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Funko has revealed waves four and five of their Comic-Con exclusive Pop! vinyl figures which includes the super-sized Batman Vs. Superman Doomsday.
See below.
Funko is also making available a Superman “False God” variant.
Additional details and prices will be released closer to the SDCC.
Comic-Con takes places July 20-24.
Following the release of the second trailer, now it’s learned that the Batman Vs. Superman Ultimate Edtion will be released in select theaters for a limited time.
“As a thank you to all of the fans, Zack and the filmmakers would like to invite you to a special theatrical screening of Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice Ultimate Edition,” WB released. “This one night only experience will be on Monday, June 27th in select cities. Reserve your seats now as space is limited.”
Tickets are now available and can be redeemed through: wbtickets.com.
Here is the schedule of screenings for the Batman Vs. Superman Ultimate Edition (it would be nice if they expanded this to a LOT more cities):
City: Austin
Theater: Alamo Drafthouse Slaughter Lane
Date: 6/27/2016
Time: 07:00 PM
City: Chicago
Theater: Showplace ICON – Dolby Atmos
Date: 6/27/2016
Time: 07:00 PM
City: Columbus
Theater: The Gateway Film Center
Date: 6/27/2016
Time: 07:00 PM
City: Houston
Theater: River Oaks Theatre
Date: 6/27/2016
Time: 07:00 PM
City: Burbank
Theater: AMC Burbank 16 – Dolby Atmos
Date: 6/27/2016
Time: 07:00 PM
City: Hollywood
Theater: ArcLight Hollywood
Date: 6/27/2016
Time: 07:00 PM
City: New York
Theater: AMC Empire 25 – Dolby Atmos
Date: 6/27/2016
Time: 07:00 PM
City: New York
Theater: City Cinemas Angelika Film Center
Date: 6/27/2016
Time: 07:00 PM
City: Philadelphia
Theater: Ritz V
Date: 6/27/2016
Time: 07:00 PM
City: Phoenix
Theater: AMC Desert Ridge – Dolby Atmos
Date: 6/27/2016
Time: 07:00 PM
City: San Francisco
Theater: Sundance Kabuki Cinema
Date: 6/27/2016
Time: 07:00 PM
City: Washington
Theater: E-Street Cinema
Date: 6/27/2016
Time: 07:00 PM
“Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” is directed by Zack Snyder 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 as Senator Finch and Tao Okamoto as Mercy Graves.
Synopsis:
Fearing the actions of a god-like Super Hero left unchecked, Gotham City’s own formidable, forceful vigilante takes on Metropolis’s most revered, modern-day savior, while the world wrestles with what sort of hero it really needs. And with Batman and Superman at war with one another, a new threat quickly arises, putting mankind in greater danger than it’s ever known before.
Following the earlier leak, now the LEGO Doctor Strange set has been officially unveiled along with a description.
The set features Doctor Strange, Karl Mordo, The Ancient One and comes with the portal beast, which sort of resembles Shuma-Gorath.
A Doctor Strange LEGO set has also seemingly revealed Mads Mikkelsen’s role.
Info:
Stage a face-off against the portal beast in Doctor Strange’s Sanctum Sanctorum, with levitating function levers and mystical artifacts. Includes 3 minifigures.
Banish the portal beast from Doctor Strange’s Sanctum Sanctorum!
Team up and expel the portal beast from Doctor Strange’s mysterious headquarters with some super-heroic supernatural action! Fend it off with Doctor Strange’s mystical artifacts, and evade being captured by the portal beast’s tentacles using the cape of levitation. Send in Karl Mordo to battle the beast with his quarterstaff, and help The Ancient One strike with the powerful magical fans at her fingertips!
Includes 3 minifigures: Doctor Strange, Karl Mordo and The Ancient One.
Doctor Strange’s Sanctum Sanctorum features a portal beast with rotating teeth, moving eyes and tentacles that can trap minifigures, shelves for mystical artifact accessories, levitation effect for 2 minifigures, and levitation function for Doctor Strange’s cloak.
Weapons include Karl Mordo’s quarterstaff and The Ancient One’s magical fans with eldritch calligraphy.
Accessory elements include Doctor Strange’s cloak of levitation and magical power elements with eldritch calligraphy markings.
This set offers an age-appropriate building experience for ages 7-14.
Sanctum Sanctorum measures over 4” (11cm) high, 12” (31cm) wide and 7” (18cm) deep.
