James Whitbrook, Author at Gizmodo

Does the Setting for Wonder Woman 2 Mean a Character Is Making an Unlikely Return?

Ciarán Hinds talks playing Steppenwolf in Justice League. Ridley Scott says he’s got plans to re-introduce Ripley in the future Alien movies. A spooky figure returns for American Horror Story’s next season. Plus, set footage from Luke Cage, and how Star Trek: Discovery is sticking to Trek canon. To me, my Spoilers! Wonder Woman 2…

Television James Whitbrook and Gordon Jackson Jul 11 '17

David Hasselhoff’s Guardians of the Galaxy Rap is Getting a Music Video, And It Already Looks Incredible

Those sleeves. Those sequins. That neckline. Seriously, if this music video is even a tenth as retro-tacular as the poster for David Hasselhoff’s Guardians Inferno is, it’ll be the best thing Marvel has put out this year. If you have somehow dislodged it from your brain a reminder: audiences who lingered for Guardians of the…

io9 James Whitbrook Jul 10 '17

The First Black Hammer Spinoff Will Explore the Secret Pasts of Its Mysterious Villains

Jeff Lemire and Dean Ormston’s Black Hammer series has spent the past year wowing us with its weird take on the golden age of superheroes, following the lives of a group of heroes banished from their home due to a multiversal crisis, and how they adapt. But now its strange, small world is about to…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook Jul 10 '17

TV’s Squirrel Girl Has Been Cast and We Are Appropriately Going Nuts

Marvel has found the cast of its New Warriors TV show—which also means that the studio has found its Squirrel Girl, who will be joining the team in their move to live-action comedy on Freeform. Ladies and Gentlemen, say hello to Milana Vayntrub, the face of Doreen Green herself. Vayntrub’s delightful nut eater/butt kicker will…

Television James Whitbrook Jul 10 '17

Gemma Whelan Almost Got Fired For Announcing Her Game of Thrones Role

Game of Thrones’ air of secrecy has always been a little ludicrous, from actors barely being able to say anything in press interviews to HBO’s traditionally nebulous episode synopses. It’s gotten crazier in the wake of leaked episodes the past few seasons, but it’s always been a serious affair—to the point it almost cost one…

io9 James Whitbrook Jul 10 '17

Delightful Fan Video Sets Spider-Man: Homecoming to the Japanese Spider-Man Show’s Opening

Ladies and Gentlemen, I think we have definitive proof that Spider-Man: Homecoming would be even better if one of the zillion new things Peter Parker’s teched-up Spidey suit could do was summon a giant transforming mecha. Mike Dent’s recreation of the opening titles from Toei’s 1978 Spider-Man show does so much more than just splice…

io9 James Whitbrook Jul 10 '17

With Less Than a Month to Go, Why Have We Seen So Little of The Dark Tower?

In just 25 days, Sony’s long-in-the-making Dark Tower film hits theaters. Yet, you wouldn’t know it, given that we’ve seen and heard so little about the film that it seems like either the Stephen King adaptation is impossible to market, or it’s being kept under so tight a wrap that we’re starting to get a…

Movies James Whitbrook Jul 10 '17

Han Solo Set Pictures Reveal Woody Harrelson’s New Star Wars Character

A familiar face will return for Arrow’s sixth season. Ant-Man and the Wasp adds a classic SHIELD agent. David Mazouz teases the arrival of Batman on Gotham. Plus, new footage from the set of Aquaman, Supergirl recasts a villain, and the latest in the long saga of Daniel Craig’s James Bond future. Spoilers, ho! Han…

Television James Whitbrook and Gordon Jackson Jul 10 '17

A Look Inside Calexit, the Comic That Imagines California’s Secession From a Fascist US

In the wake of the election of a near-fascist US president, what happens when one of the country’s most liberal, most economically powerful states decides to cut all ties from the union? That’s the premise of Black Mask Studio’s provocative new series Calexit, and we’ve got an exclusive look at the disturbing picture it paints.…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook Jul 7 '17

An Actual Working Spider-Man: Homecoming Mask You Can Buy, and More of the Best Toys of the Week

Welcome back to Toy Aisle, io9’s weekly roundup of the coolest toys and merchandise we’ve seen all week. This time we’ve got an insanely nerdy Star Wars SDCC exclusive, the most affordable way to replicate Spider-Man’s new eye-moving mask, and much, much more! McFarlane Toys Stranger Things Figures We knew McFarlane Toys was making a…

io9 James Whitbrook and Andrew Liszewski Jul 7 '17

Mondo’s Fantastic Pop Culture Posters Are Getting a Gorgeous New Art Book

Mondo is home to some of our favorite nerdy art, and responsible for making a certain member of io9’s staff spend a lot of time pondering just where the hell to put his latest purchase. But if you’ve run out of wall space or missed out on the oodles of limited posters the company’s done,…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook Jul 7 '17

The Greatest Spider-Men of All Time, Ranked

Spider-Man is one of the world’s most beloved superheroes. So beloved, in fact, that far more people than just Peter Parker or even Peter’s clones have taken on the Spider-Mantle. In celebration of Spider-Man: Homecoming’s release, here are the many Spider-Men of the multiverse, judged and ranked for your pleasure. Note: We’re ranking Spider-Men rather…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook Jul 7 '17

