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As a past writer of both Wonder Woman and Red Sonja comics, Gail Simone is well versed in both superhero storytelling and pulp fantasy, making her a great choice to pen the first meeting of Wonder Woman and Conan the Barbarian. Wonder Woman/Conan The Barbarian is a new six-issue miniseries from DC Comics and Dark…

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Things are just a little bit chaotic in the DC Extended Universe right now, as multiple projects have been announced and updated regarding spin-offs set in the comic book world — including a few that may involve iconic Batman villain The Joker. Unfortunately, the brass at Warner Bros is missing one opportunity that could make for one of DC’s most innovative experiences yet.

Read More:The Joker Spinoffs — Everything You Need to Know About the Many Dceu Projects in Development

The psychopathic supervillain Joker has, of course, been a character of fascination for decades, as seen most recently on screen in “Suicide Squad,” where Jared Leto’s portrayal was paired with Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn, the Joker’s partner in life and crime. But as more than one person on Twitter has pointed out, DC may be overlooking a spinoff idea that could be the very best version of a...

The past few weeks I’ve been talking a lot about other people’s Kickstarter campaigns. This week, here at ComicMix, I’m here to talk about our Kickstarter campaign that is active right now. That’s right; ComicMix LLC is working on a new project – a major comics collection to benefit Planned Parenthood.

I’m going to get into that in a minute.

This project has been in the works for nearly two years now. It started back in December of 2015. Fellow ComicMix columnist and my co-editor Molly Jackson and I were at Mia Pizza in Astoria NY. I was a mere two months into my tenure as a columnist here and we were discussing something we could do. We immediately thought of doing a comics anthology. We had a lot of ideas we were throwing around, including a throwback Crime Does Not Pay style anthology.

Eventually, Molly and...

This morning, Warner Bros. announced a new blu-ray version of the animated Justice League movie originally release back in 2008; complete with a collectible steelbook version and a new featurette. Come inside for all the details!

If you missed out on Justice League: The New Frontier back when it released in 2008, or simply want a chance to revisit the great animated adventure, you'll get your chance early in October. WB is bringing a swanky new commemorative edition of the movie to blu-ray on October 3rd. While the basics remain the same, they are including a brand new featurette about the iconic storyline's creator.

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment returns to the roots of DC’s greatest Super Heroes – and their unifying moment – with the celebratory release of Justice League: The New Frontier – Commemorative Edition on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, Blu-ray™ Steelbook, and DVD on October 3, 2017.

For the new Commemorative Edition of the popular 2008 PG-13 animated film,...

Mark Harrison Aug 1, 2017

Bored with massive films and special effects? Then here are 10 smaller movies well worth your consideration...

It's that time of year when we usually give you a list of films playing in cinemas during August, as the summer blockbuster season winds down, that will help cleanse your palate after all the tentpoles and sequels that have proliferated throughout the year so far. But to be honest, this summer has been so good to us, we're more refreshed than usual.

Even aside from originals like Edgar Wright's Baby Driver and Christopher Nolan's Dunkirk, this year's blockbusters have been of an unusually high standard. Wonder Woman pulled the Dceu out of its critical nosedive, War For The Planet Of The Apes is a gorgeous and emotional conclusion to the reboot trilogy, Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2 and Spider-Man: Homecoming proved that Marvel's ever expanding continuity is still going strong.

Quantico is calling a Code Black (producer) on Season 3.

Michael Seitzman, who created and serves as showrunner on the CBS medical series, will helm ABC’s spy drama as well, the network has confirmed.

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Seitzman will be showrunner and an executive producer on Quantico‘s upcoming third season. He’ll also continue to serve as showrunner/Ep at Code Black, which is going into Season 3.

Joshua Safran, who created Quantico, stepped down as showrunner at the end of Season 2; the move coincided with the end of his contract with the network.

As we creep along to the midway point of Summer, this can only mean one thing at the multiplex (aside from added matinees): another installment of a big studio franchise (formerly a series) will be occupying several screens. We’ve already had a new Alien, and another Depp pirate pic as the Planet Apes and Transformers wait in the wings, along with that wall-crawling wonder. I suppose we’re due for an animated sequel, but this one’s from the most celebrated studio of the last couple of decades, Pixar. Aside from Toy Story, they avoided follow-ups to their other hit films until 2011 when the Cars gang refueled for Cars 2. Then one of the other hits got a prequel, Monster University, and another spawned last year’s box office smash, Finding Dory. Now here’s the automotive, track-burnin’ “hat trick” as good ole’ number 95, Lightning McQueen roars back...

