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  • FanDome: Static Shock Movie In Development

    FanDome: Static Shock Movie In Development

    With many announcements and surprises flooding out of Fandome, many wondered what the planned secret DC Comics panel would focus on. It was revealed to be a relaunch of the Milestone comic brand. This comic line would focus once again on a roster of under-represented superheroes from the DC Universe. This is great after it had been dormant for more than two decades. In the panel, one fan asked the question if any of these characters would return to the silver screen.

    In response to this question, it was revealed by Reginald Hudlin that there had been serious talks with Warner Brothers and Jim Lee. They wanted to get fan-favorite Static Shock a potential theatrical release. There are also talks with WB Animation to bring these iconic Milestone characters to life. Static Shock will also get a new comic line that starts in 2021 alongside the return of Milestone.

    Fans are gonna have to wait a little bit longer for more information. It still seems to be in the early stages of discussions. They also seem to be considering bringing it bak as an animated feature, especially as the original Static Shock voice actor Phil LaMarr was part of the panel.

     

  • FanDome: Netflix’s ‘The Sandman’ Started Casting & Will Explore Modern Times

    FanDome: Netflix’s ‘The Sandman’ Started Casting & Will Explore Modern Times

    DC FanDome has explored all sides of the DC multiverse. We are still only halfway through for the day but quite a bit has been teased or revealed. Everything has gotten some attention and among all the panels was also one dedicated to The Sandman audio drama. With all the delays, it slipped through the cracks that Netflix was still hard at work at their incarnation of the iconic deity. Creator Neil Gaiman revealed that after everything got delayed due to the pandemic, it is slowly picking up again.

    “Right now as the universal pause button is starting to come off, we’re starting to cast again. I’m getting these inspiring and wonderful emails with production designs with places that I’d only ever seen in the comics before, now being rendered in 3D, and I’m being asked to comment on it. That’s amazing.”

    It’s great to see that production has started again. Gaiman has been deeply involved with both incarnations. So, it ensures that we will see something very close to what the original comic series has set-up. One detail he did reveal is that the Netflix adaptation would take place in modern times. So, we might get surprised by some changes after all to the iconic series.

    Source: Variety

  • Fandome: Idris Elba Confirmed As Bloodsport in ‘The Suicide Squad’

    Fandome: Idris Elba Confirmed As Bloodsport in ‘The Suicide Squad’

    When Gunn began development on his sequel to David Ayer’s 2016 Suicide Squad, many wondered who would return for Task Force X latest outing, especially the movies leading stars. When it was confirmed that few would return such as Margot Robbie, Viola Davis, and Joel Kinnaman it was reported that Will Smith would not be returning in the sequel and that Idris Elba had been cast in what was to be Smiths role. Initially it was believed that Elba would taking up the role of Deadshot but that was soon revealed to not be the case and the role was a mystery.

    Speculation began with the obvious choice of Bronze Tiger, but rumors began to swirl of Elba being Adrian Chase, aka the Vigilante. Today it was revealed at the panel that Elba will indeed portray the villanous Bloodsport, a lesser known mercenary from the DC universe and the mantle has been taken up by multiple characters.

    The Suicide Squad is set for release on August 6th, 2021. If you missed the first one, there will be two encore screenings of the panel on the DC Fandome website.

  • FanDome: ‘Spider-Man’s Stephen Oyoung Playing Red Hood in ‘Gotham Knights’

    FanDome: ‘Spider-Man’s Stephen Oyoung Playing Red Hood in ‘Gotham Knights’

    Just today, we finally got the reveal for WB Games Montreal’s upcoming Batman game Gotham Knights. Surprisingly, it does not feature the iconic caped crusader as the main protagonist. You actually get to play as a variety of members of the Bat-family including Batwoman, Nightwing, Robin, and Red Hood. They teased that the game would feature co-op, so you’ll get to play alongside friends throughout the teased story. At the end of the trailer, they even confirmed that the Court of Owls will have an important role in moving forward. Shortly after the panel has ended, actor Stephen Oyoung, who many may remember as Martin Li from PlayStation’s Spider-Man, shared a tweet that he will be playing Red Hood.

    https://twitter.com/MrStephenOyoung/status/1297245530213330945

  • FanDome: ‘The Suicide Squad’ BTS Video Teases Mayhem

    FanDome: ‘The Suicide Squad’ BTS Video Teases Mayhem

    We finally got our look at the full cast of characters for the upcoming The Suicide Squad. The entire cast played around to see who knows the most about the comic origins of this crazy cast. At that point, we thought it was already over but in a surprising twist they threw in one more surprise. James Gunn released an entire short video offering some insight into behind-the-scenes of the 2021 film. We got some teases of Weasel, King Shark biting off someone’s head and a lot of explosions. It was even described as a 70s war film filled with comic craziness. The more I hear about, the more I cannot wait to see it.

