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Batman prequel series Pennyworth gets a season 2 trailer

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Epix has released a trailer and poster for season two of its Batman prequel series Pennyworth ahead of its premiere on December 13th; check them out here…The second season of Pennyworth will feature the return of season one cast members Jack Bannon, Ben Aldridge, Emma Paetz, Hainsley Lloyd Bennett, Ryan Fletcher, Dorothy Atkinson, Polly Walker, […]

Watchmen creator Alan Moore says superhero movies have “blighted cinema” and “blighted culture”

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With the rise of superhero franchises including the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the DC Extended Universe, we have seen superhero films dominate the box office upon their releases. Now, it seems like one creator has some blunt thoughts regarding the film’s effect on pop culture.During an interview with Deadline, Alan Moore, who is perhaps best […]

Ruby Rose opens up about her Batwoman exit

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Back in May, it was revealed that Warner Bros. Television and Ruby Rose would be parting ways, with the actress vacating the title role of The CW’s Batwoman series in an exit which reportedly “wasn’t 100% her decision”.Various rumours have been thrown around with regards to the reasoning behind Rose’s exit, ranging from the neck […]

The Invisible Man’s Aldis Hodge to play Hawkman in Black Adam

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Joining Dwayne Johnson and Noah Centino, DC’s Black Adam has found another member of its growing cast. Reports say that Aldis Hodge, last seen in this year’s The Invisible Man, will tackle the role of Hawkman.Hawkman will join Atom Smasher (Noah Centino), Doctor Fate, and Cyclone as the “heroes” depicted in the film, forming the […]

Comic Book Preview – DC: The Doomed and the Damned #1

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This week sees the release of DC’s 80-page The Doomed and the Damned featuring ten twisted team-up stories, and you can check out a preview of the first issue right here…It was a dark and stormy night when the creatures of the DC Universe began to emerge from their lairs into the cool evening air. […]

Comic Book Preview – The Batman’s Grave #11

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The penultimate issue of The Batman’s Grave is out this coming Tuesday, and you can check out the official preview of the issue right here courtesy of DC Comics; take a look…Scorn’s plan is revealed, and it is nothing less than the reshaping of the structure of Gotham City. Where the Batman imagines a city […]

Gal Gadot reportedly wanted for “small supporting role” in The Flash movie

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As the cast of The Flash continues to come together, it seems that Ben Affleck’s Batman may not be the only Justice Leaguer joining Ezra Miller’s Barry Allen in the long-delayed DC Extended Universe solo movie.According to a rumour from The Illuminerdi, Warner Bros. and director Andy Muschietti are looking to secure Gal Gadot’s Diana […]

Comic Book Preview – Rorschach #1

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35 years on from his death at the hands of Doctor Manhattan, Rorschach seemingly returns to the streets this Tuesday as DC Black Label launches its new Watchmen sequel series Rorschach, and you can check out a preview of the first issue right here…It’s been 35 years since Ozymandias dropped a giant interdimensional squid on […]