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Avatar Filmmakers Are Slipping Back Into New Zealand Under Coronavirus Travel Exemptions

The only country that’s seemingly halted the spread of the novel coronavirus could screw it up—for Avatar. New Zealand’s economic development minister revealed under questioning that he’s been using little known powers around the country’s strict foreign travel ban to issue hundreds of exemptions for “high value foreigners,” apparently including James Cameron’s Avatar sequels crew. … Continued

By Beth Elderkin Published May 26, 2020 | Comments (0)

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Star Wars‘ New Era of Storytelling Has Been Delayed

It already happened a long time ago, of course. But we’re going to have to wait a while longer to see what’s next for the galaxy far, far away. StarWars.com has officially confirmed that its upcoming storytelling and publishing initiative The High Republic—a series of interconnected novels and comics following the Jedi Order in a … Continued

By James Whitbrook Published May 26, 2020 | Comments (0)

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Netflix’s Dark Unveils the Last Cycle With a Fiery Season 3 Teaser

It’s time to bring this circle to a close. The first trailer and a summer release date have been revealed for the final season of Dark, the surprise Netflix hit about a group of families who’ve become entangled in each other’s lives thanks to a generations-long conspiracy that has brought time itself to its knees. … Continued

By Beth Elderkin Published May 26, 2020 | Comments (0)

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Indiana Jones 5 Director James Mangold Discusses His Approach for Taking Over

Frank Marshall wants more directors to come in and shake up the Jason Bourne franchise. Jason Blum says there’s been movement on the long-in-the-works Spawn movie. Watch Legends of Tomorrow trap its heroes inside Friends and Downton Abbey. Plus, a preview of the Rick and Morty season finale, and Judy Greer gets a killer emotional … Continued

By James Whitbrook Published May 26, 2020 | Comments (0)

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I Can’t Stop Scrolling Through This Collection of Incredible Suits From Japanese Superhero Shows

Superheroes: they’re a fancy lot. But if a decade of the apex of cinematic superheroic shenanigans has taught us anything, our live-action heroes are barely just beginning to embrace the showy, colourful aesthetics of the comics, in favor of “realistic” design. So let this Twitter account remind you that at least some live-action superheroes are … Continued

By James Whitbrook Published May 25, 2020 | Comments (0)

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20 of the Best She-Ra and the Princesses of Power Lewks

She-Ra and the Princesses of Power not only served justice, friendship, and love on a regular basis: It also gave us some style. We decided to profile the 20 best looks from all five seasons of She-Ra—from Adora’s classic get-up to Catra in a tuxedo. Even that one time Seahawk went out in the cold … Continued

By Beth Elderkin Published May 25, 2020 | Comments (0)

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Big Finish Is Relaunching Its Doctor Who Audio Adventures in 2022

The world of Doctor Who audio adventures is getting some very interesting changes…especially if you’re more of a fan of the modern era of the show. Big Finish has announced a sweeping set of reshuffles to its Doctor Who lines set to begin in January 2022. The most major to ongoing listeners to all things … Continued

By James Whitbrook Published May 25, 2020 | Comments (0)

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Fantasy Sagas to Watch and Play, Ranked By How Good Their Florence + The Machine Collaboration Was

Sometimes, you’re just in the mood to dive into a fantastical world because you want swords and sorcery, magical creatures, or an excuse to escape from reality. There’s so much of it though, we thought to offer you a much more specific subgenre of fantasy media to dive into: fantasy via the medium of…musician Florence … Continued

By James Whitbrook Published May 25, 2020 | Comments (0)

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The Period Sci-Fi Drama The Vast of Night Has a Fascinating Origin Story

There’s no way The Vast of Night is made by a first-time filmmaker. There’s just no way. It’s so beautifully constructed. So expertly shot. So tactfully acted. It’s the work of a talent with years and years of experience under their belt, right? Wrong. And io9 had a chance to speak with the person behind … Continued

By Germain Lussier Published May 25, 2020 | Comments (0)

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Look Inside The Epic Life of the King of Comics and See the Early Days of Jack Kirby’s Comics Career

They call him the king for a reason: Jack Kirby is a comics legend, the masterful artist who helped give us some of the biggest, weirdest (that are now about to become mainstream stars), and most beloved comic book superheroes around. And now, a new graphic novel exploring his life wants to show you how … Continued

By James Whitbrook Published May 25, 2020 | Comments (0)

