Katharine Trendacosta, Author at Gizmodo

Ascension: An Alternate History About a Planned Community in Space

New series Ascension has just finished filming on its first few episodes, and we learned a lot about it at Comic-Con on Saturday. It sounds extremely promising and got us excited for what’s to come. The show takes place in an alternate reality where the United State became convinced that there was a world-ending war…

Television Katharine Trendacosta

We Know The Team’s New Identities On Person Of Interest

Here’s the sneak peek of season 4 that was shown ahead of the Person of Interest panel at Comic-Con yesterday. Finch and Reese’s new alter egos are relatively pedestrian, but Root and Shaw’s prove that the Machine has a sense of humor. At the panel, the theme of season 4 was said to be the…

Television Katharine Trendacosta

All The Arrow, Flash, Gotham & Constantine News and Trailers

Saturday night at Comic-Con was host to DC’s night of television, and, in addition to showing the pilots of The Flash, Constantine, and Gotham, DC discussed how each of those shows would take advantage of the huge world of comic book characters available to them. Plus, new trailers for all four shows! Along with confirming…

Television Katharine Trendacosta

Everything We Learned About Agent Carter at Comic-Con

It hasn’t started shooting yet, but the newest Marvel TV show did reveal a fair amount about what’s in store for Agent Carter when they do. There are returning characters, new Marvel characters being added, and some villains from the USSR. Agent Carter is going to the well of Captain America talent a fair amount,…

Television Katharine Trendacosta

First Impressions: Intruders Is So, So Weird

On Friday night, BBC America screened the first episode of its upcoming series Intruders, starring John Simm, Mira Sorvino, and James Frain. It was bananas. Creepy bananas. Here are our spoiler-free first impressions. My first impulse was to write a review that was just the word “what” over and over. Because Intruders is actually that…

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Agents of SHIELD Announces New Characters

Coming out of the Marvel Comic-Con panel was the announcement of a few new characters to Agents of SHIELD. All are pretty major. Lucy Lawless is now confirmed to be playing SHIELD agent Isabelle Hardley. Nick Blood is playing Lance Hunter, who is a mercenary in this iteration. And Dollhouse alum Reed Diamond will play…

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Creators of The Legend of Korra Explain the Show’s Not-Cancellation

The news came yesterday that Book 3 of The Legend of Korra was being pulled from Nickelodeon to air online. So of course the creators of the show had to address it at this morning’s Comic-Con panel — which they did, before moving on to celebrate the show. https://gizmodo.com/nickelodeon-yanks-legend-of-korra-off-tv-shoves-it-onl-1610340783 Co-creators Bryan Konietzko and Michael DiMartino…

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How Will Fantastic Four Be Different from Other Comic Book Movies?

There are more comic book adaptations on the way: one movie, and two TV shows. Simon Kinberg talks the alternate 1980s in X-Men: Apocalypse. Dwayne Johnson teases Shazam yet again. Check out amazing Avengers 2 concept art. And American Horror Story adds a soap opera alum to its cast. Spoilers now! Top image: X-Men: Days…

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Lois Lowry Explains How The Giver Movie Improves On Her Book

There’s a lot the upcoming Giver movie has changed from the book: The age of the characters, the expansion of the film into a thriller, the addition of a character who is no longer around in the book. But there’s one change Lois Lowry wishes she had thought of. In a panel at Comic-Con, Lowry…

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Is a Mix of Endearing and Infuriating

Two scenes from the upcoming Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles were screened for the throngs of people sitting in San Diego Comic Con’s Hall H Thursday, and they were surprisingly entertaining. Except that every attempt to enjoy them was ruined by a gross moment that ruined it all. The first scene took place 10 minutes into…

Movies Katharine Trendacosta

Firefly‘s Whole Cast Will Reunite for Firefly Online

Announced today at Comic-Con: All of the original Firefly stars will reprise their characters for the online game! And Alan Tudyk is playing multiple roles. Also showing up will be Michael Fairman as the crime lord Niska, who is apparently hiring. You can check the game out on the Firefly Online website.

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Christopher Nolan Shows Us Interstellar‘s Mind-Warping Alien Planet

This afternoon at Comic-Con, Christopher Nolan and Matthew McConaughey dropped an exclusive look at a new trailer for their mysterious new film Interstellar. Some of the footage was the same as the UK trailer, below. But here’s what was new: we got a look at the destination for McConaughey’s Cooper and Anne Hathaway. We see…

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Benedict Cumberbatch Trolls Comic-Con With A Dr. Strange Joke

This morning at Comic-Con, the star-studded Hall H hosted a Dreamworks Animation panel, which showcased Home and The Penguins of Madagascar. We saw a ton of footage, but most importantly we’ve got video where Benedict Cumberbatch shares some feelings about Dr. Strange. Penguins of Madagascar There was a ton of footage from this Thanksgiving release.…

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Which Marvel Villains Could Return in Future Movies?

Sinister Six will come out two years before Amazing Spider-Man 3. Evangeline Lilly talks about Ant-Man, and there’s a new trailer for If I Stay. Do we know who the new characters in American Horror Story are? Plus hints for every new Doctor Who episode. Spoilers now! Top image: Avengers: Age of Ultron Marvel Marvel…

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First Impressions: Is The Flash or Constantine 2014’s Break-Out Show?

