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Find Out When Warner Bros.’ San Diego Comic-Con 2016 Panel Takes Place
Warner Bros. is expected to showcase many of its upcoming films, including DC movies, at San Diego Comic-Con later this month. Suicide Squad and The LEGO Batman Movie are confirmed to appear, while Wonder Woman and Justice League will likely be present as well. Now, we have confirmation on when exactly WB’s panel takes place. Warner Bros. Pictures will hold its SDCC panel on Saturday, July 23rd at Hall H, two weeks from today. The panel will run from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM, a whopping two hours. The panel’s description simply reads, “A sneak peek at upcoming releases.” And…that’s about it for now. Stay tuned for more SDCC news…
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ARROW’s John Barrowman Upgraded to Series Regular for All The CW’s DC Shows
Malcolm Merlyn, played by John Barrowman, served as the big bad of Arrow‘s first season and appeared in a couple of episodes in season two. Then, in seasons three and four, the character was a series regular. He also popped up on The Flash during last season’s two-part crossover. Now, we’ll be seeing plenty of Merlyn in the Arrowverse next season. According to TV Line, Barrowman will maintain series regular status not only on Arrow, but also on all of The CW’s DC shows. These include The Flash and DC’s Legends of Tomorrow. (Maybe Supergirl as well?) This deal is on par with the one Wentworth Miller signed earlier this year,…
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THE FLASH Zeroing in on Kiersey Clemons for Female Lead
Recently, Dope director Rick Famuyiwa signed on to direct Warner Bros.’ The Flash movie. Now, the film is looking to cast its female lead, and Famuyiwa has a top choice for the role. According to Variety, Famuyiwa wants to reunite with Dope actress Kiersey Clemons for The Flash. The character is probably Iris West, a journalist who is Barry Allen’s most popular love interest. If Clemons lands the role, she will likely make a cameo in next year’s Justice League. Meanwhile, The Hollywood Reporter’s Borys Kit says that Lucy Boynton and singer Rita Ora are also being considered for the role. Variety reaffirms that the plan is for The Flash to…
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New Screenwriter Hired for THE LEGO MOVIE SEQUEL
Recently, it was announced that Warner Bros. has delayed The LEGO Movie Sequel to a February 8th, 2019 release. This puts it almost a year later than its original May 2018 date. Now, more changes for the animated sequel are underway, as a new writer has been hired. According to Variety, BoJack Horseman creator Raphael Bob-Waksberg is set to rewrite the script for The LEGO Movie Sequel. This marks his first film job, following his work on television. The original draft was penned by Chris Miller and Phil Lord, who directed the first LEGO movie and are producing the second one. The sequel will be directed by Rob Schrab. Stay…
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SUICIDE SQUAD Covers This Week’s Entertainment Weekly
This week’s issue of Entertainment Weekly is focused on Suicide Squad, the next installment in the DC Extended Universe. The film is featured on not one, not two, but four different covers for the issue. Additionally, the magazine reveals some new details on the movie. Suicide Squad takes place after the events of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, which saw Superman sacrifice himself in his battle with Doomsday. In Suicide Squad, the government is searching to fill the void left by the Man of Steel, in case another evil alien arrives on Earth. What is Amanda Waller’s proposal? Assemble a team of supervillains, aka the Suicide Squad. Waller’s first…
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JUSTICE LEAGUE Adds Julian Lewis Jones in Unknown Role
Production on Justice League began a couple months ago, and it is expected to conclude later this year. Today, we have some more casting news for DC’s superhero ensemble. Invictus and Stella alum Julian Lewis Jones tells Wales Online that he has landed a role in Justice League. And unsurprisingly, his character is currently unknown. Jones says, “I’m not allowed to say yet what part I play, but let’s just say I’ve a role in what will likely be the most expensive film ever made.” Most expensive film ever? We’ll see about that. Jones then expresses his happiness in being involved with the film, as well as his desire to…
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ARROW: New Details on “Refocused” Season 5, Villain, Cody Rhodes, Olicity’s Future and More
The Heroes & Villains FanFest took place this weekend, and the cast of Arrow were in attendance. There, they offer some new details on what to expect from the show’s fifth season. How will this season return the series to its roots? Will Diggle get a new mask? Which wrestler-turned-actor will guest star? And what is the status of the Olicity relationship? All that and more is discussed below. Series star Stephen Amell says that season five will be a return to Arrow‘s roots, saying that the main villain “…is a direct result of things that Oliver has done in Star City [and] calls back to a lot of things that…
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J.K. Simmons Wants to Explore Jim Gordon’s “Badass” Side in JUSTICE LEAGUE and Beyond
J.K. Simmons has been filming for his role as Commissioner Gordon in next year’s Justice League. He has to make one final trip to London, and he will be finished. In a new interview with Entertainment Weekly, the actor – who has been getting insanely ripped lately – discusses his experience with the film, as well as what he wants to bring to the character. Simmons says that he has had a “fun” experience shooting Justice League, and he reaffirms that “…if it continues, then I’ll hopefully get to play Commissioner Gordon in a handful of movies.” Gordon is expected to appear in Ben Affleck’s Batman film, for example. Regarding…
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Funko Unveils Theme for September 2016 Legion of Collectors Box
Funko is now sending out this month’s Legion of Collectors box, which is based on the Suicide Squad movie. Now, the company has revealed the theme for the next box in the subscription service. The theme for the next Legion of Collectors box is “Women of DC.” It will be shipped out in September. Each box contains an exclusive Pop! figure, clothing, and other merchandise not found anywhere else. The Women of DC box closes on September 1st; if you want to order yours and create a Legion of Collectors membership, click HERE. The DC Universe has plenty of great female characters. These include Wonder Woman, Supergirl, Batgirl, Hawkgirl, Harley…
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Review: BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE – Ultimate Edition
“From director Zack Snyder comes Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, starring Ben Affleck as Batman/Bruce Wayne and Henry Cavill as Superman/Clark Kent in the characters’ first big-screen pairing. Fearing the actions of a god-like Super Hero left unchecked, Gotham City’s own formidable, forceful vigilante takes on Metropolis’s most revered, modern-day savior, while the world wrestles with what sort of hero it really needs. And with Batman and Superman at war with one another, a new threat quickly arises, putting mankind in greater danger than it’s ever known before. “ [Warner Bros.] Shortly before Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice debuted in theaters, Warner Bros. announced a director’s cut…





























