Beth Elderkin, Author at Gizmodo

The Visionaries Behind Coraline and ParaNorman Set Missing Link as Their Next Animated Flick

The team behind the award-winning stop-motion film Kubo and the Two Strings is moving from Japan to Shangri-La. Laika has announced its next film is Missing Link, a tale about finding living proof of humankind’s primitive ancestry. It’s apparently the studio’s most ambitious film to date. “It’s the most striking thing we’ve ever done,” Laika…

io9 Beth Elderkin May 8

Batman: The Animated Series Is Finally Getting the Tabletop Board Game Gotham Deserves

Batman: The Animated Series is one of those shows whose legacy has only grown with time. Now, over 25 years after the series debuted, Batman: TAS is getting a miniatures tabletop board game that will put a smile on anyone’s face, not just The Joker’s. IDW Games has announced it’s making a Batman: The Animated…

io9 Beth Elderkin May 8

This Clever Westworld Sleuth Found the ‘Raj’ Park Months Ago, and There’s Still More to Uncover

Westworld’s latest park reveal may have seemed like a surprise to many viewers, but there have been hints about Park 6 for months. Of course, they weren’t easy to find, but someone did. We’ve got an interview with the fan who first came across the code to “the Raj,” and what he’s since found that…

io9 Beth Elderkin May 7

The Purge TV Series Producer Shares Just How Much Purging We Can Expect

Fans were surprised last year when Blumhouse founder Jason Blum said that USA Network and Syfy’s planned The Purge TV show would showcase the other 364 non-Purge days of the year. It left us wondering how much murder and mayhem we were actually going to be seeing. Luckily, executive producer James DeMonaco has the answer:…

Television Beth Elderkin May 4

Watch Star Wars‘ Classic Hyperspace Jump Recreated Using Fiber-Optics and Poster Board

May the Fourth Be With Us… even in hyperspace. The famous “jump” has been seen across countless scifi films and shows—with even more countless names—but the Millennium Falcon definitely has one of the greatest. In honor of Star Wars Day, check out this exclusive video from Backyard VFX artist Joey Shanks that shows how to…

io9 Beth Elderkin May 4

Deadpool 2 Just Released a Music Video From Canadian Queen Celine Dion

Holy shit, Deadpool. Every time I think I’m done, you pull me back in. With goddamn Celine Dion this time? The legendary artist has released her first English single in two years… and yes, it’s about Deadpool 2. The music video for “Ashes” debuted this morning on Good Morning America, complete with a sexy dancing…

io9 Beth Elderkin May 3

Hulu and Blumhouse Join Forces for Holiday Horror Saga Into The Dark

Hulu and Blumhouse are teaming up to make Into the Dark, a 12-part horror series where each episode will take place around a holiday—starting with Halloween, of course. At today’s Hulu Upfront presentation, attended by io9, Blumhouse founder Jason Blum shared that each episode will be the length of a movie and will feature a…

io9 Beth Elderkin May 2

A Swamp Thing Show Will Soon Be Slithering Its Sexy Way to Your TV Thanks to James Wan

Warner Bros.’ newly-named streaming service, DC Universe, looks to be starting things off on the right foot. DC Entertainment has ordered a new live-action series based on the classic comic Swamp Thing, with James Wan (director of Aquaman) serving as executive producer. Wan took to Twitter to confirm the announcement, promising all the goodies we…

Television Beth Elderkin May 2

Westworld to Welcome Us Back With Season Three

Westworld may have only just entered its second season, but HBO is already saying every fan’s favorite four words: “Bring yourself back online.” The network has announced that Westworld has been renewed for a third season. The announcement was made via Twitter, just days after the second episode of season two, “Reunion,” aired. While it’s…

io9 Beth Elderkin May 1

SpongeBob SquarePants, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Clean House at Tony Awards Nominations

This year’s Tony Awards nominations are out, and it’s a great time to be a nerd who likes theater. SpongeBob SquarePants tied Mean Girls for the most Tony Award nominations this year, with Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Parts One and Two coming in close behind. That’s right: A musical about a talking sponge is…

io9 Beth Elderkin May 1

Watch Live: io9’s Avengers Assemble to Chat About Everything in Infinity War

The dust is settling and it’s time to really dive into Avengers: Infinity War—not so much a film as an experience. io9’s Managing Editor Jill Pantozzi is joined by video producer Tom Caswell to break down Infinity War’s biggest shockers and least-interesting plotlines, as well as that one thing you know you can’t stop thinking…

io9 Beth Elderkin May 1

Harry Potter Alumni Will Journey to Outer Space in YouTube Red Series Origin

Harry Potter veterans Natalia Tena and Tom Felton are trading their wands for phasers, as they’re set to star in YouTube Red’s scifi thriller Origin, with Paul W.S. Anderson (the Resident Evil series) directing the first couple of episodes. Origin, which was first announced last year, will star Tena and Felton as Lana and Logan,…

Television Beth Elderkin Apr 26

Open Channel: What Did the Government Tell Captain America to Say to These Kids?

