Isaiah Colbert, Author at Gizmodo

How Hoyeon Manifested Her Way Into ‘Hope’ as Its Badass Sci-Fi Heroine

The 'Squid Game' actor dishes on how her meeting with director Na Hong-jin resulted in a 'big yes' for her to play 'Hope' stand-out Sung-ae as her first-ever feature film role.

Movies Isaiah Colbert Sep 11

‘Wandering Cat’s Cage’ Lays Bare the Fault Lines of Gender and Autonomy in a Ferocious Sci-Fi Dystopia

Akane Torikai's speculative fiction manga flips the familiar post-male premise to highlight how the continuity of bodily autonomy in patriarchal society is policed no matter who's in charge.

Books & Comics Isaiah Colbert Sep 10

The New ‘Avatar: Seven Havens’ Trailer Just Made Life Harder for Korra Defenders

The upcoming 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' sequel series from creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko premieres October 9 on Paramount+.

Trailers Isaiah Colbert Sep 10

Mike McFarland as Buggy the Clown in One Piece

Mike McFarland, Prolific ‘Dragon Ball Z’ and ‘One Piece’ Voice Actor, Dies at 56

The Funimation-era voice actor and Crunchyroll English dub script writer and director passed away following a battle with brain cancer.

Anime Isaiah Colbert Sep 10

Why Wit Studio’s President Thinks Japan Should Host Its Own Anime Awards Show

George Wada teases the 'Spy x Family' studio's upcoming show, 'Lona,' and talks about the company's stance on AI and worker protections and the ambition behind 'The One Piece' remake.

Anime Isaiah Colbert Sep 9

Hope still of a cop looking at a bloody footprint from a monster on a door.

‘Hope’ Is a Confoundingly Off-the-Rails Sci-Fi Spectacle Destined for Cult Classic Status

Director Na Hong-Jin's adrenaline-fueled alien misadventure, starring Hoyeon, Michael Fassbender, and Alicia Vikander, hits theaters on September 9.

io9 Reviews Isaiah Colbert Sep 8

Hope still of men peering through a window.

‘Hope’ Director Na Hong-jin Wanted to Make an Alien Movie From a Cosmic Perspective

'Squid Game' star Hoyeon joins Michael Fassbender, and Alicia Vikander in 'The Wailing' director's sci-fi action film, in theaters September 9.

Movies Isaiah Colbert Sep 4

Cocoon One Summer Of Girlhood key visual.

‘Cocoon—One Summer of Girlhood’ Is a Heavy Anime Film That Hits Hard While Holding You Close

Studio Sasayuri's adaptation of Machiko Kyo's wartime manga turns a real-life tragedy into one of the year's most humbling cinematic anime experiences, and it's playing in select theaters on September 4.

io9 Reviews Isaiah Colbert Sep 3

Side by side shot of Dave Bautista and Kratos from God Of War.

Boy, Dave Bautista Already Looks Swole Enough to Play Kratos in ‘God of War’

Two weeks in the gym is just a warm-up for where Bautista wants his physique to be as the PlayStation icon.

Television Isaiah Colbert Sep 3

Coyote Vs Acme still of Lana Concor, Will Forte, and Wile E. Coyote.

‘Coyote vs. Acme’ Crew on the Film’s Final Verdict

Director Dave Green and stars Will Forte, John Cena, Lana Condor, and Eric Bauza share their reactions to Wile E. Coyote's fate at the end of the 'Looney Tunes' film.

Movies Isaiah Colbert Sep 2

Coyote Vs Acme still of Bugs Bunny's silhouette.

How ‘Looney Tunes’ Icon Mel Blanc Influenced ‘Coyote vs. Acme’

Director Dave Green and 'Looney Tunes' voice actor Eric Bauza dive into how Mel Blanc influenced the hybrid live-action animated film.

Movies Isaiah Colbert Sep 2

‘Friday the 13th’ Screenwriter Victor Miller Dies at 86

Miler was the original creator of Crystal Lake's slasher horror icon Jason Voorhees and his mother, Pamela Voorhees.

Movies Isaiah Colbert Sep 2

Marvel's Wolverine screenshot of Logan's claws.

Watch ‘Marvel’s Wolverine’ Tear Bubs Into Bloody Smithereens

In a new featurette, actor Liam McIntyre teases the sheer carnage and suite of comic-book-accurate costumes awaiting players when the game arrives on PlayStation 5 this September.

Games Isaiah Colbert Aug 28

Pokémon Tales The Misadventures Of Sirfetch’d & Pichu still.

The New Trailer for Aardman’s ‘Pokémon’ Series Is Chock Full of Claymation Mayhem

'Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d and Pichu' is bringing the chaotic whimsy of 'Wallace & Gromit' in full force.

Trailers Isaiah Colbert Aug 28

More Shonen Anime Should Have Their Own ‘One Piece Heroines’ Style Spin-Offs

Toei Animation's 'One Piece' spin-off lets Nico Robin and Nami set sail on a delightfully fun adventure full of fashion and sisterhood.

Anime Isaiah Colbert Aug 27

Long-Time Optimus Prime Voice Actor Peter Cullen Has Died

The prolific 'Transformers' voice actor was 85 years old.

