The history of film is teeming with alternate endings that never saw the light of day, whether it's because of production troubles, executive meddling, or writers and directors simply changing their minds. In franchise-oriented blockbuster cinema, the practice of studying, testing, and even shooting different endings is especially prevalent, as those movies have to weather a host of artistic and commercial ambitions that the ending must facilitate simultaneously.
Superhero movies, with their precise storytelling geometry and enormous cultural presence, are particularly susceptible to having their endings reconsidered or reshot. There is an enormous pressure for superhero movie endings to work, to resolve the plot efficiently, to send viewers home buzzing for the right reasons. While that sometimes leads to great, refreshingly thoughtful storytelling decisions, it can also lead to conformity, blandness, and incongruence just as often -- especially when the ending has been changed out of sheer executive pressure.
This...
Superhero movies, with their precise storytelling geometry and enormous cultural presence, are particularly susceptible to having their endings reconsidered or reshot. There is an enormous pressure for superhero movie endings to work, to resolve the plot efficiently, to send viewers home buzzing for the right reasons. While that sometimes leads to great, refreshingly thoughtful storytelling decisions, it can also lead to conformity, blandness, and incongruence just as often -- especially when the ending has been changed out of sheer executive pressure.
This...
- 6/8/2024
- by Leo Noboru Lima
- Slash Film
Jensen Ackles, known for his leading role in the long-running series “Supernatural,” will take center stage in Amazon Prime Video’s upcoming thriller series “Countdown.” Joining him is Jessica Camacho, famed for her roles in “The Flash” and “Bosch: Legacy,” who will feature as the female lead. “Countdown” centers on a mysterious murder in broad daylight, […]
Jensen Ackles and Jessica Camacho Star in Prime Video’s “Countdown”...
Jensen Ackles and Jessica Camacho Star in Prime Video’s “Countdown”...
- 6/8/2024
- by Paul M
- MemorableTV
As a small-screen veteran, Zachary Quinto is no stranger to building a television persona, much like the role in Heroes that made him a household name.
The actor then went on to be a veteran of the hit horror show American Horror Story, appearing in multiple seasons starting as early as 2022, during the show's eleventh season.
Now, the TV titan is trying his hand at a medical drama, which has become its own creature in the television industry.
But if there's one thing the actor is good at, it's coming across as calm and collected, much like his character Spock from the Star Trek films.
Brilliant Minds is on NBC's fall line-up, and here is everything we know about the show so far!
What Is Brilliant Minds about?
Medical dramas are a dime a dozen, and ones that feature a brilliantly unique physician are not far behind.
What makes...
The actor then went on to be a veteran of the hit horror show American Horror Story, appearing in multiple seasons starting as early as 2022, during the show's eleventh season.
Now, the TV titan is trying his hand at a medical drama, which has become its own creature in the television industry.
But if there's one thing the actor is good at, it's coming across as calm and collected, much like his character Spock from the Star Trek films.
Brilliant Minds is on NBC's fall line-up, and here is everything we know about the show so far!
What Is Brilliant Minds about?
Medical dramas are a dime a dozen, and ones that feature a brilliantly unique physician are not far behind.
What makes...
- 6/7/2024
- by Joshua Pleming
- TVfanatic
It’s time for Vox Machina to assemble once more.
Prime Video announced on Friday that the adult animated fantasy-adventure series The Legend of Vox Machina, hailing from Critical Role and Titmouse, will return for Season 3 on Thursday, Oct. 3.
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Featuring a new title sequence — which you can check out above — the 12-episode installment will...
Prime Video announced on Friday that the adult animated fantasy-adventure series The Legend of Vox Machina, hailing from Critical Role and Titmouse, will return for Season 3 on Thursday, Oct. 3.
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Featuring a new title sequence — which you can check out above — the 12-episode installment will...
- 6/7/2024
- by Keisha Hatchett
- TVLine.com
Kristen Stewart is reaching for the stars: The Oscar nominee has signed on to play famed astronaut Sally Ride in an upcoming limited series chronicling the 1986 Challenger disaster, marking her first lead role in a TV series, our sister site Deadline reports.
The series, titled The Challenger and reportedly nearing a deal with Amazon, will follow Ride and her diverse class of NASA astronauts, with Ride becoming the first American woman in space in 1983. Ride was not a passenger on the ill-fated space shuttle the Challenger — which exploded in 1986, killing everyone on board — but she was part of the committee...
The series, titled The Challenger and reportedly nearing a deal with Amazon, will follow Ride and her diverse class of NASA astronauts, with Ride becoming the first American woman in space in 1983. Ride was not a passenger on the ill-fated space shuttle the Challenger — which exploded in 1986, killing everyone on board — but she was part of the committee...
- 6/7/2024
- by Dave Nemetz
- TVLine.com
Jessica Camacho’s next TV role is a badass agent who doesn’t take crap from anyone, not even Jensen Ackles.
Camacho has been cast opposite the former Supernatural star in Prime Video’s Countdown, a new thriller from #OneChicago franchise veteran and FBI: International co-creator Derek Haas, our sister site Deadline reports.
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Countdown, which...
Camacho has been cast opposite the former Supernatural star in Prime Video’s Countdown, a new thriller from #OneChicago franchise veteran and FBI: International co-creator Derek Haas, our sister site Deadline reports.
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Countdown, which...
- 6/7/2024
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
Jessica Camacho (S.W.A.T.) has been tapped as the female lead opposite Jensen Ackles in Countdown, Prime Video’s thriller drama series from One Chicago veteran Derek Haas.
Countdown, which has a 13-episode order, starts following a suspicious murder in broad daylight, which leads to LAPD officer Mark Meachum (Ackles) being recruited to join a secret task force of undercover agents from all branches of law enforcement to investigate. But as the truth of a more sinister plot comes into focus, the team must overcome their conflicting personal agendas to unite and save a city of millions.
Camacho will play Amber Oliveras, a Special Agent, Drug Enforcement Agency with 14 years on the job. Undercover in multiple operations. She’s a badass who won’t take crap from anyone. She’s intrigued by this new opps team and though she seems to do well enough on her own, it’ll be a...
Countdown, which has a 13-episode order, starts following a suspicious murder in broad daylight, which leads to LAPD officer Mark Meachum (Ackles) being recruited to join a secret task force of undercover agents from all branches of law enforcement to investigate. But as the truth of a more sinister plot comes into focus, the team must overcome their conflicting personal agendas to unite and save a city of millions.
Camacho will play Amber Oliveras, a Special Agent, Drug Enforcement Agency with 14 years on the job. Undercover in multiple operations. She’s a badass who won’t take crap from anyone. She’s intrigued by this new opps team and though she seems to do well enough on her own, it’ll be a...
- 6/7/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Good news: NBC's The Irrational will return for Season 2 in the fall of 2024. Even better, most of the cast will be returning.
The Jesse L. Martin-led police procedural stands out in a sea of crime dramas because it focuses on a behavioral scientist who moonlights as an FBI consultant. It is fun, entertaining, and easy to follow.
We've got you covered if you're playing catch-up now that the season has ended.
Our The Irrational Season 2 cast and character guide covers everything you need to know about the characters before you begin this unique series.
How The Irrational Is Different From Other Shows
The Irrational is not purely a police procedural.
Since the main character is a behavioral scientist, neuroscientific principles often come into play when solving each case.
It's not quite as gimmicky as Elsbeth, where the lead detective's quirkiness is the backbone of the show, but it...
The Jesse L. Martin-led police procedural stands out in a sea of crime dramas because it focuses on a behavioral scientist who moonlights as an FBI consultant. It is fun, entertaining, and easy to follow.
