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Thursday, December 15, 2022

Cavill Isn't Gunn's Superman

 

henry Cavill as Superman looking sad from Man of Steel

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Last night the bombshell dropped: Henry Cavill is no longer Superman going forward. In this emergency episode we break down everything Henry and James said on social media as well as Patty Jenkins' Wonder Woman 3 statement and Gunn's denial of incorporating Reeves' Batman universe into the DCU.

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Monday, December 12, 2022

Gunn Claps Back

 

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James Gunn responds to THR, scoopers and fans, updates on the Wonder Woman 3 debacle, Keaton's Batman Beyond film getting the axe and so much more...
James Gunn Claps Back:

* The Hollywood Reporter Article

* Says Green Lantern Content is Important

* Claims He Likes Ben Affleck's Batman

* Debunks Rumors of Disliking Henry Cavill

* Will Not Promise to Use Condiment King

* More Gunn Support from David Ayer

Why Patty Jenkins Left Wonder Woman 3 |

Cavill's The Flash Cameo in Limbo (And Why That Makes Sense) |

Will There Be a Reboot Recast? (No) |

The Batman Beyond Rumor |

Hamada's Crisis on Infinite Earths Brought Up AGAIN |

Bad Optics WBD Claims |

Guillermo Del Toro Doesn't Want a Manicure |

Joker 2 is Filming |

Black Adam HBOmax Release Date |

Neil Gaiman Reassures Us Sandman Season 2 is Safe |

Batman: The Doom That Came to Gotham Gets Voice Cast |

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Thursday, December 8, 2022

Wonder Woman 3 Treatment Rejected

 

Wonder Woman cornered against a brick wall.


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Let's discuss that THR article and what we actually know about what it's actually reporting. In an attempt to calm nerves and quiet fanbase unrest, Dave gets into the rejection of the latest Patty Jenkins/Geoff Johns Wonder Woman 3 script, the long list of rumors, and the pile of conjecture that this article presents.

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022

Driving the Hell Out of DC

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On this episode of DC on SCREEN, The Warner Bros Discovery CEO says the strategy is to Drive the Hell out of DC, rumor mill churnings about Henry Cavill’s half-baked Superman deal, an important update about Jason Momoa’s dream project, the character that most fans want to see in live action according to James Gunn, plus teases about the new Gunn/Safran ten-year plan and Sandman season 2 as well as trailers for Doom Patrol season 4 and Legion of Superheroes–all that and so much more:

Monday, November 14, 2022

The Biggest Story Ever Told

 

James Gunn with a bevy of DC Heroes behind him | Text: DC on SCREEN #672 The Biggest Story Ever Told

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On this episode:

Saying Goodbye to Kevin Conroy |
Gunn’s First Day |
DC Studios Co-CEO James Gunn Reveals How He Settles Differences With Peter Safran |
Warner Bros. Discovery to Focus on Franchises Like Superman and Harry Potter |
James Gunn Responds to Ayer Cut and Legends Fans |
Viola Davis Originally Wasn’t In Black Adam |
Deleted Scenes Reportedly Cut Black Adam vs. Shazam! Tease, Doctor Fate Return |
Shazam! Fury of the Gods Director Has Finished Final Cut | (March 17)
James Gunn's Lobo Teases on Mastadon |
Jason Momoa's Dream Project |
Zack Snyder Says He Hasn't Been Contacted by WBD |
Gunn/Safran Creating Ten Year Plan Across Movies, Television, Games and Animation |
The Sandman Renewed for Season 2 at Netflix |
The Penguin HBO Max Series Casts Cristin Milioti as Female Lead Opposite Colin Farrell |
DC's Dead Boy Detectives Adds Two More Cast Members |
Stargirl Cancelled at The CW |

Monday, October 31, 2022

Gunn, Safran and Superman

 

Henry Cavill as Superman in his Man of Steel costume | Text: DC on SCREEN #671, "Gunn, Safran and Superman"

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We're entering the age of DC Studios! On this episode we discuss the Happy Sad Confused interview Henry Cavill did with Josh Horowitz, Henry's reason for choosing the Man of Steel costume for his Black Adam appearance, Zack Snyder's clear support and cryptic statements, and of course the appointment of James Gunn and Peter Safran to lead the newly minted DC Studios!
We also talk about the retooling of HBOMax's Green Lantern series which is now featuring John Stewart as lead, the new showrunner for Matt Reeves' Arkham Asylum series, and new faces coming to Doom Patrol!

Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Black Adam Review (Spoilers)

 

The Rock as Black Adam Surrounded by Lightning | Text: DC on SCREEN #670 Black Adam Review (Spoilers)

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We've both seen Black Adam. Now it's time to get into a spoiler-filled deep dive review! If you've seen Black Adam, this is the show to listen to. If you haven't yet, you might want to steer clear!

Monday, October 17, 2022

Goodbye Walter Welcome Back Henry

 

henry Cavill as Superman, The Rock as Black Adam Text: DC on SCREEN #668, Goodbye Walter Welcome Back Henry

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An explosive THR article has dropped, and I get into all the deets from Man of Steel 2's new status, where The Flash 2 and Wonder Woman 3 sit, the myriad Matt Reeves projects in the works (Scarecrow!? Professor Pyg!? CLAYFACE!!!?) And of course how The Rock went over Walter Hamada's head to get us what we've all been wanting!  Also, stuff about James Gunn having mystery DC projects (but we already knew that).

Tuesday, September 13, 2022

The Sandman Review + News

 

Tom Sturridge as Neil Gaiman's Sandman with Matthew the Raven

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This last trailer has us both excited for "Black Adam", we get an update about one of the frontrunners for DC's Kevin Feige, we have thoughts on the new Jonathan Kent over on "Superman & Lois", then we gush over "The Sandman"!


"Black Adam" Final Trailer Review |

Dan Lin Negotiations Break Down |

"Superman & Lois" Cast New Jonathan Kent |

22 min in: "The Sandman" Review

Tuesday, September 6, 2022

Batman(s) in Aquaman 2!?

 

Michael Keaton and Ben Affleck, both as Batman in an underwater setting

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Are there two different Batmen in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom? Plus, we catch you all the way up on all the crazy cancellations and renewals from Batgirl to Harley Quinn!


Alan Horn Joins Warner Bros. Discovery in Consultant Role |
Jim Lee: There's No Plan for Zack Snyder or the SnyderVerse to Return |
Batgirl Cancellation |
Supergirl Shelved |
The Flash's Ezra Miller Seeking Mental Health Treatment |
The Flash Movie Reportedly Testing as Well as The Dark Knight |
Pre-Merger Plans Reportedly Included a Crisis on Infinite Earths Movie |
Possible Candidates for DC Films' "Kevin Feige" |
Aquaman 2 and Shazam! 2 Release Dates Delayed Again |
Black Canary Movie Reportedly Still in Development |
Blue Beetle Movie Reportedly on Track For 2023 Release Date |
Batman Director Matt Reeves Signs New Deal With Warner Bros |
Joker 2 Bringing Back Zazie Beetz for Sequel Film |
DC FanDome Canceled This Year, Says Warner Bros. Discovery |
James Gunn Assures DC Fans Peacemaker Season 2 Is "Safe" |
"Multiple" James Gunn Projects Reported Moving Forward at DC |
The Batman Spinoff HBO Max Series Featuring Penguin to Begin Filming Soon |
Matt Reeves Still Developing Arkham Asylum Spinoff Series |
The Sandman Tops Netflix Daily Charts |
Neil Gaiman Shares Support for Johanna Constantine Spinoff |
J.J. Abrams' Constantine Series Gets Promising Update |
Harley Quinn Renewed for Season 4 by HBO Max |
Are Titans and Doom Patrol Doomed? |
Batman: Caped Crusader Series Canceled at HBO Max |
Superman & Lois to Recast Jonathan Kent |
Superman & Lois Casts The Orville Star as Season 3 Villain |
Pennyworth Title Change |
HBO Max Confirmed to Cancel DC Series Strange Adventures |
New Superman Series Still Set for Cartoon Network |

Wednesday, July 6, 2022

Ezra + Stargirl and Harley Trailers

 

Ezra Miller


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We’re talking about SURPRISE, EZRA MILLER. Plus trailers for Stargirl Season 3, Harley Quinn Season 3, and Battle of the Super Sons...



Ezra Miller: Babies, Bullets, and Their Current Status with Warner Bros. Discovery |

James Gunn teases Harley Return |

Shazam! Fury of the Gods Lands MCU Veteran as Composer |

Zack Snyder's Justice League Gets Digital Release Date |

DC's Stargirl Season 3 Trailer Released by The CW |

Harley Quinn Season 3 Trailer Released for HBO Max |

The Flash: Candice Patton Signs on for Season 9 |

The Boys Star Jensen Ackles Teases Playing Batman in New DC Project |

Batman and Superman: Battle of the Super Sons Trailer Released |

Thursday, June 16, 2022

Black Adam and Sandman Trailers!

