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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…
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DC Beefs Animated Slate to 4 Movies Next Year; Featuring BATMAN: HUSH, WONDER WOMAN and More
Last night, DC Entertainment held the world premiere of its latest animated movie, The Death of Superman, at San Diego Comic-Con. During the panel, DC announced the 2019 slate of original animated movies, but with a twist. While DC normally does three movies per year, 2019 will have four films. As previously announced, Reign of the Supermen will be released early next year. This film is the direct sequel to The Death of Superman, fulfilling the promise of a two-part adaptation of the iconic storyline. Later next spring, DC will release Justice League vs. The Fatal Five. The film, which has an original story, will bring the supervillain group The…
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Dwayne Johnson Offers BLACK ADAM Production Update, Teases DC Universe Cameos
Last we heard on the Black Adam movie, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson said that production could start sometime next year. Well, it looks like that’s still the plan, but it may not be quite as soon as we’ve expected. Speaking with Filmstarts, Johnson says that Black Adam could “possibly” start production in late 2019. He explains that he’s shooting Jumanji 3 early next year, then Red Notice with Gal Gadot. But after that, if all goes to plan, he could do Black Adam after. He goes on to say that he’s very happy with how the script is turning out, and it’s an exciting time for DC Films’ universe, even in…
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Warner Bros. Announces Start of Production for WONDER WOMAN 1984
Warner Bros. has announced today that the highly anticipated Wonder Woman sequel has begun production. The press release offers a lot of new details, such as the title and the return of a key character. The new movie is titled Wonder Woman 1984, confirming rumors of its 1980s setting. The studio has also confirmed that Chris Pine will reprise his role in the sequel, despite his death in the first movie. Director Patty Jenkins shared a first-look photo on Twitter. Also of note in the press release: star Gal Gadot is also producing Wonder Woman 1984, with new DC Films president Walter Hamada serving as an executive producer. Check out…
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Movie News Bits: Batman, CAPTAIN MARVEL, CAPTAIN BRITAIN, WONDER WOMAN 2, INFIDEL
Welcome to the latest installment of Movie News Bits. Today, we have a new actor interested in playing Batman, some Captain Marvel casting, Simon Pegg’s desired superhero role, Patty Jenkins’ Wonder Woman 2 paycheck, and a new comic book movie in the works. A lot of actors have expressed interest in paying Batman over the years, and the latest is former Dexter star Michael C. Hall. Speaking with Yahoo! Movies UK, the actor admits that Batman is his favorite superhero, recalling that he voiced an alternate version of him in Justice League: Gods and Monsters. When asked if he would want to play Batman in live action, he says, “Well,…
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Movie News Bits: Marvel Studios, FAILSAFE, BOLIVAR, Joss Whedon, X-MEN ORIGINS: WOLVERINE
Welcome to the latest installment of Movie News Bits. Today, we’re talking about a potential new Marvel director, two new comic book movies in development, Joss Whedon’s reaction to his Wonder Woman script backlash, and casting that nearly happened for X-Men Origins: Wolverine. While many of Marvel’s plans post-Avengers 4 are currently under wraps, we’ve had some teases on what to expect. Could one of those be a movie by filmmaker Ben Wheatley (Free Fire)? On the Adam Buxton Podcast (via CBM), actor Bob Mortimer talked about a project that he was going to do with Wheatley, but says that it’s now on the backburner. Why? Well, Wheatley has apparently…
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Review: SUPERMAN/BATMAN: APOCALYPSE
After the events of Superman/Batman: Public Enemies we have a new adventure for our heroes. This film is the origin of Kara Zor-El aka Supergirl. We also team up with Wonder Woman and Big Barda to take down Darkseid. Talk about going big for a sequel! So how does this all come together? Well, let’s find out. The film has a loose connection to Superman/Batman: Public Enemies, but there’s nothing really tying the two together. We see a ship flying through Gotham City and Batman (Kevin Conroy) investigating. We find that the ship was carrying Kara Zor-El (Summer Glau), Superman’s (Tim Daly) cousin. Batman and Wonder Woman (Susan Eisenberg) are not…
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Recommended Reading for New DC Comics Fans
This page is meant to be a guide for new readers who have taken an interest in the DC Universe. This is a list of definitive stories for many of DC’s superheroes. However, this is just an introduction to these characters. You can find these comic books either on Amazon, some other book website, or your local bookstore. SUPERMAN Superman: Birthright Writer: Mark Waid Pencil: Lenil Francis Yu Summary: This retelling of Superman’s origin story was released in 2003 and 2004. This series gave Superman and his supporting characters a new modern update while still retaining elements from classic Superman stories. All-Star Superman Writer: Grant Morrison Pencils: Frank Quitely Summary:…
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The Future of the DCEU
We live in a world where the Justice League star in a live action movie. I honestly still can’t believe it. We finally saw Batman, Flash, Aquaman, Wonder Woman, Cyborg, and Superman together on the big screen. So, now what? Where does DC go from here? The next movie is 13 months away from the time of this post. Four out of five films have had a mixed reception at best. Justice League is (currently) underperforming during its opening weekend. What’s the next step? Let’s take a look at Phase 2 of the DC Universe. Solo Films On the one hand, you can say that taking a 13-month break could…
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Ranking the DCEU So Far
Hey friends! With Justice League now in theaters, it’s safe to say the DCEU has kicked into high gear. Today I’ll share with you my rankings for the 5 films that have been part of DC’s Extended Universe thus far – and yes, this list includes Justice League! So without further ado, let’s get started with… #5: Suicide Squad This movie was a huge disappointment. I remember liking it okay the first time I saw it, and then I realized how much of a hot mess the movie was upon rewatch. The marketing, which featured Sweet’s “Ballroom Blitz” and Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” was on point, but the film itself was…