Category: DC Comics Publisher

DC Entertainment Moves to New Division At WB

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Pam Lifford, who ran the consumer products division, has been named president of the new division. Source: The Hollywood Reporter Warner Bros. has created Warner Bros Global Brands and Experiences, an umbrella division that will encompass DC, Warner Bros Consumer Products, Themed Entertainment, and a new global franchise team. Pam Lifford, who ran the consumer products division, has been named the president of the new division. Lifford will be the president of Warner Bros. Global Brands and Experiences, referred to as WBGBE. Warner Bros. CEO Kevin Tsujihara announced the new…

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Geoff Johns’ Talks about DC Universe, Comics and Movies

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There is a lot coming in the DC world of comics, DC Universe streaming and movies and the man right in the middle of it all, Geoff Johns, sheds some like on what we will see in the coming months. Stargirl, Justice Society of America, as well as S.T.R.I.P.E., are coming on the DC Universe. This is in contrast to Titans, Hawk and Dove, Doom Patrol and Swamp Thing live-action dramas. Plus he talks about three Joker story and how it fits in all things comics with of course Doomsday…

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Timothy Dalton Cast as DOOM PATROL’s CHIEF

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Timothy Dalton has been cast as Dr. Niles “The Chief” Caulder for DC Universe’s Doom Patrol. “Genius. Visionary. Accomplished. Eccentric. Maybe a little insane,” reads DC Universe’s description of the role. “Dr. Niles Caulder, known more informally as ‘the Chief,’ is the wheelchair-bound scientist who traditionally leads the quirky band of heroes called the Doom Patrol. Caulder is, in a word, brilliant.” Dalton is best known for playing James Bond in two 1980s movies. Dalton also appeared in the movie adaptations of Flash Gordon and The Rocketeer. Kelsey Grammer was…

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Liam Sharp And Grant Morrison Will Produce Green Lantern

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Since returning to the world of mainstream comics, Liam Sharp has been pretty hard to miss. From his highly acclaimed relaunch of Wonder Woman alongside writer Greg Rucka and fellow artist, Nicola Scott to his revival of DC’s iconic THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD franchise, Sharp’s successfully reminded all of us why the realm of superhero comics had embraced his detailed, lush artistic style in the first place. It’s hard to imagine a comic project that’s more high profile than relaunching Wonder Woman during her 75th anniversary year, right before…

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Batman: The Animated Series – Remastered Opening Titles

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This is the full-remastered opening title sequence from ‘Batman: The Complete Animated Series Deluxe Limited Edition” blu-ray box set. “Batman: The Animated Series,” the most acclaimed animated superhero television series in history, arrives this fall in an all-encompassing package befitting its revered place in the annals of fan-favorite entertainment. Remastered for the first time since its broadcast airing from 1992-1995, “Batman: The Complete Animated Series Deluxe Limited Edition” will be available from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment on Digital and in a stunning Blu-ray™ box set on October 30, 2018. The…

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Robert De Niro & Marc Maron’s Joker Movie Role

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From “The Hashtag Show” speculation is that Robert De Niro and Marc Maron’s roles have been confirmed for Todd Phillips’ Joker origin film. As previously told, De Niro will be playing a late night talk show host. Maron will be the show’s producer handling the booking of guests to appear on the late night program. Joaquin Phoenix’s character will fail as a standup comedian on the show that will result in public humiliation for the future DC supervillain. It is indicated that Maron’s currently unnamed character is not expected to…

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Young Justice: Outsiders “Bedlam” Trailer

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Nightwing will once again be at the forefront of the series, and he won’t be alone. Superboy, Aqualad, Tigress, Wonder Girl, Robin (Tim Drake), Blue Beetle, Impulse, Beast Boy, Arsenal, and Static will all be back. New additions to the team include Metamorpho, Katana, Spoiler, Arrowette and Thirteen. Nightwing and Oracle infiltrate a secret metahuman lab run by the mysterious Bedlam in this clip from the upcoming Young Justice: Outsiders. Young Justice: Outsiders, the much anticipated third season of the popular animated series, is coming exclusively to DC Universe scheduled…

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BLACK ADAM MOVIE STILL HAPPENING

