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  • killing machines

    Countdown Science Fiction's 10 Most Murderous Robots

    It's one thing to talk about Killer Robots, but which ones have actually managed to really rack up the senseless slaughter? Here are our choices for the ten deadliest robots for you to avoid. More »

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    05/19/09
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    By Graeme McMillan
  • killing machines

    Could'a Been Contenders...

    Wondering where Daleks, Cybermen and the Borg are? They're over in the "Do cyborgs really count as robots?" corner, although it's arguably worth pointing out that Daleks aren't really robots at all, just aliens inside weirdly-shaped suits of armor... that may as well be robots for all we actually care. I'm sure there will be arguments about this, nonetheless. Also missing from the list: The Decepticons, who must've killed many people during their various toy, cartoon, comic and movie reigns of terror, but none that I can remember in "real" continuity (Which is to say, All Hail Megatron doesn't count, because it's intentionally an "alternate reality" story). Also also missing is Brainiac, who has just been retconned again into being as organic as robotic, sadly. More »
    05/19/09
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    By Graeme McMillan

    Comment by madnys: Rogue simulants from Red Dwarf? Or how about the Inquisitor from the same show? How many people has he deemed... 3 Responses | Other threads

  • killing machines

    #1: The Manhunters

    How deadly are they? They destroyed all life within Space Sector 666 because of a "programming glitch." How big is a Space Sector? Unknown, although the entire universe is split into at least 3601 of them, and Final Crisis claims that there are "thousands of worlds" within Earth's sector. So let's just say that's a lot of life extinguished. More »
    05/19/09
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    By Graeme McMillan

    Comment by NotArthurPDragon: Where's V'Ger from Star Trek the Motion Picture? In the book I think it's said to have taken whole... 2 Responses | Other threads

  • killing machines

    #2: Unicron

    How deadly is he? He eats planets for breakfast. And lunch. And dinner. And if they're populated, all the better; it adds texture, apparently. More »
    05/19/09
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    By Graeme McMillan

    Comment by Burke: I just can;t get past the cheesy name. Unicron/Unicorn.... I keep expecting a magical rainbow to shoot out his... more » | Other threads

  • killing machines

    #3: The Cylons

    How deadly are they? They destroyed the twelve colonies of humanity, committing genocide on a scale unimaginable to everyone except Glen A. Larson and Ron Moore. More »
    05/19/09
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    By Graeme McMillan

    Comment by Allan Drake: Terminators should be #1. Their whole purpose is to eliminate the human race. Thats not true with seperatist battle droids.... 1 Responses | Other threads

  • killing machines

    #4: Separatist Battle Droids

    How deadly are they? Apparently, an unstoppable killing machine that continually causes trouble for the Republic and their Jedi forces during the many years of Star Wars' Clone Wars. Despite their apparent ineffectualness, the war continued for many years, therefore the estimated high kill-rate and higher ranking on this list. Sorry, prequel haters. More »
    05/19/09
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    By Graeme McMillan

    Comment by Davio: These were actually really cool in Republic Commando. They were actually bloody scary, very difficult to take down. 2 Responses | Other threads

  • killing machines

    #5: Skynet/The Terminators

    How deadly are they? They took over the Earth and are pretty much trying to destroy all human life, starting with a successful nuclear annihilation of three million people. You've seen The Terminator movies, right? More »
    05/19/09
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    By Graeme McMillan

    Comment by Burke: yeah, terminators are pretty badass... until an aging Arnold tries to play one, then they sort of lose something int... more » | Other threads

  • killing machines

    #6: Sentinels (The Matrix)

    How deadly are they? They took over the Earth and keep humans around only as batteries. Which, you know, is potentially an environmentally solution to the whole need for energy (Although they did start out with solar power. More »
    05/19/09
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    By Graeme McMillan

    Comment by Burke: Bleh. They were too easy to beat, in the end. more » | Other threads

  • killing machines

    #7: Sentinels (Marvel Comics)

    How deadly are they? They almost eradicated the mutant race, killing millions in one afternoon's work by destroying the island of Genosha. There's also a much-visited future where the Sentinels have taken over the world and killed the X-Men and many other superheroes. More »
    05/19/09
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    By Graeme McMillan

    Comment by Burke: I was gonna say, they were the first bad-ass thing Marvel really did well in the 80's. Sounds like... more » | Other threads

  • killing machines

    #8: Ultron

    How deadly is he? He singlehandedly slaughtered the inhabitants of the fictional European nation of Slorernia, before enslaving the alien robot race the Phalanx and taking over countless planets as a result, for his own nefarious ends. More »
    05/19/09
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    By Graeme McMillan

