James Whitbrook, Author at Gizmodo

Even More Details About The CW’s New Arrow/Flash Spinoff!

The cast of The Flash tease game changing events ahead. Adrienne Palicki talks Mockingbird’s evolution on Agents of SHIELD. Rob Thomas talks iZombie and the future of Veronica Mars. Plus, what’s to come on Grimm, The Walking Dead, and more. Spoilers now! Top image: Orphan Black. Bill & Ted 3 Actor Alex Winter offers a…

io9 James Whitbrook Mar 18

Mike Mignola Returns With A Gorgeous Comic About Frankenstein’s Monster

The legendary Mike Mignola returns to pen a new miniseries, but that’s not all this week’s latest comics have to offer. There’s time travelling shenanigans from Mark Millar, an intriguing new Image series about the fall of a space empire, and a graphic novel about the crew behind a Super Sentai robot. Comics! Dark Horse…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook Mar 17

The Complete History Of Marvel Superhero Movies: 1990-2008

Iron Man may have changed the game for Marvel movies, but Marvel already had a long history of movie-making before the creation of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Here’s part two of our look back at the history of Marvel comic book movies, as we head into the 90’s and come right up to 2008. In…

Movies James Whitbrook Mar 17

Tuesday Game Room: From Dawn Till Duscae Edition

It’s been nearly a decade since the game that would become Final Fantasy XV was announced, and this week, we finally get to actually play some of it. How cute, it thinks it’s a real video game and everything! Will you venture into Episode Duscae this week? Tell us about it in Tuesday Game Room!…

Tech News James Whitbrook Mar 17

These Humongous Transformers Are Made Out Of Scrapped Car Parts

Sure, they may be made out of of re-purposed bits of scrap metal, but I’m willing to say this Optimus Prime looks way cooler than what we got in Michael Bay’s Transformers films. The gigantic replicas of Optimus Prime and Bumblebee were made by Yu Zhilin and son, Yu Lingyun, two farmers from Hengyang County…

io9 James Whitbrook Mar 17

The Next Wave Of Animated Batman Figures Comes With An Awesome Nightwing

We’ve known it’s been coming for a while after DC announced delays to try and fix the problems with the toyline, but at last, here’s some good news for the toyline based on Batman: The Animated Series and The New Adventures Of Batman: Nightwing is on the way, and he looks rather lovely. The fifth…

Tech News James Whitbrook Mar 17

Major Scoops For Supergirl, Doctor Who, Game of Thrones, Flash And Arrow

Just what could Batman’s role in Suicide Squad be? Gotham’s Cameron Monaghan talks about finding the voice of the Joker for the show. Bruce Campbell talks Ash vs. Evil Dead. Plus, teasers for what’s in store on Person of Interest, The Walking Dead, Agents of SHIELD and more. Rejoice, Spoilers are here! Top image: The…

Television James Whitbrook Mar 17

Hot Toys Returns To Steal Scarlett Johansson’s Soul For Avengers 2 Toys

The last time Hot Toys released a Black Widow figure, we were understandably amazed/petrified at the company’s ability to practice the dark arts presumably required to create their exquisite toys. But now they’re back with Johansson’s soul in tow for a second outing, and she looks great. https://gizmodo.com/this-black-widow-figure-may-have-stolen-scarlett-johans-1541291961 The 1:6 scale Widow, based on her…

Tech News James Whitbrook Mar 17

This Halo Figure Comes With Armour ‘Expansion Packs’

Not content with merely being one Master Chief, this new statue from Kotobukiya has decided to become three different iterations of the video game supersoldier instead, thanks to the addition of some nifty addon packs that let you kit out your Spartain whichever way you want. It’s not the first time a Halo product has…

Tech News James Whitbrook Mar 16

This Breathtaking Model Of The Millennium Falcon Took Four Years To Make

No, that’s not a picture of Han Solo’s trusty ship ripped straight from a Star Wars movie. It’s an incredible model made by Bernard Szukiel — but here’s the real kicker: it’s made entirely out of paper. This is no hunk of junk. Header Image Credit: Bernard Szukiel. All images credited as such unless otherwise…

Tech News James Whitbrook Mar 16

Hilariously Creepy Statues Of Marvel Heroes Will Help You Dish Out Candy

Do you enjoy giving out candy to people and also freaking them out at the same time? Yes? Good! Then these are just for you. Look into that Thor’s eyes and tell me you wouldn’t say no to a dig around in his candy bowl. Rubies — yes, they of the equally hilarious/creepy Age of…

Tech News James Whitbrook Mar 16

An Even Better Look At Funko’s Firefly Action Figures

At New York Toy Fair last month we got our first proper look at Funko’s line of 6″ action figures based on Firefly — but now Funko has released a batch of new promo pictures for the toys offering us a great look at the plastic crew of the Serenity. Ready your “Shiny” jokes! The…

Tech News James Whitbrook Mar 16

Iconic DC Moments, Improved With… Springs?

When you’ve been around as long as DC Comics, there’s plenty of iconic moments in comic book history to choose from for a series of cool looking statues. But that said, I’m not entirely sure how the addition of wobbly spring-loaded bits makes them look any better. This new line of ‘Motion Statues’ — which…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook Mar 16

Everything You Need To Know About The Hulk’s Big Brawl In Avengers 2!

