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  • ‘TITANS’: First Look at Red Hood Revealed

    ‘TITANS’: First Look at Red Hood Revealed

    With the third season of Titans currently in production, many have been on the edge of their seats waiting to get their first look at Red Hood. After some initial teases, we would finally get the latest persona of Jason Todd on the show. It was revealed back in August at the DC FanDome event by EP Greg Walker. Curran Walter‘s character would be going down a darker path in season 3 and, as such, would don the iconic Red Hood mantle. Many fans were left scratching their heads at this news, as Jason hadn’t experienced anything close to a crowbar from the clown prince of crime at any point in the previous season. This approach has led many to become very cautious about the news.

    Walter‘s Todd will sport an accurate adaption of the Red Hood costume. It will consist of the iconic leather jacket and red bat-symbol across the chest. This look is sure to please fans of the character. The suit is made by the highly talented LJ Supersuit, whose work has shown up on previous seasons of Titans. They have also worked on the costumes of Nightwing and Deathstroke but were also involved with other shows such as Stargirl, Doom Patrol, and The Boys.

    Titans’ third season is still in production. We currently have no release date, as production was significantly delayed due to the ongoing pandemic. It will feature the return of fan-favorites of the shows the main roster including Brenton Thwaites as Nightwing, Anna Diop as Starfire, Ryan Potter as Beast Boy, Teagan Croft as Raven, Joshua Orpin as Superboy, and they will be joined by the newest addition, Barbara Gordon. We have no news who will pick up the mantle of Oracle in this show, so as production continues we might get some news on it. Still, getting our first look at Red Hood is certainly going to get people excited for the latest season.

    Source: Twitter

  • ‘Shazam: Fury of The Gods’ Looking to Cast Three Wicked Sisters

    ‘Shazam: Fury of The Gods’ Looking to Cast Three Wicked Sisters

    After the electrifying success of the first Shazam! film, they quickly announced the development of the sequel. Of course, the cast and director are also returning for the highly anticipated follow-up. Getting production rolling on the film was priority number one due to the rapid aging of the young cast. The official title of the film was announced back in August during DC FanDome as Shazam!: Fury of The Gods. As production draws closer and closer, it seems their sparing no second and beginning the search for the film’s antagonist.
    It has been reported that the film is looking to cast three sisters, varying widely in age, who willl serve as adversaries in the upcoming sequel. Currently, the casting is looking for a Zendaya type for the youngest. One sister will be in the age range between 40 to 50. they have Eva Green and Halle Berry listed. Finally, the oldest sister will be a bit older, with the casting looking for a 50-60 age range. It highlights that Helen Mirren would be their ideal casting.
    Now many are probably beginning to wonder who these three sisters could be. Shazams’ roster of villains does not include any three sisters in comic history. We believe that the sisters could be the three sisters of fate: Clotho, Lachesis, and Atropos. The sisters were once the daughters of Nyx, but have come to be known as the daughters of Zeus and Themis in Greek mythology. The Fates are said to be so powerful that not even Zeus could overturn their decisions. They are also known as the weaving goddesses, who decide the fates of man when they are born. The sisters maybe after the Shazamily. Now that Billy has shared the power of the wizards with his foster siblings to defeat Sivana and the Seven Deadly Sins, they may have unleashed something even more dangerous.

    Source: Illuminerdi

  • Jared Leto to Return as Joker for ‘Zack Snyder’s Justice League’

    Jared Leto to Return as Joker for ‘Zack Snyder’s Justice League’

    The fabled Snyder Cut of 2017’s Justice League will be making its way to HBO Max sometime next year. Just recently, it was revealed that Zack Snyder would indeed be returning behind the camera to work on additional photography for his director’s cut. It was reported that Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Gal Gadot, Ray Fisher, Amber Heard, and Ezra Miller were set to return for additional scenes. It would allow Snyder to add the scenes he wasn’t able to finish during its initial production before Joss Whedon took over. In a sudden twist, it’s now being reported that Jared Leto’s clown prince of crime will also return to the big screen as part of this new vision of the team-up film.

