Justice League Dark: Apokolips War was an original story that served as a sequel to Justice League Dark. The film served as the finale to the Dcau, which was then rebooted into the Tomorrow-verse. The film deals with some pretty heavy subject matter, concerning the end of the timeline as we knew it.
A still from Justice League Dark: Apokolips War
Given how dark the film was, screenwriter Ernie Altbacker talked to Sci-Fi Now about what it meant for the studio, and how much free reign the creators were given for the movie, given that it was an original script and an original story that did not have any connection to the comics.
Justice League Dark: Apokolips War needed more humor, being the darkest Dcau film
Harley Quinn in Justice League Dark: Apokolips War
When asked about the amount of freedom that he had with characters, Ernie Altbacker had...
A still from Justice League Dark: Apokolips War
Given how dark the film was, screenwriter Ernie Altbacker talked to Sci-Fi Now about what it meant for the studio, and how much free reign the creators were given for the movie, given that it was an original script and an original story that did not have any connection to the comics.
Justice League Dark: Apokolips War needed more humor, being the darkest Dcau film
Harley Quinn in Justice League Dark: Apokolips War
When asked about the amount of freedom that he had with characters, Ernie Altbacker had...
- 5/2/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
There is a great beauty to what Crisis on Infinite Earths – Part 3 is doing—two voice actors who spend a huge part of their careers working together as one of the most iconic duos of all time; The Batman and The Joker. Collaborating for the final time, they get to perform, even though one of them has already passed on.
An action sequence from Batman: Mask of the Phantasm featuring Kevin Conroy
There have never been two actors who have fit as well as Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill did. Both were perfectly suited for the roles they played; both were hired around the same time, and both played the characters for a very long time. The voice of the Bat literally spent the majority of his life in the mind of the character, recording his final words as the Dark Knight before his passing.
Before his untimely passing in...
An action sequence from Batman: Mask of the Phantasm featuring Kevin Conroy
There have never been two actors who have fit as well as Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill did. Both were perfectly suited for the roles they played; both were hired around the same time, and both played the characters for a very long time. The voice of the Bat literally spent the majority of his life in the mind of the character, recording his final words as the Dark Knight before his passing.
Before his untimely passing in...
- 4/30/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
It is well known how liberating the animated medium is when it comes to adapting comic-book-oriented storylines, as proven by a significant number of DC’s animated ventures. For an incredibly important story like Crisis on Infinite Earths, an animated adaptation was necessary to translate the scope of the series for a wider audience. Having the adaptation divided into three parts was a good creative decision as well, as with a vast area to cover, dividing the story into segments helps to focus on distinct portions without making things too confusing for the audience. The first part of the Crisis on Infinite Earths movie trilogy was released earlier this year, and the emotional anchor of the story through Barry Allen’s, aka Prime Earth’s Flash’s, life contributed an interesting, comics accurate angle to the adaptation. However, with the recently released second part, it seems the makers have dropped the ball big time,...
- 4/28/2024
- by Siddhartha Das
- Film Fugitives
Given how great 2023 was for game releases, there are undoubtedly some games that you missed. Looking past the major releases like Spider-Man 2, Alan Wake 2, Starfield, and Resident Evil 4, there were many titles released within the AA and indie space that may have flown under your radar. Below, we will highlight four titles that we reckon are well worth a second look if they passed you by the first time.
The Gap: The Best of the Mindf**k Games That You Missed Last Year
The Gap is a set in the future and follow a man called Joshua who is suffering from a degenerative illness which he must find a cure for. He is a neuroscientist, having dedicated his life to understanding the depths of the human mind. In his quest to find a cure for his illness, he manages to access an alternate reality in the hope that...
The Gap: The Best of the Mindf**k Games That You Missed Last Year
The Gap is a set in the future and follow a man called Joshua who is suffering from a degenerative illness which he must find a cure for. He is a neuroscientist, having dedicated his life to understanding the depths of the human mind. In his quest to find a cure for his illness, he manages to access an alternate reality in the hope that...
- 4/25/2024
- by Daniel Boyd
- FandomWire
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.
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...
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
When Keanu Reeves first appeared on the big screen as Constantine, there were mixed reactions. However, with each passing year, the movie has become an even bigger cult classic with the calls for a sequel growing huge.
Keanu Reeves in Constantine
And so there have been several times when such a sequel is reported to be in development, only to later end up being nothing. Yet just as the loyal fans of the supernatural movie have not given up on a sequel, it seems even its lead star Reeves is keen on bringing John back once again.
Keanu Reeves Has Not Given Up on Constantine
Keanu Reeves in and as Constantine
Loosely based on the DC Comics Hellblazer, the movie has gained a massive following over the years. And needless to say, fans have been eagerly waiting for a sequel.
Suggested“Accents have always been a lot of fun”:...
Keanu Reeves in Constantine
And so there have been several times when such a sequel is reported to be in development, only to later end up being nothing. Yet just as the loyal fans of the supernatural movie have not given up on a sequel, it seems even its lead star Reeves is keen on bringing John back once again.
Keanu Reeves Has Not Given Up on Constantine
Keanu Reeves in and as Constantine
Loosely based on the DC Comics Hellblazer, the movie has gained a massive following over the years. And needless to say, fans have been eagerly waiting for a sequel.
Suggested“Accents have always been a lot of fun”:...
- 4/14/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
The more versatile an actor is, the more in demand they are. One of the major skills that an actor needs to grab more projects is the ability to change accents at will. This becomes even more essential when you are in the animation industry, where the way you speak can severely impact the quality of the entire production.
A still from Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths- Part One
DC has been experimenting with electronic media ever since the earliest days of Superman radio shows. As technology developed, that translated into animations and live-action adaptations of comic book storylines. The DC Animated Universe (Dcau) is one of the most respected brands in the industry, with shows like Justice League Animated and films like All-Star Superman. DC’s recent entry Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths has been well-liked as well, and fans are really excited for one character in particular.
A still from Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths- Part One
DC has been experimenting with electronic media ever since the earliest days of Superman radio shows. As technology developed, that translated into animations and live-action adaptations of comic book storylines. The DC Animated Universe (Dcau) is one of the most respected brands in the industry, with shows like Justice League Animated and films like All-Star Superman. DC’s recent entry Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths has been well-liked as well, and fans are really excited for one character in particular.
