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Review: THE DEATH OF SUPERMAN
Directed By: Sam Liu, Jake Castorena Based Upon: “The Death of Superman” by DC Comics Wow. Just wow. The End. JUST KIDDING. The non-spoiler review is below. I might do a spoiler review after the movie is out on all platforms. I was enormously impressed with this film. The DC Animated Movie Universe has neverrr caught my eye in the slightest, but this one really takes everything I hated from the last movies and tosses out the window. We get to see a more balanced Clark Kent, yet also a more… troubled Clark. Gah this is hard to do without so many spoilers. I wish we’d had this fight with…
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Emma Thompson To Reprise Her MEN IN BLACK 3 Role in Sony’s Spin-Off
It’s been revealed that Emma Thompson will be reprising her role as Agent O from Men In Black 3 for next summer’s Men In Black spin-off at Sony. According to The Hollywood Reporter, she will be joining an A-list cast that includes; Chris Hemsworth, Tessa Thompson, Liam Neeson, Kumail Nanjiani, Rafe Spall, and World of Dance’s Les Twins. Plot details are being kept under wraps as for now, though the film is said to be a ‘globe-trotting’ adventure feature an ensemble cast. The film is being directed by The Fate of the Furious filmmaker F. Gary Gray and will release June 14, 2019 where it will be up against New Line’s Shaft starring Jessie…
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SHAZAM! Gets a Composer; Director Talks Dr. Sivana’s Origin and Black Adam
Today, we have a few news bits related to New Line Cinema’s DC film, Shazam!, which was a highlight at the studio’s San Diego Comic-Con panel last weekend. First up, Film Music Reporter confirms that composer Benjamin Wallfisch is scoring Shazam! for director David F. Sandberg. He has worked on Sandberg’s two other feature films, Lights Out and Annabelle: Creation, so this latest collaboration makes sense. Wallfisch’s other credits include Blade Runner 2049 (working alongside Hans Zimmer) and next year’s Hellboy reboot. Meanwhile, Sandberg has talked about his movie’s approach to villains. The main antagonist will be Dr. Sivana, played by Mark Strong. Entertainment Weekly confirms that, like the comics,…
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Frances Conroy in Talks to Play JOKER’s Mother
Right after news about Robert De Niro being in negotiations to join Joker, The Wrap reports that Frances Conroy (who you might recognize from Sleepless in Seattle and American Horror Story) is in talks to play the mom of the title role that Joaquin Phoenix is playing. The Joker movie would not be the first time Miss Conroy would visit the world of DC Comics. She has lent her voices to projects like All-Star Superman and Superman Unbound. What do you think of the idea of Frances Conroy joining the project? Comment below and let us know, or tweet at us at @WOBAMEnt.
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Robert De Niro in Talks to Join JOKER
Robert De Niro has been rumored to be involved in the upcoming Joker movie starring Joaquin Pheonix for a while, and now, it’s happening. Borys Kit from The Hollywood Reporter confirms that De Niro is in negotiations to join the film. If a deal closes, De Niro would play a talk show host who plays a role in Joker’s origin. This would serve as the legendary actor’s first comic book movie. The Joker movie is said to shoot in September this year, with a release date set for October 4th, 2019. What do you think of the idea of De Niro joining this film? Comment below or tweet at us…
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New Information About DC Universe; SWAMP THING is in its Own Universe
If there is anything DC fans were waiting for outside of the MARVEL-ous trailers that they showed, it was information about the upcoming streaming service, DC Universe, courtesy of Cnet. If you have $8 per month, then DC Universe might be something for you since they will give you access to a ton of comics, animated movies or tv shows. But if you aren’t into that, don’t you worry. There will be live action products, with Titans being its flagship title on that area. If you are interested in getting it for a whole year, the cost will be $75. DC Universe will also add some forums for fans to communicate with each other.…
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SDCC TV News Bits: SUPERGIRL, LEGENDS OF TOMORROW, CLOAK AND DAGGER, BLACK LIGHTNING, AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D.
Welcome to a special SDCC-themed installment of TV News Bits. Here, we’ll be going over new characters joining Supergirl and Legends of Tomorrow, a hit Marvel show’s renewal, and two other shows promoting characters to series regulars. Supergirl Adds 3 to Cast At San Diego Comic-Con, Supergirl announced (via KryptonSite) the addition of three characters, following Sam Witwer‘s casting. Actress Nicole Maines will play Nia Nal/Dreamer, TV’s first transgender superhero. Nia is a new addition to the CatCo reporting team, and she must embrace her destiny as the superhero Dreamer. Meanwhile, the show has added April Parker Jones as new series regular Colonel Haley, a military woman who is very…
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THE FLASH Confirms Cicada as the Big Bad for Season 5
A few months back, it was rumored that Cicada is going to be the main villain of The Flash‘s fifth season. Now, at San Diego Comic-Con, it’s official. The CW announced during the show’s SDCC panel that Cicada will be the next big Flash villain, played by actor Chris Klein. Per the press release, Cicada is described as a “…grizzled, blue-collar everyman whose family has been torn apart by metahumans, Cicada now seeks to exterminate the epidemic – one metahuman at a time.” While he won’t be as much of a cult leader as he is in the comics, he will prove to be a real challenge for Barry and the team.…
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ARROW Casts The Longbow Hunters, Sets Returning Villains for Season 7
A lot of new season seven details are announced at Arrow‘s San Diego Comic-Con panel this year. In addition to the trailer, The CW confirmed that new and returning villains are coming to the show. As teased in the season six finale, the Longbow Hunters are coming to Arrow next year. The group, a trio of deadly assassins, are recruited by Ricardo Diaz to exact vengeance on Oliver and his team. The lineup here consists of Red Dart, Kodiak, and Silencer. In addition, Oliver will be facing old villains while in prison. These include Danny “Brick” Brickwell, Ben Turner/Bronze Tiger, and Derek Sampson. All three villains have appeared off and…
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Lobo is Coming to KRYPTON Season 2
Krypton held its San Diego Comic-Con panel today to promote its second season, and some interesting new details were announced. Most significantly, the big bad of this season was confirmed, and it’s none other than the Main Man himself. It was announced that Lobo will be popping up in Krypton season two next year. An actor hasn’t been announced at this time. This will mark the character’s official live action debut. Season 2 described in three words: The Main Man.#Krypton #SDCC pic.twitter.com/bEFzr1oqfU — Krypton (@KryptonSYFY) July 21, 2018 This decision comes as a Lobo movie remains in development hell. Earlier this year, it was reported that Warner Bros. was courting Michael…
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