Wanted

This Quarantine-Made, Animal Crossing-Themed Horror Short Will Soon Become a Feature Film

South by Southwest is currently (virtually) underway, and amid all the film premieres—stay tuned to io9 for upcoming reviews—came this bit of news: a horror short made during quarantine has just been picked up by director Timur Bekmambetov (Wanted, Hardcore Harry) to get the feature-film treatment. This news comes from Deadline; the short, Don’t Peek,…

Movies Cheryl Eddy Mar 18

Halle Berry Will Bring More Female Badassery to Kingsman 2

Kingsman: The Secret Service was one of my favorite movies of last year, but it was noticeably heavy on testosterone. It was like Wanted, only without Angelina Jolie. So it’s probably good that some female heavy hitters are joining the cast of the sequel. First Julianne Moore as the villain, and now Halle Berry is…

Movies Charlie Jane Anders Mar 11

Deadpool Is Brutal in the Best Possible Way

All decent, right-thinking people love action movies with a high body count. But few movies pack the combination of insane violence and ludicrous self-mockery that you’ll find in Deadpool, in theaters today. This is a celebration of slaughter that gets so silly, it actually feels sort of joyful. Vague spoilers ahead! Deadpool is the long-awaited…

Movies Charlie Jane Anders Feb 12

Kingsman Has Some Of The Most Beautiful Violence In Movie History

If you care about action movies and want to see them rescued from the doldrums, then you owe it to yourself to see Kingsman: The Secret Service. This movie is psychotically violent, to the point where the violence practically shatters the fourth wall, and it shows what action movies can be, if they’re willing to…

io9 Charlie Jane Anders Feb 13

Sharlto Copley is starring in the first ever R-rated “POV” action movie

Yes, that’s right. Sharlto Copley’s next movie, Hardcore, will be like a First Person Shooter in movie form. We think. It’ll be the first ever “POV action adventure film,” according to director Ilya Naishuller. This science fiction action movie is about a cyborg created in a secret Moscow laboratory, who searches for the girl he…

Movies Charlie Jane Anders Jul 23

The 10 most awesomely ludicrous ways to stop bullets

Until laser pistols are invented — or trebuchets come back in fashion — bullets will remain the uncreative weapon of choice for individuals in regrettable situations everywhere. But that doesn’t mean we can’t imagine a better world where bullets can be stopped with teeth and hairdos. Here are ten ways to stop a bullet —…

io9 Cyriaque Lamar Sep 14

Someone Please Be Roommates with This Kick Ass Guy from Craigslist

Moving to a brand new city where you don’t know anyone? Fuh-fuh-frightening. Not for this guy who posted on Craigslist looking for a roommate. In his words, he’s a master chef of yellow squash carpaccio, Vonnegut reader, James Fucking Taylor on the geetar and not a racist. This 25-year-old marketing agent from Alabama is looking…

Tech News Casey Chan Aug 18

10 Sexiest Assassins

Murder for hire doesn’t have to be sexy, but it’s just more fun that way. And the best assassins are almost always sexy, using their sexual allure to confuse their prey and delight everyone else. Here’s our list of the 10 sexiest assassins from science fiction, fantasy and comics. Note: We tried to confine this…

Movies Charlie Jane Anders May 17

10 Greatest Rappers Who Starred in Science Fiction and Fantasy Films

In space, nobody can hear you freestyle. But that hasn’t stopped some of hip-hop’s greatest legends from appearing in some classic science fiction and fantasy movies. From battling killer sharks to fighting off ghosts on Mars, some of our favorite rappers have also become some of our favorite SF heroes. Check out our definitive list…

io9 Charlie Jane Anders Feb 17

Gizmodo’s Looking for an Investigative Journalist

Gizmodo’s looking for an investigative journalist to tear at the seams of the PR machine’s flawless image. You must be an ace reporter, hungry for scoops and know how to hit the phones and the online databases. You should have a few years experience and clips that are exclusives—don’t bother sending reviews, op-eds, or reflags.…

Tech News Kyle VanHemert Jan 21

Interpol Hunting WikiLeaks Founder

What a coincidence. WikiLeaks releases embarrassing information exposing the United States and many other countries and the Interpol issues a Red Notice for Julian Assange, the founder of the site. He’s being hunted down for alleged “sexual offences”: LYON, France – INTERPOL has made public the Red Notice, or international wanted persons alert, for WikiLeaks…

Tech News Jesus Diaz Dec 1

“Wanted” is a retelling of Cinderella

Find out why Mark Millar’s comic book Wanted really should have had singing mice and a pumpkin coach. Cinderella is an uber-girlie movie (I am using the movie, primarily in this comparison.) aimed at preteen girls. Wanted is Mark Millar’s violent and cynical comic book aimed at adult men. Although the atmosphere of each is…

io9 Esther Inglis-Arkell Oct 7

Hiring: Tech Reporters In New York or San Francisco

We’re looking for reporters based in either the San Francisco or New York areas. You need to know your tech, but even more importantly you need to be able to sniff out a good story. The ideal candidate for the job has a background in newspaper or magazine work, with a few years of professional…

Tech News Kyle VanHemert Jun 22

Twilight Actress To Replace Angelina Jolie In Wanted 2?

