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#foundfootage
The Infamous "Snakes Come Out Of A Woman's Breasts" Scene [NSFW]
Were Species 2's nipple tentacles not enough for you? In that case, there's always Thralls aka Blood Angels, which features ultra-convincing CG snakes coming out of a woman's breasts and biting a man in the neck. It's just possibly NSFW. More » -
#avatar
What Comes After Avatar? More Avatar
It's a good thing that Avatar made more money this weekend than was initially believed, because it's only the first film in a planned trilogy according to director James Cameron. But what's next for our giant CGI alien smurf friends? More » -
#lightspeed
SF Magazine Publishing Will Be All About Niches
With so many science-fiction magazines going under, it's a relief that John Joseph Adams and Prime Books are launching Lightspeed. But it's not enough just to fill your need for SF stories: Adams says Lightspeed will find its own niche. More » -
#xkcd
xkcd Explains Why You Don't Have a Jetpack Yet
It's nearly 2010, and we still don't have commercially available jetpacks, hover cars, or holographic televisions. Webcomic xkcd explains why the technologies we have don't match up with the technologies we expected — we failed to translate the researchers. More » -
#architecture
Singpore Plans its Own Version of Pandora on Earth
So far you can only visit Pandora in the movies, but Singapore's planned Marina South Gardens project will combine its own man-made and natural wonders — with lush, vertical gardens scaling gigantic artificial solar trees. More » -
#decadeinreview
The Decade That Superhero Movies Beat Video-Game Movies
Ten years ago, superhero films and video-game films were both minor genres. You had your Batman Forever and your Mortal Kombat, but not much else. Both genres blew up in the 2000s, but superhero films won much bigger. For now. More » -
#catsvsdogs
Cats Vs. Dogs 2's Trailer Is Your Secret Shame
It's been nine long years, but Cat Vs. Dogs 2 is finally here. Bette Midler is an evil kitty, Chris O'Donnell plays a human named Shame, or Shane. Oh Chris, "I can haz a nu Career?" More » -
#dinosaurs
Velociraptor's Cousin Had a Venomous Bite
Raptors get more fearsome all the time. Jurassic Park painted velociraptors as clever, fleet-footed predators, and they may have hunted from trees. Now researchers suspect their turkey-sized relative had a venomous bite — and other raptors might have it, too. More » -
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#mortalengines
Is Peter Jackson Secretly Preparing To Film Philip Reeve's Traction Cities Epic?
Rumor has it Peter Jackson's not content with filming Lovely Bones, Lord Of The Rings and Tintin. He's also secretly working on a movie of Philip Reeve's Mortal Engines, about cities that become mobile and try to eat each other. More » -
#avatar
Avatar: Haven't We Seen This James Cameron Film Before?
While watching the spectacle that is James Cameron's Avatar, you may have found yourself with a strange déjà vu feeling. That's because Avatar is littered with Cameron references and influences, from Aliens to Terminator. We've rounded them up for you. More » -
#thisrainofatomicbombs
Hidden Letter From WW2 Promises "Rain Of Atomic Bombs"
The always-interesting Letters of Note blog has uncovered a chilling hidden page from history: A letter dropped into Japan one minute before the second atomic bomb, warning a Japanese scientist to plead his leaders to save their cities. More » -
#triviagasm
Who is the Sexiest Blue Woman in the Universe?
