The Suicide SquadStar Wars Can't Fail Idris Elba Like the MCUIdris Elba made a big impression with a comparatively small part as Heimdall, the Guardian of Asgard, in the Thor movies. The actor had already made a name for himself in the first season of Luther and followed with an array of high-profile roles. That included parts in the Star Trek, DC, and Fast & Furious franchises, as well as a handful of Disney and Pixar films and a host of other rumors have circulated about Elba's participation in the upcoming Rey Skywalker movie, possibly as a villain. It's an exciting prospect, and the actor would make a welcome presence in the galaxy far, far away, regardless of the part. And yet as strong as he was as Heimdall, the Marvel Cinematic Universe ultimately afforded him very little screen time, considering his talent. Assuming the rumors are true, Star Wars needs to do better by full article at Comic Book Resources6/15/2023by Robert VauxComic Book Resources5 Movie Castings So Good They Survived Franchise RebootsIt's not uncommon for popular franchises to get rebooted five, ten, or even twenty years after their original release, and typically by that time, the cast is completely reworked, however, there are some scenarios in which an actor is just too good to let go of. In that rare case, the actor returns to the franchise and reprises their role, no matter how long it's been since they originated it. This type of recasting is not only few and far between but is also incredibly special for both actors and following actors in this list managed to keep their roles in a popular film franchise, even after it was rebooted. These actors embodied their characters so well and gave such iconic performances that no one else could replace them. In the mind of Hollywood, the public eye, and audiences, these actors are essentially their characters. Even better, many...See full article at Megan to Stream Every DC Movie Right NowGet ready to witness worlds collide in “The Flash”. Releasing on June 16th, the DC film hailed by James Gunn as one of the greatest superhero movies ever made finds Ezra Miller getting their own solo movie, complete with crossover into multiple eras of DC films in dream team-ups that we never thought were possible, such as bringing back Michael Keaton as Batman and plenty more cameos. Given that “The Flash” is something of the ultimate DC movie, you may be wanting to watch some other DC movies in advance or afterward. No worries, we’ve got you “The Flash” racing onto screens, we’ve rounded up where you can stream all the live-action DC on Max Warner is going to be your one-stop home for everything DC-related. Literally. From the “DC Extended Universe” to the Michael Keaton-led “Batman” films, Max will have you...See full article at The Wrap6/14/2023by Reyna CervantesThe WrapKick-Ass 3 Everything We Know About A Potential Third FilmIt has been a while since the first two Kick-Ass movies were released, but hope is not dead yet for Kick-Ass 3. The Kick-Ass movies star Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Dave Lizewski, a timid high schooler who decides to put his comic book obsession to good use by becoming a real-life superhero. Chloà Grace Moretz co-stars as Mindy Macready, better known as Hit-Girl, a much more effective real-life superhero whose combat skills put Kick-Ass to shame. These characters quickly became film icons, and after the success of Kick-Ass 2, another sequel was expected to follow. However, a decade on, Kick-Ass 3 still has yet to come to before Deadpool and Logan came along, the graphic violence and crude language of the Kick-Ass films proved that R-rated superhero movies could be successful. Kick-Ass 2 wasn’t as big of a critical or commercial hit as the first movie, but it did well...See full article at Ben The Joker Still Holds Up as Batman's Most Important VillainHe’s the clown prince of crime. He’s got an infectious smile. He wears purple suits and has no compunction about murdering and gentlemen, the Joker. A man with nothing to lose and a love affair with a certain caped crusader. But what keeps this crazy ticking? How can he possibly still be relevant today?Origin? We Don’t Need A Stinking Origin!The Joker is one of the most interesting characters in all of comic book filmdom. In fact, he might be the best. Nearly every iteration gives him a different origin or no origin at all. It’s like he simply burst on the scene ready-made to wreak havoc on Gotham of the most intriguing parts of the character are his inconsistencies. Is he a crime lord that fell into acid? Was he a bumbling comedian who