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James Gunn confirms the new DC Studios “canon” begins with Superman: Legacy

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For those worried about needing to do homework before starting the new DC Universe, James Gunn lets fans rest assured that things are getting a fresh start. On the new social media app Threads, Gunn tells fans, “DC Studios movies (and canon) start with Superman: Legacy.” Gunn’s statement comes not long after his DC Studios […]

Rumored Superman: Legacy plot details pit Superman vs The JSA vs Lex!?

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Have we learned what Superman: Legacy will be about? There’s finally new information concerning the upcoming James Gunn movie. After months of rumored plot information and James Gunn shutting down any idea that isn’t official, we’ve learned some new story details about the upcoming DC Studios launching point from a well-known scooper.  Grace Randolph took […]

Anthony Carrigan joins Superman: Legacy as Metamorpho

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The Superman: Legacy castings are still coming in, and now the film will have its very own Metamorpho. The Hollywood Reporter broke the story that Anthony Carrigan will join the upcoming James Gunn-directed Superman film, which will kick off the new era for DC Studios. The role is described as “a classic DC character,” with […]

Akiva Goldsman says Constantine 2 and I Am Legend 2 are both still in the works

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In 2005 and 2007, two fan-favorite films were released, both penned by Akiva Goldsman. In 2005, we saw the release of a Keanu Reeves-led Constantine, and 2007 had the underrated I Am Legend starring Will Smith. Since their release, there have been plenty of conversations about potential sequels to both but little development in over […]

Final Blue Beetle trailer shows Jaime Reyes fighting for his family

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With Shazam: Fury of the Gods and The Flash bombing at the box-office, Blue Beetle, the penultimate film left in the vault following James Gunn and Peter Safran’s appointment as co-heads of DC Studios, is still hoping to make a dent when it crawls into cinemas next month, and now Warner Bros. has dropped the film’s final […]

James Gunn’s Superman: Legacy casts Hawkgirl, Mister Terrific, and a Green Lantern

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James Gunn is making some bold decisions with Superman: Legacy. Per Vanity Fair, the upcoming DC Studios launching point has cast three key DC Universe icons, including a potential Green Lantern. Gunn’s first-ever Superman film will now include Isabela Merced, who will play Hawkgirl, Edi Gathegi as Mister Terrific, and Nathan Fillion will play a […]

Is skipping Superman’s origin story the best choice for James Gunn’s Superman: Legacy?

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Have we seen enough origin stories in our superhero movies? Specifically, are fans passed the need to cover the early days of Superman? James Gunn asks that question with his new project, Superman: Legacy. Through various social platforms this past week, the filmmaker and DC Studios co-chair continued his early marketing campaign for the film […]

Hot Toys unveils its Supergirl sixth scale figure from The Flash

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Sideshow has released promotional images of Hot Toys’ sixth scale Supergirl figure which is inspired by the likeness of Sasha Calle as Kara Zor-El in the DC blockbuster The Flash. The collectible is available to pre-order now, priced at $265; check it out here… Barry Allen a.k.a. The Flash, who is in an attempt to […]

Kiersey Clemons says working with DC “made me cry more than it made me smile”

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Kiersey Clemons’ Iris West barely has a supporting role in this year’s The Flash, but the actress was once supposed to be a much more significant player in the film and the wider DC Extended Universe. That seems to be the story of Clemons’ whole time working for DC, and now she’s finally getting frank […]