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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Movie News

Jai Courtney Trains For Suicide Squad Pic

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Take a look at Jai Courtney in training for the Suicide Squad movie.

Director David Ayer tweeted the image adding,”Jai prepares for battle #SuicideSquad.”

Courtney is playing the DC Comics character Boomerang in the film and will also be featured in the upcoming Terminator: Genisys movie, Insurgent and Man Down.

Also starring in Suicide Squad are: Jared Leto as The Joker, Will Smith as Deadshot, Tom Hardy as Rick Flagg, Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn, Cara Delevingne as Enchantress, Viiola Davis as Amanda Waller, and Jesse Eisenberg is rumored to follow his Batman vs. Superman debut as Lex Luthor.

Suicide Squad has an August 6, 2016 release.

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Comic Book News

Now Marvel Kills Off Deadpool

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Fox Studios recently announced the Deadpool movie with a February 12, 2016 starring Ryan Reynolds.

Marvel Comics just announced they are killing off the Merc With The Mouth in Deadpool #250 out in April.

Released via The Nerdist, below you can check out the solicit for Deadpool #250 for April which reads “FINAL ISSUE.”

While it may not really be Deadpool’s 250th issue (read more below), this latest series has been together since 2012.

Marvel Comics recently killed off Wolverine as well.

It’s been rumored that Marvel and Fox are at odds due to Fox owning the film rights to the X-Men characters.

It’s also been said Marvel Comics is using the Inhumans to take the X-Men’s place.

Marvel recently announced a new “Uncanny Inhumans” ongoing following Marvel Studios announcing the new Inhumans movie.

Wolverine and Deadpool were the most popular of the X-Men characters.

As a Marvel Cosmic fan who saw his two favorite comic books get cancelled due to a movie, I really wish the X-Men fans would band together and complain to Marvel about the treatment of their favorite characters. Vote with your wallets like the Marvel Cosmic fans, guys.

 

DEADPOOL NUMBER 250 (A.K.A. issue #45)

Written by GERRY DUGGAN, BRIAN POSEHN, BEN ACKER, BEN BLACKER, NICK GIOVANETTI, PAUL SCHEER, JASON MANTZOUKAS, MIKE DRUCKER, & MORE

Penciled by MIKE HAWTHORNE, SCOTT KOBLISH, & MORE

Cover by SCOTT KOBLISH

FINAL ISSUE!

That’s right—if you add together all the Deadpool series (creatively) issue 45 is the big 250th issue of Deadpool! What better way to celebrate than to end the series? In our over-sized main story, ULTIMATUM comes at Deadpool for revenge, so he has no choice but to take them on—ALL OF THEM. Then, in an Infinity Gauntlet crossover, what would Deadpool do if he got the six gems from Thanos? Plus: a slew of stories showcasing Deadpool’s closest friends and allies by special guest writers! Also, SPOILER: Deadpool dies at the end of the issue.

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TV Trailers

Watch: The Walking Dead Season 5 Trailer “Surviving Together”

AMC released a new trailer for Season 5 of The Walking Dead with “Surviving Together.”

Check it out above.

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

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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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Movie News

Watch: Batkid Begins Behind-The-Scenes Video

Check out a behind-the-scenes video for the Batkid Begins: The Wish Heard Around The World documentary, which premiers at the Slamdance Film Festival.

The documentary follows leukemia patient Miles Scott’s transformation into the Dark Knight with the help of the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Batkid took over the streets of Gotham (San Francisco) fighting the likes of the Riddler, the Penguin and the Joker back in November 2013.

The Batkid Begins: The Wish Heard Around The World documentary was put together through crowd-sourcing with Award-winning filmmaker Dana Nachman behind the project.

As Deadline notes, the Batkid documentary even brought out Star Wars and Indiana Jones poster artist Drew Struzan out of retirement to do the following poster for Miles.

For more about Miles and Batkid, visit BatkidBegins.com.

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Movie News

4 New Ant-Man Images

Four more Ant-Man movie images have surfaced from Entertainment Weekly.

