James Whitbrook, Author at Gizmodo

DC Comics Turned Superman’s Origin into a Horror Story and It’s Terrifyingly Great

Sure, he might be the last son of Krypton, but the Superman we all know and love came to Earth as a mostly harmless little baby alien. What if Smallville’s first alien contact had been a little… deadlier? That’s the excellent premise behind a spooky, intense story in DC Comics’ new horror anthology. Part of DC…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook Oct 27 '17

IMAX CEO Admits Putting the Inhumans on Theater Screens Was a Bad Idea

Inhumans was meant to kick off a bold new venture for IMAX and Marvel—the first collaboration of its kind to use IMAX technology to film a network TV show. The result was that audiences were supposed to see a TV show experience worthy of a theater screen. Instead, audiences got Inhumans. Now even the CEO…

Television James Whitbrook Oct 27 '17

Black Panther Gets Some Truly Kickass Action Figures, and More of the Coolest Toys of the Week

Welcome back to Toy Aisle, io9’s regular round-up of all the shiny new toys we’d very much like to buy this week. We’ve got some excellent Black Panther action figures, a truly gigantic K-2SO and even more Star Wars goodies, and Lying Cat. What else could you need, honestly? Marvel Legends Black Panther Figures With…

io9 James Whitbrook Oct 27 '17

This Guardians of the Galaxy Costume Mask Is the Stuff Halloween Nightmares Are Made Of

Look, there’s spooking people out with your Halloween costume, and then there’s traumatising them for the foreseeable future. This Yondu mask will do the latter. Comicbook.com uncovered this Yondu mask being sold by Xcoser—yours for just $55!—and oh, god, where do you start. The dead eyes are perhaps a necessity for a latex mask, but…

Movies James Whitbrook Oct 27 '17

Gal Gadot Says Wonder Woman’s Backstory in Batman v Superman Was the Wrong Choice

The Wonder Woman we met in Batman v Superman was meant to be a hero who’d spent decades hiding away from the world, discontent with what Man’s world had become—very different to the Wonder Woman we left in her solo movie. The reason for the difference? It didn’t feel right for Diana, according to Gal…

Movies James Whitbrook Oct 27 '17

New Updates From Avengers 4, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Justice League, And More

Steppenwolf speaks in new Justice League footage. Some new Star Wars toys may tease some intriguing Last Jedi dialogue. Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Kingkiller Chronicles adaptation finds a home. Plus, Konami wants to bring another classic video game to the big screen, and Avengers 4 set pictures. Hooray for spoilers! Polar Variety reports Mads Mikkelsen will star…

Television James Whitbrook Oct 27 '17

The Punisher TV Series Originally Had No Plans to Include Karen Page

Given how integral Karen was to Frank Castle’s story in Daredevil season two, which helped the character go down so well he ultimately got his own show out of the deal, you’d think Deborah Ann Woll would have been a shoo-in to star in The Punisher. But it turns out at first she wasn’t part…

Television James Whitbrook Oct 26 '17

Stranger Things Season Two, Which Will Be Released All at Once, Is Also Somehow Getting an Aftershow

We live in the aftershow era, a time when the only thing people like more than sitting down to watch an hour of TV is to continue sitting down and watching another hour that discusses the previous hour of TV with the people that made it. Stranger Things is jumping on the bandwagon, and it’s…

Television James Whitbrook Oct 26 '17

The First Trailer for Alien Invasion S.U.M.1 Is a Lot More Intriguing Than Its Name, Which Is Bad

Admittedly that wouldn’t be too challenging for a film with “Alien Invasion” literally in the title, but this scifi thriller honestly looks quite interesting. The movie, starring Iwan Rheon—taking a break from speaking in a dodgy accent on Inhumans—as a soldier tasked with holding a remote outpost on his own in the wake of an…

Trailers James Whitbrook Oct 26 '17

Jeff Goldblum Is Already Teasing a Delightful Future For His Thor: Ragnarok Character

Jeff Goldblum’s turn as the Grandmaster is one of the most exciting things about Thor: Ragnarok. Who needs superhero action when you could have Jeff Goldblum at his, well, Goldblummiest? There’s some good news if you want even more of him though: Goldblum has already hinted, in the best way, that there’s more in store…

Movies James Whitbrook Oct 26 '17

Last Night’s Riverdale Snuck in Another Easter Egg of Archie Holding Archie Comics

Riverdale’s camp, riveting noir-drama is usually quite a step removed from the humble comic book roots of its characters—which is why when they embrace those roots, it’s often to hilarious effect. But last night’s episode managed to make a key connection to some deep-cut Archie lore in a very sneaky manner. The opening of Riverdale’s…

Television James Whitbrook Oct 26 '17

More Rumors of a Major Battle to Come in Star Wars: The Last Jedi

Arnold Schwarzenegger teases the next Terminator movie. Pixar’s Coco casts an Agent of SHIELD. See Thor’s new team in action in a new Ragnarok featurette. Plus, tons of behind the scenes pictures from Justice League, and John Carpenter will be back in the director’s chair for a new Syfy Horror anthology. Spoilers ahead! Star Wars:…