fell into one bad day? Maybe...See full article at MovieWeb6/12/2023by Lee LaMarcheMovieWebThe Flash is the Third-Best Dceu Solo Movie on Rotten TomatoesThe Flash received rave reviews from numerous early screenings, even including rumored praise by Tom Cruise, but now that reviews are finally being published, how does that translate to its Rotten Tomatoes score, and how does that compare to other Dceu movies? The Dceu has notoriously struggled with Rotten Tomatoes, so as the movie meant to reset the whole timeline with the introduction of the multiverse, where does The Flash rank against other Dceu movies in Rotten Tomatoes?The Dceu is full of behind-the-scenes drama, and The Flash is no exception, going through multiple teams of writers and directors. It was stuck in development hell for so long it seemed like it might not actually arrive, much less get good reviews. Now, after weeks of praise from early screenings, it finally has an actual Rotten Tomatoes score. Here's what the score means and how it compares to the rest of the movies in the full article at Stephen M. Dcu Will Not Use AI in Animation, Says James GunnDC Studios co-chair and co-ceo James Gunn confirmed that no artificial intelligence AI would be used in any of their upcoming DC Universe animated a DC fan speculated on Twitter that the voice roles in Creature Commandos, as well as other Dcu animated projects, would be AI-generated from a licensed sound bank of the actor's voice, Gunn chimed in with a simple, yet effective, "No way." While AI has been used in major blockbuster franchises like Star Wars, Gunn has made it clear that he has no plans on using the technology in the Dcu. Instead, all Dcu actors will portray their respective characters in live-action and record dialogue for any animated project that features their Stephen Amell Thinks the Dcu Believes Its 'Better' Than the ArrowverseNo way — James Gunn JamesGunn June 11, 2023Gunn first mentioned back in January 2023 that the Dcu would use the same...See full article at Comic Book Resources6/11/2023by Lee FreitagComic Book ResourcesPeacemaker's Arsenal Expands With New Additions to HBO Helmet CollectionWarning! Spoilers ahead for Peacemaker Tries Hard! 2 ahead!The bizarre collection of helmets Peacemaker owns in his Max Original series is nothing compared to his upgraded new cache. When Christopher Smith sets out on a dangerous mission, he reveals an even more powerful and hilarious group of Peacemaker Tries Hard! 2 by Kyle Starks and Steve Pugh, Smith is forced to work for the Doom Patrol's villain, the Brain and his associate Monsieur Mallah after the evil duo kidnaps Peacemaker's recently adopted pet dog. Brain wants Peacemaker to infiltrate General Immortus' private collection to retrieve a DNA sample of Deathstroke, and sends Mallah with Smith to make sure the job is done right. Before their mission, the two stop by Peacemaker's house for him to get the equipment he shows Mallah his collection of helmets, each one labeled with the power or skill it grants full article at Justin Nun 2 Cast & Character Guide Who Is Returning For The Horror SequelThe Nun 2 cast sees the return of a few iconic actors who made their Conjuring Universe debut in the first movie, as well as some exciting new additions to the ensemble. Set four years after the events of the first movie, The Nun 2 sees unlucky Sister Irene once again encountering the sinister demon Valak, better known as “The As the title suggests, The Nun 2 is the second installment in The Nun spin-off series, and it’s the ninth installment in the overall Conjuring Universe franchise. The Nun sequel is helmed by The Curse of La Llorona director Michael Chaves, with a story by M3GAN screenwriter Akela Nun 2 is set to be released in theaters on September 8, 2023. The Nun sequel has an impressive legacy to live up to, since The Conjuring Universe’s worldwide gross of more than $2 billion via Box Office Mojo has made it one...See full article at Ben Worst Things About The DC FandomThe DC Comics fandom is a largely positive place. But when it comes to those who follow the big and small screen iterations of this fictional universe, there are a few fair criticisms to be made. The Dceu, Dcu, and Arrowverse have split the fandom and led to a great deal of discourse surrounding previous and upcoming 10 Greatest DC Villain Couples, Ranked By Fighting SkillsIt's vital that the DC fandom continues to be an overall welcoming place so that new fans can enjoy these projects in a safe environment. But thanks to the use of social media and the influx of news coming from Warner Bros. Discovery, some