Superman director James Gunn recently invited a group of "comic book titans" to the set of the currently-shooting Dcu reboot, and one of them, Scott Snyder, has now shared a report on his visit.
Snyder, who has worked on numerous DC titles featuring characters such as Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and Swamp Thing, posted a lengthy account of his experience to his personal blog. He keeps things spoiler-free (of course) .
We've Had To Remove Snyder'S Descriptions That Were Included Below Due To Possible Legal Concerns And Will Update The Post As Soon As We Hear Back From Mr. Snyder.
"Obviously, there's a lot I can't say. Most of what I learned and saw and experienced I can't talk about. But I wanted to at least tell you what I could because it was awesome."
"It's this whole sort of soundstage set up almost in the middle of rural Georgia.
Snyder, who has worked on numerous DC titles featuring characters such as Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and Swamp Thing, posted a lengthy account of his experience to his personal blog. He keeps things spoiler-free (of course) .
We've Had To Remove Snyder'S Descriptions That Were Included Below Due To Possible Legal Concerns And Will Update The Post As Soon As We Hear Back From Mr. Snyder.
"Obviously, there's a lot I can't say. Most of what I learned and saw and experienced I can't talk about. But I wanted to at least tell you what I could because it was awesome."
"It's this whole sort of soundstage set up almost in the middle of rural Georgia.
- 5/16/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Superman director James Gunn recently invited a group of "comic book titans" to the set of the currently-shooting Dcu reboot, and one of them, Scott Snyder, has now shared a report on his visit.
Snyder, who has worked on numerous DC titles featuring characters such as Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and Swamp Thing, posted a lengthy account of his experience to his personal blog. He keeps things spoiler-free (of course), but does write about meeting David Corenswet (Superman) and Nicholas Hoult (Lex Luthor) in-costume, and witnessing a "stunt" scene involving their characters being filmed.
Have a read through some excerpts below.
"Obviously, there's a lot I can't say. Most of what I learned and saw and experienced I can't talk about. But I wanted to at least tell you what I could because it was awesome."
"It's this whole sort of soundstage set up almost in the middle of rural Georgia.
Snyder, who has worked on numerous DC titles featuring characters such as Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and Swamp Thing, posted a lengthy account of his experience to his personal blog. He keeps things spoiler-free (of course), but does write about meeting David Corenswet (Superman) and Nicholas Hoult (Lex Luthor) in-costume, and witnessing a "stunt" scene involving their characters being filmed.
Have a read through some excerpts below.
"Obviously, there's a lot I can't say. Most of what I learned and saw and experienced I can't talk about. But I wanted to at least tell you what I could because it was awesome."
"It's this whole sort of soundstage set up almost in the middle of rural Georgia.
- 5/16/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
There are very few comic book writers who have attained the status of ‘legendary’. Comic book enthusiasts unanimously agree one of them is Alan Moore, who took DC comics to its heights during the 80s and 90s. He revived a number of forgotten supernatural characters, especially through his run with Swamp Thing, such as Spectre, the Demon, the Phantom Stranger, Deadman, and introduced John Constantine.
Watchmen by Alan Moore
Moore’s contribution to the comic book world is immense, and being an industry expert for decades, he knows all the ins and outs. He understands how times have changed, and how several concepts that worked before won’t work today.
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He realizes that as he reads more printed material, he cannot help...
Watchmen by Alan Moore
Moore’s contribution to the comic book world is immense, and being an industry expert for decades, he knows all the ins and outs. He understands how times have changed, and how several concepts that worked before won’t work today.
Suggested“It was all white people like me”: HBO Didn’t Want Damon Lindelof to Unmask One Watchmen Character That Alan Moore Didn’t Even Dare To
He realizes that as he reads more printed material, he cannot help...
- 4/17/2024
- by Sayantan Choudhary
- FandomWire
Update: Paul Simon performed “Graceland” at the White House State Dinner for Japan’s Prime Minister Kishida Fumio and Kishida Yuko.
Kishida also made a Star Trek reference at one moment, using the phrase, “To boldly go where no one has gone before,” then naming cast member George Takei.
Previously: Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are making a return visit to the White House as guests at tonight’s White House State Dinner for Japan’s Prime Minister Kishida Fumio and Kishida Yuko.
