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I Am Not Legend
Great News: An Andrew Niccol Script Replaces I Am Legend Prequel
We've been dreading the mooted I Am Legend prequel reteaming Will Smith and director Francis Lawrence. So we're delighted to hear the duo are instead working on a fantastical movie with a script by Andrew Niccol (Gattaca, Truman Show). More »
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Comment by omgwtflolbbqbye: I'm guessing the family circumstance that's keeping them apart is that he's a freaking street magician. 1 Responses | Other threads
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Rant
Female Fans Prepare To Trample Men At Comic-Con
Just a few weeks ago, we endured condescending articles about how girls don't like Comic-Con. This week, we hear that the worst part of Comic-Con is going to be all the female fans of Twilight. Wait, what? More »
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Comment by RomildaIshank: "Obviously, however, he is threatened. Twilight fans are stealing movie fandom away from him. They're stealing his seat for Avatar.... 12 Responses | Other threads
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Afternoon reading
How To Survive The Next Depression, With Cory Doctorow
If you're jonesing for some whimsical outlaw techie culture in your life - and who isn't? - then you need to start reading Cory Doctorow's new novel Makers, which is being serialized pre-publication on Tor.com. More »
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Comment by rek: As fun and freedom loving as it sounds, who is held responsible when the home-made ferris wheel breaks and three... 6 Responses | Other threads
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Eureka preview
Grab Your Titanium Umbrella: Eureka Is Back!
Mad science is getting quirky and lovable once again on the Syfy Channel, as Eureka returns for the long-delayed second half of its third season. We've seen the next two episodes of this crazy-town show. Spoilers ahead.
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Comment by Log1c: Charlie, I know two episodes isn't really representative of the rest of the season, but do they have any of... 1 Responses | Other threads
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green lantern
Which Of These Men Will Be Our Lantern?
It's official: One of these three men will play DC Comics' Green Lantern in next year's big budget movie version. But which one can fulfill our intergalactic ring-slinging policeman fantasies? More »
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Comment by acrobatic rabbit: I'm willing to throw Nathan Fillion in the fold. But the forces of Hollywood tend to work against my wishes.... 12 Responses | Other threads
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Geophysical porn
The Best Collection of Engineering Disaster Photos You've Ever Seen
Giant structures reduced to rubble by disaster? You can't look away. Two engineering professors have created a great archive of disaster photos, along with lessons about what went wrong - and how to get it right next time. More »
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Comment by ManchuCandidate: Engineering has always been about failure and learning from it. Not excusing it away or pretending it didn't happen. 10 Responses | Other threads
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Harry Potter
How Will BluRay Add To Your Hogwarts Curriculum?
Now that we've seen some of the fancy ways BluRay can enhance Watchmen, what does the next Harry Potter DVD have in store for us? Also, there are possible release dates for the final Potter movies. More »
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Comment by Shewski: Answer: It won't? Seriously didn't this use to be the realm of collectors editions' DVDs? More extras, blah. 1 Responses | Other threads
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Superman
The Court Declares Superman's Copyright Situation Confusing
Despite Warner's legal victory against the family of Superman co-creator Jerry Siegel over the character's copyright, the legal future of Clark Kent seems even more complicated than ever - leading the court to appoint an expert to explain it all. More »
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Comment by Dunny0: What I'm not fully understanding is the point to all this. If it's about the money, surely the estates of Siegel... 3 Responses | Other threads
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Supervillain Stand Up
Dr. Doom's Stand Up Tape: "Take Sue Storm, Please!"