of the DC fandom's worst traits are showing RivalryThe budding rivalry between Marvel and DC started decades ago, as comic book fans fought over which brand was best. In truth, the two companies see one another as distinguished full article at Comic Book Resources6/10/2023by George ChrysostomouComic Book ResourcesRumor Idris Elba Eyed for Villain Role in New Star Wars FilmIdris Elba could soon appear in a galaxy far, far away as rumors suggest that the actor is being considered for a villain role in an upcoming Star Wars to industry insider MytimeToShineHello on Twitter, Elba is in the running to play the villain in director Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy's untitled Star Wars film, which will see Daisy Ridley return as Rey Skywalker. If he were to land the role, it would mark Elba's Star Wars debut, though the rumor remains unconfirmed by Star Wars Resistance May Foreshadow Rey's New Jedi OrderIdris Elba being eyed to play the villain in the Rey New Jedi Order movie! — MyTimeToShineHello MyTimeToShineH June 9, 2023Lucasfilm confirmed in April that a new Star Wars trilogy was in the works and would be focused on Rey rebuilding the Jedi Order. It was also confirmed that Ridley would reprise her role as Rey,...See full article at Comic Book Resources6/10/2023by Jodee BrownComic Book ResourcesHow the Dceu's Harcourt Dies In Original Suicide Squad ContinuityEmilia Harcourt, a character introduced in the second Dceu Suicide Squad film is coming back to life in DC's comics continuity. But how exactly did she die the first time, and what makes her different from the Harcourt film fans know?Fans of the Dceu were introduced to a few new characters in the 2021 film The Suicide Squad. In addition to the latest batch of villains inducted into Amanda Waller's Task Force X, several of Waller's allies got a bit of spotlight, including Emilia Harcourt, portrayed by Jennifer Holland. Harcourt is an Nsa agent who worked alongside during the events of the movie. However, after disobeying Waller, she was later sent to work alongside Peacemaker in his self-titled television show. Emilia Harcourt is a no-nonsense type, even sometimes coming off as cold or callous. But she usually does the right thing and does care about the people she works full article at Justin How to Watch the DC Movies in Chronological OrderIf the Marvel Cinematic Universe is an intricate puzzle in which each piece finds its perfect place, the DC Universe is a Gordian knot, complicated by aborted overarching storytelling plans and less continuity in more recent films. There is certainly a way to watch the DC movies in order, but you’ll find some films make more sense than others, while some feel completely disconnected from the Dceu at large. This is no fault of the filmmakers, of course, as Warner Bros. was playing catch-up with the MCU and trying to build to their own team-up movie “Justice League” as quickly as possible, resulting in a bit of a slapdash approach to yet, largely thanks to Zack Snyder, there’s an overarching story that’s been told, and one you can follow if you watch the films in a specific order. Below, we run down how to watch...See full article at The Wrap6/10/2023by Adam ChitwoodThe WrapSuperman Legacy Screen Tests Happening Soon, Nicholas Hoult & David Corenswet Revealed as FavoritesWe may be edging closer to finding out who will next sport the red cape and blue spandex of Superman in the upcoming reboot Superman Legacy, with insiders close to production revealing that Nicholas Hoult The Great, David Corenswet Pearl, and Tom Brittney Grantchester are gearing up for in-person screen tests. According to Deadline, these tests "will take place around Father’s Day weekend,” with the trio trying out for the lead role of Clark Kent aka the DC icon only that, but a trio of actresses will also be in-person testing for the equally iconic Lois Lane. Emma Mackey Sex Education, Rachel Brosnahan The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and Phoebe Dynevor Bridgerton will reportedly test for Lois, however Deadline adds that “some of the test deals are still being negotiated and haven’t all closed,” but “these are the names expected to participate in the we await further updates,...See full article at MovieWeb6/9/2023by Jonathan FugeMovieWebThe Ocean's Eleven Prequel Is Now Set to Begin FilmingAs if both Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling didn't have a big enough summer adventure planned in Barbieland, yet another big new project is about to hit their docket. This time, however, they may be switching out brightly-colored