Check out a look at the suit, Paul Rudd, Yellowjacket and Ant-Man going for a ride.

“Ant-Man” has a July 17, 2015 release directed by Peyton Reed starring Michael Douglas as Hank Pym, Paul Rudd as Scott Lang, Evangeline Lilly as Hope Van Dyne and Corey Stoll as Darren Cross/Yellowjacket.

Synopsis:

The next evolution of the Marvel Cinematic Universe brings a founding member of The Avengers to the big screen for the first time with Marvel Studios’ “Ant-Man.” Armed with the astonishing ability to shrink in scale but increase in strength, master thief Scott Lang must embrace his inner-hero and help his mentor, Dr. Hank Pym, protect the secret behind his spectacular Ant-Man suit from a new generation of towering threats. Against seemingly insurmountable obstacles, Pym and Lang must plan and pull off a heist that will save the world.

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Movie Trailers

Watch New Clip For Justice League: Throne of Atlantis

Check out a new clip above for Justice League: Throne of Atlantis with “I’ll Bet You Like Cuban Food.”

The new animated movie becomes available January 27, 2015 on  Blu-Ray Combo Pack, DVD and Digital HD.

You can pre-order through Amazon at a discount.

Synopsis:

In Justice League: Throne of Atlantis, Cyborg discovers an imminent threat in the depths of the oceans so powerful that it rallies together the newly formed Justice League. Meanwhile, wandering thousands of feet above the ocean floor is drifter Arthur Curry, a man with strange powers who may be the last chance to bridge the ancientAtlantean world with our own. Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and the rest of the Justice League must band together as they face off against warmongering Orm, an army of sea creatures, otherworldly weapons and perilous odds. In this all-new epic adventure from the DC Universe, mankind’s only hope of escaping from the darkness lies with the guiding light of a man – Aquaman!  

The celebrity laden cast features primetime television stars Matt Lanter (Star Wars: The Clone Wars, 90210) at Aquaman, Sam Witwer (Being Human, Star Wars: The Clone Wars) as Orm, Jason O’Mara (Terra Nova, Vegas, Life on Mars) as Batman, ChristopherGorham (Covert Affairs) as Flash, Nathan Fillion (Castle) as Green Lantern, ShemarMoore (Criminal Minds) as Cyborg, Rosario Dawson (Sin City) as Wonder Woman, Jerry O’Connell (Crossing Jordan, Stand By Me) as Superman, Sean Astin (The Lord of the Rings Trilogy) as Shazam, Sumalee Montano (Beware the Batman, Transformers Prime) as Mera, Sirena Irwin (Superman: Unbound) as Queen Atlanna, and HarryLennix (Man of Steel, The Blacklist) as Manta.

Justice League: Throne of Atlantis delivers an action-packed addition to the ongoing series of DC Universe Original Movies, which have shipped more than 14 million units to date. The film features brand-new extra content for collectors and fans alike.

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Batman Vs Superman Part 1 Rumored For October 2015 “Enter The Knight”

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An interesting image has surfaced on Imgur/Reddit of what is stated to be a screenshot of the Batman Vs. Superman trailer.

It’s noted that Batman Vs. Superman will be two parts, with Part 1 “Enter The Knight” debuting October 23rd 2015 and the second part, “Dawn of Justice,” premiering in the March 25, 2016 release date.

Obviously, this could be a fake, but there was a previous rumor that Zack Snyder was filming Batman Vs. Superman and Justice League back-to-back.

Maybe Snyder was really filming two parts for Batman Vs. Superman?

The Batman Vs. Superman trailer is also rumored to be attached to WB’s premiere of Jupiter Ascending, which hits February 6th.

Is the above pic the final scene from the trailer?

The user who posted the image added: 

I have an iPhone video of the teaser trailer (it has updated since, but close with most things), and no, I will never distribute it, but I will offer this screen shot.

Again, take this with a grain of salt, but WB debuting Batman Vs. Superman Part 1 on October 23rd wouldn’t be that bad of an idea as there is really no competition on that date (Jem and The Last Witch Hunter), and there is no competition for a couple of weeks following until James Bond Spectre hits on November 6th.

