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Fringe keeps proving over and over that everybody's sexier when they come from a dark, dystopian alternate universe. But it's basically a law of science fiction that the evil twin is always the sexier one. More »
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The latest issue of the Buffy The Vampire Slayer comic book grapples with some unusually serious subject matter — even for the often-controversial Buffy series. But instead of glossing over the difficult decision making process that comes along with this topic, Joss Whedon and his writers dove into the mind of Buffy Summers. More »
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Death comes for everyone — but it doesn't always come in style. Sometimes instead of a heroic death or a cool death, a fictional character will get kind of a crappy death. (Often literally.) Sometimes a beloved character will die in a totally motifying fashion. More »
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And you thought Buffy the Vampire Slayer was out of surprises. Think again! On the very last page of the latest issue of the Buffy Season Nine comics (issue 5), a big fat bomb was dropped! Warning: Spoiler ahead! More »
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One reason we're addicted to science fiction and fantasy: the characters and their weird, conflicted relationships. And there's nothing more addictive than characters who can't decide whether to kill each other or run away together. Friends who sometimes hate each other, or enemies who secretly admire each other. More »
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That Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot that nobody wanted? It might not happen after all. Ryan Murphy reveals the audacious, reliably insane plans for American Horror Story's second season. Plus new images for The Dark Knight Rises and Ghost Rider 2! More »
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The headline says it all, really. Watching Willow and Xander get together is surprisingly not hot at all. But it could be cute in general. Check out your first look at the X-rated Buffy movie over at Fleshbot. Warning: There are some NSFW pics, plus porn ads and stuff. More »
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Sure, Twilight: Breaking Dawn Part 1 broke box office records, having the fifth best opening weekend of all time. But Breaking Dawn still doesn't break our hearts the way some other vampire tales do. More »
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This is a serious question that has been bothering me. We all know that in most vampire lore, a vampire cannot enter a house without an invitation. It's like an unbreakable barrier. But what would happen if you used a transporter, like on the U.S.S. Enterprise, to beam a vampire inside a house, uninvited? More »
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Check out the new trailer for Albert Pyun's latest exploitation film, Road to Hell. When a serial killer meets two hot female "spree killers" in a weird greenscreened landscape that's somewhere between Hell and Purgatory, sparks are sure to fly. Sparks, in this case, meaning Range Rover bondage and knifeplay. And kissing. But wait — there's a little kid! More »
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Manga and anime have had a huge impact on western art in general — but they've especially helped to shape fan art. These cool Japanese art styles have helped us to see our favorite Western science fiction and fantasy icons in a whole new way. More »
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Horror doesn't just have to be about scary monsters and their victims — some of our favorite horror stories include awesome monster-slayers, who are on a mission to wipe out everything slimy or toothy. Here are horror's 10 greatest heroes. More »
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Last night saw the launch of American Horror Story, and it's just the beginning. October also sees the start of Once Upon a Time and Grimm, and the return of The Walking Dead. Horror and dark fantasy are preparing to dominate the small screen more than ever. More »
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The great thing about science fiction and fantasy is that they're full of surprises — you just never know what the universe will have in store. Like, sometimes, a totally random, surprising, shocking death. More »
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Welcome to the third io9 music smackdown! We're putting together the ultimate science fiction (and fantasy) playlist - all the music that every self-respecting fan should have on his or her iPod. More »
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Teenage life is filled with unspoken inevitabilities: unplaceable angst, unfortunate haircuts, sitting next to that dream boat Dirk Perkins in trigonometry class. But what nobody ever tells you is that, at some point, you will go to prom with a vampire. More »
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Fright Night, opening tomorrow, is a bit of a revelation. You expect a schlocky low-budget remake of a 1980s cult horror comedy, and instead you get a fun, thrilling, character-driven summer movie. And much of the credit goes to scriptwriter Marti Noxon, former showrunner on Buffy the Vampire Slayer. More »
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Two castmembers from the original Buffy the Vampire series will be joining the Winchester brothers on a very special Supernatural, delightfully titled ""Shut Up, Dr. Phil." More »
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What if your boss was one of the greatest fictional monsters in the universe? It could be a terrifying experience, one your career might never recover from. More »
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Rupert "Ripper" Giles is a mainstay of Buffy the Vampire Slayer — even when he went off to Britain to ride horses, he was still a vital part of Buffy's messed-up world. More »
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At Comic-Con 2011, we had the good fortune to pick Joss Whedon's brain not once, but twice. After chatting about all things Avengers, Joss gave us a rundown of Buffy The Vampire Slayer: Season 9 . We also asked him whether or not the Scooby Gang will ever solve mysteries with Tony Stark. More »
