Rob Bricken, Author at Gizmodo

Check out the first four minutes of zombie-romance flick Warm Bodies

You enjoyed Simon Pegg’s zom-com Shaun of the Dead, but are you ready for the zom-rom? You have until February 1 to decide, when Warm Bodies (based on the novel by Isaac Marion) comes to theaters. But you can start the process of facilitating your decision-making process by watching the film’s first four minutes, shown…

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10 Things Kvothe Absolutely Needs to Do in Day 3 of Patrick Rothfuss’ Kingkiller Chronicles Books

If you’re a fan of Patrick Rothfuss’ wonderful The Name of the Wind and The Wise Man’s Fear, the first two books of The Kingkiller Chronicles, you know two things: 1) it’s a wonderfully grounded tale set in an elaborate world of high fantasy, and 2) it seems like it’s going to be completely impossible…

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The crocheted Dwarven Helm comes complete with beard, fabulousness

SadDaysCrochet is currently winning the Internet with the unbelievably awesome “Dwarven Helm” crochet she made, which she’s shown modeling above, for her brother. And deservedly so — I think anybody could mercilessly hack their way through a troop of orcs as long as he/she was wielding a decently sharp axe and wearing this thing (and…

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Spider-Man cartoon to promote Spider-Man comics, just not… Spider-Man? Huh?

One of the American comics industry’s biggest problems is its inability to attract new, young readers. It’s not for a lack of opportunities, clearly — between the constant superhero cartoons and blockbuster movies, superhero awareness is at an all-time high, and yet comic sales have barely grown at all. But Marvel has a plan that’s…

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One Full Hour of Proof that the Star Wars Episode VII Screenwriter Knows What He’s Doing

We’re all verrrry curious about how Little Miss Sunshine screenwriter Michael Arndt will handle his job writing the script for the somewhat anticipated Star Wars: Episode VII. Happily, Movies.com has dug up the video of an hour-long talk Arndt gave in 2007, discussing his screenwriting process for Little Miss Sunshine, but also his thoughts on…

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Official Doctor Who stamps are the next best thing to a Time Lord message cube

The Doctor has battled Daleks, Cybermen, rogue Time Lords, and even farting aliens. But can he handle the nightmare that is the U.K. postal system? From BBC News: Tom Baker, David Tennant and Patrick Troughton are to feature on a special set of Royal Mail stamps in 2013. The collection marks the 50th anniversary of…

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William Shatner has a goatee, and we have entered the darkest timeline

Guys, guys! We know that the Mayans weren’t actually predicting an apocalypse, just the end of one era and the beginning of a new on on 12/21/2012. Well, new revelations have come to light that may reveal what we’re in for, and it doesn’t look good, because HOLY @#$% WILLIAM SHATNER CURRENTLY HAS A GOATEE.…

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Reminder: Spider-Man totally [REDACTED] today

Spoiler alert! Seriously, if you haven’t picked up The Amazing Spider-Man #700, which came out today, but you intend to, stop reading. Also, get off the internet, because most other sites are spoiling this news directly in their headlines. Yes, as discussed in last week’s article on Spidey writer Dan Slott getting death threats, Peter…

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Yes, Virginia, There Is a Cthulhu!

Well, the world didn’t end last week, but the year’s still about to, so let’s go ahead and have a Postal Apocalypse Year-End Spectacular (Even Though This Is Only the Fourth Installment)! There’s a very special letter from a very special little girl at the end, so I hope you’ll stick around for that (and,…

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Rick tries to save Carl’s Christmas in the amazing Walking Dead Christmas Special

If you have a touch of holiday spirit left in you, I can’t recommend enough that you use it viewing this trailer for the Walking Dead Christmas Special that simply must happen. Come on, AMC, you know you want to ± don’t pretend like you don’t like making a zillion dollars every time a new…

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Why Robotech is the greatest love story of the 20th century

Literary types often regard Vladimir Nabokov’s Lolita as the greatest love story of the 20th century. They’re close, but it’s actually the ‘80s cartoon series Robotech – specifically, it’s the Macross section of Robotech, based on the 1982 anime Super Dimension Fortress Macross, the first of the three Japanese cartoons that were cobbled together and…

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And now, the best all-bike horn cover of the Evangelion theme song you’ll hear all day

When I say this is the “best all-bike horn cover of the Evangelion theme song you’ll hear all day,” I don’t mean this is the “only all-bike horn cover of the Evangelion theme song you’ll hear all day.” I mean that even if you hear several other all-bike horn covers of the Evangelion theme song…

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Neil deGrasse Tyson: Good at Science, Good at Busting a Groove

I certainly don’t mean to offend any non-Christmas celebrators, but I hope everyone can enjoy the Christmas Eve gift of this video of renown scientist/awesome person Neil deGrasse Tyson getting down at an unspecified party. The dude has some pretty sweet moves, which I interpret completely to his mastery of astrophysics – I mean if…

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Christopher Lee has just released two heavy metal Christmas covers

God Rest Ye, Christopher Lee, and your new heavy metal Christmas songs. This is all the information you need in order to decide whether you want them or not (if the answer is not an emphatic yes, please see a doctor immediately), but if for some reason you’re on the fence, the songs are “The…