    Comment by Burke: What a surprise: Hank Pym screws up. Again. more » | Other threads

  • killing machines

    #9: ABC Warriors

    How deadly are they? As deadly as you want them to be; in the future's Volgan war (When the west goes to war with the fictional Russian-analog "Volgan Republic"), human soldiers are slowly replaced by robots created to fight wars. Slowly enough, in fact, that the ABC Warriors get more than a few kills in before the war ends, at which point they get to kill some more people while - at various times - rebelling against their makers, terraforming Mars, assassinating people for chaos magic rituals and getting involved in other unlikely scrapes. More »
    05/19/09
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    By Graeme McMillan

    Comment by Ellusion: The robot pictured had a cameo in Judge Dredd as Armand Assantes sidekick. 2 Responses | Other threads

  • killing machines

    #10: Mechagodzilla

    How deadly is he? He rampages continually against Japan and fights Godzilla on a regular basis, with his laser eyes and flamethrower breath. I'm guessing there's got to be some level of collateral damage going on there. Also, he kills giant monsters, which can come in handy. More »
    05/19/09
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    By Graeme McMillan

    Comment by Belabras: Well, he's no Godzilla, but he's destroyed a fair section of Tokyo in his day. 2 Responses | Other threads

  • new comics we crave extra

    The Best Free Comics To Bring You Up To Super-Speed

    Tomorrow is 2009's Free Comic Book Day, when all manner of publishers release free books to celebrate the medium and try and get some new readers into characters they hadn't previously considered. Here're our favorites. More »

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    05/01/09
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    By Graeme McMillan
  • clone wars

    Star Wars' Latest Transmission Gets Decoded

    If you missed Cartoon Network's Star Wars: The Clone Wars the first time around, you'll have a chance to relive the entire first season this summer... and this time, it'll be accompanied by brand-new commentary. More »
    04/08/09
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    By Graeme McMillan

    Comment by iameleveneight: This better be on the damn bluray when it comes out. 6 Responses | Other threads

  • cartoon network

    Cartoon Network Grows Up, Abandons Cartoons

    Is Cartoon Network about to head the way of the Sci Fi Channel? More than half of the shows for next season aren't cartoons... but that doesn't mean that they won't be awesome. More »
    03/26/09
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    By Graeme McMillan

    Comment by jccalhoun: Cable channel execs are morons. They are changing all the channels that were once focused on a particular niche... 8 Responses | Other threads

  • what to watch

    Chesty Magician Goes Freaky Friday On Smallville's Stars

    Zatanna's Smallville time has finally come, and she's looking all sorts of ridiculously sexy. Plus Dean and Sam inspire some Supernatural fanfic. And Tricia Helfer's back! Clips and spoilers below. More »

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    03/23/09
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    By Meredith Woerner
  • clone wars recap

    Things Get Darker, And Better, On Clone Wars Finale

    Pity poor Clone Wars, finishing its first season on the same night as Battlestar Galactica... It was pretty much doomed to be overshadowed, even though last night was the best episode of the season altogether. More »
    03/21/09
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    By Graeme McMillan

    Comment by AndrewCaeneus: 'It was pretty much doomed to be overshadowed' Er ... you do know more people watch Clone Wars every week than... 7 Responses | Other threads

  • star wars: clone wars

    New Star Wars Villain Is Both Bad And Ugly

    Here's a new special trailer for Friday's episode of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, focusing on the new character, Lee Van Cleef-inspired bounty hunter Cad Bane. With minor spoilers, below... More »
    03/18/09
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    By Charlie Jane Anders

    Comment by Moff: Later will we find out he's related to Darth Bane? Or is that just a common last name, like "Olson,"... 13 Responses | Other threads

  • what to watch

    The Last Battlestar Galactica Asks All Of You To Be Brave

    BSG's finale has arrived, and not even a cameo from Star Wars' gay Hutt can cheer me up. Farewell, Starbuck, Chief... and Fat Lee, I'll miss you most of all. Clips and spoilers, below. More »

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    03/16/09
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    By Meredith Woerner
  • morning spoilers

    Arnold Schwarzenegger's Terminator Update, Plus A New Clue To Dollhouse's Naked Monster

    Secrets of Arnie's Terminator Salvation cameo! G.I. Joe fight scenes! Iron Man 2 first look! They're all major spoilers. And so are Dollhouse casting news, Smallville/Clone Wars clips, Terminator: SCC pics and Stargate Universe hints. More »
    03/11/09
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    By Charlie Jane Anders

    Comment by evildead1971: "We'll meet a character with an Earth-related ability, and it'll be "muddy." " dave chappelle will join the cast and his... 6 Responses | Other threads

  • evil clones

    Obama Keeps The Planet Safe From Clone Wars

    Even though President Barack Obama signed an executive order that will allow federal spending on stem cell research, he's still very aware that cloning humans can only lead to the eventual evil-twin/clone revolution. More »
    03/09/09
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    By Meredith Woerner

    Comment by FrellingDominar: the reason why they don't want human cloning is because religion couldn't explain SOULS. if human clones happen, where does... 9 Responses | Other threads

  • morning spoilers

    Pics And Clips From Wolverine, Sarah Connor, Dollhouse, Star Wars And Dragonball!