The Guardians of the Galaxy films are famous for incorporating classic tracks into the films' scenes and narrative -- nothing beats watching Kurt Russell talk his way through 'Brandy (You're A Fine Girl)' by Looking Glass. James Gunn is not the only director who very carefully considers every track, writes to the music he has picked, and seamlessly weaves it into his films. Edgar Wright has been obsessed with his musical choices since his TV show Spaced, with the following soundtracks for Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz, The World's End, and Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World all including some pretty deep cuts that make for fine listening, long after you've seen the film.

Baby Driver is Wright's next film, and the latest trailer not only included 'Tequila' by The Champs, but was also titled "Official TeKillYah Trailer" to put further emphasis on the music. The trailer also sports...

Burbank, CA (June 1, 2017) – Missing memories provide an intriguing mystery for everyone’s favorite young female protagonists in the all-new animated film, Lego® DC Super Hero Girls: Brain Drain. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation, DC Entertainment and The Lego® Group, the film – the first Lego® entry in the worldwide DC Super Hero Girls franchise phenomenon – will be distributed by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (Wbhe) July 25, 2017 on Digital HD ($19.99 Srp) and August 8 on DVD (Srp $19.98).

When Supergirl, Wonder Woman, Batgirl, Bumblebee and Katana suddenly realize they cannot remember a single moment from their Monday at Super Hero High, the young DC Super Heroes spring into sleuthing action! Suspecting foul-play, they band together to retrace their steps and uncover the mystery of who exactly stole their memories – and what nefarious plan might be afoot?

Lego® DC Super Hero Girls: Brain Drain voice cast returns its core cast in Grey Griffin (Wonder Woman...

What a great time to be a grandparent (or so I’m told). There are now plenty of books, games, clothing, and video to encourage girls to be strong and independent. DC Comics offers up their Super Hero Girls line and this week they have released their second animated feature, DC Super Hero Girls: Intergalactic Games, a 77-minute romp.

Writer Shea Fontana improves on the first offering with a story set at the Intergalactic Games where Earth’s powered women take on the vile challengers from Korugar Academy. To prepare for the competition Academy teacher Doc Magnus (Phil Lamarr) is building battlebots and supervising Batgirl (Mae Whitman) and Bumblebee (Teala Dunn) as they build their own. Principal Waller (Yvette Nicole Brown) is not amused nor is she happy that Magnus’ bots seem to have free will but were not programmed with any morality, a theme that plays out across the 77-minute fast-paced story.

Rosario Dawson has been quietly taking over the superhero genre for the last few years, playing a key role in all of Marvel’s Netflix shows (except the upcoming Punisher series), popping up as Batgirl in The Lego Batman Movie, and even playing Wonder Woman in DC’s animated movies. She was also in Sin City, which was based on a comic book even if it wasn’t about superheroes.

So, with DC and Marvel pretty well covered, Dawson has now set her sights on the X-Men universe, and according to Variety, she’s currently in talks to join director Josh Boone’s “full-fledged horror movie” New Mutants. Dawson would play Dr. Cecilia Reyes, a mentor for the young mutants who has the ability to “generate an invisible bio-field around herself.” Assuming she does get the job, she’ll be appearing alongside Maisie Williams as werewolf girl Wolfsbane and Anya...

Rob Leane May 24, 2017

Cartoon Network will host Warner Bros' DC Super Hero Girls animated series, which starts next year...

Warner Bros and DC Entertainment are set to bolster the female representation in their animated output, teaming with Cartoon Network for a show entitled DC Super Hero Girls. Despite the on-the-nose title - which it shares with a toy range, a series of online shorts and some straight-to-video movies - this sounds like it could be a lot of fun.

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Cbr's report tells us that the animated series will feature "fresh character designs and storytelling" from producer Lauren Faust, an Emmy winner, who's known for her work on Powerpuff Girls, My Little Pony and Foster's Home For Imaginary Friends. Sam Register - Warner Bros' animation boss, and overseer of Teen Titans Go! and Justice League Action...

This weekend, veteran producer Denise Di Novi saw her directorial debut, Warner Bros.’ “Unforgettable,” make an underwhelming box-office debut with an estimated $4.8 million for the weekend. For most women, that would be the kiss of death: Very few women get the chance to direct studio films, and underperformance means there won’t be an encore. That won’t be the case for Di Novi.

Read More: ‘Unforgettable’ Review: Katherine Heigl and Rosario Dawson Are in Two Very Different Movies, But It Almost Works

Di Novi is like very few women in Hollywood. She’s an unapologetic product of the studios: After 20 years, she still has a rare overall deal at Warner Bros, where she was Tim Burton’s longtime producer (“Edward Scissorhands,” “Ed Wood,” “Nightmare Before Christmas,” his “Batman” films) as well as the shepherd to romantic hits like “Nights of Rodanthe” and Nicholas Sparks’ “A Night to Remember.” And,...

