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People Don’t Like Suicide Squad. Fine, But Let’s Not Perpetuate the Myth of Marvel’s Greatness

August 6, 2016 by Samuel Brace

Samuel Brace on DC, Marvel, and the state of the superhero genre… A bad film doesn’t make a better film great. This is the sentiment we must remember going forward as we discuss and analyse the state of superhero movies in 2016, especially as it pertains to DC and their latest outing, Suicide Squad. Critics […]

Filed Under: Articles and Opinions, Movies, Samuel Brace Tagged With: Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, DC, DC Cinematic Universe, Marvel, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Suicide Squad

UPDATE: Jared Leto says “f*ck ’em” to Warner Bros., reportedly felt “tricked” into Suicide Squad

August 17, 2016 by Robert Kojder

Jared Leto has again distanced himself from Suicide Squad, reportedly telling fans at a Q&A that he was “sort of tricked” into the movie and about his general unhappiness about having scenes cut. An excerpt from a Jared Leto Tumblr fansite report from Camp Mars (via Batman-News) reads “He was very honest about the film this […]

Filed Under: Movies, News, Robert Kojder Tagged With: DC, DC Extended Universe, Jared Leto, Suicide Squad

Kevin Smith thinks Warner Bros. has got the message that “we don’t want doom and gloom” with the DC Extended Universe

August 28, 2016 by Gary Collinson

Despite performing well at the box office, Warner Bros.’ two big DC movies of 2016 – Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and Suicide Squad – have had a hard time with critics, while a large section of the fanbase has been vocal in speaking out about the direction of the DC Extended Universe. While […]

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Movies, News Tagged With: Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, DC, DC Extended Universe, Justice League, Suicide Squad

Jared Leto has sworn to keep his mouth shut over Joker rumours for Suicide Squad

November 30, 2014 by Gary Collinson

With The Joker set to feature as part of Warner Bros. and director David Ayer’s (Fury) DC supervillain ensemble Suicide Squad, there’s been persistent rumours that Oscar winner Jared Leto (Dallas Buyers Club) will follow in Jack Nicholson and Heath Ledger’s footsteps by portraying the Clown Prince of Crime on the big screen. Last week, […]

Filed Under: ads2, Gary Collinson, Movies, News Tagged With: DC, DC Extended Universe, Jared Leto, Suicide Squad

Suicide Squad to shoot in Toronto, Jai Courtney, Tom Hardy, Margot Robbie and Jared Leto in final negotiations

December 1, 2014 by Gary Collinson

The Hollywood Reporter has posted an update on Warner Bros.’ first post-Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice offering from the DC Cinematic Universe, revealing that director David Ayer’s (Fury) Suicide Squad movie is set to start pre-production at Pinewood Toronto Studios in February ahead of a shoot from April through to September. While Jared Leto […]

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Movies, News Tagged With: David Ayer, DC, DC Extended Universe, Jai Courtney, Jared Leto, Margot Robbie, Suicide Squad, Tom Hardy

DC announces first Rebirth event Justice League vs. Suicide Squad

September 1, 2016 by Gary Collinson

DC Comics has announced that its first major Rebirth crossover event will get underway in December, with writer Joshua Williamson and artist Jason Fabok teaming up for the six-issue biweekly Justice League vs. Suicide Squad limited series. The Wall Street Journal reports that the series “will revolve around Batman questioning the need for Amanda Waller’s […]

Filed Under: Comic Books, Gary Collinson, News Tagged With: DC, Justice League, Justice League vs. Suicide Squad, Suicide Squad

David Ayer wanted to cast Shia LaBeouf in Suicide Squad​, but Warner Bros. thought he was too crazy

September 6, 2016 by Gary Collinson

During an interview with Variety, Shia LaBeouf has revealed that his Fury director David Ayer hoped to cast him in Suicide Squad in the role of GQ Edwards (subsequently played by Scott Eastwood), only for Warner Bros. to veto the idea. “The character was different initially,” states LaBeouf. “Then Will [Smith] came in, and the […]

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Movies, News Tagged With: David Ayer, DC, DC Extended Universe, Shia LaBeouf, Suicide Squad

Viola Davis in talks to star in Suicide Squad and Peacemaker spin-off for HBO Max

May 4, 2022 by EJ Moreno

Amanda Waller is coming back, and heading to HBO Max to compete with Peacemaker. Variety reports that Viola Davis is eying a return as Waller, the villainous character from the Suicide Squad films, for a new HBO Max series. Waller was featured briefly in the opening and closing episodes of Peacemaker, a spinoff series of […]

Filed Under: EJ Moreno, News, Television Tagged With: DC, DC Extended Universe, HBO Max, peacemaker, Suicide Squad, Viola Davis

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League delayed to Spring 2023

March 26, 2022 by Gary Collinson

Fans of DC’s Task Force X are going to have to wait a little longer to kill the Justice League, as Rocksteady boss Sefton Hill has revealed that the hotly-anticipated new title from the Batman: Arkham developers, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League won’t be arriving this year, and has instead been pushed back to […]

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, News, Video Games Tagged With: DC, Rocksteady, Suicide Squad, suicide squad: kill the justice league

Comic Book Preview – Suicide Squad: Blaze #1

February 6, 2022 by Amie Cranswick

DC Comics launches the new Black Label series Suicide Squad: Blaze this Tuesday, and we’ve got the official preview of the first issue for you here… The attacks begin without warning. Brutal, sudden…cannibalistic. A metahuman with all the power of Superman but none of his humanity. An unstoppable being ruled only by hunger and instinct, […]

Filed Under: Amie Cranswick, Comic Book Previews, Comic Books Tagged With: DC, Suicide Squad, Suicide Squad: Blaze

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