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The Penguin Episode 2 Review – ‘Inside Man’

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Chris Connor reviews the second episode of The Penguin… The Penguin’s opening episode set the bar high for the rest of the series, picking up the pieces in the aftermath of The Batman. This is a Gotham on the brink of a gang war as the remnants of Marone’s operation and the Falcone’s look to […]

Joker director Todd Phillips isn’t planning a Harley Quinn spinoff or more DC movies

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Joker: Folie à Deux is shaping up to be one of the most polarizing films of the year, and it seems like director and co-writer Todd Phillips knows his time with superhero filmmaking is up. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the filmmaker revealed that he has no more interest in this universe, denying […]

Comic Book Preview – Batman: Full Moon #1

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DC Comics launches a gory Gotham horror story this coming Wednesday with the release of Batman: Full Moon #1, and you can check out the official preview of the issue below… An ancient and supernatural force stalks the streets of Gotham City–a Lycan so powerful it’ll defy Batman’s most trusted resources: his brilliant mind and […]

DC Studios to produce Dynamic Duo animated movie focussing on two Robins

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Puppets? Dick Grayson and Jason Todd? DC Studios is cooking something up with this latest news. If you thought Joker 2‘s musical romp was an experiment for the DC brand, Dynamic Duo will soon enter production. This will be the first joint project between DC Studios and the Bill Damaschke-led WBPA. Little is known about the project, but […]

Comic Book Preview – Green Lantern Civil Corps Special #1

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DC Comics releases Green Lantern Civil Corps Special #1 on Wednesday, and you can get yourself a sneak peek at the official preview below… THE WAR FOR THE FATE OF THE GREEN LANTERN CORPS STARTS HERE! Lord Premier Thaaros sends a surprising foe to retrieve the Dark Star Ring from John Stewart, which leads to […]

Joker: Folie à Deux opens to soft numbers at the box office

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It appears that Joker and Harley Quinn might singing the blues when the weekend box-office numbers are announced, because Joker: Folie à Deux looks to be landing below expectations, and with some of the worst audience feedback scores of the year.  Per The Hollywood Reporter, the Todd Phillips directed sequel earned $7 million in previews, […]

Comic Book Preview – Batman: Gotham by Gaslight – The Kryptonian Age #5

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DC Comics releases Batman: Gotham by Gaslight – The Kryptonian Age #5 on Wednesday; check out the official preview of the issue below… With Luthor’s schemes revealed, he dispatches his Suicide Squad to Smallville, Kansas to further secure the secrets of the ancient Kryptonian Age. But when the ruthless task force challenges the town’s seemingly […]

Movie Review – Joker: Folie à Deux (2024)

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Joker: Folie à Deux, 2024. Directed by Todd Phillips. Starring Joaquin Phoenix, Lady Gaga, Brendan Gleeson, Catherine Keener, Zazie Beetz, Steve Coogan, Harry Lawtey, Leigh Gill, Ken Leung, Jacob Lofland, Sharon Washington, Troy Fromin, and Bill Smitrovich. SYNOPSIS: While struggling with his dual identity, Arthur Fleck not only stumbles upon true love, but also finds […]

Comic Book Preview – Absolute Batman #1

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DC reimagines the Dark Knight next week with the release of Absolute Batman #1, and you can get yourself a sneak peek at the issue with the official preview below… BATMAN LEGEND SCOTT SNYDER AND ICONIC ARTIST NICK DRAGOTTA TRANSFORM THE DARK KNIGHT’S TALE FOR THE MODERN AGE! Without the mansion… without the money… without […]