We've got you covered if you're playing catch-up now that the season has ended.
Our The Irrational Season 2 cast and character guide covers everything you need to know about the characters before you begin this unique series.
How The Irrational Is Different From Other Shows
The Irrational is not purely a police procedural.
Since the main character is a behavioral scientist, neuroscientific principles often come into play when solving each case.
It's not quite as gimmicky as Elsbeth, where the lead detective's quirkiness is the backbone of the show, but it...
- 6/7/2024
- by Jack Ori
- TVfanatic
After announcing a price hike on Tuesday, Max is hoping to get back on your good side: The Max free trial is back for a limited time! Here’s everything you need to know for watching Max for free.
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Currently, all new subscribers can enjoy a week of Max for free. There are other creative ways to watch the streamer for free (which we will outline below), but the Max free trial is the easiest and best way to watch the platform free of charge.
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Currently, all new subscribers can enjoy a week of Max for free. There are other creative ways to watch the streamer for free (which we will outline below), but the Max free trial is the easiest and best way to watch the platform free of charge.
- 6/7/2024
- by Claire Franken
- TVLine.com
There is a reason Am I Ok? had to wait two long years since its Sundance premiere in 2022. It’s a relatively vain turn-of-the-century character study that summarizes an intimate issue, resolving everything within 90 minutes or less. That’s a shame because the film could have used an extra 30 minutes to explore three endearing performances that are so much better than the material.
The problem is not the script. It’s the fact that Tig Notaro, a signature comedian of her generation, fails to generate the type of comedy that makes her so popular in Am I Ok?. The final result has heart, and the chemistry between the two characters is off the charts. Yet, that’s used as a plot device to move the story along instead of creating something more meaningful.
Sonoya Mizuno and Dakota Johnson in Am I Ok? (2024) | Image via Warner Bros. Discovery
Suggested“Never thought...
The problem is not the script. It’s the fact that Tig Notaro, a signature comedian of her generation, fails to generate the type of comedy that makes her so popular in Am I Ok?. The final result has heart, and the chemistry between the two characters is off the charts. Yet, that’s used as a plot device to move the story along instead of creating something more meaningful.
Sonoya Mizuno and Dakota Johnson in Am I Ok? (2024) | Image via Warner Bros. Discovery
Suggested“Never thought...
- 6/7/2024
- by M.N. Miller
- FandomWire
Gen V executive producer Eric Kripke is opening up further about how the Boys spinoff will explain Andre’s absence during Season 2 following his portrayer Chance Perdomo’s death.
Perdomo passed away in late March 2024 as a result of a motorcycle accident. On May 5, the producers of Gen V released a statement that they would not be recasting the actor’s character and were instead opting to take “the time and space to recraft our Season 2 storylines as we begin production in May.”
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Perdomo passed away in late March 2024 as a result of a motorcycle accident. On May 5, the producers of Gen V released a statement that they would not be recasting the actor’s character and were instead opting to take “the time and space to recraft our Season 2 storylines as we begin production in May.”
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- 6/6/2024
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
As many of our favorite television shows are receiving cancelation orders, from Station 19 to Blue Bloods to series that barely make it out of the gate, like Still Star-Crossed or Prodigal Son, it's refreshing to find shows with renewal orders.
It's rare to see new shows that offer something different when it seems like everything has been done, especially among all the remakes and reboots.
Related: These Cancellations Still Haunt Us
However, The Irrational managed to corner a vacant market we didn't even know existed.
Sure, it's a police procedural show.
But it also works in our love of pop psychology with a bit of personal drama to spice things up.
Related: The Age of the Renewed Limited Series: Is Network Execs' Fear of Commitment Bad For TV?
Has The Irrational Been Renewed?
The Irrational -- which airs on NBC -- has received a renewal notice for a sophomore season.
It's rare to see new shows that offer something different when it seems like everything has been done, especially among all the remakes and reboots.
Related: These Cancellations Still Haunt Us
However, The Irrational managed to corner a vacant market we didn't even know existed.
Sure, it's a police procedural show.
But it also works in our love of pop psychology with a bit of personal drama to spice things up.
Related: The Age of the Renewed Limited Series: Is Network Execs' Fear of Commitment Bad For TV?
Has The Irrational Been Renewed?
The Irrational -- which airs on NBC -- has received a renewal notice for a sophomore season.
- 6/6/2024
- by Sara Trimble
- TVfanatic
Jensen Ackles is a leading man once again.
The Supernatural vet is attached to star in the Prime Video thriller Countdown, which secured a 13-episode order at the streamer on Thursday.
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Countdown begins with a suspicious murder in broad daylight, leading Los Angeles Police Department officer Mark Meachum (Ackles) to be recruited to a secret task...
The Supernatural vet is attached to star in the Prime Video thriller Countdown, which secured a 13-episode order at the streamer on Thursday.
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Countdown begins with a suspicious murder in broad daylight, leading Los Angeles Police Department officer Mark Meachum (Ackles) to be recruited to a secret task...
- 6/6/2024
- by Rebecca Iannucci
- TVLine.com
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero is the next entry in the fan-favorite Budokai Tenkaichi series of video games. The last game in the series was released in 2007, and since then, many spinoffs and sequels based on the Dragon Ball IP have come out.
Some reveals and marketing have been done for the game from the maker’s end. On the other hand, impatient fans are waiting and speculating what the game will hold in store for them. As posted by one such player on the game’s subreddit, a particular feature should be part of the game to make it more lore-accurate.
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero Should Have Team Attacks Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero is a highly anticipated title.
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero certainly has fans on the edge of their seats as they eagerly await the game’s release. One of the best parts about the Budokai Tenkaichi video game series was its flawless combat,...
Some reveals and marketing have been done for the game from the maker’s end. On the other hand, impatient fans are waiting and speculating what the game will hold in store for them. As posted by one such player on the game’s subreddit, a particular feature should be part of the game to make it more lore-accurate.
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero Should Have Team Attacks Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero is a highly anticipated title.
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero certainly has fans on the edge of their seats as they eagerly await the game’s release. One of the best parts about the Budokai Tenkaichi video game series was its flawless combat,...
- 6/4/2024
- by Sparsh Jaimini
- FandomWire
In NBC's The Hunting Party, dangerous killers escape a top-secret prison that's not supposed to exist, kicking off a heart-pounding and adventurous procedural.
Melissa Roxburgh leads the small team of investigators who assemble to track down and capture these dangerous criminals around the country.
Meet the Hunting Party Season 1 cast and characters below:
Melissa Roxburgh (Rebecca 'Bex Henderson)
Bex Henderson is the main character of The Hunting Pary, an ex-fbi agent hired to an elite government task force because she's profiled and caught some of the world's serial killers before.
Bex is described as wise and extremely curious.
These skills should help her be a good leader for her team.
Melissa Roxburgh is best known for portraying Det Michaela Stone in NBC's Manifest from 2018 to 2023.
Roxburgh commented that she felt she had many traits in common with her character, Michaela Stone.
Her dad is a minister, so her religious...
Melissa Roxburgh leads the small team of investigators who assemble to track down and capture these dangerous criminals around the country.
Meet the Hunting Party Season 1 cast and characters below:
Melissa Roxburgh (Rebecca 'Bex Henderson)
Bex Henderson is the main character of The Hunting Pary, an ex-fbi agent hired to an elite government task force because she's profiled and caught some of the world's serial killers before.
Bex is described as wise and extremely curious.
These skills should help her be a good leader for her team.
Melissa Roxburgh is best known for portraying Det Michaela Stone in NBC's Manifest from 2018 to 2023.
