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Robert Pattinson‘s Batman will not be part of James Gunn‘s DC Universe.Since Gunn took control of DC Studios as co-CEO – and director of the upcoming Superman film – fans have been clamouring for Pattinson’s version of Batman to be incorporated into Gunn’s DC universe.However, Gunn has now eliminated all possibilities of that happening. At a recent press event, per Screen Rant, Gunn said when asked if Pattinson would be included in his DC slate: “It’s certainly not the plan.”Gunn’s co-CEO Peter Safran offered more of an explanation, sharing that while they “love” Pattinson’s take, they’re focused on introducing their own version of Batman in the upcoming film The Brave and The Bold: “We love him, but we’ve got to introduce a Batman into the DCU.

DC Studios has unveiled a new clip of James Gunn‘s upcoming Superman film – check it out below.The five-minute clip debuted last night (April 3) via DC Studios’ official YouTube and social media channels. In the clip, we see Superman/Kal-El plummeting into the Arctic, damaged and bruised.Superman – portrayed by David Corenswet – whistles for Krypto the Superdog to rescue him.

SZA has played Catwoman in an advert for US company State Farm, co-starring Jason Bateman.In the two-minute commercial, set in the world of DC comics, a narrator talks about how using any other company would be like “having Bate Man instead of Batman”.It then shows a montage of the Arrested Development character trying to solve crimes as Bate Man, only to be completely unprepared until The Dark Knight comes along.Confronting many of Batman’s famous enemies, SZA appears as Catwoman as Bateman tries to stop her during a jewellery heist.She says “nice fanny pack” to her co-star, kicking him to the ground and foiling his rescue attempt. The genuine Batman is seen turning up in other scenes to save the day.

Keanu Reeves has shared a seemingly positive update on a potential Constantine sequel – see what he had to say below.The cult movie, directed by Francis Lawrence, was released in 2005 and follows John Constantine (Reeves) as he exorcises the possessed and travels between Earth and Hell seeking salvation from eternal damnation for a suicide attempt in his youth. The Constantine film is based on DC Comics‘ Hellblazer franchise.Now 20 years on from its release, Reeves has revealed that plans are in motion regarding a long-discussed follow-up film.

John Malkovich will make his debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe in this year’s The Fantastic Four: The First Steps. However, he has revealed that he turned down superhero movies in the past because the money wasn’t good enough.The actor has appeared in two DC comic book adaptations, Western Jonah Hex and spy movie RED, both released in 2010. He has been linked to several Marvel roles in the past, most notably The Vulture in the fourth Sam Raimi Spider-man film that was eventually cancelled.Now, in an interview with GQ, he said he had turned down a number of offers from the studio in the past.“The reason I didn’t do them had nothing to do with any artistic considerations whatsoever.

Robert Pattinson has revealed when he is due to start filming the sequel to The Batman, and talked about the “exciting” plot for the film.When asked when he would begin filming, Pattinson told Variety: “I think at the end of the year? And I know what it’s about but I can’t tell anyone, but it’s like, it’s very cool. It’s very exciting”.The actor was speaking at the London premiere of his new film, Mickey 17, a sci-fi comedy from the director of Parasite, Bong Joon-ho.

The Dark Knight Rises.The Oscar-winner played the role of villain Talia al Ghul in the 2012 Christopher Nolan film, which marked the final chapter of his Batman trilogy.However, her demise in a crashed vehicle was seen as somewhat awkward by fans, and Cotillard has said in a new interview with Les rencontres du Papotin (via Variety) that she “didn’t nail that scene”.“I didn’t find the right position,” she added. “I didn’t find the right way… I was stressed.

