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The DC Universe has already begun with one TV series by way of Creature Commandos, but more are on the way. One of these is Lanterns, which will focus on the Green Lantern mythos with both Hal Jordan and John Stewart. Recently, a casting decision was announced for the show, and it bodes well for one member of the Green Lantern Corps in particular, in a ironic way.

Ulrich Thompsen has been cast as Sinestro in Lanterns, bringing the most iconic Green Lantern villain to the Dcu. He's also Hal Jordan's infamous rival, which speaks to both characters having a major role in the shared universe. It might also avoid the mistakes of other attempted Dcu adaptations, while putting certain fears about the show to rest.

Lanterns, an HBO series featuring Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan and Aaron Pierre as John Stewart, the most notable Green Lanterns, is expected to release during the summer of 2026. Filming is scheduled to start oon: February 2025. Even now, it seems Aaron Pierre is still doing his research for his role as John Stewart.

During an interview with Virgin Radio UK's The Chris Evans Breakfast Show, Aaron Pierre commented on preparing physically for the role of a Green Lantern as well as preparing his knowledge of the character. He stated his opinion of the character of John Stewart as follows:

“This character has always radiated class. He's always radiated charisma, strength, identity. So I'm very happy to be bringing him to life in a live action context.”

It sounds like Aaron Pierre has a good understanding of the character he's about to be playing. He then gives us an update...

“Rebel Ridge” breakout Aaron Pierre will play John Stewart in the “Lanterns” series at HBO.

Pierre will star opposite Kyle Chandler, who will play Hal Jordan in the DC adaptation. The series follows new recruit Stewart and Lantern legend Hal Jordan, two intergalactic cops drawn into a dark, earth-based mystery as they investigate a murder in the American heartland.

“Lanterns,” which is produced in association with Warner Bros. Television and DC Studios, has received a straight-t0-series order from the Warner Bros. Discovery-owned network.

Chris Mundy will be showrunner and he’s set to co-write the series with fellow executive producers Damon Lindelof and Tom King.

“We’re thrilled to bring this seminal DC title to HBO with Chris, Damon and Tom at the helm,” DC Studios co-chairmen and co-CEOs James Gunn and Peter Safran said in a joint statement. “John Stewart and Hal Jordan are two of DC’s most compelling characters,...

Green Lantern has had a rough history on film. In 2011, Warner Bros. bet on the hero being their Iron Man; a B-lister underdog who could kick off a blockbuster franchise. "Green Lantern" starring Ryan Reynolds did not fly high so the character was almost completely absent from the DC Extended Universe. (None of the major Green Lanterns show up in either cut of "Justice League.")

Now, James Gunn and Peter Safran's DC Studios is again looking to make the Green Lantern Corps an early fixture of their DC Films. Nathan Fillion is playing Guy Gardner in 2025's "Superman" and a "Lanterns" TV series is currently in development at HBO. A "True Detective" style murder mystery, "Lanterns" will star the two most famous comic Green Lanterns: Hal Jordan and John Stewart (not the one from "The Daily Show").

Kyle Chandler has recently been cast as Hal Jordan, so what about John?...

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The upcoming TV show Lanterns is set to introduce audiences to the versions of Hal Jordan and John Stewart in James Gunn's new DC Universe. This will be a wholesale reboot of the previous films and shows, with almost all of the major DC heroes recast from previous works. The casting for Hal Jordan is still up in the air, but the Dcu could feature the perfect "Highball" with a former DC movie actor.

Josh Brolin was potentially going to take the Green Lantern role, which proved controversial among many fans. Now, the actor has passed on the character of Hal, leaving it open for others to take.

Trying to figure out what the watch on Max and can’t seem to find something that catches your eye? Well, don’t worry, as Max will be adding over 100 new titles across the month of September including dozens of movies and new original programming to enjoy!

