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The Joker origin movie will take inspiration from The Killing Joke

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Over the years, we’ve been presented with a number of possible backstories for The Joker, and while the Clown Prince of Crime’s origin is yet to be laid out definitively, it seems that Warner Bros. and director Todd Phillips will be drawing one of the most iconic tellings for their upcoming movie. According to The […]

Warner Bros.’ Joker origin movie to reportedly begin filming in May

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Back in August of last year it was reported that Warner Bros. had tapped Todd Phillips (The Hangover) to co-write and direct a Joker movie, separate from the DC Extended Universe, which will explore the origins of the Clown Prince of Crime. Phillips turned in his script late last year, and it seems it has […]

Joaquin Phoenix in talks to play The Joker in standalone film

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While we still wait for news on Matt Reeves’ The Batman and other future DCEU project, there is some developments regarding Todd Phillips’ untitled standalone Joker film. According to Variety, Joaquin Phoenix (Inherent Vice) is wanted to portray The Clown Prince of Crime in the film and has already agreed to star in, though studio negotiations have yet to […]

Heath Ledger was planning on playing The Joker again post-The Dark Knight, reveals his family

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One of the more tragic incidents to happen to the world of cinema over the past 20 years was the untimely death of actor Heath Ledger. Dying from an accidental overdose at the age of 28, the actor had such a long career ahead of him, and his absence is still felt today by anyone […]

Margot Robbie confirms “totally separate” Harley Quinn movie

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As the DCEU fallout continues, one of the undoubted highlights of the much maligned universe is Margot Robbie’s portrayal of Harley Quinn. No matter your opinion of Suicide Squad as a movie, Robbie’s performance as the anarchic antihero is an undeniable high point. So the news that the actor is developing her own ‘totally separate’ […]

Prime 1 Studio’s Batman: Arkham Knight Joker collectible statue available to pre-order

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Sideshow has released a batch of promotional images for Prime 1 Studio’s Joker statue which is based on the appearance of the Clown Prince of Crime in Batman: Arkham Knight. The DC collectible is limited to 800 pieces and is available to pre-order now, priced at $999; take a look at the images here… SEE […]

The Week in Spandex – Thor: Ragnarok reviewed, The Punisher premiere date, Justice League promotional blitz, New Mutants trilogy plans, MCU and DCEU updates

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In this edition of The Week in Spandex, we look at Thor: Ragnarok, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Avengers: Infinity War, Black Panther, Ant-Man and the Wasp, Captain Marvel, The Punisher, Daredevil, Luke Cage, Inhumans, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., The New Mutants, Deadpool 2, X-Men: Dark Phoenix, Gambit, The Gifted, Venom, Justice League, Aquaman, Wonder Woman, Suicide […]

The Week in Spandex – Thor: Ragnarok trailer, Ant-Man and the Wasp villain revealed, Justice League marketing blitz, James Cameron slams Wonder Woman again and more

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In this edition of The Week in Spandex, we look at Thor: Ragnarok, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Venom, Ant-Man and the Wasp, Avengers 4, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Black Panther, Inhumans, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., The Punisher, Runaways, Deadpool 2, X-Men: Dark Phoenix, Gambit, The Gifted, Justice League, Flashpoint, Nightwing, Wonder Woman, The Joker, Aquaman, Suicide […]

Geoff Johns talks Warner’s standalone DC movies, DCEU to focus less on interconnectivity

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Back in August it was announced that Warner Bros. is set to launch a new DC Comics division, focussing on standalone movies separate from the wider DC Extended Universe and beginning with a Joker origin film from director Todd Phillips (The Hangover) and producer Martin Scorsese (Silence), which will see a new actor cast as […]