This weekend, veteran producer Denise Di Novi saw her directorial debut, Warner Bros.’ “Unforgettable,” make an underwhelming box-office debut with an estimated $4.8 million for the weekend. For most women, that would be the kiss of death: Very few women get the chance to direct studio films, and underperformance means there won’t be an encore. That won’t be the case for Di Novi.

Read More: ‘Unforgettable’ Review: Katherine Heigl and Rosario Dawson Are in Two Very Different Movies, But It Almost Works

Di Novi is like very few women in Hollywood. She’s an unapologetic product of the studios: After 20 years, she still has a rare overall deal at Warner Bros, where she was Tim Burton’s longtime producer (“Edward Scissorhands,” “Ed Wood,” “Nightmare Before Christmas,” his “Batman” films) as well as the shepherd to romantic hits like “Nights of Rodanthe” and Nicholas Sparks’ “A Night to Remember.” And,...

Many Marvel fans were stunned, perhaps even shocked, when they learned Joss Whedon had jumped ship to DC Films, where he's in the process of putting together the first-ever Batgirl movie. Soon after, speculation arose about who would play this iconic character for the big screen. While there were early rumors that the role had already been cast, Joss Whedon isn't admitting that. He does, however, think that this character should be played by an unknown actress.

Joss Whedon helped launch the ever-expanding scope of the McU with the very first Avengers movie and its sequel Age of Ultron. Those two films were important in connecting the overall Marvel universe and its characters. But the second installment nearly 'broke' Joss Whedon, as he put it. And he made it clear that he wasn't interested in making another movie under the Marvel roof. Though, his passion for superheroes obviously hasn't simmered.

Kirsten Howard Apr 20, 2017

The animated Batman And Harley Quinn film is taking shape, and now has a director attached...

While we twiddle our thumbs and wait for the double punch of the Dceu's live-action Wonder Woman and Justice League movies, Warner Bros and DC Entertainment continue to skip along in their own little (arguably better) animated universe. 

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They've just announced that they're moving forward with their Batman And Harley Quinn film in earnest by tapping director Sam Lie to take charge of the project. He's previously worked on Teen Titans: The Judas Contract, 2016's unfortunate misstep The Killing Joke, and Justice League Vs Teen Titans under their watchful eye, so it looks like it'll be a fairly smooth process all in all.

The notorious...

Burbank, CA (March 28, 2017) — Return to the realm of Amazonian warriors, Greek gods and mythological creatures – all unleashed on modern civilization – as Warner Bros. Home Entertainment honors the world’s greatest female super hero with the release of Wonder Woman: Commemorative Edition. The feature-length, PG-13 rated animated film, one of the best-reviewed entries in the decade-long history of the DC Universe Original Movies (we liked it when the film was first released in 2009), will be distributed on Digital HD on May 2, 2017 and on Blu-rayTM Combo Pack and DVD on May 16, 2017.

Wonder Woman: Commemorative Edition will be available on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack ($24.98 Srp) and DVD ($19.98 Srp) starting May 16, 2017. The Blu-rayTM Combo Pack includes copies of the film on Blu-ray Disc, DVD and Digital HD.

On the mystical island of Themyscira, a proud and fierce warrior race of Amazons have raised a princess of untold beauty, grace and strength – Diana.

Rob Leane Apr 5, 2017

Batgirl is the latest DC hero to be touted for a solo movie, with Joss Whedon at the helm. But who is Batgirl? Let's take a look...

Holy déjà vu, Batman! Only last week I was writing about the announcement that a new member of the Bat-family has been given their own movie among Warner Bros’ already-jam-packed DC Extended Universe slate. Dick Grayson, aka Nightwing, was the chap under discussion then.

Last week, on top of that, the news broke that Joss Whedon is writing, directing and producing a Batgirl movie as part of the Dceu. Warners is clearly serious about expanding out from Ben Affleck’s Batman to tell other stories about cowl-loving caped crusaders.

Here’s everything you need to know about Batgirl, mixed with some possibly-useless fan speculation about casting, villains and more...

Who is Batgirl?

As with most major superheroes, a few different...

Update: Since this initial report from Variety, EW has come out and shared some rumors from their sources regarding what to expect from this version of Batgirl. According to the outlet, they'll be using the New 52 version of the character as a starting point. Here's the quote:

"Sources tell EW that this version will be Barbara Gordon, daughter of Commissioner Gordon, and the movie will use the DC Comics “New 52” version of the character as a starting point."It’s unclear how much of that series, written by Gail Simone, will be incorporated into Whedon’s film, but sources tell EW the movie will follow Simone’s harder-edged storyline rather than the more comical, playful 'Batgirl of Burnside' series that was rebooted in 2014, featuring the hero as a social-media obsessed student living in a hipster neighborhood of Gotham."

The "Batgirl of Burnside" series mentioned in the quote is pictured at the top of this piece,...

