How New SPIDER-MAN Affects The SUPERHERO MOVIE TIMELINE

Spider-Man and the Avengers courtesy Marvel
Spider-Man and the Avengers courtesy Marvel

The Marvel and Sony Pictures Spider-Man deal shakes up the superhero movie schedule. The new Spidey will likely make his first appearance in Captain America: Civil War then star in a new solo film co-produced  by Sony with Kevin Feige’s Marvel Studios team. The Spider-Man film led to Marvel rescheduling four films

Here’s the revised superhero movie timeline. Continue reading How New SPIDER-MAN Affects The SUPERHERO MOVIE TIMELINE

GEOFF JOHNS SUPERMAN GOODBYE

Superman courtesy DC Comics
Superman courtesy DC Comics

DC Comics Chief Creative Officer Geoff Johns made a major announcement following a long-awaited, status changing chapter of Superman this week.

Johns announced Superman #39 would be his last on the book. This week’s issue saw Kal-El demonstrate a new power, debut a new costume and reveal his identity to a longtime supporting cast member.

Here’s Johns’ farewell in his own words from DC Comics: Continue reading GEOFF JOHNS SUPERMAN GOODBYE

ZATANNA For Your Consideration

Zatanna #1 courtesy DC Comics
Zatanna #1 courtesy DC Comics

For Your Consideration:

After Arrow, The Flash and now reports of possible Atom series on The CW, which other DC Comics heroes should make the move to television?

Arrow producers are working on a Supergirl pilot for CBS already?

We already picked Zatanna on our list of heroes who should be in the Justice League movies.

But the more you learn about the character, the more we think she could make an enchanting addition to The CW. Continue reading ZATANNA For Your Consideration

VIXEN Animated Web Series

courtesy DC Comics and CWSeed
courtesy DC Comics and CWSeed

DC Comics announced Vixen is getting her own animated web series on CWSeed.

Mari Jiwe McCabe grew up in remote village in the fictional African country of Zambesi. Mari’s family were holders of a mystical totem but her uncle killed her parents and stole the totem.

Mari escaped to America, became an international supermodel, built a fortune and traveled to her homeland to take back her family’s totem and became known as Vixen.

With the totem Mari can mimic the abilities of any animal on Earth. Mari was member of the Justice League. In the DC Comics New 52 relaunch Vixen part of Justice League International but was injured.
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JOKER In SUICIDE SQUAD?

Batman #23.1 The Joker courtesy DC Comics
Batman #23.1 The Joker courtesy DC Comics

After Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice it’s the rise of the bad guys according to Warner Brothers plans for the DC Comics inspired movies.

Which rogues will appear in Suicide Squad for director David Ayer?

Oscar winner Jared Leto (Dallas Buyers Club) is being sought to play the Joker according to The Wrap. There’s no official word from Warner Brothers or Leto’s representatives. Tom Hardy, Will Smith and Margot Robbie are in discussion for roles according to the report. Ronbie (The Wolf of Wall Street) could be Harley Quinn. Continue reading JOKER In SUICIDE SQUAD?