Paul Simon performs "Graceland" at White House State Dinner for Japan pic.twitter.com/8SCF6llOd3
— Howard Mortman (@HowardMortman) April 11, 2024
Star Trek State Dinner:
Japan Pm Fumio Kishida: "Let me conclude with the line from Star Trek: To boldly go where no one has gone before. By the way, @GeorgeTakei who played Hikaru Sulu, the helmsman of the USS Enterprise,...
Kishida also made a Star Trek reference at one moment, using the phrase, “To boldly go where no one has gone before,” then naming cast member George Takei.
Previously: Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are making a return visit to the White House as guests at tonight’s White House State Dinner for Japan’s Prime Minister Kishida Fumio and Kishida Yuko.
Paul Simon performs "Graceland" at White House State Dinner for Japan pic.twitter.com/8SCF6llOd3
— Howard Mortman (@HowardMortman) April 11, 2024
Star Trek State Dinner:
Japan Pm Fumio Kishida: "Let me conclude with the line from Star Trek: To boldly go where no one has gone before. By the way, @GeorgeTakei who played Hikaru Sulu, the helmsman of the USS Enterprise,...
- 4/11/2024
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
James Gunn and Peter Saffron are expanding the DC universe with an exciting new addition. Despite the anticipation surrounding their initial releases, the studio wasted no time in revealing plans for a live-action film about the iconic Teen Titans.
Cartoon Network’s Teen Titans
The script for the highly anticipated film is in the hands of Ana Nogueira, who is known for her roles in hits such as The Vampire Diaries and Hightown. Nogueira is not new to the Gunn and Safran superhero universe; She already showcased her talent by writing the script for Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow starring the talented Millie Alcock.
Suggesteddc Reportedly Developing Teen Titans Movie – 6 Actors and the Characters They Should Play in Rumored Film
While specifics about the project are scarce, the recent release of the Teen Titans logline by Production Weekly has only gotten fans excited, leading to several theories.
A Theory Says Dcu...
Cartoon Network’s Teen Titans
The script for the highly anticipated film is in the hands of Ana Nogueira, who is known for her roles in hits such as The Vampire Diaries and Hightown. Nogueira is not new to the Gunn and Safran superhero universe; She already showcased her talent by writing the script for Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow starring the talented Millie Alcock.
Suggesteddc Reportedly Developing Teen Titans Movie – 6 Actors and the Characters They Should Play in Rumored Film
While specifics about the project are scarce, the recent release of the Teen Titans logline by Production Weekly has only gotten fans excited, leading to several theories.
A Theory Says Dcu...
- 3/30/2024
- by Prantik Prabal Roy
- FandomWire
While the Marvel Universe continues to chug along and James Gunn attempts to resuscitate the DC universe into something worth watching, we will yet again go back to the world of graphic novels for our inspiration on book vs movie. It’s really a very untapped realm as there are so many good horror comics out there, many without adaptations yet. The ones that have been adapted are very fun and interesting. Today is the mostly forgotten early 2000s movie From Hell (watch it Here), which is based on the stunning and epic graphic novel from famed wizard and all-around cranky dude Alan Moore. Like many graphic novels, the journey to page and then screen was a long and arduous one. It is based on the very real killings in Whitechapel that were later attributed to Jack the Ripper. While both have a lot of truths to them along with...
- 3/1/2024
- by Andrew Hatfield
- JoBlo.com
After one of their own is hospitalized following a harrowing encounter with the King of Sleep in the immersive gaming console known as the Dreamwave, a group of friends must try to survive the next deadly level of consequences in both the real world and the Nightmare Cemetery video game in Cemetery Kids Don't Die #2. Ahead of the second issue's release on March 27th from Oni Press, we're thrilled to exclusively unveil preview pages from the second issue of the must-read series from writer Zac Thompson, artist Daniel Irizarri, and colorist Brittany Peer!
Below, we have exclusive preview pages and the press release with additional details on Cemetery Kids Don't Die #2, and be sure to read our recent Q&a with Zac Thompson!
Press Release: Portland, Or – Oni Press, the multiple Eisner and Harvey Award-winning publisher of graphic fiction for all ages, is proud to reveal the next installment of Cemetery Kids Don’T Die!
Below, we have exclusive preview pages and the press release with additional details on Cemetery Kids Don't Die #2, and be sure to read our recent Q&a with Zac Thompson!
Press Release: Portland, Or – Oni Press, the multiple Eisner and Harvey Award-winning publisher of graphic fiction for all ages, is proud to reveal the next installment of Cemetery Kids Don’T Die!
