Beth Elderkin, Author at Gizmodo

The One Good Scene in: The Last Airbender

M. Night Shyamalan’s The Last Airbender is not a good movie. By all standards—but especially when compared to the animated series—it’s a waste of time. But even the worst cinematic experiences will usually have something about them that works. The Last Airbender is not only reviled by nearly everyone, but Netflix’s live-action adaptation is in…

Movies Beth Elderkin Sep 1

The Three-Body Problem Gains Game of Thrones’ Showrunners for Its Netflix Adaptation

Liu Cixin’s Hugo-winning sci-fi story The Three-Body Problem is becoming a television show at Netflix, with Game of Thrones’ David Benioff and D.B. Weiss showrunning alongside True Blood and The Terror: Infamy’s Alexander Woo. Netflix announced in a press release that The Three-Body Problem would be the latest sci-fi series coming to the streaming platform.…

io9 Beth Elderkin Sep 1

The Umbrella Academy Card Game Is Punishing

The Umbrella Academy has already jumped from the comic book panel to the small screen, with season two of Netflix’s show now streaming. Now, it’s The Umbrella Academy Game thanks to Studio 71 Games. We had a chance to test out an early version of the card game and it’s off to a promising start, but…

Games Beth Elderkin Aug 31

The Force Is Strong with the Friday Gif Party

Another weekend, another lost convention. Star Wars Celebration might have been canceled this year, but the Friday gif party is here to, well, celebrate everything Star Wars. Grab your lightsaber and let’s begin! Be sure to leave your greatest “It’s Friday!” party gifs in the comments below. This week’s Bonus Points challenge is everything and…

Movies Beth Elderkin Aug 28

In the Newest Trailer for His Dark Materials Season 2, Will’s Higher Purpose Is Unveiled

Lyra Belacqua (Dafne Keen) might be the long-rumored “child of destiny,” but there is another who must play an equally important part. HBO has released a new teaser trailer and release month for season two of His Dark Materials, which hints at Will Parry’s (Amir Wilson) greater destiny and the dangers that await everyone who…

Trailers Beth Elderkin Aug 28

Supernatural’s Final Season Trailer Goes for Take 2 on an Actual Ending, for Realsies

Supernatural is coming to an end, for real this time. We were just kidding before (if by kidding you mean a global pandemic caused the final seven episodes to be delayed by several months). Now, we’ve got a new teaser for the show’s closing chapter. The CW has unveiled a new look at the final…

Trailers Beth Elderkin Aug 28

Netflix’s Live-Action Resident Evil Show Heads to a New Raccoon City

It’s time to return to (New) Raccoon City for a whole new generation of zombies, pandemics, and gross corporate malfeasance. Netflix has confirmed that it’s making a live-action Resident Evil show to tell a new original story, one with a surprising connection to the video games. In a press release, Netflix revealed that Supernatural showrunner…

io9 Beth Elderkin Aug 27

Netflix Punked Me Good With the Julie and the Phantoms Trailer

Musical movie savant Kenny Ortega (Hocus Pocus, Descendants) is back with his newest extravaganza for Netflix: Julie and the Phantoms. At first glance, it’s another harmless teen show about a young woman learning to find her voice again after a family tragedy. But no. Oh no no no no. Netflix has released the first trailer…

Trailers Beth Elderkin Aug 26

Altered Carbon Is Canceled at Netflix After 2 Seasons

Time to unplug the stack. Deadline is reporting that Netflix has chosen not to renew Altered Carbon for a third season, meaning the show will likely come to an abrupt end unless Skydance Television can find another network. Altered Carbon was one of Netflix’s first big sci-fi shows, based on the novels by Richard K.…

io9 Beth Elderkin Aug 26

Infinity Train‘s Creator Says the Show’s Future Is in Jeopardy

Infinity Train is in the middle of airing its third season on HBO Max, but it might not get to finish its story. Creator Owen Dennis has revealed that the series is at risk of not being renewed for Book 4, mainly because of ratings and the idea that it might not appeal to kids.…

io9 Beth Elderkin Aug 26

The Witcher Takes a Peek Under Geralt’s Wig in a New Behind-the-Scenes Special

It takes work to toss a coin to a Witcher! Netflix has debuted a trailer for its new behind-the-scenes documentary special for season one of The Witcher. It will show fans how the cast and crew created the looks, fights, and CGI for Geralt of Rivia’s world. Making The Witcher takes fans behind the curtain…

Trailers Beth Elderkin Aug 26

BoJack Horseman Creator Says No to Spinoffs But Would Dig an Opera

Netflix’s BoJack Horseman has come to an end after six successful seasons, leaving fans wondering whether the story could continue with another character. The show’s creator says that’s not going to happen, but he wants to see more shows that explore BoJack’s format in different ways. He’s also open to an opera. “If someone wanted…

io9 Beth Elderkin Aug 25

It’s Not Worth It

The New Mutants is finally getting ready for its debut. It’s the biggest movie to open in the United States since the novel coronavirus pandemic started, and will be followed by an even bigger film, Christopher Nolan’s Tenet. The studios and theaters might swear things will be okay, but all you have to do is…

Movies Beth Elderkin Aug 25

Time Travel and Family Drama Make for a Bad Trip in Time Loop

Tenet might not be hitting Video on Demand because Warner Bros. is being stubborn, but it’s not the only time-bending saga out there. io9 can exclusively reveal the first trailer for 101 Films’ Time Loop, about a father and son who find themselves in the middle of a time paradox, unable to escape. Written and…

