Category: Warner Bros.

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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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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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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Injustice 2 “The Lines Are Redrawn” Trailer Breakdown Video

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Over a week ago saw a new trailer for the Injustice 2 video game with “The Lines Are Redrawn,” which offered a look at new characters including Darkseid and Brainiac. Now DC All Access breaks down the trailer in the following video. An Injustice 2 Robin trailer was also recently released. Are they friends? Foes? In the morally murky world of Injustice, it’s never easy to tell. But in this DC All Access games clip, we look to see where the lines have been redrawn as we break down the…

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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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Kevin Smith Directs “Supergirl Lives”

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For the many television shows that rotate in new directors frequently, such as the case with The CW’s superhero shows, it is important that the directors stick with the style of the series. If they put too much of their stamp on the show, it sticks out like a sore thumb. Clerks and Mallrats filmmaker, Kevin Smith, knows the drills. He already got two well-received episodes of The Flash under his belt and took the same approach with his Supergirl episode—which airs this Monday. “Most people think of me like,…

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Teen Titans: The Judas Contract Animated Movie

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It’s long been discussed, but it’s now officially confirmed. TEEN TITANS: THE JUDAS CONTRACT, the popular New Teen Titans storyline by Marv Wolfman and George Perez, will be adapted into a feature length animated film in 2017. Revealed during tonight’s packed Batman: The Killing Joke World Premiere panel, Teen Titans: The Judas Contract was announced alongside two other intriguing-sounding DC Universe Original Movies slotted for next year. First out of the gate will be Justice League Dark, an adaptation of the popular comic book series that will bring John Constantine…

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Ben Affleck reiterates Spring 2017 start for Batman Movie

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Despite saying earlier this week that he is a believer in “not reverse engineering projects to meet a window or a date,” Ben Affleck reiterated to Variety that plans are still on for his solo Batman movie to shoot in the spring of 2017. “We’re on the right track with that and everything is coming together. We’re still finishing up a script. I’m very excited.” Affleck also opened up about what came before him as well, saying: “I respect all of those [Batman] movies. Christopher Nolan did an incredible job,…

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The Rock Talks Black Adam

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Dwayne Johnson talks why he loves the role of Black Adam in a new Q&A on his YouTube page. A fan asks The Rock, “So what you made you want/consider the role of Black Adam?” “Look I love the role of Black Adam,” Johnson responds. “I love that he starts off as a slave. That he felt like he was wronged. I just love that back story, an d I think Black Adam has been, for me, the most intriguing super hero.” Dwayne Johnson will star as Black Adam in…

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Jeffrey Dean Morgan as Batman May Be in the Works

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Recently Jeffrey Dean Morgan ( who is known for his roles in ‘Watchmen’ and Negan in ‘The Walking Dead’ ) was asked during a Q & A at Denver’s Comic Con, if he would ever like to play the Flashpoint version of Batman. Since many fans noticed his short role in Batman V. Superman as Bruce Wayne’s father, many have questioned whether we would see the acclaimed actor in the DCEU again. See why Jeffrey Dean Morgan as Batman may be in the works. We May See a Thomas Wayne…

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Black Adam vs. Superman?!

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In addition to Henry Cavill’s earlier posts spreading the super holiday cheer, Henry Cavill posted a new image along with Dwayne Johnson, who is playing Black Adam in the DCEU Shazam! movie. “Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Superman and Black Adam Dwayne The Rock Johnson,” Cavill posted. “Today we drink like gentleman and come together as friends. We’re excited for what the future brings.” Cavill also included the following hashtags perhaps confirming an epic battle between Superman and Black Adam will take place some time down the…

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All-Female DC Villains Movie ‘Gotham City Sirens’

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Robbie will reprise her role as DC villainess Harley Quinn. David Ayer is back in the business of DC comic villains. The filmmaker, who directed Warner Bros.’ all-bad guy comic book movie Suicide Squad, is reuniting with that film’s star, Margot Robbie, for Gotham City Sirens, a feature project that will showcase the top female villains from the DC stable, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. Ayer will direct and produce the project with Robbie reprising her role as Harley Quinn, the part-time girlfriend of the Joker who is currently DC’s…

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Powerless Premiere Date Set

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Powerless premiere date set for February by NBC Today, NBC has announced their lineup for the midseason and with it comes the Powerless premiere date. The ensemble comedy, set in the world of the DC Universe, will premiere Thursday, February 2 at 8:30 p.m. In the first comedy series set in the universe of DC Comics, Vanessa Hudgens (Grease Live, High School Musical) plays Emily, a spunky young insurance adjuster specializing in regular-people coverage against damage caused by the crime-fighting superheroes. It’s when she stands up to one of these…

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