The man who masterminded the Marvel cinematic universe maybe switching sides as Joss Whedon is nearing a deal to write, direct, and produce an Batgirl film for Warner Bros. as part of its DC Extended Universe.

According to EW, the film will not be taking its cues from the rebirth more playful Batgirl run but instead draw heavily on Gail Simone’s 2011 'Batgirl' new 52 run.

It would not be the first time Whedon has worked with WB as he was once slated to directed and write a Wonder Woman feature before it collapsed.

Batgirl is coming to the big screen, and Joss Whedon is helping her get there. The “Avengers” helmer will write, direct and produce a standalone film for Warner Bros. about the superheroine, reports Variety. The movie, to which no one else is yet attached, will be part of the DC Extended Universe and follow this summer’s “Wonder Woman” as the second project in that franchise to center around a female lead.

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First appearing in 1967, Batgirl has previously been portrayed onscreen by Yvonne Craig in the campy “Batman” series and Alicia Silverstone in 1997’s “Batman & Robin”; more recently, Rosario Dawson voiced her in “The Lego Batman Movie.” Toby Emmerich, who serves as president and chief content officer of Warner Bros. Pictures Group, will be shepherding this new project alongside Jon Berg and Geoff Johns.

With the Wonder Woman live action movie set to arrive in theaters in just over two months, it’s understandable that Warner Bros. and DC Entertainment will want to put out as much merchandise bearing the likeness of the Amazon Princess as possible. One item in particular that’s worthy of attention is that of the forthcoming Wonder Woman: Commemorative Edition.

Truth be told, it’s technically not a new offering, but rather a repackaging of the amazing animated film originally released back in 2009. Unfortunately, no R-rated cut will be included as was previously reported. Despite any second guessing you may have, do know that one exists out there somewhere, as the filmmakers have admitted they had to make some alterations in order to get the PG-13 rating because, at the time, WB didn’t afford as much leeway with mature content as they do now.

Moving on to the official synopsis,...

Every week, IndieWire asks a select handful of film and TV critics two questions and publishes the results on Monday. (The answer to the second, “What is the best film in theaters right now?”, can be found at the end of this post.)

2017 is just getting started, but we’ve already seen an unusually wide variety of hit movies that ranges from corporate behemoths (“Beauty and the Beast”) to culture-shaking phenomenons (“Get Out”). Some of these blockbusters have been safe (it’s hard to imagine that something like “Justice League” won’t make actual buckets of money when it hits later this year), or even cynical (who knew that “Split” could upend the box office so early, and kinda stay there?), while others have pushed the needle forward and inspired the type of fervid conversation that’s usually reserved for television.

Looking at the list of major movies that are...

Burbank, CA (March 10, 2017) – Class is back in session at Super Hero High as Warner Bros. Home Entertainment and DC Entertainment bring you DC Super Hero Girls: Intergalactic Games, the second feature in the new, groundbreaking universe celebrating young girls! The Intergalactic Games are here and Super Hero High is facing off against Korugar Academy, with a little help from the most prominent DC Super Heroes and Super-Villains in the galaxy. DC Super Hero Girls: Intergalactic Games will be available on Digital HD starting May 9, 2017, and on DVD ($19.99 Srp) on May 23, 2017.

Special Features on the DC Super Hero Girls: Intergalactic Games Digital HD and DVD release include seven animated shorts. Additionally, exclusively on the DVD is the music video for the song “That’s My Girl” by powerhouse girl group Fifth Harmony.

Wonder Woman, Supergirl, Batgirl, Poison Ivy, Harley Quinn, Bumblebee and Katana square off against Korugar Academy in the Intergalactic Games,...

Welcome to The Top 5, where every week, we list five things for a given topic. These topics can range from "Top 5 Speedsters We Would Like To See On The Flash" to "Top 5 Groot Lines From Guardians Of The Galaxy"

Of course, because everyone has an opinion, there is sure to be some disagreements, which is why, despite the title "The Top 5," very rarely are these actual "best of" articles. Instead, they're meant to provide entertaining insight, and to stir a discussion, and give everyone a chance to speak their mind. 

If you have a suggestion for a Top 5 piece, send them my way via #TheTop5LRM on Twitter. If I choose your topic, I'll be sure to give you a shoutout!

Now, on with today's topic!

Top 5 Villains That Could Replace Deathstroke In The Batman, If Manganiello Is Out

With all the uncertainty of The Batman right now, from Ben Affleck abandoning the director position,...

Out today on Blu-ray and DVD is Justice League Dark, and to celebrate the release of the new animated adventure, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has revealed a new clip in which Constantine dares to summon the Swamp Monster for a nighttime meeting.

From the Press Release: Burbank, CA (November 16, 2016) — To battle unparalleled supernatural forces, Batman must combine efforts with a new team of heroes – led by occult specialist John Constantine – in the next DC Universe Original Movie, Justice League Dark. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation and DC Entertainment, the full-length animated film arrives from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment on February 7, 2017.

