James Whitbrook, Author at Gizmodo

One of the Most Iconic X-Files Endings Was an Unscripted Addition

Mulder and Scully’s intimate dance at the end of “The Post-Modern Prometheus” represents an important development in their relationship on The X-Files. It’s one of the first times we see them be so tender with each other, laying the groundwork for their eventual relationship. And according to Chris Carter, it came out of nowhere. Speaking…

Television James Whitbrook Jan 2 '18

Gillian Anderson Reconfirms Her X-Files Future

What “secret” Star Wars movie is filming in Scotland this year? James Wan shuts down an Aquaman rumor before it can even start. Get a new look at the return of Channel Zero. Plus updates on Akira, Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It 2, and more! Happy, spoilery new year! Jurassic Park: Fallen Kingdom In the latest…

Television James Whitbrook Jan 2 '18

Bringing One of Star Wars: The Last Jedi‘s Weirdest New Creatures to Life Sounds Like It Was a Nightmare

The Last Jedi gave the galaxy far, far away some wild new aliens, with everything from the loveable Porgs to the stunning Fathiers. But one of the weirdest has become a hot talking point after the release of the movie, despite a relatively brief appearance—and actually getting that appearance filmed seems like it was a…

Movies James Whitbrook Jan 1 '18

Watch Peter Capaldi’s TARDIS Console Room Get Deconstructed For One Last Time

Christmas Day saw the end of an era for Doctor Who—the arrival of Jodie Whittaker’s 13th Doctor saw off Peter Capaldi and Steven Moffat’s time on the show in and explosive manner. But a new Doctor and new direction for the show means, of course, a new TARDIS interior. Before that, the old one has…

Television James Whitbrook Jan 1 '18

The Doctor Who Yule Log Video Has a Few Hints for the Christmas Special, If You Stick Around Long Enough

It’s that time of year when YouTube gets drowned in epic-lengthed videos of various, crackling fireplaces, and this year, even the Doctor Who channel is getting in the festive spirit. But at least this Yule Log also has a few extra glimpses at Peter Capaldi’s swan song, too. Yes, among the lovely, seasonal music from…

Television James Whitbrook Dec 22 '17

Batman and Superman’s Double Date Is One of the Cutest Comic Book Team-Ups Ever

I never thought I’d say this about an issue of Batman, but this might be the gosh darn cutest story I’ve read in a comic book this year. The last issue of Batman, the first part of a duology dubbed “Superfriends,” dove into the emotional undertone of the lasting friendship beween Bruce Wayne and Clark…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook Dec 22 '17

Does DC Have Live-Action Plans for The Question?

Quentin Tarantino’s Star Trek pitch inches closer to actually, really happening. Michelle Williams teases her Venom character. Idris Elba remains unsure of The Dark Tower’s future, on film or on TV. Plus, a new Happy clip, and more behind-the-scenes footage from The X-Files. ‘Tis the season for some spoilers! Shazam! Comicbook.com claims that Faithe Herman…

Television James Whitbrook Dec 22 '17

The Best and Worst Captains of 2017

This year’s genre fiction can be defined by many things, but weirdly enough, 2017 has been very big for Captains. Not majors, nor generals, not even sergeants or admirals or petty officers, or any other rank you can think of—just Captains, and here are how they all ranked this year. Note: Spoilers for The Last…

io9 James Whitbrook Dec 21 '17

And Now, Arrow‘s Back to Not Being Able to Use Deathstroke Again

Hmm. I wonder why? It’s long been known that while the CW/DC universe does have access to a wide array of DC Comics’ roster, if plans are in the making for a movie with those characters, they have to duck out of TV appearances pretty sharpish. This isn’t new for Arrow, especially. Deathstroke’s absence after…

Television James Whitbrook Dec 21 '17

Another Familiar Face Will Return for the Halloween Sequel

Netflix wants more Bright. Paul Bettany talks Solo: A Star Wars Story. New casting calls tease the major names of Netflix’s Chilling Adventures of Sabrina show. Plus, what’s to come on The Magicians, and a chilling new look at the return of Channel Zero. To me, my spoilers! Halloween Nick Castle, who played Michael Myers…

Television James Whitbrook Dec 21 '17

Watch Kelly Marie Tran Nail Her Audition for Star Wars: The Last Jedi

In a movie that adds a lot to the galaxy far, far away, Rose Tico is an important new window into the world of Star Wars: The Last Jedi—and actress Kelly Marie Tran is clearly having the time of her life now that the movie is out. But a new behind-the-scenes featurette lets us see…

Movies James Whitbrook Dec 20 '17

The Latest Injustice 2 Comic Indulges in Injustice‘s Favorite Pastime: Murder

But it’s a very specific kind of murder. The latest issue of the digital-first Injustice 2 series—written by Tom Taylor, and with art by Daniel Sampere and Rex Lokus, and lettering by Wes Abbott—tackles a question fans of the fighting game elseworld have had practically since the first game: What happened to Injustice’s Teen Titans?…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook Dec 20 '17

The First Teaser for Stargate: Origins Reveals the Early Days of Catherine Langford

We already had a very vague teaser, but here’s our first real look at the next chapter in the Stargate franchise—one that looks to the franchise’s past with an exploration of humanity’s first discovery of the alien portals. Set amid the backdrop of World War II, Origins—a 10-part, 100-minute web series—follows a young Catherine (Ellie…

