Bad to the bone and made for the screen, give me a complicated villain over a one note hero any old day but especially on April 29, National Villain Day. Interestingly, and etymologically, the word villain translates to common villager and comes from the Medieval belief, held by the aristocracy, (and let’s be real those … Read more
DC Films dropped the second official trailer for “The Flash” Tuesday — with its troubled star Ezra Miller front and center. The 30-year-old actor, who is nonbinary and uses they/them pronouns, reprises their role as Barry Allen in the movie, which hits theaters June 16. The trailer premiered at CinemaCon in Las Vegas. Director Andy … Read more
James Gunn has stunned fans with a blockbuster announcement: He has no objection to a Marvel and DC universe crossover. The filmmaker — who has bona fide credentials in both superhero comics franchises — has revealed that an epic blend is possible after taking over as head of DC Studios alongside Peter Safran. “I’m certain that’s … Read more
“Shazam! Fury of the Gods” showed superhero powers on its opening night, raking in $11.7 million in sales on Friday, according to IMDB’s Box Office Mojo. The Post gave the sequel to the 2019 original “0 stars for a teenage train wreck.” “Scream VI” which was in the number one spot last week, shrieked its … Read more
This comic book could bring in some batty prices. A rare, unrestored copy of Detective Comics #27— Batman’s 1939 debut — is on the auction block, and the final bid could approach the rare issue’s record price of $1.74 million, according to an independent seller. “$1.5 million is not an unreasonable guess,” said Ted VanLiew, … Read more
Colin Farrell was strutting the streets of Manhattan on Monday morning — but commuters didn’t realize they were eyeing one of Hollywood’s hottest hunks. The “Daredevil” star, 46, was unrecognizable while shooting scenes for the upcoming HBO Max series “The Penguin.” The Irishman is reprising his role as DC Comics supervillain Penguin, a part he … Read more
Urine trouble for even asking, according to sources. “Joker” sequel production bosses are under fire after allegedly denying extras access to the bathroom while on set, among other issues. Sources told TMZ that extras for “Joker: Folie à Deux” had been forced to work non-stop for two hours sans bathroom or water breaks during production at … Read more
DC Comics recently revealed a new transgender superhero, whose own comic book series will debut this Valentine’s Day. DC Comic editor Andrea Shea seemed confident that the new hero would be a new “favorite” among DC comic book fans. Queer sci-fi writer and artist A.J. Kaplan teased the new hero in a tweet in January, ahead of … Read more
James Gunn is dishing on all the upcoming plans for the DC Universe. Gunn, 56, and Peter Safran, 57, officially started running the newly created DC Studios within Warner Bros. Discovery three months ago, and now the co-CEOS have announced the first titles to come out of the studio. Gunn explained that the titles will … Read more
The filming of “Batgirl” was literally a punch in the gut for its stars — but the superhero flick’s foregone release hurt worse. In a new interview, actress Leslie Grace recalled her time working on the scrapped “Batgirl” film — which Warner Bros. axed last summer — and how she shot many action sequences alongside … Read more
The latest chapter in the Joker’s nefarious story arc may be the DC Comics arch villain’s most unusual yet: He becomes pregnant. In the latest issue of DC Comics’ series, “The Joker: The Man Who Stopped Laughing,” Batman’s nemesis actually carries and gives birth to a child. If that sounds strange, that’s the way the graphic … Read more
In 2012’s “Dark Knight Rises,” Batman’s foe Bane threatened to blow Gotham City to smithereens. Bane lost. But ten years later, DC Studios is picking up where the villain left off and wiping out much of the existing DC Extended Universe of superheroes. On Wednesday it was revealed that Henry Cavill was fired as Superman, … Read more
This is no laughing matter. The director of the upcoming film “Joker: Folie à Deux” revealed a first look at Joaquin Phoenix’s return as Arthur Fleck Saturday through an Instagram post. “Day 1. Our boy. #joker,” wrote Phillips in a simple caption of Phoenix having a shave. Not much is known about the upcoming film since … Read more
Gotham City weeps today. It was revealed that Michael Keaton was set to reprise his role as the caped crusader in another upcoming “Batman” project — until some supervillains supposedly scrapped the film. The studio reportedly “killed” a “solo ‘Batman’ movie that would have starred Michael Keaton,” movie insider Jeff Sneider said on “The Hot Mic … Read more
Dwayne “the Rock” Johnson has revealed that he had to fight the studio about Henry Cavill’s Superman returning to the DC universe. In a recent Twitter video where he chatted frankly about “Black Adam” and the future of the DC movies, the star opened up about Cavill’s appearance as Superman in the end credits scene … Read more
The Japanese animated fantasy “One Piece Film: Red” narrowly edged “Black Adam” for the lead in Friday’s box office. Dwayne Johnson’s superhero flick held the No. 1 spot in the box office since its debut Oct. 21, and is still expected to win the weekend, according to Deadline. But on Friday, the latest film in … Read more
The search for new DC Universe executives is over. “The Suicide Squad” director James Gunn and producer Peter Safran will serve as co-chairmen and CEOs for the film, TV and animation division of DC Studios, a newly formed Warner Bros. sector that will replace DC Films. The unexpected picks conclude a months-long search by Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David … Read more
James Cameron won’t be heading to theaters anytime soon to catch the latest Marvel or DC movie. The “Titanic” director, 68, discussed the evolution of cinema in a new interview, noting how comic book characters lack depth. “When I look at these big, spectacular films — I’m looking at you, Marvel and DC — it … Read more
I feel woozy and confused, like I’ve just been hit in the head by a Rock. Once again, human beings — ostensibly with free will — are flocking to a horrible movie led by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson: DC Comics’ craptacular “Black Adam,” which hit theaters Friday. Once again, pundits are rambling on about Johnson’s … Read more
Has Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson come to the rescue of the near-dead DC Extended Universe? Nope. The Rock arrives with the power of a pebble in the new action movie “Black Adam,” in which the popular star plays the titular anti-hero in his first solo outing. It’s just as thoughtless and rancid as the rest … Read more