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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TV News

Milo Ventimiglia Joins Gotham

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Milo Ventimiglia, known for Heroes, has joined the cast of Gotham in a major, multiple-episode recurring arc.

Ventimiglia will play the villain Jason Lennon, aka The Ogre.

The character is described as (via EW.com):  a handsome, wealthy and seductive serial killer who has been preying on the young women of Gotham City for nearly a decade. Lennon has been “luring women into his web and confronting them with a series of ‘tests’ as he searches for his perfect mate. When the women fail to live up to his impossible standard, Lennon disposes of them quickly and viciously.” Lennon’s murderous spree, “combined with Gordon’s determination to bring him down, send both Gordon and Lennon — and those around them — on a course toward tragedy.”  

Milo Ventimiglia will appear first in episode 19.

Gotham airs Mondays on Fox.

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Movie Trailers

Watch: LEGO Justice League vs. Bizarro League “Oops” Clip

WB released a new clip for the LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League Vs. Bizarro League animated movie with “Oops.”

In addition, Nolan Morth, the voice of Superman, and Khary Payton, the voice of Cyborg, will be attending a special screening event on Saturday, February 7th in Los Angeles.

Info:

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has slated a family-friendly event on Saturday afternoon, February 7, 2015 at The Paley Center for Media (465 North Beverly Drive in Beverly Hills) that will feature filmmakers and members of the voice cast walking the red carpet for media interviews, a screening of the film, a post-screening panel discussion, special prizes for kids in attendance, photo opportunities with LEGO® DC Comics Super Heroes standees, and an autograph signing on collectible posters.

Now confirmed to attend the event is virtually the entire voice cast of the Justice League from the film, and their Bizarro League counterparts: Nolan North (voice of Superman/Bizarro), Troy Baker (Batman/Batzarro), Diedrich Bader (Green Lantern/Greenzarro), Kari Wahlgren (Wonder Woman/Bizarra) and Khary Payton (Cyborg, Cyzarro). Additional talent will be announced as confirmed.

A limited number of free tickets are available to the general public, and families are encouraged to come enjoy the film and festivities. Fans wishing to receive free tickets to the Los Angeles event on February 7 must RSVP via email to [email protected].

The body of all fan RSVP emails MUST include the first & last name of the entrant, a valid email address, and how many tickets are being requested. Tickets to the event will be distributed on a “first come, first served” basis, and fans will be notified via email.

In LEGO® DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League vs. Bizarro League, Batman has joined the newly formed Justice League in order to keep tabs on Superman, a mistrust that is complicated by Superman’s clumsy – but well-meaning – clone, Bizarro. Bizarro’s creation of the Bizarro League has caused confusion amongst the world’s greatest Super Heroes, but an even greater and mysterious threat may force the Justice League and Bizarro League to band together to defeat evil.

Produced by Warner Bros. Animation, DC Entertainment and The LEGO Group, LEGO® DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League vs. Bizarro League will be distributed by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment on February 10, 2015.

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Comic Book News

Watch: Geoff Johns Talks Superman #38

An all-new episode of DC All Access is back today with DC Comics Chief Creative Officer Geoff Johns talking Superman #38.

The issue sees Superman taking on Ulysses, with the ensuing battle causing Superman to unleash a new power – the Super Flare.

Think you know the Man of Steel? Well, think again. In this exclusive DC All Access clip, Tiffany talks to Superman writer Geoff Johns about the just released Superman #38, in which Superman unleashes a destructive new power and makes a decision that will change the series forever.

You can check out full spoilers and a look inside Superman #38 as well.

Superman #38 is in stores today.

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Movie News

David Ayer Teases Suicide Squad Weapons & More

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Suicide Squad director David Ayer has taken to Twitter to offer some teases for the movie.

The latest features a possible look at a weapon and scopes, with Ayer adding, “Tools.”

Suicide Squad has an August 6, 2016 release starring Jared Leto as The Joker, Will Smith as Deadshot, Jai Courtney as Boomerang, Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn, Cara Delevingne as Enchantress and Viola Davis is said to be up for Amanda Waller.

Updated: with tweet about Harley Quinn:

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Comic Book News

Superman #38 Spoilers

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Yesterday saw DC Comics reveal Superman’s new power: Super Flare.

Now Superman #38 is out today revealing the full story.

I’m actually surprised JMS didn’t think of this, but as a result of Superman using his Super Flare power, his cells are completely depleted of solar energy.

