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James Gunn and Peter Safran’s DC Studios slate promises Gods and Monsters

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The DC Extended Universe is dead (sort of)! Long live the new DC Universe (and standalone DC Elseworlds projects)! Yes, some three months on from the surprise news that Guardians of the Galaxy and The Suicide Squad director James Gunn would be teaming with Aquaman producer Peter Safran to head up the newly-revamped DC Studios, […]

2023 Oscar Nominations: Reasons to Cheer and Reasons to Jeer

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We look at the Oscar nominations. The surprises, the nods to celebrate and some glaring omissions… The Oscar nominations for the 2023 ceremony were announced this week. It’s time to warm up your slapping hands, sorry, clapping hands and ready yourself for the main event. As with every year, there are predictable choices, and pleasing […]

For the Sake of Saving the Oscars, One of These Must Win Best Picture

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EJ Moreno looks at a selection of films the Academy Awards needs to nominate… Last year, the Academy Awards brought in some of its lowest ratings, though improving over the year prior. While the state of the prestige Oscars isn’t dependent on viewership, it’s a sign that interest in the once hotly anticipated event is […]

James Gunn and Matt Reeves to meet to ensure the BatVerse and new DC Universe plans aren’t “crashing into each other”

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If you were worried about James Gunn forcing Matt Reeves’ Batman universe into the upcoming DC overhaul, fear not, as the filmmakers are working together to keep things apart. As we all know, James Gunn and Peter Safran are entering the early stages of their plans for DC Studios and what to do for their […]

Colin Farrell credits Penguin makeup for making him want to do The Batman spin-off series

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No one is as hyped for the upcoming HBO series The Penguin as its star Colin Farrell. As we near production, the actor is promoting it at any given opportunity and giving thanks to the people who helped create the remarkable transformation we saw in The Batman. While promoting his work in Martin McDonagh’s The […]

Did Colin Farrell Win 2022?

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We look back at a stellar year for Colin Farrell. Is Oscar Glory around the corner? It’s fair to say that Colin Farrell’s career has taken enigmatic turns. He’s danced between occasional attempts to be a major blockbuster star in the likes of Total Recall and he’s had plenty of success in the indie film […]

Comic Book Preview – Riddler: Year One #2

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Writer Paul Dano continues the origin tale of the character he portrayed in Matt Reeves’s The Batman next week as DC Comics releases Riddler: Year One #2; check out the official preview here… As brilliant forensic accountant Edward Nashton follows the trail of illegal payments and front companies, holding on to his own sanity becomes […]

Matt Reeves and James Gunn set the record straight over The Batman becoming mainline DC

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It’s been a hectic week for the new creative head of DC Studios, James Gunn. All week, there’s been reports about the soon-to-be revamped DC movies, and Gunn has spent most of the time addressing rumors, as well as confirming a Superman reboot with Henry Cavill’s time as the Man of Steel now officially over.  […]

Is “Cinema” turning the tide against “Theme Park” blockbusters?

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With 2022 particularly impressive so far, we look at whether great films which might pass the Scorsese “cinema” test might be turning the tide against formulaic blockbusters… 2022 has been pretty horrible all told. From a cost of living crisis to the war in Ukraine to skyrocketing energy bills and a farcical political landscape, real […]

HBO Max’s The Penguin series will bridge The Batman and its sequel

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We now have more details about the upcoming Penguin series starring Colin Farrell. The spin-off from The Batman is set to begin the expansion of Matt Reeves’ Gotham City, telling the story of one of Batman’s most iconic villains whilst serving as a bridge to The Batman 2. In a new interview with Variety, HBO […]