James Whitbrook, Author at Gizmodo

For $7500, This Life Sized R2-D2 Should Probably Do More Than Just Sit There

I mean, it doesn’t even bring you chilled drinks like the last crazily-priced Astromech. https://gizmodo.com/that-remote-control-r2-d2-mini-fridge-is-gonna-cost-you-1739395608 Sideshow Collectibles has released more details about the gorgeous-looking lifesized Artoo it revealed in the run up to the Rogue One merchandise frenzy last week, and its doozy of a price tag. Clocking in at four feet tall, R2 doesn’t…

io9 James Whitbrook Sep 7 '16

And Here’s Why You Should Never Mess With Superman’s Family

Because one day he will punch you so hard something will burst out of your torso that absolutely shouldn’t be in your torso in the first place. Seriously. For the past couple of issues of Superman, the Man of Steel and his family have been facing the threat of the Eradicator, an ancient Kryptonian superweapon…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook Sep 7 '16

The Booster Gold Movie Will Not Be Part of the DC Movie Universe

We’ve only had three movies in DC’s Extended Universe so far, but we’ve already got confirmation that at least one of the upcoming films won’t be a part of that shared universe initiative. Speaking to Vulture this morning, Greg Berlanti—who only just recently confirmed that the movie exists—revealed that Booster Gold was actually born out…

Movies James Whitbrook Sep 7 '16

The Next Season of Doctor Who Might Arrive Earlier Than Expected

Joe Quesada discusses Ms. Marvel’s future in TV and film. Chadwick Boseman talks up Black Panther’s tone. J.K. Simmons discusses working on the set of Justice League. Plus, new footage from Blair Witch, and Supernatural calls in an old friend to fight Hitler. Spoilers Get! Black Panther Chadwick Boseman discusses the tone of the film…

Television James Whitbrook Sep 7 '16

Missing Doctor Who Story Power of the Daleks Is Getting an Animated Reconstruction

It’s still hard to imagine that a humongous series like Doctor Who still has so many episodes missing from its archives—let alone entire stories missing, especially ones as important as Power of the Daleks. Good news though: the BBC is reviving the serial as a special animated release. Announced today to mark 50 years since…

Television James Whitbrook Sep 6 '16

John and Carole Barrowman Delve Into the Mysteries of Arrow‘s Malcolm Merlyn

John Barrowman has inhabited some of our favorite TV characters, but when he’s not playing those characters on screen, he can often be found writing new chapters in their lives with his sister, Carole. Their latest? A comic shining a light on the elusive history of Arrow’s Dark Archer. Out today in collected form after…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook Sep 6 '16

Recurring Star Trek Holodeck Programs, Ranked

Star Trek’s Holodeck technology could conjure up pretty much any scenario you could imagine, but there were always a select few the crews of the Enterprise, DS9, and Voyager would always return to… some more enjoyable than others. Here are every one of those recurring holoprograms, from worst to best. 14) Fair Haven Voyager was…

io9 James Whitbrook Sep 6 '16

And Now, Every Time Batman Has Kissed Someone in Live-Action

The kills have been counted—now it’s time for Bat-smooches. Turns out the Dark Knight (or really, his alter-ego) spent quite a bit of his time inbetween beating the crap out of bad guys engaging in intimate relations. This fun little mash-up video from Maurice Mitchell sticks to Batman’s live-action appearances, and unsurprisingly there’s a lot…

Movies James Whitbrook Sep 6 '16

The Shocker Makes His Spider-Man: Homecoming Debut

For a long time, the biggest question about Spider-Man: Homecoming.was who out of Spider-Man’s impressive rogue’s gallery would be fighting the newest incarnation of the wallcrawler. We’ve since had confirmation of two villains, Vulture and the Tinkerer, and now new set pictures have revealed a third—the Shocker. While Shocker, a.k.a. Herman Schultz, isn’t perhaps on…

Movies James Whitbrook Sep 6 '16

A Familiar Face Is Returning to Arrow Sooner Than You Think

Transformers: The Last Knight is getting weirdly medieval. Powerless reveals its loose connection to one of DC’s biggest heroes. Plus, rumors of an unexpected Game of Thrones guest star, new video from the set of Ready Player One, and new looks at the returns of Scream Queens and Blindspot. Behold, Spoilers! Transformers: The Last Knight…

Television James Whitbrook Sep 6 '16

Don’t Expect to See the Original Rangers in the Power Rangers Movie

Another familiar face is confirmed for Transformers: The Last Knight. Bruce Campbell ruminates on whether Ash vs Evil Dead could ever link up to the Evil Dead reboot. Plus, what’s to come on Once Upon a Time, and a new still from Supergirl. Spoilers Now! Power Rangers According to Walter Jones, who played Zack in…