The biggest new original series coming in September on Max is without a doubt The Penguin, which will see Colin Farrell reprising his role as Oz Cobb aka The Penguin from Matt Reeves’ The Batman. The new 8-episode limited series kicks off on Thursday, Sept. 19 at 9/8c with the series premiere with new episodes then released weekly on Sunday nights beginning on Sept. 29 (a rerun of the season premiere will stream on Sept. 22).

The Penguin will pick up following the events of The Batman, as Oz makes a play to seize the reins of the crime world in Gotham which will be no...

Watchmen Chapter 1 Might Have this Summer's Most Underrated Cast - Main Image

It's a shame that a lot of Watchmen fans seemingly aren't giving the upcoming animated DC flick a chance, especially considering how underrated the voice cast of Watchmen: Chapter 1 is.

Without further ado, check out the stellar cast and meet the voices behind the animated outlaw vigilantes that brought them to life!

Rorschach aka Walter Kovacs

Set in 1985, outlaw superhero Rorschach was the first of the bunch to discover the death of one of their former members and began his investigation as to who could be conspiring behind their deaths.

Rorschach aka Walter Kovacs is voiced by Titus Welliver, who previously lent his voice to both Marvel and DC: Agent Felix Blake in Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N. and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Carmine Falcone in Batman: The Long Halloween Parts One and Two.

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The Tomorrowverse offers fresh takes on DC heroes. The Tomorrowverse movies are best watched in order for a complete story with connecting tissue. The Tomorrowverse ended with its adaptation of Crisis On Infinite Earths.

The DC Animated Universe has had a long run as the top dog of DC's prestigious animation branch, but the advent of the Tomorrowverse offers a promising new take on the heroics of the beloved characters. Debuting with Superman: Man of Tomorrow in 2020, fans dubbed the new animated universe the Tomorrowverse in honor of this title. Featuring a consistent art style, returning voice actors and a shared continuity, the Tomorrowverse has outdone the Dceu as a valuable franchise within the DC's cinematic portfolio.

The fresh franchise released its first feature film the same year its predecessor, the Dcamu, released its final film, Justice League Dark: Apokolips War. Since 2020, the Tomorrowverse steadily put out animated feature films...

Features the voices of: Jensen Ackles, Troy Baker, Jonathan Adams, David Kaye, Meg Donnelly, Geoffrey Arend, Zach Callison, Gideon Adlon, Will Friedle, Stana Katic, Darren Criss, Ato Essandoh, Kevin Conroy, Mark Hamill | Written by James Krieg | Directed by Jeff Wamester

Justice League: Crisis On Infinite Earths – Part Three, picks up from the closing moments of Part Two with a distraught Supergirl killing The Monitor, an act that somehow sends everyone into The Bleed, “an unstable dimension that exists outside The Multiverse, truly neither here nor there.”

That means it’s hidden from the Anti-Monitor, and it’s also extremely unstable. How unstable you ask? Ten minutes into the film and what’s left of Earth – 1’s downtown Metropolis is being overrun with dinosaurs. It seems the various Earth’s pasts, presents and futures are in a constant state of collision. Nazis, armed with weapons confiscated from supervillains including Scarecrow’s fear toxin,...

Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths - Part 3 concludes the animated Tomorrowverse by defeating the Anti-Monitor & resetting the universe. The film features the final appearance of Kevin Conroy as Batman; it embodies a sad Batman milestone & emotional action. Sacrifices are made as heroes must reduce the multiverse to a single universe to fend off the Anti-Monitor & reset reality.

Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths - Part 3 has finally been released, and the film has properly ended the DC Universe's animated Tomorrowverse. Following the ending of Crisis on Infinite Earths - Part 2, the new animated DC film explores a multiversal threat across storytelling that spans several different DC canons. Featuring a vast array of heroes, including the now-restored John Constantine and the final appearance of Kevin Conroy as Batman, the culminating film, now available, promises to tie up several storylines neatly.

