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The Blair Witch Project Almost Had a Far More Gruesome Ending
The final shot of The Blair Witch Project is haunting. It’s Michael standing in a corner, turned away so he won’t see the terrible thing about to happen to Heather, who is holding the camera. However, in a new interview, the filmmakers explained that was almost changed before release.
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An Exclusive Look at the Next Magic: The Gathering Expansion, Amonkhet
The next addition to the realms of Magic: The Gathering is taking players to the desert oasis of Amonkhet, a magical land that’s essentially Magic’s own take on the mysticism of Ancient Egypt. Ahead of the 74th expansion’s arrival in stores later this month, io9 is proud to debut a few of the new cards and the art…
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Why Legends of Tomorrow's Second Season Was Such a Triumph
If you gave up on Legends of Tomorrow in season one, that would be more than fair. What should have been a fun romp through time and space instead got bogged down in a single plot that didn’t showcase the best of the characters involved. It’s to the credit of everyone involved that season two managed to fix almost all…
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A Look at the Process Behind Ghost in the Shell's Vision of the Future
The best thing about the live-action adaptation of Ghost in the Shell is the film’s visual aesthetic. It presents a near-future that’s hyper-saturated with holograms, cybernetic body modification, and slick user interfaces. Some of the creators involved are showing how all that came to be.
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These Ancient Texts Might Help Us Predict the Next Massive Solar Storm
Spotting the Northern Lights anywhere in the United States (except for Alaska and the Upper Midwest) would probably be one of most notable experiences in an American space fan’s life. Now imagine if it was China or Japan a thousand years ago and you didn’t know what caused these light shows. Odds are, you’d freak out…
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Indie Game Designer Tim Fowers Debuts Hardback, a 'Pre-Quill' to Paperback Card Game
Tim Fowers, a self-published game designer with tons of hits under his belt, has announced his latest deck-building card game: Hardback, a sequel to Paperback that actually takes place a hundred years in the past. So, think less Philip K. Dick, and more Mary Shelley.
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The New Dune Movie Is Being Written By the Man Who Wrote Forrest Gump
But we don’t think that should worry you.
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Franklin Broke Peanuts' Color Barrier In The Least Interesting Way Possible
Charlie Brown is hesitant. Marcie is shy. Lucy is cruel. Schroeder is aloof. But Franklin is just…perfect.
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I Drop-Kicked My Beautiful Superhero Son While Playing the First Four Story Missions in Injustice 2
Last week the rain was pouring, the streets were flooded, and I had zero desire to leave the comfort of my home. But the makers of Injustice 2 were offering an intimate demo, and by god I wanted to see what Supergirl looked like in DC’s best murderverse.
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A Healer Starts to Realize Her True Power in This Excerpt From Speculative Fiction Debut The City of Brass
S.A. Chakraborty’s debut fantasy novel, The City of Brass, isn’t out until November, but we have a sneak peek at the first chapter, as well as insight from the author about the magical world she created. It begins in 18th century Cairo, and follows a con artist who realizes her true powers after a mysterious encounter.
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Scientists Are Getting Closer to Understanding Where All the Antimatter Has Gone
You and me, we’re matter. Everyone you know is matter. Everything on Earth, spare a few particles, is matter. Most of the things in space are matter. But we don’t have convincing reasons why there should be so much more matter than antimatter. So where’s all the antimatter?
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Gabby Rivera on How Marvel's America Is Exploring the Complexities of Latinx Identity
America Chavez, Marvel’s first queer woman of color to ever star in her own ongoing comic book, closed out the inaugural issue of America by traveling back in time to World War II, pushing Captain America out of the way, and punching Hitler in the face.
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This Ancient Stellar Blob Could Change Our Understanding of How Galaxies Form
Only a billion or so years after the universe formed, a galaxy far more massive than our own and a fraction of the size blazed into existence. Just half a billion years later—less than the amount of time it took life to emerge and evolve into humans on Earth—the galaxy was a dead disc, no longer forming stars.
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The Director of Colossal Tells Us How He Made a Giant Monster Movie Feel So Human
The idea for Colossal sounds exactly that: “colossal.” A woman in the US can sometimes, when she’s drunk and in the right place, become a giant monster in Seoul, South Korea. Add to that Oscar-winning actress Anne Hathaway, and it sounds like a Hollywood blockbuster. But that’s not what Colossal is at all.
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Agents of SHIELD Has the Most Chilling Version of Hydra—One That Feels Eerily Real
Agents of SHIELD returned last night with an episode that takes place entirely within the Hydra-dominated simulation in the Framework. And even though everything we see is “fake,” it’s allowed the show to reflect our world in the way only dystopia can.
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MST3K's New Villain Felicia Day Explains How a Simple Act of Evil Got Her the Role
Felicia Day was famously mistreated by Dr. Horrible, but now the lab coat is on the other back. As Kinga Forrester, the new Mad tormenting Jonah and the ‘Bots on the upcoming Mystery Science Theater 3000, it’s her turn to be evil—and not just on-screen. Here, Day relates her serious bad movie cred and explains the…
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Steve Rogers Just Made the First Major Move of Secret Empire
The die is cast. After months of working covertly to bring his plans as an Agent of Hydra to fruition, Steve Rogers, the original Captain America, has made his first big step toward the incoming Secret Empire event. And even though we’ve been waiting for this to happen, it’s a pretty surprising move nonetheless.
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Batman and Harley Quinn Team Up to Take Down Poison Ivy in Animated Movie Featurette
The Caped Crusader and Mister J’s number-one gal are teaming up to stop a plantocalypse in the upcoming animated film, Batman and Harley Quinn. Here’s the first look at what’s in store, including a brand-new voice for Harley.
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Relive The First Two Star Wars Trilogies For $30 Each
Now that the Star Wars franchise is alive and well again, you can get caught up with the two original trilogies on Blu-ray for $30 each, complete with a bunch of special features. Place your bets on which one will sell better in the comments!
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Your Spring 2017 Anime Guide
Flowers are in bloom. The temperature is warming up. It’s perfect weather to go outside. But you know what? Let’s stay indoors and watch some anime.
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