- 4/13/2024
- by Sayantan Choudhary
- FandomWire
Olivia Wilde’s comic book action film Avengelyne is picking up the sword with Margot Robbie’s LuckyChap production company along for the ride. Based on the signature comic book creation by Deadpool creator Rob Liefeld, rumor has it Margot Robbie could play the lead, but her reps are denying her involvement with that part of the project. LuckyChap includes Robbie, Tom Ackerley, Josey McNamara, and Simon Kinberg. LuckyChap produced Barbie, the billion-dollar barn-burner based on Mattel’s iconic blonde bombshell. With influence like that, it’s difficult not to imagine Avengelyne being a big to-do.
After directing 2019’s Booksmart and the controversial Don’t Worry Darling, Olivia Wilde is one of Hollywood’s most in-demand filmmakers. According to Deadline‘s exclusive report, Avengelyne “is an angel who fights the forces of evil and often finds herself face-to-face with demons and monsters. She was the most feared warrior in Heaven’s Warhost,...
After directing 2019’s Booksmart and the controversial Don’t Worry Darling, Olivia Wilde is one of Hollywood’s most in-demand filmmakers. According to Deadline‘s exclusive report, Avengelyne “is an angel who fights the forces of evil and often finds herself face-to-face with demons and monsters. She was the most feared warrior in Heaven’s Warhost,...
- 4/4/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
It’s been almost twenty years, but there’s a chance we might see Keanu Reeves reprising his role as John Constantine on the big screen! In November 2012, filmmaker Guillermo del Toro struck a deal to make a Justice League Dark movie featuring DC Comics’ supernatural characters, including John Constantine. In November 2020, actor Peter Stormare hinted at a sequel possibly being in progress through an Instagram post. However, neither Warner Bros. nor Reeves themselves confirmed this at the time.
Then, in 2023, Francis Lawrence mentioned that he and Keanu Reeves were brainstorming ideas for the sequel, but every time they came close to something solid, the management at DC studio would undergo changes.
“But luckily, we managed to wrangle some control and started working on some ideas for Constantine 2, which we’re really excited about. It’s still the very beginning, as the strike put it on hold for a little bit.
Then, in 2023, Francis Lawrence mentioned that he and Keanu Reeves were brainstorming ideas for the sequel, but every time they came close to something solid, the management at DC studio would undergo changes.
“But luckily, we managed to wrangle some control and started working on some ideas for Constantine 2, which we’re really excited about. It’s still the very beginning, as the strike put it on hold for a little bit.
- 3/30/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
Although little under two decades have passed, Keanu Reeves’ John Constantine might finally be returning to the big screen! In November 2012, filmmaker Guillermo del Toro signed a deal to create a Justice League Dark film centered around DC Comics’ supernatural characters, including John Constantine. In November 2020, actor Peter Stormare hinted at a sequel being “in the works” via an Instagram post. However, neither Warner Bros. representatives nor Reeves immediately confirmed this.
Then, back in 2023, Francis Lawrence confirmed that he was working on some ideas for the iconic movie with Keanu Reeves but every time they would come up with something concrete the regime at DC studio would change.
“But luckily, we managed to wrangle some control and started working on some ideas for Constantine 2, which we’re really excited about. It’s still the very beginning, as the strike put it on hold for a little bit. So we...
Then, back in 2023, Francis Lawrence confirmed that he was working on some ideas for the iconic movie with Keanu Reeves but every time they would come up with something concrete the regime at DC studio would change.
“But luckily, we managed to wrangle some control and started working on some ideas for Constantine 2, which we’re really excited about. It’s still the very beginning, as the strike put it on hold for a little bit. So we...
- 3/30/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
When it comes to cult franchises, Keanu Reeves is the man with the Midas touch. From The Matrix films to the John Wick saga, Reeves has proved that his presence is the lucky charm for these film series to attain iconic status in Hollywood. Now, the Speed actor is all set to reprise his dark and edgy 2005 role in Constantine 2 which is currently under development.
Keanu Reeves in Constantine
Though the first film received mixed reactions upon release, it grew to have a cult following later on for its slick action and impressive production design. While the sequel was announced in 2022, the release date of the film is yet to be made public. But hardcore fans of Reeves are already making their predictions through stunning concept trailers that hint at what is to come.
Keanu Reeves Shines in Constantine 2 Concept Trailer
Keanu Reeves is the undisputed king of...
Keanu Reeves in Constantine
Though the first film received mixed reactions upon release, it grew to have a cult following later on for its slick action and impressive production design. While the sequel was announced in 2022, the release date of the film is yet to be made public. But hardcore fans of Reeves are already making their predictions through stunning concept trailers that hint at what is to come.
Keanu Reeves Shines in Constantine 2 Concept Trailer
Keanu Reeves is the undisputed king of...
- 3/11/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
Keanu Reeves appeared in 2005’s superhero horror movie Constantine, directed by Francis Lawrence which was loosely based on the DC Comics/Vertigo Comics Hellblazer graphic novels. The actor portrayed the character of a cynical exorcist in the movie, which also starred Tilda Swinton, Shia Labeouf, Rachel Weisz, and more.
Upon its release, Constantine received mixed reviews from the audience and the critics but over the years managed to attain the status of a cult film. Fans of Keanu Reeves were excited when a sequel was announced back in 2022 and the movie is currently in development but an actor recently revealed, they’d not be returning for the sequel.
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Director Francis Lawrence confirmed back in 2022 that they...
Upon its release, Constantine received mixed reviews from the audience and the critics but over the years managed to attain the status of a cult film. Fans of Keanu Reeves were excited when a sequel was announced back in 2022 and the movie is currently in development but an actor recently revealed, they’d not be returning for the sequel.
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Director Francis Lawrence confirmed back in 2022 that they...
- 3/2/2024
- by Avneet Ahluwalia
- FandomWire
What does it take for a movie adaptation to transcend its source material? Many a filmmaker uses a book as a blueprint (whether or not they read it in its entirety) but take creative license to put their own unique stylistic and/or thematic spin on what is necessarily a much more visual story than the original one on the page. Often that’s taking a key character—whether a comic book antihero or an unnamed book protagonist—and giving them an entirely new backstory or quest. Or choosing a different point of view that opens up new storytelling avenues. In some cases, book and movie follow the same premise but diverge wildly at the end… or they do reach the same narrative conclusion, but on radically different paths that will leave you with very different emotional reactions as a viewer.
Here are eight great movies based on books that...
Here are eight great movies based on books that...
- 2/1/2024
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
Welcome to the era of superhero dominance in cinema, where caped crusaders and masked vigilantes leap from comic book pages onto the silver screen. The DC Universe has introduced a myriad of characters through its series, some of whom have captured the hearts of fans and are ripe for their own cinematic adventures. Let’s explore seven DC series heroes who not only deserve but could fascinatingly carry their own movies. John Constantine’s Mystical Solo Endeavor John Constantine, with his trench coat and cynical wit, has intrigued audiences since his inception. Portrayed by actors like Keanu Reeves and Matt Ryan, Constantine’s...