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Ranker is a popular place on the Internet where people can rank whatever they want, however, they want, and whenever they want. This is always a fan-focused ranking system and it is never officially tied to the people behind the projects in question. Recently, a large survey was organized on Ranker, whose goal was to determine the best black actors in recent years. The list includes a bunch of names, but in our report, we have decided to list the first ten names from the site, as to provide you with a better insight, combined with our original comment and opinions which will add flavor to the whole report.

Of course, since this is indeed an important list, have decided to report on it, so we are going to bring you the results by listing the top 10 actors on this list, from 10th to first place. We hope you’ll enjoy it!

Aldis Hodge has gotten some good news ahead of the arrival of his new series, Crossed, on Prime Video. As of now, Amazon still has yet to announce a premiere date for Alex Cross, but viewers can know ahead of the season that there will be more to come by the end.

Per Deadline, the series has been renewed, though this hasn't yet gotten a formal announcement by Amazon. It's also been revealed that new cast members have boarded the project alongside Hodge. This includes Matthew Lillard, Wes Chatman (Star Wars: Ahsoka), and Jeanine Mason (Upload).

Related Netflix to Reboot Scooby-Doo With New Live-Action Series Netflix has a new Scooby-Doo series in development following two seasons of Velma getting heavily panned at Max. Close

The development comes after the show was first ordered for a Prime Video streaming release in October 2022, which followed another two-year development period. It was reported...

Superhero fans are thoroughly enjoying the new X-Men ’97 animated series. The show is a continuation of the original X-Men: The Animated Series that launched in 1992. However, this recent release from Marvel Studios Animation has also got comic-book buffs wondering if they could soon get a long-awaited Spider-Man animated show.

Spider-Man’s animated cartoons have been a fan favorite over the past five decades. The first cartoon featuring the friendly neighborhood wall-crawler came out in 1967 and the superhero has been on a roll ever since. However, the character’s complicated TV rights have made it rather difficult to adapt the long-awaited Spider-Man ’98 show on TV.

Snap from Across The Spider-Verse – Official Trailer #2 | Sony Pictures Entertainment – YouTube Spider-Man’s Complicated TV Rights Will Make Your Mind Boggle

Spider-Man’s popularity has dominated the small screen since the first show was released in 1967. Since then, nine more shows featuring the superhero have come out.

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has released the first trailer for Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths - Part Two.

Shared on X with the caption, "When disaster looms, heroes rise," the trailer for Crisis on Infinite Earths - Part Two features the shocking return of Batman Beyond, the moniker given to the Terry McGinnis iteration of the Dark Knight from the hit animated series Batman Beyond. While it is currently unknown if McGinnis is underneath the mask, his inclusion in Part Two will no doubt come as a delight to fans of the character.

Related James Gunn Confirms Upcoming DC Animated Movie Is Not Tied to the Dcu DC Studios' James Gunn confirms that an upcoming animated movie will not be tied to the DC Universe, despite its source material suggesting otherwise. When disaster looms, heroes rise. Prepare for #JLCrisis Part Two, coming soon. pic.twitter.com/bEVUbJnX6t — Warner Bros. Entertainment...

Though they've made a fraction of the box office of even the worst DC live-action movie, creatively the crown jewel of DC Comics adaptations lies in their animated movies. It's through animation that the potential of comic book adaptations really shines. Ever since "Superman: Doomsday" was released in 2007, we've had movies that faithfully adapt popular comics storylines (rather than just borrow the name for brand recognition and throw the rest away), original films with wild concepts, and even movies that build on continuity like the biggest cinematic universes.

This is one of the most interesting aspects of the DC animated movies, because there are two proper continuities, each building up characters and storylines and exploring giant crossovers in a way DC has not come even close to figuring out in live-action.

Given how little resources Warner Bros. have used to properly market this universe or make sure audiences are aware of its continuity,...

