James Whitbrook

11/26/21

The Weeks Best Toys Say Hail to the Chief

Trainformers, Darkwing Duck, and oh my, A Christmas Story?

11/26/21

A Brief History of Crime: The <i>Star Wars</i> Underworld's Major Factions, Explained

A Brief History of Crime: The Star Wars Underworld's Major Factions, Explained

Star Wars, now more than ever, loves itself some criminal factions, so get to know some of the most notable scum and…

11/26/21

<i>Star Wars </i>Spinoff <i>Rangers of the New Republic</i> Is Super Dead, Was Barely Alive

Star Wars Spinoff Rangers of the New Republic Is Super Dead, Was Barely Alive

The Mandalorian spinoff series was set to have a large role for Gina Carano's Cara Dune, which... well, yeah.

11/26/21

British Idiot Unfortunately Granted Position of Power Says <i>Doctor Who</i>'s Female Doctor Makes Men Do Crime

British Idiot Unfortunately Granted Position of Power Says Doctor Who's Female Doctor Makes Men Do Crime

Conservative MP Nick Fletcher was leading a Parliamentary debate for International Men's Day.

11/25/21

<i>Cowboy Bebop</i>'s Hunt for a Visual Style Is a Pain in the Neck

Cowboy Bebop's Hunt for a Visual Style Is a Pain in the Neck

The Netflix adaptation of the beloved anime's use of Dutch angles borders on the absurd.

11/25/21

The <i>Mass Effect </i>TV Show Shouldn't Star Commander Shepard

The Mass Effect TV Show Shouldn't Star Commander Shepard

The greatest challenge of adapting BioWare's beloved sci-fi RPG would be handling its player cipher. So... don't?

11/25/21

<i>Star Trek: Discovery</i> Took a Classic Premise and Cranked It Up <i>Way</i> Past 11

Star Trek: Discovery Took a Classic Premise and Cranked It Up Way Past 11

"Anomaly" in any other Star Trek show would just be another plot of the week, but Discovery amps up the drama, as…

11/24/21

<i>Star Trek: Discovery </i>Season 4 Will Be Made Available Internationally After Netflix Removal

Star Trek: Discovery Season 4 Will Be Made Available Internationally After Netflix Removal

Starting Friday across the world, new episodes will release in the wake of international backlash.

11/24/21

Colin Trevorrow Talks Updating <i>Jurassic World</i>'s Dinosaurs for <i>Dominion</i>

Colin Trevorrow Talks Updating Jurassic World's Dinosaurs for Dominion

Plus the big roles Ellie Sattler, Alan Grant and Ian Malcolm will have in the movie

11/23/21

<i>Star Trek: Prodigy </i>Finally Brought Together Its Crew, and Gave Itself a Hell of a Boost

Star Trek: Prodigy Finally Brought Together Its Crew, and Gave Itself a Hell of a Boost

The first 5 episodes of the new Star Trek show have united its teen heroes—and offered a wild curveball for its…

11/23/21

<i>D&D</i>'s New <i>Magic</i> University Sourcebook Gives You Many Foes to Take to Clown School

D&D's New Magic University Sourcebook Gives You Many Foes to Take to Clown School

Meet a few of the mysterious foes your magical students will cross paths (and rolls for initiative) with in Strixhave…

11/23/21

Illumination Defends Casting Chris Pratt in the <i>Mario</i> Movie

Illumination Defends Casting Chris Pratt in the Mario Movie

Plus Hawkeye's director talks seasonal influences on the Marvel show.

11/22/21

<i>Star Trek: Discovery</i>'s Queer Heroes on Finding Family and Making the Future Brighter

Star Trek: Discovery's Queer Heroes on Finding Family and Making the Future Brighter

Anthony Rapp, Wilson Cruz, and Blu del Barrio discuss what's next for Discovery's latest found family.

11/22/21

<i>Doctor Who</i> Feeds a New Mystery by Plundering One From Its Past

Doctor Who Feeds a New Mystery by Plundering One From Its Past

"Village of the Angels" sacrifices what makes the Weeping Angels unique to give Flux's puzzle box some juice.

11/22/21

Updates From <i>Spider-Man: No Way Home</i>, <i>Blade</i>, and More

Updates From Spider-Man: No Way Home, Blade, and More

Don't worry: Legends of Tomorrow's Beebo is here to save the holidays, too.

11/21/21

Don't Blink, Blink and You'll Miss Our <i>Doctor Who</i> Spoiler Zone

Don't Blink, Blink and You'll Miss Our Doctor Who Spoiler Zone

Come talk about the potential twists, turns, and timey-wimey... stuff of Doctor Who: Flux's "Village of the Angels"

11/19/21

All This Week's Toys Just Want to Sit in the Gengarmchair

Plus, Lego goes Marvel Mech Manic, and Mandalorian figures gaze upon the image of a Jedi Knight.

11/19/21

<i>Star Wars Rebels</i>' Sabine Cast for Live-Action <i>Ahsoka</i> Series

Star Wars Rebels' Sabine Cast for Live-Action Ahsoka Series

Natasha Liu Bordizzo will join the galaxy far, far away as the Mandalorian former member of the Ghost crew.

11/19/21

<i>Warhammer 40K</i>’s Creators Needed to Renounce Real Monsters Long Ago

Warhammer 40K’s Creators Needed to Renounce Real Monsters Long Ago

The company made a statement reminding players its fictional monsters aren’t aspirational after a scandal at a major…

11/19/21

Updates From <i>Spider-Man: No Way Home</i>, <i>Resident Evil</i>, and More

Updates From Spider-Man: No Way Home, Resident Evil, and More

And yes, it's already time to speculate wildly about whether or not Disney+'s Echo could feature some returning…

James Whitbrook's posts

The Weeks Best Toys Say Hail to the Chief

A Brief History of Crime: The Star Wars Underworld's Major Factions, Explained

Star Wars Spinoff Rangers of the New Republic Is Super Dead, Was Barely Alive

British Idiot Unfortunately Granted Position of Power Says Doctor Who's Female Doctor Makes Men Do Crime

Cowboy Bebop's Hunt for a Visual Style Is a Pain in the Neck

The Mass Effect TV Show Shouldn't Star Commander Shepard

Star Trek: Discovery Took a Classic Premise and Cranked It Up Way Past 11

Star Trek: Discovery Season 4 Will Be Made Available Internationally After Netflix Removal

Colin Trevorrow Talks Updating Jurassic World's Dinosaurs for Dominion

Star Trek: Prodigy Finally Brought Together Its Crew, and Gave Itself a Hell of a Boost

D&D's New Magic University Sourcebook Gives You Many Foes to Take to Clown School

Illumination Defends Casting Chris Pratt in the Mario Movie

Star Trek: Discovery's Queer Heroes on Finding Family and Making the Future Brighter

Doctor Who Feeds a New Mystery by Plundering One From Its Past

Updates From Spider-Man: No Way Home, Blade, and More

Don't Blink, Blink and You'll Miss Our Doctor Who Spoiler Zone

All This Week's Toys Just Want to Sit in the Gengarmchair

Star Wars Rebels' Sabine Cast for Live-Action Ahsoka Series

Warhammer 40K’s Creators Needed to Renounce Real Monsters Long Ago

Updates From Spider-Man: No Way Home, Resident Evil, and More