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With the year almost over, it's time to look back and wonder if 2009 actually left any wisdom for future generations behind in its whirlwind of franchise-maintenance, Obama-adoration* and dream-crushing. Here are some potential morals from the last 12 months.
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Jennifer's Body may not be an artistic masterpiece, but it's a smart, fun horror movie with a big star. It was a cut above the usual B-grade horror fare. So what caused its abysmal box office returns? Misguided, boy-targeted marketing.
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I hate chick lit and get bored with torture porn, but it turns out that putting the two of them together creates the proverbial peanut butter chocolate awesomeness. If you eat Jennifer's Body like weird candy, it works. Spoilers ahead!
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We talked bloodthirsty boy-eating demons withJennifer's Body director Karyn Kusama and learned that the real terror in the story is the co-dependent toxic relationship between two girls.
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A new stack of Jennifer's Body clips have been released, including lots of writer Diablo Cody's quippy dialogue and a scene with the evil guylinered band boy Adam Brody. Check them out - but be warned, they're a bit spoilery.
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Delve into slapstick zombie violence with a Zombieland trailer, and witness Megan Fox's descent into ick in a Jennifer's Body TV spot. Super-spoilery Lost set reports, plus Hancock 2 details. Also: Road, Fringe, FlashForward, Smallville, Supernatural, Stargate and True Blood.
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We're still a week away from watching Megan Fox snack on schoolboys in Jennifer's Body. In the meantime, we're serving up a list of the other women in science fiction who hunger for human flesh.
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Refresh yourself with spoilers! A script review of Nolan's Inception is shocking and possibly accurate. There's thrilling Surrogates footage, and a revealing FlashForward clip. Smallville gets zanier. Plus: Batman 3, Jennifer's Body, Supernatural, Fringe, Warehouse and Heroes spoilers.
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Today's spoilers include a heaping pile of Lost, including a character you thought we'd never see again. Supernatural's Lucifer sports a T-shirt and jeans, and we see how Jennifer's Body begins. Plus Cloudy, True Blood, Fringe, Pandorum, Smallville, and FlashForward.
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Let the Megan Fox boy-feast begin, with the first clip from Diablo Cody's demonic high-school horror feature. So just how exactly do you tempt the guy-linered Emo boy from school to meet you in an empty house?
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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.
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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.
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Start your week with spoilers! Including trashy Megan Fox pics and bi-curiosity. Set reports for Lost and Doctor Who hint at shocking confrontations. Plus Surrogates, New Moon, Fringe, FlashForward, Caprica, Supernatural, Dollhouse, Stargate, Heroes, True Blood, Chuck, Warehouse and Eureka.
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Today's spoilers may actually rock too much: DiCaprio channels Bale in Nolan's Inception. More details on Iron Man 2's Whiplash armor, and another Megan Fox poster. Dollhouse's weirdest plot yet. Plus 2012, Lost, Fringe, V, Supernatural, Smallville and True Blood.
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The graphic novel tie-in to upcoming Megan Fox horror movie Jennifer's Body is released today, and if the movie is anything like this, we're in for one confused - but enjoyable - movie that zigs when we're expecting a zag.
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Still confused by the Jennifer's Body plot? Diablo Cody and Megan Fox lay it all out on the line for you in this new featurette, including a better look at Adam Brody and his devil-worshiping band's after-hours party antics.
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A new Doctor means a new TARDIS, and we've got all the rumored design details. Better Off Ted features genetic matchmaking, and Zombieland offers more survival rules. Plus Iron Man 2, Gamer, Astro Boy, Hobbit, Smallville, and Supernatural spoilers.
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Zombies, morally-grey former-supervillains and indie cartoonists giving Megan Fox more personality than she deserves — This week's haul of comics offers up a cornucopia of things to crave, including your second chance to read the best SF comic in years.
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Spoiler warning: bigwigs explain how the next Iron Man and Superman movies will differ from the last ones. Megan Fox does a crazy tongue stunt in a Jennifer's Body image. Plus Zombieland pic, Heroes shocker, and Spielberg's alien-invasion project filming.
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Friday is for spoilers: Superman's possible next director says what his storyline his movie wouldn't include. Photos and posters illuminate Iron Man 2, Pandorum, Jennifer's Body, Wolfman, Dollhouse and Stargate Universe. Plus Inception, Thor, Surrogates, Fringe, Heroes and Superman/Batman spoilers.
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5 Entertainment Lessons We Hope 2009 Has Taught The Future
With the year almost over, it's time to look back and wonder if 2009 actually left any wisdom for future generations behind in its whirlwind of franchise-maintenance, Obama-adoration* and dream-crushing. Here are some potential morals from the last 12 months. More »The Cluelessness Continues with "Jennifer's Body" DVD Cover
Remember how all the clueless boy-oriented sexbot marketing killed Jennifer's Body, which is actually a nightmarish chick flick about how best friends can turn into monsters? Seems like FOX is still riding the clueless train with its DVD marketing scheme. More »Did Stupid Marketing Kill "Jennifer's Body"?
