James Whitbrook, Author at Gizmodo

Batman’s Mobile Bat-Lab Will Return As A New Playset

Now this is sort of retro revival I can get behind. First, Figures Toy Company announced that they would bring back Mego’s old school cardboard playsets for their Batman and DC 8” figure line — and now they’ve gone a step further and revealed they’ll be bringing back new versions of Mego’s DC vehicles, too.…

Tech News James Whitbrook May 18

Which Marvel Character Will Die In Captain America: Civil War?

Civil War filming pictures don’t just tease death — they give us our first look at the MCU’s take on comics villain Crossbones. Daniel Craig may have a surprising cameo in The Force Awakens. The Flash teases new heroes and villains. Plus, a look at Ash vs. Evil Dead’s Necronomicon. Spoilers Get! Top image: Avengers:…

Television James Whitbrook May 18

On Sailor Moon Crystal Near Death Experiences Will Get You What You Want

Everyone wants something on Sailor Moon Crystal. The Black Moon want power. Usagi wants to go home with her friends. Tuxedo Mask wants to protect Chibi Usa. I want to move on from the endless exposition and get to the action. But as hard as Sailor Moon Crystal tries this week, not everyone gets what…

Tech News James Whitbrook May 16

DC’s Pinup Superhero Statues Are Getting Their Own Comic Book

Well, that’s not something you expect to hear. But yes, DC’s Bombshells — alternate re-imaginings of DC’s cast of female heroes and villains as 1940s pin up sketches that have graced collector shelves as statues and variant comic covers in the past — are teaming up and heading to digital comics. The female-focused series will…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook May 15

Hot Toys’ Vision Phases Into A Fabulous-Looking Existence

He may have had to wait for all the main Avengers to get their toys first, but finally, here he is: Behold, The Vision, in the plastic/synthezoid flesh! Hot Toys’ latest Age of Ultron figure is so pretty, it’ll prove that even an android a wallet can cry as you fork over the cash for…

Tech News James Whitbrook May 15

How The Marvel Cinematic Universe Has Transformed The Comics

It’s hard to deny that the Marvel’s Cinematic Universe has affected their comics. Characters generated on film have leapt into the pages of comics, and niche heroes are now comics megastars thanks to movie successes. But the movies’ impact on the comics stretches actually back farther than you’d think. It All Started With Blade… Marvel’s…

Movies James Whitbrook May 15

DC Heroes Mixed With Thomas The Tank Engine Is A Most Delightful Horror

DC’s cadre of heroes and villains have been mashed up with a lot of things over the years. But transforming them into the wide-eyed, slightly creepy locomotives of Thomas the Tank Engine makes for a toy that is equal parts laden with animated nostalgia and sheer, nightmarish terror. Mattel’s latest exclusive merchandise for San Diego…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook May 15

Could Michael Fassbender Stay On As Magneto After X-Men Apocalypse?

Marvel narrows down its new Spider-Man cast list, and the next Planet of the Apes has a title. Get another great look at Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool outfit. There’s still a chance the next season of Person of Interest may not be its last. Plus, Arrow teases a new villain, and clips from Tomorrowland. To me,…

Television James Whitbrook May 15

Action Heroes We Love: Commander Shepard

Action heroes save the day. Sometimes, they even save a whole city, a whole country, and if they’re especially great, the whole world. Not every hero gets to save the entire galaxy from eons of cyclical destruction: That honor goes to Commander Shepard, one of science fiction’s ultimate action heroes. Commander Jane — or possibly…

io9 James Whitbrook May 14

Arrow And Flash Recruit A New Team In This Legends Of Tomorrow Trailer

We only just got our first proper look at The CW’s Arrow/The Flash spinoff show, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow this morning — but now you can see them in action, as Barry Allen and Oliver Queen bring together an unlikely group of heroes to deal with a legendary villain. https://gizmodo.com/heroes-are-revealed-in-the-first-legends-of-tomorrow-ca-1704436014 The trailer uses a lot…

Trailers James Whitbrook May 14

Superman Has An Identity Crisis In DC’s New Post-Convergence Previews

There’s big changes coming to the world of DC as the New 52 era finally comes to a close. Last week we got a glimpse of what was to come with the new, heavily armored Batman, and now 10 more preview comics have been released, teasing the futures of Superman, Aquaman’s new costume and more.…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook May 14

The Original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Design Comes To Life As A Toy

Back when Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird first laid out their plans for what would become the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Eastman sketched out a slightly dopey, nunchaku-wielding turtle on a napkin. That original drawing, right down to the inky shading, has become an incredible looking figure. Dubbed The First Turtle, the Mondo figure is…

