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Ben Affleck dismisses speculation over his Batman future

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Yesterday it was reported that Warner Bros. is considering Ben Affleck’s future as Batman in the DC Extended Universe, suggesting that he would be unlikely to don the cape and cowl for The Batman, and that the studio was either looking to recast Bruce Wayne, or have another character take on the mantle of the […]

Rumour: Warner Bros. developing Harley Quinn vs. The Joker movie

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With Warner Bros.’ big DC Extended Universe San Diego Comic-Con panel set to take place tomorrow, the DCEU rumour mill is certainly in overdrive at the minute. Earlier we had a report that Ben Affleck may be finished as Batman, and now comes word of another potential movie in development at the studio. According to […]

Marta Milans cast in Shazam! as Billy Batson’s foster mother

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With director David F. Sandberg gearing up to go into production on Shazam!, Deadline is reporting that Marta Milans (Killer Women) has become the latest addition to the cast of the DC Extended Universe superhero blockbuster. Milans is set to portray one of the foster parents and the children’s home where young Billy Batson lives. Although […]

Rumour: Matt Reeves enlisting Planet of the Apes screenwriter for The Batman

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While the reports that Ben Affleck’s future as Batman is in doubt will likely grab all of the headlines before Warner Bros.’ big DC Extended Universe panel at Comic-Con tomorrow, we now have another potential tidbit relating to Matt Reeves’ plans for The Batman. According to Splash Report, Reeves is looking to reunite with his […]

Shazam! director discusses the film’s humourous tone

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Much has been made of Warner Bros.’ efforts to “lighten the tone” of the DCEU following the criticism aimed towards 2016’s Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. And it seems this shift will continue with 2019’s Shazam! movie, with director David F. Sandberg previously stating that the film “will be one of the more fun […]

James Gunn on Shazam being “the original Captain Marvel”

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Director James Gunn has tweeted that Shazam is the original version of Captain Marvel. Actor Zachary Levi was recently cast as the titular character in DC’s upcoming superhero movie Shazam!. Levi has since been referring to the character as the original Captain Marvel, with some folks claiming that this is an insult meant towards Marvel Comics. […]

Warner Bros.’ Shazam to begin production in February 2018

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Back in July it was announced that the David F. Sandberg-directed Shazam would be the next DC Extended Universe project to go into production after Aquaman, and now we have word on the filming dates for the superhero solo movie. WhatsFilming.Ca (via CBM) is reporting that Shazam will shoot in Toronto from February 5th 2018 […]

Shazam! to be DC’s most lighthearted film so far according to director David F. Sandberg

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Since it was announced that DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. are moving ahead with Shazam!, to be directed by Lights Out and Annabelle: Creation’s David F. Sandberg, there’s been some thought as to how the horror director will approach the DC Extended Universe film. He recently spoke to The Toronto Sun on his plans for Shazam!, revealing the film […]

Bill Goldberg set for two-episode guest role in The Flash

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WCW and WWE legend Bill Goldberg is set to make a guest appearance on The CW’s DC superhero series The Flash, where he is set for a two-episode role. Just saw this on @instagram @World_Of_Flash_ @Goldberg is this true if so that is so awesome first @EdgeRatedR guest appeared on #TheFlash then it was @CodyRhodes […]