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summer movies
When Did Summer Become Science Fiction Overkill Season?
This summer will be the biggest "blockbuster" movie season ever, with no fewer than 23 would-be smash hits coming out between early May and mid-August. It didn't used to be this way. Back in the mists of time — like, say, in the late 1990s — there were only one or two big science fiction movies per summer, and only a handful of huge summer movies total. But summer movies have gotten bigger and more franchise-driven in the past decade, and science fiction is at the center of that transformation. We chart the rise of summer-movie gridlock, with a list of every summer scifi hit since 1980. More »
spider-man 2
Read Michael Chabon's Script for Spider-Man 2
Michael Chabon wrote one of the smartest explorations of superheroes in his Pulitzer-winning The Adventures of Kavalier and Clay, so it was exciting news when he agreed to write the script for Spider-Man 2. Unfortunately, some studio execs, in their wisdom, decided to bring in some other writers, including Smallville co-creators Al Gough and Miles Millar, to revamp Chabon's script. Now David Eggers' literary magazine McSweeney's has put Chabon's original version online, as a free PDF, for a limited time. We compared Chabon's draft with what ended up on screen. And not surprisingly, everything that was good about Spider-Man 2 is in the Chabon version, and a whole lot more besides. More »
spectacular spider-man
The Color That Scares Spider-Man
Are you an obsessive compulsive Spider-Man fan who's read every Spider-comic ten times — even the gothy MacFarlane issues? Rest assured that Victor Cook, producer of the Spectacular Spider-Man Saturday morning cartoon, has still obsessed about Spider-Man more than you have. In a new interview, he shows off a detail-oriented focus on the art and mythos of the classic Spidey comics that will either make you excited to view his handiwork — or flee in terror. More »
found footage
The Amazingly Awful Spider-Man
It's pretty easy to see why the live-action Amazing Spider-Man show hasn't ever made it to DVD. It's not just the lame special effects, like the obvious stop-motion camerawork when Spider-Man uses his webshooters to grab someone's gun or cobweb a gun-happy dowager. Nor is it the fact that every episode includes half an hour of Peter Parker and friends sitting around discussing world affairs. There's also the extreme silliness, like Spider-Man using his Spider-Vision (huh?) to spy on the women's bathroom. Or the villains deciding "there's no time" to unmask him after their Oddjob-esque henchman has used his throwing stars to collapse the balcony he was standing on. We've collected some of the silliest bits from one episode, just to illustrate why you should be writing postcards to demand CBS/Fox not issue this series on DVD.
new comics we crave
Transhumans Go On Quests for Doom In This Week's Comics
If there was ever a contest for "most perfect new comic for io9 readers," Jonathan Hickman and JM Ringuet may have come up with a winner with their new series Transhuman. Add in a new anthology of SF and fantasy for kids, some collections of classic and... well, less than classic material and a new comic based on Peter David's Star Trek: New Frontier series of novels, and this Wednesday may be the day that you have to give all your money to the comic man. Find out more after the jump. More »
9:00 AM on Tue Mar 25 2008
By Graeme McMillan
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Latest by Klappstuhl: Who's the dude with the skirt full of dirt? (SPOILER: Dark Seid is.) more »
new comics we crave
The Secret That Made Spider-Man A Killer
He's a giant robot made out of robotic lions! He's the evil crazed clown who stars in this summer's The Dark Knight! And together, Voltron and the Joker are teaming up to fight cri - Wait, wait. I'm sorry. I mean, "Together, Voltron and the Joker are teaming up to bring excitement to your local comic book store this Wednesday!" Yeah, I know it doesn't have the same ring to it, but it doesn't mean you won't want to grab two new books this week at your local Android's Dungeon. Find out more about them, and the week's other picks, under the jump. More »
spider-man
Spider-Man's New Writer Knows His Retro Schtick
One of the more interesting pieces of news from this weekend's WizardWorld: Los Angeles was the announcement that Ben 10 co-creator Joe Kelly is to join Marvel Comics' Amazing Spider-Man writing team. Comic veteran Kelly, who's previously written runs on X-Men, Justice League and Action Comics, has given the usual press about Spider-Man being his favorite comic character and one that he grew up reading, but the best proof of why he's a great fit for his new job comes from a fondly remembered comic from a decade ago called Deadpool. Find out just what makes Kelly a lock for the new, improved, retro soap opera Spidey after the jump. More »
morning spoilers
Script Pages From Joss Whedon's Dollhouse!
Dying to know more about Joss Whedon's new amnesiac-agent show Dollhouse? So are we, and luckily a couple of casting "sides" have leaked. These appear to be scenes written for actors auditioning for major supporting roles opposite star Eliza Dushku, and they give away a lot of potential plot and backstory on the show. We also have a bunch of new Lost spoilers, including location photos. Needless to say, spoilers ahead. More »
costumes
How Would Spider-Man And Spider-Woman Get Naked?
