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The Joker featured in latest Birds of Prey set photos as Jared Leto teases possible return

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While it had been reported that the Clown Prince of Crime would be sitting out Warner Bros. and DC Films’ Birds of Prey (And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn), it looks like the film is going to feature a brief cameo from The Joker at the very least, as the latest set photos […]

Joss Whedon on Batgirl casting: “I doubt it will be a name”

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Last month it was announced that Joss Whedon has been brought aboard to direct the DC Extended Universe’s upcoming Batgirl movie. Since the news, there’s been plenty of speculation as to who might get the coveted role; Emma Stone always being the name to pop up the most frequently. She’s obviously well suited for the part, and […]

Margot Robbie talks Harley Quinn return in Birds of Prey and The Suicide Squad

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The breakout star of 2016’s Suicide Squad, Margot Robbie’s Harley Quinn is set for not one but two more big screen outings in the DC Extended Universe, beginning with February 2020’s girl gang spinoff Birds of Prey (And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) and leading into 2021’s James Gunn-directed ensemble The Suicide Squad. […]

Dolph Lundgren cast as King Nereus in Aquaman

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It looks like we have another action movie legend joining the comic book movie club, as it has just been revealed that Dolph Lundgren is joining the cast of Aquaman as King Nereus. King Nereus is relatively new to the Aquaman mythos, making his first appearance in 2013. He is the king of Xebel, as well the kingdom’s […]

New Shazam! image features Zachary Levi’s superhero

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With the marketing for Shazam! heating up ahead of the film’s April release, it’s surely only a matter of time before we get a new trailer for the DC blockbuster. In the meantime however, Empire has unveiled a new image from movie featuring Zachary Levi’s titular superhero; take a look here… SEE ALSO: Shazam! Pop! Vinyl […]

Mattel’s Shazam! action figures unveiled at Toy Fair

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Mattel has revealed its line of tie-in action figures for Warner Bros. and DC Films’ upcoming superhero blockbuster Shazam! at this weekend’s Toy Fair, with the wave including the titular superhero alongside the villainous Dr. Sivana and Marvel Family members Freddy, Mary, Darla, Pedro, and Eugene; check them out here… SEE ALSO: Shazam! Pop! Vinyl figures offer a look […]

Why Jamie Dornan should be the next Batman

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Anghus Houvouras shares his pick for the next Batman… Ben Affleck is out as Batman, something no one should be surprised by. Warner Bros. is looking at hosing themselves off after Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and Justice League showered audiences with wet, hot stinky garbage that was about as well received a white […]

Ben Affleck still open to directing a DC movie despite walking away from The Batman

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He may have stepped away from both the director’s chair and the title role in Warner Bros. and DC Films’ The Batman, but Ben Affleck has revealed that he’s still open to the possibility of helming a DC superhero movie at some point in the future. “I imagine it would be weird to step in […]

Ben Affleck on stepping down as Batman and breaking the news to his young son

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It had been on the cards since the Sad Affleck interview in the wake of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice’s negative reviews back in 2016 really, but this past January finally brought us confirmation that Ben Affleck has stepped down as the Dark Knight and will be passing the cape and cowl onto another […]