Nicholas Hoult Will Be Bald Once More as Superman: Legacy's Lex Luthor

With James Gunn’s recent announcement that Superman: Legacy was on track for its intended July 11, 2025 release date, it’s not surprising that we’re getting more casting news now that the strikes are over. Nicholas Hoult, recently seen ripping limbs onscreen in Renfield—but also … | Continue reading


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What Was the Inspiration Behind the Reality TV Concept for The Hunger Games?

Director Francis Lawrence talks about Suzanne Collins’ inspiration for the book series. | Continue reading


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The Boys' Antony Starr Got Hilariously Sweary Behind the Scenes on Gen V

We’ve seen a lot of behind-the-scenes videos showing buff actors pulling off action-hero feats. But it’s hard to recall any performer keeping it as real as Antony Starr. He plays Homelander on The Boys, so he’s presumably no stranger to stunts and wire work. But for his character … | Continue reading


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The New Hunger Games Worked for Me Until It Didn't

When the Olivia Rodrigo song began and the credits started rolling, I couldn’t help but scratch my head. The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes is now in theaters and as a fan of the original films, months and months of trailers had me suitably excited to check it o … | Continue reading


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The Buying Guide for the Sword Buff in Your Life

I can’t help but imagine the words “study the blade” spoken in the most nasally, pre-teen voice possible, but when Gizmodo asked staff what kinds of gift guides they were interested in writing this year, I couldn’t help myself. I’m using this opportunity for those who want to stu … | Continue reading


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Binance May Sacrifice $4 Billion to Settle DOJ Case

The US Justice Department seeks $4 billion from Binance to end a years-long investigation into the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, according to Bloomberg. Negotiations are reportedly underway that could subject Binance co-founder and CEO Changpeng Zhao (aka CZ) to crimin … | Continue reading


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10 Behind-the-Scenes Books for Pop-Culture Fans

We’ve gathered 10 books that spotlight some of pop culture’s most beloved and fascinating properties, including Disney, Star Trek, The X-Files, and Labyrinth. Scroll through for ideas on what to gift-wrap for the sci-fi fanatic, the film-history buff, or even the budding photogra … | Continue reading


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Scott Pilgrim Takes Off Season 2 Would Be a 'Miracle'

If you are a fan of Netflix’s Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, as we are, don’t hold your breath for a second season. While the show’s creators don’t think it’s completely out of the cards, a second season was never part of the plan and still isn’t.Read more... | Continue reading


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Your Favorite PBS Cooking Shows Now Share a Dedicated FAST Channel

You don’t have to be a chef or even know how to cook to enjoy the shows gathered on the new PBS Food FAST channel—but if you binge it long enough, you might pick up some kitchen mojo by osmosis. Starting today, you can find the free 24/7 channel in the U.S. on Amazon Freevee, Ple … | Continue reading


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Russell T. Davies Explains Doctor Who's Big Davros Retcon

Last week, Doctor Who gave David Tennant’s 14th Doctor his surprise debut in a special scene recorded for the charity telethon Children in Need—one that took the Doctor back to the very genesis of their greatest foe, the Daleks. But in doing so, it also made a big change to their … | Continue reading


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The Unhealthiest Dog Breeds

Dogs have been humanity’s stalwart companions for tens of thousands of years. Unfortunately, not every dog is as genetically healthy as they deserve to be, thanks largely to our meddling. Over the past few centuries, human-guided breeding has split dogs into hundreds of distinct … | Continue reading


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7 Devices Worth Upgrading to This Holiday

For many of us, the holidays are when we level-up devices for ourselves and our loved ones, because pretty much everything is on sale. It’s right after Apple, Google, and Samsung have refreshed their offerings. As Gizmodo’s resident smartphone expert, I think this is the best tim … | Continue reading


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Dogs in Several States Are Coming Down With a Mysterious Illness

Veterinarians are working to figure out the cause behind a cluster of respiratory illnesses in dogs across the U.S. Over 200 suspected cases have been documented since late summer, mostly from Oregon. The illness appears to have a low fatality rate, but dogs have experienced prol … | Continue reading


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The Witch Director Teases His 'Scary' Nosferatu Remake

Silent horror classic Nosferatu celebrated its 100th anniversary last year, but it will have another reason to return to the spotlight in 2024, when genre craftsman Robert Eggers (The Witch, The Lighthouse, The Northman) releases his long-awaited remake. Today, we know a bit more … | Continue reading


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16 Takeaways From the Explosive Second Test of SpaceX’s Starship Megarocket

Starship pierced through clear south Texas skies on Saturday morning, for what turned out to be an eight-minute-long mission. The megarocket failed once again, but SpaceX achieved significant progress in various critical mission objectives. Read more... | Continue reading


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Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom's Latest Trailer Prepares the Underwater Royal Family for War

Here’s a new look at Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, the final feature from Warner Bros.’ last era of DC films before we turn over to James Gunn’s new DC Studios franchise world.Read more... | Continue reading


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The Ayaneo Slide Makes Me Want a New Nokia Sidekick

