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Here’s the Story Behind Travis Scott’s Rad Tenet Ending Theme

A theme you probably haven’t heard yet, because the movie has only released in theaters, which, uhh, hm. We’ve talked about that. Let’s just chat about the music today. Tenet, a movie a long time in the making, has an intriguing ending credits theme. Instead of the normal stately soundtrack clip, Christopher Nolan’s latest goes … Continued

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Utopia Has Been Cancelled After One Season at Amazon

The original British version of Utopia, Gillian Flynn’s conspiracy theory thriller, had a two-season run. Amazon’s adaptation/remake isn’t getting the same luck. After fairly poor reception all around, Amazon has announced that Utopia won’t be getting a second season. The news comes via the Hollywood Reporter, noting that this is the end of a journey … Continued

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This Video Essay Breaks Down Why Pacific Rim‘s Costumes Are So Damn Good

Pacific Rim is pulpy, schlocky sci-fi at its best: utterly earnest, sincere in its emotionality, and, of course, cool-ass giant robots and giant monsters smacking each other in the face. But for a movie that is so in your face, one of its most clever and understated visual cues is in its thematically discordant costume … Continued

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The Mandalorian‘s Grandest Episode Yet Uncovers Old Friends, and Older Pains

The Mandalorian has always promised the picture of a much wider place it could encompass in the Star Wars universe, ever since its first episode flipped the script and put our titular hero in front of a little green mystery from the stars. Its latest chapter re-aligns the show’s place in that world even as … Continued

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The Nerd’s Watch: The Best Sci-Fi and Fantasy Streaming in December

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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The Mandalorian Chapter 13 Spoiler Discussion Zone Is Right Here

No more sidequests. No more bounties. Is this the day a legend of the Clone War and Rebellion alike meets Din Djarin? It’s time to gird yourself for The Mandalorian’s next chapter. After last week’s trip to Nevarro for repairs (and a reunion with some old friends), our Mando and his little ward seem like … Continued

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Report: Godzilla vs. Kong Could Be the Next Big Movie to Debut On Demand

Hollywood has been thrown into a tumultuous crisis by the covid-19 pandemic. Production on movies has come to a standstill, and those that have attempted restarts have faced struggles and stalls as the industry attempts to reckon with the mass crews required on blockbuster bread-and-butter complying with new safety measures. And now, even the movies … Continued

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Turns Out, Star Trek: Discovery Does Want Michael to Have It Both Ways

Last week’s episode of Star Trek: Discovery put Michael Burnham in a hard place. At a crossroads between the potential new life she’d found in the 32nd century and her commitment to her family in Starfleet, our hero faced the consequences for trying to have it all. This week, the show decides that the actual … Continued

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The Mandalorian’s Katee Sackhoff Was Challenged to Bring Her Clone Wars Character to Live-Action

Katee Sackhoff is no stranger to the small screen. Having played Starbuck on Battlestar Galactica, she excels at big fight scenes and intimate character moments. But what about adapting a character typically voiced in a sound booth? According to The Mandalorian’s latest guest star, that comes with its own set of obstacles. “I didn’t think it … Continued

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We Almost Got to See Bill and Ted as Little Dudes

Feel-good movie of the summer Bill & Ted Face the Music just scored a Grammy nomination for its soundtrack, featuring Weezer and (of course) Wyld Stallyns. While that air-guitar-worthy news isn’t a total surprise, a little script edit revealed by co-writer Ed Solomon is a bit more startling: we almost met kid Bill and kid Ted! … Continued

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The Black Mirror: Bandersnatch and Choose Your Own Adventure Lawsuit Is Finally Over

“If you’d like to end the lawsuit, turn to page 93.” Netflix has reached a settlement with children’s book publisher Chooseco LLC over trademark issues with its 2018 interactive special, Black Mirror: Bandersnatch, bringing the saga to a logical if unsurprising conclusion. I mean, come on, there wasn’t even a surprise snake pit. According to … Continued

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See Dan Curry’s Star Trek Work Come to Life (or Death) in This Exclusive Art Gallery

Dan Curry is a Star Trek icon. Across The Next Generation, Voyager, Deep Space Nine, and Enterprise, he shaped the look of the strange new worlds, new life, and new civilizations our heroes boldly sought out week in and week out. He also helped put together some of the most iconic space battles and creature … Continued

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The Expanse‘s First Season 5 Clip Hints at Cosmic Trouble on the Horizon

The Expanse has just been renewed for a sixth and final season, but it’s not time to say good-bye just yet. In fact, season five arrives on Amazon in just a few short weeks. io9 is thrilled—like, James-Holden-finding-a-working-coffee-maker-in space thrilled!—to share the very first clip from the season premiere. While Holden (Steven Strait) puzzles through the … Continued

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The Expanse to End With Season 6

The Rocinante is getting ready to make its final voyage. Amazon Studios has renewed The Expanse for a sixth and final season—although one cast member will not be returning for the last journey into the stars. “The dedication and artistry of everyone who helps bring The Expanse to the screen is incredible,” showrunner Naren Shankar … Continued

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The Mandalorian Macarons Cost HOW Much??

Star Wars and merchandise obviously go hand in hand. Sometimes, though, it can go a little too far. Take, for example, the blue macarons the Child gobbled up in last week’s The Mandalorian episode, “The Siege.” They looked tasty, right? And it was a cute enough scene that you could fathom some kind of merchandising deal … Continued

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Peek Inside Terry Miles’ Rabbits Novel, Based on the Alternate Reality Podcast

The creator of the Public Radio Alliance—the fictional podcast network responsible for shows like Tanis, The Last Movie, and Faerie—is bringing one of his conspiratorial stories to print. Terry Miles’ Rabbits podcast saga has been adapted into a novel, continuing the story of an alternate reality game that’s guaranteed to change your life forever…if you … Continued

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Doctor Who‘s Captain Jack Will Return for the Festive Special

Jack’s back…again. And this time, maybe he’ll finally get to meet the Thirteenth Doctor. The BBC has just announced that hot off of his surprise appearance in season 12’s absolutely wild mid-season episode “Fugitive of the Judoon”—his first appearance on Doctor Who since the end of the show’s fourth season—John Barrowman will reprise his role … Continued

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Netflix’s Adorable Alien Xmas Is Basically The Grinch From Outer Space

The true spirit of Christmas is something that holiday movies have long been fascinated with, and Netflix’s Alien Xmas is no exception. What is exceptional about the special is that it brings extraterrestrial flair to the holiday, courtesy of the Chiodo Brothers, who made 1988 cult classic Killer Klowns From Outer Space. Fear not, parents: … Continued

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The Mandalorian‘s Villainous New Plan Has Expanded Universe History

While Din Djarin and the Child have been running around trying to find Mandalorians and Jedi, and eating questionable amounts of pretty much anything, the latest chapter of Disney+’s The Mandalorian checked in on what Moff Gideon’s up to. The answer? Nothing good. In fact, something evil, from the days of the old Empire and … Continued

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These Costumes From the Original Power Rangers Movie Are Up for Auction

The original Power Rangers movie was a fully Americanized production based on Japanese sentai, and it went a little hog wild with it. Now, some of its most distinctive—and possibly controversial—props are up for auction: the costumes. Yes, those costumes, which trade out the comfy-looking padded tracksuits of the original outfits for more complicated, armored, … Continued