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Review – John Williams: A Life In Music

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Tori Brazier reviews John Williams: A Life in Music… From Decca Records and Classic FM comes a new collection of recordings, celebrating the astonishing career of one of the world’s most successful living composers: John Williams. In January 2018, Williams broke his own record as the recipient of more Oscar nominations than any other living […]

How The CW’s Arrowverse has achieved what the DCEU never could

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George Chrysostomou on The CW’s Arrowverse and the DCEU… It’s no secret that The CW is continuously killing it in terms of faithful and fun adaptations of famous DC characters. Whilst the shows are not everyone’s cup of tea, for those who stick with them it is clear that a lot of effort has gone […]

Nicolas Cage says Henry Cavill is “a very good Superman”, would still love to play the character himself

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Last week it was reported – and still unconfirmed – that Henry Cavill’s time as the Last Son of Krypton has come to an end, with the actor reportedly exiting the role of Superman after failing to reach a deal with Warner Bros. and DC Films for an appearance in Shazam!. Speaking to IndieWire to […]

Funko’s New York Comic Con exclusive DC merchandise unveiled

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Funko has unveiled its New York Comic-Con exclusive DC merchandise which includes Pop! vinyl figures for Arthur Curry from the upcoming solo movie Aquaman, Wonder Woman based on her first appearance in All Star Comics #8, a The Flash & Superman 2-pack from Justice League and a chrome Superman 3-pack, as well as Five Star figures […]

Warner Bros. and DC Films considering Michael B. Jordan for Superman?

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A couple of days ago it was reported that Warner Bros. and DC Films and actor Henry Cavill have decided to part ways, with the studio failing to close a deal to have the Man of Steel star reprise his role as Superman in next year’s Shazam!, effectively closing the door on future appearances in […]

Former Daredevil showrunner praises Henry Cavill as “a great Superman”

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Stephen S. DeKnight, the former showrunner for Daredevil, has come out and praised Henry Cavill’s Superman in the aftermath of his apparent exit from the role. The internet was wild with speculation yesterday (so a day like any other ending in ‘y’) but it was particularly energetic due to the news that Henry Cavill had […]

Rumoured details on Henry Cavill’s abandoned Superman cameo in Shazam!

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Last night it was reported – but still officially unconfirmed – that Henry Cavill’s time as Superman has come to an end, with talks between Warner Bros. and the actor for a cameo in Shazam! having broken down, throwing the future of the DCEU’s Man of Steel into doubt. It’s long been rumoured that Superman would make […]

Henry Cavill shares cryptic video following rumours of Superman exit

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Last night a report surfaced from reputable trade THR claiming that Henry Cavill would be exiting the DC Extended Universe having failed to reach a deal with Warner Bros. to reprise the role of Superman in next year’s Shazam!, throwing into doubt any future appearances in the DCEU for his Man of Steel. Warner Bros. […]

UPDATE: Henry Cavill reportedly exits DC Extended Universe role as Superman

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Anyone hoping to see Henry Cavill don the red cape of Superman again will likely hate this news. As revealed by The Hollywood Reporter, Cavill is set to exit the role of Superman, a character he’s played in the DC Extended Universe since 2013’s Man of Steel. Sources tell The Hollywood Reporter that Warner Bros. had […]