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Joaquin Phoenix says his Joker movie is “unique” and not like other studio superhero movies

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Joaquin Phoenix, who is now confirmed to play the Joker in a solo DC movie, says that the film is “unique” and not like other movies in the genre.After months of rumours and speculation, Joaquin Phoenix was finally confirmed to play the legendary villain the Joker in a solo movie directed by Todd Phillips. The […]

LEGO’s DC Super Heroes Black Lightning Comic-Con exclusive minifigure revealed

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LEGO has revealed promotional images for its DC Super Heroes Black Lightning minifigure which is available for free exclusively at San Diego Comic-Con (entrants can log into their Comic-Con Member ID account and submit their interest – but you’ll have to act fast as it’s only open until midnight tonight PDT); check it out here…SEE […]

Dwayne Johnson confirms Black Adam still happening despite DC’s reconfiguration

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Dwayne Johnson has confirmed that Black Adam is still on the way and is not impacted by DC’s reconfiguration.The DCEU is a strange entity and with the recent disappointment of Justice League there have been some significant changes behind the scenes. Dwayne Johnson’s Black Adam is a film that has been long talked about but […]

Joaquin Phoenix finalises deal to play The Joker in DC origin film, will begin shooting in September

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After months of rumours linking him to the part, it has now officially been confirmed that Joaquin Phoenix has signed on to portray the Clown Prince of Crime in Warner Bros. and DC Films’ standalone Joker origin movie from director Todd Phillips (The Hangover).The film, which is said to have a budget in the region […]

Kristen Wiig’s Cheetah leaps into action in Wonder Woman 1984 set video

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A couple of weeks ago director Patty Jenkins shared the first official image of Kristen Wiig as the villain Barbara Ann Minerva, a.k.a. Cheetah, from next year’s hotly-anticipated DC superhero sequel Wonder Woman 1984, and now we’ve got a set video showing Wiig’s Cheetah leaping into action. Still no costume yet though… perhaps that’s something […]

Aquaman director James Wan is impressed that Marvel made Captain America and Thor so successful

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James Wan, director of the upcoming DC superhero blockbuster Aquaman, is impressed that Marvel made Captain America and Thor so successful, especially overseas.There’s no doubt that one of the most impressive things Marvel Studios has accomplished is getting people engaged and interested in what were once lesser known characters like Captain America and Thor.The studio’s ability […]

Djimon Hounsou to star as The Wizard in DC’s Shazam!

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It looks like Shazam! has found its mighty wizard as Entertainment Weekly reports Djimon Hounsou (Guardians of the Galaxy) will portray The Wizard in the Zachary Levi-led film from director David Sandberg.The Wizard is an ancient 3000-ear-old being who gifts the 13-year-old Billy Baston (Asher Angel) will the power of the gods, allowing him to transform into […]

Teen Titans Go! to the Movies opening weekend tracking suggests a solid hit

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Warner Bros. releases its first superhero movie of 2018 this month with the animated film Teen Titans Go! to the Movies, and Variety is reporting that tracking is pointing to a domestic opening weekend of between $14 million and $19 million.While that figure seems low, it has been suggested that the spinoff from the Cartoon […]