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Trailer For BATMAN VS. ROBIN Animated Movie Released
Following the announcement of its voice cast this week, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has released the trailer for its next animated DC film, Batman vs. Robin. In this follow-up to Son of Batman, the Dynamic Duo of Bruce and Damian Wayne face off against the Court of Owls as tension arises between father and son. The Jay Oliva-directed movie will will make its world premiere at WonderCon in April, with a home video release scheduled for the spring. Check out the brief Batman vs. Robin trailer below, and stay tuned for more news as we have it.
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NBC Brass Discuss the Future of CONSTANTINE
As Constantine gears up for the second half of season one tonight, the decision makers at NBC are keeping a close on the series. The show has not had the type of success that the other DC-Based television series have had this year, Constantine is on a network that has higher expectations that Fox or the CW and the time-slot they premiered in is generally not a successful one. When NBC declined to pick up the remaining nine episodes they had an option for then moved the show from Fridays at ten to Fridays at eight during the mid-season break many fans feared the worst however the producers were quick…
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Why Did Tom Hardy Exit SUICIDE SQUAD? New Report May Shed New Light
Yesterday, it was reported that actor Tom Hardy has dropped out of Warner Bros.’ DC supervillain team film, Suicide Squad. The former Bane was set to play Rick Flagg, who is commonly depicted as the leader of Task Force X. The studio is now courting Jake Gyllenhaal to replace Hardy. The reason for Hardy’s exit was said to be scheduling conflicts, as he is shooting The Revenant and promoting Mad Max: Fury Road over the next few months. However, a new report may reveal another reason behind his unexpected departure. Latino-Review has learned that when the stars of Suicide Squad signed on, they were not given a script for the…
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ARROW Writer Discusses Influence Of SUICIDE SQUAD Movie And The Now Unlikely Spin-Off Series
The Suicide Squad made its debut on Arrow last season in the episode appropriately titled “Suicide Squad.” The initial lineup consisted of Deadshot, Bronze Tiger, Shrapnel (RIP), John Diggle and Lyla Michaels. Harley Quinn made a cameo in the episode as well. In the series’ current season, Cupid was added to the team, while Captain Boomerang was a former member of Task Force X. The Squad’s well received introduction made many fans hope that a spin-off television series would be produced, but that has died down with the announcement of Warner Bros.’ Suicide Squad film, which is set in the DC Cinematic Universe. Speaking with MTV, Arrow writer Keto Shimizu…
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THE FLASH Casts Its Copycat Trickster As Felicity’s Mother Returns To ARROW
As The Flash and Arrow return from their winter hiatuses next week, we have some new casting tidbits for both shows. According to ComicBook.com, Dexter actor Devon Graye is set to play Axel Walker in episode seventeen of The Flash. Walker is a younger copycat version of The Trickster, an identity previously held by James Jesse. The original Trickster, who will once again be played by Mark Hamill, is an Iron Heights prisoner who helps Barry and Detective West to stop the terrorist threat of Walker. The series marks the live action debut of Axel, who was created by Geoff Johns in 2002. No word on when this episode of The…
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Tom Hardy Drops Out Of SUICIDE SQUAD; Jake Gyllenhaal Sought To Replace Him
One of the more exciting additions to the acclaimed ensemble cast of Warner Bros.’ Suicide Squad was Tom Hardy, who was set to play team leader Rick Flagg. The role was to be the actor’s second DC Comics role, following an iconic portrayal of Bane in 2012’s The Dark Knight Rises. However, Hardy has now dropped out of the supervillain team film, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The trade cites Hardy’s busy schedule as the reason for his departure. The actor is currently shooting The Revenant, which is now filming longer than originally planned and is expected to wrap in March. Hardy will then have to promote May 15th’s Mad…
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DC Entertainment Announces Voice Cast For BATMAN VS. ROBIN
With Justice League: Throne of Atlantis releasing on digital download this week, we now know details about DC’s next animated movie, Batman vs. Robin. The film is inspired by the acclaimed “Court of Owls” storyline from The New 52, and marks the animation debut of this group. Courtesy of The Hollywood Reporter, the voice cast for the movie has been unveiled. Son of Batman stars Jason O’Mara, Stuart Allen, Sean Maher and David McCallum will reprise their roles as Batman, Damian Wayne/Robin, Dick Grayson/Nightwing and Alfred Pennyworth, respectively, in this sequel, which will follow “a secret society dating back to the early days of Gotham City that kidnapped children and…
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JUSTICE LEAGUE PART ONE Reportedly Slated To Begin Production In 2016
With the first Justice League movie, now titled Justice League Part One, set for a November 17th, 2017 release, more news on the hotly anticipated DC ensemble should hit within the coming months. It was originally reported that the film will shoot back-to-back with Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, which recently wrapped production. However, a new report reveals that we have a little longer to wait until cameras roll on Justice League. Deadline has broken the news that Ben Affleck, who will play Batman in the DC Cinematic Universe, is reteaming with Gone Girl director David Fincher and scribe Gillian Flynn on a remake of Alfred Hitchcock’s Strangers on a…
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Fox Finds a Grayson for GOTHAM and Courts More DC-TV
A few weeks back, we told you that Dick Grayson’s parents would soon be introduced on Gotham. Today, comicbook.com announced that they’ve found their John Grayson. That man is, Rob Gorrie. Gorrie is a veteran soap opera actor, he’s had roles on both One Life to Live and As the World Turns. He’s also had guest spots on The Good Wife and Law & Order SVU. He will be playing John Grayson, the character is part of the Flying Graysons, an act in Haley’s Circus. John is presumed to meet his future wife on Gotham. As most people familiar with the Batman mythos are likely aware, John and Mary eventually…
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SUPERGIRL Highlights From CBS’ TCA 2015 Panel: Costume Design, Procedural Aspects, Crossover Potential And More
CBS held its panel at the Television Critics Association’s winter press tour today, and unsurprisingly, some new details were revealed for its potential DC Entertainment series, Supergirl. Network chairman Nina Tassler updated on the process of casting Kara Zor-El, praises the “awesome” costume design and explains how the show will tell a “female empowerment story.” She also discusses the evolution of the superhero genre and how Supergirl is a good fit for CBS. And as for the possibility of the series crossing over with Arrow and/or The Flash, Tassler sheds doubt on the potential. Below is a rundown of what was discussed. Thanks to Entertainment Weekly and IGN for the…





























