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io9Doug Jones Looks Back on Saru’s Long, Strange Star Trek Journey
Everyone’s been through a lot on Star Trek: Discovery. Evil Captains. Mirror Universes. Killer A.I.. Time travel to the far future. Spock with facial hair. But one character who’s maybe gone through almost as much as its hero Michael Burnham is her closest confidant: Saru. And for the actor behind our favourite Kelpien, it’s been … Continued
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io9The Latest Expanse Offers Yet Another Ticking-Clock Adrenaline Rush
This week’s Expanse episode title is “Down and Out,” so you know everyone’s going to be feeling the hurt of what’s happened so far—and man, it’s been a lot. But just because certain characters are in regroup mode doesn’t mean the action gets any less tense this week. Quite the opposite: season five shows no … Continued
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io9Books & ComicsSpider-Man’s New Costume Is Here, and It Sure Is New, a Costume
Spider-Man’s costume is one of the most recognisable pop culture iconographies of all time. While Peter and his fellow Spiders have worn variants over the years, and got updates to that classic look, that red and blue, that black webbing, those reality-defying eye pieces, they’re burned into our collective consciousness. But even without that lofty … Continued
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io9TelevisionUpdates From Wonder Woman 3, The Eternals, and More
Robert Rodriguez still has hopes for more Alita: Battle Angel. Jodie Whittaker reflects on losing two of her Doctor Who companions. Plus, what’s to come on The Stand and A Discovery of Witches’ return, and a new look at Cobra Kai’s third season. To me, my spoilers! Wonder Woman 3 In a recent interview with … Continued
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io9Who Are The Stand’s Heroes? Allow Them to Reintroduce Themselves
Whether you’re talking about Steven King’s book or the new CBS All Access show, The Stand is not a story that’s easily, or quickly, summarized. In a pinch though, it kind of boils down to a group of heroes, lead by Mother Abigail, and a group of villains, lead by Randall Flagg, battling for control of … Continued
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io9MoviesThe Lasso of Truth Is Wonder Woman 1984‘s Real Star
In Warner Bros.’ Wonder Woman 1984, princess Diana of Themyscira whips out a bevy of new, magical tricks to aid in her fight to save the world. She does battle with both Max Lord and Cheetah, two villains meant to embody all wanton greed and consumption that defined the decade. Though both her foes are armed … Continued
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io9The Expanse‘s Steven Strait on Holden’s Evolution as a Leader
The Expanse is a show with an ensemble cast, but if you had to pick a “main character,” it would probably be James Holden. Played by Steven Strait, who’s also a producer on the show, Holden captains the Rocinante and has a unique connection to the dangerously mysterious protomolecule. But Holden—who was thrust into his … Continued
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io9The 12 Best (And 6 Worst) Genre Movies of 2020
Here’s how weird 2020 was for movies: Unless you saw something in January or February (like The Invisible Man, Birds of Prey, or Bloodshot), there’s a good chance you didn’t see a movie in a movie theater for the entire year. A whole year without going to the movies. Frankly, it’s hard to even fathom, … Continued
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io9MoviesGal Gadot’s Wonder Woman Is a Trash Friend
Wonder Woman is supposed to be the best of women. This isn’t me starry-eyed about a fictional character and forcing her to be a defender and icon. William Moulton Marston created her to be the best of women. The character, besides being heavily rooted in Marston’s love of bondage, was also rooted in his love … Continued
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io9His Dark Materials’ Lin-Manuel Miranda on Lee Scoresby’s Alamo and Season 3
His Dark Materials ended its second season on heartfelt reunions, sinister plots, and a hero’s journey into a land of angels. Lee Scoresby’s story was a battle he’d been preparing for his whole life–one that actor Lin-Manuel Miranda knew was coming thanks to Philip Pullman’s books couldn’t quite prepare himself for regardless. Season two’s finale … Continued
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io9TelevisionMarvel’s The Eternals Get Introduced…by a Clothing Company
James Gunn heads a bizarre Peacemaker rumor off at the pass. Mission: Impossible 7 will resume filming after some covid-19 concerns. A small peek at Disenchantment season 3 and more. Spoilers right this way… Untitled Steven Soderbergh Project Appearing as a guest on the Happy. Sad. Confused. podcast, Steven Soderbergh revealed he’s developing a “philosophical … Continued
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io9MoviesTom Hanks Believes Franchises Will Save Movie Theaters
Tom Hanks has been one of the biggest movie stars on the planet for as long as most of us have been alive. He’s won Oscars, grossed billions at the box office, and worked with all the best directors (he’s even directed himself). Basically, he knows what he’s talking about when it comes to movies, … Continued
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io9Lazor Wulf‘s Space Ghost Riff Needs His Own Talk Show
In the era of the ongoing covid-19 pandemic making it difficult for many Hollywood productions to take place safely with everyone together physically, animation presents a number of unique advantages, as creative teams don’t have to be in close proximity to one another in order to make new things. Lazor Wulf is one of the … Continued
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io9MoviesThe Nerd’s Watch: The Best Sci-Fi and Fantasy Streaming in January
Viewers are turning to streaming entertainment more than ever thanks to the global pandemic, and the plethora of services can serve as a much-needed escape. At the start of each month, most streamers do a little shuffle, adding new movies and taking some away, and io9 is here to help with your decision making. Welcome … Continued
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io9TrailersThis Modern Westworld Trailer Will Remind You Why the Haunting Original Holds Up
Though we’re still a long ways out from being invited back intoWestworld in the series’ mysterious fourth season, HBO’s just dropped a new trailer for the 1973 movie meant to remind you that the original story still more than holds up in 2020, and now’s the perfect time to check it out. Rather than relying … Continued
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io9MoviesSoul Feels Like Pixar’s First Black Movie Made With White People in Mind
In Pixar’sSoul, a music teacher with a burning passion for jazz suddenly dies. The event puts him on a path in the afterlife that makes him realize how he never lived with much passion during his time on Earth, and how hard he’s willing to fight for another chance. What the teacher, Joe (Jamie Foxx) … Continued
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io9MoviesWonder Woman 1984 Has One Great Thing Going for It
Wonder Woman 1984 has been quite the lightning rod since its release. On the one hand, there’s the epic scope, complex romance, rousing score, and positive messages. It also has an incredible cast including Gal Gadot, Kirsten Wiig, Chris Pine, and Pedro Pascal. On the other hand, some have criticized the visual effects as well … Continued
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io9TelevisionCobra Kai Season 3 Is Focused, Emotional, and Nostalgic in the Best Way
Season three of Cobra Kai is the show’s most confident, nostalgic, and entertaining season yet. The hit Netflix show based in the world of The Karate Kid once again builds on the relationships and characters we know and love from the previous seasons, as well as the movies, but this year it’s much more focused, … Continued
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io9TelevisionOriginal Spawn Star Michael Jai White Weighs in on Todd McFarlane’s Reboot
Patty Jenkins is already getting asked specific details about the recently announced Wonder Woman 3. Details of Marvel’s Eternals surface thanks to action figures. Plus updates from Star Trek series Picard and Discovery. Spoilers away! Static Shock/Batgirl In a recent New York Times profile, DC Films president Walter Hamada talked about the company plans for … Continued
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