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The Superman Family Member With The Greatest Potential Is Surprising

Thomas Panter — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 15:50:11 GMT

Heroes don’t come much more powerful than the Man of Steel. Superman is faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive, and able to leap tall buildings in a single bound. But after some old enemies air Lex Luthor’s dirty laundry, it transpires that Kal-El might not be the most powerful member of the Superman clan for much longer.

The DCU's Arkham Asylum Show Can Build Batman's Colorful Rogues Gallery

Guillermo Kurten — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 20:50:12 GMT

While the Arkham Asylum TV series was initially announced as part of Matt Reeves' The Batman Universe, James Gunn confirmed on Threads that the show will now flesh out his and Peter Safran's upcoming DC Universe. Even though the original prospect of exploring the bowels of the asylum in Reeves' world seemed enticing with the possibilities of Riddler and the Joker being present, the DCU can be an equally exciting sandbox for the series.

How Many Actors Have Played Batman?

Ajay Aravind — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 17:30:15 GMT

With the recent announcement that James Gunn and Peter Safran are planning to reboot the DC Universe, fans are eager to know how their favorite superheroes will look on the silver screen. Since the producer has confirmed that Batman will debut in a new The Brave and the Bold film, the fandom has already fan-casted different actors who could definitely play the part. Additionally, fans can't help but look back and reflect on all the actors who played Batman before.

Hollywood's Most Controversial Films In The Last 5 Years

Ashley Land — Sun, 31 Dec 2023 17:00:17 GMT

Hollywood has a long history of producing and creating movies that appeal to different audiences for different reasons. However, the film industry has no shortage of controversy around its projects, which range from behind-the-scenes drama to critical reception. Whether valid or not, a film can gain criticism and controversy for just about anything, especially in an age when audiences have never been more vocal or powerful. Quite often, this controversy can even propel an otherwise mediocre movie into the spotlight as the headlines offer free marketing.

Everything We Know About The Second Season of Peacemaker

Ashley Land — Sat, 30 Dec 2023 16:00:14 GMT

In 2022, Peacemaker became the latest in a long line of TV pop culture phenomenons. The series stars John Cena in the titular role as the deadly Christopher Smith, a hero so devoted to peace that there's no amount of violence he won't commit to achieve it. Peacemaker, along with his friend, Vigilante, and a team of Task Force X operatives under Amanda Waller, fought an alien invasion in the first season. After the ringing success of the show, a second season is on the way.

The Best Women-Directed Movies Of The Decade

Via Laurene — Sat, 30 Dec 2023 15:50:14 GMT

Greta Gerwig blessed movie theaters in the summer of 2023 with Barbie in all its sarcastic, pink glory. Theaters were filled with crowds who were decked out in Barbiecore attire, which helped the blockbuster make $162,022,044 in its opening weekend alone. Impressively, this would only be a quarter of its top gross. Barbie is now the top grossing movie of 2023, as well as the top grossing movie directed by a woman, with $1,439,839,695 in worldwide box office totals.

10 Wonder Woman Characters James Gunn's DCU Must Include

Timothy Donohoo — Sat, 30 Dec 2023 13:45:13 GMT

Wonder Woman is part of DC Comics' Trinity, so she and her broader mythology are certain to be a big part of James Gunn's DC Universe cinematic reboot. So far, there isn't a Wonder Woman movie announced yet, though the Amazing Amazon is sure to have several movies and TV shows based around her. If that's truly the case, there are numerous characters from the comics that need to be included.

James Gunn Addresses Streaky the Supercat Potentially Joining the DCU

Jeremy Dick — Wed, 27 Dec 2023 14:44:45 GMT

James Gunn has addressed the likelihood of Streaky the Supercat appearing in the newly-established DCU.

Best Christmas Episodes From DC TV Shows

Mathew Scheer — Mon, 25 Dec 2023 21:40:15 GMT

It's that time of year again. Time for a man in a red suit to travel all around the world at impossible speeds to deliver the perfect gift to deserving children; time for a grumpy billionaire to face ghosts who will teach him the error of his ways before it's too late; and time for a TV special that threatens to destroy all of Gotham City. That's right. It's Christmas in the DC television multiverse.

Why Charlie Hunnam Is Still Perfect for the DCU's Green Arrow

Timothy Donohoo — Sat, 23 Dec 2023 19:30:16 GMT

Green Arrow may not have any superhuman powers, but he's still one of the most popular and iconic characters from DC Comics. He was also the central hero in The CW's Arrowverse, but he oddly had no on-screen role in the DC Extended Universe. Now, DC's movies are being rebooted as simply the DC Universe, and there's the potential to fulfill a longstanding fancast that almost became reality.