Roxburgh commented that she felt she had many traits in common with her character, Michaela Stone.
Her dad is a minister, so her religious...
- 6/4/2024
- by Laura Nowak
- TVfanatic
For Tony Todd, his voice role as Venom in in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is the latest in a career that has been full of heroes and villains.
The actor is known for his work ranging from Candyman, where he played the titular urban legend, to Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, in which he voiced the titular Decepticon known as The Fallen.
With Spider-Man 2, he steps into the suit of one of Spider-Man’s chief villains for the game that stands as PlayStation Studios’ fastest selling game, and which this this spring unveiled an update featuring new suits and the ability to replay at a harder difficulty. Venom, meanwhile, remains in the pop culture conciousness in more ways than one, with Tom Hardy unveilling the trailer for Venom: The Last Dance on Monday, showing that the character’s legacy traverses comics, games, movies (and even the multiverse).
In a chat with The Hollywood Reporter,...
The actor is known for his work ranging from Candyman, where he played the titular urban legend, to Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, in which he voiced the titular Decepticon known as The Fallen.
With Spider-Man 2, he steps into the suit of one of Spider-Man’s chief villains for the game that stands as PlayStation Studios’ fastest selling game, and which this this spring unveiled an update featuring new suits and the ability to replay at a harder difficulty. Venom, meanwhile, remains in the pop culture conciousness in more ways than one, with Tom Hardy unveilling the trailer for Venom: The Last Dance on Monday, showing that the character’s legacy traverses comics, games, movies (and even the multiverse).
In a chat with The Hollywood Reporter,...
- 6/3/2024
- by Theo Brown
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Michael Keaton has done a wide range of roles over a glittering career, including donning the iconic Batman cape in Tim Burton’s pioneering film on the DC superhero. But it was his other collaboration with Burton in 1988’s Beetlejuice that put him on the map as a star to be reckoned with.
Michael Keaton in Beetlejuice 2 (image credit: Warner Brothers)
Now, more than 3 decades after the blockbuster hit screens, Keaton is back playing the charismatic titular ghoul who wreaks havoc in Burton’s Beetlejuice 2 which will release in September 2024. The film also stars Jenna Ortega along with Winona Ryder reprising her role from the original. Ortega who saw the Birdman actor in close quarters, was stunned by his ability to transform magically into his character.
Michael Keaton Found An Ardent Admirer In Jenna Ortega On Beetlejuice 2 Set
Reprising an iconic role in a sequel to a...
Michael Keaton in Beetlejuice 2 (image credit: Warner Brothers)
Now, more than 3 decades after the blockbuster hit screens, Keaton is back playing the charismatic titular ghoul who wreaks havoc in Burton’s Beetlejuice 2 which will release in September 2024. The film also stars Jenna Ortega along with Winona Ryder reprising her role from the original. Ortega who saw the Birdman actor in close quarters, was stunned by his ability to transform magically into his character.
Michael Keaton Found An Ardent Admirer In Jenna Ortega On Beetlejuice 2 Set
Reprising an iconic role in a sequel to a...
- 6/3/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
The Young Wife’s Kiersey Clemons has accomplished a lot in her young career. After going the big-budget adventure route in the Apple TV+ series Monarch: Legacy of Monsters and playing West in the DC Comics films Zack Snyder’s Justice League and The Flash, Ms. Clemons has teamed up with director Tayarisha Poe, best known for her debut Prime Video film, Selah and the Spades, for The Young Wife, which premiered at SXSW in 2022.
Here at FandomWire, we had the pleasure of interviewing Kiersey Clemons and Tayarisha Poe about The Young Wife, which hit theaters and VOD on May 31. We touched upon the inspiration for Ms. Poe’s new film, their journey as artists before and after the Covid-19 pandemic, and how that ties into their new film’s narrative.
Kiersey Clemons in The Young Wife (2024) | Image via Republic Pictures
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Here at FandomWire, we had the pleasure of interviewing Kiersey Clemons and Tayarisha Poe about The Young Wife, which hit theaters and VOD on May 31. We touched upon the inspiration for Ms. Poe’s new film, their journey as artists before and after the Covid-19 pandemic, and how that ties into their new film’s narrative.
Kiersey Clemons in The Young Wife (2024) | Image via Republic Pictures
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- 6/3/2024
- by M.N. Miller
- FandomWire
While the Marvel side of things struggles to hold on to a strong footing, Disney can go back to developing other franchises in the superhero genre. One of the films that the studio can revive as a major franchise would be the 2005 film, Sky High. It was directed by Kung Fu Panda 4 director Mike Mitchell and starred Michael Angarano and The Flash star Danielle Panabaker in the lead roles.
The official poster of Sky High | Walt Disney Pictures
Mitchell revealed that Disney had plans to develop a sequel film and a spin-off series in the Sky High universe earlier. He even fleshed out concepts for a sequel and shared that he was still interested in working on the project.
Disney Can Revive Superhero Genre With Sequel To Danielle Panabaker’s Sky High
Danielle Panabaker and Michael Angarano in a still from Sky High | Walt Disney Pictures
Sky High was...
The official poster of Sky High | Walt Disney Pictures
Mitchell revealed that Disney had plans to develop a sequel film and a spin-off series in the Sky High universe earlier. He even fleshed out concepts for a sequel and shared that he was still interested in working on the project.
Disney Can Revive Superhero Genre With Sequel To Danielle Panabaker’s Sky High
Danielle Panabaker and Michael Angarano in a still from Sky High | Walt Disney Pictures
Sky High was...
- 6/2/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures' hunt for a Spider-Man 4 director continues, with Bad Boys: Ride or Die helmers Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah now rumoured to be in the running for the job.
They previously worked with Marvel Studios on Ms. Marvel after directing the premiere and finale of the critically acclaimed Disney+ series. They then made the leap to the Dceu to direct Batgirl, only for the near-completed movie to be scrapped as a tax write-off by Warner Bros. Discovery.
Talking to ComicBook.com, El Arbi and Fallah addressed the Spider-Man 4 rumours head-on.
"It came out of nowhere, because we've got the Sony bosses here, and they didn't tell us anything!" El Arbi joked before Fallah chimed in to say, "I'm a superfan of Spider-Man, so you can imagine, when I was reading that, I was like, 'Whoa - that would be cool.'"
The duo worked...
They previously worked with Marvel Studios on Ms. Marvel after directing the premiere and finale of the critically acclaimed Disney+ series. They then made the leap to the Dceu to direct Batgirl, only for the near-completed movie to be scrapped as a tax write-off by Warner Bros. Discovery.
Talking to ComicBook.com, El Arbi and Fallah addressed the Spider-Man 4 rumours head-on.
"It came out of nowhere, because we've got the Sony bosses here, and they didn't tell us anything!" El Arbi joked before Fallah chimed in to say, "I'm a superfan of Spider-Man, so you can imagine, when I was reading that, I was like, 'Whoa - that would be cool.'"
The duo worked...
- 6/1/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
NBC has always been known for crime procedurals, so it's no surprise they have given another one a series order.
The Hunting Party is a new crime procedural set to premiere at midseason in 2025.
It's a high-concept procedural that promises intrigue and action with a list of well-known actors. Here is what we know about the series so far.
What is The Hunting Party?
The Hunting Party is a crime procedural about a team of investigators who track down and capture dangerous killers who have recently escaped from a top-secret prison that's not supposed to exist.
Crime procedurals have become the most popular Primetime television, so The Hunting Party should fit right in.
NBC is one of the networks launching the most new scripted content. In the fall, the network plans to air a medical drama, Brilliant Minds, starring Zachary Quinto from Star Trak, and a medical mockumentary called St. Denis Medical,...