Update: Henry Cavill shoots down the rumor.

“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

The Avengers: Age Of Ultron Hot Wheels Revealed

Hot Wheels and Marvel are joining forces for The Avengers: Age Of Ultron Avengers Tower Takeover.

Check out a couple of pics:

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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 Extended Trailer:

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Movie Trailers

Watch: Arnold Schwarzenegger Zombie Movie “Maggie” Teaser

We get a first look at the Arnold Schwarzenegger zombie movie, Maggie, in the form of a short teaser.

Update: Grindstone Entertainment requested the footage be taken down.

Update #2: The trailer has been officially released and can be watched above.

Maggie has a May 8, 2015 release.

Synopsis:

Maggie tells the story of a deadly zombie virus that has put a plague on the world. When Maggie, a vivacious young woman becomes infected, her father brings her home to let her be with their family. As Maggie’s condition worsens, the relationship between father and daughter is tested. 

Maggie also stars Abigail Breslin (Signs), Amy Brassette, Aiden Flowers and Rachel Whitman Groves.

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Movie Trailers

Watch: Run All Night Trailer; Stars Liam Neeson & Ed Harris

Check out the trailer for Liam Neeson’s latest movie, Run All Night, which also stars Ed Harris.

Run All Night has an April 17, 2015 release directed by Jaume Collet-Serra (Non-Stop, Unknown) also starring Genesis Rodriguez, Joel Kinnaman, Boyd Holbrook, Vincent D’Onofrio and Common.

Synopsis:

Brooklyn mobster and prolific hit man Jimmy Conlon (Neeson), once known as The Gravedigger, has seen better days.  Longtime best friend of mob boss Shawn Maguire (Harris), Jimmy, now 55, is haunted by the sins of his past—as well as a dogged police detective (D’Onofrio) who’s been one step behind Jimmy for 30 years.  Lately, it seems Jimmy’s only solace can be found at the bottom of a whiskey glass.

But when Jimmy’s estranged son, Mike (Kinnaman), becomes a target, Jimmy must make a choice between the crime family he chose and the real family he abandoned long ago.  With Mike on the run, Jimmy’s only penance for his past mistakes may be to keep his son from the same fate Jimmy is certain he’ll face himself…at the wrong end of a gun.  Now, with nowhere safe to turn, Jimmy just has one night to figure out exactly where his loyalties lie and to see if he can finally make things right.

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Movie Trailers

Watch: New Chappie Trailer

Check out a new trailer above for Neill Blomkamp’s Chappie.

Chappie has a March 6, 2015 release starring Hugh Jackman, Sigourney Weaver, Sharlto Copley, Dev Patel, Ninja, Yolandi Visser, Jose Pablo Cantillo and BrandonAuret.

Synopsis:

After being kidnapped by two criminals during birth, Chappie becomes the adopted son in a strange and dysfunctional family. Chappie is preternaturally gifted, one of a kind, a prodigy. He also happens to be a robot.

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TV Trailers

Watch: First 9 Minutes Of SyFy’s 12 Monkeys

SyFy‘s new time travel series based on the movie of the same name, 12 Monkeys, debuts in one week’s time.

Check out an extended preview above of 12 Monkeys featuring the first 9 minutes from the pilot episode.

12 Monkeys premiers Friday, January 16th at 9pm ET on SyFy.

Synopsis:

About ’12 Monkeys’: Based on the 1995 film directed by Terry Gilliam, 12 Monkeys follows the journey of a time traveler from the post-apocalyptic future who is on a mission to eradicate the source of a deadly plague.

The series stars Aaron Stanford, Amanda Schull, Noah Bean, and Kirk Acevedo. Additional cast members include Tom Noonan as the enigmatic face of the Army of the 12 Monkeys, and Emily Hampshire as Jennifer Goines, a dangerous and unstable mental patient. 

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Movie News

Watch: Conan O’Brien Spoils The Ant-Man Movie

Has Conan O’Brien just spoiled the Ant-Man movie for all of us?