The kicker?

It takes 24 hours for his cells to recharge, which leaves Superman completely powerless aka a regular ol‘ human.

More spoilers from the issue include the Superman’s heat vision was a precursor to the new Super Flare ability; that using the Super Flare destroyed Superman’s New 52 costume, so Batman and Alfred create the new one, and Superman reveals his secret identity to Jimmy Olsen (via Newsarama).

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TV News

LEGO Doctor Who On The Way

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Doctor Who is finally coming to the world of LEGO.

The BBC has announced LEGO has accepted a Doctor Who fan design from the LEGO crowd-sourcing site LEGO Ideas where fans vote on user-created submissions.

Andrew Clark’s LEGO Doctor Who concept received the required 10,000 votes, and now LEGO is creating a version of the design.

Marcus Arthur, MD of BBC Worldwide UK said, “Both Doctor Who and LEGO enjoy a particularly close relationship with their fans and I can’t wait to see what LEGO produce.”

Emma Owen, UK spokesperson for LEGO Ideas commented: “We’re extremely excited to announce that a Doctor Who and a WALL-E set will be released as our next LEGO Ideas fan based sets, congratulations to the designers Andrew Clark and Angus MacLane!

“After receiving over 10,000 votes from the online community and having gone through rigorous toy testing from our expert panel, these awesome sets are on track to be on shelves later this year. The final set designs, pricing and availability are being worked out as we speak, so watch this space for the final details!”

LEGO Ideas is a crowd-sourcing community where LEGO fans can submit their own ideas for new LEGO products, and vote for other members’ ideas. Members collect votes for their ideas online, and ideas that receive 10,000 votes have a chance of being selected to become part of the LEGO Group’s product portfolio. 

Check out video of Andrew’s LEGO Doctor Who idea:

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Movie News

Watch: LEGO Jurassic World Trailer

Check out a teaser above for the LEGO Jurassic World video game.

The game will be available this Summer.

Info:

Hold on to your LEGO studs, and prepare to discover Jurassic Park for the first time in LEGO form!  Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, TT Games, The LEGO Group, and Universal Partnerships & Licensing today released the first trailer forLEGO ® Jurassic World™, the latest addition to the wildly successful LEGO videogame series.  The all-new game will feature in LEGO form the first three blockbuster Jurassic Park films as well as Jurassic World, the long-awaited next instalment in the groundbreaking Jurassic Park series, in theatres 12th June, 2015, in LEGO videogame form.  The game will be available Summer 2015 for the Xbox One all-in-one games and entertainment system; the Xbox 360 games and entertainment system for Microsoft; PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment systems; PlayStation®Vita handheld entertainment system; the Wii U™ system from Nintendo; Nintendo 3DS™ hand-held system; and PC .  Developed by TT Games, the LEGO Jurassic World™ videogame will complement the new LEGO Jurassic World building sets, which will be available in May 2015.

“As ardent fans of Universal’s Jurassic Park films, we are thrilled with the opportunity to finally bring LEGO dinosaurs to life for the first time in LEGO ®Jurassic World™,” said Tom Stone, Managing Director, TT Games.  “Imagine playing as the ominous LEGO T. rex, roaming the grounds of Isla Nublar, smashing LEGO bricks and battling with other dinosaurs – this game is bound to bring out the kid in all of us.”

Following the epic storylines of Jurassic Park, The Lost World: Jurassic Park andJurassic Park III, as well as the highly anticipated Jurassic World, LEGO Jurassic World  is the first videogame where players will be able to relive and experience all four Jurassic films.  Reimagined in LEGO form and told in TT Games’ signature classic LEGO humour, the thrilling adventure recreates unforgettable scenes and action sequences from the films, allowing fans to play through key moments and giving them the opportunity to fully explore the expansive grounds of Isla Nublar and Isla Sorna.

“The combination of the blockbuster Jurassic Park film franchise and the wildly successful LEGO videogame series promises to bring fans around the globe a new and engaging way to experience our dinosaurs in LEGO ® Jurassic World ™,” said Stephanie Sperber, President, Universal Partnerships & Licensing. “We can’t wait for the game to hit store shelves in June.”

In LEGO Jurassic World, players will be able to collect precious amber, which contains dinosaur DNA to create and customize species.  And, for the first time in a LEGO game, players will be able to play as LEGO dinosaurs, including dinosaurs from the Jurassic Park series and from the upcoming Jurassic World film.

