James Whitbrook, Author at Gizmodo

A Life-Sized Alien Statue To Scare The Hell Out Of Your Guests

I mean, come on. If you’re buying something like this, you’re buying it to aid in scaring the living bejesus out of your friends and family too, right? The mere fact that it looks incredible is practically a bonus at that point. Header Image Credit: Jason Melcher. All images credited as such unless otherwise stated.…

Tech News James Whitbrook Mar 9

A History Of Gundam, The Anime That Defined The Giant Robot Revolution

Almost four decades ago, Mobile Suit Gundam aired in Japan and changed the way the country looked at giant robots. Here’s a brief history of how Gundam established a new genre of anime, changed the way the West consumed Japanese animation, and became a cultural touchstone for the robotics technology of the future. Gundam: The…

io9 James Whitbrook Mar 9

Baby Ultron Is The Cutest Maniacal A.I. In This New Avengers 2 Toyline

I mean, just look at him! He may want to wipe out all of humanity to achieve his twisted sense of peace, but I wouldn’t say no to this little cutie, or any of his equally big-headed friends. Hot Toys have finally brought back their Cosbaby series, just in time for Age of Ultron. These…

Tech News James Whitbrook Mar 9

Another Surprising Marvel Hero Joins Captain America: Civil War!

Neill Blomkamp discusses how Chappie may have delayed District 10. More The Force Awakens rumours offer a tease of what to expect from the next trailer. Gotham casts a familiar ally of Batman. Plus, Sharlto Copley talks Powers, and more info on the heroes joining the Arrow/Flash spinoff. Behold, Spoilers! Top image: Avengers: Age Of…

Television James Whitbrook Mar 9

On Sailor Moon Crystal, Sailor Jupiter Is The Worst Flirter Ever

This week’s Sailor Moon Crystal was a little all over the place. Instead of focusing on a single story like the excellent character piece for Sailor Mercury, it tried to be two things at once, never quite hitting highs in either. But it did tell us this: Sailor Jupiter seriously needs to step up her…

Tech News James Whitbrook Mar 7

Young Lois Lane Investigates A Teacher In This Prequel To Her YA Novel

Lois Lane heads from the pages of DC Comics to her very own Young Adult novel this May, but you can read a teaser of what’s to come with this new short story from Gwenda Bond detailing the young Lois’ first day at a new school — and she’s already getting herself primed for a…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook Mar 6

DC Is Creating A Justice League In The Arrow Universe, And That’s Great

With the announcement that the CW is expanding its superhero show roster with an Atom/Firestorm/Black Canary team-up show, it looks like we might finally be getting something Smallville tried (and ultimately failed) to do: Create the Justice League on television. But this time, it might actually work. Aside from their connections having been born out…

Television James Whitbrook Mar 6

Sheriff Steve Rogers Will Lead 1872, Marvel’s New Wild West Comic

Secret Wars has already mashed up old Marvel stories, new tales and the return of a few favorites in its Battleworld saga— but now it’s heading to 19th century America with 1872, a new comic that re-imagines Marvel heroes as citizens of the Wild West. The new series, written by Gerry Duggan with art by…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook Mar 6

Steven Moffat Hints The Doctor Will Lighten Up In Doctor Who Season 9

The next Toy Story won’t continue the story of the first three. There’s another tease of Jared Leto’s version of the Joker. Jeph Loeb says Marvel’s Netflix shows won’t cross over with the films just yet. John Barrowman gets a new series. Plus, Flash set pictures tease the return of Reverse Flash. Spoilers Now! Top…

Television James Whitbrook Mar 6

Clara Oswald Could Have Left Doctor Who Even Earlier Than We Expected

Many fans expected Doctor Who’s current companion Clara Oswald to leave in the most recent Christmas special, Last Christmas, only for her to carry on adventuring with The Doctor into the next Season. But a new interview with Steven Moffat confirms that Clara could have been gone even earlier than that. In an extensive interview…

io9 James Whitbrook Mar 5

Official Korrasami Art Will Make Its Début At A New Korra Art Show

When Legend of Korra came to a close, our sadness was tinged with the delight of confirmation that Korra and Asami were now officially a couple. Unfortunately, we’ve not had any official adventures for the two since — until this beautiful bit of art from Korra-co-creator Brian Konietzko appeared, that is! Konietzko drew the piece,…

io9 James Whitbrook Mar 5

Star Trek Online‘s Memorial For Leonard Nimoy Is Here And Perfect

When Leonard Nimoy passed away last week, the internet was heaving with tributes for the Star Trek star. Now Nimoy has been immortalized in an official Star Trek product — the massively mulitiplayer role-playing game Star Trek Online. Two statues have been added to the long-running Star Trek MMO to commemorate the actor’s passing. Nimoy…