    Leto previously played the Joker in the 2016 film Suicide Squad. His take on the role stirred quite a controversy due to his very unique depiction of the clown prince of crime. It’s unclear how big of a role Leto will have in the film but most likely isn’t much, as he wasn’t included in the original cut released back in 2017. We might get him in some flashbacks depicting what truly happened to Robin, which was briefly teased in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.

    Along with this news, it’s also been confirmed that Jon Berg, Geoff Johns, and Joss Whedon will not be receiving credits on this cut of the film. They are also in no way involved in the new production. Now that it is officially titled Zack Snyders Justice League, we cannot wait to see his initial villain come to life once the film is released on HBO Max.

    Source: Hollywood Reporter 

     

  • Short List for ‘BLACK ADAM’ JSA Member Cyclone Revealed

    Short List for ‘BLACK ADAM’ JSA Member Cyclone Revealed

    Even though it currently has no set release date, casting for the highly anticipated Black Adam film is becoming quite the weekly event and it seems DC and WB are beginning to close in on multiple actresses for the role of Maxine Hunkel, Aka Cyclone, in the upcoming superhero flick that’ll see the rise of the fallen champion, Teth-Adam.

    Rumor: Black Adam Is Looking for an Actress to Play Red Tornado's Granddaughter Cyclone - Bounding Into Comics

    The studio is reportedly eyeing Dora and Transformers star Isabella Merced and singer-songwriter Leslie Grace, who will make her feature film debut in next year’s musical In The Heights. Cyclone is set to be one of the film’s female leads, having been bumped up a few pegs after Hawkgirl was removed from the film in order to let this character step into the spotlight a bit more. Cyclone was one of the members of the JSA confirmed at the DC Fandome Event and both rumored choices fits into the rumored “Alexandra Shipp Type” they were searching for.

     

    Black Adam will star Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Aldis Hodge, Sarah Shahi, and Noah Centineo with Jaume Collet-Serra set to direct and currently has no set release date but with production set to begin next spring it’s likely the film could see a late 2022 release.

    Source: Illuminderi

  • DC’s ‘Green Lantern’: Who is Kilowog?

    DC’s ‘Green Lantern’: Who is Kilowog?

    The Green Lantern Corps is one of many emotional spectrum corps that have protected the galaxy since they were formed over three billion years ago by the Guardians of the Universe. The Corp has known no prejudice, welcoming a variety of species and races, choosing only those with the greatest amount of willpower to fight and protect the universe from those who seek to spread fear, anger, and greed. The most notable of lanterns have become staples in the DC Universe and will return to live-action in HBO Max’s Green Lantern series, one that will span decades and focus on some of the most iconic corp members.

    Green Lantern: 10 Things DC Fans Should Know About Kilowog | CBR

    First appearing in Green Lantern Corps #201 in 1986 and created by Steve Englehart and Joe Stanton, Kilowog is regarded as one of the best trainers and recruiters in the Green Lantern Corps. Kilowog is from the planet Bolovax Vik, an widely overpopulated planet, possibly one of the most populate planets in the galaxy, with over sixteen billion inhabitants. Kilowog was regarded as one of the brightest minds on the planet and was an incredibly successful geneticist. Kilowog gained his ring after the previous Bolovaxian lantern was killed in combat; knowing this would mean he’d have to leave Bolovax, Kilowog accepted this honorable chance. Kilowog is also the last of his kind. During the Crisis on Infinite Earths storyline, Bolovax Vik was destroyed but its inhabitants were saved by Kilowog, who was able to, with the sheer amount of willpower within him, store them within his ring and move them to another planet. This wouldn’t last long as Sinestro would go on to destroy the planet that Kilowog had found as refuge for his people. Another fun fact about Kilowog is that he is a communist, when he was assigned to earth spent his first few months there within the Soviet Union as they were the only place on earth practicing a similar way of life to that of Bolovax Vik.

     

    Kilowog will make another live action appearance in the HBO Max Green Lantern series, having previously played a supporting role in the 2011 mega bomb Green Lantern starring Ryan Reynolds. The series currently has no set release date and no casting has yet to be made.

  • DC’s ‘Green Lantern’: Who is Simon Baz?

    DC’s ‘Green Lantern’: Who is Simon Baz?

