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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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James Gunn to Direct SUICIDE SQUAD 2; Scheduled for a 2021 Release
Director James Gunn (Guardians of the Galaxy) was already writing the script for Suicide Squad 2, but now it looks like he’s getting back into the director’s chair. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Gunn will write and direct the Suicide Squad sequel. After the financial success and the mixed critical reception of the first film, Warner Bros. decided to change things up. The film will feature a mostly new team, with Will Smith (Deadshot), Viola Davis (Amanda Waller), and Margot Robbie (Harley Quinn) likely returning. It will reportedly have Gunn’s fingerprints all over it. So, if you were a fan of his Marvel films, this is definitely something you should be…
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Ben Affleck Officially Out as BATMAN
Just this morning we got news that director Matt Reeves (War for the Planet of the Apes), is moving forward with his next film, The Batman. Now, he has to find an actor to don the cape and cowl. Deadline is reporting that Ben Affleck is officially dropping the tights for good. Affleck has previously played the Dark Knight in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Suicide Squad, and Justice League. Warner Bros. did announce a release date for The Batman. The film is set to hit theaters June 25th, 2021. The film will focus on a younger Batman but will not be based on Batman: Year One as previously…
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BATMAN BEYOND Film in Development at Warner Bros.
After the success of Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse, Warner Brothers is planning to develop their own animated film. According to our friends at Geeks Worldwide, WB is pushing for a Batman Beyond film. Batman Beyond started as an animated series set after the events of Batman: The Animated Series. It focuses on Terry McGinnis (Will Friedle), a teenager who discovers the Batcave in the year 2039. With the help of a now-retired Bruce Wayne (Kevin Conroy), McGinnis becomes the Batman of a new generation. We also get this leaked concept art from Reddit users u/kintaro227and u/jaceleak74. GWW says that Warner Bros. is eyeing a 2022 release date, but nothing is…
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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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AVENGERS: ENDGAME Casting Update
Whoa boy. Avengers: Endgame is only a couple months away, and everyone is itching for some news. The supposed end to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as we know it will be big, as there will be a ton of questions that need to be answered after the shocking ending of Avengers: Infinity War. Thankfully, our good friends at Revenge of the Fans have the scoop on some casting news for us. First off, directors Joe Russo and Anthony Russo have a tendency to use a Community or Arrested Development actors in their projects. It’s a fun little side plot fans like to speculate on, and it’s a tradition that gives fans an Easter egg to…
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Matt Reeves is Finally Moving Forward with THE BATMAN
Director Matt Reeves (War For The Planet of The Apes) has finally given us an update on The Batman. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Reeves shared a few new tidbits. Let’s break it down. “Right now it’s called The Batman, What it will be called ultimately, I don’t know. “ Matt Reeves The film is still working under the title of The Batman. Casting is going to start ramping up soon, as they are hoping for a 2021 release date. “We haven’t been dated, I wouldn’t commit to this, but we’re thinking the movie would probably be for 2021, late spring or summer. Warner Bros. has been incredibly…
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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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History of the TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES
2019 marks the 35th anniversary of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! The fearsome foursome has been kicking shell for three decades. Today, we’re going to be taking a look back at their long and unorthodox history. The Comics The TMNT made their comic debut in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1 in May of 1984. Created by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird, the Ninja Turtles served as a parody of the comics that came before. You can see the influence the New Mutants and Daredevil had on the TMNT. Daredevil fights the Hand, the Ninja Turtles fight the Foot, Daredevil’s master is Stick, the Ninja Turtles master is Splinter. They also…
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TAKING A STAND: Why We Will Not Be Covering Bryan Singer’s RED SONJA (Or His Future Endeavors)
It’s not everyday that we, the staff of WOBAM! Entertainment, face a moral quandary. But in light of resurfaced allegations against X-Men director Bryan Singer, we feel compelled to draw some necessary lines. Bryan Singer (Superman Returns, Bohemian Rhapsody) currently faces multiple accusations of sexual misconduct against a minor. These are serious accusations that the media has largely ignored; past allegations and a 2017 lawsuit against Singer were swept under the rug, and we were fast made to forget about them. Then the Me Too movement happened, and those allegations slowly resurfaced. Now this week, an expose by The Atlantic tells a darker picture of his escapades. As a comic…
