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WONDER WOMAN 2 Villain Possibly Revealed; Old Characters Set to Return?
The next DC film to undergo production will be the highly anticipated Wonder Woman sequel, which is now reportedly in the casting phase. A new rumor may reveal the villain of the movie, while a few characters from the first film are said to be returning. According to That Hashtag Show, the villain in Wonder Woman 2 is none other than Cheetah, one of Diana’s most popular antagonists in the comics. Casting is underway for that role, and Warner Bros. apparently courted Emma Stone, who eventually passed. This Cheetah will be the Barbara Ann Minerva iteration. Additionally, That Hashtag Show says that Saïd Taghmaoui and Ewen Bremmer are reprising their…
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BLACK PANTHER Easily Wins Second Weekend with Estimated $108 Million
Marvel Studios’ Black Panther has been a hit unlike anyone expected, with the critically acclaimed film outpacing even The Avengers at the box office. To no one’s surprise, the movie has easily retained the top spot in its second weekend. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Black Panther has earned an estimated $108 million this weekend, bringing its domestic total past $400 million. This marks one of the biggest second weekends in history, behind only Star Wars: The Force Awakens ($149.2 million). It’s also a mere 47% drop from its opening weekend, one of lowest declines for a superhero film, while the movie is only the fourth to ever crack $100 million in its…
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Rumor: AQUAMAN Trailer Will Be Released Next Month
With Justice League out of the way, Warner Bros.’ next DC film will be James Wan’s Aquaman. We haven’t seen too much from this movie yet; just a couple stills of Arthur Curry. However, that may soon change, if this latest rumor is any indication. According to Revenge of the Fans, WB is planning on premiering the first Aquaman trailer during its WonderCon panel. The convention takes place between March 23rd and 25th, but with the programming schedule not revealed yet, it’s unknown exactly what day/time the WB panel is. After premiering at the panel, the trailer (or at least a version of it) will be released online. Fans have…
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Rumored FLASHPOINT Details May Reveal Villains, Production Schedule, and More
DC’s The Flash movie, now titled Flashpoint, is finally gaining steam with the addition of two directors. Now, we may have some new details on what to expect, including the villains, supporting cast, and production schedule. According to That Hashtag Show, Warner Bros. is currently planning to have Flashpoint begin shooting in the second half of the year in London, along with some additional filming in the United States. There is expected to be a lot of post-production time to pull off Flash’s visuals. Also, the studio has offered the film to Ghost in the Shell cinematographer Jess Hall. Now, on to story and character details. That Hashtag Show cautions that…
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Joss Whedon Drops Out of BATGIRL Movie
Last year, Avengers writer-director Joss Whedon was hired to take on a Batgirl movie for DC Films. He began work on the story and exploring Barbara Gordon’s “damage,” before shifting his focus to finishing Justice League. Despite rumors of his exit, the last update said Whedon was still making Batgirl. But now, the film is gonna need a new director. The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed that Whedon is no longer directing Batgirl. The filmmaker provided the following statement to THR. “Batgirl is such an exciting project, and Warners/DC such collaborative and supportive partners, that it took me months to realize I really didn’t have a story. I’m grateful to Geoff [Johns] and…
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THE FLASH’s Jesse Quick to Appear on LEGENDS OF TOMORROW
Legends of Tomorrow recently added The Flash character Wally West/Kid Flash to its cast, and now, another speedster is popping up. According to Entertainment Weekly, Violett Beane’s Jesse Quick is appearing in episode 15 of Legends of Tomorrow this season, titled “Necromancing the Stone.” This is the same episode that will mark the return of John Constantine. Other details are under wraps. This news comes after confirmation that Jesse will return in episode 15 of The Flash, which sees her teaming up with Flash and Jay Garrick to stop a bomb in Central City. Following recurring roles in seasons two and three, Jesse had been mostly absent from this season.…
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DC Movie News Bits: SHAZAM! Costume Tease, NIGHTWING Update, AQUAMAN Canon Change
With New Line’s Shazam! now undergoing production, fans have been anxious to get a first look at the DC hero’s costume. Now, director David F. Sandberg has offered a tease of what’s to come. On a Reddit thread, Sandberg hinted at Shazam’s costume, comparing it to his suit in the Justice League: War animated movie. “The suit has some similarities to his look in Justice League: War. Once pics have been released I can tell you more about where the inspirations came from and why certain choices were made.” The War suit was based on the New 52 design, which included a hood. Hopefully, we won’t have to wait too long…
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Jonah Hex Will Return in LEGENDS OF TOMORROW Season 3 Finale
Back in its first season, Legends of Tomorrow introduced Jonah Hex during an episode set in the Old West. The character returned for another episode in season two, but fans have been wondering when (or even if) Hex will come back this season. Fortunately, we have an answer. Warner Bros. Television has confirmed to ComicBook that Jonah Hex will appear in Legends of Tomorrow‘s season three finale, which recently wrapped production. His exact role in the episode is currently under wraps, but the cast has been seen shooting Old West scenes recently. Jonah Hex has emerged as one of the bigger fan-favorite characters from Legends of Tomorrow, and it’s nice to…
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Disney Developing MOON GIRL AND DEVIL DINOSAUR Animated Series Produced by Laurence Fishburne
Marvel has put yet another animated series into development. This one will revolve around a pair of recent fan-favorite characters. According to Deadline, Disney Channels Worldwide is developing Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur, an animated series produced by Laurence Fishburne and Helen Sugland. Fishburne, who plays Bill Foster in this summer’s Ant-Man and The Wasp, previously teased that he was working on another Marvel project. Now, we know what it is. Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur stars Lunella Lafayette, a 9-year-old African-American girl who is a “super genius” and teams up with her red dinosaur to fight crime. Moon Girl was created in 2016, where she was paired with Devil…
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The Astonishing Marvels Crew Weighs In on BLACK PANTHER
Marvel Studios has finally released its latest blockbuster, Black Panther. The Ryan Coogler-directed film has earned extremely positive reviews from fans and critics, while it has earned one of the biggest openings in superhero movie history. Simply put, this is a big cultural event, and T’Challa is here to stay. Today, some members of the Astonishing Marvels crew have shared their individual thoughts on Black Panther. What did we think of the film? You can find out below. Black Panther represents the very best that Marvel Studios has to offer and expands the universe in fascinating ways. It takes the franchise to new levels of character development, storytelling, and relevancy.…