One of the coolest things in the original Prisoner series was Rover, the white ball that suffocated would-be escapees. And it looks like Rover’s back in the new AMC remake, judging from posters. Update: There’s a nine-minute video preview, too. It’s going to be weird seeing Rover in the middle of the desert — it…

Television Charlie Jane Anders

Prisoner Writer Explains Why Our New Paranoia Is Different

AMC’s reboot of The Prisoner was previewed at Comic-Con yesterday, and in addition to the amazing footage, series writer Bill Gallagher was on hand to tease more, including why this series isn’t a remake, but a “response” to the original. On whether or not he pictured original series lead Patrick McGoohan when writing the series:…

io9 Graeme McMillan

New Videos From Gamer, G.I. Joe And Time Traveler’s Wife, Plus The Plot Of Asteroids: The Movie!

Spoilers go on forever! The producer of Asteroids explains that movie’s plot. Plus there’s a new Gamer clip, and a predatory new Jennifer’s Body pic. Also: G.I. Joe, G-Force, The Prisoner, Time Traveler’s Wife, Green Hornet and 2012 spoilers! Gamer: Here’s a sneak peek from this deadly video game movie, showcasing the rapport (or lack…

io9 Charlie Jane Anders

6 Characters Who Escaped Virtual Prisons… Or Did They?

It’s the ultimate test for any hero: finding yourself trapped in a prison of the mind, where you can no longer tell the difference between reality and falsehood. Here are six science-fiction heroes who escaped from virtual reality…probably. Spoilers ahead! 1. Douglas Quaid, Total Recall The Setup: After visiting Rekall in the hopes of going…

io9 Alasdair Wilkins

Ian McKellen Invites You To The Village In New Prisoner Promo

AMC has released the first promo for its upcoming remake of Patrick MacGoohan‘s The Prisoner. The promo showcases the show’s Namibian exteriors, the many dapper costumes of Ian MacKellen, and three legendary words. This is the first glimpse of actual footage from the miniseries, which stars McKellen as Number Two and Jim Caviezel of Outlander…

io9 Alasdair Wilkins

What Prematurely Canceled Genre Show Do You Want Back?

The Worst Moments From 2009’s Science Fiction and Fantasy Television

The Prisoner: All You Need Is… Wha?

6 Things The New “Prisoner” Changed For The Worse

Dragon Movies, Alien Marathons And Dying Pornstars Oh My!

It’s Not Too Late To Escape From “The Prisoner”

Jim Caviezel: We Turned The Prisoner Into A Friendly Gitmo

Watch What Happens To “Dreamers” In The Prisoner’s Village

Do Doctor Who Set Pics Reveal A Returning Foe? You Be The Judge!

Get Lost In The Global Village With This Week’s Television

Tekken’s Fiery Arena Brawls Described! Crazy Avatar Spills! Plus War Machine’s Secret Origin!

Explosive Pics And Clips From Doctor Who, Supernatural, The Prisoner, Fringe And Stargate

Ian McKellen Is A Sick Torture Genius In New Trailer For “The Prisoner”

AMC’s Prisoner Reboot Sets A Date

16 Great Characters with Numbers For Names

Meet Rover 2.0: Your First Look At The Prisoner’s New Killer Beach Ball

Prisoner Writer Explains Why Our New Paranoia Is Different

New Videos From Gamer, G.I. Joe And Time Traveler’s Wife, Plus The Plot Of Asteroids: The Movie!

6 Characters Who Escaped Virtual Prisons… Or Did They?

Ian McKellen Invites You To The Village In New Prisoner Promo

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Scientists Found a Weird New Way to Wash Fruits and Vegetables

White House’s Mysterious ‘Covfefe Moment’ Was Stupider Than We Imagined

Gym Bros Are Pushing Mystery Muscle Drugs Doctors Barely Recognize, Study Warns

The Head of HBO Explains What it Takes to Get a ‘Game of Thrones’ Spinoff Going

Elon Musk’s Lawyer Claims Jury’s 420 ‘Joke’ Proves He Didn’t Receive a Fair Trial

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Asus ROG’s Massive Swift OLED Gaming Monitor Epitomizes Excess in the Best Way

The Ikea Varmblixt Smart Lamp Fills a Donut Hole in My Life

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Asus ROG’s Cetra Open Wireless Gaming Earbuds Might Be Better Than Wearing a Headset

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