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Former Catwoman Anne Hathaway Offers Advice To New Lex Luthor Jesse Eisenberg
Speaking with Total Film while promoting Rio 2, Anne Hathaway comments on co-star Jesse Eisenberg’s recent casting as Lex Luthor in Batman vs. Superman. Of course, Hathaway previously played iconic DC villainess Selina Kyle/Catwoman in The Dark Knight Rises, so does she have any advice for Eisenberg’s debut in the DC Universe? “I wish I could say something, but it’s going to be his experience. Keep a journal, which I’m sure he does in some version of that already, just to remember it. Don’t be afraid to make it your own. In my case, people criticized, criticized, criticized until they saw it, and then a lot of people likes what…
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Darren Aronofsky Looks Back On Being In Contention To Direct MAN OF STEEL
Before Zack Snyder was hired to direct Warner Bros.’ Superman reboot Man of Steel, acclaimed filmmaker Darren Aronofsky was reportedly in contention for the gig. Now, speaking with MTV News, the Noah director confirmed that he would have “absolutely” helmed Man of Steel under the right circumstances. “Superman’s one of the holy grails. It’s Superman. It’s the best superhero. Batman is great, of course, but it’s Superman. He’s the same level. That possibility was great.” Aronofsky then affirmed that he had a “few conversations” with producer Christopher Nolan about directing the film, before Zack Snyder landed the job. However, Aronofsky has no hard feelings toward the 300 helmer. “I thought Zack was…
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DC Movie News Bits: More From Stephen Amell On ARROW’s Possible Big Screen Future + Chadwick Boseman Namedrops Green Lantern
Stephen Amell has made no secret about his interest in reprising his Oliver Queen/Arrow role for the big screen, particularly the long awaited Justice League movie. Appearing at Emerald City Comicon (via Comic Book Resources), the Arrow star again talked about leaping into the DC Cinematic Universe. He reaffirmed that he’s interested in playing Green Arrow on film, and would be frustrated if another actor took the role. “I’m completely overly competitive. And the thought of somebody else playing Oliver Queen makes me want to smash that head through that table. But for the time being, it’s very difficult for me to look past filming our 22nd episode of the season…
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Official Character Bios For Fox’s GOTHAM Unveiled
With filming on the Gotham pilot underway, we were treated to several images showcasing characters from Fox’s Batman prequel series. To accompany these portraits, Warner Bros. Television has released biographies for Jim Gordon, Harvey Bullock, Alfred Pennyworth, Oswald Cobblepot/Penguin, and Selina Kyle. A lot of these details were known already, but some new tidbits of info can be found below. Gotham is expected to premiere on Fox next fall. [Via GothamSite] – Detective James Gordon (Ben McKenzie – Southland): James Gordon grew up in Gotham City’s surrounding suburbs and romanticized the city — where his late father once served as a successful district attorney — as a glamorous and exciting…
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Warner Bros. CEO Kevin Tsujihara Teases Announcement Of New DC Film Series – JUSTICE LEAGUE Included
With Man of Steel and 2016’s Batman vs. Superman, Warner Bros. is finally moving forward with a DC Cinematic Universe. The question on everyone’s mind, obviously, is what other movies we can expect. Justice League is a no-brainer, and is rumored to be releasing shortly after Batman vs. Superman. Fans have also been vocal about the need for Wonder Woman and The Flash movies. And now, we have a minor update on the DCCU’s future. In a New York Times piece on Kevin Tsujihara, the Warner Bros. CEO confirmed that a “film series” based on a DC property will be announced in the near future. NY Times adds that Justice…
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BATMAN VS. SUPERMAN Scribe David S. Goyer Expresses Interest In Tackling Green Lantern
After working on The Dark Knight Trilogy and Man of Steel, David S. Goyer is currently Warner Bros.’ go-to screenwriter for DC movies. He most wrote the original draft for Batman vs. Superman, which unites Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman on the big screen for the first time. He is also contracted to pen Justice League, and is rumored to be involved with smaller DC films such as Suicide Squad. Additionally, Goyer helped craft the story for NBC’s Constantine pilot. But in a recent interview, the scribe mentioned yet another DC character he’d like to work on. Speaking with Collider while promoting Da Vinci’s Demons, Goyer went on to discuss…
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ARROW S2E19 “The Man Under the Hood” Synopsis + Title For Penultimate Episode
Next week’s episode of Arrow, titled “Deathstroke”, promises to be one of the series’ most intense installments yet. The following week will be another hiatus, but things will pick back up on April 16th with S2E19, “The Man Under the Hood”. The CW has released the official logline for this episode, teasing another clash between Oliver and Slade. If you did not watch this week’s Arrow or the “Deathstroke” preview, the following may be a bit spoilerific. Also, this will be the episode featuring guest appearances by Caitlin Snow (Danielle Panabaker) and Cisco Ramon (Carlos Valdes), who will be series regulars on The Flash spin-off. DEATHSTROKE HITS OLIVER AT HOME…
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Latest SON OF BATMAN Still Gives First Look At Dr. Kirk Langstrom
This week’s Son of Batman image from @SuperPRGuy has hit. The latest still from DC’s next animated feature offers a first look at Dr. Kirk Langstrom, voiced by 24 actor Xander Berkeley. In Son of Batman and the “Batman and Son” comic which it adapts, Langstrom is no longer Man-Bat, but the Man-Bat serum does play a key role in the story. Check out the still below, and stay tuned for more news as we have it. Son of Batman arrives on DVD and Blu-Ray May 6th.
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DC Movie News Bits: More From Josh Brolin On Turning Down Batman + Henry Jackman On Composing A DC Film
Before Ben Affleck was cast as Batman for 2016’s Man of Steel follow-up, Josh Brolin was reportedly a frontrunner for the highly coveted role. He later confirmed that he was approached, but couldn’t iron out a deal. Now, speaking with Yahoo!, the Labor Day star comments on his being up for Batman yet again. He said that he did meet with director Zack Snyder, but the two apparently didn’t have the same vision for Batman’s portrayal. “Me and Zack had a conversation about it. And there were several reasons why we said it wasn’t the best idea on both sides. I had mine and Zack had his.” Brolin also reaffirms his…
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David E. Kelly Affirms That Wonder Woman Is Better Suited For The Big Screen
Back in 2011, NBC and David E. Kelly were developing a new Wonder Woman television series, starring Adrianne Palicki as Diana Prince. However, the network passed on the pilot, killing any plans for a full season. Aftewards, The CW attempted to produce its own Wonder Woman series, titled Amazon. That would have focused on Diana’s origins in a Smallville-esque show. That series was canned earlier this year, before any serious development was made. In the meantime, Wonder Woman will finally make her presence felt on the big screen, as Gal Gadot will play Diana in 2016’s Batman vs. Superman. Now, David Kelly has commented on the difficulties of adapting Wonder…