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Fans of Angel, the Buffy the Vampire Slayer spinoff, will remember that took a long time to find its feet. The makers of Angel have a new production, a fairy-tale cop show called Grimm. And the pilot gave us a very "early Angel" feel. More »
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The coolest science fiction already lets you see what's coming, but sometimes you need a little extra help. That's why it's a good thing there are tarot cards featuring science fiction and fantasy characters, who make the best guides. More »
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Sookie, Buffy, Clark — these are all well-known main characters whose series ran long after their store of audience goodwill ran out. A lot of series' main characters end up being hated by the very audience they attracted in the first place. Of course, some portion of the audience will hate anything that's done with a main character, but there are ways to keep that hatred from spreading beyond the nitpickers. Here are ten ways that TV writers can stop the hate before it starts. More »
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Vampires! Is there anything sexier or more alluring? With Priest coming out tonight, and Vampire Diaries' brain-shattering season finale still fresh in our minds, we had to celebrate all things vampiric. More »
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We've sent our traditional blood larva and burlap bridesmaids dresses to the cleaners, because the wedding day festivities went off without a hitch. But what about the ceremonies that weren't so lucky? Here are a few of our favorite wedding disasters! More »
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Last night's episode of Fringe was far out, far around, and far down. The show returned to its acid-dropping roots, and everything was dreamy. But was it any good? We apply the acid test. More »
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In Pop Punishment, Louis Peitzman endures the most derided genre films, television, and literature, all for your sadistic pleasure. More »
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With Game of Thrones coming to television this weekend, many more people will soon know the joy of vicarious masochism that is George R.R. Martin's storytelling. But Martin's not the only creator who abuses his characters for your perverse enjoyment. More »
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There are times when nothing looks good in the fridge. There are even times when nothing looks good in the store, or on the menu. Occasionally - at least for the fortunate people who live in the 'obesity is a problem' countries - all food looks boring and routine; like it's been served to you a million times before. It's then that you can turn to fiction. Scifi and fantasy is peppered with delicious and strange dishes to excite the taste buds, delight the palate, and probably confound the lower intestine. Here are a list of ten scifi and fantasy foods that I'd love to try. More »
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Just how exactly will I Am Number Four bring the Twilight feeling to a story about an alien refugee? Six new clips from the film show just how Twi-cracky this film will get. Plus tons of Michael Bay-style explosions. Spoilers? More »
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The gone-too-soon TV show Moonlight featured a vampire detective named Mick St. John — but in the novel which inspired the TV show, he was named Mick Angel. Trevor Munson's original novel's finally seeing print, and here's an exclusive excerpt. More »
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Marti Noxon was a producer of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and now she's coming back to superpowered teenagers with the movie I Am Number Four, coming next month. She talked to us about aliens, super-violence, and dealing with internet haters. More »
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Fringe is back, and Walter is rocking out with Back To The Future's Christopher Lloyd! Plus Syfy's reimagined Being Human takes a bite out of Monday night. Plus new Chuck, V, No Ordinary Family and The Cape. Television loves you! More »
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There's lots of reason for optimism about the coming year — Game of Thrones! More Doctor Who and Fringe! Dozens of huge movies! But there are also reasons for apprehension. Here's what we're scared could happen this year. More »
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The eighth season of Buffy wraps up January 19, but the Whedon camp's already planning ahead. According to Birds of Prey writer (and "Women In Refrigerators" coiner) Gail Simone, she's been given a carte blanche opportunity to helm Season 9. More »
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For every real piece of news, there's a hundred crazy rumors and unconfirmed reports. This year provided tons of vital hints at future entertainment...as well as a lot of wonderfully ridiculous rumors. Here's the coolest and wrongest spoilers of 2010. More »
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This week, we have the season finale of Tower Prep and the season premiere of Primeval, and marathons of Doctor Who, Twilight Zone, and assorted other classics. Plus Rufus Sewell meets a mermaid, and Alec "Obi-Wan" Guinness pioneers science-fiction comedy. More »
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Kick-Ass wasn't a box-office sensation, but it may have helped superhero films break out of their same old boring mold, the Guardian suggests. Here are eight other superhero films that Hollywood can study, which helped avoid the same old cliches. More »
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You may feel like just a regular person — but in a science-fictional world, that usually means you're extra-special. Are you the Slayer? The One? The Last Starfighter? Take our quiz and find out for sure. It is your Destiny! More »
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