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  • #stitchpunk

    Just what is “Stitchpunk,” Anyway?

    The term "Stitchpunk" has quickly been attached to Shane Acker's astounding debut film, 9. But where did it originate? Should we take this new genre seriously? We take a look at Acker's influences and attempt to define the Stitchpunk genre. More »
    09/13/09
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    By Sarah Hope Williams
  • #exclusive

    Shane Acker's 9 Rules For Creating Great Post-Apocalyptic Movies

    Shane Acker's animated movie 9 features nine plucky ragdolls facing an army of beast machines after the human race has died off. We talked to Acker a while back, and he told us nine rules for great post-apocalyptic films. More »
    09/11/09
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    By Charlie Jane Anders
  • #9review

    If Nice Machines Battle Evil Machines After You're Dead, Will You Care?

    In most post-apocalyptic movies, we bring destruction on ourselves with our advanced science, and there's a cautionary message about trusting technology. But the lyrical 9 may be the first film that shows good machines fighting evil ones, after we're dead. More »
    09/09/09
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    By Charlie Jane Anders
  • #9

    The First Rag Dolls To Walk Our Ruined Earth, And The Last Chance To Take Them Home

    This is the last chance to win your own 9 concept art book, featuring scads of amazing images from the making of the film. Give these stuffed warriors of the wasteland a good home! More »
    09/08/09
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    By Meredith Woerner
  • #top10

    Top 10 Unlikely Survivors Of The End Of The World

    In 9, deadly machines wipe out the human race and the only creatures left alive are... ragdolls? Okay. But those hempen freedom-fighters aren't necessarily the weirdest people to survive the apocalypse. Here are the top 10 most unlikely apocalyptic survivors. More »
    09/08/09
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    By Charlie Jane Anders
  • #exclusive

    Timur Bekmambetov: 9 Is About Your Coworkers

    You may think that 9 is all about ragdolls surviving the end of the world — but actually it's about the people you deal with every day, says producer Timur Bekmambetov. Plus your first look at his Russian superhero film! More »
    09/08/09
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    By Charlie Jane Anders
  • #morningspoilers

    Patrick Stewart Will Return As Professor X. Plus Smallville's Superman Duds, And Doctor Who's New Menace

    It's a spoiler: Patrick Stewart drops some X-Men hints. Doctor Who's next writer teases a historical epic. New pics show Smallville's Superman costume, Supernatural's cop-shop, and True Blood's finale. Plus 9, The Box, Dollhouse, Fringe New Moon, Stargate and Superman/Batman. More »
    09/08/09
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    By Charlie Jane Anders
  • #fallmoviepreview

    The io9 Guide To 2009's Fall Movies

    The days are already getting shorter and colder, which sounds like the ideal time to start considering spending evenings at your local multiplex, taking advantage of comfy chairs and large screens. But what movies should you see? Here's our guide. More »

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    09/06/09
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    By Graeme McMillan
  • #9

    See 9's Deadly Machine-On-Human Violence, And Get Free Stuff

    Shane Acker's 9 isn't a kids' movie. The machines-gone-rogue actually wipe out humanity altogether. Check out the evil mugs behind the operation, and witness the carnage in a gallery from 9's tie-in book. And win free books and movie tickets. More »
    09/03/09
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    By Meredith Woerner
  • #morningspoilers

    Clips Of Megan Fox's Notorious Kiss With Amanda Seyfried, Plus Pandorum And 9

    Get a spoiler catharsis with intense teasers and featurettes from Pandorum, Jennifer's Body, 9, Supernatural, Smallville and FlashForward. Crazy Doctor Who rumors! Guess who's wearing the cheerleader uniform on Heroes! Plus Surrogates, Gamer, Dark Shadows, [Rec], Twilight, Lost and Chuck. More »
    09/03/09
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    By Charlie Jane Anders
  • #morningspoilers

    Sneak Peeks At Surrogates, Dollhouse, Supernatural, Warehouse 13 And Doctor Who!

