Isaiah Colbert, Author at Gizmodo

Regicide Image Comics cover art collage.

‘Regicide’ Rips So Hard

The dark fantasy Image Comic series sees an old farmhand and a masked wanderer carve through eldritch horrors on a perilous march to assassinate the viceroy of Transylvania.

Books & Comics Isaiah Colbert Sep 18

House still of Miki Jinbo's floating head.

‘House’ Is a Timelessly Whimsical Horror Fever Dream

Nobuhiko Obayashi's avant-garde 1977 film about high schoolers having a bad time in a monster house is perfect for folks who love horror comedies with wildly creative special effects.

Movies Isaiah Colbert Sep 17

Lanterns still of Hal Jordan and John Stewart walking.

The ‘Lanterns’ Mid-Season Trailer Shines a Light on Its 2026 Murder Mystery

The final three episodes of the DC Studios 'Green Lantern' HBO Max show sees John Stewart seek council from Sinestro and Guy Gardner.

Trailers Isaiah Colbert Sep 17

Hope still of Hoyeon as officer Sung-ae.

‘Hope’ Director, Star Weigh In on Sequel Plans

io9 spoke with director Na Hong‑jin and 'Squid Game' star Hoyeon about the sci-fi film's wild ending—and whether 'Hope' was intended to launch a franchise.

Movies Isaiah Colbert Sep 16

Joseph Zada as Haymitch Abernathy in 'The Hunger Games: Sunrise On The Reaping.

The New ‘Sunrise on the Reaping’ Trailer Asks, ‘What’s Haymitch’s Story?’

The 'Hunger Games' prequel, starring Joseph Zada, Ralph Fiennes, and Glenn Close, hits theaters this November.

Trailers Isaiah Colbert Sep 16

How Hoyeon Manifested Her Way Into ‘Hope’ as Its Badass Sci-Fi Heroine

The 'Squid Game' actor dishes on how her meeting with director Na Hong-jin resulted in a 'big yes' for her to play 'Hope' stand-out Sung-ae as her first-ever feature film role.

Movies Isaiah Colbert Sep 11

‘Wandering Cat’s Cage’ Lays Bare the Fault Lines of Gender and Autonomy in a Ferocious Sci-Fi Dystopia

Akane Torikai's speculative fiction manga flips the familiar post-male premise to highlight how the continuity of bodily autonomy in patriarchal society is policed no matter who's in charge.

Books & Comics Isaiah Colbert Sep 10

The New ‘Avatar: Seven Havens’ Trailer Just Made Life Harder for Korra Defenders

The upcoming 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' sequel series from creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko premieres October 9 on Paramount+.

Trailers Isaiah Colbert Sep 10

Mike McFarland as Buggy the Clown in One Piece

Mike McFarland, Prolific ‘Dragon Ball Z’ and ‘One Piece’ Voice Actor, Dies at 56

The Funimation-era voice actor and Crunchyroll English dub script writer and director passed away following a battle with brain cancer.

Anime Isaiah Colbert Sep 10

Why Wit Studio’s President Thinks Japan Should Host Its Own Anime Awards Show

George Wada teases the 'Spy x Family' studio's upcoming show, 'Lona,' and talks about the company's stance on AI and worker protections and the ambition behind 'The One Piece' remake.

Anime Isaiah Colbert Sep 9

Hope still of a cop looking at a bloody footprint from a monster on a door.

‘Hope’ Is a Confoundingly Off-the-Rails Sci-Fi Spectacle Destined for Cult Classic Status

Director Na Hong-Jin's adrenaline-fueled alien misadventure, starring Hoyeon, Michael Fassbender, and Alicia Vikander, hits theaters on September 9.

io9 Reviews Isaiah Colbert Sep 8

Hope still of men peering through a window.

‘Hope’ Director Na Hong-jin Wanted to Make an Alien Movie From a Cosmic Perspective

'Squid Game' star Hoyeon joins Michael Fassbender, and Alicia Vikander in 'The Wailing' director's sci-fi action film, in theaters September 9.

Movies Isaiah Colbert Sep 4

Cocoon One Summer Of Girlhood key visual.

‘Cocoon—One Summer of Girlhood’ Is a Heavy Anime Film That Hits Hard While Holding You Close

Studio Sasayuri's adaptation of Machiko Kyo's wartime manga turns a real-life tragedy into one of the year's most humbling cinematic anime experiences, and it's playing in select theaters on September 4.

io9 Reviews Isaiah Colbert Sep 3

Side by side shot of Dave Bautista and Kratos from God Of War.

Boy, Dave Bautista Already Looks Swole Enough to Play Kratos in ‘God of War’

Two weeks in the gym is just a warm-up for where Bautista wants his physique to be as the PlayStation icon.

Television Isaiah Colbert Sep 3

Coyote Vs Acme still of Lana Concor, Will Forte, and Wile E. Coyote.

‘Coyote vs. Acme’ Crew on the Film’s Final Verdict

Director Dave Green and stars Will Forte, John Cena, Lana Condor, and Eric Bauza share their reactions to Wile E. Coyote's fate at the end of the 'Looney Tunes' film.

