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The Aquaman TV Show That Failed To Make A Splash

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Neil Calloway looks at the less than successful Aquaman TV pilot from 2006… Having been the butt of so many jokes for decades, the character of Aquaman has enjoyed a rebirth and reinvention courtesy of Jason Momoa’s portrayal in the DC Extended Universe – his appearances in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and Justice League […]

The Best Horror Moments in Superhero Movies

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Red Stewart on the best horror moments in superhero movies… For all the criticisms of oversaturation, superhero movies have managed to retain their longevity thanks to a clever mix of genre blending. They may have their conventions and tropes and archetypes, but they intermingle so well with many other cinema favorites like comedy, satire, western, […]

The Most Epic Moments in the DC Extended Universe

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Red Stewart presents the most epic moments in the DCEU… Zack Snyder set the template for epic moments. His skills as a visual artist and cinematographer combined with his view of superheroes as modern-day myths has resulted in some fascinating moments being brought to the big screen in IMAX glory. Whether it’s Henry Cavill’s Superman, […]

James Wan confirms Aquaman 2 will continue to incorporate a little of his horror sensibilities

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While the first Aquaman film had some of director James Wan’s horror sensibilities with the Trench sequence, the filmmaker has confirmed the upcoming sequel will have another touch of horror. When answering fan questions ahead of his appearance at DC FanDome on Twitter, Wan confirmed the sequel won’t lose its scary sequences as the story of exploring underwater […]

Full schedule and line-up for DC FanDome revealed

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The DC Comics event of the year is just around the corner, and we now know how it will all unfold. From Wonder Woman 1984 kicking things off to The Batman closing out the event, DC FanDome is shaping up to be quite the moment. Starting at 10:00 am on Saturday, August 22nd, you’ll be able […]

Jason Momoa’s Aquaman comes to Fortnite with Chapter 2 Season 3 Battle Pass

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Fortnite Chapter 2 – Season 3 is now available and brings with it a tidal wave of new features including new enemies and sharks, plus there’s a brand new Battle Pass that will give players the opportunity to get the avatar of Jason Momoa’s Aquaman in both his armour and his muscular beach look.  Check […]

Aquaman 2 writer discusses the sequel’s inspirations and The Trench spinoff film

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During an impromptu Q&A via social media, Aquaman 2 writer David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick has offered a few comments about the DC superhero sequel. When asked if there was one comic book that the new movie would be based upon, Johnson-McGoldrick told fans to dig deep into Silver Age comics for a better understanding: “We’re not […]

Screenwriter Will Beall talks Justice League and Aquaman, promises “a lot more fun”

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Warner Bros. may have scored a couple of strong box office successes last year with Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and Suicide Squad, but the reception for the two DC Extended Universe releases was certainly mixed, with many fans feeling the movies were too dark and gloomy. Since their release, we’ve heard on numerous […]

Batman v Superman costume designer talks The Flash, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Justice League and more

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During an appearance at Comic Con Experience in Brazil, costume designer Michael Wilkinson has opened up about Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, offering up a host of details about the DC ensemble and his work not only on the Trinity but also the likes of Aquaman and The Flash. Highlights of the interview with […]