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Brandon Routh Recreates Famous Kingdom Come Superman Image

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Brandon Routh’s is returning to the role of Superman in the CW’s “Crisis on Infinite Earths”. The crossover series kicks off on Sunday, December 8 on Supergirl, runs through a Monday episode of Batwoman and that Tuesday’s episode of The Flash. That will be the midseason cliffhanger, as the shows go on hiatus for the holidays and return on January 14 to finish out the event with the midseason premiere of Arrow and a “special episode” of DC’s Legends of Tomorrow. In the comics, Crisis on Infinite Earths centered on…

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The Suicide Squad James Gunn Cast

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James Gunn is looking to start production for The Suicide Squad in Atlanta in September 2019. We now know the projected cast from IMDb and some of the characters we will see in the movie. While James Gunn is writing and directing the film he has the help of John Ostrander, who created the modern version of the Suicide Squad comic and Amanda Waller. The highly anticipated movie will feature Margot Robbie: as Harley Quinn, Joel Kinnaman: Rick Flag, Jai Courtney: Captain Boomerang, Viola Davis: Amanda Waller returning from the…

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HBO’s WATCHMEN Trailer

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An official trailer for HBO’s Watchmen series has arrived ahead of the show’s October debut. Watchmen is based on the graphic novel co-created and illustrated by Dave Gibbons and published by DC The clip delves further into the show’s actual plot and establishes the identities of several key characters. Check it out: :

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Doomsday Clock #12 Finally

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Finally, the end of Doomsday Clock is close. For all the frustration of readers, it is a great series. But some of the anticipations of the story was lost in the lengthy production of the comics. Some people just don’t care anymore about the third or fourth issue. Be that as it may, Geoff Johns and Gary Frank’s Doomsday Clock #12 will bring an end to the popular, series, which has introduced Watchmen characters to key heroes from the DC Universe. December solicitations, which include a listing for the upcoming…

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LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES: RETURNING

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LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES: MILLENNIUM is coming soon, and you can enjoy this sneak peek while you wait. The press release follows: Media Release — Fans can’t seem to stop talking about the upcoming LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES: MILLENNIUM miniseries launching in September, so here at DC we figure there’s no reason to stop the conversation! Here’s some new art from issue #1 by artist André Lima Araújo. Writer Brian Michael Bendis teams up with Araújo to introduce the still-mysterious central character to heroes from the future of the DC Universe, including…

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DC Universe’s Harley Quinn Trailer

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DC Universe debuted the first full trailer for animated adult comedy series Harley Quinn at San Diego Comic-Con 2019, featuring Kaley Cuoco as the Queenpin of crime. There’s plenty of cursing, violence, and more DC Comics cameos than you can shake a mallet at. Harley Quinn comes to DC Universe this fall. Video from TV Promos.

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Superman: Year One – Comic Trailer

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From the creators behind The Dark Knight Returns and Kick-Ass comes a powerful new look at the early days of the Man of Steel. Superman: Year One is a prestige format three-part comic series by Frank Miller and John Romita, Jr. that offers an inspiring testament to the importance of choice and a definitive origin story to the world’s first superhero. Available June 19, 2019, wherever comics are sold.

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Warner Bros. No Show at San Diego Comic-Con

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The next three DC Film movies Wonder Woman 1984, Birds of Prey or Joker will not be represented this year at the San Diego Comic-Con. We found out from Wonder Woman director Patty Jenkins and Gal Gadot over social media with the release of the film’s poster for Wonder Woman 1984. Jenkins actually revealed that the full marketing campaign doesn’t kick off until the end of the year in December. “By now you’ve heard: WB isn’t going to Hall H this year. We’re so sad to miss you there! And…

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DC Universe is Re-evaluated by AT&T & Warner Media

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According to Deadline, the DC Universe streaming service is being “re-evaluated” by its parent company WarnerMedia. This news comes as the just-launched Swamp Thing live-action television series was canceled only 6 days into its first season. The series was under inspection by the producers who during filming cut the first season from 13 episodes to 10. WarnerMedia is focusing on a larger, overall streaming platform. “There have been questions how DC Universe fits into those plans,” writes Deadline’s Co-Editor-in-Chief Nellie Andreeva, but we don’t know what that means for the…

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Ava DuVernay’s ‘New Gods’ With Comic Book Creator Tom King

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Tom King writer of the award-winning ‘Mister Miracle’ comic book series has joined Ava DuVernay in an attempt to write the screenplay of DC Films’ New Gods movie. King successfully revived the mythology of the “Fourth World” comic book series from the 1970s using the great characters created by the comic book legend Jack Kirby. The “Fourth World” stories reveal the conflict between two alien planets, New Genesis and Apokolips. The storyline migrates to earth when Darkseid, the ruler of Apokolips, discovers that the key to eradicating free will across…

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Swamp Thing Video Teaser

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SWAMP THING follows Abby Arcane as she investigates what seems to be a deadly swamp-born virus in a small town in Louisiana but soon discovers that the swamp holds mystical and terrifying secrets. When unexplainable and chilling horrors emerge from the murky marsh, no one is safe. Based on the DC characters originally written and drawn by Len Wein and Bernie Wrightson. A new original series #DCUSWAMPTHING premieres May 31. New episodes weekly, only on #DCUniverse. Video teaser shows a horror type feel and suspense. James Wan, who directed Aquaman,…

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Warner Bros. Wants Robert Pattinson as Batman

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Robert Pattinson has reportedly been asked to play the role of Bruce Wayne/Batman in director Matt Reeves’ upcoming DC film The Batman. Variety reports, the former Twilight and Harry Potter actor is in talks to become the new Caped Crusader. As of this moment, it is not a done deal. The Hollywood Reporter says that Armie Hammer, Nicholas Hoult, and Aaron Taylor-Johnson are also still in consideration for the role but, according to Variety, Pattison is Warner Bros.’ top choice for the role and the deal is expected to be…

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Watchmen Coming This Fall On HBO

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Tick tock. WATCHMEN debuts this fall on HBO From Damon Lindelof and set in an alternate history where “superheroes” are treated as outlaws, this drama series embraces the nostalgia of the original groundbreaking graphic novel of the same name while attempting to break new ground of its own. The cast includes Regina King, Jeremy Irons, Don Johnson, Jean Smart, Tim Blake Nelson, Louis Gossett Jr., Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Hong Chau, Andrew Howard, Tom Mison, Frances Fisher, Jacob Ming-Trent, Sara Vickers, Dylan Schombing, and James Wolk. WATCHMEN is based on the…

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GAMES OF THRONES Actor Plays TITANS’ BRUCE WAYNE

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Game of Thrones actor Iain Glen will portray Bruce Wayne in season 2 of DC Universe’s Titans, according to Deadline. Glen is best known for portraying the disgraced knight Jorah Mormount on HBO’s Game of Thrones. It’s not known whether Glen will put on the cape and cowl of Batman for Titans, or simply appear as his wealthy alter ego. Titans season 2 does not have a reported release date but is available on DC Universe streaming.

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Shazam Movie Opens Well Over Weekend

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The state of superhero movies is strong with interest in the genre in all walks of life. The movie Shazam opened with a 56 Million weekend domestically with almost 159 Million worldwide. The film works for younger audiences and older both and is a sign that the DC Films plan to make movies that are not dependant on a connected universe but stand on their own as a single character building movie is working. Critics and fans agree the last two movies Aquaman and now Shazam are good movies and…

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