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'No truth': James Gunn denies Barry Keogan-led Joker series rumors

The Batman Epic Crime Saga, a franchise set in DC Elseworlds, has been growing ever since The Batman Part 1 released.

First look at Krypto the Superdog in James Gunn's 'Superman'

In an exciting development, director James Gunn has revealed that Krypto the Superdog, a beloved character from DC Comics, will be making his live-action debut in the upcoming Superman movie.

'Lanterns' series: Aaron Pierre to play Green Lantern John Stewart

Aaron Pierre, who recently starred in Netflix's Rebel Ridge, has been cast as Green Lantern John Stewart in the upcoming DC Studios and HBO series Lanterns.

'Peacemaker S02,' 'Lanterns': DC Universe's upcoming shows

The DC Universe is set to release a series of new TV shows, expanding its narrative scope beyond cinema. This move follows the success of HBO's The Penguin, a spin-off from Matt Reeves's The Batman.

What to expect from Marvel's Phase 5 upcoming titles

Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is currently in its Phase 5, which has brought some of the most exciting moments for fans.

All the new developments in James Gunn's 'Creature Commandos'

James Gunn, the acclaimed director behind Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy and DC's The Suicide Squad, is all set to launch a new interconnected fictional universe for DC.

Will Chris Pratt join DCU

James Gunn, the director behind Marvel's successful Guardians of the Galaxy franchise, recently addressed rumors about Chris Pratt joining the DC Universe (DCU).

Netflix cancels 'Dead Boy Detectives' after just one season

Netflix has canceled the supernatural mystery series Dead Boy Detectives after just one season.

'Arkham Asylum': Antonio Campos's series not moving forward at Max

The highly-anticipated Arkham Asylum TV series, set within Matt Reeves's The Batman universe, has been halted at Max, as reported by Variety.

Marvel's Chris Pratt is keen on joining James Gunn's DCU

Hollywood actor Chris Pratt, renowned for his role as Peter Quill/Star-Lord in Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy series, has shown interest in crossing over to the DC Universe (DCU) someday.

HBO greenlights DC's live-action series 'Lanterns': What to expect

HBO has officially picked up Lanterns, the first live-action series from DC Studios, for eight episodes.

David Corenswet transforms into Clark Kent in on-set 'Superman' pictures

David Corenswet's initial appearance as Clark Kent has been unveiled in a fresh set photo from the forthcoming Superman film.

Superman spotted in Cleveland as James Gunn's film's shoot progresses 

The bustling city of Cleveland in Ohio has been transformed into the iconic city of Metropolis for the filming of the new Superman movie.

James Gunn's 'Superman' adds two key members to 'Daily Planet'

James Gunn's forthcoming Superman movie has added two new cast members: Mikaela Hoover (Love Hard) and Christopher MacDonald (Happy Gilmore).

'Superman': James Gunn can fix some 'Man of Steel' criticisms 

The new Superman movie, directed by James Gunn, has recently announced its latest casting decision.

'Racism is real': 'Superman' actor Wendell Pierce denied housing 

Wendell Pierce, the acclaimed actor recently cast as Perry White in James Gunn's Superman, has publicly disclosed his struggle to secure an apartment in New York City.

Why top-grossing superheroes, Aquaman, Wonder Woman, left out of DCU

The DC Universe, under the guidance of James Gunn and Peter Safran, has unveiled its first 12 projects, surprisingly excluding Aquaman and Wonder Woman—the two most commercially successful heroes of the previous DC Extended Universe (DCEU).

DC's 'Lanterns' staffs up: What's next for Green Lantern Corps

Damon Lindelof, co-creator of the adventure series Lost, is set to return to the superhero genre.

'Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow' set for summer 2026 release

Warner Bros./DC Studios has confirmed that their feature adaptation of Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow will be released on June 26, 2026.

James Gunn adds Frank Grillo to 'Peacemaker' Season 2 cast

Frank Grillo, recognized for his portrayal of Crossbones in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, is set to join the cast of James Gunn's DC series Peacemaker for its second season.

David Corenswet's new Superman costume shows promise

The first look at actor David Corenswet's unique Superman costume was recently shared by James Gunn, the director of the upcoming DC Universe film, Superman.

Upcoming Comic-Con could be DC Universe's turning point

July 27, 2024, could potentially be a game-changing day for DC enthusiasts.

