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The Biggest Winners and Losers of San Diego Comic-Con 2018
Comic-Con 2018 has come to a close, and whether io9 staff were seeing it up close and personal in San Diego or watching from afar back home, we experienced a lot. There was good and bad this year, as always, but we have to admit this time around we were pleasantly surprised by just how great the convention was.
Giant Dinosaur Foot Identified 20 Years After Being Unearthed in Wyoming
The Black Hills mountain range, which stretches from South Dakota to Wyoming, is known for its lush forests, scenic waterfalls, and dense, intricate cave systems. But 150 million years ago, humongous, long-necked dinosaurs called sauropods roamed there—and scientists just identified one of their colossal, fossilized…
The First Pictures From Iron Fist Season 2 Include a Badass-Looking Daughters of the Dragon Teamup
Iron Fist came to Comic-Con talking up a big game of how Danny Rand, in the wake of The Defenders, would honor the spirit of Matt Murdock. But let’s be real—as cool as it sounds, what we’re here for is even more Colleen Wing and Misty Knight tag-team fights, and our first good look at season 2 promises exactly that.
io9 Dives Into a Human Claw Machine at San Diego Comic-Con
Ever wonder what it would be like to be worshipped by aliens—meaning the ones in Toy Story, who worshipped their almighty metal god the Claw?
Worldcon Is Redoing Its Entire Program After Widespread Backlash [Updated]
The World Science Fiction Convention, otherwise known as Worldcon, is starting over from scratch with its 2018 programming. Chair Kevin Roche has announced the convention is redoing its entire panel lineup after facing backlash over misgendering a Hugo Award finalist as well as reportedly rejecting panels from diverse…
Tuesday's Best Deals: 65" 4K TV, Philips Hue Accessories, David Archy Underwear, and More
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The Way David Tennant Learned the Identity of Doctor Who's New Lead Is Absolutely Adorable
The casting of Jodie Whittaker as the Thirteenth Doctor was of the utmost secrecy for the BBC, but a few former Time Lords got to learn the identity of the new Doctor a little earlier than the rest of us. Some guessed it accidentally, but others like Tenth Doctor David Tennant got a very sneaky surprise.
This Kit Uses a Motion-Sensing Wand to Teach Kids Code - No Hogwarts Required
Kano’s first product was a computer that kids could build as easily as a Lego set, helping to demystify the technologies we obsess over. The company’s next product is a buildable, motion-sensing wand that swaps spells for simple programming making it easy for kids to conjure up magical interactions with a flick of the…
Even More Intriguing Casting Rumors for Joker
Yet another Stephen King novel is getting the movie treatment. At least one familiar face will not return in Legends of Tomorrow’s next season. Jane Levy teases a major King connection for her Castle Rock character. Plus, Don Cheadle heads to Duckburg, and what’s to come on The 100. To me, my spoilers!
The Very Best of the Cosplay We Saw at San Diego Comic-Con
Comic-Con is over for another year, but cosplay is forever—and 2018's take on convention madness was no exception when it came to offering some truly delightful cosplay. We’ve been sharing videos and pictures throughout the event on the site and on Twitter, but if you want to douse your eyeballs in the very best, here…
Dungeons & Dragons' Next Magic: The Gathering Mashup Is a Trip to Ravnica
For the past couple of years, the worlds of Dungeons & Dragons and Magic: The Gathering have been getting closer and closer. Here and there, D&D has crept into the cards of Magic, while the worlds of the card game have slowly wormed their way into Dungeons & Dragons rulesets. But now they’re closer than ever, thanks…
Life on Europa Could Be Just Beyond Our Reach
Our Solar System has its own Hoth: Europa, the ice-covered Jovian moon where the existence of alien life hasn’t been ruled out. Unlike on Hoth, where life thrives on the icy surface, life on Europa would thrive in the ocean beneath its frigid surface—but of evidence for it might be just beyond the reach of our…
Steven Universe's Most Terrifying Villain Puts the Diamonds in a New Perspective
Steven Universe has always given its villains sprawling narrative arcs about redemption that culminate with them coming to love Steven and deciding to become his allies. In most cases, that transition is verbalized over multiple episodes, but the show handles things quite a bit differently in “Legs From Here to…
The 'McVengers' Cosplay Franchise Is Here to Save Your Stomach
You might have seen Grimace Thanos making waves on social media over the past month. Well, he’s not alone! Grimos is just one member of the “McVengers” superhero team, and we’ve got an inside look at the heroes working to save fast food eaters everywhere...one chicken nugget at a time.
The Violent New Purge TV Series Trailer Tips Its Hat to The Handmaid's Tale
USA Network has shared another glimpse at its upcoming Purge TV series, and the new trailer offers a much better look at the creepy religious cult we saw in the earlier trailer. Also, it sure looks like someone’s been watching The Handmaid’s Tale, taking notes, and figuring out where to add more violence.
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