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more about #monstersvsaliens more comments → robmillernow: What about "Earth 2"? Evidently, that show's tagline WAS "This time, WE are the aliens." [www.mooncross.net] more » Bill-Lee: One of the problems is that a lot of contemporary film and television writers seem compelled to make up for the racist notion of the "barbaric savage"... more » Anekanta - Go Play!: The problem is that this type of story is the classic cautionary tale--warning us that we're really not nearly as enlightened or socially evolved as w... more » Alasdair Wilkins: Just as an addendum to my post, because I suppose I didn't make this point clearly enough... I wouldn't argue for a story that's all about peaceful c... more » capnrob: I'm pretty sure it's because peaceful coexistence is *pretty damn dull* in a story. The only - seriously, the *only* - peaceful coexistence story I ca... more » Lassus: Because we're not evolved enough yet to actually contemplate an existence without idiotic, debilitating conflict. And, sadly, I doubt any of us will ... more » Anekanta - Go Play!: Was I the only one who, on first seeing that initial image at the top of the story, thought the guy on the beach was the Burger King mascot? more » Vulcan Has No Moon: The Twilight Zone episode called "The Invaders". [www.imdb.com] Or "Will the Real Martian Please Stand Up?" [www.veoh.com] Or "Third from the Sun"... more » Dirk Anger: Really? then what about Alien? they're so friendly they even mate with us as soon as they get a chance more » honeybee111: Why have they never made a film of "The Sparrow"? more » cadrina: And tell me one example in real life where a group of people relocating to an area that is already populated that didn't end up with at very least a g... more » goldfarb: the other comments make the basic points...peace in boring etc... cj cherryh's Foreigner series is probably a good example of the pilgrim idea... more » Allen_Richards: --why aren't there any movies or TV shows where humans come in peace and try to coexist? Because art imitates life.... Besides, who REALLY wants to ... more » Klebert L. Hall: Hey, Dave Matthews' bus driver got a new job - good for him! -Kle. #mutantpumpkinsfromouterspace more » Evil Tortie's Mom: R.O.A.C.H.: The TiVo is set. The movie was charming, so have hopes for the special. #mutantpumpkinsfromouterspace more » -
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Where Are All The Space Pilgrims?
As the U.S. celebrates Thanksgiving and we all prepare to watch Avatar, yet another movie where we invade the aliens, it's worth asking: why aren't there any movies or TV shows where humans come in peace and try to coexist? More » -
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Mutant Pumpkins Want to Make Pie Out of You
The monsters of Monsters vs. Aliens are back to battle a new threat: mutant pumpkins from outer space. In these five clips, our monstrous heroes try trick-or-treating and we learn why not to make Jack O'Lanterns out of sentient squash. More » -
#falldvdpreview
The io9 Guide To 2009's Fall DVD Releases
Last week, we told you about the movies reaching theaters this fall, but it has to be said: Sometimes, even just going to the theater seems like too much hassle. Here's what you can watch at home, instead. More » -
#weekendboxoffice
Monsters Crushes All Comers In Friday's Box Office
Monsters vs. Aliens had a large opening at the box office yesterday, and may have set records for 3-D movies... but can it also beat Watchmen's opening weekend? More » -
#monstersvsaliensreview
It's Good to Be a Monster in "Monsters vs. Aliens"
With its star-studded voice cast, silly giant monsters, and awesome alien robots, Monsters vs. Aliens is a great scifi comedy. It also brings a welcome snark to the usual after-school-special message of acceptance. Spoilers ahead. More » -
#monstersversusaliens
Monsters Vs. Aliens Vs. Cloverfield!
The UFO-hunters at TopSecretConspiracy.Com have done it again, and we've got an exclusive heads-up of their latest, most damning documentary footage, proving that monsters and aliens are all around us. They ruined Rick's going-away party! More » -
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#exclusive
Laurie And Arnett Ad-Libbed Monsters Vs. Aliens
The comedic ensemble cast of Monsters Versus Aliens improvised their own lines - and even went back and forth over a period of years, redoing the same scenes, co-director Conrad Vernon told io9. Spoilers ahead...
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#morningspoilers
Mega-Spoilers For Wolverine, Doctor Who, Monsters Vs. Aliens And Dollhouse!
Deadpool talks about his crazy mouth. New Monsters Versus Aliens TV spots. Ron Moore talks The Thing. Doctor Who monster reports! Plus Battlestar Galactica, Lost, Dollhouse, Terminator:SCC, Fringe, Life On Mars, Smallville, and Heroes. More » -
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Bow Before Our New Images Of Rainn Wilson's Gallaxhar!
Paramount/Dreamworks released a ton of new high-res images from Monsters Versus Aliens, which show a slinky outfit for Reese Witherspoon's Ginormica, and more looks at the alien conqueror Gallaxhar. Pics (and minor spoilers) below. More » -
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What The Flagnog! A Brand New Monsters Vs. Aliens Clip
Rainn Wilson has imprisoned the lovely (and ginormous) Reese Witherspoon in a pink cell, in another chuckle worthy clip from Monsters Versus Aliens. Check out how evil aliens say "WTF." More » -
#morningspoilers
Crazy Clips From Terminator Salvation, Monsters Vs. Aliens And Dragonball
What exactly is the mutant Beak doing in Wolverine? How do Terminators get their eyeballs? Just how empowered are Dragonball's women? Those questions have spoilery answers! Plus Dollhouse, Heroes, Lost, Fringe, Supernatural and Reaper dirt. More » -
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All The Missing Link Wants Is To Get His Boogiecise On
Final proof that monsters are among us! A video from 1983 shows the Missing Link, voiced by Will Arnett, terrorizing the Boogiecise aerobics crew. More evidence of a monster-coverup conspiracy? -
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Reese Witherspoon Was Bald? The Making Of Monsters Vs. Aliens
Dreamworks released some B-roll showing the making of Monsters Versus Aliens, with Danny Elfman's boisterous score. Apparently Ginormica started out bald. Also, why do you think that guy is walking through a tiny city? More » -
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Meet Rainn Wilson's Army, From Monsters Vs. Aliens Superbowl Trailer
Strap on your 3-D glasses and prepare to meet the alien army of Gallaxhar (Rainn Wilson), from the Monsters Versus Aliens teaser that just aired. Looks like Ginormica gets the drop on the would-be overlord. -
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Monsters Versus Aliens Versus Stephen Colbert
Monsters Versus Aliens isn't just the most important movie of our time — it's also the future of movie-making. Dreamworks' Jeffrey Katzenberg showed us about 20 minutes of MVA, and talked 3-D breakthroughs. Spoiler panic!
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Monsters Versus Aliens Viral Site Is Actually Cool
UFO paranoia site TopSecretConspiracy.Com went to WorldCon to uncover the truth about science fiction — it's a ploy, paving the way for alien invasion. But could some Monsters save us from these Aliens?