- 12/27/2023
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
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
Quick, name a superhero with a more cynical perspective than Batman. Okay, sure there’s Spawn, but I meant in mainstream comics. Yeah, Punisher, but how about in DC Comics? Sure, there’s John Constantine. But I mean a character less suitable for Christmas stories. What’s that you say? Constantine once crushed the bones of St. Nicolas and snorted them into a powder? And Lobo murdered Santa?
Okay, the point is that Batman doesn’t seem like the type of guy who would make for a good Christmas story. Spider-Man can deliver presents while swinging across New York City and Superman has carried Santa’s slay more than once, but Mr. Vengeance doesn’t even like leaving Gotham. Why would he bother with the North Pole?
And yet, Batman has been at the center of several Christmas stories over the year, and some of them are pretty great. Here...
Okay, the point is that Batman doesn’t seem like the type of guy who would make for a good Christmas story. Spider-Man can deliver presents while swinging across New York City and Superman has carried Santa’s slay more than once, but Mr. Vengeance doesn’t even like leaving Gotham. Why would he bother with the North Pole?
And yet, Batman has been at the center of several Christmas stories over the year, and some of them are pretty great. Here...
- 12/22/2023
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
When it comes to costume changes in horror movies, the term is a little more elastic than merely an actor obtaining a different wardrobe. A "costume" in a horror movie might refer to full-body latex or an animatronic suit to completely transform an actor's physicality. It could mean a character goes from being an actor in an outfit to a CG creation. Or it may address the fact that, in adapting non-filmic source material, changes had to be made for the camera, or were made by editorial decision.
Whether it be between installments of a franchise, or from original to remake, or from costume to special effect and vice versa, audiences do not embrace every change. And in some cases, even if most people like a change, purists remain unconvinced. Horror movies, novels, and comics leave indelible images in our minds, so when a newer version "re-skins" them, so to speak,...
Whether it be between installments of a franchise, or from original to remake, or from costume to special effect and vice versa, audiences do not embrace every change. And in some cases, even if most people like a change, purists remain unconvinced. Horror movies, novels, and comics leave indelible images in our minds, so when a newer version "re-skins" them, so to speak,...
- 12/10/2023
- by Luke Y. Thompson
- Slash Film
'Constantine' director Francis Lawrence has begun "working on some ideas" for 'Constantine 2'.The 52-year-old filmmaker has revealed he and lead star Keanu Reeves, 59, had to regain "control" over 'Constantine' as there was a TV adaptation and then another project with J.J. Abrams in the pipeline.They managed to "wrangle some control" but there was also the Hollywood writer's strike which put a pause on the development of the sequel to the 2005 horror superhero film, but now they are back and raring to go.Speaking to The Wrap, Francis said: "But luckily, we managed to wrangle some control and started working on some ideas for Constantine 2, which we’re really excited about. It’s still the very beginning, as the strike put it on hold for a little bit. So we’re probably going to start getting back together after Thanksgiving, and dig back in to try and crack it.
- 11/27/2023
- by Lizzie Baker
- Bang Showbiz
It’s been a roller coaster for ‘Constantine’ fans. Ever since the 2005 cult hit starring Keanu Reeves was released, whispers of a sequel have floated around. And now, there’s renewed hope with both Reeves and the film’s original director, Francis Lawrence, hinting at a comeback.
The 2005 film introduced us to John Constantine, an exceptional exorcist who could see the dark and divine beings of the world. His mission was straightforward: banish every demon to hell and earn a spot in heaven. With standout performances by Rachel Weisz and Tilda Swinton, the film managed a whopping $230 million at the global box office.
But the road to a sequel has been anything but smooth. There were several reasons for the delay, but Francis Lawrence recently told GameSpot that this year’s writers strike was a big hurdle. However, this recent setback isn’t the entire story. There were challenges even before.
The 2005 film introduced us to John Constantine, an exceptional exorcist who could see the dark and divine beings of the world. His mission was straightforward: banish every demon to hell and earn a spot in heaven. With standout performances by Rachel Weisz and Tilda Swinton, the film managed a whopping $230 million at the global box office.
But the road to a sequel has been anything but smooth. There were several reasons for the delay, but Francis Lawrence recently told GameSpot that this year’s writers strike was a big hurdle. However, this recent setback isn’t the entire story. There were challenges even before.
- 10/31/2023
- by Hrvoje Milakovic
- Fiction Horizon
Francis Lawrence is giving an update on the development of Constantine 2 with Keanu Reeves and things are seemingly moving along.
The sequel to the 2005 superhero horror film was stalled due to the writers strike but with writers back at work, Lawrence has been in meetings with Reeves to continue the saga.
“So Constantine 2 got obviously held up by the writers strike,” Lawrence told Gamespot. “And we had to jump through a bunch of hurdles to get control of the character again, because other people had control of the Vertigo stuff. We have control.”
Lawrence continued, “Keanu and Akiva Goldsman and I have been in meetings and have been hashing out what we think the story is going to be, and there’s more meetings of those that have to happen–the script has to be written–but really hoping that we get to do Constantine 2, and make...
The sequel to the 2005 superhero horror film was stalled due to the writers strike but with writers back at work, Lawrence has been in meetings with Reeves to continue the saga.
“So Constantine 2 got obviously held up by the writers strike,” Lawrence told Gamespot. “And we had to jump through a bunch of hurdles to get control of the character again, because other people had control of the Vertigo stuff. We have control.”
Lawrence continued, “Keanu and Akiva Goldsman and I have been in meetings and have been hashing out what we think the story is going to be, and there’s more meetings of those that have to happen–the script has to be written–but really hoping that we get to do Constantine 2, and make...
- 10/31/2023
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Variety reported last fall that Keanu Reeves was in talks to return for a sequel to “Constantine,” the 2005 superhero horror movie based on the graphic novels from DC Comics and Vertigo Comics. Francis Lawrence, the 2005 film’s director, offered a small but notable update on the project. The filmmaker is set to return alongside Reeves for the sequel.
It turns out a script for “Constantine 2” still does not exist — it got held up by the WGA strike, which is now over — but the two men and original producer Akiva Goldsman are hashing out the story.
“So ‘Constantine 2’ got obviously held up by the writers strike,” Lawrence recently told GameSpot. “And we had to jump through a bunch of hurdles to get control of the character again, because other people had control of the Vertigo stuff. We have control.”
“Keanu and Akiva Goldsman and I have been in meetings...
