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Matthew Vaughn keen on “saving” the DC Extended Universe

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Directing a film set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe would be an amazing opportunity, but of course, there’s the pressure that comes with the job. Marvel has a very successful mega-franchise so far, and expectations would be very high. However, directing a DC film — while risky — is potentially easier. During an interview with […]

Damon Lindelof on the possibility of a second season of Watchmen

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While many were sceptical when it was first announced that Damon Lindelof (The Leftovers) and HBO were looking to bring Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons’ Watchmen to the small screen, the resulting series cast aside any doubts and anxieties, staking its claim not only as one of the best shows of the year, but the […]

We may be getting Nightwing casting news this February

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Although the project was absent from Warner Bros.’ recent DC Films slate announcement, it looks like we may be getting some casting news for Chris McKay’s Nightwing film this February. A fan on Twitter brought up the topic of casting, to which McKay replied his estimate for when we can expect the big news: https://twitter.com/buddboetticher/status/939946475487879168 Over […]

Zachary Levi thinks that Shazam can be the Guardians of the Galaxy of the DC Extended Universe

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Zachary Levi thinks that the upcoming Shazam film can fill a particular slot for the DCEU; one that, perhaps, Suicide Squad was supposed to fill, but obviously didn’t manage to. At last weekend’s Heroes & Villains Fan Fest in California, Zachary Levi took to the stage, and talked a bit what Shazam! brings to the […]

Arrow star Manu Bennett reveals his reaction to Joe Manganiello playing Deathstroke on the big screen

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With the DC Universe adding more characters to its big-screen roster, we are starting to see double. Currently, we have two actors playing The Flash, two actors playing Batman (sort of), and now two actors playing Slade Wilson/ Deathstroke. It’s safe to say that Warner Bros. has made it pretty clear that the DCEU and […]

Rumour: Warner Bros. reportedly considered replacing Zack Snyder following Batman v Superman backlash

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It looks like director Zack Snyder came very close to being replaced following the poor critical reception to Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. The Wrap claims to have a source who reveals that, following the backlash from Batman v Superman, Warner Bros. execs went to then-Warner Bros. President Greg Silverman to “suggest removing Snyder […]

Zack Snyder cut of Justice League reported to exist in an “unfinished but notable state”

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Justice League is officially out in theaters, and the response has been very polarizing. So much so, in fact, that fans are now requesting to see the original Zack Snyder-cut of the film. The fans in question feel that they weren’t given the film that was originally promised. Honestly, a call for the original cut isn’t […]

Deathstroke actor Joe Manganiello reveals a particular Batman comic that he’d like to see adapted to the screen

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With Justice League now out in theaters, fans have their first official look at Joe Manganiello’s Deathstroke, who makes his appearance after the credits roll. While we have had test-footage showing the character, this is the first time that we’ve seen the legendary mercenary remove his helmet, showing off the actor’s picture-perfect likeness to Slade […]

J.J. Abrams on whether he could direct or produce a Superman movie

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J.J. Abrams, the director of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, has discussed the chances of him directing a Superman movie. J.J. Abrams was the man Lucasfilm went to when they wanted to bring back Star Wars to the big screen and the filmmaker certainly succeeded in introducing the franchise to a new generation of […]

Justice League costume designer on why the Batsuit was changed

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One of the best parts of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice was Batman himself. Ben Affleck proved to be worthy of the cowl, sporting an incredible looking Batsuit. That suit was the most comic-accurate Batman suit to ever grace the big screen, wWhich is why it came as a surprise that Batman gets quite […]