Television Isaiah Colbert Aug 27

The Last Blossom still of a man lying by a flower.

‘The Last Blossom’ Director on Why a Plant Was the Perfect Counterpart for a Former Yakuza

GKIDS' latest anime film, from the creators of the fan-favorite mystery series 'ODDTAXI,' hits theaters for two nights only on August 30 and 31.

Anime Isaiah Colbert Aug 26

Posters of Ichi The Killer and Audition.

No One Does Live-Action Adaptations Quite Like Takashi Miike

The prolific director behind 'Ichi The Killer' and 'Audition' deserves his flowers as a master of live-action adaptations of video games, anime, and manga most directors wouldn't dare attempt.

Movies Isaiah Colbert Aug 21

Stills from 'Blue Eye Samurai,' 'Fool Night,' 'Bass X Machina,' and 'Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2.'

Netflix’s Anime NYC Line Up Is Ridiculously Stacked

Netlfix opened the floodgates with a new look at anime from 'Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2' to the glorious return of 'Blue Eye Samurai,' coming to the streamer later this year and early 2027.

Anime Isaiah Colbert Aug 20

There’s Life Before Watching ‘Bone Tomahawk,’ and Then There’s Life After Watching ‘Bone Tomahawk’

Director S. Craig Zahler’s 2015 film, starring Kurt Russell, sits at the head of the table of elusive horror‑Western cinema.

Movies Isaiah Colbert Aug 20

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How Hoyeon Manifested Her Way Into ‘Hope’ as Its Badass Sci-Fi Heroine

‘Wandering Cat’s Cage’ Lays Bare the Fault Lines of Gender and Autonomy in a Ferocious Sci-Fi Dystopia

The New ‘Avatar: Seven Havens’ Trailer Just Made Life Harder for Korra Defenders

Mike McFarland, Prolific ‘Dragon Ball Z’ and ‘One Piece’ Voice Actor, Dies at 56

Why Wit Studio’s President Thinks Japan Should Host Its Own Anime Awards Show

‘Hope’ Is a Confoundingly Off-the-Rails Sci-Fi Spectacle Destined for Cult Classic Status

‘Hope’ Director Na Hong-jin Wanted to Make an Alien Movie From a Cosmic Perspective

‘Cocoon—One Summer of Girlhood’ Is a Heavy Anime Film That Hits Hard While Holding You Close

Boy, Dave Bautista Already Looks Swole Enough to Play Kratos in ‘God of War’

‘Coyote vs. Acme’ Crew on the Film’s Final Verdict

How ‘Looney Tunes’ Icon Mel Blanc Influenced ‘Coyote vs. Acme’

‘Friday the 13th’ Screenwriter Victor Miller Dies at 86

Watch ‘Marvel’s Wolverine’ Tear Bubs Into Bloody Smithereens

The New Trailer for Aardman’s ‘Pokémon’ Series Is Chock Full of Claymation Mayhem

More Shonen Anime Should Have Their Own ‘One Piece Heroines’ Style Spin-Offs

Long-Time Optimus Prime Voice Actor Peter Cullen Has Died

‘The Last Blossom’ Director on Why a Plant Was the Perfect Counterpart for a Former Yakuza

No One Does Live-Action Adaptations Quite Like Takashi Miike

Netflix’s Anime NYC Line Up Is Ridiculously Stacked

There’s Life Before Watching ‘Bone Tomahawk,’ and Then There’s Life After Watching ‘Bone Tomahawk’

The Voice of Daredevil Becomes Him in Self-Made Fan Film

Samsung B-Series Soundbar Goes From Prime Day Deal to Clearance Steal, Now Under $100 on Amazon

Motorola Moto G Stylus Now Costs Less Than a Quarter of the iPhone 18 Pro’s Price With Amazon’s Final Discount Push

‘Common Side Effects’ is Trippier Than Ever in Season 2 Teaser

Microsoft President Says Milk and Washing Machines Face More Safety Regulations Than AI

Nothing Headphone (a) Is Still at Its Lowest Price, Making This 2026 Model Cheaper Than Aging Earbuds

Google Pixel 11 No Longer Carries a Premium Price Tag as Amazon Adds Trade-In Savings to Its Near-Record-Low Price

‘Hexed’ Conjures Up a Colorful New Trailer

Luca Guadagnino Axes His ‘American Psycho’ Remake

I Asked Muse to Help Me Book My Holiday Travel. It Didn’t Fly Far.

Eufy Omni E35 Review: Finally, a Luxury Robovac That Doesn’t Piss Me Off

Bose Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) Review: The King of Clip-Ons Is Re-Crowned

Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 3) Review: Technically an Upgrade

Lenovo Legion 5i (2026) Review: A Gaming Laptop That Epitomizes the PC Pricing Paradox

TP-Link Tapo Doorbell Pro D260 Review: Everything You Need at No Extra Cost

Sonos Beam Ultra Review: The Soundbar You Really Want

Nothing Headphone 1 Pro Review: Honest-to-God S-Tier Headphones

The Best Gadgets of September 2026

GoPro Mission 1 Pro ILS Review: A Bad GoPro and a Worse Camera

Apple Watch Ultra 4 Review: Still the Best Health Buddy for Your Wrist