James Whitbrook, Author at Gizmodo

These Are Your Top Ships of 2017, According to Tumblr—But Who Would You Add?

We’re nearing the end of 2017, and that means it’s time for everyone to reflect on the year it was. Tumblr has already kicked off the annual navel gazing with its year in review by releasing the most important data of all: the most popular fictional pairings of the year, and we’re here to debate…

Television James Whitbrook Dec 4 '17

25 Years of Power Rangers Are Uniting for Their Next Comic Crossover

They’ve battled on alternate worlds, explored their earliest days as Teens with Attitude, and even fought the Justice League, but the Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers’ next major comic adventure is an anniversary spectacular: one where 25 years of rangers unite to face a threat against them all. Kicking off in Power Rangers #25, “Shattered Grid”—by…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook Dec 4 '17

Steven Moffat’s Latest Defense for Not Casting a Female Doctor on Doctor Who Is Ridiculous

This Christmas, Doctor Who will undergo one of the biggest transformations in its 54-year history: for the first time, the Doctor will regenerate into a woman. But outgoing showrunner Steven Moffat has decided now, three weeks before he’s effectively done with the series, is the best time to put his foot in his mouth over…

Television James Whitbrook Dec 4 '17

First Trailer for Netflix’s Altered Carbon Imagines a Dark Future That Doesn’t Fear Death

After a week of hints and teasers, Netflix has lifted the lid on its lavish adaptation of Richard K. Morgan’s seminal cyberpunk thriller Altered Carbon, and so far it’s looking worthy of its oft-rumored title as one of the most expensive shows the streaming service has ever made. Set 500 years in the future, the…

Trailers James Whitbrook Dec 4 '17

Could the Venom Movie Have a Big Tweak to Eddie Brock’s Backstory?

More Star Wars: The Last Jedi footage teases Porg delights. Gambit suffers another setback. There are new rumors about Iron Fist’s next big bad. Emma Dumont hints at some big changes ahead for Polaris on The Gifted. Plus new looks at the midseason finales of Supergirl and Arrow, and what’s to come on Gotham and…

Television James Whitbrook Dec 4 '17

Here’s Your First Look at Titans‘ Robin

Next year, the Teen Titans are making the leap to live-action, and now we’ve got our first look at the show in the form of the boy wonder himself. Revealed by DC this afternoon, Brenton Thwaites’ Robin will play a major role in a team that we know so far includes Titans stalwarts like Raven…

Television James Whitbrook Dec 1 '17

27 Great New Avengers: Infinity War Costumes for Thanos, as Created by You

Yesterday, we asked you to become the personal designer for Thanos himself, using your divine photo-editing powers to give the Mad Titan a look that would be a little better received than his current Infinity War get up. And my god, did you all deliver. There were so many excellent, excellent Photoshops—seriously, click and scroll…

Movies James Whitbrook Dec 1 '17

If You Stopped Watching Agents of SHIELD, It’s Time to Come Back

After what feels like forever—mainly thanks to the fact we had to endure the collective trauma of Inhumans before we could get here—Agents of SHIELD is finally back on our screens tonight. If you’ve drifted away from the adventures of Coulson and the gang, you really should consider coming back and seeing what’s up, because…

Television James Whitbrook Dec 1 '17

Even the Geniuses at Hot Toys Cannot Truly Capture the Glory of Oscar Isaac’s Face

Hot Toys’ expensive, yet gorgeous figures are known for their often jaw-dropping likenesses. The intricately detailed figures are almost like little homonculi, and we’ve frequently joked that they’ve basically captured the souls of the actors they’re depicting. But sad news ahead: Not even Hot Toys could get Poe Dameron quite right. While Hot Toys has…

Toys & Collectibles James Whitbrook Dec 1 '17

A Timeline of Everything We Know Happened After Return of the Jedi, Up to The Last Jedi

Two years ago, the “Journey to The Force Awakens” gave us our first tentative steps into fertile new ground for Disney’s Star Wars canon: the three-decade period between Return of the Jedi and the time of the new sequel trilogy. Two years later, with The Last Jedi mere weeks away, we know so much more.…

Movies James Whitbrook Dec 1 '17

The 20th Anniversary Editions of Harry Potter Accidentally Added Fake Potter News

In 2017, fake news is everywhere. It’s on your Twitter feed, on your television, it’s flung out of the Trump administration like confetti. But I’m sorry to report, readers, that fake news has wormed its way into another beloved institution: the latest printing of Harry Potter. New editions of J.K. Rowling’s beloved books—emblazoned with the…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook Dec 1 '17

Jason Momoa Clarifies Rumors of His Potential Return to Game of Thrones

More casting details hint at the Skrulls of Captain Marvel. Daisy Ridley discusses her emotional final scene with Carrie Fisher in Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Plus, new pictures from the midseason finales of Flash and Legends of Tomorrow, and tears are teased for the Doctor Who Christmas special. Spoilers, away! Captain Marvel That Hashtag…

