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more about #9 Perhaps Not: In the same vein as "The Book of Dave," I would recommend "A Canticle for Liebowitz" by Walter M. Miller Jr. more » lazyeight: Was the Scarecrow in Oz the original stitchpunk role model? more » DorianBaazo: I love how everything that incorporates an interesting little bit of new imagery is immediately labeled a new genre and the -punk suffix is added. Cy... more » vortel64: I'd have to disagree with #3. The original short that 9 was based on was created years before LBP came on the scene. more » Jason Rowell: I'll keep my cyberpunk goth and be happy with it. more » BenjaminSharan: Little Big Planet was not an influence for Shane Acker's '9.' If anything, it was the other way around. Here's a short history of '9' - you can fact... more » NoahFisher: You should all know that nine came before Little Big Planet as the movie is based off of a short movie that came out before LGP. It's probably coincid... more » it must be bunnies: I like my Sex Pistols - Punk. Since you have used Tim Burton in so many examples, maybe his vision and influence is the overriding factor. more » Kpibca: Wait, how are eight reasons more suitable than, well, nine? more » RandomFrequentFlierDent-Hogswatch!: Yes, as I was watching 9 last night it made me think of Little Big Planet, albeit Little Big Planet on a nasty trip. I definitely preferred 9 - maybe ... more » Josh Hegarty: Coraline and LBP didn't really have any influence on 9. The original 9 film was released in 2005, before LBP and Coraline were in production. But if S... more » rob_p: It is far more likely that "9" influenced LBP than LBP influencing "9" [en.wikipedia.org] It was a short before it was a feature. more » aubreyf: Hilarious! Well done Sarah. more » disatess: it`s real shame that it didn`t do very well at the box office . more » zerofritz: oh no. please. please don't. more » Evdor: I refuse to acknowledge the legitimacy of what is essentially a marketing buzzword. Or here's a thought: You know a genre loses any attempt at being ... more » schrodingers-katana: This reminds me of a new project I'm working on, where in a bleak shadowy world low on natural resources and full of danger a bunch of intrepid surviv... more » Bill-Lee: No. Just stop all this "punk" nonsense right now. I acknowledge exactly two punk genres, cyber and steam. Nothing else. Nothing. Ever. more » wanion: -punk (stitch, steam) -gate (water, monica) -rage (road, air) soon all communication will be conducted through suffixes more » Ghede: OK. That's it. One too many genrepunks. Time to go insane. *chews on a shoe* more » -
#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.
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#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 » -
#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 » -
#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 » -
#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 » -
#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 » -
#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 » -
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#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 » -
#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 » -
#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 » -
#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 » -
#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.
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#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 » -
#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 » -
#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.
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#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?
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#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.
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#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 » -
#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 »