It turns out a script for “Constantine 2” still does not exist — it got held up by the WGA strike, which is now over — but the two men and original producer Akiva Goldsman are hashing out the story.
“So ‘Constantine 2’ got obviously held up by the writers strike,” Lawrence recently told GameSpot. “And we had to jump through a bunch of hurdles to get control of the character again, because other people had control of the Vertigo stuff. We have control.”
“Keanu and Akiva Goldsman and I have been in meetings...
- 10/30/2023
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Francis Lawrence has been working on the story for 'Constantine 2' with Keanu Reeves and screenwriter Akiva Goldsman.The 52-year-old filmmaker is set to helm a follow-up to the 2005 superhero movie that featured Reeves as the supernatural exorcist John Constantine and explained that progress has been delayed by the Hollywood writers' strike and a battle to obtain control of the character again.Francis told GameSpot: "So 'Constantine 2' got obviously held up by the writers' strike. And we had to jump through a bunch of hurdles to get control of the character again, because other people had control of the Vertigo stuff. We have control."Keanu and Akiva Goldsman and I have been in meetings and I have been hashing out what we think the story is going to be, and there's more meetings of those that have to happen – the script has to be...
- 10/30/2023
- by Joe Graber
- Bang Showbiz
Keanu Reeves has dabbled in the superhero genre before by portraying the DC character Constantine. At one point, the actor didn’t rule out doing a Marvel film, either. Although there were a few things about the superhero franchise that gave him pause.
Keanu Reeves once had reservations about doing Marvel films Keanu Reeves | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Reeves has been in the conversation for Marvel characters for a while. There was once a time when he hoped to play the X-Men character Wolverine. But that ship sailed after Hugh Jackman was cast in the role. Another Marvel character in Ghost Rider also caught his eye. In an interview on Jimmy Kimmel Live, he explained that the supernatural anti-hero would’ve been his child self’s dream role.
“10-year-old Reeves would want to — I think he’d probably want to be Ghost Rider,” he said.
The one Marvel character he was once tied to,...
Keanu Reeves once had reservations about doing Marvel films Keanu Reeves | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Reeves has been in the conversation for Marvel characters for a while. There was once a time when he hoped to play the X-Men character Wolverine. But that ship sailed after Hugh Jackman was cast in the role. Another Marvel character in Ghost Rider also caught his eye. In an interview on Jimmy Kimmel Live, he explained that the supernatural anti-hero would’ve been his child self’s dream role.
“10-year-old Reeves would want to — I think he’d probably want to be Ghost Rider,” he said.
The one Marvel character he was once tied to,...
- 10/6/2023
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
It was eight years ago this week that Arrow kicked off what would be known as its “Mystery Grave” season, seeing as the opener ended with a “Six Months Later” flash-forward that saw Barry Allen arrive late for the funeral of someone clearly close to Oliver Queen.
The only clues we had to go on from that startling, minute-long stinger was that Oliver felt responsibility for whomever‘s death, and as such now was resolved “to kill him,” the person responsible for it.
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The only clues we had to go on from that startling, minute-long stinger was that Oliver felt responsibility for whomever‘s death, and as such now was resolved “to kill him,” the person responsible for it.
More from TVLineThe Flash's #WestAllen Have One Last Cute Quarrel in Deleted Final Season Scene (DVD Exclusive)Stephen Amell,...
- 10/1/2023
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
Growing up I was mostly a console kid. Presently, I play a lot on PC, but when I was younger I used to prefer the out of the box ease of the console. There was, however, one game that finally got me to invest in a graphics card and figure out the whole computer business, and that game was Max Payne. I was obsessed with the tone and feel of the game, which combined the slow mo, double fisted gunfights of a John Woo movie with melodramatic neo-noir storytelling in one of the most unique experiences of the time. While so many developers have been using Quake and Doom as their touchpoints in the current wave of boomer shooters, I’ve been wondering when someone would aim their nostalgia on Max Payne and try to recapture the bullet-time shooter subgenre.
Developer Strange Scaffold finally answered the call with El Paso,...
Developer Strange Scaffold finally answered the call with El Paso,...
- 9/26/2023
- by Aaron Boehm
- bloody-disgusting.com
Nearly 20 years ago, back in 2005, Keanu Reeves starred in "Constantine." It was at a time when DC didn't really have a cinematic identity, the very same year that Christopher Nolan's "Batman Begins" hit theaters. "Constantine" was an R-rated, dark, and gritty take on a comic book film that didn't quite fit the bill of a superhero movie but, particularly in the modern context, certainly feels unique within the genre. Fortunately, the film has maintained a loyal, sizable audience, so much so that Warner Bros. announced plans to make a sequel in 2022.
Much has changed since that initial announcement, however, leaving the project in a bit of a precarious spot. The DC Universe is rapidly changing, Reeves is one of the busiest actors in Hollywood, and not one but two different strikes have impacted the project. So, is "Constantine 2" still happening? What's the status of the sequel? We're here...
Much has changed since that initial announcement, however, leaving the project in a bit of a precarious spot. The DC Universe is rapidly changing, Reeves is one of the busiest actors in Hollywood, and not one but two different strikes have impacted the project. So, is "Constantine 2" still happening? What's the status of the sequel? We're here...
- 9/20/2023
- by Ryan Scott
- 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
Constantine 2 is reportedly in development at Warner Bros. with John Wick's Keanu Reeves set to stick around in the leading role.
Keanu Reeves made his one and only appearance as DC's John Constantine in a 2005 solo outing from director Francis Lawrence.
So, it came as a great shock when it was revealed in September 2022, just before James Gunn's Dcu reboot announcement, that a sequel was in the works with both Reeves and Lawrence returning under a script from Akiva Goldsman.
Read full article on The Direct.
Keanu Reeves made his one and only appearance as DC's John Constantine in a 2005 solo outing from director Francis Lawrence.
So, it came as a great shock when it was revealed in September 2022, just before James Gunn's Dcu reboot announcement, that a sequel was in the works with both Reeves and Lawrence returning under a script from Akiva Goldsman.
Read full article on The Direct.
- 8/25/2023
- by Sam Hargrave
- The Direct
After the insane multiversal exhibition in the previous episode, which showed Garfield Logan finally realizing his true worth as the metaphysical realm of the Red allows him to find balance, the tenth episode of HBO Max’s Titans reunites Gar with the rest of the members of the team, although not before a detour to his first family, the Doom Patrol. In the ending sequence of the previous episode, as Gar requested the Red to send him home, he ended up in Doom Manor, where Vic found him. On the other hand, a renegade Conner took over Lexcorp and offered Sebastian a proposal to join his side, and the rest of the team got busy hitting upon a plan as to how they could stop May and Sebastian from summoning Trigon into the Earth realm. In this episode, we see three sets of narratives unfolding in parallel as members of...
