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James Whitbrook
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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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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
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
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
never has strixhaven been more important to preventing the worst rake-stepping possible in WOTC history 🥴
February 10, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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
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
"[Grogu brings] an instant emotional connection that transcends the moment"

what the fuck are you people even saying
February 9, 2026 at 9:16 PM
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
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
The only time in my life I've wanted to move to the right on something
February 9, 2026 at 11:00 AM
girl give us nothing ass movie
February 9, 2026 at 12:05 AM
For the first of the new era

*clears throat*

Dave Filoni retire, bitch
The New 'Mandalorian and Grogu' Teaser Is All About the Journey
After a vibes-heavy first look last year, fans might have expected the new 'Star Wars' movie to show up to the Super Bowl with something to tell. Alas!
gizmodo.com
February 9, 2026 at 12:05 AM
because I all but skipped The War Within as an expansion, this past week has been the first time I've gotten into the Delves system, and, uhhh, how did people complete the tier 11 versions of these before they had ethereal portals that let you skip 90% of one in favor of fighting two easy bosses
February 8, 2026 at 9:27 PM
switched to my druid so I could lumber farm in travel form to pregame achievements that will unlock mounted lumber farming for non-druid characters

because again, I have lost control of my life
February 8, 2026 at 4:09 AM
send help
February 8, 2026 at 4:00 AM
If goodsmile ever somehow got the FF license for Figmas I will be so screwed
February 8, 2026 at 1:51 AM
done everything I need to for the week in terms of shooting giant cosmic laser beams out of my eyes at monsters, so I decided it was pantry building time.
February 7, 2026 at 6:33 PM
mine was Caelas, a Nelf Druid, who lives on through my current Nelf Druid Caela 😭
February 7, 2026 at 12:01 AM
A+++ Nelf name
February 6, 2026 at 11:58 PM
100000%, knew what was coming but still jumped out my seat
February 6, 2026 at 11:56 PM
god, the profound difference in the way HOTD uses the GOT theme and KOTSK uses the GOT theme, we're so fucking back
February 6, 2026 at 11:54 PM
baelor motherfucking breakspear, bayyyyyyybeeeeeeeeeee
Let the Gods Decide - A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Soundtrack | Dan Romer & Ramin Djawadi
YouTube video by Mr White Productions
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February 6, 2026 at 11:53 PM
THAT WAS SO GOOOOOOOD
lol eagerly went to go watch the early release of Knight of the Seven Kingdoms episode 4 and then realised that the date *and* time changed and it won't be out for another 5 hours

rip
February 6, 2026 at 11:49 PM
Wrote about what I loved so much about the way Starfleet Academy approached its tribute to Captain Sisko, and the way it celebrated parts of him often left on the wayside in DS9's long road to its vaunted status
'Starfleet Academy' Eulogized What Mattered Most About Captain Sisko
This week's stellar episode of the new 'Star Trek' series looked back at the legacy left behind by the captain of 'Deep Space Nine' and found the best perspective it could.
gizmodo.com
February 6, 2026 at 9:03 PM
Missed that GW is re-releasing the weathertop diorama as a made to order and oooh, donttemptmefrodo.gif
February 6, 2026 at 6:52 PM