James Whitbrook, Author at Gizmodo

Robert Downey Jr. Is Teasing a Fourth Iron Man Movie Again

Whether or not there’ll be another standalone Iron Man with Robert Downey Jr. has been the subject of a constant back–and–forth debate for a while now. But Downey Jr. isn’t quite done stoking the fires just yet. He just announced he has at least one more solo Iron Man movie left in him. The comments…

Movies James Whitbrook Apr 27 '16

The Ultimate Guide to All of This Summer’s Awesome New Comics

Ah, summer. The perfect time to think about going outside, getting some sun, enjoying all nature has to offer—and then staying inside to read comics anyway. Happily, this summer’s titles will definitely keep you both occupied and entertained! Here’s io9’s guide to all the fantastic new series coming out over the new few months. MAY…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook Apr 27 '16

X-Men: Apocalypse‘s Wolverine Cameo Could Be Hugely Important to Future X-Movies

Chris Evans ponders his future as Captain America. Disney plans dates for its stable of fairytale adaptations. Sophie Turner talks Sansa’s journey on Game of Thrones. Plus, new pictures from Alien Covenant and A Series of Unfortunate Events, and more Blade Runner 2 casting. Spoilers get! X-Men: Apocalypse Director Bryan Singer says there’s much more…

Television James Whitbrook Apr 27 '16

8 Star Wars Mysteries That Were Better Left Unsolved

The old Star Wars Expanded Universe’s defining trait was its ability to cast a light on the darkest corners of the galaxy far, far away, fleshing out the universe of the movies. Sometimes it did this to great effect, while sometimes it got a bit silly. Here are eight Star Wars mysteries the EU solved…

io9 James Whitbrook Apr 26 '16

That Leia-Focused Star Wars Novel Will Reveal the Origins of the First Order and the Resistance

We’ve known for a while that Claudia Gray’s new Leia-starring novel Star Wars: Bloodlines would be uncovering some important backstory about Leia’s soured relationship with the Republic in The Force Awakens. But now we know it’s tackling another huge mystery from the movie: Just how were the First Order and Resistance formed? https://gizmodo.com/oh-so-thats-why-leia-doesnt-trust-the-new-republic-in-1757108196 In a…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook Apr 26 '16

A New Kind of Marine Battles the Xenomorphs in Aliens: Defiance

Today might be “Alien Day” in recognition of the scifi horror classic, but it’s actually tomorrow that a fascinating new layer of this universe gets uncovered in the new comic Aliens: Defiance. Set nearly two decades after the events of the first movie, Defiance follows a Colonial Marine named Zula Hendricks and a group of…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook Apr 26 '16

Netflix Is Finally Bringing the New Danger Mouse to the US

Though the rebooted series has been airing for a while in the UK, there’s been no way for American fans of the spy-fi classic to catch up on Danger Mouse’ greatest, most fantastic adventures—until now. Netflix released a new “trailer” for the show, which is essentially just the series’ opening titles, to advertise that the…

io9 James Whitbrook Apr 26 '16

Batman ’66 and The Man From UNCLE Have Their Ultimate Showdown

Although his ongoing digital series sadly came to a close late last year, the wonderfully campy Batman ‘66 comic got a brief revival this year with a crossover with the classic spy series The Man From UNCLE. Before it comes to an end this week, we’ve got a sneak peek at the final chapter. Written…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook Apr 26 '16

Chris Hemsworth Geeks Out in This Delightful New Ghostbusters Featurette

We’ll take any chance to see more of what the new Ghosbusters film is going to be like. This new behind-the-scenes featurette not only contains a bunch of new footage, but also happens to showcase Hemsworth’s hapless assistant Kevin being both sexy and moronic. Released for “Administrative Professionals Day” (the unofficial holiday championing the tireless…

Movies James Whitbrook Apr 26 '16

The Latest Rumor About a Star Wars: Episode VIII Cameo Might Just Be the Silliest Yet

Goosebumps 2 is officially happening. The Borderlands movie gets a writer. Carice van Houten talks about that big Game of Thrones reveal. Elizabeth Banks gets her villain on in new Power Rangers set footage. Plus, new clips from Civil War and Agents of SHIELD, and new Ghostbusters promo pictures. To me, my Spoilers! Star Wars…

Television James Whitbrook Apr 26 '16

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Reveals Nathan Fillion’s Amazing New Cameo

Nathan Fillion is circling the Marvel universe once more. in the most delightful way. New set pictures from GotG2 have hit the web, revealing an all-new role the Castle and Firefly star plays in the movie—and it has a major reference to the comics. Spoilers ahead! Fillion, of course, made an uncredited guest appearance in…

Movies James Whitbrook Apr 25 '16

The New Steven Universe Trailer Is Completely Traumatizing

Good news, Steven Universe fans! In a surprise move, the show is coming back in two weeks, ahead of its previously announced June return. Slightly less good news? This fantastic new trailer has us freaking the hell out for Steven and the Crystal Gems. https://gizmodo.com/steven-universe-finally-returns-to-tv-in-june-1768031562 Revealed late on Friday by Entertainment Weekly, the show is…

Television James Whitbrook Apr 25 '16

The Walking Dead Begins Casting Another Major Comic Book Character

Doctor Who’s new companion tells us what to expect from her time in the TARDIS. Green Lantern Corps could star three human Green Lanterns. Jared Leto explains what makes his Joker unique. Plus, disreputable Warcraft inns, the Blob comes to X-Men: Apocalypse, and a new Agents of SHIELD clip. Spoilers Get! Green Lantern Corps Latino…

