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Why James Rhodes Is Comics' Ideal Black Hero

Why James Rhodes Is Comics' Ideal Black Hero #blacksuperheroes #ironman

Page-To-Screen Fail: The Worst Live-Action Versions Of Book Characters

Page-To-Screen Fail: The Worst Live-Action Versions Of Book Characters #movies #books

New Moon, Or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Celibacy

New Moon, Or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Celibacy #moviereview #newmoon

There's No Intelligent Life on Planet 51

There's No Intelligent Life on Planet 51 #moviereview #planet51

Time and Space To Read

Time and Space To Read #books #bookvortex

Cheesiest And Most Inappropriate Book Covers Of All Time

Cheesiest And Most Inappropriate Book Covers Of All Time #holycrapwtf #bookvortex

Independent Publishers Who Are Reinventing The Future

Independent Publishers Who Are Reinventing The Future #indygiants #publishing

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  • Yesterday - November 21, 2009
  • #avatar

    New Avatar Promo: "Every Living Thing Wants To Kill You"

    With Avatar's release nearing, new footage continues to appear in promos. This CokeZero-sponsored spot introduces you to Stephen Lang's military industrial villainous character, Colonel Quaritch. More »
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    By Graeme McMillan
  • #sanctuaryrecap

    Sanctuary Gets One Abnormal to Rule Them All

    Amanda Tapping went crazy on last night's episode of Sanctuary — and not just because she stepping into the director's chair. It's all linked to a conspiracy within the Sanctuary Network, and one of the most destructive abnormals on Earth. More »
    03:00 PM
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    By Lauren Davis
  • #escapefromdullsville

    Cartoonist, The Internet Vs. The Sad Realities Of Print Publishing

    What happens when not enough people know about your book for it to see print? If you're cartoonist Andy Ristaino, you take to the internet to spread the word. Introducing Escape From Dullsville, the kind of thing that comics need. More »
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    By Graeme McMillan
  • #deadcert

    Gangsters Have Teeth In New British Horror Movie

    What happens when English mobsters come face-to-face with vampires? We got a sneak peek at the answer when we visited the set of new Brit gangster horror film, Dead Cert, currently shooting in Dagenham, on the Northeastern outskirts of London. More »
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    By Joel Meadows
  • #blacksuperheroes

    Why James Rhodes Is Comics' Ideal Black Hero

    When it comes to superhero fiction, there are certain iconic archetypes; Superman is the iconic whitebread hero, Batman the iconic OCD loner. But did you realize that Iron Man's James Rhodes is the accidental iconic black superhero? We'll explain. More »

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    By Graeme McMillan
  • #braveandboldrecap

    Batman's Cannonball Run To Awesome

    Oh, Batman: The Brave and The Bold, clearly you know the way to my heart: A guest-star filled episode featuring heroes and villains having to race each other in special vehicles for the fate of the planet? Yes please. More »
    11:00 AM
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    By Graeme McMillan
  • #spaceshuttle

    Latest Space Shuttle Mission Lifts Off, Stuffed With Worms

    Space Shuttle Atlantis took to the skies this week, carrying thousands of microscopic worms to be used in muscle-degeneration research. We already know these worms can handle spaceflight, because in 2003, another group of them survived a fall from orbit. More »
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    By Alex Eichler
  • #youtubetrawl

    Doctor Who Meets 2001

    What if Doctor Who had starred in Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey? A new fan video shows a potential crossover between the two, and dodgy CGI-David Tennant aside, we like what we see. More »
    09:00 AM
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    By Graeme McMillan
  • #probedeath

    Will Hayabusa Make It Back To Earth?

    The pellet gun failed to fire, three of its four engines have failed, and mission control has lost control of it once already. Already months late, what are the odds that Japanese probe Hayabusa will make it home at all? More »
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    By Graeme McMillan
  • #darkvoid

    Pitt Vs. Aliens: It Could Happen!

    After turning time back in The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button, Brad Pitt is considering jumping into the middle of a parallel universe war with aliens. Think he can convince Steven Soderbergh and George Clooney to come along? More »
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    By Graeme McMillan
  • Friday - November 20, 2009
  • #movies

    Page-To-Screen Fail: The Worst Live-Action Versions Of Book Characters

    We've all had our hearts broken by movie and television versions of our favorite book characters. You know the adaptation will never be as good as the beloved original, but sometimes it's hideously worse. Here are the absolute worst offenders. More »
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    By Meredith Woerner
  • #awesomeness

    All Systems Go For Large Hadron Collider - Stay Tuned for Collisions!

