We have an update on Warner Bros.’ adaptation of the DC/Vertigo title Sandman. According to Deadline, How I Live Now scribe Jack Thorne will write the script, based on Neil Gaiman’s critically acclaimed series. Batman vs. Superman screenwriter David S. Goyer pitched the project  to WB, and will produce alongside Joseph Gordon-Levitt. The plan is for The Dark Knight Rises actor to star in and potentially direct Sandman. Additionally, Gaiman is on board as an executive producer.  The original story of Sandman focuses on Morpheus, “the personification of dreams. After being held captive 70 years, Morpheus escapes, gains revenge and rebuilds his crumbling kingdom while trying to adapt to the…

The nominations for the 40th Annual Saturn Awards have been announced. While Gravity and The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug lead with eight nominations each, last summer’s Man of Steel is up for two awards. The epic blockbuster, which paved the way for a long-awaited DC Cinematic Universe, is nominated for “Best Comic-to-Film Motion Picture”. Fellow 2013 comic book adaptations Iron Man 3, The Wolverine, and Thor: The Dark World are also contending for the award.  Additionally, Dylan Sprayberry – who played a young Clark Kent in Man of Steel – is nominated for “Best Performance by a Younger Actor”. Others up for that award include Ty Simpkins (Iron Man 3),…

The CW has announced the season finale dates for its current lineup, including Arrow. The final episode of the DC Comics series’ second season will air on the network on Wednesday, May 14th. Star Stephen Amell recently said that this episode will be huge, and will feature a greater number of characters than other Arrow episodes. The likes of the Suicide Squad and Slade Wilson are expected to be involved.  Of course, this won’t be the end of Arrow, as The CW recently renewed it for a third season, which is expected to premiere next fall. The series returns from its Olympics hiatus tonight, with S2E14 “Time of Death”. Stay…

With Matt Ryan set to play the titular character, we have new details for NBC’s Constantine pilot and potential series, which is eyeing a Fall 2014 premiere. Confirming what @HellblazerTV previously revealed, Bleeding Cool reports that Papa Midnite will recur as a villain, if the pilot is ordered to series. The pilot will give the character an origin subplot, before pitting him against John Constantine throughout the show. Midnite was previously played by Djimon Hounsou in the 2005 Constantine film. Additionally, we have details on the pilot’s setting. Constantine will take place “in and around” New York. There will also be scenes that occur in the Ravenscar Psychiatric Hospital, but unlike the comics’…

Arrow makes its return this week with S2E14, “Time of Death”. Speaking with TV Line, series star Stephen Amell confirms that the Slade Wilson/Brother Blood Mirakuru storyline will pop up again very soon. “You saw that Brother Blood was in cahoots with Slade Wilson and that their initial attempt to mass-produce the serum wasn’t successful. Slade said that he would get him another sample of the blood, but obviously that hasn’t happened yet. But we are about to see that storyline jump right back into the mix.” When asked if this will happen in this week’s episode, Amell simply said that the ending will increase anticipation for the next episode,…

L-R: Malcolm Goodwin, David Anders, Alexandra Krosney The CW’s adaptation of DC/Vertigo’s iZombie has officially cast three of its leads. According to Deadline, Malcolm Goodwin (Breakout Kings), David Anders (Alias), and Alexandra Krosney (Last Man Standing) have joined the network’s latest comic book pilot. Goodwin will play a police detective, while Anders plays the villain Blaine, who is described as “an entitled rich kid who bites off more than he can chew in the drug business.” Krosney’s character, Peyton, is the best friend and roommate of the yet-to-be-cast protagonist, Liv. Peyton is said to be “baffled by Liv’s recent behavior and feels like they’re drifting apart.” More casting news is…

Michael Rosenbaum is arguably best known for his memorable performance as Lex Luthor on Smallville. His take on the villain was so well-received, many fans wanted him to reprise the role in 2016’s Batman vs. Superman. Of course, Jesse Eisenberg landed the coveted part instead. Speaking with Cinekatz, Rosenbaum shares his thoughts on The Social Network actor’s casting, encouraging him to create his own incarnation of Luthor. “First off, I think he’s a really good actor. I don’t think he needs any advice from me, he’ll do his homework. Do it your way. I’m sure Zack [Snyder] has an idea. He cast you for reason. Jesse’s a good actor. He’ll do…

Not unlike Arrow, The CW’s upcoming Flash spin-off is looking to showcase a number of fan-favorite DC characters. Alter egos for Vibe (Cisco Ramon), Reverse Flash (Eddie Thawne), and Killer Frost (Caitlin Snow) are both set to appear as series regulars, while Hartley Rathaway (the civilian identity Pied Piper) will also feature. Of course, that’s just the beginning, as The Flash will explore areas never before seen in the universe created by Arrow. Below, I’ve compiled a list of ten DC characters who should appear on The Flash at some point. Captain Cold Commonly considered one of Barry Allen’s biggest foes, Captain Cold is a shoe-in for an appearance on…

Casting for NBC’s Constantine pilot is officially underway, and we now know who will play John Constantine himself. According to Deadline, Welsh actor Matt Ryan (Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag, Criminal Minds) has been cast as DC/Vertigo’s Hellblazer in the potential television series. Constantine was previously played by Keanu Reeves in the 2005 film Constantine. NBC’s take on the character is described as “an enigmatic and irreverent con man-turned-reluctant supernatural detective who is thrust into the role of Constantine defending us against dark forces from beyond. John Constantine is described as a working-lass Londoner with rakish good looks, scruffy blond hair, deadpan humor, and signature trench coat, who has been…