 

Dwayne The Rock Johnson as Black Adam


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On this episode of DC on SCREEN, we’re talking about the trailers for Black Adam and Sandman, the crazy news coming in about the Joker sequel and a few bits more!
BLACK ADAM
-New Trailer Released
-What's a Positive Global Review?

BATGIRL
-Film Doesn't Have a Release Date or Tweaks
-Kevin Feige's Response to Ms. Marvel Directors Booking DC Film

JOKER: FOLIE A DEUX
-New Script, New Title, New Star (Lady Gaga)
-So It's a Musical Now?

BLACK CANARY
-Jurnee Keeps Teasing Her Return to the Fishnets!

BLUE BEETLE
- We Gush Over Set Pics and Wish Jason Sudeikis Really WAS Playing Ted Kord

WB TEA
-Toby Emmerich Departs, Zaslav Sets Up 3 Distinct Verticals, and Hamada is Out According to Some Reports.
-Zack Snyder Posts Cryptic (But Hopeful) Stuff on Vero

THE SANDMAN
-New Trailer!

PEACEMAKER
-James Gunn Teases Peacemaker Characters Featuring in Next DC Project

DEAD BOY DETECTIVES
-Arrow Showrunner Beth Schwartz Hops Aboard!

HARLEY QUINN
-New Pic Teases Season 3 Summer Release!

GOTHAM KNIGHTS
-New CW Series Releases Trailer, Video Game With Same Name Distances Themselves From It

JUSTICE U
-Still Being Developed According to TV Line!

PLASTIC WOMAN
-Leslie Jones to Star in New Adult Animated Series!

BATMAN AZTECA: CHOQUE DE IMPERIOS
-New Latin American Take on Batman Coming to Animation on HBO Max Latin America!

SMALLVILLE
-Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum Are Doing a Smallville Rewatch Podcast!

Friday, May 20, 2022

Zaslav Kills DC Darlings!

 

A purposely bad photoshop of David Zaslav on Jason Vorhee's body holding an axe

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On this DC on SCREEN, we have cinemacon trailer descriptions, a big sequel announcement and a bunch of stuff got the ax thanks to the WB Discovery merger. All that and so much more after these mystery sponsors place tiny word eggs in your ear.
WB Discovery CEO Kills DC Darlings! |
The Batman 2 Officially Announced |
New DC League Of Super-Pets Trailer |
Black Adam Trailer Description From CinemaCon |
Black Adam Producer Reveals Why Warner Bros. Delayed the Movie |
Shazam! Fury of the Gods Makes Fun of Fast & Furious in New Footage |
Shazam! Fury of the Gods Delayed Five Days to Avoid Avatar 2 |
Shazam! Fury of the Gods Director David F. Sandberg Has Hilarious Response to Latest Delay |
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom: New Details Surface at CinemaCon |
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom Director James Wan Used New Tech on Underwater Scenes |
Aquaman Star Jason Momoa "Had a Big Hand" in the Lost Kingdom Script |
Petition to Remove Amber Heard From Aquaman 2 Crosses 3 Million Signatures |
The Flash: New Footage Description From CinemaCon |
Ezra Says Cam Footage Being Used for NFTS |
Ezra reportedly not being replaced |
Batgirl Reportedly Being Considered for Theatrical Release Due to HBO Max and Warner Media Changes |
Black Canary Screenwriter Teases Work on HBO Max Movie |
Wonder Twins Movie Reportedly Cancelled After Warner Bros. and Discovery Merger |
Amanda Waller Series In Development at HBO Max, Viola Davis to Return |
Batwoman Cancelled After Three Seasons on The CW |
DC's Legends of Tomorrow Cancelled After 7 Seasons on The CW |
Why Batwoman and Legends of Tomorrow Were Cancelled Reportedly Revealed |
Naomi Cancelled |
Gotham Knights: The CW Picks Up New DC Series |
Titans Season 4 to Visit Superman's City of Metropolis |
Harley Quinn Spinoff Kite Man Gets Series Order From HBO Max |

Monday, April 25, 2022

Get Better Than Ezra

 

