If you’ve ever heard the name Chuck Tingle, chances are you’ve heard it in an unlikely context—novels with unconventional titles like “Touched by an Angel Unicorn” or “Space Raptor Butt Invasion”. But now, thanks to the successful crowdfunding campaign for his new horror novel, “It Came From the Sky Above”, Chuck has taken a turn… Continue reading Chuck Tingle on His First Published Horror Novel | io9 Interview
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Easter Eggs in Blue Beetle | io9 Interview
When it comes to Easter eggs, DC Comics fans have come to expect the unexpected with their favorite characters — and Blue Beetle is no exception. Recently, DC Co-Publisher Dan DiDio gave fans a closer look at the behind-the-scenes magic used to create hidden Easter eggs for Blue Beetle in an exclusive interview with io9.… Continue reading Easter Eggs in Blue Beetle | io9 Interview
What Did the Actors Bring to Their Back to the Future: The Musical Performances? | io9 Interview
As one of the most iconic movies of the 1980s, Back to the Future: The Musical brought an innovative and captivating production to Broadway. In an io9 song and dance interview with the cast of the musical, actors Olly Dobson, Hugh Coles, Roger Bart, Leslie Bricusse, and Claybourne Elder talked about their experience in bringing… Continue reading What Did the Actors Bring to Their Back to the Future: The Musical Performances? | io9 Interview
Chuck Tingle on the Genesis of Camp Damascus | io9 Interview
The world of camp literature has been around the corner for centuries, but only recently have we seen a force like Chuck Tingle take it to a new level. io9 had the opportunity to sit down with Chuck and ask him about the genesis of his unique brand of camp, following in the footsteps of… Continue reading Chuck Tingle on the Genesis of Camp Damascus | io9 Interview
Assembling the Blue Beetle Cast | io9 Interview
When it was announced that the beloved Blue Beetle comic book franchise was being adapted into a live-action television series, fans around the world were tickled with anticipation. The creation of a team of well-known and respected actors to bring the dynamic characters of Blue Beetle to life is esentially what will set the show… Continue reading Assembling the Blue Beetle Cast | io9 Interview
Chloe Gong on Adapting Shakespeare Canon | io9 Interview
The world of literature is often dominated by male authors and their classical works, but that’s starting to change, as demonstrated by the success of Chloe Gong, the 21-year-old author of the 2021 Harper audiobook smash, These Violent Delights, a YA retelling of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Gong recently sat down with io9 to discuss… Continue reading Chloe Gong on Adapting Shakespeare Canon | io9 Interview
Ben Schwartz on Balancing Scripted Comedy and Improv in Renfield | io9 Interview
In recent years, Ben Schwartz has become well known as the witty and lovable character, Jean-Ralphio, on NBC’s hit comedy series, Parks and Recreation. Now, Schwartz is set to take his improv comedy skills to the big screen in Dreamworks’ Renfield, an animated comedy that follows Renfield, a mischievous, bug-eating vampire, as he navigates life… Continue reading Ben Schwartz on Balancing Scripted Comedy and Improv in Renfield | io9 Interview
Renfield’s Director and Writer Talk Practical Effects | io9 Interview
When it comes to horror movies, practical effects can mean the difference between a forgettable film and an horror classic. It’s no surprise, then, that practical effects have taken center stage once again in the newest Dracula adaptation, Renfield. But the film’s director and writer, Trevor Jones and Christian R. Cooper, aren’t content with simply… Continue reading Renfield’s Director and Writer Talk Practical Effects | io9 Interview