Why the Time Has Finally Come for a 28 Years Later Trilogy

One of the most surprising, exciting pieces of movie news so far this year is that writer Alex Garland and director Danny Boyle are going back to the world of 28 Days Later. Over two decades since the groundbreaking original zombie film and 17 years since its follow-up, the pair are getting ready to make … Read more

Why Civil War Avoids Alex Garland’s Sci-Fi Tendencies

If you were to make a list of people you’d expect to make a gritty, grounded, realistic, political thriller-slash-war movie, Alex Garland wouldn’t be on it. From his earliest work writing movies such as 28 Days Later and Sunshine to his directorial efforts such as Ex Machina and Annihilation, Garland has almost exclusively worked in … Read more

See How Alex Garland’s Civil War Divides the United States

Alex Garland’s Civil War isn’t shy about its premise. It’s right there in the title. It’s about a United States of America that’s no longer united, with various sections engaged in a civil war. But while many would assume it’s some kind of easy-to-understand red state, blue state thing, A24 has released an image that … Read more

Zombie Sequel 28 Years Later Coming From Alex Garland and Danny Boyle

Screenshot: Fox Searchlight Pictures It’s the horror sequel we didn’t realize we were waiting for, and now demand ASAP: 28 Years Later, a continuation of the post-apocalyptic zombie tale started in 2002’s 28 Days Later and further explored in 2007’s 28 Weeks Later. And this time, director Danny Boyle and writer Alex Garland are coming back. … Read more

Toho Wants to Take Its Time Making Its Next Godzilla Movie

Christina Chong teases an epic return to Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. Robert Rodriguez could be bringing The Faculty back to life. Plus, get a look at Evil’s return and a glimpse of What If’s 1602-inspired episode. Spoilers, assemble! Reservation Dogs | First Fandoms Godzilla During a recent interview with GQ Japan (via Comic Book), producer … Read more

The Cait Corrain Review Controversy Explained, and More Top Pop Culture News of the Week

Somehow fans of Star Wars’ Kylo Ren and Rey Skywalker made the news for very different reasons this week. But outside of big drama in the sci-fi book world, we also got the last of Doctor Who’s anniversay specials, a new Dune Part Two trailer, and more in the list of our most read stories, … Read more

Should Section 230 Protect AI Companies From Being Sued Out of Existence?

Welcome to AI This Week, Gizmodo’s weekly deep dive on what’s been happening in artificial intelligence. Zillow Says You’ll Buy Your Next House With… AI? | AI Unlocked This week, there’ve been rumblings that a bipartisan bill that would ban AI platforms from protection under Section 230 is getting fast-tracked. The landmark internet law protects … Read more