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Helena Bonham Carter and Sam Neill Star in a Short Film About a Sentient Cell Phone

One thing that global isolation has been good for (other than not getting sick) is the wave of lo-fi homemade short films from the sort of people who would normally be starring in, y’know, big expensive movies instead of making silly movies for Twitter. This untitled short, created by Sam Neill and posted on his … Continued

By Julie Muncy Published May 24, 2020 | Comments (0)

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Maybe AT-ATs Aren’t as Dumb as They Look

AT-ATs, one of the most visually iconic markers of the Empire’s military reign, have one serious problem: their big dumb stupid fragile legs. You know, the ones that can be stopped with the application of a particularly taut rope. But maybe they’re not as big of a problem as they appear? EC Henry is a … Continued

By Julie Muncy Published May 24, 2020 | Comments (0)

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What She-Ra and the Princesses of Power Gets Right About Redemption Arcs

I’m still reeling from the whirlwind of She-Ra and the Princesses of Power’s final season. But even in a season full of excitement and warfare, what sticks with me about the show isn’t the big, dramatic setpieces. It’s how well the show understands what it means to grow. The character arc that sticks out to … Continued

By Julie Muncy Published May 24, 2020 | Comments (0)

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Watch Three Brand-New Looney Tunes Shorts Courtesy of HBO Max

HBO Max is an opportunity for Warner Bros. to flex its muscles, leveraging its long creative history to make the sort of shows and films that entice people to buy into a new streaming platform. Which means that fans of classic Warner animation get a special treat: New Looney Tunes. And the first episode of … Continued

By Julie Muncy Published May 24, 2020 | Comments (0)

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Jurassic World: Dominion Is Definitely Not the Planned End of the Series, Says Producer

If you were wondering, will we, as a people, ever escape from the spectre of velociraptors and Tyrannosaurus rexes chasing us through spectacular pyrotechnic conflagrations? The answer is, absolutely not. As reported by Collider, that’s pretty much what Frank Marshall, producer of Jurassic World: Dominion, said when asked about the future of the franchise. Specifically, … Continued

By Julie Muncy Published May 23, 2020 | Comments (0)

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These YouTubers Made an Iron Man Glove With a Real Plasma Cutter, and It Seems Very Dangerous

Honestly, if Iron Man really existed, he’d probably be more dangerous to himself than anyone else. The people at the Hacksmith specialize in making machines you probably should not make. They’ve made a protosaber, Batarangs, and more superhero weapons than you can count. Now, they’re taking on the challenge of trying to make something like … Continued

By Julie Muncy Published May 23, 2020 | Comments (0)

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The Writer of Back to the Future: Part II Blames Universal for Netflix’s Weirdly Censored Version of the Film

If you watched Back to the Future: Part II when it first hit Netflix, you might have noticed a little something was missing. According to the writer of the series, it wasn’t exactly Netflix’s fault. As reported by the Hollywood Reporter, Bob Gale, the writer of the film, has commented on the weird, small bit … Continued

By Julie Muncy Published May 23, 2020 | Comments (0)

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Jonathan Nolan Offers an Ominous Hint About the Direction of Westworld‘s Next Season

A reckoning is coming. (Spoilers for the end of the third season incoming.) Things might get pretty wild, and pretty bloody, in the next season of Westworld. Recently, showrunners Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy, alongside the cast of the show, had a roundtable (or, well, round-Zoom-chat) discussion about the show’s third season courtesy of the … Continued

By Julie Muncy Published May 23, 2020 | Comments (0)

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What We Do in the Shadows to Keep Lurking for Another Season

Who knew vampires could be so hilarious? As shared by FX in a recent press release, What We Do in the Shadows, the comedy TV series based on the Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement film, has been renewed for a third season. The funny, dynamic show about vampire roommates living in New York City, shot … Continued

By Julie Muncy Published May 23, 2020 | Comments (0)

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A Gloriously Golden Wonder Woman Is the Shiniest Toy of the Week

Welcome back to Toy Aisle, io9’s regular roundup of all things plastic on the internet lately. This week: Hot Toys soars into action with Wonder Woman 1984 goodness, Lego assembles Earth’s mightiest heroes and perhaps the chonkiest Iron Man around for Avengers playsets, and Godzilla brings the appropriate amount of calm to the game of … Continued

By Andrew Liszewski Published May 22, 2020 | Comments (0)