Category: Movies

Joss Whedon Heads To DC To Direct Batgirl Movie

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WB continues building their Batman movie franchise with none other than Marvel’s The Avengers director Joss Whedon on Batgirl. Variety reports Joss Whedon, known for his take portraying women in a good light, is nearing a deal to write, direct, and produce an untitled Batgirl movie as part of the DCEU. WB also has the Matt Reeves Batman movie, the David Ayer Gotham City Sirens film, and a Nightwing movie in development. It’s further said that presently no other producers are attached to the Joss Whedon Batgirl movie, but the…

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New Justice League Movie Trailer

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Justice League Movie Trailer was released by Warner Bros. this Saturday. It was very good and highlighted the recruitment of Cyborg, Aquaman, and the Flash with shots of Batman and Wonder Woman and the others in action. No sign of Superman but there is a panel with Amy Adams as Lois Lane. Also there is a scene with J. K. Simmons as James Gordon Police commissioner. All in all it is worth viewing. May the movie itself be as entertaining. Check it out and comment. Justice League unites in theaters…

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BATMAN V SUPERMAN Final Profits

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Box Office Grosses aren’t the final story for most films… The actual money a studio makes depends on an assortment of factors and costs. Deadline Hollywood has crunched the available numbers and best estimates from Hollywood insiders to determine what kind of profits Batman V. Superman ultimately made after considering all revenue streams for the film itself and subtracting all of the assorted costs.  In the end, the film grossed $873m at the Worldwide box office, of which WB will pocket $367m. (The rest going to the theaters that showed…

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Brianna Hildebrand’s Negasonic Teenage Warhead Interview

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It’s already been confirmed that the duo will return, but the actress has now talked for the first time about her role in Deadpool 2. She hasn’t seen a script but is expected to get an updated appearance. “I’ve not yet actually read the script,” Hildebrand admitted, adding “But I do think she will be a lot cooler, based on the wardrobe ideas and stuff. I’m very excited.” She explained she’d just seen some concept art, “Just some ideas, nothing that’s concrete or anything. But I think it’s cool that…

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WONDER WOMAN – DC Films Producer Interview

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Make no mistake about it: Wonder Woman is absolutely an origin film, and will tell the story of how Diana, princess of Themyscira, came to man’s world and became a superhero to the people of Earth, decades before she would return to help Batman and Superman defeat the mighty threat of Doomsday in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. But DC Films producer Charles Roven wants to make sure that the focus for her film, as well as their other solo films going forward, isn’t just a formulaic origin, like…

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WONDER WOMAN – Official Origin Trailer

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Published on Mar 11, 2017 This June, witness the future of justice. #WonderWoman Before she was Wonder Woman, she was Diana, princess of the Amazons, trained to be an unconquerable warrior. Raised on a sheltered island paradise, when an American pilot crashes on their shores and tells of a massive conflict raging in the outside world, Diana leaves her home, convinced she can stop the threat. Fighting alongside man in a war to end all wars, Diana will discover her full powers…and her true destiny. Release date: June 2, 2017…

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Possible Dune Adaptation from Denis Villeneuve

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In February, we learned that Denis Villeneuve, who directed Sicario and the heavily Oscar-nominated Arrival, not to mention the upcoming sequel Blade Runner 2049, has signed on to direct a new adaptation of Dune, Frank Herbert’s classic novel about the machinations surrounding a desert planet which supplies the universe’s most valuable commodity. This is excellent news: Villeneuve is an outstanding director. But it’s also interesting because this could be the start of a much bigger franchise. Frank Herbert’s son Brian, who has co-written more than a dozen Dune books of…

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NEW Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Trailer

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Here it is even though it is a week late the latest trailer for Guardians of the Galaxy 2. Looks like they will be put to the test again against overwhelming odds, space monsters, and relatives showing up when you least expect them in the second edition of Guardians of the Galaxy by Marvel Entertainment. Starring Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana and more, in theaters May 5th.

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Logan Movie is Here

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Fox has released Logan the next in the X-Men franchise and the last time we will see Hugh Jackson as Wolverine and Patrick Stewart Professor X. Highly acclaimed by the critics the movie features the introduction of the new Weapon X. Life has never been so difficult for Logan and the forces against him are relentless. Synopsis: In the near future, a weary Logan cares for an ailing Professor X in a hide out on the Mexican border. But Logan’s attempts to hide from the world and his legacy are…

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More Stories (Movies) From J. R. R. Tolkien

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All of us were enthralled by the Lord of the Rings movies and probably have a copy in our DVD/Blu-Ray collection. While The Hobbit also written by J. R. R. Tolkien was also made into a movie trilogy. The Hobbit is only about three hundred pages long. However, confident that his book would one day be divided into a dozen movies, author JRR Tolkien also provided 125 pages of Hobbit backstory, billed as “The Appendices,” in a later edition of the final Lord of the Rings novel The Return of…

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Michael Keaton ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’

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Variety caught up with Michael Keaton, who plays the villain The Vulture in Spider-Man: Homecoming. But apparently he’s not all bad, as Keaton alluded to in this new interview. Keaton also revealed that Marvel shifted their schedule to accommodate him, as he originally had to turn the role down over conflicts. Here are some excerpts: I do think though, in all your roles, you bring an inherent likability, whether you want to or not. It’s been a while since you played a truly villainous role. Yeah, Vulture, recently. But not…

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MATT REEVES TO DIRECT AND PRODUCE “THE BATMAN”

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(February 23, 2017 – Burbank, CA) – Warner Bros. Pictures announced today that Matt Reeves (“Dawn of the Planet of the Apes,” “Cloverfield”) has been set to direct “The Batman.” Reeves will also serve as a producer on the new standalone action adventure centering on one of DC’s most enduringly popular Super Heroes. The announcement was made by Toby Emmerich, President and Chief Content Officer, Warner Bros. Pictures Group. Emmerich stated, “We are thrilled to have Matt Reeves taking the helm of Batman, the crown jewel of our DC slate.…

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Ben Affleck Not Directing Batman Movie

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Ben Affleck has decided not to direct the Batman movie. Word comes from Variety who also states that Ben Affleck will stay on the Batman movie as a producer and as the titular character. “There are certain characters who hold a special place in the hearts of millions,” Ben Affleck said in a statement. “Performing this role demands focus, passion and the very best performance I can give. It has become clear that I cannot do both jobs to the level they require. Together with the studio, I have decided…

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BATMAN v SUPERMAN Made More Money for JIM STARLIN

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Veteran comic book creator Jim Starlin revealed in a Facebook post that Warner Bros. has provided him a royalty check for their use of his creation Anatoli Knyyazev/KGBeast in the film Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice – and that the single check was for more money than he’s received from Marvel Studios for the use of all his creations combined, including Thanos, Drax, and Gamora. “Just received a very big check from D.C. Entertainment for my participation in Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice (Anatoli Knyyazev),” reads Starlin’s statement.…

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