Features the voices of: Nolan North, Matt Bomer, Jensen Ackles, Darren Criss, Ashleigh Lathrop, Ike Amadi, Zachary Quinto, Jonathan Adams, Stana Katic, Lou Diamond Phillips | Written by James Krieg | Directed by Jeff Wamester

Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths – Part One is, the first part of a trilogy adapting one of the major milestones in the history of DC Comics and ending the “Tomorrowverse” series of movies. For those unfamiliar with it, Crisis on Infinite Earths was a comic book crossover original published from 1985 to 1986 as a 12-issue limited series, with events spilling over into other comics. It was written by Marv Wolfman and drawn by George Pérez, to whom this adaptation is dedicated. It has since been reprinted in other formats including a graphic novel and as part of TV’s “Arrowverse” in 2019.

As the android known as Amazo wreaks havoc in Metropolis, The Flash brings Batman, Superman and...

American Fiction star Sterling K. Brown recently shared that he still has his sights set on playing John Stewart/Green Lantern in a live-action DC project.

Speaking with Rotten Tomatoes (via X), Brown confirmed that he would definitely be interested in joining James Gunn's DC Universe as the fan-favorite Green Lantern. "I watched that Justice League cartoon religiously in like high school, college right after, etc. It was dope. Seeing John Stewart, knowing that there was a black Green Lantern was something like in terms of representation, was like 'Oh Man! There’s a space for me in this world and I see it.' And when I looked [at the cartoon], I would think, 'I kind of look like this dude,'" the actor recalled. "If it could happen, that would be legitimately exciting. That would be one of those giddy-inducing moments in life because my kids would get it, without...

The ongoing connected series of animated DC movies known as the Tomorrowverse will be coming to an end in 2024 with a climactic crossover event. The Tomorrowverse will only have seven movies within four years, significantly shorter than its predecessor, the DC Animated Movie Universe. The Dcu plans to tie many of the animated projects into the main timeline, but there will still be animated projects existing outside the main Dcu timeline.

The Dceu is ending soon, but it isn't the only DC cinematic universe nearing its end. The Dceu started with Man of Steel in 2013, but has been inconsistent throughout its run. Now, Peter Safran and James Gunn are rebooting the cinematic universe as the Dcu after the release of Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. Outside the Dcu, the studio still has several other ongoing projects, including the Robert Pattinson Batman movie series and its animated films and television shows.

DC animated films continue to receive positive reception from critics and audiences. Legion of Super-Heroes had their first feature-length movie, expanding their presence in DC animated projects. Batman: The Doom That Came To Gotham adapts a popular comic book arc, offering a standalone story outside the current DC animated universe.

The DC Universe franchise continues its successful tradition of crafting animated movies, with several upcoming confirmed projects in 2023. While a lot of the previous Dceu live-action movies, such as Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and Justice League, have been divisive, the DC animated films have been mostly positively received by critics and audiences. A total of six animated movies were released by DC in 2022, including DC League of Super-Pets, Batman and Superman: Battle of the Super Sons, and Catwoman: Hunted, a self-contained story with no connections to any universe.

Green Lantern: Beware My Power was 2022's last entry in DC's “Tomorrowverse.

Justice League: Warworld will arrive on Warner Bros. Discovery's Max streaming service this October.

According to a new listing on the streaming database JustWatch (via Game Rant), Justice League: Warworld -- which was released under the DC Universe Animated Original Movies banner -- will debut on Max on Oct. 23. The film's streaming release date comes exactly 90 days after it's digital and physical release on July 25. Justice League: Warworld is the seventh installment in the Tomorrowverse, a collection of animated DC films sharing a cohesive animation style and continuity.

Related: Justice League: Warworld Uses an Obscure DC Hero to Heal a Broken Batman

Jeff Wamester directed the R-rated animated film from a script written by Jeremy Adams, Ernie Albacker and Josie Campbell. Warworld follows the Justice League as "they are swept away to Warworld, a place of unending brutal gladiatorial combat." The official synopsis continues, "Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman and...

