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If you're still mourning the loss of Joss Whedon's Buffy the Vampire Slayer, BBC America hopes to ease your pain. Their new teens-fighting-the-underworld series, Demons, premieres this Saturday in the States. We got a sneak peak.
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Don't ring in the New Year until you've prepared, by studying our complete guide to January science fiction. Post-apocalyptic movies, tons of new television, and new Joe Haldeman are just some of the thrills that await.
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It's been a long road for the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. And last week Zordon finally decided that the Rangers were through, forever. The Power Rangers ended their series with the 700th episode. We'll miss Billy and his overalls most.
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Nobody knows what will happen in David Tennant's final Doctor Who installment this weekend. But at least you can be prepared, and possibly win prizes — with these handy Who bingo cards, created by reader Troy aka bluehinter.
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Snapping necks, Sylar sex sessions and test tube babies' drunken rap performances: these are just a few of the worst moments from television this year. 2009 will forever be remembered for Stargate's boob lens and Adama's cry-painting.
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It strikes from the darkness, purple leaves flaring as it launches its deadly stinger at your head... the new CG Triffids are definitely scarier than the old foam-rubber versions. But how does the BBC's Triffids remake stack up otherwise?
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Let's hope part two of David Tennant'sDoctor Who swansong, "The End Of Time," is better than part one. Apart from a handful of nice moments, this was Russell T. Davies' nadir. Spoilers and a clip from part two ahead...
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If there's one thing that Dollhouse's cancellation has proven, it's that Joss Whedon is no longer your Master. But who is waiting in the wings to get their name on your next devotional t-shirt? We consider some potentials; you vote.
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Have any movie directors or producers revealed themselves to be "masters" of science fiction in recent years? In this chart, we look at how some of the contenders for SF mastery have fared.
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There are leaders, and then there are masters. You've got the archetypal Master in Doctor Who, but masters include anybody in a black cape whose minions say "yesssss, master." How can you get some master action? Let us show you.
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Those of you who missed the bizarre product placement plotline in TV series Bones earlier this month: Behold, we boiled it down for you. Nerds who work on Bones' team find sex and weird fandom waiting in line for Avatar.
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It's our second annual science fiction power list, featuring the 20 most powerful people and teams in the world of science fiction. Yes, science fiction can wield great power. These are the people who take responsibility for that.
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The American premiere of Doctor Who's "The Waters of Mars" helped BBC America hit an all-time ratings high this weekend, building anticipation for next week's final episodes. Click through for ratings and videos.
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We've always counted on Syfy to give us an escape from Christmas oversaturation, but this year the channel's letting us down. Syfy's canceled its annual Christmas Stargate marathon, as if Kinos, near-suffocation and bulkhead sex don't scream Yuletide spirit.
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Hot on the heels of Christopher Lee's knighthood, it seems another science-fiction legend is getting his proper acknowledgment. Rumor has it that Patrick Stewart will be knighted by the Queen at this year's New Year's Honours. [UK Mirror]
It's the week where children hope for bearded intruders bearing sacks, and millions also a week where television gets a bit... lazy. Don't say you weren't warned. Luckily, there's new Doctor Who to make everything better.
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Watch the world go blind while Eddie Izzard tries to save himself from a crashing plane, in the first clips from the BBC's Day of The Triffids Remake. And ask yourself: What would you do in Izzard's shoes?
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Already worried about life post-David TennantDoctor Who? According to Tennant himself, you shouldn't be. He's convinced that it's not going to be too long before you've forgotten all about him...
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Friday night's episode of Sanctuary saw the return of snarky vampire inventor Nikola Tesla, intent on bringing bloodsuckers back into existence by transforming trust fund babies into vamps. First they call him their Obama, then things don't go so well.
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Last night, American audiences got their first screening of Doctor Who's "Waters of Mars," which we called "payoff, after all this time, on the promises that Russell T. Davies started making us back in 2005." But what did you think?
Demons Keeps Buffy's Spirit Alive
If you're still mourning the loss of Joss Whedon's Buffy the Vampire Slayer, BBC America hopes to ease your pain. Their new teens-fighting-the-underworld series, Demons, premieres this Saturday in the States. We got a sneak peak. More »Everything Otherworldly In January: The io9 Calendar!