Television James Whitbrook Dec 1 '17

Stephen Amell Is the Reason Arrow Finally Got to Name Drop Batman This Season

Last month, Arrow got to say two words it has desperately wanted to say since it first began its long process of turning the Emerald Archer into “Batman with trick arrows.” But what was the straw that broke the camel’s bat-back? Turns out, it was Stephen Amell himself. Speaking to Nerdist, Amell revealed that he…

Television James Whitbrook Nov 30 '17

Hayley Atwell Returns as Peggy Carter in an Adorable Avengers: Secret Wars Clip

We all miss Peggy Carter. Whether it’s because in current MCU continuity she’s left us, or simply that Agent Carter is no longer airing, the SSR’s finest left a hole in our hearts. Having Hayley Atwell return, albeit briefly, to voice the beloved character in the Avengers cartoon series at least temporarily fills it. Especially…

Television James Whitbrook Nov 30 '17

Photoshop Contest: Improve Thanos’ Avengers: Infinity War Look

Yesterday we got our first stellar look at Marvel’s Avengers: Infinity War. But while there’s a lot of cool things on display (Wakanda!), one area that’s caused some consternation is the Mad Titan’s new look. Not sure how you feel about Thanos’ “despot casual” gear? Work out your feelings through the magic of Photoshop, for…

Movies James Whitbrook Nov 30 '17

Here’s Your First Angelic Look at Jon Hamm in Good Omens

Amazon’s adaptation of Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett’s Good Omens has a truly remarkable cast—but even then, rarely does it get as good as casting Jon Hamm as the Angel Gabriel. Now we know what he’s going to look like, and it’s pretty damn fabulous. Good Omens co-author Gaiman excitedly shared the first-look image on…

io9 James Whitbrook Nov 30 '17

What’s to Come on the CW/DC Universe’s Midseason Finales

Ben Mendelsohn coyly acknowledges the rumors around his Captain Marvel character. Matthew Vaughn’s next project could be a scifi action film. Brandon Routh discusses Constantine’s arrival on Legends of Tomorrow. Plus, behind the scenes on The X-Files, and good news for Ghosted. Spoilers get! Courage Matthew Vaughn is in talks to produce and direct a…

Television James Whitbrook Nov 30 '17

The Live-Action Detective Pikachu Movie Is Close to Casting Its Female Lead, Continues to Be Actually Happening

So many absurd things have happened this year that it’s hard to remember that not only are we getting a live action Pokémon film, it’s actually based on a Japan-only game about a Pikachu that solves crimes. But yes, it’s still happening, and just took a major step forward by closing in on casting its…

Movies James Whitbrook Nov 29 '17

Flash and Supergirl Showrunner Andrew Kreisberg Fired in Wake of Sexual Harassment Allegations

Executive producer Andrew Kreisberg—who has credits across Arrow, Flash, Legends of Tomorrow, and Supergirl at the CW—has been terminated by Warner Bros. after a lengthy investigation into a series of sexual harassment allegations over the last month. Allegations surrounding Kreisberg’s conduct toward female co-workers first emerged in an extensive Variety report earlier this month, prompting…

Television James Whitbrook Nov 29 '17

All the Hints and Details Hidden in Avengers: Infinity War‘s Cosmically Gigantic Trailer

A decade of movies has brought us to the end of a long road in the form of Avengers: Infinity War, an epic undertaking we finally got our first, glorious look at today. The trailer paints a grim future for our heroes as Thanos makes his long-awaited move, but it’s also jam-packed with hints at…

Movies James Whitbrook Nov 29 '17

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These Are Your Top Ships of 2017, According to Tumblr—But Who Would You Add?

25 Years of Power Rangers Are Uniting for Their Next Comic Crossover

Steven Moffat’s Latest Defense for Not Casting a Female Doctor on Doctor Who Is Ridiculous

First Trailer for Netflix’s Altered Carbon Imagines a Dark Future That Doesn’t Fear Death

Could the Venom Movie Have a Big Tweak to Eddie Brock’s Backstory?

Here’s Your First Look at Titans‘ Robin

27 Great New Avengers: Infinity War Costumes for Thanos, as Created by You

If You Stopped Watching Agents of SHIELD, It’s Time to Come Back

Even the Geniuses at Hot Toys Cannot Truly Capture the Glory of Oscar Isaac’s Face

A Timeline of Everything We Know Happened After Return of the Jedi, Up to The Last Jedi

The 20th Anniversary Editions of Harry Potter Accidentally Added Fake Potter News

Jason Momoa Clarifies Rumors of His Potential Return to Game of Thrones

Stephen Amell Is the Reason Arrow Finally Got to Name Drop Batman This Season

Hayley Atwell Returns as Peggy Carter in an Adorable Avengers: Secret Wars Clip

Photoshop Contest: Improve Thanos’ Avengers: Infinity War Look

Here’s Your First Angelic Look at Jon Hamm in Good Omens

What’s to Come on the CW/DC Universe’s Midseason Finales

The Live-Action Detective Pikachu Movie Is Close to Casting Its Female Lead, Continues to Be Actually Happening

Flash and Supergirl Showrunner Andrew Kreisberg Fired in Wake of Sexual Harassment Allegations

All the Hints and Details Hidden in Avengers: Infinity War‘s Cosmically Gigantic Trailer

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