Check out the Ant-Man trailer as shown on last night’s Conan that reveals just a bit too much.

“Ant-Man” has a July 17, 2015 release directed by Peyton Reed starring Michael Douglas as Hank Pym, Paul Rudd as Scott Lang, Evangeline Lilly as Hope Van Dyne and Corey Stoll as Darren Cross/Yellowjacket.

Synopsis:

The next evolution of the Marvel Cinematic Universe brings a founding member of The Avengers to the big screen for the first time with Marvel Studios’ “Ant-Man.” Armed with the astonishing ability to shrink in scale but increase in strength, master thief Scott Lang must embrace his inner-hero and help his mentor, Dr. Hank Pym, protect the secret behind his spectacular Ant-Man suit from a new generation of towering threats. Against seemingly insurmountable obstacles, Pym and Lang must plan and pull off a heist that will save the world.

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TV News

Game Of Thrones Season 5 Premiers April 12th

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HBO has announced Game of Thrones Season 5 will premiere Sunday April 12th at 9pm ET.

HBO also previously announced the Game Of Thrones Season 5 trailer will be released in IMAX with a screening of the last two episodes of Game of Thrones Season 4 on Friday January 23rd.

Based on the popular book series “A Song of Ice and Fire,” by George R.R. Martin, this hit Emmy®-winning fantasy series chronicles an epic struggle for power in a vast and violent kingdom. The ensemble cast for the fourth season included Emmy and Golden Globe winner Peter Dinklage, Lena Headey, Emilia Clarke, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Kit Harington, Natalie Dormer, Maisie Williams and Sophie Turner. Executive producers, David Benioff, D.B. Weiss, Carolyn Strauss, Frank Doelger, Bernadette Caulfield; co-executive producers, Guymon Casady, Vince Gerardis, George R.R. Martin.

HBO also announced Silicon Valley returns on Sunday April 12th starting at 10pm ET, and Veep launches at 10:30 pm ET.

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Movie News

New Ant-Man Movie Images & Art

Following the new trailer are the following new Ant-Man images, which includes concept art, a look at Yellowyjacket, Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly and Michael Douglas.

“Ant-Man” has a July 17, 2015 release directed by Peyton Reed starring Michael Douglas as Hank Pym, Paul Rudd as Scott Lang, Evangeline Lilly as Hope Van Dyne and Corey Stoll as Darren Cross/Yellowjacket.

Synopsis:

The next evolution of the Marvel Cinematic Universe brings a founding member of The Avengers to the big screen for the first time with Marvel Studios’ “Ant-Man.” Armed with the astonishing ability to shrink in scale but increase in strength, master thief Scott Lang must embrace his inner-hero and help his mentor, Dr. Hank Pym, protect the secret behind his spectacular Ant-Man suit from a new generation of towering threats. Against seemingly insurmountable obstacles, Pym and Lang must plan and pull off a heist that will save the world.

Ant-Man Trailer:

 

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TV News

Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Ben Affleck, The Flash Win Big At People’s Choice Awards

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The winners of the 2015 People Choice Awards were announced tonight with Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Ben Affleck and The Flash winning big.

Robert Downey Jr. took home two awards with Favorite Movie Actor and Favorite Dramatic Movie Actor, which marks four consecutive People’s Choice Awards for RDJ.

Chris Evans won for Favorite Action Movie Actor.

The Flash won Favorite New TV Drama.

Ben Affleck was awarded the Humanitarian Award this year, with fellow Batman Vs. Superman star Amy Adams presenting.

Check out video footage below as well.

Here is the complete list of winners:

MOVIES

Favorite Movie 
Maleficent

Favorite Movie Actor 
Robert Downey Jr.

Favorite Movie Actress 
Jennifer Lawrence

Favorite Movie Duo 
Shailene Woodley & Theo James in Divergent

Favorite Action Movie
Divergent

Favorite Action Movie Actor
Chris Evans

Favorite Action Movie Actress
Jennifer Lawrence

Favorite Comedic Movie
22 Jump Street

Favorite Comedic Movie Actor
Adam Sandler

Favorite Comedic Movie Actress
Melissa McCarthy

Favorite Dramatic Movie
The Fault in Our Stars

Favorite Dramatic Movie Actor
Robert Downey Jr.

