James Whitbrook
@jwhitbrook.bsky.social
Lead Editor at @io9.com and @gizmodo.com. Questionable taste in puns, sci-fi, and video games. 🏳️🌈│He/Him │Icon by @joehunter.bsky.social ❤️
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That one we knew already actually! It was in Empire a couple months back lmao
February 12, 2026 at 11:29 PM
That one we knew already actually! It was in Empire a couple months back lmao
Sure we've not see much out of The Mandalorian and Grogu in months, but @io9.com has your first look at the next best thing: the Mandalorian and Grogu Black Series figures.
Your First Look at Hasbro's 'Mandalorian and Grogu' Figures Is Here (Exclusive)
We might not have seen much from the movie itself yet, but would it be 'Star Wars' if we didn't get some hints through some toys?
gizmodo.com
February 12, 2026 at 11:02 PM
Sure we've not see much out of The Mandalorian and Grogu in months, but @io9.com has your first look at the next best thing: the Mandalorian and Grogu Black Series figures.
somehow ben quadinaros returned???????????????
February 12, 2026 at 10:37 PM
somehow ben quadinaros returned???????????????
according to the internet she's 5'2'' but this show does a *hilarious* job of making her look even smaller than that
February 12, 2026 at 8:10 PM
according to the internet she's 5'2'' but this show does a *hilarious* job of making her look even smaller than that
you can tell shit's real because they made Holly Hunter sit in a chair straight for the Holly Hunter, Tiniest Woman in the Alpha Quadrant press picture of the week
February 12, 2026 at 8:07 PM
you can tell shit's real because they made Holly Hunter sit in a chair straight for the Holly Hunter, Tiniest Woman in the Alpha Quadrant press picture of the week
another banger Starfleet Academy today, in which things get serious and I have to remember the name of the side character I've been calling "distressingly yoked vulcan" in my head for six weeks
'Starfleet Academy' Decides Everyone Needs a Harsh Lesson
'Come, Let's Away' brings 'Starfleet Academy' back to a more classically 'Star Trek' place, leveraging its young heroes in a compelling way.
gizmodo.com
February 12, 2026 at 8:03 PM
another banger Starfleet Academy today, in which things get serious and I have to remember the name of the side character I've been calling "distressingly yoked vulcan" in my head for six weeks
god, I hope not
(past suggestions about the plot have made it seem like they're doing an 08th MS team riff, so... Norris Packard, maybe?????)
(past suggestions about the plot have made it seem like they're doing an 08th MS team riff, so... Norris Packard, maybe?????)
February 12, 2026 at 7:22 PM
god, I hope not
(past suggestions about the plot have made it seem like they're doing an 08th MS team riff, so... Norris Packard, maybe?????)
(past suggestions about the plot have made it seem like they're doing an 08th MS team riff, so... Norris Packard, maybe?????)
likely thing for them to be
The Russo Brothers Are Still Being Weird About Those ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Teasers
The Russo Brothers Are Still Being Weird About Those ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Teasers
New quotes from the Marvel Studios directors are even more confusing than the last ones.
gizmodo.com
February 12, 2026 at 6:09 PM
likely thing for them to be
still can't believe this is how I'm getting a ben reilly tv show
The First Trailer for 'Spider-Noir' Teases a Comic Book Thriller
Can Spider-Noir crack the case and save New York? We'll find out when the series hits Prime Video this spring.
gizmodo.com
February 12, 2026 at 4:06 PM
still can't believe this is how I'm getting a ben reilly tv show
top art for our times, tbh
Jar Jar Binks' New 'Star Wars' Comic Finally Does Something About His Clone Wars Complicity
How do you answer Jar Jar paving the way for the rise of the Galactic Empire? You let him start a little rebellion, as a treat.
gizmodo.com
February 11, 2026 at 10:54 PM
top art for our times, tbh
who am I kidding if it's anything like JT40K you'll get 1 zerg and 1 protoss for every 37 terrans
February 11, 2026 at 12:21 PM
who am I kidding if it's anything like JT40K you'll get 1 zerg and 1 protoss for every 37 terrans
joytoy protoss before we see even a single eldar in the 40K line
Joy Toy has announced they will be doing an action figure line for StarCraft.
February 11, 2026 at 12:19 PM
joytoy protoss before we see even a single eldar in the 40K line
wrote about Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, the Game of Thrones theme, and poop jokes
'Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' Is Using the 'Game of Thrones' Theme Better Than 'House of the Dragon' Ever Did
Even with the poop joke. Especially with the poop joke, even.
gizmodo.com
February 10, 2026 at 10:21 PM
wrote about Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, the Game of Thrones theme, and poop jokes
Hasbro too busy picking up terf wizards I guess
Mattel and Paramount have come to terms with a multi-year global licensing partnership for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - prn.to/4tyWQ8A
February 10, 2026 at 9:29 PM
Hasbro too busy picking up terf wizards I guess
the press release sent out states "a range of film and HBO Original series-inspired products," so both
February 10, 2026 at 2:04 PM
the press release sent out states "a range of film and HBO Original series-inspired products," so both
never has strixhaven been more important to preventing the worst rake-stepping possible in WOTC history 🥴
February 10, 2026 at 2:02 PM
never has strixhaven been more important to preventing the worst rake-stepping possible in WOTC history 🥴
the absolute shitstorm when an inevitable universes beyond/secret lair HP happens for MTG is going to be crazy to witness
February 10, 2026 at 1:54 PM
the absolute shitstorm when an inevitable universes beyond/secret lair HP happens for MTG is going to be crazy to witness
ew gross
Hasbro and Warner Bros. Discovery have signed a multi-year deal starting in 2027 to produce Harry Potter film and television series dolls, role play, action figures, collectibles, interactive plush, board games, and more to be revealed later this year - bwnews.pr/45UKdKL
February 10, 2026 at 1:52 PM
ew gross
"[Grogu brings] an instant emotional connection that transcends the moment"
what the fuck are you people even saying
what the fuck are you people even saying
February 9, 2026 at 9:16 PM
"[Grogu brings] an instant emotional connection that transcends the moment"
what the fuck are you people even saying
what the fuck are you people even saying
Why X Is/Looks/Sounds Like That is one of my favourite shitpost headline constructs
Disney Explains Why the 'Mandalorian and Grogu' Super Bowl Spot Was Like That
With the first 'Star Wars' movie in almost seven years just months away from the theaters, some fans were perplexed at Lucasfilm's vibes-based Super Bowl spot.
gizmodo.com
February 9, 2026 at 9:12 PM
Why X Is/Looks/Sounds Like That is one of my favourite shitpost headline constructs
back to writing GoT explainers, it's never been more 2015
The History Behind the Trial of Seven in 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms'
'Game of Thrones' has prepared us for trials by combat before, but 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' is showing us a version rooted in ancient Westerosi history.
gizmodo.com
February 9, 2026 at 8:23 PM
back to writing GoT explainers, it's never been more 2015