James Whitbrook, Author at Gizmodo

Intriguing New Rumors About the Opening of the Next Bond Movie

Guy Ritchie’s Aladdin casts a mysterious new character. Rian Johnson talks Kylo Ren’s adolescent anger in The Last Jedi. Get a look at Frank Castle’s past in a new Punisher image. Plus, Supergirl is getting some flashbacks next season, and clips from Inhumans and the season finale of Preacher. To me, my Spoilers! Bond 25…

Television James Whitbrook Sep 6 '17

What’s Your Favorite Original Title, Before It Got Changed?

Not every TV show, book, or movie starts with the name we eventually come to know it as. We didn’t see The Vengeance of Khan in movie theaters, and Nowhere didn’t come to puzzle us in the way it did as Lost would. Title changes are a weird world of what might have been—so tell us…

io9 James Whitbrook Sep 5 '17

Tim Curry on Why His Joker Was Scrapped From Batman: The Animated Series

One of the most adored Batman adaptations in the world, Batman: The Animated Series, turns 25 today—but while fans will remember the iconic work of Kevin Conroy as the Dark Knight and Mark Hamill as the Joker, Hamill in particular almost never had the chance to become the animated clown prince of crime: Tim Curry…

Television James Whitbrook Sep 5 '17

Crazy Rumors About the Potential Star of DC’s Shazam Movie

Steven Moffat is full of praise for Jodie Whittaker’s first Doctor Who scenes. The meaning behind the codename of Benicio Del Toro’s mysterious The Last Jedi character might have been revealed. Plus, Rose McIver discusses the politics of iZombie’s new season and a new picture from Justice League. Spoilers now! Shazam Salt shakers at the…

io9 James Whitbrook Sep 5 '17

Harry Potter’s Kid Is Enrolling in Hogwarts Today

The start of September is the traditional period of going back to school, whether you’re an actual student or a fictional wizard, but today—September 1st, 2017—holds a very particular place in the hearts of Harry Potter fans: It’s the day the “19 years later” epilogue of The Deathly Hallows is set. In the years since…

io9 James Whitbrook Sep 1 '17

A New Star Wars: The Last Jedi Toy Sneakily Revealed Supreme Leader Snoke’s Huge New Starship

All the new Last Jedi toys revealed yesterday were mostly based on things we already know are going to be in the new movie, from precious porgs to angry-looking heavy walkers. But one toy in particular actually gave us our first look at the capital ship Snoke calls home. These images come from the app…

io9 James Whitbrook Sep 1 '17

Report: Warner Bros. Might Try to Lure a Major Star to Its Joker Origin Movie

Warner Bros.’ new Joker movie—and the new banner of “Elseworlds”-style movies in the DC universe—just got even weirder thanks to a new Hollywood report from The Hollywood Reporter. One that claims that WB is potentially looking at a huge actor to play the clown prince of crime: Leonardo DiCaprio. Building on Deadline’s scoop last week…

io9 James Whitbrook Sep 1 '17

Don’t Get Too Excited About the Latest Rumors Around Superman’s Justice League Costume

Get a brief new look at Ant-Man’s costume upgrade in Avengers 4. Mark Hamill discusses Luke’s dark journey in Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Legends of Tomorrow introduces its latest team member. Plus, a new clip from The Shape of Water, and another fabulous retro poster for Stranger Things. Spoilers now! Justice League Remember when…

io9 James Whitbrook Sep 1 '17

This Week’s Deadpool Answers One Huge Question About the End of Secret Empire

Yesterday’s tenth and final issue of Secret Empire left us with some pretty major questions about the end of Stevil Rogers’ fascist rule. Mainly, what was the point of the whole thing? But also: What actually happened at the end of everything? Turns out one major clue was hidden in this week’s issue of Deadpool.…

io9 James Whitbrook Aug 31 '17

Star Wars: The Last Jedi‘s Evil New Droid Had a Much Better Name While Filming

If, like us, you’ve been buried under a mountain of news about the new Star Wars toys, then you’ve probably been introduced to BB-9E, a sinister First Order BB-Unit who will appear in The Last Jedi. Everyone’s already calling him the evil twin of BB-8, but it turns out little 9E had a different—and infinitely…

io9 James Whitbrook Aug 31 '17

All the Glorious New Star Wars: The Last Jedi Toys Revealed for Force Friday II (UPDATED)

There has been an awakening, Star Wars fans—one that threatens the structural integrity of your wallet far more than it does the galaxy far, far away. That’s right: it’s Force Friday II, meaning that from 12:01 am tonight, September 1, the very first toys from The Last Jedi are going on sale. Get a look…

io9 James Whitbrook Aug 31 '17

An Exclusive Look at the Dark Side of the New Star Wars Action Figures

It’s September 1 tomorrow, which means it’s finally Force Friday II—the day tons of new, wonderful Star Wars: The Last Jedi toys are out. But while elsewhere you can see the heroes of the galaxy far, far away in figure-based action, io9 can exclusively reveal a few of the new (mostly) villainous toys making their…

io9 James Whitbrook Aug 31 '17

George Miller’s Justice League Would’ve Had Wonder Woman Fight Minotaurs—and Superman

George Miller’s abandoned Justice League movie is one of the weirdest what-if stories of superhero movies. Details have swirled around for years, but now we’ve got a few more courtesy of actor Jay Baruchel, who would’ve played villain Maxwell Lord in the film, and they’re all about how much ass Wonder Woman would’ve kicked. Baruchel…

io9 James Whitbrook Aug 31 '17

Updates on Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Wonder Woman 2, Hellboy, and More

