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more about #surrogates more comments → Malfunktion v2: This just further proves that the back story was infinitely better than the movie itself. more » evildead1971: you could only hump washing machines and dishwashers with that robot body more » braak: You are, as usual, completely correct.: I like how it is manufactured by Kia. more » CoffinDodger (If the typos crap. Blame my keyboard): I only saw this film the other day, so its very fresh in my mind. I thourghly enjoyed it, so did my missus. It was funny seeing an 'airbrushed' Bruce ... more » GreyHammer: i still say the premise is flawed. if everyone migrated to using surrogate things instead of themselves it would be in a digital space and not real sp... more » Taed: I read _Cla$$war_ back when it came out, and the first issue was REALLY good, but it went downhill. There were 6 issues. Last year, a similar comic ... more » GreyHammer: so a super soldier named the american and a super group named after the plane that delievered the atomic bomb to japan. yeah this doesn't seem at all ... more » SenorDoucheoisie: "To me, the most important part of the book, even though it's a very small element, is the relationship between Harvey Greer and [his wife] Margaret. ... more » Evil Tortie's Mom: R.O.A.C.H.: As a moderately physically-disabled person, I'd jump at the chance to have a surrogate. It wouldn't need to be super-strong or super-beautiful, just e... more » Tomb: R.O.A.C.H.: I remember SPX here in sweden. I saw The first Surrogates novel at the TopShelf booth and asked Chris Staros (what a awesome person btw) "Is'nt this g... more » SJ_Edwards: Poor Bruce Willis. A 'MeatPopsicle' in the Fifth Element. A 'Meatbag' in Surrogates. Where-oh-where, is that great feminist champion, of the prostitu... more » TaylorNuddletits: One thing I liked about the movie is how the actors were able to (mostly) pull off the "slightly beyond the Uncanny Valley" look when they were in the... more » lucky_you: The review should have ended like: "So to sum up: dumb movie, weak nonsense plot, incredibly preachy and sledgehammery, you know, a Bruce Willis vehic... more » ThisDudeRufus: So it's like the mirror universe version of Blade Runner? more » iomatic, hey, I'm an idiot, but I'll comment anyway: I just saw a trailer for an older Mexican production called "Dream Catchers" or some such. Same kinda VR shit, but with a better, deeper storyline? more » -
#conceptart
The Lower Class Surrogates We Didn't See On Screen
This year's robotic avatar movie Surrogates showed us a world where humans live through beautiful robotic bodies. But the film's concept designer thought that not everyone might have such glamorous surrogates, as this new concept art reveals. More » -
#clawar
Surrogates Producers Create Superhero Classwar
Fresh from the release of Surrogates last weekend, Mandeville Films is staying with science fiction comics for its latest project, a movie version of the critically-acclaimed British political superhero thriller Cla$$war. More » -
#exclusive
io9 Talks To Surrogates Creator Robert Venditti
With Surrogates hitting theaters this weekend, we spoke to creator Robert Venditti about the origins of the original comic, his career as a writer, and why nothing in the story is as simple as it may seem at first.
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#moviereview
Your iPhone Is Rupturing Bruce Willis' Spleen
Bruce Willis looks like shit in his new movie Surrogates, and that's the point. His robot self is cheesy, fake-looking and ridiculous, and the flesh-and-blood body slumped in a neural-net chair is saggy and fragile. Spoilers for Surrogates ahead. More » -
#surrogates
Fake Surrogates News Reel Explains The Rebirth Of Humanity
There's nothing more wonderful than a movie's fake explanatory news reel. Dark Knight brought us the tabloid Wayne family tell all, and now Surrogates is building the robot backstory with its own news machine. -
#robobodies
10 Best Robot Bodies To Load Your Brain Into
You can't be beautiful and immortal until you abandon your meatsack! Surrogates, opening Friday, shows a culture that's gone over to robot avatars. But here are ten other universes where you could abandon your flesh for a shiny, perfect robo-body. More » -
#exclusive
How To Get Your Future Robot Self High
We asked Surrogates director Jonathan Mostow all the really important stuff about our robot-filled future. Such as: how do we go to the bathroom while attached to a robot? And what kind of drugs are there for my robot half?
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#morningspoilers
First Glimpse Of New Iron Man 2 Footage, Plus Leonard Nimoy Returns To Fringe
A new Iron Man 2 video gives us Whiplash, Fringe flashbacks give us a second look at Leonard Nimoy, and Doctor Who set photos provide another glimpse of the new Doctor. Plus Toy Story 3, Supernatural, Dollhouse, Lost and Pandorum. More » -
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#surrogates
Bruce Willis Likes His Blonde Robots When They're Bad
It's high time for the return of the great science-fiction B movie, and who better to usher it in than Fifth Element bad boy Bruce Willis himself? Watch Bruce freak out over his robot problem in Surrogates. More » -
#weekendreading
Download Your Own Surrogate For Free
Can't wait to discover the world of Surrogates before next week's release of the Bruce Willis movie? Get a jump on everyone else by downloading the original comic book to your iPhone. And of course, the first hit is free. More » -
#morningspoilers
Secrets Of Jeff Bridges' Second Character In Tron Legacy, Plus Supernatural's Visit To the Future
Jeff Bridges takes on two roles in Tron Legacy, Supernatural travels into the future, and Cuddy gets some loving on House. Plus, more details on Dollhouse, seven clips from FlashForward, and Kick-Ass, Fringe, Warehouse 13, and The Green Hornet More » -
#morningspoilers
Look Who's Back in the Dollhouse, and More Dead Return to Lost
New Dollhouse photos show one character's return, and we learn which former locations and cast members will turn up on Lost. Plus, scary clown pics from Zombieland, six clips from Heroes' premiere, and Pandorum, Fringe, True Blood, and Stargate Universe. More » -
#surrogates
Electric New Surrogates Clips Show The Advantages Of Being Plugged In
A brand-new Surrogates trailer and two clips show all the pros of having your own robot avatar. For example: being able to take a hit from a speeding car, or giving Bruce Willis sexy robo-hair. More » -
#morningspoilers
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 » -
#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 » -
#surrogates
Better Know Your Surrogate
With Surrogates being released at the end of the month, here's a chance to get to know the world that the movie takes place in, and realize that you wouldn't mind a Surrogate all of your own. -
#morningspoilers
The Surrogates Conspiracy Unmasked, Plus Life in the Dollhouse After Alpha
Three new TV spots look inside the Surrogates conspiracy, and the Dollhouse cast describes life after Alpha's attack. Also, the first reviews for The Road and Zombieland, and spoilers for Heroes, Supernatural, Eureka, Pandorum, Smallville, FlashForward, Warehouse 13 and Fringe. 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 »