- 2/29/2024
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
In the wake of four hugely successful movies, the John Wick Cinematic Universe is getting its first spinoff movie with Ballerina, but it’s no longer releasing here in 2024.
Lionsgate had been set to release Ballerina in theaters on June 7, 2024, but we’ve learned tonight that the film has been bumped to 2025. It’ll now release June 6, 2025.
Deadline details, “The move comes as John Wick architect Chad Stahelski has inked a new deal with Lionsgate to oversee the franchise. He’s working with Ballerina director Len Wiseman on additional action sequences for the movie, to amp it up even more than it is.”
Lionsgate’s June 7, 2024 slot will instead be filled with the reboot of The Crow.
Ana de Armas is leading the cast of Ballerina, and we recently learned that Anjelica Huston, Ian McShane and Keanu Reeves will be appearing in the movie in some capacity.
“Ballerina focuses on...
Lionsgate had been set to release Ballerina in theaters on June 7, 2024, but we’ve learned tonight that the film has been bumped to 2025. It’ll now release June 6, 2025.
Deadline details, “The move comes as John Wick architect Chad Stahelski has inked a new deal with Lionsgate to oversee the franchise. He’s working with Ballerina director Len Wiseman on additional action sequences for the movie, to amp it up even more than it is.”
Lionsgate’s June 7, 2024 slot will instead be filled with the reboot of The Crow.
Ana de Armas is leading the cast of Ballerina, and we recently learned that Anjelica Huston, Ian McShane and Keanu Reeves will be appearing in the movie in some capacity.
“Ballerina focuses on...
- 2/22/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Do you remember the answer to the question, Who is Darkman? If not, Scream Factory invites you to revisit Sam Raimi’s first foray into superhero films with their brand new 4K Ultra HD release of 1990’s Darkman launching February 20th.
After being unable to obtain the rights to The Shadow, Raimi decided to mix traits from other popular crime fighters and classic Universal Monsters and pour them into the base of his own unique and tragic figure, Darkman. And this unique character is one who could disguise themselves as anyone they wanted to be.
With prospects like Bill Paxton and Gary Oldman interested in the lead, Raimi rolled the dice on virtual unknown Liam Neeson for his first ever starring role. Raimi also took a gamble on another longshot, his roommate Frances McDormand for the female lead after Julia Roberts bowed out due to personal reasons and became the Pretty Woman.
After being unable to obtain the rights to The Shadow, Raimi decided to mix traits from other popular crime fighters and classic Universal Monsters and pour them into the base of his own unique and tragic figure, Darkman. And this unique character is one who could disguise themselves as anyone they wanted to be.
With prospects like Bill Paxton and Gary Oldman interested in the lead, Raimi rolled the dice on virtual unknown Liam Neeson for his first ever starring role. Raimi also took a gamble on another longshot, his roommate Frances McDormand for the female lead after Julia Roberts bowed out due to personal reasons and became the Pretty Woman.
- 2/15/2024
- by Geof Capodanno
- bloody-disgusting.com
Today at NBCUniversal’s TCA presentation, Peacock announced the straight-to-series order of four new scripted projects from Universal Studio Group that includes an untitled new techno-thriller series from horror master James Wan and starring actor Simu Liu.
The untitled series, described as an espionage techno-thriller, hails from Creator/Writer/Executive Producer Thomas Brandon (Legacies).
About the series: “Five minutes in the future, a first-generation-American intelligence analyst Alexander Hale (Simu Liu) realizes his brain has been hacked, giving the perpetrators access to everything he sees and hears. Caught between his shadowy agency and the unknown hackers, he must maintain a performance 24/7 to flush out who’s responsible and prove where his allegiance lies.”
The series is executive produced by James Wan, Michael Clear and Rob Hackett for Atomic Monster. Danielle Bozzone will oversee for Atomic Monster.
It’s not the only Peacock series in the works for James Wan, either. Peacock...
The untitled series, described as an espionage techno-thriller, hails from Creator/Writer/Executive Producer Thomas Brandon (Legacies).
About the series: “Five minutes in the future, a first-generation-American intelligence analyst Alexander Hale (Simu Liu) realizes his brain has been hacked, giving the perpetrators access to everything he sees and hears. Caught between his shadowy agency and the unknown hackers, he must maintain a performance 24/7 to flush out who’s responsible and prove where his allegiance lies.”
The series is executive produced by James Wan, Michael Clear and Rob Hackett for Atomic Monster. Danielle Bozzone will oversee for Atomic Monster.
