The LEGO Movie introduced characters from multiple intellectual properties, including DC Comics. Batman is, of course, the most noticeable addition, as he played a key supporting role and stars in spin-off The LEGO Batman Movie. The LEGO Movie also featured Superman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern (Hal Jordan), Aquaman and Flash in minor roles. With The LEGO Movie Sequel coming in 2019, it only makes sense to bring in other well-known characters, including those from the DC Universe. Part of the appeal of The LEGO Movie was seeing characters from multiple franchises interact in one film, and DC is one of Warner Bros.’ biggest franchise. So, it makes sense to continue…

Typically, DC Entertainment’s animated movies have been released direct-to-video, rather than in theaters. There are a couple exceptions, of course. Batman: Mask of the Phantasm was released in theaters in 1993, while Batman: The Killing Joke and Return of the Caped Crusaders had limited theatrical runs last year. Now, this week, The LEGO Batman Movie is hitting theaters. The spin-off film is gaining rave reviews from critics, and it is tracking for a big box office opening. Hopefully, LEGO Batman‘s success will lead to more theatrically released animated films set in the DC Universe. Warner Bros. Animation has been beefing up its slate in recent years, tackling franchises such as…

The LEGO Movie was a huge hit back in 2014, and since then, Warner Bros. is building a cinematic universe based around the film. The first spin-off, The LEGO Batman Movie, hits theaters this weekend, with The LEGO Ninjago Movie dropping later this year. Of course, however, we still have a direct sequel in the works, now with a new director. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Trolls co-director Mike Mitchell will take the helm on The LEGO Movie Sequel. Rob Schrab was originally attached to direct, but he dropped out due to “creative differences.” Mitchell certainly has a more impressive animation portfolio; he has also directed Shrek Forever After and…

The other day, it was announced that Lois & Clark star Teri Hatcher is playing a key new villain on Supergirl this season. Now, the CW series has cast another familiar face as another enemy. The network has announced (via Entertainment Weekly) that Hercules himself, Kevin Sorbo, has join the cast of Supergirl. He will recur this season as a currently unnamed villain. Other details, including which episode he’ll first appear in, are under wraps. Supergirl executive producer Andrew Kreisberg gave the following statement on Sorbo’s casting. “Since his days as Hercules, Kevin Sorbo has brought such a strong presence to the screen and we couldn’t be more excited to have…

We’re only a couple months away from the start of production for DC Films’ Aquaman, and recently, we’ve been getting plenty of casting news. Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is in talks to play the villainous Black Manta, while Nicole Kidman is in early negotiations to play Aquaman’s Atlantean mother, Atlanna. Now, the film is looking to cast Arthur Curry’s other parent. According to The Hollywood Reporter, actor Temuera Morrison is in talks to play Aquaman’s human father, Thomas Curry. Morrison is best known for playing Jango Fett in Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones. He also played Abin Sur in 2011’s Green Lantern; so if this deal closes, Aquaman…

Toy Fair 2017 is just around the corner, and to celebrate, Warner Bros. Consumer Products confirms its DC superhero-heavy presence at the event. The company is promoting its portfolio of upcoming products based on the Wonder Woman and Justice League movies, the animated shows Teen Titans Go! and Justice League Action, and an expansion of the hit DC Super Hero Girls line. The following press release names a slew of companies that will make products for Wonder Woman and Justice League. These include LEGO, Funko, Mattel, and Jada Toys. Check out all of the details below. (February 2, 2017 – Burbank, CA) – Warner Bros. Consumer Products (WBCP) unleashes a…

Last year, it was announced that Greg Berlanti is tackling another DC television show: Black Lightning. Berlanti is godfathering the project, which is developed by Mara Brock Akil and Salim Akil. Fox previously picked up a pilot order, but it looks like the potential series is about to move to a new home. According to Deadline, Fox has passed on the Black Lightning pilot, which is now eyeing a move to The CW. While a final decision hasn’t been reached yet, The CW is currently the frontrunner for the project’s new home. Of course, The CW is home to all of Berlanti’s other DC superhero shows: Supergirl, The Flash, DC’s…

This week, it was confirmed that Ben Affleck is no longer directing The Batman for Warner Bros. and DC Films. Affleck is still on board to star in and produce the film, which he co-wrote with Geoff Johns. The filmmaker cited an inability to effectively fill both the roles of director and actor, and thus, he will only focus on the later. When the announcement was made, two directors to replace Affleck were said to be on the shortlist: Matt Reeves and Matt Ross. Now, a few other names have surfaced. Forbes has published a highly detailed article breaking down Affleck’s exit and what it means for the film. The…