Television James Whitbrook Sep 5 '16

Hot Toys’ First Rogue One Figure Is a Very Shiny Deathtrooper

Just think of all the fingerprint smudges that will soon make this very fancy soldier suddenly look a lot less fancy. After posting just a tiny teaser for the figure for yesterday’s far-reaching reveal of Rogue One merchandise, Hot Toys has now fully revealed its Death Trooper Specialist figure, the first in its wave of…

io9 James Whitbrook Sep 2 '16

An Inside Look at Dungeons & Dragons‘ New Giant-Filled Adventure

The monsters your Dungeons & Dragons group face are getting a little bigger with Storm King’s Thunder, a new adventure being released next week—and we’ve got an exclusive look inside at all the new locations, rules, and monsters you’ll find. I hope your bag of holding is large enough to pilfer the plus-sized loot a…

io9 James Whitbrook Sep 2 '16

Wonder Woman ’77 and The Bionic Woman Are Teaming Up For a Groovy New Comic

Lynda Carter’s Wonder Woman and Lindsay Wagner’s Bionic Woman were icons of ‘70s TV—and now, decades after they ruled the small screen, they’re teaming up for a new comic series fit to burst with nostalgia. From DC Comics and Dynamite Entertainment, Wonder Woman ‘77 Meets The Bionic Woman, by Andy Mangels and Judit Tondora, sees…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook Sep 2 '16

Has the Theme For American Horror Story Season Six Finally Been Revealed?

The Uncharted movie loses its release date. Get new glimpses at Jumanji and Beauty and the Beast. Legends of Tomorrow reveals its Stargirl. Plus, behind the scenes on Spider-Man: Homecoming, what’s to come on Ash vs. Evil Dead, and a creepy new Westworld poster. To me, my spoilers! Uncharted Unsurprising given the film only just…

Television James Whitbrook Sep 2 '16

Willy Wonka and Blazing Saddles Are Back In Theaters For One Weekend Only

The passing of acting icon Gene Wilder this week is still being keenly felt by his legions of fans. This weekend, if you want to honor the legend, you can head to the nearest AMC theater, where two of his most beloved films are being shown once more. Fifty-five locations in the US will be…

Movies James Whitbrook Sep 1 '16

A Major (If Not Particularly Shocking) Rogue One Theory Has Just Been Confirmed

We still don’t really know that much about Rogue One, even though it’s only a few months away, and we know even less about Jyn Erso’s mysterious history. However, new info from the Rogue One prequel novel has just confirmed we’ll be learning some very interesting things about her family before the movie releases. As…

Movies James Whitbrook Sep 1 '16

Here Are All the Coolest New Rogue One Toys That Were Revealed Today

The swathe of Rogue One toys that will be coming to peril your cash savings before the movie releases this December has been revealed. Want to know what’ll be tickling your wallet till all its cash comes out when it comes to Rogue One? Here’s what we’ve seen so far. 3.75″ Action Figures The bread…

io9 James Whitbrook Sep 1 '16

DC Comics’ Most Popular Superteams Will Clash in Justice League vs. Suicide Squad

It’s not just Marvel getting in on the ‘superteams duking it out’ stuff lately—DC is joining in on the fun with a newly announced event that is setting two of their current most popular teams, the Justice League and the Suicide Squad, at each other’s throats. Revealed through Wall Street Journal, the event series—written by…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook Sep 1 '16

The First Official Look at Doctor Who Spinoff Class Is a Lot Darker Than You’d Expect

Both in terms of tone for what is meant to be a show about high school kids in the Doctor Who universe, but also because… you know. Lighting stuff. Symbolism! The BBC has revealed the first picture from Class, Patrick Ness’ new young-adult Who spinoff set in Coal Hill School, former place of work (and…

Television James Whitbrook Sep 1 '16

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For $7500, This Life Sized R2-D2 Should Probably Do More Than Just Sit There

And Here’s Why You Should Never Mess With Superman’s Family

The Booster Gold Movie Will Not Be Part of the DC Movie Universe

The Next Season of Doctor Who Might Arrive Earlier Than Expected

Missing Doctor Who Story Power of the Daleks Is Getting an Animated Reconstruction

John and Carole Barrowman Delve Into the Mysteries of Arrow‘s Malcolm Merlyn

Recurring Star Trek Holodeck Programs, Ranked

And Now, Every Time Batman Has Kissed Someone in Live-Action

The Shocker Makes His Spider-Man: Homecoming Debut

A Familiar Face Is Returning to Arrow Sooner Than You Think

Don’t Expect to See the Original Rangers in the Power Rangers Movie

Hot Toys’ First Rogue One Figure Is a Very Shiny Deathtrooper

An Inside Look at Dungeons & Dragons‘ New Giant-Filled Adventure

Wonder Woman ’77 and The Bionic Woman Are Teaming Up For a Groovy New Comic

Has the Theme For American Horror Story Season Six Finally Been Revealed?

Willy Wonka and Blazing Saddles Are Back In Theaters For One Weekend Only

A Major (If Not Particularly Shocking) Rogue One Theory Has Just Been Confirmed

Here Are All the Coolest New Rogue One Toys That Were Revealed Today

DC Comics’ Most Popular Superteams Will Clash in Justice League vs. Suicide Squad

The First Official Look at Doctor Who Spinoff Class Is a Lot Darker Than You’d Expect

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