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  • ‘Wonder Twins’ Activate as Adam Sztykiel is Tapped to Write and Direct New Film for HBO Max

    ‘Wonder Twins’ Activate as Adam Sztykiel is Tapped to Write and Direct New Film for HBO Max

    HBO Max is slowly but surely becoming the streaming home for DC, as countless projects are entering some form of development for the streamer. The studio is looking to develop multiple films based on DC Comics characters, such as Batgirl that has been busy filming in Glasglow. The upcoming roster looks to be expanding once more as the iconic Wonder Twins are set to make their film debut on Warner Bros. go-to streamer.

    The Hollywood Reporter has announced that Black Adam writer Adam Sztykiel has been tapped to write and direct a solo film on the popular characters. Wyck Godfrey and Marty Bowen of Temple Hill are set to produce the project. For those unfamiliar with the duo, Zan and Jayna are alien twins who made their debut on Hanna-Barbera’s Super Friends animated series alongside Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman before eventually making their way to the comics. The twin’s iconic phrase “Wonder Twin Power, activate” allows Jayna to turn into any animal while Zan can take the form of water.

    Plot details on the film remain under wraps and no casting on the twins has been made just yet. It’s also unknown if the film will take place within the greater DC Extended Universe but here’s hoping. There is also no word on if the Wonder Twins monkey, Gleek, will make an appearance but we eagerly await that confirmation. It’s also unclear what direction the project may take given the character’s history.

    Source: THR

  • ‘The Batman’s Robert Pattinson Wants to Face the Court of Owls in a Sequel

    ‘The Batman’s Robert Pattinson Wants to Face the Court of Owls in a Sequel

    Robert Pattinson is ready to take on the mantle of the Batman in Matt Reeves’ new universe, and it seems he’s been taking a deep dive into the comic history. In an interview with Den of Geek, the actor has revealed that he is quite interested in exploring an adaptation from Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo‘s iconic The Court of Owls storyline. The introduction of a secret society deep within Gotham’s high-class was a great storyline and had a more horror-themed aspect to it as it pushed Bruce Wayne to his limits. Pattinson highlights how their take on the character also leads itself perfectly for this storyline:

    I’d love to do something like Court of Owls. There are elements of The Batman which are kind of horror and I think it really feels quite new for Batman.

    Robert Pattinson

    Some time ago, we’ve even theorized that the series might be building up to a potential confrontation with the Court of Owls given some of the story hints that may hint at a bigger picture beyond this solo outing. While it seems they are going for a more grounded take on the Dark Knight, it may expand at some point to include supernatural elements, and zombified hitmen in owl costumes seem on the more acceptable side of that direction. Here’s hoping the actor gets his wish, as the franchise potentially spins off into a new trilogy or even more.

    Source: Den of Geek

  • ‘Batgirl’ Set Photos Reveal Michael Keaton’s Batman

    ‘Batgirl’ Set Photos Reveal Michael Keaton’s Batman

    New set photos from the production of Warner Bros.’ Batgirl are making their way around the internet, and they feature the first look at a character everyone has been waiting to see. The images appear to show Michael Keaton fully suited up as Batman, something fans haven’t seen in live-action in almost 30 full years. While it’s hard to make out any exact details on the suit’s design, the presence of the iconic yellow logo and the actor’s familiar posture would indicate the armor will at least maintain the spirit of its original appearance. Though, it seems unlikely the costume will be completely unchanged from 1992’s Batman Returns.

    Keaton will reprise his role alongside up-and-comer Leslie Grace, who is set to don the cape and cowl as Batgirl in her first solo film. The project is being helmed by Bad Boys for Life directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, with J.K. Simmons returning as Commissioner James Gordon and fan-favorite Doom Patrol star Brendan Fraser coming aboard as the villain Firefly. Taking place within the DC Extended Universe, the film will not be the only comic book movie featuring Keaton as Batman in the near future. Andy Muschietti‘s The Flash, which will use story elements from the well-known Flashpoint comic, is where the one-time Tim Burton muse will make his grand re-entrance as the Dark Knight. 

    The Flash will hit theaters on November 4, 2022, and while Batgirl does not currently have a release date, it has been announced the movie will drop straight to HBO Max before the end of 2022. 

