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5 Brutal Superhero Beatdowns

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Red Stewart presents five brutal superhero beatdowns…Long before comic books became mainstream, Joseph Campbell taught us about the archetypes of the superhero and supervillain, one of those being the triumph of good over evil. Prior to that happening, though, the hero has to undergo a crisis of faith wherein they hit rock-bottom and have to […]

The DCEU’s Multiverse Madness | Flickering Myth TV

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EJ and Allen break down their thoughts on the DCEU’s budding multiverse in the latest Flickering Myth TV video…The recent news that Michael Keaton is in talks to return as his Batman 1989 and Batman Returns-era Bruce Wayne in Warner Bros.’ The Flash sent shockwaves through the fandom. This one announcement opened up the door […]

Michael Keaton’s Batman Returns for Flashpoint | Flickering Myth TV

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EJ and Allen on the shocking return of Michael Keaton as Batman…The news that Michael Keaton might return to the role of Batman sent shockwaves through the Internet. Keaton will reportedly return as the role he originated in Batman 1989 and Batman Returns for the Warner Bros. and DC Films’ The Flash movie starring Ezra […]

Michael Keaton reportedly in talks to return as Batman in The Flash movie and future DCEU films

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Having portrayed Bruce Wayne and Batman in 1989’s Batman and its sequel Batman Returns., Michael Keaton is reportedly in talks to reprise the role of the Dark Knight for the DC Extended Universe’s long-planned The Flash movie.The Flash is being helmed by It director Andy Muschietti and will take its inspiration from DC’s Flashpoint comic […]

The Flash movie producer Barbara Muschietti says an update is coming “very soon”

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If there is one film that epitomises the term ‘development hell’, it is The Flash movie, which has received numerous delays, script rewrites, and a revolving door of directors over the past few years. However, according to one producer, Warner Bros. and DC will provide an update on the film soon.Barbara Muschietti, who is serving […]

Hartley Sawyer fired from The Flash over racist and misogynistic tweets

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The CW has announced that Hartley Sawyer has been fired from his role as Ralph Dibny, a.k.a. Elongated Man, in the DC superhero show The Flash after a host of racist and misogynistic tweets made by the actor resurfaced on social media.“Hartley Sawyer will not be returning for season seven of The Flash,” reads the […]

The CW releases synopses for The Flash season 7 and Batwoman season 2

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Having announced that it has pushed back its 2020 – 2021 schedule to January, The CW has now unveiled official synopses for two of its returning Arrowverse shows in The Flash season seven and Batwoman season two; check them out here…SEE ALSO: Supergirl spinof Superman & Lois gets a poster, synopsis and premiere dateBarry Allen […]

Promo and images for The Flash Season 6 Finale – ‘Success is Assured’

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The CW has released a promo and images for The Flash’s season 6 finale, entitled ‘Success Is Assured’ which sees Barry consider a risky plan to save Iris from the Mirrorverse; take a look here…SEE ALSO: The Flash Season 6 Episode 18 Review – ‘Pay the Piper’Barry (Grant Gustin) considers a risky plan to save […]

The Flash Season 6 Episode 18 Review – ‘Pay the Piper’

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Jessie Robertson reviews the eighteenth episode of The Flash season 6…So, we’ve been here before. A handful of episodes until the season finale and all hope seems lost. We need a good episode to stray off the path before we hunker down with the big denouement of season’s end. This season, it’s with hero/villain Hartley […]