    Discover has a blow-by-blow account of today's tests on the Large Hadron Collider, the massive physics experiment that will eventually recreate the conditions during the Big Bang. Everything worked perfectly. Get ready for particle collisions next week! [via Discover]
    06:29 PM
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    By Annalee Newitz
  • #crime

    Scientology Trial Reveals Alleged Work Camps and Baby-Killing

    Not only was Scientology founded by a scifi writer, but its greatest enemy - the Anonymous group - models itself after a comic book character. Now members of the alien-loving religion are on trial in Australia for torture and baby-killing. More »
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    By Annalee Newitz
  • #bestoftheweek

    The Shiniest Stories On io9 Last Week

    Get lost in the book vortex? Don't worry we've got a round up of this weeks bookish posts including the the history of scifi classics, told by their covers, Cormac McCarthy's thoughts on The Road and reading recommendations. More »
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    By Meredith Woerner
  • #freeadvice

    How Do You Bridge The Gap Between Two Cool Moments In Your Novel?

    What do you do when your novel has a cool moment, followed by another cool moment... but something kinda boring has to happen in between? Your characters have to travel somewhere or make something. How do top authors handle this? More »
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    By Charlie Jane Anders
  • #moviereview

    There's No Intelligent Life on Planet 51

    Planet 51 has an intriguing premise, promising advance clips, and acid-piddling dog straight out of Alien. But none of that can save a rambling movie that's never quite sure where it's going. More »
    04:02 PM
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    By Lauren Davis
  • #moviereview

    New Moon, Or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Celibacy

    You've heard it's bad. You've heard it's sexy. But you haven't heard the truth about New Moon, which is that it's actually a not-so-stealthy satire of itself. If you don't realize that, you're the butt of the joke. More »
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    By Annalee Newitz
  • #vampiremixtape

    Vampires Versus Werewolves: The Dance Off

    The eternal struggle between vampire and werewolf is sparked again in theaters today with New Moon. Which causes us to wonder who's really better: werewolves or vampires? We settle this issue once and for all, with a dance-off. More »
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    By Meredith Woerner
  • #holycrapwtf

    Cheesiest And Most Inappropriate Book Covers Of All Time

    Most of us would have no problem being seen in public reading a science-fiction novel... unless it had a cover so hideous, or so wrong, that you might get arrested. Here are the cheesiest and most disturbing science-fiction book covers. More »
    02:27 PM
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    By Charlie Jane Anders
  • #fringerecap

    What We've Learned About Fringe's Observers

    They've been lurking in the background for the entire series, and last night, Fringe's bald Observers finally stepped into the limelight. Here's what we learned about the mysterious beings who've been spying on the Fringe team. More »
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    By Lauren Davis
  • #doctorwho

    First Clip From Doctor Who's "End Of Time" Shows David Tennant Putting On A Brave Face

    We're on the edge of our seats for David Tennant's final Doctor Who two-parter after the intense and terrifying ending to "The Waters Of Mars." And the first official clip shows the Tenth Doctor putting up a brave front. More »
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  • #indygiants

    Independent Publishers Who Are Reinventing The Future

    Genre publishing has taken some hard hits in recent years — but a slew of independent publishers is still out there, charting the unknown regions of book publishing and keeping your reading lists weird. Here are our favorite indy presses. More »
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    By Charlie Jane Anders
  • #bookreview

    Magical Dogs and Detectives Explore Supernatural San Francisco in "Unleashed"

    Forthcoming urban fantasy Unleashed (Ace) by John Levitt is the sequel to Dog Days and New Tricks. It follows the exploits of a spell-casting jazz guitarist and his magic doggie. Well, sort of a doggie. More »
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    By Grey_Area
  • #madscience

    Gene Therapy Creates Superstrong Monkeys

    It's not quite a supersoldier serum, but researchers have increased strength and muscle mass in monkeys with a small genetic tweak. And human trials for the technique are just on the horizon. More »
    12:30 PM
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    By Lauren Davis
  • #afternoonreading

    The Best Places To Find Your Next Free Book Online

    You need some science fiction, and you need it now. Unfortunately, you don't have a ton of money to spend. But as long as you have an internet connection, these resources will help you get free books and stories online. More »
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  • #books

    io9 Book Club, Winter Edition: Jacqueline Carey's "Santa Olivia"

    It's time for the io9 book club to meet again. Get ready for some swashbuckling justice with Jacqueline Carey's Santa Olivia, the near-future story of a half-mutant girl who lives in the militarized border zone between the US and Mexico. More »
    11:21 AM
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    By Annalee Newitz
  • #conceptart

