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41 on Joaquin Phoenix "had a good time" on the set of 'Joker' and didn't go to a dark placeWe've all heard several variations of the story. Actors often have to go to dark places within themselves to find the complex and violent characters they are playing. Those stories may be sincere, but they did not apply to Joaquin Phoenix in Joker. Fellow members of the press and I sat down with Phoenix and director…
Director Todd Phillips is setting the record straight. Joker was indeed influenced by the comics in which its title character was born and showcased over the past eight decades. The controversy over a complete lack of source material acknowledgment that emerged this summer was all a misunderstanding. "It’s funny because a lot of you guys have…
Will Smith will not reprise the role of Deadshot in The Suicide Squad. His schedule has left him unavailable for production, which will begin later this year. That does not necessarily mean, however, that Deadshot is off the team. Variety's Justin Kroll is hearing that DC Films executives are trying to decide whether the role should…
James Gunn might bring back some of the original crew for The Suicide Squad, but Will Smith won’t be one of them. Sources tell The Hollywood Reporter that Smith is out due to scheduling conflicts. Despite Smith’s departure, it has been reported that Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie) will be back. She may be the only character…
Shazam! has a new TV spot featuring never-before-seen footage from DC Films' next offering. It's not a ton of fresh material, but as we await a second trailer, we'll take what we can get. Twitter user DC Films United captured the spot, which Warner Bros. has yet to release on its official channels as of…
Zachary Levi is encouraging fans to rise above the "Marvel vs. DC" mentality. During a live video on Instagram, Levi addressed the issue of "review bombing" currently impacting Captain Marvel. Some of the trolls behind this claim to be doing it "on behalf of" Shazam! because its title character was known as Captain Marvel for decades (Marvel…
Shazam! and Captain Marvel are uniquely linked in the pantheon of superhero-based movies. The title character of Shazam! went by the name "Captain Marvel" for decades before DC formally changed his name several years ago. Be it coincidence or fate, these two titles have landed just four weeks apart on the release calendar. Lingering bitterness over naming…
Birds of Prey (And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) is in production and away from sound stages. That means set photos are still rolling in! The latest batch offers new looks at Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie) in previously unseen costumes, Huntress, (Mary Elizabeth Winstead), and Cassandra Cain (Ella Jay Basco). Harley appears to…
Armie Hammer has been a regular part of the Batman casting rumor mill since long before Ben Affleck's exit became official. He's a popular fan choice, and why wouldn't he be? Hammer was once set to play Batman for director George Miller in the never-made Justice League Mortal. At this point, however, if Hammer's potential involvement…
Ben Affleck has retired his cape and cowl. His tenure as Batman ended earlier than some expected when he first signed on, but Batman v Superman director Zack Snyder is proud of what Affleck accomplished in the time he had. "Best Batman ever," Snyder wrote on Vero in a tribute post that also quoted Affleck's first…
As we continue waiting for a second trailer, we have a new image from Shazam! Zachary Levi is lighting up a winter carnival, likely preparing for battle with Doctor Sivana (Mark Strong). The still was released by Empire. The latest issue of the magazine hits newsstands on Thursday and will feature set interviews and new images from…
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Earlier this week, Forbes reported that Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie) was not expected to appear in James Gunn's The Suicide Squad. This afternoon, Forbes reported new information that Harley Quinn is expected to appear in the film after all. Forbes has also learned that production on The Suicide Squad is expected to begin later this year. The word "relaunch"…
What a difference two years can make! Ben Affleck returned to Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Thursday night and made his status as the Caped Crusader perfectly clear. "I'm not Batman," Affleck said with a smile. He looked happy, or at the very least, relieved to hang up his cape and cowl. This is the second time…
Earlier this week, Zack Snyder thanked fans for their support of the "All the Gods" t-shirt campaign to raise money for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Some fans, however, were not aware of the campaign until it was over. The fundraiser is back on, giving fans another chance to support the AFSP and purchase…
UPDATE: Forbes how updated their report, saying that Harley Quinn will appear in The Suicide Squad after all. The original story continues below. A new report from Forbes is out this morning, clearing up some DC Films rumors. It also answers questions fans have had regarding projects like James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad. According to Forbes, Harley…
Shazam! may not have a second trailer, but the next DC film has merchandise. Shazam! action figures have been spotted in the wild. Twitter user @sklyerc33 found Shazam and Doctor Sivana from the DC Multiverse line at a local Walmart. Mattel has done an excellent job with these figures. Shazam and Doctor Sivana actually look like…
Aquaman earned more than enough money to generate a sequel and more. Last week's news of a spinoff would not have been such a big surprise were it not for the subject of that film. No one outside of Warner Bros. and Aquaman director James Wan saw The Trench coming. The news was met with ample curiosity. This…
It did not take Aquaman very long to earn a sequel. Warner Bros. is moving forward with a second installment and the studio has tapped David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick to write it, according to The Wrap. Johnson-McGoldrick co-wrote the screenplay for the first film, sharing credit with Will Beall. The story for the first film was written by…
Warner Bros. has released a new featurette from Shazam! Get to know Billy Batson as a kid (Asher Angel) and a superhero (Zachary Levi)! There is not a ton of new footage here, but there is some. We also get a decent look at the Rock of Eternity in the background of some of the interview…
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice director Zack Snyder put fan curiosity around his original plans for the DCEU to proper use, raising money for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. The money was raised via sales of a t-shirt featuring a graphic that appeared to outline Snyder's plan for DC Films from BvS through two Justice League movies. It…
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This is an archive of Batman-News.com from 2010 to 2025. For the latest news, check out BatmanNews.com