Next month’s Star Wars: Ahsokasees the titular non-Jedi (voiced by Ashley Eckstein in animation and played in live-action by Rosario Dawson) make a return to live-action after previously showing up in The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett. Outside of Ahsoka herself, the big draw of her show is seeing the return…
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Blumhouse May Be Starting a Renaissance of Horror Game Adaptations
Within the last decade, Blumhouse has been a key figure in helping horror movies become a bigger part of mainstream pop culture. With classic franchises like Halloween and The Exorcist under its belt alongside its own originals such as The Purge and M3GAN, the production company continues to expand. One of its next…
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How Do You Live? Will Be Studio Ghibli's First IMAX Film
Throughout the decades, Studio Ghibli’s grown a passionate fanbase from its run of movies like My Friend Totoro and The Tale of the Princess Kaguya. Unlike its previous work, the studio’s next film Kimi-tachi wa Dō Ikiru ka (or How Do You Live?) is famously playing its marketing close to the vest beyond one single…
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Upcoming Launch Revives India's Dream of Placing a Lander on the Moon
India’s space agency is getting ready to launch its latest mission to the Moon, hoping this one will stick the landing on the lunar surface.
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The People's Joker is Getting a U.S. Screening Next Week
You may recall that late last year, a movie by the name of The People’s Jokercaught the attention of film folks during the festival circuit. After a single showing at last year’s Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), Warner Bros. Discovery shut down future screenings on the basis that they own the rights to the…
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11 Times Tech Really Did Take Our Jobs
Artificial intelligence is replacing hundreds of jobs across the U.S., creating skepticism and uncertainty about the future of humanity. It is a daunting development as even the creator of AI has warned about the technology’s potential takeover.
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ChatGPT's User Base Shrinks for the First Time Ever
Ever since it debuted last year, OpenAI’s ChatGPT has been the hottest product in tech. It kicked off the so-called “AI revolution,” launched droves of new businesses, and has experienced explosive growth on a global scale. However, it appears that the honeymoon phase may finally be over.
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Grab This Fandom Gear for Summer Travel
If you’re planning trips to fan-tastical destinations like Disney Parks, Universal Studios, San Diego Comic-Con, or even somewhere out of the country, this travel essentials guide is for you.
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Don’t Count Bluesky Out Yet
Ever since Elon Musk took over Twitter late last year, things have gone from bad to worse at the microblogging site. Many users want out, and they’re hoping that there’s a worthy alternative waiting in the wings. Even if Meta’s newly launched Threads is currently enjoying all the attention, the other major Twitter…
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Gundam Shows and Movies to Try If You Liked Witch From Mercury
The Witch From Mercury’s final episode this past weekend brought what is for now the end of this latest take on the Gundam franchise to a close. But with the show’s successes having drawn in audiences that have never seen a Gundam show before, there’s plenty of people who might want to see what else the franchise has…
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Jony Ive Made a 'Gentle' Redesign of a $60,000 Turntable
Apple’s former chief design officer, Jony Ive, is getting in on the vinyl boom with his latest project, a $60,000 turntable.
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Instagram Head Wants Threads to Be a Sterile, News-Free Environment
Meta’s new Threads app designed “for public conversations,” is meant to be a happy-go-lucky, flower-strewn realm of “kindness,” one that CEO Mark Zuckerberg told MMA fighter Mike Davis is a “friendly place.” As is becoming more clear from the higher-ups in control of the new app, they don’t want Threads to stray…
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Deadpool 3 Will Bring Back Jennifer Garner as Elektra
We knew Deadpool 3 was bringing back Hugh Jackman as Wolverine but now another surprising superhero is joining the fun. The Hollywood Reporter says that Jennifer Garner will reprise her role as Elektra in the film, which is currently filming and scheduled for release on May 3, 2024.
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10 Horror Movies to Watch on Shudder Right Now
It’s hot outside. Why not stay indoors and cool off with a horror movie, preferably with a fan pointed directly at your face? Here’s a list of 10 films—a mix of newer releases io9 has recently reviewed, and some cult gems too—all currently streaming on Shudder.

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Episode One of My Adventures With Superman Is Now on YouTube
So I might have been a wee bit too critical with my first impression of My Shonen Adventures with Superman, as reviews—including our own—are praising the new show for its light-hearted, rom-com take on the Man of Steel. Now, you can watch Clark-kun for yourself, free on YouTube!

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In a First, FDA Grants Full Approval to Anti-Amyloid Drug for Alzheimer's
On Thursday, the Food and Drug Administration made a decision that’s likely to have a major impact on the landscape of Alzheimer’s disease research. The agency issued a full-throated traditional approval of the drug Leqembi, developed by the companies Eisai and Biogen. The drug is the first of its class to receive…
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Baldur's Gate 3's Commitment to D&D Shenanigans Includes Carnal Druid Bear Sex
Recently Larian Studios—the developers behind the beloved Divinity: Original Sin games tasked with the daunting prospect of continuing the legacy of the Baldur’s Gate series, some of the most iconic Dungeons & Dragons games ever made—made a big fuss about the scope of its game. More dialogue than Lord of the Rings!…
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Thumbs-Up Emoji Is an Official Contract Agreement, Canadian Court Rules
You’d better think twice before responding to an ask from your boss with a ????. A Saskatchewan court has ruled in favor of making the emoji an official agreement to enter a contract.
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Will We See More of Uhura's Relationship with Spock? | io9 Interview
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Mad Men Meets Severance for Fight Club in the Corner Office
Corner Office has just dropped a new trailer and I feel like it will be playing behind my eyeballs for at least three hours. Is this headline weird? Is it, perhaps, a little bit of nonsense? Honestly good. This trailer gave me whiplash. Please watch and if you feel the need to scream, please think about the floor.

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