(via Brick Fan)
“Doctor Strange” has a November 4, 2016 release also starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Rachel McAdams, Tilda Swinton and Benedict Wong.
Synopsis:
Marvel’s Doctor Strange follows the story of the talented neurosurgeon Doctor Stephen Strange who, after a tragic car accident, must put ego aside and learn the secrets of a hidden world of mysticism and alternate dimensions. Based in New York City’s Greenwich Village, Doctor Strange must act as an intermediary between the real world and what lies beyond, utilising a vast array of metaphysical abilities and artifacts to protect the Marvel cinematic universe.
Following up on the news of Darth Vader, now character images and details have been released for Star Wars: Rogue One.
Spoiler warning in effect if you don’t want to know the details.
Synopsis:
Rogue One tells the story of resistance fighters who have united to steal plans to the dreaded Death Star.
Ew.com revealed the following:
Saw Gerrera (Forest Whitaker)
…this shadowy freedom-fighter is Saw Gerrera, a figure with a surprisingly deep background in galactic history. The warrior was actually first seen in season 5 of The Clone Wars animated series, when he was a young man on the planet Onderon, unleashing guerilla combat on the droid army of Separatists who took over his world. Along with his sister, Steela, he fought alongside Darth Vader — back when the Sith lord was just an impetuous young Jedi named Anakin Skywalker. In the episode A War on Two Fronts, which aired in October 2012, Saw and Steela were part of an insurgent group being unofficially trained by Anakin, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and the padawan Ahsoka Tano. …Saw pays a steep cost for his resistance, and remains mistrustful of any authority except his own for the rest of his days. There never will be a peacetime for him. Whitaker’s Saw Gerrera is bulkier, more battle-hardened with the years, and maybe a little shellshocked. He has continued to fight; and, as he suggested in the trailer, he has become something — and it’s not quite a hero. Rather, he’s a man who has tried to do the right thing by occasionally doing questionable things.
Director Orson Krennic (Ben Mendelsohn)
On the opposing side, this villain is an ambitious Imperial apparatchik who intends to use his squad of Deathtroopers to pulverize the Rebel uprising and ascend into the Emperor’s graces – while hopefully avoiding the wrath of his enforcer, Darth Vader. “The bad guy is a lot more terrifying when he’s really smart, and really effective,” says Knoll. “There is a lot of palace intrigue going on in the Empire, with people conspiring to move up the ranks and sabotaging each other. There’s not a lot of loyalty there.”
Galen Erso (Mads Mikkelsen)
Jyn’s estranged father is like the galactic version of nuclear pioneer J. Robert Oppenheimer, with doomsday knowledge that is sought by both the Empire and the Rebellion. “He’s one of those people that has insight into you know specific aspects of just how the universe works,” says Hart. Where has Galen been, if Jyn has been on her own for years? “The circumstances of how the family got to the state that it’s in is something that we probably don’t want to share right now,” Hart says. (Lucasfilm isn’t revealing his image yet, so this is file picture. Don’t worry — the button-down isn’t retro galactic fashion.)
K-2SO (Alan Tudyk)
This towering, powerful security droid is described by Edwards as “the antithesis of C-3PO.” In other words, he’s tough, confident, not especially interested in “human/cyborg relations,” and the complete opposite of a neurotic fussbudget. “Kaytoo is a little bit like Chewbacca’s personality in a droid’s body,” Edwards says. “He doesn’t give a s— about what you think. He doesn’t fully check himself before he says things and does things. He just speaks the truth.” Like Jyn, he’s also seeking a bit of redemption for past wrongs. Droids, too, can have regret.
Bodhi Rook (Riz Ahmed)
Bodhi is this Rebel squad’s lead pilot. He tends to be hot-headed, but any abrasiveness is overshadowed by his skills in the air — and the void of space. “He flies a lot of cargo, one of his key jobs,” Kennedy says. “And he tends to be a little tense, a little volatile, but everybody in the group really relies on his technical skills.”
Baze Malbus (Jiang Wen)
Heavily armored, Baze prefers a blaster to hokey religions and ancient weapons, but he is devoted to protecting his friend Chirrut at all costs. “He understands Chirrut’s spiritual centeredness, but he doesn’t necessarily support it,” Kennedy says. Baze goes along with this Force business because “it’s what his friend deeply believes,” she adds. Think of them as a little like the galactic version of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza.