Babylon 5: The Road Home is the continuation of the epic interstellar saga, being released by Warner Home Entertainment next week. Travel across the galaxy with John Sheridan as he unexpectedly finds himself transported through multiple timelines and alternate realities in a quest to find his way back home. Along the way, he reunites with some familiar faces while discovering cosmic new revelations about the history, purpose, and meaning of the Universe.

In anticipation of the all-new original animated movie, a never-before-seen clip from the film titled “Standing In The Shadows” has just been released. John Sheridan (voiced by Bruce Boxleitner) expresses his second thoughts about leaving Babylon 5 to his wife, Delenn (voiced by Rebecca Reidy).

Special Features Include:

Babylon 5 Forever (New Featurette) – join the cast and filmmakers as they reveal the process behind creating the first state-of-the-art, animated adaption of Babylon 5.

Audio Commentary with creator/writer/executive producer J. Michael Straczynski,...

Burbank, CA – The highly anticipated continuation of the beloved series is finally here with an all-new original animated movie! Arriving on August 15, 2023, Babylon 5: The Road Home will be available to purchase Digitally and on 4K Ultra HD and Blu-Ray from Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment. Series creator J. Michael Straczynski returns with a story about the iconic Babylon 5 space station and its inhabitants as they take a journey through the past to determine the future.

Babylon 5 celebrates its 30th anniversary this year and returning to voice their characters from the original series are Bruce Boxleitner as John Sheridan, Claudia Christian as Susan Ivanova, Peter Jurasik as Londo Mollari, Bill Mumy as Lennier, Tracy Scoggins as Elizabeth Lochley, and Patricia Tallman as Lyta Alexander.

The film also stars Paul Guyet (World of Warcraft) as Zathras and Jeffery Sinclair, Anthony Hansen (God of War) as Michael Garibaldi, Mara Junot...

The Justice League lead the resistance on a brutal planet in the newly released trailer for the upcoming DC animated movie, Justice League: Warworld. Released courtesy of Warner Bros. Entertainment, Justice League: Warworld finds the latest iteration of Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman coming together for the first time to stand for truth, justice, and all that good stuff. Check out the R rated new trailer for Justice League: Warworld below.

“Until now, the Justice League has been a loose association of superpowered individuals,” the official synopsis for Justice League: Warworld begins. “But when they are swept away to War World, a place of unending brutal gladiatorial combat, Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman and the others must somehow unite to form an unbeatable resistance able to lead an entire planet to freedom.”

Seeing the iconic trinity together again never ceases to excite, with one of the more intriguing elements of Justice League: Warworld being Superman,...

The official trailer for DC Universe Animated Original Movie Justice League: Warworld just dropped, giving fans their first glimpse at the upcoming film's Conan the Barbarian-like take on Batman.

The trailer comes courtesy of Warner Bros. Entertainment. It sees Batman (Jensen Ackles), Wonder Woman (Stana Katic) and Superman (Darren Criss) marooned on Warworld, where each member of the trio is somehow trapped in an environment based on a different era from Earth's history. The Dark Knight finds himself in prehistoric times (hence his caveman attire), while Wonder Woman becomes a gunslinger in the Wild West and Superman assumes the identity of a 1940s detective. The Justice League: Warworld trailer also teases the animated epic's various DC cameos, including fan-favorite bounty hunter Jonah Hex (Troy Baker).

Related: Update: No New Justice Society Animated Film in Early Development

Justice League: Warworld is the 52nd feature-length addition to the Dcuaom canon, and...

One of the more refreshing aspects of Legion of Super-Heroes is how Superman and Batman are kept in the background. It's something previous DC animated movies frequently didn't do, which led to saturation, especially because the two iconic heroes were also on the big screen. But in the Tomorrowverse, other characters are getting the spotlight.