Favorite Dramatic Movie Actress
Chloë Grace Moretz

Favorite Family Movie
Maleficent

Favorite Thriller Movie
Gone Girl

TELEVISION

Favorite TV Icon 
Betty White

Favorite TV Show
The Big Bang Theory

Favorite Network TV Comedy
The Big Bang Theory

Favorite Comedic TV Actor
Chris Colfer

Favorite Comedic TV Actress
Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting

Favorite Network TV Drama
Grey’s Anatomy

Favorite Dramatic TV Actor
Patrick Dempsey

Favorite Dramatic TV Actress
Ellen Pompeo

Favorite Cable TV Comedy
Melissa & Joey

Favorite Cable TV Drama 
Pretty Little Liars

Favorite Cable TV Actor 
Matt Bomer

Favorite Cable TV Actress 
Angie Harmon

Favorite TV Crime Drama 
Castle

Favorite Crime Drama TV Actor 
Nathan Fillion

Favorite Crime Drama TV Actress 
Stana Katic

Favorite Network Sci-Fi/Fantasy TV Show 
Beauty and the Beast

Favorite Cable Sci-Fi/Fantasy TV Show 
Outlander

Favorite Sci-Fi/Fantasy TV Actor 
Misha Collins

Favorite Sci-Fi/Fantasy TV Actress 
Kristin Kreuk

Favorite Competition TV Show 
The Voice

Favorite Daytime TV Host 
Ellen DeGeneres

Favorite Late Night Talk Show Host 
Jimmy Fallon

Favorite Dramedy 
Orange Is the New Black

Favorite TV Duo 
Nina Dobrev & Ian Somerhalder

Favorite TV Character We Miss Most 
Sandra Oh as Cristina Yang on Grey’s Anatomy

Favorite Actor In A New TV Series 
David Tennant

Favorite Actress In A New TV Series 
Viola Davis

Favorite Sketch Comedy TV Show 
Saturday Night Live

Favorite Animated TV Show 
The Simpsons

Favorite New TV Comedy
Jane the Virgin

Favorite New TV Drama
The Flash

MUSIC

Favorite Male Artist
Ed Sheeran

Favorite Female Artist
Taylor Swift

Favorite Group
Maroon 5

Favorite Breakout Artist
5 Seconds of Summer

Favorite Male Country Artist
Hunter Hayes

Favorite Female Country Artist
Carrie Underwood

Favorite Country Group
Lady Antebellum

Favorite Pop Artist 
Taylor Swift

Favorite Hip-Hop Artist
Iggy Azalea

Favorite R&B Artist
Pharrell Williams

Favorite Album
x – Ed Sheeran

Favorite Song
“Shake It Off” – Taylor Swift

Humanitarian Award
Ben Affleck

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Movie News

Watch: Batman & Superman Motivational Videos

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Check out a pair of motivational videos from the Hello Stonehenge YouTube channel which offers “life lessons & motivation found in pop-culture.”

Below you can check out “Live & Motivation” videos for Batman and Superman that uses various footage from the movies and TV shows.

Check them out:

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Movie News

Batman: Arkham Knight Spoiler Lands Online

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Say it ain’t so!

A possible major spoiler for Batman: Arkham Knight has landed online revealing that Batman may be killed off in the game.

Video Gamer spotted the above image at Amazon UK, which shows off a limited edition statue that reads, “From a Grateful City In Memory of the Gotham Knight.”  

The description gives even more spoiler-filled details: “…an imposing Batman memorial statue commemorating Gotham’s protector, the Dark Knight”. 

The image has since been replaced.

Batman: Arkham Knight is based on DC Comics’ core Batman license and will be available exclusively for the PlayStation 4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, and Windows PC on June 2nd.

