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John and Carole Barrowman Delve Into the Mysteries of Arrow‘s Malcolm Merlyn

John Barrowman has inhabited some of our favorite TV characters, but when he’s not playing those characters on screen, he can often be found writing new chapters in their lives with his sister, Carole. Their latest? A comic shining a light on the elusive history of Arrow’s Dark Archer. Out today in collected form after…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook Sep 6

The New Doctor Who Spinoff Class Sounds a Lot Like Torchwood (Minus the Mature Content)

We didn’t really expect Class to have the same type of tone as the former Doctor Who spinoff anyway, but it’s kind of weird just how close the premise for Patrick Ness’ show actually is to the former adventures of Captain Jack and friends. Speaking to Empire, Ness discussed the premise for Class for the…

Television James Whitbrook Aug 24

Which Other DC Character Could Jim Gordon Evolve Into on Gotham?

Some of Spider-Man: Homecoming’s undisclosed roles are finally disclosed. Idris Elba denies all those James Bond rumors. The Aquaman movie finds itself a writer (again). Plus, John Barrowman talks up a potential Torchwood return, and new looks at Outcast, Once Upon a Time, and more. To me, my Spoilers! Spider-Man: Homecoming Director Jon Watts that…

Television James Whitbrook Jul 25

The Torchwood Team You (Probably) Liked Best Is Back in Action for a New Audio Adventure

Well, okay, your value may vary—you might prefer more stories told in Torchwood’s second season, with the full team. But hey, at least Big Finish’s new audio dramas are bringing back Torchwood in the time of the excellent miniseries Children of Earth! Not a mention of Miracle Day in sight. https://gizmodo.com/torchwood-will-return-as-a-series-of-audio-plays-1702285660 Big Finish’s first series…

io9 James Whitbrook May 25

The Adventures of Torchwood Continue in a Brand New Comic Series

It’s been a very long time since Torchwood graced our TV screens—to the point that the thought of getting another season seems impossible. But have no fear! Jack Harkness and Gwen Cooper are going to be back in action with a brand new ongoing comic series from Titan, and io9 has the first look. Set…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook Apr 13

How Torchwood, the ‘Adult’ Spinoff of Doctor Who, Finally Grew Up

Ten years ago, the success of Doctor Who gave birth to the spinoff series Torchwood. After a very rough start, it evolved; while it always had its highs and lows, Torchwood ultimately transformed into something far greater than its troubled beginnings—and it only really did it by cutting its links to Doctor Who. I’ve been…

Television James Whitbrook Feb 29

This Zombie-Fighting Movie Looks Like The Worst First-Person Shooter Ever

Here’s the first trailer for Pandemic, a movie in which Kiera from Continuum goes into a plague zone in Los Angeles to find survivors. And she fights, basically, zombies. The whole thing is shot in a “first-person shooter” style, so it’s sort of an attempt to duplicate the feeling of a video game. Because that…

Trailers Charlie Jane Anders Feb 1

15 TV Shows That Reinvented Science Fiction In The Past Decade

The conventional wisdom says that the past 10 years have been a bad time for science fiction on television. Fantasy has been on the upswing. Space opera all but disappeared. Science fiction shows get canceled all the time. But a ton of great science fiction has been created since 2005. Here are 15 shows that…

Television Abhimanyu Das Jun 29

Torchwood Will Return… As A Series Of Audio Plays

Long have fans waited for Torchwood to make a return, after the end of the (deeply disappointing) Miracle Day. Captain Jack may not return to TV any time soon, but Torchwood will continue in another form: as a series of new audio plays from Doctor Who audio producer Big Finish. The six-part series will see…

io9 James Whitbrook May 5

The 10 Most Shocking Bait-and-Switch Deaths of Major Characters

Killing off a major character is great way to up the stakes, create suspense, and show that this story isn’t going where you expect. Sometimes, a movie or TV show will go further and cast a famous name or create marketing that implies that a character will be around for a while, only for them…

Movies Katharine Trendacosta Apr 16

The Greatest TV Episodes Where Someone Lives A Whole Lifetime In One Day

One of the annoying things about real life is, you can only gain experience by getting older. You can’t just luck into a trove of experience points and level up painlessly. Except on a lot of science fiction TV shows, there’s a loophole. Here are seven episodes where someone lives for years, while no time…

io9 Diana Biller Feb 20

Robert Downey Jr. Explains How Iron Man’s Journey Leads To Civil War

Yet another Star Wars hero may show up on Rebels. Eve Myles talks about the possible return of Torchwood. Sasha may go to a darker place on The Walking Dead. Plus details on the future of Constantine. And hints for Sleepy Hollow, Arrow, The Originals, Orphan Black and iZombie. Hooray for Spoilers! Top image: Avengers:…

io9 James Whitbrook Feb 17

The Exact Moment When Torchwood Finally Came Into Its Own

Doctor Who spinoff Torchwood had a decidedly shaky first season. Its place as an ‘adult’ side of the Doctor Who universe left it in a weird place of trying too hard to be edgy while, at the same time, being wildly immature. But it quickly grew up in its second outing — and this is…

