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Video Games: Release Date For BATMAN: ARKHAM KNIGHT Announced; Special Editions Unveiled
Originally slated for a Fall 2014 release, Batman: Arkham Knight was later moved to an unspecified date in 2015. Rocksteady cited the need for more time to perfect the highly anticipated video game when the studio announced this delay. This is completely understandable, given the amount of hype that has been built up since 2011’s acclaimed Batman: Arkham City. Well, now, we have a specific release date for the conclusion to Rocksteady’s trilogy. It has been confirmed that Batman: Arkham Knight is set to be released on June 2nd, 2015. The game will be available on Microsoft Windows, as well as next-gen consoles Playstation 4 and Xbox One. This installment…
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ARROW To Introduce New Members Of The Suicide Squad This Season
The second season of Arrow saw the introduction of the Suicide Squad, which was formed by ARGUS. The initial lineup consisted of John Diggle, Lyla Michaels, Deadshot, Shrapnel and Bronze Tiger. Due to the positive reception to the “Suicide Squad” episode, there has been talk of featuring these characters again, possibly even giving them their own series. And now, it looks like we can expect some new faces in the Squad in the CW show’s third season. As a part of Entertainment Weekly‘s recent installment of “Spoiler Room,” Arrow‘s third season will see the introduction of new members to the Suicide Squad. No other details are provided. The season’s third…
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THE FLASH Producers On Potentially Introducing Wally West; LuthorCorp Easter Egg Was Removed From Pilot
During last night’s PaleyFest, The CW promoted its highly anticipated series The Flash. During the Arrow spin-off’s panel, executive producers Andrew Kreisberg and Greg Berlanti shared some interesting comments. First up, Kreisberg revealed that one Easter egg that was removed from the Flash pilot was for none other than LuthorCorp, the company owned by Lex Luthor. This reference was added in the post-production process. “The Flash was running down the street and he literally ran past LuthorCorp,” says Kreisberg. “And [the visual effects team] were sitting there like, ‘Is it alright?’ And we were like, ‘No! You can’t do that!'” LuthorCorp was the name of Lex’s company in Smallville, another CW…
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NBC’s CONSTANTINE Casts Emmett Scanlan As Jim Corrigan, AKA The Spectre
A couple of months ago, Constantine writer and executive producer Daniel Cerone shared his interest in introducing Jim Corrigan in NBC’s highly anticipated DC series. Of course, Corrigan is best known in the comics for being the alter ego of The Spectre, one of the more recognizable supernatural characters in the DC Universe. Considering the fact that the creative team of this show has access to the magical side of the DCU, it’s unsurprising that they would consider bringing in The Spectre at some point. And now, he is finally making his live action debut. According to IGN, The Fall and Guardians of the Galaxy actor Emmett Scanlan has landed…
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SUPERGIRL TV Series Is Being “Shopped Around” – But Don’t Expect It To Air On The CW [UPDATE: ARROW’s Greg Berlanti To Exec Produce]
Yesterday, a new rumor claimed that DC was planning a new television series starring Supergirl, with Michael Green attached to write and produce. Now, a more reliable source has confirmed this. According to E! Online, Warner Bros. and DC Entertainment are indeed pitching a Supergirl series to various networks. While the site reiterates Green’s involvement, however, the writer denied having any role in the show when speaking with Den of Geek. “Not true. Not me anyways. There are plenty of women better qualified. But if Kara does get her own series, I will watch the $#!+ out of it.” Of course, he could be denying involvement because he might be…
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RIDDICK’s Matt Nable Cast As Ra’s al Ghul For ARROW Season 3
After much anticipation, The CW’s Arrow has finally cast the role of this season’s Big Bad. Series star Stephen Amell has confirmed that actor Matt Nable (Riddick, Underbelly) is set to play Ra’s al Ghul, the leader of the League of Assassins. After a number of references and the appearance of his dauther, Nyssa, last season, al Ghul was confirmed as the Season 3 villain at San Diego Comic-Con this summer. Arrow‘s version of the iconic DC supervillain is described as “‘proud and unforgiving, a ruthless strategist, a master of martial arts, and a shaper of history.’ He carries the wisdom of the ages, and protects some of its greatest secrets.” …
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New Line President Talks SHAZAM’s Tone And Dwayne Johnson’s Take On Black Adam
Earlier today, it was announced that Dwayne Johnson is set to play villain/antihero Black Adam in Warner Bros.’ Shazam movie, confirming years of speculation and fans’ wishes. The film is one of a number of DC adaptations in the works, but as of right now, it’s the only one that’s being produced by New Line Cinema. And now, we have new details on the superhero film from New Line’s president, Toby Emmerich. Speaking with Entertainment Weekly, Emmerich affirmed that Shazam will be different from other superhero movies, including both Marvel and DC. “It feels to me like Shazam will have a tone unto itself. It’s a DC comic, but it’s not…
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THE FLASH Casts Dominic Purcell As DC Villain Heat Wave
The CW’s latest superhero series, The Flash, has added another villain to its cast, and this news should please fans of Prison Break. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Dominic Purcell will play Mick Rory, a man obsessed with fire who becomes the supervillain Heat Wave. He then teams up with Captain Cold, played by Purcell’s Prison Break co-star Wentworth Miller. Rory will be referenced in episode four of The Flash before making a full-fledged appearance in the tenth episode. In the comics, Heat Wave is known for being a member of the Rogues, a group that is clearly being formed on the small screen. Stay tuned for more news as…
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Rumor: DC Entertainment Developing A SUPERGIRL Television Series
DC Entertainment is about to have a very successful television season this fall, debuting new shows The Flash, Gotham and Constantine alongside returning series Arrow. Naturally, there has been talk over what will come next. There has been interest in a Suicide Squad-centric spin-off from Arrow, while there’s a possibility for Constantine to spin-off other supernatural DC characters. Now, a new rumor has emerged suggesting an unexpected option. According to Bleeding Cool, DC is pitching a television series starring none other than Supergirl. Michael Green, whose credits include Smallville, Green Lantern and a now likely defunct Flash film, is reportedly attached to write and produce the potential show. Green was also…
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Breaking: Dwayne Johnson Confirmed To Play Black Adam In SHAZAM Film; Writer Hired
For months, Dwayne Johnson has been teasing a role in a DC Comics film adaptation. Early speculation suggested that The Rock could be playing anyone from Lobo and Darkseid to Green Lantern and Martian Manhunter. More recently, he confirmed that he was involved with the Shazam movie, but he wouldn’t specify if he was either the titular hero or the villain Black Adam. Now, we finally have an answer. Johnson took to his Twitter page today to announce that he is playing Black Adam in New Line Cinema and DC Entertainment’s Shazam, saying, “‘Kneel at his feet or get crushed by his boot.’ My honor to become.. #BlackAdam #TheAntiHero #DCComics.”…





























