This month saw the release of the brilliant animated film The LEGO Movie. The toy adaptation – which features DC superheroes such as Batman, Superman and Green Lantern – has already grossed over $200M worldwide, and its reception has been almost unanimously positive. So, it’s unsurprising that a sequel would be announced sooner or later. And today, Warner Bros. has announced a release date for the follow-up: May 26th, 2017. There are currently plenty of open slots in the summer schedule that year, with Despicable Me 3 and untitled Marvel and Pixar films dated. The live action Justice League movie is also rumored to be making its long awaited debut that summer.…

We have a tidbit of potential news regarding future DC Comics adaptations at Warner Bros. According to Deadline, following EVP Production Lynn Harris’ departure, the studio is in the process of promoting executives Jon Berg and Courtenay Valenti to replace her. The site then reveals that Berg might be taking on a “supervisory role in DC Comics movie transfers.” Could this role be having Berg as a Kevin Feige-type influence on creating a cohesive cinematic universe? It’s unknown, but we should know more details on this move within the coming weeks. What do you think of Berg possibly overseeing upcoming DC films such as Justice League?

With Son of Batman set to hit DVD and Blu-Ray on May 6th, we should be seeing more from the animated feature within the coming weeks and months. Today, we have a new still image from the adaptation of Grant Morrison’s “Batman and Son”, and it features…well, Batman and son. The story follows Batman (Jason O’Mara) as he discovers that he has a son named Damian Wayne (Stuart Allen), who becomes the new Robin. Son of Batman also stars Morena Baccarin as Talia al Ghul, Giancarlo Esposito as Ra’s al Ghul, David McCallum as Alfred Pennyworth, Xander Berkeley as Kirk Langstrom, Thomas Gibson as Slade Wilson/Deathstroke, Bruce Thomas as Jim Gordon,…

Since his acclaimed performances in the likes of Chronicle and Fruitvale Station, actor Michael B. Jordan has been sought for multiple roles in big budget tentpoles. He met for a role in Star Wars: Episode VII, and is said to be up for a part in the Independence Day sequel. Recently, it was confirmed that he will play Human Torch in next summer’s Fantastic Four reboot. And now, he’s linked to yet another potentially huge role. According to Latino-Review, Jordan recently met with director Zack Snyder for a part in the Batman vs. Superman movie. The film is looking for a physically fit African-American actor in his early 20’s. And…

After being teased in Episode 12 of the season, the Suicide Squad will officially be formed in Arrow S2E16, titled “Suicide Squad”. In the episode, Diggle (David Ramsey) is recruited to work alongside Deadshot (Michael Rowe) and other members of the Squad. Now, via Comic Book Resources, we have our first official look at the team. As expected, Deadshot and Bronze Tiger (Michael Jai White) are included, while Shrapnel (Sean Maher) returns from S2E10. The three villains are alongside Diggle, Amanda Waller (Cynthia Addai-Robinson), and Lyla Michaels (Audrey Marie Anderson) in the following promo images. Check them out below, and stay tuned for more news as we have it. New episodes…

It was previously reported that DC’s next animated feature, Son of Batman, will premiere at WonderCon Anaheim 2014. Previous titles such as Superman Unbound and Wonder Woman made their world premieres at the event in the past, making the Grant Morrison adaptation’s inclusion unsurprising. Now, WonderCon has sent out a press release confirming the news, and offering more details on what to expect. It also confirms that Sean Maher is voicing Dick Grayson/Nightwing, as the actor previously said. Plus, Bruce Thomas – who played Batman in the Birds of Prey pilot and the “Batman OnStar” commercials – will voice Commissioner Jim Gordon. Check out the press release below, and stay…

It was announced this week that Jada Pinkett Smith has been cast as a villain in Fox’s Batman prequel series Gotham. She will play Fish Mooney, the gangster boss of Oswald Cobblepot (Robin Lord Taylor). Now, the singer-actress has commented on the news on her Facebook page (via Comic Book Therapy). In the post, she reveals that she is only signed on to the series for a year, and continues to praise the show’s creative team. “Last night, I decided to accept the role of Fish Mooney, who is the sadistic villain in thee upcoming Batman prequel, Gotham, for Fox TV. I’ve committed to a year to work alongside a…

For months, there has been online chatter about when we will get our first look at the costumes worn by Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman in the Batman vs. Superman movie. It has been widely expected that the suits will be revealed around the time filming begins, which was originally set for February. Now, it looks like we have to wait a little longer to see these costumes. Forbes and Batman-On-Film writer Mark Hughes recently said that the Batman, Wonder Woman and Superman costumes will be unveiled very soon. However, he now states that, due to the production start date being pushed to March, the suits reveal has also been…

We have another casting announcement for Fox’s Gotham, and this one is unexpected. The Batman prequel series has brought Jada Pinkett Smith (Madagascar, The Matrix sequels) on board as gangster boss Fish Mooney. The character is described as “a sadistic gangster boss and nightclub owner. Wielding street smarts and the almost extra-sensory ability to read people, Fish is imposing and hotheaded — and not one to be crossed.” She is the employer of psychopath Oswald Cobblepot, who will be played Robin Lord Taylor. Mooney will be a series regular role, and one of the show’s big bads. Smith is certainly an impressive addition to the already highly anticipated series. Gotham also…

Last week saw a number of additions to the cast of Fox’s Batman prequel series Gotham. One of these was confirmation of Donal Logue as Harvey Bullock, which was previously rumored. Now, speaking with The Nerd Repository, the Sons of Anarchy actor talks in detail about landing the role, the show’s setting and timeframe, and much more. Firstly, he discusses the rumor of his being offered the role of Jim Gordon – a role recently filled by Ben McKenzie – as well as being up for Bullock and the talks he had about the show. “It’s funny because I don’t know how that went down. The truth is that I…