James Whitbrook, Author at Gizmodo

Sentinel’s Latest Marvel Toy Is A Heavily Armored War Machine

So far Sentinel’s swanky Re:Edit toys have focussed on making some pretty amazing Iron Man variants. But while their latest doesn’t fall far from the Iron Man tree, it’s a bit different: it’s an all new War Machine, one that comes packing heat and some pretty awesome armor. https://gizmodo.com/a-closer-look-at-sentinels-lovely-extremis-iron-man-1691133421 https://gizmodo.com/sentinels-stylish-hulkbuster-toy-is-way-sleeker-than-ag-1684643991 https://gizmodo.com/this-bleeding-edge-iron-man-figure-looks-awesome-1672663812 Scant details have been…

Tech News James Whitbrook May 28

Daredevil Season 2 Audition Tapes Tease The Arrival Of A Major Character

One of the planned Transformers spinoffs could take place on Cybertron. Duncan Jones discusses filming Warcraft. Doctor Who is returning to often-used location. Bryan Fuller explains the need to keep American Gods’ cast diverse. Plus, Hugh Dancy talks Hannibal. Spoilers Get! Transformers Spinoff Andrew Barrer and Gabriel Ferrari have joined the creative team in charge…

io9 James Whitbrook May 28

Tilda Swinton Is In Talks For Doctor Strange!

Ready your “Holy Tilda Swinton!” gifs, because Holy Tilda Swinton: The Hollywood Reporter is reporting that Tilda Swinton will have a part in Marvel’s Doctor Strange. It’s for none other than Stephen Strange’s mysterious magical teacher, the Ancient One! Yes, the Ancient One — who teaches Strange magic after a terrible accident befalls him, guiding…

io9 James Whitbrook May 27

These Alien Face Hugger Eggs Come In The Smartest Toy Packaging Ever

I mean, Alien or not, what else are you going to put eggs in other than an egg carton? The set of six eggs — three unhatched, and three hatched, complete with little face huggers to crawl out of them — will be available later this year from NECA, for an undisclosed price, having being…

Tech News James Whitbrook May 27

Cyborg’s New Comic Look Is Basically Terminator Genisys‘ New Terminator

DC heroes and villains alike are ditching their old wardrobes for snazzy new threads ahead of the company’s new post-Convergence wave of comics releasing next month. Cyborg is the newest character to have a makeover — one that looks uncannily that slick new Terminator from Terminator Genisys. https://gizmodo.com/terminator-genisys-reveals-a-brand-new-type-of-termina-1694097334 Another part of DC’s wave of preview…

io9 James Whitbrook May 27

This Might Be Our First Look At The Force Awakens‘ Stormtrooper Figure

Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ merchandising extravaganza begins three whole months before the film is out — but before that, there’s the inevitable leak of figures onto eBay from Chinese manufacturing facilities. And such a leak, if true, may give us our first look at a Force Awakens action figure. A figure claiming to be…

Tech News James Whitbrook May 27

We May Know Which Book Characters Are Joining Game Of Thrones Season Six

Could Wolverine really appear in Deadpool? Is River Song done for good on Doctor Who? Plus, get a look at new concept art for Cyclops and Jean Grey in X-Men Apocalypse, and meet a key Terminator Genisys character. And learn who may or may not return for American Horror Story: Hotel. Spoilers Now! Top image:…

io9 James Whitbrook May 27

A Strange Event Links Doctors Together In This Doctor Who Comic Preview

In August, Titan Comics will bring their three ongoing Doctor Who series together for a massive multi-Doctor adventure — and now you can see what brings John Hurt’s War Doctor into the fray alongside his Tenth, Eleventh and Twelfth incarnations in this exclusive preview of the first issue! https://gizmodo.com/titans-doctor-who-comics-are-getting-their-own-multi-do-1686771130 Written by Doctor Who and comics…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook May 26

DC and Star Wars: Two Very Different Approaches To Sprawling Backstories

Massive continuities are a blessing and a curse for the epic franchises that dominate popular culture. There’s a rich lore to draw on, but how do you keep the complicated backstories understandable to newcomers? DC Comics and Star Wars have taken very different approaches, that illuminate the importance of the past in pop adventures. DC:…

io9 James Whitbrook May 26

A Synopsis Of Force Awakens Rumors Might Just Describe The Entire Movie

Dwayne Johnson teases that we might see Shazam sooner than we think. Channing Tatum reveals the Gambit movie will be an origin story. Willa Holland discusses Thea’s vigilante costume going into Arrow season 4. Plus Stephen King’s It is in trouble, and there’s a new Inside Out clip. Spoilers! Top image: Star Wars: The Force…

Television James Whitbrook May 26

Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell‘s Magical Spectacle Holds Tragic Secrets

The second episode of Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell is full of gorgeous spectacle and unbelievable displays of magic. But it also does a great job of showing that even the most fabulous magic has a dark side: a darkness than can bring out the worst in people, or even deliver great tragedies. Warning: Although…

io9 James Whitbrook May 25

This Japanese Darth Maul Figure Looks Totally Badass

Between spiky Thors and scary Predators, there’s been quite a few reveals for Square-Enix’s Play Arts Kai line recently — but that’s not stopped them from lifting the lid on their latest Star Wars toy today. Although this Darth Maul isn’t as wacky as Play Arts Kai at it’s best, it looks absolutely awesome. Play…