Justice League: Dark will be available on Blu-ray™ Deluxe Giftset ($39.99 Srp), featuring an exclusive Constantine figurine; Blu-ray™ Combo Pack ($24.98 Srp); and DVD ($19.98 Srp). The film will be available to own on Digital HD ($19.99 HD, $14.99 Sd) starting January 24, 2017.

When innocent civilians begin committing unthinkable crimes across Metropolis,...

The concept of the DC Comics’ mystical characters gathering to combat occult evil always sounds good but of course, execution is everything. When it was done sparingly, as in Swamp Thing #50, it was quite effective. As an ongoing series, it proved tough to manage since each player was plucked from a title that had a fairly unique look and feel.

That said, the newly released animated Justice League Dark film is incredibly entertaining and certainly a cut above the last half-dozen releases. From a story by Jld writer J.M. DeMatteis and Ernie Altbacker, Altbacker’s script shifts the super-heroic DC Universe to supernatural threats that Superman (Jerry O’Connell), Wonder Woman (Rosario Dawson), Green Lantern (Roger Cross) and the others are less equipped to handle. Altbacker is no stranger to heroes and magicians with credits including Spooksville and Green Lantern: The Animated Series and he does a fine job weaving the various threads.

Warner Bros. has released a new preview for The Lego Batman Movie, giving fans a sneak peek into Batman's home life at Wayne Manor, a house which he says is the biggest in Gotham City. This "episode" of "Gotham Cribs" features Lego Batman (Will Arnett) starting the tour, confirming rumors that he is in Bruce Wayne's roommate. He then 'introduces' the Gotham billionaire. Bruce thanks Batman for being such a "great host and iconic superhero." The video later shows Bruce and Batman switching places through an open fridge door that conceals the costume change, after Bruce Wayne picks up a Batarang in the kitchen.

Warner Bros. debuted this hilarious video on YouTube earlier today. The tour continues, showing fans Bruce's elaborate pool with live dolphins, and an extravagant bedroom, which Batman never needs because he's fighting crime in Gotham City. The tour concludes with Wayne's "secret room," a.k.

Warner Brothers Animation second foray into R-rated territory doesn't quite make-up for the debacle of The Killing Joke, but it's a step in the right direction. Justice League Dark takes our venerated superheroes into supernatural territory. I was slightly aware of the Justice League Dark comics. The film is worthy of the R-rating. It's markedly violent and truly dwells in the mystical realm, but is burdened by an overly intricate plot with multiple characters. The digital release allowed me to rewind a few times to check on confusing points. In a sense the film had my rapt attention, but is overloaded with details. Blink a few times here and you'll be completely lost.

Justice League Dark opens with ordinary people committing horrific crimes. They are hallucinating being attacked by demons; then doing anything possible to fight back. Superman (Jerry O'Connell) and Wonder Woman (Rosario Dawson) bring the global events to...

Bruce Wayne meets Deadman while shaving in this new clip from the forthcoming Justice League Dark, the next installment in the popular, ongoing line of DC Universe Original Movies. The film will be available from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment on Blu-ray Deluxe Giftset, Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD on February 7, 2017, and on Digital HD starting January 24, 2017.

Justice League: Dark will be available on Blu-ray™ Deluxe Giftset ($39.99 Srp), featuring an exclusive Constantine figurine; Blu-ray™ Combo Pack ($24.98 Srp); and DVD ($19.98 Srp). The film will be available to own on Digital HD ($19.99 HD, $14.99 Sd) starting January 24, 2017.

When innocent civilians begin committing unthinkable crimes across Metropolis, Gotham City and beyond, Batman must call upon mystical counterparts to eradicate this demonic threat to the planet. Enter Justice League Dark, reluctantly led by the Hellblazer himself, John Constantine. Like Batman, Constantine is a cunning, often cynical loner who is the best...

While we still have more than two years to wait until The Lego Movie Sequel hits theaters in February 2019, Warner Bros. is releasing the first spin-off, The Lego Batman Movie on February 10. Will Arnett returns to reprise his voice role as The Dark Knight from the 2014 blockbuster, and he'll be joined by a number of mini-figure versions of classic DC Comics heroes and villains, as shown in some new promo videos. Last month, we showed you an epic poster that showcased a lot of these characters. Today, we get a closer look at many of them in new character posters as well.

Warner Bros. released 11 new "graffiti art" character posters, featuring Batman (Will Arnett), Robin (Michael Cera), Batgirl (Rosario Dawson), Alfred Pennyworth (Ralph Fiennes), The Joker (Zach Galifianankis) and Harley Quinn (Jenny Slate) along with a number of characters whose voice cast members have yet to be announced, such as Catwoman,...

