James Whitbrook, Author at Gizmodo

Hot Toys’ New Rogue One Figures Are All About the Empire

When you need a bunch of fancy action figures to be out as soon as possible to coincide with the launch of a new movie, it’s good to be bad—especially if you’re the faceless entities of an evil empire. Which means if you want some Rogue One Hot Toys, then what you’re getting for the…

io9 James Whitbrook Sep 29 '16

The Only Way the CW’s Superhero Fight Club Can Get Even Better Is by Adding Supergirl

The CW’s original “Fight Club” ad, teaming up its DC superheroes and villains, was a bit of amazingly silly fan service. How could someone possibly improve on it? Three words: Add. Kara. Danvers. https://gizmodo.com/this-flash-and-arrow-promo-is-so-ridiculous-its-kind-of-1697752415 The channel has just dropped “Fight Club 2.0”, which bumps up the crossover’s superheroic potential with the arrival of Supergirl and…

Television James Whitbrook Sep 29 '16

Luke Cage‘s Opening Credits Are Just as Awesome as You Thought They’d Be

It’s Sweet Christmas Eve—i.e., the day before we get to relentlessly binge on Luke Cage—and in a now traditional move, Netflix has released the opening title sequence for the show to get everyone excited. And it’s damn good stuff. Luke Cage joins Jessica Jones and Daredevil in having some truly great opening titles. In an…

Television James Whitbrook Sep 29 '16

The CW’s Big DC Superhero Crossover Will Pit the Heroes Against an Alien Invasion

We already know that Kara, Barry, Ollie, and the Legends are all teaming up for a one week-long crossover on the CW, and now we know why. They’ll all be facing a very old threat from the pages of DC Comics: The alien race best known as the Domination. https://gizmodo.com/the-supergirl-arrow-flash-legends-of-tomorrow-tv-mega-c-1777549338 First appearing in the pages…

Television James Whitbrook Sep 29 '16

This Gorgeous Fan Film Makes Us Want a Whole Indiana Jones Animated Series

If you can watch this and not desperately wish that there was an Indiana Jones cartoon to accompany it, then you are a stronger person than I. In his free time over the past five years, artist Patrick Schoenmaker has been putting together this wonderful trailer for an animated Indiana Jones adventure, and now the…

io9 James Whitbrook Sep 29 '16

Everything You Need to Know About Tomorrow’s Rogue One Toyapalooza

Tomorrow’s the big day for fans of Star Wars looking to lighten their wallets—starting at midnight tonight, a bunch of new toys for the upcoming Rogue One will hit shelves, months before we actually get to see the movie. Looking to pick up something? Here’s what you need to know to be prepared to weather…

io9 James Whitbrook Sep 29 '16

Adventure Time Comes to an End In 2018

In news that is perhaps totally unmathematical, one of Cartoon Network’s biggest shows is officially coming to its close. Six years after Finn and Jake’s adventures started, we now know they’re nearly over—but at least it won’t be for another couple of years. This morning, Cartoon Network officially announced that Adventure Time is officially ending…

Television James Whitbrook Sep 29 '16

More Details on Game of Thrones‘ Next Epic Battle Scene

Black Panther has found its big villain. Cheo Hodari Coker talks about Hasbro’s plans for a Visionaries movie. Stephen Amell is teasing Green Arrow’s first team-up with Supergirl. Plus, new casting for The Magicians and Outcast, and get a few new pictures from Agents of SHIELD. Spoilers Get! Black Panther Winston Duke has joined the…

Television James Whitbrook Sep 29 '16

Which Series Broke Your Heart Right Out of Nowhere?

Sometimes going into a series, you know at some point you’re going to end up a blubbering mess when something sad happens. But sometimes, you never expect something to provoke such a strong emotional response, and it comes out of nowhere, which makes it hit you even harder. Come tell us about the moment a…

io9 James Whitbrook Sep 28 '16

Everything You Need to Know About Superman’s Bizarre Year in Comics

It’s been a weird time to be part of DC’s comics universe this past year, especially if your name was either Kal-El or Clark Kent. There’s been identity reveals, de-powerings, deaths, and even a brand new Superman… sort of. Confused about what’s been happening to the Man of Steel lately? We’re here to help. We’ve…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook Sep 28 '16

Warner Bros. and Toho Are Teaming Up For a Live-Action JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Movie

Attack on Titan, Ghost in the Shell, the ever-present threat of the chance for a western Akira movie… we’re living in an age of big anime-to-live-action-film adaptations. And now the zany shenanigans of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure are joining the bandwagon, courtesy of Warner Bros. and Toho. Hirohiko Araki’s epic-length manga series about the Joestar family’s…

Anime James Whitbrook Sep 28 '16

Magical Creatures and Cultural Differences Abound In the New Fantastic Beasts Trailer

Turns out, an Englishman in New York can be just as dangerous as a horde of magical creatures on the loose. The new trailer for Fantastic Beasts is here, and we finally actually get to see what’s going on in this movie beyond “Eddie Redmayne doing his best Matt Smith impression, oh also there are…

