Author name: Matt McGloin

Matt McGloin created, designed and launched Cosmic Book News in 2008, an independent website that covers entertainment news including movies, comics, tv, video games and more. Matt helped Marvel Comics promote 'Guardians of the Galaxy' and 'Nova' and has expanded into movies, TV and more.

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Video Game News

Suicide Squad Is Set In Batman Arkhamverse Confirms Rocksteady

During the DC FanDome panel, Rocksteady Studios has confirmed the new Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League video game is set within the same universe as the Batman Arkham games. IGN offers: Rocksteady Studios’ Sefton Hill confirmed Suicide Squad is a “continuation of the Arkhamverse” that began in Batman: Arkham Asylum and came to its […]

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Movie News

‘Black Adam’ Forced To Drop Hawkgirl

With the Black Adam confirming Cyclone at DC FanDome, fans have been scratching their heads wondering about Hawkgirl. Dwayne Johnson takes to social media to respond to a fan inquiry revealing they were forced to drop Hawkgirl from Black Adam and that they replaced Hawkgirl with Cyclone. “Hawkgirl was 100% in our original JSA team.

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Movie News

Batman: The Long Halloween Animated Movie In Development, JSA

Following Saturday’s DC FanDome event, IGN held a Superman: Man of Tomorrow panel on Sunday where it was revealed animated movies are in development for Batman: The Long Halloween as well as the Justice Society. The details include that following the release of Superman: Man of Tomorrow, the Batman: Soul of the Dragon animated movie

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Marvel Movie News

Kraven The Hunter Movie Lands A Director

Following the news of Spider-Woman, it’s announced that Sony is in talks with J.C. Chandor to direct the Kraven the Hunter movie. Deadline reports talks are underway, though IMDb already has Chandor listed as the director on Kraven. Back in October of 2018 saw screenwriter Richard Wenk state he was writing a script for Kraven

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Movie News

Olivia Wilde Directing Marvel Movie For Sony

Sony Pictures continues to grow its Spider-Man spinoff slate as the studio has tapped Olivia Wilde to direct a female-focused Marvel movie, said to be for Spider-Woman. Deadline further reports the film will be written by Katie Silberman with Amy Pascal producing and Rachel O’Connor will executive produce. It’s noted Wilde, Silberman, and Pascal already

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Movie News

Zack Snyder Reacts To ‘The Batman’ Trailer And Robert Pattinson

Zack Snyder reacts to the release of The Batman trailer starring Robert Pattinson from friend Matt Reeves at DC FanDome and likes what he sees. Following the release of his Snyder Cut trailer as well as The Batman trailer at DC FanDome, Zack Snyder appeared on the Reel In Motion YouTube channel. In addition to

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Movie News

Zack Snyder Hopeful For Ben Affleck Batman in Justice League 2

Zack Snyder is hopeful that Ben Affleck will be back as Batman for any potential sequels to his Snyder Cut of the Justice League movie. Following unleashing the Snyder Cut trailer on Saturday at the DC FanDome event, Zack Snyder appeared on the Reel In Motion YouTube channel where the return of Ben Affleck as

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Movie News

Shazam 2 Title Revealed At DC FanDome

Saturday at DC FanDome saw the official title revealed for Shazam 2, which is “Fury of the Gods.” The panel featured Zachary Levi, Asher Angel and Jack Dylan Grazer revealing the official title, with director David F. Sandberg adding on social media: “We have a title! Shazam! Fury of the Gods. What gods? Why are

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Movie News

The Batman Trailer Leaks Online

The Batman trailer has now leaked online ahead of its debut tonight at the DC FanDome virtual convention. The leak follows the earlier leak of images of Robert Pattinson as Bruce Wayne. The panel is set to take place at 8:30 pm EST, so The Batman trailer should be officially released online at that time.

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Comic Book News Movie News

Static Shock Movie In The Works; Milestone Getting Relaunched

During Saturday’s DC FanDome virtual convention, a Static Shock movie is revealed to be in development as well as the relaunch of the Milestone comic book line. Oscar-nominated filmmaker Reginald Hudlin revealed that a Static Shock movie is in development at Warner Bros. “We’re talking with other divisions at Warner Bros, even those in animated

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Comic Book News

DC Comics Confirms Black Batman

DC Comics confirms a new black Batman which will be written as a four-issue miniseries by John Ridley. Rumors of a black Batman first appeared with word that DC Comics would be doing its “5G” event which would replace classic and existing characters with SJW characters, but “5G” has since been canceled. The official press

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Movie News

DC Multiverse Confirmed With ‘The Batman’ Existing On Separate Earth

As expected, some sort of DC Multiverse is being created as it is confirmed the Matt Reeves and Robert Pattinson The Batman movie exists separately from the characters that make up the DCEU Justice League. During the “Multiverse 101” panel at the DC FanDome virtual convention held on Saturday, DC Films President Walter Hamada explained

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Movie News

Henry Cavill Appears Briefly At DC FanDome For Snyder Cut

Henry Cavill appears for a brief moment during the Snyder Cut panel at the DC FanDome virtual convention held on Saturday. The Superman actor appears on screen to ask Zack Snyder a question about the Snyder Cut from a fan. Check out the text below. Henry Cavill at DC FanDome: I just died #HenryCavill #DCFanDome

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Movie News

‘The Flash’ Concept Art Teases Michael Keaton Batman, New Suit

At today’s DC FanDome panel, concept art for The Flash movie was released which features a tease of the Michael Keaton Batman as well as a new suit for DC’s Scarlet Speedster. The panel saw director Andy Muschietti reveal that Barry Allen will have a new suit designed by Bruce Wayne, which could possibly be the Ben