Warner Bros. has released a stylish new batch of character posters for The Lego Batman Movie, and any one of them will make a perfect wallpaper on your phone (I'm definitely going with Will Arnett's Caped Crusader). With respect to Wonder Woman and Justice League, this looks like 2017's best DC Comics adaptation, and it's almost certainly going to be a worthy successor to The Lego Movie. In the irreverent spirit of fun that made The Lego Movie a worldwide phenomenon, the self-described leading man of that ensemble – Lego Batman – stars in his own big-screen adventure: The Lego Batman Movie. But there are big changes brewing in Gotham, and if he wants to save the city from The Joker’s hostile takeover, Batman may have to drop the lone vigilante thing, try to work with others and maybe, just maybe, learn to lighten up. Based on this new trailer, that's...

A different threat takes a different team. When Superman, Wonder Woman and the rest of the Justice League determine that they are ill equipped to deal with a new paranormal threat, Batman declares that John Constantine holds  their only chance at achieving victory. Joining them are Zatanna, Etrigan the Demon, Boston Brand and Swamp Thing.  That's quite the powerful team assembled, one that might even give the real Justice League a run for their money.  Surely they'll be enough to defeat Felix Faust and his dark minions. To check out a previously released clip, Click Here. Justice League Dark is out on digital January 24, 2017 and blu-ray/DVD on February 7, 2017. Justice League Dark is directed by Jay Olivia and stars Matt Ryan, Camilla Luddington, Jason O'Mara, Jb Blanc, Ray Chase, Enrico Colantoni, Roger R. Cross, Jeremy Davies, Rosario Dawson, Brian T. Delaney, Alfred Molina, Jerry O'Connell, Colleen O'Shaughnessey, Jeffrey Vincent Parise,...

Probably the biggest question many comic book fans want to know about Justice League Action is whether it's 100% slapstick aimed at young kids (à la Teen Titans Go!), or if there's a Pixar-esque approach to the story where adults can find something to enjoy and connect with as they watch with their kids (or by themselves, this is a judge free zone)?  The show is a fresh mix of both approaches and the result is a kid's program that's tonally reminiscent of Batman: The Brave and the Bold.  However, where that show was a simplified, episodic baddie-of-the-week/team-up adventure series, Justice League Action appears to be laying groundwork for a season-long storyline that should please old school Bruce Timm fans. Yet, what may throw some fans off are the revamped characterizations for some of the most prominent DC heroes. Wonder Woman, Martian Manhunter and even Superman are depicted very differently from previous animated renditions.

DC All Access has released a new clip from DC Animation's upcoming film Justice League Dark. It features John Constantine playing a demonic game of poker. As you'll see, playing poker with a group of demons can be interesting. There's some cheating, talk of David Copperfield, and a pun on betting the house. 

In the film, "Batman reunites an intrepid team of occult heroes like John Constantine, Zatanna, Deadman, Etrigan the Demon, Swamp Thing, and Black Orchid to deal with supernatural threats that the Justice League wouldn't often handle."

The studio is also developing a live-action film based on Justice League Dark that is being directed by Doug Liman. This animated film seems like it will be a good way of being introduced to these characters if you're already not familiar with them.

The animated film stars the voices of Matt Ryan as John Constantine, Jason O'Mara as Bruce Wayne / Batman,...

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Warner Bros. Pictures has released a brand new poster for The Lego Batman Movie, which features some new characters like Superman, Wonder Woman, Flash, and Martian Manhunter. The also have Batgirl, Alfred, Robin, Joker, Harley, Riddler, Bane, Poison Ivy, Scarecrow, Commissioner Gordon, and many more.

Check it out below.

The film has the voice talents of Will Arnett, Michael Cera, Zach Galifianakis, Rosario Dawson, Ralph Fiennes, and Mariah Carey.

Chris McKay directed The Lego Batman Movie from a screenplay written by Seth Grahame-Smith.

In the irreverent spirit of fun that made The Lego Movie a worldwide phenomenon, the self-described leading man of that ensemble – Lego Batman – stars in his own big-screen adventure: The Lego Batman Movie. But there are big changes brewing in Gotham, and if he wants to save the city from The Joker’s hostile takeover, Batman may have to drop the lone vigilante thing, try to work with others and maybe,...

Last month, Warner Bros. debuted a new trailer for their highly-anticipated animated spin-off The Lego Batman Movie, as fans get ready for the February 10, 2017 release date. Director Chris McKay, who served as the animation director of the 2014 blockbuster The Lego Movie and makes his feature directorial debut with this spin-off, revealed that there are also plenty of Easter Eggs that are waiting to be found when the film hits theaters. Today we have a new poster, which offers a new look at Batman (Will Arnett), Batgirl (Rosario Dawson) and Robin (Michael Cera), along with a slew of other DC Comics characters, most of whom have not yet been announced.

iTunes debuted the poster earlier today, which features The Joker (Zach Galifianakis) and Alfred Pennyworth (Ralph Fiennes) directly behind the aforementioned heroes, along with Harley Quinn. If you look up in the sky you can see Lego versions of Superman, Green Lantern and Hawkman,...

