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Could There Be Even More Major Deaths In Captain America: Civil War?

Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 2 could feature a (literally) huge Marvel comics character. Bryan Singer teases the Game of Thrones-esque mutant plight in X-Men Apocalypse. Arrow teases another live-action hero. Plus oodles of pictures from The Originals, The Expanse, Agent Carter, and Lucifer. To me, my Spoilers! Captain America: Civil War Deaths have been…

Television James Whitbrook Jan 21

Constantine’s Arrow Appearance Was Probably His Last Ever

Star Wars Episode VIII might be getting rewrites to shine a spotlight on certain characters. Supergirl casts its young Superman. Robert Kirkman teases The Walking Dead’s next big badass. Plus, a huge new sizzle reel for Arrow, and Gillian Anderson on the practicality of pocket-sized flashlights. Spoilers! Star Wars Episode VIII In a recent episode…

Television James Whitbrook Jan 20

This Week’s TV: Throat Punch the Future, The X-Files Is Back!

The X-Files returns for a new season after 13 long years! The weirdest DC show yet debuts with Legends of Tomorrow! Agent Carter and The 100 return, Heroes: Reborn ends, and saints be praised, The Flash fights the Turtle! Heaven and Hell converge to create one Shangri-La, on this week’s TV! Tonight Clarence (5PM, CARTOON)…

io9 Gordon Jackson Jan 18

The First Fleeting Details About Jessica Jones Season 2

New rumors abound about how Spider-Man makes his entrance in Civil War. Neal Scanlan teases the aliens of Rogue One. You probably won’t see Iron Fist hit Netflix this year. Plus, teases for Jewel Staite’s Legends of Tomorrow character, and a first look at Killer Frost and Deathstorm on The Flash. Behold, Spoilers! Wonder Woman…

Television James Whitbrook Jan 18

Chris Carter Wrote Another X-Files Movie, Because He Enjoys Our Pain

Chris Carter deserves all the credit in the world for creating The X-Files. But he has never, ever been the series’ strongest writer. And, man, have the movies never been a particularly great venue for his creation. So maybe he should just leave his script for X-Files 3 in a drawer. On Fox’s Television Critics…

Movies Katharine Trendacosta Jan 15

Rogue One Could Feature a Star Wars Character We Thought We’d Never See Again

Civil War will balance its dark moments with some superhero humor. The long-awaited Jumanji reboot gets a director. Chris Pine talks Wonder Woman. The Magicians will lean into the horror elements of the books. Plus, more superheroes in DC TV shows, and ridiculously meta Deadpool adverts. Spoilers Now! Star Wars: Rogue One Making Star Wars…

Television James Whitbrook Jan 15

The Unlikely Way That Agent Carter Will Connect with Doctor Strange

The World War Z sequel loses its director. Zack Snyder teases the mythology of Batman v Superman’s villain. Supergirl could actually cross over with The Flash and Arrow. Plus, new TV spots for Deadpool and Legends of Tomorrow, plus images from the return of The X-Files. Spoilers now! Batman v Superman Zack Snyder teases the…

Television James Whitbrook Jan 13

The Incredible Hulk May Have Just Revealed Cate Blanchett’s Role In Thor: Ragnarok

A new hoodie probably doesn’t give us a glimpse of Spider-Man’s Civil War costume. There’s plans for a lot of characters in Avengers: Infinity War. Pacific Rim 2 still lives. Arrow’s executives firmly deny recent rumors about Felicity’s fate. Plus, Princess Leia in Star Wars Rebels, and new Deadpool footage. Spoilers Get! Thor: Ragnarok Following…

Television James Whitbrook Jan 12

9 Reasons to Be Excited About Pop Culture in 2016

War. Racism. Global warming. Donald Trump. There are so many reasons to fear the future, but there are also a few reasons to continue getting out of bed in the morning for the next 12 months— they all just happen to be pop culture events. We’ve been discussing 2016’s best movies, TV shows and more…

Movies Rob Bricken Jan 8

The Ultimate Guide to All the Science Fiction and Fantasy TV Shows Coming in 2016

This year is full of great science fiction and fantasy TV series. Actually, 2016 is too full. Seriously, check out how long this list of new, returning and potentially premiering shows due out over the next 12 months is. When are we going to get a chance to leave the house and watch all those…

Television The io9 Staff Jan 8

A Game of Thrones Star Promises The TV Show Is Still Following George R.R. Martin’s Books

New Agent Carter pictures tease the show’s new villain. Zack Snyder talks Batman v Superman spoilers. An Arrow character is heading to The Flash. Mark Millar’s Superior adaptation gets its writers. Plus, what’s to come on The X-Files, and The 100, and new Legends of Tomorrow clips. Behold, Spoilers! Batman v Superman Zack Snyder discusses…

Television James Whitbrook Jan 7

Captain America: Civil War Art Teases A Major Comic Moment For Ant-Man and Hawkeye