Willem Dafoe compares his time on Aquaman to Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man movies. Patty Jenkins teases a “full-blown” Diana for Wonder Woman 2. Get a new look at Luke Skywalker in Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Plus, new footage from Mr. Robot’s next season, and teases for the returning DC/CW-verse shows. To me, my spoilers! First…

Television James Whitbrook Aug 31 '17

This Doomsday Clock Cover Is Almost Certainly Alan Moore’s Worst Nightmare

Alan Moore’s distaste for DC’s ownership of his and Dave Gibbons’ work on Watchmen is widely known at this point—and considering the fact that neither Moore or Gibbons were contacted for the characters’ use in Rebirth, that distaste is still very real today. This new comic cover is unlikely to help smooth things over for…

io9 James Whitbrook Aug 30 '17

The Many, Many, Many New Comic Book Series Coming This Fall

Let’s be real: Comics are kind of a year-round thing. But you know what fall has that the rest of those lousy seasons don’t? Perfect comic book reading weather. So it’s a good thing that there’s tons of new comics on the way! Here’s our picks of the wonderful new books you’ll want to get…

io9 James Whitbrook Aug 30 '17

Terry Pratchett’s Unpublished Work Has Been Destroyed, Just Like He Wanted

When an author passes on, sometimes they’re survived by the uncompleted work they left behind, released as a tribute to their memory. That won’t be the case for the dearly missed Sir Terry Pratchett, however, who declared before his death that his final works would never be released—and that wish was granted in style. It’s…

io9 James Whitbrook Aug 30 '17

It’s Already Time for Crazy Rumors About the Joker Origin Movie

A Maleficent sequel is in the works. Daredevil is casting a mysterious new regular for season three. The singer of the next Bond movie’s title theme might be a doozy. Plus, new looks at Kingsman: The Golden Circle and the starship bridges of Star Trek: Discovery, and the cast of iZombie teases the next season.…

io9 James Whitbrook Aug 30 '17

Hasbro Is Suing DC Comics Over the Bumblebee Name

Hasbro is heading to court to go toe-to-toe with DC comics, and it’s for a very strange reason: the battle over who gets to the rights to sell toys with the name “Bumblebee” on them. With the beloved Transformer about to get his own standalone movie and a wave of merchandise to go with it,…

io9 James Whitbrook Aug 29 '17

A New Generation of Replicants Is Born in the First Blade Runner 2049 Prequel

Before the next Blade Runner movie hits theaters, the world of future L.A. will be revealed in a series of short movies set in the years before the events of the film—starting off with this short which delves into the aims of Jared Leto’s creepy new villain, Niander Wallace. Debuted by Collider today, 2036: Nexus…

io9 James Whitbrook Aug 29 '17

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Intriguing New Rumors About the Opening of the Next Bond Movie

What’s Your Favorite Original Title, Before It Got Changed?

Tim Curry on Why His Joker Was Scrapped From Batman: The Animated Series

Crazy Rumors About the Potential Star of DC’s Shazam Movie

Harry Potter’s Kid Is Enrolling in Hogwarts Today

A New Star Wars: The Last Jedi Toy Sneakily Revealed Supreme Leader Snoke’s Huge New Starship

Report: Warner Bros. Might Try to Lure a Major Star to Its Joker Origin Movie

Don’t Get Too Excited About the Latest Rumors Around Superman’s Justice League Costume

This Week’s Deadpool Answers One Huge Question About the End of Secret Empire

Star Wars: The Last Jedi‘s Evil New Droid Had a Much Better Name While Filming

All the Glorious New Star Wars: The Last Jedi Toys Revealed for Force Friday II (UPDATED)

An Exclusive Look at the Dark Side of the New Star Wars Action Figures

George Miller’s Justice League Would’ve Had Wonder Woman Fight Minotaurs—and Superman

Updates on Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Wonder Woman 2, Hellboy, and More

This Doomsday Clock Cover Is Almost Certainly Alan Moore’s Worst Nightmare

The Many, Many, Many New Comic Book Series Coming This Fall

Terry Pratchett’s Unpublished Work Has Been Destroyed, Just Like He Wanted

It’s Already Time for Crazy Rumors About the Joker Origin Movie

Hasbro Is Suing DC Comics Over the Bumblebee Name

A New Generation of Replicants Is Born in the First Blade Runner 2049 Prequel

The Government Boot Is Coming Down on AI

‘Vampire: The Masquerade’ ‘Dungeons & Dragons’ Kindred Class Includes 6 Clans

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A 20,000Pa Robot Vacuum and Mop for Less Than a No-Name Stick Cleaner, but Only Until Prime Day Ends

Pebble’s Founder Is Pushing the Anti-Apple Watch, and He Doesn’t Need You to Care

Dell Revives Its 27-Inch 4K Monitor Deal at a Record Low for Prime Day’s Final Hours

In a First, Scientists Fully Read a Charred Herculaneum Scroll—Without Ever Opening It

Even the World’s Biggest Surveillance State Thinks Smart Glasses Need Oversight

Turns Out Things Could’ve Ended Up Much Worse for David in ‘Cyberpunk: Edgerunners’

Samsung Says Goodbye to the 2025 The Frame Smart TV With Up to $400 Off Across All Sizes

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