James Whitbrook, Author at Gizmodo

This Week’s Toy News Asks ‘Why the Long Face?’

Parents murdered when you were a kid? Fancy helmet slashed open by your former best friend? Persistent superheroic back pain? These toys have you covered.

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Rise of the TMNT: The Movie Is an Exhilarating Showing for One of the Ninja Turtles’ Best Incarnations

Netflix's movie continuation to the 2018 series is a kinetic, gorgeous, and surprisingly self-serious example of Rise at its very best.

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We Might Know Another Spider-Hero Coming to Across the Spider-Verse

Plus, what's to come on this season of Harley Quinn .

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Bernard Cribbins, Doctor Who‘s Most Beloved Grandfather, Has Died

The legendary actor, also loved for performances in Carry On and as the narrator of The Wombles , was 93.

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Updates From Star Trek: Picard, The Orville, and More

And good news: unbiased source Bruce Campbell promises Evil Dead Rise "does not suck in the least."

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Star Trek: Picard Season 3 Could Be Canonizing Another Enterprise

A peculiar hint by Patrick Stewart at San Diego Comic-Con has led to Picard 's showrunner teasing the return of a not-quite familiar Enterprise .

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Will Poulter Teases Adam Warlock’s Role in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

And Paul Rudd promises big changes in Ant Man and the Wasp: Quantumania

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David Warner’s Most Incredible Star Trek Turn Is a Tale of 2 Cardassians

Warner's masterful turn as Gul Madred in "Chain of Command" works so well thanks to one crucial contrast.

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What’s the Most Cursed Fact From Your Fandom You Love Inflicting on Others?

The thing about loving something so much is that sometimes that love is declared by inflicting the most bananas facts you can force on your unassuming friends.

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Eragon Will Return in a New Disney+ Series

Plus, Bruce Campbell jokingly promises the MCU isn't done with Pizza Poppa.

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The Most Awesome Cosplay of San Diego Comic-Con, Day 4

Get one last hit of Comic-Con cosplay goodness for the year.

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Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania Art Reveals Cassie Lang’s Superhero Look

And the first Madame Web set pictures may reveal just which version of the character Dakota Johnson is playing

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House of the Dragons‘ Extended Comic-Con Trailer Has More Houses, More Dragons

I mean, you can't have the Dance of Dragons without cracking a few dragon eggs.

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Everything We Just Learned at Marvel’s Incredible San Diego Comic-Con Panel

Why learn about one phase of Marvel Studio's cinematic universe, when you can learn about three?

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Black Panther: Wakanda Forever‘s First Teaser Is Here

It's a solemn return to Wakanda, as the MCU charts Black Panther's future without Chadwick Boseman.

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We’re Liveblogging Marvel’s Comic-Con Hall H Panel

Join us as we prepare for Kevin Feige to bring many teases, and perhaps many baseball caps, to San Diego Comic-Con.

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Star Trek: Strange New Worlds and Star Trek: Lower Decks Will Have a Crossover Episode (Really!)

It's an all-out Trek mania, as The Next Generation 's Jonathan Frakes will direct the live-action/animation hybrid.

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Star Trek: Lower Decks‘ Season 3 Trailer Sets Up a Bold, Bonkers Heist

Our favorite goofs in Starfleet are back, and this time they have to prove their Captain's innocence... in their own, very un-Starfleet-y way.

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Star Trek: Picard Season 3’s Comic-Con Teaser Reunites The Next Generation

The beloved crew of the Enterprise -D is back at Jean-Luc's side for one last adventure.

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TMNT‘s The Last Ronin Adventures Will Continue In a New Comic Series

Get a first look at The Last Ronin: The Lost Years , a TMNT spinoff set in the popular miniseries' dark universe.

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This Week’s Toy News Asks ‘Why the Long Face?’

Rise of the TMNT: The Movie Is an Exhilarating Showing for One of the Ninja Turtles’ Best Incarnations

We Might Know Another Spider-Hero Coming to Across the Spider-Verse

Bernard Cribbins, Doctor Who‘s Most Beloved Grandfather, Has Died

Updates From Star Trek: Picard, The Orville, and More

Star Trek: Picard Season 3 Could Be Canonizing Another Enterprise

Will Poulter Teases Adam Warlock’s Role in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

David Warner’s Most Incredible Star Trek Turn Is a Tale of 2 Cardassians

What’s the Most Cursed Fact From Your Fandom You Love Inflicting on Others?

Eragon Will Return in a New Disney+ Series

The Most Awesome Cosplay of San Diego Comic-Con, Day 4

Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania Art Reveals Cassie Lang’s Superhero Look

House of the Dragons‘ Extended Comic-Con Trailer Has More Houses, More Dragons

Everything We Just Learned at Marvel’s Incredible San Diego Comic-Con Panel

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever‘s First Teaser Is Here

We’re Liveblogging Marvel’s Comic-Con Hall H Panel

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds and Star Trek: Lower Decks Will Have a Crossover Episode (Really!)

Star Trek: Lower Decks‘ Season 3 Trailer Sets Up a Bold, Bonkers Heist

Star Trek: Picard Season 3’s Comic-Con Teaser Reunites The Next Generation

TMNT‘s The Last Ronin Adventures Will Continue In a New Comic Series

‘Fallout’ Season 2 Was a Hit Despite That Unsatisfying Release Strategy Change

JBL Authentics 500 Retro-Style Home Speaker Hits 40% Off, Now at Its Lowest Price as Amazon’s Spring Sale Clearance Begins

ExpressVPN Spring Sale Special: Up to 73% Off + Free eSIM and Password Manager

You Too Will Learn to Fear the XenoFrog

Amazon Echo Dot Sees Its Last Price Drop in the Spring Sale, Final Hours Tick Down Ahead of an Uncertain Prime Day

Artemis 2 by the Numbers: Breaking Down NASA’s Big Return to the Moon

Apple Removes iPhone Vibe Coding App from App Store

China’s Biggest Social Media Celebrity Is… Kris Jenner?

Up to $1,550 Off on pCloud: Pay Once, Protect Data Forever for World Backup Day

National Film and Sound Archive of Australia Adds ‘Succulent Chinese Meal’ Guy

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?

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