That’s right: the horse, the myth, the legend. Roach himself.
Source: io9 – Netflix Finally Gives Us an Interview With the Real Star of The Witcher
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This Video Nails What Makes the Original Obi-Wan vs. Darth Vader Duel So Special
A New Hope had the first lightsaber duel, and it was the foundation for everything that followed.
Source: io9 – This Video Nails What Makes the Original Obi-Wan vs. Darth Vader Duel So Special
Man-Thing Is Getting His Own Horror Mini-Series in Avengers: Curse of the Man-Thing
Not to be confused with Swamp Thing, as I did when I first read this story. They’re different swampy dudes. One’s a man; one’s man-like but is actually a thing. Got it? Got it.
Source: io9 – Man-Thing Is Getting His Own Horror Mini-Series in Avengers: Curse of the Man-Thing
Peter Lamont, Production Designer Behind Classics Like Aliens, Dies at 91
Peter Lamont, a
veteran of the film industry, was one of the most respected and accomplished
production designers and art directors around. Now, the Oscar-winner has passed
away.
Source: io9 – Peter Lamont, Production Designer Behind Classics Like Aliens, Dies at 91
Millie Bobbie Brown Will Be Helming a New Science Fiction Movie Directed by the Russo Brothers
And it’s an
adaptation of a graphic novel! Classic stuff.
Source: io9 – Millie Bobbie Brown Will Be Helming a New Science Fiction Movie Directed by the Russo Brothers
Yeah, This Marvel Holiday Short is a Toy Ad, but It's Still Pretty Good
Listen, good
stop-motion is good stop-motion, even if it’s just trying to get you to buy
some Hasbro toys.
Source: io9 – Yeah, This Marvel Holiday Short is a Toy Ad, but It’s Still Pretty Good
Locke & Key Has Been Renewed for a Third Season
If you’re a big fan
of Locke & Key’s first season, get
excited, because there’s even more coming than you thought.
Source: io9 – Locke & Key Has Been Renewed for a Third Season
George Clooney Still Isn't Down With the Critical Reappraisal of Batman and Robin
It’s been a couple
decades, now, I think we can all just admit it: for a certain version of
Batman, Joel Schumacher’s Batman and Robin kind
of rules. A cheesy fever dream, it’s an incredible exercise in ‘90s Blockbuster
excess and the sort of Batman that fans of Adam West’s ‘60s series would
recognize and enjoy. The…
Source: io9 – George Clooney Still Isn’t Down With the Critical Reappraisal of Batman and Robin
Stock up on KN95 Masks With a $17 30-Pack From Newegg
Blue Arrow KN95 Masks 30-Pack | $18 | Newegg
Source: io9 – Stock up on KN95 Masks With a 30-Pack From Newegg
These AirPods Case Covers Make Excellent Stocking Stuffers and Arrive by Christmas for Amazon Prime Users, $11 and Up
Peach AirPods Cover | $12 | Amazon
Boba Tea AirPods Cover | $11 | Amazon
Fiji Water & Gatorade Pair of AirPods Covers | $12 | Amazon
GameBoy AirPods Cover | $13 | Amazon
Ice Cream AirPods Pro Cover | $14 | Amazon
Ice Cream AirPods Cover | $17 | Amazon
Baby Yoda & Appa Pair of AirPods Cases | $18 | Amazon
Source: io9 – These AirPods Case Covers Make Excellent Stocking Stuffers and Arrive by Christmas for Amazon Prime Users, and Up
13 Christmas Movie Elves, From Naughty to Nice
Santa Claus runs a pretty tight ship up at the North Pole, so it’s reasonably safe to assume most of his elves belong on the nice list. But as Christmas movies over the years have shown us, sometimes the holidays bring out some awfully naughty behavior, too. Here’s how 13 of Santa’s cinematic elves stack up.
Source: io9 – 13 Christmas Movie Elves, From Naughty to Nice
The Adventure Zone: Bureau of Balance Is a Fantastic Gateway to Roleplaying Games
Way up in the stars, there’s a secret moon base called the Bureau of Balance. It’s a place where anything can happen—including a visit to a Fantasy Costco. It’s here that we set the stage for The Adventure Zone: Bureau of Balance, a card and board game that might be one of the most accessible entryways into RPGs I’ve…
Source: io9 – The Adventure Zone: Bureau of Balance Is a Fantastic Gateway to Roleplaying Games
At Last, Mandalore's Rightful Heir Gets the Figure She Deserves
Welcome back to Toy Aisle, io9’s regular round up of all the coolest nerd merch around the internet. This week, Wonder Woman 1984‘s glorious golden armor enters the Bandai Figuarts line, the finest Jurassic Park homeware arrives, and we’re all going to start rhythmically chanting about Star Wars eggs. Check it out!
Source: io9 – At Last, Mandalore’s Rightful Heir Gets the Figure She Deserves
Friday's Gif Party Is Bursting With Seasonal Magic
The holidays are just around the corner, and it’s time to get in a festive mood! We’re breaking out our dancing shoes and greatest moves to ring in the final weeks of 2020, because what better way is there to warm a chilly night than by dancing your heart out with a gif party?
Source: io9 – Friday’s Gif Party Is Bursting With Seasonal Magic
Watch Stranger Things' Stars Nerd Out Over Dungeons & Dragons for 2 Hours
The kids of Stranger Things helped bring Dungeons & Dragons to a new generation, and now the actors are getting in on the action outside of the series. Netflix has shared a two-hour D&D Actual Play starring some of Stranger Things’ biggest stars—as they all try to see which of their characters is the most charismatic.
Source: io9 – Watch Stranger Things’ Stars Nerd Out Over Dungeons & Dragons for 2 Hours
Stuff These Snazzy Sennheiser Earbuds In Your Ears for Only $100
Sennheiser Momentum Earbuds | $100 | Amazon
Source: io9 – Stuff These Snazzy Sennheiser Earbuds In Your Ears for Only 0
The Witcher Looks Back at More of Its Fantasy Monsters
The Witcher is getting ready for season two, which will introduce even more magic and monsters (and possibly mazes, who knows). In the meantime, a new Netflix video is taking a look at some of the bounties Geralt tried to collect in season one—including a creature that was actually cut from the show.
Source: io9 – The Witcher Looks Back at More of Its Fantasy Monsters
A Brief Guide to Star Trek: Discovery's Big Timey-Wimey Twist This Week
An emotional powerhouse on Star Trek: Discovery this week laid the groundwork for some big future events in the franchise. It just happened to do so with the help of a classic piece of franchise iconography in the process
Source: io9 – A Brief Guide to Star Trek: Discovery’s Big Timey-Wimey Twist This Week
The Mandalorian Finale Just Expanded Star Wars' Streaming Plans
A lot was going on in this week’s Mandalorian finale, but there was a surprising bit of news tucked in all the way at the end.
Source: io9 – The Mandalorian Finale Just Expanded Star Wars’ Streaming Plans
The Mandalorian Season 2 Finale Spoiler Discussion Zone Is Right Here
Season two of The Mandalorian is coming to a close and we can’t believe it’s already over. It seems like just yesterday Din Djarin fought a Krayt Dragon with Cobb Vanth, and now he’s teaming up with Boba Fett, Fennic Shand, and Cara Dune to rescue Grogu from Moff Gideon and his Dark Troopers.
Source: io9 – The Mandalorian Season 2 Finale Spoiler Discussion Zone Is Right Here