It seems that these days, every other company wants to try its hand at releasing handheld gaming PCs. The Ayaneo Slide is joining the surprisingly crowded battlefield to compete with the likes of the recently released Steam Deck OLED and Lenovo Legion Go for portable gaming domin … | Continue reading


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Make Dungeons and Dragons 2, You Cowards

Fans have been trained to expect the worst from Hollywood adaptations. Anytime something you love is announced as the next mega blockbuster, your heart sinks. Surely, they’re going to screw it up and ruin your childhood. Which is what happens 90% of the time.Read more... | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 11 months ago

What It's Like to Request Roadside Assistance via Satellite with Apple's iPhone 15 Pro

Maybe I’m falling for all the fear-mongering lately—I did grow up watching Lifetime—but I’m keen on the satellite safety features bundled in the iPhone 14 and 15. The built-in connectivity offers as much peace of mind as the pepper spray in my bag. I’m miffed Android makers have … | Continue reading


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Cruise CEO Kyle Vogt Resigns After Vehicles Deemed Public Safety Hazard

The co-founder of Cruise, Kyle Vogt, resigned from his duties as CEO, CTO, and President on Sunday night, following a month of turbulence for General Motors’ self-driving car subsidiary. Vogt exits the startup he launched in his garage 10 years ago, just weeks after Cruise recall … | Continue reading


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Aardman Says Its Future Is Fine After Clay Shortage Worries

After a weekend report that one of the most famous stop-motion animation houses in the world—Aardman, the team behind Chicken Run, Wallace and Gromit, Shaun the Sheep, and more—was on the verge of running out of the unique clay they use to craft their creations went viral, the st … | Continue reading


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Updates From Doctor Who, Rick and Morty, and More

Beetlejuice 2 has wrapped filming. Josh Heald is open to returning to the “Miyagi-verse” after Cobra Kai. Walking Dead’s Rick and Michonne spinoff gets a premiere date. Plus, what’s next on Monarch: Legacy of Monsters. Spoilers, away!Read more... | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 11 months ago

Most OpenAI Staff Threaten to Quit After Microsoft Hires Sam Altman

Early on Monday morning, Microsoft hired Sam Altman to lead a new advanced AI research team after he was ousted from his position at OpenAI last week. Within hours, OpenAI employees threatened to resign en masse with more than 500 out of 750 employees signing a letter demanding t … | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 11 months ago

7 Space Concepts That Were Too Wild for NASA

It boggles the mind to think of all the wondrous things that NASA has achieved since its inception in 1958, but it’s equally astounding to think about all the projects that could’ve been. Here are seven impressive concepts that died on the vine, whether because of huge cost, tech … | Continue reading


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Gizmodo Monday Puzzle: The Simpsons Invented This Surprisingly Tough Geometry Task

Hidden amid its trademark satire of average American life, The Simpsons is riddled with mathematical Easter eggs. The show’s writing staff has boasted an impressive pedigree of Ivy League mathheads who couldn’t resist infusing America’s longest-running sitcom with inside jokes, s … | Continue reading


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Aardman Animations is Running Out of Its Iconic Clay

Aardman Animations has been defined by its clay animation techniques. Known as Newplast plasticine, it’s been used since the studio’s inception back in 1972, and have been used in all their productions, from the Wallace & Gromit shorts to more recent fare like Star Wars Visions a … | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 11 months ago

Jujutsu Kaisen Studio MAPPA is Breaking Under Crunch Allegations

For years, animation studio MAPPA has been noteworthy for the quality of the anime it puts out, which includes widely beloved shonen like Attack on Titan, Vinland Saga, and Jujutsu Kaisen. At the same time, it’s been noted that the 12-year-old studio has a habit of taking on a lo … | Continue reading


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Open Channel: How Do You Like Your Remakes?

Netflix’s big new release for the weekend is Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, an anime revival of the popular graphic novel series by Bryan Lee O’Malley. It’s a bit of a weird bag; pre-release, O’Malley and BenDavid Grabinski repeatedly said the show would offer something similar to the … | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 11 months ago

Star Trek's Tawny Newsome Looks Back on Mariner's Reluctant Hero's Journey

Star Trek: Lower Decks has been a riot since its first season, and Tawny Newsome’s Beckett Mariner is a big reason why. Over the course of the show’s four-season run, she’s gone from being a chaotic, self-destructive ensign to...well, still that, but now promoted to a junior grad … | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 11 months ago

RIP Amazon's Comixology App, Which Dies in December

It’s been nearly a full decade since Amazon acquired Comixology. The popular storefront for reading and buying comics online was able to relatively remain its own thing until about early last year when it was hit with a heavily criticized redesign. Things have gotten worse since … | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 11 months ago

Peloton Row Hands-On: A Beautiful Machine, but Who Is It for?

