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The Greatest (And Wrongest) Spoilers Of 2009
Classic Fairytales Get a Science Fiction Twist
Each month, Super Punch holds a geeky art contest. This month, the theme is science fiction fairytales, with entries blending the likes of Battlestar Galactica and John Carter of Mars with Snow White and The Little Mermaid. More »The Best Of io9's '09 Interviews: Our Favorite Strange Encounters
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The Worst Moments From 2009's Science Fiction and Fantasy Television
Snapping necks, Sylar sex sessions and test tube babies' drunken rap performances: these are just a few of the worst moments from television this year. 2009 will forever be remembered for Stargate's boob lens and Adama's cry-painting. More »Graphic Designers Reinvent Science Fiction Television
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Running out of time and money this holiday season? Don't worry - we've got some cheap and heartfelt replacements for the nerd shopper who is out of cash, time or luck. Trust us, they'll love it. More »This Week's Comics Filled By Art Books, Angel And New Superheroes
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Television used to be full of space skirmishes... that looked kind of bogus. And yet, they're totally beautiful and make our inner children giggle with excitement. Here's why we love the faux space battles. More »Do We Know How Caprica Ends?
Since Caprica is a prequel to Battlestar Galactica, we know that it has to set up the events of BSG, including young Willie Adama coming of age. But do we actually know how Caprica ends? One site thinks so. More »Top 10 Science Fiction Disappointments Of The Past Decade
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Looking back at the fictional stories that defined the last decade, you might think of things like The Dark Knight, Battlestar Galactica, or failures like Bionic Woman and Speed Racer. Was this the decade we ran out of original ideas? More »Trace Cylon Evolution, From Toaster To Centurion To Six
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