James Whitbrook, Author at Gizmodo

Here Are Your 2018 Eisner Award Winners

Comic-Con may dazzle with swanky merchandise and big movie and TV trailers, but it’s still home to the biggest awards event in comics: the Eisners, a celebration of the best and brightest creative teams around. This year is no exception, and here’s the complete list of winners of last night’s prestigious awards. Image’s Monstress was…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook Jul 21 '18

All of Friday’s News, Trailers, and More From San Diego Comic-Con 2018

You guys, so much happened at Comic-Con yesterday I’m not even sure I know what’s going on anymore. What is time? What is space? What is existence? I don’t have the answers to these questions, but I do have every bit of news, trailers, and all the rest of io9’s coverage of everything that happened…

io9 James Whitbrook Jul 21 '18

Venom Came to Comic-Con and Revealed Its Symbiotic Villain

The first trailer for Venom gave us, well, very little actual Venom. The second had a much better look at Sony’s take on the creepy Marvel anti-hero. Sony came to Comic-Con today to give us a tiny glimpse at what’s in store to attendees, and a frightful new villain for Eddie Brock and his symbiote…

Movies James Whitbrook Jul 20 '18

Heaven and Hell Collide in Our First Behind-the-Scenes Look at Good Omens

We’ve seen little bits here and there of Amazon and the BBC’s adaptation of the beloved Good Omens, by Neil Gaiman and the dearly missed Terry Pratchett. But while Comic-Con didn’t give us a trailer, it did let us peek behind the curtain to see the novel’s fantastical mishmash of Angels and Demons come to…

Television James Whitbrook Jul 20 '18

The Venture Bros. Heroes Are Under Pressure and Facing Ch-Ch-Changes in Their New Trailer

After what feels like eons of waiting, here’s a real good look at The Venture Bros.’ seventh season is here—and there’s changes afoot for everyone. New alliances! New foes! Demonic robots! Hank, actually maybe having a successful relationship! It’s all happening, and it’s all happening very soon. The first trailer for season seven landed at…

Trailers James Whitbrook Jul 20 '18

In the First Trailer for Star Trek: Discovery Season 2, the U.S.S. Enterprise Boldly Arrives

Star Trek: Discovery’s debut season concluded with a shocking blast from the franchise’s past: the original series’ Enterprise, face-to-face with Burnham and the crew of the Discovery. And now, we get to re-meet Captain Pike and Starfleet’s most iconic vessel in the first trailer for the new season. As well as our first great look…

Trailers James Whitbrook Jul 20 '18

A 40-Pound Dress Made Out of Funko Pop Heads and More Wild Pop Culture Looks From the Her Universe Fashion Show

The Her Universe Fashion Show is a highlight of every Comic-Con—a chance to see incredible genre-inspired designs filled with creativity and charm. It is also the chance to see Ashley Eckstein herself, Her Universe architect and occasional Jedi hero Ahsoka Tano, in incredible looks like this, a dress made out of Jack Skellington Funko skulls.…

io9 James Whitbrook Jul 20 '18

James Gunn Will No Longer Direct Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 in the Wake of Appalling Tweets [Updated]

Walt Disney has announced that it has severed ties with James Gunn, removing him from production of the third Guardians of the Galaxy film, in the wake of multiple old tweets from the director joking about rape and pedophilia. Concern over Gunn’s incendiary online comments prior to his rise to genre superstardom as the director…

Movies James Whitbrook Jul 20 '18

Jodie Whittaker Is Living Her Best, Most Extremely Fashionable Life at Comic-Con

The Doctor herself is attending the 2018 San Diego Comic-Con, and she’s doing so much more than just giving us a spectacular first look at the next season of Doctor Who. She’s doing that and making it fashionable, in the most delightful way. The con marks 13th Doctor Jodie Whittaker’s first official con appearance for…

io9 James Whitbrook Jul 20 '18

Peter Parker Meets New Friends and New Foes in the New Spider-Man Video Game Trailer