The cover art for Justice League Dark is finally here, and yes, it puts Batman right in the centre. To be fair, it does sound like he plays a key role in the movie and using him to help sell it regardless of how much screen time he has is a pretty smart move on the part of Warner Bros. Animation. The studio has also announced that it will debut digitally on January 24th, 2017 and on DVD and Blu-ray on February 7th, 2017. With any luck, this will be successful enough to help move along the live-action version. In Justice League Dark, Matt Ryan returns to the role of John Constantine alongside Jason O’Mara as Batman, Camilla Luddington as Zatanna, Nicholas Turturro as Deadman, Ray Chase as Jason Blood/Etrigan, Roger R. Cross as John Stewart/Swamp Thing, Jeremy Davies as Ritchie Simpson, Rosario Dawson as Wonder Woman, Jerry O’Connell as Superman,...

The cover art for Justice League Dark is finally here, and yes, it puts Batman right in the centre. To be fair, it does sound like he plays a key role in the movie and using him to help sell it regardless of how much screen time he has is a pretty smart move on the part of Warner Bros. Animation. The studio has also announced that it will debut digitally on January 24th, 2017 and on DVD and Blu-ray on February 7th, 2017. With any luck, this will be successful enough to help move along the live-action version. In Justice League Dark, Matt Ryan returns to the role of John Constantine alongside Jason O’Mara as Batman, Camilla Luddington as Zatanna, Nicholas Turturro as Deadman, Ray Chase as Jason Blood/Etrigan, Roger R. Cross as John Stewart/Swamp Thing, Jeremy Davies as Ritchie Simpson, Rosario Dawson as Wonder Woman, Jerry O’Connell as Superman,...

Burbank, CA (November 16, 2016) — To battle unparalleled supernatural forces, Batman must combine efforts with a new team of heroes – led by occult specialist John Constantine – in the next DC Universe Original Movie, Justice League Dark. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation and DC Entertainment, the full-length animated film arrives from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment on February 7, 2017.

Justice League: Dark will be available on Blu-ray™ Deluxe Giftset ($39.99 Srp), featuring an exclusive Constantine figurine; Blu-ray™ Combo Pack ($24.98 Srp); and DVD ($19.98 Srp). The film will be available to own on Digital HD ($19.99 HD, $14.99 Sd) starting January 24, 2017.

When innocent civilians begin committing unthinkable crimes across Metropolis, Gotham City and beyond, Batman must call upon mystical counterparts to eradicate this demonic threat to the planet. Enter Justice League Dark, reluctantly led by the Hellblazer himself, John Constantine. Like Batman, Constantine is a cunning, often cynical loner who is the best at his chosen profession...

Constantine (voiced by Matt Ryan, who played the live action version of the character on the NBC series), Batman, and a few more friends take a ride on the dark side in the trailer for the new animated movie Justice League Dark, coming out on Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital HD this winter from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment.

For full details on the Justice League Dark animated film, we have the official press release, trailer, and Blu-ray / DVD cover art below. And, in case you missed it, it was recently revealed that a live action Justice League Dark film is moving forward at Warner Bros. and DC Entertainment, with Doug Liman (Edge of Tomorrow) set to direct.

Press Release: Burbank, CA (November 16, 2016) — To battle unparalleled supernatural forces, Batman must combine efforts with a new team of heroes – led by occult specialist John Constantine – in the next DC Universe Original Movie,...

Next year we'll see Batman and Wonder Woman travel all over the world to recruit The Flash, Aquaman and Cyborg in Justice League. But if Zack Snyder and the DC Extended Universe on the big screen aren't really working for you these days, there is an alternative. It's called Justice League Dark and will see Batman teaming up with Constantine, Swamp Thing, Deadman, Zatanna and Ertigan the Demon.  No, the long brewing live-action Justice League Dark didn't suddenly materialize overnight. This Justice League Dark is part of the DC Animated Universe and it comes from Batman: The Dark Knight Returns director Jay Olivia. And while the cartoon nature of it may have you thinking this is an all-ages affair, the MPAA has actually handed this an R-rated for...

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Back in July, a new sneak preview from the Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders Blu-ray release confirmed that the next DC Universe Animated Original Movie will be Justice League Dark. It was also confirmed that Matt Ryan, who played John Constantine on NBC's canceled Constantine series, and guest-starred as the iconic character on Arrow, will return to voice John Constantine in this movie. Today we have the first trailer for Justice Leauge Dark, along with confirmation on even more cast members.

