Television
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Pilot Episode Review: DRAGON BALL HEROES
Time for another pilot review. This time it’s about the awaited Dragon Ball Heroes. The episode starts with Son Goku and Vegeta training as always. When their training gets interrupted by Mai, who brings the news of Trunks is captured. Faster then someone says anime, Goku, and Vegeta fly away to save him. Dragon Ball Heroes is a spin-off series that has arrived after the success of Dragon Ball Super. The reason for “spinoff” is because it’s not meant to be “canon” for the Dragon Ball lore. It exists to make a commercial for the card game by the same name (and that’s the problem). Yes, a show that purely…
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Retrospective Review: ARROW Season 1
Arrow Season 1 follows rescued billionaire and playboy extraordinaire Oliver Queen(Stephen Amell) as he tries to reintegrate into high society after being shipwrecked for five years on an island. Upon his return to Starling City, he reunites with his family, mother, Moira Queen (Susanna Thompson), and his sister, Thea Queen (Willa Holland), and his friends, Tommy Merlyn (Colin Donnell) and Laurel Lance(Katie Cassidy) (she’s the ex-girlfriend btw). Oliver works to get his relationships back, but also works at hunting down and killing criminals as the vigilante “The Hood”. He uncovers Malcolm Merlyn’s (John Barrowman) conspiracy to destroy The Glades, a poorer section of the city that has become overridden with…
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Marvel Announces TV Plans for San Diego Comic-Con 2018
We’re just a few weeks away from San Diego Comic-Con. While Marvel Studios won’t have a major presence this year, the company’s television division will be there in full force. This week, Marvel announced its TV and animated schedule for the convention. You can check it out below. And for Marvel TV’s autograph signing schedule, click HERE. Thursday, July 19th Marvel Animation Presents: Marvel Rising – 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM in Room 6DE – Marvel Rising brings together the next generation of Marvel Super Heroes for the next generation of Marvel fans. This is your chance to be among the first to see a sneak peek of this group of powered…
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New TITANS Details Tease a More Mature Tone
This week, DC officially unveiled its forthcoming digital service, DC Universe. At the heart of the platform is a slate of original shows, beginning this year with Titans. Now, we have some new details on what to expect from the series. Splash Report has been sent an early review of Titans‘ first episode, and it dives deeply into the episode’s story. While we won’t be running down every detail here, the review suggests that this show won’t be family friendly. According to it, Titans will have everything from F-bombs to brutal violence, putting the series in R-rated (or TV-MA for television) territory. The action in particular is said to be…
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WATCHMEN Pilot Adds More to Cast, Including AQUAMAN’s Yahya Abdul-Mateen II
Production on Damon Lindelof’s Watchmen pilot is well underway, and the potential series is being headlined by the likes of Regina King and Jeremy Irons. Now, we have some more additions to the cast. HBO has announced (via TV Line) that actors Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Sara Vickers, Tom Mison, Frances Fisher, and Jacob Ming-Trent have joined the Watchmen cast in major roles. This marks Abdul-Mateen II’s second DC role; he plays the villain Black Manta in this winter’s Aquaman movie. No character details have been disclosed yet. Watchmen will not re-adapt the comic, but it will tell an original story inspired by its events. No premiere date has been set yet.…
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DC Universe Details Announced; Will Include Older Movies and TV Shows, Comics and More
DC Entertainment has finally shared some details on its upcoming streaming service, DC Universe. And based on the announcement, it sounds like a must for any DC fan. DC Universe will be anchored by original shows, beginning with this year’s Titans. 2019 will see the arrivals of four more shows – Young Justice: Outsiders, Harley Quinn, Swamp Thing, and Doom Patrol. But in addition to the originals, DC Universe will feature the company’s older movies and television shows, both live action and animated. Everything from Richard Donner’s Superman to Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox to Batman: The Animated Series will be available on the platform. On top of that, DC Universe…
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Krysten Ritter Will Direct an Episode of JESSICA JONES Season 3
Season three of Marvel and Netflix’s Jessica Jones recently began production in New York City. While new plot and casting details are currently under wraps, the show’s star will be taking on a new role this season. According to Deadline, series star Krysten Ritter is directing an episode of Jessica Jones this season. This marks the actress’s directorial debut. It’s unknown which exact episode will be directed by Ritter; while unconfirmed, it’s likely that the new season will be 13 episodes long, like the first two seasons. Ritter has the following statement on the big news. “I am beyond thrilled to make my directorial debut on Marvel’s Jessica Jones. The…
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HBO’s WATCHMEN Pilot Casts Jeremy Irons in Lead Role
HBO’s Watchmen pilot is currently undergoing production, after years in development. Showrunner Damon Lindelof explained that the series, which stars Regina King and others, will not be another straight-up adaptation of the comic; rather, it’s a contemporary follow-up of sorts. Now, we have another major cast member. According to Deadline, legendary actor Jeremy Irons is taking on a lead role in the Watchmen pilot. Specific details on his character are unknown, beyond the fact that he’s an “aging and imperious” lord of a British manor. This marks Irons’ second foray into DC territory. He previously played Alfred Pennyworth in DC Films’ Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and Justice League. He…
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Warner Bros. Television Announces DC-Heavy Presence at San Diego Comic-Con 2018
Warner Bros. Television has announced its plans for next month’s San Diego Comic-Con, and the studio is bringing most of its major DC shows to the spotlight. Everything from the Arrowverse to Krypton to Young Justice: Outsiders will be represented. Additionally, we now know when Freedom Fighters: The Ray‘s second season debuts, while we have new details on forthcoming seasons for other shows. Check out a portion of the press release below, and stay tuned for more as we have it. For WBTV’s non-DC activities at SDCC, click HERE. BURBANK, Calif. (June 25, 2018) – Summer school has never been so much fun as Warner Bros. Television Group (WBTVG) unveils its…
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James Wan Reportedly Set to Co-Direct SWAMP THING Pilot
Last month, it was announced that DC is developing a new Swamp Thing show for its upcoming streaming service, DC Universe. One very interesting thing is that it is being executive produced by James Wan, who directs DC Films’ next title, Aquaman. Now, it looks like Wan will have another role to play. According to That Hashtag Show, Wan is on board to direct the Swamp Thing pilot alongside Deran Sarafian. While Sarafian doesn’t have the blockbuster experience than Wan has, he has a history of directing for television, including Buffy the Vampire Slayer and House. Swamp Thing has been ordered for 13 episodes. The show will begin production later…
