Author: Walt

David Ayer Reacts to Negative Reviews

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When noon struck on Aug. 2, the Suicide Squad review embargo ended, bringing a whole new wave of critical scorn and disappointment from fans upon DC. While it didn’t take long for a gloomy picture to get painted on Rotten Tomatoes, it didn’t take long for writer/director David Ayer to defend his film either. Ayer first responded on Twitter by repeating a quote from Mexican revolutionary Emiliano Zapta, translating to “I’d prefer to die on my feet than to live on my knees.” Ayer then tweeted in English without quoting…

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J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI Is Leaving Comic Books

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[Editor’s Note: At Comic-Con International: San Diego, J. Michael Straczynski announced that he would no longer be writing comic books. Newsarama reached out to the author, who provided this letter to readers. Because of our great respect for this great talent Comics talk is providing the letter in it’s entirety as found at Newsarama] I’ve had a very funny career. Multiple careers, actually. I was a reporter in San Diego for many years, working for a host of local newspapers and magazines, including the San Diego Reader and San Diego…

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The Flash Season 3 Comic-Con trailer:

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“I think we can state Flashpoint does not last all season long,” Gustin said. “But there are permanent ramifications.” “The Flash” Season 3 premiers Tuesday, October 4th also starring Jesse L. Martin, Tom Cavanagh, Candice Patton, Danielle Panabaker, Carlos Valdes, Keiynan Lonsdale and Tom Felton. Watch The Flash Season 3 Comic-Con trailer:

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Amazing Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows Ongoing Coming to Marvel NOW!

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It was recently announced that the popular Secret Wars mini is to become a new ongoing in the new Marvel NOW! relaunch, to be written by Gerry Gonway with art by Ryan Stegman. It looks like it might be in regular continuity after Secret Wars. Renew Your Vows was the Secret Wars series that saw Peter Parker, Mary Jane and their daughter May Annie from a parallel universe where they remained married. It was very, very popular, The big bad, Regent was also somehow resurrected in the standard Marvel universe…

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David Ayer shoots down Suicide Squad fan theory

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Since the first look at Jared Leto’s Joker from Suicide Squad debuted (along with the defaced Robin costume from Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice) there has been a fan theory with growing popularity: the Clown Prince of Crime is actually the former Boy Wonder gone bad. What began as simple postulating online quickly gained traction, but director David Ayer is here to derail that train. Speaking with WSVN-TV, Ayer shot down the fan theory when asked what the most ridiculous rumor he heard about Suicide Squad was. “It ain’t…

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Spider-Man’s greatest villain Doctor Octopus is coming

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It’s been a long time coming, but Spider-Man’s greatest villain is finally coming back to life. Did somebody call a doctor? The latest comic solicitations for Marvel’s October releases confirm Doctor Octopus is officially coming back. Here’s the story’s logline: “Death is no more, and DOCTOR OCTOPUS HAS RETURNED!!! How is he back? And what does he have to do with The Jackal?” He’ll make his return in Issue No. 20 of Amazing Spider-Man, by Dan Slott, Christos Gage and Giuseppe Camuncoli. If you haven’t been following Spidey comics for…

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COMIC BOOK SUPERHERO Movie Release Schedule

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Movie Release Schedule [Click on the movie title for latest trailer if availible] 2016: July 25 & 26: Batman: The Killing Joke (Two-night only theatrical release) August 5: Suicide Squad November 4: Doctor Strange 2017: March 3: Untitled Wolverine sequel (Fox) March 31: Ghost In The Shell (Paramount) May 5: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 June 2: Wonder Woman June 16: Kingsman: The Golden Circle (Fox) July 7: Spider-Man: Homecoming (Sony release, Marvel Studios-produced) October 6: Untitled Fox Marvel film (Fox) November 3: Thor: Ragnarok November 17: Justice League…

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Fantastic Beasts – Comic-Con Trailer

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Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, or simply Fantastic Beasts, is an upcoming 2016 British fantasy drama film written by J. K. Rowling as her screenwriting debut and inspired by Rowling’s book of the same name. A spin-off/prequel of the Harry Potter film series and directed by David Yates, the film will be the first installment of a trilogy. Rowling is also producing the film alongside David Heyman, Steve Kloves, and Lionel Wigram. The film stars Eddie Redmayne, Katherine Waterston, Dan Fogler, Alison Sudol, David Chester and Colin Farrell.…

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SDDC: ‘Game of Thrones’ Cast and Creators Talk Season 7

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HBO’s hit fantasy epic “Game of Thrones” returned Friday to Hall H at Comic-Con International in San Diego with a little less star power than usual, and virtually no information about what’s in store for next season. Hosted by “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” star Rob McElhenney, the presentation began with a video in which he and co-star Charlie Day interacted as “Game of Thrones” background characters who wanted to know if “winter is coming,” when exactly it will arrive. “I don’t have any shoes that aren’t open-toed,” Day joked…

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Netflix Defenders Lineup Marvel Trailers

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When Marvel announced in 2013 that Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage and Iron Fist would get their own TV shows on Netflix, it was also revealed that the heroes would eventually team up in a Defenders miniseries. To the causal Marvel fan, the chance of seeing a superhero team besides the Avengers is exciting, but hardcore comic book fans know that the MCU’s Defenders are different than the earlier iterations from the comics. However, using street-level heroes rather than the original set of members makes sense in terms of how…

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Marvel Civil War II #3 Review

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I loved Mark Millar’s Civil War series in 2006–2007 with art by Steven McNiven. It had everything you would want in a cross over superhero comic extravaganza. Civil War follows the implementation and consequences of the Superhuman Registration Act, a legislative bill that requires the mandatory registration of any person based in the United States with super powers. The act arose due to public pressure for accountability following a series of superhuman-related events causing significant damage and death within the Marvel universe. Tony Stark, the superhero Iron Man, who had…

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Batman: The Killing Joker Trailer Break Down

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Batman: The Killing Joker here the trailer. Over 1,150 U.S. theaters will be showing the film. Original Story: Warner Bros. Animation’s Batman: The Killing Joke is now set to break a record with its ‘one night only’ theatrical screening set for over 1,000 North American theaters – over 300 more than originally anticipated. Fathom Events, who is facilitating the theatrical release, has noted that this is its widest rollout in company history. The animated film is based on the OGN by AlanMoore and Brian Bolland. Batman: The Killing Joke will…

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