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David S. Goyer defends Superman’s killing of General Zod in Man of Steel

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During an interview with the Nerdist Podcast (via IndieWire), screenwriter David S. Goyer has been speaking about the controversial climax to the showdown between Superman and General Zod in 2013’s Man of Steel, which saw Kal-El putting an end to Zod’s rampage by snapping his neck. The decision to have Superman kill his foe has […]

Rumour: George Miller offered Justice League Dark

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On top of the news that Mad Max: Fury Road director George Miller was offered the chance to direct Man of Steel 2 (though the rumour there is that project is on permanent hold), a new rumour has surfaced today that Miller could direct another movie in the DC Cinematic Universe. According to Heroic Hollywood […]

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 […]

Jason Momoa thinks the public needs to see the Snyder Cut of Justice League

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Back in August, Aquaman star Jason Momoa revealed that he’s had the pleasure of watching the fabled ‘Snyder Cut’ of Justice League, with the actor stating that he found Zack Snyder’s version of the DC superhero team-up “ssssiiicccckkkkkk” – so ssssiiicccckkkkkk, in fact, that he’s hoping the public gets to enjoy it too. “I have […]

Suicide Squad director shares new image of deleted Joker and Harley scene

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Suicide Squad director David Ayer has revealed another image from his 2016 DC supervillain team-up, which offers a fresh look at a deleted scene from the movie’s third act featuring The Joker (Jared Leto) holding a gun to Harley Quinn’s (Margot Robbie) head. As previously revealed by Ayer, the original plan for The Joker would […]

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 […]

Wonder Woman 1984 footage description features a battle inside the White House

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While the first trailer isn’t set to arrive until Brazil’s CCXP convention next month, Warner Bros. recently unveiled some footage from next year’s DC sequel Wonder Woman 1984 as part of its big HBO Max presentation. And, thanks to IGN, we’ve got a detailed description of what was shown, which included a scene Gal Gadot’s […]

The score for the Snyder Cut of Justice League is complete says Junkie XL

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Tom Holkenborg AKA Junkie XL, says that his original score for the Snyder Cut of Justice League is ready to go. Before Danny Elfman took over composing duties on Justice League, Junkie XL scored the movie for Zack Snyder. Ever since the theatrical release, fans have been begging to see the Snyder Cut and it […]

Joel Kinnaman describes The Suicide Squad as a comedy

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Joel Kinnaman is currently reprising his role as Rick Flag from 2016’s Suicide Squad in the James Gunn-directed follow-up The Suicide Squad, being one of only a handful of original cast members to get the call for the sequel. Given that Gunn is now behind the wheel, taking over the franchise from original director David […]