io9’s Top 100 Posts of 2023
Image: Hasbro Ten years ago, Hasbro announced something akin to a disturbance in the Force—and Star Wars toy fans’ wallets: The Black Series, a brand new line that would bump…
How Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King Married Hollywood’s Past and Future
When The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King released into theaters December 15, 2003, it had the feel of a significant moment in Hollywood’s trajectory, not only…
10 Behind-the-Scenes Books for Pop-Culture Fans
We’ve gathered 10 books that spotlight some of pop culture’s most beloved and fascinating properties, including Disney, Star Trek, The X-Files, and Labyrinth. Scroll through for ideas on what to gift-wrap for…
James Cameron’s The Abyss: Special Edition Is Coming to Theaters
A year ago, James Cameron was everywhere ahead of Avatar: The Way of Water. Then came the Titanic 25th anniversary re-release, followed by Cameron’s name inevitably popping up alongside the…
How Nicolas Cage’s Dream Scenario Came to Life
Who among us hasn’t dreamed about Nicolas Cage? What might it be like to hang out with the Oscar winner, to watch him work or see how he chooses his…
Olivia Colman Will DIY Dev Patel Into a Husband in Wicker
Olivia Colman attends Marvel Studios’ Secret Invasion launch event at El Capitan Theatre on June 13, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.Photo: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic (Getty Images) Marvel’s Secret Invasion was a disappointment…
RIP Shawna Trpcic, Costume Designer for Ahsoka and The Mandalorian
With the end of Ahsoka’s first season on Disney+ comes sad news from behind the scenes of the Star Wars series: costume designer Shawna Trpcic, a lifelong fan of sci-fi…
The Incredible Way I Learned Ben Affleck Was Batman, 10 Years Ago Today
Oh, won’t you look at the time? It’s Make-You-Feel-Old-O’Clock. Yes, it’s one of those days we write about something that feels like it was yesterday, but was almost certainly not…
Watch Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’s Riveting Ghost Spider Opening
Screenshot: Sony Pictures Animation Get hooked back into the Spider-Verse with the opening sequence from the hit Sony Pictures Animation superhero film. io9 Interview: Oscar Isaac Was ‘All In’ on…
William Friedkin, Oscar-Winning Director of The Exorcist, Has Died
One of the greatest American film directors of his generation, William Friedkin, died this week in Los Angeles at the age of 87. Best known for films like The Exorcist,…