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Why The Road's Baby Scene Was Cut, And Why Its First Trailer Sucked

Why The Road's Baby Scene Was Cut, And Why Its First Trailer Sucked #exclusive #theroad

Reclaiming Your Humanity Means Killing A Whole Lot Of People

Reclaiming Your Humanity Means Killing A Whole Lot Of People #rant #wolverine

The io9 Guide To December Science Fiction Awesomeness

The io9 Guide To December Science Fiction Awesomeness #io9calendar #sciencefiction

Belated Comics Offer Superhero Overload And Sneaks At Movies

Belated Comics Offer Superhero Overload And Sneaks At Movies #comicswecrave #ironman

Before They Fall, Meet The Hulks

Before They Fall, Meet The Hulks #io9backgrounder #hulk

12 Movie Adaptations That Did The Books Justice

12 Movie Adaptations That Did The Books Justice #top10 #movies

Tim Burton's Lost Movie Pitches That We Wish Hollywood Greenlit

Tim Burton's Lost Movie Pitches That We Wish Hollywood Greenlit #timburton #art

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    Harry Potter's Infamous Nude Scene Will Please An Unexpected Group Of Shippers

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  • #iceage

    There Could Be an Ice Age Two Months from Now

    Everyone knows disaster movies are totally unrealistic — massive climate change doesn't just happen in a few months, right? Wrong. Some Canadian scientists have figured out that it did once, and very easily could again. More »
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  • #writingworkshops

    Learn The Craft Of Novel-Writing From Walter Jon Williams And Nancy Kress

    The Taos ToolBox Writers Workshop is taking applications for its "graduate level" writing classes, taught by Walter Jon Williams, Nancy Kress and guest-instructor Carrie Vaughn. But beware: It sounds like the instruction gets pretty intensive. More »
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  • #conceptart

    The Airships Floated Into the Ravine Silently, Sails Bulging With Wind

    A ravine is a good place to drop anchor. The ship stays aloft, but her crew can scramble to the ground on rope ladders to forage. Best of all, it's protection from prying eyes. More »
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  • #exclusive

    Why The Road's Baby Scene Was Cut, And Why Its First Trailer Sucked

    One important cannibal scene in the post apocalyptic film The Road, based on Cormac McCarthy's book, was cut. Here's why, along with how director John Hillcoat feels about his movie being compared to, and marketed as, More »
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  • #spaceporn

    The Heart Nebula Bleeds Out Into Space

    The so-called Heart Nebula lives up to its name, in this lush new image that an amateur astrophotographer posted on a new Flickr account. We've never seen nebula pictures this rich-looking. And just wait until you see the Rosette Nebula. More »
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  • #battleship

    Epic Alien Battleship Movie Leaks The Details On The New E.T.

    The Battleship movie just went from ho-hum board game to a Roland Emmerich/Michael Bay-esque epic battle between humans and aliens. And the details about our other-worldly foe are pouring out. More »
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  • #morningspoilers

    Hawkeye's Avengers Costume Goes Modern, First Harry Potter Image Isn't Magic, and a Dollhouse Contract Runs Out

    We shouldn't expect a traditional costume for The Avenger's Hawkeye, and the first image from Harry Potter is more muggle than magic. Plus Avatar videos, a pregnant Lost reunion, Leonard Nimoy returns to Fringe, and an active leaves the Dollhouse. More »
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  • Yesterday - December 1, 2009
  • #contest

    Winners Of The "Describe Your Favorite Bookstore" Contest

    Over a week ago, we asked you to describe your favorite bookstore or comic book shop to win a giant box of free books from DelRey/Spectra. Now we've got our winner - and several runners-up. More »
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  • #foundfootage

    Cyborg Assassins Are Really, Really Good In Bed

    He's an unstoppable cyborg killer, whose brain is in his stomach... but he's also a sex machine. In 1986's Assassin, a cyborg death-monger needs a place to recharge his batteries, and finds a little romance, in a surprisingly cute scene. More »
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  • #heroicbeards

