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John CONSTANTINE Will Indeed Be British In NBC Pilot
More details on NBC’s Constantine pilot have found their way online, and fans of the DC/Vertigo character will be pleased with the latest news. According to Bleeding Cool, John Constantine will hail from London, and will have a British accent. Keanu Reeves’ take on the character in 2005’s Constantine film wasn’t British, much to the frustration of fans. Also, the NBC version is expected to be blonde. We just have to stay tuned to find out who will be playing John Constantine. The Constantine pilot will be directed by Neil Marshall. Daniel Cerone wrote the script, based on a story he conceived with David S. Goyer. Casting is underway for John…
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Breaking: Jesse Eisenberg Cast As Lex Luthor In BATMAN VS. SUPERMAN; Jeremy Irons To Play Alfred Pennyworth
Warner Bros. has finally announced who is playing Lex Luthor in 2016’s Batman vs. Superman, and it’s not who you would expect. Jesse Eisenberg, who was nominated for a Best Actor Oscar for his role in The Social Network, is set to play Superman’s arch nemesis in the Man of Steel sequel. Especially following rumors of Bryan Cranston and Joaquin Phoenix being in contention, this is certainly a surprising casting choice – one which is already igniting more debate within the fanbase. Also, The Lion King‘s Jeremy Irons has been cast as Bruce Wayne’s faithful butler, Alfred Pennyworth. This is the first we’ve heard of the character being in the…
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Video Games: BATMAN: ARKHAM ORIGINS Story DLC Canceled For Wii U
A new story DLC for Batman: Arkham Origins was confirmed earlier this month. Other than a 2014 release date, no other details are given. However, it is expected to focus on Mr. Freeze. Now, we have an update on the DLC, and it’s not one that would please Wii U players. Warner Bros. has confirmed to IGN that the Arkham Origins DLC will no longer be coming to Wii U, due to a lack of demand. “Based on demand for DLC content on the system, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment has made the decision to remove its offering of the upcoming all-new story campaign for Wii U.” Anybody who has a Season…
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Neil Marshall Hired To Direct NBC’s CONSTANTINE Pilot
We officially have a director for NBC’s planned Constantine pilot, which marks the small screen debut of DC’s John Constantine. According to Deadline, Doomsday and The Descent director Neil Marshall is set to helm the pilot, which was written by Daniel Cerone from a story by him and David S. Goyer. The potential series’ incarnation of Constantine is described as, “an enigmatic and irreverent con man-turned-reluctant supernatural detective who is thrust into the role of defending us against dark forces from beyond.” Casting is underway for Constantine and three other characters, with plans for the pilot to appear on NBC’s 2014-2015 schedule.
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Warner Bros. Pushing New Batman And DC Products At This Year’s Toy Fair
Warner Bros. will be pushing products for Godzilla and The Hobbit at the 2014 Toy Fair, but also set to be present are new DC Entertainment products. Via Variety, products for Batman, Superman, and other Justice League characters will be promoted at the event. Mattel will release new Batman toys such as the Lights and Sounds 10-inch Core Figures, Hot Wheels Batmobile Assortment, Batman basic figures, and others. Fisher-Price will also be expanding its DC Super Friends toyline for pre-schoolers. LEGO will release four new Batman sets this year, as well as additions to the Juniors line and the debut of DC Duplo sets. Finally, with the Batman vs. Superman…
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THE LEGO MOVIE Parodies MAN OF STEEL In New Trailer; Two New TV Spots Featuring Superman And Green Lantern
We’re getting closer and closer to the theatrical debut of The LEGO Movie, so we have even more new footage from the anticipated animated movie. The third and (presumably) final trailer has been released, and it parodies the theatrical trailer for Man of Steel, incorporating Hans Zimmer’s magnificent score. We also have a couple of new TV spots, both of which have new footage featuring Superman (Channing Tatum) and Green Lantern (Jonah Hill). Watch all three movies below, and be sure to check out The LEGO Movie on February 7th.
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Matthew Goode Met For Unspecified BATMAN VS. SUPERMAN Role; More Details On Ben Affleck’s Batsuits
We have a couple of key news pieces for Batman vs. Superman today. First off, Comic Book Movie has learned that Matthew Goode – who previously worked with director Zack Snyder on Watchmen – met with Warner Bros. executives for an unspecified role in the Man of Steel sequel. Unsurprisingly, speculation regarding his potential character is ranging from Lex Luthor and Barry Allen to Metallo and Hal Jordan. We’ll just have to wait and see how this one pans out. This isn’t the first time Goode has been linked to Batman vs. Superman. He was reportedly one of the actors shortlisted for the role of Batman, before Ben Affleck was…
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The CW Confirms Pilot Orders For THE FLASH And iZOMBIE
The CW has added a slew of titles to its pilot order list this season, and with that, we have confirmation of two DC names. First, the network has confirmed that The Flash has been ordered to pilot. Grant Gusin reprises his role from Arrow as Barry Allen, while the supporting cast consists of Jesse L. Martin as Detective West, Rock Cosnett as Eddie Thawne, and Danielle Panabaker as Caitlin Snow. The pilot’s script will be written by Geoff Johns, Greg Berlanti, and Andrew Kreisberg. The pilot is expected to be filmed in March. The other DC title to have a pilot picked up is iZombie, an adaptation of the…
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BATMAN VS. SUPERMAN: Michael Wilkinson On His Costume Designs For Batman, Superman And Wonder Woman
We’ve heard from costume designer Michael Wilkinson concerning his work on Batman vs. Superman before, but in a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly, he goes into further detail on his approach. While he remains mum on details, he does say that the new costumes for Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman will be relevant and ideal for the DC Cinematic Universe. “I’m not really at liberty to talk about the details of everything, but suffice to say we really respect the histories of all of these characters. We’re all very reverent about the iconic graphic nature of these characters and their costumes. We see ourselves as part of the natural lineage…
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JLA ADVENTURES: TRAPPED IN TIME Will Be Available Everywhere In May
Last week saw the Target exclusive debut of JLA Adventures: Trapped in Time, a DC animated feature described as a “stealth release”. While it was originally set to be available only at Target stores, the door was left open for a release everywhere else at some point. Now, Warner Bros. has confirmed that Trapped in Time will be made available at all other retail and online stores on May 20th. The movie has been well received by fans and critics, making this move less surprising. The story follows the Justice League trying to stop Lex Luthor and the Legion of Doom from erasing the very existence of the JLA. Will…