Famed DC storyboard artist Jay Oliva had the chance to brainstorm some Batman ideas with Ben Affleck, and we are now getting some insight into those early conversations. Known for storyboarding massive projects like Man of Steel, Batman v Superman, and Wonder Woman while helming iconic animated DC works like Batman: The Dark Knight Returns […]
Zack Snyder announces cast for Norse mythology anime Twilight of the Gods
Though Zack Snyder is busy working with zombies in his Army of the Dead franchise, he has just announced the cast for his new Netflix series Twilight of the Gods, an anime series based on Norse mythology from he has developed with Jay Oliva. Starring the the series will be Sylvia Hoeks (Blade Runner 2049), Stuart […]
Zack Snyder’s Army of the Dead: Lost Vegas anime cast announced with Joe Manganiello, Christian Slater, Vanessa Hudgens and more
The full cast of Netflix’s Army of the Dead: Lost Vegas, a prequel anime series to Zack Snyder’s Army of the Dead, has been announced with nearly a dozen actors joining the show. Starring in the series is Joe Manganiello (Justice League), Christian Slater (Mr. Robot), Vanessa Hudgens (Tick Tick… Boom!) Harry Lennix (The Blacklist), […]
Zack Snyder and Jay Oliva developing original anime series for Netflix
As Zack Snyder is prepping Army of the Dead for Netflix, the filmmaker has just extended his partnership with the streaming giant into its anime division with the announcement that Snyder and his frequent storyboard collaborator Jay Oliva (Batman: The Dark Knight Returns) are teaming together for an untitled anime series based on Norse mythology. Oliva […]
Justice League storyboard artist praises Ben Affleck’s The Batman script
Justice League storyboard artist Jay Oliva has lauded Ben Affleck’s unused The Batman script. If you can remember back that far, Ben Affleck was once set to direct, write, and star in The Batman before exiting the project as director and writer. That job ultimately went to Matt Reeves but many fans are curious about […]
Zack Snyder originally had a five-movie arc planned for Superman
After the backlash to Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Warner Bros.’ decision to “lighten” the tone, and handing over directing duties to Joss Whedon on Justice League, it’s very clear that the DC Extended Universe has diverged from the original vision laid out by Zack Snyder when he launched the DCEU back in 2013 […]
Jay Oliva on storyboarding Batman v Superman, says Wonder Woman is “great and fun”
Jay Oliva has had an extensive career in animation, directing several of the DC Universe Animated Original Movies such as Justice League: War, both parts of the Batman: The Dark Knight Returns adaptation and, most recently, Justice League Dark. He also has a lot of experience as a storyboard artist for both the animated and features films for both […]
Justice League Dark director discusses the film’s R-rating
In January, Warner Bros. assembles the supernatural heroes of the DC universe for its latest animated movie Justice League Dark, which will also mark the second R-rated release from the DC Universe Animated Original Movies line after this year’s Batman: The Killing Joke. Speaking to Empire Online (via Comic Book), director Jay Oliva has been […]
Voice cast for Batman Vs. Robin announced, includes “Weird Al” Yankovic
Two iconic facets of geekdom will collide in 2015. No, I’m not talking about the newest Avengers team-up or rumors of Spider-Man joining the MCU. I’m talking about Batman going head-to-head with “Weird Al” Yankovic. The voice cast for the upcoming DC Universe Original Animated Movie, Batman Vs. Robin, has been revealed. The film is a sequel to last year’s Son […]
