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Elle Collins

Whatever Happened To Flash Gordon?

The story of Flash Gordon is a long and complex one, winding its way through a variety of media across more than eight decades. Let's dive in and take a look at where Flash got his start — and why his stories have gotten harder to adapt.

Michileen Martin

What We Know About The Joker Movies DC Has In Development

While every onscreen battle between Joker and Batman is destined to end with the Dark Knight triumphant, when it comes to ticket sales, the Joker seems poised to bury Batman 10 miles deep.

Robert Carnevale

How To Fix Jared Leto's Joker

There's no shortage of reasons why fans and critics don't care for Leto's take on the Joker, it isn't all bad news: in fact, there's a relatively easy fix for every single one of the many complaints lobbied against him.

AJ Caulfield

The Infinity War Writers' Simple Idea To Fix The DC Universe

When it comes to finding a way to fix the DC Universe, perhaps an idea from two Marvel dudes is the answer we've all been looking for. Here's one way to fix it.

Julia Bianco

Aquaman Trailer To Debut At SDCC

We finally know when the long, long wait for the Aquaman trailer will be over. Writer/director James Wan recently announced on his Twitter account that our first look at the Jason Momoa-starring underwater superhero flick will be coming at San Diego Comic-Con.

Henry Cavill as Superman in Man of Steel

Sarah Szabo

DC Films Floats Potential Names For Alt-Universe Banner

Big changes are in store for the future of DC Comics characters on the big screen, as news about Warner Bros.' upcoming alternate universe film banner slowly begins to crystallize. We now have an idea of what they're calling the Elseworlds-style brand — and the names aren't what we were expecting.

AJ Caulfield

Matt Reeves' The Batman Reportedly Focuses On 'Young Caped Crusader'

The end of the Bat-fleck era might be nigh. Following reports that longtime Batman actor Ben Affleck wouldn't reprise his role as the Dark Knight in director Matt Reeves' The Batman, it's been revealed that the film focuses on "a young caped crusader" that Affleck likely won't play.

Ben Affleck as Bruce Wayne in Batman v Superman Dawn of Justice

Sarah Szabo

The Next Batman Movie Will Reportedly Not Star Ben Affleck

We've been going over Ben Affleck's status as the dark knight for what feels like years now. At first, the Academy Award-winning filmmaker was set to write, direct, and star in The Batman — but a few script drafts and one Justice League later, he's now apparently doing none of the above.

Sarah Szabo

Geoff Johns, DC Entertainment President, Steps Down Amidst Executive Shakeup

The future of movies based on DC Comics is once again in flux, as news has broken that DC Entertainment's Geoff Johns is stepping down from his post as the company's president and chief creative officer. His departure comes in the middle of an overall executive shakeup at the company.

Jared Leto as the Joker in Suicide Squad

Sarah Szabo

The Real Reason DC Is Doing Simultaneous Joker Movies

The green-haired, pale-faced comic book villain has gone from being a mere Batman rival to a full-on cultural icon — and now that the Justice League have had their turn in the spotlight, it's the Joker's time to shine.

Sarah Szabo

Jared Leto's Joker Is Really Getting His Own Movie

The joke's on, Jared Leto. According to a report by Variety, Warner Bros. and DC Entertainment are firmly moving forward on a Jared Leto-starring Joker standalone movie. The Suicide Squad spinoff will continue the adventures of Leto's version of the Clown Prince of Crime.

Matthew Jackson

The Most Uncomfortable Death Scenes In Movies

A great death scene, whether it's because of the emotional context or because of some truly disturbing gore, can do this in a heartbeat. One minute you're comfortably watching a movie, completely aware that you're seeing something that's make believe, and then death hits you.

Sarah Szabo

DC Is Bringing The Penguin To Its Cinematic Universe

One way or another, the Penguin is coming to the DCEU. According to Variety reporter Justin Kroll, Warner Bros. and DC Entertainment are seeking to put the Penguin into one of their superhero movies ASAP, with the character reportedly on deck to appear in either The Batman or Birds of Prey.

AJ Caulfield

Was The Joker Actually In Deadpool 2?