16 Years Later, The Power Rangers Retire
It's been a long road for the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. And last week Zordon finally decided that the Rangers were through, forever. The Power Rangers ended their series with the 700th episode. We'll miss Billy and his overalls most. More »Play Along At Home: Doctor Who "End Of Time" Bingo Cards
Nobody knows what will happen in David Tennant's final Doctor Who installment this weekend. But at least you can be prepared, and possibly win prizes — with these handy Who bingo cards, created by reader Troy aka bluehinter. More »The Worst Moments From 2009's Science Fiction and Fantasy Television
Snapping necks, Sylar sex sessions and test tube babies' drunken rap performances: these are just a few of the worst moments from television this year. 2009 will forever be remembered for Stargate's boob lens and Adama's cry-painting. More »The New Triffids: Surprisingly Scary, But Not Horrifying Enough
It strikes from the darkness, purple leaves flaring as it launches its deadly stinger at your head... the new CG Triffids are definitely scarier than the old foam-rubber versions. But how does the BBC's Triffids remake stack up otherwise? More »Graphic Designers Reinvent Science Fiction Television
Graphic designers are facing off as they re-envision pop culture. Something Awful turned some of our favorite video games into graphic book covers. Olly Moss did the same with more games. Now another artist has turned to television for inspiration. More »What The Hell Was That?
Who Is Your Master Now?
Chart Reveals Who The True Masters Of Science Fiction Were This Decade
Have any movie directors or producers revealed themselves to be "masters" of science fiction in recent years? In this chart, we look at how some of the contenders for SF mastery have fared. More »Become A Master In 10 Easy Steps
There are leaders, and then there are masters. You've got the archetypal Master in Doctor Who, but masters include anybody in a black cape whose minions say "yesssss, master." How can you get some master action? Let us show you. More »Avatar Product Placement Teaches Us That Scifi Geeks Get Laid
Those of you who missed the bizarre product placement plotline in TV series Bones earlier this month: Behold, we boiled it down for you. Nerds who work on Bones' team find sex and weird fandom waiting in line for Avatar. More »The 2009 Science Fiction Power List
It's our second annual science fiction power list, featuring the 20 most powerful people and teams in the world of science fiction. Yes, science fiction can wield great power. These are the people who take responsibility for that. More »Doctor Who Saves The Day, Wins Over New Fans
The American premiere of Doctor Who's "The Waters of Mars" helped BBC America hit an all-time ratings high this weekend, building anticipation for next week's final episodes. Click through for ratings and videos. More »Syfy Doesn't Think SGU Makes Good Christmas Viewing After All
We've always counted on Syfy to give us an escape from Christmas oversaturation, but this year the channel's letting us down. Syfy's canceled its annual Christmas Stargate marathon, as if Kinos, near-suffocation and bulkhead sex don't scream Yuletide spirit. More »You Can Call Him "Sir" Jean-Luc Picard From Now On
Hot on the heels of Christopher Lee's knighthood, it seems another science-fiction legend is getting his proper acknowledgment. Rumor has it that Patrick Stewart will be knighted by the Queen at this year's New Year's Honours. [UK Mirror]Doctor Who Saves Us From A Week Of Terrible Holiday Television
3 Clips From BBC's Day Of The Triffiids
Watch the world go blind while Eddie Izzard tries to save himself from a crashing plane, in the first clips from the BBC's Day of The Triffids Remake. And ask yourself: What would you do in Izzard's shoes? More »You'll Soon Forget Me, Says David Tennant
Already worried about life post-David Tennant Doctor Who? According to Tennant himself, you shouldn't be. He's convinced that it's not going to be too long before you've forgotten all about him... More »Tesla's Vampire Babies Are Terribly Ungrateful
Friday night's episode of Sanctuary saw the return of snarky vampire inventor Nikola Tesla, intent on bringing bloodsuckers back into existence by transforming trust fund babies into vamps. First they call him their Obama, then things don't go so well. More »What Did You Think of Waters Of Mars, BBC America Viewers?
Last night, American audiences got their first screening of Doctor Who's "Waters of Mars," which we called "payoff, after all this time, on the promises that Russell T. Davies started making us back in 2005." But what did you think?