James Whitbrook, Author at Gizmodo

Kamen Rider‘s Big End-of-Era Team-Up Is Coming to the West, Which Is a Great Sign

Kamen Rider might be one of the biggest tokusatsu shows around in Japan, but it’s taken a very long time for the series to get any traction in the U.S. Not that there weren’t attempts (we see you, very loveably bad Masked Rider), but it’s only been recently that classic Kamen Rider has been officially…

Movies James Whitbrook Jun 29

Updates From the Next Evil Dead, The Flash, and More

Jai Courtney teases some tonal changes between the original Suicide Squad and its sequel. Lucifer’s next season is getting a little help from Supernatural’s god. Sousa’s in trouble in new Agents of SHIELD pictures. Plus, Nic Cage’s killer theme park movie gets a teeny name tweak, and what’s to come in Snowpiercer’s finale. Spoilers now!…

Television James Whitbrook & Gordon Jackson Jun 29

Well What Do You Know, Tenet Got Pushed Back Again

It would seem that someone at Warner Bros. looked up the current state of novel coronavirus cases in the U.S. and was like “hmm, maybe not.” As many summer blockbusters have fled the next couple of months of potential release windows—even with theater chains attempting to re-open across the U.S. with new social distancing measures…

Movies James Whitbrook Jun 26

Dark Horse Finally Cuts Ties With Editor Scott Allie After New Sexual Abuse Claims

As the ongoing examination into gross sexual harassment across multiple corners of the entertainment industry continues, more incidents of abuse in the comics industry are coming to light. Now, a familiar name at Dark Horse Comics has had their relationship with the company severed entirely after facing a new allegation. On Wednesday, writer Shawna Gore…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook Jun 26

A Familiar Jurassic Park Name Returns for Dominion, With a New Face

Disney could push back Mulan’s release once more. Try to be surprised, but yes, Chiwetel Ejiofor will be back for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. The Michael Bay-produced coronavirus disaster movie expands its cast. Plus, Flex Mentallo helps Rita out in new Doom Patrol pictures, and Gerard Butler runs away from asteroids for…

Television James Whitbrook & Gordon Jackson Jun 26

Marvel’s First Warhammer 40K Comic Is All About the Ultramarines

Well, about their Dad. Not their dad Dad, the Emperor, but like, their sub-Dad. sub-sub-Dad? Dads all the way down, in the grim darkness of the 41st millennium. Eight months after it was first announced that Games Workshop had cut a deal with Marvel Comics to create a new series set in the worlds of…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook Jun 25

Star Trek‘s Starfighters, Ranked

The scale of space combat in Star Trek is so vast that the concept of attack fighters is wildly different than what you may think. In a future where even exploratory ships can carry thousands of people, who needs small-complement fighters? But that doesn’t mean they don’t exist. Step aside, Wars in the Stars: here’s…

io9 James Whitbrook Jun 25

Dan Aykroyd Says Ghostbusters: Afterlife Will ‘Honorably Represent’ Harold Ramis

Lana Condor will jet off to Mars in HBO Max’s new sci-fi rom-com. Universal has plans to bring Twister back. Another day, another tease for a mysterious creature in the Avatar sequels. Plus, get a look at a sequel to a Twilight Zone classic, and Doom Patrol gets its disco on in a new clip.…

Television James Whitbrook & Gordon Jackson Jun 25

Before You Risk Yourself for Tenet, Christopher Nolan Would Love It If You Watched Inception in Fortnite

Or The Prestige and Batman Begins, depending on where you are. That’s the thing about the most popular video game in the world: unlike most movie theater chains right now, it’s open everywhere across the planet. After already previously releasing a new trailer for his upcoming time-travel-but-not-apparently-time-travel mystery action movie in Epic’s Battle Royale video…

Games James Whitbrook Jun 24

Hell Yeah, We’re Beating Up MODOK in the Avengers Game

We shouldn’t be that surprised, really—we’ve known for a while that AIM would have a role in Crystal Dynamics and Square-Enix’s upcoming Avengers action game. But now we’ve got a better picture of the game’s story, and George Tarleton’s big-headed role in it. As part of a larger livestream about the game’s mechanics, Square-Enix has…

Games James Whitbrook Jun 24

HBO Max Will Keep Some DC Movies Streaming a Little Longer After All

This isn’t confusing at all! Between the continued existences of Warner Media-owned streaming services DC Universe and HBO Max, the fact they’ll share some show premieres, and this month’s utter confusion at HBO Max’s sudden plans to rotate DC content in and out every month, the relationship between DC Entertainment and Warner was already, diplomatically…

Movies James Whitbrook Jun 24

Colin Trevorrow Is Heading to a New Kind of Atlantis

M. Night Shyamalan’s next thriller adds a few new stars. Catherynne Valente’s Space Opera is heading to Universal. Bruce Campbell, of all people, has an update on Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness. Get a look at the next animated DC movie. Plus, jumpsuits and tracksuits abound in a new Wonder Woman 1984 picture.…

