James Whitbrook, Author at Gizmodo

The Flash Set Pictures Tease a Huge Fight and Yet Another New Speedster

Chandler Riggs talks about his future on The Walking Dead. A character from the Star Wars prequels appears in new footage from Rogue One. Vin Diesel has hopes for a Rocket and Groot team-up movie. Plus, Alan Tudyk talks Frozen 2, a new clip from tonight’s Agents of SHIELD, and your first tiny glimpse of…

Television James Whitbrook Dec 6 '16

A Surprisingly Cinematic Look Behind-the-Scenes at The Mummy

Our first look at The Mummy was filled with a bit more explosive action than perhaps some of the creepy dread you might have expected from an update to the classic monster movie. But to accompany the trailer Universal has also released a new behind-the-scenes featurette that’s a little more measured—and filled with new looks…

Movies James Whitbrook Dec 5 '16

Watch Iron Man and the Hulk Beat the Crap Out of Each Other In This Brutal Fan Film

Age of Ultron’s heavily touted Hulk vs. Hulkbuster fight was rather spectacular—and while this fan film might not have been made with the splashy budget of a Hollywood action movie, it certainly matches AoU in the beatdown department. Made by animator Anthony Mcgrath, Iron Man: Gamma Protocol sees Bruce Banner and Tony Stark go toe-to-toe…

io9 James Whitbrook Dec 5 '16

13 Heroes We Want to See in Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite

Over the weekend, Capcom and Marvel finally announced the next entry in the legendary Marvel vs. Capcom fighting game series: Infinite. We only know a few of the superheroes that will be playable in next year’s brawler, but here’s a few more from the comics and movies we’d love to see show up on the…

io9 James Whitbrook Dec 5 '16

New Arrow Season Finale Details Tease the End of the Show’s Flashbacks

Get new behind-the-scenes looks at Transformers: The Last Knight and Jumanji. The Rebels have trust issues in a new clip from Rogue One. Netflix sets a date for Sense8 season two. Plus, tons of new pictures from the Doctor Who Christmas special, and new clips from Assassin’s Creed and the Agents of SHIELD midseason finale.…

Television James Whitbrook Dec 5 '16

This Might Be Our First Look at the Hulk and Thor in Action For Thor: Ragnarok

We’ve known for a while that Hulk and Thor would be teaming up in Ragnarok, and we’ve seen the Hulk’s massive battle armor from the movie at SDCC this year. But now, we’ve got what might be our first look at the duo in the film—and it’s not just Hulk getting a new look. The…

Movies James Whitbrook Dec 2 '16

Mr. Mxyzptlk Is Coming to Turn Supergirl‘s World Upside Down

The CW/DC Universe has already handled some of the weirdest sides of world of DC Comics—but you have to admire its gung-ho desire to bring some of its most bizarre concepts to the big screen. Arrow did Ragman, Flash got Grodd, and now Supergirl is getting everyone’s favorite wanderer of the fifth dimension, Mr. Mxyzptlk.…

Television James Whitbrook Dec 2 '16

The Science Fiction That Makes Me Hopeful

When we think about the future these days, it can often look bleak. That’s true of both reality and in fiction, since we tend to create futures that reflect the present, so they feel more real. But since there’s more than enough uncertainty and darkness in real life currently, here are some worlds I turn…

Television James Whitbrook Dec 2 '16

Some More Familiar Faces May Be Appearing in Rogue One

Sigourney Weaver talks Avatar sequels and The Defenders. We haven’t seen the last of the Dominators in the CW/DC TV universe. Legends of Tomorrow drops a big hint about links to more obscure DC comics history. Plus, new posters for Underworld: Blood Wars and Lego Batman, and a new teaser for Sherlock. Behold, Spoilers! Rogue…

Television James Whitbrook Dec 2 '16

The Rita Repulsa of Max Landis’ Power Rangers Movie Could Have Looked Even Weirder Than the Current One

It’s long been known that screenwriter Max Landis pitched his own take on a Power Rangers reboot, before we eventually wound up with the movie we’re getting next year. Although it’s unlikely we’ll ever see Landis’ take come to life, we’ve now got a glimpse at what might have been—at least for its villain. Artist…

Movies James Whitbrook Dec 1 '16

This Batman/Mr. Freeze Mashup Figure Is Pretty Cool

Nice. Yes, Play Arts Kai’s “Rogues Gallery” figure series—which mashes up Batman with one of his own villains into one OTT action figure—is back, and the latest toy turns Mr. Freeze into a frosty take on the Dark Knight. Clocking in at just under 10 inches tall, the figure comes with the usual extra hands…

io9 James Whitbrook Dec 1 '16

The DC/CW Crossover Propels Arrow Into One of Its Best Episodes Ever

Happy 100th episode, Arrow. We got you some spaceships, some heartbreak, and a whole lot of awesomeness. I’ve quite enjoyed most of Arrow this season, but it feels like the big crossover between the CW’s DC shows has really made each show up their game—while this week’s Supergirl wasn’t exactly heavy on the crossover, it…

Television James Whitbrook Dec 1 '16

Jyn Erso Kicks Stormtrooper Butt in the First Clip From Rogue One

Poor Stormtroopers, they practically exist to get their white-armored butts handed to them to make everyone else look good. Debuting on last night’s Tonight Show, the clip sees Jyn and Cassian flanked by Stormtroopers on Jedha, forcing Jyn to break out her space-baton and go to town on the Empire’s boys and girls in white.…

