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Comic Book Preview – Legion of Super-Heroes #1

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DC Comics launches its new Legion of Super-Heroes series this Wednesday, and we have a preview of the first issue for you here; check it out… Welcome to the 31st Century! Inspired by the acts of and lessons learned from the greatest heroes of all time, the Legion of Super-Heroes have gathered together to stop […]

Paul Blackthorne returning as Quentin Lance in Arrow’s final season

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He may have found himself on the wrong end of a bullet in the season six finale, but Entertainment Weekly is reporting that Paul Blackthorne is set to reprise his role as Detective Quentin Lance in Arrow’s eighth and final season. At this point, it’s unclear exactly how Quentin will return, but Arrow has shown […]

Colin Farrell and Andy Serkis in talks for Penguin and Alfred roles in The Batman

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It looks like Warner Bros., DC Films and director Matt Reeves are about to round out the core cast of The Batman, with Colin Farrell (Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them) and Reeves’ Planet of the Apes star Andy Serkis in final talks for the roles of Oswald Cobblepot/The Penguin and Alfred Pennyworth respectively. […]

Todd Phillips says a Joker deleted scene would have revealed Sophie’s fate

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‘Ambiguity’ is a bit of a watch-word when it comes to discourse magnet and box-office phenomenon Joker. There’s that ending, as well as the constant blurring of fantasy and reality which underpins the entire narrative. However, one of the most discussed aspects of Todd Phillips film is the exact fate of Zazie Beetz’s Sophie, who […]

Promo and images for Batwoman Season 1 Episode 6 – ‘I’ll Be Judge, I’ll Be Jury’

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The CW has released a promo and images for this coming Sunday’s sixth episode of Batwoman season 1, entitled ‘I’ll Be Judge, I’ll Be Jury’; take a look below… SEE ALSO: Batwoman Season 1 Episode 5 Review – ‘Mine is a Long and Sad Tale’ NOTHING AS IT SEEMS – A disturbing death has Gotham […]

Supergirl Season 5 Episode 5 Review – ‘Dangerous Liaisons’

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Martin Carr reviews the fifth episode of Supergirl season 5… Episode five is treading water. Interest has merged with indifference in recent weeks as things show no intention of moving forward. There are good ideas, well-intentioned sub plots and potential dramatic heft waiting in the wings. That though remains the problem with season five; all […]

Watchmen Season 1 Episode 3 Review – ‘She Was Killed by Space Junk’

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Martin Carr reviews the third episode of Watchmen… Never has an episode which hinges on one answerphone message been so compelling. Nor has an hour of television and two jokes had more narrative importance than they do here. Bitterness, regret and lack of closure are strong motivators which combine with sarcasm and bluntness to introduce […]