    Celebrate The Great Beards Of Your Favorite Heroes

    If you're like us, you lay awake at night wondering, "What if Batman had a beard?" Well wait no longer! We've got a gallery of the most heroic super beards ever. More »
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  • #philosophyincomics

    Kant's Philosophy on Aesthetics Explained Through Comic Book Art

    Want to understand the works of German philosopher Immanuel Kant but don't have the time to slog through them? In this video, comic book critic Douglas Wolk explains the concepts in Kant's Critique of Aesthetic Judgment using comics art. More »
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  • #annieawards

    Spooky Buttons, Balloons, and Santa Dominate Animation Nominations

    Stop-motion animation edged out computer-generated effects in this year's Annie Award nominations, with Coraline topping the list at ten nods. But CGI is nipping at its heels with big nominations for Pixar's Up and Disney's Prep and Landing. More »
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  • #whuffiebank

    You're Rich! In Reputation, Anyway. The Whuffie Bank Is Here At Last.

    If you wished you could live off your sterling reputation, like the people in Cory Doctorow's Down And Out In The Magic Kingdom, then rejoice — the Whuffie Bank has arrived. More »
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  • #defense

    The Art of the Space Race

    Over at Berg London, Megan Prelinger has an amazing essay about the design of advertisements for defense industry companies during the mid-twentieth century space race. Interestingly, socialist-inspired designs were used to advertise anti-commie missile systems. More »
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  • #ironman2

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    Check out the bespectacled Mickey Rourke, getting all pensive over his super power suit. We're used to seeing the new Iron Man 2 villain looking shirtless and electric-whip crazed. But these new set of pics show Whiplash's meditative moments. More »
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  • #heroesrecap

    On Heroes, Carnies and Cockteasing Combine into Cheese

    Just when you thought Heroes might have a chance of getting good again, it comes back with an episode so bad that you'll yearn for the days when Hiro time-traveled to feudal Japan. Can't Sylar just die already? More »
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  • #conceptart

    Superheroic Attractions From Marvel's Dubai Theme Park

    In 2007, Marvel Entertainment announced its plans to open a theme park in Dubai. Now concept designs from the project have emerged, revealing lots of Spider-Man-themed thrills, a rocket-powered Stark Labs, and a city filled with Superheroes. More »
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  • #teaser

    This Weekend On io9, A Mystery Will Unfold

    On Saturday, find out more. And play along!
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  • #rant

    Reclaiming Your Humanity Means Killing A Whole Lot Of People

    Wolverine, out on DVD recently, is a great example of one of the silliest clichés in escapist entertainment: someone reclaims his/her true humanity and unique individuality — by killing everyone in sight. What the hell is this about? More »
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  • #stargate

    It's A Stargate Universe Alien Taste Test, In A New Clip

    Check out a clip from this week's new Stargate Universe — by the looks of it they've finally found something to eat. But is it any good? Simple solution: make the crazy guy eat it. Watch his reaction. More »
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  • #grantmorrison

    We've Already Got Our First Must-See From Next Year's SDCC

    Next year's San Diego Comic-Con may still be eight months away, but we've already found something there we can't wait to see: A biographical documentary about Final Crisis, We3 and Batman writer Grant Morrison. Click through for clips. More »
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  • #architecture

    A Forest-Filled Jenga Tower Grows in China

    This may look like an unfinished game of Jenga, but plans are in motion to build this oddly-shaped skyscraper to the city of Chongqing, China. If it doesn't leave residents fearing falling blocks, it could add greenery to the city. More »
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  • #twilight

    How Many Twilights Are Left For Movie Fans?

    While New Moon threatens to become the new Dark Knight, Summit Entertainment are pondering what to do with the last book in the series: Make it into a movie, or make it into two movies? More »
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  • #weneedanswers

    Oh No! Aliens Have Taken Over Answers.Com!