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We're catching up on the new Warner Brothers Discovery, the insanity that is the evolving Ezra Miller story, hopes for the just-ordered Dead Boy Detectives series and so much more!
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Monday, February 21, 2022

DC Films Superbowl Teaser | News 02-20-22

The Rock as Black Adam. Text: DC on SCREEN #655: DC Films Superbowl Teaser | News 02-20-22

 

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On this episode of DC on SCREEN: The Deal Gets real as we look at the Peter Bart Deadline article about David Zaslav and the WB Discovery merger. Then we’re covering that massive Super Bowl DC Films Teaser, Matt Reeves on building his own Batverse, and some behind-the-scenes facts about that Peacemaker finale and the cameos it presented. ALL That. And a whole lot more

HBO Max Executive Teases DC Universe Plans Are "Organized" |

The Deal Gets Real At WarnerMedia As David Zaslav Ponders Its Power Structure |

DC FILMS TEASER |

The Batman Advance Tickets Are Now on Sale on Fandango |

Matt Reeves Got "Annoyed" by How Often WB Asked Him to Direct Film |

Matt Reeves Reveals Surprising Connection to Iconic DC Writer |

Matt Reeves Releases Michael Giacchino's Catwoman Theme |

On Creating a Batverse and Catwoman Series |

The Batman R-Rated Cut Doesn't Exist Director Confirms |

The Batman Has Gotten Clearance for Release in China |

The Batman Cast Tease Robert Pattinson's Future With the Role |

J.K. Simmons Teases Family Dynamic Between Commissioner Gordon and Barbara |

New Set Photos Reveal Best Look Yet at Michael Keaton's Batman and J.K. Simmons' Gordon |

DC's Wonder Twins Movie in the Works For HBO Max |

Suicide Squad: Will Smith Would "Love to See" the Ayer Cut Released |

Suicide Squad Ayer Cut: Scott Eastwood Claims Character Got "More Love" in Unseen Version |

Suicide Squad Ayer Cut Clip Reveals Joker and Harley Quinn Arguing |

Peacemaker Season 2 Announced By HBO Max |

James Gunn Reveals Record Breaking Metrics for HBO Max Series |

Marvel Actually Shot That Major Cameo in DC's Peacemaker Finale |

Peacemaker's James Gunn Debunks Bane Season 2 Rumors |

HBO Max Boss Addresses The CW's DC Shows Possibly Moving to Streaming |

Zach Braff Wants To Play SPOILER in DC's Legends of Tomorrow |

When Do The CW Shows Return? |

Gotham Knights TV Series Logo And Production Start Date Revealed |

Gotham Knights TV Series Will Reportedly Feature Nightwing, Bluebird, and SPOILER |

YOUNG JUSTICE PHANTOMS Returns This Spring |

Teen Titan Go! Renewed, DC Super Hero Girls Crossover Trailer Released |

Monday, February 7, 2022

What's So Funny, Ezra? | News 02-06-22

 

Ben Affleck's Batman with Ezra Writing

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On this episode of DC on SCREEN, Robert Pattinson says there are no bad Batman movies, Ezra Miller makes a confusing Instagram story and Gotham Knights gets a pilot order.

The Batman: Pattinson Says Movie Includes Sequel Tease |
The Origin of the Batman's Riddler |
Why Robert Pattinson Wanted to Play The Batman: "He's a Freak!" |
Pattinson Says There's No Bad Batman Movie |
Cryptic Riddler Letter Revealed by Blacklight |
Ezra Miller Doubts Ben Affleck is Done Playing Batman |
Steve Agee Says Harcourt is in Black Adam |
James Gunn Responds to DCEU Boycott Campaign |
The Flash: Rick Cosnett to Recur in Multi-Episode Season 8 Arc |
Donald Faison Nabs Mystery Role on DC's Legends of Tomorrow |
Gotham Knights Series Gets Pilot Order at The CW |
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Reportedly Delayed to 2023 |

Spider-Man: No Way Home Review (Patreon Exclusive)

 

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We talk about Spider-Man: No Way Home with a bit of Wandavision, Loki, and Falcon thrown in for good measure!

