James Whitbrook

Steven Universe‘s Newest Addition Still Has A Long Way To Go

Peridot joining the Crystal Gems in Steven Universe has given us some great moments, and a softening of one of the show’s few villains. But while “It Could’ve Been Great” took us to the far flung reaches of the moon, it also showed us that Peridot still has a long way to go on her…

Hot Toys’ Baby Batman and Superman Are Super Adorable

I mean, just look at them. Sure, one’s a heavily armored angry dude and the other is a space alien with glowing red eyes that are about to shoot out hot laser beams of death. But still, babies! Hot Toys have unveiled the cutesy little “Cosbaby” toys as the latest in their line of Batman…

TNT’s Live-Action Teen Titans Show Is Dead

When TNT started filming a pilot for its long-in-the-works adaptation of the DC superhero team, the Teen Titans, we wondered if it was going to be one DC live-action show too many. Turns out we need not have worried: Titans is officially dead. https://gizmodo.com/is-a-live-action-teen-titans-one-dc-show-too-many-1633833555 Although we’ve heard nothing about the show outside of a rumored…

The Secret Origin of The Force Awakens’ Adorably Angriest Stormtrooper

New heroes like Rey, Finn, and Poe. Old ones like Han and Leia. New foes like Kylo Ren. The Force Awakens is packed with great characters, but the Internet has chosen one above all: A Stormtrooper with a stun baton. Now this icon has been given an official backstory… because it’s bloody Star Wars, and…

The Son of the Devil Discovers His Heritage in the New Damien Trailer

Mark your calendars, folks: between A&E’s Omen follow up Damien and Fox’s ridiculously charming Lucifer, there’s never been a better year for Satan on television. If this new trailer is anything to go by, Damien is definitely going to be the darker and creepier of the two. A&E has unabashedly leaned on the show’s links…

The Coolest Star Wars Rey Toys That You Can Actually Buy Right Now

Star Wars toys have been in the news, as people reacted angrily to the distinct lack of merchandise based on The Force Awakens’ main hero, Rey—culminating in rage over a Rey-less Monopoly set. Hasbro have promised to include Rey in a later set, but why wait? Here’s some Rey merch you can get your hands…

A Game of Thrones Star Promises The TV Show Is Still Following George R.R. Martin’s Books

New Agent Carter pictures tease the show’s new villain. Zack Snyder talks Batman v Superman spoilers. An Arrow character is heading to The Flash. Mark Millar’s Superior adaptation gets its writers. Plus, what’s to come on The X-Files, and The 100, and new Legends of Tomorrow clips. Behold, Spoilers! Batman v Superman Zack Snyder discusses…

The Devil of Hell’s Kitchen is back—and he’s bringing the Punisher with him. This new teaser trailer for Daredevil’s second season doesn’t have any new footage, but it’s a pretty cool tease. Most importantly, it confirms the show’s release date: All 13 episodes will land on Netflix on March 18th.

John Barrowman and His Sister Are Writing Their Own Arrow Comic Book

John Barrowman and his sister Carole have a history of teaming up to work on new stories for characters Barrowman has played in the past (including several stories about his Doctor Who/Torchwood hero Jack Harkness). Now the duo are turning their talents to Barrowman’s charming Arrow villain, Malcolm Merlyn. Announced during an interview with TV…

There Is Nothing More Adorable Than a Stealth Connie Episode of Steven Universe

Steven Universe is never afraid to turn its deft characterization skills to characters other than Steven himself, leading to the entire cast being incredibly well-fleshed out. But the show is always at it best when it turns its hand to Connie, and through her, the growth of Steven as a character as well. Spoilers ahead,…

Captain America: Civil War Figuarts Will Fight For the Right to Empty Your Wallet

It’s January, which means it’s already time for the merchandising market to start salivating over the next Marvel movie, Captain America: Civil War. Kicking of the proceedings in the battle for whether or not Team Cap or Team Iron Man gets to rummage through your wallet and make your earnings disappear is Bandai! The Japanese…

This Is the Steven Universe Moment That Cartoon Network UK Doesn’t Want British Kids to See

Steven Universe is a show that prides itself in subverting gender sterotypes and championing non-binary displays of love, so two feminine characters dancing seems like a pretty mild thing to worry about. Fear not though, as there’s some very absurd people over at Cartoon Network UK who think that the above gif is TOO HOT…

Please Try Not To Be Shocked, But Star Wars Was the Best-Selling Comic of 2015

If a single force dominated the pop culture world last year, it was the reawakening of the titan that is Star Wars. While The Force Awakens has ruled the box office for weeks now, the galaxy far, far, away has been ruling the roost on comic book shelves for entirety of 2015. Comics distributor Diamond…

Oh God, DC Comics, People From Pakistan Don’t Speak “Pakistanian”

No, DC. No no no. Oh no. The latest “annual” anthology issue of Superman/Wonder Woman, a series that explores the romantic relationship between Superman and Wonder Woman, was released last week; it features several short stories depicting Clark and Diana exploring their relationship, and, because it’s a superhero comic, that sometimes comes through the medium…

Have We Already Learned The Name Of Felicity Jones’ Rogue One Character?

Plus, could we get a trailer soon? Henry Cavill says that Batman v Superman won’t directly address criticisms of Man of Steel. Chris Evans discusses the politics of Civil War. Venture Bros. is finally returning! Plus, tons of images from Disney films, Lucifer, and Shadowhunters. So many spoilers! Star Wars: Rogue One Making Star Wars…

This Fan-Made X-Men Animated Series Is Deliciously Retro

One of the easiest ways to make anything look “retro” these days is to give something a pixelated 8- or 16-bit look to make it look like a classic video game. But this X-Men fan series manages to twist that pixelated look by applied it to fully 3D models—and look surprisingly slick in the process.…

All the Backstory You Desperately Want to Know About The Force Awakens

If there’s one thing that rankles about The Force Awakens, it’s that a lot of its world-building is left to the array of tie-in media that launched with the movie on December 18th. It’s a bummer that there are so many questions left unanswered, but we’ve combed through all these books for all the most…

Steven Universe Returns With a Fairytale Ode to Its Most Secretive Character

Steven Universe made its highly anticipated return last night with an episode dedicated to one of the shows most intriguing characters: Garnet. It was an episode that teased big reveals about the character fans have waited ages to hear, but it was also an episode where the biggest questions had the simplest answers. Spoilers ahead,…

New Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2 Toys Give Us Our First Look At Krang

It was only very recently that we learned that TMNT cartoon classic Krang would be heading to the movie sequel, Out of the Shadows. But now thanks to a series of images from a toy catalogue, we know pretty much what he’ll look like—and it’s surprisingly faithful to the original Krang. The images, from a…

Cassius and Clay, the Post-Apocalyptic Cartoon from the Archer Team, Is No More

When news broke that Archer’s Adam Reed and Modern Family’s Megan Ganz were teaming up for a new animated show set in a post-apocalyptic American south, people were understandably excited. But bad news: despite a full run of episodes being commissioned, Cassius and Clay is already dead. https://gizmodo.com/post-apocalyptic-animated-comedy-cassius-and-clay-is-he-1723065992 The Hollywood Reporter revealed that FXX have…