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TV News

Watch: First Look At Spoiler In The Flash

Spoilers follow for last night’s episode of The Flash.

Previously teased as an Easter Egg in the pilot episode, now we get a first look at Gorilla Grodd in The Flash.

Above you can watch the ending to last night’s episode where Grodd makes his presence known following having escaped Star Labs.

The Flash airs Tuesdays at 8pm ET on the CW.

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TV Trailers

Watch: The Flash “Nuclear Man” Trailer 1×13

Here is the preview for the next episode of The Flash, “Nuclear Man.”

The Flash airs Tuesdays at 8pm ET on the CW.

Episode synopsis:

ROBBIE AMELL AND VICTOR GARBER GUEST STAR AS FIRESTORM – After Ronnie (guest star Robbie Amell) attacks a physicist (guest star Bill Dow), Barry (Grant Gustin) and the team realize they need to go after Caitlin’s (Danielle Panabaker) fiancé who is now a dangerous meta-human. They deduce the best way to track Ronnie is to find Dr. Martin Stein (guest star Victor Garber) who was working on a project called F.I.R.E.S.T.O.R.M. Barry struggles to balance his duties as The Flash and his relationship with Linda Park (guest star Malese Jow), and Joe (Jesse L. Martin) enlists Cisco’s (Carlos Valdes) help to reinvestigate the murder of Nora Allen (guest star Michelle Harrison). General Eiling (Clancy Brown) returns to Central City. Glen Winter directed the episode written by Andrew Kreisberg & Katherine Walczak (#113).

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TV Trailers

Watch: Daredevil Netflix Trailer Now Online

Marvel has released the first trailer for the Daredevil Netflix series.

Watch it above.

Daredevil premiers with all 13 episodes on April 10th. 

Daredevil stars Charlie Cox (Matt Murdock/Daredevil) Rosario Dawson (Claire Temple), Vincent D’Onofrio (WilsonFisk), Deborah Ann Woll (Karen Page), Elden Henson (Foggy Nelson), Scott Glenn (Stick), Bob Gunton (Leland Owlsley), Toby Leonard Moore (Wesley), Vondie Curtis Hall (Ben Urich) and Ayelet Zurer (Vanessa Marianna).

Synopsis: 

Blinded as a young boy but imbued with extraordinary senses, Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox) fights against injustice by day as a lawyer, and by night as the Super Hero “Daredevil” in modern day Hell’s Kitchen, New York City.

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TV News

Joker Coming To Gotham By End Of Season

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Gotham, with all its Batman connections, is currently the highest rated comic book series on TV.

Now it’s learned the most infamous Batman villain of all will be making an appearance of some sort by the end of the season.

“We’ve said you’re going to be waiting a bit longer for it, but this is America — nobody wants to wait,” Gotham Executive Producer Bruo Heller tells TVGuide.com. “So, we will scratch the surface of that story, yes. But just scratch it — a little tap on the door.”

While we wait for the Joker, Gotham will focus on developing two Batman villains, Penguin and Riddler.

“Penguin [Robin Lord Taylor] was born a sociopath and was always going down this path one way or another,” Heller offers. “Nygma is someone who becomes the villain, and we see that journey begin in the second half of the season.”

Regarding Riddler, it’s hinted that Nygma may go bad as a result of a broken heart at the hands of Kristen Kringle, played by Chelsea Spack.

“What motivates people to do things is oftentimes love,” Spack says. “He is slowly starting to break through her defenses, but we take two steps forward and then one step back. It’s not smooth sailing for Edward Nygma. It’s complicated for her to have somebody’s feelings in her hand. It’s not as simple as rejecting somebody and having a clean conscience because she’s starting to realize how deeply he cares.”

Gotham airs Mondays at 8pm ET on FOX.

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Movie News

Ryan Reynolds Talks Green Lantern & Deadpool

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Ryan Reynolds latest movie, The Voices, hits February 6th.

With Reynolds doing press rounds for the film, he has also been talking Deadpool.

Ryan Reynolds previously stated they are doing Deadpool the right way and he hopes it’s R-rated.

Now Reynolds compares working on the Green Lantern movie to Deadpool in that when he started GL, there wasn’t even a script, but for Deadpool, it’s already ready and leaked online (via Yahoo).

