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The CW gives pilot orders to Gotham Knights, Supernatural and Walker spinoffs

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The CW may soon have to make room for another DC show in its schedule, with the network granting a pilot order to Gotham Knights, a potential Bat-Family series from Batwoman executive producers Chad Fiveash and James Stoteraux and story editor Natalie Abrams. Gotham Knights is being produced by Berlanti Productions, but is unrelated to […]

Roland Emmerich says Marvel, DC and Star Wars are ruining the movie industry

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Given the unprecedented popularity of superhero movies in recent years, it’s not unusual for a respected filmmaker such as Martin Scorsese, Ridley Scott, Denis Villenueve and even The Dark Knight trilogy helmer Christopher Nolan to pop up with some comments bemoaning the negative impact of said films on the movie industry. But, it seems, they’re […]

The CW to murder Batman with Gotham Knights TV series

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The CW is dipping back into the DC Comics well once more, with EW reporting that the network is developing a Gotham Knights series which will revolve around a new generation of heroes following the death of Bruce Wayne. The project is being written by Chad Fiveash & James Stoteraux (Batwoman, Gotham) and Natalie Abrams […]

The Batman box office tracking points to potential Bat-franchise record opening

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We’re less than a month out now from The Batman, and if early box office tracking is accurate, the Robert Pattinson-led DC Films reboot could be on course to set a Batman franchise record with its domestic opening weekend. According to Box Office Pro, long-range tracking estimates for the Matt Reeves-directed film are pointing to […]

Comic Book Preview – Batman: Urban Legends #12

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DC Comics has shared the official preview for Batman: Urban Legends #12 ahead of the issue’s release this Tuesday; check it out here… Ace the Bat-Hound is locked away in a secret lab run by super-villains! Batman and Zatanna have to pick up the pieces after a magical catastrophe. Wight Witch and Ghost-Maker meet students […]

Comic Book Preview – Suicide Squad: Blaze #1

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DC Comics launches the new Black Label series Suicide Squad: Blaze this Tuesday, and we’ve got the official preview of the first issue for you here… The attacks begin without warning. Brutal, sudden…cannibalistic. A metahuman with all the power of Superman but none of his humanity. An unstoppable being ruled only by hunger and instinct, […]

Comic Book Preview – Justice League 2022 Annual

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Justice League 2022 Annual hits comic book shops on Tuesday, but you can get a sneak peek at the issue right now with the official preview; take a look… The return of Wonder Woman! Wait, what’s that? Also, the return of…OMAC! Jack Kirby’s greatest creation, the One-Man Army Corps, returns to the DC universe just […]

Exclusive Interview – Young Justice’s Greg Weisman on writing Catwoman: Hunted

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Ricky Church chats with Greg Weisman about writing Catwoman: Hunted… It is without doubt that Catwoman is one of the most iconic comic book characters ever since she was introduced in the first issue of Batman over 80 years ago. Since then, she has been played by several actresses beginning with Julie Newmar in the classic […]

Exclusive Interview – Elizabeth Gillies on playing Catwoman in Catwoman: Hunted

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Ricky Church chats with Elizabeth Gillies about her role as Selina Kyle in Catwoman: Hunted… It is without doubt that Catwoman is one of the most iconic comic book characters ever since she was introduced in the first issue of Batman over 80 years ago. Since then, she has been played by several actresses beginning with […]