Legion of Super-Heroes focuses on Kara Zor-El training in the 31st century, intent on showing Batman that she can be a hero. Admittedly, he has valid concerns because she's a liability back on Earth. But while Supergirl takes center stage, Kal-El and Bruce Wayne get a key arc. It crescendos with a shocking post-credits sequence that seemingly kills them, setting up a haunting Legion of Super-Heroes sequel.

Related: James Gunn's Dcu is The Perfect Place to Adapt One of Superman's Most Iconic Stories

Legion of Super-Heroes' Post-Credits Scene Incinerates Batman and Superman

In Legion of Super-Heroes,...

The upcoming DC animated film Justice League: Warworld has received an R rating from the MPA.

According to Bloody Disgusting, Justice League: Warworld has officially been rated R for "some bloody violence." This makes it the second film in DC and Warner Bros. Animation's "Tomorrowverse" to carry an R rating, following 2021's Batman: The Long Halloween, Part Two. Warworld was initially announced at San Diego Comic-Con 2022. The film's voice cast was announced just a few days ago, the headliners being Jensen Ackles as Batman/Officer Wayne, Stana Katic as Wonder Woman/Diana Prince and Darren Criss as Superman/Agent Kent.

Related: HBO Max's Canceled Batman Cartoon Lands Two-Season Order at Prime Video

Warworld also features the voices of Ike Amadi as Martian Manhunter/J'onn J'onzz, Troy Baker as Jonah Hex, Matt Bomer as Old Man, Roger C. Cross as Machiste, Brett Dalton as Bat Lash, Trevor Devall as Drifter,...

The world of superheroes recently lost one of the very best when Kevin Conroy sadly passed away on November 10th. The voice actor is a legend in DC Comics after he played the caped crusader, Batman, in the DC Animated Universe and various video games. For many, his voice work on Batman: The Animated Series and Justice League codified him as the one true and definitive Batman over the likes of Michael Keaton and Christian Bale.

After being behind the mic as Batman for nearly thirty years, he finally got to play the role in live-action as part of the 2019 Arrowverse crossover, Crisis on Infinite Earths. This marks him among the special ranks of actors who have played DC characters in both live-action and animation. While Kevin Conroy portrayed the same character across both, some have played various major characters in both mediums, whether in massive franchises like the Dcu...

With DC Comics' newest animated film, Green Lantern: Beware My Power, receiving mediocre reviews on Letterboxd, it's become the most recent addition in a line of poor reviews for recent DC projects in Letterboxd.

DC's animated films as part of the DC Animated Universe or as standalone projects have been excellent in the past, however. Letterboxd users have been very generous to certain ones that captured the artistic style of their source comics well or told an excellent story. Animated projects and superhero films don't always perform well on the site, so the ones who pull away with good scores have certainly achieved something.

Teen Titans: Trouble In Tokyo - 3.5

The Teen Titans animated series is probably one of the more unique choices in DC's list of animated shows, as it strayed away from the style of the comics and leaned more into the Cartoon Network style of its era.

After eight days, it’s over. That’s how long the Russo Bros.’ “The Gray Man” topped Netflix’s domestic chart for most-watched movies — only to be replaced by the new release of another Netflix Original, “Purple Hearts,” a low-budget military-immigrant romance starring singer-actress Sofia Carson (“Descendants”) and Nicholas Galitzine (“Cinderella”). “The Gray Man” didn’t disappear — it dropped to #2 — but that can’t have been the Netflix expectation for a 200 million action film from the directors of “Avengers: Endgame,” the biggest theatrical release in the last six years, starring Ryan Gosling, Chris Evans, and Ana de Armas.

The streamer reported that “Gray” amassed over 88 million hours in worldwide viewing its initial weekend, the fifth highest for an original film. That’s 60 million fewer hours than last year’s “Red Notice” starring Dwayne Johnson, Ryan Reynolds, and Gal Gadot. “Red” spent 12 days as #1, including two full weekends, but more important...