    Today's spoilers include detailed descriptions of some Bruce Willis/Surrogates action footage. New clips from Dollhouse, Supernatural and Warehouse 13. Another comics transplant on Smallville. Plus Gamer, 9, 2012, Doctor Who, Lost, Fringe, FlashForward, True Blood, Stargate Universe and Chuck spoilers! More »
    09/01/09
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    By Charlie Jane Anders
  • #triviagasm

    16 Great Characters with Numbers For Names

    This week, we're gearing up for 9, Shane Acker's film about nine animated rag dolls, each known only by their number. With that in mind, we list 16 other characters who have numerical monikers. More »
    08/31/09
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    By Lauren Davis
  • #9

    Crack Open 9's Science Journal And Learn Secrets Of The Ragdolls' Creation

    We've got 9's secret ragdoll-making mad science journal, complete with ink blots, sketches and doomsday prophesies. Flip through our exclusive pages, and check out your chance to win the concept art book. More »
    08/31/09
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    By Meredith Woerner
  • #morningspoilers

    Denzel Acts Tough, Eliza Plays House And Doctor Who Treads Water In New Pics

    Spoilers reveal all — like revelatory Book Of Eli stills and a 9 video. New Dollhouse promo pics take the show's title ultra-literally. Plus major Lost casting news. Plus Doctor Who, Fringe, FlashForward, Supernatural, Smallville, V, Heroes and Eastwick spoilers! More »
    08/24/09
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    By Charlie Jane Anders
  • #9

    The Concept Art Behind Nine's Ragdoll #5, Plus Two New Clips

    We've got some exclusive concept art showing the evolution of the one-eyed number 5, from Shane Acker and Tim Burton's 9. Plus two new clips have been released — and they're pretty spoilery. More »
    08/20/09
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    By Meredith Woerner
  • #exclusive

    After Rag-Dolls At The End Of The World, What's Next For Shane Acker?

    Shane Acker's post-apocalyptic rag-dolls-vs-robots epic 9 is already blowing our minds. So when we met him, we asked what's next, and he described two possible projects: one live-action, one animated. They're known franchises, but he wouldn't identify them. Can you? More »
    07/28/09
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    By Charlie Jane Anders
  • #sdcc

    Who Won Comic Con's Buzz Wars? Our 10 Picks

    The entertainment industry descended on San Diego like an alien mothership, hoping to refuel with precious buzz. But there were some movies and entertainers that people talked about more than others. Here are 10 winners of Comic Con's buzz wars. More »
    07/27/09
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    By Charlie Jane Anders
  • #9

    The Next Piece To Your 9 Puzzle Is Here

    Can you uncover the mystery behind their new viral site for the apocalyptic movie 9? We've got an exclusive piece of the puzzle, to help you uncover what the rag-doll people are trying to tell you. Check it out below. More »
    07/27/09
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    By Meredith Woerner
  • #9

    9's Stitchpunk Sneakers Climb Up The "Things We Need" Chart

    As if we could get any more excited about Shane Acker's 9, they've brought out limited-edition 9 shoes. Last year, Focus Films put out the drool-inducing Coraline kicks, and now these shoes, which are well worth inflicting robot death for. More »
    07/22/09
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    By Meredith Woerner
  • #9

    Can You Make A Rag Doll Go Psychotic? 9's New Stills Say Yes

    We just can't get enough of Shane Acker's 9 breathtaking robot revolution and carnage, but just for today, lets take a closer look at the little rag-dolls who grew out of humanity's annihilation, with a collection of new stills. More »
    07/17/09
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    By Meredith Woerner
  • #exclusive

    War Of The Worlds' Robot Brethren Enlist In 9's Machine Uprising

    Some of the machines that wiped out the human race in the post-apocalyptic rag-doll movie 9 look very familiar... in an awesome way. Check out our exclusive tripod art from 9, then click through to see the metal beasts sleeping. More »
    07/15/09
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    By Meredith Woerner
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