Marvel actor David Dastmalchian has revealed his career ambition is to play Batman’s nemesis The Joker.Speaking to Collider at the recent Saturn Awards, the actor confessed he would love to take on the role made famous by Jack Nicholson, Heath Ledger, and Joaquin Phoenix among others.“I know we’re just kidding around here, but I would love it” he said, before explaining: “I think some people go ‘Hamlet is my life’s quest,’ or ‘Willy Loman is my life’s quest.’ Getting to put on the makeup of the Clown Prince of Crime at some point in my lifetime is up there next to one of my greatest career dreams, which is to be an enemy of James Bond.”Dastmalchian came close to his dream in 2008, when he played a henchman for Ledger’s Joker in Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight. In Batman TV show Gotham, he also played the character of Dwight Pollard, who was a disciple of Jerome Valeska (Cameron Monaghan), a version of The Joker within the show.A talented character actor, he has played many roles across the Marvel and DC Universes.

Superman creator Joseph Schuster’s estate is reportedly suing Warner Bros. Discovery and DC Comics over the release of James Gunn‘s upcoming movie starring David Corenswet.According to Deadline, the lawsuit claims that DC Studios does not have the proper rights to release the new film in selected “key territories” such as England, Canada, Ireland and Australia.If the lawsuit isn’t settled before the scheduled release date of July 11, it is possible the movie’s release could be delayed in the aforementioned territories.

Superman director James Gunn has defended the movie’s latest teaser after fans voiced their concerns.After a new trailer aired on Sunday (January 26), showing Superman flying through frozen tundra, fans suggested that computer-generated imagery had been used to alter the face of David Corenswet, who plays the titular superhero.While some fans were unhappy, another took to Threads to express that the teaser “looks dope” with a “great camera angle of Superman flying,” – but added: “Except there’s something in his face that looks a little off. I know there’s plenty of time to refine the CG.”Gunn replied: “There is absolutely zero CG in his face.

The Flash director Andy Muschietti has spoken out about why he thinks his 2023 DC movie delivered disappointing box office takings.Starring Ezra Miller as speedy hero Barry Allen, The Flash made a not-insignificant $271 million (£222 million) at the global box-office. But with an initial filmmaking budget of $200 million (£164 million) and marketing costs on top of that, it was considered a monetary flop.Speaking on Radio Tu’s La Baulera del Coso show, the Argentinian director spoke about some potential reasons why, with the main one being that it didn’t appeal to a wide enough audience.Muschietti said: “When a movie like this comes out, there is an expectation of bringing the four quadrants of the audience.”The “four quadrants” of the movie-going audience that Muschietti says The Flash “failed” to hit are men over and under 25, and women over and under 25.

Jason Momoa is back in the DC cinematic universe – albeit this time as a new character.Between 2016 and 2023, Momoa was a part of Zack Snyder‘s DC Extended Universe as Aquaman and appeared in two standalone films, and had cameo in other DC projects. Now, Momoa has confirmed his return to the DC Universe under the leadership of James Gunn as the villainous Lobo.Momoa broke the news via social media, where he shared an excerpt of an interview he did recently in which he spoke of his affinity for Lobo: “He was always my favourite, and I always wanted to play Lobo, because I’m like ‘Hello? It’s the perfect role.

The Batman 2 has been pushed back a year again to October 1, 2027.Warner Bros made the announcement earlier today (December 27) but hasn’t given a reason for the change in release date.However, the studio did reveal that The Batman 2’s slot was being filled by a new, untitled Alejandro G. Iñárritu and Tom Cruise film that will open on October 2, 2026 instead.Incidentally, if everything had run to schedule when the sequel was first confirmed in January 2023, the Robert Pattinson-staring sequel would have been in cinemas by now – The Batman 2 was initially slated for October 2024.Further down the line, delays reportedly caused by last year’s SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes have meant that the movie was postponed to October 2 2026, pushing its release back a whole year.In a four-star-review of The Batman, NME wrote: “Director Matt Reeves has mixed up gritty mob drama with film-noir detective thriller – and thanks to Dano’s ultra-creepy villain, some psychological horror too.

The first trailer for James Gunn’s Superman has been roundly panned by fans of Henry Cavill.Gunn confirmed in December 2022 that the longtime Superman actor would not be involved in his vision of the DC Universe. Gunn said at the time: “In the initial stages, our story will be focusing on an earlier part of Superman’s life, so the character will not be played by Henry Cavill.”David Corenswet stars in the titular role in the director’s forthcoming reboot, which is set for release on July 11, 2025.While many fans praised the recent trailer, which also features fan-favourite character Krypto the Superdog, many have expressed disappointment that the reboot appears to be a step back for the franchise.One wrote: “Ridiculous, the way they are starting the whole story over makes me angry.

