Finn Jones Thinks Iron Fist and Heroes for Hire are Ready for the MCU

These days, studios have been getting old superhero actors to come back and reprise their original roles. Its especially true of Marvel, both because of its Multiverse Saga and the sweet, sweetnostalgia power. Thats exactly what Finn Jones is hoping for when it comes to his character,Iron Fist. Finn Jones as Danny Rand/Iron Fist in a promo pic for The Defenders.© Marvel/Netflix If Jones had his way, hed be donning Danny Rands yellow cowl once more....

July 7, 2024 · 1 min · 136 words · Mr. Benjamin Hughes

Batman’s Arkham-Focused TV Spinoff Gets Put on Ice

He signed on for the series back in 2022, months after its Arkham pivot was revealed. Presumably, thatll still hold true if a new version of the series ever crops up. Want more io9 news? Key art for 2009’s Batman: Arkham Asylum.Rocksteady Games/DC/WB Games. News from the future, delivered to your present.

July 6, 2024 · 1 min · 52 words · Mr. Michael Carter

Jon Landau, Producer of Avatar, Has Died at Age 63

[…] Your legacy will continue to inspire us and guide us in our journey. Rest in peace, dear Jon. You will be deeply missed. His remarkable contributions to the film industry have left an indelible mark, and he will be profoundly missed. Jon was not only a monumental figure in the film industry but also a cherished collaborator and friend. The Avatar family grieves the loss of our friend and leader, Jon Landau....

July 6, 2024 · 2 min · 293 words · Stephanie Mullen

Mars-Orbiting Spacecraft Captures ‘Snaking Scar’ Across the Base of Enormous Volcano

Humans first documented the feature in1930, and formally dubbed it Aganippe Fossa 46 years later. News from the future, delivered to your present. NASAs Mars Rover Captures a Giant Dust Devil Swallowing Its Friend Mmmm, dusty. A “snaking scar” spied on Mars © ESA/DLR/FU Berlin “A Broader View Of Aganippe Fossa” © NASA/MGS/MOLA Science Team Mars’ Aganippe Fossa captured in 3D © ESA/DLR/FU Berlin

July 6, 2024 · 1 min · 64 words · Dawn Edwards

Netflix’s Horizon Zero Dawn Show Gets Sent to the Scrapyard

But surprisingly, that show is seemingly no longer coming to fruition in any capacity. Per Rolling StonesCheyenne Roundtree, Netflix has opted to pull the plug on the series. Want more io9 news? Key art for Horizon: Forbidden West.© Image via Guerrilla Games/PlayStation. News from the future, delivered to your present. Get your finest dark clothing and all your creepy things, part one ofWednesdayseason two is dropping in August. Pacific Rims TV Show Drifts to Prime Video Good news for giant robot fans....

July 6, 2024 · 1 min · 82 words · Emily Collins

RWBY Will RTRN With Some Help From Viz Media

Last month,Rooster Teethwas shut down by Warner Bros. after a pretty long 21-year run. But the story isnt over for the anime series quite yet. (On the music front, singerCasey Lee Williamsassured those soundtracks would return to all the regular platforms soon. Concept art for RWBY, featuring Ruby, Weiss, Yang, and Blake looking at Remnant’s shattered moon.© Image via Erin Winn/Viz Media. Theres plenty of questions surroundingRWBYsfuture, only some of whichVizjust barely answered....

July 6, 2024 · 1 min · 107 words · Paula Richards

A Brief History of Star Wars’ Lightwhip

How Does a Lightwhip Work? The unconventional nature of the lightwhip was as much an asset as its flexible blade. Where Did the Lightwhip Come From? © Lucasfilm Was the Lightwhip Canon BeforeThe Acolyte? As is the case inThe Acolyteitself, Vernestra is the only known wielder of a lightwhip in currentStar Warscontinuity. Her sabers alternate form was introduced in the 2021High Republicmiddle grade novelA Test of Courage. © Cynthia Martin, Bob Wiacek, and Glynis Oliver/Marvel Comics...

July 5, 2024 · 1 min · 88 words · Norma Wood

Bezos vs. Musk: Blue Origin Files Complaint Over SpaceX’s Florida Launch Plans

SpaceX is planning for as many as 44 launches of the Starship rocket per year. Blue Origin is seemingly riding off that maiden launch wave to try and limit Starships operations. In 2021,Blue Origin filed a lawsuitto challenge NASAs choice of SpaceX for the lunar lander contract. SpaceX’s Starship rocket lifting off for a test flight.©SpaceX SpaceX is clearly ahead in the game, and Blue Origin seems to be experiencing some envy....

July 5, 2024 · 1 min · 119 words · Richard Pierce

Emma Roberts Thinks the Internet Ruined Madame Web

To one of its stars, the films reception definitely suffered because of it. Things work; things dont work. Everyone likes to act like they can predict if theyre going to work or theyre not. Emma Roberts in Madame Web. © Sony Pictures And the truth is, you cant. Things do badly, and then they blow up later on TikTok. Things do well, but then you watch them, and youre like, This did well?...

July 5, 2024 · 1 min · 152 words · Lisa Jackson

Former Trump Advisors Want the U.S. to Start Testing Nukes Again

The U.S. has not tested live nuclear weaponssince 1992, when the Cold War ended. Read more:How Do We Know the Nukes Still Work? Instead, they think the U.S. should get back in the business of testing real live nukes again. © Andrew Leyden, Shutterstock OBriens article also claims thatnewer types of nuclear weaponsneed real-life testing, not just digital simulation. Even if the Trump campaign has disavowed these suggestions, theres little guarantee that wont change in the future....

July 5, 2024 · 1 min · 120 words · Kevin Reed DVM

George R.R. Martin Loved This Poignant House of the Dragon Addition

Game of ThronesauthorGeorge R.R. Its payback, tradingA Son for a Son, as the season premiere episode title goes. But theres a new character involved: Cheeses loyal dog. Cheese (Mark Stobbart) and Blood (Sam C. Wilson) © Ollie Upton/HBO Cheese is not a nice guy, and hes certainly not always nice to his four-legged companion. The show added a brand new character, Martin wrote. Especially not when the source material is mine....

July 5, 2024 · 1 min · 145 words · Rebecca Walters

Guy Literally Sneezed Out His Guts, Somehow Turned Out Fine

In a recent case report, doctors have detailed what might be the worlds most horrific sneeze ever documented. Their patient, a 63-year-old man, sneezed out his intestines through his reopened surgical wounds. This article contains graphic descriptions that some readers might find upsetting. Man sneezing out a visible spray of water droplets.© Marc Dufresne via Getty When he looked down, he saw several loops of pink bowel sticking out of his surgical wounds....

July 5, 2024 · 2 min · 254 words · Victor Kramer

How Small Teams at Intuitive Machines Are Solving Big Lunar Challenges

Intuitive Machines is fast becoming a key player in the burgeoning era of lunar exploration. Its on a mission to be the Moons go-to courier, and its doing so with NASA backing. He spent 13 years at NASAs Johnson Space Center, contributing to cutting-edge aerospace science. Artist’s depiction of Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C lander on the Moon.Image: Intuitive Machines Imagine thatthat we terrestrially demonstrated this in a program at the Johnson Space Center....

July 5, 2024 · 2 min · 352 words · Brian Douglas