rollerblades for some high-profile thief masks. After what seemed like an eternal hiatus, per a report from Collider, production on the prequel film to Ocean's Eleven is now set to officially begin at the end of June, with both Robbie and Gosling set to star in the newest heist Margot Robbie Didn't Think the Barbie Movie Would Ever Get GreenlitThe so-called Ocean's film franchise first rocked theaters way back in 2001 with Ocean's Eleven, which was directed by Steven Soderbergh and starred some of the most sought-after actors at the time, including Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, George Clooney, Andy Garcia, and Julia Roberts. It established an entirely unique, stylish...See full article at MovieWeb6/7/2023by Stephanie WatelMovieWebChristopher Nolan's Oppenheimer What to Expect, Based On the True StoryThis year is already shaping up to be exceptional, with new films arriving on a regular basis and keeping fans entertained without a break, and it doesn't appear to be slowing down anytime soon. While it has already released some highly anticipated films like Evil Dead Rise, John Wick Chapter 4, Shazam! Fury of the Gods and Spider-Man Across the Spider-Verse, the following months have a lot more in store for Nolan's Oppenheimer is one such film that many believe will be revolutionary. The mind behind The Dark Knight trilogy, Inception, and Interstellar has returned to create another masterpiece, but this time it will be centered on a World War II personality. The trailer suggests that the film could be a contender for the Oscars next year, and fans have many reasons to be thrilled about World War II Biopic in Nolan's Style...See full article at MovieWeb6/7/2023by HanumanthMovieWebSympathy for the Devil Plot, Cast, Release Date, and Everything Else We KnowAfter donning vampire fangs in the recent audience-favorite Renfield, Nicolas Cage is back in yet another villainous role. Despite a somewhat notorious reputation for appearing in just about any movie you can think of — so much so that they even made a movie addressing it — Nicolas Cage isn't really known for phoning anything in. If he's in a film, you can expect him to give it his all, for better or worse. Thankfully, in Sympathy for the Devil, Cage's ability to go completely over the top may benefit this tense starring Joel Kinnaman, this upcoming film directed by Yuval Adler The Secrets We Keep will see an innocent man forced into taking a mysterious passenger on an all-night joyride. Armed with a snub-nosed revolver and a sadistic personality, there's more to this crazed carjacker than it seems. To survive the night, our driver must put everything on the...See full article at MovieWeb6/7/2023by Sean ShumanMovieWebNicolas Cage Is the Passenger from Hell in Sympathy for the Devil TrailerRlje Films has released the official trailer for Sympathy for the Devil. Featuring Nicolas Cage in one of his craziest roles yet, the film features the Renfield star as raving maniac who forces a soon-to-be father at gunpoint to take him on a drive. It's clear that for as long as this forced ride goes on, things get worse and worse, and it doesn't appear that things are going to end very well. The film hits theaters and On Demand outlets on July 28, 2023, and you can check out the new trailer the film, Kinnaman plays David, a soon-to-be father on his way to the hospital with his wife in labor. Unfortunately, a mysterious man played by Cage forces his way in, and holding David at gunpoint, he orders him to start driving. Their trip includes a stop at a small-town diner where the mysterious individual, who seems like...See full article at MovieWeb6/6/2023by Jeremy DickMovieWebSympathy for the Devil trailer Nicolas Cage psychological thriller reaches theatres in JulyRlje Films, a business unit of AMC Networks, has acquired the North America, UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand distribution rights to the psychological thriller Sympathy for the Devil, and will be giving the film a theatrical release on July 28th. With that date less than two months away, a trailer for the film has arrived – and you can watch it in the embed above!Starring Nicolas Cage The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent and Joel Kinnaman The Suicide Squad, Sympathy for the Devil was directed by Yuval Adler The Operative from a screenplay by Luke Paradise Lost on a Mountain in Maine. The story follows “The Driver” Kinnaman, who finds himself in a high-stakes game of cat and mouse after being forced to drive a mysterious man, “The Passenger” Cage. As their white-knuckle ride progresses, it