Tech News James Whitbrook May 25

See Jack Kirby’s Incredible Argo Art In Color For The First Time

Comics legend Jack Kirby is responsible for some of the most iconic comic book creations of all time, and some of it helped to smuggle six Americans out of Iran as part of Operation Argo. Now you’ll finally get a chance to see this artwork in color for the first time, courtesy of Heavy Metal’s…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook May 25

A Better Look At Herocross’ Creepily Cute Alien Figure

When we got our first look at Herocross’ take on the titular Alien of the classic sci-fi-horror series Alien, we were slightly baffled by its astonishing ability to look insanely cute and still be rather creepy. Those points are still rather salient when you get to see the fantastic final figure in its tiny glory.…

Tech News James Whitbrook May 25

Hayley Atwell Teases A “Lighter” Agent Carter, As Well As More Episodes

There’ll be more Twin Peaks than we previously thought, too. The star of Jem and the Holograms discusses reactions to the trailer. What are the differences between the final Ant-Man script and Edgar Wright’s original draft? Plus, a crazy casting rumor for the Static Shock web series. To me, my Spoilers! Top image: Agent Carter.…

io9 James Whitbrook May 25

Hot Toys Would Very Much Like You To Buy More Age Of Ultron Iron Men

Tony Stark goes through Iron Man suits like they’re going out of fashion. It seems like Hot Toys have a very similar approach, because they’ve announced another two Iron Man related figures that they would really like you to add to your Iron Legion. Yes, you didn’t think that the Age of Ultron 1:6 figure…

Tech News James Whitbrook May 24

This Petrifying Predator Figure Looks Like It Could Rip Your Face Off

The Predator was already a pretty extreme design. Square-Enix’s Play Arts Kai line just took that extremity, ripped its spine out and then used it as a club to beat the extremeness to death. Oh dear. Yes, when Play Arts Kai isn’t doing insane things to the worlds of DC, Marvel or Star Wars, they’ve…

Tech News James Whitbrook May 23

This Gorgeous Batman Figure Looks Like A 3-D Sketch

I’m a big fan of DC’s “Designer Series” figures, where the artstyle of a particular DC artist is painstakingly recreated on a poseable action figure. But this latest figure, based on the art of Batman: Hush artist Jim Lee, takes that design ethos to its most incredible extreme. The beautiful figure is one of DC’s…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook May 22

See The JLA In Action In This Incredible “Widevision” Comic Cover

We’re heading into a long weekend. Sometimes you don’t need anything to celebrate other than to gawp at a glorious, gorgeous piece of comic book art that shows the Justice League’s finest superheroes locked in an all out brawl with some evil aliens. Sit back, relax, and be amazed. The beautiful “widevision” cover is actually…

io9 James Whitbrook May 22

The Groundbreaking History Of Star Wars Toys

When Star Wars released in 1977, the face of science fiction in popular culture was changed forever — but a year later, the movie helped transform the toy industry as well. Since then, Star Wars and the toys it inspired have been forever linked, a story that can just as easily be told through figures…

io9 James Whitbrook May 22

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Sentinel’s Latest Marvel Toy Is A Heavily Armored War Machine

Daredevil Season 2 Audition Tapes Tease The Arrival Of A Major Character

Tilda Swinton Is In Talks For Doctor Strange!

These Alien Face Hugger Eggs Come In The Smartest Toy Packaging Ever

Cyborg’s New Comic Look Is Basically Terminator Genisys‘ New Terminator

This Might Be Our First Look At The Force Awakens‘ Stormtrooper Figure

We May Know Which Book Characters Are Joining Game Of Thrones Season Six

A Strange Event Links Doctors Together In This Doctor Who Comic Preview

DC and Star Wars: Two Very Different Approaches To Sprawling Backstories

A Synopsis Of Force Awakens Rumors Might Just Describe The Entire Movie

Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell‘s Magical Spectacle Holds Tragic Secrets

This Japanese Darth Maul Figure Looks Totally Badass

See Jack Kirby’s Incredible Argo Art In Color For The First Time

A Better Look At Herocross’ Creepily Cute Alien Figure

Hayley Atwell Teases A “Lighter” Agent Carter, As Well As More Episodes

Hot Toys Would Very Much Like You To Buy More Age Of Ultron Iron Men

This Petrifying Predator Figure Looks Like It Could Rip Your Face Off

This Gorgeous Batman Figure Looks Like A 3-D Sketch

See The JLA In Action In This Incredible “Widevision” Comic Cover

The Groundbreaking History Of Star Wars Toys

Galaxy Buds 3 FE (2025) Are Now Cheaper on Amazon Than Buying Direct from Samsung, but Only for Prime Members

Lego’s Big New ‘Star Wars’ Set Comes Just in Time for ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ to Replace It

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