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Reign of the Supermen poster features Eradicator, Superboy, Steel and Cyborg Superman

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DC Entertainment has released a promotional poster for Reign of the Supermen, which features the four potential candidates to fill the void after the fall of the Man of Steel in The Death of Superman – Eradicator, Superboy, Steel and Cyborg Superman. Reign of the Supermen is set for release in early 2019 and features […]

Superman: The Movie and Batman: Mask of the Phantasm returning to U.S. theaters

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Fathom Events has announced that it is bringing Superman: The Movie and Batman: Mask of the Phantasm to U.S. theaters in celebration of their 40th and 25th anniversaries respectively. Superman, directed by Richard Donner and starring Christopher Reeve as the Man of Steel, will screen on Sunday November 25th and Tuesday November 27th, and screenings […]

Comic Book Review – Doomsday Clock #7

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Ricky Church reviews Doomsday Clock #7… We are now over the halfway mark for Doomsday Clock and Geoff Johns certainly shook things up in the latest issue. Doomsday Clock #7 told an engrossing story that shuffled the board for the latter half of the series while giving several good character moments alongside some great artwork. It could have […]

Superman: The Movie receiving 4K release this November

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Warner Bros. Home Entertainment and DC Entertainment have announced that Richard Donner’s 1978 classic Superman: The Movie is set for a 4K Ultra HD release this November, celebrating the 40th anniversary of the movie and the 80th anniversary of the iconic Man of Steel. Directed by Donner and starring Christopher Reeve as Clark Kent/Superman, Marlon […]

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 […]