Television James Whitbrook & Gordon Jackson Jun 24

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Just Some Really Silly Iron Man Armors

Tony Stark can’t stop tinkering—a habit that has given him nothing but grief his entire superhero career. Usually, it ends up with him obsessively fixating on an idea to the point he starts some kind of superheroic civil war or accidentally helps develop technology that will destroy the world. It also means that he just…

io9 James Whitbrook Jun 23

You Can Watch the Newest Ultraman Show, Officially Subtitled, for Free

In recent years, Tsuburaya has made leaps and bounds in its attempts to bring the beloved Ultraman franchise to a global audience. Now, the 32nd entry in the series takes an even bigger step, giving fans outside of Japan official access as it debuts on home soil. This past weekend Ultraman Z made its debut…

io9 James Whitbrook Jun 23

J.K. Simmons Says He’s Already Shot His Next J. Jonah Jameson Cameo

The new Spongebob movie is squeezing out of movie theaters and heading digital. Boots Riley’s next surreal adventure is a TV show about a giant man. V/H/S is getting a reboot. Plus, when to expect Lucifer’s return, and David F. Sandberg takes on demonic horrors in a new Lionsgate project. Spoilers, away! Sony Pictures Universe…

Television James Whitbrook & Gordon Jackson Jun 23

The Inciting Incident of Star Wars‘ High Republic Is a Horrifying Technological Disaster

New war, same as the old war. We’re so used to Star Wars’ cyclical saga at this point, we were just waiting for The High Republic to reveal some ancient evil or lingering secret Imperial force that could put its generation of Jedi at their peak to the test. Turns out, thankfully, that’s not the…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook Jun 22

Michael Keaton Could Play Bruce Wayne Again for The Flash Movie

Funny thing about Infinite Earths to have crises on. Anyone could show up. The Wrap and the Hollywood Reporter are reporting Michael Keaton is in talks with Warner Bros. to potentially reprise his role as the Dark Knight himself for the upcoming, long-in-the-works Flash movie starring Ezra Miller’s version of Barry Allen. The Wrap notes…

Movies James Whitbrook Jun 22

Thank God, Avatar: The Last Airbender Is HD on Netflix Now

Praise be, your cabbages can look better than ever. Everything changed when the Fire Nation attacked Avatar: The Last Airbender came to Netflix last month, giving us the chance to revisit Aang’s quest to save the world from the wroth of Fire Lord Ozai (and when we were finished, get right to carrying on with…

io9 James Whitbrook Jun 22

The Witcher Will Recommence Coin Tossing in August

Presumably said coins will be tossed into the pockets of cast and crew as they ramp up production on the series’ second season. One would hope so, at least. Strained bardic jokes aside, yes, Netflix has confirmed that UK based production on the sophomore season of The Witcher will recommence from August 17. The streamer…

io9 James Whitbrook Jun 22

Updates from Stranger Things, Twilight Zone, and More

Oscar Isaac casts doubts on whether or not he’d return to the galaxy far, far away. David Koepp teases his still-alive Bride of Frankenstein remake. Warner Bros. is bringing The Halloween Tree to the big screen. Plus, get a look at Studio Ghibli’s new CG movie, and Doom Patrol battles the terrifyingly disco Doctor Tyme.…

Television James Whitbrook & Gordon Jackson Jun 22

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Kamen Rider‘s Big End-of-Era Team-Up Is Coming to the West, Which Is a Great Sign

Updates From the Next Evil Dead, The Flash, and More

Well What Do You Know, Tenet Got Pushed Back Again

Dark Horse Finally Cuts Ties With Editor Scott Allie After New Sexual Abuse Claims

A Familiar Jurassic Park Name Returns for Dominion, With a New Face

Marvel’s First Warhammer 40K Comic Is All About the Ultramarines

Star Trek‘s Starfighters, Ranked

Dan Aykroyd Says Ghostbusters: Afterlife Will ‘Honorably Represent’ Harold Ramis

Before You Risk Yourself for Tenet, Christopher Nolan Would Love It If You Watched Inception in Fortnite

Hell Yeah, We’re Beating Up MODOK in the Avengers Game

HBO Max Will Keep Some DC Movies Streaming a Little Longer After All

Colin Trevorrow Is Heading to a New Kind of Atlantis

Just Some Really Silly Iron Man Armors

You Can Watch the Newest Ultraman Show, Officially Subtitled, for Free

J.K. Simmons Says He’s Already Shot His Next J. Jonah Jameson Cameo

The Inciting Incident of Star Wars‘ High Republic Is a Horrifying Technological Disaster

Michael Keaton Could Play Bruce Wayne Again for The Flash Movie

Thank God, Avatar: The Last Airbender Is HD on Netflix Now

The Witcher Will Recommence Coin Tossing in August

Updates from Stranger Things, Twilight Zone, and More

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