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PRISON BREAK’s Robert Knepper To Guest Star As ‘Clock King’ In ARROW Season 2
With Arrow going on hiatus after tonight’s mid-season finale, casting is moving forward for the rest of season two. According to TV Line, Prison Break and Heroes actor Robert Knepper has been cast as the villainous William Tockman, aka the Clock King. In this incarnation of the DC Comics foe, Tockman “earned his nickname being a brilliant criminal who plans his crimes with precision, down to the second.” The character will appear in episode 14, which also sees the return of Alex Kingston’s Dinah Lance. After this week’s highly anticipated episode, Arrow Season 2 returns January 15th on The CW.
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BATMAN VS. SUPERMAN: Updates On Batmobile Construction And Filming Locations
We have a couple of reports concerning the Batman vs. Superman production. First off, Batman-On-Film has shared an update on the construction of the new Batmobile, which is rumored to be Cadillac-influenced. The site’s source says the following. “I was informed that the Batmobile is actually being designed and built in Warren, Michigan at GM’s famed ‘Studio X’ – the auto industry’s equivalent of Fort Knox. Or the first rule of FIGHT CLUB… The Batmobile will then be finished at the GM Advanced Design Studio in North Hollywood by February. I believe this is where the car will be tested and stunt drivers trained before the car is transported back to Detroit…
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Jason Momoa In Talks To Join BATMAN VS. SUPERMAN; Is He Up For Doomsday Or Martian Manhunter?
We have some more casting news for Warner Bros.’ hotly anticipated Batman vs. Superman, which begins filming next February. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Game of Thrones and Conan the Barbarian star Jason Momoa is negotiating for a role. While it isn’t known which character he is up for, THR suggests that he could play Doomsday, who has been rumored to be the sequel’s main villain alongside Lex Luthor. A source speculates that Momoa could even be in talks for the role of Martian Manhunter, a key member of the Justice League. The studio is reportedly placing multiple JLA members in Batman vs. Superman; in addition to Wonder Woman, The Flash…
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New JUSTICE LEAGUE: WAR Still Debuts; George Newbern Joins Cast As Steve Trevor
Warner Bros. has released a new still image from DC’s next animated project, Justice League: War. Based on the “Origin” story arc from Geoff Johns and Jim Lee’s New 52 run, the movie tells the story of the Justice League’s formation and sees the team battling Darkseid. The following image features Wonder Woman, Cyborg, Green Lantern, and Shazam. Additionally, World’s Finest Online has learned that George Newbern – who is known for voicing Superman in Justice League and Justice League Unlimited, as well as the Injustice: Gods Among Us video game – has joined the impressive cast of Justice League: War as Steve Trevor. The rest of the cast consists of Jason O’Mara…
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Video Games: Next BATMAN: ARKHAM Installment Set For Holiday 2014 Release?
While Warner Bros. Interactive recently released the prequel Batman: Arkham Origins, Rocksteady is apparently still developing a follow-up to the critically acclaimed Arkham City. Via IMGMR, we have some potential details for the highly anticipated installment. Titled Batman: Arkham Knight, the game will have an open-world map that contains “a little more freedom” than Arkham City‘s. Additionally, the artistic style will resemble that of the 2011 game. While we do not have any details on the plot or villains, Arkham Knight is reportedly targeting a Holiday 2014 release for Xbox One and Playstation 4. Last year, rumors suggested that Rocksteady was developing a Silver Age Batman prequel, which would see his first…
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Two Superman Villains To Feature In BATMAN VS. SUPERMAN?
Casting is currently underway for the unspecified villain(s) of Batman vs. Superman, with Callan Mulvey (300: Rise of an Empire) being looked at for an antagonistic role. So far, Lex Luthor is the most likely to appear, as he was heavily referenced in Man of Steel. The likes of Metallo and Doomsday have also been rumored. Now, we have a potential clue for what to expect. According to Batman-On-Film (via Batman-News), there will be two villains – and both are Superman foes. No other details are given. As stated before, Lex Luthor is expected to be the main villain, but a more physical antagonist will likely be featured. While Doomsday and…
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Amy Adams Talks BATMAN VS. SUPERMAN Filming And Wonder Woman Casting Announcement
One of the Man of Steel actors who will return for Batman vs. Superman is Amy Adams, who will reprise her Lois Lane role for the follow-up. Speaking with Collider (thanks to Comic Book Movie for the transcription), the Oscar nominated actress talked for the first time about the movie. She confirms the previously reported February start date, and when asked about the recent announcement of Gal Gadot playing Wonder Woman, she reveals that she didn’t know that Diana Prince was even in the movie. “Oh did they? I don’t even know so clearly I’m not the person to talk to. That’s awesome, I hope I get a scene with her. I love working…
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GOTHAM TV Pilot To Begin Shooting March 2014; Young Bruce Wayne Among Series Regulars
We recently heard about a potential plot point from Fox’s Gotham television pilot, which will be written and directed by Bruno Heller. Focusing on a younger detective Jim Gordon, the first episode will reportedly see him investigating the deaths of Thomas and Martha Wayne. Now, a casting call adds weight to that rumor. Via Television Show Auditions, among Gotham‘s series regulars will be a ten-year-old Bruce Wayne. No other details are given on how young Bruce will be portrayed, but the casting call reveals that the pilot begins filming March 2014. Additionally, Geoff Johns is said to be overseeing production for DC Entertainment. No premiere date has been announced yet, but…
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Producer Charles Roven Discusses The Differences Between DC And Marvel Movies
Speaking with Desde Hollywood at a screening for American Hustle, producer Charles Roven (Man of Steel, The Dark Knight trilogy) comments on Warner Bros.’ more drama-driven approach to DC Comics adaptations. On the similarities between dramas and superhero movies, he says, “Whatever the kind of movie you do you should strive for those themes and nuances exactly. I think they make the films more meaningful. I always try, not always succeed, in doing films that examine in their own way, even if they are entertainment, the human condition and the things that are important to all of us. I am actually glad that you noticed that because it is an important aspect…
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Rumor: Metallo Is The Main Villain In BATMAN VS. SUPERMAN; JUSTICE LEAGUE Will Be An International Team; An African-American Actor For Lex Luthor?
Think Mcfly Think is reporting some very intriguing details on not only the villains of Batman vs. Superman, but what Warner Bros. is planning to do with the entire Justice League movie team. First off, the site claims to know which character 300: Rise of an Empire‘s Callan Mulvey is up for in the former, and it’s Metallo. The human-android hybrid is said to be the main antagonist of the story. Mulvey was reportedly also considered for the Lex Luthor role, and TMT speculates that the studio is either looking for a different actor to play Lex, or that the character has been written out completely. However, TMT later posted a scoop…





