It’s Take Your Kids to Work Day, and even the US government has time to “edutaine” some tots. The Department of Defense brought Captain America to the podium for a press conference, where he came face-to-face with an intrepid group of young reporters. Time to theorize about what Steve Rogers is helping the government attack…

io9 Beth Elderkin Apr 26

Nickelodeon’s Double Dare Is Getting a Reboot and Reminds Us It Was a Slime Dunk From the Start

Get ready to pick so many giant noses. Nickelodeon has announced it’s rebooting the classic game show Double Dare, set to return this summer. According to Deadline, the network has ordered 40 episodes of a new Double Dare game show, which will reprise the gameplay and challenges from the original series (hopefully with the same…

io9 Beth Elderkin Apr 25

Legion Heads Into Syd’s Mind to Teach David a Harsh Lesson

Any time a movie or show has a character live the same experience over and over, it’s invariably compared to the movie Groundhog Day. After all, it’s usually about helping an asshole learn the error(s) of their ways. But Legion’s journey into Sydney Barrett’s (Rachel Keller) subconscious isn’t about helping David (Dan Stevens) be a…

io9 Beth Elderkin Apr 25

The Handmaid’s Tale Returns With Fire, Fury, and Revolution

When the last season of The Handmaid’s Tale ended, the spark of revolution had been ignited with a dropped stone. Now, that spark is growing—but there are already consequences, too. The first two episodes of The Handmaid’s Tale have been released on Hulu today, and we’ve finally gotten the answer to that all-important question: Did…

io9 Beth Elderkin Apr 25

Watch: Welcome to TheoryWorld, Where io9 Dives Into All of Westworld’s Fan Theories

Westworld has returned with its second season, and with it comes a slew of fan theories and speculation. There’s a new maze for us to solve, and we’re here to explore every nook and cranny. Every Monday, io9’s Beth Elderkin and Gizmodo social media editor Joe Tonelli will break down the latest episode of Westworld,…

io9 Beth Elderkin Apr 23

Legends of Tomorrow Thrives When There Are ‘No Rules,’ Says Brandon Routh

Recommending Legends of Tomorrow to a friend usually comes with one caveat: Don’t judge it on the first season. This fact isn’t lost on anyone—especially star Brandon Routh, who plays Ray Palmer. He says the moment the show stopped trying to make sense was the instant it became legendary. “By the second season, we decided,…

Television Beth Elderkin Apr 20

An Adorable Rescue Rangers Reboot as Envisioned by One Talented Artist

Disney’s been on a kick of reviving some of its most popular shows, like DuckTales, Bug Juice, and Muppet Babies. Now, one artist is using her work to make the case for Disney’s greatest detective duo: Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers. Artist Rebecca Dreistadt recently released some images on Twitter of what she imagined a reboot of…

Television Beth Elderkin Apr 19

Peter, the New Star of Deadpool 2, Has a Real Twitter That’s an Absolute Delight

The latest and final trailer for Deadpool 2 added a new member to the X-Force: Peter. He doesn’t have any powers, he just responded to the ad. And, as it turns out, he’s also got a dad-tastic Twitter presence. Scrolling through his Twitter feed, you can find out a lot about this guy. Peter W.,…

Movies Beth Elderkin Apr 19

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The Visionaries Behind Coraline and ParaNorman Set Missing Link as Their Next Animated Flick

Batman: The Animated Series Is Finally Getting the Tabletop Board Game Gotham Deserves

This Clever Westworld Sleuth Found the ‘Raj’ Park Months Ago, and There’s Still More to Uncover

The Purge TV Series Producer Shares Just How Much Purging We Can Expect

Watch Star Wars‘ Classic Hyperspace Jump Recreated Using Fiber-Optics and Poster Board

Deadpool 2 Just Released a Music Video From Canadian Queen Celine Dion

Hulu and Blumhouse Join Forces for Holiday Horror Saga Into The Dark

A Swamp Thing Show Will Soon Be Slithering Its Sexy Way to Your TV Thanks to James Wan

Westworld to Welcome Us Back With Season Three

SpongeBob SquarePants, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Clean House at Tony Awards Nominations

Watch Live: io9’s Avengers Assemble to Chat About Everything in Infinity War

Harry Potter Alumni Will Journey to Outer Space in YouTube Red Series Origin

Open Channel: What Did the Government Tell Captain America to Say to These Kids?

Nickelodeon’s Double Dare Is Getting a Reboot and Reminds Us It Was a Slime Dunk From the Start

Legion Heads Into Syd’s Mind to Teach David a Harsh Lesson

The Handmaid’s Tale Returns With Fire, Fury, and Revolution

Watch: Welcome to TheoryWorld, Where io9 Dives Into All of Westworld’s Fan Theories

Legends of Tomorrow Thrives When There Are ‘No Rules,’ Says Brandon Routh

An Adorable Rescue Rangers Reboot as Envisioned by One Talented Artist

Peter, the New Star of Deadpool 2, Has a Real Twitter That’s an Absolute Delight

Amazon’s 3 for $33 Blu-Ray Bonanza Is Back and Better Than Ever, Build Your Movie Collection for Less

We’re Obsessed With the Hilarious First Footage From ‘Spaceballs 2’

Sperm Whales Speak With a Complex Alphabet and Even Have ‘Vowels,’ Study Finds

Galaxy Buds 3 Pro Drop to Their Lowest Price in Months at 30% Off on Amazon While Samsung Still Lists Them at Full Price

Kalshi Wants Your ID Whether You Gamble or Not (You Know, for Kids)

That Movie with AI Val Kilmer as a Priest Has a Trailer Now

‘You Can’t Miss What Our Values Are’: Before Its Pivot to AI, Allbirds Sounded Very Different

The First ‘Clayface’ Footage Was Wonderfully Disgusting

Scientists Found Literal Ink From Ballpoint Pens in Martian Meteorites

The ‘Galaxy’s Edge’ Han Solo Proves You Really Can’t Replace Harrison Ford

Alienware’s $350 QD-OLED Gaming Monitor Nixes Everything for a Pretty Screen

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

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