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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 […]

James Gunn on modern superhero movies: “They’ve gotten too generic”

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When it comes to superhero films, it seems like James Gunn isn’t a fan of his contemporaries. With Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.3 proving to be a success at the box office and The Flash fizzling out (along with quite a few DC and MCU entries of late), Gunn seems to have figured out what’s […]

Alexander and Bill Skarsgard up for Lex Luthor as Superman: Legacy nearing its Lois & Clark

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Are we nearing the final cast for Superman: Legacy? As casting drags into week two, James Gunn’s DC Studios intro circles some strong contenders. The Hollywood Reporter recently broke the news that Gunn’s casting has entered another round. Superman and his love interest are auditioned together, and now Lex Luthor names have joined the conversation. […]

Comic Book Preview – Batman: The Brave and the Bold #2

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Batman: The Brave and the Bold #2 is out on Tuesday, and you can check out the official preview of the issue below courtesy of DC Comics… Tick, tick, tick goes the clock as Gotham City prepares for another shocking murder at the hands of The Joker! The brutal and terrifying tale of The Joker […]

Box Office: Spider-Verse pips Elemental to swing back to the top, while The Flash crashes hard

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There was plenty of narrative atop the U.S. box office this weekend, with experts eager to see how relative flops The Flash and Elemental would hold up in the face of an R-rated Jennifer Lawrence and the all conquering Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.  Let’s start with the big news, which would ordinarily be the film […]