Monday, January 31, 2022

Casting Bat-Lash + Passing on Batfleck | News 01-31-22

 

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On this episode of DC on SCREEN, Matt Reeves discusses the backlash over the Robert Pattinson casting, We tell you when tickets for The Batman go on sale and why Reeves turned down the Batfleck film plus the Batman insult in Peacemaker that DC complained about, the super secret Suicide Squad spin-off James Gunn is creating, and fans of the flash might be getting a season 9. All this and so much more

Matt Reeves Explains Why Robert Pattinson Wears Eyeliner |
The Batman Official Poster |
Reeves on the Pattinson Casting Backlash |
Quality Control Check Complete on The Batman |
The Batman Clips Mention |
When The Batman Tickets Go on Sale |
Pattinson on Batman's No-Kill Code |
IFCO Rating Revealed |
Why Reeves Passed on Batfleck |
Black Adam Has a Big Chip on His Shoulder |
Ivory Aquino Joins Batgirl as Alysia Yeoh |
Leslie Grace's Bloody Set Pics |
James Gunn Says DC Complained About Peacemaker's NSFW Batman Insult |
New Suicide Squad Spinoff Series, Peacemaker Season 2 |
Wig Wam's Agency Dropped Them 3 Days Before Peacemaker Released |
The Flash Star Grant Gustin May Be Signing on for Season 9 |

Saturday, January 22, 2022

Exclusive Pete Davidson Interview and Batgirl Begins! | News 01-21-21

 

Pete Davidson, The Batman and Batgirl




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On this episode of DC on SCREEN. We have an exclusive interview with The Suicide Squad actor and SNL cast member Pete Davidson, thoughts on the latest trailer for The Batman, thoughts on that movie’s rating and runtime, plus thoughts and news on Peacemaker, news of David Ramsey’s John Diggle-lead series Justice U! All that and SO much more:

Exclusive Interview: Pete Davidson |

The Batman: The Bat and the Cat Trailer Released |

Zoe Kravitz Calls the Movie an Origin Story for Catwoman |

The New Batmobile Is Inspired by Stephen King |

The Batman Cast Teases Rebooted Rogues |

The Batman Streaming Date on HBO Max Confirmed by WarnerMedia CEO |

The Batman Rating Officially Confirmed |

The Batman Official Run Time Confirmed |

Gal Gadot May Have Just Revealed Wonder Woman's Appearance in Another DC Movie |

Ben Affleck Says The Flash Has His Favorite Batman Scenes He Ever Filmed |

Ben Affleck Had the "Worst Experience" Making Justice League |

Ben Affleck Says Matt Damon Convinced Him to Quit Being Batman |

Will The Flash Reboot The Snyderverse? |

The Flash Movie To Get Tie-In Comic From DC |

The Controversial Batgirl Mural |

Batgirl: First Look at Leslie Grace in Costume

Batgirl Photos Reveal New Look at Brendan Fraser's Firefly

Black Adam Sequel Plans Teased by Producer |

Aquaman: The Lost Kingdom Wraps Filming | 

Gal Gadot Reveals When She Plans to Film Wonder Woman 3 |

Blue Beetle Star Has Tried On His Costume |

The Suicide Squad: James Gunn Says Movie Is "Biggest DC Project" Ever on HBO Max |

The Suicide Squad: James Gunn and David Ayer Make It Clear They Have No Internet Drama |

Former Warner Bros. Exec Says Zack Snyder's Personality Hurt His Movies |

Joss Whedon Responds To Justice League Cast Criticisms |

James Gunn Wants to Make Another Season of Peacemaker |

James Gunn Confirms Peacemaker Character Will Appear in Future DC Comics Project |

James Gunn Wants to Make 87 More Seasons of Peacemaker |

James Gunn Confirms He's Working on Another DC Comics TV Series After Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 |

Peacemaker: James Gunn Explains Why Opening Shows Deleted The Suicide Squad Scene |

James Gunn Reveals Why You Shouldn't Skip Peacemaker's Opening Credits Dance Number |

Superman & Lois: Season 2 Episode to Be Directed by Arrow's David Ramsey |

Arrow's David Ramsey to Assemble New DC Team in Potential CW Series |

Naomi EP Ava DuVernay Warns Fans Not to Expect Arrowverse Crossovers in Season 1 |

Naomi Will Introduce a New Superman to the DC Multiverse |

HBO Max's Batman: Caped Crusader Animated Series Adds Ed Brubaker as Head Writer |

Supernatural's Jensen Ackles Reveals He's Currently Developing Secret DC Comics Project |

New DC Movie Finally Arrives on HBO Max |

A Bunch of DC Movies Are Leaving HBO Max in February |

2 Batman Movies Heading Back to Netflix Next Month |

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