Is Wanted’s super secret assassin Fox being downgraded into a lip-biting self-conscious teen? Rumors are circulating that Stewart will be replacing Jolie as Wanted 2’s superslick assassin co-star. Bear in mind that a sequel still hasn’t been officially confirmed. [E!]

Movies Meredith Woerner Apr 23

An Alien Invasion Flick From the Director of “Wanted”? Yes, Please

Sure, there are tons of “take me to your leader” movies on the horizon, but the news that the hyper-stylish Timur Bekmambetov is saddling up to produce The Darkest Hour is good indeed. Hollywood is overflowing with alien-invasion movies in development, but The Darkest Hour sounds particularly intriguing. Nightwatch and Wanted director Timur Bekmambetov will…

Movies Marc Bernardin Apr 6

Pics And Hints For Wanted 2, Avatar 2 And Iron Man 2. Plus Guess Which Hero’s Getting Naked?

There’s a fiery new Iron Man 2 poster, plus James Cameron hints at Avatar leftovers that could appear in Avatar 2. Writers talk The Boys and Wanted 2 movies. Plus Doctor Who, Lost, Fringe, Scott Pilgrim, FlashForward, V and Caprica. Iron Man 2: A truly hideous new poster for this film, featuring the standard “heads…

Television Charlie Jane Anders Mar 25

Kick-Ass Creator’s Next Movie Will Be Scottish Superhero District 9

He may be better known for superhero blockbusters set in the familiar surroundings of the US, but for his next movie (and directorial debut), Kick-Ass’ Mark Millar is planning to bring everything home to his native Scotland. Talking to STV, Millar said that the inspiration for his first solo movie’s setting came from last year’s…

Movies Graeme McMillan Mar 5

Children of Men Director Saves Us From Wanted 2

Two bits of awesome news! First there will be no contrived Wanted sequel, thanks to Angelina Jolie. Instead she’s going to star in Gravity from Children Of Men director Alfonso Cuarón. Which is definitely the second bit of good news. New York Magazine is reporting that Angelina Jolie pulled out of Universal’s Wanted 2 picture,…

Movies Meredith Woerner Feb 26

Kick-Ass Creator’s New Comic Is Dark Knight Mash-Up

Wanted and Kick-Ass creator Mark Millar has unveiled his latest Marvel Comics creation, and between the high concept and promotional image released, it’s as if he’s daring DC to think about legal action. Ballsy or insane? You be the judge. Nemesis, a new series created and owned by Millar and his Civil War collaborator doesn’t…

Movies Graeme McMillan Dec 5

Kick-Ass Creator: I’d Still Do Superman, As Long As They Don’t Ask For A Pitch

In case recent stories have you worried that Wanted and Kick-Ass creator Mark Millar has given up his dream of a Superman movie trilogy, never fear: He’s claiming that it was a joke that got taken too seriously. MTV announced earlier this week that Marvel Comics writer Millar had other priorities besides a Superman movie…

Movies Graeme McMillan Sep 19

Wanted

This Quarantine-Made, Animal Crossing-Themed Horror Short Will Soon Become a Feature Film

Halle Berry Will Bring More Female Badassery to Kingsman 2

Deadpool Is Brutal in the Best Possible Way

Kingsman Has Some Of The Most Beautiful Violence In Movie History

Sharlto Copley is starring in the first ever R-rated “POV” action movie

The 10 most awesomely ludicrous ways to stop bullets

Someone Please Be Roommates with This Kick Ass Guy from Craigslist

10 Sexiest Assassins

10 Greatest Rappers Who Starred in Science Fiction and Fantasy Films

Gizmodo’s Looking for an Investigative Journalist

Interpol Hunting WikiLeaks Founder

“Wanted” is a retelling of Cinderella

Hiring: Tech Reporters In New York or San Francisco

Twilight Actress To Replace Angelina Jolie In Wanted 2?

An Alien Invasion Flick From the Director of “Wanted”? Yes, Please

Pics And Hints For Wanted 2, Avatar 2 And Iron Man 2. Plus Guess Which Hero’s Getting Naked?

Kick-Ass Creator’s Next Movie Will Be Scottish Superhero District 9

Children of Men Director Saves Us From Wanted 2

Kick-Ass Creator’s New Comic Is Dark Knight Mash-Up

Kick-Ass Creator: I’d Still Do Superman, As Long As They Don’t Ask For A Pitch

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