Well, script. When we shot Green Lantern, nobody auditioning for the role of Green Lantern was given the opportunity to read the script, because the script didn’t exist. I’m not complaining about it — it was an opportunity of a lifetime, and if I were to go back and retrace my steps, I would probably do everything the exact same way. But script, that’s what’s different on this one. 

We’ve had a script for three years. The script got leaked, and people even loved that. That says a lot — if you can create a script around a comic-book character that is directly within the canon of the character and be embraced. That’s a huge step in the right direction. I’ve since learned that a lot of superhero movies don’t really have a fully functioning draft of the screenplay ready until they’re already well into shooting.

Reynolds also lets it be known the reason Deadpool was recently green lit was because of the leaked Deadpool footage.

I was excited, because you can look back at an email chain from all of us, the core group involved in Deadpool, saying “We should leak this, f—-,” like three years ago. Saying, “Hey, if this thing is going to stagnate, one of us should just say ‘Whoops, I slipped it online by accident.’” And nobody seemed to want to nut up and do that, myself included. Someone did it for us, years later, when we all completely assumed it was dead in the water.

Now, we get to make the movie. We don’t get to make it with the budget of most superhero movies, but we get to make it the way we want to make it, so that’s even more exciting than having a catered lunch.

Deadpool has a February 12, 2016 release.

Watch the Deadpool test footage:

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Movie News

Andy Serkis Confirmed As Klaw For The Avengers 2

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It’s finally confirmed what everybody has been speculating: Andy Serkis is playing Ulysses Klaw in The Avengers 2.

Marvel provided their Disney fan site, Stitchkingdom, an official description of the recent Serkis image stating the character is Ulysses Klaw.

With Serkis confirmed as Klaw, it’s probably more than likely The Avengers 2 will reference Black Panther. In the comics, Klaw went to Wakanda to steal Vibranium and ended up killing Black Panther’s father.

It’s been our guess for a while that Chadwick Boseman will first appear in The Avengers 2 as T’Challa, and then in full costume as Black Panther in Captain America: Civil War, which follows Avengers 2 a year later.

“The Avengers: Age Of Ultron” hits May 1, 2015 directed by Joss Whedon starring Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Mark Ruffalo, Jeremy Renner, Samuel L. Jackson, Elizabeth Olsen as Scarlet Witch, Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Quicksilver, Paul Bettany as Vision, with James Spader as Ultron.

Synopsis:

When Tony Stark tries to jumpstart a dormant peacekeeping program, things go awry and Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, including Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, The Incredible Hulk, Black Widow and Hawkeye, are put to the ultimate test as the fate of the planet hangs in the balance. As the villainous Ultron emerges, it is up to The Avengers to stop him from enacting his terrible plans, and soon uneasy alliances and unexpected action pave the way for an epic and unique global adventure.

The Avengers 2 Trailer:

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Movie News

Batman Vs. Superman Zack Snyder Set Image

While we didn’t get a Batman Vs. Superman Super Bowl trailer, photographer Clay Enos has released an image of director Zack Snyder from the set.

“Seems like a long long time ago. I miss my carny gang,” Enos posted on Instagram.

“This is a shot that Clay Enos took of me on set I was looking through my pictures and saw it,” Snyder said.

While it’s thought the Batman Vs. Superman trailer may be released this month, DC has confirmed some kind of Batman Vs. Superman news for Februrary.

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“Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” has a March 25, 2016 release starring Ben Affleck as Batman, Henry Cavill as Superman, Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman, Amy Adams as Lois Lane, Laurence Fishburne as Perry White, Diane Lane as Martha Kent, Jeremy Irons as Alfred, Jesse Eisenberg as Lex Luthor, Ray Fisher as Cyborg with Callan Mulvey, Holly Hunter and Tao Okamoto in new character roles for the film. Justice League is to follow directed by Zack Snyder as well.

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Movie News Star Wars

Felicity Jones To Star in Gareth Edwards Star Wars Spinoff

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It appears as if Gareth Edwards has his leading lady for the Star Wars spinoff as it’s being reported Felicity Jones is in talks with Disney.

THR reported on the news, with no knowledge who Jones could be playing.

The report also mentions that Aaron Paul and Edgar Ramirez are being eyed for the male lead.

Aaron Paul was previously rumored for Star Wars, with it speculated he could be up for Han Solo. Paul recently stated the rumors about his involvement with Star Wars “are exciting.”

Felicity Jones is known for The Theory Of Everything and was recently featured in Amazing Spider-Man 2.