In the explosive finale to the Arkham series, Batman faces the ultimate threat against the city he is sworn to protect. The Scarecrow returns to unite an impressive roster of super villains, including Penguin, Two-Face and Harley Quinn, to destroy The Dark Knight forever. Batman: Arkham Knight introduces Rocksteady’s uniquely designed version of the Batmobile, which is drivable for the first time in the franchise. The addition of this legendary vehicle, combined with the acclaimed gameplay of the Batman Arkham series, offers gamers the ultimate and complete Batman experience as they tear through the streets and soar across the skyline of the entirety of Gotham City.

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TV Trailers

Watch New Promo For Return Of Arrow Season 3

The CW released a new promo for the return of Arrow Season 3.

Arrow returns with “Left Behind” on Wednesday, January 21st at 8pm ET.

Episode Synopsis:

THE TEAM DEALS WITH OLIVER’S DISAPPEARANCE — In the aftermath of Oliver’s (Stephen Amell) fight with Ra’s al Ghul (Matt Nable), Diggle (David Ramsey) and Arsenal (Colton Haynes) continue to protect the city in the Arrow’s absence. However, after three days without hearing from Oliver, they begin to fear the worst may have happened to their friend. Felicity (Emily Bett Rickards) refuses to believe that Oliver could be dead until Merlyn (John Barrowman) pays the team a surprise visit. Thea (Willa Holland) suspects there is something more behind Oliver’s disappearance and asks Merlyn for a favor. Meanwhile, Ray (Brandon Routh) tests a part of his new suit and Laurel (Katie Cassidy) takes up the mantle of the Black Canary. Glen Winter directed the episode written by Marc Guggenheim & Erik Oleson (#310). Original airdate 1/21/2015.

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Movie News

Michael Keaton In talks For King Kong: Skull Island

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Coming off a stellar performance in Birdman, it’s learned Michael Keaton is in talks for the new King Kong movie Skull Island.

It’s not presently known what the role is about, but if Keaton and Legendary can make a deal, Keaton would join J.K Simmons and Tom Hiddleston.

Kong: Skull: Island has a March 10, 2017 directed by Jordan Vogt-Roberts with a script by John Gatins and Max Borenstein.

Synopsis:

In the spirit of its worldwide blockbuster Godzilla, Legendary Pictures presents a bold new take on the mythos of another iconic beast with Kong: Skull Island, which stars Tom Hiddleston (The Avengers and Thor series).

Directed by Jordan Vogt-Roberts (The Kings of Summer) and written by John Gatins (Flight) and Max Borenstein (Godzilla), Kong: Skull Island will fully immerse audiences in the mysterious and dangerous home of the king of the apes as a team of explorers ventures deep inside the treacherous, primordial island. Legendary’s story honors the foundations of existing King Kong lore, but places it in an entirely new, distinct timeline.

Thomas Tull (Godzilla, The Dark Knight, Pacific Rim) and Jon Jashni (Godzilla, Warcraft) will produce and Alex Garcia (Godzilla) will executive produce. The film will be released in 3D and IMAX 3D by Universal Pictures.

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TV Trailers

Watch: The Flash Mid-Season Premiere Trailer “Speeding Bullet”

The CW released a new trailer for when Season 1 of The Flash returns with “Speeding Bullet.”

The Flash returns Tuesday, January 20th at 8pm ET with “Revenge of the Rogues.”

Synopsis:

WENTWORTH MILLER AND DOMINIC PURCELL (“PRISON BREAK”) TEAM UP AGAIN AS CAPTAIN COLD AND HEAT WAVE CHALLENGE THE FLASH TO AN EPIC BATTLE —Leonard Snart AKA Captain Cold (guest star Wentworth Miller) returns to Central City with a new hotheaded partner in tow – Mick Rory AKA Heat Wave (guest star Dominic Purcell). The duo plan to steal a multi-million dollar painting, but Cold has another agenda while in town – to set a trap for The Flash. Snart and Mick kidnap someone close to The Flash and threaten to kill them unless The Flash shows up for a battle of fire and ice. Barry tells Joe (Jesse L. Martin) he isn’t sure he should take on Snart again after the casualties that happened the last time they fought. Meanwhile,Barryasks Dr. Wells (Tom Cavanagh), Caitlin (Danielle Panabaker) and Cisco (CarlosValdes) to help him double his training efforts so he’s ready for the Reverse Flash when he returns to Central City. Iris(Candice Patton) deals with the aftermath of Barry’s confession, and Cisco makes the CCPD a new shield. Nick Copus directed the episode written by Geoff Johns & Kai Yu Wu.

