The Flash (3×11) – “Dead or Alive” Written by:         Zack Stentz Story by:              Benjamin Raab & Deric A Hughes Directed by:       Harry Jierjian Digging right in this week. After a pretty meaningless dream sequence from HR Wells we open with Barry and Wally chasing down some gun runners.  It looks like the speedsters are working well together and Barry even lets Wally take a bow (and a selfie) with the high school cheerleaders they save before he leaves behind a flaming lightning bolt.  Bad call Barry, the flaming logo is a DareDevil thing that’s gimmick infringement and he’s a lawyer. Back at STAR Labs, new teammate Julian has…

We’re only a couple months away from the start of production for DC Films’ Aquaman, and recently, we’ve been getting plenty of casting news. Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is in talks to play the villainous Black Manta, while Nicole Kidman is in early negotiations to play Aquaman’s Atlantean mother, Atlanna. Now, the film is looking to cast Arthur Curry’s other parent. According to The Hollywood Reporter, actor Temuera Morrison is in talks to play Aquaman’s human father, Thomas Curry. Morrison is best known for playing Jango Fett in Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones. He also played Abin Sur in 2011’s Green Lantern; so if this deal closes, Aquaman…

Toy Fair 2017 is just around the corner, and to celebrate, Warner Bros. Consumer Products confirms its DC superhero-heavy presence at the event. The company is promoting its portfolio of upcoming products based on the Wonder Woman and Justice League movies, the animated shows Teen Titans Go! and Justice League Action, and an expansion of the hit DC Super Hero Girls line. The following press release names a slew of companies that will make products for Wonder Woman and Justice League. These include LEGO, Funko, Mattel, and Jada Toys. Check out all of the details below. (February 2, 2017 – Burbank, CA) – Warner Bros. Consumer Products (WBCP) unleashes a…

Last year, it was announced that Greg Berlanti is tackling another DC television show: Black Lightning. Berlanti is godfathering the project, which is developed by Mara Brock Akil and Salim Akil. Fox previously picked up a pilot order, but it looks like the potential series is about to move to a new home. According to Deadline, Fox has passed on the Black Lightning pilot, which is now eyeing a move to The CW. While a final decision hasn’t been reached yet, The CW is currently the frontrunner for the project’s new home. Of course, The CW is home to all of Berlanti’s other DC superhero shows: Supergirl, The Flash, DC’s…

This week, it was confirmed that Ben Affleck is no longer directing The Batman for Warner Bros. and DC Films. Affleck is still on board to star in and produce the film, which he co-wrote with Geoff Johns. The filmmaker cited an inability to effectively fill both the roles of director and actor, and thus, he will only focus on the later. When the announcement was made, two directors to replace Affleck were said to be on the shortlist: Matt Reeves and Matt Ross. Now, a few other names have surfaced. Forbes has published a highly detailed article breaking down Affleck’s exit and what it means for the film. The…

As we gear up for the beginning of production on Aquaman later this year, the film is in the process of casting its supporting characters. Today, we have word of two actors who are in talks to play key supporting players in the DC film. According to The Hollywood Reporter, The Get Down star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II has entered negotiations to play Black Manta. This confirms last year’s report that the iconic Aquaman villain is in the movie. While a deal hasn’t been closed, director James Wan recently decided on Abdul-Mateen after meeting with several other actors. Black Manta is the second villain confirmed for Aquaman, following Patrick Wilson’s Orm. In…

For the past couple years, Ben Affleck has been attached to direct his own solo Batman movie, which he will also star in. The project is tentatively titled The Batman, and he is co-writing the script with Geoff Johns. But in recent weeks, Affleck has repeatedly discusses his involvement during press junkets, and the excessive attention clearly put pressure on him. Now, the movie needs a new director. Variety has confirmed that Affleck has stepped down as director of The Batman. This decision follows discussions between Affleck and Warner Bros. on how to make the best movie they can. However, Affleck is still on board to star in and produce…