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The Predator civil war is reaching its bloody climax, and we've got a sneak peek at how crazy it's going to get. Dark Horse has slipped us three exclusive pages from the new Predator #4 comic, coming in January.
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From hosting Scientific American Frontiers to writing a play based on Einstein's letters, Alan Alda is a true geek. We caught up with him to find out about his exploration of the human brain for PBS, called The Human Spark.
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In this exclusive Daybreakers clip, Ethan Hawke argues blood ethics with his little vamp bro who hunts down humans for the new Army. Could Hawke be the first vampire teetotaller we don't want to stake?
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Still smarting over Dollhouse's cancellation? Imagine how bad you'd feel if it were the entire planet facing the chop. The fifth issue of Rick Remender's media-satire-turned-Godzilla-homage, Gigantic brings that concept to worrying life. Click through for an exclusive preview.
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The latest Terminator novel features Terminator-vs-grizzly-bear battles, train robbery, Terminator snowmobiles, a Terminator train, and dogsled chases. We asked writer Greg Cox about who'd win a Terminator/bear fight, novelizing Final Crisis and whether Khan should be in the next Trek.
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Heavy is the robotic head that wears the crown, in the first issue of IDW's new Transformers: Bumblebee comic. If you're wondering just whose head that is, well, consider this a spoiler warning before you check out our exclusive preview.
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Under Brooklyn's elevated JMZ subway sits a curious clothing label. On one hand, their apparel often appears in rap videos. On the other, they've released a t-shirt featuring He-Man in S&M gear. Welcome to the wonderfully warped world of Mishka.
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James Cameron's Avatar required many technical miracles, including next-gen 3-D cameras and motion-capture, but it also needed years of sketching and brainstorming from a platoon of concept-artists and designers. We talked to five designers, and learned Avatar's secret design history.
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Want to know what happened to Paranormal Activity's sweet couple after a terrible entity infested their house? Now you can. Apple is continuing the story in a comic-book iPhone application. And we've got the first set of stills. Spoilers ahead...
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The adaptation of Rachel Klein's The Moth Diaries should begin filming this year, and we got an update from the movies head vampire actress, Lily Cole, on her role and the mystery that surrounds this new character.
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Just like E.T., the aliens in District 9 wanted to phone home... but maybe they weren't quite as cute. Weta's David Meng tells us he aimed to make the creatures disgusting, and they weren't originally going to be CG.
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Want to know how Battlestar Galactica's Cylons developed from kitchen appliances to today's sexy/deadly models? Here's your exclusive first look at a new poster that follows Cylon evolution through both BSG series, now available from Quantum Mechanix. Click to enlarge.
Excited for the release of Mass Effect 2 next year? Here's something to whet your appetite even more: An exclusive peek at the variant cover for tie-in comic Mass Effect: Redemption. Click through for a preview of the comic itself.
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One important cannibal scene in the post apocalyptic film The Road, based on Cormac McCarthy's book, was cut. Here's why, along with how director John Hillcoat feels about his movie being compared to, and marketed as, "disaster porn."
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The Crow relaunch is taking off, and may be months away from a greenlight. We caught up with the movie's producer and found out exactly where the film is in the casting process, and asked the all-important makeup questions.
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Each Sunday, library-themed comic Unshelved recommends a different book, describing it in comic form. We talked to the creators about choosing reading material, using comics to promote books, and getting fan mail from the authors.
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Translating a book into film is hard, especially when it's Cormac McCarthy's simply-worded but powerful novel The Road. Director John Hillcoat told us what McCarthy refused to let him leave out of the movie version.
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Ready for your first glimpse into the world of next year's Angels Vs. Demons epic, Legion? Here's an exclusive look at the first pages of the prologue comic, Legion: Prophets, co-written by the movie's director (Released in stores tomorrow).
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Michael Chabon's celebrated science fiction and geeky pop culture, and his latest book Manhood For Amateurs is a love letter to fandom. So when we managed to ask him a few questions, we were excited to geek out about genres.
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Preview The New Predator Comic
The Predator civil war is reaching its bloody climax, and we've got a sneak peek at how crazy it's going to get. Dark Horse has slipped us three exclusive pages from the new Predator #4 comic, coming in January. More »Alan Alda Wants To Peel Open Your Brain
Daybreakers Clip Shows The "Perks" For Those Who Hunt Humans
Gigantic Makes Cancellation A Worrying Reality
Still smarting over Dollhouse's cancellation? Imagine how bad you'd feel if it were the entire planet facing the chop. The fifth issue of Rick Remender's media-satire-turned-Godzilla-homage, Gigantic brings that concept to worrying life. Click through for an exclusive preview. More »Terminator Vs. Grizzly Bear: Who Wins? And Can Khan Come Back?
The latest Terminator novel features Terminator-vs-grizzly-bear battles, train robbery, Terminator snowmobiles, a Terminator train, and dogsled chases. We asked writer Greg Cox about who'd win a Terminator/bear fight, novelizing Final Crisis and whether Khan should be in the next Trek. More »Exclusive Clip From Family Guy's Empire Strikes Back Has A New Lando
Robots In Despair In Bumblebee's Solo Transformers Comic
Heavy is the robotic head that wears the crown, in the first issue of IDW's new Transformers: Bumblebee comic. If you're wondering just whose head that is, well, consider this a spoiler warning before you check out our exclusive preview. More »Robots, Streetwear, and Gay Skeletor: An Interview with Mishka NYC
5 Designers Reveal Secrets Of James Cameron's Avatar
James Cameron's Avatar required many technical miracles, including next-gen 3-D cameras and motion-capture, but it also needed years of sketching and brainstorming from a platoon of concept-artists and designers. We talked to five designers, and learned Avatar's secret design history. More »Paranormal Activity Continues On Your iPhone
Want to know what happened to Paranormal Activity's sweet couple after a terrible entity infested their house? Now you can. Apple is continuing the story in a comic-book iPhone application. And we've got the first set of stills. Spoilers ahead... More »Lily Cole Talks The Bi-Curious Adventures of A Teen Vamp
The adaptation of Rachel Klein's The Moth Diaries should begin filming this year, and we got an update from the movies head vampire actress, Lily Cole, on her role and the mystery that surrounds this new character. More »Neill Blomkamp Wanted District 9's Aliens To Be As Disgusting As Possible
Trace Cylon Evolution, From Toaster To Centurion To Six
Want to know how Battlestar Galactica's Cylons developed from kitchen appliances to today's sexy/deadly models? Here's your exclusive first look at a new poster that follows Cylon evolution through both BSG series, now available from Quantum Mechanix. Click to enlarge.Exclusive Peek At Liara T'soni In "Mass Effect: Redemption" Comic
Excited for the release of Mass Effect 2 next year? Here's something to whet your appetite even more: An exclusive peek at the variant cover for tie-in comic Mass Effect: Redemption. Click through for a preview of the comic itself. More »Why The Road's Baby Scene Was Cut, And Why Its First Trailer Sucked
The Crow Relaunch Moves Forward With Casting
Watch The Asylum Destroy The World On A Zero Budget
Need a Book Recommendation? Turn to the Comics
Each Sunday, library-themed comic Unshelved recommends a different book, describing it in comic form. We talked to the creators about choosing reading material, using comics to promote books, and getting fan mail from the authors. More »What Cormac McCarthy Insisted On Keeping In The Road Movie
Translating a book into film is hard, especially when it's Cormac McCarthy's simply-worded but powerful novel The Road. Director John Hillcoat told us what McCarthy refused to let him leave out of the movie version. More »Get Your First Peek At Legion's Heavenly Warfare
Geeking Out About Genres With Michael Chabon