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Crisis on Infinite Earths will see the return of Jon Cryer’s Lex Luthor

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The cast of The CW’s Crisis on Infinite Earths continues to grow, with Jon Cryer the latest actor confirmed for this year’s Arrowverse crossover, reprising his Supergirl role as the iconic DC villain Lex Luthor. Inspired by the classic DC Comics event, Crisis on Infinite Earths will span five of The CW’s DC shows – Arrow, The […]

UPDATE: Supergirl ditches the skirt for new season 5 costume

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Kara Danvers is set to update her wardrobe in the upcoming fifth season of the CW’s DC superhero show Supergirl, with actress Melissa Benoist unveiling a first look at her new costume, which ditches the miniskirt and tights in favour of new blue pants. Check it out here… “We’ve been talking about pants since season […]

Mehcad Brooks to leave Supergirl in season 5, but Jeremy Jordan returns

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Just as Supergirl unveiled its fifth season trailer at the San Diego Comic-Con, news has come from Entertainment Weekly that Mehcad Brooks, the series’ James Olsen and one of the original stars, will be leaving Supergirl during the season. According to EW, Brooks made the decision to depart on his own “in order to focus on feature films […]

Supergirl Season 5 trailer released at Comic-Con

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During the Supergirl panel at the San Diego Comic-Con, they revealed a first look at the upcoming fifth season with a trailer. Watch it below… The season will see Supergirl (Melissa Benoist) getting an updated costume as she ditches the skirt she’s worn since the beginning of the series for dark pants. The sizzle reel gives a […]

Superman Returns with Brandon Routh set to reprise role for Arrowverse crossover Crisis on Infinite Earths

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Some thirteen years after donning the tights for Bryan Singer’s Superman Returns, Brandon Routh is set to reprise the role of the Man of Steel for this year’s Arrowverse crossover Crisis on Infinite Earths. According to Deadline, Routh – who plays Ray Palmer/The Atom on DC’s Legends of Tomorrow (which is part of the ambitious […]

The CW announces 2019 premiere dates for the Arrowverse shows, Riverdale, Supernatural, Nancy Drew and more

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The CW has announced its upcoming prime time schedule for the 2019/20 season, which will see returning shows Supergirl, The Flash, Arrow, Black Lightning, Riverdale, Supernatural, Legacies, Charmed, Dynasty and All American joined by new series Batwoman and Nancy Drew. SUNDAY, OCT. 6  8 pm Batwoman (series premiere) 9 pm Supergirl (season premiere) MONDAY, OCT. 7  8 pm All American (season […]

First details on this year’s Arrowverse crossover Crisis on Infinite Earths

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This past December, The CW’s annual Arrowverse crossover ‘Elseworlds’ concluded by revealing that 2019’s big event will be titled ‘Crisis on Infinite Earths‘, suggesting an adaptation of the seminal DC Comics limited series from Marv Wolfman and George Perez. Well, after being set up in the season finales to both The Flash and Arrow, The […]

Supergirl Season 4 Finale Review – ‘The Quest For Peace’

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Martin Carr reviews the season 4 finale of Supergirl… This closer is one hefty double edged finale sword which is savagely effective at name checking the ill-fated Christopher Reeve outing, whilst embracing irony on a global annihilation level. In a seven minute window there is Kaznian decimation, back handed betrayal and an Iron Man homage […]

Promo images for Supergirl’s Season 4 Finale – ‘The Quest for Peace’

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Following yesterday’s promo for Supergirl’s season 4 finale, The CW has released a batch of promo images for ‘The Quest for Peace’ which you can check out here… SEE ALSO: Supergirl Season 4 Episode 21 Review – ‘Red Dawn’ LEX LUTHOR RETURNS – Lex Luthor (guest star Jon Cryer) descends upon Washington, DC and summons […]