It’s not the only Peacock series in the works for James Wan, either. Peacock...
- 2/14/2024
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
There is a lot of exciting casting news coming out of Hollywood today.
Some of our favorite actors are returning to the small screen in a big way.
Another favorite HBO series is making its way to Netflix. Check out all the news below!
Good news for fans of Lucifer’s Tom Ellis.
Deadline reports that he’ll be joining the second season of the Hulu series Tell Me Lies.
Tell Me Lies is a drama featuring an addictive relationship that unfolds over eight years, permanently altering the lives of everyone in their orbit.
He’ll play a fellow named Oliver, a professor at Baird College with a tough attitude that intimidates students. He’s married to a fellow professor named Marianne.
Apparently, he’ll be influencing one of the main characters, and his influence will have repercussions.
Are you one of those people who finds one premium channel or...
Some of our favorite actors are returning to the small screen in a big way.
Another favorite HBO series is making its way to Netflix. Check out all the news below!
Good news for fans of Lucifer’s Tom Ellis.
Deadline reports that he’ll be joining the second season of the Hulu series Tell Me Lies.
Tell Me Lies is a drama featuring an addictive relationship that unfolds over eight years, permanently altering the lives of everyone in their orbit.
He’ll play a fellow named Oliver, a professor at Baird College with a tough attitude that intimidates students. He’s married to a fellow professor named Marianne.
Apparently, he’ll be influencing one of the main characters, and his influence will have repercussions.
Are you one of those people who finds one premium channel or...
- 1/24/2024
- by Carissa Pavlica
- TVfanatic
Alan Ritchson as Jack Reacher and Maria Sten as Frances Neagley in ‘Reacher’ (Photo Credit: Brooke Palmer/Prime Video)
Lee Child’s seventh book of the Jack Reacher series, Persuader, will serve as the source material for season three of Prime Video’s Reacher. The streaming service confirmed which book was adapted for the new season as filming is currently underway in Toronto.
Prime Video also announced that Maria Sten (Swamp Thing) will reprise her role as Frances Neagley in the upcoming season. Alan Ritchson returns to star in the titular role.
Season three will find Reacher going undercover “to rescue an informant held by a haunting foe from his past.”
Author Lee Child is involved as an executive producer, and Nick Santora (Prison Break) writes, executive produces, and guides the series as showrunner. Additional executive producers include series star Alan Ritchson, Don Granger, Scott Sullivan, Mick Betancourt, and Skydance’s David Ellison,...
Lee Child’s seventh book of the Jack Reacher series, Persuader, will serve as the source material for season three of Prime Video’s Reacher. The streaming service confirmed which book was adapted for the new season as filming is currently underway in Toronto.
Prime Video also announced that Maria Sten (Swamp Thing) will reprise her role as Frances Neagley in the upcoming season. Alan Ritchson returns to star in the titular role.
Season three will find Reacher going undercover “to rescue an informant held by a haunting foe from his past.”
Author Lee Child is involved as an executive producer, and Nick Santora (Prison Break) writes, executive produces, and guides the series as showrunner. Additional executive producers include series star Alan Ritchson, Don Granger, Scott Sullivan, Mick Betancourt, and Skydance’s David Ellison,...
- 1/24/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Prime Video knows how much people love Reacher, and they’re ready to share some exciting details about the third season of the series. According to Amazon MGM Studios, Reacher Season 3 will be based on the book Persuader, the 7th book in the Jack Reacher series, written by Lee Child. In addition to the source material confirmation, the studio says Maria Sten will return to the show, reprising her role of Frances Neagley alongside Reacher star Alan Ritchson.
The plot of Reacher Season 3 revolves around Reacher going undercover to rescue an informant held by a haunting foe from his past. For more details, check out Amazon’s official description for the Lee Child novel Persuader below:
Jack Reacher lives for the moment. Without a home. Without commitment. And with a burning desire to right wrongs – and rewrite his own agonizing past. DEA Susan Duffy is living for the future,...
The plot of Reacher Season 3 revolves around Reacher going undercover to rescue an informant held by a haunting foe from his past. For more details, check out Amazon’s official description for the Lee Child novel Persuader below:
Jack Reacher lives for the moment. Without a home. Without commitment. And with a burning desire to right wrongs – and rewrite his own agonizing past. DEA Susan Duffy is living for the future,...