Let's give it up for stand-up comic Doctor Victor von Doom — it should be no surprise that all his jokes are about the Fantastic Four. Not all of his jokes are hits, but the guy's got moxie. NSFW language. -
Lobo
DC Does Its Best To Make Latest Lobo Revival Rock
DC Comics is resurrecting one-time popular intergalactic biker/bounty hunter Lobo with a writer sure to appeal to the character's core audience: Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian. Is this the latest example of headline-hunting stunt casting or a moment of editorial genius? More »
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Comment by Pope John Peeps II: [If I wasn't making music] I think I'd be writing comic books for a living, full-time. I have a bit... 5 Responses | Other threads
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morning spoilers
Sexy Jennifer's Body Poster, Tron 2 Story Details, And A Better Look At Destro's Mask From G.I. Joe
It's a Friday spoiler assault! Including your best look so far at Destro's mask from G.I. Joe, a new Jennifer's Body trailer and saucy poster, and a Tron synopsis. Plus: Stargate videos, sassy Ali Larter/Heroes pics, and early Dollhouse spoilers. More »
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Comment by Mortimer Gray: I wonder if Peter Petrelli's new girlfriend will actually survive to see the end of the season. 13 Responses | Other threads
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Weird archaeology
Could People With Giant Skulls Be Controlling the Weather?
Were there superpeople with mega-skulls in ancient times, or did they just have really awesome body mods? This clip from a Russian show about weird, elongated skulls discovered from the 4th Century asks that very question. via Xenophilia
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Comment by omgwtflolbbqbye: The only thing more interesting than the video are the youtube comments for it: "these could be sculls of ppl that... 13 Responses | Other threads
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found footage
Watch Out When Batman Offers To Feed You His "Bat-Milk"
Joel Schumacher didn't actually make the worst Batman movie of all time - that honor belongs to Alyas Batman En Robin, the 1993 Bat-movie made in the Philippines. Here, Batman takes a plucky reporter inside the Bat-garage and offers Bat-drinks. More »
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Comment by cletar: Wow. Now the Joker's little song is stuck in my head. Thanks! 8 Responses | Other threads
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Disaster
Tremor-Plagued California Fault About To Unleash The Big One
Tremors are increasing near a "locked" stretch of the San Andreas fault in Central California near Parkfield. In a study released today, seismologists say this could mean the shaky state is on the verge of an enormous quake.
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Comment by Grey_Area: Oh piffle! These "seismologists" don't know anything. What's the latest data from the crop circles? that's the only way to... 10 Responses | Other threads
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space porn
The Swan Nebula Shows The Death And Rebirth Of Superhot Stars
That silky white gas in this image of the Swan Nebula (also known as the Omega Nebula) is the remains of superhot stars, that bowed their shining heads and died. But it's also the birthplace of brilliant new stars. [ESO]
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Comment by crashedpc /sarcasm: How long does it take for a star to form? Yes, I know I can google that. But I'd rather hear... 8 Responses | Other threads
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Comic Con
Thursday's San Diego Comic Con Schedule Is Out
Thursday's San Diego Comic Con schedule has been released, and we're picking out all the stuff you absolutely, positively cannot miss. From a Terry Gilliam panel to James Cameron's Avatar, and even a Middleman cast reunion. More »
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Comment by crashedpc /sarcasm: *shakes fist* GRR, io9 will be there and I'm not. Damn you, Comic Con! Maybe I really should just fly... 7 Responses | Other threads
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Superman
Warner Bros. To Superman: Don't Call Us, We'll Call You
Warner Bros. doesn't have a Superman film in development right now, and President Alan Horn told a judge that he has "issues" with the Man of Steel. Warners won its latest legal battle, but has Superman's movie career already lost? More »
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Comment by jajbowler: ...exactly what kind of movie was being filmed in that comic? 14 Responses | Other threads
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Harry Potter
Secrets of Harry Potter's All-Important Final Scene
Harry Potter lovers know that in the final chapter of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, there are many crazy surprises. But the biggest surprise will be how the movie version will handle the very last scene. Spoilers ahead.
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Comment by omgwtflolbbqbye: I could have done without that final scene when I read it. It was redundant since we pretty much could assume... 16 Responses | Other threads
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Concept Art
Now That's What We Call A Starship Bridge
New Pandorum concept art shows a dark, time-worn spaceship command center, with rusty bulkheads and a cool-looking holographic user interface surrounding the captain's chair. And click through to see another piece of concept art, showing the inevitable service crawlway. More » -
Warehouse 13
Warehouse 13's Debut Is A Ratings Win, But Can It Beat Eureka?
