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This week's writing prompt takes us out under the stars, where a couple looks out upon a domed city glowing in the distance. What story can you come up with for this couch-dwelling pair, or the people living under that dome? More »
This strangely hypnotic trailer for Panos Cosmatos' indie science fiction film Beyond the Black Rainbow looks like it traveled here in a time capsule from 1983. More »
Featured comment by izikavazo: "Haha, I was just about to #tip this. This is the epitome of an io9 movie." More »
I have no idea why someone made a video of a Batman being eaten by a giant hot dog, nor can I explain why I find it so mesmerizing. Maybe it's the ominous glowing mustard? More »
Featured comment by ManchuCandidate: "my Batman has a first name its.....ahhh..... B-R-U-C-E my Batman has a second name its....ummm... W-A-Y-N-E i luv to eat him every day and..." More »
Science fiction scientists have been responsible for numerous fictional disasters. They've reanimated corpses that have come back to kill them. They've cloned dinosaurs only to utterly lose control of them. More »
Featured comment by OgilvyTheAstronomer: "Professor Challenger? The guy from The Collapsium? There are plenty of scientist heros in SF..." More »
There was a lot to like about last night's new Fringe. There was a taut new mystery, a creepy town, a Crazies-style madness epidemic that turned out to have a cooler explanation, a real sense of jeopardy until the end, and some major hints as to where all this is going. But the biggest reason to... More »
Featured comment by ImprobableJoe: "Did anyone else notice how much they used blue lighting that matched the original universe title sequence color?" More »
More than a few people have noticed that Peter Parker-du-jour Andrew Garfield bears a passing resemblance to Ben Schwartz, the actor who plays failed entertainment mogul Jean-Ralphio on Parks and Recreation. More »
Featured comment by mr_bigglesworth: ""Try as you might you can't catch me I'm the S to the P to the I to the D-E...R"" More »
In 1000 years, sea levels could rise as much as 28 meters, placing London, as well as many other cities, squarely underwater. Because it can be difficult to picture just what those rising waters mean, one artist has placed a glowing high-water mark around some of London's most prominent... More »
Featured comment by aLynHall: "I don't differ with reducing our impact on the planet as much as possible, and as soon as possible, but..." More »
Impossible as it may seem, Jar Jar Binks may be even worse than Star Wars fans originally thought. A deleted scene from Revenge of the Sith would have revealed the extent of the Gungan's collaboration with Emperor Palpatine to bring the Sith lord to power. Jar Jar as Patton image from Next Movie,... More »
Featured comment by dan1138: "No. THIS Jar Jar flick is awesome." More »
Jonas hasn't had the easiest eighth grade year. He just lost his mother in a house fire. His father won't tell him which high school he'll be going to. More »
Featured comment by Bazzed: "Tried reading it a year ago but there wasn't much there. Each month, nothing added. Hopefully there's more..." More »
You've seen Voldemort do it, now it's Harry's turn. After coaxing Ralph Fiennes to read some particularly titillating Harry/Voldemort slashfic, Bravo's Watch What Happens Live host Andy Cohen manages to convince Daniel Radcliffe to read a bit of steamy Ron/Harry fan fiction. Harry/Ron makeouts by More »
Featured comment by Vexxarr: "This was misfiled. It is clearly a case of Please God No!#corrections" More »
In a world that's already jammed with Once Upon a Time, Mirror, Mirror, and Snow White and the Huntsman, is there room for another Snow White in the world? More »
Featured comment by jade_kadir: "Perhaps the author of the article was speaking about geographical distance to herself in the "near/far" sentence rather than geographical..." More »
This week we take a look at a pretty amazing episode of the Regular Show, check out parodies of Glee and Dolphin Tale on Mad, and see the finale of the Obi-Wan bounty hunter story arc on Clone Wars. More »
Featured comment by Silverlight the Pony: "Judging from their reactions when Rainbow Dash says "reading is for eggheads", I'd say the rest of the group is..." More »
THE ULTIMATE CONFONTATION | "Finale," by B. Borkur Eiriksson, just one of 60 or so spaceship concept art wallpapers in our gallery. Cancer is just as deadly as it was 50 years ago. More »
It's been a while since we've had a good schlocky direct-to-video (or direct to Syfy) feature like Sharktopus — so this new trailer for 2 Headed Shark Attack is quite possibly cause for rejoicing.
Featured comment by Vexxarr: ""It's been a while since we've had a good schlocky direct-to-video (or direct to Syfy) feature like Sharktopus..." Yes, it's been..." More »
Javier Grillo-Marxuach originally created The Middleman as a comic book before turning into a beloved television series — so when he launches another new comic, it's best to jump in on the ground floor. More »
Featured comment by ricefarmer: "some ugly ass artwork..." More »
People always accuse The Vampire Diaries of being a Twilight clone — and if you only saw the first few episodes, there might be some justice to that accusation. More »
Featured comment by ReelFashionista: "Can we talk about how easily Elena trusted Esther's "I must kill all of my children" talk at face value?..." More »
A while back, comedian/erstwhile Four Loko taste-tester John Hodgman saw a photo of actor Maurice Evans in full Dr. Zaius make-up on the set of The Planet of The Apes reading a biography of Mark Twain. More »
Featured comment by Jay042: "We need more famous literary interpretations such as this. I absolutely demand the existence of "Hamlet of the Apes"" More »
Life isn't easy if you're a genetic experiment. Or an expendable minion, a powerful being wedged into an itty-bitty living space, or a recently downgraded scientific entity. More »
Featured comment by Tamírki: "Pedantic question: is "I know that feel, bro" poor English; or some slang I'm not aware of?" More »
It's rare to get any good news associated with reports of Alzheimer's disease, but neuroscientists have just released word that one drug is dramatically reducing symptoms. More »
Featured comment by Arsnof: "Rise of the Planet of the Mice" More »
The horrors of the nuclear age, in terms of exploding reactors and nuclear bombs, are well known. Behind the well-publicized threat of mass death lies a secret history of nuclear projects being used to destroy individuals. More »
Featured comment by Corporobot: "No worries, it's only a vaccine for your visit to Fukushima!" More »
