James Whitbrook, Author at Gizmodo

Here’s Your ‘First’ Official Look at Roland and the Man in Black in The Dark Tower Movie

We say “first” because Idris Elba and Matthew McConaughey look pretty much exactly as they did in recent set picture snaps. That said, it’s awesome to see The Dark Tower coming to life before our eyes. The official reveal comes from Entertainment Weekly’s San Diego Comic-Con celebratory cover, promising a deep dive into the film…

Movies James Whitbrook Jul 14 '16

Why Is Optimus Prime Battling a Dragon in Transformers: The Last Knight?

Sigourney Weaver says Neill Blomkamp’s Alien film would provide closure for Ripley. Mark Hamill’s not done with the Joker. Doctor Who’s post-Moffat era gets a new executive producer. Plus, new details on Legends of Tomorrow’s season two premiere, and new footage from Star Trek Beyond. Spoilers Get! Transformers: The Last Knight A banner for Michael…

Television James Whitbrook Jul 14 '16

Ezra’s Got a New Look and a New Lightsaber In the First Clip from Star Wars Rebels Season 3

The next season of Rebels is bringing some changes to the show’s cast in the wake of season two’s jaw-dropping finale. It seems like Ezra is bearing the brunt of most of those changes, as this new clip reveals a swanky haircut, a brand new lightsaber, and a very different attitude. https://gizmodo.com/the-producer-of-star-wars-rebels-answers-your-burning-q-1768048083 Debuted on this…

io9 James Whitbrook Jul 13 '16

It’s Hard to Believe That These Awesome Star Wars Photographs Are of Action Figures

You could mistake the above for a new shot of Captain Phasma from the set of Episode VIII, or maybe even an amazing cosplay. The fact that it’s actually a photo of a 6-inch-tall toy makes what is already a remarkable photo somehow even more impressive (most impressive). These photos come from a recent contest…

io9 James Whitbrook Jul 13 '16

Supergirl Has Found Its Maggie Sawyer

Recent rumblings surrounding the arrival of a few DC comics characters making their way to Supergirl season two teased that the show could be introducing its own take on Maggie Sawyer, a police officer who was the one-time fiancé of Batwoman. But good news! Those rumors were true, and Maggs is heading to National City.…

Television James Whitbrook Jul 13 '16

Stormtroopers Invaded the Episode VIII Wrap Party, and Then Got Their Groove On

UK-based dancing troupe Boogie Storm may not have won Britain’s Got Talent with their fancy, Stormtrooper armor-clad moves, but they landed a pretty sweet gig after making it to the final of the talent show: performing for the cast and crew of Episode VIII after the film wrapped production. https://gizmodo.com/boogie-storm-re-invade-britains-got-talent-1779413007 Filming has come to an…

io9 James Whitbrook Jul 13 '16

All 60 New and Returning Comic Series Coming From Marvel This Fall

Over the past few weeks, Marvel has been hyping up its new, post-Civil War II comics roster: the age of “All-New, All-Different” is over, and “Marvel Now!” is beginning (err, again). There’s been new series reveals and teases of major new status quo changes, but now the full line-up has been revealed. https://gizmodo.com/what-the-marvel-universe-will-look-like-after-civil-war-1782883999 Released this…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook Jul 13 '16

Another Mysterious New Speedster Is Coming to The Flash

Plus more pictures of Kid Flash in action. Karen Fukuhara talks up Katana’s role in Suicide Squad. Spider-Man swings into action in new footage from the set of Spider-Man: Homecoming. Tyler Hoechlin talks about his approach to playing Supergirl’s Man of Steel. Plus, the Flatliners remake gets a release date, and Arrow set pictures. Spoilers…

Television James Whitbrook Jul 13 '16

The Ewoks Had a Very Unexpected Job After Return of the Jedi

In the old expanded universe, the Ewoks sort of just went about their business on Endor after the second Death Star was destroyed. Disney’s new canon, however, imagines something a little different—and it’s ridiculous. Chuck Wendig’s new novel Aftermath: Life Debt, out today, is packed with new nuggets of information about the state of the…

io9 James Whitbrook Jul 12 '16

Has Supergirl Just Hired Its Cat Grant Replacement?

We’re excited to see Supergirl heading to the CW this year, but that excitement is tinged with the sadness of the fact it means the show will have a lot less of its golden regular Calista Flockhart as the fabulously icy Cat Grant. That probability seemingly has become much more certain with the arrival of…

Television James Whitbrook Jul 12 '16

Fox Cancels Hellfire But Adds Another Marvel Mutant Show to Its Roster

We’re about to get another Marvel TV show—but this one is coming to Fox, as part of plans to expand the mutant universe beyond the X-Men films. But with its arrival, one previously announced X-show between has already been canceled. Revealed by Variety, the untitled series does not appear to have roots in a specific…

Television James Whitbrook Jul 12 '16

All the Secrets of the Star Wars Galaxy Revealed in Aftermath: Life Debt

Another major Star Wars novel is out, and that means even more revelations about the nascent Star Wars canon that Disney is building for the galaxy far, far away. We’ve read Life Debt, Chuck Wendig’s sequel to Aftermath, and broken down what it means for the state of the Star Wars galaxy. https://gizmodo.com/everything-we-know-about-star-wars-post-return-of-the-j-1729549100 The Growth…

Books & Comics Katharine Trendacosta and James Whitbrook Jul 12 '16

This Terminator Statue Is Straight-Up a Bust of a Young, Nude Arnold Schwarzenegger

Seriously. Who wants this on their mantlepiece? Except for maybe Arnold Schwarzenegger himself? While harkening back to Schwarzenegger’s first appearance as the Terminator upon his naked, 1984 arrival in the first movie, this is actually based on the creepy CG Arnold that appeared in very much the same manner in Terminator Genisys. So not only…

io9 James Whitbrook Jul 12 '16

The Wonder Woman Movie Was Written by Zack Snyder, Allan Heinberg, and Geoff Johns

