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Ben Affleck dismisses speculation over his Batman future

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Yesterday it was reported that Warner Bros. is considering Ben Affleck’s future as Batman in the DC Extended Universe, suggesting that he would be unlikely to don the cape and cowl for The Batman, and that the studio was either looking to recast Bruce Wayne, or have another character take on the mantle of the […]

Rumour: Warner Bros. developing Harley Quinn vs. The Joker movie

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With Warner Bros.’ big DC Extended Universe San Diego Comic-Con panel set to take place tomorrow, the DCEU rumour mill is certainly in overdrive at the minute. Earlier we had a report that Ben Affleck may be finished as Batman, and now comes word of another potential movie in development at the studio. According to […]

Marta Milans cast in Shazam! as Billy Batson’s foster mother

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With director David F. Sandberg gearing up to go into production on Shazam!, Deadline is reporting that Marta Milans (Killer Women) has become the latest addition to the cast of the DC Extended Universe superhero blockbuster. Milans is set to portray one of the foster parents and the children’s home where young Billy Batson lives. Although […]

Shazam! director discusses the film’s humourous tone

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Much has been made of Warner Bros.’ efforts to “lighten the tone” of the DCEU following the criticism aimed towards 2016’s Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. And it seems this shift will continue with 2019’s Shazam! movie, with director David F. Sandberg previously stating that the film “will be one of the more fun […]

Rumour: Matt Reeves enlisting Planet of the Apes screenwriter for The Batman

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While the reports that Ben Affleck’s future as Batman is in doubt will likely grab all of the headlines before Warner Bros.’ big DC Extended Universe panel at Comic-Con tomorrow, we now have another potential tidbit relating to Matt Reeves’ plans for The Batman. According to Splash Report, Reeves is looking to reunite with his […]

Warner Bros.’ Shazam to begin production in February 2018

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Back in July it was announced that the David F. Sandberg-directed Shazam would be the next DC Extended Universe project to go into production after Aquaman, and now we have word on the filming dates for the superhero solo movie. WhatsFilming.Ca (via CBM) is reporting that Shazam will shoot in Toronto from February 5th 2018 […]

Bill Goldberg set for two-episode guest role in The Flash

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WCW and WWE legend Bill Goldberg is set to make a guest appearance on The CW’s DC superhero series The Flash, where he is set for a two-episode role. Just saw this on @instagram @World_Of_Flash_ @Goldberg is this true if so that is so awesome first @EdgeRatedR guest appeared on #TheFlash then it was @CodyRhodes […]

Harold Ramis’ daughter on the possibility of a CGI Egon in Ghostbusters 3

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While it seemed that the passing of Harold Ramis in 2014 had put an end to any hope of a new Ghostbusters movie featuring the original cast, director Ivan Reitman teased the possibility of a new live-action feature last weekend at the San Diego Comic-Con, as well as suggesting Ramis’ Egon Spengler could feature through […]