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The Dark Knight and Ant-Man actor to play Abra Kadabra in The Flash

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The official DC Comics website has announced that David Dastmalchian (The Dark Knight, Gotham, Ant-Man) has signed on to play the classic comic book villain Abra Kadabra in an upcoming episode of The Flash season three. The CW version of the character is described as “a criminal from a distant future whose advanced technological powers […]

DC’s Looney Tunes crossovers unveiled

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If you’ve ever dreamed of seeing the Martian Manhunter going up against Marvin the Martian or Lobo chasing down the Road Runner, you’re in luck as this June, the superheroes of DC Comics will colliding with the characters of Looney Tunes for a series of crossover one-shots. Check out the cover artwork and solicitations for six DC/Looney Tunes […]

The Week in Spandex – Logan box office, Deadpool 2 teaser, first look at Ego from Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Justice League footage and more

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In this edition of The Week in Spandex, we look at Logan, Deadpool 2, Alpha Flight, Exiles, Legion, Fantastic Four 2, Avengers: Infinity War, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Doctor Strange, Captain America: Civil War, Black Panther, Captain Marvel, Black Widow, Inhumans, Iron Fist, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Runaways, Suicide Squad, Suicide Squad […]

Comic Book Review – Superman #18

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Ricky Church reviews Superman #18… “SUPERMAN REBORN” part one! In DC UNIVERSE: REBIRTH #1, the enigmatic Mr. Oz told this Superman, “You and your family are not what you believe you are. And neither was the fallen Superman.” Now, in the first Rebirth crossover between SUPERMAN and ACTION COMICS, the shocking truth behind Oz’s words […]

Black Lightning’s daughters cast in The CW’s new DC pilot

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Having found Jefferson Pierce last week with the casting of Cress Williams (Hart of Dixie), The CW’s latest DC pilot Black Lightning has now added two more additions in Nafessa Williams (Code Black) and China Anne McClain (House of Payne). Deadline is reporting that McCain will play Jefferson’s younger daughter, the teenage Jennifer Pierce, an independent, outspoken scholar-athlete […]

The Batman’s Matt Reeves receives praise from Wonder Woman director Patty Jenkins

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As he settles into the position, director of The Batman Matt Reeves has received words of praise from Wonder Woman helmer Patty Jenkins. With all the negativity, speculation and conspiratorial goings on surrounding DC’s Batman solo movie, Matt Reeves will be anxious to get on with the job and will no doubt be happy to hear […]

Supergirl casts iZombie’s Rahul Kohli as Biomax

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Supergirl has announced a casting choice for its 18th episode, ‘Ace Reporter’ with Rahul Kohli guest starring. Kohli also stars in The CW’s iZombie, and in Supergirl he will play Jack Sphere, better known as the villain Biomax. As the CEO of Biosphere Technologies, Sphere comes to National City to present his latest technology to the world. Kara […]

Arrow Season 5 Episode 15 Review – ‘Fighting Fire with Fire’

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Jessie Robertson reviews the fifteenth episode of Arrow season 5… Winter Soldier homages, more political speak, and Curtis’ balls on display….what more could you want? When you stand back and look at the CW’s shows, on the overall scale, it seems the universal opinion that The Flash is the best of them all; I mean, […]

Director Matt Reeves reportedly has the final say on The Batman

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Matt Reeves, the new director of the Dark Knight solo movie The Batman, apparently has full creative control over the Caped Crusader. After a lot of back and forth, and after all the hoopla regarding Ben Affleck, Warner Bros. has given Matt Reeves the final say on The Batman – which was reportedly the deal […]