James Whitbrook, Author at Gizmodo

It Takes a Villain to Beat a Villain in the Latest Lego DC Super-Villains Trailer

I mean, who else will threaten to take over the world if some bigger bad guy comes and tries to do it first? The first trailer for Traveller’s Tales’ latest entry into the vast pantheon of Lego-based video games was shown a few months ago at Comic-Con. It introduced us to the basic premise that the…

Trailers James Whitbrook Aug 23 '18

Bumblebee Goes Back to the Past in the First Trailer for Transformers: Cyberverse

When we got a first look at the G1-inspired toys for Transformers: Cyberverse, we knew the accompanying animated series would also be a throwback to the beloved original cartoon. Now we’ve got a trailer that shows just how much of a throwback it is—all the way back to the franchises’ ‘80s origins. Debuted by Entertainment…

Trailers James Whitbrook Aug 23 '18

Updates From Halloween, The Flash, and More

A Spider-Man star could be joining Disney’s Little Mermaid reboot. Idris Elba just can’t escape those Bond rumors. Laurie Strode continues to look amazingly badass in new Halloween stills. Plus, even more apocalyptic American Horror Story teasers, and the CW hypes up the return of its DC shows. Spoilers, away! The Little Mermaid That Hashtag…

Television James Whitbrook Aug 23 '18

Our First Look at the CW’s Superhero Crossover, Venom Adds a Familiar Face, and More

Venom picks up an actor from the MCU, Halloween reveals some extra-gory photos, and the Bond 25 replacement director rumors are in full force. Plus newly cast Star Wars actor Richard E. Grant is already getting hounded to reveal secrets. Search your feelings, readers, spoilers may or may not be true! Bond 25 Variety’s Justin…

Television James Whitbrook Aug 22 '18

David Harbour Discusses the Complexities of Playing Hellboy

Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn is expecting a new horror film release, Hilary Swank is facing off against a robot, and Lucifer picks up a major character. Plus, The Happytime Murders gang remains as filthy as ever. Grab some hand sanitizer, spoilers are coming! Dora the Explorer THR reports Eva Longoria has joined…

Television James Whitbrook Aug 21 '18

H.G. Wells’ The Time Machine Is Getting Another Shot at Making History

Disney’s Mulan and TNT’s Snowpiercer announce new casting and Robert Downey Jr. is starting to tease more Sherlock. Some rumors in the Marvel world with Deadpool 3 and an unspecified MCU film getting movement. Plus, a surprise appearance by Xena’s Renée O’Connor. Ayayayayaya, spoilers! Mulan Deadline reports Jimmy Wong and Doua Moua have joined the…

Television James Whitbrook Aug 20 '18

Enter a Morphinominal New Era of Power Rangers With the First Trailer for Beast Morphers

Times are changing in the wild world of the Power Rangers. The series is not just coming off 25th anniversary celebrations, but transitioning to new ownership, under the auspices of toy giant Hasbro. For the first season of the show under Hasbro’s watch, however, Power Rangers is reaching back into the recent past—and we’ve got…

Trailers James Whitbrook Aug 18 '18

Among Other Things, Viserion’s Roar on Game of Thrones Is Made of Human Screaming

Whoever thought that a giant zombie dragon could be so relatable? Viserion’s resurrection as the icy plaything of the Night King in Game of Thrones’ season seven finale left us with many questions over the last year or so…mainly because we’ve had over a year of waiting for more Thrones, and have even more left…

io9 James Whitbrook Aug 17 '18

The Official Black Panther Remix Soundtrack Somehow Improves Upon Perfection

I mean, as Shuri told her brother in the movie, just because something works doesn’t mean it can’t be improved. That applies to both the finest tech Wakanda has to offer and Ludwig Göransson’s sublime soundtrack for Black Panther. Marvel and Hollywood Records both announced and dropped Black Panther: Wakanda Remixed today. It’s a short…

Movies James Whitbrook Aug 17 '18

Here’s the First Trailer for the Next Star Wars Animated Series, Resistance

All wings, report in! The next animated series set in the galaxy far, far away is just two months away: Lucasfilm and Disney have confirmed that Star Wars Resistance is taking flight October 7. And we’ve finally got our first look at the anime-inspired visuals of the next animated chapter in the Star Wars saga.…

io9 James Whitbrook Aug 17 '18

Updates From Avengers 4, American Horror Story, and More

Joe Russo teases a darker Captain America and Black Widow in Avengers 4. Fox 21 and McG are teaming up for a Vampyr TV series. Star Trek: Discovery’s head makeup artist teases those big Klingon changes. Plus, tons of new American Horror Story promos, and Stephen Amell discusses Arrow’s most important new character. Spoilers, away!…

Television James Whitbrook Aug 17 '18

2 Members of the Secret Six Are Making Their Way to DC’s TV Universes

Nicolas Cage discusses his role in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Jasmine’s finally going to get a solo song thanks to Disney’s live-action Aladdin, and some behind-the-scenes drama from Child’s Play. Plus, more members of DC Comics’ Secret Six may be making their way to live-action soon. Duck! Spoilers ahead! 2nd Born American History X director…