The untitled Star Wars spinoff has a December 16, 2016 release. Chris Weitz recently came onboard to pen a new script following Gary Whitta’s completion of the first draft.

Star Wars: The Force Awakens Trailer:

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Movie News

The Avengers 2 Scarlet Witch & Quicksilver Origin Of Powers Revealed

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An official prequel digital comic book has been released by Marvel for The Avengers 2 which reveals the origin of Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver’s powers.

The comic sees Baron Von Strucker, working for Hydra, using Loki’s Scepter on test subjects unlocking their potential powers.

And the first two test subjects?

Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver.

The comic also seems to indicate that the crystal in Loki’s Scepter is an Infinity Stone as it’s mentioned the crystal and the Tesseract (a confirmed Infinity Stone) are connected (via Newsarama).

For those thinking that the Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver are really Inhumans, previously Marvel Studios president and producer Kevin Feige flat out stated no when directly questioned about it.

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“The Avengers: Age Of Ultron” hits May 1, 2015 directed by Joss Whedon starring Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Mark Ruffalo, Jeremy Renner, Samuel L. Jackson, Elizabeth Olsen as Scarlet Witch, Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Quicksilver, Paul Bettany as Vision, with James Spader as Ultron.

Synopsis:

When Tony Stark tries to jumpstart a dormant peacekeeping program, things go awry and Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, including Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, The Incredible Hulk, Black Widow and Hawkeye, are put to the ultimate test as the fate of the planet hangs in the balance. As the villainous Ultron emerges, it is up to The Avengers to stop him from enacting his terrible plans, and soon uneasy alliances and unexpected action pave the way for an epic and unique global adventure.

The Avengers 2 Trailer:

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TV Trailers

Watch: First Two Minutes Of The Walking Dead Mid-Season 5 Premiere

Ahead of this Sunday’s debut, AMC has released the first two minutes to the mid-Season 5 premiere of The Walking Dead.

The Walking Dead returns Sunday, February 8th at 9pm ET.

About:

After the tragic events of the mid-season finale — as well as losing the possibility of a cure in Washington, DC — Rick Grimes’ band of survivors find themselves on the road, surviving day to day and trying to hold on to their shredded humanity and dwindling hope.

Stripped of security and without a direction for the future, some of the group near their breaking point, some find themselves hardened and cold and some just try to grasp on to what little they have left.

Though they are still breathing, the line between Rick’s group and the dead is starting to blur.

Could there be anything at this point that brings them back to life?

The Walking Dead stars Andrew Lincoln, Norman Reedus, Steven Yeun, Chandler Riggs, Danai Gurira, Melissa McBride, Lauren Cohan, Chad Coleman, Sonequa Martin-Green, Michael Cudlitz, Alanna Masterson, Christian Serratos and Josh McDermitt.

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TV News

Watch: DC All Access With Grant Gustin & More

The all-new DC All Access launched today featuring Tiffany Smith and new co-host Jason Inman.

The two go over the latest Supergirl news, chat with The Flash Grant Gustin and DC Comics writer/artist Francis Manapul, announce Harley Quinn month and the Harley Quinn Facebook page and more.

Tomorrow will see another new episode where DC All Access talks with Geoff Johns about Superman’s new powers.

This month will also see Batman Vs. Superman and Suicide Squad news announced on DC All Access.

Info:

New season. New co-host. Same awesome access! Yes, DC All Access is back, as Tiffany Smith is joined by our new co-host Jason Inman to bring you all the latest from DC Entertainment. This week, we talk to the cast of The Flash, starting with the main man himself, Grant Gustin. After that, Robbie Amell and Victor Garber give us the goods on Firestorm before things turn downright villainous with Wentworth Miller, Dominic Purcell and Tom Cavanagh. Then we head to Gotham to discuss the new Detective Comics storyline with artist and co-writer Francis Manapul, before wrapping up with a few words about Harley Quinn… and a chance to win a set of Harley Quinn action figures.

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TV Trailers

Watch A New Daredevil Netflix Teaser; Trailer Hits Tomorrow

Check out a teaser for the new Daredevil Netflix series above, with the full Daredevil trailer being released tomorrow.

Daredevil premiers on Netflix with all 13 episodes on April 10th. 

