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Will Beall writing Aquaman script

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Aquaman is once again changing writers as Will Beall (Gangster Squad) has been hired to write the script the Atlantean King, per The Hollywood Reporter. However, Beall will apparently be working off a very detailed treatment written by none other than director James Wan and DC Comcs scribe and executive Geoff Johns. Johns is currently overseeing […]

Dwayne Johnson talks Black Adam role in Shazam, and squaring off against Batman and Superman

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Speaking to Total Film in the latest issue of the magazine (via GamesRadar), Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson has been discussing his upcoming role as Black Adam in Warner Bros.’ 2019 DC movie Shazam!, and eventually squaring off against the likes of Batman and Superman.“I think Black Adam is going to grow into becoming an anti-hero,” […]

J.K. Simmons wants to explore Commissioner Gordon’s “badass side” in Justice League

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As production continues on next year’s huge DC blockbuster Justice League, J.K. Simmons has been chatting to Entertainment Weekly about his role as Commissioner Gordon, stating that he hopes to explore the character’s “badass side” in the superhero ensemble.“People of my generation remember Commissioner Gordon as this jolly, ineffectual Santa Claus type, and I think […]

Wonder Woman gets an official synopsis, Geoff Johns revealed as co-writer

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Gal Gadot is set to return as the Amazon Princess next year as she headlines the Wonder Woman solo movie, and Warner Bros. has released an official plot synopsis for the film, which reads:“Gal Gadot returns as the title character in the epic action adventure from director Patty Jenkins. Before she was Wonder Woman, she was Diana, princess […]

Justice League to be one movie, official logo, synopsis, plot and character details revealed

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Warner Bros. has peeled back the curtain on next year’s Justice League movie, opening up the set of the Zack Snyder-directed films to a number of websites, as well as releasing the official logo and synopsis for the movie, along with an image of the Batmobile:Fueled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by […]

Zack Snyder says Batman v Superman backlash has changed the tone of Justice League

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During an interview with Vulture, Zack Snyder has revealed that he was taken aback by the mixed response to this year’s DC blockbuster Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. With many fans criticising both the film and the director for the direction he chose to take the fledgling DC Extended Universe, Snyder has admitted that the […]

Jesse Eisenberg confirms Lex Luthor return for Justice League

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Earlier today we brought you the official logo and synopsis Warner Bros.’ Justice League, along with some details coming out of the various set visits arriving online today, which included the suggestion that Jesse Eisenberg’s Lex Luthor may appear in the DC blockbuster. Well, Eisenberg has now confirmed it himself, with the Batman v Superman: Dawn […]

Warner Bros. announces SDCC panel details for Batman v Superman, Pan and The Man from U.N.C.L.E.

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With the San Diego Comic-Con International set to get underway a week from tomorrow, Warner Bros. Pictures has announced details of its big Hall H panel, which is set to showcase Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Pan and The Man from U.N.C.L.E.. There’s no mention of the rumoured Suicide Squad (nor Wonder Woman or […]

Just Add Batman: The key ingredient to the DC Cinematic Universe

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Anghus Houvouras on Warner Bros.’ key ingredient to the DC Cinematic Universe…Warner Bros. has found themselves in an indefensible position ever since Marvel Studios entered the game and schooled them on the art of the cinematic universe. They’re an easy punching bag these days, seeing as Marvel game them a three decade head start back […]