Annalee is asking costumed fans roaming the halls of WonderCon one crucial question: How they would strip off their costumes if they had to get naked really, really fast? She found not but two of the most famous arachnid-based characters in the comic book world and asked them how they'd strip down in record time. Turns out that Spidey didn't just inherit radioactive powers, he also gained the ability of extreme sewing and the power to airbrush muscles onto his suit. More »
3:30 PM on Sat Feb 23 2008
By Kevin Kelly
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Latest by Annalee Newitz: @Klebert: Somehow it seemed more glaring seeing it on a person vs. seeing it in a book. more »
It's Official: Spider-Man Is a Public Hazard
It's taken more than forty years, but J. Jonah Jameson has finally been proven right: Spider-Man is a public menace. At least, he is if you bought Sears' Spider-Man Water Bottles, which have now been labeled as potential choking hazards by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission. The problem with the bottles, according to the CSPC? "Screws under the bottle's lid can come loose and fall into the cup, posing a choking hazard to children." Wait, what kind of bottle has screws under the lid? No wonder major metropolitan newspapers are taking a stand against the web-crawling screw-crazy fiend. Spiderman Water Bottles Sold Exclusively at Sears Recalled [CPSC.gov]
It's taken more than forty years, but J. Jonah Jameson has finally been proven right: Spider-Man is a public menace. At least, he is if you bought Sears' Spider-Man Water Bottles, which have now been labeled as potential choking hazards by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission. The problem with the bottles, according to the CSPC? "Screws under the bottle's lid can come loose and fall into the cup, posing a choking hazard to children." Wait, what kind of bottle has screws under the lid? No wonder major metropolitan newspapers are taking a stand against the web-crawling screw-crazy fiend. Spiderman Water Bottles Sold Exclusively at Sears Recalled [CPSC.gov]
reinterpretations
As Chancellor Gorkon from Star Trek VI would say, "You have not experienced Shakespeare until you have read him in the original Klingon." We'd reply by telling him that unless he'd seen Star Wars in the original Russian folk art version, he was a pansy. Russian artist Andrey Kuznetsov has created some pretty impressive versions of films like The Matrix, The Terminator (or maybe that's T2: Judgement Day), Star Wars, Spider-Man, War of the Worlds, and others using the traditional style of Russian folk art. We've been able to decipher most of them from the original page, but we can't figure out for the life of us what this piece is supposed to represent with the guy using a computer and sticking a knife (or is that a USB drive?) in his butt. War Games: The Porno? Let us know what you think it is in the comments, after you check out the gallery below.
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Your Favorite Scifi Films As Russian Woodcuts
As Chancellor Gorkon from Star Trek VI would say, "You have not experienced Shakespeare until you have read him in the original Klingon." We'd reply by telling him that unless he'd seen Star Wars in the original Russian folk art version, he was a pansy. Russian artist Andrey Kuznetsov has created some pretty impressive versions of films like The Matrix, The Terminator (or maybe that's T2: Judgement Day), Star Wars, Spider-Man, War of the Worlds, and others using the traditional style of Russian folk art. We've been able to decipher most of them from the original page, but we can't figure out for the life of us what this piece is supposed to represent with the guy using a computer and sticking a knife (or is that a USB drive?) in his butt. War Games: The Porno? Let us know what you think it is in the comments, after you check out the gallery below.
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tv theme tunes
5 Eras In Science Fiction TV Theme Tunes
Here's a catchy compilation of theme tunes from the late 70s and early 80s, featuring Shaft-esque guitars and stomping drum-beats. It's amazing how every science fiction TV show from a particular era features a similar-sounding opening theme tune. And the trends in theme music say something about the shows of the eras they belong to. Click through for a complete history of TV openings. More »
super-romance
Super-Heroes Need Love More Than The Rest Of Us
You may be sick of the flowers and Hallmark cards of Valentine's Day already, but spare a thought for those whose careers make romance an all-but-impossible dream. I'm talking, of course, about superheroes, those brave souls who have to make the choice between getting their rocks off or defeating yet another alien invasion. Yes, they have secret identities, but as many of us already know, the choice to spend at least part of your day wearing outlandish tight-fighting costumes only complicates relationships even if you keep that part of your life secret. With that in mind, let's celebrate the three super-heroes who are the unluckiest in love. More »
superhero movie
Wedgies Are The New Superpower
Are Leslie Nielsen and David Zucker funny anymore? Maybe you'll have an answer after watching the trailer for Superhero Movie, an attempt to make Scary Movie for comic book flicks. High school student Rick Riker gets bitten by a radioactive dragonfly, and develops powers similar to Spidey's, along with an apparent love for tighty-whitey underpants. The movie represents real a step down the ladder for director Craig Mazin, who directed The Specials in 2000. Skip this, and rent that. Find out why below. More »
bollywood
Another Bollywood Scifi Classic In The Making
Indian mega-star Shah Rukh Khan (SRK) wants to produce the company's most expensive movie ever, an untitled science fiction film about kids whose wishes start coming true. Khan, the star of international hit Om Shanti Om, was supposed to produce and star in S. Shankar's Robot, but bailed on the project. Now he wants to make his own movie to top upcoming Bollywood epics like Time Machine, Love Story 2050 and Robot. More »
venom
More Jive-Dancing Action With Spider-Man's Funky Parasite
Venom, the alien creature that latched on to Peter Parker in Spider-Man 3, will get his own solo movie. No word yet whether Topher Grace will be back as Eddie Brock, the guy who replaced Peter as the monster's host. Not to mention whether there'll be more alien-induced dancing and piano playing. But Marvel, which made its own deal with striking writers, has already had meetings with A-list writers about a Venom movie. More »
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