Television James Whitbrook Apr 25 '16

Someone Lends a Helping Claw in the Final X-Men: Apocalypse Trailer

The latest look at X-Men: Apocalypse is here, and as per usual, things aren’t looking great for Charles Xavier and his merry band of mutants. That doesn’t mean they’re not going to go down without a fight, though—and they’re taking the fight to Apocalypse with the help of a few familiar faces. The trailer, which…

Trailers James Whitbrook Apr 25 '16

Everything We Know About Game Of Thrones Season 6 So Far [Updated]

The next season of Game of Thrones will be unique—a show that’s been so heavily dependent on its book source material will suddenly be venturing out into unknown territory, with no more books to adapt. What’s going to happen next? Here’s everything we’ve been able to find out. [A version of this article originally ran…

Television James Whitbrook Apr 24 '16

The First Time Superman Flew Into Space Was Delightful and Emotional

Superman: American Alien has been doing an incredible job of showing us Clark Kent’s evolution from boy to man (of Steel). It’s surprisingly funny comic that totally nails Clark Kent as a character—but, as a moment in this week’s newest issue proves, it can be equally touching. Spoilers ahead for Superman: American Alien #6, by…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook Apr 22 '16

You Should All Be Reading These Criminally Underrated Comics Right Now

We at io9 tend to cover a lot of comic book news, but there are a lot of smaller titles that, while not making headline news, are absolutely worth checking out (and then telling all your friends about how awesome they are). Here are just some of the criminally underappreciated series out right now that…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook Apr 22 '16

Peabody Awards Recognize Jessica Jones, Mr. Robot, and The Leftovers as Damn Good Shows

We’re living in a golden age of television, both at large and within the scope of genre TV. And apparently the Peabody Awards agree. This year the prestigious committee has given three of its Entertainment awards to three of our favorite shows of the last year: Mr. Robot, The Leftovers and Jessica Jones. Awarded to…

Television James Whitbrook Apr 22 '16

What Superhero Movie Role Could Jeff Goldblum Possibly Be Playing?

Simone Missick discusses what sets Luke Cage apart from the other Marvel Netflix shows. Robert Downey Jr. returns to Sherlock Holmes. The BBC teases the arrival of Doctor Who’s new companion. Plus, new Humans season two casting, new Game of Thrones pictures, and petrifying Alice Through the Looking Glass posters. Spoilers! Jeff Goldblum Speaking to…

Television James Whitbrook Apr 22 '16

Hasbro’s Cinematic Universe Has One Hell of a Writer’s Room

Remember those crazy plans to bring a bunch of Hasbro toy properties like G.I. Joe, Micronauts, and Rom into one hot, trendy cinematic universe? Well, those plans just took a huge step forward with the creation of a writers room that is filled with an absurd amount of talent for a movie franchise based around…

Movies James Whitbrook Apr 21 '16

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Robert Downey Jr. Is Teasing a Fourth Iron Man Movie Again

The Ultimate Guide to All of This Summer’s Awesome New Comics

X-Men: Apocalypse‘s Wolverine Cameo Could Be Hugely Important to Future X-Movies

8 Star Wars Mysteries That Were Better Left Unsolved

That Leia-Focused Star Wars Novel Will Reveal the Origins of the First Order and the Resistance

A New Kind of Marine Battles the Xenomorphs in Aliens: Defiance

Netflix Is Finally Bringing the New Danger Mouse to the US

Batman ’66 and The Man From UNCLE Have Their Ultimate Showdown

Chris Hemsworth Geeks Out in This Delightful New Ghostbusters Featurette

The Latest Rumor About a Star Wars: Episode VIII Cameo Might Just Be the Silliest Yet

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Reveals Nathan Fillion’s Amazing New Cameo

The New Steven Universe Trailer Is Completely Traumatizing

The Walking Dead Begins Casting Another Major Comic Book Character

Someone Lends a Helping Claw in the Final X-Men: Apocalypse Trailer

Everything We Know About Game Of Thrones Season 6 So Far [Updated]

The First Time Superman Flew Into Space Was Delightful and Emotional

You Should All Be Reading These Criminally Underrated Comics Right Now

Peabody Awards Recognize Jessica Jones, Mr. Robot, and The Leftovers as Damn Good Shows

What Superhero Movie Role Could Jeff Goldblum Possibly Be Playing?

Hasbro’s Cinematic Universe Has One Hell of a Writer’s Room

Prime Day Drives Dash Cam Prices to Record Lows, With Vantrue’s GPS Flagship Lineup

Google Takes Verizon’s Place in Dow Jones Industrial Average

Samsung Quietly Made the iPad Look Overpriced, Tab S11 256GB With S Pen and Galaxy AI at Its Lowest Price Ever

200MB/s for What No-Name Cards Cost, Samsung T9 128GB microSD Is at Its Lowest Price Ever

Amazon Offloads TP-Link’s WiFi 7 Router at an All-Time Low, 2,000 sq. ft. of Dead-Zone-Free Coverage

Someone Is Suing the U.S. For Making Them Go Without Anthropic’s Fable 5 Model

DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro Drops to a Near Record Low, 4K/120fps and 20m Waterproof for Prime Day

One Cable, 14 Ports, Dual 4K Displays, Anker Prime Docking Station Just Hit Its All-Time Low

Forget Fragile Budget Laptops, This Military-Grade Lenovo Chromebook 14-inch Just Hit Its All-Time Low With Gemini Built In

Amazon Offloads the Sonos Era 100 at a Near All-Time Low, a Speaker That Tunes Itself to Your Room

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

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

Razer Hammerhead V3 HyperSpeed Review: Exceptionally Mediocre