The Hunting Party is a new crime procedural set to premiere at midseason in 2025.
It's a high-concept procedural that promises intrigue and action with a list of well-known actors. Here is what we know about the series so far.
What is The Hunting Party?
The Hunting Party is a crime procedural about a team of investigators who track down and capture dangerous killers who have recently escaped from a top-secret prison that's not supposed to exist.
Crime procedurals have become the most popular Primetime television, so The Hunting Party should fit right in.
NBC is one of the networks launching the most new scripted content. In the fall, the network plans to air a medical drama, Brilliant Minds, starring Zachary Quinto from Star Trak, and a medical mockumentary called St. Denis Medical,...
- 5/31/2024
- by Laura Nowak
- TVfanatic
The DC Extended Universe delivered the odd hit, but for the most part, it's likely to be remembered as a failure. That was evident from most of 2023's offerings and the news of a Dcu reboot from the newly formed DC Studios was welcomed by most fans.
There are lots of reasons to be excited about what's to come, especially with Superman on the horizon. Unlike their predecessors, James Gunn and Peter Safran appear to have a plan and they've already attracted some A-List talent to the overhauled franchise.
That doesn't mean they haven't already made a few mistakes, of course. Even Marvel Studios went through growing pains and, before even a single movie or TV show has launched, we have some concerns about DC Studios' plans for these characters.
We're hoping to be proved wrong, but you can find the Dcu's biggest mistakes by hitting the "Next"/"View List" buttons below.
There are lots of reasons to be excited about what's to come, especially with Superman on the horizon. Unlike their predecessors, James Gunn and Peter Safran appear to have a plan and they've already attracted some A-List talent to the overhauled franchise.
That doesn't mean they haven't already made a few mistakes, of course. Even Marvel Studios went through growing pains and, before even a single movie or TV show has launched, we have some concerns about DC Studios' plans for these characters.
We're hoping to be proved wrong, but you can find the Dcu's biggest mistakes by hitting the "Next"/"View List" buttons below.
- 5/30/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Marvel and DC Comics have long served as twin colossi in the boundless universe of pop culture, inspiring legions of impassioned devotees. These two powerhouses of the comic book world have long been at odds, with fans fiercely defending their favorite superheroes and storylines. However, amidst the constant bickering and rivalry between Marvel and DC fans, there is one figure who has managed to earn respect and love for his achievements in the DC universe: Zack Snyder.
Henry Cavill in Man of Steel | Warner Bros. Pictures
Snyder’s distinctive vision within the DC Extended Universe, especially with his Man of Steel, which starred Henry Cavill, has become a beacon for discourse. So much so that Beau DeMayo, the creative force behind highly acclaimed X-Men ‘97, boldly soared into the fray, championing Snyder’s work and skillfully parrying Martin Scorsese’s scathing comments about superhero flicks.
Beau DeMayo Considers Zack Snyder...
Henry Cavill in Man of Steel | Warner Bros. Pictures
Snyder’s distinctive vision within the DC Extended Universe, especially with his Man of Steel, which starred Henry Cavill, has become a beacon for discourse. So much so that Beau DeMayo, the creative force behind highly acclaimed X-Men ‘97, boldly soared into the fray, championing Snyder’s work and skillfully parrying Martin Scorsese’s scathing comments about superhero flicks.
Beau DeMayo Considers Zack Snyder...
- 5/29/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Brad Pitt and George Clooney are two lone-wolf fixers who are forced to work together after they’re tasked with the same assignment in Jon Watts’ upcoming action comedy “Wolfs,” in theaters Sept. 20 via Sony.
As Clooney puts on gloves to cover up what looks like a grisly murder, he assures a woman, “There’s nobody who can do who I do.” Seconds later, Pitt walks in wearing a similar outfit, already gloved.
In addition to Pitt and Clooney, the cast also includes Austin Abrams, Amy Ryan and Poorna Jagannathan.
Pitt and Clooney also serve as producers on the film for their respective Plan B Productions and Smokehouse Pictures banners. Apple is the third studio, having won a bidding war against Sony, Lionsgate and Netflix for the movie package. Sony Pictures Releasing is distributing the film.
“Wolfs” marks a reunion for Pitt and Clooney, who starred together in three “Ocean...
As Clooney puts on gloves to cover up what looks like a grisly murder, he assures a woman, “There’s nobody who can do who I do.” Seconds later, Pitt walks in wearing a similar outfit, already gloved.
In addition to Pitt and Clooney, the cast also includes Austin Abrams, Amy Ryan and Poorna Jagannathan.
Pitt and Clooney also serve as producers on the film for their respective Plan B Productions and Smokehouse Pictures banners. Apple is the third studio, having won a bidding war against Sony, Lionsgate and Netflix for the movie package. Sony Pictures Releasing is distributing the film.
“Wolfs” marks a reunion for Pitt and Clooney, who starred together in three “Ocean...
- 5/29/2024
- by Jaden Thompson
- Variety Film + TV
Glen Powell is sharing his thoughts on playing the role of Batman and has some ideas.
In a new interview with GQ, Powell led a tour around the Warner Bros. Studio lot and came across the Batmobile section.
“I was always a Batman guy,” Powell said. “I would have a wild take on Batman. It definitely would not be like a Matt Reeves tone – it’d probably be closer to [Michael] Keaton.”
The reporter noted that Powell doesn’t have any interest in playing a superhero. When Powell found Keaton’s Batmobile, he said, “Oh, sick! See? This is the era.”
Powell does have a history in the DC Universe. In 2012, he was credited as Trader #1 in Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight Rises.
“I get my head smashed in by Bane in The Dark Knight Rises,” he said.
Keaton starred as Batman in the 1989 superhero film directed by Tim Burton...
In a new interview with GQ, Powell led a tour around the Warner Bros. Studio lot and came across the Batmobile section.
“I was always a Batman guy,” Powell said. “I would have a wild take on Batman. It definitely would not be like a Matt Reeves tone – it’d probably be closer to [Michael] Keaton.”
The reporter noted that Powell doesn’t have any interest in playing a superhero. When Powell found Keaton’s Batmobile, he said, “Oh, sick! See? This is the era.”
Powell does have a history in the DC Universe. In 2012, he was credited as Trader #1 in Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight Rises.
“I get my head smashed in by Bane in The Dark Knight Rises,” he said.
Keaton starred as Batman in the 1989 superhero film directed by Tim Burton...
- 5/29/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Prime Video is a great video streaming service with Thursday Night Football, blockbuster movies, and compelling TV shows. Peacock provides lots of important live sports, great movies, and original series. But can you watch both services on the same platform? We’ll explain the differences in the services and how you can start watching both today.
Is There a Combination Option for Prime Video and Peacock?
What Is Peacock?
What is Prime Video?
Is There a Combination Option for Prime Video and Peacock?
No, there is not one subscription for both services. Prime Video and Peacock are entirely separate services. You can subscribe to one or the other or both, but there isn’t a single interface. While Prime Video does allow you to add a mind-boggling number of premium services, Peacock is not one of them.
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Is There a Combination Option for Prime Video and Peacock?
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Is There a Combination Option for Prime Video and Peacock?
No, there is not one subscription for both services. Prime Video and Peacock are entirely separate services. You can subscribe to one or the other or both, but there isn’t a single interface. While Prime Video does allow you to add a mind-boggling number of premium services, Peacock is not one of them.
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- 5/28/2024
- by Ben Bowman
- The Streamable
Back in March, we learned that playwright turned feature scribe Ana Nogueira had been tapped to pen the Teen Titans screenplay after impressing studio bosses James Gunn and Peter Safran with her work on Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow.
