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Batman v Superman R-rated Ultimate Edition will be 30 minutes longer

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In February, it was revealed that Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice will receive an extended Ultimate Edition on Blu-ray, which also happens to have received an R-rating from the MPAA. During an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, director Zack Snyder and producer Deborah Snyder have spoken about the extended cut, playing down speculation that the decision […]

Batman: The Adventures Continue returning for third and final season

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DC Comics has announced that its Batman: The Animated Series follow-on Batman: The Adventures Continue is set to return for a third and final ‘season’ of seven issues with writers Alan Burnett and Paul Dini revisiting the DC Animated Universe once more alongside artist Jordan Gibson. Check out the covers to Batman: The Adventures Continue […]

Henry Cavill officially announces his Superman return

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If you saw Black Adam this weekend, you witnessed what Henry Cavill calls “just a very small taste of things to come.” Yes, Cavill is officially back as Superman, donning the famous cape in the latest DCEU film and confirming the news in a new Instagram post. The actor took to social media on Monday […]

Exclusive Interview – Troy Baker on playing Batman in Batman and Superman: Battle of the Super Sons

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Batman, Superman and various members of the Justice League are often the headliners in Warner Bros. Animation’s DC films, but their most recent film is turned not only on the sidekicks, but Batman and Superman’s sons Jonathan Kent and Damien Wayne. Batman and Superman: Battle of the Super Sons follows Jon and Damian as they are the only […]

Black Adam almost had Shazam!-style faceless Superman cameo

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As you are aware now, Superman appeared in Black Adam. The scene played well for hardcore fans and became quite the moment on social media. Now, the cinematographer of the film is claiming we almost got a very different scene without Henry Cavill and Dwayne Johnson facing off. Cinematographer Lawrence Sher spoke to THR’s Behind […]

Why does it always have to be Marvel vs. DC?

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Anghus Houvouras asks, ‘why does it always have to be Marvel vs. DC?’… Binary theory. I’ve written about this before at great length. The constantly evolving concept that everything has been reduced to a “1” or a “0”. Famously expressed in thoughts like “You are either for me or against me”. Either something has value […]

People Don’t Like Suicide Squad. Fine, But Let’s Not Perpetuate the Myth of Marvel’s Greatness

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Samuel Brace on DC, Marvel, and the state of the superhero genre… A bad film doesn’t make a better film great. This is the sentiment we must remember going forward as we discuss and analyse the state of superhero movies in 2016, especially as it pertains to DC and their latest outing, Suicide Squad. Critics […]

Warner Bros. reportedly in “active development” on a Man of Steel sequel

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It looks like Superman could be taking to the skies once again, as The Wrap is reporting that Warner Bros. is in “active development” on a sequel to Man of Steel. According to the report, “Superman is a top priority for the studio and getting the character right for audiences is of tantamount importance.” Details […]

Exclusive interview with All-Star Batman’s Scott Snyder & John Romita Jr.

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Ricky Church chats with Scott Snyder & John Romita Jr about All-Star Batman… One of the most anticipated titles among DC Rebirth is All-Star Batman, written by Scott Snyder with art by John Romita Jr. The opening arc, ‘My Own Worst Enemy’, will see Batman and Two-Face going on a ‘road trip’ as Batman attempts […]