Director Guillermo del Toro recently dropped out of helming the Justice League Dark movie – currently called Dark Universe – but Warner Bros. is still moving ahead with the DC adaptation. According to The Tracking Board, the film will now be produced by Scott Rudin, whose latest film, Steve Jobs, opens this month. Del Toro is also on board to produce Dark Universe, for which he also wrote the script. Apparently, WB has prioritized Dark Universe so high, the movie is said to be aiming a 2016 production start date. That would mean a 2017 or 2018 theatrical release. The script is now being updated, with the studio courting directors.…

With New York Comic-Con now underway, news for Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice has been coming in. First up, DC All-Access interviewed costume designer Michael Wilkinson, where he talked about designing the suits for Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman. Most interestingly, the video included a lot of new concept art from the film, featuring the Trinity’s costumes. There’s even that one image of Batman from San Diego Comic-Con 2014 that hasn’t been released in high quality until now. Check out the video below to check out the concept art and Wilkinson’s comments. In other Batman v Superman news, new merchandise is now on display at NYCC, and ComicBook.com has snapped a…

Over the past year, there have been conflicting reports over which time period the Wonder Woman movie will be set in. The first rumor said that the film will take place in the 1920s, with two sequels expected to explore the World War II era and then the present day. Later, it was rumored that both the World War I and modern time periods will feature in the same movie. While we wait for an official answer, we have yet another rumor. Den of Geek claims that Wonder Woman will explore not one, not two, but three different time periods. And it’s possible that the film will move through an…

After being rumored for the gig for weeks, director George Miller confirmed recently that he will not be helming the Man of Steel sequel. This would surely disappoint at least some fans, following the success of Miller’s Mad Max: Fury Road. But in a new interview, the director further explains his thoughts on the subject. Speaking with IGN, Miller states again why he won’t be directing Man of Steel 2, saying that he wants to helm a much smaller movie next. “I’ll basically say no. Sorry again, not trying to be coy about it. You have so many things lined up. You just don’t know which one’s going to break…

Season two of The Flash is finally premiering tonight at 8 PM EST. To celebrate, The CW has released yet another cool promotional poster for the superhero series. The poster once again shows Barry Allen/The Flash looking smoking hot – literally. Then there’s that blue energy again, while Jay Garrick’s helmet can be spotted. Check out the poster below, and stay tuned for more news as we have it.

Arguably the most anticipated character in next year’s Suicide Squad is The Joker, played by Oscar winner Jared Leto. His look as the Clown Prince of Crime promises a bold new take on the villain, with some fans pointing out its similarities to Grant Morrison’s Joker. Shirtless, muscular, etc. Turns out that the comic book writer did have some input on Leto’s portrayal. Speaking with Gamesradar‘s Comic Heroes, Morrison shares his thoughts on Leto’s Joker, revealing that the actor consulted him on it. “It looks quite interesting. He [Leto] called me to talk about his approach to the character and I steered him in a few directions. I’m keen to…

Warner Bros. has officially kicked off the viral marketing campaign for Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Here, we have a Fortune piece that puts the spotlight on Lex Luthor…or, more accurately, Alexander Joseph Luthor, Jr. Titled “Lex Luthor Jr.: Not Just His Father’s LexCorp,” the feature includes various quotes from the younger Luthor, offering insight into his company. There are also hints about his father and Junior’s relationship with him, as well as competition with Wayne Enterprises and…Kord Industries!? For the complete piece, click here. Expect more to come soon. Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is scheduled to hit theaters March 25th, 2016. The second installment in the DC…

When Christopher Miller and Phil Lord were hired to write a story treatment for The Flash movie, the duo also considered directing. However, commitments to other projects, such as a Star Wars Han Solo prequel at Disney, have kept that from happening. So, who will helm the Scarlet Speedster’s very first movie? The answer may surprise you. According to The Hollywood Reporter, author-turned-screenwriter Seth Grahame-Smith is in negotiations to make his directorial debut with The Flash, as well as write the script based on Miller and Lord’s treatment. Grahame-Smith is known for his horror novels Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter and Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, both of which have been…

Robert Zemeckis has directed some of the most iconic movies in the past few decades. His impressive filmography includes Forrest Gump, Who Framed Roger Rabbit? and, of course, the Back to the Future trilogy. More recently, he has directed films such as Beowulf, Flight, and this weekend’s new release, The Walk. But will he ever tackle a superhero movie, such as one of Warner Bros.’ DC films? Don’t count on it. Speaking with Digital Spy, Zemeckis shares his thoughts on the increase in big-budget movies in recent years, including comic book films, as well as what it means for middle-budget films. “The mid-budget movie is no man’s land because you can’t…

Recently, it has been rumored that George Miller was in talks to direct the Man of Steel sequel for Warner Bros. and DC. Last we heard, the follow-up film was pretty much his if he wanted it. However, the Mad Max: Fury Road mastermind has denied these rumors. Speaking with Digital Spy, Miller said that he would like to direct a smaller-scale film next, saying, “I hope the next film I make is a very small film without any special effects and not many stunts.” This pretty much debunks the idea of him helming Man of Steel 2, as he adds, “There’s been some of that [talks with WB/DC] in…