- 1/24/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Prime Video has revealed that Season 3 of Reacher will be based on the book Persuader, the 7th book in the Jack Reacher series, written by Lee Child.
The streamer also confirmed today that Maria Sten (Swamp Thing) will return for Season 3, reprising the role of Frances Neagley, alongside Alan Ritchson.
In Season 3, Reacher (Ritchson) must go undercover to rescue an informant held by a haunting foe from his past.
The third season of Reacher is currently filming in Toronto. The renewal was announced in December, two weeks before the Season 2 premiere.
Reacher Season Two was the #1 title on Prime Video worldwide across both series and movies in 2023 during its premiere weekend (based on viewership).
Based on the novels by Lee Child and written for television by Nick Santora, Reacher is produced by Amazon MGM Studios, Skydance Television, and Paramount Television Studios.
Child and Santora, who also serves as showrunner, executive produce.
The streamer also confirmed today that Maria Sten (Swamp Thing) will return for Season 3, reprising the role of Frances Neagley, alongside Alan Ritchson.
In Season 3, Reacher (Ritchson) must go undercover to rescue an informant held by a haunting foe from his past.
The third season of Reacher is currently filming in Toronto. The renewal was announced in December, two weeks before the Season 2 premiere.
Reacher Season Two was the #1 title on Prime Video worldwide across both series and movies in 2023 during its premiere weekend (based on viewership).
Based on the novels by Lee Child and written for television by Nick Santora, Reacher is produced by Amazon MGM Studios, Skydance Television, and Paramount Television Studios.
Child and Santora, who also serves as showrunner, executive produce.
- 1/24/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
For all you "Saltburn" fans out there (we at /Film consider it the best "Wtf Movie" of 2023), you may have to wait a bit longer for director Emerald Fennell's next project. In an interview on the "Happy Sad Confused" podcast, Fennell confirmed her film with DC Studios — an adaptation of the magical comic book hero Zatanna — is not moving forward.
Fennell was announced as the writer of the "Zatanna" movie in March 2021, fresh off her directorial debut "Promising Young Woman" the previous year. She was not confirmed to be the director of "Zatanna" and from these recent comments, it sounds like that was never the plan. As Fennell explained, J.J. Abrams' Bad Robot Productions, was set to produce "Zatanna," but Abrams' vision has been scrapped.
"No, it's not happening. This was before 'Promising Young Woman,' actually. It was when JJ Abrams had just arrived at Warner Bros....
Fennell was announced as the writer of the "Zatanna" movie in March 2021, fresh off her directorial debut "Promising Young Woman" the previous year. She was not confirmed to be the director of "Zatanna" and from these recent comments, it sounds like that was never the plan. As Fennell explained, J.J. Abrams' Bad Robot Productions, was set to produce "Zatanna," but Abrams' vision has been scrapped.
"No, it's not happening. This was before 'Promising Young Woman,' actually. It was when JJ Abrams had just arrived at Warner Bros....
- 12/22/2023
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
"Avatar: The Last Airbender" is one of the most beloved American animated shows ever. This is a show that voice actor Mark Hamill once considered "too smart" to be a success, yet it was not only successful enough to get three seasons, it also got a popular sequel series. "The Last Airbender" gave young audiences an anime-inspired show that told a serialized story while still having standout standalone episodes. It introduced kids to a vast and rich fantasy world with lore and history on the level of big franchises like "Star Wars" and "Lord of the Rings."
It also managed to end on its own terms, with a masterpiece of a series finale that paid off details planned from the very beginning, without giving fans a clean and overly explained ending. The sequel, "The Legend of Korra," doubled down on the complex themes of "The Last Airbender" and used complex...
It also managed to end on its own terms, with a masterpiece of a series finale that paid off details planned from the very beginning, without giving fans a clean and overly explained ending. The sequel, "The Legend of Korra," doubled down on the complex themes of "The Last Airbender" and used complex...
- 11/9/2023
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
The live-action Titans series had tremendous potential, from its source material to the pedigrees of the talent bringing the heroes to television. Titans failed to work from the first episode to the last. As a television series, it needed a bigger budget for better effects, and the caliber of actors needed to be stronger to pull off these larger-than-life personalities.
Most of the storylines were drawn from Marv Wolfman and George Pérez’s seminal run from the early 1980s or the early issues from Geoff Johns and Mike McKone’s run in the 2000s. Both required a consistent tonality along with a budget to make the scope of the stories work.
