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The Walking Dead’s Robert Kirkman calls DC’s Cinematic Universe “derivative”

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Outspoken comic book writer Robert Kirkman, the man behind the hugely successful The Walking Dead, has spoken out against DC’s Cinematic Universe going up against Marvel. While not exactly saying, “Marvel rocks and DC sucks”, the writer did have some harsh words about Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and its lead up to Justice […]

Green Lantern reboot may include Hal Jordan, John Stewart and Guy Gardner

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Fans (and reporters) have long been speculating that the upcoming Green Lantern reboot will focus on John Stewart rather than Hal Jordan (who was the focus of the middling 2011 film with Ryan Reynolds), but a new rumor suggests that maybe we’ve been thinking too small. According to Collider, the film could focus on not one, not […]

Is Michael Shannon in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice?

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Rumours have resurfaced again about Michael Shannon having a role in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Shannon played General Zod in Man of Steel but due to his character’s fate in that film, it was thought unlikely that he would return for the latest instalment in the series. However, Shannon was spotted alongside Henry […]

Jesse Eisenberg talks reprising Lex Luthor role after Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice

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With his latest film, The End of the Tour, premiering at this month’s Sundance Film Festival, Variety caught up with Jesse Eisenberg about the film, but also dropped in a few questions about another small indie film he has coming out next year, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. While Eisenberg didn’t divulge too much, […]

Justice League movie “too complicated for the average moviegoer”; major villain revealed?

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Warning – could be spoilers below… It’s been a busy week of rumours and speculation about the DC Cinematic Universe, mostly around Suicide Squad which is set for release next year. But now we have a new rumour about the culmination of this project, Justice League. According to website Techtimes (who are not to be […]

Henry Cavill says Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is “a visual spectacle” and “cinematic history”

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Next year, Warner Bros. and DC Entertainment will bring together its most iconic superhero characters together on the big screen for the very first time with the release of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, which is set to introduce the characters of Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman and Cyborg to the world created by Zack […]

Charles Roven reveals Wonder Woman and Justice League filming schedules

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A couple of days ago it was speculated that Warner Bros. had kicked off production on Wonder Woman, owing to a tweet from DC’s Geoff Johns to director Patty Jenkins. However, producer Charles Roven has now suggested to Collider that filming won’t get underway on the Amazon Princess’ solo movie until later this month, while […]

Scott Eastwood and Ray Olubowale join Suicide Squad

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As Warner Bros.’ Suicide Squad gears up to go into production, it is being reported that director David Ayer has added two more names to the cast of the DC supervillain ensemble. According to eTalk, Clint Eastwood’s son Scott Eastwood (Fury) has confirmed his involvement in the film, which comes as little surprise given that […]

Is Suicide Squad an attempt to copy the success of Guardians of the Galaxy?

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Thomas Roach on whether Suicide Squad is an attempt to copy the success of Guardians of the Galaxy… Something many people point out is that comic book movies tend to be unoriginal and will borrow from one another for ideas. It’s been said that Captain America: Civil War – which will pit heroes Iron Man […]