Blog Profile / io9
| URL : | http://www.io9.com | |
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| Filed Under: | Genres / Sci Fi | |
| Posts on Regator: | 44213 | |
| Posts / Week: | 161.5 | |
| Archived Since: | February 24, 2008 | |
Blog Post Archive
Damon Lindelof admits the Star Trek underwear scene was "gratuitous"
Still scratching your head over the random underwear scene with Alice Eve in Star Trek Into Darkness? Head producer and writer Damon Lindelof has finally "copped" to the fact that the nudity was completely gratuitous. Read more...
Teen Wolf trailer unleashes the Alpha Werewolf Pack
Here it is — the very first Teen Wolf trailer with footage from the new season, and it's stuffed with hairy man-candy. Read more...
Read This Week’s DVDs or this catbus will eat these children
He’ll do it, too! This catbus is a monster! A giant, furry, adorable monster who stars in the greatest kids’ movie of all time! Plus sexy vampires, underage werewolves, badass bike messengers and more, all in this week’s DVD and Blu-ray releases! Read more...
If Earth Had a Ring Like Saturn
Our planet is lucky enough to have a large moon orbiting not too far away, which makes for very pretty moonlit nights. But for spectacular skies it might almost be worth trading in our moon for a ring like Saturn's. Read more...
Holy crap the inside of this meteorite is gorgeous
Most people know perfectly well that rocks minerals can look incredible on the inside – but this cross-sectional view of a meteorite still caught us by surprise. Read more...
Could you stop tornados before they start?
Oklahoma has been ravaged by a massive, mile-wide tornado, with more predicted to come. We talked about the megastorms with atmospheric scientist Karen Kosiba, whose work is showcased in documentary Tornado Alley. Read more...
Charts reveal what Americans consider the most immoral acts
Polling organization Gallup has just released some fascinating statistics on how Americans ideas about immorality have changed over the past twelve years. Those who consider homosexuality immoral are now in the minority. But other kinds of moral outrage never change. Read more...
Which science fiction TV show do you wish you could personally reboot?
The history of science fiction television is full of shows that have a lot of wonderful stuff... but you just know they could be even more awesome if someone seized their raw potential with both hands. Which classic TV show do you wish you could personally make a new version of? Read more...
This Kingdom Come fan-film > DC's non-existent Justice League movie
Sure, this fan-made trailer for a Kingdom Come movie doesn't have the best effects, the actors aren't pros, and perhaps Superman has a hilarious country accent. But the guys behind it actually managed to put multiple DC heroes on screen at the same time, which is better than DC or WB has ever done. Advantage: Fans. Read more...
Jennifer Lawrence slips back into her Mystique skin on the X-Men set
Here's your very first look at Mystique from X-Men: Days of Future Past! Read more...
Star Trek Into Darkness: The Spoiler FAQ
After making a mere $84 million at the U.S. box office, Star Trek Into Darkness is considered by some to be a disappointment. Perhaps the problem is that it was a touch confusing. To help our readers better understand it, we've complied and answered these Frequently Asked Questions about the movie. Read more...
The Closest You'll Ever Come to Watching Jodorowsky's Lost Dune Movie
Back in the mid-1970s, legendary filmmaker Alejandro Jodorowsky tried to make a movie of Frank Herbert's Dune, featuring people like Mick Jagger, Orson Welles and Salvador Dali, with designs by H.R. Giger and Chris Foss. It would have been astonishing, whether or not it lived up to the book. Now, a new documentary tells the story of that failed enterprise. Read more...
Peter Dinklage deserves another Emmy for last night's Game of Thrones
Holy crap, the writing and acting on Game of Thrones keep getting better. Last night's episode was both epic and understated, with small moments that carried huge weight. This was another episode all about rape (arguably, a key theme of the show) and yet it was smart and entertaining. Thanks, in no small part, to Peter Dinklage. Read more...
Your Favorite Cartoons and Puppets, Redrawn as Horrifying Nightmares
Ernie the Junkie? Finn the shark-toothed monstrosity? Artist Dan LuVisi has imagined a whole new backstory for your favorite heroes and playful puppets. What would Wreck-It-Ralph look like if he fell off the bad-guy wagon? What would Buzz Lightyear look like as a real space bad ass? Read more...
Could a virtual therapist really help with your personal problems?
Ellie may be a computer simulation, but she's incredibly perceptive. By reading the body language and vocal inflections of real live humans, she can engage in surprisingly meaningful exchanges, and even evoke emotional openness from her conversation partners. Show More Summary
A picture of teenage Ray Bradbury with Marlene Dietrich made my day
In this picture, you can see the fifteen-year-old Ray Bradbury — long before his famous author days — posing with the incredible movie star and singer Marlene Dietrich. How did this happen? Read more...
A sneak peek inside Guillermo del Toro's Kaiju-killing machines
What's the POV of the Jaeger pilots in Guillermo del Toro's new giant monsters vs. giant robots movie Pacific Rim? We gleaned a collection of images ripped from the new trailer that show off what's happening inside the head of the giant mecha machine. Read more...
7 Signs We Are Heading for a Mass Extinction
Today, many scientists believe we are on the cusp of a sixth mass extinction which could wipe out most life on Earth as we know it. Here are seven signs that they could be right. Read more...
Disney reveals its new Star Wars cartoon, Rebels
It isn't a first look, exactly, but Disney has announced its new Star Wars cartoon, which will be called Rebels. Here's everything we (now) know: Read more...
Meet a real-life climate science troll
Ever wonder what an internet climate science troll is like in person? Here's your chance to find out. Read more...