Chirrut Imwe (Donnie Yen)
Captain Cassian Andor (Diego Luna)
Jyn Erso (Felicity Jones)
Check out a second trailer for the release of the Batman Vs. Superman Ultimate Edition Blu-Ray.
You can order through Amazon.
“Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” directed by Zack Snyder 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 as Senator Finch and Tao Okamoto as Mercy Graves.
Synopsis:
Fearing the actions of a god-like Super Hero left unchecked, Gotham City’s own formidable, forceful vigilante takes on Metropolis’s most revered, modern-day savior, while the world wrestles with what sort of hero it really needs. And with Batman and Superman at war with one another, a new threat quickly arises, putting mankind in greater danger than it’s ever known before.
Following up on the casting of Bryan Cranston as Zordon, now the first movie poster for Power Rangers has been released.
Check it out below.
“Power Rangers” has a March 24, 2017 release starring Becky G as Trini, the Yellow Ranger; RJ Cyler as Billy, the Blue Ranger; Naomi Scott as Kimberly, the Pink Ranger; Ludi Lin as Zack, the Black Ranger; Dacre Montgomery as Jason, the Red Ranger, and Elizabeth Banks stars as the villain, Rita Repulsa.
Synopsis:
Saban’s Power Rangers follows five ordinary high school kids who must become something extraordinary when they learn that their small town of Angel Grove – and the world – is on the verge of being obliterated by an alien threat. Chosen by destiny, our heroes quickly discover that they are the only ones who can save the planet. But to do so they will have to overcome their real-life issues and band together as the Power Rangers before it is too late.
Darth Vader is back!
The cover of the latest issue of Entetainment Weekly confirms Darth Vader will appear in December’s Star Wars: Rogue One.
The movie takes place between episodes III and IV and sees the Rebels stealing the plans for the Death Star.
Just how Darth Vader factors in to the storyline is unknown, but the issue promises to reveal more when it goes on sale Friday.
EW.com also offered the following tease:
• The background of our cover showcases new Imperial weaponry being used against the nascent Rebellion: taller, slimmer walkers known as AT-ACTs hauling cargo, and flatter, fang-like interceptors known as TIE Strikers.
• New information about Jyn Erso (The Theory of Everything’s Felicity Jones), the outlaw who has clashed with both the Rebellion and the Empire, and now has a chance to clear her ledger of past wrongs by leading a mission for the good guys. It’s also personal – her father, played by Mads Mikkelson, is a scientist whose knowledge is sought by both sides.
• Full details of the squad of characters uniting to take on the Empire, played by the most multicultural cast to appear in a Star Wars film yet: Diego Luna, Jiang Wen, Donnie Yen, Riz Ahmed, Forest Whitaker, and Alan Tudyk – as a performance-capture droid. (One of these has been seen before by Star Wars fans.)
• A look at the skullduggery inside the Imperial ranks, as seen through the eyes of a new villain: Ben Mendelsohn’s ambitious officer, who’s eager to earn the favor of the Emperor – and avoid the wrath of his black-masked enforcer.
• Candid revelations from the filmmakers about what the current reshoots are adding to the story as the film nears its December release.
• Finally, confirmation of what fans have hoped ever since the project was announced: Vader is back. We have a run-down of the Sith lord’s first day on set, and what his return means for the larger Star Wars storytelling universe.
“Star Wars: Rogue One” has a December 16, 2016 release directed by Gareth Edwards starring Felicity Jones, Diego Luna, Ben Mendelsohn, Donnie Yen, Jiang Wen, Forest Whitaker, Mads Mikkelsen, Alan Tudyk, who plays a performance-capture character in Rogue One, and Riz Ahmed.
Synopsis:
Rogue One tells the story of resistance fighters who have united to steal plans to the dreaded Death Star.
Sorry, Dredd fans. A sequel is still not happening.
Contrary to some recent reports on the internet which apparently mixed up Karl Urban’s words, the actor says no Dredd 2 movie is in development.
“Dredd update: Unfortunately a sequel is no closer to happening, options have been discussed but there is no sequel in ‘development,'” Urban tweeted earlier today.
At the recent Denver Comic-Con, Karl Urban remarked that he blamed the failure for the first Dredd film on marketing. Urban noted that while Dredd didn’t do that good in theaters, the DVD sales skyrocketed in the U.S. selling 750,000 copies. Urban said it was “clear the audience had discovered it.”