- 4/29/2023
- by Siddhartha Das
- Film Fugitives
There was once a time – many, many moons ago – when Keanu Reeves star, before reinventing what it even meant to be a streamlined, teeth-gritted action star.
Over the last three decades he’s found a way to be both soft and rough, cosmic and earthy. He has the spaced-out aura of The Dude until the very moment a switch flips in his head, and he goes into the I-must-break-you mode which has left piles of bad lads beaten in his wake. He is Ted; he is Neo. He is a doofus; he will kill you using a library book. And tying it all together is the sense that, underneath it all, he very earnestly believes in whatever his characters are doing. Keanu Reeves doesn’t do irony, but he does slowly dawning disbelief like nobody else. His superpower isn't dodging bullets – it's really meaning it. From his action classics, to...
Over the last three decades he’s found a way to be both soft and rough, cosmic and earthy. He has the spaced-out aura of The Dude until the very moment a switch flips in his head, and he goes into the I-must-break-you mode which has left piles of bad lads beaten in his wake. He is Ted; he is Neo. He is a doofus; he will kill you using a library book. And tying it all together is the sense that, underneath it all, he very earnestly believes in whatever his characters are doing. Keanu Reeves doesn’t do irony, but he does slowly dawning disbelief like nobody else. His superpower isn't dodging bullets – it's really meaning it. From his action classics, to...
- 3/28/2023
- by Tom Nicholson, Alex Godfrey
- Empire - Movies
The character of John Constantine first appeared in an issue of "Swamp Thing" in June of 1985. He would go on to appear in a comic book called "Hellblazer," a title that described his profession as a paranormal private investigator. For year, Constantine was a favorite of readers drawn to darker and more twisted fantasy stories. In 2005, director Francis Lawrence adapted "Hellblazer" to the big screen in the form of "Constantine" starring Keanu Reeves in the title role.
"Constantine" reworked the character slightly, making him into a freelance exorcist as well as P.I. In the film, Constantine is dealing with cancer, despite his constant hobnobbing with Archangel Gabriel (Tilda Swinton) and the snarling Lucifer (Peter Stormare). "Constantine" was only warmly received by critics, and it currently holds a 46% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. It also opened to disappointing box office numbers, making less that $30 million against a $100 million budget. Eventually,...
"Constantine" reworked the character slightly, making him into a freelance exorcist as well as P.I. In the film, Constantine is dealing with cancer, despite his constant hobnobbing with Archangel Gabriel (Tilda Swinton) and the snarling Lucifer (Peter Stormare). "Constantine" was only warmly received by critics, and it currently holds a 46% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. It also opened to disappointing box office numbers, making less that $30 million against a $100 million budget. Eventually,...
- 3/17/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
John Wick Chapter 4 has had its premiere, and people are raving about the new installment of Baba Yaga’s odyssey. Some are even already hailing it as one of the best action movies ever. Because of this, the film already had my curiosity, but now it has my attention. Promotion for John Wick Chapter 4 is in full force, and the man of the hour, Keanu Reeves, is talking directly to the fans as part of it. The Matrix star recently hosted an Ama on Reddit, and the fans jumped at the chance to ask him about his interest in the MCU and DC.
In the Ama, a fan asked Reeves if there was ever an acting role he has regretted turning down. He replies that there isn’t. Although, he did add that he always wanted to play Wolverine. There had been reports in the past that Keanu and Marvel...
In the Ama, a fan asked Reeves if there was ever an acting role he has regretted turning down. He replies that there isn’t. Although, he did add that he always wanted to play Wolverine. There had been reports in the past that Keanu and Marvel...
- 3/8/2023
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Keanu Reeves has seen success with both the “Matrix”, “Bill & Ted” and “John Wick” film franchises, but are they any roles he wishes he could have played?
During a recent “Ask Me Anything” session for Reddit, Reeves admitted that he actually did have his eye on a very particular superhero role.
“Has there ever been a role in your career that you regret turning down?” asked one Redditor.
Read More: Keanu Reeves Reveals Ghost Rider Would Be His Dream Marvel Character To Play
“…No…but I did always want to play Wolverine,” Reeves responded.
Reeves didn’t elaborate as to whether he simply desired the role or lost out to Hugh Jackman, who has played the clawed X-Men hero in nine movies and will be reprising the role in the upcoming “Deadpool 3”.
Meanwhile, Reeves will be returning to his DC Comics character, paranormal detective John Constantine,...
During a recent “Ask Me Anything” session for Reddit, Reeves admitted that he actually did have his eye on a very particular superhero role.
“Has there ever been a role in your career that you regret turning down?” asked one Redditor.
Read More: Keanu Reeves Reveals Ghost Rider Would Be His Dream Marvel Character To Play
“…No…but I did always want to play Wolverine,” Reeves responded.
Reeves didn’t elaborate as to whether he simply desired the role or lost out to Hugh Jackman, who has played the clawed X-Men hero in nine movies and will be reprising the role in the upcoming “Deadpool 3”.
Meanwhile, Reeves will be returning to his DC Comics character, paranormal detective John Constantine,...
- 3/5/2023
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
The DC Extended Universe as we know it seems to be nearing its end, or at least a very comic book-like, universe-shifting reboot. Reflecting the corporate changes at the higher echelon of Warner Bros. after its merger with Discovery, Inc., the company's DC branch is facing its own changing of the guard, bringing in filmmaker James Gunn and producer Peter Safran to head the "DC Universe." Gunn's initial slate of films and television series, dubbed "Chapter One: Gods and Monsters," will introduce heroes like Supergirl, Booster Gold, and Damian Wayne, as well as Swamp Thing, who is arguably the most exciting part of Gunn's roster.
Gunn is clearly a fan of the weirder and uglier sides of both Marvel and DC comics. He helped turn the Guardians of the Galaxy from an obscure team of C- and D-list cosmic heroes to Marvel headliners, and then repeated the formula with...
Gunn is clearly a fan of the weirder and uglier sides of both Marvel and DC comics. He helped turn the Guardians of the Galaxy from an obscure team of C- and D-list cosmic heroes to Marvel headliners, and then repeated the formula with...
- 3/1/2023
- by Andrew Housman
- Slash Film
Director, producer JJ Abrams developing live-action TV series, based on DC Comics "Justice League Dark" for exclusive streaming on HBO Max has been canceled:
"...the 'Justice League Dark', aka 'Jld', is a superhero team debuting in DC's "Justice League Dark" #1 (2011), featuring 'John Constantine', 'Madame Xanadu', 'Deadman', 'Shade', the 'Changing Man' and 'Zatanna'...