Movies James Whitbrook Dec 1 '16

More Rumors About What Those Rogue One Reshoots Actually Changed

Now we know when to expect Marvel’s Inhumans TV show. Brad Peyton talks bringing Rampage to the big screen. Detective Pikachu has found its director. Plus, tons of new images from Rogue One, a glimpse at Westworld’s season finale, and Sense8 might be back even sooner than you expected. Spoilers now! Rogue One: A Star…

Television James Whitbrook Dec 1 '16

Lego Batman Movie Cements Position As Best DC Movie of 2017 By Confirming Billy Dee Williams As Two-Face

Oh hell yes, Lego Batman Movie. Ever since Two-Face started showing up in the Lego Batman Movie sets (and in the backgrounds of the trailers), eagle-eyed fans have noted that the minifigure bears some very distinct similarities to Billy Dee Williams’ portrayal of Harvey Dent in the 1989 Batman movie, before he was replaced by…

Movies James Whitbrook Nov 30 '16

The Power Rangers Comic Series Just Did Something Totally Crazy

Boom Studio’s Mighty Morphin Power Rangers comic has been great at both providing some nostalgic throwbacks to the classic show and forging its own, modern identity for the series. But today’s issue adds one of the biggest twists to Power Rangers canon in over two decades. https://gizmodo.com/the-power-rangers-comic-is-about-so-much-more-than-nost-1785469293 Over the first nine issues of the comic,…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook Nov 30 '16

How the Batman Got His Bat-Hound

Everyone needs a good, cheery story sometimes—especially Bruce Wayne, who puts up with a lot of shit as the Dark Knight. So what better than the cute tale of a billionaire shut-in and a ravenous pooch? Ace the Bat-Hound has had a scattered history in the comics—first introduced in 1955 as Bruce’s adoptive pet (and…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook Nov 30 '16

Patrol the Skies (And Crash Dramatically) With This Star Wars Star Destroyer Drone

Air Hogs has released enough Star Wars drones at this point you could probably do a pretty good job of recreating the space battle over Endor from Return of the Jedi, if you had the time or the money—but its latest R/C toy is certainly one of its most impressive yet. Exclusive to Walmart for…

io9 James Whitbrook Nov 30 '16

Jubilee Will Lead a New Team of Teen Mutants in the New Generation X Comic

An original Gen-X team member will be leading the charge in Marvel’s new young mutants series! Jubilee is back at the Xavier Institute, and this time she’s in charge… although the group she’s been left with leaves much to be desired. Revealed this morning by CBR, the new Generation X series—written by Christina Strain with…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook Nov 30 '16

What in God’s Name Has the Power Rangers Movie Done to Alpha 5

Ai yi yi yi yi. IGN has revealed new concept art for Power Rangers’ updated take on Alpha 5, Zordon and the Rangers’ easily panicked but trusty robotic sidekick in the show. Except this time the character, voiced by Bill Hader, isn’t actually a robot. Instead, Alpha is an actual alien, complete with bizarre tentacled…

Movies James Whitbrook Nov 30 '16

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The Flash Set Pictures Tease a Huge Fight and Yet Another New Speedster

A Surprisingly Cinematic Look Behind-the-Scenes at The Mummy

Watch Iron Man and the Hulk Beat the Crap Out of Each Other In This Brutal Fan Film

13 Heroes We Want to See in Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite

New Arrow Season Finale Details Tease the End of the Show’s Flashbacks

This Might Be Our First Look at the Hulk and Thor in Action For Thor: Ragnarok

Mr. Mxyzptlk Is Coming to Turn Supergirl‘s World Upside Down

The Science Fiction That Makes Me Hopeful

Some More Familiar Faces May Be Appearing in Rogue One

The Rita Repulsa of Max Landis’ Power Rangers Movie Could Have Looked Even Weirder Than the Current One

This Batman/Mr. Freeze Mashup Figure Is Pretty Cool

The DC/CW Crossover Propels Arrow Into One of Its Best Episodes Ever

Jyn Erso Kicks Stormtrooper Butt in the First Clip From Rogue One

More Rumors About What Those Rogue One Reshoots Actually Changed

Lego Batman Movie Cements Position As Best DC Movie of 2017 By Confirming Billy Dee Williams As Two-Face

The Power Rangers Comic Series Just Did Something Totally Crazy

How the Batman Got His Bat-Hound

Patrol the Skies (And Crash Dramatically) With This Star Wars Star Destroyer Drone

Jubilee Will Lead a New Team of Teen Mutants in the New Generation X Comic

What in God’s Name Has the Power Rangers Movie Done to Alpha 5

Plant Found in Obscure Brazilian Rainforest Seems Weirdly Good at Fighting Covid-19

Got a Couple Hundred Million? You Could Own a Piece of ‘The Walking Dead’

‘Directionally Very Bad’: Everything You Missed During Week 2 of the Elon Musk vs OpenAI Trial

Can You Find the UFOs in These Newly Released Pentagon Videos?

Dave Filoni Is Right About Darth Vader and Anakin

DeFi Visa Card Takes Our Casino Economy to the Next Level With ‘Buy Now, Pay Maybe’ Scheme

‘The Expanse’ Authors Know Their Next TV Show Will Be a Big Challenge

Tesla Recalls Cybertrucks Over Concerns Their Wheels Could Come Off

SanDisk 4TB Extreme Portable SSD Drops 49% on Amazon, a Rare Break From Rising Storage Prices

Freaking Out About Hantavirus? Here’s What You Should Know

JBL Live 780NC Review: Solid Wireless Headphones You Can Live Without

Acer’s Swift 16 AI (2026) Gets a Lot Right, But I Can’t Get Past the Trackpad

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