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more about #moon RexMaximus: I love how io9's staff loves to hate on Watchmen. Sure, it wasn't perfect, but it was solid and faithful to its source, which wasn't a flaw. I guess t... more » Aidan_: Avatar was pretty fun movie, yes, but I don't think it was a net-gain for movie making. Or at least, the auteur form of movie-making. Avatar was the l... more » Dedpool3678: "Did Watchmen gain anything from the transition from comic to movie?" Um yeah it did, sales for the comic are up and interest in the property is at an... more » Mr.Gawn: I DONT GET IT!!! What is wrong with Watchmen.. I thought it had a good Graphic Novel-- Comic Transition... I thought it captured the theme of the co... more » HeartBurnKid: Agent of R.O.A.C.H.: You guys like to harp on the Watchmen movie, don't you? more » foolish-rain: Good points all Graeme (although you've certainly made the Watchmen crowd cranky). As an old-timer, I just hope that everyone appreciates what an ama... more » FrankN.Stein: being the singular vison of one man is good? even if that means being a cheesy, naive, esoterically loaded heap of Na'Vi crap? more » alvonruff: Watchmen: On even numbered days people say: "No - don't turn my favorite book/comic/whatever into a movie. It ruins it". Then on odd numbered days peo... more » Yellowphant: How was Rise of the Silver Surfer a failure? It cost $130m to make and pulled in $289m worldwide, so it wasn't a commercial failure. Critics may not ... more » CodenameV: I am openly surprised that io9 hates Wachmen so much while never as good as the comic, I felt it was an amazingly good adaptation, it topped my Chris... more » Megaera: Why so much bashing on certain movies that in my mind where never even a possibility a few years ago? I am just in awe that people just sit there and ... more » Kiala Kazebee: I loved Watchmen. I have a thing for Nite Owl (II) okay? Stop judging me. more » DocSeuss: Watchmen was not a box office success, but that has more to do with the weakness of the Watchmen than the film adaptation. I remember reading film re... more » Scimarad: Watchmen was great adaptation - Why is i09 always having a go? Okay, you may not like but why do you always have to suggest it was some sort of disast... more » dumanue: this IS the age of the auteur, as a film student, director and producer I have to say that studio power is slowly diminishing, in the sense that every... more » maythetechbewithyou: I loved Watchmen, I thought the adaptation was great even with the tweaks and changes. Felt right and looked perfect. Some people just aren't ready fo... more » Spad: I'm sorry, but bollocks to instant gratification; you can take things too far. On the one hand, you don't want a show that takes half the season to s... more » Chip Overclock: Mrs. Overclock and I saw AVATAR in 3D IMAX the day after Christmas. (Let's get the hate all out of your systems right now: we were both skeptical goin... more » soulfinger: I agree with many of you on Watchmen. I read the novel right before the film and I liked both in their own right. I don't have any issues with the way... more » Chip Overclock: Re: WATCHMEN Boy, I dunno. I liked the graphic novel the second time I read it (about a decade after the first time), and I liked the movie, too. Mr... more » -
#yearinreview
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 » -
#decadeinreview
Ten Science Stories That Changed Our Decade
There is no doubt that science has become more like science fiction in the past decade, with amazing innovations and discoveries that increased our understanding of the universe. We list ten of the biggest science stories from the past decade. More » -
#spacecolonies
How Close Are We To Colonizing Space?
How close are we to long-term human habitation beyond low-Earth orbit? Colonies on the moon or Mars are still many years off, but the good news is there are several serious efforts underway to make it happen. More » -
#moon
Has India Found Organic Matter on the Moon?
Earth's moon is looking less barren by the hour. Just months after scientists announced the presence of water on the moon's surface, Indian scientists are saying they may have found organic matter on the moon as well. More » -
#decadeinreview
20 Greatest SF Movies Of The Past Decade
The past decade has seen a lot of bloated special-effects brain-sucks... but it's also seen some of the best science-fiction films ever. Superhero films came of age, apocalypses ruled, and interstellar adventures came back. Here are the decade's 20 greatest. More » -
#captionthis
Tastes Like Teen Were-Puppy
It's time for "caption that New Moon werewolf porn" once again. What's Bella thinking as she runs her fists up and down the muscled torso of Jacob..."I could have been Dakota?" Now it's your turn: Caption this Twilight clip! More » -
#moon
A Frozen Reservoir of Water Found On the Moon
Remember that experiment a few weeks ago where NASA smashed a probe into the Moon to see if any water would squirt out? The research is in, and it turns out there is a lot of water on the Moon.
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#sourcecode
Jones Takes Gyllenhall To Source In New Movie
The next project for Moon's Duncan Jones will let him trap Jake Gyllenhaal in a living computer that replays his most traumatic experiences over and over. Here's hoping that doesn't include The Day After Tomorrow. More » -
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#lunarcolony
Confirmation Of Underground Caves On The Moon
New satellite photos have revealed what scientists have long suspected: There are large tunnels made from lava running beneath the Moon's surface. These caves could provide shelter from radiation for future lunar settlers. Or they might already be occupied! More » -
#rocketporn
The Vehicle Of Our Mars Dreams Is A Needle Waiting To Thread Space
Marvel at the beauty of NASA's Ares I-X test rocket, due to launch on Tuesday. If all goes well, NASA can move forward with development of its next-generation Orion spacecraft, which should carry us to the Moon... and Mars. More » -
#wildthings
Tom Hanks Talks Becoming A Wild Thing, Plus Toy Story 3
We caught up with Wild Things producer Tom Hanks on the carpet last night for the big premiere, to chat about wild rumpusing — and learned that there's more than one new plaything appearing in the third Toy Story movie.
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#europa
Jupiter's Moon Could Sustain Animal-Like Life
Water on out moon might make lunar colonization possible, but it appears that Jupiter's satellite Europa is better suited for life. A new study suggests Europa could support not just microorganisms, but complex life — and a lot of it. More » -
#spaceporn
NASA Will Bomb The Moon Tomorrow
Tomorrow in the early morning American time, NASA's LCROSS spacecraft will bomb the Moon's south pole, in an effort to discover icy liquids beneath the satellite's crust. Hopefully we'll find water, and the Ice Warriors won't be pissed off. More » -
#spacearchitecture
A Possible Glimpse At Our Future Space Cities
After years of building beautiful structures around the globe, architectural giant Norman Foster has revealed that he wants to build on the moon. Do these examples of his work suggest the shape of lunar cities to come? More » -
#analysis
What Was The Most Successful Summer Movie?
With Summer 2009 well and truly behind us, it's worth taking a look back and wondering: What movies were the big hits of the season? The answer may depend on how you define "big hit," but here's our guide. More » -
#breakingscience
Confirmed: There Is Water On the Moon, and Lots of It
Forget that tired old image of the moon as a entirely dry locale, devoid of any moisture. A recent set of discoveries have found that not only is there water on Earth's sole satellite — but the water is everywhere. More » -
#spacemadness
10 Of Our Favorite Space Cases
If there's one thing that Pandorum shows us, it's that it's psychologically stressful to be out there in space. Studies have shown the dangers of space madness, but we have to admit: It makes for good entertainment. More » -
#moonrockmixup
When Is A Moon Rock Not A Moon Rock?
It's kind of embarrassing for a major museum to have to admit that its moon rock is a fake, but Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum shouldn't be too embarrassed; the fault may really lie with bad hearing on behalf of world leaders. More » -
#mute
A First Look Inside Duncan Jones's Futuristic Berlin
Moon director Duncan Jones has released the first concept image for his next project, futuristic thriller Mute, giving us a foretaste of his Bladerunner-inspired Berlin. More »
