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Firefly Is Still Great, But It’s Not Quite What I Remembered

About 15 years had passed since I last spent time aboard the Serenity with Mal, Zoe, Wash, and the gang. But with plenty of free evenings during a global pandemic, I decided it was time to take another journey into the Verse and bring my adoring wife along for the ride. Oddly enough, she had … Continued

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Sci-Fi Families You Can Spend the Holidays With

A sad fact about 2020 is many of us aren’t going to spend the holidays with our families. We may have already missed out on one or two traditions and now the big December holidays like Hanukkah, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve are staring us right in the eyes. It’s enough to get you downright … Continued

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Outlaw Star and the Joy of Discovering Things That Are Extremely Your Shit

We live in a world of media oversaturation. There is so much stuff out there now that, even in a year where we’ve had (slightly!) fewer new things to watch, there’s been the chance to dive back into familiar favorites, things we missed, and drown ourselves ever further. Sometimes it’s just to distract, something to have … Continued

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10 Great Sci-Fi Tropes (and 5 That Should Be Shot Into Space)

Science fiction is a genre that’s full of storylines, plot devices, and techno-jargon that would be considered ridiculous in the real world. But these tropes are effective, so we keep using them. Over and over again. That might sound like a bad thing—relying on tried-and-true sci-fi tropes instead of creating something new in a genre … Continued

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November Is Full of New Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books to Help You Make It Through 2020’s Home Stretch

Seems like just yesterday we were all adjusting to the concept of “lockdown,” but it’s now become a full-on lifestyle. Fortunately, the output of new sci-fi and fantasy books is one thing that hasn’t slowed down—and November is full of adventures in deep space, chaotic kingdoms, other dimensions, and beyond. Spellbreaker by Charlie Holmberg A … Continued

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A New Firefly Graphic Novel Will Explore the Life, Death, and Afterlife of Wash

The pilot of the good ship Serenity will soar like a leaf on the wind once more. Boom Studio’s collection of Firefly comics and graphic novels has revitalized the ‘verse in the best way, breathing new life into the crew of the Serenity and the wild space-west they roam. But io9 can now exclusively reveal … Continued

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The Best Sci-Fi Binges You Can Watch in a Single Day (or Weekend)

Sometimes you just want the full story. Oh sure, you could start a binge of a show like Lost, The Expanse or Doctor Who today and keep watching that show for several months. But maybe you want to start something, finish it, and move onto the next thing. To that end, we’ve compiled a list of … Continued

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Of Course Fox Is Open to the Idea of More Firefly

It’s 2020. Have you seen what’s big in pop culture right now? Firefly might have come along and be promptly murdered shortly thereafter 18 years ago at this point, but if you can rely on anything in this life, it’s death, taxes, reboots, and the persistence of browncoats. Which is why Firefly producer Tim Minear … Continued

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Hot Jafar’s Parrot Iago Will Be Voiced by the Impossibly Busy Alan Tudyk

After early reports that Jafar’s mischievous bird companion Iago was not going to be part of Disney’s upcoming live-action adaptation of Aladdin from director Guy Ritchie, it now appears as if that’s very much not the case. Because Alan Tudyk has just been revealed to be playing the role. Disney has announced that Firefly and … Continued

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These Are Your Favorite Spaceship Reveals in All of Pop Culture

Last week, I asked you—yes you, or at least, the plural you that is the io9 readership—to tell me your favorite spaceship reveals in sci-fi and pop culture at large, that grand moment when an iconic ship comes into the scene for the very first time. And boy howdy, did you tell me about a … Continued

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I Wanted to Stream Buffy, Angel, and Firefly for Free, But Not Like This

Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, and the good looking criminals of Firefly are finally going to be available for free online for anyone to revisit or watch for the first time. This should be a cause for celebration. But they’re coming back courtesy of Facebook Watch, and as much as I’d love for friends to … Continued

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The Team Behind the New Firefly Comic Wants to Explore a Past the Show Never Could

Despite the fact that Firefly barely lasted a season on television over a decade and a half ago, there seemingly ain’t no power in the ‘verse that can stop it. From Serenity, to books, to yes, other comics, there’s been many attempts to continue where the show left off. Boom’s new comic wants to do … Continued

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Postal Apocalypse: What DC Superhero Movies Will Actually Get Made?

Hello, folks! There’s a big mailbag today, so let’s just get right to it. Can bringing back Captain Picard actually placate surly Star Trek fans? How did the Amazons build Wonder Woman’s invisible jet, anyway? And stay tuned until the end for an important announcement, too. The Lottery Gabby F.: Dear Postman, Out of all … Continued

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5 Great Tabletop Games and RPGs for When It’s Too Damn Hot Outside

Calling out around the world, are you ready to camp your butt next to an air conditioner? Because summer’s here and the time is right for staying the hell away from all outdoor activities. As summer temperatures continue to break records and raise sea levels, I highly suggest keeping it cool and pull out some … Continued

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A New Firefly Prequel Comic Will Reveal the ‘Full Story’ of How Captain Mal and Zoe First Met

How did the ’Verse in Firefly get the way it was? Fans will find out this November when Boom Studios launches a new comic book series set before the events of the show, during the Unification War. “It’s high time we got to see the full story of Mal and Zoe’s meeting and mission in … Continued

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The Original VFX Team Behind Firefly Made the Best Anniversary Video in the ‘Verse

It’s been just over 15 years since Firefly fans were introduced to Captain Mal and the crew of the Serenity, and almost as long since those same fans began desperately waiting for the show to come back from cancellation. That’s probably really unlikely at this point, but you can dream a little with this gorgeous … Continued

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Preview: Explore the Serenity and the ‘Verse in These New Firefly Books

While Joss Whedon’s Firefly is not likely to come back anytime soon, the franchise continues to live on. Two great examples are these in-world books from the world of Firefly, including a guide to everyone’s favorite ship, Serenity, and the ’Verse at large. Better yet? We’ve got your first looks at each. First up is … Continued

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Nathan Fillion Is Getting Back Into Costume as Captain Mal… For American Housewife?

You wanted a new season of Firefly? Here’s the latest reminder that’s probably never going to happen outside of a reboot, in the weirdest way possible: a picture of Nathan Fillion’s upcoming cameo on ABC’s American Housewife. Yes, Fillion is donning his trusty browncoat once more, but not for more Firefly—instead, he’ll be making a … Continued

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No, Firefly Is Still Not Coming Back, But It Is Getting a Bunch of Novels, So That’s Something

Firefly has been gone for a long time, but that’s not stopped the ‘verse from spinning ever onwards, be it through Serenity, through attempted video games, and even through comics. But now Captain Mal and his erstwhile crew are set to ride out into the black once again… although not in the way you probably … Continued

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Open Channel: What’s Your Favorite Memory From Firefly?

The ill-fated scifi western Firefly debuted on Fox 15 years ago today. And while the show didn’t last long on the air, Serenity herself has kept on flying. So tell us, what do you remember most about the cult classic? And, perhaps more importantly, do you feel its legacy still matters? It might sound crazy, … Continued