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Pierce Brosnan Reflects On Meeting With Tim Burton To Play Batman
Before Michael Keaton was cast as the Dark Knight for 1989’s Batman, several high-profile actors were in contention for the coveted role. Among these were Pierce Brosnan, who would later go on to play James Bond in several films. Now, he looks back on his initial meeting to play Batman and why he wasn’t sold on the concept. During a Reddit AMA, Brosnan recalls meeting with director Tim Burton for the role of one of the greatest superheroes of all time. “Yes, I did. I went and met with Tim Burton for the role of Batman. But I just couldn’t really take it seriously, any man who wears his underpants…
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New Villains Cast For ARROW Season 3, THE FLASH And CONSTANTINE
DC television shows Arrow, The Flash and Constantine have cast a slew of new villains for each of their respective seasons. First up, we have another exciting new addition to Arrow‘s third season. According to Entertainment Weekly, TRON: Legacy actor Matt Ward is set to play Komodo/Simon Lacroix. This villain was recently introduced in Jeff Lemire’s critically acclaimed Green Arrow run for the New 52. Arrow‘s version of Lacroix is described as “a deadly mercenary using the code name Komodo, who wreaks havoc in Starling City.” Executive producer Marc Guggenheim weighs in, revealing that while Komodo himself may not play a huge role in the season, he will be more connected…
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Don’t Expect Green Lantern To Appear In BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE
It’s no secret that several superheroes are set to debut in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice to directly lead into the Justice League movie. In addition to its two titular heroes, Wonder Woman is set to have a supporting role, while Aquaman and Cyborg are expected to make cameos. The Flash is said to be a lock for an appearance as well. And now, a new report substantiates that claim and tells us who not to expect in the Justice League prequel. Badass Digest has posted an article covering speculation for Scoot McNairy playing The Flash in Batman v Superman, which was generated from the actor being seen wearing…
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Dwayne Johnson Confirms Involvement With SHAZAM Movie – But Is He Playing Shazam Or Black Adam?
Dwayne Johnson has been teasing his role in a DC Entertainment film for several months, recently more or less confirming that he’s involved with the Shazam movie. And now, he reaffirms that he will be in the film, but who exactly will he play? Speaking with Mexican site La Nacion, The Rock reiterated his involvement with Shazam, but he’s undecided on whether he will play the titular superhero or the villainous Black Adam. “It’s the story of Shazam, but I can not say now if (my role) is Shazam [or] Black Adam. We’ve been developing for some time and have been a fan of anti-heroes. A this particular I think that we…
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Warner Bros. Announces 25th Anniversary Blu-Ray Release For Tim Burton’s BATMAN
Director Tim Burton’s 1989 Batman film not only kick-started one of the most successful superhero franchises in history, but it also helped pave the way for the insurgence of the genre as a whole. 2014 marks the 25th anniversary of the blockbuster, as well as the 75th anniversary for the Batman character. To commemorate both, Warner Bros. has announced the release of the Batman 25th Anniversary Two-Disc Edition, a new Blu-Ray edition of the Michael Keaton-starrer with Diamond Luxe packaging. This release is schedule to hit stores on November 11th. The edition appears to be light on bonus features, offering a new featurette called “Batman: The Birth of the Modern…
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VIDEO: How The BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE Comic-Con Trailer Should Have Ended
The latest video parody from the excellent How It Should Have Ended takes a look at the San Diego Comic-Con 2014 teaser for Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. After screening to much applause from the panel’s audience, the footage briefly leaked online. Now, HISHE redoes the trailer, teasing an epic showdown between Superman and an armored Batman, and gives it a hilarious alternative ending. Watch it below, and stay tuned for more news as we have it. Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice is scheduled to hit theaters March 25th, 2016. A follow-up to Man of Steel, the second installment in the DC Cinematic Universe stars Henry Cavill, Ben Affleck, Amy…
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Olga Kurylenko Addresses Contention For Wonder Woman Role In BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE
Before Gal Gadot was cast as Wonder Woman for Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and future DC films last year, there were a handful of other actresses in contention for the highly coveted role. Oblivion‘s Olga Kurylenko and G.I. Joe: Retaliation‘s Elodie Yung were up for the part, and now, we’ve heard from the former on coming close to playing the biggest superheroine of all time. Speaking with Desde Hollywood, Kurylenko was asked about her contention for the Wonder Woman role. She admits that she isn’t terribly disappointed over not being cast, and she wishes Gadot the best. “If I could have been [Wonder Woman]? Well, because, everyone was saying…
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Ben Affleck Talks BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE Casting Criticisms, Preparation For Batman Role And More
Speaking with Entertainment Weekly while promoting his new movie Gone Girl, Ben Affleck discussed playing the Dark Knight in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Of course, he remained mum on specific details, but he had this to say about preparing for the role of perhaps the greatest comic book character of all time. “I’m right in the middle of shooting now. It’s a process that I’ll probably have better perspective on when I’m done. I can tell you that every time I do a role, it’s the responsibility of an actor to get their physical self as close to the role as possible. And Batman’s obviously got a set…
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Breaking: AQUAMAN Movie In Development At Warner Bros.; Two Screenwriters Hired To Pen Separate Scripts
Last week, Warner Bros. announced release dates for nine DC films, spanning from 2016 to 2020. Of course, there has been much speculation over what exactly these movies are – Shazam and Justice League are almost definitely going to be two of them. And now, it looks like we can throw an Aquaman movie into the mix. According to The Hollywood Reporter, screenwriters Will Beall (Gangster Squad) and Kurt Johnstad (300: Rise of an Empire) are set to pen two separate scripts for a solo film starring the King of Atlantis, which will be among the movies that build the DC Cinematic Universe. This film is being developed on “dual tracks”; that…
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Jon Hamm Reveals That He Turned Down Offer To Star In GREEN LANTERN
For years, Jon Hamm has been mentioned by fans when discussing who should play certain superheroes. Superman and Batman were the most frequently named options, while the Mad Men star was also suggested for the likes of Lex Luthor and Doctor Strange. Turns out that he was offered a comic book movie role in the past, but he turned it down. During an interview with GQ Magazine (via Contact Music), Hamm revealed that Warner Bros. pursued him to star in the 2011 Green Lantern film. A number of actors were linked to the lead role of Hal Jordan, such as Chris Pine and Bradley Cooper, before Ryan Reynolds was cast. Hamm said…