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Robbie Amell Talks THE FLASH Finale, Return for Season Two and LEGENDS OF TOMORROW Absence
Ahead of the season finale for The Flash tonight. actor Robbie Amell spoke with Comic Book Resources about his role as Ronnie Raymond, aka one-half of Firestorm. He discussed filming the epic penultimate episode, which saw Firestorm teaming up with Flash and Oliver Queen to battle the Reverse-Flash. Amell was disappointed by the fact that paparazzi photos of the scene being shot on set were leaked online. However, he was still thrilled by the experience. “It definitely felt huge. Flash is such an unbelievable show, and Arrow is so special. Arrow is the Iron Man. It started everything and to be a part of both of those, it felt like…
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Released Date and Cover Art Revealed for Next BATMAN UNLIMITED Animated Movie
Last week saw the DVD/Blu-Ray release of the animated film Batman Unlimited: Animal Instincts, which is inspired by Mattel’s Batman Unlimited toyline. The movie saw the Caped Crusader teaming up with Red Robin, Nightwing, Green Arrow and The Flash to take on animal-themed villains. It was previously reported that a sequel to the film would debut later this year, and now, we know exactly when. Amazon (via ToonZone) has posted a listing for the next Batman Unlimited movie, which is subtitled Monster Mayhem. It is set to be released to home video on August 18th of this year. No plot details for Batman Unlimited: Monster Mayhem are known, but the following…
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Which LEGENDS OF TOMORROW Stars Will Also Appear on ARROW and THE FLASH?
When DC’s Legends of Tomorrow premieres early next year, joining Arrow and The Flash, three DC Entertainment shows will also run simultaneously on The CW. Crossovers between all three shows have been expected, and according to The Flash star Grant Gustin, that is the plan. Speaking with Buzzfeed, Gustin says that DC’s Legends of Tomorrow feels less like a spin-off and more like a third part of the same story being told by The Flash and Arrow. Essentially, they all feel like one single show. The actor also reveals that “a lot” of these characters appear on all three shows. For example, in addition to DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, Captain Cold and Heat Wave…
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Phil Lord Confirms THE FLASH Movie Will Star Barry Allen; Promises “Different Take on Superhero Stuff”
After years of development and a highly successful television series, The Flash is finally heading to the big screen in his own movie. Set to hit theaters in 2018, the film will star Ezra Miller as the Scarlet Speedster. Chris Miller and Phil Lord are set to write the story; whether or not they direct is unknown. It has also been unclear which version of The Flash would be used. Will it be Barry Allen, who is the star of The CW’s hit series? Or is it one of the other people who have taken the identity, such as Wally West? Now, we finally have an answer. Appearing on the…
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Grant Gustin’s Flash and Melissa Benoist’s Supergirl Meet on Variety Cover to Honor Producer Greg Berlanti
Despite CBS’ Supergirl being created by the same team behind Arrow, The Flash and DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, there is currently no hurry to integrate Kara Zor-El into the DC CW Universe. All of these shows are being produced by Greg Berlanti, who is the subject of the latest cover of Variety. This cover features Berlanti alongside The Flash star Grant Gustin and Supergirl‘s Melissa Benoist, both of whom are in costume as their respective superheroes. So, while the two shows may or may not cross over, we have a nice visual idea of what it would be like. Variety has also published a feature focused on Berlanti’s impressive career. The producer recalls being…
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Will Lex Luthor Wear His Warsuit in BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE?
We have known for a while that Lex Luthor would be the main villain of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. But, especially with Doomsday expected to be the “muscle,” many have wondered if Luthor will be more of a behind-the-scenes antagonist or a physical threat. A new rumor may reveal that Lex does become involved in at least one action sequence, and he will be wearing an armored suit that should be very familiar to comic book fans. [Warning: The Following May Contain Mild Spoilers From Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.] According to JoBlo, Lex Luthor will don his iconic green and purple warsuit in Batman v Superman.…
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Director Brad Peyton Explains Why the LOBO Movie Was Shelved
For several years, Warner Bros. had in development a film based on DC Comics’ Lobo. Guy Ritchie was originally set to direct before dropping out. Brad Peyton replaced him, and Dwayne Johnson entered talks to star. Later, however, “The Rock” – who is now set to play Black Adam in 2019’s Shazam – revealed that the Lobo movie was shelved. Why did this happen? Peyton has explained. Speaking with SuperHeroHype, the San Andreas director reveals that WB is focused on establishing its big-name DC characters first, before bringing in lesser known characters like Lobo. “I think what’s happening with DC is that they have prioritized what they need to make first…
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Possible New Details on BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE’s Villains and Dream Sequence
While we know that Lex Luthor is the primary antagonist of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, a secondary villain has also been expected. For over a year, it has been rumored that Doomsday will be that other villain, but despite several sources saying so, it hasn’t been confirmed officially. And now, we have another credible source reaffirming this rumor. [Warning: The Following Contains Possible Mild Spoilers For Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.] El Mayimbe, who recently launched his new website Heroic Hollywood, appeared on the latest episode of Shanlian on Batman. There, he dropped some exclusive info on the villains of Batman v Superman. As expected, Luthor is…
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Marc Guggenheim Talks DC’S LEGENDS OF TOMORROW and Teases a Lighter Tone for ARROW Season 4
[Warning: The Following Contains Minor Spoilers For The Season 3 Finale Of Arrow.] Following the conclusion of Arrow‘s third season, preparation is well underway for season four. Exact details on what to expect in the show’s fourth year are unknown. Damian Dahrk and H.I.V.E. are expected to play big roles, while more crossovers with The Flash and/or DC’s Legends of Tomorrow are inevitable. Those who watched the season three premiere will know that the episode provided much closure; in fact, it would have worked well as a series finale, but we all know that’s not happening. The big question is, how does the series continue? Writer and executive producer Marc Guggenheim…
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Matthew McConaughey Discusses Possibility of Starring in a DC Comics Movie
Matthew McConaughey has experienced much success in his movie career in recent years. Last year, he won an Oscar for Best Actor for his role in Dallas Buyer’s Club, starred in HBO’s acclaimed series True Detective and delivered another, er, stellar performance in Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar. McConaughey is at the height of his popularity right now, and some have wondered if he will go on to star in a comic book movie one day. Now, the actor has expressed some interest in the genre. In an interview with Variety, McConaughey commented on the differences between low-budget films and big-budget tentpoles. When asked if he would consider starring in a comic…