James Gunn denies 'his involvement' in Henry Cavill's DCEU exit

James Gunn is dispelling a conspiracy theory claiming he was aware of Henry Cavill's Superman recasting during the promotion of The Suicide Squad.

Grant Gustin in talks with Gunn, but not about Flash

Grant Gustin, known for his role as Barry Allen in The CW's The Flash, has been discussing the new DC Universe with its creative chief, James Gunn.

'Peacemaker' S02: James Gunn kickstarts production; shares photo from set

James Gunn has officially begun production for the second season of the DC series Peacemaker.

Craig Gillespie in talks to direct 'Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow'

Acclaimed director Craig Gillespie is currently in discussions to direct the upcoming film Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow.

'Quality first': James Gunn provides insight into 'The Authority' progress

James Gunn, the co-chair of DC Studios, recently shared insights into the production process of the hotly-anticipated film, The Authority.

Wendell Pierce joins James Gunn's 'Superman' as Perry White

Actor-businessman Wendell Pierce has been cast as Perry White, the legendary editor-in-chief of The Daily Planet, in James Gunn's upcoming film, Superman, per The Hollywood Reporter.

James Gunn announces new title for upcoming 'Superman' movie

Director-writer James Gunn's upcoming Superman film has been in the buzz for several months now due to its cast updates and possible storyline.

'House of the Dragon's Milly Alcock is DCEU's new Supergirl

Milly Alcock, the Australian actor recognized for her portrayal of young Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen in HBO's House of the Dragon, has landed the role of Supergirl in the upcoming DC Universe film Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow.

'Superman: Legacy' to feature Batman? Director James Gunn reveals

Ever since DC Studios announced its next Superman film, titled Superman: Legacy, fans have been eager to know if Batman will be part of it.

OTT: 'I Am Groot' S02 is streaming now

Marvel Studios's content has a separate ever-increasing fan base. The studio's latest animated series I Am Groot 2 is streaming now on Disney+ Hotstar. The second season of Groot was highly anticipated and the makers have finally dropped it.

#DaysOfOurLives actor Arleen Sorkin (67) dies: Lookback at her journey

The entertainment world mourns the loss of legendary actor Arleen Sorkin, the original voice behind the iconic character Harley Quinn in Batman: The Animated Series. She was 67.

OTT: 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3' is streaming now

Marvel Cinematic Universe has a huge fan following and Guardians of the Galaxy is one of the most sought-after intellectual properties of Marvel Studios. The third installment, titled Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 was released recently and performed decently at the box office.

#BoxOfficeDisaster: 'The Flash' performs worse than Ryan Reynolds's 'Green Lantern'

'Superman: Legacy' reveals casting for Hawkgirl, Mister Terrific, Green Lantern

The much-awaited announcement of the new cast for the highly-anticipated James Gunn's Superman: Legacy has finally arrived!

Who is Blue Beetle? DCEU character details before film's release

Attention DC fans!

Who's David Corenswet? Actor who replaced Henry Cavill as Superman

The new era of DCEU has officially begun!

OTT: Docu-series 'Arnold' is streaming now

Arnold Schwarzenegger is one of the most known faces in Hollywood. From being a bodybuilding champion to being a successful politician, Schwarzenegger has donned many hats with ease.

#BoxOfficeCollection: 'Guardians' and 'Super Mario' doing quite well

Franchise films have been a very common thing in Hollywood and the recently released Fast X is pitted against two big mounted franchise films. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 and The Super Mario Bros. Movie are in the theaters for around three weeks and they have been minting quite well.

'GOTG Vol. 3' box office: Marvel's biggie scores decent opening

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, the highly-anticipated Marvel movie helmed by James Gunn, was released on Friday (May 5).

'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3': Cast and character guide

A countdown has begun to the release of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3—the third and final chapter in the beloved trilogy.

James Gunn announces he will be directing 'Superman: Legacy'

The newly appointed DC Studios co-head James Gunn took to Twitter to announce the upcoming film on Superman, titled Superman: Legacy. He also revealed that he will be directing the project and it is slated to release on July 11, 2025.

Fans apparently seemed disappointed during 'Aquaman 2' test screenings

DC Extended Universe started their test screenings for Aquaman 2 and as per reports, the viewers are not at all impressed by the sequel of the Jason Momoa starrer.

