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Zachary Levi is glad that Marvel killed off his character Fandral

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This March, Zachary Levi is set to take on the title role in Warner Bros. and DC Films’ Shazam!, becoming one of just a handful of actors to appear in both the DC Extended Universe and the Marvel Cinematic Universe following his two previous outings as Fandral, one of the Warriors Three from the Thor […]

Gotham Season 5 Episode 4 Review – ‘Ruin’

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Martin Carr reviews the fourth of Gotham season 5… There are unforeseen alliances, accusations and aspersions, stand offs and name calling not to mention some unsavoury romantic entanglements this week. Gotham has been suffering from a serious case of exposition overload, banal character moments and transparent narrative progression of late. Apart from last week which […]

Black Lightning Season 2 Episode 10 Review – ‘The Book of Rebellion: Chapter Three: Angelitos Negros’

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Red Stewart reviews the tenth episode of Black Lightning season 2… Despite all the praise I’ve heaped on the cast in past episodes (particularly towards Marvin ‘Krondon’ Jones III and Jordan Calloway), I don’t think I’ve ever singled out China Anne McClain for her performance. She’s arguably had the hardest job out of all the […]

Shazam’s Mark Strong explains why Dr. Sivana hates Billy Batson

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Mark Strong, who plays evil villain Sivana in Shazam!, has explained why his character hates hero Billy Batson. Shazam! and its April release date are fast approaching us. We know that Zachary Levi’s Shazam (Billy Batson) and Mark Strong’s Dr. Thaddeus Sivana will be going head to head but just why does Sivana hate Billy […]

Shazam! director says the film is “stand-alone” and “self-contained” within the DCEU

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David F. Sandberg, the director of Shazam!, says that the film is “very stand-alone” and a “self-contained” story within the DCEU. The films in the DCEU seem to be moving in a slightly different direction of late, away from big team-ups and towards more self-contained stories that can be appreciated on their own merits. This […]

Supergirl reveals first look at Jon Cryer’s Lex Luthor

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Jon Cryer will soon be making his entrance on The CW’s Supergirl as Lex Luthor, the notorious arch-enemy of Supergirl’s cousin, Superman, and Lena Luthor’s older brother. In anticipation of his arrival, The CW has released a first look image of Luthor in his prison cell. Check it out here… SEE ALSO: Supergirl Season 4 Episode 10 […]

Promo for The Flash Season 5 Episode 12 – ‘Memorabilia’

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The CW has released a promo for next week’s twelfth episode of The Flash season 5, entitled ‘Memorabilia’; watch it here… SEE ALSO: The Flash Season 5 Episode 11 Review – ‘Seeing Red’ BARRY AND IRIS LOOK INTO NORA’S MEMORIES – When Sherloque (Tom Cavanagh) wants to use a memory machine on Barry (Grant Gustin) and […]

Supergirl Season 4 Episode 10 Review – ‘Suspicious Minds’

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Martin Carr reviews the tenth episode of Supergirl season 4…  Amongst the relationship reconciliations, burgeoning romantic entanglements and Eastern bloc superhero training there sits an ethical debate this week. Interrogation to obtain sensitive information for government purposes has always populated an ethical grey area. Human rights, confidentiality and individual details are more under scrutiny today […]

Here’s our first look at Cyborg in Young Justice: Outsiders

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After a triumphant return which has seen the new season of the beloved animated series topping Titans, Daredevil, Stranger Things and Black Mirror as the most-in demand streaming show, DC Universe has now unveiled a new image and clip from Young Justice: Outsiders which gives us our first look at Victor Stone, a.k.a. Cyborg. Check them […]