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INJUSTICE 2 News Bits: Robin Gameplay and More Gear Details
During Nether Realm’s Watchtower live stream (via Twitch), they gave us new details on their highly anticipated game Injustice 2. They also showed of a brand new gameplay trailer showing off Robin (Damian Wayne). Check it out below! One of the things we learned was that Injustice 2 wasn’t going feature any returning DLC characters from the previous game (sorry Batgirl and Martian Manhunter fans). Though they did assure fans that this new roster will be just as fun. Also adding that we might see them again in the future. Injustice 2 has the biggest roster Nether Realm has ever done. Each returning character comes with new super moves,…
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Funko Unveils First Looks at DC TV Mystery Minis and Wave 2 of Batman Animated Pops
In celebration of the 2017 London Toy Fairs, Funko has been unveiling a plethora of new products that are coming out this year. Among them are concept drawings for some exciting new DC figures. First up, Funko’s Mystery Minis line is tackling DC’s television shows. Your favorite heroes from Arrow, The Flash, Supergirl, Gotham and DC’s Legends of Tomorrow will be available in the mini vinyl figure blindboxes. From Arrow, we have Green Arrow, Speedy, and Dark Archer. From The Flash, we have Flash, Zoom, and (the real) Jay Garrick. From Supergirl, we have, well, Supergirl. From Legends, we have Rip Hunter, Hawkgirl, Firestorm, Captain Cold, and Heat Wave. And…
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BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE Gets a Bunch of Razzie Nominations for Some Reason
While Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice has a dedicated fanbase (myself included), there are also plenty of people who aren’t so fond of it. The majority of film critics hated it, while the general audience had a lukewarm response. So, I guess it shouldn’t be too surprising that the movie has a presence at this year’s Annual Golden Raspberry (Razzies) awards. But what is surprising is just how many nominations it has. For the 37th Razzie Nominations, Batman v Superman has received a whopping eight nominations, second only to Zoolander No. 2‘s nine. BvS – which is called a “WTF comic book battle-royale” – is up for Worst Picture;…
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SUICIDE SQUAD Director David Ayer Reflects on What He Would Have Done Differently
DC Films’ Suicide Squad was one of the highest grossing movies of 2016, making a whopping $745.6 million worldwide. Despite the commercial success, the film received negative reviews from critics and polarized fans. Common complaints include the messy script, unfocused storyline, and the horrible Enchantress. Now that the movie has come and gone, what does writer-director David Ayer think? Replying to a fan on Twitter, Ayer acknowledged the controversy that Suicide Squad spawned, while also addressing the negative reviews, the movie’s flaws, and more. Most interestingly, Ayer reflects on what he would have done differently if he went back in time and made the movie all over again. He says that…
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Rumor: James Marsden Also in Consideration for GREEN LANTERN CORPS’ Hal Jordan?
Yesterday, it was reported that Warner Bros. is considering six actors for the role of Hal Jordan in 2020’s Green Lantern Corps. The actors named on the shortlist are Ryan Reynolds, Tom Cruise, Jake Gyllenhaal, Bradley Cooper, Joel McHale and Armie Hammer. Several of these names sounded surprising; Reynolds already played Jordan in 2011’s disaster Green Lantern, Cruise is in his mid-50s, and so on. Now, we have another name to add to the list. According to We Got This Covered, the studio is also considering James Marsden for the Hal Jordan role. These discussions have heated up after Marsden’s role in the acclaimed HBO series Westworld. WGTC’s source also…
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New Details on THE FLASH/SUPERGIRL Musical Crossover Episode
Following Supergirl’s visit to Earth-1 in the “Heroes vs. Aliens” crossover event, Kara will reunite with Flash in another crossover this season. This crossover will be a musical, a first for the Arrowverse. The villain will be Music Meister, who has yet to be cast. Now, some more details on what to expect have surfaced. Per Entertainment Weekly, the crossover begins at the end of Supergirl‘s March 20th episode, and the story will mostly take place in Flash‘s March 21st episode. This episode is titled “Duet,” and it will be directed by Dermott Downs. “Duet” will feature musical performances by The Flash and Supergirl stars Grant Gustin, Melissa Benoist, Jesse L. Martin,…
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Warner Bros.’ GREEN LANTERN CORPS Shortlist Reportedly Includes Tom Cruise, Jake Gyllenhaal and…Ryan Reynolds?
Last week, it was revealed that David S. Goyer and Justin Rhodes are co-writing the script for DC Films’ Green Lantern Corps. The reboot, which brings Hal Jordan and John Stewart into the DC Extended Universe, is currently scheduled for release in July 2020. Green Lantern has been the focus of one of the hottest superhero casting topics in recent years. We’ve heard all kinds of rumors, while other actors expressed interest in wearing the ring. Now, it looks like we have a shortlist for the Hal Jordan role. According to The Wrap, Warner Bros. is considering six actors for the role of Hal Jordan in Green Lantern Corps. To…
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Warner Bros. Announces Licensing and Merchandising Partners for THE LEGO BATMAN MOVIE
With any big superhero movie, the studio partners with companies to create all kinds of merchandise. Apparel, toys, you name it. To the surprise of no one, Warner Bros. will do the same for The LEGO Batman Movie, which is now only a few weeks away from release. In the following press release, Warner Bros. Consumer Products lists all of the licensing and merchandising partners involved with The LEGO Batman Movie‘s campaign. Everything from home decor and Halloween costumes to T-shirts and, of course, LEGO sets are being released to promote the animated film. Check out the full press release below, and stay tuned for more as we have it.…
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TEEN TITANS: THE JUDAS CONTRACT Voice Cast Announced
Justice League Dark hits digital stores next week, with the home video release set for February 7th. After that, DC will tackle the acclaimed Teen Titans storyline, The Judas Contract. Now, the voice cast for the animated adaptation has been confirmed, courtesy of The Hollywood Reporter. Actress Christina Ricci will voice new Titans member Terra, who first appeared in the mid credits scene for Justice League vs. Teen Titans. Meanwhile, the late Miguel Ferrer voices the villainous Deathstroke. This marks the character’s second appearance in this universe, following Son of Batman (where he was voiced by Thomas Gibson). Sad news: Hours after my story on him voicing Deathstroke in TEEN TITANS,…
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Dwayne Johnson’s Black Adam to Star in His Own Movie, Separate from SHAZAM
Dwayne Johnson has been attached to play anti-hero Black Adam in New Line Cinema’s Shazam movie for a few years. The film will take place in the DC Extended Universe, and the studio previously announced an April 2019 release. Now, Warner Bros. has big plans for the property, splitting it off into two films. It has been announced (via The Hollywood Reporter) that Johnson will star in a Black Adam standalone movie, which will be separate from Shazam. A director and screenwriter have yet to be hired. Johnson is producing both movies alongside Hiram Garcia. This move happens after Johnson’s meeting with DC Entertainment, which led to a retooling of…