    The Green Lantern Corps is one of many emotional spectrum corps that have protected the galaxy since they were formed over three billion years ago by the Guardians of the Universe. The Corp has known no prejudice, welcoming a variety of species and races, choosing only those with the greatest amount of willpower to fight and protect the universe from those who seek to spread fear, anger, and greed. The most notable of lanterns have become staples in the DC Universe and will return to live-action in HBO Max’s Green Lantern series, one that will span decades and focus on some of the most iconic corp members.

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    Simon Baz first appeared in The New 52: FCBD Special Edition #1 in June of 2012, created by Geoff Johns and Greg Mahnke. Baz was ten when the events of 9/11 happened and, as a Lebanese-American, faced many racial prejudices throughout his early life, going as far as having to defend his sister from bullies multiple times. Simon eventually became a mechanic after gaining a degree in engineering. When the economy declined Baz lost his job, leaving him to rely on street racing and stealing cars and scrapping them for parts to sell for money. After a high speed chase, Simon was apprehended by officers who assumed him to be a terrorist and had him sent to Guantanamo Bay for further questioning. When he pleaded with them to let him go, assuring them he wasn’t a terrorist, a ring burst into the questioning room choosing Simon as the next Green Lantern of Sector 2814.

     

    One major difference between Simon and the other Lanterns is that he insists on carrying a gun with him despite wielding one of the most powerful weapons in the galaxy. Baz believes that if he’s ever caught in a hard situation and unable to use the ring, that the gun would be his last line of defense.

    Simon Baz is set to make his live action debut in the HBO Max Green Lantern series. A release date has yet to be set and no casting has been made at this time.

  • DC’s ‘Green Lantern’: Who is Guy Gardner?

    DC’s ‘Green Lantern’: Who is Guy Gardner?

    The Green Lantern Corps is one of many emotional spectrum corps that have protected the galaxy since they were formed over three billion years ago by the Guardians of the Universe. The Corp has known no prejudice, welcoming a variety of species and races, choosing only those with the greatest amount of willpower to fight and protect the universe from those who seek to spread fear, anger, and greed. The most notable of lanterns have become staples in the DC Universe and will return to live-action in HBO Max’s Green Lantern series, one that will span decades and focus on some of the most iconic corp members.

    Guy Gardner: Why the Worst Green Lantern is Really the Best Green Lantern

    First appearing in Green Lantern Vol 2 #59 in March of 1968, and created by Gil Kane and John Broome, Gardner was one of the first lanterns to be chosen in Sector 2814, after John Stewart. Gardner was chosen to join the corps based on the sheer amount of willpower he has, even if that willpower is shrouded behind him just being a straight-up ass. Never one to back down from a fight, Gardner is one of the most formidable and strongest warriors in the Green Lantern Corps. Guy’s origin was reinvented in the 2011 New 52 reboot where he was reimagined as an ex-cop of the Baltimore police department, earning his Green Lantern Ring after rushing to assist his brother who was pinned down in a shoot-out with a street gang. Gardner would’ve become a lantern sooner if he’d been closer to the crash site of Abin Sur, but the ring had found Hal first because he was closer. It was later revealed that Booster Gold had convinced Guy to visit his dying father in order to ensure that Jordan gained the lantern ring first.

    Guy Gardner has already made his live-action debut, having previously been played by Matthew Settle in a proposed pilot for a Justice League of America show. There is currently no release date for the HBO Max series and will be played by Finn Wittrock.

  • DC’s ‘Green Lantern’: Who is Alan Scott?

    DC’s ‘Green Lantern’: Who is Alan Scott?

    The Green Lantern Corps is one of many emotional spectrum corps that have protected the galaxy since they were formed over three billion years ago by the Guardians of the Universe. The Corp has known no prejudice, welcoming a variety of species and races, choosing only those with the greatest amount of willpower to fight and protect the universe from those who seek to spread fear, anger, and greed. The most notable of lanterns have become staples in the DC Universe and will return to live-action in HBO Max’s Green Lantern series, one that will span decades and focus on some of the most iconic corp members.