    Greetings, spoiler junkies. Wolverine character posters show a dapper Gambit. New videos illuminate Dragonball, Dollhouse, Terminator: SCC, Clone Wars and Reaper. New Iron Man/Star Trek scoop! Plus Doctor Who, Lost, Fringe, Smallville, Supernatural and Heroes. More »
    03/06/09
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    By Charlie Jane Anders
  • morning spoilers

    Major Star Trek And Doctor Who Scoopage, Plus A Watchmen Rumble

    Spoiler-mania continues. The Star Trek novelization's back-cover copy gives away plot points. Plus there's new Watchmen action, and excellent Dragonball news. A Doctor Who writer explains the 2009 specials. Plus Lost, Dollhouse & Clone Wars! More »
    03/05/09
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    By Charlie Jane Anders
  • clone wars recap

    Double The Jar-Jar, Double The Frustration On Clone Wars Double Bill

    It's all viral warfare this week on Clone Wars, but don't worry; Jar-Jar and a comedy Nazi scientist are here to make sure that it's not as exciting as it may sound. More »
    02/14/09
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    By Graeme McMillan

    Comment by DangerousDac: Also, is it me, or did Jar Jar look worryingly off tonight? Like some kind of Mutant Evil Jar Jar... 6 Responses | Other threads

  • morning spoilers

    Revealed: Avatar's Alien Planet, Watchmen Origins, And A Sordid BSG Tryst

    Two new Watchmen TV spots include Dr. Manhattan's final fear. Glimpse Avatar's alien planet. Discover an illict BSG hookup. Plus clips from Lost and Clone Wars, a Terminator Salvation photo, and Heroes dope. Spoiler madness! More »
    02/11/09
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    By Charlie Jane Anders

    Comment by Devo_Almighty: Glad to hear Daphne isn't dead afterall. 7 Responses | Other threads

  • clone wars

    Clone Wars To Continue For Another Year

    Surprising absolutely no-one, Cartoon Network announced yesterday that they've picked up Star Wars: The Clone Wars for a second season starting this fall, following the show's successful first outing on Friday nights. More »
    02/10/09
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    By Graeme McMillan

    Comment by hofmann: Can they have a no Jar Jar clause in the second season renewal contract? 4 Responses | Other threads

  • morning spoilers

    Star Trek's Commander And Dragonball's Creator Both Speak Out

    Greetings, spoiler-mongers! Today there are tidbits on Star Trek, Transformers, Watchmen and Dragonball. Also, a Lost and Heroes deathwatch and clips from Fringe and Sarah Connor. Plus Chuck, Supernatural, Clone Wars and Kyle XY. LOLspoilers! More »
    02/10/09
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    By Charlie Jane Anders
  • morning spoilers

    A Surprising Wolverine Co-Star Confirmed!

    A French magazine printed tons of new Wolverine pics, and confirmed a shocking mutant costar. Plus there are new Astro Boy and Clone Wars pics, and Push/Heroes clips. And super-minor Doctor Who season five spoilers. More »
    02/05/09
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    By Charlie Jane Anders

    Comment by AngryEddy: This has nothing to do with today's fine crop of spoilers, but is that Steve the Pirate in the image... 9 Responses | Other threads

  • clone wars

    Clone Wars Targets Adults Next

    Proving that Edwin Starr may have been wrong and war is good for something after all, Star Wars: The Clone Wars is getting a network promotion of sorts, with the show moving to TNT. More »
    02/01/09
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    By Graeme McMillan

    Comment by GreyHammer: if they want males above the age of 12 they have to remove ashoka and make the french twi'lek chick... 5 Responses | Other threads

  • clone wars recap

    Old Soldiers Make Clone Wars Feel Like Star Trek

    Ah, the schizophrenic nature of The Clone Wars. Last week, we learned that war was awesome and pacifists are idiots, and this week, it's all about the destructive paranoid nature of war. Conflicted much? More »
    01/31/09
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    By Graeme McMillan

    Comment by Dr Emilio Lizardo: The only thing that would have made it more cliched is if the Blue guys had known about the Yeti... 5 Responses | Other threads

