
Cheryl Eddy is a senior writer for io9 as well as its news editor. You can follow her coverage here and email tips to cheryl.eddy@gizmodo.com.

Cheryl Eddy is a senior writer for io9 as well as its news editor. You can follow her coverage here and email tips to cheryl.eddy@gizmodo.com.

Germain Lussier is a senior reporter covering entertainment on the io9 section of Gizmodo. He lives in Los Angeles, specializes in film coverage, and is also our lead film critic. You can follow his coverage here, and email story ideas and tips to germain.lussier@gizmodo.com.

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