Nogueira was quietly hired to pen a Supergirl movie for Warner Bros. when the studio was developing a Sasha Calle-led The Flash spin-off. The Scarlet Speedster’s solo outing was in post-production at the time but the project was scrapped when Gunn and Safran took charge of DC Studios and moved on from Walter Hamada’s planned Dceu slate.
DC Studios co-ceo James Gunn has just been asked on Threads about rumours Teen Titans will begin shooting in late 2024. The Superman helmer has yet to confirm the project is in development and responded with "No" when the question about that start date was put to him.
Initially debuting in 1964, the team...
Nogueira was quietly hired to pen a Supergirl movie for Warner Bros. when the studio was developing a Sasha Calle-led The Flash spin-off. The Scarlet Speedster’s solo outing was in post-production at the time but the project was scrapped when Gunn and Safran took charge of DC Studios and moved on from Walter Hamada’s planned Dceu slate.
DC Studios co-ceo James Gunn has just been asked on Threads about rumours Teen Titans will begin shooting in late 2024. The Superman helmer has yet to confirm the project is in development and responded with "No" when the question about that start date was put to him.
Initially debuting in 1964, the team...
- 5/28/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Glen Powell is one of the fastest-rising stars today thanks to his roles in Top Gun: Maverick and Anyone But You, both successful box office hits. It’s not a wonder anymore if the actor wants to join a superhero franchise as it remains the most popular genre in the film business.
Glen Powell in Top Gun: Maverick / Paramount Pictures
In fact, Powell has been a fan-favorite actor for the role of Michael Jon Carter, aka Booster Gold, in James Gunn’s upcoming DC Universe project. The thing is, the actor has a different hero in mind.
Glen Powell Reveals The DC Character He’d Like To Portray
During his conversation with GQ Magazine, actor Glen Powell revealed his obsession with Batman. The actor paid a visit to James Gunn’s office while conducting the interview, and the moment he spotted the Batmobiles lined up through the hall, he said:...
Glen Powell in Top Gun: Maverick / Paramount Pictures
In fact, Powell has been a fan-favorite actor for the role of Michael Jon Carter, aka Booster Gold, in James Gunn’s upcoming DC Universe project. The thing is, the actor has a different hero in mind.
Glen Powell Reveals The DC Character He’d Like To Portray
During his conversation with GQ Magazine, actor Glen Powell revealed his obsession with Batman. The actor paid a visit to James Gunn’s office while conducting the interview, and the moment he spotted the Batmobiles lined up through the hall, he said:...
- 5/28/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Glen Powell's star is on the rise. After wowing moviegoers with Top Gun: Maverick and Anyone But You, he'll take centre stage this summer in Hit Man and Twisters. Surely a superhero role is next?
You'd think so, but as GQ points out in a new profile on the actor, "Powell has no interest in playing a superhero." This comes after we recently learned he's also not interested in "Marvel fare."
Taking a journalist on a tour of the Warner Bros. lot, Powell pointed out the new Superman logo on the door of James Gunn's office. However, he wasn't among the actors who tried out for the Dcu's new Man of Steel.
"But I was on the set of Twisters with [newly-anointed Clark Kent] David Corenswet when he got the call," he reveals. "He’s a hustler and he deserves it."
"I was always a Batman guy," Powell later added. "I...
You'd think so, but as GQ points out in a new profile on the actor, "Powell has no interest in playing a superhero." This comes after we recently learned he's also not interested in "Marvel fare."
Taking a journalist on a tour of the Warner Bros. lot, Powell pointed out the new Superman logo on the door of James Gunn's office. However, he wasn't among the actors who tried out for the Dcu's new Man of Steel.
"But I was on the set of Twisters with [newly-anointed Clark Kent] David Corenswet when he got the call," he reveals. "He’s a hustler and he deserves it."
"I was always a Batman guy," Powell later added. "I...
- 5/28/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
James Wan's recent sequel, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, marked the end of what came to be known as the Dceu era, and as we head towards James Gunn and Peter Safran's Dcu relaunch, we've decided to rank all 15 movies in the franchise.
Warner Bros.' attempt to establish a shared movie universe in the same vein as The MCU began with Man of Steel in 2013, and despite some bright spots and box office successes along the way, most would agree that it never really took flight - at least not to the level DC fans were hoping for.
Things appeared to turn a corner with Wonder Woman, which led to a lot more optimism for the future of the Dceu overall. Of course, a lot of fans still felt that things were better when Zack Snyder was in the picture, and the positive reaction to the "Snyder...
Warner Bros.' attempt to establish a shared movie universe in the same vein as The MCU began with Man of Steel in 2013, and despite some bright spots and box office successes along the way, most would agree that it never really took flight - at least not to the level DC fans were hoping for.
Things appeared to turn a corner with Wonder Woman, which led to a lot more optimism for the future of the Dceu overall. Of course, a lot of fans still felt that things were better when Zack Snyder was in the picture, and the positive reaction to the "Snyder...
- 5/27/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
The world of comic books is complex and adapting the stories into one cohesive cinematic universe is not easy. Yet the Marvel Cinematic Universe, in comparison to other such universes, has managed to do extremely well when it comes to adapting several characters, storylines, and plots. The MCU can do everything from bringing the Avengers to live-action to making the unknown Guardians of the Galaxy some of the best-loved characters of all time.
MCU is at a loss when it comes to Blade | Marvel Studios
But what it cannot do is make a Blade movie. The said movie starring Mahershala Ali has been struck in developmental hell since it was announced. And the latest scoop about the movie has fans worried that it will end up exactly like DC’s epic disaster, The Flash.
Marvel’s Blade Might End Up like DC’s The Flash
Mahershala Ali in Alita: Battle Angel...
MCU is at a loss when it comes to Blade | Marvel Studios
But what it cannot do is make a Blade movie. The said movie starring Mahershala Ali has been struck in developmental hell since it was announced. And the latest scoop about the movie has fans worried that it will end up exactly like DC’s epic disaster, The Flash.
Marvel’s Blade Might End Up like DC’s The Flash
Mahershala Ali in Alita: Battle Angel...
- 5/27/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
Following the release of MCU’s Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, audiences were bewildered with the movie since it was nothing like what they had expected from the 2016 movie’s sequel. However, Stephen Strange’s investigation of the multiverse in 2022 certainly set up a potentially exciting focus for the third movie.
Charlize Theron as Clea in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022) | Marvel Studios
Therefore, now rumors surrounding the threequel suggest — with Benedict Cumberbatch’s titular character gearing up for his appearance, other important characters like Charlize Theron’s Clea and the 2016 installment’s Dormammu are also preparing for an alleged return. Although Theron previously claimed that her MCU future is uncertain, reports suggest that she might reprise her role.
Charlize Theron’s Clea Might Return in Doctor Strange 3
After Charlize Theron made her MCU debut in the credit scene of 2022’s Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,...
Charlize Theron as Clea in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022) | Marvel Studios
Therefore, now rumors surrounding the threequel suggest — with Benedict Cumberbatch’s titular character gearing up for his appearance, other important characters like Charlize Theron’s Clea and the 2016 installment’s Dormammu are also preparing for an alleged return. Although Theron previously claimed that her MCU future is uncertain, reports suggest that she might reprise her role.
Charlize Theron’s Clea Might Return in Doctor Strange 3
After Charlize Theron made her MCU debut in the credit scene of 2022’s Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,...