Daredevil stars Charlie Cox (Matt Murdock/Daredevil) Rosario Dawson (Claire Temple), Vincent D’Onofrio (WilsonFisk), Deborah Ann Woll (Karen Page), Elden Henson (Foggy Nelson), Scott Glenn (Stick), Bob Gunton (Leland Owlsley), Toby Leonard Moore (Wesley), Vondie Curtis Hall (Ben Urich) and Ayelet Zurer (Vanessa Marianna).

Synopsis: 

Blinded as a young boy but imbued with extraordinary senses, Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox) fights against injustice by day as a lawyer, and by night as the Super Hero “Daredevil” in modern day Hell’s Kitchen, New York City.

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TV News

First Look At Brandon Routh As Atom

DC has revealed a first look at Brandon Routh as the Atom in Arrow. Routh plays DC Comics character Ray Palmer and will appear in the suit for the very first time in Episode 315, “Nanda Parbat,” which airs on February 25, 2015. Check it out:

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Movie Trailers

Watch: LEGO DC Super Heroes: Justice League vs. Bizarro League Clip

WB released a new clip for the LEGO DC Super Heroes: Justice League vs. Bizarro League movie in addition to announcing a special event screening to be held in Los Angeles.

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment invites Los Angeles fans to get an early look at its latest animated adventure – LEGO® DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League vs. Bizarro League – with a family-friendly event on Saturday afternoon, February 7, 2015. Filmmakers and members of the voice cast will attend the event for red carpet media interviews, a post-screening panel discussion and plenty of interactive fun with the fans and families in attendance.

The screening will commence at 2:00 pm at The Paley Center for Media (465 North Beverly Drive in Beverly Hills). The event will include a post-screening panel discussion, special prizes for kids in attendance, photo opportunities with LEGO® DC Comics Super Heroes standees, and anautograph signing on collectible posters.

Confirmed to attend the event are Troy Baker (voice of Batman/Batzarro), Diedrich Bader (Green Lantern/Greenzarro) and Kari Wahlgren (Wonder Woman/Bizarra). 

A limited number of free tickets are available to the general public, and families are encouraged to come enjoy the film and festivities. Fans wishing to receive free tickets to the Los Angeles event on February 7 must RSVP via email to [email protected].

The body of all fan RSVP emails MUST include the first & last name of the entrant, a valid email address, and how many tickets are being requested. No need for pleas, no begging, no extra words – just three simple lines of information.

Here’s an example of EXACTLY how the body of the RSVP email should appear:

Bruce Wayne

[email protected]

2 Tickets

Tickets to the event will be distributed on a “first come, first served” basis, and fans will be notified via email.

In LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League vs. Bizarro League, Batman has joined the newly formed Justice League in order to keep tabs on Superman, a mistrust that is complicated by Superman’s clumsy – but well-meaning – clone, Bizarro. Bizarro’s creation of the Bizarro League has caused confusion amongst the world’s greatest Super Heroes, but an even greater and mysterious threat may force the Justice League and Bizarro League to band together to defeat evil.

Produced by Warner Bros. Animation, DC Entertainment and The LEGO Group, LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League vs. Bizarro League will be distributed by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment on February 10, 2015.

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Comic Book News

Todd McFarlane Reveals Spawn / Batman Crossover That Never Happened

Todd McFarlane recently took to his Facebook page to reveal art for a Spawn/Batman crossover that never happened.

Greg Capullo was going to be on art chores and even did a promo piece.

Check out the details:

Just like BIGFOOT…here’s that mysterious comic book creature, the Spawn – Batman crossover that NO ONE has EVER SEEN!!!!!

Years ago there was a deal for DC Comics and myself to do a cool Batman/Spawn cross-over book (for those not hip to comic lingo, that’s a book in which both characters are in the same issue). I to to have written and inked it, while a talented penciller, Greg Capullo, was going to draw it. for a variety of reasons (mostly on my shoulders) the book never got off the ground, but a few pages and promo pieces were done for it. Below is one such piece drawn by Greg and inked by myself.

*** This story is different than an earlier version of Spawn/Batman that Frank Miller wrote and I drew. ***

And in a bit of fate: Years later, Mr. Capullo would take over the artistic drawing reins for the caped crusader and he would be the next hot shot artist on DC Comics’ BATMAN comic! Which is usually at the top of the best selling comics each month (ably written by Scott Snyder).

Anyway, I came across this cool cover the other day and thought that it was too good not to share.

Enjoy.

TODD

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Comic Book News

Superman’s New Power Revealed

This week in DC Comics’s Superman #38, the Man of Steel will get a new power.

