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Harley Quinn co-creator Bruce Timm approves of her Suicide Squad look

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Late on Sunday, Suicide Squad director David Ayer tweeted out the first image of Task Force X in full costume, giving us our first look at Deadshot, Killer Croc, Captain Boomerang, El Diablo, Slipknot, Rick Flagg, Enchantress, Katana and, of course Harley Quinn. While the photo itself has received a predictable mixed reaction, fans have been happy […]

Tom Hardy talks Suicide Squad, and reveals why he left the project

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Back in December when we got the first casting news for Suicide Squad, it was announced that Tom Hardy would be set for a return to the DC universe, swapping The Dark Knight Rises‘ Bane for Rick Flagg, leader of Task Force X. However, barely a month later Hardy exited the film, with rumours suggesting […]

Twilight’s Alex Meraz joins Suicide Squad

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Production on Suicide Squad may be underway, but that hasn’t stopped director David Ayer from adding to his cast, with Variety reporting that Alex Meraz (The Twilight Saga: New Moon, New Worlds) has signed on for an as-yet-unrevealed role in Warner Bros.’ DC supervillain ensemble. SEE ALSO: Ben Affleck spotted on Suicide Squad set Suicide […]

Ben Affleck is playing a “f*cked up Batman” in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice

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During an interview with Empire, Ben Affleck has briefly discussed next year’s Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, revealing that he was drawn to the part by director Zack Snyder’s vision for a “fucked up Batman.” SEE ALSO: More new images from Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice “Initially I thought, ‘I’m older, it doesn’t […]

Zack Snyder talks Batman v Superman, Justice League and the DC Movie Universe

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Following hot on the heels of the new Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice images [see here], we’ve now got some quotes from director Zack Snyder from the new issue of Empire Magazine, where he discusses Batman’s (Ben Affleck) role in next year’s DC superhero ensemble, as well as touching upon Justice League and the […]

George Miller gives his take on what he would have done with Man of Steel 2

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It was rumoured for a while that Mad Max: Fury Road director George Miller was going to direct Man of Steel 2. Since then the director has announced he won’t be working with Henry Cavill, but that didn’t stop him talking about Superman and what he could have done with the character for Man of […]

James Gunn shares heartfelt message as The Suicide Squad wraps filming

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Having kicked off production back in September, James Gunn has announced on Instagram that filming has wrapped on his DC Extended Universe supervillain team-up The Suicide Squad, with the filmmaker sharing a heartfelt message as he thanks his cast and crew for their efforts during what has been a difficult time in his personal life. […]

The Week in Spandex – Ant-Man, Black Panther, Luke Cage, Jessica Jones, The Fantastic Four, X-Men: Apocalypse, Suicide Squad, Bananaman and more

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Our weekly round-up of the latest news and talking points from the world of screen superheroes, including Guardians of the Galaxy, Ant-Man, Black Panther, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Big Hero 6, The Fantastic Four, X-Men: Apocalypse, X-Men: Days of Future Past, Suicide Squad, LEGO Batman, The Flash, Arrow, Gotham, Constantine, Bananaman and […]

Ben Affleck endorses Robert Pattinson as The Batman, wants to see the Snyder Cut of Justice League

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Having revealed earlier this month that he decided to step down from The Batman due to the toll the troubled Justice League production took on him, Ben Affleck has now shared some praise for his successor under the cape and cowl, Robert Pattinson. “I think Robert’s a great actor, he’s gonna be great,” said Affleck […]