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This Recurring Marvel Netflix Character Will Return in THE PUNISHER
Netflix is in the process of promoting its next Marvel original series, The Punisher, even though we still don’t have that premiere date. The show was featured in the latest issue of SFX Magazine, and some scans have come online. Among them is a new still that features a recurring character from the Marvel Netflix shows. The following image (via Comic Book Movie) features Frank Castle (Jon Bernthal) threatening none other than Turk Barrett, played by Rob Morgan. Turk debuted on Daredevil, before moving to Harlem in Luke Cage. He also appeared in an episode of The Defenders. Turk made it out OK from Daredevil and Cage, as they aren’t…
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DC Movie News Bits: Matthew Vaughn Confirms MAN OF STEEL 2 Talks, SHAZAM Working Title, NIGHTWING’s Circus Nods
Earlier this year, it was reported that Matthew Vaughn was Warner Bros.’ top choice to direct the Man of Steel sequel. Vaughn has a history of directing comic book movies, having done X-Men: First Class, Kick-Ass, and the Kingsman series. Now, the filmmaker has touched upon the possibility. In an interview with HeyUGuys, Vaughn confirms that he has had conversations with WB about the next standalone Superman movie. “I don’t know what I’m going to do next, but I have had chats about Superman, I love Superman.” He goes on to admit that he can’t help but feel excited whenever he’s offered a big franchise film, whether it be superhero,…
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SyFy’s KRYPTON Casts DC Superhero Adam Strange
At San Diego Comic-Con this year, it was confirmed that SyFy’s Superman prequel series Krypton will feature several superheroes from the DC Universe, including Adam Strange and Hawkwoman. These heroes come in to stop a modern-day conspiracy that threatens to stop Kal-El’s legacy from ever happening. Now, one of these heroes has been cast. According to Deadline, Melrose Place actor Shaun Sipos has landed the series regular role of Adam Strange on Krypton. The character is described as “…a world-weary human, who finds himself stranded on Krypton as the unlikely mentor to Seg-El, Superman’s grandfather.” As said earlier, Strange is one of several fan-favorite DC characters who will join the show; in…
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NIGHTWING Director Praises Warner Bros.’ Filmmaker-Driven Approach and Discusses Building the DCEU
Following the success of Man of Steel in 2013, Warner Bros. began the process of building a cinematic universe based on DC Comics. So far, the DC Extended Universe has released four movies, with many more on the way. One of these films is Nightwing, which finally puts the spotlight on Dick Grayson. There has also been a lot of talk about WB’s “director-driven” approach to the DCEU. Some argue that these films aren’t all that focused on the director’s vision, especially with Suicide Squad‘s David Ayer. However, we also have Patty Jenkins having creative control on Wonder Woman, while established filmmakers like Matt Reeves and James Wan are making…
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Ezra Miller Reveals the One Part of Flash’s Costume That We Won’t See in JUSTICE LEAGUE
Following a couple of brief cameos in past DC films, audiences will be properly introduced to Ezra Miller’s Flash in this fall’s Justice League. When we meet Barry Allen, he’ll be wearing an early version of the Flash costume that he made himself. He is expected to get a costume upgrade at some point in the movie. However, we now know one part of the costume that we won’t see…at least in this film. Speaking with Entertainment Weekly on the Justice League set last year, Miller confirms that we will not be seeing Flash’s iconic ring in the movie. “I can confirm, spoiler alert, his suit does not pop out…
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Darren Aronofsky Compares His BATMAN Movie Pitch to Warner Bros.’ Joker Origin Film
After the failure of 1997’s Batman and Robin, Warner Bros. explored multiple options on how to relaunch the franchise. One idea was director Darren Aronofsky’s pitch for a Batman: Year One adaptation, which he wrote with Frank Miller. This story would have been extremely different from your traditional Batman tale, and it was a very, very loose adaptation of the Year One comic. It would have also been rated R and “too dark,” so the studio chose to move on. The Year One comic was later adapted into 2005’s reboot Batman Begins. Now, 15 years later, Aronofsky reflects on what his Batman movie would have been like. In an interview…
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DC Movie News Bits: JUSTICE LEAGUE Press, THE BATMAN’s Original Inspiration, David Mazouz’s Campaign for Another DC Role
Earlier this year, director Zack Snyder exited the post-production phase of Justice League to deal with a horrific family tragedy. Joss Whedon has stepped in to oversee reshoots, editing, and more crucial elements in completing the movie. Snyder has also stayed out of the public eye since his exit; he didn’t appear at the film’s San Diego Comic-Con panel, for example. Now, it’s confirmed that Snyder won’t be promoting Justice League this fall. Our friends at SuperBroMovies reached out to Snyder’s publicist, who said, “Zack will not be doing any press for Justice League, but thank you for asking.” This isn’t especially surprising, but it’s nice to receive confirmation. Once again,…
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New PUNISHER Synopsis and Promo Tease a Deep Conspiracy
Netflix is now promoting its next Marvel series, The Punisher. In the midst of the marketing, the show’s premiere date has repeatedly been obscured, making fans wonder why Netflix is keeping it a mystery. But while we wait, we have another new promo, along with a plot synopsis. The logline sheds some more light on Frank Castle’s arc, as he discovers a “deep” conspiracy that goes beyond the death of his family. Check it all out below, and stay tuned for more as we have it.The Punisher premieres sometime this year on Netflix. In Marvel’s The Punisher, after exacting revenge on those responsible for the death of his wife and…
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Sounds Like Roy Harper is Returning to ARROW This Season
Colton Haynes’ Roy Harper was introduced early on in Arrow, eventually joining Oliver Queen’s team and becoming Arsenal. In season three, Roy faked his death and left town, leading to Haynes’ exit as a series regular. Since then, the character appeared on an episode of season four, but he’s been absent since. However, there has been mutual interest from Haynes and the show’s creative team in bringing him back. Well, fans of the character will be happy with this news. On Twitter, Haynes replied to a fan about Roy, and he matter-of-factly states that he’s coming back “very soon.” It’s unknown which episode of Arrow will mark his return or…
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SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING Soars Past $800 Million Worldwide After China Debut
Marvel and Sony’s Spider-Man: Homecoming has already been a strong box office performer this summer, serving as one of the year’s biggest hits. However, now that the film has opened in China, the reboot has gotten a huge boost, allowing it to break a few key records. Homecoming opened with a whopping $70.3 million in China, which Sony calls the third biggest opening weekend ever for a superhero film in the nation. The movie has now grossed $327.7 million domestically and $495.3 million overseas, bringing its worldwide total to a huge $823 million. Homecoming has now surpassed Wonder Woman ($816 million), and it is just $40 million away from passing Guardians…





























