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James Wan shares Swamp Thing behind-the-scenes video

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Swamp Thing executive producer James Wan has shared a behind the scenes video from the cancelled DC Universe series which gives us a look at how prosthetics were used to bring Derek Mears’ titular creature to life on the small screen; watch it here… https://www.facebook.com/FracturedFx/videos/453879191885698/UzpfSTUxMzY5MTQ4NjoxMDE1NzE3MTg2MTg1NjQ4Nw/?__tn__=lC-R&eid=ARB6zrANmImXXhP8R3B_BLlFDI3wKhUZyQK3i2YHQMkIYCogb1dgDiGgjbDSCR9iAhNSVlVEo0unZjyM&hc_ref=ARRogP29lk3ez1PZ81HHG6by-XdG2BWq9iA8EDSYB_uQxlz3oFKF12Sk6grRDQcg9vM&__xts__[0]=68.ARCAUagFbjjkkLO6eyEQs4AIaUX0cVKLO0jkt5sziW3j1ciurYHS_8jWpi8V8qUzIdzoNtN2uwvvlnhaWq6554XC4AFqBqauEBLtRAjY8-olstHl_HVo6mPTTtAZRMYA-Eki_8GGwmH2eAdN91GKesuhpeHXQZF36QskC6j9aRTxhpm8i231JNbtNwbXa3oZNkgsrgk6ItPfvWfjwCGLxBEop-bEWVse8wHQ11XSY3d3KPApCJnPk72TtXbo_oqrhzBnYeWzYK_OnkS3rWLSP259bGq8-Hv8IUAujrXuvXtqLDcJMYVHa6HXiyFTN0Uih_zmJOv_RyQ68if_mZtMLeruKtpOhDs Swamp Thing features a cast that includes Crystal Reed (Gotham) […]

Swamp Thing Season 1 Episode 7 Review – ‘Brilliant Disguise’

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Hasitha Fernando reviews the seventh episode of Swamp Thing… Albeit temporarily, Abby sees Alec in his old human form and together they try to locate the source of the ‘darkness’ which has overwhelmed the Marais swamplands. With the help of Dr. Woodrue, Maria concludes a lucrative business deal with the mysterious Conclave Corporation. An unsuspecting […]

DC Universe unveils SDCC posters for Titans, Swamp Thing, Young Justice: Outsiders, and Doom Patrol

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With DC Universe set to make an appearance with a two-hour panel this Saturday at San Diego Comic-Con, four new posters have been revealed for its series’ Titans, Swamp Thing, Young Justice: Outsiders and Doom Patrol which will be available exclusively to members of DC Universe at the DC/Warner. Bros at one per day during the […]

DC Universe unveils SDCC exclusive comic book variant covers

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DC Universe has announced that it is bringing four exclusive comic book variant covers to this month’s San Diego Comic-Con International, whereby fans who sign up for an annual subscription to the event will get their hands on a gift set of four limited-edition comic books with special DC Universe variant covers for Detective Comics […]

Swamp Thing Season 1 Episode 6 Review – ‘The Price You Pay’

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Hasitha Fernando reviews the sixth episode of Swamp Thing… Woodrue’s persistence pays off. At his request Avery sends a few mercenaries to capture Swamp Thing but the plan goes sideways leading to multiple casualties. Dispatched to investigate this attack Matt Cable (Henderson Wade) soon discovers that Swamp Thing is Alec Holland. Meanwhile, Daniel Cassidy recovers […]

Swamp Thing Season 1 Episode 5 Review – ‘Drive All Night’

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Hasitha Fernando reviews the fifth episode of Swamp Thing… Liz’s investigations in to the disappearances of Dr. Alec Holland and loan officer Gordon Hass is making Avery Sunderland very nervous. After a botched attempt at intimidating her, Avery resorts to more extreme measures. In the heart of Marais’ marshlands Swamp Thing is struggling to master […]

Swamp Thing Season 1 Episode 4 Review – ‘Darkness on the Edge of Town’

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Hasitha Fernando reviews the fourth episode of Swamp Thing… A new disease epidemic is rearing its ugly head in Marais, Louisiana causing its sufferers to relive their most horrific and painful memories. In her valiant effort to stop the affliction’s spread, Abby too gets inadvertently infected by it. As time runs out and she descends […]

Swamp Thing star says early cancellation showed “lack of respect”

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Earlier this month DC Universe announced that it had cancelled its latest live-action series Swamp Thing, just days after the show made its premiere on the streaming service. The news wasn’t entirely surprising, seeing as DC had shut down production on the first season early, slashing the episode count from 13 to 10, but it’s […]

Swamp Thing Season 1 Episode 2 Review – ‘Worlds Apart’

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Hasitha Fernando reviews the second episode of Swamp Thing… An investigation into Alec Holland’s mysterious death is launched by the local law enforcement, but to no avail. Abby however is convinced that Alec survived and decides to follow her hunch with the assistance of Mathew Cable (Henderson Wade) her friend in the police force. A […]