Now DC has released a teaser revealing the power to be – Super Flare.

I couldn’t help but think of the Watchmen, with Dr. Manhattan having been tricked into thinking he gave people cancer due to radiation.

Now is it possible Superman actually can do that?

Another comparision is that Superman can now go Super Saiyan ala Dragon Ball Z.

You can head on over here for a preview to Superman #38.

Update: Full spoilers for Superman #38 are now available.

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TV News

Terry Brooks Talks Shannara TV Series

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Coming to MTV is the Shannara TV series which is an adaptation of the Terry Brooks fantasy novels.

Brooks recently answered a couple fan questions about the new series (via suvudu.com).

Difference between the book and the series?

The visuals will lend an astonishing new perspective to your imagining of the story – hopefully in a good way. Also, the writers are fleshing out and adding new material to the book, so that we have some new characters and some new plot lines for the series. This will be a change – again – from the book, but I think we all have to remember that a change of medium requires an understanding that each new effort is an adaptation of the old, not a paint by the numbers. I am way cool with the changes, and I find it interesting to imagine how I would have incorporated them in the book, had I thought to do so. But I think once you’ve done something, you should leave it alone. This is a different imagining, but one that I have kept watch over while it is being developed and which I very much approve.

Is WETA special effects involved (who did The Hobbit)?

WETA is not involved at the present time, although other [New Zealand] special effects companies are. This might change at a later date.

The first season of Shannara will be based on The Elfstones Of Shannara. Manu Bennet has been cast as Allanon, Austin Butler is playing Whil Ohmsford, Ivana Baquero is playing Eretria, Poppy Drayton has been cast Amberle Elessedil, Aaron Jakubenko as Ander, and John Rhys-Davies is playing King Eventine.

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Watch: Jurassic World Park Cams

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Following the Jurassic World Super Bowl trailer and the Masrani Corporate Reel, the Jurassic World Park Cams have been launched.

The official Jurassic World site has over a dozen “Park cam” videos up ranging from “Cretaceous Cruise” to “Gentle Giants Enclosure.”

Jurassic World has a June 12, 2015 release directed by Colin Trevorrow also starring Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Vincent D’Onofrio, Judy Greer, Katie McGrath, Lauren Lapkus, Ty Simpkins, Nick Robinson, and Omar Sy.

Jurassic World Super Bowl spot:

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Watch: Chris Evans & Chris Pratt Photobomb Fans On Jimmy Fallon

Marvel stars Chris Evans and Chris Pratt attended this past Sunday’s Super Bowl cheering on their respective teams.

Captain America supported the Patriots, while Pratt was there for the Seahawks.

The two even had a friendly wager going on where one would have to visit the other’s hometown hospital for sick kids.

Chris Evans won the bet, so Chris Pratt will be flying in to Boston dressed as Star-Lord, with Evans tweeting out he will be visiting the Seattle kids as well.

Now both Evans and Pratt have appeared on Jimmy Fallon as the three photobombed unsuspecting fans.

Watch it above.

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Mortal Kombat X Kollector’s Edition Revealed

April sees the release of the new Mortal Kombat X video game.

Now details and a “making of video” for a Kollector’s Edition have been released.

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Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today revealed details of the premium product lineup for Mortal Kombat X, which includes Mortal Kombat X Kollector’s Edition by Coarse, Kollector’s Edition, Premium Edition and Limited Edition. All premium products including the base game are available now for pre-order from participating retailers in North America.  In addition, all who pre-order the game will receive legendary fighter, Goro as a playable character. Mortal Kombat X will release worldwide on April 14, 2015.

The Mortal Kombat X: Kollector’s Edition by Coarse will include:
· Exclusive Scorpion figurine and Certificate of Authenticity, designed by Coarse. Coarse has been recognized in Collector and Designer figure communities for their artistic approach, dedication to detail, and unique storytelling through sculpture. 
· In-game Gold Scorpion Skin, inspired by the Coarse figurine
· The Kombat Pack, which includes access to four add-on playable characters from Klassic Kombatants to Iconic guest characters
· Available for PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft
· MSRP: $149.99

The Mortal Kombat X Kollector’s Edition, imported from Europe and available for pre-order on Amazon.com exclusively, will include:
· Scorpion Statue
· Exclusive Steel Pack and Steel Card
· Mortal Kombat X: Blood Ties Comic Book Volume 1
· In-game Gold Scorpion Skin
· The Kombat Pack
· Available for PS4 and Xbox One
· MSRP: $179.99