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Dwayne Johnson has not been clear if Black Adam or Shazam will ever meet up, which has people wondering if the Black Adam Movie will be happening. Johnson is the producer on Shazam! so somebody in this production company should know what’s up. An update comes from Johnson’s manager, former wife, business partner and fellow producer on Shazam!, Dany Garcia, who also manages Superman Henry Cavill. A set up for Black Adam vs Superman anyone? “Black Adam is definitely happening,” Garcia filled in Collider. “We’re actually very deep into a…

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Coming DC Daily News Show with Kevin Smith

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Media Release — A new daily news show focused on all things DC was announced today, including availability for viewing. DC Daily will be available on the DC UNIVERSE subscription service, with select segments also available for viewing at no cost on additional online channels. DC Daily will offer fans entertaining news and insights, exclusive guest appearances, interviews and panel discussions with some of the most knowledgeable voices in the DC universe. A live stream will kick off the new program at 4:30pm PST on August 29, 2018. Kevin Smith,…

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BRENDAN FRASER Cast in DOOM PATROL

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Brendan Fraser has been cast as the voice of Robotman in DC Universe’s Doom Patrol series. In the DC comic books, Robotman is Cliff Steele, a stunt driver whose brain is implanted in a robot body following a near-fatal accident. DC confirmed the casting, saying Robotman had “found his voice.” Deadline reports that Fraser will also appear in flashbacks as Cliff Steele, while actor Riley Shanahan will portray Robotman’s physical presence. Actor Jake Michaels was previously reportedly cast in the role Robotman for DC Universe’s Titans – though Robotman would…

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Tom Cruise May Play Green Lantern On One Condition

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I was holding off reporting just rumors about the next actor for Green Lantern’s Hal Jordan but it has got to the point I felt that it is time to address that rumor. Tom Cruise is reportedly open to taking on the role of Hal Jordan in DC Films’ Green Lantern Corps movie but there is one major condition before he closes a deal to suit up. According to Crazy Days and Nights, Warner Bros. is in talks with Cruise for the role of Green Lantern but the current script…

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Tom King displays the HEROES IN CRISIS

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Media Release — There’s a new kind of crisis threatening the heroes of the DC Universe, ripped from real-world headlines by New York Times bestselling author Tom King: How does a superhero handle PTSD? How do DC’s Trinity – Batman, Wonder Woman and Superman – handle massacres and mass shootings? This September, King explores these themes in HEROES IN CRISIS with artists Clay Mann (BATMAN) and Mitch Gerads (MISTER MIRACLE). “I want to speak about, and to, this New War generation, the millions of people who have fought bravely overseas…

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Script For Supergirl Movie is Coming

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A “Supergirl” film is in the early stages at Warner Bros. and DC Entertainment, according to Deadline Hollywood. “22 Jump Street” writer Oren Uziel will pen the script, but no producer is attached yet. Oren Uziel is a writer and producer, also known for The Cloverfield Paradox (2018), and Shimmer Lake (2017). Supergirl’s first appearance was in “Action Comics #252” from writer Otto Binder and illustrator Al Plastino. It followed Kara Zor-El, who was born and raised in Argo City – a fragment of KRYPTON that survived destruction. As interesting…

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Matt Reeves: About Ben Affleck’s Role as Batman

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When Zack Snyder’s Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice first premiered in theaters over two years ago, there were mixed feelings about Ben Affect’s role as Batman. Now we are further confused about his continued involvement as the Caped Crusader. Even though it seemed lately like Affleck would be stepping down from his role as Batman in the upcoming solo film, writer and director Matt Reeves recently issued an update about the movie. Speaking at the Television Critics Association’s summer press tour, Reeves, revealed that he’s still speaking with Affleck…

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There is a Rumored Aquaman Post-Credits Scene

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Following a breathtaking look at the first Aquaman trailer, fans also got news that Black Manta (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) won’t die in the movie. While it’s not the first time a villain survives a superhero film, it was a bit of a shock to hear the news so early. Now, new rumors are suggesting Jame Wan’s post-credits sequence will indeed be setting up a bigger role for the villain in the future. According to Discussing Film, Manta will be aligning or at least meeting Dr. Stephen Shin (Randall Park) in…

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