    Source: Twitter

  • New DCEU Promo Teaser Offers First Full Look at ‘Black Adam’s Justice Society of America

    New DCEU Promo Teaser Offers First Full Look at ‘Black Adam’s Justice Society of America

    It was during the first DC Fandome when Dwayne Johnson confirmed that his upcoming film, Black Adam, would feature the Justice Society of America. The team was one of the first superhero teams to come together in the golden age of comics. This film will finally be their big-screen debut after multiple TV appearances. The upcoming roster will consist of Hawkman, Doctor Fate, Atom Smasher, and Cyclone and a new promo gave us our first official look at their costumes.

    The first reveal is of the film’s take on Hawkman, as he extends his wings to fully reveal his gold and maroon color scheme. The character is quite accurate to his comic counterpart with the winged helmet and all. Now we just need to see his iconic mace.

    The next one is the team’s veteran member, Doctor Fate. He is the DCEU’s equivalent to the Sorcerer Supreme. Perhaps the most interesting detail of the suit is that the Helmet of Fate appears to not have any eye slits. Maybe they’ll work in some details during post-production, possibly having them glow yellow, but it’s a curious update on the design.

    Atom Smasher is here barreling through the streets in his iconic comic-accurate look, featuring his blue and yellow color scheme with a bronze belt. The mask features white eyes, something we don’t tend to see too often in comic book adaptions, but it’ll surely please fans.

    The final look is of Quintessa Swindels‘ Cyclone, the granddaughter of the first Red Tornado who possesses wind-like abilities. The character is sporting a green armored dress look, reminiscent of her comic counterparts.

    The designs look great and we can’t wait to see them in action. In the teaser, it does seem like Doctor Fate is trying to convince Black Adam of joining their side and may have offered our first glimpse at the film’s direction. It is currently set to hit theaters on July 29th, 2022.

    Source: Youtube

  • Robert Pattinson Tried on All Former Batman Suits Except One

    Robert Pattinson Tried on All Former Batman Suits Except One

    Fandango has just dropped an exclusive interview with the cast of The Batman, as they shared some insights into what to expect from the film. We’re only a few more weeks away and the tickets are finally up for sale. During the interview, the cast is asked who their favorite incarnation of Batman was, and got a surprising reveal from its main star Robert Pattinson, who got a chance to actually wear most of the suits from the former films.

    I weirdly got to try on every single Batman outfit for my screen test to see actually which Batman I was. […] The only person who had a large enough head to fit into the cowl was Clooney. I did not realize everyone else had quite small heads. So you can judge it, the most important thing is the cowl, but his suit I could not fit into.

    Robert Pattinson

    He does reveal that there was one exception, as he didn’t have the chance to try on Adam West‘s costume, but his costume probably would break at this point if someone would try to put it on. It’s kind of a great idea to let Pattison try on the costumes to get a feeling for which one fits him best. It’s funny to think that only George Clooney‘s cowl fit his head. Sadly, we might not get to see the photos of him wearing the costumes but there’s always a chance the blu-ray release, later on, might include it.

    Source: Fandango

  • Robert Pattinson is All In for a ‘The Batman’ Trilogy

    Robert Pattinson is All In for a ‘The Batman’ Trilogy

    We’re only a few more weeks away from the release of The Batman and the potential of exploring a new franchise surrounding the new iteration of the character. We’ve already heard about potential spinoffs that explore the different corners of this noir take on the classic character. In a new exclusive interview with Fandango, Robert Pattinson was asked about his thoughts on tackling the character long-term and it seems he’s already ready to tackle a trilogy.

    I’ve talked to Matt [Reeves] about the idea of doing a trilogy and that would be wonderful. I really, really enjoyed the process and it’s such a fun character to play.

    Robert Pattinson

    We’re certainly all in as well to join a new Batman trilogy, especially if they are taking a Cinematic Universe approach to this take on the character. There are many different corners that can be explored, especially with the unique take teased in the trailers. So, we’ll see what it might have in store for us once the film releases and how it may open the window to future storylines.

    Source: Twitter, Fandango

  • Will Smith Is All For The ‘Suicide Squad’ Ayer Cut

    Will Smith Is All For The ‘Suicide Squad’ Ayer Cut

    The release of Zack Snyder’s Justice League will go down as one of the rarest instances of fans willing a project to exist. Given the success of that project, it comes as no surprise to see Suicide Squad director David Ayer follow suit with the ongoing campaign to get his Ayer cut released.

    Suicide Squad star Will Smith voiced his support for the prospect last night and shared his excitement if it ever happened.

