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Director David F. Sandberg on the appeal of Shazam!

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A couple of days ago, it was announced that Warner Bros.’ next DC project to go into production will be the Shazam! movie, with Lights Out and Annabelle: Creation director David F. Sandberg taking on the reins of Billy Batson and his superhero alter-ego Captain Marvel for his big screen debut.Following the announcement, Sandberg took […]

Doom Patrol/Justice League crossover coming in 2018

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DC’s Young Animal imprint has gained a lot of traction since it began last year as an outlet for mature readers than the stories usually told in the regular DC Comics titles. The books – Doom Patrol, Mother Panic, Shade The Changing Girl and Cave Carson Has A Cybernetic Eye – take place within the DCU, but are still relatively […]

The CW releases Where Heroes Are Born trailer for its DC superhero shows

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The CW has released a promo for their superhero shows Arrow, The Flash, DC ‘s Legends of Tomorrow, Supergirl, and Black Lightning, highlighting the transitions they’ve made from the pages of comics books to the small screen; watch it here… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dM8dI_-P9o Supergirl returns to The CW on Monday, October 9th, followed by The Flash  and […]

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 Screen […]

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 Dawn […]

UPDATE: Shazam! will be the next DC film to go into production, Dwayne Johnson will not appear

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As we get ready to hear what the future may hold for the DC Extended Universe following Justice League at the San Diego Comic Con, The Hollywood Reporter has news of the next DC feature that Warner Bros. is planning to shoot.According to the outlet, Shazam! will be the next DC film to roll beginning in January or February […]

Ben Affleck’s Batman future reportedly in doubt

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Well, this probably isn’t the kind of headline Warner Bros. wants on the eve of its huge DC Films panel at the San Diego Comic-Con International tomorrow, but according to The Hollywood Reporter the studio is quietly working on a plan to phase out Ben Affleck’s Batman from the DCEU, with the outlet even going […]

SDCC: Details on Watchmen / DC crossover Doomsday Clock revealed, first artwork unveiled

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Back in May it was announced that the DC Universe is set to collide with the Watchmen Universe with the upcoming twelve part miniseries Doomsday Clock from writer Geoff Johns and artist Gary Frank, and during a panel at yesterday’s San Diego Comic-Con International DC dropped some major details about the hotly-anticipated event. The series […]

Mondo’s SDCC exclusive poster artwork for Guardians of the Galaxy, The Dark Knight, Legion and The Flash

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With San Diego Comic-Con in full swing, Mondo has unveiled a selection of its superhero-themed SDCC exclusive posters, including Guardians of the Galaxy by Matt Taylor, The Dark Knight by Rory Kurtz, Legion by Marc Aspinall, and The Flash by Cesar Moreno. Check them out here…If you’re at Comic-Con, be sure to stop by the […]

Shazam director revealed, new look at Pacific Rim: Uprising, Mega Man movie and more – Daily News Roundup

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SHAZAM!It was reported earlier this week that Shazam would be heading into production next February, and this has now been confirmed by The Hollywood Reporter. The film will be helmed by David F. Sandberg, who is directing Annabelle: Creation for WB’s sister company New Line. Peter Safran, who is producing Annabelle: Creation as well as James Wan’s Aquaman, is apparently […]