Television James Whitbrook Oct 26 '17

Report: The Raid‘s Gareth Evans Is in Talks to Direct a Solo Deathstroke Movie

For the past few years, Deathstroke has been linked to the standalone Batman movie. But now, it seems like Warner Bros. has bigger plans for the character—and they’re placing him in the hands of the director of The Raid in the process. Both The Wrap and The Hollywood Reporter are reporting that Gareth Evans is…

Movies James Whitbrook Oct 25 '17

The Kingpin Will Return to Menace Hell’s Kitchen in Daredevil Season Three

Wilson Fisk, the villain that started it all, is going to be back in action in Daredevil’s next season—a welcome but unsurprising move, given what we know about the comic book saga that will inspire Matt Murdock’s next solo outing. The news of Vincent D’Onofrio’s return for Daredevil’s third season was first revealed to Deadline…

Television James Whitbrook Oct 25 '17

Stranger Things Had to Ask Permission to Use Ghostbusters Halloween Costumes

One of the first things we ever saw of Stranger Things’ highly-anticipated second season was Dustin, Mike, and Lucas all dressed up as the most gosh-darn adorable Ghostbusters in Hawkins, Indiana. It’s become one of the defining images of the new season—and the show had to get blessings from Ghostbusters royalty to use them. Speaking…

Television James Whitbrook Oct 25 '17

Simon Pegg’s Joke Sequel to Shaun of the Dead Still Sounds Funnier Than Most Movies

With Simon Pegg and Edgar Wright’s fabled “Cornetto Trilogy”—Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz, and The World’s End—at an end, the odds of ever getting a follow up to one of those movies were always low. But it’s good to know that even Pegg’s pub joke pitches about sequels sound as ludicrously good as the…

io9 James Whitbrook Oct 25 '17

New Avengers 4 Set Pictures Tease a Classic Comic Book Outfit For Hawkeye

Rian Johnson discusses Poe’s journey in The Last Jedi. Shazam director David F. Sandberg braces for backlash over some of the film’s choices. The Man in the High Castle adds a new recurring character. Plus, tons of new Stranger Things teases, and new clips from Star Wars Rebels. Spoilers now! Avengers 4 New set pictures…

Television James Whitbrook Oct 25 '17

Who Has the Sillier Car-Based Tie-In Comic: Black Panther or Justice League?

There is often no stranger advertising partnership between a comic book movie and a car manufacturer. Not just because the thought of superheroes who can run at superhuman speeds or fly being used to shill a car is weird, but because it often means a completely insane comic tie-in to go with it. And they’re…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook Oct 24 '17

Godzilla Battles Spaceships and Giant Robots In the Latest Monster Planet Trailer

If you somehow weren’t convinced that the King of all Kaiju’s animated movie debut would not be sufficiently anime, the bit where he smashes up shit while energetic J-Pop thumps in the background of this trailer is just for you. The first trailer for Godzilla: Monster Planet barely had any of the big guy in…

Anime James Whitbrook Oct 24 '17

10 Incredibly Silly Han Solo Stories That Absolutely Won’t Be in the Solo Movie

The allure of Han Solo is one of the most potent draws of the whole Star Wars mythos. A swarthy smuggler with a troublesome past who evolves into one of the Rebellion’s greatest heroes? It was an appeal that led to all sorts of stories being written about Han in the myriad tie-in novels and…

Movies James Whitbrook Oct 24 '17

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DC Comics Turned Superman’s Origin into a Horror Story and It’s Terrifyingly Great

IMAX CEO Admits Putting the Inhumans on Theater Screens Was a Bad Idea

Black Panther Gets Some Truly Kickass Action Figures, and More of the Coolest Toys of the Week

This Guardians of the Galaxy Costume Mask Is the Stuff Halloween Nightmares Are Made Of

Gal Gadot Says Wonder Woman’s Backstory in Batman v Superman Was the Wrong Choice

New Updates From Avengers 4, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Justice League, And More

The Punisher TV Series Originally Had No Plans to Include Karen Page

Stranger Things Season Two, Which Will Be Released All at Once, Is Also Somehow Getting an Aftershow

The First Trailer for Alien Invasion S.U.M.1 Is a Lot More Intriguing Than Its Name, Which Is Bad

Jeff Goldblum Is Already Teasing a Delightful Future For His Thor: Ragnarok Character

Last Night’s Riverdale Snuck in Another Easter Egg of Archie Holding Archie Comics

More Rumors of a Major Battle to Come in Star Wars: The Last Jedi

Report: The Raid‘s Gareth Evans Is in Talks to Direct a Solo Deathstroke Movie

The Kingpin Will Return to Menace Hell’s Kitchen in Daredevil Season Three

Stranger Things Had to Ask Permission to Use Ghostbusters Halloween Costumes

Simon Pegg’s Joke Sequel to Shaun of the Dead Still Sounds Funnier Than Most Movies

New Avengers 4 Set Pictures Tease a Classic Comic Book Outfit For Hawkeye

Who Has the Sillier Car-Based Tie-In Comic: Black Panther or Justice League?

Godzilla Battles Spaceships and Giant Robots In the Latest Monster Planet Trailer

10 Incredibly Silly Han Solo Stories That Absolutely Won’t Be in the Solo Movie

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