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Joss Whedon was planning on adapting ‘The Million Dollar Debut of Batgirl!’

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Last week it was announced that Joss Whedon has vacated the director’s chair on the planned DC movie Batgirl, with The Avengers and Justice League director stating that: “Batgirl is such an exciting project, and Warners/DC such collaborative and supportive partners, that it took me months to realize I really didn’t have a story.”Well, it seems […]

Mark Millar explains why he thinks Marvel movies are more successful than DC films

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In the ten years since the release of Iron Man back in 2008, Marvel Studios has enjoyed enormous, unprecedented success with its Cinematic Universe, both in terms of critical acclaim and box office (it’s the highest grossing franchise in history, with over $14 billion in receipts).DC on the other hand hasn’t had the easiest of […]

Nightwing director reaffirms his commitment to the Dick Grayson solo movie

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Almost a year ago to the day, it was announced that The LEGO Batman helmer Chris McKay would be bringing Dick Grayson to the DC Extended Universe with a live-action Nightwing movie.McKay has provided fans with regular social media updates about his plans for the former Boy Wonder, but the movie was one of several […]

Has Warner Bros. found a new Batgirl writer… on Twitter?

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Warner Bros. certainly doesn’t have the best of track records when it comes to holding on to directors for its DC projects, and this past week saw Batgirl going down the same route as the likes of Wonder Woman, The Flash/Flashpoint and Justice League Dark when Joss Whedon announced that he’ll no longer be bringing Barbara Gordon […]

Joss Whedon no longer directing Batgirl

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Last year Joss Whedon became part of Warner Bros.’ DCEU after signing on to direct Batgirl and overseeing reshoots and editing on Justice League. Now, however, The Hollywood Reporter confirms that Whedon will no longer write or direct Batgirl and is stepping aside.THR claims their sources say the decision was made because Whedon could not find the right story […]

Shazam! director says costume reveal is “right around the corner”, has similarities to Justice League: War

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The director of Shazam!, David F. Sandberg, has teased the pending reveal of the hero’s suit.Shazam! might not be as anticipated as the likes of Avengers: Infinity War or even DC’s Aquaman, but the film is still generating discussion and fans of the character are eager to get a glimpse of Shazam in full superhero […]

Wonder Woman director Patty Jenkins congratulates Black Panther on its success

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Patty Jenkins, the director of Wonder Woman, has publicly congratulated Black Panther on its success.It wasn’t so long ago that directors were reaching out to Jenkins and congratulating her on the success of Wonder Woman – a film that performed far better than expected. Now it’s Jenkins turn to say congrats as she has acknowledged […]

Dolph Lundgren talks Aquaman, confirms King Nereus’ relationship to Mera

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A few days ago, a rumour surfaced suggesting that Amber Heard’s Mera and Dolph Lundgren’s King Nereus will be father-and-daughter in the upcoming Aquaman movie (as opposed to lovers, as they are in the New 52 comic book continuity).Well, Lundgren has now confirmed that detail during an interview with Las Vegas Review Journal, where he […]

Black Panther has already surpassed Justice League at the U.S. box office

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Thanks to a giant box office opening weekend, Black Panther has already grossed more than Justice League at the domestic box office.The buzz behind Black Panther was strong but that didn’t means its massive opening weekend was any less impressive. Over the four day holiday weekend, Black Panther accumulated $242 million, earning the second-highest debut […]