Trailers James Whitbrook Dec 20 '17

The Biggest Revelations From The Last Jedi‘s Official Guidebook

The arrival of a new Star Wars movie is heralded by several things: Breathless anticipation, piles of ancillary merchandise, and the release of a new Visual Dictionary. Written by the Lucasfilm Story Group’s Pablo Hidalgo (who also did books for Rogue One and The Force Awakens), The Last Jedi’s guidebook is not only filled with…

Movies James Whitbrook Dec 20 '17

Rian Johnson Comments on Lando’s Absence From Star Wars: The Last Jedi

The lack of Billy Dee Williams’ Lando Calrissian in the new Star Wars movies is a surprising one—especially as Williams has made it clear he’s fine returning to the character, as he recently has with Rebels. But according to Rian Johnson, Lando almost made it into The Last Jedi… before he realized that the role…

Movies James Whitbrook Dec 20 '17

Kevin Feige Teases Thanos’ First Big Moment in Avengers: Infinity War

Tom Hardy gets into character in even more behind-the-scenes footage from the set of Venom. Pearl Mackie teases what’s in store for Bill’s return in the Doctor Who Christmas special. Amazon finds a superheroic lead for its adaptation of The Boys. Plus, new footage from Runaways, and more looks at The X-Files’ return. Spoilers now! Avengers:…

Television James Whitbrook Dec 20 '17

Doctor Who Fans (and Captain Kirk) Bid Farewell to Peter Capaldi in This Touching Video

In just six days, time is up for the the Twelfth Doctor. While the final goodbyes can be saved for Christmas Day, this heartfelt compilation of messages from fans from all over the world already has us dreading for the end (even if the moment has been prepared for). Also, William Shatner is here for…

Television James Whitbrook Dec 19 '17

The Flash Is Getting His Own Lego DC Super Heroes Film

It’s not quite on the level of The Lego Batman Movie, but it’s nice to see DC and Lego’s line of straight-to-DVD movies expand a little bit beyond Batman. Announced today, Lego DC Super Heroes: The Flash will see Barry Allen have the worst day of his life (outside of the whole “murder of his…

Trailers James Whitbrook Dec 19 '17

New Altered Carbon Featurette Delves Into a Weird Cyberpunk Immortality

Netflix has begun to lift the lid on its reportedly grand adaptation of Richard K. Morgan’s cyberpunk classic Altered Carbon, but one area it’s yet to really dive into is the mysterious technology that brings its protagonist into a seedy cyberpunk future. This new featurette starts to unpack that tech for those unfamiliar with the…

Television James Whitbrook Dec 19 '17

The Next Ghostbusters Comic Will Unite Every Ghostbuster Ever

Over the last year, the Ghostbusters comics have started to slowly connect a whole multiverse of supernatural-hunting scientific heroes. At first with team-ups between the classic team and the ghostbustin’ class of 2016, but now it’s getting even bigger, and every Ghostbuster is coming along for the ride. io9 can exclusively reveal that IDW’s next…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook Dec 19 '17

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One of the Most Iconic X-Files Endings Was an Unscripted Addition

Gillian Anderson Reconfirms Her X-Files Future

Bringing One of Star Wars: The Last Jedi‘s Weirdest New Creatures to Life Sounds Like It Was a Nightmare

Watch Peter Capaldi’s TARDIS Console Room Get Deconstructed For One Last Time

The Doctor Who Yule Log Video Has a Few Hints for the Christmas Special, If You Stick Around Long Enough

Batman and Superman’s Double Date Is One of the Cutest Comic Book Team-Ups Ever

Does DC Have Live-Action Plans for The Question?

The Best and Worst Captains of 2017

And Now, Arrow‘s Back to Not Being Able to Use Deathstroke Again

Another Familiar Face Will Return for the Halloween Sequel

Watch Kelly Marie Tran Nail Her Audition for Star Wars: The Last Jedi

The Latest Injustice 2 Comic Indulges in Injustice‘s Favorite Pastime: Murder

The First Teaser for Stargate: Origins Reveals the Early Days of Catherine Langford

The Biggest Revelations From The Last Jedi‘s Official Guidebook

Rian Johnson Comments on Lando’s Absence From Star Wars: The Last Jedi

Kevin Feige Teases Thanos’ First Big Moment in Avengers: Infinity War

Doctor Who Fans (and Captain Kirk) Bid Farewell to Peter Capaldi in This Touching Video

The Flash Is Getting His Own Lego DC Super Heroes Film

New Altered Carbon Featurette Delves Into a Weird Cyberpunk Immortality

The Next Ghostbusters Comic Will Unite Every Ghostbuster Ever

Ex-OpenAI CTO Mira Murati Testifies About Sam Altman Allegedly Lying to Her

Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin Treasury Company Posts $12.5 Billion Loss, Boasts That People Are Still Giving It Money

After Sales Stall at the Start of 2026, Lucid Drops Production Target

Every Day Is a Perfect Day to Watch ‘Redline’

Google DeepMind Gets Into Gaming, Purchases Stake in the Company Behind EVE Online

This Experimental Low-Waste Fuel Could Transform Nuclear Reactors

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‘Fantastic Four’ Director Matt Shakman Will Helm Next ‘Planet of the Apes’ Movie

Elon Musk Teams Up With Anthropic, a Company He’s Called ‘Evil’

Alaska’s Famous Fjords Are Becoming a Cruise Ship Nightmare

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