IGN debuted the first trailer earlier today, and confirmed that this movie will be R-rated. This animated adventure will be following in the footsteps of Batman: The Killing Joke. The movie will be rated R for "some disturbing violence," and while we learned about some of the voice cast members in July, even more cast members have now been confirmed.

Our report from July revealed that Jason O'Mara is set to voice Batman,...

After releasing a rather robust line of DC animated films in 2016, Warner Bros. Animation looks to continue that trend in 2017, having just debuted a breathtaking new trailer for Justice League Dark. Showcasing characters that are no stranger to the magical arts and deal with the darker corners of the DC Universe (well, obviously), this movie charts bold new territory for superhero filmmaking, which we’ll discuss momentarily.

When a supernatural force is the cause of a global threat and is deemed too severe for the usual heroes to handle, Batman (Jason O’Mara) recommends calling in none other than John Constantine, a role thankfully reprised by Matt Ryan, who played everyone’s favorite exorcist on the unfortunately short lived TV series. This eventually leads to involving other beloved DC characters not as well known to the mainstream such as Zatanna (Camilla Luddington), Swamp Thing (Roger R. Cross), Deadman (Nicholas Turturro...

Following the commercial success of Batman: The Killing Joke this past summer, the DC Animated Movie Universe really seems to be embracing that adult-skewing R-rating because they've just announced that their next full-length feature, Justice League Dark, will also sport the same certification, thanks to "some disturbing violence." IGN debuted the first official trailer for the Jay Oliva-directed film earlier this afternoon and have also uncovered new details regarding the supernatural heroes and the voices that will breathe life into them. The team will consist of John Constantine, Swamp Thing, Deadman, Zatanna, Etrigan the Demon, and of course, Batman. Constantine will be voiced by his live-action counterpart Matt Ryan while Jason O'Mara will return to voice Batman, Tomb Raider mo-cap actress Camilla Luddington will voice Zatanna, Nicholas Turturro will voice Deadman, Ray Chase will voice Jason Blood/Etrigan, Jerry O'Connell will return to voice Superman, and Rosario Dawson will...

Anyone who loves superheroes these days seems to have that one cartoon that resonated with them, leading to an undying love for it. Children of the 1990’s will likely wax nostalgia over Batman: The Animated Series or X-Men: The Animated Series, while others who prefer the decade that followed remember Justice League Unlimited and Spectacular Spider-Man quite fondly.

This particular decade’s biggest breakout was arguably Young Justice, a series that placed the focus on sidekicks such as Robin/Nightwing, Superboy, Kid Flash, Aqualad, Miss Martian, Artemis and others who were coming of age and ready to take their place in the limelight. But it was unfortunately cut short after only two seasons due to a lack of merchandise sales – even though not much was manufactured to being with. It was a ridiculous Catch 22, to say the least.

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Life

Humans have always wanted to find life on other planets, but who said they wanted to be found?

Jake Gyllenhaal and Ryan Reynolds star in the upcoming sci-fi thriller, Life, where a group of astronauts discover life on Mars. Although a groundbreaking discovery such as this would be exciting, celebrations are cut very short after this unknown specimen doesn’t take too kindly to human interaction.

Life hits Cineplex theatres May 24th. - check out the trailer below!

XXX: Return of Xander Cage

It’s been almost 15 years since we’ve last seen him, but Xander Cage is back on the big screen!

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Comic Book Reviews: DC Comics Round Up Week 10/12/2016

A little late this time around, but never forgotten! This week I take a quick look at the developing stories from DC’s Rebirth line up. While not a huge week for story development, we do get to wrap up a few plots and open the doors to a few more!

Action Comics #965

Story: Dan Jurgens Art: Stephen Segovia, Art Thibert, Arif Prianto, Dave Sharpe

Review: So with Superman seemingly unable to prove anything nefarious about this new Clark Kent, it’s up to Lois to try to figure out what’s going on! To do that she pretends to the Lois Lane of New 52 Universe, and as expected things don’t go completely as planned. Jurgens continues to do an excellent job here with how he handles the characters. Everyone feels right, in that their motivations, manner of speech and actions...

As per usual, a DC animation panel held at a major convention bore some generous fruit. This time, it pertained to one of WB’s most ambitious projects in the superhero genre: Justice League Dark.

For those unfamiliar, Justice League Dark is an upcoming animated movie based on the comic book series of the same name that will see characters such as John Constantine, Swamp Thing, Deadman, and Zatanna join forces to combat the darkest mystical threats the DC Universe has to offer – not everything is a job for Superman. Not only that, but Batman will factor into this adaptation too because, well, he’s a proven success and will no doubt get casual fans to buy out of curiosity.

This weekend at New York Comic Con, several clips from the film were debuted to a geeked audience. But what were perhaps the most interesting talking points came from the...