"...focused on the more 'supernatural' members of the 'DC Universe', handling situations deemed outside the scope of the traditional Justice League.
"In issue #1, Earth's magic once belonged to them. Now they want the magic back. But who exactly are they?
"It’s up to the new 'Justice League Dark' to find out and stop this nightmarish new threat at all costs!
"Team leader 'Wonder Woman' guides the misfit magic mix of 'Zatanna', 'Swamp Thing', 'Man-Bat' and 'Detective Chimp' against enemies too fantastic even for the 'Justice League'.
"...the 'Justice League Dark', aka 'Jld', is a superhero team debuting in DC's "Justice League Dark" #1 (2011), featuring 'John Constantine', 'Madame Xanadu', 'Deadman', 'Shade', the 'Changing Man' and 'Zatanna'...
"...focused on the more 'supernatural' members of the 'DC Universe', handling situations deemed outside the scope of the traditional Justice League.
"In issue #1, Earth's magic once belonged to them. Now they want the magic back. But who exactly are they?
"It’s up to the new 'Justice League Dark' to find out and stop this nightmarish new threat at all costs!
"Team leader 'Wonder Woman' guides the misfit magic mix of 'Zatanna', 'Swamp Thing', 'Man-Bat' and 'Detective Chimp' against enemies too fantastic even for the 'Justice League'.
- 2/17/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
(Superhero Bits is a collection of stories, updates, and videos about anything and everything inspired by the comics of Marvel, DC, and more. For comic book movies, TV shows, merchandise, events, and whatever catches our eye, this is the place to find anything that falls through the cracks.)
In this edition of Superhero Bits:
"Constantine 2" gets an encouraging update.
More Moon Knight in the MCU?
"All-Star Superman" is coming to 4K Ultra HD.
The most-watched "Super Bowl" trailers.
All that and more!
Danielle Panabaker Is Paying Tribute To Arrow In The Flash Season 9
Danielle Panabaker has been a big part of "The Flash" from the very beginning but, as the show comes to a close in its currently airing ninth season, she's looking to pay tribute to the series that started the Arrowverse: "Arrow." Panabaker stepped behind the camera for the ninth episode of the current season, which will...
In this edition of Superhero Bits:
"Constantine 2" gets an encouraging update.
More Moon Knight in the MCU?
"All-Star Superman" is coming to 4K Ultra HD.
The most-watched "Super Bowl" trailers.
All that and more!
Danielle Panabaker Is Paying Tribute To Arrow In The Flash Season 9
Danielle Panabaker has been a big part of "The Flash" from the very beginning but, as the show comes to a close in its currently airing ninth season, she's looking to pay tribute to the series that started the Arrowverse: "Arrow." Panabaker stepped behind the camera for the ninth episode of the current season, which will...
- 2/15/2023
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Akiva Goldsman’s production company Weed Road recently had film and TV deals at MGM, but now that MGM executives Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy have moved over to Warner Bros., intending to give the studio’s theatrical franchise output a boost, Weed Road has followed them. Deadline reports that Weed Road has signed a multi-year first look deal with Warner Bros… and since Goldsman has already done a lot of work for the studio over the decades, he sees this deal as a bit of a homecoming. With Weed Road now calling Warner Bros. home, the top priority for the companies are a pair of projects they were already working on together: sequels to the 2005 comic book adaptation Constantine (which Goldsman produced) and the 2007 Richard Matheson adaptation I Am Legend (which Goldsman produced and co-wrote).
Goldsman told Deadline, “We’re starting with two projects that are fun and...
Goldsman told Deadline, “We’re starting with two projects that are fun and...
- 2/15/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Exclusive: Akiva Goldsman is returning his Weed Road to Warner Bros, in a multi-year first look deal.
Weed Road’s President of Production Greg Lessans and Vice President Rachel Wizenberg have re-upped with the company, along with creative executive Shiva Nassab. Weed Road most recently had both its film and TV deals at MGM, and he rejoins studio heads Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy, who moved from there to bolster Warner Bros theatrical franchise output.
In a statement, Warner Bros Pictures co-chairs De Luca and Abdy called Goldsman “a consummate producer, a brilliant writer, and a kind and generous human being. We’ve both known and worked with Akiva for years, and never cease to be amazed by his combination of filmmaking mettle and limitless imagination. We couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome him back to the Warner Bros. family, where he has delivered some of the Studio...
Weed Road’s President of Production Greg Lessans and Vice President Rachel Wizenberg have re-upped with the company, along with creative executive Shiva Nassab. Weed Road most recently had both its film and TV deals at MGM, and he rejoins studio heads Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy, who moved from there to bolster Warner Bros theatrical franchise output.
In a statement, Warner Bros Pictures co-chairs De Luca and Abdy called Goldsman “a consummate producer, a brilliant writer, and a kind and generous human being. We’ve both known and worked with Akiva for years, and never cease to be amazed by his combination of filmmaking mettle and limitless imagination. We couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome him back to the Warner Bros. family, where he has delivered some of the Studio...
- 2/15/2023
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
A sequel to the 2005 feature "Constantine", starring Keanu Reeves, based on DC Comics "Hellblazer" title, has not been canceled as previously reported:
"...in ‘Constantine’, a scavenger recovers the tip of the spear that pierced 'Jesus', from a ruined Mexican church and, after becoming possessed, takes it to Los Angeles.
"There, cynical occult expert 'John Constantine' exorcises a demon from a young girl after witnessing its attempt to come through her to Earth, something that should be impossible because of a treaty between Heaven and Hell.
"Suffering from a terminal disease, Constantine meets with the angel 'Gabriel' to request an extension to his life in exchange for his work deporting Hell's forces.
"Gabriel responds that performing good deeds for selfish reasons will not secure his way into Heaven..."
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"...in ‘Constantine’, a scavenger recovers the tip of the spear that pierced 'Jesus', from a ruined Mexican church and, after becoming possessed, takes it to Los Angeles.
"There, cynical occult expert 'John Constantine' exorcises a demon from a young girl after witnessing its attempt to come through her to Earth, something that should be impossible because of a treaty between Heaven and Hell.
"Suffering from a terminal disease, Constantine meets with the angel 'Gabriel' to request an extension to his life in exchange for his work deporting Hell's forces.
"Gabriel responds that performing good deeds for selfish reasons will not secure his way into Heaven..."
