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Video Games: WB Announces LEGO BATMAN 3: BEYOND GOTHAM; Announcement Trailer, Screenshots And Cover Art Revealed
After the success of 2008’s LEGO Batman and 2012’s LEGO Batman 2: DC Superheroes, Warner Bros. has announced the third installment in the video game franchise. Titled LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham, the latest chapter in the LEGO series sees Batman and the Justice League travel to space to combat the villainous Brainiac. The press release teases the players’ ability to play more than 150 DC characters, and locations such as the Batcave, the Hall of Justice and the Watchtower can be explored. Additionally, the Justice League is noticeably donning their New 52 costumes this time around. More details can be found in the press release below, and we also…
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DC Movie News Bits: David Goyer Talks Martian Manhunter, Adrien Brody Wants To Play Joker, New Details On Canceled JUSTICE LEAGUE: MORTAL
One character that fans hope to see in the DC Cinematic Universe is Martian Manhunter, who was depicted as an original member of the Justice League when the team debuted in 1960. J’onn J’onzz has also been adapted into multiple animated television shows and movies, particularly the Justice League/Justice League Unlimited series’ that ran from 2001-2006. Additionally, he was one of the Justice League members who appeared on Smallville, where he was played by Phil Morris. So, how would Man of Steel scribe David S. Goyer adapt this iconic DC character for the big screen? Goyer is currently under fire for controversial comments regarding Marvel’s She-Hulk, and during his interview with…
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Breaking: Official BATMAN VS. SUPERMAN Title And Logo Revealed As Filming Begins
Today, Warner Bros. announced that director Zack Snyder’s follow-up to Man of Steel, which many have been calling Batman vs. Superman, has begun filming Detroit. More exciting, however, is the announcement’s inclusion of the film’s final title, as well as the logo. The movie is officially named Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice. The first part is slightly different from its prior title, while the subtitle is clearly a reference to Justice League, which is confirmed to be the third installment in the DC Cinematic Universe. Check out the logo and production press release below. Plus, the movie’s website is now live. You can check that out by clicking here.…
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Kevin Smith Discusses THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS’ Influence On Ben Affleck’s Batman Suit
Last week, we were finally shown a look at Ben Affleck’s Batsuit for Batman vs. Superman, which recently began production. The costume is by far the most comic accurate take on the Dark Knight’s garb to date, with Frank Miller being a key influence. This is unsurprising, as director Zack Snyder previously cited The Dark Knight Returns as an influence on the Man of Steel sequel. Now, we have more words from Kevin Smith on this matter. Speaking with MTV about the comic Batman ’66 Meets The Green Hornet, Smith, who previously saw a separate image of his friend Affleck suited up as the Caped Crusader, talks about the new…
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Next DC Animated Movie Will Be New 52 Aquaman Origin Tale; Sam Witwer To Voice Orm
Since the post-credits scene for Justice League: War, a follow-up film focusing on Aquaman and Atlantis has been expected, expanding the new animated universe. And now, we have more details on this project. According to Newsarama, DC’s next animated movie after Batman: Assault on Arkham will be a New 52 origin story for Aquaman. The site states that “at the start of the film he won’t know much, if anything, about his connection to Atlantis, his place in their royal family, and his destiny to be their king.” It’s unknown how other Justice League members will factor in, if at all. Additionally, the villainous Orm – who was in the…
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The CW Unveils Fall 2014 Schedule: THE FLASH Airs Tuesdays, ARROW Sticks With Wednesday, iZOMBIE Premieres Midseason
The CW has debuted its schedule for Fall 2014 today, and there are only a few changes. Arrow will stick to its Wednesday 8-9PM EST timeslot, while its spin-off, The Flash, will air on Tuesdays in the same timeframe. This is the former slot of Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., which will now air 9-10 PM on ABC. Meanwhile, the network’s other DC series, iZombie, is now set for a midseason premiere. While we wait for that, we have a couple of new images from the Vertigo adaptation So, we have Gotham, The Flash and Arrow airing at 8-9 PM on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, respectively. Meanwhile, NBC will air Constantine on…
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Stephen Amell Discusses Reprising ARROW Role In THE FLASH Pilot
While there has been much talk of a crossover between Arrow and its spin-off The Flash, it looks like we’re getting one sooner than later. The extended trailer for Barry Allen’s series released today confirmed that The Arrow (Stephen Amell) will make an appearance in the pilot, offering advice for the new superhero. Now, Amell has spoken with TV Guide about his Flash cameo. “In the Flash pilot, Barry comes to me. [It’s a] little snippet in the Flash pilot where he and I share a scene together, it’s in his pilot, but [filming] it felt like our show because he’s coming to Starling City. That, to me, was one of…
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Description For ARROW Season 3 Released; Malcolm Merlyn Upgraded To Series Regular
After the stunning finale of Arrow Season 2 last night, The CW is wasting no time in building hype for the next year. Today, the network released a lengthy plot description for the third season, implying that we will see Sara Lance and Thea Queen return (even though they left Starling in the season two conclusion). It also teases the latter’s allying herself with Malcolm Merlyn, as well as “rivalries and allegiances” being created. This should certainly be an interesting season, then. After a violent shipwreck, billionaire playboy Oliver Queen (Stephen Amell) was missing and presumed dead for five years before being discovered alive on a remote island in the…
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New Promo, Plot Synopsis And Extended Trailer For THE FLASH Series Unveiled
Today, we received quite a bit of news concerning The CW’s next DC series, The Flash. A promo aired last night during the Arrow season finale, giving us our first glimpse of the Scarlet Speedster in action. Now, that video is online, as well as a full plot description and a five-minute extended trailer. The latter also teases the growth of superpowered beings in the universe. Needless to say, the visual effects are surprisingly great, and seeing The Flash in live action again is a real treat. Check everything out below, and stay tuned for more news. After a particle accelerator causes a freak storm, CSI Investigator Barry Allen is…
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Jesse Eisenberg Talks Playing Lex Luthor In BATMAN VS. SUPERMAN
Speaking with IGN, Jesse Eisenberg finally opens up (somewhat) about playing Lex Luthor in Batman vs. Superman. Of course, the actor remains mum on specifics, but he had this to say when asked how his take on Superman’s arch-nemesis is different from others, admitting that he isn’t extremely familiar with the comic book history. “It’ll definitely be played by a different person, but I don’t know really how different this — I don’t know the history as well as the people making the movie, so I guess it’s up to them to figure out how much they want to separate it from previous incarnations. But I will treat it like…





