    Could Smith be the first of the many Suicide Squad actors to voice their support for this project? He could very well start a domino effect with these comments.

    Stats recently surfaced showing just how lucrative the Snydercut was and the numbers indicated a mostly successful endeavor. But at the end of the day, it was a very expensive project to make and was greenlit to boost HBOMax’s subscribers when the service began. There’s no telling what could happen with the Ayer cut as more people come out in support of it but the project may not be so enticing for HBOMax.

  • IMAX Hosting Early ‘The Batman’ Fan Screenings

    IMAX Hosting Early ‘The Batman’ Fan Screenings

    Want to see The Batman a few days early? Well, it seems that IMAX will be hosting a few early fan screenings of the upcoming film that’ll premiere on March 1st rather than the actual March 4th premier. The tickets will go online tomorrow and it looks like it’ll potentially give us our first look at just how popular the upcoming film will be, which currently is predicted to make at least $300M+ at the international box office over its opening weekend. Plus, it’s great for fans getting the chance to see it early that have already been patiently waiting for the Dark Knight’s return to theaters.

    https://twitter.com/Fandango/status/1490783892327911424

    It’s great to see the opportunity being offered, though it’s not specified yet where and when these will be made available. As such, we might have to count on quite a waiting list trying to access any tickets once they are made available. Robert Pattinson takes on the role of the Caped Crusader and the trailers are promising a darker take on the character we’ve seen on screen so far, mostly has he has given in to his darkest desires. It’ll be interesting to see just how Matt Reeves realizes his take on the character, but hopefully, people won’t start spoiling after the screening’s release.

    Source: Fandango, Twitter

  • DC Celebrates Lunar New Year With New Posters for ‘The Batman’, ‘The Flash’, And More

    DC Celebrates Lunar New Year With New Posters for ‘The Batman’, ‘The Flash’, And More

    The new Lunar New Year has arrived and DC released a set of new posters to celebrate the occasion, which includes all their upcoming projects from The Batman to League of Superpets. It includes the fan-favorite heroes with some added fun spin to celebrate the new occasion. The first poster includes the upcoming release of The Batman with Robert Pattinson throwing coins instead of his classic Batarangs.

    Batman, The Batman logo

    There’s also a poster for Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom with the ruler of Atlantis surrounded by koi.

    Aquaman 2 Poster

    Barry Allen is known for eating as much as he can due to all the calories he burns while running at superspeed. So, The Flash poster is fittingly featuring Allen with some snacks.

    The Flash, The Flash logo

    Dwayne Johnson is ready for a celebration in the new poster, which is curiously the most detached from the upcoming film’s design. Or, he might have hair at some point in the story.

    Black Adam, Black Adam logo

    Last, but not least, is the League of Superpets featuring Krypto. It’s curious that it only includes him and not the rest of the cast, but the trailer has been highlighting

    Krypto

    The posters are great, and it seems like a yearly tradition to celebrate the Lunar New Year with a set of new posters. We’ve seen Marvel Studios do something similar last year for Eternals and Black Widow. The integration of traditional Chinese elements is a nice touch.

    Source: Weibo via The Direct, The Direct

  • ‘The Batman’ Forecasted With a Potential $300M to $500M+ Worldwide Opening Weekend

    ‘The Batman’ Forecasted With a Potential $300M to $500M+ Worldwide Opening Weekend

    In just one more month, The Batman will finally release in theaters and might be the first true long-term threat that Spider-Man: No Way Home faces. Scream only temporarily kicked the box office king from his throne before he took it back the weekend directly after. Still, it looks like Matt Reeves‘ take on the popular DC character is currently eyeing a pre-pandemic like numbers with a potential opening between $135M to $185M.

    As pointed out by Box Office Pro, the developments are currently on par with 2019’s Captain Marvel, which opened with the third-highest opening in March at $153.4M. There are still quite a few concerns with Omicron, but it doesn’t seem like countries are willing to completely lockdown anymore, but that doesn’t mean it won’t happen.

    Worldwide, the film is eyeing an impressive $340M to $540M opening. If it manages to pull in those numbers it might be heading to a $1 billion release and could compete with No Way Home‘s numbers, which opened at $587M worldwide. There’s a chance it might even beat those prediction numbers and we’ll see if The Batman might be the first post-pandemic film to pass the $2 billion mark.

    Source: Box Office Pro