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Director Jason Reitman explains why Looper absolutely deserves an Oscar

You’ve probably heard that Looper was a pretty good movie. You know who agrees with you? Jason Reitman, director of Juno, Up in the Air, Young Adult, and the son of Ghostbusters director Ivan Reitman. Jason took time out of his day to pen a lengthy essay for Entertainment Weekly why Looper is not only…

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11 Reasons We Hope the World Actually Ends Later Today

You know the deal: the world is ending today, Mayan Calendar, yadda yadda. You also know that it’s extremely unlikely the world will crack in two later today, and that’s a good thing, because the future looks pretty great. More Star Wars, Star Trek, Marvel movies, Doctor Who’s 50th, Adventure Time, Justice League, and everything…

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Where we’re going, we don’t need roads, but we do need this official Back to the Future Lego set

We’re probably not getting hoverboards in 2015, bt at least we have the consolation of knowing that Lego approved an actual, licensed Back to the Future DeLorean set for release in the middle of next year. The set – which should include the necessarily Legos to modify the DeLorean for all three movies, as well…

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The Absolute Best Comics and Graphic Novels of 2012

Movie special effects have gotten better and better, but the big screen still can’t deliver the kind of mind-blowing visuals and intricate, stare-for-hours detail that comics bring us. This year’s greatest comics included some fantastic science fiction, some thrilling space opera — and a handful of superhero titles that made us celebrate the age of…

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Holy mother of @#$%, Breaking Bad action figures are coming

Yes., i’s true. In the near future you will be able to own action figures of Walter White, his alternate meth kingpin ego Heisenberg, Jesse Pinkman, and god knows who else, thanks to the delightful lunatics at Mezco Toys. And that’s not all – Mezco will be doing other collectibles for the AMC series including…

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George Takei reading 50 Shades of Gray is the sexiest thing you’ll hear all day

I suppose watching a beloved Star Trek actor reading aloud from a legally obtainable book is technically safe for work, but I wouldn’t necessarily watch this clip with your sound turned all the way up. I’ve seen hardcore pornography that was less phenomenally sexual than hearing George Takei read aloud from the ex-erotic Twilight fan…

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Check out the first four minutes of zombie-romance flick Warm Bodies

10 Things Kvothe Absolutely Needs to Do in Day 3 of Patrick Rothfuss’ Kingkiller Chronicles Books

The crocheted Dwarven Helm comes complete with beard, fabulousness

Spider-Man cartoon to promote Spider-Man comics, just not… Spider-Man? Huh?

One Full Hour of Proof that the Star Wars Episode VII Screenwriter Knows What He’s Doing

Official Doctor Who stamps are the next best thing to a Time Lord message cube

William Shatner has a goatee, and we have entered the darkest timeline

Reminder: Spider-Man totally [REDACTED] today

Yes, Virginia, There Is a Cthulhu!

Rick tries to save Carl’s Christmas in the amazing Walking Dead Christmas Special

Why Robotech is the greatest love story of the 20th century

And now, the best all-bike horn cover of the Evangelion theme song you’ll hear all day

Neil deGrasse Tyson: Good at Science, Good at Busting a Groove

Christopher Lee has just released two heavy metal Christmas covers

Director Jason Reitman explains why Looper absolutely deserves an Oscar

11 Reasons We Hope the World Actually Ends Later Today

Where we’re going, we don’t need roads, but we do need this official Back to the Future Lego set

The Absolute Best Comics and Graphic Novels of 2012

Holy mother of @#$%, Breaking Bad action figures are coming

George Takei reading 50 Shades of Gray is the sexiest thing you’ll hear all day

This NordVPN Deal Caught Us By Surprise: 76% Off + 3 Months Free for Easter

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

This California Billionaire Wants to Tax AI Tokens to Create a Sovereign Wealth Fund

Artemis 2 Crew Become First Humans to Travel Beyond Earth Orbit Since the 1970s

Artemis 2 Day 2: Follow the Mission With Our Live Updates 🔴

Labubus Might Be Labu-Bust After Pop Mart Posts Record Share Loss

Cursor’s New Tool Lets Users Delegate to a Team of Coding Agents

Nvidia Needs to Remind Itself What PC Gamers Actually Want

Iran Says It Hit Oracle Facilities in the UAE

‘Invincible’ Season 4 Is Doing Right By Debbie

The Best Gadgets of March 2026

AirPods Max 2 Review: Still Ridiculously Expensive and Ridiculously Nice

DJI Osmo 360 Review: The Best 360 Camera for the DJI-Pilled

Aqara Smart Lock U400 Review: Hands-free Unlocking at Its Best

MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ Review: A Solid 2-in-1 Laptop With Some Glaring Flaws

Sonos Play Review: Call It a Comeback

Sonos Era 100 SL Review: The Cheapest Way Into Wired Sonos Sound

Asus ROG’s Massive Swift OLED Gaming Monitor Epitomizes Excess in the Best Way

The Ikea Varmblixt Smart Lamp Fills a Donut Hole in My Life

Nothing Headphone A vs. Headphone 1: Which Pair of ANC Wireless Headphones Wins?