James Whitbrook, Author at Gizmodo

New Beauty and the Beast Stills Give Us Our First Look at the Live-Action Beast

We’ve not actually seen all that much from Disney’s upcoming remake of its animated classic Beauty and the Beast—but new images that have emerged today make up for it by basically being ripped straight out of the original movie. Plus, they give us our first good look at Dan Stevens as the titular beast. There…

Movies James Whitbrook Sep 30 '16

Steven Universe, Teen Titans Go!, and More Are Teaming Up For New Anti-Bullying Episodes

October is National Bullying Prevention month, and as part of their seventh annual initiative to promote awareness, Cartoon Network has announced that it’s recruiting some of its most beloved shows for a month-long block of special episodes to encourage kids to stand up to bullying. Spearheaded by Steven Universe creator Rebecca Sugar—who will take part…

Television James Whitbrook Sep 30 '16

Behold, the DC/CW Universe’s Justice Society of America

We’ve seen brief glimpses of the superteam in various Legends of Tomorrow stills and footage, but now we have them all together in our best look yet at this newest version of DC’s classic heroes. The Justice Society will make their debut in the second episode of Legends’ new season, aptly titled “The Justice Society…

Television James Whitbrook Sep 30 '16

Another Marvel Hero Is Confirmed For The Defenders

J.J. Abrams says the Portal movie is still happening. Another familiar face is confirmed for Arrow’s hundredth episode. Plus, new Doctor Strange footage, and Duncan Jones’ Mute is heading to Netflix. Spoilers Now! Mute Duncan Jones’ next film, loosely connected to and within the same universe as Moon, has been confirmed as being distributed by…

Television James Whitbrook Sep 30 '16

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

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New Beauty and the Beast Stills Give Us Our First Look at the Live-Action Beast

Steven Universe, Teen Titans Go!, and More Are Teaming Up For New Anti-Bullying Episodes

Behold, the DC/CW Universe’s Justice Society of America

Another Marvel Hero Is Confirmed For The Defenders

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

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

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

Mac Mini Costs 3x More, This Windows 11 Pro Mini PC Is 3x Cheaper and Covers 99% of Daily Workloads

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

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Fender Elie 6 Review: So Close to Being Great

Govee Outdoor Chromatic String Lights Review: A Colorful Way to (Kind of) Light Your Patio

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

Maingear MG-1 (2026) Review: A Clean, Serene Gaming Machine for a Premium Price

Segway Navimow X430 Review: A Featureful Mow-Bot

GoPro Mission 1 Pro Review: The Best GoPro, Just Not the Best Camera

The Best Tech Gifts for Father’s Day 2026

This Ultrasonic Knife Is More Than Just a Gimmick—at Least Sometimes