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Deathstroke film in the works from The Raid’s Gareth Evans

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Last year it was revealed that True Blood star Joe Manganiello had been cast as the DC assassin and supervillian Slade Wilson, better known as Deathstroke, for Ben Affleck’s The Batman. His role came into question however when Affleck stepped down as director earlier this year and Matt Reeves was hired, with Reeves starting from scratch on the script […]

Arrow showrunner suggests Deathstroke is no longer appearing in The Batman

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Ever since the departure of Ben Affleck from the director’s chair on The Batman, and the subsequent appointment of War for the Planet of the Apes helmer Matt Reeeves (who is overseeing a page-one rewrite), there’s been a lot of speculation as to whether the previously announced Deathstroke will remain part of the project. Former […]

Deathstroke creator confident in Joe Manganiello’s casting as Slade Wilson

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For those not sure what to make of Joe Manganiello as Deathstroke in the DC Extended Universe, creator of the character Marv Wolfman recently met with the True Blood star and came away with some very positive remarks. “After a great lunch with Joe Manganiello, I feel more confident than ever that we got both […]

Ben Affleck discusses his hesitation over The Batman

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It’s got to the point now where, quite literally, a day can’t go by without Ben Affleck being asked the same old questions about The Batman, with his comments often conflicting with reports from the previous day. And today is no exception! Let’s get up to speed: Warner Bros. is pushing for The Batman to start production […]

Paul Dini discusses Suicide Squad, Harley Quinn and the DC Extended Universe

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If there is one name in comics that most fans revere, it is Paul Dini. Mr. Dini has been a driving force of comics and animation for over 20 years, working on such classic animated shows as He-Man and the Masters of the Universe and Tiny Toon Adventures. His biggest claim to fame, however, is […]

Henry Cavill continues tradition with Justice League gift

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Superman actor Henry Cavill is continuing his tradition of giving gifts to the film crews he works with, presenting a Justice League logo medallion to the crew, saying: “It has been quite the battle shooting this movie, but I could imagine no better people to have struggled alongside. Thank you so much for your hard […]

Why Harley Quinn is a far more dynamic character than the Joker

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Anghus Houvouras on why Harley Quinn is a far more dynamic character than the Joker… The Joker. The most iconic comic book villain in the history of the medium. The go to villain when writers are creating an epic Batman pitch. The scene stealing comic book character that every legitimate method actor wants to play. […]

Kevin Conroy “isn’t particularly comfortable” with The Dark Knight killing in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice

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Although Ben Affleck managed to win over a lot of his critics with his role as The Dark Knight in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, one aspect of the character that didn’t quite sit right with some fans was the fact that Batman racked up a body count that would shame many of the villains in […]

3 Ways DC Can Beat Marvel – Hint: Don’t Be Marvel

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Samuel Brace with three ways that DC can beat Marvel… 1) Know Your Strengths This would seem obvious, and it is, just not to DC. They know good and well what they have going for them and just as importantly, what they do not, but instead they are going for what they think everyone wants, […]

Jared Leto says The Joker and Superman would be interesting to see on screen together

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Following the release of Suicide Squad, Jared Leto took a moment out from complaining about how many of his scenes ended up on the cutting room floor to say that he’d like to see his Joker going up against Ben Affleck’s Dark Knight in the Batman solo movie, and now he’s told IGN that it would […]