There was nothing particularly wrong with Brandon Routh’s portrayal of Superman in the 2006 Bryan Singer film, Superman Returns. In fact, the actor was fairly good at embodying Christopher Reeve’s iconic performance as the Kryptonian. The film, which stands at 75% on Rotten Tomatoes, was not that well-received by movie audiences, grossing $200,081,192 in North … Continue reading “Brandon Routh to reprise Superman in ‘Arrowverse’”
Will the DCU Batman continue to be Robert Pattinson’s emo interpretation? Or Michael Keaton’s classic revival? Or is Ben Affleck giving us the bulky Dark Knight Returns? Or will there be three Batmen in the new DCU? Someone call George Clooney and make it a foursome! Today, WBD CEO David Zaslav teased what lies ahead … Continue reading “Zaslav comments on Batman’s future”
Kevin Conroy, the man who voiced the Caped Crusader on Batman: The Animated Series from 1992 to 1996, as well as in 15 films, 15 animated series and two dozen video games has passed away at age 66. Multiple sources have confirmed that Conroy died at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City from intestinal … Continue reading “Kevin Conroy, the voice of Batman, dies at 66”
Ezra Miller must really want Grant Gustin’s (TV’s Flash) face grafted onto his body. The Flash and Fantastic Beasts star has been arrested yet again. This follows months of legal issues and bad behavior. The 29-year-old Miller, apparently still in Hawaii even after a couple filed a restraining order against the actor a week ago, was booked … Continue reading “Flash star Ezra Miller arrested again for throwing chair at woman”
Actor Ezra Miller might be facing some serious consequences, much like Will Smith in the wake of their public shenanigans. Earlier this week Rolling Stone reported that an “emergency meeting” was held within Warner Bros to determine their fate moving forward, citing not only the public perception of the actor after their legal problems but … Continue reading “Ezra Miller in hot water over altercation in Hawaii”
On November 19, 2020, the CW aired the final episode of Supernatural, the longest-running fantasy series in TV history, after 15 years and 320 episodes. Since then, fans have been desperate for their fix and in June we reported that Jenson Ackles, who played Dean Winchester for a decade and a half, would be involved … Continue reading “Carry on my wayward… Parents? Supernatural prequel casts Winchesters”
If you can believe this, The Flash movie has been in the works for almost four years. But here we are…. finally. During DC FanDome, star Ezra Miller introduced a teaser from the upcoming 2022 film. The Flash has been in production for quite a while now with various tidbits of teases from the set offering … Continue reading “Holy Cowl! Michael Keaton pops up in new Flash teaser”
If you’re a DC Fan, and I am, there’s only one thing that you will be doing this weekend and that is attending the online event of the year – DC FanDome. Having launched last year during quarantine, it is like a Comic-Con specifically for DC fanboys and fangirls, promising trailers, news and first-look previews … Continue reading “Here are all the deets for DC FanDome”
From characters such as Cyborg, Nubia, Bumblebee, Mister Miracle Shilo Norman, Vixen, Steel and Black Lightning, to Milestone characters such as Static, Icon & Rocket and Hardware, to new heroes such as Tim Fox, The Next Batman and Naomi, DC boasts a proud tradition of Black Super Heroes populating its colorful universe. But none come … Continue reading “DC Comics celebrates 50 years of John Stewart”
WARNING! This review contains spoilers! Do not read if you have not yet watched the new CW series Superman & Lois. Believe it or not Superman’s visual storytelling has actually fared better on TV than in theaters. This is where you say, “What about Christoper Reeve? He was brilliant!” Reeve’s performance as the Last Son … Continue reading “This grounded Superman soars”
We always knew that Matt Reeves‘ upcoming The Batman would be something different than what we have seen before. When the first trailer dropped at DC FanDome back in August that feeling was confirmed. The film was more akin to something like Se7en or Zodiac than Batman and Robin. Thank god. Now, the film’s production … Continue reading “The Batman to film in Chicago next month”
CW’s Kryptonian heroine will grace our televisions for the 6th and final season of Supergirl. Production on the show’s last 20-episode season is slated to begin late September, with the show’s creative team working now to develop storylines. As part of the “CWverse,” Supergirl has existed in the same universe as Arrow, The Flash, DC’s … Continue reading “CW grounds ‘Supergirl’ after this season”
TV now has its first Black bisexual female superhero. The CW has announced that God Friended Me actress Javicia Leslie will play The CW’s new Batwoman following the departure of Ruby Rose. Rose’s departure was announced in May. “I have made the very difficult decision to not return to Batwoman next season,” she said in a statement. “This was not … Continue reading “Javicia Leslie is the new Batwoman”
This will lead to a Geekgasm if it happens. Today, there are rumors circulating that original Batman, Michael Keaton, is in talks with Warner Bros. about returning to the big screen as older Bruce Wayne in The Flash movie. Keaton first appeared in Tim Burton’s 1989 classic and then returned in 1992’s Batman Returns. While the talks … Continue reading “Keaton in talks to play older Batman in ‘Flash’ movie”
It seems very likely that Warner Bros and DC will skip this year’s virtual Comic Con. On Saturday, August 22, starting at 10 a.m. PDT, the studio will welcome fans everywhere into the DC FanDome — a free virtual fan experience where no badge is required. Imagine all the Super Heroes and Super-Villains you’ve ever … Continue reading “Warner Bros. and DC announce virtual event”
The Geek has always liked British thespian Henry Cavill as Superman. In fact, he has said numerous times that the highly underrated Man of Steel (2013) is one of the best superhero films of the last decade. Unfortunately, Cavill was not given much to say in Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice or do in … Continue reading “Rumor Mill: Superman is flying back to theaters”
Not to be confused with the Disney+ movie Stargirl which just premiered, the CW and DC Universe have both released separate posters for their Stargirl. The former gives us a new look at Courtney Whitmore (Brec Bassinger) suited-up as the teenage hero, while the streaming service’s version spotlights some of her supporting characters. Guess which one The … Continue reading “DC Universe, CW release trailer, posters for ‘Stargirl’”
While new CW series, Batwoman continues to shoot exteriors in Chicago this week, the series is breaking ground in Vancouver. In the upcoming March 8 episode, Kate Kane (played by a suited up Ruby Rose) finally gets her kiss with ex-girlfriend Sophie (Meagan Tandy). In costume! That’s a big step forward for the genre, and the … Continue reading “‘Batwoman’ gets the Gotham kiss she deserves | Gallery”
Eight seasons in the making. That’s all I can say. As we bid a teary farewell last night to The CW’s Arrow, the series starring Stephen Amell that launched the Arrowverse with Flash, Supergirl, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, Black Lightning, Batwoman and the upcoming Superman and Lois and Stargirl, we were left with one answer … Continue reading “‘Arrow’ leaves w/definitive answer on John Diggle”
Until Warner Bros and their fan-nicknamed DCEU execs can figure out what to do with Superman, the Boy in Blue will return to TV. According to Entertainment Weekly, pilot pickup season has come early on The CW. The network just announced that it has ordered two pilot scripts directly to series, including Arrowverse spin-off Superman & Lois and the Walker, … Continue reading “CW orders ‘Superman and Lois’ direct to series”
