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Ben Affleck says Justice League is “an interesting product of two directors”

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With Justice League still currently undergoing its much-discussed reshoots, Ben Affleck has taken a quick break from production to chat with Entertainment Weekly about the DC blockbuster, commenting on Joss Whedon taking over directing duties from Zack Snyder and describing the superhero blockbuster as “an interesting product of two directors”. “It’s a little bit unorthodox,” […]

Icon Heroes’ Previews exclusive Batman statue from Justice League unveiled

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With the release of Justice League drawing ever closer, we’re starting to get to see a lot of merchandise from the upcoming DC blockbuster, and Diamond Comic Distributors and Icon Heroes have today unveiled their Batman PREVIEWS exclusive statue that is based on the likeness of Ben Affleck in the upcoming superhero ensemble. The collectible […]

James Wan says Aquaman’s Atlantis scenes will be different from Justice League

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For a lot of people Justice League has seemingly undone the good work of the DCEU’s trail blazing Amazonian, Wonder Woman. Aside from the lacklustre box-office returns, fans have been speculating about how it will shape the future of this troubled cinematic universe, with The Hollywood Reporter writing a think piece on the job that awaits […]

Mattel unveils its Mera action figure from Justice League

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Mattel has revealed its 6 inch Mera action figure which is based on the likeness of Amber Heard in the upcoming DC blockbuster Justice League. The toy is set to go on sale November 15th, coinciding with the movie’s release, priced at $19.99; take a look below… SEE ALSO: Mera is on the run in […]

David S. Goyer and Geoff Johns tease Green Lantern Corps and Omega Men for Krypton

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Earlier this week Syfy unveiled the first trailer for Krypton, DC’s upcoming Superman prequel series, which takes place on Kal-El’s home planet, albeit two generations prior to its destruction. As we saw in the trailer, the series also features the character of Adam Strange, and according to creator David S. Goyer and DC’s Geoff Johns, […]

Flashpoint fan art features Jeffrey Dean Morgan’s Batman alongside Ezra Miller’s Flash

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Following the recent announcement at Comic-Con that DC’s solo Flash movie would be an adaptation of the Flashpoint comic book storyline, some fan art has arrived online from George Evangelista depicting what a Thomas Wayne Batman would look like as played by Jeffrey Dean Morgan. He is drawn prepped for battle alongside Ezra Miller’s Flash. […]

Déjà vu as Ben Affleck’s involvement with The Batman said to be in doubt, again

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For months, rumours swirled about whether Ben Affleck would remain in the director’s chair on The Batman, Warner Bros.’ planned Dark Knight solo movie. And, since it was revealed that he wouldn’t be, we’ve now had to endure rumour after rumour concerning his continued involvement – or lack of – in front of the camera […]

Rumour: Titans series looking to cast Batman and a young Robin

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If a new casting breakdown from That Hashtag Show is to be believed, it looks like DC’s live-action Teen Titans series Titans is looking to cast Bruce Wayne and a young Dick Grayson, presumably for flashback scenes. The site has uncovered two casting notices for recurring guest stars, which have the following descriptions: “[YOUNG JOHN […]

Matt Reeves clarifies comments on The Batman not being part of the DCEU

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Yesterday some comments from The Batman director Matt Reeves surfaced, where the filmmaker stated that the upcoming Dark Knight movie would be “standalone” and not “part of the DC Extended Universe.” The Hollywood Reporter followed this up with a report claiming The Batman would be part of Warner’s new non-DCEU division alongside the newly-announced Joker […]

UPDATE: Matt Reeves says The Batman is “standalone” and “isn’t part of the DC Extended Universe”

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Ever since Ben Affleck stepped down as director of The Batman, there’s been a tonne of rumours and speculation surrounding The Dark Knight’s next solo movie, as well as Ben Affleck’s continued involvement with the project and the wider DC Extended Universe as a whole. While Affleck has since committed his future to the DCEU, […]