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Image: ParamountJohn Krasinski and Paramount aren’t just bringing sound-seeking aliens to the theater this year. In May, the actor is directing (and writing) his first kiddie movie, the Ryan Reynolds-starring IF, which came to the Super Bowl with a new trailer on hand.What Inspired Bobby Moynihan to Write a Children’s BookThe upcoming film, cheekily introduced here by “Krasinski” himself—definitely not Randall Park—stars Cailey Fleming as Bea, a kid who realizes that she can see imaginary friends, a trait she also shares…

Image: BoxLunchFans of Dexter’s Laboratory and Adventure Time can get a hit of animated nostalgia from the late ‘90s to the early aughts with this BoxLunch fashion collection. The fandom gear goods store just dropped a Cartoon Network line that features popular shows from those eras. Familiar toon faces adorn shirts, cozy pajama pants, accessories, and more, available in stores and online now.Check out a glimpse of the expansive line in this gallery. Image: BoxLunchFans of Dexter’s Laboratory and Adventure Time can get…

Image: NetflixJustin Carter is a weekend editor that covers entertainment for the io9 section on Gizmodo. He lives in Kansas City, Missouri, and you can follow his coverage here. Story ideas and tips can be sent to [email protected]’s Eat a Chocolate Xbox ControllerThe top story:Even as the industry was being hit by layoffs and a general sense of uncertainty, animation was in top form throughout 2023. Between established tentpoles including Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse and the Mario movie, and the original fare…

Sometimes, you need a little comfort food—and at io9, that can mean “re-watching a favorite Star Wars show” or “guzzling midnight margaritas while watching Sandra Bullock play a witch” or “picking up a book and rediscovering the joy of reading.” We love new releases, don’t get us wrong, but we also dig revisiting past…Read more... Sometimes, you need a little comfort food—and at io9, that can mean “re-watching a favorite Star Wars show” or “guzzling midnight margaritas while watching Sandra Bullock play a witch” or…

Even though every year has managed to feel more eventful than the last, 2023 especially was a roller coaster that went extremely off the rails. It feels like something eventful happened at least twice per week (if not considerably more), particularly in the entertainment space.io9 Interview: Oscar Isaac Was 'All In' on Moon KnightThe pair of Hollywood strikes courtesy of the WGA and SAG-AFTRA hung over 2023 as nearly every production ground to a halt while the two unions demanded better pay, conditions, and AI…

Godzilla x Kong teases something big coming. The Alien TV series adds more to its cast. Get a look at Cartoon Network’s Craig of the Creek prequel. Plus, what’s coming on The Santa Clauses. To me, my Spoilers!Like It or Not, Your Doctor Will Use AI | AI UnlockedUntitled DC ProjectDave Bautista revealed he recently met with James Gunn in an Instagram story captured by One Take News. Robert Egger’s NosferatuAccording to Bloody-Disgusting, Robert Egger’s Nosferatu is now scheduled for a December 25, 2024 theatrical release…

For decades, Toonami and Adult Swim have helped boost anime’s profile here in the west through popular shonen like Dragon Ball Z and My Hero Academia. 2021's Blade Runner: Black Lotus was a joint collaboration between it and Crunchyroll, and now two of the late night block’s upcoming programs see it further team up with a pair of big name Japanese creatives.Lazarus from Shinichiro Watanabe (famously the director of Cowboy Bebop) was announced earlier in the week, but received its first look at San Diego Comic-Con. The…

Image: MaxBuster and Babs Bunny are back with the Tiny Toons crew in a revamp produced by Steven Spielberg of the filmmaker and WB Animation’s original 90's series for Max coming this fall. Favorite Vampires in Media | Jacob Anderson & Sam Reid io9 was in the audience for San Diego Comic-Con 2023's Tiny Toons Looniversity premiere screening and it felt like after-school all over again. I can’t wait for a new generation to experience it the already destined for memes hilarious slapstick fun. Just the update of the…

Adult Swim’s The Venture Bros. had an eventful life up to and including its sudden cancellation in 2018. For as long as gaps between seasons could get, it was just one of those shows that came to define the late night Cartoon Network block and also released at just the right moment. The years changed and the world changed with it, but when those seasons hit, they were something special. You could always rely on the now 20-year-old show to give you a hilarious, frequently meta time. Inspiration Behind Immortal Longings |…

Who Wants DC’s Canceled Batgirl Movie? | New York Comic Con 2022Sixty-six production staffers across Warner Bros. Animation and Cartoon Network have filed a petition for a union election under the auspices of the Animation Guild and requested voluntary recognition from management. The National Labor Relations Board will host an election, and the majority of votes will determine whether or not the union will form. Production staffers are behind-the-scenes workers, not typically writers or artists, who nevertheless have…