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Do Marvel Movies Still Need Trailers?

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Movies Justin Carter

Matt Reeves Credits The Batman’s Nirvana Song for His Moody Dark Knight

The director-writer of the new DC movie talks about his take on the iconic hero.

Movies Justin Carter

5 Alien Planets We’d Actually Like to Visit

Sci-fi movies and TV shows love to visit hostile planets filled with violent alien creatures, environmental perils, and an overall vibe of “get me the hell out of here”—not exactly the ideal components for a space vacation. But there are a few extraterrestrial hotspots we wouldn’t mind visiting on our next getaway. 1) Naboo, Star…

io9 Cheryl Eddy

We Could Watch Cate Blanchett Showing Off Her Thor and Hobbit Props Forever

For some folks, social distancing at home means an opportunity to get some serious spring cleaning done. Most of us just find old diaries and seashells from the trip to the beach that one time, but Thor: Ragnarok and Lord of the Rings star Cate Blanchett showed Stephen Colbert a few extra doodads in her…

Movies Beth Elderkin

Tessa Thompson’s 11 Best Genre Roles (So Far)

Tessa Thompson is a versatile actress who’s done way more than just sci-fi and fantasy stuff—you’ve probably seen the Creed movies, and you should check out Little Woods if you haven’t yet. But she sure is in a lot of genre projects, which is a big reason why we love her so much. Behold, our…

Movies Cheryl Eddy

Taika Waititi Teased Thor: Love and Thunder and Swapped Dad Jokes on Instagram

There’s no party quite like a Taika Waititi party. The Oscar-winning director took to Instagram Live for a live viewing of his Marvel debut, Thor: Ragnarok, throwing out some hints for the upcoming Thor: Love and Thunder in the process…like how it’s basically a fever dream created by 10-year-olds. Waititi had Ragnarok playing on a…

Movies Beth Elderkin

A Tribute to Sam Neill’s 13 Most Memorable Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Roles

Sam Neill doesn’t have a new movie out—Jurassic World: Dominion isn’t due until 2021—and it’s not his birthday or anything. We just really appreciate him (and his upbeat, animal-filled social media presence). We think you probably do, too, and now is as good a time as any to watch (or rewatch) some of his best…

Movies Cheryl Eddy

Korg and Miek Go to War in This Avengers: Endgame Concept Art

When Thanos’s army comes knocking on the door of the world, it’s time to step up. Not even Fortnite can get in the way of saving the world. In newly released concept art for Avengers: Endgame, Korg and Miek put down the controllers and take off the headsets and suit the heck up. Are these…

Movies Julie Muncy

Karls Urban, Ranked

Karl-Heinz Urban is good. His sneers are excellent, his range extends from grandiose to gritty, his look is fine, and his appearances in Xena: Warrior Princess and Hercules: The Legendary Journeys are numerous. But which version of Karl Urban is the best Karl Urban? Who among the Karls Urban is supreme? After extensive investigation, I…

Movies Alex Cranz

Natalie Portman Will Be Taking Up the Hammer as the Mighty Thor in Thor: Love and Thunder

Ever since Jason Aaron’s fantastic run made Jane Foster, the Mighty Lady Thor, one of the most arresting characters in the Marvel Universe, we’ve been wondering: Will the movies follow suit? Oh, heck yes they will be. As announced at San Diego Comic-Con today, Natalie Portman, reprising her MCU role as Jane Foster, will be…

Movies Julie Muncy

Not Even Samurai Captain Phasma and a Lego PS4 Spider-Man Can Compete With This Tiny Sega Genesis

Welcome back to Toy Aisle, io9’s regular round up of all things toy-related. This week, even more San Diego Comic-Con exclusives haunt our wallets (whether we’re going or otherwise!), Captain Phasma heads to medieval Japan, a very large Toy Story piggy bank is ready to feast on your coins, and more. Check it out! SDCC…

Toys & Collectibles Andrew Liszewski

Men in Black: International Is a Galaxy of Fun for a New Generation

Men in Black: International will not be the best movie you see this year. There are plot issues, character arcs go unfinished, and the ending felt rushed. But it’s still a campy, cool sci-fi spy thriller—one that coasts on the natural charisma of Tessa Thompson and Chris Hemsworth, who may be one of this generation’s…

Movies Beth Elderkin

Avengers: Endgame’s New Asgard Is Way More Digital Than You Realized

The best visual effects are the ones you don’t even know are there. In a film like Avengers: Endgame, it’s fairly obvious something like the Hulk is a digital effect. The final battle, of course, is largely put together using VFX as well. But you probably didn’t realize how something as simple and quaint as…