- 5/27/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Actor Grant Gustin, who embodied the DC superhero The Flash in the CW series for almost a decade, has become a fan favorite, so much so that fans wanted him to continue his venture in the DC Extended Universe as well. While Ezra Miller landed the role for the superhero’s silver screen adaptation, many fans feel they didn’t capture the essence of The Flash as effectively as Gustin, particularly when it comes to the superhero’s running style.
The Flash (image credit: CW)
Many also found Miller’s running style as the DC superhero kind of awkward. However, Gustin, who seemingly mastered the technique throughout his tenure on the CW show, attributed his smooth and convincing running style to his background in dancing, which has proven invaluable in mastering The Flash’s signature run.
Grant Gustin’s Dancing Background Came in Handy For The Flash
During an appearance on the Today show,...
The Flash (image credit: CW)
Many also found Miller’s running style as the DC superhero kind of awkward. However, Gustin, who seemingly mastered the technique throughout his tenure on the CW show, attributed his smooth and convincing running style to his background in dancing, which has proven invaluable in mastering The Flash’s signature run.
Grant Gustin’s Dancing Background Came in Handy For The Flash
During an appearance on the Today show,...
- 5/26/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
While Grant Gustin was first noticed in the popular musical series Glee, it was his famous stint as DC’s superhero, The Flash, that made people sit up and take notice of him. Since 2014 for 9 seasons, Gustin portrayed the Scarlet Speedster in CW’s original series and became synonymous with the role among ardent fans.
Grant Gustin in Glee (image credit: Fox)
While it is hard to imagine anyone other than Gustin fitting into this part, viewers would be surprised to know that the talented celebrity almost did not want to audition for this marquee role. Gustin in a candid interview, elaborated on the reasons behind wanting to stay away from this character and why he believed that he would not be a good choice.
Grant Gustin Had Doubts About Doing Justice To The Scarlet Speedster
For over 9 years between 2014 and 2023, Grant Gustin entered fans’ living rooms and regaled them...
Grant Gustin in Glee (image credit: Fox)
While it is hard to imagine anyone other than Gustin fitting into this part, viewers would be surprised to know that the talented celebrity almost did not want to audition for this marquee role. Gustin in a candid interview, elaborated on the reasons behind wanting to stay away from this character and why he believed that he would not be a good choice.
Grant Gustin Had Doubts About Doing Justice To The Scarlet Speedster
For over 9 years between 2014 and 2023, Grant Gustin entered fans’ living rooms and regaled them...
- 5/26/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
Joe Dante's 1981 werewolf flick "The Howling" boasts one of the most impressive werewolf transformation scenes in the genre's history. A vicious serial killer named Eddie Quist (Robert Picardo) confront's the film's protagonist, Karen (Dee Wallace), an investigative reporter recovering from a previous attack at a woods-bound therapy camp. Lit through the slits in Venetian blinds, Quist's face extends and mutates, his mouth ripping into a terrifying wolf grin, his eyes bulging. Karen witnesses the entire transformation and is, naturally, terrified. Quist was already known for his penchant for murder, but learning that he is a werewolf makes him that much more monstrous. The effects were provided by the amazing Rob Bottin.
"The Howling," while a corker of a monster movie, is also a clever satire of then-modern therapy. A certain kind of "touchy-feely" language had come into vogue in the late '70s and early '80s, and...
"The Howling," while a corker of a monster movie, is also a clever satire of then-modern therapy. A certain kind of "touchy-feely" language had come into vogue in the late '70s and early '80s, and...
- 5/26/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Stephen Amell had his breakthrough with the CW show Arrow, where he played the lead superhero. The Canadian actor’s show began the Arrowverse, including shows such as The Flash, Supergirl, Legends of Tomorrow, and more. The actor reprised his role as Oliver Queen in many of these shows and video games.
The CW series was reportedly Amell’s tenth job in America after he moved. The actor mentioned that he started as an audience member on Jimmy Kimmel Live! and was on the show when he got his first acting job. He mentioned that he was almost kicked out of the talk show when he appeared years later while promoting Arrow.
Stephen Amell Was Almost Kicked Out Of Jimmy Kimmel Live! Stephen Amell in Arrow | Credits: Berlanti Productions/DC Entertainment/Bonanza Productions/Warner Bros. Television
Stephen Amell spent eight years playing the billionaire/vigilante Oliver Queen in the CW show Arrow.
The CW series was reportedly Amell’s tenth job in America after he moved. The actor mentioned that he started as an audience member on Jimmy Kimmel Live! and was on the show when he got his first acting job. He mentioned that he was almost kicked out of the talk show when he appeared years later while promoting Arrow.
Stephen Amell Was Almost Kicked Out Of Jimmy Kimmel Live! Stephen Amell in Arrow | Credits: Berlanti Productions/DC Entertainment/Bonanza Productions/Warner Bros. Television
Stephen Amell spent eight years playing the billionaire/vigilante Oliver Queen in the CW show Arrow.
- 5/26/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
DC Studios' upcoming Green Lantern TV show, "Lanterns," has assembled its writer corps. Co-CEO James Gunn confirmed on Instagram today that the series' pilot script and show bible was written by Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof, and DC Comics writer Tom King, who has been part of the DC Universe's creative team since the start.
"Lanterns" was first announced in January 2023, along with the rest of the "Gods and Monsters" slate, as it's been dubbed by Gunn and his fellow co-ceo, Peter Safran. It's a soft reboot for the DC Extended Universe, which fizzled out into a succession of box office bombs, and is currently taking a bit of a breather while Gunn and Safran assemble this massive new slate of films and TV shows. Gunn is also getting personally stuck in, writing and directing the upcoming "Superman" movie reboot and continuing his creative duties on "Peacemaker" for season 2.
Tom...
"Lanterns" was first announced in January 2023, along with the rest of the "Gods and Monsters" slate, as it's been dubbed by Gunn and his fellow co-ceo, Peter Safran. It's a soft reboot for the DC Extended Universe, which fizzled out into a succession of box office bombs, and is currently taking a bit of a breather while Gunn and Safran assemble this massive new slate of films and TV shows. Gunn is also getting personally stuck in, writing and directing the upcoming "Superman" movie reboot and continuing his creative duties on "Peacemaker" for season 2.
Tom...
- 5/25/2024
- by Hannah Shaw-Williams
- Slash Film
Even though we saw the last Harry Potter movie 13 years ago, the discussions regarding the franchise’s characters and the actors who portrayed them aren’t going to subside in a while. The same is with the first movies’ antagonist, fierce and arrogant Draco Malfoy, who was convincingly played by Tom Felton, the fandom’s favorite blondie.
It can seem that the actor now stays out of the spotlight or is out of acting at all, however, he isn’t. Indeed, after his Hp success Felton took smaller roles in a number of lesser-known projects, but that doesn’t mean they’re not worth a try.
The same year when The Deathly Hallows – Part 2 was released, the Draco actor appeared in Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011), which gained a lot of hype at the time. The role of Dodge Landon marked a far cry from the role of Harry Potter’s rival.
It can seem that the actor now stays out of the spotlight or is out of acting at all, however, he isn’t. Indeed, after his Hp success Felton took smaller roles in a number of lesser-known projects, but that doesn’t mean they’re not worth a try.
The same year when The Deathly Hallows – Part 2 was released, the Draco actor appeared in Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011), which gained a lot of hype at the time. The role of Dodge Landon marked a far cry from the role of Harry Potter’s rival.
- 5/25/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Ava Raxa)
- STartefacts.com
It’s not uncommon for shows to lose their spark when they go on for too long, and this is pretty apparent in most CW shows, especially the Arrowverse, which kickstarted with Arrow in 2012. Despite starting on a high note that led to The Flash’s launch, which too was showered with laudation by fans and critics, there wasn’t a constant flow of quality in their latter seasons.