io9 James Whitbrook Feb 13

From Lazarus Long To Capt. Jack Harkness: Bisexuality In Science Fiction

Why were there so many bisexual heroes in the 1970s (including Robert A. Heinlein’s Lazarus Long), and was bisexuality viewed as “futuristic”? More to the point, why did bi heroes mostly vanish throughout the 1980s and 1990s, and what brought them back? Erotic science fiction author and Circlet Press publisher Cecilia Tan explains. https://gizmodo.com/this-erotica-book-might-actually-be-the-years-most-dang-5969540 Tan…

io9 Charlie Jane Anders Jan 21

What You Need To Know About The Ninth Doctor’s Doctor Who Comic Debut

It’s been a full decade since Chris Eccleston left Doctor Who, and fans have wanted more of his Ninth Doctor ever since. Titan Comics had heard those pleas and hired author Cavan Scott to write a new miniseries starring the rogue Time Lord, due out on March 11th. We put the sonic screws to Scott…

io9 Rob Bricken Jan 14

The Ninth Doctor, Rose And Captain Jack Return In New Doctor Who Comic

Chris Eccleston’s reign as the Ninth Doctor only lasted a season, but Doctor Who fans looking for more adventures of the leather jacket-wearing Time Lord need look no further than Titan’s newest Who comic, which pairs him not just with Rose, but the dashing, omnisexual Jack Harkness as well. Titan will release a five-issue Ninth…

Books & Comics Rob Bricken Dec 29

Which Series Did You Love — Until It Killed Your Favorite Character?

Death adds real stakes to a fictional universe. If nobody ever dies, then nothing feels real. And yet some deaths don’t just diminish us all, they just plain ruin a series. For good. Which science fiction or fantasy series lost its heart, or just became less good generally, when one character died? Please include a…

Movies Charlie Jane Anders Oct 22

How Will The Scarlet Witch And Quicksilver Mess With The Avengers?

There’s casting news from Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2, Jurassic World, and The Stand. Godzilla’s screenwriter talks about the character’s relevance in the modern world. And John Barrowman talks Arrow’s finale, and a possible return to Torchwood. Spoilers now! Top image: Concept Art from Avengers: Age of Ultron Avengers: Age of Ultron In a recent…

io9 Katharine Trendacosta May 8

Is Lupita Nyong’o Playing Asajj Ventress in Star Wars: Episode VII?

And there are a whole lot more wild rumors for Star Wars Episode VII where that came from. Marvel could be making another Incredible Hulk movie after Avengers 2. There are contradictory rumors about the fate of Superman in Superman Vs. Batman. And Eve Myles talks the return of Torchwood. Spoilers now! Top image: Star…

io9 Katharine Trendacosta May 5

Who’s going to replace Steven Moffat as Doctor Who showrunner?

Steven Moffat’s been in charge of Doctor Who’s storytelling since 2010, and he’s probably nearing the end of his tenure. So everybody’s wondering who could take over this insanely demanding job, when the show regenerates next time. Let’s break down seven prospects, in order of most likely to least likely. https://gizmodo.com/10-totally-different-tv-shows-that-em-doctor-who-em-5833466 Doctor Who is one…

Television Adam Whitehead Jan 17

John and Carole Barrowman Delve Into the Mysteries of Arrow‘s Malcolm Merlyn

The New Doctor Who Spinoff Class Sounds a Lot Like Torchwood (Minus the Mature Content)

Which Other DC Character Could Jim Gordon Evolve Into on Gotham?

The Torchwood Team You (Probably) Liked Best Is Back in Action for a New Audio Adventure

The Adventures of Torchwood Continue in a Brand New Comic Series

How Torchwood, the ‘Adult’ Spinoff of Doctor Who, Finally Grew Up

This Zombie-Fighting Movie Looks Like The Worst First-Person Shooter Ever

15 TV Shows That Reinvented Science Fiction In The Past Decade

Torchwood Will Return… As A Series Of Audio Plays

The 10 Most Shocking Bait-and-Switch Deaths of Major Characters

The Greatest TV Episodes Where Someone Lives A Whole Lifetime In One Day

Robert Downey Jr. Explains How Iron Man’s Journey Leads To Civil War

The Exact Moment When Torchwood Finally Came Into Its Own

From Lazarus Long To Capt. Jack Harkness: Bisexuality In Science Fiction

What You Need To Know About The Ninth Doctor’s Doctor Who Comic Debut

The Ninth Doctor, Rose And Captain Jack Return In New Doctor Who Comic

Which Series Did You Love — Until It Killed Your Favorite Character?

How Will The Scarlet Witch And Quicksilver Mess With The Avengers?

Is Lupita Nyong’o Playing Asajj Ventress in Star Wars: Episode VII?

Who’s going to replace Steven Moffat as Doctor Who showrunner?

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