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DC’s New Gods Movie Isn’t Happening (Neither Is The Trench)

Darkseid is…probably one of the characters fans were most looking forward to seeing in Warner Bros.’ previously-announcedNew Gods film from director Ava DuVernay and Mister Miracle scribeTom King. Though Jack Kirby’s DC Comics character was recently revealed in Zack Snyder’s Justice League, unfortunately, New Gods’ Darkseid is…something audiences are going to be waiting quite a … Continued

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The Suicide Squad‘s James Gunn Explains Why King Shark Isn’t a Hammerhead

The DC Comics villain King Shark has always been your very normal, rudimentary, giant anthropomorphic pants-wearing shark-man. But when DC rebooted its universe with The New 52, King Shark became a giant anthropomorphic pants-wearing hammerhead shark man. Now that he’s making his big-screen debut in The Suicide Squad, he’s a regular ol’… giant anthropomorphic pants-wearing … Continued

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Breaking Down The Suicide Squad‘s Madcap, Bloody Trailer

Warner Bros. has just given the world a new, extended look at James Gunn’sThe Suicide Squad. Who possibly could have guessed that a movie with a cast that large would have a beefy trailer in need of some breaking down? Just based on The Suicide Squad’s use of Steely Dan’s “Dirty Work” in the new … Continued

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RIP Jessica Walter, Star of Archer, Arrested Development, and So Much More

Jessica Walter passed away yesterday in her sleep at the age of 80. She was and always will be best-known for her roles as Lucille, overbearing, contemptuous, and smothering matron of the Bluth family in Arrested Development, as well Mallory, the equally overbearing, contemptuous, and smothering mother and spymaster in Archer. She was very, very … Continued

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Invincible Would Like to Introduce You to the Concept of Daddy Issues

You can immediately feel the work that went into making Amazon’s new animated Invincible series feel like a tonally-accurate adaptation of the source material that highlights the show’s stellar cast. But the show arrives at a time when stories like the original comic and other narratives it drew inspiration from have essentially become the default in … Continued

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18 Essential Sci-Fi and Fantasy Films Directed by Women

In honor of Women’s History Month, we’ve rounded up 18 essential fantasy and sci-fi films directed by women (want horror? We’ve got a list for that, too!) And with projects like Black Widow (directed by Cate Shortland) and Eternals(Chloé Zhao) on the way soon, this list is just gonna keep expanding. 1) The Matrix Though … Continued

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DC Drops a Ton of Comics News, Including an Amazing Anthology of Its LGTBQIA+ Heroes

I’m not sure why DC Comics decided March 11 was the right day to make a ton of announcements, but I’m glad it did, because all the news ranges from good to great. In addition to an anthology featuring tales of DC’s queer heroes by all-queer creative teams, the animated series’ Batman takes on the … Continued

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The Flash Is Going to Explore Arrow‘s Lingering Green Lantern Mystery

James Gunn has been talking about Harley Quinn’s future with Margot Robbie. Netflix is teaming up with Spike Lee for a new Lovecraftian horror epic. Maggie and Daryl reminisce in a new look at The Walking Dead’s return. Plus, new teases for Godzilla vs. Kong, and what’s to come on Batwoman. Spoilers, away! Gordon Hemingway … Continued

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The Suicide Squad Movie Reveals the Squad’s Suicide Mission

Not that we ever suspected the villains of The Suicide Squad to have an easy time of it—it’s always a bummer when the U.S. government puts bombs in your head, after all—but Warner Bros. has released the official plot synopsis for the movie, and, well, now we know the reason why some characters aren’t going … Continued

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The Best and Worst TV Moments of 2020

We’ve already counted up our best and worst TV shows of 2020. But now we’re getting micro-focused on those special (and not-so-special) TV moments that made us laugh, cry, shriek, recoil, rewind, and make memes. You know, the ones that remained burned in our memories long after the episode or season ended. Behold! Best Star … Continued

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The Pop Culture Highlights and Lowlights of 2020

In a year full of all kinds of bad real-world news, pop culture still managed to poke its head up periodically to remind us that not everything sucks. Of course, this being 2020, that same realm also managed to leave a few steaming piles for us to step in, too. Here are our picks for … Continued

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Giancarlo Esposito’s 10 Best Genre Roles (So Far)

Giancarlo Esposito is having a moment. The acclaimed television and film actor has recently starred in some of the biggest franchises around, including The Mandalorian, The Boys, and Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. But with almost 200 acting credits to his name, there’s so much more to love. Here’s our list of some of … Continued

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The Best Animated Series of 2020

While live-action productions were dealt a significant blow this year by the ongoing covid-19 pandemic, the animation industry was in a prime position to step up to the plate and tell some of 2020’s most riveting stories. Here are the ones that transported the io9 staff to far-off worlds and dimensions this year. Whimsical as … Continued

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Batman Goes on the Ultimate Play Date in This Arkhamaniacs Exclusive Preview

Long before he set out to become the world’s greatest detective, young Bruce Wayne was merely the world’s richest latchkey kid spending his days wandering around the halls of Wayne manor under Alfred’s supervision. In most tellings of Bruce’s childhood, the entire affair’s something of a gloomy period in the days leading up to his … Continued

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James Gunn Insists The Suicide Squad Isn’t a Sequel, Even Though It ‘Kinda’ Is

Much as Warner Bros. might not want to admit it, David Ayers’ Suicide Squad is a stunningly bad—though ambitious—narrative flop of a film that it has to take credit for. But it also knows that the Squad branding’s too strong to simply toss away. With James Gunn’s imaginatively-named The Suicide Squad, the studio hopes to … Continued

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Harley Quinn Season 3 Might Dig Into the Realities of Gotham Being a Failed Police State

With its upcoming move to HBO Max, the R-rated Harley Quinn series’ third season has a chance to both continue telling one of the most heartfelt (though gory) stories about its titular antiheroine and her gang of villain goons and potentially hit even harder than DC Universe might have allowed. Though it’s not clear just … Continued

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Harley Quinn Renewed for Season 3 on HBO Max

At the end of Harley Quinn’s second season, the show gave fans almost everything they’ve always wanted and closed out on a note that truly works as a satisfying end to the foul-mouthed series. But why be contentwith just two seasons of damned-good storytelling when you can have a third? It’s news we expected to … Continued

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The Excellent DC Universe Is Dead, and a Comics-Only Service Is Taking Its Place

Today DC Entertainment announced that as of January 21, 2021 DC Universe will “evolve” into DC Universe Infinite, a comics only service. It’s a shame, because DC Universe has lowkey been one of the best streaming services you could drop cash on every month—if you’re a giant nerd like myself. The combination of old superhero … Continued

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DC FanDome Will Feature Stars From The Batman, Flash, Black Adam, and More

With San Diego Comic-Con being mostly a bust and Star Wars Celebration canceled, fans hoping for a weekend of fun geek news turn their heads to Warner Bros. On August 22, it’s hosting DC FanDome, a 24-hour online event that promises to be as close to a Hall H experience as one can get. Today, … Continued

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These Are the Shows You’re Pirating During the Pandemic

People who steal content through pirate sites really like genre television. Like, a lot. Parrot Analytics, which the Observer calls “a leading global content demand analytics company for the multi-platform TV business that sifts through social media, fan ratings, and piracy to figure who’s watching what,” has released a new breakdown of the most pirated … Continued