While backstage drama, rumour and speculation seems to be par for the course for the DC Extended Universe, one project that has really taken it to the extreme is the planned Dark Knight solo movie The Batman. From the moment it was first announced, we had incessant speculation over Ben Affleck’s status as director, until […]
Matt Reeves debunks rumours of The Batman exit
A few days ago movie pundit John Campea claimed to have “100% true” information about Warner Bros.’ DC Extended Universe, which would make fans “lose their banana minds, and not in a good way.” While he gave nothing further away, the internet quickly ran with it: There’s always lots of rumours about The Batman + […]
J.K. Simmons still hoping for Commissioner Gordon return in The Batman
When J.K. Simmons signed on to play Commissioner Gordon in the DC Extended Universe, it was assumed he’d follow up his Justice League cameo by reuniting with Ben Affleck for The Batman. However, there’s a lot of uncertainty around the Dark Knight solo movie at present, with Affleck yet to commit, and rumours that the […]
The Week in Spandex – Avengers: Infinity War, Black Widow, Thor 4, Spider-Man: Homecoming 2, Shazam, Flashpoint, Gotham City Sirens, Hellboy, Spawn and more
In this edition of The Week in Spandex, we look at Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers 4, Thor 4, Black Panther, Spider-Man: Homecoming 2, Venom, Ant-Man and the Wasp, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, Black Widow, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Cloak & Dagger, The Punisher, X-Men, Wolverine, The Gifted, Justice League, Shazam, Flashpoint, Gotham City Sirens, […]
Rumour: Matt Reeves’ The Batman will not be part of the DC Extended Universe
I’m not sure there’s ever been a movie that has attracted as much rumour and speculation as Warner Bros.’ planned Dark Knight solo movie The Batman. Ben Affleck’s involvement as director was under question from virtually the moment he was announced as taking the reins, and from the moment he vacated the director’s chair, all […]
Gary Oldman would like Joaquin Phoenix to play Batman after Ben Affleck
Once Ben Affleck steps aside, former Gordon actor Gary Oldman would like to see Joaquin Phoenix take up the role of Batman. Oldman, who is known for a slew of roles including playing Jim Gordon is Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight Trilogy opposite Christian Bale’s Batman, has recently been picking up awards for his portrayal of […]
The Week in Spandex – Avengers: Infinity War, Black Panther, Venom, X-Men: Dark Phoenix, Justice League Dark, Aquaman, Man of Steel 2, Shazam, Watchmen and more
In this edition of The Week in Spandex, we look at Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers 4, Black Panther, Captain Marvel, Hawkeye, Venom, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Iron Fist, Runaways, X-Men: Dark Phoenix, The New Mutants, Justice League, Justice League Dark, Aquaman, The Batman, Man of Steel 2, Shazam, Gotham City Sirens, Deathstroke, Arrow, The Question, Krypton, […]
Ben Affleck still wants to direct a Batman movie
With Ben Affleck stepping away from the director’s chair on The Batman earlier this year, there’s been incessant speculation over his future as the DC Extended Universe’s Dark Knight – speculation which has been compounded by the underwhelming reception to Warner’s latest DCEU release Justice League. Affleck has said himself that he’s yet to commit […]
The Week in Spandex – X-Men and Fantastic Four come home to Marvel, Avengers 4 updates, Venom details, Justice League box office, DCEU slate confirmed and more
In this edition of The Week in Spandex, we look at X-Men, Fantastic Four, Deadpool 2, The New Mutants, X-Men: Dark Phoenix, Gambit, The Gifted, Avengers 4, Black Panther, Thor: Ragnarok, Spider-Man: Homecoming 2, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Venom, Jessica Jones, The Punisher, Runaways, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., New Warriors, Justice League, Aquaman, Shazan, Nightwing, Flashpoint, […]
New DC Films release slate reveals Green Lantern Corps and Justice League Dark plans are still intact
When Warner Bros. announced that they were restructuring the DCEU, it got fans thinking about which of its forthcoming slate of films would fall victim to Justice League’s poor performance. Well, worry no more if you’re a fan of Batgirl or Green Lantern Corps, because fans have laid eyes their eyes on the list during this […]