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Henry Cavill discusses the tone of the Justice League movie

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Given that the biggest criticism of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice was the film’s dark tone, it’s no surprise that questions come up concerning the tone of the upcoming Justice League film. And why not? After Zack Snyder stepped down for personal reasons, we were given Joss Whedon as a replacement. Both of these […]

Henry Cavill talks Superman and his importance to the Justice League

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Superman making a triumphant return in the upcoming Justice League film is cinema’s worst kept secrets in quite some time. Sure, the actor is a non-presence from many press-junkets, and promotional material has him “mysteriously” missing more often than not, but we know he is coming. What we don’t know is how, or when he […]

Cancelled Justice League Mortal film would have featured a fight between Wonder Woman and Superman

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Remember that Justice League movie that was announced way way back in 2007 with George Miller (Mad Max: Fury Road) at the helm? It was the film that had everyone confused at the time: would Christian Bale be Batman? Wait, it’s another Batman? Who is this Armie Hammer fellow (this was before he blew everyone […]

Comic Book Preview – Batman/Superman #5

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DC Comics releases Batman/Superman #5 this Wednesday, and you can check out a preview of the issue here; take a look… The Batman Who Laughs has unleashed his Secret Six! Now these infected heroes threaten to spread their dark infection across our world, and the only thing that might stop them is the combined might […]

Preview of Superman #30

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Superman #30 hits comic book stores this coming Wednesday, and we’ve got a preview of the issue for you here; check it out… “A MINUTE LONGER” part two! This looks like a job for…Sinestro?! Thrust into the anti-matter universe of Qward, Superman’s only hope is the former greatest of the Green Lanterns. Superman #30 is […]

The Death of Superman Blu-ray cover artwork revealed

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Following on from last month’s trailer, which you can watch here, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has now unveiled the Blu-ray cover art for The Death of Superman, the next instalment in the DC Universe Animated Original Movies series. SUPPORT FLICKERING MYTH: Order via Amazon UK or Amazon US And here’s a look at the Blu-ray […]

Up Up and Pret-a-Porter: Why are superhero movie costume designs so boring?

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Anghus Houvourus on superhero movie costumes… Be warned: This is going to be some epic level nitpicking right here. By now my laundry list of complaints about the Marvel Cinematic Universe are well known. It’s safe to say that I may be the most vocal critic of the Marvel movies in terms of consistency and […]

Comic Book Review – Action Comics #964

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Tony Black reviews Action Comics #964… “WHO IS CLARK KENT?” part 2! Superman comes face to face with Clark Kent, and he wants answers! But first the Man of Steel must protect his former alter ego. Clark Kent tells all in this shocking issue! And don’t miss the return of a ghost from Smallville past… […]

Comic Book Preview – Superman Smashes the Klan #2

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DC Comics releases Superman Smashes the Klan #2 this coming Wednesday, and you can take a look at a preview of the issue here… Teenager Tommy Lee is missing, and Superman is on the case! It can’t be a coincidence that just last night, Tommy bravely confronted the Klan of the Fiery Cross when they […]