Jesse Eisenberg has admitted that his role as Lex Luthor in Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice was “was so poorly received” that it set back his career.The actor, who is currently starring in A Real Pain, told the Armchair Expert podcast that while he had been in other performances that were similarly poorly received, nothing else had such an impact as the 2016 DC movie and 2017’s Justice League.He said: “I was in this Batman movie and the Batman movie was so poorly received, and I was so poorly received. I’ve never said this before and it’s kind of embarrassing to admit, but I genuinely think it actually hurt my career in a real way, because I was poorly received in something so public.“I’ve been in poorly received things that just don’t see the light of day, and for the most part, no one knows.

James Gunn’s Superman is out – watch it below.When the trailer begins, the iconic superhero is in a sticky situation, crash-landing somewhere cold and icy with his face bloody and bruised.There are just two spoken lines in the trailer, which pays tribute to the classic Superman movies enjoyed by generations while also bringing the character into a fresh era. First, Superman whistles for his dog, Krypto, and says, simply, “Home – take me home,” to the trusty canine.

Harry Potter franchise will have longevity like the Batman one with fans one day asking “what Harry are you?” as they do with the various incarnations of Batman, a studio executive from Warner Bros. has said.It comes as a new Harry Potter spin-off series is in the works, which is slated to land in 2026.

Tom Hanks has revealed his opinion on the state of the superhero movie genre and the use of VFX on the big screen.Speaking on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Hanks said of the comic book films made by Marvel Studios and DC: “We’ve been down that road. We’ve had 20 years to explore that kind of thing, and now we’re in an evolution and place where it’s: ‘And the story is what? The theme is what? The point of this movie is what?’”During the interview, Hanks confirmed that he’s never met with either Kevin Feige or James Gunn to discuss joining the DC or Marvel Cinematic Universes.He did share some positive feelings towards superhero movies, saying: “There was a period of time, and I felt this way too, where we would see DC and MCU movies in order to see these better versions of ourselves.

In the nearly inexhaustible catalog of D.C.-based mission-driven organizations, AsylumWorks is a noble entry for assisting asylum seekers and other “newcomers” in the D.C. metro area and beyond.Their LGBTQ component, PRISM (Pride Refugee & Immigrant Support Meet-up), grew out of similar work being done by a group at The DC LGBTQ+ Community Center, Center Global. And atop PRISM’s Facebook page is a photo from the 2022 Capital Pride Parade.

Quentin Tarantino has shared his thoughts on Todd Phillips‘ Joker: Folie à Deux – see what he had to say below.Despite the Joaquin Phoenix– and Lady Gaga-led film performing rather disappointingly at the box office, the Kill Bill director praised the film, saying he “really, really liked it” on the latest episode of The Bret Easton Ellis Podcast.Tarantino – who has struck up a friendship with Phillips over the years – expanded on his thoughts: “I went to see it expecting to be impressed by the filmmaking. But I thought it was going to be an arms-length, intellectual exercise that ultimately I wouldn’t think worked like a movie, but that I would appreciate it for what it is.And I’m just nihilistic enough to kind of enjoy a movie that doesn’t quite work as a movie. That’s like a big, giant mess to some degree.

James Gunn has announced that a beloved character will debut in his upcoming Superman film – find out more below.Gunn took to social media on Tuesday night (October 15) to announce that Krypto the Superdog will make its live-action debut in his upcoming film alongside the Man of Steel, David Corenswet.The writer-director’s announcement came in the form of graphics depicting Superman and Krypto sitting side-by-side on a nearby planet as they watch Earth rotate on its axis. Gunn wrote that Krypto’s addition to the film was inspired by his own dog, Ozu, which he had adopted shortly after he began penning the screenplay for Superman.Gunn explained: “Ozu, who came from a hoarding situation in a backyard with 60 other dogs & never knew human beings, was problematic to say the least.