Dave Filoni Can’t Stop Lampshading Ahsoka’s Death, Even After Confirming She’s Alive

Whether or not Ahsoka survived her fateful encounter with her former master at the end of Rebels season two is still on the minds of fans, even though executive director Dave Filoni has confirmed, obfuscated, and then confirmed her survival multiple times now. But that’s not stopped him from offering a few more cryptic hints…

io9 James Whitbrook Jul 7 '17

More Avengers: Infinity War Set Pictures Tease Yet Another Villain

It’s already time to start talking about Spider-Man: Homecoming 2’s villains. Once Upon a Time bulks out its new cast in the wake of several key departures. The next big DC/CW crossover event wants to up the emotional stakes. Plus, new Kingsman: The Golden Circle footage, and rumors of another comic adaptation coming to Netflix.…

Television James Whitbrook and Gordon Jackson Jul 7 '17

Luke Cage Season 2 Adds Two Retro Comic Book Supervillains

Adam Wingard talks about localizing Death Note. Another familiar face could return for Doctor Who’s Christmas special. Sophie Turner teases Sansa’s journey in the next season of Game of Thrones. Plus, fully-suited set pictures from Deadpool 2, and even more wacky teasers for the return of Rick and Morty. Spoilers, assemble! Hellboy: Rise of the…

Television James Whitbrook and Gordon Jackson Jul 6 '17

Valerian‘s Opening Scene Is So Crazy, Luc Besson Recruited an Army of His Own Film Students to Explain It

The job of a director can be a tough one at times—especially when it comes to shooting complex action sequences, and making sure everyone involved behind the camera is on the same page. Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets director Luc Besson had a problem explaining one such scene to his crew… so…

Movies James Whitbrook Jul 5 '17

Deadpool Is Killing the Marvel Universe Again, But There’s Something Different This Time

5 years ago, Marvel published what is still one of their most popular miniseries: Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe, a story that does exactly what it says in the title. Now Deadpool is back for another round of universe killing, but the set up is pointing to something a little different behind the latest bout…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook Jul 5 '17

The Animated Batman and Harley Quinn Movie is Getting its Own Comic Series

Warner Bros.’ latest animated DC movie, Batman and Harley Quinn, is set in a world where Harley has turned her back on the Joker, only to be roped into the world of capes and costumes once more to help Batman save the world from Poison Ivy. But before the movie drops, a new comic wants…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook Jul 5 '17

Man, Rey and BB-8 Went Through a Lot During Their One Night on Jakku

The second episode of Lucasfilm’s new webseries Forces of Destiny is out, and it’s another cute entry featuring Rey and BB-8. It’s also another entry set in the 12-or-so-hour-long period between them meeting for the first time and heading to Niima Outpost to try and find the little droid’s owner. Which means there’s not actually…

io9 James Whitbrook Jul 5 '17

Another Iconic Comics Location Could Appear in X-Men: Dark Phoenix

Is Sony planning a reboot of Close Encounters of the Third Kind? Game of Thrones’ final season could bring feature-length episodes. Scarlett Johansson teases a devastating storyline for Black Widow in Infinity War. Plus, new footage from Spider-Man: Homecoming and Ducktales. To me, my spoilers! X-Men: Dark Phoenix Nerdist reports that Genosha—the infamous African island…

Television James Whitbrook and Gordon Jackson Jul 5 '17

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Does the Setting for Wonder Woman 2 Mean a Character Is Making an Unlikely Return?

David Hasselhoff’s Guardians of the Galaxy Rap is Getting a Music Video, And It Already Looks Incredible

The First Black Hammer Spinoff Will Explore the Secret Pasts of Its Mysterious Villains

TV’s Squirrel Girl Has Been Cast and We Are Appropriately Going Nuts

Gemma Whelan Almost Got Fired For Announcing Her Game of Thrones Role

Delightful Fan Video Sets Spider-Man: Homecoming to the Japanese Spider-Man Show’s Opening

With Less Than a Month to Go, Why Have We Seen So Little of The Dark Tower?

Han Solo Set Pictures Reveal Woody Harrelson’s New Star Wars Character

A Look Inside Calexit, the Comic That Imagines California’s Secession From a Fascist US

An Actual Working Spider-Man: Homecoming Mask You Can Buy, and More of the Best Toys of the Week

Mondo’s Fantastic Pop Culture Posters Are Getting a Gorgeous New Art Book

The Greatest Spider-Men of All Time, Ranked

Dave Filoni Can’t Stop Lampshading Ahsoka’s Death, Even After Confirming She’s Alive

More Avengers: Infinity War Set Pictures Tease Yet Another Villain

Luke Cage Season 2 Adds Two Retro Comic Book Supervillains

Valerian‘s Opening Scene Is So Crazy, Luc Besson Recruited an Army of His Own Film Students to Explain It

Deadpool Is Killing the Marvel Universe Again, But There’s Something Different This Time

The Animated Batman and Harley Quinn Movie is Getting its Own Comic Series

Man, Rey and BB-8 Went Through a Lot During Their One Night on Jakku

Another Iconic Comics Location Could Appear in X-Men: Dark Phoenix

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LEGO Imperial Star Destroyer Hits Its All-Time Low on Amazon, 7 Minifigures Including Darth Vader and Cal Kestis

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