- MoviesSam Ashurst
‘Joker’ is a film Marvel Studios couldn’t make, director Todd Phillips says
Phillips reveals his DC masterplan.
- MoviesVariety
Todd Phillips Says Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker Won’t Meet Robert Pattinson’s Batman
"Joker" director Todd Phillips isn't optimistic when it comes to a future meeting between Joaquin Phoenix's Joker and Robert Pattinson's recently announced Batman "No, definitely not," he told Variety when asked if the pair would appear in a future film together. Although that doesn't mean "Joker" will be the last film to feature the DC […]
- MoviesBen Arnold
DC Comics is 'plotting a black Batman'
The rumour emerged following several comic book shows in the US last weekend.
- MoviesThe Wrap
Damon Lindelof’s ‘Watchmen’ Adaptation Gets Premiere Date From HBO
HBO has set the premiere date for Damon Lindelof’s highly-anticipated adaptation of “Watchmen.”The series will premiere on Sunday, Oct. 20 at 9 p.m. A week later, “Silicon Valley” will return for its sixth and final season, which will air at 10 p.m.The series is based on Alan Moore’s acclaimed 1980s set graphic novel series. The logline from HBO is as follows: Set in an alternate history where masked vigilantes are treated as outlaws, “Watchmen” embraces the nostalgia of the original groundbreaking graphic novel of the same name, while attempting to break new ground of its own.Also Read: 'Watchmen': Damon Lindelof Expects a Divided Reaction to His Take on Acclaimed ComicNicole Kassell directed the pilot, based from a script written by Lindelof.Not much is known about HBO’s take on the famed comic series, except that it will not be a straight retelling of the 12-issue graphic novel series, but rather something new that takes place roughly 30 years later. “It’s canon,” Lindelof said of the events of the novel, during the Television Critics Association press tour in July. “Everything that happened in those 12 issues could not be messed with. We were married to it. There’s no rebooting happening.”“Watchmen” stars Jeremy Irons, Regina King, Jean Smart, Don Johnson, Tim Blake Nelson, Louis Gossett Jr., Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Adelaide Clemens, Andrew Howard, Tom Mison, Frances Fisher, Jacob Ming-Trent, Sara Vickers, Dylan Schombing, Lily Rose Smith and Adelynn Spoon.“Watchmen” is produced for HBO by White Rabbit in association with Warner Bros. Television, based on characters from DC.Read original story Damon Lindelof’s ‘Watchmen’ Adaptation Gets Premiere Date From HBO At TheWrap
- MoviesBen Arnold
Joel Schumacher on the homophobic criticism of his 'Batman' movies: 'Batman and Robin are not gay'
Director Joel Schumacher has weighed in on what he sees as the veiled homophobic criticism of his Batman movies.
- MoviesBen Arnold
'Joker' star Marc Maron further slams comic book fans who he called 'grown male nerdchilds'
Actor, comedian and podcaster don Marc Maron has doubled down on his assessment of the more militant end of comic book movie fandom.
- MoviesDeadline
‘Krypton’ Canceled After Two Seasons, Spinoff ‘Lobo’ Not Moving Forward On Syfy
There will be no more Krypton on Syfy. The network has opted not to renew the Superman origin drama series, and the recent Season 2 finale August 14 was a series finale on the NBCUniversal cable network. With the mothership series getting canceled, Syfy also won't be proceeding with the previously announced Lobo spinoff, which […]
- MoviesBen Arnold
Crewmember on DC series 'Titans' is killed in on-set accident
One of the crew on the DC Extended Universe series Titans has been killed after a stunt rehearsal went wrong.
- MoviesTom Beasley
Horror maestro John Carpenter is writing a Joker comic book for DC
The creator of Michael Myers is set to take on the 'Clown Prince of Crime' in a one-shot story.
- MoviesAmy West
Robert De Niro was sent a pipe bomb while filming 'Joker'
'Joker' writer-director Todd Phillips recalls the time Robert De Niro came in 'ready to rock' despite being sent a pipe bomb on the first day of filming.
- MoviesVariety
‘It’ Filmmaker Andy Muschietti Eyed to Direct ‘The Flash’
Warner Bros. is in talks with "It" director Andy Muschietti to helm its long-gestating "The Flash" standalone movie, a source close to the project has told Variety. No offer has been made yet, but if the deal goes through Muschietti will also produce the movie with his partner and sister Barbara Muschietti and Michael Disco. […]
- MoviesBen Arnold
Zack Snyder's final cut of 'Justice League' could still happen
A cut of the DCEU movie of Justice League by Zack Snyder appears to be more complete than was first thought, according to the movie's storyboard artist.
- MoviesVariety
Jaume Collet-Serra Eyed to Direct DC’s ‘Black Adam’ Starring Dwayne Johnson
"Jungle Cruise" director Jaume Collet-Serra and Dwayne Johnson are reuniting for Johnson's first foray into the comic-book world. Sources tell Variety that Collet-Serra is in negotiations to direct Johnson in the New Line film "Black Adam," based on the DC Comics character. According to insiders, the film is a priority for the studio following the […]
MoviesHanna FlintBen Affleck's Batman was the most violent movie Dark Knight yet
To celebrate the 80th anniversary, new data shows which Batman trumps the others.
MoviesBen ArnoldDC takes aim at Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez comic for Wonder Woman outfit
DC Comics is demanding that a comic featuring US representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez as Wonder Woman be recalled or destroyed.
- MoviesHanna Flint
That 'Shazam!' mid-credit scene may not set up the sequel after all
David F. Sandberg discusses the mid-credit scene villain fans can't stop talking about.
- MoviesHanna Flint
'Aquaman' producer gives update on sequel, 'The Trench' and 'The Suicide Squad' (exclusive)
Peter Safran discusses James Gunn and a smaller budget for his Aquaman spin-off.
- MoviesHanna Flint
First teaser trailer for 'Joker' sees Joaquin Phoenix descend into madness
Todd Philips’ Batman spin-off also stars Robert De Niro.
- MoviesBen Arnold
First look at the creepy new Joker from 'Gotham' lands to mixed reviews
Finally. It's only taken five seasons, but Gotham has finally unveiled the Joker, just two episodes before the series is to end.
- MoviesYahoo Movies UK
Who's played Batman's nemesis the Joker over the years?
the Joker has made several memorable screen appearances thanks to Heath Ledger and Jack Nicholson, they’re not the only ones to bring the Clown Prince of Crime to our screens.
