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James Wan says it’s “a f*cking disgrace” that the Academy snubbed Aquaman for Best VFX Oscar

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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences recently announced the shortlists for several categories at the upcoming 91st Academy Awards, including the Oscar for Best Visual Effects. Ten films remain in contention ahead of the nominations – Ant-Man and the Wasp, Avengers: Infinity War, Black Panther, Christopher Robin, First Man, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, […]

New Shazam! image featuring Zachary Levi and Mark Strong

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As Aquaman continues to rake in the cash at the box office, Warner Bros. is starting to turn its attention to the next chapter of the DC Extended Universe with the release of a new image from Shazam! which features Zachary Levi’s titular hero alongside Mark Strong’s villain Dr. Sivana. SEE ALSO: Shazam! director says that […]

Preview of Batman: Kings of Fear #6

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The miniseries Batman: Kings of Fear concludes this coming Wednesday, and we’ve got a preview of the sixth and final issue, which you can check out here… The epic finale! Batman must battle Scarecrow and his own mind to save Gotham City. If he doesn’t, Scarecrow will turn Gotham and everything else Batman believes in […]

New image from The Kitchen featuring Elisabeth Moss, Tiffany Haddish and Melissa McCarthy

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After unveiling a first-look photo last month, Warner Bros. has now released a new image from the upcoming crime drama The Kitchen, an adaptation of the DC/Vertigo comic book series, which stars Elisabeth Moss (The Handmaid’s Tale), Tiffany Haddish (Girls Trip) and Melissa McCarthy (Ghostbusters). “The Kitchen” stars Oscar nominee Melissa McCarthy (“Bridesmaids”), Tiffany Haddish (“Girls […]

Promo for Gotham Season 5 Episode 2 – ‘Trespassers’

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Following last night’s premiere, a promo has arrived online for next week’s second episode of the fifth and final season of Gotham, entitled ‘Trespassers’; watch it here… THE GANGS RULE THE STREETS ON AN ALL-NEW “GOTHAM” THURSDAY, JANUARY 10, ON FOX Gordon and Bullock investigate a location where several kids have been kidnapped. Barbara proves […]

The CW greenlights Batwoman pilot starring Ruby Rose

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Following her debut in the three-part Arrowverse crossover ‘Elseworlds’ last month, The CW has officially announced that the Ruby Rose-headlined Batwoman TV pilot has received the green light, with David Nutter (Arrow, The Flash, Game of Thrones) attached to direct. Written by Caroline Dries and produced by Greg Berlanti’s Berlanti Productions, Batwoman will see Rose […]

Aquaman director James Wan on bringing horror with the Trench

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James Wan, director of Aquaman, has commented on why he chose to bring horror to the DC movie with the Trench creatures. Aquaman is by and large a light-hearted affair, just what you would expect from your usual modern day superhero romp. But the film also has some darker moments, brought to the forefront by […]

Marvel Comics editor-in-chief loved DC’s Aquaman

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C.B. Cebulski, the editor-in-chief of Marvel Comics, has praised DC’s Aquaman, congratulating those involved with the film. A lot is made of the rivalry between Marvel and DC, with some fans choosing to support one brand instead of the other. Those involved behind the scenes don’t see it as a rivalry, however, as they are […]

UPDATE: Aquaman hits $823 million at the worldwide box office, tops Wonder Woman

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UPDATE: As of Wednesday, Aquaman has now pulled in $822.9 million to overtake Wonder Woman ($821.8 million) and sit in second place behind Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice ($873.6 million) in terms of the DC Extended Universe’s highest earners. Original story follows… Warner Bros.’ latest DC blockbuster Aquaman has made a huge splash at […]