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Superman sequel Man of Tomorrow will soar in 2027

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After Superman flew into theatres this summer to much positive acclaim from audiences and critics, Warner Bros. Discovery has announced writer/director James Gunn will helm the sequel Man of Tomorrow for a 2027 release.David Corenswet will return to play Clark Kent/Superman as will presumably Nicholas Hoult as his archenemy Lex Luthor. Gunn shared an image on social […]

John Cena’s Peacemaker gets a new Hot Toys figure for season 2

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With the new season of James Gunn’s DC series now underway, Hot Toys has officially unveiled its sixth scale Peacemaker figure which is inspired by the appearance of John Cena as the unhinged hero Chris Smith in the second season of Peacemaker. The DC collectible is available to pre-order now, priced at $300; take a […]

The Blockbuster Comic Book Movie Problem: The Box Office Cliff Edge

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Thunderbolts*, Superman and The Fantastic Four: First Steps did everything right, so what went wrong with this year’s comic book movie blockbusters at the box office?Hollywood has spent the past half a decade in a post-COVID era, facing an exacerbation of a problem that was already well in motion. Fewer people, particularly younger generations, are […]

The new DC Universe continues in Peacemaker season 2 red band trailer

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With just under a week to go until Peacemaker returns for its second season, HBO Max has dropped an action-packed red band trailer for James Gunn’s DC series, while the DC Studios co-chief has also been talking about the show’s importance to the fledgling new DC Universe.“It’s a big part, definitely Superman leads directly into […]

Krypto Saves The Day! in first episode of animated Superman spinoff series

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With Superman flying to digital tomorrow followed by its home release next month, Warner Bros. Animation and DC Studios have released the first episode of Krypto Saves The Day!, a series of animated shorts focusing on Superman’s loyal canine as he saves people from various accidents or helps young kids with their problems.The first episode, titled ‘School Bus […]

Max Minghella joins DC’s Clayface movie

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THR is reporting that Max Minghella (The Handmaid’s Tale) has become the latest addition to the cast of DC Studios’ Clayface, the upcoming horror film based upon the classic Batman villain.Clayface is being directed by James Watkins (Speak No Evil) from a script by Mike Flanagan (The Life of Chuck), and will mark the third […]

James Gunn’s Superman sets 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD release

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Ahead of its digital release this coming Friday (August 15th), Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has announced that James Gunn’s DC Universe-rebooting superhero blockbuster Superman will launch on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD in September; check out the cover artwork and details of the special features below…SEE ALSO: James Gunn to write and direct the […]

James Gunn to write and direct the “next movie in the Super-Family”

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With Superman taking its box office haul to $579 million this weekend, it has been announced that James Gunn will be reuniting with David Corenswet’s Man of Steel for the filmmaker’s second movie in his new DC Universe, although it seems it won’t be a straight-up direct sequel.As reported by Variety, Warner Bros. Discovery CEO […]

Peacemaker Deluxe Theatrical Edition DC Multiverse figure officially unveiled by McFarlane Toys

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McFarlane Toys has officially unveiled its Deluxe Theatrical Edition Peacemaker action figure from its DC Multiverse line which is inspired by the appearance of John Cena as Chris Smith in the DC series Peacemaker. The collectible is available to pre-order now, priced at 34.99; check it out here…SEE ALSO: Peacemaker season 2 trailer takes the […]

Peacemaker season 2 trailer takes the new DCU multiversal

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With less than a month to go until Peacemaker returns for its second season, creator James Gunn unveiled a new trailer for his DC series at San Diego Comic-Con on Saturday.The trailer sees Chris (John Cena) becoming the target of a grieving and angry Rick Flag Sr. (Frank Grillo), who will stop at nothing to […]