Concept art for Rogue One hints at what’s in store for the Star Wars spinoff. Which comic book story appearance is Suicide Squad’s Joker based on? Other speedsters will show up in The Flash season 2. Plus, sneak peeks at what’s to come on Agents of SHIELD, Supernatural, The Originals and more. Spoilers, Assemble! Top…

Television James Whitbrook Mar 16

Marvel’s First Star Wars Comic Event Reveals What Came After Episode VI

Marvel is no stranger when it comes to the world of big comic events, but this is a first for them: Their new Star Wars comics line will be getting an event series of its own this September, telling the tale of what happened to the Rebels after the end of Return of the Jedi.…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook Mar 13

8-Bit Style Godzilla Is Here To Wreak Pixelated Havoc

He might not look quite like he’s just stepped out of a video game and on-to your desk, but the cool pixelation effect on this Godzilla figure’s paint scheme certainly makes him stand out as a stylish King of Kaiju! The latest in NECA’s line of video-game-inspired takes on their toylines is based on Godzilla’s…

Tech News James Whitbrook Mar 13

This Michael Keaton Batman Statue Can Do The Impossible: Turn His Head

An oft-repeated story about Michael Keaton’s Batman outfit was that it was impossible for the actor to turn his head thanks to the tough cowl, necessitating a ‘turn with your body’ style of movement that defined the actor’s portrayal. But in statue form, it seems being able to turn his head is much easier! Another…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook Mar 13

First Thunderbirds Trailer Is Filled With Gorgeous Models And CG Mayhem

We’ve had teasers for a while, but the first trailer for Thunderbirds Are Go!, ITV’s remake of the classic British puppet series Thunderbirds is here — and it’s packed with beautiful practical models, slightly creepy CG people, and plenty of nods and winks to the classic works of Gerry Anderson. Check it out! The new…

Trailers James Whitbrook Mar 13

Not To Be Left Out, The Flash And Green Arrow Are Getting Redesigns Too

It’s redesign-apalooza over at DC comics ahead of their soft reboot this summer. We’ve been treated to Wonder Woman’s badass new look and the Iron Batman already, but here’s our first look at the all-new threads of The Flash and Green Arrow. Let’s get this out of the way: Only one of these guys got…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook Mar 13

Even More Death Is Coming To The Walking Dead!

Rinko Kikuchi talks about Mako Mori’s role in Pacific Rim 2. Fantastic Four gives us a better look at the team’s new outfits. Suicide Squad may have found its Deathstroke, and Joss Whedon talks Age of Ultron. Plus set pictures of Krysten Ritter in action on AKA Jessica Jones, and Supergirl’s secret identity. Hot spoilers!…

Television James Whitbrook Mar 13

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Even More Details About The CW’s New Arrow/Flash Spinoff!

Mike Mignola Returns With A Gorgeous Comic About Frankenstein’s Monster

The Complete History Of Marvel Superhero Movies: 1990-2008

Tuesday Game Room: From Dawn Till Duscae Edition

These Humongous Transformers Are Made Out Of Scrapped Car Parts

The Next Wave Of Animated Batman Figures Comes With An Awesome Nightwing

Major Scoops For Supergirl, Doctor Who, Game of Thrones, Flash And Arrow

Hot Toys Returns To Steal Scarlett Johansson’s Soul For Avengers 2 Toys

This Halo Figure Comes With Armour ‘Expansion Packs’

This Breathtaking Model Of The Millennium Falcon Took Four Years To Make

Hilariously Creepy Statues Of Marvel Heroes Will Help You Dish Out Candy

An Even Better Look At Funko’s Firefly Action Figures

Iconic DC Moments, Improved With… Springs?

Everything You Need To Know About The Hulk’s Big Brawl In Avengers 2!

Marvel’s First Star Wars Comic Event Reveals What Came After Episode VI

8-Bit Style Godzilla Is Here To Wreak Pixelated Havoc

This Michael Keaton Batman Statue Can Do The Impossible: Turn His Head

First Thunderbirds Trailer Is Filled With Gorgeous Models And CG Mayhem

Not To Be Left Out, The Flash And Green Arrow Are Getting Redesigns Too

Even More Death Is Coming To The Walking Dead!

FCC Exempts Netgear from Foreign-Made Router Ban For Some Reason

Jamie Dornan Is Your New Aragorn in ‘The Hunt for Gollum’

Trump’s Fed Pick Is Knee Deep in Tech and Crypto Investments

The First Trailer for ‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ Takes Terror Stateside

The Trump Phone Still Looks Like Total Trash

‘Masters of the Universe’ Really, Really Wants to Be the Next ‘Barbie’

Samsung’s Micro RGB TVs Provide So Much Color It May Be Too Much

The Crypto Bros Want to Get Their Hands on Anthropic’s ‘Super Dangerous’ Model

This Is What a Music Industry ‘Plant’ Looks Like in 2026

As Starship V3 Lags Behind, Blue Origin Prepares Third Launch of New Glenn

Sony Inzone H6 Air Review: A Perfect Case for Open-Back Gaming Headsets

Anker’s EufyMake E1 Finally Brings Printers Out of the Dark Ages

The Soundboks Mix Is Going to Make You the Most Popular Guy at the Park

Asus Zenbook A16 Review: Start Considering Snapdragon on PC, for Real

Aqara Thermostat Hub W200 Review: Almost Better than My Ecobee

HP Omen Max 45L Review: 4K60 Gaming Has Never Been So Easy

Ecovacs Winbot W3 Omni Review: Window Cleaning Robots Have a Long Way to Go

AirPods Max 2 vs. Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen): Which ANC Headphones Win?

The Best Gadgets of March 2026

AirPods Max 2 Review: Still Ridiculously Expensive and Ridiculously Nice