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- 2/8/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Fans who have been clamoring for the return of Keanu Reeves as Constantine can take a deep breath of relief because the sequel announced last fall has not been canned in the wake of James Gunn and Peter Safran's new plans for the DC Universe. Reeves first played the character of John Constantine in the 2005 cult-hit "Constantine" from director Francis Lawrence. In the years that followed, Reeves' star only got hotter, and Lawrence went on to direct hugely successful projects like "I Am Legend" and the latter three films in "The Hunger Games" series.
The Constantine character has been played multiple times across a variety of mediums over the years, and plenty of folks have a soft spot for Reeves' take. However, after big changes like Henry Cavill not returning as Superman and the scrapping of the already-completed "Batgirl" film, the fate of the future of "Constantine 2" looked grim.
The Constantine character has been played multiple times across a variety of mediums over the years, and plenty of folks have a soft spot for Reeves' take. However, after big changes like Henry Cavill not returning as Superman and the scrapping of the already-completed "Batgirl" film, the fate of the future of "Constantine 2" looked grim.
- 2/7/2023
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
It was officially announced last year that Constantine 2 is finally happening with Keanu Reeves coming back to play DC’s John Constantine for an official sequel to the 2005 movie, but you may be wondering if those plans have changed now that James Gunn and Peter Safran are restructuring the DC Cinematic Universe. The good news? Yes, it’s still happening!
“A spokesperson for Warner Bros. confirmed to EW that Constantine 2 is not scrapped,” Entertainment Weekly just reported today, squashing rumors to the contrary.
No word yet on whether Constantine 2 will be part of the mainline DC Universe or if it will exist in the “Elseworlds” space, but for now it’s great to hear that it’s still in the works.
Francis Lawrence is returning to direct the brand new Constantine adventure.
“Reeves will reprise as supernatural exorcist and demonologist John Constantine who in the original is...
“A spokesperson for Warner Bros. confirmed to EW that Constantine 2 is not scrapped,” Entertainment Weekly just reported today, squashing rumors to the contrary.
No word yet on whether Constantine 2 will be part of the mainline DC Universe or if it will exist in the “Elseworlds” space, but for now it’s great to hear that it’s still in the works.
Francis Lawrence is returning to direct the brand new Constantine adventure.
“Reeves will reprise as supernatural exorcist and demonologist John Constantine who in the original is...
- 2/7/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
James Mangold may be trading in his whip for a trip to swamp country.
Mangold, who has Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny hitting theaters in May, is in early talks to be one of the first writer-directors to join James Gunn and Peter Safran’s roster of filmmakers at DC Studios.
Mangold is in discussions with the Warner Bros. arm to take on the feature adaptation of Swamp Thing, the supernatural horror-based hero who is a focal point in the first chapter of DC Studios’ slate.
Gunn and Safran unveiled their slate Tuesday. Swamp Thing was the last of the 10 projects talked about and was tonally the darkest. The executives didn’t mention Mangold at the time, as sources say that talks are still in the early stages.
Still, Mangold on Tuesday night tweeted a simple (but moody and poetic) image of Swamp Thing, drawn by co-creator Bernie Wrightson.
Mangold, who has Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny hitting theaters in May, is in early talks to be one of the first writer-directors to join James Gunn and Peter Safran’s roster of filmmakers at DC Studios.
Mangold is in discussions with the Warner Bros. arm to take on the feature adaptation of Swamp Thing, the supernatural horror-based hero who is a focal point in the first chapter of DC Studios’ slate.
Gunn and Safran unveiled their slate Tuesday. Swamp Thing was the last of the 10 projects talked about and was tonally the darkest. The executives didn’t mention Mangold at the time, as sources say that talks are still in the early stages.
Still, Mangold on Tuesday night tweeted a simple (but moody and poetic) image of Swamp Thing, drawn by co-creator Bernie Wrightson.
- 2/1/2023
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Keanu Reeves’ efforts to have a “Constantine” sequel get made definitely paid off.
The actor is set to reprise his role of DC’s John Constantine for a follow-up to the 2005 movie.
During a new interview with Total Film, Reeves admitted he wasn’t going to give in easily until the sequel was confirmed.
He shared, “I don’t know if it was unfinished business but it was definitely a role that I loved,” Movie Web reported.
Read More: Keanu Reeves Has ‘Tried’ To Get ‘Constantine 2’ Made
“And I thought that Francis Lawrence, the director, did such amazing work. I loved playing that character, and I really enjoyed the film. I was like, (adopts Oliver Twist voice) ‘Can I please have some more?'”
He added, “I kept asking almost every year. I’d be like, ‘Can I please?’ [and] they’d be like, ‘No, no!’
“So it’s exciting.
The actor is set to reprise his role of DC’s John Constantine for a follow-up to the 2005 movie.
During a new interview with Total Film, Reeves admitted he wasn’t going to give in easily until the sequel was confirmed.
He shared, “I don’t know if it was unfinished business but it was definitely a role that I loved,” Movie Web reported.
Read More: Keanu Reeves Has ‘Tried’ To Get ‘Constantine 2’ Made
“And I thought that Francis Lawrence, the director, did such amazing work. I loved playing that character, and I really enjoyed the film. I was like, (adopts Oliver Twist voice) ‘Can I please have some more?'”
He added, “I kept asking almost every year. I’d be like, ‘Can I please?’ [and] they’d be like, ‘No, no!’
“So it’s exciting.
- 2/1/2023
- by Becca Longmire
- ET Canada
DC Studios is already radically reshaping the DC Universe, with each passing day seeming to yield further news about what's to come. While more plans will soon be revealed from James Gunn and Peter Safran, who are heading up this new division of Warner Bros. Discovery, in the interim, DC's future seems somewhat uncertain. "Wonder Woman 3" is no longer definitely happening, at least not with Patty Jenkins, and Henry Cavill might return, but it won't be as Superman. Gunn and Safran appear to be leaving all vestiges of the Snyderverse behind (though that doesn't mean the remaining unreleased films should be ignored).
As a longtime fan of Gunn's work who has never been particularly fond of Snyder's reimagining of DC's heroes, I'm pretty excited to see what's coming down the line. We already know there's a new Man of Steel on the way, and while I'm sure we'll be getting more reboots as well,...
As a longtime fan of Gunn's work who has never been particularly fond of Snyder's reimagining of DC's heroes, I'm pretty excited to see what's coming down the line. We already know there's a new Man of Steel on the way, and while I'm sure we'll be getting more reboots as well,...