Movies Germain Lussier

Avengers: Endgame‘s Gay Representation Is Bullshit

Avengers: Endgame is a celebratory victory lap that brings the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s first universe-spanning epic to an end, and establishes a number of beginnings for the franchise’s future. But one moment left much to be desired, especially when you consider the context surrounding it. Even though Marvel’s been resolute about not spoiling the movie,…

Movies Charles Pulliam-Moore

Our 15 Favorite Moments From the Marvel Cinematic Universe Films (Before Avengers: Endgame)

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has taken us all on quite a ride. From assembling the Avengers to going cosmic with the Guardians, or visiting Wakanda with Black Panther, these past 11 years and 21 movies have produced a lot of incredible moments. But what are your favorites? The moments that have stuck with you years…

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io9 March Madness: What’s the Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy Film of the Past Decade?

For sports fans, the best part of March is filling out brackets. But what to do if you love filling out brackets but don’t care about college basketball? You come right here because io9 has got you covered. io9 has a long history of March Madness but it’s been away for a while. Now it’s…

Movies Germain Lussier

Tracing the MCU Timeline of That Important Captain Marvel Artifact

Aside from the fact that it stars Carol Danvers, a hero we know will team up with the Avengers in Endgame next month, Captain Marvel’s wider connections to the Marvel Cinematic Universe don’t really become clear until quite a bit into the movie. If you’ve got questions about it, we’re here to help. As you’ve…

Movies James Whitbrook

Postal Apocalypse: Why Do Movie Trailers Lie?

Greetings, little ones! It’s been a hell of a couple of weeks, so let’s open my mailbag and see what nonsense we can solace ourselves with. We’re talking the chances of the Wheel of Time series becoming a reality! The ramifications of James Gunn joining DC and Warner Bros.! And how Aquaman could survive jumping…

io9 Rob Bricken

From Black Panther to Jurassic Park, Here Are Some Amazing Limited Posters From New York Comic Con

New York Comic Con is upon us and, as usual, its aisles are filled with all kinds of nerdy merchandise and collectables. A few of our favorite poster producers are also there, and we’ve got just a handful of their offerings to share in case you can’t make it to NYC to check them out.…

Toys & Collectibles Germain Lussier

The Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Fight Scenes Are Good, But ABBA Makes Them Way Better

Fighting king, young and free, only 93. Okay, sure, so Infinity War was exciting, and Captain America: The Winter Soldier had some of the best fights to grace a superhero movie. Yeah, we know. That’s passe. We need to do more. They need to be better. How about—oh, okay, I’ve got it. Let’s try some…

Movies Julie Muncy

thor: ragnarok

Do Marvel Movies Still Need Trailers?

Matt Reeves Credits The Batman’s Nirvana Song for His Moody Dark Knight

5 Alien Planets We’d Actually Like to Visit

We Could Watch Cate Blanchett Showing Off Her Thor and Hobbit Props Forever

Tessa Thompson’s 11 Best Genre Roles (So Far)

Taika Waititi Teased Thor: Love and Thunder and Swapped Dad Jokes on Instagram

A Tribute to Sam Neill’s 13 Most Memorable Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Roles

Korg and Miek Go to War in This Avengers: Endgame Concept Art

Karls Urban, Ranked

Natalie Portman Will Be Taking Up the Hammer as the Mighty Thor in Thor: Love and Thunder

Not Even Samurai Captain Phasma and a Lego PS4 Spider-Man Can Compete With This Tiny Sega Genesis

Men in Black: International Is a Galaxy of Fun for a New Generation

Avengers: Endgame’s New Asgard Is Way More Digital Than You Realized

Avengers: Endgame‘s Gay Representation Is Bullshit

Our 15 Favorite Moments From the Marvel Cinematic Universe Films (Before Avengers: Endgame)

io9 March Madness: What’s the Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy Film of the Past Decade?

Tracing the MCU Timeline of That Important Captain Marvel Artifact

Postal Apocalypse: Why Do Movie Trailers Lie?

From Black Panther to Jurassic Park, Here Are Some Amazing Limited Posters From New York Comic Con

The Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Fight Scenes Are Good, But ABBA Makes Them Way Better

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Amazon eero WiFi 7 Router (3-Pack) Keeps Its Spring Sale Price, Covering Up to 120 Devices Across 6,000 Sq. Ft.

72 New Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Books Arriving in April

A Cosmic ‘Dead Zone’ for Black Holes Is Real, New Evidence Suggests

Nothing Might Get Into Smart Glasses at the Worst Possible Time

Samsung Slashes $350 Off 49″ Odyssey Curved Gaming Monitor to Clear Out Stock on Amazon

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