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Idris Elba To Replace Will Smith As Deadshot In James Gunn’s ‘The Suicide Squad’
Last week it was reported that Will Smith would not be reprising his role as Deadshot in the upcoming James Gunn-directed sequel to 2016’s Suicide Squad, due to ‘scheduling conflicts’ (gotta film that Bright sequel). Now The Hollywood Reporter, has revealed that no other than Idris Elba is in talks to replace Will Smith as the assassin turned anti-hero. Elba was allegedly Gunn’s first and only choice for the role after Smith walked, and last Friday had a meeting with the actor that went well. The Suicide Squad will feature a primarily new cast aside from a few returnees, one of those hopefully being Margot Robbie’s Harley Quinn. There are…
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SHAZAM! Wows in Latest Trailer
Shazam! continues to impress with it’s latest trailer. The next DC flick features Billy Batson’s big screen debut as be battles against the evil Doctor Sivana. Check out the Shazam trailer down below! We all have a superhero inside us, it just takes a bit of magic to bring it out. In Billy Batson’s (Asher Angel) case, by shouting out one word—SHAZAM!—this streetwise 14-year-old foster kid can turn into the adult Super Hero Shazam (Zachary Levi), courtesy of an ancient wizard. Still, a kid at heart—inside a ripped, godlike body—Shazam revels in this adult version of himself by doing what any teen would do with superpowers: have fun with them!…
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Will Smith Will Not Return for THE SUICIDE SQUAD
Despite Suicide Squad‘s massive financial success, Warner Bros. has taken its time with getting a sequel rolling. After several director changes, former guardian of the galaxy James Gunn is taking the helm. The sequel, now titled The Suicide Squad, will consist of a mostly new cast of characters. It’s been unknown how many characters from the first film will return. But now, we know one who will not be back. Will Smith, who played renown assassin Deadshot in Suicide Squad, will not return for the sequel. Apparently, it came down to scheduling conflicts. Smith’s busy schedule was one reason why the sequel has taken so long, so now, it’s moving…
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Matt Reeves Eyeing Actors In Their 20’s For The Role of BATMAN
Playing Batman is one of the most sought after role in Hollywood. With Ben Affleck being out of the picture, and fancasting is in full force; we now have some clues to who will play The Dark Knight in Matt Reeves The Batman. According to a newsletter from The Hollywood Reporter, Matt Reeves is searching for an actor in his late 20’s. While he’ll be on the younger side, he is not a newbie-Batman a’la Christopher Nolan’s Batman Begins or Frank Miller’s Batman: Year One and neither a veteran. We still have no definitive answer to who will play the role of Batman but a casting announcement shouldn’t be that far away?…
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AQUAMAN Sequel Moving Forward with Screenwriter
We’ve already talked countless times about Aquaman‘s huge success. With a $1.1 billion gross worldwide, it’s inevitable for at least one sequel to happen. Now, Arthur Curry’s next adventure is setting sail. Screenwriter David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick has been hired to work on Aquaman 2. He previously wrote the first film with Will Beall, who shared story credit with Geoff Johns and director James Wan. Wan is also producing alongside Peter Safran. Right now, it’s unclear if Wan will return to direct. While he is heavily invested in Aquaman’s world, the filmmaker is reportedly waiting on the right script before making a decision. And considering how much effort Wan put into…
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AQUAMAN Heading to Blu-Ray This Spring
DC Films‘ Aquaman is a massive hit, to put it lightly. The movie has earned more than $1 billion at the worldwide box office. Not only is it the biggest DC movie in history, but it’s one of Warner Bros.‘ biggest moneymakers in history. And now, the film is heading to home video. Aquaman will release on digital platforms on March 5th, before hitting Blu-Ray, 4K and DVD on March 26th. The home video release is packed with bonus features. These include a sneak peek at Shazam!, the next title in the DC Universe. Check out the bonus features list below, and stay tuned for more as we have it.…
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Warner Bros. Developing AQUAMAN Spinoff About The Trench
DC Films‘ Aquaman was a huge success, breathing new life into the mega-franchise. Fans have been waiting on word about the inevitable sequel. But while we wait, Warner Bros. looks to be expanding the franchise in the form of a spinoff. A spinoff film about The Trench is in development, as screenwriters Noah Gardner and Aidan Fitzgerald have been hired to tackle the script. Aquaman director James Wan will produce alongside Peter Safran. The spinoff, which will have a “horror-tinged” tone, will have a much smaller budget than your typical DC film. It will also be set in the kingdom of The Trench and not feature any major characters from…
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Ben Affleck – The Batman We Deserved
I have been an avid Batman-fan since the 1990’s. I remember watching Batman: The Animated Series and it’s subsequent spin-offs. There was really no live-action incarnation of the Caped Crusader that matched what I experienced on that show. It was a perfect blend of action, detective-stuff and pretty mature (for the time) drama. Then along came the (Joel) Schumacher-era of Batman movies; they ranged from okay to absolute garbage. Then we had the Nolan-era with Batman Begins, The Dark Knight and The Dark Knight Rises. And even though Christopher Nolan took more of a, lets say grounded and realistic approach. It was missing some of the more fantastical elements from…
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James Gunn to Direct SUICIDE SQUAD 2; Scheduled for a 2021 Release
Director James Gunn (Guardians of the Galaxy) was already writing the script for Suicide Squad 2, but now it looks like he’s getting back into the director’s chair. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Gunn will write and direct the Suicide Squad sequel. After the financial success and the mixed critical reception of the first film, Warner Bros. decided to change things up. The film will feature a mostly new team, with Will Smith (Deadshot), Viola Davis (Amanda Waller), and Margot Robbie (Harley Quinn) likely returning. It will reportedly have Gunn’s fingerprints all over it. So, if you were a fan of his Marvel films, this is definitely something you should be…
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Ben Affleck Officially Out as BATMAN
Just this morning we got news that director Matt Reeves (War for the Planet of the Apes), is moving forward with his next film, The Batman. Now, he has to find an actor to don the cape and cowl. Deadline is reporting that Ben Affleck is officially dropping the tights for good. Affleck has previously played the Dark Knight in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Suicide Squad, and Justice League. Warner Bros. did announce a release date for The Batman. The film is set to hit theaters June 25th, 2021. The film will focus on a younger Batman but will not be based on Batman: Year One as previously…