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Stephen Amell Has Had Talks About Reprising ARROW Role In JUSTICE LEAGUE
While there are apparently no plans to integrate Arrow into the growing DC Cinematic Universe, series star Stephen Amell has been adamant that his take on Oliver Queen can co-exist with Henry Cavill’s Superman and Ben Affleck’s Batman. Now, in an interview with Fandango, the actor talks more about his desire to reprise his Green Arrow role for a Justice League movie. “All we have to do for something like that to happen, or even be a possibility, is continue to take care of business with our show and then we put ourselves in a position – but the important thing is our show.” He then reveals that he has…
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Kevin Smith Says Ben Affleck’s Batman Costume Is What Fans Have Wanted To See
Big Batman fan Kevin Smith previously talked about seeing the first image of Ben Affleck as the Dark Knight, saying that the suit is unlike anything seen before. He also apparently said that the costume reminded him of Jim Lee’s design, suggesting that Batman’s new look will be the most comic book accurate yet. Now, Smith talks more about the image that he saw, on his Fatman on Batman podcast (via Comic Book Therapy). He recalls being shown the picture by director Zack Snyder, and says that while Batman looks familiar, it’s still very different from past incarnations. Smith further describes the image, revealing that Superman is also seen behind…
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BATMAN VS. SUPERMAN: Josh Holloway Comments On Aquaman Rumors
One of the many casting rumors surrounding Batman vs. Superman said that Josh Holloway was up for a role. Since the Lost star has been a fan favorite to play Aquaman for some time, many have speculated that he was in line to play the King of Atlantis. The character is also rumored to make a cameo at the end of the Man of Steel sequel alongside other DC superheroes, setting up a Justice League movie. Jason Momoa has also been linked to the part. Now, Holloway has weighed in on these rumors. Speaking with IGN, the actor says that he hasn’t heard anything official, but would love to be…
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Rumor: Possible SPOILERS From BATMAN VS. SUPERMAN Go Online
As this source isn’t particularly solid, I suggest to take the following with a larger-than-usual pinch of salt. A NeoGaf forum user posted some potential plot details for Batman vs. Superman, citing the source as someone from the 2016 movie’s art department who was recently fired alongside others. Latino-Review picked up on the post and did some digging, and while it cannot confirm if anyone has been fired, workers have apparently decided to move on from the production following the release date delay. Anyways, here are the rumored plot points from the Man of Steel follow-up. If true, they reveal just who the villains are, Wonder Woman’s role in the…
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THE FLASH Pilot Casts LAW & ORDER’s Jesse L. Martin As Detective West
We finally have some casting news for The CW’s Flash pilot, which spins off from Arrow. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Law & Order actor Jesse L. Martin has landed the role of Detective West. Ernie Hudson (Ghostbusters) was apparently up for the part previously. The character is described as “an honest, blue-collar cop who is a surrogate father to Barry [Allen]. A soulful, funny and caring father to Iris — Barry’s potential love interest — West came up through the foster care system and took Barry in after his mother’s slaying and father’s imprisonment. He believes in Barry and supports his efforts to prove his father’s innocence.” Grant Gustin will…
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SON OF BATMAN Trailer Released; Voice Cast And More Details Announced
DC’s second animated movie of 2014 is Son of Batman, which adapts Grant Morrison’s 2006 story arc “Batman and Son”. That storyline brought Damian Wayne, the son of Bruce Wayne and Talia al Ghul, into the DC Universe. Now, the film has been officially announced. Set to be released on DVD, Blu-Ray and digital download in the spring, the movie will also premiere at WonderCon over Easter weekend. In Son of Batman, Jason O’Mara reprises his role as Bruce Wayne/Batman. This will be his second time voicing the Caped Crusader, after portraying the character in next month’s Justice League: War. This, plus the fact that the animation design is similar…
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Ben Affleck’s Batman Costume Will Be A “Total Reinvention”, Says Wife Jennifer Garner
We’ve previously heard that Ben Affleck’s Batman costume in 2016’s Batman vs. Superman will be unlike any other movie costume for the Dark Knight, and will reportedly take influence from Jim Lee’s iconic design. Now, that has been backed up by Affleck’s wife, Jennifer Garner. Speaking with Entertainment Tonight (via CBM), the former Elektra is asked if she will enjoy her husband’s Batman costume at home. “I don’t think I could get him out of the suit. So no, I’ll probably go to set and look from afar.” She then gushes over seeing the suit, reaffirming that it’ll be completely different from what we’ve seen before. “I’ve seen the suit! The…
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Possible BATMAN VS. SUPERMAN And JUSTICE LEAGUE Tidbits: Lex Luthor, WB’s Plan To Upstage Marvel, Superman’s New Hairdo And More
While we have to wait another year for Batman vs. Superman to be released, we have more potential news surrounding the highly anticipated movie. Comic Book Movie has received a slew of details regarding not only the Man of Steel sequel, but some tidbits regarding Warner Bros.’ other plans for the DC Cinematic Universe. First, the site’s source says that Joaquin Phoenix is “very close” to signing on for the role of the main villain, aka Lex Luthor. The Her actor has been linked to the part for a month now. CBM then reveals that Henry Cavill’s Superman will be getting a new hairstyle. It’s said that the new ‘do…
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NBC Chairman Talks CONSTANTINE Pilot’s Tone And Chances Of Crossing Over With Other DC Shows
At TCA today, NBC chairman Robert Greenblatt talked with IGN about the recently ordered Constantine television pilot, which will be executive produced by David S. Goyer and Daniel Cerone. When asked if it would be mostly influenced by the general DC Universe or John Constantine’s supernatural horror roots, Greenblatt said that despite the darker elements, the pilot has a “fun” tone. “I don’t know the DC comic very well, but there is dark, interesting stuff in it, but it’s also got some witty banter. It’s a fun tone, although the supernatural stuff is scary.” With a slew of DC television shows announced last year, many fans have been wondering if they…
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Director David Nutter Comments On Boarding CW’s THE FLASH Pilot
Frequent pilot director David Nutter – who helmed the pilots for Smallville and Arrow – was previously confirmed to be on board for The CW’s planned Flash spin-off. Now, he has discussed his involvement with the pilot. In an interview with DGA, Nutter reveals that he joined the project before he even saw the script. “Well, interestingly enough, this year is the first time I’ve said yes to a pilot before the script was finished. That was for The Flash [a spinoff from Arrow]. But I did that after having worked with Greg Berlanti on Jack & Bobby, and Andrew Kreisberg and Berlanti on the Arrow pilot, which was a…





























