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James Wan wants to “completely blow people’s expectations away” with Aquaman

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During an interview with MTV News, director James Wan has been discussing the task he faces altering people’s perceptions of Aquaman – a character who has come in for plenty of ridicule over the years – with his 2018 entry into the DC Extended Universe. “As we all know, Aquaman is somewhat the butt of […]

James Wan looking to evoke the “swashbuckling” spirit of “high-sea adventures” with Aquaman

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A few days ago we brought you some comments from James Wan about the upcoming DC movie Aquaman, with the director revealing that he’s looking forward to showing “a really different, cool, badass side” to the King of Atlantis in the 2018 release. Well, Wan has now been chatting to the Los Angeles Times about […]

Jason Momoa responds to Batman v Superman criticism, compares Aquaman movie to Iron Man

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As he gears up to go into production on Justice League next week, Jason Momoa has been speaking to ET Online about the negative reaction from critics – and some fans – to Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, which of course saw the actor making his brief debut as Aquaman. “There’s been some things […]

Amber Heard shares behind-the-scenes Mera photo from Aquaman set

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With reshoots currently underway on Warner Bros.’ next DC blockbuster Aquaman, actress Amber Heard has shared a behind-the-scenes photo from the set of the solo superhero movie, which sees her in costume as her Justice League character Mera; take a look here… SEE ALSO: Ant-Man and the Wasp’s Randall Park joins Aquaman in reshoots https://instagram.com/p/BhhixEXAxvC/?utm_source=ig_embed   […]

Charles Roven gives brief update on Aquaman development, villain rumour emerges

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During an interview with Collider, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice producer Charles Roven has given a brief update on the Aquaman movie, revealing that it is still “very early days” on development on the Jason Momoa-headlined solo movie. “We’re very early days. We’re just starting with the screenplay. He’s making The Conjuring 2 now, so […]

David Leslie Johnson to write Warner Bros.’ Aquaman movie

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With James Wan (Fast & Furious 7) on board to direct, The Hollywood Reporter has now revealed that screenwriter David Leslie Johnson (Red Riding Hood, Wrath of the Titans) has signed on to write 2018’s Aquaman movie. The studio has previously hired Will Beall and Kurt Johnstad to pen separate scripts for the movie, and […]

Jason Momoa talks Aquaman role, says fans should “keep an open mind”

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We’ve seen and heard very little about Jason Momoa’s upcoming role as Aquaman in the DC Cinematic Universe aside from a promotional image from Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice director Zack Snyder, which showcased a very different take on the King of Atlantis from what we’re used to in the comic books. Speaking at […]

Deborah Snyder discusses the future of the DC Extended Universe, says Justice League will be lighter in tone than Batman v Superman

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Now that Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is here, Warner Bros. is shifting its attention to the future of the DC Extended Universe, and producer Deborah Snyder has been speaking to Collider about their upcoming slate and how they’ll differ in tone from Dawn of Justice. “They’re so different from each other,” states Snyder. “[David […]

SDCC: The Flash and Aquaman getting Earth One graphic novels

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Yesterday during the DC Entertainment: Meet the Co-Publishers panel at the San Diego Comic-Con International, Jim Lee and Dan DiDio announced that The Flash and Aquaman are both set to receive the Earth One graphic novel treatment next year. Flash: Earth One is set to be penned by J. Michael Straczynski (Superman: Earth One), while […]