The first thing I noticed about the Row was that it spanned my entire living room. When stored standing upright, it loomed over my apartment like a spaceship from Arrival. I wouldn’t recommend this machine if you live in a one-bedroom apartment like mine. You’re better off with a … | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 11 months ago

Mike Flanagan's Next Haunting Would've Taken Viewers to Hell House

Mike Flanagan’s been a well-known horror director for years, but 2018's Haunting of Hill House series for Netflix arguably put him in the spotlight. After following that up with Haunting of Bly Manor two years later, Flanagan’s been busy with other series for the streamer like la … | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 11 months ago

Steven Yeun Might Be The Sentry in Marvel's Thunderbolts

Last year, Marvel revealed it had a movie in the works for the Thunderbolts, a team of villains and antiheroes trying to redeem themselves. While the main cast consists of MCU mainstays like Sebastian Stan’s Winter Soldier and relative newcomers in Florence Pugh’s Yelena Belova a … | Continue reading


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Meet Scott Pilgrim Takes Off's Japanese Voice Cast

Pre-release, Netflix’s Scott Pilgrim Takes Off was billed as a nostalgic return for the beloved graphic novel series. Not only is creator Bryan Lee O’Malley co-writing and showrunning the show with BenDavid Grabinski, the original cast from the live-action 2010 Scott Pilgrim movi … | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 11 months ago

How To Keep Your Laptop or Desktop Well Maintained

Like anything mechanical—your car, for example, or your washing machine—your laptop or desktop computer will benefit from being regularly maintained, it’ll last longer and perform better, and the regular jobs you need to do to keep it in the best possible condition won’t take you … | Continue reading


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WB's Wonder Woman Game Will Be a Live-Service Free Experience

Nearly two years ago, Warner Bros. revealed that Wonder Woman would finally get to star in her own solo game, courtesy of developer Monolith Productions. Since then, there’s been no mention of the title, and the only real piece of information about it would be that it’s a single- … | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 11 months ago

SpaceX’s Starship Clears Crucial Hurdle in Dramatic Second Flight Test

SpaceX’s latest test flight of the Starship rocket lasted for around eight minutes—twice the length of the previous test. Both the booster and the Starship upper stage were lost, but SpaceX achieved many key milestones during the flight test.Read more... | Continue reading


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ChatGPT Is Apparently a Great Surveillance Tool

Welcome to AI This Week, Gizmodo’s weekly roundup where we do a deep dive on what’s been happening in artificial intelligence.Read more... | Continue reading


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The Star Wars: Ahsoka Hot Toys Figure Is Battle-Ready

Former Jedi Knight and forever warrior against the dark side Ahsoka Tano gets her own fierce figure inspired by her live-action look in Disney+ and Lucasfilm’s Ahsoka.Read more... | Continue reading


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Eli Roth's Thanksgiving Is a Dumb, Disgusting Delight

The idea for Eli Roth to make a horror movie about Thanksgiving was originally a joke. Several holidays are synonymous with Hollywood horror. Halloween, of course. Christmas has a few movies. Valentine’s Day too. But Thanksgiving? That’s so silly. Or is it?Read more... | Continue reading


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7 Things We Liked, and 3 We Didn't, About Scott Pilgrim Takes Off

Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, Netflix’s animated take on Bryan Lee O’Malley’s seminal graphic novel series, hit the streamer today, and it’s a must-watch for fans of either the comics themselves or Edgar Wright’s 2010 movie adaptation. It’s one of our favorite animated shows of the ye … | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 11 months ago

OpenAI Fires CEO Sam Altman

OpenAI announced Sam Altman has departed the company on Friday. Chief Technology Officer Mira Murati has been appointed interim CEO to lead OpenAI. The news comes just weeks after OpenAI’s DevDay, where Sam Altman announced some of the company’s biggest advancements yet.Read more … | Continue reading


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Watch David Tennant's New Doctor Who Debut

The 14th Doctor has arrived—a little earlier than we first expected. Although Doctor Who will return to TV in a little over a week in a big way to celebrate its 60th anniversary in a trio of specials, tonight the BBC released a short scene marking the first onscreen adventure for … | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 11 months ago

Stranger Things: The First Shadow Stage Play Reveals First Look

While Stranger Things season five is still in the far future—but finally back in production, at least, with the Duffer Brothers and company—the Netflix series’ official theater spin-off prequel is now in previews. Read more... | Continue reading


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The Best of OpenAI’s New GPTs, Ranked

OpenAI will roll out GPTs, customizable chatbots similar to ChatGPT, worldwide by the end of November via the GPT Store. Developers already created thousands of these GPTs in just a couple of weeks, and Gizmodo went through a lot of them to figure out the best ones you should che … | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 11 months ago

The Hubble Telescope Just Sized Up an Earth-Sized Exoplanet

The Hubble Space Telescope just ogled an exoplanet passing in front of a star in a triple system, revealing the nearby world’s mass.Read more... | Continue reading


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Tesla Investors Call for Elon Musk to Be Suspended

Tesla shareholders condemned Elon Musk’s antisemitic behavior, on his own social media platform, X, and other media outlets Thursday. Some investors are publicly saying he should be suspended, according to a Bloomberg report Friday.Read more... | Continue reading


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Dune 2 Is Coming Earlier Than Planned, But Not as Early as You'd Hope

Dune: Part Two just had its release date moved up. Unfortunately, that date is not “Tomorrow” but we’ll take what we can get.Read more... | Continue reading


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