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Krypton showrunner explains how the show matters to the present-day DC universe

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Unlike Gotham, which is going down the Smallville route of exploring the origin of its young hero-to-be, DC’s latest prequel series Krypton is heading back two generations to focus on Superman’s grandfather Seg-El, long before the birth of Kal-El, and the destruction of his homeworld. Speaking to Comic Book ahead of its premiere this coming […]

Smallville and Daredevil’s Steven S. DeKnight praises Zack Snyder’s Superman

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Before he got to play with giant monsters and machines with the upcoming Pacific Rim Uprising, former Daredevil showrunner Steven S. DeKnight spent several years working as a co-executive producer on the fan favourite Superman prequel series Smallville. During an interview with Screen Rant to promote the release of the Pacific Rim sequel, DeKnight has been […]

Krypton showrunner on defining the House of El with the new DC series

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We’re less than a week away from the premiere of the latest DC Comics-themed TV show Krypton, as Syfy takes us back in time to explore Superman’s homeworld two generations prior to Kal-El’s birth and the planet’s destruction. The series will revolve around the character of Seg-El, Superman’s grandfather, as he looks to restore the […]

DC Comics announces new imprint Black Label

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DC Comics has announced the upcoming launch of a new prestige imprint, DC Black Label, which is set to pair some of the publisher’s best creators with iconic characters, affording them the opportunity to tell brand new stories unrestricted by canon and continuity. “Many of our perennially best-selling, critically acclaimed books were produced when we […]

Henry Cavill reportedly wants to extend his Superman contract with Warner and DC

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While the reception to Man of Steel, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and Justice League has been mixed, it’s fair to say that actor Henry Cavill has made the most of the material he’s been given with his role as Superman in the DC Extended Universe. And, if a report from Revenge of the […]

First-look image from The Death of Superman animated movie

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During the San Diego Comic-Con last year, it was announced that Warner Animation will be taking a second crack at adapting the classic ‘The Death of Superman’ comic book arc with a two-part animated feature, Death of Superman and Reign of the Supermen, and thanks to The World’s Finest, we’ve now got out first glimpse at the opening […]

Krypton actor Blake Ritson talks Brainiac role in the DC series

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Yesterday we got our first look at the classic Superman villain Brainiac as he’ll appear in Syfy’s upcoming prequel series Krypton, and now actor Blake Ritson (Da Vinci’s Demons) has been speaking to USA Today about his role in the latest DC TV show. “I’ve played characters who’ve objectively committed monstrous actions, but feel entirely […]

First look at Krypton’s Brainiac with new image and featurette for the Superman prequel series

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We’re not that far off from the premiere of the Superman prequel series Krypton and SyFy has revealed, via USA Today, the first look at the central villain of season one, Brainiac, as played by Blake Ritson. Check out a featurette and first look image here… SEE ALSO: New images and ‘House of Zod’ promo for […]