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The CW Renews All Five DC Shows and RIVERDALE
The CW has announced its early renewals for the 2019-2020 television season. Unsurprisingly, all of the network’s biggest hits – including every single DC show – will be back for new seasons in the fall. Arrow will return for an eighth season. The Flash will be back for a sixth season. Supergirl and DC’s Legends of Tomorrow are heading to their fifth seasons. Black Lightning‘s back for a third season. Riverdale will return for a fourth season. All six of these shows have been among The CW’s biggest successes, so there was little doubt that they’d be renewed. Additionally, this fall will see the Crisis on Infinite Earths crossover, which…
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DC SUPER PETS Animated Movie Gets a 2021 Release Date
Warner Bros. made a few big changes to its release schedule tonight, setting dates for The Batman and The Suicide Squad. But in the midst of that, the studio also confirmed a date for DC’s next animated theatrical title. DC Super Pets is set to arrive on May 21st, 2021. The animated movie will see the union of several pets from DC lore. Traditionally, the team has everyone from Ace the Bat-Hound the Krypto the Super-Dog. Jared Stern and Sam Levine are directing. This marks WB’s latest venture into bringing animated DC titles to theaters. The LEGO Batman Movie hit two years ago, while a Batman Beyond film is reportedly…
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Zack Snyder Returns with New Zombie Movie, Plus Details on His Scrapped JUSTICE LEAGUE Trilogy
Zack Snyder launched DC Films’ universe in 2013 with Man of Steel, before expanding the world with Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. While he originally directed Justice League, he left in post-production after a family tragedy. And as we all know, Warner Bros. took that movie in a different direction, and the rest is history. Since then, Snyder has been out of the spotlight, with fans speculating as to what he’s doing next. And now, we have an answer. RETURN OF THE ZACK It has been announced (via The Hollywood Reporter) that Snyder is set to direct zombie thriller Army of the Dead for Netflix. He is producing with…
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Review: THE PUNISHER Season 2 (2019)
Frank strives to protect a teenager caught in a sinister conspiracy while doing whatever it takes — and then some — to end Russo once and for all. Netflix unleashed the latest live action portrayal of The Punisher in 2017, after his acclaimed role on Daredevil. Netflix quickly ordered a second season, which has arrived at a curious time for the company’s Marvel slate. Three shows – Iron Fist, Luke Cage, and Daredevil – have all been cancelled, while plans for another season of The Defenders are unlikely. So, fans are likely anxious about Frank Castle‘s future. Fortunately, if this really is the end, then The Punisher‘s second season is a solid,…
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AQUAMAN is Now the Biggest DC Movie in the World
Aquaman continues its reign at the box office, as it passes one more key milestone in the history of Warner Bros. and DC Entertainment. James Wan‘s underseas adventure has hit $1.09 billion worldwide. This puts it past The Dark Knight Rises ($1.085 billion) as the highest grossing DC movie ever. Yes, Aquaman is officially a bigger moneymaker than Batman. Who ever saw that coming? Aquaman has currently made $316.6 million in North America and $774.2 million overseas. While it probably won’t pass Wonder Woman ($412.5 million) domestically, it’s only a few million away from surpassing Suicide Squad ($325.1 million) and Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice ($330.4 million). These numbers…
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WONDER WOMAN 3 Will Have a Contemporary Story
With Wonder Woman 1984 still a year away, director Patty Jenkins has already teased an inevitable third movie. While it’s not a definite thing yet, Jenkins says that she has plans for how Diana’s arc will end in her trilogy. Now, the filmmaker has offered some more details. Speaking with The Hollywood Reporter at Sundance, Jenkins says that her plan is for Wonder Woman 3 to be set in the present day, and not be another period piece. “I’m not planning to put it in the past again, because where are you going to go? You have to go forward. It’s definitely a contemporary story. That’s all I can say. Where we…
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The CW’s BATWOMAN Adds Luke Fox and Two More Characters to Cast
The CW has begun casting for its Batwoman pilot, starring Ruby Rose as Gotham City’s new vigilante. This week, three actors have joined the cast of the potential series, and one of them is playing a key member of the Bat-Family. According to Deadline, these actors have joined Batwoman… Meagan Tandy will play Sophie Moore, a high-level private security agent who firmly supports Gotham. Also, she shows a softer side that’s illuminated by Kate Kane’s return. Camrus Johnson will play Luke Fox, aka Batwing in the comics. In the show, Luke seeks to keep Wayne Tower secure in the wake of Bruce’s absence. Despite his own desire for the symbol,…
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MORBIUS Movie Confirmed for Summer 2020 Release
After the huge success of Venom, Sony Pictures is wasting no time in expanding its new franchise. The studio previously set release dates for two untitled Marvel movies in 2020. Now, we know what the first one will be. Morbius, starring Jared Leto as the Living Vampire, will hit theaters on July 31st, 2020. The film was originally scheduled for July 10th, but was pushed back three weeks. As a result of the move, the film will take advantage of an uneventful August. Therefore, the July 10th date is now taken by the new Ghostbusters film. Morbius will co-star Adria Arjona and Matt Smith. Daniel Espinosa will direct from a…
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AQUAMAN and DETECTIVE PIKACHU Sequels Are In Development
Warner Bros. is coming off of a successful 2018 that ended with one of the studio’s biggest hits yet, DC’s Aquaman. The studio is bound to have another eventful year in 2019. Among the films slated are Detective Pikachu, Legendary’s live action Pokemon movie that has generated much buzz. Now, it looks like sequels to both movies are in development. According to Deadline, WB has begun development on a sequel to Aquaman. The studio hopes to bring back director James Wan, who will only return depending on the script’s quality. Right now, the plan looks to be for Wan to oversee development and choosing writers, and when the script comes…
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Patty Jenkins Teases Plans for Third WONDER WOMAN Movie
Director Patty Jenkins delivered Wonder Woman to massive success in 2017, and Warner Bros. quickly signed her on to take the helm of the sequel. Diana Prince’s story continues next year in Wonder Woman 1984, but after that? Turns out Jenkins already has some ideas. In an interview with Vanity Fair, Jenkins confirms that she has “pretty clear plans” for a third Wonder Woman movie. “I have pretty clear plans for Wonder Woman 3. Whether I [direct] it or not, I see how her arc should end in my incarnation of Wonder Woman. I have great passion for that.” Wonder Woman was a huge hit, kicking off a new franchise for WB. Assuming…
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