Deadpool 2 was chock-full of surprising cameos, but there may have been another one — one that threatens to beat all the others in a competition of coolness — hidden within the sequel. Was DC's Clown Prince of Crime, the Joker himself, actually in Deadpool 2?

Alfred Pennyworth, Batman's butler, in Batman: The Animated Series

Sarah Szabo

Alfred Pennyworth, Batman's Butler, Is Getting His Own TV Show

Alfred Pennyworth, Batman's butler, is taking a star turn in a show from the creator of Gotham. The premium cable network Epix has given a straight-to-series order for a ten-episode season of Pennyworth, a period drama centering on the young adventures of Bruce Wayne's most loyal domestic servant.

Heath Ledger as The Joker in The Dark Knight

AJ Caulfield

Patton Oswalt Has A Crazy Theory About Heath Ledger's Joker

Comedian Patton Oswalt recently shared his own idea about Heath Ledger's Joker in The Dark Knight - and it's just crazy enough to potentially be true.

Elle Collins

How Wonder Woman Changed The DCEU And No One Noticed

There's a lot of stuff in Wonder Woman that's different — not just from the previous DCEU films, but most superhero movies that came before it. As a result, Wonder Woman seems likely to have a lasting effect on the DCEU, opening doors with regards to world-building and narrative.

AJ Caulfield

Superman Actress Margot Kidder Dies At 69

The silver screen's Lois Lane has sadly passed away. Margot Kidder, who starred opposite Christopher Reeves' Superman in the 1978 film Superman: The Movie and its sequels, died at the age of 69 on Sunday, May 13.

Julia Bianco

Zack Snyder Shares Photo That Got Henry Cavill Cast As Superman

Zack Snyder had to go old school to prove to DC that Henry Cavill was their new Superman. The Man of Steel director recently shared a picture of Cavill in Christopher Reeve's costume, saying that's the shot that convinced the studio to cast Cavill.

Sarah Szabo

Metropolis: DC Universe Live-Action Series Delayed For Retooling

DC Entertainment announced the live-action series Metropolis three months ago, cuing it up for a launch on DC Universe sometime in 2019. The project, ordered straight-to-series, was given an initial order of 13 episodes — but it will now be sent back for an indefinite period of redevelopment.

Sarah Szabo

DC Announces Swamp Thing Series From Aquaman Director James Wan

DC Entertainment's upcoming on-demand streaming service, DC Universe, is filling out its programming slate by dredging up a classic comics character. James Wan, the director behind Aquaman and myriad horror properties, is working to develop a series based on Swamp Thing, DC has announced.

Cameron Monaghan as Jerome Valeska/The Joker in Gotham

Sarah Szabo

Gotham Producer Makes Head-Turning Remark About The Joker

One of Gotham's most enduring mysteries is seemingly refusing to die. The fourth season of the Batman prequel series seems to have finally established the identity of one of DC Comics' most iconic villains, but a new interview with one executive producer has left many readers with some doubts.

David Opie

Why The Flash Movie Could Fix The DCEU

The DCEU is struggling, but a well-liked star and a story with tons of narrative possibilities could be just the thing to fix it. Join us as we break down the reasons why the upcoming Flash movie could be exactly what the franchise needs right now.

Sarah Szabo

Jake Gyllenhaal Says He Will Not Be The Next Batman

Jake Gyllenhaal is not into capes and cowls right now. According to the actor himself, the star of Nightcrawler, Brokeback Mountain, and Donnie Darko will not be signing on to play the dark knight of Gotham City in the upcoming DC film The Batman, set to be directed by Matt Reeves.

Trent Moore

Why DC Won't Give Green Arrow A Movie

Arrow is a TV hit, but DC has never seriously considered bringing a big-screen version of Oliver Queen into the DCEU. The reasons why are myriad and a bit complicated, so let's pull back the string and take a shot at breaking it all down.

Sarah Szabo

Superman May Make An Appearance In Shazam!

The upcoming DC Extended Universe superhero movie Shazam! has long been described as "Superman meets Big", but the movie may turn out to be more like "Superman meets Shazam" — literally. Rumors are swirling that Superman will appear in Shazam!, and Henry Cavill's management is stoking the flames.