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Review: JUSTICE LEAGUE VS. THE FATAL FIVE – Nostalgia Overload
Justice League vs The Fatal Five is our latest DC venture; and after the Batman: The Killing Joke and Batman and Harley Quinn; it feels like WB Animation wants to win back its fan base. Now, they’re returning to the well that put them the map – the original DC Animated Universe. Yes, this film takes place in the world of Batman: The Animated Series, Batman Beyond, Static Shock, and Justice League Unlimited. Does it reach the golden standard of the classic DCAU era?Or does it continue the line of bad DC direct to video movies? Well… The film only clocks in at 1hr and 17min so it’s not that long.…
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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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JUSTICE LEAGUE VS. THE FATAL FIVE Sets its Voice Cast
Following Reign of the Supermen, DC is bringing in Justice League vs. The Fatal Five, which pits the superhero team against an obscure group of supervillains. The animated film’s voice cast has been announced, and there are plenty of familiar faces….er, voices. Kevin Conroy, George Newbern, and Susan Eisenberg reprise their roles as Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman. The trio voiced the characters in the beloved Justice League/Justice League Unlimited animated shows. They have reprised the roles in many mediums since then. Next up, Doom Patrol star Diane Guerrero will play Green Lantern Jessica Cruz. The Fatal Five consists of Peter Jessop as Thorak, Tom Kenny as Bloodsport, Matthew Yang King as…
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Comic Review: THRONE OF ATLANTIS
Geoff Johns’ New 52 run on Aquaman created a lot of iconic moments and stories for the character. Perhaps the biggest is “Throne of Atlantis,” pits Arthur Curry and the Justice League against his half-brother Orm, the new king of Atlantis. Orm believes that the surface world is a threat, and he launches a huge assault. The comic was adapted into the 2015 animated movie Justice League: Throne of Atlantis, and elements are featured in the Aquaman film. Simply put, “Throne of Atlantis” is one of the best storylines in the New 52 era. It features strong writing from Johns and amazing artwork from Ivan Reis. The character interactions are…
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JUSTICE LEAGUE’s J.K. Simmons Confirms No Plans to Play Commissioner Gordon Again Anytime Soon
Back when J.K. Simmons was cast as Commissioner James Gordon for Justice League, the Oscar winner confirmed plans to play the character in multiple films, including The Batman. But a lot has changed since then. Justice League flopped, Matt Reeves’ Batman movie looks to be a soft reboot, and the DC Films universe is moving further and further away from the template that Zack Snyder established. So, is Simmons going to return as Gordon? The actor offered an update during an interview with Collider. There, he confirms that there are currently no plans for him to play Gordon in the near future, but he remains optimistic. “Nothing has changed. There are…
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A Look At The Best Comics In 2018 From Marvel and DC Comics
The comic industry is not doing nearly as well any many people think in 2018. Even though, there are a ton of great comics out, and superheroes movies continued to be all the rage in Hollywood. But somehow, the industry is in despair. There are plenty of factors that include pricing and over-saturation that are making it tough for consumers to take more risks. The average consumer knows what they want and that’s what they’re going to buy. Sadly, this article will not contain any Indie books. And they’re putting out some incredible comics that deserve recognition; but to appeal to the vast majority we’re going to keep it simple…
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JUSTICE LEAGUE: THRONE OF ATLANTIS to Get a Commemorative Edition
With the release of Aquaman’s first solo film arriving, Warner Brothers Animation is re-releasing Justice League: Throne of Atlantis. It’s the ultimate starter-pack for anyone who wants to get into Aquaman (outside of comics). Here’s a quote from the press release: “‘Justice League: Throne of Atlantis – Commemorative Edition’ gives fans the opportunity to experience a sprawling, sensational Aquaman original story in fully remastered Ultra HD, complete with new bonus features,” said Mary Ellen Thomas, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Vice President, Family & Animation Marketing. “The addition of an all-new Aquaman featurette, and entertaining commentary from both Mike Carlin and Heath Corson, serves as a perfect table-setter for the upcoming theatrical…
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No, Ray Fisher Isn’t Planning to Leave Cyborg Role
Every now and then, a big superhero “rumor” pops up and takes the Internet by storm, even if it doesn’t have an actual source. This latest rumor has claimed that Ray Fisher is planning to leave the role of Cyborg in DC Films’ universe. This comes from fan speculation based on Justice League‘s drastic overhaul of Cyborg’s story, lack of news on the character’s future, and a new version of Victor Stone heading to DC Universe. But alas, the rumor has been debunked. Ray Fisher took to Twitter to confirm that he is still committed to playing Cyborg, and he has no plans to exit the role anytime soon. He…
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Movie News Bits: Worlds of DC Edition
For today’s installment of Movie News Bits, we’ll be rounding up some recent developments from the world of DC. We have some DC Films news, casting for DC’s next animated movie, and even something on Joker. Yahya Abdul-Mateen II debuts as Black Manta in this year’s Aquaman, but the plan is for him to play a key role in future films. Will that include other DC movies outside of the Aquaman series? Here is what Abdul-Mateen II has to say on the crossover potential. “Well, yeah, I mean, this character, he’s all over the canon. He’s in Suicide Squad, we see him in the cartoons, we see him in Young Justice, we…
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OPINION: 3 Reasons Why Doomsday Clock Is One Of DC Comics’ Greats After Only 6 Issues
So far, Geoff Johns and Gary Frank, have delivered something once thought impossible: Something close in greatness to the original Watchmen comic in Doomsday Clock (and we’re only halfway done). I won’t insult the massive amount of people whom believe that Watchmen walks on water, but at the same time, the duo which given us such classics in Action Comics, Batman: Earth One, and more, are delivering something that is wholly unique, and combining two universes which have no right to be together. You know, like, me and Scotch on a lonely Friday night. Here Are Three Reasons That Doomsday Clock Might Be One Of The Greatest Comics Ever At…