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    While he’s regarded as the first Green Lantern, he isn’t actually a member of the corps itself. Created by Martin Nodell, Alan Scott first appeared in All-American Comics #16 in July of 1940. Scott gained his abilities from a Lantern known as the Starheart, a magical entity trapped within a the lantern by the Guardians of the Universe. To tap into the power of the entity, Alan designed a ring to harness the power of the Starheart and became the golden age Green Lantern. Scott also happened to be a founding member of the Justice Society of America, a WW2 era superhero team that helped the allies in the fight against the Nazis and Hitler who wielded the Spear of Destiny. Alan would fall in love with Rose Canton who was secretly the Flash villain Thorn, fathering two children with her, both of whom would go onto develop abilities due to their father’s close proximity and use of the Starheart. These two would adapt the identities of Jade and Obsidian and join the JSA down the line.

     

    Alan Scott will make his live action debut on the HBO Max Green Lantern series and will reportedly be adapted as an openly gay character, as his Earth-2 counterpart was revealed to be in the New 52 reboot. Alan Scott almost made an appearance in the second season of the CW series Legends of Tomorrow but that idea never made it past the concept art phase. The HBO Max series currently has no set release date and no casting has been made yet.

  • DC’s ‘Green Lantern’: Who is Jessica Cruz?

    DC’s ‘Green Lantern’: Who is Jessica Cruz?

    The Green Lantern Corps is one of many emotional spectrum corps that have protected the galaxy since they were formed over three billion years ago by the Guardians of the Universe. The Corp has known no prejudice, welcoming a variety of species and races, choosing only those with the greatest amount of willpower to fight and protect the universe from those who seek to spread fear, anger, and greed. The most notable of lanterns have become staples in the DC Universe and will return to live-action in HBO Max’s Green Lantern series, one that will span decades and focus on some of the most iconic corp members.

    Jessica Cruz, who first appeared in 2014’s Justice League Vol 2 #30, was created by Geoff Johns and Ethan Van Sciver. Originally known as Power Ring, she was the unwilling successor to Harold Jordan of the Crime Syndicate after he was killed during the Syndicates attack on Earth Prime. The Ring of Volthoom forced it self upon Cruz and took over, physically and mentally torturing her, and then forcing her to attack her hometown of Portland, Oregon. Jessica then came face to face with Batman, who reached out to her telling her that he was a victim as well and that only in their darkest hours, when they face their fears head on , could they truly persevere. Breaking the influence that the ring had on her, Jessica was able to take control of the ring and learn to wield it with the help of Hal Jordan, joining the Justice League.

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    Jessia Cruz is also a character that deals a lot with mental health, suffering from severe anxiety that she developed after a traumatic experience while hunting with friends. During the trip Jessica came across two men dumping a body in the woods. Not wanting n witnesses, the men killed everyone but Jessica, who was able to get away. After the incident, Jessica’s mental state worsened and she locked herself within her apartment for almost four years, until the Ring of Volthoom found her. Jessica’s battle with anxiety proves the willpower within her has strengthened over the years and has become worthy of the title.

    Jessica Cruz will make her live-action debut in HBO Max’s Green Lantern.

  • Michael B. Jordan to Produce Warner Bros. ‘Static Shock’

    Michael B. Jordan to Produce Warner Bros. ‘Static Shock’

    Back at DC FanDome it was slyly mentioned that a live-action Static Shock project was in development at WB. It was revealed during the announcement that Milestone comics would be returning with an all-new slate of titles to be released next year. Now it seems that the project has picked up steam and that they’ve already been assembling creatives to work on the project shifting it officially into active development.

    Today it was announced that Black Panther star Michael B. Jordan will be joining Reginald Hudlin on the project as a producer. This will be done through his Warner brothers based production company, Outlier Society. We even got an official statement on the cooperation.

    I’m proud to be a part of building a new universe centered around black superheroes; our community deserves that. Outlier Society is committed to bringing to life diverse comic book content across all platforms and we are excited to partner with Reggie and Warner Bros on this initial step.

    Static Shock gained is popularity from the original early 2000’s animated series based on the character, and is set to return along with the other Milestone characters for new issues next year. It’s mentioned in the article that if the project is a hit, it could spawn a “multi-platform franchise” possibly opening the door for Outlier Society to develop more characters from Milestone and DC Comics.

    Source: The Hollywood Report