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GOTHAM: Jada Pinkett Smith Signed On To Play ‘Fish Mooney’ For One Season
It was announced this week that Jada Pinkett Smith has been cast as a villain in Fox’s Batman prequel series Gotham. She will play Fish Mooney, the gangster boss of Oswald Cobblepot (Robin Lord Taylor). Now, the singer-actress has commented on the news on her Facebook page (via Comic Book Therapy). In the post, she reveals that she is only signed on to the series for a year, and continues to praise the show’s creative team. “Last night, I decided to accept the role of Fish Mooney, who is the sadistic villain in thee upcoming Batman prequel, Gotham, for Fox TV. I’ve committed to a year to work alongside a…
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First Look At BATMAN VS. SUPERMAN Costumes Now On Course For March Debut?
For months, there has been online chatter about when we will get our first look at the costumes worn by Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman in the Batman vs. Superman movie. It has been widely expected that the suits will be revealed around the time filming begins, which was originally set for February. Now, it looks like we have to wait a little longer to see these costumes. Forbes and Batman-On-Film writer Mark Hughes recently said that the Batman, Wonder Woman and Superman costumes will be unveiled very soon. However, he now states that, due to the production start date being pushed to March, the suits reveal has also been…
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Jada Pinkett Smith Joins GOTHAM Series As Oswald Cobblepot’s Crime Boss ‘Fish Mooney’
We have another casting announcement for Fox’s Gotham, and this one is unexpected. The Batman prequel series has brought Jada Pinkett Smith (Madagascar, The Matrix sequels) on board as gangster boss Fish Mooney. The character is described as “a sadistic gangster boss and nightclub owner. Wielding street smarts and the almost extra-sensory ability to read people, Fish is imposing and hotheaded — and not one to be crossed.” She is the employer of psychopath Oswald Cobblepot, who will be played Robin Lord Taylor. Mooney will be a series regular role, and one of the show’s big bads. Smith is certainly an impressive addition to the already highly anticipated series. Gotham also…
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Donal Logue Talks GOTHAM Setting, Playing Harvey Bullock, Conflicts With Jim Gordon And More
Last week saw a number of additions to the cast of Fox’s Batman prequel series Gotham. One of these was confirmation of Donal Logue as Harvey Bullock, which was previously rumored. Now, speaking with The Nerd Repository, the Sons of Anarchy actor talks in detail about landing the role, the show’s setting and timeframe, and much more. Firstly, he discusses the rumor of his being offered the role of Jim Gordon – a role recently filled by Ben McKenzie – as well as being up for Bullock and the talks he had about the show. “It’s funny because I don’t know how that went down. The truth is that I…
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BATMAN VS. SUPERMAN: Gal Gadot Teases Results Of Her Training For Wonder Woman
When Gal Gadot was cast as Wonder Woman in Batman vs. Superman a couple months ago, fans once again had complaints. Among the ludicrous complaints was the fact that the Fast & Furious 6 actress wasn’t physically suited for Diana of Themiscyra. Fortunately (and obviously), Gadot was immediately put into a rigorous training regime. Director Zack Snyder is known for getting his actors into excellent shape – see 300 and Man of Steel – and he’s doing the same thing with Batman vs. Superman. Now, Gadot has posted the following image on her Facebook page, flexing her muscles following a workout. She writes, “There’s nothing like a good workout in…
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FEATURE: Ten More DC Characters Who Should Appear On ARROW
Arrow has been praised for its inclusion of many elements within the DC Universe beyond Green Arrow. From guest stars such as Barry Allen and Amanda Waller to mentions of Ra’s al Ghul and the Suicide Squad, there is no shortage of easter eggs in the CW series. Now, with a third season officially on the way and plans for at least two more seasons following it, many fans have been speculating which other characters will make an appearance on the show. Below, I’ve listed ten characters who could feature on Arrow at some point. (Note: due to Batman’s presence on the big screen and the planned Gotham series, characters…
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Batman Movie + TV News Bits: Details On GOTHAM’s Bruce Wayne, Gary Oldman Talks Ben Affleck, No Josh Holloway For BATMAN VS. SUPERMAN
This week saw the announcement of several new additions to the cast of Gotham, but one role in Fox’s Batman prequel TV show that has yet to be filled is young Bruce Wayne. In the meantime, we have new details on the series’ depiction of the future Dark Knight. Via Comic Book Movie, the following casting spec was sent out, offering a description of the character to actors interested in the role. The breakdown also confirms that Wayne will be a series regular on Gotham, as he is expected to become Batman by the end of the series’ run. Gotham stars Ben McKenzie as Detective James Gordon, Donal Logue as…
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ARROW Officially Renewed For Season 3 By The CW
To the surprise of very few (if any), Arrow has officially been renewed for its third season. The CW has announced that the hit DC Comics series has been picked up early for its 2014-2015 schedule, alongside renewed shows such as Supernatural, The Vampire Diaries, and Reign. Of course, the spin-off pilot The Flash is also expected to be ordered to series, and will likely air alongside Arrow starting this fall. Again, this news is far from unexpected, as Arrow has been a very successful take on the DC Universe. Star Stephen Amell recently confirmed that a five-season telling of flashbacks to Oliver Queen’s time on the island was planned,…
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Clancy Brown Shares His Thoughts On Jesse Eisenberg As Lex Luthor
Clancy Brown is perhaps best known for voicing Lex Luthor in various DC projects. He began playing the Man of Steel’s arch nemesis in Superman: The Animated Series, and reprised the role for fellow DCAU shows Justice League and Justice League Unlimited. He also portrayed Luthor in The Batman, as well as the animated movie Superman/Batman: Public Enemies and the video game LEGO Batman 2: DC Superheroes. As a result, Brown’s take on the character is commonly considered the definitive version of Luthor. So, what does he think of the next big screen incarnation of the villain? Speaking with Comic Book Resources, Brown talks about his interest in the Lex…
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Confirmed: Donal Logue To Play Harvey Bullock On GOTHAM TV Series
We have more casting news for Fox’s Gotham series, and it confirms a previous rumor. It has been announced that Sons of Anarchy actor Donal Logue will play Detective Harvey Bullock on the Batman prequel show. The character is described as “Jim Gordon’s partner and mentor, a rough-around-the-edges cop who plays loose with police procedure — but he gets results with his old-school, forceful panache.” Ben McKenzie will play Det. Gordon, while other confirmed cast members are Robin Lord Taylor as Oswald Cobblepot/Penguin, Sean Pertwee as Alfred Pennyworth, Zabryna Guevara as Captain Essen, and Erin Richards as Barbara Kean. Still to be cast is a young Bruce Wayne, who will…