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Chris Terrio has written a draft of The Batman script

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After the disappointing news that Ben Affleck will not be directing The Batman after all, word has come that Justice League‘s Chris Terrio has written a draft of the script based on Affleck’s and Geoff Johns’ first draft. Whether it was a full page one job – as with The Flash recently – or just punching up the […]

DC’s Legends of Tomorrow Season 2 Episode 10 Review – ‘Legion of Doom’

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Jessie Robertson reviews the tenth episode of DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, ‘Legion of Doom’… Please Legends….Please give us the creepy octopus base hidden in the swamp…..I’ve never wanted anything more… This looked like it was going to be a very bad episode; the crew of the ship literally had nothing to do, no time to travel […]

The Flash Season 3 Episode 11 Review – ‘Dead or Alive’

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Jessie Robertson reviews the eleventh episode of The Flash season 3… On a Steel Horse I Ride….’Cause I’m Wanted….yeah, that’s enough of that…. H.R. Wells may very well be the best Wells yet…but that’s like trying to argue which plate of lobster you’ve had in your life was better; it’s all good, so how can […]

Nicole Kidman in talks to join Aquaman

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It looks like Nicole Kidman could be returning to the DC film universe. According to THR, the Batman Forever actress and Academy Award winner is in talks to star in Aquaman as the mother to the titular King of Atlantis.Kidman is currently in talks for the role, and has been director James Wan’s top choice “for weeks, with an […]

Gotham Season 3 Episode 14 Review – ‘The Gentle Art of Making Enemies’

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Martin Carr reviews the fourteenth episode of Gotham season 3…As all the disparate strands coalesce into a singular whole of villainy in this winter finale, Gotham gets grandiose, creates conclusion and makes season three worth an entrance fee. With people plunged into darkness, rioters running amok and one staple faced sociopath ruling the roost Gordon, […]

The Get Down actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II cast as Aquaman villain Black Manta

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Though the future of the DCEU’s solo Batman film appears to be in flux, James Wan’s upcoming Aquaman film is gearing up for production, and just found an actor to play classic Aquaman arch-nemesis Black Manta.According to THR, Black Manta will be played by The Get Down actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, who is currently in early talks for the part following Wan’s meetings […]

Former Lois Lane Teri Hatcher joins Supergirl as season 2 villain

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Supergirl has already featured several alumni from past DC film and television adaptations, including Smallville‘s Laura Vandervoort, former Supergirl actress Helen Slater, former Wonder Woman star Lynda Carter, and Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman star Dean Cain. Now, it’s brought that show’s Lois, Teri Hatcher, into the fold. SEE ALSO: ‘The Martian Chronicles’ poster for Supergirl featuring Kara and Martian […]

Ben Affleck will not direct The Batman, Matt Reeves reportedly high on shortlist to replace him

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Well, the ongoing drama surrounding Ben Affleck directing The Batman has come to an end. In a new statement to Variety, Affleck has officially stepped away from the director’s chair.“There are certain characters who hold a special place in the hearts of millions,” the actor said. “Performing this role demands focus, passion and the very best performance I can […]

Ewen Bremner plays a “shellshocked soldier” on a secret mission in Wonder Woman

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Ewen Bremner is currently doing interview rounds for T2 Trainspotting (read our review here) but Digital Spy got a hold of him for some tantalizing details on the character he will be playing in this summer’s Wonder Woman.“I play a character who’s enlisted by Wonder Woman to help save the world as part of a […]