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Sure, M.I.A.'s waggling middle finger caused a grand mal kerfuffle among the 37 Super Bowl viewers who were still sober enough to notice it. But far more insidious symbolism was at play during the 2012 halftime show. We are referring to, of course, the subliminal Satanic-Illuminati-Freemason messages that permeated Madonna's set. More »
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Last night, companies across America dumped millions of dollars into crafting the world's most perfect commercial. What did their millions dream up? Star Wars gags, Seinfeld, and the apocalypse. Here are the best (and the worst) scifi commercials from the Super Bowl.

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I was excited as the next Star Wars fan to get a sneak peek this week of the new "The Dog Strikes Back" Volkswagen ad that's set to debut at the Super Bowl. Like the big hit of last year, "The Force," a clever ad that featured a Darth Vader-dressed kid frustrated when his Dark Side powers don't work (until Dad makes his day by starting up the family's VW Passat with his remote), I was thrilled to see how my beloved Star Wars franchise might be subtly referenced this year. More »
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Miss the best part of last night's Super Bowl — the commercials? Don't worry: We collected the best of the science fiction shout-outs, fantasy freak-outs and mad-science moments right here. So was this year's collection of 30 second spots a success? Or did it leave you yearning for the crotch-shot ads of yesteryear? More »
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Sneak your first peek of Steve Rogers before the superhero transformation, Robert De Niro in the drug-fueled Limitless, and Natalie Portman smooching on the Norse god Thor. Here's your comprehensive guide to all of the trailers screened at the Super Bowl. More »
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Michael Bay has just released his Transformers: Dark of The Moon trailer at the Super Bowl. How many new transforming aliens can you count? More »
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Baby Darth Vader, a dickweed Bumblebee — and Doritos that can bring a fish back from the dead. This year's selection of Superbowl commercials is already starting to charm its way into our wallets. And with a $3 million price tag for each Superbowl spot, it's no wonder that many of the commercials set to release on Sunday are leaking out early. Watch the best of the ads right now! More »
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The best part of the Superbowl are the commercials, so did last nights super expensive, robot-heavy glamor ads impress? Watch the Lost cameos, monster benders, and sneak first look at the rides on Harry Potter's theme park. More »
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We knew it: Alec Baldwin is an evil alien. All of a sudden, his preternatural comic timing makes total sense. Check out the best ad of the Superbowl. More »
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Hip-hop astronauts dance on an alien moon... until their space buggy gets jacked and their ship gets stolen, in this Bridgestone ad from the Superbowl. I have to admit a weakness for dancing space-dudes. More »
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This commercial, featuring the cast of Heroes playing football against "NFL legends," creeps me out. Maybe it's the way Angela Petrelli nods and smiles before sending Claire, wearing no protective gear, to get broken. More »
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Strap on your 3-D glasses and prepare to meet the alien army of Gallaxhar (Rainn Wilson), from the Monsters Versus Aliens teaser that just aired. Looks like Ginormica gets the drop on the would-be overlord. More »
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The new Race To Witch Mountain Superbowl teaser includes a better look at the alien bounty hunter chasing those space kids, plus The Rock's head floating in a trippy space fantasy. More »
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Well it's Superbowl Sunday, and the only thing remotely scifi may be the ads. So it's my second week in and I'm already doing a themed post. All ads, all for you. More »
]]> http://io9.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5143654&view=rss&microfeed=true Forget the 3D commercials — this Superbowl Sunday, our eyes will be peeled for the one-second Miller High Life commercials. That's right Miller only bought 4 seconds of airtime this Sunday, but the beermaker believes that it's just enough time to make the right mental impact on the audience. Finally, Max Headroom's high-speed advertising nightmare has come true! Hopefully the high-intensity moments won't actually cause your brain to overload and explode. [Winston-Salem Journal] More »
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Race To Witch Mountain's Dwayne Johnson not only chauffeurs around a pair of tween aliens in his cab, but apparently some of our stormtrooper buddies as well. Check out the Superbowl Witch Mountain trailer early. More »
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When we found out that NBC's spy-fi comedy Chuck was planning a special 3D episode for next year, we were excited - and now that creator Josh Schwartz is promising us at least one special 3D sight that we've never seen before (Hint: It includes the words "urinal cake"). We can't wait to see what else the show has lined up for its February red-and-green bonanza. Schwartz explains why we're getting 3D Chuck in the first place, and also identifies the two dream guest-stars for the show, below. More »
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