James Whitbrook

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James Whitbrook is the Deputy Editor at io9. Starting his career in entertainment journalism joining io9 in 2014 as an intern, and then a staff writer shortly thereafter, he's now been writing at the site for over 10 years, with areas of expertise including Doctor Who, comics, games, Star Trek, and having way too many thoughts about Star Wars. When not explaining some esoteric lore about a Star-based franchise or comic book character online, James spends his time playing too many JRPGs and MMOs, taking elaborate photos of action figures, and building Gundam model kits.

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The Most Awesome Cosplay of San Diego Comic-Con 2022, Day 1

Comic-Con is back, and guess who is too? So many incredible cosplayers.

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X-Men ’97 Looks Like a Nostalgic Blast From the Past

The '90s are truly back, and X-Men: The Animated Series fans are leading the charge.

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Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power‘s Comic-Con Trailer Transported Us to Middle-Earth

We're more than ready to go there, and back again.

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Get Up Close With Star Wars: Andor‘s Cute New Droid

Plus, Sarah Michelle Gellar Is Joining the Ranks of Teen Wolf for a new spinoff.

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Teen Wolf: The Movie‘s First Trailer Is Full of Fangs and Familiar Faces

The supernatural series returns, and it's bringing some long-gone friends with it.

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Screenshot: Warner Bros.

Apple’s New Godzilla Show Gets Not One, But Two Russells

Plus, get ready for a glimpse at the return of Chucky at Comic-Con.

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Image: BBC

Doctor Who Could Bring Back Its Fantastic Behind-the-Scenes Show

A new report suggests Russell T. Davies' return could bring with it another old staple: a regular behind-the-scenes show.

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Updates From Dune: Part Two, Blue Beetle, and More

Plus, a tiiiiiny new bit of footage from Star Wars: Andor has surfaced.

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The Coolest Exclusive Toys and Collectibles at San Diego Comic-Con 2022

Comic-Con is back in-person this week, and it's bringing a lot of goodies to tempt you with.

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Our First Look at the Fallout TV Show Is Here

And Batgirl 's Adil El Arbi talks about the 'spaghetti of multiverses' involved in making the DC movie.

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Kevin Smith, Felicia Day, Stan Sakai, and More Reminisce About What Makes Comic-Con Matter

Ahead of San Diego Comic-Con 2022, io9's got a look inside the oral history behind the biggest convention on the nerd calendar.

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Even More Fear Street Could Be Coming, According to R.L. Stine

Plus, a mysterious casting for Loki 's second season.

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Thor: Love and Thunder Failed the Mighty Thor

In a movie full of tonal rollercoasters, Marvel's latest saves its worst choices for Jane Foster.

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The X-Men’s Second Hellfire Gala Was Somehow Messier Than the First, Even Without a Murder

It just wouldn't be an X-Men gathering *without* all the drama, really.

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James Gunn Shuts Down Rumors About Thor’s Role in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

Plus, set pictures from Scream 6 and the new Godzilla TV series.

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Optimuses Prime, Ranked

The Autobots' leader has had many, many looks over the years. Which one rises above them all?

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A New Gundam Rises in The Witch From Mercury‘s First Trailer

Gundam Aerial takes flight in our first proper look at the next entry in the mecha franchise.

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Nintendo Just Bought Its Own Animation Studio

As the game publisher gears up for its first major movie adaptation in decades, it's now bringing things into the Mushroom Kingdom.

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Another Black Panther Star Confirms They Won’t Return In Wakanda Forever

Wakanda will be missing more than one noteable face when we return to it later this year.

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Star Trek: Lower Decks Returns for Season 3 This August

After an unprecedented run of series, Star Trek is taking a *very* tiny break before it's back for more fun.

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