Dredd was released in 2012 with a budget of around $50 million, but only brought in $35.6 million worldwide.
A producer on Dredd said the reason the sequel isn’t getting made is flat out because of money. Adi Shankar further stated that adding a big name to star along side Urban – like Dwayne Johnson – would help.
@topupdating Shazam shows artwork for their new soundtrack featuring Heathens. pic.twitter.com/IuPpXlokcJ
— TØP Updates (@topupdating) June 16, 2016
Watch a new full trailer for Jack Reacher 2, which stars Tom Cruise.
Jack Reacher: Never Go Back has an October 21, 2016 release directed by Edward Zwick also starring Robert Knepper, Aldis Hodg and Holt McCallany.
Synopsis:
Jack Reacher returns to the headquarters of his old unit, only to find out he’s now accused of a 16-year-old homicide.
Today saw tons of Justice League news released.
Below you can check out a couple of videos featuring various websites thoughts on their Justice League London set visits.
Here’s a recap of our Justice League coverage as well:
• Ben Affleck Updates Batman Solo Movie
• Willem Dafoe’s Character Revealed For Justice League
• Justice League, Wonder Woman & More Come To Licensing Expo
• Game of Thrones’ Kristofer Hivju Cast In Justice League
• Batman, Green Lantern Corps, Wonder Woman, The Flash & Cyborg Logos Revealed
• Justice League Official Synopsis, Logo & New Batmobile Revealed
• Justice League: Flash & Batman Scene Description
• Justice League Scene Description Revealed (Gordon, Batman, Wonder Woman, Flash, Cyborg)
• New Justice League Details, Plot & Logo Revealed
• Ben Affleck Confirms Justice League For 2016 Comic-Con
• Jesse Eisenberg Films Justice League In August
• WB Teases Justice League, Suicide Squad Trailer & Wonder Woman Footage
“Justice League” has a November 17, 2017 release directed by Zack Snyder starring Ben Affleck as Batman, Henry Cavill as Superman, Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman, Jason Momoa as Aquaman, Ezra Miller as The Flash, Ray Fisher as Cyborg, J.K. Simmons as Commissioner Gordon and Willem Dafoe in an unknown role.
Bryan Cranston has joined the cast of the Power Rangers movie.
Cranston, known for Breaking Bad, will play Zordon, the wise galactic sage who fights for the good side and created the Power Rangers team.
Tomorrow will also see the first Power Rangers movie poster released.
“Power Rangers” has a March 24, 2017 release starring Becky G as Trini, the Yellow Ranger; RJ Cyler as Billy, the Blue Ranger; Naomi Scott as Kimberly, the Pink Ranger; Ludi Lin as Zack, the Black Ranger; Dacre Montgomery as Jason, the Red Ranger, and Elizabeth Banks stars as the villain, Rita Repulsa.
Synopsis:
Saban’s Power Rangers follows five ordinary high school kids who must become something extraordinary when they learn that their small town of Angel Grove – and the world – is on the verge of being obliterated by an alien threat. Chosen by destiny, our heroes quickly discover that they are the only ones who can save the planet. But to do so they will have to overcome their real-life issues and band together as the Power Rangers before it is too late.
Excited to play #Zordon in the #PowerRangersMovie! T or F: #BlueRanger Billy Cranston was named after what actor? https://t.co/d3ltjpcDKb
— Bryan Cranston (@BryanCranston) June 21, 2016
Check out the official Suicide Squad music video by twenty one pilots with “Heathens.”
The Suicide Squad soundtrack can be purchased through Amazon.
“Suicide Squad” has an August 5, 2016 release date directed by David Ayer starring Will Smith as Deadshot, Jared Leto as the Joker, Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn, Cara Delevingne as Enchantress, Jai Courtney as Boomerang, Joel Kinnaman as Rick Flag, Viola Davis as Amanda Waller, Adam Beach as Slipknot, Karen Fukuhara as Katana, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje as Killer Croc, Jay Hernandez as El Diablo, and Scott Eastwood in an unknown role.
Synopsis:
It feels good to be bad… Assemble a team of the world’s most dangerous, incarcerated Supervillains, provide them with the most powerful arsenal at the government’s disposal, and send them off on a mission to defeat an enigmatic, insuperable entity. U.S. intelligence officer Amanda Waller has determined only a secretly convened group of disparate, despicable individuals with next to nothing to lose will do. However, once they realize they weren’t picked to succeed but chosen for their patent culpability when they inevitably fail, will the Suicide Squad resolve to die trying, or decide it’s every man for himself?