Tech News James Whitbrook May 14

How Teen Titans Will Set Itself Apart From The Superhero TV Show Boom

Preacher starts filming! Could Constantine find a new home alongside The Flash and Arrow? Rogue One casts its male lead, and potentially a villain. Elizabeth Henstridge talks about what’s next for Simmons on Agents of SHIELD. Plus, a look at the Flash finale. Behold, Spoilers! Top image: Constantine. Star Wars: Rogue One Diego Luna has…

Television James Whitbrook May 14

Limitless The TV Show Is Basically Limitless The Movie, But With Cops

Okay, so we knew from the start that the CBS spinoff of Neil Burger’s Limitless would be a police procedural, but the first look trailer shown at CBS’s Upfronts presentation doubly confirmed it: This is Limitless, right down to the presence of Bradley Cooper, complete with added procedural fun times. https://gizmodo.com/limitless-will-be-turned-into-a-police-procedural-for-t-1682512070 The series, which follows…

Trailers James Whitbrook May 13

Director Josh Boone Will Bring The New Mutants To The Big Screen

The X-Men cinematic universe is about to get a little bigger: Fox has announced a new spin-off movie set in the universe based on the teen mutant comic series The New Mutants, and The Fault In Our Stars director Josh Boone will head the project. The movie, produced by Simon Kinberg and Lauren Shuler Donner…

Movies James Whitbrook May 13

A Star Wars Toy Calendar Filled With Reminders To Buy New Star Wars Toys

Star Wars’ relationship with Toys has long been an intrinsic part of the franchise’s history. But there’s something about a Calendar filled with adverts for toys old and new, while also at the same time constantly reminding you when you can go out and buy new toys, that is baffling to comprehend. And yet, such…

Tech News James Whitbrook May 13

Honor Harrington Confronts Her Past In This Newest Comic Prequel

Captain Honor Harrington returns to comic books next month — but before she does, a team of female creatives is bringing the character life through a series of short prequel comics. io9 is proud to exclusively unveil the second story in Facets of Honor, Mended! Set between Honor’s recent return to comics in the Free…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook May 13

A Closer Look At The Madness That Is The Final Fantasy-Style Batman Toy

Last year we got our first glimpses at the sheer insanity of Final Fantasy and Kingdom Hearts designer Tetsuya Nomura’s take on Gotham’s Dark Knight for the Play Arts Kai Variant Series. But now Square-Enix have revealed an even better look at the wings, claws, and power armour of this truly bizarre Batman. https://gizmodo.com/this-final-fantasy-style-redesigned-action-figure-of-b-1610394577 Yes,…

Tech News James Whitbrook May 13

Carrie Fisher’s Daughter Shoots Down A Longstanding Force Awakens Rumor

Take a closer look at Batman v. Superman’s Batwing. Charlize Theron could star in a comic-book movie, Eddie Redmayne is up for J.K. Rowling’s Fantastic Beasts, and Luc Besson’s Valerian gets two leads. Agent Carter season two will have new romances and new locales. Spoilers, Assemble! Top image: The Force Awakens. Star Wars: The Force…

Television James Whitbrook May 13

In This Week’s Comics, A Team Of Heroes Keeps Magic From The World

There might not be any gigantic crossover events beginning this week, but there’s plenty to love in the newest comics. The classic Night Nurse series gets a collection, Noelle Stevenson’s Nimona comes to print, and the Steampunk epic Lantern City begins! Let’s dig in to tomorrow’s new releases. https://gizmodo.com/a-humble-heros-journey-begins-in-this-lantern-city-1-c-1703229977 Dark Horse Single Issues Harrow County…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook May 12

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Batman’s Mobile Bat-Lab Will Return As A New Playset

Which Marvel Character Will Die In Captain America: Civil War?

On Sailor Moon Crystal Near Death Experiences Will Get You What You Want

DC’s Pinup Superhero Statues Are Getting Their Own Comic Book

Hot Toys’ Vision Phases Into A Fabulous-Looking Existence

How The Marvel Cinematic Universe Has Transformed The Comics

DC Heroes Mixed With Thomas The Tank Engine Is A Most Delightful Horror

Could Michael Fassbender Stay On As Magneto After X-Men Apocalypse?

Action Heroes We Love: Commander Shepard

Arrow And Flash Recruit A New Team In This Legends Of Tomorrow Trailer

Superman Has An Identity Crisis In DC’s New Post-Convergence Previews

The Original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Design Comes To Life As A Toy

How Teen Titans Will Set Itself Apart From The Superhero TV Show Boom

Limitless The TV Show Is Basically Limitless The Movie, But With Cops

Director Josh Boone Will Bring The New Mutants To The Big Screen

A Star Wars Toy Calendar Filled With Reminders To Buy New Star Wars Toys

Honor Harrington Confronts Her Past In This Newest Comic Prequel

A Closer Look At The Madness That Is The Final Fantasy-Style Batman Toy

Carrie Fisher’s Daughter Shoots Down A Longstanding Force Awakens Rumor

In This Week’s Comics, A Team Of Heroes Keeps Magic From The World

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