becomes clear that not everything is as it another synopsis...See full article at Cody Strike Plot, Cast, Release Date, and Everything Else We KnowAfter being stuck in post-production limbo for over five years, the action-comedy film Hidden Strike is set to premiere in 2023. The film stars Jackie Chan, an actor with over one-hundred-fifty film appearances and four decades of martial arts experience, and John Cena, a sixteen-time WWE world wrestling champion-turned-actor. The two action heroes are thrust together on a mission in Baghdad, where they must escort innocent civilians to production, Hidden Strike had several titles-Project X-traction, Project X, Ex-Baghdad, Snafu, and The Furious Sandstorm. The start-stop timeline of production and distribution had little to do with Covid-19 and everything to do with the changing landscape surrounding Chinese cinema and its role in international box office plays a significant role in the viewership and commercial success of international films, so when Chinese cinema faces changes, Hollywood feels them. However, Hidden Strike is, as the director says, a...See full article at MovieWeb6/6/2023by Lauren WestbrookMovieWebBecky G Joins ‘Blue Beetle’ as Khaji-DaThe cast of Warner Bros. Pictures’ Blue Beetle has increased by one, with pop star Becky G signing on to provide the voice of Khaji-Da. The studio’s official casting announcement included the following description of Khaji-Da“In the film, Khaji-Da is a beautiful relic of ancient alien biotechnology. The palm-sized obsidian-like Scarab is one of the most powerful artifacts in the universe, pulsing with iridescent streaks of bluish and purple. Jaime comes across it quite by accident, but once it has chosen him as a host, the Scarab bestows Jaime with a suit that is both organic and technological, and a symbiotic connection transforms the college grad into the almighty Super Hero Blue G Rebbeca Marie Gomez is the latest addition to a cast that is led by Cobra Kai‘s Xolo Maridueña in the titular role. The comic book-inspired film also stars Adriana Barraza Rambo Last Blood as Jaime’s grandmother,...See full article at Showbiz Junkies6/5/2023by Rebecca MurrayShowbiz Joe Producer Debunks Fan Theory About John Cena’s Transformers CharacterThe universes of Joe and Transformers have a lot in common, especially when it comes to action figures. However, fans have tried to find many more connections over the years in the movies and series of both franchises, leading to a number of interesting of them, perhaps the most popular, maintains that John Cena's character who appears in 2018's Bumblebee is actually Duke, one of the most popular action heroes in the Joe saga. Despite the fact that the character appears under the name of Jack Burns, many were convinced that they knew his true Transformers Rise of the Beasts approaching its premiere, the theories resurfaced but also the possibilities of debunking them. In an exclusive interview with Screen Rant, producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura confirmed whether or not the fans were right“I can deny that, but I could see why you'd feel...See full article at MovieWeb6/5/2023by Maca ReynoldsMovieWebHidden Strike trailer Jackie Chan & John Cena join forces to foil a heistA new trailer for Hidden Strike has been released, which finds Jackie Chan and John Cena playing two ex-special force soldiers who must escort a group of civilians along Badhdad’s Highway of Death to the safety of the Green Hidden Strike has slipped under your radar, you’re not alone. The movie was actually shot all the way back in September of 2018 and has been sitting on a shelf ever since. To put that in context, John Cena hadn’t yet been seen in Bumblebee, F9, or The Suicide Squad. Jackie Chan plays a Chinese private security contractor who is called to extract oil workers from a China-run oil refinery in the Middle East when it’s attacked. But that’s a smokescreen for an oil heist, and Chan’s character needs the help of an American former Marine John Cena to stop the the film,...See full article at Kevin Boogeyman David Dastmalchian initially turned down his role because it was too darkStephen King’s short story The Boogeyman is about a man named Lester Billings, who visits a psychiatrist after his children have been killed by the title character. Director Rob Savage’s version of The Boogeyman, which is in theatres now, goes far beyond the story King wrote – but Lester Billings is in the movie, played by David Dastmalchian The Suicide Squad. During an interview with Collider, Dastmalchian revealed that he initially