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Dark Phoenix Could Be Searching for a Younger Version of an X-Men Mainstay
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
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'
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
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
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
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
“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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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The Force Awakens Goes ElizaBB-8than with Latest Star Wars Shakespeare Cover
BB-8 is already one of the cutest parts of the new Star Wars franchise, but give him a floppy hat and flowing cape and I’m over the freaking forest moon of Endor.
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Let's Talk About Google's Crazy Year in Hardware
Google needs to be in the hardware business. It’s infiltrated nearly all aspects of our lives to an alarming degree. It controls our emails through Gmail, knows where we go through Maps, has a list of every person we communicate with via Android, and understands our every interest thanks to its search engine and…
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A Black and White Version of Logan Is Coming to Theaters for One Night Only
Director James Mangold just announced that his hit film Logan will return to theaters for one night only in a special black and white version.
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The Violence Is Increasing Exponentially in This New Fear the Walking Dead Preview
For Walking Dead fans frustrated at the wait until that show returns, Fear the Walking Dead is a nice buffer. It gives us a chance to continue our thirst for zombie survival with a new set of characters as the other set of characters regroups.
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