James Whitbrook, Author at Gizmodo

The New Justice League Cartoon Will Premiere Next Month

Ever since we first got a look at Justice League Action, the new, snappy animated take on DC’s finest heroes, we’ve wanted to see more—and now we know exactly when to expect it. The series is launching with a four-part special next month. The special, “Shazam Slam”—in which a) Batman is turned into “a giant…

io9 James Whitbrook Nov 22 '16

Read This Gorgeous, Heartbreaking Story From the Attack on Titan Anthology Comic

Hajime Isayama’s blockbuster manga about a world beset by giant, naked, human-eating monstrosities is a hit not just in its native Japan, but around the world. Now Western creators are giving Attack on Titan its due with a new anthology from Kodansha—and you can read one of its best tales right here. The Attack on…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook Nov 22 '16

The Next Series of Collectable Lego Minifigures Is Full of Lego Batman Movie Delights

The next line of Lego’s blind-bagged minifigures is all about the upcoming Lego Batman Movie—and just like everything we’ve seen of both the film and the Lego sets so far, it’s looking both absolutely delightful and jam-packed with goofy reference to decades of Bat-pop culture. The full set of 20 minifigures—available, as ever with the…

io9 James Whitbrook Nov 22 '16

Marvel’s King of the Inhumans Is Getting His First Ever Solo Comic

Everything’s changing for the Inhumans next spring—the events of Inhumans vs. X-Men will give way to “Ressurxion,” a new line of both X-Men and Inhuman comics from Marvel. And while the newly announced Royals will see the Inhumans blast off into space, a new series will explore the man atop their throne: Blackagar Boltagon. Written…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook Nov 22 '16

A New Logan Image Suggests a Grim Fate for a Beloved X-Men Character

David Yates teases a mysterious character for the Fantastic Beasts sequel. The first pictures from the set of Pacific Rim: Maelstrom are here. We know when we’ll get to see Marvel’s new Inhumans TV show. Stephen Amell discusses the poignancy of Arrow’s 100th episode. Plus, new footage from Star Wars Rebels and Rogue One. Spoilers!…

Television James Whitbrook Nov 22 '16

New Toy Lets You Answer the Questions You’ve Always Had About Batman’s Internal Organs

I mean, don’t tell me you haven’t had thoughts about what Bruce Wayne’s intestines look like. This rather brilliant vinyl toy is based on the anatomical pop culture art of Jason Freeny, best known for his sculptures and prints giving us a cutaway look at the insides of everyone from Barbie to the Lego minifigure.…

io9 James Whitbrook Nov 21 '16

Read the First Issue of the Fantastic Animal Apocalypse Comic Legend, Here For Free

It’s been a good—and prescient—year for post-apocalyptic fiction, but one of our favorite new takes on the genre has been Z2 comics’ Legend, as it explores the weird world of an Earth where cats and dogs are the predominant survivors of a viral apocalypse. Want to learn more? https://gizmodo.com/dog-religion-armored-cats-and-more-enter-the-fantast-1777413137 Sam Sattin and Chris Koehler’s Legend…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook Nov 21 '16

Why Can’t the Empire Design Things Without One Very Obvious Exploitable Flaw?

Ladies and Gentlemen, Rogue One has found its exhaust port. It’s not the one attached to the Death Star, of course—that has to be saved for A New Hope. But now we know a little more about the base the Rebels will have to assault in the new movie, and just how simple it is…

io9 James Whitbrook Nov 21 '16

The Team Behind the Resident Evil Movies Is Making a Monster Hunter Film

Although the aptly titled Resident Evil: The Final Chapter is the last of Paul W.S. Anderson’s takes on the survival horror video game series, the director is apparently not done with his cinematic relationship with video game developer Capcom. Next up? An… interesting take on the iconic Monster Hunter franchise. A new Q&A with Anderson…

Movies James Whitbrook Nov 21 '16

Ms. Marvel Is Getting Her Own Lego Minifigure

When they’re not tying into the movies, Lego’s line of Marvel superhero sets has already given us minifigure versions of a whole host of weird and wonderful Marvel heroes over the years. But next year, they’re finally giving us one of the company’s most beloved characters in recent comics history: Ms. Marvel herself, Kamala Khan.…

io9 James Whitbrook Nov 21 '16

Justice League Could Feature Another Big DC Hero

New Game of Thones rumors tease another major reunion. New rumors speculate that one main Walking Dead star could soon leave the show. Plus, what’s to come in The Flash and Arrow, romance on the set of The Defenders, and new footage from Passengers. To me, my Spoilers! Justice League The Wrap reports that another…

Television James Whitbrook Nov 21 '16

Porcelain Stormtrooper Is the World’s Fanciest Imperial Soldier

Okay, so Hot Toys’ latest Stormtrooper toy isn’t actually made out of porcelain—that would almost be as ridiculous as Star Wars branded printer paper. But it is covered in the traditional blue-and-white designs found on porcelain. None of that explains why it exists though, because this sure is weird. The absurdly intricate design—blending the traditional…

io9 James Whitbrook Nov 18 '16

The Doctor Meets a Superhero in the First Clip From Doctor Who‘s Christmas Special

Broadcast tonight as part of the BBC’s annual fundraising event for Children In Need, the clip is our first really extended look—beyond what was revealed at New York Comic-Con—at what is going to be our first proper episode of Doctor Who all year. We knew the theme of this story was going to be about…