Joss Whedon is really done with Marvel movies. Get a better look at some mysterious Star Wars characters. Will Smith reacts to the next Independence Day. A Flash character makes an intriguing return. Plus more details on Alien: Covenant, and new looks at Agent Carter and Moana. So many Spoilers! Star Wars: Rogue One Ben…

Television James Whitbrook Jan 4

Even More Details About The “Trippy” World Of Doctor Strange

Civil War teasers hint at not one death, but two. Chris Carter explains why Mulder and Scully can’t be together in the new X-Files. Plus, filming from the set of Wonder Woman, cool new Legends of Tomorrow footage, and a new clone on Orphan Black. So many Spoilers! Doctor Strange As part of Entertainment Weekly’s…

Television James Whitbrook Dec 29

The New X-Files Featurette Reveals New Monsters

As a teaser for the X-Files revival, which premieres January 24, Fox has put a 21-minute featurette online called “Re-Opened” which gives a primer on the original series for new viewers and a tantalizing look at the six new episodes for the old fans. Not everything is new. For example, we knew that the first…

Television Katharine Trendacosta Dec 28

How Elizabeth Hand Turned Boba Fett Into a Fully Rounded YA Hero

We’re anxiously awaiting Elizabeth Hand’s next novel, Hard Light. But in the meantime, did you know she was also a prolific author of tie-in novels? In an article for the Washington Post, she explains how she wrote the novelization of Twelve Monkeys, and that opened some doors. In particular, it led to Hand writing some…

Movies Charlie Jane Anders Dec 25

J.J. Abrams’ Greatest Regret About Star Wars

Lawrence Kasdan talks about how the Han Solo spinoff movie will approach the character. Peter Capaldi ponders his future on Doctor Who. Stefan Kapicic talks playing Colossus in Deadpool. Mark Ruffalo teases a new characterization for the Hulk. Plus, what’s to come on Galavant and iZombie. Spoilers! Han Solo Anthology Lawrence Kasdan says the spinoff…

Television James Whitbrook Dec 24

Civil War Could Be a Major Turning Point For Captain America and Black Widow

Plus, Cap’s relationship with Bucky and Civil War’s desire to make a “modern” Spider-Man. Mitch Pileggi talks returning to The X-Files. Once Upon A Time casts its next big villain. Plus, a new trailer for The Forest, Supergirl life-saving, and more. Spoilers Get! Captain America: Civil War In a new video interview with Chinese reporters,…

Television James Whitbrook Dec 22

Here Are Your New Almost Mulder and Scully X-Files Figures

There was bound to be new figures enroute with X-Files briefly returning to TV in January. But it’s hard to get excited about Diamond Select Toys’ Mulder and Scully figures which bear only a passing resemblance to the characters we’re so happy to have back. It’s important to remember that these figures are based on…

Television Andrew Liszewski Dec 16

Ridley Scott Teases The Origins of The Xenomorphs in Alien: Covenant

A heap of insane Batman v Superman rumors could give away the whole movie. A new rumor teases Iron Fist casting. Could Arrow turn Felicity into a major figure from the comics? Plus, new details on the Doctor Who Christmas Special, The Flash teases a villainous turn, and James Cameron talks Avatar 2. Spoilers Get!…

Television James Whitbrook Dec 14

The io9 Guide to The X-Files

You may have heard that The X-Files is coming back in January. If you were a fan when the show was originally on in the ‘90s—or caught it later in syndication or streaming—this is potentially great news. If you missed the whole phenomenon, we’re here for you. Once again, we venture into the io9 Guide…

Television Katharine Trendacosta Dec 9

Could There Be Even More Major Deaths In Captain America: Civil War?

Constantine’s Arrow Appearance Was Probably His Last Ever

This Week’s TV: Throat Punch the Future, The X-Files Is Back!

The First Fleeting Details About Jessica Jones Season 2

Chris Carter Wrote Another X-Files Movie, Because He Enjoys Our Pain

Rogue One Could Feature a Star Wars Character We Thought We’d Never See Again

The Unlikely Way That Agent Carter Will Connect with Doctor Strange

The Incredible Hulk May Have Just Revealed Cate Blanchett’s Role In Thor: Ragnarok

9 Reasons to Be Excited About Pop Culture in 2016

The Ultimate Guide to All the Science Fiction and Fantasy TV Shows Coming in 2016

A Game of Thrones Star Promises The TV Show Is Still Following George R.R. Martin’s Books

Captain America: Civil War Art Teases A Major Comic Moment For Ant-Man and Hawkeye

Even More Details About The “Trippy” World Of Doctor Strange

The New X-Files Featurette Reveals New Monsters

How Elizabeth Hand Turned Boba Fett Into a Fully Rounded YA Hero

J.J. Abrams’ Greatest Regret About Star Wars

Civil War Could Be a Major Turning Point For Captain America and Black Widow

Here Are Your New Almost Mulder and Scully X-Files Figures

Ridley Scott Teases The Origins of The Xenomorphs in Alien: Covenant

The io9 Guide to The X-Files

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