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Pacific Rim: Uprising's New Giant Robot Has a Slick Look And a Rad Name

io9 - Mon, 05/01/2017 - 09:20

Considering the first Pacific Rim movie ended with all of its awesome giant robots, the Jaegers, blown up or ripped to shreds (or ripped to shreds and then blown up), the sequel’s going to be needing some new ones to take their place. We finally have some solid details on the main robot of the film, and it sounds …

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The First Music Video From Descendants 2 Brings Us Some Disney-Approved Wickedness

io9 - Mon, 05/01/2017 - 08:55

Hey, want to know what “wickedness” looks like when it’s conceived of by adults for children and then made into a musical number? Bobbing for apples. It looks like bobbing for apples.

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Today's Best Deals: Saucony Shoes, Electric Smoker, Star Wars Prints, and More

io9 - Mon, 05/01/2017 - 08:46

Running shoes, Star Wars prints, and a popular electric smoker lead off Monday’s best deals from around the web.

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SpaceX Just Performed Its Most Mysterious Mission Yet

io9 - Mon, 05/01/2017 - 08:19

After a literal last-minute cancellation yesterday, SpaceX successfully launched and landed a Falcon 9 rocket earlier this morning in Cape Canaveral, Florida. While the details on most of SpaceX’s missions are very public, this one was purposely shrouded in mystery: the rocket was ferrying up a spy satellite, the…

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Dark Phoenix Could Be Searching for a Younger Version of an X-Men Mainstay

io9 - Mon, 05/01/2017 - 08:00

Wonder Woman gets another new TV spot. It looks like Robert Zemeckis is definitely not directing The Flash. One major character will not be a part of any show in the Arrow universe next season. Plus, new pictures from Valerian and The Dark Tower, another Stan Lee cameo, and a new teaser for Twin Peaks. To me, my…

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Steal Your Own Death Star Plans With This One-Day Screen Print Sale

io9 - Mon, 05/01/2017 - 07:51

Just in time for May the 4th, you can plan your own aerial assault with these discounted Star Wars screen prints from Inked and Screened. Today only, choose between the blueprints of a TIE Bomber or and infographic of the Death Star, for under $20. Now if only Jyn Erso had known that she could just buy the plans from…

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Video Explores Scifi Trope of Women Who Are 'Born Sexy Yesterday'

io9 - Sun, 04/30/2017 - 16:45

It’s a tale as old as time— at least in science fiction. A beautiful woman wakes up in a scary new world, unable to grasp the basic day-to-day activities of life. She could be a robot, or a mermaid, or a goddamn Messiah sent by aliens. It doesn’t matter, she’ll always latch onto the first schlub she sees. Because she…

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I Am In Love with this Punkified Steven Universe Cosplay

io9 - Sun, 04/30/2017 - 14:15

Steven Universe returns with a five-night run of new episodes on May 8, but for those who can’t wait that long to get a glimpse of the Crystal Gems... here’s some excellent cosplay that made my heart soar.

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Find Out All the Stories From Reddit's Massive Collaborative Art Project

io9 - Sun, 04/30/2017 - 13:33

Earlier this month, Reddit pulled off one of its greatest accomplishments ever: getting users to spend 72 hours painstakingly making art together one pixel at a time. Now, one Redditor has created an atlas that documents the stories of each individual art project that contributed to this glorious mess.

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Zoe Saldana Shares Video Showing How Long It Takes to Get Into Gamora Makeup

io9 - Sun, 04/30/2017 - 13:00

It’s not easy being green. Guardians of the Galaxy 2 star Zoe Saldana is giving fans an inside look at what it takes to transform into Gamora for the film. Spoiler: It involves a lot of waiting.

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Rare 1970s DC vs. Marvel Documentary Time-Travels Back to Glory Days of Old-School Comics

io9 - Sun, 04/30/2017 - 10:30

“Maybe you think comics are pictures of people walking and talking and beating each other up. Well, comics are art, which means... new ideas, new innovations.” A rarely seen 1978 documentary about the comics business has shown up online for the very first time, and it’s must-watch material for folks who want to see…

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Sunday's Best Deals: Fitbit, Game of Thrones, Nonfiction eBooks, and More

io9 - Sun, 04/30/2017 - 09:48

Game of Thrones seasons 1-6 on Blu-ray, deals on nonfiction eBooks, a 40" refurb Vizio sound system, and more lead Sunday’s best lifestyle deals.

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Ridley Scott Thinks Aliens Are Real and They'll Probably Kill Us

io9 - Sun, 04/30/2017 - 09:15

Ridley Scott is at the helm of a nearly 40-year franchise of films about killer aliens who are smarter and deadlier than us. It’s not a coincidence, since Scott thinks that could happen in real life.

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Dive Into This Week's Spoilery Doctor Who Discussion Thread

io9 - Sat, 04/29/2017 - 21:00

This week’s Doctor Who took us back to Regency London, complete with a frozen River Thames and some wonderfully questionable accents. But while the Doctor and Bill discovered a strange threat in the icy depths, the real discovery was some extra layers to the duo’s still-burgeoning relationship.

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Oh God, Disney's Avatar Ride Sings Now

io9 - Sat, 04/29/2017 - 16:45

Ever wondered what sailing down the River Styx would be like? Taking a boat into a scary and unknown world, only to be greeted by a terrifying figure signaling your impending fate? Thanks, Disney!

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The Accidental Origins Of Kirby

io9 - Sat, 04/29/2017 - 15:50

25 years ago this week, the pink puff ball made his Japanese debuted in Kirby’s Dream Land for the Game Boy. But the game’s titular character was originally just a placeholder. One of Nintendo’s most iconic characters almost didn’t get created, at least not in the form we’ve come to know and love.

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John Boyega Got Dumped After Date Found Out He Was in Star Wars

io9 - Sat, 04/29/2017 - 14:15

Star Wars might bring people from across the world together, but sadly it couldn’t get John Boyega a date.

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The Magic in Sleight Makes Up for an Otherwise Familiar Tale

io9 - Sat, 04/29/2017 - 13:00

The marketing for Sleight includes a quote calling the film “Chronicle meets Iron Man.” Watching it, that comparison kind of makes sense, but it also sets up an unrealistic expectation versus what Sleight actually is.

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Star Trek Fan Forced to Surrender 'ASIMIL8' License Plate for Being Offensive

io9 - Sat, 04/29/2017 - 10:30

A Star Trek fan in Canada has been forced to turn over his personalized license plate after people complained its message, ASIMIL8, was insulting to indigenous people.

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Saturday's Best Deals: Black + Decker, Nest Candles, Minimalist Wallets, and More

io9 - Sat, 04/29/2017 - 09:34

One of your favorite minimalist wallets, Black + Decker lawn care tools, Nest candles and oil reed diffusers, and more lead Saturday’s best deals.

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