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Arrowverse Crossover Gets a Title, Adds The Monitor
A lot of details on this year’s Arrowverse crossover are being kept under wraps. The three-episode event will feature Batwoman, Superman, Lois Lane, Nora Fries, and more characters. We will also be visiting Gotham City and Arkham Asylum. Now, we know what the title is, while a key DC character has been cast. This year’s crossover event is titled “Elseworlds.” Any diehard DC Comics fan will immediately identify that name. Traditionally, Elseworlds was the name of a banner for non-canon stories by DC. These include Gotham by Gaslight, Superman: Red Son, and Kingdom Come. It’s unclear exactly what that means for the Arrowverse, but it’s an indication that this crossover will…
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TV News Bits: DC with a Touch of Marvel
Welcome back to the latest round of TV News Bits. This installment is mostly DC-centric, but we have a good update for a hit Marvel Netflix series too. HBO’s Watchmen series has recruited Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross to compose the score. The two have worked together for a few years now, including their collaborations with director David Fincher. They are the current members of the rock band Nine Inch Nails, which was founded by Reznor. Watchmen will premiere sometime next year on HBO. (Source: Variety) In a new interview, Marvel TV head Jeph Loeb shares a lot of updates, including the future of The Defenders. Despite being pitched as…
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TV Casting: DC Universe Casts STARGIRL, Arrowverse Crossover Finds its Villain
We have a couple of big DC TV casting updates. DC Universe has found the titular hero of its next original series, while this year’s Arrowverse crossover now has a villain. The Goldbergs actress Brec Bassinger is set to star as Courtney Whitmore in Stargirl, a new show on DC Universe. The series revolves around Whitmore, a high school sophomore who is adjusting to a new school in Blue Valley, Nebraska. Along the way, she discovers that her stepfather used to be a superhero’s sidekick, and with a cosmic staff, she will inspire a new generation of heroes. Producer Geoff Johns had this to say about the casting. “There is no…
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Arrowverse’s Batwoman Crossover Casts Cassandra Jean Amell as Nora Fries
This year’s Arrowverse crossover event is a big one, despite not involving Legends of Tomorrow. The event introduces Batwoman and Lois Lane to the universe, while Superman is returning. Now, The CW has announced another key addition. Cassandra Jean Amell – aka the real-life wife of Arrow star Stephen Amell – is set to play Nora Fries in the crossover. Fries is the wife of Batman villain Victor Fries, aka Mr. Freeze. However, don’t expect the cool villain to show up and break the ice in the event. Amell’s past credits include America’s Next Top Model, Mad Men, and more. Nora’s exact role in the crossover is being kept under…
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Elizabeth Tulloch Is Your Next Lois Lane. Get Hyped.
Lois Lane is heading to The Arrowverse!!! Today we have word from the Hollywood trades that actress Elizabeth Tulloch will be stepping into the reporter’s shoes for this fall’s Arrowverse crossover. The crossover is a huge three-night event, covering The Flash on Sunday, December 9th, Arrow on Monday, December 10th, and Supergirl on Tuesday, December 11th. The event is set feature the return of Tyler Hoechlin as Superman and introduce Ruby Rose as Batwoman. The 37 year old Tulloch most recently wrapped her run as the female lead on NBC’s Grimm, and also starred in the Oscar winning Best Picture, The Artist. The CW clearly has their sights set high on Lois, who was most recently…
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DC TV News Bits: Rag Doll Comes to THE FLASH; Green Arrow & Black Canary Praise Arsenal
The Flash has a new villain coming to Central City and he’s bound to have the team in knots. According to TV Insider, America’s Got Talent alum Troy James has been cast to play Rag Doll. In the comics, Peter Merkel (Rag Doll) has superhuman flexibility. James is a Contortionist and is the perfect person to play Rag Doll. It will be fun to see what he adds to The Flash. Moving on to Arrow, you’ll never guess what’s up with Roy Harper this season. That’s what Stephen Amell thinks at least. At Comic-Con International, Amell spoke about having Colton Haynes back. It’s fantastic, man! I love Colton! So having him back is terrific,…
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SUPERGIRL: Bruce Boxleitner replacing Brent Spiner
Due to a family emergency, Brent Spiner, who was originally cast as Vice President Baker for Supergirl, has had to pull out of the role. So a second sci-fi legend, Bruce Boxleitner, will take over the role for the show. Supergirl premieres Sunday, October 14th on The CW. Make sure you’re following us on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram, @WOBAMEnt for all your favorite Supergirl news. Source: Comicbook
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THE FLASH Casts Kyle Secor as Caitlin’s Father
Kyle Secor (Veronica Mars, Purge: Election Year) will recur this season on The Flash as Caitlin Snow’s father. Dr. Thomas Snow is an eccentric geneticist who has been missing for quite awhile, and tries to make up for lost time. But he’s hiding a secret, duh duh duh…… We’ll learn the role he played in Killer Frost’s creation, and see how much Dr. Carla Tannhauser (Caitlin’s mother) had a part in the powers as well. It seems both parents will have a part to play this season, so we’ll have to see if Caitlin gets her other half back. The Flash returns on The CW October 9 at 8 pm Eastern. And for…
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Tyler Hoechlin’s Superman Will Return for Arrowverse Crossover; Lois Lane Will Appear
The CW has another big announcement for its next Arrowverse crossover event, which will focus on Batwoman and Gotham City. The three-episode arc will see the return of one fan-favorite character and the introduction of a new one. Tyler Hoechlin’s Superman, who appeared in a few episodes of Supergirl, is set to return for all three episodes of the crossover. Not only that, but the event will see the Arrowverse debut of Lois Lane. Yes, THE Lois Lane. Casting is now underway for the character. Supergirl producers Jessica Queller and Robert Rovner gave the following statement on the news. “We couldn’t be more excited to introduce Lois Lane to the Arrowverse.…
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TV News Bits: The CW
A young Hiram Lodge is coming to Riverdale! He will be played by the current Hiram Lodge (Mark Consuelos)’s son, the actor, not the actual Hiram Lodge… in case that was confusing. Anyways! Michael Consuelos will be playing the young Hiram Lodge on a flashback episode on Riverdale, showcasing the gang’s parents. KJ Apa, and Lili Reinhart will be playing the younger versions of their parents on the show, currently played by Luke Perry and Madchen Amick. Source: CBR We all know Batwoman is coming to The CW this year, and she’ll be played by Ruby Rose! Batwoman will make her debut in this year’s Arrowverse crossover. With such an important character debuting,…
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