In the fourth and final series, out now on disc from Warner Home Entertainment, the series tackled both Lex Luthor and Brother Blood. Either one could easily have been the Big Bad for these last dozen episodes, but they split the focus and,...
Most of the storylines were drawn from Marv Wolfman and George Pérez’s seminal run from the early 1980s or the early issues from Geoff Johns and Mike McKone’s run in the 2000s. Both required a consistent tonality along with a budget to make the scope of the stories work.
In the fourth and final series, out now on disc from Warner Home Entertainment, the series tackled both Lex Luthor and Brother Blood. Either one could easily have been the Big Bad for these last dozen episodes, but they split the focus and,...
- 10/30/2023
- by Robert Greenberger
- Comicmix.com
Update: John Leguizamo and his wife Justine were given choice spots at the White House State Dinner: At the president’s table, seated with figures including Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
Earlier, Leguizamo told a reporter that he “definitely” would be hitting the campaign trail for Joe Biden in 2024.
Asked about Biden’s outreach to Latino voters, Leguizamo said, “I think he’s doing the right things, which is getting Latin consulatns and talking to Latin experts who tell him how to address us, and make the effort. If you make the effort, we will be there, but you have to make the effort. I think he’s doing all that — him and Kamala Harris as well.”
Previously: The guest list for tonight’s White House State Dinner for Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and partner Jodie Haydon includes a number of names from entertainment and media.
Earlier, Leguizamo told a reporter that he “definitely” would be hitting the campaign trail for Joe Biden in 2024.
Asked about Biden’s outreach to Latino voters, Leguizamo said, “I think he’s doing the right things, which is getting Latin consulatns and talking to Latin experts who tell him how to address us, and make the effort. If you make the effort, we will be there, but you have to make the effort. I think he’s doing all that — him and Kamala Harris as well.”
Previously: The guest list for tonight’s White House State Dinner for Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and partner Jodie Haydon includes a number of names from entertainment and media.
- 10/25/2023
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
The late Len Wein was one of the most prolific comic book writers of his day. Like many of his contemporaries (especially Marv Wolfman and Gerry Conway), he bounced back and forth between the "Big Two" comic companies, Marvel and DC. Wein left his mark at both, co-creating characters like Swamp Thing and Lucius Fox at DC and the next generation of X-Men at Marvel.
However, his most famous creation is without a doubt Wolverine. Lein worked with then Marvel Editor-In-Chief Roy Thomas and artist John Romita Sr.; the trio debuted Logan in 1974's "Incredible Hulk" issue #180 (written by Wein). In creating Wolverine, Wein wanted to give whoever wrote "X-Men" next a new mutant character. As it turns out, that writer was Wein himself when he crafted "Giant-Size X-Men" #1 with artist Dave Cockrum the following year. Wein eventually ceded the ongoing "X-Men" series to writer Chris Claremont, but...
However, his most famous creation is without a doubt Wolverine. Lein worked with then Marvel Editor-In-Chief Roy Thomas and artist John Romita Sr.; the trio debuted Logan in 1974's "Incredible Hulk" issue #180 (written by Wein). In creating Wolverine, Wein wanted to give whoever wrote "X-Men" next a new mutant character. As it turns out, that writer was Wein himself when he crafted "Giant-Size X-Men" #1 with artist Dave Cockrum the following year. Wein eventually ceded the ongoing "X-Men" series to writer Chris Claremont, but...
- 9/24/2023
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
The old DC Universe is dead, long live the DC Universe. As we get closer and closer to the rebirth of James Gunn and Peter Safran's new DC hierarchy of power, there is plenty to be excited about, from new takes on iconic characters and also fresh new faces making the leap to the big screen.
One of the most exciting aspects of the new universe is the opportunity to get deeply weird, and no project feels as full of potential for weirdness as "Swamp Thing." We don't know much about the movie just yet, but it is a sign of confidence, Swamp Thing was the first upcoming DC movie to get a director announcement (other than James Gunn tackling "Superman: Legacy"), so it is clear DC's resident green monster will be an important part of the new universe.
There's plenty to be excited about and to speculate over...
One of the most exciting aspects of the new universe is the opportunity to get deeply weird, and no project feels as full of potential for weirdness as "Swamp Thing." We don't know much about the movie just yet, but it is a sign of confidence, Swamp Thing was the first upcoming DC movie to get a director announcement (other than James Gunn tackling "Superman: Legacy"), so it is clear DC's resident green monster will be an important part of the new universe.
