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CONSTANTINE Will Air Fridays On NBC; New Trailer And Promotional Banner Released
This week, it was confirmed that DC’s Constantine show has been officially ordered to series at NBC. Now, NBC has unveiled its lineup for the 2014-2015 season, revealing where the David Goyer-executive produced series lands on the schedule. Constantine will air on Fridays at 10-11 PM EST, immediately following Grimm. The latest live action take on John Constantine currently does not have a specific premiere date. NBC has also released the first trailer for Constantine, as well as a new promo banner. The first footage from the series showcases its dark supernatural tone, and it appears that this incarnation of Hellblazer will please fans of the source material. Watch it…
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FEATURE: Ten Characters Who Should Have A Larger Presence In DC’s Animated Movies
Since 2007, DC has adapted many of its characters and storylines into full length animated features. Most of these films are headlined by Batman, Superman and the Justice League, while Wonder Woman and Green Lantern have gotten movies of their own. However, there’s no doubt that some characters have featured more prominently than others. Fans asking for a Flash movie or another Wonder Woman are often let down by the inclusion of yet another Batman or Superman title. Below, I’ve compiled a list of characters who could star in their own animated DC movie, as well as a handful of villains who should feature in more installments. The Flash Despite…
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New Promotional Images For THE FLASH, GOTHAM And iZOMBIE Released
This has been a monumental week for DC, as all four of its pilots this season – The Flash, Gotham, Constantine, and iZombie – were ordered to series. To celebrate, we have new promo images from three of these shows. The CW has released new banners for The Flash and iZombie, unveiling the logos of both series’. The former gives a new look at Grant Gustin as The Fastest Man Alive, while the latter offers our first shot of Rose McIver as protagonist Liv. Additionally, Fox has unveiled a cast image for its Batman prequel series, Gotham. It shows off the various characters from the show, from Jim Gordon and Oswald…
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Poster For ARROW Season 2 Finale + New Still From NBC’s CONSTANTINE
This week has been big for DC television, with The Flash, Constantine, and iZombie all ordered to series. We now have a couple of news pieces from one of these new shows, as well as a preexisting one. Arrow executive producer Marc Guggenheim has tweeted the poster for the highly anticipated season finale, featuring Oliver Queen and the villainous Slade Wilson. The episode, titled “Unthinkable”, looks to be yet another ground breaking installment of the acclaimed series, leaving fans anxious for the recently confirmed third season. “Unthinkable” airs Wednesday, May 14th on The CW. In other DC TV news, NBC has released a new still from Constantine. Hellblazer’s latest live…
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CONSTANTINE Gets A Series Order At NBC; New Plot Details Released
We just received news earlier that The Flash and iZombie were ordered to series, joining Fox’s Gotham and the third season of Arrow for the 2014-2015 season. And now, NBC has confirmed that Constantine has also been picked up for a full series. The show starts Matt Ryan as John Constantine, who previously starred in the 2005 film Constantine, where he was played by Keanu Reeves. Like DC’s other shows, we can expect more news and perhaps first footage for NBC’s Constantine – executive produced by DC movie guru David Goyer – in the near future. In the meantime, here is a new plot synopsis for the series. Based on…
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GOTHAM Showrunner Talks Influence, Characters, Tone, And Bruce Wayne’s Evolution Into Batman
Speaking with Entertainment Weekly, Gotham showrunner Bruno Heller talks in detail about the Batman prequel series. He recalls speaking with Warner Bros. and Geoff Johns about his interest in doing a DC series, and the idea of Jim Gordon investigating the murders of Thomas and Martha Wayne was the root concept of the result. “I sat with [Warner Bros. President and COO Peter Roth and Warner Bros. TV development chief Susan Rovner] about what to do next. I’ve been talking to Geoff Johns at DC for a few years about wanting to do something in the DC canon. I came in to pitch the idea that we’re doing, essentially, and…
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The CW Officially Orders THE FLASH And iZOMBIE To Series
The CW has announced its new series pick-ups for the 2014-2015 season, and they include a couple of unsurprising choices. The Flash, a spin-off of Arrow, will bring the Scarlet Speedster back to the small screen, this time played by Grant Gustin. The network has also ordered Rob Thomas’ DC/Vertigo adaptation iZombie to series. The two DC shows join Arrow, which has been renewed for a third season. In addition to those three, Fox will premiere Gotham this fall, meaning that we will see four live action DC shows airing on television this year. Five, if NBC picks up Constantine. So, this is a very exciting time for DC fans.…
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Release Date And Plot Summary For BATMAN: ASSAULT ON ARKHAM Unveiled
Warner Bros. has announced the full details for its next animated DC film, Batman: Assault on Arkham. Set in the world of the Arkham video game franchise, the direct-to-DVD movie will be available on August 12th, 2014. WB’s press release also gives a plot synopsis for the film, as well as a confirmed cast list. And the Blu-Ray, as expected, will give a first look at DC’s next animated movie – Justice League: Throne of Atlantis perhaps? Check out the press release for all the details, and stay tuned for more Assault on Arkham news as we have it. Batman, one of the world’s most valiant super heroes, faces a…
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BATMAN: ASSAULT ON ARKHAM Behind-The-Scenes Preview Offers New Footage, Plot Details And More
With Son of Batman on home video today, we now have a sneak preview of DC’s next animated movie, Batman: Assault on Arkham. The following video includes interviews with director Jay Oliva, James Tucker, and voice director Andrea Romano, as well as behind-the-scenes footage of the actors’ voice recordings. It also shows off new footage and storyboards from the film, and delves into the plot, the Suicide Squad’s role, and more. Assault on Arkham is set two years before 2009’s Arkham Asylum video game, placing it in between the first title and the recently released prequel Arkham Origins on the Arkham timeline. Stay tuned for more news on this movie,…
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Extended Trailer For GOTHAM Now Online
Hot off of a series pickup, Fox has unveiled the full trailer for its upcoming Batman prequel, Gotham, showing off first footage of the highly anticipated show. The story follows Det. Jim Gordon as he seeks to restore the city of Gotham, and meets young Bruce Wayne following his parents’ game-changing deaths. As expected, Gotham looks to be an edgy take on the iconic mythology, and the trailer puts some focus on its pre-Batman villains. These include Catwoman, Riddler, Penguin, and the newly revealed Poison Ivy. Stay tuned for more news as we have it. Gotham premieres on Fox next fall.