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Jared Leto says there are enough deleted scenes from Suicide Squad for a Joker movie

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Jared Leto seems to have spent the majority of the press tour for Suicide Squad bemoaning the amount of his scenes as the Joker which ended up on the cutting room floor, and he’s been at it again during an interview with the BBC, stating that there’s enough for an entire Joker movie.“I think that […]

Movie Review – Suicide Squad (2016)

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Suicide Squad, 2016. Directed by David Ayer. Starring Will Smith, Jared Leto, Margot Robbie, Jai Courtney, Joel Kinnaman, Viola Davis, Cara Delevingne, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Jay Hernandez, Adam Beach, Jim Parrack, Ben Affleck, Karen Fukuhara, Common, Ike Barinholtz and Scott Eastwood. SYNOPSIS: A group of highly dangerous super-villains are forced to carry out secret missions for […]

Warner Bros. reportedly in “active development” on a Man of Steel sequel

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It looks like Superman could be taking to the skies once again, as The Wrap is reporting that Warner Bros. is in “active development” on a sequel to Man of Steel.According to the report, “Superman is a top priority for the studio and getting the character right for audiences is of tantamount importance.”Details in the […]

Suicide Squad pulls in a global opening weekend of $267 million

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The latest chapter of the DC Extended Universe, Suicide Squad, has brushed aside the bad reviews to score a $267 million opening haul worldwide.Domestically, the David Ayer-directed supervillain ensemble grossed $135.1 million, shattering the previous August opening weekend record of $94.3 million set by Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy back in 2014.SEE ALSO: Jared Leto […]

The Week in Spandex – Suicide Squad breaks records, DC fans take on Rotten Tomatoes, Avengers: Infinity War update, Spider-Man: Homecoming cameos, Deadpool 2, Gambit and more

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In this edition of The Week in Spandex, we look at Suicide Squad, Wonder Woman, Batman, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Batman Triumphant, Watchmen, Supergirl, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, Avengers: Infinity War, Doctor Strange, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Thor: Ragnarok, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Agent Carter, Marvel’s Most Wanted, Deadpool 2, […]

Suicide Squad enjoys record-breaking Thursday opening at the box office

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It may have been a bit of a bust with critics, but fans have certainly turned out in force for Suicide Squad, with the film earning $20.5 million from Thursday night previews in North America, almost doubling the previous August record of $11.2 million set by Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy back in 2014.Suicide Squad […]

Zack Snyder directed a certain scene in Suicide Squad

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Warning: Minor Suicide Squad spoilers follow. You have been warned…As well as serving as executive producer on Suicide Squad, it seems that Man of Steel and Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice helmer Zack Snyder also directed one key scene from the DC supervillain blockbuster.Speaking to Collider, David Ayer has revealed that Snyder was responsible […]

Jared Leto says a lot of his Joker scenes were cut from Suicide Squad

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Going by the way he was prominently featured in the marketing campaign, you’d be forgiven for expecting Jared Leto’s Joker to be one of the main players in Warner Bros.’ latest DC Films release, Suicide Squad.However, as it turns out, the Clown Prince of Crime is firmly a supporting player in the ensemble, and according […]

China release looking unlikely for Suicide Squad

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With Suicide Squad reportedly needing to make a whopping $750 – $800 million in order to break even for Warner Bros., it looks like it will have to try and so so without the world’s second-biggest movie market, as THR is reporting that the DC supervillain team-up is unlikely to receive approval for a release in China.As […]