turned down the offer to play Billings because he didn’t want to go as far into the darkness as the character said, “I read the script and I said, ‘Absolutely not. No interest in portraying Lester Billings. I don’t care to go there. I’ve done too much stuff in the darkness. I need a break, and I can’t do And then producer Dan Cohen is many things, a gifted producer, a wonderful human being,...See full article at Cody Is Christopher Nolan's First R-Rated Film in Over 20 YearsDirector Christopher Nolan wasn't holding back with his new film Oppenheimer. Per THR, it's been revealed that the film has been rated R. This marks the first movie to be directed by Nolan with that rating since the 2002 film Insomnia. That followed the R-rated film Memento in 2000. Nolan has notably been sticking with the PG-13 rating in the years since, garnering that rating with films like Inception, Dunkirk, Tenet, and the Dark Knight trilogy. Oppenheimer is also the longest film of Nolan's career, clocking in at just under three would also be the first film to be directed by Nolan after his run with Warner Bros., which began with Insomnia. His last movie for the studio was released in the summer of 2020, well into the pandemic era which had heavily affected the movie theater business. The film fell short at box office, at least in part due to the pandemic,...See full article at MovieWeb6/1/2023by Jeremy DickMovieWebBarbie Star Ryan Gosling Responds to Ken Haters 'Your Hypocrisy Is Exposed'Barbie star Ryan Gosling fired back at the notmyken crowd ahead of the anticipated summer with GQ, Gosling addressed criticism about his casting as Ken in Barbie, with some fans and industry insiders claiming he was too old to play the role. Initially, Gosling's response was measured, telling people who weren't too fond of his version of Ken that "there are many other Kens to play with." However, he offered more stinging words for them, insisting critics of his casting are overly invested in a character whose job is "beach," and who they never cared much about beforehand. "It is funny," he said, "This kind of clutching-your-pearls idea of, like, notmyken. Like you ever thought about Ken before this?"Related Barbie's Teaser Trailer Hints at a Wizard of Oz-Esque StorylineGosling was confirmed to play Ken shortly ahead of the start of filming in March of last full article at Comic Book Resources5/31/2023by Jodee BrownComic Book Resources‘Fast X’ Star Daniela Melchior Talks That Moment That Made Audiences Squirm and the Franchise’s Future[This story contains spoilers for Fast X.]Four years ago, Daniela Melchior came out of nowhere to land the highly coveted role of Cleo Caza/Ratcatcher 2 in James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad, and upon the film’s release in August 2021, she immediately became the heart and soul of the superhero pic. Vin Diesel, who voiced Groot in all three of Gunn’s Guardians of the Galaxy films, agreed with the consensus surrounding Melchior’s performance, so he offered the Portuguese actor a role in Fast X as Isabel, Elena Neves’ Elsa Pataky street-racing knew that Gunn had forever changed her life when he cast her in April 2019, but receiving a direct offer for Fast X was when she felt it for the first time, felt [the impact of Ratcatcher 2] when I met Vin and Vin’s sister, Samantha [Vincent], for the first time, because they made sure that they spoke about Ratcatcher 2 and how they...See full article at The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News5/30/2023by Brian DavidsThe Hollywood Reporter - Movie NewsThe 25 Greatest Batman Villains Of All TimeWhen it comes to the supervillains of DC, it doesn't get any better than Batman villains. Representing the diabolical best of the dim, gritty, and disturbing Batman's Gotham City setting, these delinquents stand in perfect opposition to the crime-fighting Caped Crusader; whereas the world of Superman is exemplified by shining is defined by the evildoers that terrorize it from within its deepest shadows. What makes them stand out is that they are all just a few shades of grey away from the Dark Knight himself. That, and they enjoy dancing with the devil in the pale Deadshot over the years became most known for his membership in The Suicide Squad, he started out as a Batman villain. He also became a main Batman villain over the years, although the two shared reluctant respect for each other. While Deadshot is a killer, and Batman will never accept that,...See full article at Mark Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. 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