Television James Whitbrook Aug 16 '18

7 Star Trek Shows We’d Love to See From CBS All Access

Star Trek: Discovery has been a huge success for CBS, which means that, after years of letting the TV side of the franchise lie low, suddenly the network wants more Star Trek. As in, “fetch me Sir Patrick Stewart, so help me god” and “let’s make CBS All Access basically Star Trek 24/7” levels of…

io9 James Whitbrook Aug 15 '18

Tessa Thompson Joins Disney’s Lady and the Tramp, Details of Kid Flash’s Return, and More

Two Marvel stars have been added to Disney’s Lady and the Tramp, the Bowery King takes a meeting in John Wick 3, and Oliver Queen looks worse for wear. Plus new details and casting for Ronald D. Moore’s upcoming sci-fi series for Apple. Spacey spoilers right this way… Lady and the Tramp Tessa Thompson has…

Television James Whitbrook Aug 15 '18

A Brief History of the Times Ewan McGregor Said an Obi-Wan Movie Isn’t Happening (But He’d Be Happy to Do It)

For a movie that never actually got officially announced, it feels like we’ve been hearing about the prospect of a Star Wars spinoff film starring Ewan McGregor as the galaxy’s favorite Jedi-in-Exile, Obi-Wan Kenobi, forever. That’s mainly thanks to all the times people have peppered McGregor with questions about his return to the galaxy far,…

Movies James Whitbrook Aug 14 '18

Thankfully, The Flash Won’t Keep Nora’s Drama With Iris Mysterious for Too Long

Nora Allen, the speedster daughter of Iris and Barry, will play a major role in the next season of The Flash—mainly because, like father like daughter, she couldn’t help but meddle with time travel bullshit and explore her own past. But while there is plenty of drama to be mined from that, at least one…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook Aug 14 '18

Star Trek: Discovery‘s Young Spock Will Be Played By Ethan Peck in Season 2

Discovery’s crew has been teasing for a while that Spock will be a major figure in the show’s second season, given both his importance to Star Trek at large and his personal links to Michael Burnham. But now, we have a face to put with this latest take on everyone’s favorite Vulcan: Ethan Peck. According…

io9 James Whitbrook Aug 14 '18

How Weta’s VFX Team Brought the Most Epic Moments of Avengers: Infinity War to Life

Avengers: Infinity War has just hit Blu-ray and DVD, which means it’s time to sit down and spend multiple hours watching your favorite Marvel movie heroes get beaten into bloody pulps by Thanos all over again. They’ve done so in a rather beautiful manner thanks to the work of Weta VFX—and we sat down with…

Movies James Whitbrook Aug 14 '18

Updates From Wonder Woman 1984, Star Wars Resistance, and More

Neill Blomkamp hints that he wants a familiar face back for RoboCop Returns. Dave Filoni discusses his involvement with the new Star Wars animated series. Producer Stephen Broussard says a future Ant-Man/Wasp movie could really delve into the Quantum Realm. Plus, Wonder Woman 1984 set pictures. Spoilers, away! RoboCop Returns Director Neill Blomkamp seemed to…

Television James Whitbrook Aug 14 '18

Voltron‘s Penultimate Season Triumphantly Heads Home—But Not Without Some Bumps Along the Way

Netflix’s Voltron: Legendary Defender has spent the past few seasons wildly expanding the scope and scale of its story, and the universe the Voltron Force is destined to defend. Its newly-released seventh season—its penultimate installment—deftly narrows the series’ focus to a more personal level as the Paladins return to Earth, but it occasionally slips up.…

Television James Whitbrook Aug 13 '18

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It Takes a Villain to Beat a Villain in the Latest Lego DC Super-Villains Trailer

Bumblebee Goes Back to the Past in the First Trailer for Transformers: Cyberverse

Updates From Halloween, The Flash, and More

Our First Look at the CW’s Superhero Crossover, Venom Adds a Familiar Face, and More

David Harbour Discusses the Complexities of Playing Hellboy

H.G. Wells’ The Time Machine Is Getting Another Shot at Making History

Enter a Morphinominal New Era of Power Rangers With the First Trailer for Beast Morphers

Among Other Things, Viserion’s Roar on Game of Thrones Is Made of Human Screaming

The Official Black Panther Remix Soundtrack Somehow Improves Upon Perfection

Here’s the First Trailer for the Next Star Wars Animated Series, Resistance

Updates From Avengers 4, American Horror Story, and More

2 Members of the Secret Six Are Making Their Way to DC’s TV Universes

7 Star Trek Shows We’d Love to See From CBS All Access

Tessa Thompson Joins Disney’s Lady and the Tramp, Details of Kid Flash’s Return, and More

A Brief History of the Times Ewan McGregor Said an Obi-Wan Movie Isn’t Happening (But He’d Be Happy to Do It)

Thankfully, The Flash Won’t Keep Nora’s Drama With Iris Mysterious for Too Long

Star Trek: Discovery‘s Young Spock Will Be Played By Ethan Peck in Season 2

How Weta’s VFX Team Brought the Most Epic Moments of Avengers: Infinity War to Life

Updates From Wonder Woman 1984, Star Wars Resistance, and More

Voltron‘s Penultimate Season Triumphantly Heads Home—But Not Without Some Bumps Along the Way

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