Television James Whitbrook Nov 18 '16

Watch the Adorable Moment Supergirl Meets the Rest of the CW/DC Universe

I cannot wait for this crossover. Entertainment Weekly has a new clip from the CW’s four-way crossover beginning at the end of the moment, the moment Barry and Cisco bring Kara over from her Earth to their own. It’s short, but oh-so sweet. Just everything about this encounter is great. Kara’s reaction to casually hopping…

io9 James Whitbrook Nov 18 '16

A Guide to the Epic Scifi Movie Valérian, and the Fantastic European Comics That Inspired It

Not many people in the U.S. will know that Luc Besson’s lavish new scifi epic, Valérian and the City of a Thousand Planets, is actually yet another movie adaptation of a hit comic book. This is mainly because Valerian the comic was never a hit in the U.S., although it’s been one of Europe’s best-loved…

Movies James Whitbrook Nov 18 '16

New Game of Thrones Set Pictures Tease a Big Move for the Lannisters

The Crow remake suffers yet another setback. Gareth Edwards is full of praise for Alan Tudyk in Rogue One. The Flash casts a Heroes alumni. Don’t expect Steven Moffat to return to Doctor Who after next year. Plus, when to expect the return of iZombie, and new set pictures from The Defenders. To me, my…

Television James Whitbrook Nov 18 '16

Green Lantern and Planet of the Apes Get the Comic Crossover We Never Knew We Needed

They’ve teamed up with the cast of Star Trek. They’ve fought Aliens’ xenomorphs. And now, the Green Lantern Corps is heading to the Planet of the Apes for even more crossover shenanigans. Yet another partnership between Boom and DC Comics—much like the recently announced Power Rangers/Justice League miniseries—have been revealed yet, other than a cover and…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook Nov 17 '16

Passengers Contemplates the Petrifying Thought of Trying To Swim With No Gravity

We still haven’t seen much from Passengers, Sony’s new scifi flick about two humans on a luxurious colony ship woken out of stasis decades before they’ve reached their new home—but we have makes us intrigued. This latest clip, however, just has us petrified thinking about what happens when artificial gravity is turned off mid-swim. Released…

Movies James Whitbrook Nov 17 '16

The Exceedingly Creepy Way ILM Brought the World of Warcraft to Life

Say what you will about the rest of Duncan Jones’ Warcraft movie, it did a pretty incredible job of bringing the creatures and vistas of Blizzard’s gaming series to life. But looking at this new breakdown video from ILM, there were definitely some very disturbing steps in the process. https://gizmodo.com/warcraft-is-basically-a-prequel-to-a-movie-we-may-never-1780909243 ILM dropped a bunch of…

Movies James Whitbrook Nov 17 '16

Teasing Details About the New Cast of Star Wars: Episode VIII

Sam Raimi has a troubling update on the Last of Us movie. Paul Verhoeven shares his thoughts on the Starship Troopers remake. Logan gives another teasing look at its villain. Plus, Dwayne Johnson discusses the slightly smaller Dwayne Johnson on his arm for Moana, a new trailer for The Man in the High Castle’s return.…

Television James Whitbrook Nov 17 '16

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The New Justice League Cartoon Will Premiere Next Month

Read This Gorgeous, Heartbreaking Story From the Attack on Titan Anthology Comic

The Next Series of Collectable Lego Minifigures Is Full of Lego Batman Movie Delights

Marvel’s King of the Inhumans Is Getting His First Ever Solo Comic

A New Logan Image Suggests a Grim Fate for a Beloved X-Men Character

New Toy Lets You Answer the Questions You’ve Always Had About Batman’s Internal Organs

Read the First Issue of the Fantastic Animal Apocalypse Comic Legend, Here For Free

Why Can’t the Empire Design Things Without One Very Obvious Exploitable Flaw?

The Team Behind the Resident Evil Movies Is Making a Monster Hunter Film

Ms. Marvel Is Getting Her Own Lego Minifigure

Justice League Could Feature Another Big DC Hero

Porcelain Stormtrooper Is the World’s Fanciest Imperial Soldier

The Doctor Meets a Superhero in the First Clip From Doctor Who‘s Christmas Special

Watch the Adorable Moment Supergirl Meets the Rest of the CW/DC Universe

A Guide to the Epic Scifi Movie Valérian, and the Fantastic European Comics That Inspired It

New Game of Thrones Set Pictures Tease a Big Move for the Lannisters

Green Lantern and Planet of the Apes Get the Comic Crossover We Never Knew We Needed

Passengers Contemplates the Petrifying Thought of Trying To Swim With No Gravity

The Exceedingly Creepy Way ILM Brought the World of Warcraft to Life

Teasing Details About the New Cast of Star Wars: Episode VIII

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Anthropic’s White House Negotiations Are Reportedly On Track After ‘Weirdo’ Dario Amodei Was Replaced

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Amazon Does What Apple Would Never Do, iPad Mini A17 Pro at Its All-Time Low

Google Nest WiFi Pro WiFi 6E at Its All-Time Low, 2x Faster Than the WiFi You Probably Have

Google Settles Lawsuit With Teen as Social Media Addiction Lawsuits Gain Steam

Only on Amazon, Govee 100ft LED Strips Are Now Cheaper Than the 32ft Version at an All-Time Low

LEGO Holds Full Price on ARC-170 Starfighter Set, Amazon Clears Stock at a Record Low

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LA’s Waymo Stunt-Riding Teens Get Account Suspended, Would Probably Say It Was Worth It

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HP OmniBook Ultra Review: Perfect, if Not for the Little Things

Fender Elie 6 Review: So Close to Being Great

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Logitech’s Folding Travel Mouse Fails at the One Thing That Matters Most

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