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The Real Horror Of Jennifer's Body: Toxic Friends
We talked bloodthirsty boy-eating demons with Jennifer's Body director Karyn Kusama and learned that the real terror in the story is the co-dependent toxic relationship between two girls. More »The Kissing, Killing And Boy-Eating Clips From Jennifer's Body
A new stack of Jennifer's Body clips have been released, including lots of writer Diablo Cody's quippy dialogue and a scene with the evil guylinered band boy Adam Brody. Check them out - but be warned, they're a bit spoilery. More »A New Zombieland Trailer Brings The Slapstick. Plus All Your Craziest Lost Theories — Confirmed!
Delve into slapstick zombie violence with a Zombieland trailer, and witness Megan Fox's descent into ick in a Jennifer's Body TV spot. Super-spoilery Lost set reports, plus Hancock 2 details. Also: Road, Fringe, FlashForward, Smallville, Supernatural, Stargate and True Blood. More »The Man-Eating Ladies of Science Fiction
We're still a week away from watching Megan Fox snack on schoolboys in Jennifer's Body. In the meantime, we're serving up a list of the other women in science fiction who hunger for human flesh. More »Inception Script Review: Real Or Headfake? Plus Awesome Surrogates Footage!
Refresh yourself with spoilers! A script review of Nolan's Inception is shocking and possibly accurate. There's thrilling Surrogates footage, and a revealing FlashForward clip. Smallville gets zanier. Plus: Batman 3, Jennifer's Body, Supernatural, Fringe, Warehouse and Heroes spoilers. More »Lost's New Timeline, Supernatural's Dressed-Down Devil, And Megan Fox's Ritual Sacrifice
Today's spoilers include a heaping pile of Lost, including a character you thought we'd never see again. Supernatural's Lucifer sports a T-shirt and jeans, and we see how Jennifer's Body begins. Plus Cloudy, True Blood, Fringe, Pandorum, Smallville, and FlashForward. More »First Man Eating Jennifer's Body Clip Teaches Us How To Seduce Emo Boys
Let the Megan Fox boy-feast begin, with the first clip from Diablo Cody's demonic high-school horror feature. So just how exactly do you tempt the guy-linered Emo boy from school to meet you in an empty house? More »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 »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 »Jennifer's Body Gets Even Sleazier. And The Other Shoe Drops On Lost And Doctor Who
Start your week with spoilers! Including trashy Megan Fox pics and bi-curiosity. Set reports for Lost and Doctor Who hint at shocking confrontations. Plus Surrogates, New Moon, Fringe, FlashForward, Caprica, Supernatural, Dollhouse, Stargate, Heroes, True Blood, Chuck, Warehouse and Eureka. More »Fight Pics From Nolan's Inception, Plus Secrets Of Iron Man 2's Whip-Wielding Menace
Today's spoilers may actually rock too much: DiCaprio channels Bale in Nolan's Inception. More details on Iron Man 2's Whiplash armor, and another Megan Fox poster. Dollhouse's weirdest plot yet. Plus 2012, Lost, Fringe, V, Supernatural, Smallville and True Blood. More »Jennifer's Comic Body Lacks Megan Fox, Makes Up In Comedy
The graphic novel tie-in to upcoming Megan Fox horror movie Jennifer's Body is released today, and if the movie is anything like this, we're in for one confused - but enjoyable - movie that zigs when we're expecting a zag. More »Megan Fox Is An Agent of Satan With A Killer Body, Who Goes Both Ways
Still confused by the Jennifer's Body plot? Diablo Cody and Megan Fox lay it all out on the line for you in this new featurette, including a better look at Adam Brody and his devil-worshiping band's after-hours party antics. More »Doctor Who's New TARDIS Revealed!
A new Doctor means a new TARDIS, and we've got all the rumored design details. Better Off Ted features genetic matchmaking, and Zombieland offers more survival rules. Plus Iron Man 2, Gamer, Astro Boy, Hobbit, Smallville, and Supernatural spoilers. More »Cartoon Megan Fox And Drugged Pussies Fight For Comics Supremacy
Another So-Wrong-It's-Right Megan Fox Photo, Plus Secrets Of Spielberg's Next Alien Saga
Spoiler warning: bigwigs explain how the next Iron Man and Superman movies will differ from the last ones. Megan Fox does a crazy tongue stunt in a Jennifer's Body image. Plus Zombieland pic, Heroes shocker, and Spielberg's alien-invasion project filming. More »Smoking Pics From Iron Man 2, Pandorum, Jennifer's Body, Wolfman, Dollhouse And Stargate!
Friday is for spoilers: Superman's possible next director says what his storyline his movie wouldn't include. Photos and posters illuminate Iron Man 2, Pandorum, Jennifer's Body, Wolfman, Dollhouse and Stargate Universe. Plus Inception, Thor, Surrogates, Fringe, Heroes and Superman/Batman spoilers. More »