The rivalry of Marvel vs. DC has meant big business for both companies in their long histories, and that rivalry has continued into the modern film landscape. I’ve seen a lot of people complain about media coverage that makes it appear as if the two companies are battling it out, and for the most part, I’m sympathetic to those claims: I think some of these stories can get over-hyped and recontextualized to fit into that established narrative, just to fuel the fire of the rivalry. But in this case, Marvel’s Kevin Feige directly responds to a statement made by Warner Bros.’ Greg Silverman, and I’m just going to post his response to THR below: Continue reading
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Ben Affleck’s on THE BATMAN Solo Film
Last year a report hit the internet that Ben Affleck would direct and star in a Batman solo film project for Warner Bros. called The Batman. In a recent report from Latino-Review, we’ve learned that this project is still moving forward, and that it’s aiming for a 2018 release date. They’re also reporting that screenwriter Chris Terrio, who wrote Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and is writing the two Justice League films, will also come back to write The Batman. Continue reading
Will Green Lantern Eventually Appear on THE FLASH or Get His Own CW Series?
If you’ve been paying attention to The Flash and Arrow, then you may have noticed that Ferris Air has been mentioned in both shows. Ferris Air is an aerospace, defense, and airline company that has been featured in the DC Comics universe, and Hal Jordan was a longtime employee of the company as a pilot.
In the most recent episode of The Flash, there was a scene that indicated that Hal Jordan could eventually appear. Continue reading
‘Guest’ Director Adam Wingard Signs On for ‘Death Note’ U.S. Adaptation
Another beloved manga is apparently getting a US makeover. Adam Wingard, the cult director behind indie genre gems The Guest and You’re Next, has signed on to direct Death Note, an adaptation of a horror manga being developed at Warner Bros. Continue reading
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice teaser trailer leaked early!
The trailer was supposed to hit next week, but I guess you can’t keep a good trailer unleaked! Continue reading
First Photos of the Griswold Family from VACATION Sequel
The classic 1983 National Lampoon’s Vacation is getting a new sequel, and today we have our first look at the Griswold family in a couple of photos from the film. Ed Helms leads the film as a grown up Rusty Griswold, who is going to take his own family on a road trip to Walley World just like his dad and mom did when he was a kid. As you might have guessed, their trip isn’t going to go smoothly. It will be filled all kinds of comedic craziness. Continue reading
‘Wonder Woman’ Movie Loses Director Michelle MacLaren
Michelle MacLaren has exited as the director of Warner Bros. and DC Entertainment’s “Wonder Woman” film due to creative differences, sources tell Variety. Continue reading
Tom Hardy Attached to Three More ‘Mad Max’ Films
Tom Hardy has revealed that he’s attached to star in three more “Mad Max” films following “Mad Max: Fury Road,” which opens May 15.
In an interview with Miranda Collinge for Esquire magazine, Hardy made the disclosure during a discussion of his role in the fourth “Mad Max.” Continue reading
Dwayne Johnson on Black Adam!
In the upcoming issue of Total Film magazine, Dwayne Johnson discusses the character that he will be playing in Warner Bros. Shazam! movie, Black Adam. He also confirms that all of the DC films that the studio plans on making will have a shared universe. There’s apparently been some debate about whether or not that would be the case, and Johnson basically clears it all up. Continue reading
Batman Unlimited: Animal Instincts
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment and DC Entertainment (via CBR) have debuted the trailer for their upcoming animated film Batman Unlimited: Animal Instincts, which ties into an upcoming line of action figures based around the dark knight. Check it out in the player below! Continue reading