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Joker teasers reveal new trailer is coming on Wednesday

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Joker director Todd Phillips has shared six brief teasers for the upcoming Joaquin Phoenix-headlined DC solo movie which offer up a few glimpses of footage from the film, as well as revealing subliminally reveal that we can expect a brand new trailer this Wednesday, August 28th; watch them below… SEE ALSO: Joker officially rated R […]

Steve Agee cast as King Shark in James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad

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King Shark is coming to the DC Extended Universe, with Deadline reporting that comedian Steve Agee is set to lend his voice to the supervillain for James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad. Agee previously appeared in Gunn’s Marvel sequel Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 as one of the Ravagers, as well as this year’s Gunn-produced […]

Brandon Routh and Courtney Ford exiting DC’s Legends of Tomorrow

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The CW’s DC’s Legends of Tomorrow is set to lose a couple of series regulars in its upcoming fifth season, with Deadline reporting that real-life couple Brandon Routh (Ray Palmer) and Courtney Ford (Nora Darhk) are exiting the Arrowverse show. “Brandon and Courtney have been invaluable members of the Legends family,” said executive producers Phil Klemmer, […]

Batwoman adds Sam Littlefield as villain Mouse

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Deadline is reporting that Sam Littlefield (Mother’s Little Helpers) has been cast in the Ruby Rose-led DC superhero show Batwoman. Littlefield is set to portray a shady character called Mouse, who is described as “a dynamic figure who is working for the Alice and the Wonderland Gang”, led by Rachel Skarsten’s Alice. Spinning out of […]

Birds of Prey is a “standalone story” rather than a Suicide Squad follow-up

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While Birds of Prey (And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) is set to take place in the DC Extended Universe, the latest comments from screenwriter Christina Hodson appear to suggest that the film won’t necessarily be beholden to what director David Ayer laid out in Suicide Squad. Speaking to Total Film (via Screen […]

Titans season 2 poster introduces Superboy, Ravager and Deathstroke

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DC Universe has released a new poster for the second season of Titans featuring Robin, Beast Boy, Starfire, Raven, Jason Todd, Dove, Hawk, Wonder Girl and series newcomers Superboy, Ravager, and Deathstroke; take a look here… SEE ALSO: DC’s Titans season 2 trailer features Bruce Wayne, Deathstroke, Aqualad, Krypto and more From executive producers Akiva Goldsman, […]

Why superhero fatigue isn’t going to become a thing

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Martin Izzard on why superhero fatigue isn’t going to become a thing… Every few years, there’s an excitement that builds around what Marvel Studios is going to announce is coming next. We’ve had that this weekend, with confirmation of what will make up Phase Four of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The plans include several episodic […]

Jason Momoa says the Snyder Cut of Justice League is “ssssiiicccckkkkkk”

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Almost two years out from the movie, one would have to assume that by this point, all but the most optimistic of fans have resigned themselves to the fact that we’re never likely going to see Zack Snyder’s original vision for Justice League with the release of the fabled ‘Snyder Cut’. However, when you’re the King […]

Joker officially rated R for bloody violence, disturbing behaviour and sexual images

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It’s been promised by the filmmakers since day one, but now we have official word that Warner Bros. and DC Films Joker movie has been given an R rating from the Motion Picture Association of America. The Joaquin Phoenix-led feature has been described as “a gritty character study” exploring Arthur Fleck’s descent into madness and […]