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#observationdeck

You Ask, io9 Answers!

You may not be aware that io9 has something called the Observation Deck, which is pretty much the Open Thread that never sleeps. But the questions asked over there? They're getting answered right here. Well, some of them. More »

01/24/10

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By Graeme McMillan

#theyearahead

10 Things We're Worried About In 2010

A new year always gives us optimism for what lies ahead over the next 12 months, but that doesn't mean that there's no potential for disaster in there. Here're ten things we're crossing our fingers don't actually happen. More »

01/03/10

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By Graeme McMillan

#grantmorrison

We've Already Got Our First Must-See From Next Year's SDCC

Next year's San Diego Comic-Con may still be eight months away, but we've already found something there we can't wait to see: A biographical documentary about Final Crisis, We3 and Batman writer Grant Morrison. Click through for clips. More »

12/01/09

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By Graeme McMillan

#exclusive

Welcome Back Bobby! Jim Beaver Talks Supernatural Season 5

Jim Beaver scared us to death, letting everyone believe Bobby was going to die at the end of Supernatural season four. He talked to us about stringing the fans along, giving Dean a much-needed spanking... and season five's surprises. Spoilers... More »

09/10/09

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By Charlie Jane Anders

#exclusive

Was Head-Baltar Really An Angel? We Asked James Callis

Battlestar Galactica's ending continues to mystify and belabor us. So when we spotted James Callis at Comic Con, we had to ask him: Was your virtual "head" persona really an angel? His answer: "Don't ask me, I just work here."

08/10/09

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By Charlie Jane Anders

#exclusive

The Stars of Eureka Talk Nerdy To io9

Is Eureka's Deputy Lupo even human? We talked to Erica Cerra at Comic Con, and she hinted Lupo may be a robot, like Sheriff Andy. We also asked Neil Grayston (Fargo) about being naked and covered with green goop. More »

08/07/09

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By Charlie Jane Anders

#captainplanet

Lying Liars And The "Captain Planet" Movie Hoax

Generally we cry foul at any sign of childhood-pillaging remakes, but for some reason I was excited about the Captain Planet movie rumor. Until my dreams for a green-mulleted hero were crushed by common sense. More »

08/05/09

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By Meredith Woerner

#themiddleman

Discover The Final Fate Of The Middleman, With The Season Finale Reenactment Emergency!

Where have all the great heroes gone? We got a chance to see the Middleman, ABC Family's gone-too-soon superhero, one more time at SDCC, as the cast read the script for the unfilmed season finale. And now the video's online. More »

08/03/09

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By Charlie Jane Anders

#cafessociety

Why Cafe Diem May Be The Shape Of Things To Come

Syfy may not have had a booth at this year's San Diego Comic-Con, but their Cafe Diem cafe a block away from the convention center wowed us, and we weren't the only ones. More »

08/03/09

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By Graeme McMillan

#comiccon

Comic-Con 2009 Wrapup: The Shiniest Things We Saw

This was a record-breaking Comic Con, filled with bright lights, brilliant costumes, and lines everywhere. If you couldn't be at the convention, or simply couldn't be everywhere at once, check out our summary of SDCC coverage you might have missed. More »

07/31/09

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By Lauren Davis

#exclusive

Lafayette Talks Go-Go Dancing On V-Juice, And What's Next

We got few minutes with Nelsan Ellis, and finally got to ask him WTF was with Bill and Sookie neglecting our beloved voice-of-the-viewer Lafayette Reynolds... and where do his inspirational v-juice bender dances find their inspiration? More »

07/30/09

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By Meredith Woerner

#battlestargalactica

The Battlestar Galactica Orchestra Rocked The Frak Out

One of Comic Con's most intriguing offerings was at the House of Blues, where the Battlestar Galactica Orchestra performed on all the nights of Con. We were there last Friday, to see a nerdy obsession morph into something else entirely. More »

07/29/09

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By Alasdair Wilkins

#sdcc

Stargate Treats, Zombie Sanitizer And Crowns: Comic Con Radvertising

Yesterday we showed you the ugly side to Comic Con in our badvertising special. Today we're focused on the good. Here's the swag we loved at Con. More »

07/29/09

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By Meredith Woerner

#projectcosplay

Masquerade Winners Show Off the Best Costumes of Comic Con

Every year, amateur designers spend months developing costumes and routines for cosplay's biggest dance: the Comic Con Masquerade. This year's winners highlight the innovation, ingenuity, and wonderful weirdness that comes with cosplay. More »

07/28/09

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By Lauren Davis

#flashforward

Dominic Monaghan Sums Up FlashForward: "Head F—k!"

What exactly is ABC's new show FlashForward about? Worldwide clairvoyance? Disasters? FBI agents? Kangaroos? Co-star Dominic Monaghan best described the show with two simple words. More »

07/28/09

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By Caitlin Petrakovitz

#interview

We Asked Russell T. Davies Our Most Pressing Doctor Who Question

When we finally sat opposite Doctor Who's Russell T. Davies at Comic Con, there was only one question we were burning to ask him: Why exactly is the blonde ingenue Rose Tyler the most special of all the Doctor's companions? More »

07/28/09

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By Charlie Jane Anders

#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? More »

07/28/09

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By Charlie Jane Anders

#sdcc

Boobs, Balls And Batman: Comic Con Badvertising

There's advertising — and then there's badvertising, and we saw a lot of the latter at Comic Con. So we rounded up some of the most epic of the weekend's advertising fails for you. More »

07/28/09

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By Meredith Woerner

#batman

Producer Tells Who - And What - Lie In Batman's Brave And Bold Future

Fans at the Batman: The Brave And The Bold panel at San Diego weren't just treated to a preview of the series' musical episode; they were also given a glimpse of what's to come on the show's upcoming season. More »

07/28/09

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By Graeme McMillan

#ironman2

Scarlett Johansson Talks Getting Rough In The The Iron Man Catsuit

Who is this red-headed mystery woman we saw tempting Tony Stark, in the Iron Man 2 Comic Con footage? We talked about all things Black Widow with Scarlett Johansson — from squeezing into the catsuit to Avengers possibilities. Spoilers below. More »

07/28/09

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By Meredith Woerner

#ironman2

Iron Man 2's Comic Con Footage Sweded

Get locked out the Iron Man panel, or simply just unable to make it to the great nerd Con gathering? Well you're in luck — a band of loyal fans recreated all the Iron Man 2 footage previewed this weekend. More »