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    AmishJohn: The only problem with Bouncers is that they eventually grow up. #robertaheinlein more »
    iCurmudgeon: @SeverinoLimpet: I thought Oakley had a lock on unobtainium. I still have a pair of their hideously expensive sunglasses with an "unobtainium frame" ... more »
    TheGreenRanger: We aim to entertain. Well, we also respect women, and someday, homosexuals as well. Signs that as a nation, we are advancing. I need to remind myself ... more »
    Jeb_Hoge: It's interesting how much this list coincides with the most disappointing movies of the past decade. more »
    Shadowdagger: You know, you don't have to invest over millions of dollars to make a great movie. A true artist makes art even out of dogpoop. But yeah, today direc... more »
    Pope John Peeps II: Haha. 317 million to make a movie which, when appearing on my television for free on a Sunday evening, I changed the channel away from to watch a natu... more »
    disatess: umm I think some serious flaws in these budgets numbers .... 230 million for quatum of Solace , I think not . more »
    Trai_Dep: Do keep in mind that when discussing US Box Office, the exhibitor keeps (roughly) half. So the studio's cut is correspondingly smaller and the break-e... more »
    ceptri: That's a real shame that Master and Commander didn't turn a profit. I would have loved to see that franchise continue. more »
    snarklenyc: Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End, literally brought me to my wit's end. I cannot believe that much money was spent on that ridiculous ridicul... more »
    amygdala: Remember when Cutthroat Island was the biggest money-loser of all time? In 1995 dollars: Total cost: $115 million. Total US box office earnings: $10 m... more »
    AshThePirate: Just a general observation. Mega Budgets seem to equal crappy movies more »
    Anekanta - Go Play!: I'm curious to know how much the original Matrix movie cost to make, compared to how much it made back. more »
    CoffinDodger (If the typos crap. Blame my keyboard): Wow..thats a lot of cash. Can I have some. I have an idea for a film involving robotic lesbians, 2 headed monkeys and a jar of Marmite. If you front m... more »
    Nasdaf: Can we extend the timeline to include Waterworld? more »
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    The Most Expensive Movies Of The Past Decade

    The 2009 summer movie season ended, with a record-breaking box office. But 2009 will also go down as the year with the most movies that cost $200 million or more. We've compiled the most expensive movies of the past decade. More »
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    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 »
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    20 Best (And 20 Worst) Pets In Science Fiction

    When humans finally conquer space, we'll still want to keep other creatures as pets. Some science-fiction pets are among our favorite characters, but others, you just want to flush out the airlock. Here's our list of the best and worst. More »
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    Pixar's Dogs OF The Future Are Speaking For Themselves

    Technology is letting this puppy, from Pixar's Up, remind you of your pet's priorities: squirrels, fetching, and tracking. More »