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    Vivendi Sale Paves Way For Comcast Takeover Of NBC

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  • #conceptart

    Webcomics Artists Take on Commander Riker and His Amazing Beard

    Commander William Riker is a true Renaissance Man of the 24th century: poker player, jazz aficionado, Kirk-level lover of the ladies, and sporter of fantastic facial hair. No wonder a crew of webcomics artists have chosen to pay him tribute. More »
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  • #torchwood

    Torchwood Will Return For A Proper Season, Not Just Another Miniseries

    The television resurrection glove works! Not only will Torchwood return as we'd expected, but it'll have a full 13 episodes, not another five-episode miniseries like "Children Of Earth," John Barrowman announced. Fan-Art by Patrick Fillion. [NSFW link] [BlogtorWho]
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  • #comicswecrave

    Belated Comics Offer Superhero Overload And Sneaks At Movies

    It may be the start of the holiday season - which, amongst other things, means that new comics are released on Thursday this week, instead of Wednesday - but that doesn't stop comics from bringing death, destruction and Iron Man. More »

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  • #madscience

    Naked Mole Rats' Latest Superheroic Feat: Surviving Without Oxygen

    Ugly though they may be, the naked mole rat might be the animal kingdom's greatest superhero. And their most recently discovered superpower — the ability to survive lengthy periods of oxygen deprivation — could help save human brains. More »
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  • #scifashion

    What To Wear To Your Next Scifi Warrior Queen Cage Match [NSFW]

    One of the most pressing questions for young women who are about to enter the warrior battle ring for the first time is what to wear. What goes with armor? Luckily, fashion designer Rachel Freire has the answer. More »
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  • #thelovelybones

    Susan Sarandon's Alcohol-Soaked Lovely Bones Grandmother Makes Her Debut

    The best character from Peter Jackson's "purgatory is pretty" film Lovely Bones is by far Susan Sarandon's nicotine powered, boozed up 1970s grandma. And now a new clip showcases Sarandon in action. More »
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  • #spacesuitporn

    One Size Will Fit All With New Shrinking Spacesuit

    No longer will astronauts have to spend hours making sure their spacesuits fit properly for missions. Engineers are working on a suit that'll use pneumatic muscles to seal the suits shut automatically... as well as all manner of other value-adds. More »
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  • #theblackhole

    Disney’s Tron Legacy Team Remakes The Black Hole

    Disney is revving up to remake one of its most expensive science-fiction endeavors, The Black Hole. The minds behind Tron Legacy are involved, but can they duplicate the PG-rated terror of the original? More »
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  • #prideandprejudiceandzombies

    Pride And Prejudice And Zombies Will Be A Miniseries

    File this under TV movies that will be better than the actual book: Pride and Prejudice And Zombies is being made into a miniseries. Check out the possible concept art. More »
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  • #beautifulcreatures

    We're Doomed: Twilight Meets Harry Potter In New Book/Movie Series

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  • #morningspoilers

    Next Year's Doctor Who Stars Won't Be Who You Think

    There's a shocking development in next year's Doctor Who TARDIS crew, and Ryan Reynolds explains what to expect from Green Lantern. We get hints on Dollhouse's last episode. New True Blood characters! Plus Jonah Hex, Fringe and FlashForward spoilers! More »
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  • #foundfootage

    Come To Post-Apocalyptic Boston For The Eastern European Charm, Stay For The Sewer Mutants

    Welcome to the streets of post-apocalyptic Boston, Massachusetts: the plague hit so hard, the buildings look Bulgarian and the cars are all Yugos. It's just one of the charms of Adrenalin: Fear The Rush, including a great sewer mutant fight. More »
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  • #megaengineering

    The Wild Center Of Our Galaxy Could Support A Mega-Civilization

    Could a super-advanced civilization live inside the acretion disk, the super-dense area around the black hole at the center of a galaxy? Author Mike Brotherton has played with this idea, and a couple of scientific papers say it's possible. More »
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  • #io9backgrounder

    Before They Fall, Meet The Hulks

    Why are there now seven Hulks (Three of whom are children of the original Hulk)? What are the differences between them all? And where did this all get started? We explain all for beginners and Hulk-curious bystanders. More »
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