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James Gunn confirms several characters who’ll carry over into the new DC Universe

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No matter how much DC Studios tries to change, some things will always stay the same. That includes some of the favorites from the previous era! Yes, in a new series of posts on social media, James Gunn is clarifying the comings and goings of the DC Universe line-up, and he dropped the information that […]

James Gunn says Superman: Legacy isn’t “Young Superman”

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James Gunn is having to debunk more stories about Superman than Perry White, with the latest concerning what kind of movie his upcoming DC relaunch Superman: Legacy will be.  It had been assumed that following the recasting of Henry Cavill, Gunn was going to be telling the story of a young Superman, with the DC […]

Blue Beetle director on James Gunn’s involvement with the new DC film

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With Blue Beetle arriving in theatres in just a few days, director Angel Manuel Soto has spoken on how much involvement new DC Studios heads James Gunn and Peter Safran had in the new DC film’s production and final product. The answer is: very little. In an interview with GamesRadar+, Soto clarified some of his earlier comments […]

DC’s Blue Beetle box office projections double to $30 million opening as new posters and BTS clip released

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Warner Bros. and DC Studios’ Blue Beetle appeared to be getting caught up in capes of its DC predecessor’s when news emerged that early box-office tracking had the origin story opening with $12-17 million at the domestic box-office. Well, like all good superhero narratives the Angel Manuel Soto-directed movie is now expected to defy the […]

David Ayer isn’t giving up on Suicide Squad Director’s Cut, teases James Gunn blessing

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Suicide Squad came out in the summer of 2016, and believe it or not, it changed DC Studios forever. The film’s reception, along with the now infamous-studio meddling, led to a very polarizing film and shifted the course of all things DC for many years. For fans and filmmakers, this is a film we can’t […]

Dwayne Johnson blames “vortex of new leadership” for lack of Black Adam sequel

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With the DC Universe about to be rebooted again in the wake of James Gunn and Peter Safran’s upcoming slate of DC films, as well as The Flash‘s massive failure at the box office, Dwayne Johnson has spoken again about how his DC film Black Adam will not be getting a sequel due to what he said is […]

Gal Gadot reveals she’s developing Wonder Woman 3 with DC Studios

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We’ve been waiting for someone to throw the lasso of truth around the future of Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman for a while now, what with her post-Wonder Woman 3 cancellation cameos in Shazam! Fury of the Gods and The Flash. Well, now Princess Diana of Themyscira herself has confirmed that she is going to be working on […]

Early Blue Beetle box office tracking suggests $12-$17 million opening weekend

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Despite James Gunn reiterating that Blue Beetle was to be a part of his new DC Universe, it appears that audiences just aren’t willing to show up for the final few movies before the great DC reset, with reports suggesting that early tracking on the film has it down for an opening weekend in the […]

James Gunn confirms the new DC Studios “canon” begins with Superman: Legacy

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For those worried about needing to do homework before starting the new DC Universe, James Gunn lets fans rest assured that things are getting a fresh start. On the new social media app Threads, Gunn tells fans, “DC Studios movies (and canon) start with Superman: Legacy.” Gunn’s statement comes not long after his DC Studios […]

Anthony Carrigan joins Superman: Legacy as Metamorpho

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The Superman: Legacy castings are still coming in, and now the film will have its very own Metamorpho. The Hollywood Reporter broke the story that Anthony Carrigan will join the upcoming James Gunn-directed Superman film, which will kick off the new era for DC Studios. The role is described as “a classic DC character,” with […]