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The Week in Spandex – NYCC roundup, Justice League, Thor: Ragnarok, The Punisher, Runaways, Gambit, Constantine, Spawn and more

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Due to New York Comic Con, birthdays and anniversaries, it’s an abridged version of The Week in Spandex this week. Normal service will be resumed this coming Saturday…The big news from the weekend was of course the release of the latest trailer for Warner Bros.’ upcoming blockbuster Justice League, while on the DC front we […]

Is the Multiverse the ultimate solution to narrative issues?

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George Chrysostomou on the multiverse…The DC TV shows that can be found on The CW are unique for one very specific reason. Although it is rare for TV shows to crossover, there is an element to these superhero stories that is heavily relied upon to move the narrative forward, offering solutions to new characters, crossover […]

Constantine resurrected as animated series starring Matt Ryan on CW Seed

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NBC’s Constantine series sure has managed to find new life despite being cancelled after just one short season. Series star Matt Ryan returned as the chain-smoking supernatural detective for an episode of Arrow, and now it’s been announced that Constantine has been resurrected as an animated series on CW Seed. The new series will consist of five or six 10-minute […]

DC TV series generating over $1 billion a year in revenue

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Warner Bros. may have had suffered a few bumps in the road as it launched its DC Extended Universe, but the studio has certainly made huge strides on the small screen, so much so that the various DC TV shows are generating over $1 billion a year in revenue.The announcement was made by Time Warner CEO Jeff […]

Rumour: The CW wants Constantine, Batwoman, Oracle and even Batman for the Arrowverse

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With the San Diego Comic-Con fast approaching, it’s only natural for rumours to start popping up suggesting what big announcements could be in store from the studios and networks at the pop culture event. Well, here’s a rather huge one concerning The CW’s Arrowverse, which comes by way of Bleeding Cool, who have a decent(ish) track […]

Comic Book Review – Hellblazer: Rebirth #1

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Tony Black reviews Hellblazer: Rebirth #1… John Constantine’s lost weekend in New York City was fun, but London’s where his heart is—only a pissed-off demon and a curse on his soul stand in his way. Even Constantine’s questionable ethics are pushed to the limit when he puts eight million souls on the line to get […]

Rumour: Supergirl to cross over with The Flash, Constantine joining DC’s Legends of Tomorrow

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If you’ve been itching to see Melissa Benoist’s Supergirl team up with Grant Gustin’s Flash, and / or you’re desperate to see more of Matt Ryan’s Constantine, then Bleeding Cool may have some good news for you.According to the site, if CBS commissions the “back nine” episodes of Supergirl’s first season, plans are afoot for a […]

Arrow executive producer says Constantine’s guest appearance was a “one-off”

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Back in November, Matt Ryan reprised the role of John Constantine for a special guest appearance in The CW’s Arrow, prompting rumours that the character could be lined up for a recurring role as part of the roster of DC’s Legends of Tomorrow.Well, it doesn’t look like that is going to be the case, as […]

Matt Ryan’s Constantine to guest star in Arrow, new love interest cast for Oliver Queen

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Great news for fans of NBC’s cancelled Constantine series, as it has been confirmed today that Matt Ryan will be reprising the role of the supernatural detective for a guest appearance in the fourth season of Arrow in what The CW’s Mark Pedowitz has described as “a great one-shot episode”. The Trench Coat is being […]