Movies Isaiah Colbert Sep 2

Coyote Vs Acme still of Bugs Bunny's silhouette.

How ‘Looney Tunes’ Icon Mel Blanc Influenced ‘Coyote vs. Acme’

Director Dave Green and 'Looney Tunes' voice actor Eric Bauza dive into how Mel Blanc influenced the hybrid live-action animated film.

Movies Isaiah Colbert Sep 2

‘Friday the 13th’ Screenwriter Victor Miller Dies at 86

Miler was the original creator of Crystal Lake's slasher horror icon Jason Voorhees and his mother, Pamela Voorhees.

Movies Isaiah Colbert Sep 2

Marvel's Wolverine screenshot of Logan's claws.

Watch ‘Marvel’s Wolverine’ Tear Bubs Into Bloody Smithereens

In a new featurette, actor Liam McIntyre teases the sheer carnage and suite of comic-book-accurate costumes awaiting players when the game arrives on PlayStation 5 this September.

Games Isaiah Colbert Aug 28

Pokémon Tales The Misadventures Of Sirfetch’d & Pichu still.

The New Trailer for Aardman’s ‘Pokémon’ Series Is Chock Full of Claymation Mayhem

'Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d and Pichu' is bringing the chaotic whimsy of 'Wallace & Gromit' in full force.

Trailers Isaiah Colbert Aug 28

More Shonen Anime Should Have Their Own ‘One Piece Heroines’ Style Spin-Offs

Toei Animation's 'One Piece' spin-off lets Nico Robin and Nami set sail on a delightfully fun adventure full of fashion and sisterhood.

Anime Isaiah Colbert Aug 27

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‘Regicide’ Rips So Hard

‘House’ Is a Timelessly Whimsical Horror Fever Dream

The ‘Lanterns’ Mid-Season Trailer Shines a Light on Its 2026 Murder Mystery

‘Hope’ Director, Star Weigh In on Sequel Plans

The New ‘Sunrise on the Reaping’ Trailer Asks, ‘What’s Haymitch’s Story?’

How Hoyeon Manifested Her Way Into ‘Hope’ as Its Badass Sci-Fi Heroine

‘Wandering Cat’s Cage’ Lays Bare the Fault Lines of Gender and Autonomy in a Ferocious Sci-Fi Dystopia

The New ‘Avatar: Seven Havens’ Trailer Just Made Life Harder for Korra Defenders

Mike McFarland, Prolific ‘Dragon Ball Z’ and ‘One Piece’ Voice Actor, Dies at 56

Why Wit Studio’s President Thinks Japan Should Host Its Own Anime Awards Show

‘Hope’ Is a Confoundingly Off-the-Rails Sci-Fi Spectacle Destined for Cult Classic Status

‘Hope’ Director Na Hong-jin Wanted to Make an Alien Movie From a Cosmic Perspective

‘Cocoon—One Summer of Girlhood’ Is a Heavy Anime Film That Hits Hard While Holding You Close

Boy, Dave Bautista Already Looks Swole Enough to Play Kratos in ‘God of War’

‘Coyote vs. Acme’ Crew on the Film’s Final Verdict

How ‘Looney Tunes’ Icon Mel Blanc Influenced ‘Coyote vs. Acme’

‘Friday the 13th’ Screenwriter Victor Miller Dies at 86

Watch ‘Marvel’s Wolverine’ Tear Bubs Into Bloody Smithereens

The New Trailer for Aardman’s ‘Pokémon’ Series Is Chock Full of Claymation Mayhem

More Shonen Anime Should Have Their Own ‘One Piece Heroines’ Style Spin-Offs

‘Lollipop Chainsaw’ Is Revving Up For a Movie

Suno’s Latest AI Model Got Some Label Support. But Not All of Them

The Doomsday Warnings AI CEOs Gave When They First Founded Their Companies

How Close Are We to Superconductors That Are Actually Practical?

AI-Generated ‘Actress’ Tilly Norwood Starts Rambling in Cantonese During Piers Morgan Interview

Google’s Gemini Hacked Three Companies in May, and It’s Only Admitting That Now

‘Almost Started a War’: US Military Nearly Boarded a Chinese Ship Based on Bad Intel From AI

Could King Tut’s Tomb Be Hiding an Ancient Queen?

RIP to Cult Actor Gerrit Graham, Star of ‘Phantom of the Paradise’ and ‘Child’s Play 2’

FBI Warns ICE Agents Not to Trust Any Woman Willing to Date Them

Alienware’s AW3926QW Ultrawide Gaming Monitor Review: Size Really Does Matter

iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max Review: Apple Is Just Flexing Hard Now

AirPods 5 Review: A Ridiculously Great Value for ANC Wireless Earbuds

Steam Frame Review: Valve Shows Us VR Was Always Meant to Be a Toy

Maingear Zero (2026) Review: PC Gaming Bliss With a Price Tag to Make You Cry

Sony WH-1000XM4C Review: Still Kind of Goated

Back to School: All the Accessories You Need to Replace Your Laptop With a Foldable Phone

Sony’s New $70 Wireless Headphones Have Me Rethinking Everything

LG Gram Pro 16-Inch (2026) Review: An Expensive Disappointment

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