There's plenty to be excited about and to speculate over...
- 9/13/2023
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
This article contains spoilers
Con Air is one of the greatest movies of the last 30 years. Starring Nicolas Cage at the peak of his action career and directed by Simon West (Lara Croft: Tomb Raider), Con Air is an audacious, wildly entertaining thrill ride that has few cinematic peers, and that’s what we’re here to discuss today.
It’s time to face facts: not every film can be Con Air. In fact, only one film is Con Air, and that’s Con Air. As a result, we can deduce that all the other movies in the world are not Con Air.
Here are ten of the best films that nonetheless aren’t Con Air…
10. Star Wars
In George’s Lucas’ seminal 1977 space opera Star Wars, later retitled Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope, The Imperial Forces capture Princess Leia in an effort to stop a rising rebellion against the Galactic Empire,...
Con Air is one of the greatest movies of the last 30 years. Starring Nicolas Cage at the peak of his action career and directed by Simon West (Lara Croft: Tomb Raider), Con Air is an audacious, wildly entertaining thrill ride that has few cinematic peers, and that’s what we’re here to discuss today.
It’s time to face facts: not every film can be Con Air. In fact, only one film is Con Air, and that’s Con Air. As a result, we can deduce that all the other movies in the world are not Con Air.
Here are ten of the best films that nonetheless aren’t Con Air…
10. Star Wars
In George’s Lucas’ seminal 1977 space opera Star Wars, later retitled Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope, The Imperial Forces capture Princess Leia in an effort to stop a rising rebellion against the Galactic Empire,...
- 9/13/2023
- by Kirsten Howard
- Den of Geek
It’s been more than a decade since Man of Steel ushered in the Dceu, and 10 years this very week since Ben Affleck was announced to play Batman in Zack Snyder’s cinematic saga. We all know the turmoil that endeavor ultimately resulted in, and the seemingly ceaseless restructuring of DC that followed partially as a result.
But for now, let’s journey back to the summer of 2013, a simpler, yet undeniably passionate age. The noise from comic book movie fans circling the newly minted DC Extended Universe was near deafening that summer. Everyone had an opinion, both on Man of Steel with its controversial third act in which Superman killed Zod, and the casting of Affleck, who still hadn’t quite come clean of the spandex stench of 2003’s Daredevil yet was somehow supposed to measure up to Christian Bale’s beloved Dark Knight.
The Dceu was shiny and new,...
But for now, let’s journey back to the summer of 2013, a simpler, yet undeniably passionate age. The noise from comic book movie fans circling the newly minted DC Extended Universe was near deafening that summer. Everyone had an opinion, both on Man of Steel with its controversial third act in which Superman killed Zod, and the casting of Affleck, who still hadn’t quite come clean of the spandex stench of 2003’s Daredevil yet was somehow supposed to measure up to Christian Bale’s beloved Dark Knight.
The Dceu was shiny and new,...
- 8/25/2023
- by Richard Newby
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Long before every conceivable comic book character received a film adaptation in the hopes of becoming the next blockbuster, there was Superman. While box office returns diminished over the course of four movies, the Man of Steel’s big-screen success heralded a crop of other superhero movies. Producers Benjamin Melniker and Michael E. Uslan swooped in to acquire the film rights to DC Comics’ other most well-known character, Batman (and they remain executive producers on every Batman movie), along with a more obscure title, Swamp Thing.
Not unlike a common trajectory in the modern comic book movie boom – in which filmmakers who have proven themselves in the genre space are given the keys to superhero properties – Wes Craven was enlisted to write and direct 1982’s Swamp Thing despite his unfamiliarity with the source material. While he would go on to make a name for himself with A Nightmare on Elm Street next,...
Not unlike a common trajectory in the modern comic book movie boom – in which filmmakers who have proven themselves in the genre space are given the keys to superhero properties – Wes Craven was enlisted to write and direct 1982’s Swamp Thing despite his unfamiliarity with the source material. While he would go on to make a name for himself with A Nightmare on Elm Street next,...