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Comic Book News Marvel Star Wars

Marvel Announces Star Wars Old & New Republic TPBs

Marvel is releasing two more Star Wars collections with Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The New Republic Vol. 1 and Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Old Republic Vol. 1.

Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The New Republic Vol. 1 hits in May collecting: STAR WARS: MARA JADE — BY THE EMPEROR’S HAND #0-6, STAR WARS: SHADOWS OF THE EMPIRE — EVOLUTION #1-5, STAR WARS: THE JABBA TAPE, STAR WARS: BOBA FETT — TWIN ENGINES OF DESTRUCTION, and material from STAR WARS TALES #1, #3-5, #10, #14-15, #20 and #22.

Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Old Republic Vol. 1. hits in July collecting: STAR WARS: KNIGHTS OF THE OLD REPUBLIC #1-18 & MATERIAL FROM STAR WARS: KNIGHTS OF THE OLD REPUBLIC/REBELLION #0.

The issues were previously released by Dark Horse Comics.

The info comes from StarWars.com.

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TV News

Liam McIntyre Cast As The Weather Wizard For The Flash

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The Flash has added Liam McIntyre as the Weather Wizard.

McIntyre, known for Spartacus, will join the show as The Flash villain for the upcoming 15th and 16 episodes.

The news became known via Instagram.

The Weather Wizard first appeared back in 1959 in DC Comics’ The Flash #110. The character initially used a wand to control all elements of the weather, but has since been able to control weather without the wand.

The Flash returns Tuesday, January 20th at 8pm ET on the CW.

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Orlando Jones Wants To Play Black Lightning

Actor and comedian Orlando Jones wants to play Black Lightning for DC Comics. Jones lit up Twitter earlier when he asked DC Comics if he could play the character, which was quickly followed by support and retweets from fans. Black Lightning is one of DC’s first superheroes of African descent that has the ability to

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Guardians of the Galaxy Gets A Screenplay Writers Guild Nomination

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Good news for James Gunn and Nicole Perlman as the screenplay for Guardians of the Galaxy has earned a Writers Guild Nomination Award for Best Adapted Screenplay.

The Writer Guild Awards also credits Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning whose 2008 Guardians of the Galaxy comic book inspired both Gunn and Perlman:

Guardians of the Galaxy, Written by James Gunn and Nicole Perlman; Based on the Marvel comic by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning; Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures

Other nominees included in the category are: American Sniper; Gone Girl; The Imitation Game and Wild.

Gunn posted the following response to the news on his Facebook:

So today I woke up to discover I was nominated, along with Nicole Perlman, for a Writer’s Guild Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for Guardians of the Galaxy. I’m honored and surprised by this, especially because we were the only film, of all ten films nominated for writing awards, that did not send a screener to Guild members, and did not spend money on any kind of push. Pretty damn cool. I know some of my fellow Writers’ Guild members follow me here, so thanks!

I also want to send out hearty congratulations to Charles Wood, our production designer, who was nominated for an Art Directors’ Guild Award for Excellence in Production Design, and Alexandra Byrne, our costume designer, who was nominated for a Costume Designer Guild Award for Excellence in a Fantasy Film. Charlie and Alex are two of my most talented GotG partners and couldn’t be more deserving of these nominations (and, truly, the awards themselves).

The winners of the Writers Guild Awards will be announced February 14th.

James Gunn is writing Guardians of the Galaxy 2 set for a May 5, 2017 release date. Nicole Perlman is writing the upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy Gamora prequel comic book for Marvel Comics. Dan Abnett is writing Guardians 3000 for Marvel, and Andy Lanning continues to write comics for various publishers.

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