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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…
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BATMAN BEYOND Film in Development at Warner Bros.
After the success of Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse, Warner Brothers is planning to develop their own animated film. According to our friends at Geeks Worldwide, WB is pushing for a Batman Beyond film. Batman Beyond started as an animated series set after the events of Batman: The Animated Series. It focuses on Terry McGinnis (Will Friedle), a teenager who discovers the Batcave in the year 2039. With the help of a now-retired Bruce Wayne (Kevin Conroy), McGinnis becomes the Batman of a new generation. We also get this leaked concept art from Reddit users u/kintaro227and u/jaceleak74. GWW says that Warner Bros. is eyeing a 2022 release date, but nothing is…
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Zack Snyder Returns with New Zombie Movie, Plus Details on His Scrapped JUSTICE LEAGUE Trilogy
Zack Snyder launched DC Films’ universe in 2013 with Man of Steel, before expanding the world with Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. While he originally directed Justice League, he left in post-production after a family tragedy. And as we all know, Warner Bros. took that movie in a different direction, and the rest is history. Since then, Snyder has been out of the spotlight, with fans speculating as to what he’s doing next. And now, we have an answer. RETURN OF THE ZACK It has been announced (via The Hollywood Reporter) that Snyder is set to direct zombie thriller Army of the Dead for Netflix. He is producing with…
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DC Universe News: Casting, Renewal and Popularity
TITANS season one was definitely one that struggled immensely trying to find its path, drawing ire far and wide from the DC fandom. The show was renewed for a season two a few weeks before the show premiered, drawing confusion from fans. This turned out to be a standard however, as purportedly, Doom Patrol has already been renewed for a second season as well. As it turns out, the renewal for TITANS was well deserved. Parrot Analytics reported to Screen Rant, as TITANS went up in demand on DC Universe as the season progressed. Parrot Analytics, a data science company tracks metrics of audience demand for TV shows does so by…
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AQUAMAN is Now the Biggest DC Movie in the World
Aquaman continues its reign at the box office, as it passes one more key milestone in the history of Warner Bros. and DC Entertainment. James Wan‘s underseas adventure has hit $1.09 billion worldwide. This puts it past The Dark Knight Rises ($1.085 billion) as the highest grossing DC movie ever. Yes, Aquaman is officially a bigger moneymaker than Batman. Who ever saw that coming? Aquaman has currently made $316.6 million in North America and $774.2 million overseas. While it probably won’t pass Wonder Woman ($412.5 million) domestically, it’s only a few million away from surpassing Suicide Squad ($325.1 million) and Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice ($330.4 million). These numbers…
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FLASH SPOILER Review: Episode 5×11- “Seeing Red”
The Flash (5×11)- “Seeing Red” Written by: Judalina Neira & Thomas Pound Directed by: Marcus Stokes From “The Flash and the Furious” to “Seeing Red.” Interesting progression. We open on Cicada and the anti-meta-human movement seems to be gaining steam. Someone in the CCPD leaked names and addresses of metas to his doctor friend and this lets him knock off a lot of metas in quick succession which brings Team Flash running and that’s where things go haywire when Cicada breaks Nora’s back. This episode kind of reminds people that while Barry is so packed full of Hope he could easily replace Adara as the embodiment of Hope in the…
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WONDER WOMAN 3 Will Have a Contemporary Story
With Wonder Woman 1984 still a year away, director Patty Jenkins has already teased an inevitable third movie. While it’s not a definite thing yet, Jenkins says that she has plans for how Diana’s arc will end in her trilogy. Now, the filmmaker has offered some more details. Speaking with The Hollywood Reporter at Sundance, Jenkins says that her plan is for Wonder Woman 3 to be set in the present day, and not be another period piece. “I’m not planning to put it in the past again, because where are you going to go? You have to go forward. It’s definitely a contemporary story. That’s all I can say. Where we…
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The CW’s BATWOMAN Adds Luke Fox and Two More Characters to Cast
The CW has begun casting for its Batwoman pilot, starring Ruby Rose as Gotham City’s new vigilante. This week, three actors have joined the cast of the potential series, and one of them is playing a key member of the Bat-Family. According to Deadline, these actors have joined Batwoman… Meagan Tandy will play Sophie Moore, a high-level private security agent who firmly supports Gotham. Also, she shows a softer side that’s illuminated by Kate Kane’s return. Camrus Johnson will play Luke Fox, aka Batwing in the comics. In the show, Luke seeks to keep Wayne Tower secure in the wake of Bruce’s absence. Despite his own desire for the symbol,…
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AQUAMAN and DETECTIVE PIKACHU Sequels Are In Development
Warner Bros. is coming off of a successful 2018 that ended with one of the studio’s biggest hits yet, DC’s Aquaman. The studio is bound to have another eventful year in 2019. Among the films slated are Detective Pikachu, Legendary’s live action Pokemon movie that has generated much buzz. Now, it looks like sequels to both movies are in development. According to Deadline, WB has begun development on a sequel to Aquaman. The studio hopes to bring back director James Wan, who will only return depending on the script’s quality. Right now, the plan looks to be for Wan to oversee development and choosing writers, and when the script comes…
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