In hindsight, it’s not surprising to see why this was the case, as Marc Guggenheim, one of its creators, recalled they didn’t initially start out with an interconnected universe in mind.
Marc Guggenheim Explained Why the Initial Seasons of Arrow Peaked
A still from Arrow | CW
After Smallville concluded in 2011, CW hired Marc Guggenheim, Andrew Kreisberg, and Greg Berlanti to make Arrow, which was initially intended to be a Smallville spin-off. However, this idea was dropped shortly after as...
In hindsight, it’s not surprising to see why this was the case, as Marc Guggenheim, one of its creators, recalled they didn’t initially start out with an interconnected universe in mind.
Marc Guggenheim Explained Why the Initial Seasons of Arrow Peaked
A still from Arrow | CW
After Smallville concluded in 2011, CW hired Marc Guggenheim, Andrew Kreisberg, and Greg Berlanti to make Arrow, which was initially intended to be a Smallville spin-off. However, this idea was dropped shortly after as...
- 5/23/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
The Arrowverse has always been a place of different possibilities no matter how bizarre they may seem. Each hero had their own standing and story to tell. While some ended on a bittersweet note, others found their footing in one way or another. Each story went down its own path with either major or minor crossovers taking place from time to time.
Kevin Conroy and Ruby Rose in Crisis on Infinite Earths: Part 2 | Credit: The CWThrough them all, the collaborations between all the shows of the series gathered the most attention. When Arrow, The Flash, Supergirl, Batwoman, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, and even Black Lightening came together, the audiences had the most focus. One of the grandest crossovers of the Arrowverse, Crisis on Infinite Earths, which had every fan going berserk, almost didn’t happen at all.
Arrowverse Without an Expansion
When the Arrowverse first started out, it was...
Kevin Conroy and Ruby Rose in Crisis on Infinite Earths: Part 2 | Credit: The CWThrough them all, the collaborations between all the shows of the series gathered the most attention. When Arrow, The Flash, Supergirl, Batwoman, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, and even Black Lightening came together, the audiences had the most focus. One of the grandest crossovers of the Arrowverse, Crisis on Infinite Earths, which had every fan going berserk, almost didn’t happen at all.
Arrowverse Without an Expansion
When the Arrowverse first started out, it was...
- 5/23/2024
- by Adya Godboley
- FandomWire
One thing that plagued the Arrowverse throughout its entirety was the dip in quality in most of its entries, especially in the latter seasons. This problem was apparent in its biggest attractions, Arrow, The Flash, and Supergirl, which despite starting out on a high note and growing to immense popularity, lost their spark during the latter half of their run.
But it was quite the opposite for Legends of Tomorrow, which often gets overlooked when it comes to CW DC shows, and interestingly, the show was originally planned to be just an Atom spin-off.
Arrowverse Initially Intended Legends of Tomorrow to Be an Atom Spin-off
Legends of Tomorrow – CW
Unlike Noah Centineo‘s Atom in Black Adam, which barely gets any spotlight, Brandon Routh‘s Atom garnered immense popularity following his recurring appearances in Arrow back in 2014. This prompted CW to consider a spin-off with Ray Palmer’s Atom at its center,...
But it was quite the opposite for Legends of Tomorrow, which often gets overlooked when it comes to CW DC shows, and interestingly, the show was originally planned to be just an Atom spin-off.
Arrowverse Initially Intended Legends of Tomorrow to Be an Atom Spin-off
Legends of Tomorrow – CW
Unlike Noah Centineo‘s Atom in Black Adam, which barely gets any spotlight, Brandon Routh‘s Atom garnered immense popularity following his recurring appearances in Arrow back in 2014. This prompted CW to consider a spin-off with Ray Palmer’s Atom at its center,...
- 5/21/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
It has been over a decade since Ryan Reynold’s Green Lantern feature dropped, which not only bombed critically and commercially, but its failure led to WB putting the IP on ice. Fortunately, with the new regime in, fans will finally get to experience the Lanterns on the silver screen for the first time since 2011, as they are set to make their Dcu debut in the HBO show Lanterns.
But before James Gunn and Peter Safran cleaned the house, CW’s Arrowverse dropped several easter eggs regarding the Emerald Knight, even though the character itself never appeared.
Arrowverse Included a Plethora of Green Lantern References
Hal Jordan aka Green Lantern | DC Comics
In the very first season of Arrow, Hal Jordan’s aviation company Ferris Air was referenced, as during the flashback scene, Ollie, Slade, and Shado try to stop Edward Fyers from shooting a Ferris Air jet. But the...
But before James Gunn and Peter Safran cleaned the house, CW’s Arrowverse dropped several easter eggs regarding the Emerald Knight, even though the character itself never appeared.
Arrowverse Included a Plethora of Green Lantern References
Hal Jordan aka Green Lantern | DC Comics
In the very first season of Arrow, Hal Jordan’s aviation company Ferris Air was referenced, as during the flashback scene, Ollie, Slade, and Shado try to stop Edward Fyers from shooting a Ferris Air jet. But the...
- 5/21/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
Stephen Amell’s work in Arrow has always been highly regarded. His contribution to the Arrowverse was one that many sought out to be both entertaining and impactful. A key feature of working on shows and movies is the connections that get built not just with the cast and crew but also with the audiences. So much so that because Arrow and Supernatural were being filmed on nearby sets, Amell developed a great friendship with Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles.
Stephen Amell as Green Arrow | Credit: The CW
If bonds outside of his own show can be so strong, then there is no need for it to be imagined how deep the bonds of every one of Arrow were. Seeing the care Amell had for his cast and crew, his death sequence should have held value beyond any other, regardless of it being part of a major crossover or not.
Stephen Amell as Green Arrow | Credit: The CW
If bonds outside of his own show can be so strong, then there is no need for it to be imagined how deep the bonds of every one of Arrow were. Seeing the care Amell had for his cast and crew, his death sequence should have held value beyond any other, regardless of it being part of a major crossover or not.
- 5/21/2024
- by Adya Godboley
- FandomWire
Photo: Emmanuelle Vaugier, Kavan Smith Credit: ©2023 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Allister Foster
Hallmark Channel has produced a sequel to the popular movie, Big Sky River, starring Wtch star Kavan Smith and Emmanuelle Vaugier. Titled Big Sky River: The Bridal Path, is set to premiere at the weekend. Read on to find out more about the movie and its cast, watch a trailer and see beautiful images taken on the movie set.
Big Sky River: The Bridal Path on Hallmark Photo: Lucia Walters, Kevin Mundy, Mark Hildreth, Michelle Harrison, Emmanuelle Vaugier, Kavan Smith, April Amber Telek Credit: ©2023 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Craig Minielly
According to the press release, this sequel to the 2022 hit movie, Big Sky River, the movie tells the story of Tara Kendall (Vaugier) who is now settled in Montana and dating Sheriff and cowboy, Boone Taylor (Smith).
She is working to bring their family lives together, but soon tensions arise,...
Hallmark Channel has produced a sequel to the popular movie, Big Sky River, starring Wtch star Kavan Smith and Emmanuelle Vaugier. Titled Big Sky River: The Bridal Path, is set to premiere at the weekend. Read on to find out more about the movie and its cast, watch a trailer and see beautiful images taken on the movie set.
Big Sky River: The Bridal Path on Hallmark Photo: Lucia Walters, Kevin Mundy, Mark Hildreth, Michelle Harrison, Emmanuelle Vaugier, Kavan Smith, April Amber Telek Credit: ©2023 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Craig Minielly
According to the press release, this sequel to the 2022 hit movie, Big Sky River, the movie tells the story of Tara Kendall (Vaugier) who is now settled in Montana and dating Sheriff and cowboy, Boone Taylor (Smith).