Next month’s Comic-Con will see the release of the Batman Vs. Superman: Joker’s Wild Batman figure from Jakks Pacific.
The Joker’s Wild Batman variant stands 19-inches tall and will cost $59.99.
Details:
Batman v Superman: Jokers Wild Batman – Convention Exclusive:
The Joker gets his revenge on Batman!
The Clown Prince of Crime “improves” your action figure with a bunch of crude symbols and drawings.
Exclusive limited edition The Jokers Wild Batman 19-Inch Big Figs(TM) Action Figure!
The grimy Gotham City walls on the box are painted and defaced too!
The Caped Crusader stands 19-inches tall.
Entertainment Earth Convention Exclusive! From Jakks Pacific’s Big Fig 20-inch scale collection – and available only at the Entertainment Earth booth #2343 at San Diego Comic-Con International 2016 – this limited edition Batman v Superman: The Jokers Wild Batman 19-Inch Big Figs(TM) Action Figure – Convention Exclusive is a mess. While Batman stands tall and has 7 points of articulation, the Joker got to him on the way from the factory. The Clown Prince of Crime tagged old pointy ears with his name and a bunch of crude symbols and drawings, showing that he’s got a great second career in designer toys if the whole super-villain thing doesn’t work out for him. This is what happens in Gotham City when you don’t lock up the spray paint at the art store!
The Joker’s work didn’t stop with Batman. The grimy Gotham City walls on the box are painted and defaced too, because the Joker doesn’t respect anyone or anything – not even your toys! You’re not going to stand for this, are you? Don’t let the Joker win. Pick up this awesome Batman figure today and show Mr. J that you’re not afraid of him, even if he did mess up your action figure before you had a chance to buy it.
The Dark Knight has many enemies in the bowels of Gotham City, but none is more deadly and more unhinged than the Joker, the diabolical Clown Prince of Crime. With an origin shrouded in mystery, this creative, conniving criminal always has a scheme up his sleeve to get the last laugh on the good citizens of Gotham. Considering his repulsion of the Caped Crusader, what if the Joker took it upon himself to design Batman’s iconic costume? That would certainly give the Caped Crusader a colorful new look that reflects Joker’s insane ideology! At 19-inches tall, this Entertainment Earth Exclusive is a great example of what the bad guys of Gotham City think of the Bat – which is to say, not much.
NOTE: This item will first be sold at San Diego Comic-Con 2016 at the Entertainment Earth Booth #2343. If supplies remain after the show, your order will be filled and shipped to you then, in August 2016.
Size: 20-inches tall Edition Size: 3,000
(via action figure insider)
Today coming out of the Justice League set reports sees Ben Affleck confirm he is directing the Batman solo movie and offers an update on its progress.
Affleck is working on the Batman script with Geoff Johns and says they are still getting it right (via Collider).
“I think they have a date for it. Although, I don’t know if I would necessarily be able to make that date because I don’t have a script that’s ready yet. So that’s my—my timetable is I’m not going to make a movie until there’s a script that I think is good because I’ve been on the end of the things when you make movies when you have a script that’s not good yet and it doesn’t pan out.” [laughs]
Affleck continues with mention he wants the Batman script to be the best that it can before they actually go out and do it.
I have a script, we’re still working on it, and I’m not happy enough with it yet to actually go out there and make a Batman movie, for which I have the highest of standards, I would say. That’s something that would have to pass a very high bar for me. It’s not just like, ‘Yeah, that might be fun, let’s go try this out.’”
Earlier saw Ben Affleck confirm an appearance at next month’s Comic-Con, so perhaps we’ll get an announcement about the Batman movie there with the possible release date.
WB also showed off new logos for Batman (picture above) and the DC movies at the Licensing Expo.
Ben Affleck next stars as Batman in the Justice League movie, out November 17, 2017.
With all the Justice League news comes word of just who Willem Dafoe is playing in film.
Willem Dafoe is playing the DC Comics character Nuidis Vulko, who in the comics is a key figure in Atlantean politics as well as a scientist.
Vulko is from a generation preceding Aquaman, which is reflected in the movie by the character featuring gills, which signifies that the Atlanteans adapted to underwater breathing at some point in their history.