This is bizarre news. Not just because Wonder Woman has wrapped production and we’ve only just learned who wrote the script Patty Jenkins shot, but because what many assumed would be a DC movie out of the direct hands of Zack Snyder’s involvement is in fact very much connected with the filmmaker. A new press…

Movies James Whitbrook Jul 12 '16

Get to Know Star Trek Beyond‘s Big New Bad Guy

Star Trek Beyond doesn’t just have a gay Hikaru Sulu or the backing of a Rihanna song, it’s also got Idris Elba as Krall, its sinister and cranky villain who hates everything Kirk and pals stand for. Now you can get to know him Krall day and Krall night long in a new featurette focusing…

Movies James Whitbrook Jul 12 '16

It’s Time for Even More Speculation About Negan’s Kill on The Walking Dead

Josh Brolin hypes up the story of Infinity War. David Ayer talks about Suicide Squad’s take on Harley Quinn. Matt Damon ponders his Jason Bourne future. Sony’s chairman talks about the meaning behind Spider-Man: Homecoming’s title. Plus, new stills from the return of Fear the Walking Dead and a new look at MacGyver. Spoilers Now!…

Television James Whitbrook Jul 12 '16

Good News, Melissa Benoist’s Supergirl Is Getting an Action Figure. Bad News…

… It’s not great. Bummer! While the news that Benoist’s take on the Woman of Steel would be part of the next wave of Mattel’s DC Comics Multiverse line of six-inch action figures was great news at first, but newly released images of the figure have dampened that excitement quite a bit. The overall figure…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook Jul 11 '16

Black Mirror‘s Smartphone Dystopia Is Here, Thanks to Pokémon Go

As someone living in a country where Pokémon Go has yet to come out, it’s been certainly something to be an outsider looking in upon the sheer Pokémania that has gripped the U.S. this weekend—a touch disconcerting even, which this brilliant mash-up between the app and Black Mirror highlights to hilarious effect. The footage, which…

io9 James Whitbrook Jul 11 '16

Sega’s Rent-A-Hero Movie Is Basically Uber for Superheroes

Have you ever heard of the Sega Genesis game Rent-A-Hero? Probably not, because it was a) only released in Japan, and b) an incredibly bizarre and obscure comedic role-playing game. Well, now it’s the latest movie announcement from Sega, and the man behind Hot Tub Time Machine is bringing it to life. Yes, in the…

Movies James Whitbrook Jul 11 '16

Dungeons & Dragons Is Heading to Magic: The Gathering‘s Gothic Land of Innistrad

Recently Wizards of the Coast surprised fans with Plane Shift: Zendikar, a D&D supplement that let players plan campaigns set in a plane of existence from Magic: The Gathering—a first-ever crossover between the two venerable fantasy worlds. Now they’re at it again, but this time it’s a journey to the creepy Innistrad, and we have…

io9 James Whitbrook Jul 11 '16

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Here’s Your ‘First’ Official Look at Roland and the Man in Black in The Dark Tower Movie

Why Is Optimus Prime Battling a Dragon in Transformers: The Last Knight?

Ezra’s Got a New Look and a New Lightsaber In the First Clip from Star Wars Rebels Season 3

It’s Hard to Believe That These Awesome Star Wars Photographs Are of Action Figures

Supergirl Has Found Its Maggie Sawyer

Stormtroopers Invaded the Episode VIII Wrap Party, and Then Got Their Groove On

All 60 New and Returning Comic Series Coming From Marvel This Fall

Another Mysterious New Speedster Is Coming to The Flash

The Ewoks Had a Very Unexpected Job After Return of the Jedi

Has Supergirl Just Hired Its Cat Grant Replacement?

Fox Cancels Hellfire But Adds Another Marvel Mutant Show to Its Roster

All the Secrets of the Star Wars Galaxy Revealed in Aftermath: Life Debt

This Terminator Statue Is Straight-Up a Bust of a Young, Nude Arnold Schwarzenegger

The Wonder Woman Movie Was Written by Zack Snyder, Allan Heinberg, and Geoff Johns

Get to Know Star Trek Beyond‘s Big New Bad Guy

It’s Time for Even More Speculation About Negan’s Kill on The Walking Dead

Good News, Melissa Benoist’s Supergirl Is Getting an Action Figure. Bad News…

Black Mirror‘s Smartphone Dystopia Is Here, Thanks to Pokémon Go

Sega’s Rent-A-Hero Movie Is Basically Uber for Superheroes

Dungeons & Dragons Is Heading to Magic: The Gathering‘s Gothic Land of Innistrad

Amazon Sells This 50-Inch 4K Smart Fire TV for Less Than Most Dumb TVs

Forget Your Heavy Dyson, This Shark Vacuum Is Half Price on Amazon

Why Humans Are Obsessed With Numbers Too Big to Understand

Forget Prime Day, Amazon Already Cut AirPods 4 to Near Their Lowest Price Ever

Forget Traveling With Four Chargers, This Tiny 100W GaN Block Replaces All of Them for Less Than a Basic Laptop Adapter

This Solar Security Camera Runs Forever on Sunlight, Amazon Just Cut It to a New Low

Amazon Cuts the Beats Studio Pro by More Than Half, Now 3x Cheaper Than Apple’s Rival

The Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 Just Hit Its Lowest Price, Now Cheaper Than a Month at the Gym

This 15-Inch Portable Monitor Has 11,000 Five-Star Reviews and Amazon Just Cut It in Half

Bose QuietComfort Hits a New 90-Day Low on Amazon, Now Half the Price of AirPods Max

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