Yet another major villain is making their way into the life of Peter Parker in the already villain-packed upcoming Spider-Man PS4 video game. But it turns out Spidey’s ready to fight back against the oncoming rogues—in the form of a new pal named Miles Morales. Now, Miles doesn’t actually get to don the spider-suit we…

Games James Whitbrook Jul 20 '18

All of Thursday’s News, Trailers, and Everything Else From San Diego Comic-Con 2018

Friends, Comic-Con has begun! You might have noticed, because there is news everywhere, just spilling out in all its glorious pop culture glory. Almost too much! If you need a quick catch up on everything so far, have no fear: io9 is here to do its job and tell you what’s up with the latest…

io9 James Whitbrook Jul 20 '18

Iron Fist Is Bringing a Major Daredevil Comics Villain to the Screen

Jamie Foxx discusses his long road to joining Spawn. Get a look at the armor, villains, and giant crab men of Aquaman. Chloe Bennet teases hair-based changes for Agents of SHIELD’s next season. Plus, what’s to come on Cloak and Dagger, and fleeting teases for Walking Dead and Fear the Walking Dead’s Comic-Con news. Spoilers…

Television James Whitbrook Jul 20 '18

Hal Jordan Returns to Space Cop Duties in Grant Morrison and Liam Sharp’s New Green Lantern Comic

The Green Lantern comics have gotten rather epic in scale recently, with Earth’s Lanterns and the corps at large dealing with cataclysmic threats to the DC cosmos on a regular basis. But the new relaunch of the series is bringing the scope down back to regular old space-cop business, and Hal Jordan is once again…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook Jul 19 '18

An Up Close Look at Doctor Who‘s Brand New Sonic Screwdriver

A new Doctor on Doctor Who means new everything: new monsters, new best friends, new TARDISes, and new gear. That includes a new Sonic Screwdriver, the Doctor’s jack-of-all-trades technological device—and while we got a very tiny flash of it in the new trailer today, we now have a great look at its very unusual visage.…

Toys & Collectibles James Whitbrook Jul 19 '18

Report: Zazie Beetz Is in Talks to Join Joker

Zazie Beetz might be jumping studios and superhero universes for her next comic book project: because she could be playing an intriguing role in the recently-dated (and named) Joker origin movie. The Hollywood Reporter suggests Beetz—who recently lit up the screen as Deadpool 2’s luck-altering mutant warrior Domino—is in talks to join Joaquin Phoenix in…

Movies James Whitbrook Jul 19 '18

The First Full Trailer for Nightflyers Is Absolutely Chilling

We’ve already had more than a few glimpses at Syfy’s adaptation of George R.R. Martin’s classic sci-fi horror novella Nightflyers, promising plenty of spookiness. But our latest look is definitely the biggest, and it’s legitimately haunting. The show is set aboard the titular spaceship Nightflyer, although it seems like its mission is slightly different in…

Trailers James Whitbrook Jul 19 '18

The Next DC Universe Streaming Show Will Be Stargirl

Thought that Titans trailer was the only DC Universe show we’d be hearing about today? Think again: Geoff Johns just revealed one of his myriad upcoming projects is a show based around Justice Society of America superhero Stargirl. Johns, who revealed the project today at San Diego Comic-Con, will write and executive produce the 13-episode…

Television James Whitbrook Jul 19 '18

Clone Wars Is Back to Finish What It Started [UPDATED]

10 years ago, the Star Wars universe was forever changed with the arrival of the Clone Wars animated series. Now, for one final story, the animated show is making a beloved return. Just announced at San Diego Comic-Con’s special 10th anniversary panel for Star Wars: Clone Wars, Lucasfilm animation is reviving the show for one…

Trailers James Whitbrook Jul 19 '18

Jodie Whittaker Enters Doctor Who‘s TARDIS in the First Stunning Trailer for the New Season

We’ve seen her outfit. We’ve seen her TARDIS. We’ve had teasers. But the time has come for an all-new, and historic, incarnation of the cosmos’ favorite Time Lord: The very first trailer for Doctor Who season 11 is finally here! Just revealed at Doctor Who’s panel at San Diego Comic-Con, the trailer gives us our…

