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Marvel vs. DC: Brand Loyalty is Killing Comic Book Movie Discussion

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Luke Owen looks at brand loyalty… As one would expect, we’ve posted a lot about Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and Captain America: Civil War over the last few months. We’re not even halfway through 2016 and already we’ve had three big superhero movies with a lot said about all of them. However the discussions that strike […]

Arrow’s Willa Holland says it’s “upsetting” that there’s no crossover between DC’s films and TV shows

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We reported from MCM London Comic Con last year that Willa Holland was a little bit annoyed that their plans to introduce Harley Quinn into Arrow were scrapped once Warner Bros greenlit Suicide Squad and cast Margot Robbie in the role. The character had a cameo in season two, and Holland revealed she was originally […]

Aquaman’s James Wan gives his thoughts on the critical backlash to Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice

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It was a film that critics hated and certainly left a bad taste in many movie goer’s mouths, but everyone had an opinion on Zack Snyder’s Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Over the weekend we heard from Jeremy Irons – who wasn’t a fan – and now Aquaman director James Wan has given his […]

Warner Bros. to green-light fewer ‘original’ movies to focus on DC, Harry Potter and LEGO

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There was a time when Warner Bros. was a power house at the box office, but a disappointing 2015 has brought out reports that the studio is looking to change their tactics for the next few years. Last year, the studio’s biggest movie was San Andreas starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson which made $155 million […]

Marvel’s movie model works, DC’s doesn’t – and Suicide Squad proves it

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Tony Black shares his thoughts on the state of the DC Extended Universe… So we can all agree on one thing here, right? Suicide Squad is a disaster. Yay or nay? If you’re reading this, there’s every chance like me you thought it was almost as loud, boring and ponderous as Batman v Superman: Dawn […]

UPDATE: Patty Jenkins says rumours of “insiders” claiming Wonder Woman is “another mess” are “entirely false”

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It has been a bad year for DC and Warner Bros. What should have been a great year that fully kicked off the DC Extended Universe began with Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice under-performing at the box office and getting destroyed by critics and fans, which was then followed up with Suicide Squad also […]

Old Superman comments from David Corenswet resurface calling for a “bright and optimistic” Man of Steel

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James Gunn’s Superman: Legacy has found its Man of Steel, and it seems like he’s been the chosen one for a while. David Corenswet has been on the minds of Superman fans for quite some time; in 2019, Corenswet promoted the Netflix series Hollywood and was asked about Superman. The fan castings began then, and […]

Justice League: Warworld 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray details revealed

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Having unveiled the official trailer for the R-rated animated adventure earlier this month, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has now officially announced that Justice League: Warworld will arrive on 4K, Blu-ray and DVD on July 24th, followed by a digital release on July 25th; check out the cover artwork, details and trailer below… DC’s Batman, Wonder Woman […]

Superman & Lois Season 3 Finale Review – ‘What Kills You Only Makes You Stronger’

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Ricky Church reviews the season 3 finale of Superman & Lois… It’s been an exciting time for Superman fans as yesterday brought news DC Studios head and Superman: Legacy director James Gunn has found his Clark Kent/Superman and Lois Lane and the animated series My Adventures with Superman premieres next weekend, but neither can quite match […]