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JUSTICE LEAGUE Hype Begins Plus SUICIDE SQUAD
JUSTICE LEAGUE Hype Begins While we all wear out YouTube’s bandwidth with THIS first teaser for Wonder Woman, Zack Snyder and company still have some aces up their sleeve for your Hall H blowout. And it’s a doozy… Behold the first picture of the Justice League courtesy the film’s official twitter account! (We can only assume Hal Jordan’s taking the picture. What more needs to be said, this is already my desktop wallpaper. AND AS THOUGH THAT WERE NOT ENOUGH! Zack Snyder went ahead and released the Justice League Sizzle Reel… No crappy “leaked” bootleg phone video this year! Take a look: Come back to Watchtower for all your…
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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…
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The Watchtower of Babel News Team Weighs In on BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE
After a nearly three-year wait, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is now finally playing in theaters. The film, which formally launches the DC Extended Universe, has received a strikingly polarizing reception upon release. Critics pretty much hate it, but the fans have been more positive about the movie, which is doing very well at the box office so far. But what do WE think of the film? Now that we’ve seen it, some members of the Watchtower of Babel News crew are here to individually share our thoughts on Batman v Superman. In addition, you can check out Connor’s full review HERE, and our podcast about the movie HERE. Batman…
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Review: BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE
With the future of the DC universe hanging in the balance, many wonder if Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice can pull the weight of being both a good film and a jumping off point for future films. Director Zack Snyder’s epic blockbuster is a continuation of 2013’s Man of Steel, and the end events of that film directly tie into this film. Snyder’s decision to not shy away from the controversial ending of Man of Steel gives the director a chance to not only defend his previous work, but also to build upon it. Man of Steel opened to mixed reviews from critics, with many citing overly bombastic action and…
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FEATURE: Ranking the DC Extended Universe Films by Anticipation, From Least to Most
Back in 2014, Warner Bros. laid out its initial slate of DC movies that all take place in one universe, now dubbed the DC Extended Universe. The slate promises not one, but two Justice League films; a supervillain-centric movie with Suicide Squad; the story of Shazam; solo movies for every founding member of the Justice League; and much more. Below, I have ranked the ten upcoming DCEU movies, from my least to most anticipated. This is all based on my personal opinions about each film so far. Note: We will be going over the DC movies that have been officially dated by Warner Bros. So movies like Man of Steel…
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FEATURE: Five Storylines We’d Love to See Adapted in the DCEU
With the DC Extended Universe nearly upon us, now is a prime time to look forward and speculate on what stories these films may mine from the vast history of DC Comics. Below, there is a list of five stories which would be excellent choices to adapt in future DCEU films. 5. The Court Of Owls Precious little is known about the inevitable Batman DCEU solo film. As such, it is currently unknown which, if any, of the numerous Batman comic storylines screenwriters Ben Affleck and Geoff Johns intend to adapt. One story that should be high on their list is Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo’s excellent opening arc to their New…
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Villainy Incorporated: Five Villains for WONDER WOMAN
As part of our celebration of Batman v Superman, we turn our attention towards the future of DC Films and Wonder Woman. Gal Gadot has a long journey in front of her as she films her first solo film and will shift right into production of Justice League Part One come April but she doesn’t have to do it alone. After all, a heroine is only as good as her villains and so the other day Paul dragged me out of my Patty Spivot shrine, slapped me around and tasked me with coming up with five villains to face off with the Princess of Themyscira on the Silver Screen. Now,…
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FEATURE: Five Villains We’d Love to See in MAN OF STEEL 2
Back in 2014, Warner Bros. confirmed that a standalone sequel to Man of Steel was in the works, with a release by 2020 promised. Little else is known about the movie, but rumors suggest that he could team up with Supergirl to take on Brainiac and Bizarro. But when the movie does come together, who should be the villain? Superman has a slew of iconic enemies who deserve the big screen treatment. Only a small handful of these characters – Lex Luthor, General Zod, etc. – have been adapted to film. But the DC Extended Universe will change that, with Superman villains like Doomsday on the way. Below, I’ve compiled…
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FEATURE: Ten Characters Who Should Join the Justice League in the DC Extended Universe
In the DC Extended Universe, the lineup for the Justice League (so far) is Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, The Flash and Cyborg. The team will unite in next year’s Justice League Part One, while Justice League Part Two is already scheduled for a 2019 release. Green Lantern will join the team in one or both of these films, while Black Canary is a rumored addition. Of course, however, the sky is the limit for other additions. Over the past few decades, countless superheroes in the DC Universe were members of the Justice League. It would be great to see at least some of these join Batman, Superman, etc. in…
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Did the New BATMAN V SUPERMAN Trailer Really “Spoil” Everything?
Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice has received a lot of push-back since its announcement. First, people didn’t like the concept. “Why would Batman and Superman fight? Superman would totally destroy Batman?” Then there was the casting decisions, specifically Ben Affleck as Batman and Jesse Eisenberg as Lex Luthor. Then there’s the complaints of it being overly grimdark compared to Marvel movies. Thanks to the trailers, most of those complaints have since been settled, but created a new one: “They ruined everything.” Upon watching the newest trailer, many have complained that the whole thing is just a condensed outline of the movie. We get the first act: Clark Kent, Bruce…
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