Trailers James Whitbrook Jul 19 '18

Official Star Trek: The Next Generation Vodka Is Being Sent Into Space Before You Can Boldly Swig It

When the cosmic eddies of our facile existence gives us a year like 2018, the only appropriate answer is to make vodka inspired by Guinan’s bar on the Enterprise, apparently. Obviously. Silver Screen Bottling Company and CBS have just announced another addition to their line of Star Trek themed booze—which a) exists in the form…

Toys & Collectibles James Whitbrook Jul 19 '18

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Here Are Your 2018 Eisner Award Winners

All of Friday’s News, Trailers, and More From San Diego Comic-Con 2018

Venom Came to Comic-Con and Revealed Its Symbiotic Villain

Heaven and Hell Collide in Our First Behind-the-Scenes Look at Good Omens

The Venture Bros. Heroes Are Under Pressure and Facing Ch-Ch-Changes in Their New Trailer

In the First Trailer for Star Trek: Discovery Season 2, the U.S.S. Enterprise Boldly Arrives

A 40-Pound Dress Made Out of Funko Pop Heads and More Wild Pop Culture Looks From the Her Universe Fashion Show

James Gunn Will No Longer Direct Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 in the Wake of Appalling Tweets [Updated]

Jodie Whittaker Is Living Her Best, Most Extremely Fashionable Life at Comic-Con

Peter Parker Meets New Friends and New Foes in the New Spider-Man Video Game Trailer

All of Thursday’s News, Trailers, and Everything Else From San Diego Comic-Con 2018

Iron Fist Is Bringing a Major Daredevil Comics Villain to the Screen

Hal Jordan Returns to Space Cop Duties in Grant Morrison and Liam Sharp’s New Green Lantern Comic

An Up Close Look at Doctor Who‘s Brand New Sonic Screwdriver

Report: Zazie Beetz Is in Talks to Join Joker

The First Full Trailer for Nightflyers Is Absolutely Chilling

The Next DC Universe Streaming Show Will Be Stargirl

Clone Wars Is Back to Finish What It Started [UPDATED]

Jodie Whittaker Enters Doctor Who‘s TARDIS in the First Stunning Trailer for the New Season

Official Star Trek: The Next Generation Vodka Is Being Sent Into Space Before You Can Boldly Swig It

Apple Settles Alleged False Advertising Suit Over AI-Powered Siri

The Final ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Clip Teases Something Major

Pornhub Expands Access in the U.K. Thanks to Apple’s New Age Verification System

If You Plan to Get an iPhone in the Fall, Don’t Get Too Attached to ChatGPT

Nia DaCosta Is Just as Disappointed by the ‘Bone Temple’ Box Office as You Are

Coinbase to Layoff 14% of Workforce Amid AI Disruption and Crypto Volatility

This ‘Living’ Plastic Comes With a Built-in Kill Switch

‘Maul: Shadow Lord’ Used Darth Vader Damn Near Perfectly

Forget Expensive Carbon Capture—Renewables Are the Cheaper Climate Fix

The Father of Memetics Has Become a Meme About AI Psychosis

Samsung Galaxy A57 5G Review: Not Worth It at Full Price

Logitech G G512 X Review: The Tasting Menu of a Pro Gaming Keyboard

Ecovacs Deebot X12 OmniCyclone Review: AI Can’t Save This Robot Vacuum

The Best Tech Gifts for Mother’s Day 2026

Asus’ Dual-Display Gaming Laptop Will Ruin Your Single-Screen Lifestyle

Steam Controller Review: Trackpads Change Everything for PC Gaming

Soundcore Space 2 Review: A Shockingly Stellar Value for Budget ANC Wireless Headphones

Anker’s UV Printer Can Handle Almost Anything… If You Know What You’re Doing

HP’s EliteBoard Keyboard-Computer Proves We Can Stick a PC in Anything

Sleep-Tracking Earbuds Didn’t Fix Me, but They Did Open My Eyes