The first episode of storehouse-of-weirdness show Warehouse 13 was the top-rated cable show of the night, with 3.5 million viewers. That doesn't beat Eureka's 4.1 million debut. More »
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Comment by ComradeLenin: I liked Warehouse 13. It'd has the same quirkiness as Warehouse 13. Hell, it could even be set in the... 7 Responses | Other threads
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Worst Case Scenario
Why An Urban Nuclear Explosion Is "Not Hopeless"
The consequences of a nuclear explosion in the heart of a city may seem unthinkable to most, but experts think that, if the proper precautions are made, it wouldn't be as bad as you may assume. More »
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Comment by russdanger: Are they saying that "Duck and Cover" would actually work? 15 Responses | Other threads
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doctor who
Your First Horrifying Look At Doctor Who's Next Monster
A new clip from Doctor Who's next special episode, "The Waters Of Mars," showcases the bizarre alien threat the Doctor faces this time around. What, you thought "Waters" was metaphorical? [Thanks, Bluehinter!]
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Comment by Dunny0: Is the creepy alien peeing on or baptizing its victim? 7 Responses | Other threads
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space porn
Binary Star Discovery Allows Scientists To Detect Invisible "Gravity Waves"
Stars in the early universe probably formed in pairs, like the ones in this simulation created by a group of American astrophysicists. Their finding also has staggering implications: We may detect gravity waves, which has never been possible before. More »
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Comment by nonpareil: I'm still dubious about gravity waves. I understand that if they exist, they're very weak (and tough to detect), but... 14 Responses | Other threads
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Tauntaun dreams
Dreams Do Come True: The Tauntaun Sleeping Bag Ready For The Holidays?
Great amazing fantastic change-your-life Star Wars news. Remember the "so awesome I want to curl into a ball and die" tauntaun sleeping bag? Well, actual production is lumbering forward like a great snow beast. But will LucasFilm approve it? More »
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Comment by sororitysheep: You know, given proper fabric, I could totally make that. More labor required than just clicking the mouse and waiting... 8 Responses | Other threads
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mad science
A Homemade Piece of Lab Equipment With A Terrible Purpose
There is something creepily fascinating about this piece of DiY lab equipment, fashioned in Denmark during the 1970s. Can you guess its purpose? Not for the faint of heart. More »
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Comment by Julio Bermudez: Oh god, for a second thier i thought it was intended for my man parts O_o 14 Responses | Other threads
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Book of blood
Clive Barker's Latest Trailer Uses Your Skin As Twitter For Dead People
The trailer for the Book Of Blood shows you what happens when you become the information superhighway for the dead. True to Barker form, it looks like a nice bloody mess. More » -
morning spoilers
Harold Ramis Talks Ghostbusters 3, Zombieland Gets Us Stoked, And Smallville Takes A Leap Forward
Today's spoiler outbreak includes how Ghostbusters 3 will differ from Batman Begins. There's a fiery G.I. Joe poster and a dozen more reasons to venerate Zombieland. Smallville moves forward. Plus: Fringe, Lost, FlashForward, Warehouse 13, Stargate Universe and Eastwick spoilers. More »
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Comment by roninpenguin: "Joanna, goes from shy librarian-type to sexy minx by taking off her glasses and removing her glasses." Little bit of an... 3 Responses | Other threads
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Rant
The Singularity Backlash
Are you sick of the shiny, high-tech future where humans evolve into superbeings? Join the club. The latest trend is for anti-singularity futures, where tomorrow looks like yesterday. More »
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Comment by Evil Tortie's Mom: R.O.A.C.H.: Or, stuff kinda goes on at about the same rate of change as now. Sure, I've got a hi-def TV and... 18 Responses | Other threads
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