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Action Comics Mister Oz Identity Theory

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With the story set to reveal one of the biggest mysteries of the DC Rebirth universe soon arriving, DC have revealed that Action Comics will be getting their favourite treatment for big stories: lenticular covers. The Oz Effect, starting in September in Action Comics by Dan Jurgens and Viktor Bogdanovic, promises to reveal the identity of the mysterious Mr. Oz, who has been helping the Super-family from afar and also abducting various characters including Tim Drake and Doomsday. However, one of these freshly revealed covers might actually have already confirmed…

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Justice League: The New Frontier — Commemorative Edition

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Warner Bros. has announced plans to release Justice League: The New Frontier, the animated adaptation the late Darwin Cooke’s seminal DC Comics classic, as a Commemorative Edition. While a full rundown of the edition’s features has not yet been released, there will be more to come later about other animated releases. The plan is every DC Universe Original Movie To Be Collected In A Massive Box Set. Justice League: The New Frontier — Commemorative Edition, produced by Michael Goguen and Bruce Timm, and directed by David Bullock from a script…

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Frank Miller Announces Superman Year One

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After Batman, legendary creator Frank Miller is tackling the Man of Steel with Superman: Year One. At the DC Master Class panel at Comic-Con, Frank Miller surprised the audience with concept art for the series. Frank Miller recently finished Batman: The Dark Knight Master Race, and Miller stopped by the DC Master Class panel and talked with Dan DiDio about their first forays into comics as well as their various upcoming projects for Dark Knights Metal, Dark Matter and other upcoming books. Frank didn’t want to feel left out, so…

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Henry Cavill Not Allowed to Shave for Justice League Re-shoots

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Coming out of Comic-Con, it’s being reported the extensive re-shoots on the Justice League movie are causing headaches among the cast and studio. Variety reports the Justice League re-shoots cost around $25 million and have been taking place both in London and Los Angeles. It’s noted while it is the norm for big budget movies to do re-shoots, it’s said the cost and time allotted on the Justice League re-shoots is “raising eyebrows.” The report mentions re-shoots typically cost between $6-8 million and last for a couple of weeks. Regarding…

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GEOFF JOHNS & KEVIN FEIGE Honor SUPERMAN Director RICHARD DONNER

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On Wednesday night, DC Entertainment President & Chief Creative Officer Geoff Johns and Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige came together to honor the man that mentored them both, Superman: The Movie director Richard Donner. Donner was honored by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences in a special ceremony that brought Feige and Johns – both former interns under Donner – together with numerous other Hollywood luminaries to pay tribute to the 87-year-old filmmaker. Donner is known for directing Superman: The Movie, Superman II, The Goonies, the Lethal Weapon…

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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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Dan Jurgens Talks MR. MXYZPTLK’s Return in Superman Reborn

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In this week’s Action Comics #975, Mr. Mxyzptlk was revealed as the secret identity behind the mysterious doppelgänger Clark Kent who was introduced at the start of “Rebirth.” Not only has Mr. Mxyzptlk now stolen Superman’s son – and made the world (including his mother Lois) forget who he is – but the villain is directly tied into the “Rebirth” mystery of Mr. Oz, the hooded figure who’s been manipulating events in the DCU and stealing characters out of time itself. This week’s oversized Action Comics #975, which featured two…

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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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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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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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Amy Adams Confirms Man of Steel 2

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Back when DC first announced their DC slate of Justice League movies it was mentioned more standalone Superman movies (and Batman) are being worked on. In addition most recently saw Henry Cavill’s manager state Man of Steel 2 is in development. Now Amy Adams, while doing press with Jeremy Renner for their latest movie Arrival, confirms the new Superman Man of Steel 2 as well. Amy Adams says she found out the news about Man of Steel 2 when everyone else did and goes on to state she knows they…

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DC’s SUPER SONS Unite For the First Time in SUPERMAN #10

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On the surface, there aren’t many similarities between Jonathan Kent, the son of Superman, and Damian Wayne, son of Batman. One is a wide-eyed boy who grew up on a small town farm, only recently discovering his father’s job as a superhero, while the other was trained since birth to be a deadly assassin, raised in the full knowledge of the darker side of Batman’s world. Yet one thing the two boys share is Peter Tomasi and Patrick Gleason, the creative team on Jon’s Superman title and the former team…

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Captain Marvel Is The Most Powerful Hero In The Marvel Cinematic Universe Says Feige

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The age old debate of most powerful super hero always comes down to two names: Superman and The Hulk. While Superman may remain the strongest in the DC films, The Hulk doesn’t win this fight on the Marvel side of things. According to the head of Marvel Studios, Kevin Feige, Captain Marvel wears the belt in this universe. In an interview with IGN, Kevin talked a bit about the inclusion of the character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He spoke about the importance of hiring a female director for the…

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NYCC “Superman” Interview with Peter Tomasi

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“Superman” co-writer Peter Tomasi sits down for an exclusive interview with the Superman Homepage to talk to us about the current comic books, the success of the “Rebirth” era, and bringing fans back to the Man of Steel. Thanks to T.A. Ewart for conducting the interview.

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How can Superman Return For Justice League?

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“I don’t want to ruin it or anything, but you’ve got to have Superman,” Justice League and Batman v Superman director Zack Snyder said before introducing Superman actor Henry Cavill during the Justice League panel at San Diego Comic-Con. Superman is or will be alive, and he will be returning for Justice League. Cavill joined the stage with the rest of the cast—Ben Affleck (Batman), Gal Gadot (Wonder Woman), Jason Momoa (Aquaman), Ezra Miller (The Flash) and Ray Fisher (Cyborg). The revelation was made before the premiere of the first…

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