James Gunn confirms new 'Batman' actor; debunks George Clooney rumors

Pushing the barometer of curiosity a few notches higher, multiple rumors have suggested that DCEU might bring back George Clooney as Batman, who played the iconic role in Batman & Robin in 1997.

New 'Guardians of Galaxy Vol. 3' trailer is here

The Guardians of Galaxy Vol. 3 received its new trailer at the Super Bowl 2023. The upcoming film is slated to release on May 5, 2023.

DC announces new slate: Fresh 'Superman,' 'Batman' titles announced 

DC Studios announced the first 10 films and TV series titles of the rebooted DC Extended Universe. This announcement comes after James Gunn and Peter Safran officially took the reins in late 2022.

James Gunn to announce new DC Studios slate today

Ever since James Gunn and Peter Safran took over as honchos of DC Studios, fans have been quite excited about the new slate of projects. Earlier Gunn had promised to reveal a few of them in January and the time has come.

Zachary Levi's 'Shazam! Fury of the Gods' new trailer out!

As Shazam! Fury of the Gods is getting closer to its worldwide theatrical release on March 17, Warner Bros. released the second official trailer of the movie, and by the first look, it is sure to cast a spell on the audience.

Zachary Levi quashes 'Shazam' replacement claim amid DC reshuffle

Actor Zachary Levi known for his portrayal of DC Extended Universe's Shazam cleared up the rumors of him being recast as the superhero. This comes after an angry fan took to Twitter regarding the probable replacement of the actor amid the reshuffling of DC management.

James Gunn reacts to 'unkind' backlash at Henry Cavill's removal

A few days back, new DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn announced that Henry Cavill will not return as Superman in future DCEU films.

After Superman debacle, fans storm Twitter to trend #BringBackHenryCavill

Henry Cavill's fans are mightily distressed, no wonder why.

Ben Affleck to direct DC movie? James Gunn spills beans

Ben Affleck's collaboration with the DC Extended Universe (DCEU) is far from ending. The actor who has played the "Caped Crusader" in the past is once again collaborating with DC Studios. But this time, he won't be seen playing Batman.

End of an era: Henry Cavill not returning as Superman

Hollywood actor Henry Cavill and director James Gunn came bearing depressing news on Thursday for loyal fans of Superman, and have revealed that Cavill will no longer be returning as the beloved superhero.

Is Viola Davis's Amanda Waller getting her 'Suicide Squad' spinoff?

Are we going to get more of Amanda Waller?

Warner Bros. drops new trailer for 'The Suicide Squad'

DC supervillains are "dying to save the world" again!

'The Suicide Squad': James Gunn makes supervillains go undercover

The baddies from the DC universe are coming sooner than you thought.

Catch all crazy villains in profanity-filled 'The Suicide Squad' trailer

The foul-mouthed villains are back in style in the R-rated trailer of The Suicide Squad, which was released by Warner Bros. recently.

James Gunn's 'Suicide Squad' spin-off show to redefine R-rated content

Recently, Zack Snyder said his version of Justice League, to release next March, will have Batman dropping F-bombs and expressed worry about the film's certification.

Sylvester Stallone joins 'The Suicide Squad' cast, confirms director

The ensemble cast of The Suicide Squad 2 just got way more buffed up than we could imagine.

#ComicBytes: Meet the new faces of the Suicide Squad

After David Ayer's Suicide Squad failed to impress the critics, DC is all set to reboot its Task Force X.

'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3' using James Gunn's script

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 will be the final movie in the trilogy that brought together the ragtag group from across the universe who set out to save the day while having fun.

'Guardians of the Galaxy' Volume 3 promised by Chris Pratt

Guardians of the Galaxy is a Marvel franchise that explores the exploits of Star-Lord and his group as they maintain order in the galaxy while managing to have fun.

Finally, we know when 'Avengers 4' trailer will release

Ever since Thanos killed half the universe's population in 'Infinity War' by snapping his fingers, 'Avengers 4' has perhaps tbeen he most anticipated film.

James Gunn might direct Suicide Squad sequel

James Gunn, the director of 'Guardians of the Galaxy', was fired from Marvel for old offensive tweets circling around paedophilia and rape.