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First Promo Art for DC’S LEGENDS OF TOMORROW Released; Caity Lotz’s Character Revealed
The CW’s Upfronts panel is today, and with it, we have our first official look at its latest DC Comics adaptation, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow. The network has released a new promotional image featuring the main cast, which consists of various supporting heroes and villains from both Arrow and The Flash. It also gives us our first looks at new characters Kendra Saunders/Hawkgirl and Rip Hunter. Perhaps most significantly, however, the image finally reveals who exactly Caity Lotz is playing in the spin-off series. After being killed off in the season three premiere of Arrow, fans have been wondering how Lotz’s Sara Lance will return. While we don’t know exactly…
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First Trailer for CBS’ SUPERGIRL Now Online
After screening it at Upfronts today, CBS has officially released the first footage from Supergirl. In the lengthy trailer – six and a half minutes in length – we get a better sense of the pilot’s story, as well as plenty of action-packed footage. It also offers a look at the evolution of Kara’s costume and discovering her superpowers and backstory. Additionally, the trailer features plenty of references to Kara’s cousin, Superman. Check out the trailer below, and stay tuned for more as we have it. Supergirl is set to premiere on CBS sometime in November.
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TNT President Offers Update on TITANS; Pilot to be “Very True” to Source Material
It was announced last fall that TNT was developing a television pilot called Titans, which is based on DC Comics’ Teen Titans. The potential series would star Dick Grayson as he evolves into the role of Nightwing. Other characters include Barbara Gordon, Raven, Starfire, Hawk and Dove. Since then, we’ve heard little on the project, with various casting and production rumors being unsubstantiated. But now, we have an official update, and it sounds promising. At TNT’s Upfronts panel today, president Kevin Reilly acknowledged that there has been quite a wait for Titans, but the hope is that “maybe this summer,” the network will lock down casting and a production start…
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SUPERGIRL Set to Premiere in November; First Stills and Lengthy Plot Logline Released
CBS unveiled its 2015-2016 schedule at Upfronts today, and with it, we have plenty of goodies for Supergirl. In addition to the above promo image, it has been confirmed that the series will premiere in November on the network. It will air on Mondays at 8 PM EST, the same slot where Fox shows Gotham. It was inevitable, but this is the first time two DC Entertainment shows will air simultaneously on different networks. Click here for CBS’ full fall schedule. Additionally, the network has released a full plot synopsis for Supergirl, as well as two official stills. One image features Cat Grant, while another one offers a look at…
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GOTHAM Upgrades Morena Baccarin’s Leslie Thompkins to Series Regular for Season Two
Dr. Leslie Thompkins, played by fan-favorite actress Morena Baccarin, was introduced as a recurring character in the first season of Fox’s Gotham. Baccarin, who is currently filming Deadpool for 20th Century Fox, had an option to become a series regular for the show’s second season, and it looks like that option is being used. TV Line has confirmed that Leslie Thompkins has been promoted to series regular status for season two of Gotham. In the Batman prequel series, the doctor is a love interest for Detective Jim Gordon, played by Ben McKenzie. It will be interesting to see where Thompkins’ story goes this season. Stay tuned for more as we have it. Gotham…
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Fox Releases First Trailer for LUCIFER Series
“What if the decided to Devil quit?“ This is the question asked by the teaser for Fox’s Lucifer below: The trailer seems to showcase what will have to be the series’ biggest strength; the charisma of Tom Ellis as the title character. It also seems to be Lucifer’s primary weapon as in the three minute trailer he is shown using his charm (even calling them as such at one point) to his advantage. To his credit, Ellis does seem to be charming in the role. The show also hints at the driving premise of the show, angered by the death of someone he knows he teams up with Lauren German’s…
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Fox Unveils its 2015-2016 Schedule; GOTHAM Retains Monday Slot as LUCIFER Moves to Midseason
With Upfronts scheduled for this week, television networks are now unveiling their finalized schedules for the 2015-2016 season. This morning, Fox has revealed its lineup. Unsurprisingly, Gotham will remain in its Monday at 8 PM EST slot when its second season premieres this fall. The Batman prequel series will be paired with The Minority Report, a television adaptation of the 2002 film starring Tom Cruise. An exact premiere date for Gotham season two is unknown, but don’t be surprised if it debuts in September like the first season did. Meanwhile, we have a little longer to wait for Lucifer to premiere. The Vertigo adaptation is now a part of Fox’s…
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LUCIFER Lands New Showrunner
On the heels of getting picked up by Fox for the fall season, the producers of Lucifer have tapped Joe Henderson to take an executive producer/showrunner’s role for the series. Henderson is an up and coming producer with three series to his name. He wrote for and was a producer first on the series; Graceland. Last year he was an EP for the fox series, Almost Human starring Star Trek and Dredd’s Karl Urban. It was on as the showrunner on the USA series, White Collar where Henderson gained the attention and buzz that caused Warner to seek him out for Lucifer. He also wrote episodes for all three series. …
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Any DC Television Series Can Crossover, Says ARROW Star Stephen Amell
Despite DC Entertainment having several television shows on the air and in development, most of them are on different networks. Arrow, The Flash and the upcoming DC’s Legends of Tomorrow are at The CW, while Fox has Gotham and next fall’s Lucifer. Meanwhile, CBS has Supergirl, TNT is developing Titans, and NBC recently cancelled Constantine. Given the different networks, many assumed that these shows would exist in their own separate world, other than The CW’s. However, it looks like crossovers within the DC Television Universe are not off the table. Appearing at Wizard World Philadelphia Comic-Con (via ComicBook.com), Arrow star Stephen Amell talked about both film and television crossovers. He reaffirmed…
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DC TV News Bits: LUCIFER Logo and Synopsis Released; ARROW’s Stephen Amell Wants to Guest Star on CONSTANTINE
Yesterday, it was confirmed that NBC has decided not to bring Constantine back for a second season, despite much support from its fanbase. While this will surely disappoint some, Warner Bros. is currently shopping the series to another network. The #SaveConstantine movement has been supported by many celebrities, one of which is a familiar face in the DC television world. Stephen Amell, who stars as Oliver Queen on The CW’s Arrow, has offered to make a guest star appearance on Constantine if it is picked up by another network. There have been several networks suggested; fans have expressed interest in Constantine being picked up by The CW, which would undoubtedly…





