It’s preview night at Comic-Con, and DC showed the pilots for two of its upcoming new shows: Constantine and The Flash. And they were both good! Here are our spoiler-free first impressions. The Flash It’s a Lighter Arrow The best thing about The Flash’s pilot is that it takes advantage of the fact that it’s…

Television Katharine Trendacosta

Doctor Who‘s Dark New Direction. Plus Another Hulk Rumor Debunked!

What is Marvel’s plan for its ambitious movie schedule through 2019? How will the new Power Rangers movie connect to the TV show? Robin Lord Taylor says Gotham has a story for how the Penguin gets his distinctive walk. Lucy Lawless joins the cast of Agents of SHIELD. Plus, fresh looks at The Walking Dead…

Television Katharine Trendacosta

Robert Downey Jr. Not Quite Ready to Give Up Iron Man

It’s been largely assumed that the next Iron Man movie, if and when it comes, would no longer feature Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark. But now Downey’s giving signs that he’s plenty ready to stick around. Speaking with Entertainment Weekly for their Avengers: Age of Ultron cover story, Downey said: It’s down to Kevin…

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House Guarded By Dragon Gate Can Be Yours For Only 2.4 Million Euros

The Harlech House in Dublin has a beautiful stainless steel dragon guarding the gate. It’s no dragon hedge, but it’ll do. And the price can’t be beat! https://gizmodo.com/man-keeps-his-home-safe-with-a-dragon-hedge-1583096556 Harlech House was built in 1798, and it’s a marvel of modern remodeling and ancient artifacts. Like a thousand-year-old carved Christ figure in the basement. And another…

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Marvel’s Newest Star Wars Comic Book Will Focus on Princess Leia

According to Bleeding Cool, a Leia Organa-centric comic will join Marvel’s Star Wars lineup. As if more Princess Leia is ever a bad thing. Of course, Marvel announced the new relationship with Lucasfilm earlier this year, reacquiring the license to Star Wars likely due to both companies’ relationship with Disney. Bleeding Cool says that this…

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Movie Cats Supercut Is Proof We’ve Reached Peak Internet

This is it, everyone. We’ve got CGI cats, real cats, old cats, young cats. The special horror of Mike Myers as the Cat in the Hat. We’ve got it all set to The Cure’s “Lovecats,” and it’s even got each clip identified for easy googling. This is what the Internet has been leading to for…

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Ascension: An Alternate History About a Planned Community in Space

We Know The Team’s New Identities On Person Of Interest

All The Arrow, Flash, Gotham & Constantine News and Trailers

Everything We Learned About Agent Carter at Comic-Con

First Impressions: Intruders Is So, So Weird

Agents of SHIELD Announces New Characters

Creators of The Legend of Korra Explain the Show’s Not-Cancellation

How Will Fantastic Four Be Different from Other Comic Book Movies?

Lois Lowry Explains How The Giver Movie Improves On Her Book

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Is a Mix of Endearing and Infuriating

Firefly‘s Whole Cast Will Reunite for Firefly Online

Christopher Nolan Shows Us Interstellar‘s Mind-Warping Alien Planet

Benedict Cumberbatch Trolls Comic-Con With A Dr. Strange Joke

Which Marvel Villains Could Return in Future Movies?

First Impressions: Is The Flash or Constantine 2014’s Break-Out Show?

Doctor Who‘s Dark New Direction. Plus Another Hulk Rumor Debunked!

Robert Downey Jr. Not Quite Ready to Give Up Iron Man

House Guarded By Dragon Gate Can Be Yours For Only 2.4 Million Euros

Marvel’s Newest Star Wars Comic Book Will Focus on Princess Leia

Movie Cats Supercut Is Proof We’ve Reached Peak Internet

Why ‘For All Mankind’ Season 5 Is the Key to the Rest of the Series

ASUS ZenScreen 15.6-Inch Portable Monitor Is Now Cheaper Than Black Friday in Amazon’s Big Spring Sale

Early Wildfires Are Surging Across the US—and Trump’s New Fire Agency Isn’t Ready

INIU Brings Another Power Bank to the Spring Sale as SnapGo Keychain Portable Charger Drops to Its Lowest Price

Attorney Hit With Historic Fine for Citing AI-Generated Cases

Travelers Experiencing the Longest Security Lines in TSA History

Could There Be a ‘Project Hail Mary’ Sequel?

Meta Has More Smart Glasses Coming Whether You Want Them or Not

Apple Requires Device-Level Age Verification in the UK Now. Could the US Be Next?

Astronomers Say Recent Rash of Meteor Sightings ‘Warrants Serious Investigation’

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?

Asus ROG’s Cetra Open Wireless Gaming Earbuds Might Be Better Than Wearing a Headset

Nintendo’s Talking Flower Is Annoying as Hell. I Love It

Level Lock Pro Review: As Good as a Secret Smart Lock Gets

Apple Studio Display XDR Review: It Looks So Good, I Wish It Were an iMac

RayNeo Air 4 Pro Review: My Eyes Love These Video Glasses, but My Nose Disagrees