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How a JUSTICE LEAGUE Sequel Can Be Better Than the First Movie
It’s been a few months, and DC Films’ Justice League has come and gone. The film received lukewarm reviews and underperformed at the box office; in fact, Warner Bros. lost money on it. Thus, it’d be surprising if the studio spent another dime on the movie, even for the mysterious “Snyder Cut.” But what about a sequel? WB originally announced a second Justice League movie in 2014, back when the plan was to tell the story over two parts. However, the studio abbreviated it to the one movie. And now that the movie didn’t make money, that decreases the chances of any sort of follow-up. I’m probably the only person…
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President Diane Nelson Leaving DC Entertainment and Warner Bros.
A few months ago, Diane Nelson, president of DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Consumer Products, took an unexpected leave of absence. She cited family-related issues for her break. Now, however, it looks like her break will be a permanent one. It has been announced (via The Hollywood Reporter) that Diane Nelson is leaving Warner Bros. and DC, after more than 20 years of working with the studio. Nelson joined DC as president in 2009, playing a critical role in bringing the company’s film, TV, and video game divisions closer together, and on the same page with WB. Nelson oversaw a more talent-friendly revitalization in comics, while DC’s television portfolio became…
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Jared Leto is Developing His Own Joker Movie Now
Following Jared Leto’s debut as Joker in Suicide Squad, fans have been wondering when we’d see him pop up next. There has been talk of Leto returning for a Harley Quinn vs. Joker movie, Gotham City Sirens, and/or a Suicide Squad sequel. On top of that, Warner Bros. is developing a Joker origin movie that’s not canon, with Joaquin Phoenix rumored to star. But that’s not all, as WB adds another title to the slate. According to Variety, Jared Leto is attached to star in and executive produce a solo movie starring his Joker. This comes as WB seeks to expand the world of Suicide Squad with multiple spinoffs. Margot…
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Check Out New Trailers for THE LEGO MOVIE 2 and WRECK-IT RALPH 2
This has been a big week for movie trailers, and two of them are for some of the most anticipated animated sequels in recent memory. Disney’s Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2 sees Ralph and Vanellope travel to the Internet, and the new trailer is chock full of pop culture references. They feature glimpses of the worlds of Marvel and Star Wars, while all of the major Disney Princesses are in the same room. Meanwhile, Warner Bros. has released the first trailer for The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part. In this installment, the team has to face the arrival of LEGO Duplo space invaders, who takes many captive.…
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THE DEATH OF SUPERMAN Release Date and Bonus Features Announced
DC’s next animated title is The Death of Superman, the latest adaptation of the Man of Steel’s deadliest battle in comics. Today, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment confirmed that the movie hits digital stores on July 24th, with the Blu-Ray, DVD and 4K releases arriving on August 7th. We also have a list of bonus features, including a first look at Reign of the Supermen. Check out the press release below, and stay tuned for more as we have it. The Man of Steel meets his ultimate match when Doomsday comes to Earth – hell bent on destroying everything and everyone in his path, including the Justice League – in the…
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Production Update for BIRDS OF PREY Movie
DC Films is finally moving forward with its next Harley Quinn-centric movie, which is based on the Birds of Prey comics. Last month, filmmaker Cathy Yan was hired to direct the film, produced by and starring Margot Robbie. Not much beyond that is known, though Robbie recently teased an R-rating for the project. Now, we know when production will begin. According to Heroic Hollywood, Birds of Prey is on track to begin production in January. Location details are currently unknown. Additionally, the plan is to hire an all-female crew for the movie. If Birds of Prey shoots next year, then that’d put it on course for a 2020 release. DC has…
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SHAZAM! Officially Wraps Production
After many years of development, New Line Cinema’s Shazam! finally began production earlier this year. And now, the next installment of DC Films’ universe is officially in the can. Director David F. Sandberg has confirmed on Twitter that Shazam! has wrapped production. The next phase will be post-production, for which Sandberg and the team have 11 months before the film’s release. That’s a wrap on Shazam! Now onto months of post production. — David F. Sandberg (@ponysmasher) May 11, 2018 Now that Shazam! is officially wrapped, we’re turning our attention to the next DC movie to shoot: Wonder Woman 2. The highly anticipated sequel is expected to begin production later this…
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Margot Robbie Hints at R-Rating for Harley Quinn/Birds of Prey Movie
After considering several Harley Quinn-centric projects, Warner Bros. is now moving ahead with Margot Robbie’s spinoff, to be directed by Cathy Yan. The (officially untitled) film will be based on the Birds of Prey comics, and it will unite Harley with several female characters from the DC Universe. Now, Robbie sheds some light on what to expect. In an interview with Collider, Robbie says that she first pitched the movie back in 2015, when she was shooting Suicide Squad. So, she’s spent three years pursuing her vision. But the most interesting part of her pitch has to be the rating. “I pitched the idea of an R-rated girl gang film including…
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New TEEN TITANS GO! TO THE MOVIES Trailer Released
Warner Bros. has released a second trailer for Teen Titans GO! To the Movies, which brings the hit animated series to the big screen. In the film, the Titans go to Hollywood to get their own movie, just like all the other superheroes. The trailer is full of the franchise’s trademark humor and shenanigans, such as breaking the fourth wall and poking fun at other DC superheroes. It also puts a lot of focus on Will Arnett’s Slade, and we get to hear Nicolas Cage as Superman. Check it out below, and stay tuned for more as we have it. Teen Titans GO! To the Movies on July 27th.
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RUMOR: Next BATMAN Movie Will Adapt “Under the Hood” Storyline
Warning: This rumor contains spoilers for the DC Extended Universe and Batman films. With Ben Affleck rumored to write and direct the next Batman film, many fans have been wondering what will be the main plot of the film. Now JoBlo, is reporting that the film will focus on The Red Hood and ‘A Death in the Family’ storyline. Here’s a brief rundown of the story; Red Hood is Jason Todd, the second Robin. After a nasty run-in with the Joker, Todd was beaten to death and left for dead. Todd is then resurrected leading to him becoming the anti-hero, Red Hood. The animated film ‘Batman: Under the Red Hood’ has Ra’s al Ghul bringing Todd back via the Lazarus Pit.…
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