The CW has announced its new series pick-ups for the 2014-2015 season, and they include a couple of unsurprising choices. The Flash, a spin-off of Arrow, will bring the Scarlet Speedster back to the small screen, this time played by Grant Gustin. The network has also ordered Rob Thomas’ DC/Vertigo adaptation iZombie to series. The two DC shows join Arrow, which has been renewed for a third season. In addition to those three, Fox will premiere Gotham this fall, meaning that we will see four live action DC shows airing on television this year. Five, if NBC picks up Constantine. So, this is a very exciting time for DC fans.…

Warner Bros. has announced the full details for its next animated DC film, Batman: Assault on Arkham. Set in the world of the Arkham video game franchise, the direct-to-DVD movie will be available on August 12th, 2014. WB’s press release also gives a plot synopsis for the film, as well as a confirmed cast list. And the Blu-Ray, as expected, will give a first look at DC’s next animated movie – Justice League: Throne of Atlantis perhaps? Check out the press release for all the details, and stay tuned for more Assault on Arkham news as we have it. Batman, one of the world’s most valiant super heroes, faces a…

With Son of Batman on home video today, we now have a sneak preview of DC’s next animated movie, Batman: Assault on Arkham. The following video includes interviews with director Jay Oliva, James Tucker, and voice director Andrea Romano, as well as behind-the-scenes footage of the actors’ voice recordings. It also shows off new footage and storyboards from the film, and delves into the plot, the Suicide Squad’s role, and more. Assault on Arkham is set two years before 2009’s Arkham Asylum video game, placing it in between the first title and the recently released prequel Arkham Origins on the Arkham timeline. Stay tuned for more news on this movie,…

Hot off of a series pickup, Fox has unveiled the full trailer for its upcoming Batman prequel, Gotham, showing off first footage of the highly anticipated show. The story follows Det. Jim Gordon as he seeks to restore the city of Gotham, and meets young Bruce Wayne following his parents’ game-changing deaths. As expected, Gotham looks to be an edgy take on the iconic mythology, and the trailer puts some focus on its pre-Batman villains. These include Catwoman, Riddler, Penguin, and the newly revealed Poison Ivy. Stay tuned for more news as we have it. Gotham premieres on Fox next fall.

It has been expected since the pilot order, but now it’s official. Fox has officially ordered the Batman prequel Gotham to series, giving it a slot on the network’s 2014-2015 schedule. The show, which stars Ben McKenzie as Det. James Gordon, is described as “an origin story of the great DC Comics super-villains and vigilantes, revealing an entirely new chapter that has never been told.” The pilot, written by Bruno Heller and directed by Danny Cannon, is expected to premiere this fall. Gotham also stars David Mazouz as Bruce Wayne, Donal Logue as Harvey Bullock, Sean Pertwee as Alfred Pennyworth, Zabryna Guevara as Captain Essen, Erin Richards as Barbara Kean,…

While Green Lantern’s big screen debut was a critical and financial dud back in 2011, a variation of the character is still expected to feature in Warner Bros.’ planned Justice League movie. After all, Lantern – whether it’s Hal Jordan or John Stewart – has always been portrayed as a founding member of the team. While speaking with IGN, Green Lantern and Arrow writer Marc Guggenheim weighed in on his desire to see the Emerald Knight return in DC’s superhero ensemble, which is targeting a release in 2017 or 2018. “I would love it. At the end of the day, I just want to see a great Justice League movie. I…

Recently, a rumor spread across the internet claiming that Matt Damon was wanted to play Aquaman in Warner Bros.’ Justice League movie. Considering the fact that Damon’s friend and frequent collaborator, Ben Affleck, is playing Batman, it’d make sense for the Bourne star to at least consider a DC role of his own. However, as expected, there is apparently “no truth” to the Aquaman rumor. Appearing on CNBC Meets (via Digital Spy), Damon denies that he is being lined up for Aquaman, and jokes about playing Robin instead. “Since they made Ben Batman, I’ve been showing up at his house every day dressed as Robin, but my little campaign I don’t…

Batman learns he has a son, Damian – and to further complicate matters, the mother is Talia al Ghul, daughter of one of his most dreaded enemies, Ra’s Al Ghul. When the odds quickly turn against Batman and Damian, Batman must become both father and mentor to the aggressive, agile new Robin. Together they form an uneasy alliance to try and thwart the criminal enterprise of Deathstroke and his army of ninja man-bats before there are international consequences. Earlier this year, DC kicked off a new animated universe for the majority of its forthcoming direct-to-video movies with Justice League: War, which told the New 52 origin of the JLA. And…

We recently saw the first trailer for DC’s next animated movie, Batman: Assault on Arkham, which is set in the universe of the acclaimed Arkham video game series. And now, Warner Bros. has released the Blu-Ray cover, featuring the Dark Knight as well as the Suicide Squad. Assault on Arkham follows the supervillain team – consisting of Deadshot and Harley Quinn, among others – as they attempt to defeat the Joker, who has planted a bomb in Arkham Asylum. Meanwhile, Batman is working on the same case. Kevin Conroy returns to voice Batman in Assault on Arkham, which hits stores this summer. Stay tuned for more news on DC animation…