io9 James Whitbrook Mar 5

The 15 Weirdest Super Sentai Giant Robots

For almost four decades, the Super Sentai franchise — the original Japanese title of the series better known as the Power Rangers — have featured massive mecha blowing up monsters. It should be no surprise that there have been bizarre ‘bots over the years. Here’s 15 of the weirdest — and the most wonderful. 15)…

io9 James Whitbrook Mar 5

Fan Series Grayson: Earth One Returns To Tell The Tale Of Jason Todd

It’s been nearly two years since Hissoni Johnson’s Nightwing-origin webseries made its début, but it’s returned at last. However, it’s not here to give you more Dick Grayson, actually, but to reveal the story of Jason Todd in a world where Batman works alone. The premise, if you don’t remember (understandable given the gap in…

io9 James Whitbrook Mar 5

The Game Of Thrones Death That Even The Actor Didn’t See Coming

Joss Whedon explains why there’s “way more Hulk” in Avengers 2. Mike Colter talks about playing Luke Cage in AKA Jessica Jones. Just how successful was Coulson’s gambit in the last Agents of SHIELD? Norman Reedus re-opens the discussion surrounding Daryl’s sexuality on The Walking Dead. Spoilers, ho! Top image: Avengers: Age of Ultron. Avengers:…

io9 James Whitbrook Mar 5

Not Content With Branded Real Food, Sailor Moon Gets Branded Fake Food

The 20th anniversary of the Sailor Moon Manga’s release, as well as the launch of Sailor Moon Crystal, has seen kind of an explosion in Sailor Moon marketing mania recently. We’ve had tortilla chips, we’ve had animé contacts, and now the Sailor Senshi are getting into… the tiny, replica food market? Huh. (Moon Marketing Mania…

Tech News James Whitbrook Mar 4

A History Of Time Travel In The DC Universe

As Convergence gets ready to turn the world of DC Comics upside down and The Flash begins experimenting with travelling back and forth in time on TV, it feels like a big time for DC’s take on time travel. But really, time travel has been a crucial part of the way DC has structured its…

io9 James Whitbrook Mar 4

This Gorgeous Darth Vader Statue Is For Gawping At, Not Posing

Earlier this year, Hot Toys unveiled their wonderful 1:6 scale Darth Vader, which you’ll be able to pose and do with as you see fit later this year. Sideshow have now unveiled their own take on the Sith Lord, and while he’s not as moveable as his Hot Toys counterpart, he’s still wonderful to gaze…

Tech News James Whitbrook Mar 4

This Secret Door Lights Up Like The Entrance To Moria At A Single Touch

Redditor Eclipse_007, blessed with Dwarven ingenuity, decided to install a secret doorway to a theatre room in their basement – and chose to replicate the entrance the Fellowship takes when they venture into Moria by turning the inconspicuous door into a gorgeous, light up panel that reacts to your touch. Eclipse decided to turn the…

Tech News James Whitbrook Mar 4

A 1:6 Scale Replica Of The Jaws Shark, To Feast Upon Your Figures

Bruce, as the giant Shark head was fondly known by the crew of Jaws, made a name for himself chomping on people in the iconic film – and now his head can join your roster of 1:6 figures, for either posing fun or to happily watch him devour your collection! Header Image Credit: John Stranowski.…

Tech News James Whitbrook Mar 4

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A Life-Sized Alien Statue To Scare The Hell Out Of Your Guests

A History Of Gundam, The Anime That Defined The Giant Robot Revolution

Baby Ultron Is The Cutest Maniacal A.I. In This New Avengers 2 Toyline

Another Surprising Marvel Hero Joins Captain America: Civil War!

On Sailor Moon Crystal, Sailor Jupiter Is The Worst Flirter Ever

Young Lois Lane Investigates A Teacher In This Prequel To Her YA Novel

DC Is Creating A Justice League In The Arrow Universe, And That’s Great

Sheriff Steve Rogers Will Lead 1872, Marvel’s New Wild West Comic

Steven Moffat Hints The Doctor Will Lighten Up In Doctor Who Season 9

Clara Oswald Could Have Left Doctor Who Even Earlier Than We Expected

Official Korrasami Art Will Make Its Début At A New Korra Art Show

Star Trek Online‘s Memorial For Leonard Nimoy Is Here And Perfect

The 15 Weirdest Super Sentai Giant Robots

Fan Series Grayson: Earth One Returns To Tell The Tale Of Jason Todd

The Game Of Thrones Death That Even The Actor Didn’t See Coming

Not Content With Branded Real Food, Sailor Moon Gets Branded Fake Food

A History Of Time Travel In The DC Universe

This Gorgeous Darth Vader Statue Is For Gawping At, Not Posing

This Secret Door Lights Up Like The Entrance To Moria At A Single Touch

A 1:6 Scale Replica Of The Jaws Shark, To Feast Upon Your Figures

First Statewide Data Center Ban Passed by Maine Legislature

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’

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