Justin Carter

Kansas City, United States

Writer at Freelance

Contributor at Gizmodo

Contributing Editor at Game Developer

A guy who writes for a few places, currently writing at io9 and Game Developer. Def color. He/him.

Articles

Toys 'R' Us Is Getting a Movie

1 day ago | gizmodo.com | Justin Carter

If the upcoming movies based on Lego, Matchbox, and other childhood toys weren’t enough for you, next up is… a Toys ‘R’ Us movie? Yes, really. Per Variety, the toy store chain is coming to the silver screen, courtesy of Story Kitchen, the studio behind several recent game adaptations. The apparent idea here is to make something in the vein of Night at the Museum and Big, and other recent toy-related hits like Barbie. At the moment, the film is in early development, but producers Dmitri M.
M. Night Shyamalan and Nicholas Sparks Team on Remain

2 days ago | gizmodo.com | Justin Carter

M. Night Shyamalan’s always got a story to tell, and his next one is… interesting. It’s called Remain and has been previously described as a supernatural love story. The twist? It’s coming out as a book first, courtesy of oft-adapted romance author Nicholas Sparks (The Notebook, A Walk to Remember).
Rick and Morty Season 8 Trailer Has All the Cartoon Chaos You Want

2 days ago | gizmodo.com | Justin Carter

It’s that time of year again: Rick and Morty is back with a new season next month, and Adult Swim’s got a new trailer teasing what’s in store. So what wacky adventures will the Smith family get up to next? There’s a casino full of Ricks and Mortys (including a Colonel Sanders-type Rick), Rick and Space Beth fighting germaphobic aliens, egg theft, and Rick’s “Death Race” car that’ll surely plow through tons of people.
I Know What You Did Last Summer Reboot Gets Its First Trailer

2 days ago | gizmodo.com | Justin Carter

Sony has wanted to remake 1997’s I Know What You Did Last Summer for a decade, and it finally got its wish. Part reboot, part sequel to the originals, the new film keeps the same basic premise while hoping to get in on that legacy sequel craze that turned Scream into a franchise again. Set again in the town of Southport, a group of teenage friends find themselves being knocked off by a mysterious killer with a hook hand.
Everything We Saw at Star Wars Celebration Japan

2 days ago | gizmodo.com | Justin Carter

This weekend, Disney heldÂ Star WarsÂ Celebration in Japan, and brought with it news for the franchise’s film, TV, merch (including toys!), books and comic books, and game prospects. There was a lot going on, and you might’ve missed some things, so we rounded up our own coverage to help you keep in mind what to expect from the galaxy far, far away in the next few years.
Ernie Hudson Joins Toy Story 5 in Recast Role

2 days ago | gizmodo.com | Justin Carter

Pixar’s Toy Story 5 has added the esteemed Ernie Hudson to its voice cast. Per Deadline, the former Ghostbuster will portray Combat Carl, previously voiced by the Carl Weathers in Toy Story 4 and the franchise’s Halloween TV special in 2013. He joins series mainstays Tom Hanks and Tim Allen, returning as Woody and Buzz Lightyear respectively, and Anna Faris, cast in an undisclosed role in January.
In Sinners, Honesty Leads to Freedom

3 days ago | gizmodo.com | Justin Carter

SinnersÂ is the type of movie where nearly every scene could be considered a standout moment on a technical, writing, or performance level. For me, there’s two momentsâ€”one utterly sincere and raunchy, the other delightfully metaâ€”that speak to one of the film’s core themes. In the first, burgeoning blues guitarist Sammie (Miles Caton) is getting intimate with singer Pealine (Jayme Lawson) and proceeds to get on his knees. He’s about to employ the advice his older cousin Stack (Michael B.
Zach Cregger's Weapons Gets an Unsettling Teaser

3 days ago | gizmodo.com | Justin Carter

In 2022, comedian Zach Cregger made his feature film debut withÂ Barbarian,Â and we’ve been waiting for his next original movie before he jumps over to Resident Evil. That would be Weaponsâ€”which recently got a first glimpse at CinemaCon and now has a grand, ARG-involved reveal ahead of its summer release. A teaser released ahead ofÂ SinnersÂ over the weekend, and now WB’s posted it online.
The Last of Us Creators and Cast Break Down Making That Scene

3 days ago | gizmodo.com | Justin Carter

Just two episodes in, the second season of The Last of Us hit a key moment from the games that lays the path for the rest of the season. Ahead of the episode’s airing, series co-creators Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann, plus actors Pedro Pascal (Joel), Bella Ramsay (Ellie), and Kaitlyn Dever (Abby) talked with press about making that crucial moment and teased what’s in store for the show’s next two seasons.
Swing By Our Last of Us Spoiler Zone, Discuss That Big Moment

3 days ago | gizmodo.com | Justin Carter

Ever since The Last of Us was renewed for a second season, there was one question among fans: when do they do it? And by “it,” we mean… Killing Joel. His death is the inciting incident of The Last of Us Part II, but there were plenty of reasons for fans of the games to think this event could be delayed to the middle or end of the season to keep him (and by extension, Pedro Pascal) around.