- 8/8/2023
- by Alex DiVincenzo
- bloody-disgusting.com
Veering sharply away from the visceral horror that put him on the map, Wes Craven followed up the game-changing The Last House on the Left and The Hills Have Eyes with the one-two punch of the silly, surreal Deadly Blessing and the comic-book adaptation Swamp Thing. An enjoyable enough romp if taken as an amiably lunk-headed action flick, Swamp Thing starts off with an effectively mounted first act that soon gives way to a lot of splashing around in the swamps, punctuated with some incongruously poetic (and oddly endearing) Beauty and the Beast-type moments, and liberally peppered with all the airboat crashes and cigar-chomping David Hess close-ups you could ever want. Add to that running tally Adrienne Barbeau doffing her wardrobe for some tastefully lensed skinny-dipping and an ultra-suave, Nietzsche-spouting turn from Louis Jourdan as villainous Dr. Anton Arcane and it all adds up to a surefire cult film in the making.
- 7/28/2023
- by Budd Wilkins
- Slant Magazine
Mvd Entertainment will release Swamp Thing on July 25th , presenting 4K Uhd and Blu-ray editions that contain both the US theatrical PG cut, along with the unrated international version of the film:
Press Release: Swamp Thing is an American superhero horror film written and directed by Wes Craven, based on the DC Comics character of the same name created by Len Wein and Bernie Wrightson. It tells the story of a brilliant scientist, Dr. Alec Holland and a government agent, Alice Cable who have developed a secret formula that could end world hunger and change civilization forever. Little do they know, however, that their arch nemesis, Arcane is plotting to steal the serum for his own selfish schemes. Looting the lab and kidnapping Cable, Arcane douses Holland with the chemicals and leaves him for dead in the swamp. Mutated by his own formula, Holland becomes “Swamp Thing” - a half...
Press Release: Swamp Thing is an American superhero horror film written and directed by Wes Craven, based on the DC Comics character of the same name created by Len Wein and Bernie Wrightson. It tells the story of a brilliant scientist, Dr. Alec Holland and a government agent, Alice Cable who have developed a secret formula that could end world hunger and change civilization forever. Little do they know, however, that their arch nemesis, Arcane is plotting to steal the serum for his own selfish schemes. Looting the lab and kidnapping Cable, Arcane douses Holland with the chemicals and leaves him for dead in the swamp. Mutated by his own formula, Holland becomes “Swamp Thing” - a half...
- 6/21/2023
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
It’s official: Andy Muschietti is going to the Batcave.
Ahead of the release of his superhero movie The Flash, Muschietti has decided to keep his feet firmly in the land of DC.
Muschietti finalized a deal to direct The Brave and the Bold, the feature project that will introduce a new big-screen version of Batman, one that will fit into the expansive universe being developed by DC Studios heads James Gunn and Peter Safran.
The involvement has been whispered about for several weeks. Muschietti, who has been on the Flash press tour, has been coy about his connection. But a deal was finally closed this week, according to a source, very conveniently timed to the opening of his movie.
“We saw The Flash even before taking the reins at DC Studios, and knew we were in the hands of not only a visionary director but a massive DC fan,...
Ahead of the release of his superhero movie The Flash, Muschietti has decided to keep his feet firmly in the land of DC.
Muschietti finalized a deal to direct The Brave and the Bold, the feature project that will introduce a new big-screen version of Batman, one that will fit into the expansive universe being developed by DC Studios heads James Gunn and Peter Safran.
The involvement has been whispered about for several weeks. Muschietti, who has been on the Flash press tour, has been coy about his connection. But a deal was finally closed this week, according to a source, very conveniently timed to the opening of his movie.
“We saw The Flash even before taking the reins at DC Studios, and knew we were in the hands of not only a visionary director but a massive DC fan,...
- 6/16/2023
- by Borys Kit and Aaron Couch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
James Gunn and Peter Safran have been given the keys to the newly formed DC Studios. And the duo has already assembling the first wave of theatrical projects for the rebooted Dcu, with Gunn’s “Superman: Legacy” (currently deep in the casting process) leading the charge. Another project of note in the pipeline comes from James Mangold (“Logan“), who will write, and possibly direct, a new feature film reboot of the supernatural hero “Swamp Thing.” As for Batman films?
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- 6/8/2023
- by Christopher Marc
- The Playlist
Orange Is the New Black‘s Diane Guerrero will have her pick of personalities in Doom Patrol.
The actress has been cast in the upcoming DC Universe series as Crazy Jane, an unlikely hero suffering from a severe case of multiple personality disorder, TVLine has learned.
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The actress has been cast in the upcoming DC Universe series as Crazy Jane, an unlikely hero suffering from a severe case of multiple personality disorder, TVLine has learned.
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The Titans spinoff is described as “a...
- 7/30/2018
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
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