She is working to bring their family lives together, but soon tensions arise,...
- 5/21/2024
- by Anne King
- Celebrating The Soaps
The DC Universe is home to some of the strongest and most iconic superhero characters of all time. With the likes of Batman, Superman, Aquaman, Green Arrow, and many more. However, one character is more popular than the lot— The Flash. Over the years, the Speedster has gained immense popularity as he has been part of different narrative elements in the Dcu, including a standalone film and being part of the Arrowverse.
Grant Gustin as The Flash. Credits: The CW Network
One of the primary reasons for his massive popularity was how Grant Gustin portrayed the role of Barry Allen also known as The Flash. Gustin’s portrayal of the character is loved by the audience of the show, but he was quite close to getting replaced by an actor, who was featured as a villain in the Arrowverse.
DC Villain Nearly Replaced Grant Gustin in The Role of The...
Grant Gustin as The Flash. Credits: The CW Network
One of the primary reasons for his massive popularity was how Grant Gustin portrayed the role of Barry Allen also known as The Flash. Gustin’s portrayal of the character is loved by the audience of the show, but he was quite close to getting replaced by an actor, who was featured as a villain in the Arrowverse.
DC Villain Nearly Replaced Grant Gustin in The Role of The...
- 5/20/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
Grant Gustin’s The Flash is considered one of the most prominent superhero shows before it ended after 9 seasons in 2023. The Arrowverse show was first announced as a spin-off to Arrow, where Gustin first appeared as Barry Allen.
While Stephen Amell’s Arrow was a significant hit among viewers, the makers were not sure if The Flash would also bear similar results. However, they knew that even if the show failed, they could not afford to lose Gustin, and cleverly planned to pave a way to make him stay in the Arrowverse.
Grant Gustin in a still from The Flash I Credits: The CW Network
Arrowverse was one of the most prominent franchises that comprised several DC shows airing on The CW. It was first kickstarted by Stephen Amell’s Arrow and was concluded with The Flash‘s ninth and final season.
What was Arrowverse’s Plan B to keep...
While Stephen Amell’s Arrow was a significant hit among viewers, the makers were not sure if The Flash would also bear similar results. However, they knew that even if the show failed, they could not afford to lose Gustin, and cleverly planned to pave a way to make him stay in the Arrowverse.
Grant Gustin in a still from The Flash I Credits: The CW Network
Arrowverse was one of the most prominent franchises that comprised several DC shows airing on The CW. It was first kickstarted by Stephen Amell’s Arrow and was concluded with The Flash‘s ninth and final season.
What was Arrowverse’s Plan B to keep...
- 5/20/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
For the past few weeks, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have become the talk of the town but not for good reasons. It has been reported that the singer and her husband who tied the knot in 2022 live separately. The Gone Girl star moved out of JLo’s house after their marriage started having issues and he hit the breaking point.
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck in a still from Gigli | Columbia Pictures
This news has raised concerns among fans about the couple’s future together as rumors of their divorce started swirling over social media. However, a new report regarding their relationship status brings hope as insiders claim the Let’s Get Loud singer and the Batman V Superman star can overcome the odds and save their marriage.
Jennifer Lopez is not giving up on her marriage with Ben Affleck
A person close to Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck...
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck in a still from Gigli | Columbia Pictures
This news has raised concerns among fans about the couple’s future together as rumors of their divorce started swirling over social media. However, a new report regarding their relationship status brings hope as insiders claim the Let’s Get Loud singer and the Batman V Superman star can overcome the odds and save their marriage.
Jennifer Lopez is not giving up on her marriage with Ben Affleck
A person close to Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck...
- 5/20/2024
- by Shikha Arya
- FandomWire
George Clooney has been many things in his career, an Oscar-winning actor and producer, a nominated director, and a humanitarian. However, one thing he could not pull off was being a successful Batman. While he was perfect on paper for the role of the vigilante, the odds were stacked against him as he was cast in Joel Schumacher’s Batman & Robin.
The film has received extremely negative reviews and led to the reboot of the franchise with Christopher Nolan’s Batman Begins. However, the actor seems to have found one fan in Josh Brolin, who played Cable in Deadpool 2 and Thanos in Avengers: Infinity War and Endgame. He was reportedly also up for Batman in the Dceu, which Ben Affleck played.
Josh Brolin Defended George Clooney’s Portrayal Of Batman George Clooney in Batman & Robin
On paper, George Clooney’s casting as Bruce Wayne a.k.a Batman was perfect.
The film has received extremely negative reviews and led to the reboot of the franchise with Christopher Nolan’s Batman Begins. However, the actor seems to have found one fan in Josh Brolin, who played Cable in Deadpool 2 and Thanos in Avengers: Infinity War and Endgame. He was reportedly also up for Batman in the Dceu, which Ben Affleck played.
Josh Brolin Defended George Clooney’s Portrayal Of Batman George Clooney in Batman & Robin
On paper, George Clooney’s casting as Bruce Wayne a.k.a Batman was perfect.
- 5/19/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Suicide Squad Isekai, marking Eri Osada’s directorial debut, is DC’s first opportunity to step into the world of anime, something Marvel finds itself having indulged in years ago. At the same time, this gives the franchise an opportunity to expand in a medium that would make even more fans enjoy the upcoming series and all that it has to offer. With the anime comes fresh looks to already loved characters.
Harley Quinn in Suicide Squad Isekai | Credit: Wit Studio
These looks give a different perspective on infamous villains’ lives and them being pulled into another world at that. While this would be DC’s first attempt at an anime, there are many who wish to see more projects. The gradual expansion in different mediums gives more room for exploration with the character in the Suicide Squad only being a start. In this path, an anime surrounding the Fastest...
Harley Quinn in Suicide Squad Isekai | Credit: Wit Studio
These looks give a different perspective on infamous villains’ lives and them being pulled into another world at that. While this would be DC’s first attempt at an anime, there are many who wish to see more projects. The gradual expansion in different mediums gives more room for exploration with the character in the Suicide Squad only being a start. In this path, an anime surrounding the Fastest...
- 5/19/2024
- by Adya Godboley
- FandomWire
Stephen Amell played the role of Oliver Queen a.k.a Arrow in the CW’s Arrow. The project spawned the Arrowverse which included shows such as The Flash, Legends of Tomorrow, and Supergirl, among others. However, Amell’s Arrow was the one that started it all and has an enduring legacy as it introduced many DC characters to the mainstream.
While the show ended in 2020 after eight seasons, creator Marc Guggenheim reportedly had a different idea for the ending of the series. Guggenheim mentioned that while he always intended for Oliver Queen to die in the series, he wanted him to be a legendary presence, inspiring other vigilantes in the DC universe including Batman.
Arrow’s Original Ending Included An Appearance From Batman Stephen Amell in Arrow
The CW produced a host of shows based on DC characters, beginning with Arrow. The show starred Stephen Amell as Oliver Queen,...
While the show ended in 2020 after eight seasons, creator Marc Guggenheim reportedly had a different idea for the ending of the series. Guggenheim mentioned that while he always intended for Oliver Queen to die in the series, he wanted him to be a legendary presence, inspiring other vigilantes in the DC universe including Batman.
Arrow’s Original Ending Included An Appearance From Batman Stephen Amell in Arrow
The CW produced a host of shows based on DC characters, beginning with Arrow. The show starred Stephen Amell as Oliver Queen,...
- 5/18/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
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