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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 doesn’t […]

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 The […]

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 gazing […]

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 he […]

Suit up with The CW on National Superhero Day

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The CW is celebrating National Superhero Day today with the release of a new promo for its DC offerings, featuring clips from Arrow, The Flash, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow and the animated series Vixen, as well as the 90s series of The Flash and the short-lived Birds of Prey. Check it out here… The Flash […]

Comic Book Review – Hellblazer: Rebirth #1

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Tony Black reviews Hellblazer: Rebirth #1… John Constantine’s lost weekend in New York City was fun, but London’s where his heart is—only a pissed-off demon and a curse on his soul stand in his way. Even Constantine’s questionable ethics are pushed to the limit when he puts eight million souls on the line to get […]