  • morning spoilers

    A Bat-Script, Hiro's Surprising Companion, And A BSG PDA

    Spoiler orgy! New Batman 3 script pages are probably fake, but fun anyway. There's Transformers 2 set video. Plus tons of Lost, Battlestar, Doctor Who, Heroes, Life On Mars, Smallville and Supernatural pics and spoilers. More »
    01/28/09
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    By Charlie Jane Anders

    Comment by sororitysheep: I hope part of the Galactica mutiny involves strapping down Lee and giving him a haircut. 2 Responses | Other threads

  • clone wars recap

    Explosions > Peace In This Week's Clone Wars

    This week on George Lucas Wants You To Learn That Fighting Is Awesome, war comes to Space Brigadoon, and Raccoon Ewoks discover that pacifism is for losers. Socially responsible television the way you like it! More »
    01/24/09
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    By Graeme McMillan

    Comment by Discodave: R.O.A.C.H. M.O.T.E.L.: "When surrounded by war, one must eventually choose a side." Conversely, the Swiss chose the motto "When surrounded by war, one must... 6 Responses | Other threads

  • violence rules

    Science Fiction Stories That Make Gandhi Cry

    Tonight's Star Wars cartoon looks like it may teach an important lesson: pacifism sucks. If so, it'll join an illustrious science-fiction tradition: stories where peace-loving, non-violent people learn to kill. Here's our list. Minor spoilers... More »
    01/23/09
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    By Charlie Jane Anders
  • morning spoilers

    Telltale Set Video Of An Oceanic Six Encounter

    Spoiler pride! A new Lost set video shows just what the Oceanic Six gets up to in a couple of weeks. Plus more Doctor Who set reports, Dollhouse casting, Supernatural secrets and Star Wars pics. More »
    01/22/09
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    By Charlie Jane Anders

    Comment by ChrisBaker: New rule: If there are no BSG spoilers, don't trick me with a BSG picture. 7 Responses | Other threads

  • morning spoilers

    Which Major TV Show May Be Turning Its Shippers Into Unwitting Incest Fans?

    Today's spoiler harvest includes scorching Doctor Who set pics, Supernatural script pages, and the most shocking Fringe theory yet. Will there be crazy Lost twists? There will! Plus Sarah Connor, Star Wars and Smallville. More »
    01/21/09
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    By Charlie Jane Anders

    Comment by Annys: Am I the only person who watches Supernatural and is SICK of the emo-fest it has become? Bad people go... 7 Responses | Other threads

  • clone wars recap

    The United Nations Of Star Wars Still Disappoints

    Two thoughts occurred to me during last night's episode of Star Wars: The Clone Wars. Firstly, the series should never, ever, try to make any philosophical points. And secondly, that French Jedi is kinda cute. More »
    01/17/09
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    By Graeme McMillan

    Comment by cletar: So, um....Anakin's adoring Padawan. Does he eventually kill her? Is her fate ever hinted at? By the time you... 13 Responses | Other threads

  • morning spoilers

    Star Trek Space Battles! Giant Slugs! Doctor Who Aliens! Smallville Clips!

    Star Trek and BSG will make perfect sense, promise creators. Lost and Smallville clips! Plus dirt on Doctor Who, Star Wars, Heroes, Fringe, Sarah Connor and Dollhouse. The spoiler watch is right twice a day! More »
    01/15/09
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    By Charlie Jane Anders
  • morning spoilers

    All Your Sex Questions About Trek And Transformers — Answered!

    Today's spoilers include Chris Pine's Star Trek sex forecast, and official confirmation of a naughty Transformers rumor. Lost's producers explain everything. Plus dirt on Watchmen, Star Wars, Fringe, Heroes, Supernatural and Sarah Connor. More »
    01/14/09
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    By Charlie Jane Anders
  • morning spoilers

    Secrets Of Battlestar's Final Five Revealed! Plus The Naughtiest Transformer!

    Spoiler watch! Writers of a Battlestar "Final Five" tie-in comic revealed Cylon secrets. New Transformers rumors — some of them pre-debunked. Watchmen and Chuck videos. Dirt on Lost, Wolverine, G.I. Joe, Dollhouse and Clone Wars. More »
    01/13/09
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    By Charlie Jane Anders

    Comment by tinky XIII: You mean no one's ever look at the underside of that Blackbird before and noticed the Decepticon symbol? Really now... 7 Responses | Other threads

  • tv this week

    BSG Is Back, Hood's Crazy and Smallville's Chloe Causes Havoc

    Whether you praise the gods, or the one true cylon god, can we all just be happy that the second half of Battlestar Galactica is back this week, along with a few other old friends? More »

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    01/12/09
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