- 12/31/2022
- by Jamie Gerber
- Slash Film
For occult expert John Constantine (Keanu Reeves), exorcising demons on a freelance basis is as mundane as it gets. Intensely cynical and acutely aware of his loneliness, Constantine is forever caught in a war between Heaven and Hell, jilted by God and loathed by demons. However, Constantine's motive to do what he does is not entirely selfless: He's a dying man who has been marked for Hell, trudging through life and experiencing unimaginable horrors. He is as burnt out as the endless chain of cigarettes he smokes, while he takes on cases that require his expert occult knowledge and effortless prowess.
Such is the plot of Francis Lawrence's 2005 directorial debut, "Constantine," which features a beloved Vertigo/DC Comics character who had little in common with his comics counterpart. Although the film received mixed critical reviews at the time of its release, "Constantine" has (rightfully) garnered a cult following over...
Such is the plot of Francis Lawrence's 2005 directorial debut, "Constantine," which features a beloved Vertigo/DC Comics character who had little in common with his comics counterpart. Although the film received mixed critical reviews at the time of its release, "Constantine" has (rightfully) garnered a cult following over...
- 11/20/2022
- by Debopriyaa Dutta
- Slash Film
Seventeen years after the release of the DC Comics adaptation Constantine (watch it Here), a sequel is finally moving ahead with director Francis Lawrence back at the helm and star Keanu Reeves reprising the role of occult expert John Constantine. Speaking with The Wrap, Lawrence revealed that his biggest regret about the first Constantine was the fact that it was shot for a PG-13 rating but ended up receiving an R rating anyway. With Constantine 2, he intends to aim for an R rating from the start.
Lawrence said, “One of the biggest things for me about the first one was we followed, per Warner Bros., the rules to make a PG-13 movie in terms of violence, blood, language, sexuality. But the ratings board gave us a hard R based on their the gray zone of intensity. And my big, big regret was that we have an R-rated movie that’s really a PG-13 movie.
Lawrence said, “One of the biggest things for me about the first one was we followed, per Warner Bros., the rules to make a PG-13 movie in terms of violence, blood, language, sexuality. But the ratings board gave us a hard R based on their the gray zone of intensity. And my big, big regret was that we have an R-rated movie that’s really a PG-13 movie.
- 11/15/2022
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
If you follow Neil Gaiman on Twitter you know he's been having a lot of fun lately casually dunking on bigoted trolls. Over the past few months, he's shown very little patience to Twitter users popping up in his mentions complaining about the "wokeness" of "The Sandman" season 1. In a recent interview with Inverse, he's made it clear that he doesn't consider these people to be real fans of the source material at all.
For example, there's the controversy around the casting of Death. In the comics, she's mostly (but not always) portrayed as a white woman, but the Netflix show cast Black actress Kirby Howell-Baptiste as the character. "Death's casting wasn't controversial with Sandman fans," Gaiman explained, "because Sandman fans know that the Endless are supposed to look like what the people looking at them think they look like."
Sure enough, it's covered in both the comics and the show that Death and Dream,...
For example, there's the controversy around the casting of Death. In the comics, she's mostly (but not always) portrayed as a white woman, but the Netflix show cast Black actress Kirby Howell-Baptiste as the character. "Death's casting wasn't controversial with Sandman fans," Gaiman explained, "because Sandman fans know that the Endless are supposed to look like what the people looking at them think they look like."
Sure enough, it's covered in both the comics and the show that Death and Dream,...
- 11/15/2022
- by Michael Boyle
- Slash Film
Officially announced back in September, Constantine 2 is finally happening with Keanu Reeves coming back to play DC’s John Constantine for an official sequel to the 2005 movie. Francis Lawrence is also returning to direct the brand new Constantine adventure, and Lawrence explains to The Wrap this week that the sequel will be made with a different mindset.
Back in 2005, the first Constantine movie was released with an “R” rating, but it wasn’t actually intended to be a rated “R” movie when it was being made. As for Constantine 2, however, it sounds like Lawrence and the team will be shooting for that rating from the outset.
Lawrence explains, “One of the biggest things for me about the first one was we followed, per Warner Bros., the rules to make a PG-13 movie in terms of violence, blood, language, sexuality. But the ratings board gave us a hard R...
Back in 2005, the first Constantine movie was released with an “R” rating, but it wasn’t actually intended to be a rated “R” movie when it was being made. As for Constantine 2, however, it sounds like Lawrence and the team will be shooting for that rating from the outset.
Lawrence explains, “One of the biggest things for me about the first one was we followed, per Warner Bros., the rules to make a PG-13 movie in terms of violence, blood, language, sexuality. But the ratings board gave us a hard R...
- 11/15/2022
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
The fanboy desire for R-rated superhero movies is -- by and large -- silly, especially when it comes to tentpole characters like Batman, Superman and the X-Men. James Mangold made it work with the elegiac "Logan," but that's an itch that should rarely get scratched. The DC films are dour enough as it is, and, outside of Christopher Nolan's "Batman" trilogy, this miserabilist approach saps what should be enthralling yarns of their fun and vitality. If I want to go see a humorless studio flick about crime-fighters made for adults, well, they don't make those anymore so I'll stay home and watch a streaming series like David Simon's "We Own This City."
There are exceptions. If you're adapting Alan Moore's "Watchmen," you're defanging the material if you don't go for the hardest of R ratings. And if you're taking on John Constantine, the cynical, chain-smoking protagonist of the "Hellblazer" comics,...
There are exceptions. If you're adapting Alan Moore's "Watchmen," you're defanging the material if you don't go for the hardest of R ratings. And if you're taking on John Constantine, the cynical, chain-smoking protagonist of the "Hellblazer" comics,...
- 11/14/2022
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
When speaking to director Francis Lawrence about his new Netflix movie “Slumberland” (streaming later this week), we had to ask him about his plans for “Constantine 2,” which was recently announced as officially happening. This new “Constantine” sequel, which will reunite him with original star Keanu Reeves and screenwriter Akiva Goldsman, will be different in at least one key aspect, at least if Lawrence has his way. Get ready for a hard-r “Constantine.”
While Lawrence said that he didn’t think “Constantine 2” would be his next project (the director also just finished shooting the “Hunger Games” prequel “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes”), “All I know is that Keanu and Akiva and I have been wanting to do it forever.” He said that “all of that craziness with DC” has actually subsided, letting them reclaim the character. “We finally have been sort of given the permission...
While Lawrence said that he didn’t think “Constantine 2” would be his next project (the director also just finished shooting the “Hunger Games” prequel “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes”), “All I know is that Keanu and Akiva and I have been wanting to do it forever.” He said that “all of that craziness with DC” has actually subsided, letting them reclaim the character. “We finally have been sort of given the permission...
- 11/14/2022
- by Drew Taylor
- The Wrap
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