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DCU Movie News

Snyder Cut Trailer Leaks Online

Massive leaks are hitting the DC FanDome virtual convention, as the Snyder Cut trailer of the Justice League movie has leaked online ahead of tonight’s panel for the film. In addition to the Snyder Cut trailer leaking online, images of the Robert Pattinson Batman have leaked, as well as Dwayne Johnson’s Black Adam logo.  The Snyder

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Movie News

James Gunn’s ‘The Suicide Squad’ Cast Revealed In Roll Call Video

The cast for James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad cast has been revealed through a “roll call” video promo released during the DC FanDome virtual convention. “YOU. ARE. NOT. READY. But here we go anyway! Buckle up for the ultimate character reveals from James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad,” teases the video description. Watch the video and

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Movie News

Black Adam Logo Leaks Online; Concept Art Released

Black Adam reveals electrifying new concept art as well as the flick’s official logo, which leaks online ahead of tonight’s DC FanDome panel. Dwayne Johnson revealed a super cool intro, as well as two pieces of art for the movie on social media, with, similar to the Robert Pattinson leaked images, a Twitter user shares

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Movie News

Robert Pattinson’s The Batman Leaks Ahead Of DC FanDome

A look at the Robert Pattinson The Batman leaks ahead of today’s DC FanDome panel for the flick. Images have hit the net of Robert Pattinson as Bruce Wayne and working on the Batmobile. We can guess the images are from a teaser that will be released today at DC FanDome. Update: Trailer has leaked

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Movie News Movie Trailers

Wonder Woman 1984 DC FanDome Trailer Reveals Cheetah

Warner Bros. unleashes the Wonder Woman 1984 DC FanDome trailer which gives us our first official look at Kristen Wiig as Cheetah. “We’ve been so dedicated to bringing you another amazing chapter of Wonder Woman’s story. It’s bigger, grander, w/ every detail perfected. We busted our butts off for this film and we can’t wait

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Movie News

Ben Affleck Batman Rumored For HBO Max Again

It is again rumored that Ben Affleck may return as Batman on the HBO Max streaming service, which follows the earlier news of the actor returning for The Flash “Flashpoint” movie. Last month saw a rumor from Taylor Murphy of The Cultured Nerd state that Ben Affleck signed a new contract to return as Batman,

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Movie News

Justice League Investigation Involving Whedon, Johns, Berg Underway

AT&T and WarnerMedia have launched an investigation into the production of the Justice League movie involving director Joss Whedon, and producers Geoff Johns and Jon Berg. The investigation comes about as a result of allegations from Cyborg actor Ray Fisher who has alleged there were problems on the set while filming Justice League. “After 5 weeks

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Movie News

Snyder Cut DC FanDome Trailer Teaser Has New Footage

A Snyder Cut trailer teaser featuring new Justice League footage is released ahead of this Saturday’s big DC FanDome virtual convention. The footage features looks at Jason Momoa’s Aquaman, Ben Affleck’s Batman, Ezra Miller’s The Flash and Ray Fisher’s Cyborg. Zack released the sneak peek on the Vero app where he also teased Gal Gadot’s

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DCU Movie News

Wonder Woman 1984 Shows New Footage Ahead Of DC FanDome Trailer

A spot for Wonder Woman 1984 is unleashed ahead of this Saturday’s big DC FanDome virtual convention which features new footage and looks at stars Gal Gadot, Kristen Wiig, Chris Pine, and Pedro Pascal.  Gal Gadot recently teased the release of the new WW84 trailer as well. Wonder Woman 1984 spot: DC —- Mais um

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Movie News

‘The Batman’ Posters Show Off Robert Pattinson and Logo For DC FanDome

Following the trademark reveal, official posters for The Batman are revealed by director Matt Reeves which features the film’s logo as well as the art of star Robert Pattinson for the big DC FanDome virtual convention that takes place this Saturday. Reeves revealed the posters Thursday on social media. “Excited to share the very first

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Movie News

Ben Affleck Back As Batman For ‘The Flash’

It turns out the rumors were right as Ben Affleck has indeed signed a new contract to return as Batman, with it learned for the upcoming The Flash movie which is adapting the DC Comics “Flashpoint” story. Ahead of this weekend’s big DC FanDome virtual convention, Vanity Fair confirms Ben Affleck is returning as Batman

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Movie News

‘The Batman’ Restarting Filming In September

It’s reported that director Matt Reeves will restart filming on The Batman in early September in the UK at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden. The update comes from Variety via insiders and prior to this weekend’s big DC FanDome virtual convention which will have a featured panel on The Batman with Reeves and a look at

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Movie News

‘The Batman’ Bat Symbol Revealed

The new Bat symbol for The Batman movie is revealed through a trademark that was filed by DC Comics on Tuesday. We see the Bat symbol matches the symbol on the chest of the official look at Robert Pattinson in the Batsuit which is thought to be made up of parts of the gun that

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Movie News

DC FanDome Now Two-Part Event

The upcoming DC FanDome virtual convention that kicks off on Saturday is now announced to be a two-part two-day event, which will also stream online September 12. This Saturday will see eight hours of content streamed three times, with Saturday, September 12th featuring over 100+ hours of content. Check out the official announcement below. DC

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Movie News

Gal Gadot Teases Wonder Woman 1984 Trailer For DC FanDome

Gal Gadot teases a new Wonder Woman 1984 trailer at Saturday’s big DC FanDome virtual convention. The actress teased the trailer on her Instagram story where she also answered fan questions. The Wonder Woman 1984 panel kicks off DC FanDome at 1pm EST. Find details below. #WW84 trailer incoming #DCFanDome pic.twitter.com/bhST9FmJiN — Matt McGloin (@cosmicbooknews)

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