  • FanDome: ‘FLASH’ Panel- Muschettis, Miller and the Multiverse

    FanDome: ‘FLASH’ Panel- Muschettis, Miller and the Multiverse

    The long gestating Flash film has evolved over the years and seen several different directors come and go, but it seems that its final form mat have been worth the wait.

    With Batmen Michael Keaton and Ben Affleck back in the fold, we knew Flash was going to introduce the Multiverse concept to the DCEU, but today’s brief panel, which featured directors Andy and Barbara Muschetti, star Ezra Miller and writer Christina Hodson. In addition to giving us a first look at some incredible concept art, it also confirmed what we all had been expecting: it will introduce the Multiverse to DC films.

    In addition to confirming that the film will be an adaptation of Flashpoint, the panelists explained that the film will open the door to the Multiverse and hinted that nothing is off the table when it comes to where that might lead. The video included clips from Lego Batman, Constantine and more and, as we know, it’s Barry’s attempt to save his mother that’s at the center of it. 

  • FanDome: ‘The Suicide Squad’ Rollcall Confirms Task Force X Members

    James Gunn has been teasing The Suicide Squad for quite some time. We knew that there was going to be a large cast of characters. For months, we have speculated who might be playing what character. Especially when the first set photos leaked, we all were just waiting for any confirmation of our speculations. Even just recently, Gunn and Idris Elba have been teasing whoever he may end up playing. Now, after all this wait we got our first look at the film and get a feeling for how crazy this film might end up being.

     

     

  • FanDome: ‘THE BATMAN’ Takes Place During Year Two

    To some degree, we knew that The Batman will take place in a separate universe. Yet, we never knew what exactly the plans are for these projects. Director Matt Reeves has been working on a Gotham PD series that will take place in this universe. There have also been rumors of a potential spin-off focusing on Catwoman, who will also appear in the upcoming film. Well, in the DC FanDome panel “Multiverse 101” they have confirmed some interesting tidbits by DC’s Walter Hamada.

    They confirm that the story will take place during Robert Pattisons’ Year Two. The entire franchise will take place on a new world where Reeves will plan out its entire expansion. This is quite an exciting reveal, as it confirms that this story will take place independent from the rest of the DC universe. Plus, it’s reassuring to know that Reeves will act as a showrunner to keep everything connected. The Batman is starting to shape into the most exciting project DC is currently working on.

  • FanDome: ‘THE FLASH’ Concept Art Reveals Keaton’s Batman and Flash’s New Suit

    FanDome: ‘THE FLASH’ Concept Art Reveals Keaton’s Batman and Flash’s New Suit

    DC FanDome’s The Flash panel gave us a lot to chew on, but it also gave us a new look at the Flash’s new suit and our first look at Michael Keaton’s Batman along side Ezra Miller’s Flash!

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    This movie is shaping up to be a real wild ride. Let us know what you think of these first looks in the comments.

  • FanDome: ‘THE SUICIDE SQUAD’ Leaked Merch Offers First Look at Task Force X

    We are only a few hours away from the DC FanDome event. Throughout the week they have been teasing the various reveals we can expect. Only James Gunn‘s The Suicide Squad has been a major mystery. We’ve been expecting a reveal of the massive cast for the film. Hopefully, there is also the chance we will also get a short trailer. There are still some hours to go before the panel but looks like we got an early look at the characters. The Twitter account RPK shared a first look of the teams through some event merch.

    I forgot how large this cast is. We also gto an additional merch that shows some of the logos that will be used for the characters. It is quite a departure from the first over-stylized Suicide Squad logos.

    The standouts from this logos are the confirmation of King Shark, Ratcatcher, Savant, Thinker and Peacemaker. The goggles could be a hint at Mirror Master being included. The first shirt design also gives us a look at Idris Elba but still no reveal of who he might be playing. I am a little sad we aren’t getting the Hammerhead version of King Shark but generally cannot wait to see his full deign in action. There is a nice addition that the Suicide Squad will once again be known as Task Force X. Also, it will be interesting to see how they will differ between the film and Rocksteady’s Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League. If this is just our first little tease, i cannot wait to see what the panel has in store for us.

    Source: Twitter (Task Force X), Twitter (Logos)