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Geoff Johns on course correcting the DC Extended Universe

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2016 was meant to be the year that Warner Bros. cemented its DC Extended Universe as a formidable alternative to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Instead, this year’s two releases – Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and Suicide Squad – were savagely mauled by critics, and while both films have their supporters, it’s clear that […]

SDCC: IDW and DC announce new crossovers for Batman/TMNT and Star Trek/Green Lantern

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IDW and DC have announced that they are to continue their partnership with two new crossovers, delivering a sequel to Star Trek/Green Lantern, along with a new Batman and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles mash-up based upon the Warner Bros. and Nickelodeon animated series. Captain Kirk and the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise will once again […]

Suicide Squad director David Ayer says the Joker / Jason Todd rumour is ridiculous

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As it commonplace with superhero movies these days, Warner Bros.’ Suicide Squad movie has been surrounded by rumour and speculation from the moment it was first announced, with countless “scoops” from websites claiming to have the inside track on the film… the majority of which will be quietly swept under the carpet when the movie […]

Samuel L. Jackson on the Marvel and DC rivalry

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Much has been made of the “rivalry” between Marvel and DC this year, which isn’t too surprising given that we’ve seen Warner Bros. fleshing out the DC Extended Universe with the release of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and Suicide Squad, while Marvel Studios launched Phase Three with Captain America: Civil War and the […]

Kiersey Clemons cast in The Flash alongside Ezra Miller

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Rumours circled around actress Kiersey Clemons this past month, but Variety has now confirmed the Dope and Neighbours 2: Sorority Rising star has now been cast in a lead role in The Flash film. This will mark the second time Clemons has worked with Flash director Rick Famuyiwa, who directed her in Dope. While Variety […]

Director Rick Famuyiwa exits The Flash movie, delay likely

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THR is reporting that Dope helmer Rick Famuyiwa has exited Warner Bros. DC solo move The Flash, with the filmmaker parting ways due to creative differences after his plans to make “a movie with more edge” clashed with the studio’s vision. “When I was approached by Warner Bros and DC about the possibility of directing […]

Rumour: George Miller linked to director’s chair on Green Lantern Corps

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Warning: This rumour comes by way of Heroic Hollywood. Proceed with caution… Last week we heard a rumour about Warner Bros.’ Green Lantern Corps suggesting that the DC movie will feature Hal Jordan, John Stewart and Kyle Rayner, and now comes word on a possible director for the project. Yes, Heroic Hollywood’s El Mayimbe has been […]

SDCC: Ben Affleck officially confirmed as Batman movie director

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It’s one of the worst kept secrets in Hollywood, but now it’s official, as Warner Bros. kicked off its DC Films panel at the San Diego Comic-Con today by introducing Ben Affleck as director of the standalone Batman movie. Affleck was joined on the stage by fellow DC directors David Ayer (Suicide Squad), Patty Jenkins […]

Blindspot’s Joe Dinicol to play Ragman in Arrow season 5

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It looks like Arrow is adding yet another vigilante to its ranks for season five, with Entertainment Weekly reporting that Joe Dinicol (Blindspot) has signed on for a recurring role as Rory Regan, a.k.a. Ragman. The character description for Ragman reads: “Fresh from a personal tragedy, Rory hopes to find answers in Star City, where […]