    Apocalyptic Images We Should Have Seen in 2012

    If Roland Emmerich needs ideas for his next film, he should give digital artist Steve McGhee a call. McGhee's images capture an array of disaster scenarios, from eco-apocalypses and nuclear explosions to tentacled alien monsters firebombing the streets. More »
    10:30 AM
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    By Lauren Davis
  • #quoteoftheday

    Maybe The Best Reason To Write Science Fiction

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  • #thedreammachine

    Paprika Director Has Kid-Friendly Robotic Dreams

    Satoshi Kon, the director behind such surreal animated films as Paprika and Perfect Blue is taking a crack at child-friendly fare with his all-robot road movie The Dream Machine. The film's first images highlight Kon's strange and lovely robotic creations. More »
    09:30 AM
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    By Lauren Davis
  • #underthedome

    Steven Spielberg To Bring Stephen King's Dome Horror To Life

    Last week we learned that Stephen King's brand new book Under The Dome, about a town sealed off from the rest of the world, is getting a miniseries. Now Steven Spielberg has stepped in to make sure it's a success. More »
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    By Meredith Woerner
  • #poll

    How Long Do You Read A Book Before Giving Up On It?

    Every book has a go/no-go point. If you're not enjoying a book by a certain point, you're never going to get into it. But it's an individual choice: How long will you read a book for, before you give up? More »
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    By Charlie Jane Anders
  • #futurism

    Intel Is Developing Brain Implants So You Can Channel Surf With Your Mind

    Chipmaker Intel is throwing a ton of cash into developing brain implants to help people send text messages with their minds. They are also predicting these implants will be the main way you turn on the TV in 10 years. More »
    08:00 AM
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    By Annalee Newitz
  • #love

    Missed Connection: Help The Doctor Find Her Companion, Dr. Horrible

    From Chapel Hill, NC: "We met at a party just off Franklin Street. You were dressed as Dr. Horrible, and I was the Doctor. We chatted for awhile, but then my friends took off while you were distracted." [Craigslist] More »
    07:30 AM
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    By Meredith Woerner
  • #art

    Rare Dune Concept Art From One Of Space Opera's Greatest Visionaries

    A pirate ship slices through space in concept art from the lost Dune movie of the 1970s. Artist Chris Foss crafted covers for some of science fiction's greatest books, reshaping how we see spaceships and robots. Check out our gallery. More »
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    By Charlie Jane Anders
  • #avatar

    New Avatar Footage Shows Things Getting Bloody On Pandora's Surface

    Check out James Cameron's sick collection of futuristic human weaponry — and the Pandoran defense system: sharp pointy fangs! Lots of new human-centric footage in this new featurette. Plus, learn what Avatar has in common with The Core. More »
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    By Meredith Woerner
  • #morningspoilers

    Does Iron Man 3 Already Have Its Villain? Thor's Asgard Gets a New Defender, and Lost Gets A Premiere Date

    Asgard has an actor to defend the bridge, and Jon Favreau may have already chosen Iron Man 3's villain. One Fringe character could be seeing double, and another dead character returns to Lost. Plus: Star Trek, Daybreakers, Legion, and Chuck. More »
    06:00 AM
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    By Lauren Davis
  • Thursday - November 19, 2009
  • #exclusive

    Watch The Asylum Destroy The World On A Zero Budget

    You want to depict a Deadly Crack (TM) threatening to destroy the entire world... but you have no cash? If you're The Asylum, makers of every great Z-grade movie ever, no problem. Here's an exclusive behind-the-scenes clip to prove it. More »
    06:38 PM
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    By Charlie Jane Anders
  • #freeadvice

    One Of Your Crucial Characters Isn't Working. What Do You Do?

    Your awesome novel is firing on all thrusters... except one. A major character, who's important to the story, isn't clicking. She's dull, or he doesn't play well with others. We asked some great authors what to do about this quandary. More »
    05:17 PM
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    By Charlie Jane Anders
  • #triviagasm

    Greatest Swashbuckling Heroes From 100+ Years Of SF Books

    They swagger, they fight, they laugh in the face of danger. Science-fiction books have given us some of the greatest swashbuckling heroes, cutting a swathe through space and countless alternate timelines. Here are some of our favorite book heroes. More »
    04:39 PM
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    By Charlie Jane Anders
  • #cosplay

    Predators Just Want to Have Fun - A Cosplay Gallery

    You've probably heard about people who dress up like Stormtroopers, but what about Predators? Oh hell yes. As you can see in our gallery, Predators are everywhere: In parking lots, in suburbia, and even among the Sith! More »
    04:30 PM
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    By Annalee Newitz
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