Trailers James Whitbrook Sep 28 '16

A Very Obscure Marvel Character Could Be Coming to Spider-Man: Homecoming

It’s a Marvel blowout, as Kevin Feige talks magic in Doctor Strange and Sam Jackson hopes for the return of SHIELD in the movies. Syfy’s Channel Zero is already casting for season two. Lin-Manuel Miranda teases Mary Poppins Returns. Plus, a look at Tom Felton’s new Flash character. To me, my Spoilers! Spider-Man: Homecoming Bleeding…

Television James Whitbrook Sep 28 '16

Here’s How Depressingly Close Agent Carter Was to Survival

If you’re still smarting over the loss of Agent Carter, then news of how it was close to making a return isn’t likely to help you cheer up. But according to Hayley Atwell, for a good period of time, ABC was optimistic about the show existing alongside Atwell’s new role in legal drama Conviction. Speaking…

Television James Whitbrook Sep 27 '16

Why Captain America: Civil War Didn’t Have the Comic’s Ending

While certain things from the original comic book event that inspired Captain America: Civil War made it into the movie, one major piece didn’t: the comic’s infamous final twist in the battle between Tony Stark and Steve Rogers. But according to the people behind the film, it was never even considered for the movie. https://gizmodo.com/why-the-captain-america-civil-war-movie-worked-when-th-1775695469…

Movies James Whitbrook Sep 27 '16

Inside a Treasure Trove of Rare Ralph McQuarrie Star Wars Art

There is no doubt that Ralph McQuarrie’s sublime art was fundamental in shaping the success of Star Wars, and enriching the galaxy far, far away. For years his work has been archived and championed, but a new book is collecting some of his best (and some of his rarest) Star Wars art in a lavish…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook Sep 27 '16

Clone Wars and Rebels’ Dave Filoni Is Now in Charge of All Star Wars Animation

The man behind Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels has gotten a big promotion—and it’s good news for Rebels and the future of the animated galaxy far, far, away. Perhaps most intriguingly, it also implies Filoni now has something else to work on besides just Rebels. Here’s the deal: Dave Filoni has essentially been the…

io9 James Whitbrook Sep 27 '16

Another Marvel Hero Is Confirmed For Avengers: Infinity War

Ben Affleck’s Batman movie gets a release window. Kevin Feige talks about Stan Lee’s future cameos. Lionsgate is open to more Twilight. Plus, meet Agents of SHIELD’s new director, more footage from Supergirl season two, and new looks at Passengers and Doctor Strange. Spoilers! Avengers: Infinity War Benedict Cumberbatch recently discussed with Empire magazine the…

Television James Whitbrook Sep 27 '16

Neil Gaiman’s Stardust Is Headed to Radio

It seems like a BBC radio adaptation of Neil Gaiman is quickly becoming a winter tradition. This year, his fantastical romance adventure Stardust is the one getting the full-cast audio drama treatment. Directed by Dirk Maggs, the man responsible for both the adaptations of Neverwhere and Good Omens for BBC Radio 4, the drama will…

io9 James Whitbrook Sep 26 '16

Verily, The Art in Mighty Thor Is So Damn Good

There are many incredible looking comic books out these days, but one of my favorite-looking series at the moment is thanks to the incredible art of Russell Dauterman and colorist Matthew Wilson in The Mighty Thor. Here’s some choice bits of art from their wonderful work. Dauterman and Wilson have been working on Mighty Thor…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook Sep 26 '16

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Hot Toys’ New Rogue One Figures Are All About the Empire

The Only Way the CW’s Superhero Fight Club Can Get Even Better Is by Adding Supergirl

Luke Cage‘s Opening Credits Are Just as Awesome as You Thought They’d Be

The CW’s Big DC Superhero Crossover Will Pit the Heroes Against an Alien Invasion

This Gorgeous Fan Film Makes Us Want a Whole Indiana Jones Animated Series

Everything You Need to Know About Tomorrow’s Rogue One Toyapalooza

Adventure Time Comes to an End In 2018

More Details on Game of Thrones‘ Next Epic Battle Scene

Which Series Broke Your Heart Right Out of Nowhere?

Everything You Need to Know About Superman’s Bizarre Year in Comics

Warner Bros. and Toho Are Teaming Up For a Live-Action JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Movie

Magical Creatures and Cultural Differences Abound In the New Fantastic Beasts Trailer

A Very Obscure Marvel Character Could Be Coming to Spider-Man: Homecoming

Here’s How Depressingly Close Agent Carter Was to Survival

Why Captain America: Civil War Didn’t Have the Comic’s Ending

Inside a Treasure Trove of Rare Ralph McQuarrie Star Wars Art

Clone Wars and Rebels’ Dave Filoni Is Now in Charge of All Star Wars Animation

Another Marvel Hero Is Confirmed For Avengers: Infinity War

Neil Gaiman’s Stardust Is Headed to Radio

Verily, The Art in Mighty Thor Is So Damn Good

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