Trailers Beth Elderkin Aug 25

In the First Enola Holmes Trailer, Millie Bobby Brown Is on the Case

Make way, Henry Cavill’s hair, there’s a new detective in town. Netflix has released the first trailer for Enola Holmes, which sees Millie Bobby Brown donning her own inspector’s cap to search for her missing mother—even as her brothers try (and fail) to keep her from it. Enola Holmes stars Stranger Things’ Brown as the…

Trailers Beth Elderkin Aug 25

The Flash Will Recast the Elongated Man, But He Won’t Be Around Long

The future of the Elongated Man has been up in the air ever since actor Hartley Sawyer was fired from CW’s The Flash over past racist and misogynist tweets. Showrunner Eric Wallace revealed that the character will be recast in season seven for a brief but necessary appearance. However, the door is open for some…

Books & Comics Beth Elderkin Aug 24

The Haunting of Bly Manor Is Actually Going to Explain All Those Hidden Ghosts

For intrepid fans, Netflix’s The Haunting of Hill House was like a horror-fueled Highlights Magazine. Dozens of hidden ghosts lurked in the background without a purpose, other than contributing to the terrifying mise en scène. Sophomore season The Haunting of Bly Manor will also include hidden ghosts—and they’ll be part of the plot this time. Vanity…

io9 Beth Elderkin Aug 24

Ridley Scott’s New Raised by Wolves Trailer Pits Gods Against Androids

The first trailer for Ridley Scott’s new sci-fi series Raised by Wolves was shrouded in mystery. Why were these androids tasked with raising children on a distant planet, what happened back on Earth, and who was this mysterious “wolf” trying to take everything away? In this latest trailer, we’ve got our answers. HBO Max has…

Trailers Beth Elderkin Aug 24

Your Explosive First Look at James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad Is Here

They might be the bad guys, but they’re the right ones for the job. DC Fandome us our first look at James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad in the form of an extended behind the scenes video. It sees the return of some of DC’s coolest anti-heroes alongside a new wave of baddies ready to do…

Movies Beth Elderkin Aug 22

The Suicide Squad’s ‘Heroes’ Are Ready for Action

Don’t get attached: They might not be around for that long. The Suicide Squad writer and director James Gunn introduced the world to his squad members during a DC Fandome panel on Saturday, giving us a peek at what these villains will be doing and why this isn’t a sequel to David Ayer’s 2016 film.…

Movies Beth Elderkin Aug 22

Beth Elderkin

The One Good Scene in: The Last Airbender

The Three-Body Problem Gains Game of Thrones’ Showrunners for Its Netflix Adaptation

The Umbrella Academy Card Game Is Punishing

The Force Is Strong with the Friday Gif Party

In the Newest Trailer for His Dark Materials Season 2, Will’s Higher Purpose Is Unveiled

Supernatural’s Final Season Trailer Goes for Take 2 on an Actual Ending, for Realsies

Netflix’s Live-Action Resident Evil Show Heads to a New Raccoon City

Netflix Punked Me Good With the Julie and the Phantoms Trailer

Altered Carbon Is Canceled at Netflix After 2 Seasons

Infinity Train‘s Creator Says the Show’s Future Is in Jeopardy

The Witcher Takes a Peek Under Geralt’s Wig in a New Behind-the-Scenes Special

BoJack Horseman Creator Says No to Spinoffs But Would Dig an Opera

It’s Not Worth It

Time Travel and Family Drama Make for a Bad Trip in Time Loop

In the First Enola Holmes Trailer, Millie Bobby Brown Is on the Case

The Flash Will Recast the Elongated Man, But He Won’t Be Around Long

The Haunting of Bly Manor Is Actually Going to Explain All Those Hidden Ghosts

Ridley Scott’s New Raised by Wolves Trailer Pits Gods Against Androids

Your Explosive First Look at James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad Is Here

The Suicide Squad’s ‘Heroes’ Are Ready for Action

The First Trailer for ‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ Takes Terror Stateside

The Trump Phone Still Looks Like Total Trash

‘Masters of the Universe’ Really, Really Wants to Be the Next ‘Barbie’

Samsung’s Micro RGB TVs Provide So Much Color It May Be Too Much

The Crypto Bros Want to Get Their Hands on Anthropic’s ‘Super Dangerous’ Model

This Is What a Music Industry ‘Plant’ Looks Like in 2026

As Starship V3 Lags Behind, Blue Origin Prepares Third Launch of New Glenn

The New Movie From Takashi Yamazaki Could Be the New ‘Pacific Rim’

Forget Samsung Galaxy S26, Google Pixel 10 Pro Hits a Black Friday Low With No Trade-In Required

YouTube Will Stop Showing Ads If You Just Engage Hard Enough

Sony Inzone H6 Air Review: A Perfect Case for Open-Back Gaming Headsets

Anker’s EufyMake E1 Finally Brings Printers Out of the Dark Ages

The Soundboks Mix Is Going to Make You the Most Popular Guy at the Park

Asus Zenbook A16 Review: Start Considering Snapdragon on PC, for Real

Aqara Thermostat Hub W200 Review: Almost Better than My Ecobee

HP Omen Max 45L Review: 4K60 Gaming Has Never Been So Easy

Ecovacs Winbot W3 Omni Review: Window Cleaning Robots Have a Long Way to Go

AirPods Max 2 vs. Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen): Which ANC Headphones Win?

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