James Cameron has talked a great deal about how he designed Neytiri, Avatar's main female character, to be incredibly sexy. But is she really the sexiest blue woman you've ever seen? We take a look at the competition. More » -
#starwars
70-Minute Review of Phantom Menace Is The Only Prequel I'm Ever Watching Again
This astounding Phantom Menace video review has been making the rounds, and for good reason. This wickedly brutal analysis splits the film wide open, with clever edits and behind the scenes footage including Lucas' melt down at a PM screening. More » -
#spork
Zachary Quinto Fulfills Your Trek Slash Fantasies
If there's one thing that this year's Star Trek reboot was missing, it was Zachary Quinto reading graphic Kirk/Spock slash. Until now. Click through for NSFW thrills. More » -
#ladygaga
Lady GaGa Finally Goes Too Far — With Science! [NSFW]
Lady GaGa was already our favorite zombie cyborg, but her latest photoshoot, released in a booklet with the ultra-limited edition of Fame Monster, shows her at her most science-fictional and bizarre, including a weird porno Metropolis pastiche. Possibly NSFW. More » -
#startrek
You Can Call Him "Sir" Jean-Luc Picard From Now On
Hot on the heels of Christopher Lee's knighthood, it seems another science-fiction legend is getting his proper acknowledgment. Rumor has it that Patrick Stewart will be knighted by the Queen at this year's New Year's Honours. [UK Mirror] -
#whattowatch
Doctor Who Saves Us From A Week Of Terrible Holiday Television
It's the week where children hope for bearded intruders bearing sacks, and millions also a week where television gets a bit... lazy. Don't say you weren't warned. Luckily, there's new Doctor Who to make everything better.
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#dayofthetriffiids
3 Clips From BBC's Day Of The Triffiids
Watch the world go blind while Eddie Izzard tries to save himself from a crashing plane, in the first clips from the BBC's Day of The Triffids Remake. And ask yourself: What would you do in Izzard's shoes? More » -
#geophysicalporn
Watch a Volcano Erupt Deep Beneath the Ocean
When an undersea volcano erupted this past May near Samoa, researchers captured video of the blast. Now they've released the footage, giving the rest of the world its first look at the deepest underwater eruption ever caught on film. More » -
#toystory3
Who Lives And Who's Thrown Away: First Look At Toy Story 3
It's the Sophie's Choice of Toy Story. Andy must decide which toys lives, and which toys will die the horrible toy death of storage, trash or good will, and in this first clip he decides quickly. -
#doctorwho
You'll Soon Forget Me, Says David Tennant
Already worried about life post-David Tennant Doctor Who? According to Tennant himself, you shouldn't be. He's convinced that it's not going to be too long before you've forgotten all about him... More » -
#apocalypticbabygear
Prepare Your Infant for the Apocalypse with Weaponized Strollers
Babies can be a liability in a post-apocalyptic world, but Shi Jinsong's designs are here to help. His weaponized cradle, stroller, and baby walker ensure that your infant can pull their weight, even if they aren't old enough to walk. More » -
#morningspoilers
Huge Plot Twists And Shocking Discoveries In Doctor Who And Lost
Advance reviews for Doctor Who's next episode hint at shocking twists, and meanwhile, new Lost set pics include some gunplay. There are a couple new Iron Man 2 pics, and True Blood/Caprica casting news. Plus Chuck, FlashForward and Smallville spoilers. More » - Yesterday - December 20, 2009
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#cultmovieworship
The Child Soul Stealer Is The Perfect Holiday Gift
What better way to celebrate the holiday season than with a bunch of dolls that want to eat your soul? Plus a brand new brain-busting trailer that may be the next scifi infatuation, Re-Wire. More » -
#io9ourobouros
Your Picks For The Sensational Character Find Of The Decade!
Well, I had to bring that image back once before the end of the year, right...? Last week, we asked who was the best new character of the last ten years, and your answers were... shiny, to say the least.
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#decadeinreview
The Most Important Events Of 2000-2009, Comic Style
These last ten years may have seemed busy to you, but just be glad you're not a comic book character: Their decade has seen multiple alien invasions and reboots of reality. Relive the biggest headlines of their decade with us. More » -
#spaceporn
Hubble's Greatest Hits
We've kept you updated with all manner of space porn from the Hubble Telescope, but Coolvibe went one better and collected 100 of the best images the space telescope has sent back to Earth. Here're some of our favorites. [Coolvibe] More » - Saturday - December 19, 2009
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#dollhouserecap
Dollhouse: The Attic Is Other People
Last night, Dollhouse served up a blend of the Borg, The Matrix and The Cell... and then revealed how they all fit together, in a wholly original story. And then we finally learned the secret origins of Rossum. Spoilers ahead. More » -
#openthread
Overrated SF Of The Decade? You Tell Us
You've seen our top 10 sci-fi disappointments of the decade, but what about the things everyone else seems to love but you just can't understand why? Tell us your picks for the most overrated SF of the last ten years! More »