Various set reports describe Willem Dafoe in Justice League as featuring a scruffy beard with long silver hair. Vulko will wear armor that features silver lacing and is weathered by the years, setting it apart from Aquaman’s own gleaming and gilded newer armor.
It’s unknown exactly how Willem Dafoe will play into the movie, but it has been said he will be an ally to Aquaman. At times in the comics, Vulko has been a close ally as well as an enemy of Aquaman. It’s known the Atlanteans hold one of three Mother Boxes in the Justice League movie, so perhaps Dafoe is involved that way. It’s also unknown if Dafoe will be in James Wan’s Aquaman movie as well.
Related Justice League news that came out earlier today:
Justice League, Wonder Woman & More Come To Licensing Expo
Game of Thrones’ Kristofer Hivju Cast In Justice League
Batman, Green Lantern Corps, Wonder Woman, The Flash & Cyborg Logos Revealed
Justice League Official Synopsis, Logo & New Batmobile Revealed
Justice League: Flash & Batman Scene Description
Justice League Scene Description Revealed (Gordon, Batman, Wonder Woman, Flash, Cyborg)
New Justice League Details, Plot & Logo Revealed
Ben Affleck Confirms Justice League For 2016 Comic-Con
Jesse Eisenberg Films Justice League In August
WB Teases Justice League, Suicide Squad Trailer & Wonder Woman Footage
“Justice League” has a November 17, 2017 release directed by Zack Snyder starring Ben Affleck as Batman, Henry Cavill as Superman, Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman, Jason Momoa as Aquaman, Ezra Miller as The Flash, Ray Fisher as Cyborg and J.K. Simmons as Commissioner Gordon.
Synopsis:
Fueled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by Superman’s selfless act, Bruce Wayne enlists the help of his newfound ally, Diana Prince, to face an even greater enemy. Together, Batman and Wonder Woman work quickly to find and recruit a team of metahumans to stand against this newly awakened threat. But despite the formation of this unprecedented league of heroes—Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Cyborg and The Flash—it may already be too late to save the planet from an assault of catastrophic proportions.
Not only has WB revealed a new Wonder Woman poster and logo, but they have brought with them props from the movie which includes Gal Gadot and Chris Pine’s costumes as well as Wonder Woman weaponry.
Wonder Woman is to have a big presence at the Expo.
Update: WB sent over six more images. See below.
Wonder Woman has a June 2, 2017 release directed by Patty Jenkins also starring Chris Pine, Robin Wright and Connie Nielsen.
(via Collider)
More Suicide Squad posters have been released offering an “artsy” interpretation of the characters.
“Suicide Squad” has an August 5, 2016 release date directed by David Ayer starring Will Smith as Deadshot, Jared Leto as the Joker, Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn, Cara Delevingne as Enchantress, Jai Courtney as Boomerang, Joel Kinnaman as Rick Flag, Viola Davis as Amanda Waller, Adam Beach as Slipknot, Karen Fukuhara as Katana, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje as Killer Croc, Jay Hernandez as El Diablo, and Scott Eastwood in an unknown role.
Synopsis:
It feels good to be bad… Assemble a team of the world’s most dangerous, incarcerated Supervillains, provide them with the most powerful arsenal at the government’s disposal, and send them off on a mission to defeat an enigmatic, insuperable entity. U.S. intelligence officer Amanda Waller has determined only a secretly convened group of disparate, despicable individuals with next to nothing to lose will do. However, once they realize they weren’t picked to succeed but chosen for their patent culpability when they inevitably fail, will the Suicide Squad resolve to die trying, or decide it’s every man for himself?
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WARNER BROS. CONSUMER PRODUCTS’ FRANCHISES AND FAN-FAVORITE PROPERTIES BRING RICH NEW CONTENT AT LICENSING EXPO 2016
Powerhouse Franchises, Including the DC Portfolio, J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World and Animation, Expand to Offer New Merchandising and Retail Opportunities
Burbank, CA – June 21, 2016—Warner Bros. Consumer Products (WBCP) arrives at Licensing Expo 2016 with a slate of franchises and fan-favorite properties to drive its global licensing, merchandising and retail businesses in 2016 and beyond. WBCP will be presenting an incredible array of opportunities from the DC portfolio, including Wonder Woman, DC Super Hero Girls, and The LEGO® Batman Movie; the highly anticipated Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them; the innovative family-adventure S.C.O.O.B.; and more.