The Mortal Kombat X Premium Edition will be available via download only and includes the following:
· The Kombat Pack
·  Available for PS4, Xbox One, the Xbox 360 games and entertainment system for Microsoft; PlayStation®3 computer entertainment systems and, Windows PC
· MSRP: $89.99

The Mortal Kombat X Limited Edition, available for pre-order exclusively at GameStop, will feature the following:
·  Exclusive Scorpion Skin – this skin design, inspired by the Cold War, is a collaboration between NetherRealm Studios and a fan artist from the MKKollective.com, a crowd-sourced destination where Mortal Kombat enthusiasts can upload, submit and share their MK-related art, images, cosplay, music and videos.
· The Kombat Pack
· Available for PS4 and Xbox One
· MSRP: $94.99

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Game Of Thrones Episode Two: The Lost Lords Launch Trailer

TellTale Games has released a launch trailer for Episode Two of the Game of Thrones video game with “The Lost Lords.”

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House Forrester is in disarray. Their liege lord and his heir are dead, and Ironrath is occupied by Whitehill soldiers. The survival of the family depends upon those who are left. Placed at King’s Landing, the epicenter of intrigue, Mira Forrester must weigh her loyalty to Margaery Tyrell against the needs of her family, while choosing how to play the political games of Tyrion Lannister. One misstep could spell doom for Mira and her entire family. To the far north, Gared Tuttle finds that the wall and its crows hold little love for a squire from the Wolfswood, but finds kinship in the bastard son of Ned Stark. Gared must prove worthy of becoming a ranger in order to carry out the mission given him; one that is vital to the future of those he serves. To the east, Asher Forrester, the exiled son, is called back to Westeros to aid his family, but how can one man help when the Boltons rule the north with an iron fist? Meanwhile, an unexpected source of hope returns to the Forresters, but Ironrath is no place for the weak.

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Ryan Reynolds Hopes Deadpool Is R-Rated & More (Video)

We get more from Ryan Reynolds above talking Deadpool.

Reynolds previously stated they are doing Deadpool the right way, and now Reynolds talks briefly about a potential R-rating for the movie and also about director Tim Miller.

While Reynolds can’t say much, he offers a lot of testing is coming up, but he does have the following to say about Miller:

“[He’s] always been the right guy.  He’s always, you know, shown nothing but a fierce loyalty to the canon of Deadpool and that’s the thing you look for first and foremost, a guy that is always wanting to push a little bit farther.  And the advantage of doing a movie like this on a budget that is significantly less than any other kind of superhero movie is that you get to do things that you don’t get to do on other superhero movies so that’s what we’re most excited about.”

Regarding an R-rating for Deadpool, Reynolds doesn’t want to spoil anything, but does hope that is the case.

“I have no idea … I don’t want to spoil anything so we’ll see.  We hope.”

Deadpool has a February 12, 2016 release.

Watch the Deadpool test footage:

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M. Night Shyamalan Still Hopes For An Unbreakable Sequel

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Before comic book movies were all the rage, there was M. Night Shyamalan’s Unbreakable (and X-Men four months prior).

Unbreakable was a realistic comic book movie that starred Bruce Willis as the “super” hero and Samuel L. Jackson as the “super” villain.

The movie made almost $250 million at the box office (X-Men made almost $300 million).

There has been sequel talk since the movie’s release, and now fifteen years later, M. Night Shyamalan says he would still like to do a second film.

Speaking with Collider, Shyamalan offered the following:

Is he still hoping for a sequel?

Yeah, I do sometimes.  I love those characters and I love that world.  Of course, the whole world makes comic book movies now.  At the time, it was completely novel.  I remember when I made it, Disney was literally like, “Comic books?!  There’s no market for comic books!”  That’s all they make now!  It was a hilarious conversation.  I remember it.  I was like, “Maybe you’re right.  Maybe nobody will come see comic book movies.”  They were like, “Those are people in little conventions who like comic books.”  And I was like, “But, I like comic books!”

It would be interested to see Unbreakable in the world of today:

Yeah.  But the beauty of the world of Unbreakable is that you’re playing it for reality.  It should never feel like a comic book movie.  It feels like a straight-up drama.  It’s real.  You’re confronting the possibility that comic book characters were based on people that were real.  That’s the premise, so the tone has to be super grounded.  It would be cool.

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