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Warner Bros. has big plans for Black Manta in the DC Extended Universe

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Although he’ll be playing second fiddle to Patrick Wilson’s Ocean Master in this December’s Aquaman, it seems that Warner Bros. and DC Films have big plans in store for Yahya Abdul-Mateen II’s Black Manta in the future. “We certainly have every intention that Manta plays a very large role in the DC universe,” producer Peter […]

Amber Heard discusses Mera’s hyrdrokinesis powers in Aquaman

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Amber Heard, who is portraying Mera in the upcoming movie Aquaman, has commented on her character’s hyrdrokinesis superpowers. One of the most interesting elements regarding Aquaman is the fact that so much of the film will be set underwater, providing what will surely be a radically different visual style to the film compared to other […]

New behind-the-scenes images and TV spot for Justice League

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Zack Snyder has shared another batch of behind-the-scenes images for Justice League featuring Aquaman (Jason Momoa) and Bruce Wayne (Ben Affleck), as well as the filmmaker working on set; check them out below along with a new TV spot which sees Batman giving a panic stricken Flash a little bit of advice… SEE ALSO: Henry […]

New rumours of Aquaman’s role in Suicide Squad includes another DC villain

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Former Latino-Review editor and now Heroic Hollywood helmer Umberto Gonzalez has some hot new rumours about the role Aquaman will play in David Ayer’s Suicide Squad. Not only that, but he also claims it will involve another DC villain. Warning – possible spoilers below: According to the website, Aquaman is being held prisoner by Amanda Waller […]

The Best Horror Moments in Superhero Movies

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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, thriller, and even space opera. One of the more underrated […]

Jason Momoa says Aquaman 2 will be “way bigger”

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Jason Momoa, the star of Aquaman, has teased that the sequel will be “way bigger” than the original. Aquaman was certainly one of DC’s surprise hits, bringing in a massive haul at the box office and providing large demand for a sequel. But what can we expect from Aquaman 2 when it comes out in […]

Dolph Lundgren says he and Jason Momoa “suffered a lot” during Aquaman shoot

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The Expendables and Aquaman star Dolph Lundgren has admitted he and Jason Momoa were “suffering a lot” when shooting the underwater scenes for the DC blockbuster as the harnesses were cutting into the “male anatomy.” During the FanX Salt Lake Comic Convention (via ComicBook.com), Lundgren stated: “So you’re basically hanging in these wires, you have the harness on, […]

Designing the Action of Aquaman, Dark Phoenix and More – Exclusive Comic-Con Interviews

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Tai Freligh attends the Designing the Action of Aquaman panel at SDCC… Halon Entertainment, the premiere visualization and game cinematics studio, brings together the Directors, Supervisors and Lead Artists to discuss the craft of storytelling, the advancement of virtual production, and the experience of creating today’s most high profile films and game cinematics including Aquaman, […]

Peter Jackson turned down directing Aquaman on two occasions

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Peter Jackson, director of the Lord of the Rings trilogy, revealed that he turned down the director’s job for Aquaman twice. Aquaman, directed by James Wan, turned out to be a huge success, surpassing expectations around the world and accumulating a hefty box office sum. But what would the film have been like if Peter […]