After discovering all of the magic and mystery lurking in her new home of Trolberg in Hilda’s first season, the titular young adventurer is back for more. A new look at season two promises an all-too-relatable story about Hilda’s deep need to get back outside.
Source: io9 – Hilda’s First Season 2 Trailer Is All About Longing for Freedom and Adventure
When The Mandalorian brazenly introduced a certain former Jedi apprentice this past week, the show connected to the larger Star Wars universe in its biggest way yet. Ahsoka Tano isn’t just “The Jedi” who would help Din Djarin complete his quest with the Child, she’s a Jedi who knows way more than he, or anyone else,…
Source: io9 – The Mandalorian Has Raised Some New Questions About Its Star Wars Timeline
The creative team behind Insomniac’s latest video game, Spider-Man: Miles Morales, found a number of different ways to convey to players that Miles and Peter Parker are profoundly different kinds of Spider-Man, despite being driven by similar senses of justice. One of the biggest ways it achieves that is through its…
Source: io9 – Spider-Man’s Composer on Crafting Miles Morales’ Melodic Identity
The Fab Four are no more. Doctor Who stars Tosin Cole and Bradley Walsh—who’ve played companions Ryan and Graham for the past two seasons—have confirmed that they’re set to depart the TARDIS after the upcoming New Year’s holiday special.
Source: io9 – Doctor Who’s Holiday Special Will Mark the Final Episode for 2 Companions
Anyone with access to BBC Radio 4 is going to get quite the holiday gift come December 26. That’s when a brand new radio adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s novella The Sleeper and the Spindle will be airing with a star-studded cast.
Source: io9 – Neil Gaiman’s The Sleeper and the Spindle Is Getting a Holiday Radio Adaptation
December is usually a pretty light month for new book releases, and while 2020 has been anything but traditional, that’s still the case here. However, you’ll find there are plenty of enticing new volumes heading to shelves, including an entire book of stories written during lockdown. Stay home, stay safe, stay reading!
Source: io9 – December’s New Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books Just Might Help You End 2020 on a Good Note
As The Mandalorian’s stakes have gradually risen with each episode, the series’ connections to the Star Wars franchise’s larger epic narrative have grown stronger, particularly as characters like Bo-Katan and important items like the Darksaber have been incorporated into the plot.
Source: io9 – The Mandalorian’s Filoni and Dawson on Why People Still See Ahsoka as a Jedi
Disney+’s Godmothered might be the silly story of an out-of-touch fairy godmother trying to prove magic is still needed in the world, but at its core, there’s a heartwarming message of accepting ourselves. Nowhere is this better shown than in a tiny, blink-and-you-might-miss-it moment that star Jillian Bell said…
Source: io9 – Disney’s Godmothered Contains a Brief but Beautiful Bit of Inclusivity
For folks living in the world of AMC’s The Walking Dead, only three things matter: How do I survive, how can we fix this…and why is this happening? The last question might seem like the easiest one to answer, but it’s something TWD’s chief content officer Scott Gimple says we may never know.
Source: io9 – The Walking Dead’s Zombie Apocalypse Origin May Never Be Revealed
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Source: io9 – Assemble for LEGO Marvel Superheroes 2 on the Nintendo Switch at 33% Off
Mistakes are a beautiful part of film and television production. Let ‘em be. They’re great.
Source: io9 – The Mandalorian Has Removed ‘Jeans Guy,’ And I’m Disappointed
On the occasion of the late Chadwick Boseman’s birthday, Disney Plus has made a minor change to commemorate the actor.
Source: io9 – Disney Plus Has Updated Black Panther’s Opening Credits With a Sweet Tribute to Chadwick Boseman
It’s here: your first full look at the upcoming Doctor Who holiday special, “Revolution of the Daleks.” It’s going to be a big one.
Source: io9 – Our Human Heroes Fight a Dalek Apocalypse in the Full Trailer for the Doctor Who New Year’s Special
Dave Prowse, born in 1935 in Bristol, was an actor and bodybuilder best known for his role as Darth Vader in the original Star Wars trilogy, a role he played on screen while James Earl Jones dubbed over his voice. Now, the actor has passed away. He was 85 years old.
Source: io9 – Dave Prowse, the Actor Beneath Darth Vader’s Armor, Has Died at 85
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Source: io9 – Save 0 on an 82″ Samsung 4K TV and Worry About How It’ll Fit in Your Entertainment Center Later
Gritty superheroes. Are we for them? Are we against them? Patrick H. Willems, one of the best video essayists on YouTube, is mostly just confused.
Source: io9 – It’s Time to Watch This Video Essay and Have Serious Thoughts About Gritty Superheroes
A theme you probably haven’t heard yet, because the movie has only released in theaters, which, uhh, hm. We’ve talked about that. Let’s just chat about the music today.
Source: io9 – Here’s the Story Behind Travis Scott’s Rad Tenet Ending Theme
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Source: io9 – Alex Garland’s Next Project Is a Low-Budget Horror Film Set in the United Kingdom
Welcome back to Toy Aisle, io9’s regular round of the coolest merchandise on the internet lately! This week, Disney’s inability to open its Marvel-themed park isn’t stopping it from selling expensive merchandise from said park, Hot Toys continues to plumb The Mandalorian’s depths for all they’re worth, and more. Check…
Source: io9 – The Cutest, Weirdest Toy of the Week Is a Spider-Drone From the Unopened Avengers Disney Park
The Mandalorian is already some pretty solid Star War. But what if we could improve on it by looking like an absolute idiot while watching? I, io9’s resident idiot, decided to find out.
Source: io9 – io9 Investigates: Will Wearing a Giant Baby Yoda Onesie Improve Your Mandalorian Viewing Experience?