CBS’ Supergirl series has found a great way to highlight the exploits of its titular heroine while alluding to – but not hinging on – the existence of her more established cousin, Superman. While it will likely be some time before the Big Blue Boyscout arrives in his full glory on the series (if that ever happens), the writers […]
Johnathon Schaech to play Jonah Hex in DC’s Legends of Tomorrow
Last week it was announced that DC’s scarred bounty hunter Jonah Hex would make an appearance in an upcoming episode of The CW’s new time-travelling superhero show DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, and now it has been revealed that Johnathon Schaech (Ray Donovan) has nabbed the role of the gunslinger. The official character description reads: “A […]
Ben Affleck on the possibility of directing a Batman solo movie
From the moment that Ben Affleck was announced as portraying The Dark Knight in Zack Snyder’s Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, various sites have been reporting that the star will direct a solo Batman movie (or even a trilogy of solo Batman movies, in one case). Despite the fact that Warner Bros. has announced […]
FX gives a brief update on Y: The Last Man TV series
Back in October, it was announced that FX Networks and Brian K. Vaughn are working on a TV adaptation of Vaughn and Pia Guerra’s acclaimed comic book series Y: The Last Man. Speaking to IGN at the Television Critics Association press tour, FX CEO John Landgraf has revealed that he expects Vaughn to choose a […]
Comic Book Review – Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #2
Chris Cooper reviews Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #2… Trapped in a world where they can scarcely tell friend from foe, the Turtles’ first encounter with the Dark Knight puts their fighting skills to the ultimate test. And while Batman and scientist Lucius Fox search for any clue as to where these strange ninjas come from, […]
Cast revealed for Justice League vs. Teen Titans
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has released details of the voice cast for its second DC Universe Animated Original Movie release of 2016, Justice League vs. Teen Titans. Featuring in the cast of the film are returning voice stars Jason O’Mara as Batman, Jerry O’Connell as Superman, Rosario Dawson as Wonder Woman, Christopher Gorham as The […]
The Week in Spandex – Batman v Superman, Suicide Squad, Wonder Woman, Captain America: Civil War, Avengers: Infinity War, Black Panther, Deadpool, DC and Marvel TV, Batman: The Killing Joke, Heroes Recancelled and more
In this edition of The Week in Spandex, we look at Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Suicide Squad, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Gotham, Supergirl, The Flash, Arrow, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, Legion of Super-Heroes, Vixen, Batman: Bad Blood, Batman: The Killing Joke, Captain America: Civil War, Avengers: Infinity War, Black Widow, Guardians of the Galaxy […]
Connie Nielsen to play Hippolyta in Wonder Woman, Chris Pine confirms World War I setting
Yesterday we heard some potential casting news on Aquaman, with Amber Heard (Magic Mike XXL) in talks to play Mera, and now comes news on another DC Extended Universe movie, with The Hollywood Reporter revealing that Connie Nielsen has nabbed the role of Hippolyta in Wonder Woman. Hippolyta is the mother of Diana (Gal Gadot) […]
DC’s Geoff Johns hints at Legion of Super-Heroes TV appearance
Back in September of 2014 there was a rumour that Warner Bros. was eyeing Legion of Super-Heroes for a potential big screen outing in the DC Extended Universe. The report came from Latino-Review, so it’s not too surprising that there’s been no follow through, but DC Entertainment CCO Geoff Johns has now hinted that the future team […]
Secret Wars and The Private Eye top bestselling comic books and graphic novels of December 2015
Diamond Comic Distributors has announced the bestselling titles for December 2015, with Jonathan Hickman and Esad Ribic’s Secret Wars #8, the penultimate chapter of the Marvel event crossover, topping the comic book chart, and Image’s The Private Eye Deluxe Edition leading the graphic novels. Top ten bestselling comic books: 1. Secret Wars #8 2. Dark […]