“As we head into Licensing Expo 2016 and look to the year ahead, we’re focused on forging new and innovative partnerships with premier licensees and retailers, continuing to build strong franchises, and delivering great product and experiences to our consumers,” said Pam Lifford, President, Warner Bros. Consumer Products. “By strategically leveraging our world-class franchises, we’ll continue to offer our new and seasoned partners more consumer engagement opportunities, best-in-class product and expanded fan experiences.”
DC’s Portfolio Of Super Hero Content
DC is home to the world’s most iconic Super Heroes and Super-Villains and this year Wonder Woman, along with the DC Super Hero Girls, will take center stage. Additionally, WBCP is supporting the Studio’s DC film slate, also including the much anticipated The LEGO Batman Movie and Justice League, as well as the DC TV and Animation portfolios. As the Studio expands the DC universe for fans, WBCP continues to offer merchandise that spans from apparel and toys to new and exciting attractions and traveling exhibitions.
Celebrating An Icon: Wonder Woman: The most iconic female Super Hero of all time, Wonder Woman will steal the show at Licensing Expo 2016. With a self-titled solo feature film that debuts June 2017 following her blockbuster introduction in Batman v Superman, Wonder Woman will be fully supported by WBCP with a global licensing and merchandising program, highlighted by fashion-focused and trend-right product. Additionally, the legendary Wonder Woman celebrates her 75th anniversary this year and WBCP will commemorate the pop-culture legend with a wide range of merchandise from around the world.
DC Super Hero Girls Makes Girl Power Global: Front and center at Licensing Expo will be the groundbreaking DC Super Hero Girls franchise, a fun, immersive world that encourages girls to play, watch, read and be inspired to discover their own Super Hero potential. Led by master toy partner Mattel, DC Super Hero Girls is supported with a global merchandising program that crosses multiple categories and rolls out worldwide in July.
DC TV Hit Programming: WBCP continues to bring fans innovative and collectible product lines featuring characters from DC’s portfolio of fan-favorites, including animated hits Justice League Action and Teen Titans, Go! from Warner Bros. Animation, as well as Warner Bros. Television’s live-action television hits including The Flash, Arrow, Gotham and Supergirl, all returning this fall with new seasons.
The Return To J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World
Licensees and retailers will return to the Wizarding World with the premiere of the highly anticipated big-screen adventure Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. Harry Potter’s world continues to expand with themed entertainment initiatives around the world.
Fantastic Beasts Are Coming: The Wizarding World franchise has been captivating fans since the release of Harry Potter and is now expanding to include new characters, creatures and locations with the debut of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, hitting theaters November 18. To celebrate the film’s debut, Warner Bros. Consumer Products will roll out an all-new program that extends the Wizarding World fan experience with best-in-class products and partnerships. These cross-category opportunities will include a robust publishing program, inspired-by apparel, toys and collectibles, housewares, stationery and more.
Harry Potter’s Immersive World: A global phenomenon, Harry Potter is one of the most beloved franchises around the world. As J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World expands – from Harry Potter-inspired themed lands in Florida, Japan and Hollywood, to globally touring exhibitions and concert series – WBCP and its partners continue to deliver immersive high quality experiences to extend the journey for the legions of current fans and new generations to come.
WBCP Builds On Its LEGO Portfolio:
WBCP and The LEGO Group continue to build on a powerhouse partnership offering kids and collectors a compelling portfolio of proven brands, including LEGO DC Super Heroes, among many others. Across the Studio, Warner Bros. and The LEGO Group have taken their collaboration to another level for fans, as WBCP and The LEGO Group expand their strategic partnership into a portfolio that offers key product categories, except construction, to support Warner Bros. Pictures’ and The LEGO Group’s feature film offerings, bringing these characters and worlds to fans through an array of product. Exciting properties supported by a LEGO-inspired program, include:
The LEGO Batman Movie: WBCP and The LEGO Group brings fans of all ages exciting merchandise for the eagerly awaited The LEGO Batman Movie, which takes fans on a new adventure with Batman as the Dark Knight embarks on a personal journey to find himself while learning the importance of teamwork in hopes to save Gotham City from The Joker and the Rogues Gallery.
The Ninjago Movie: Also from the world of LEGO comes The Ninjago Movie as WBCP and The LEGO Group continue their partnership to create cool and collectible product in driver categories to support the film. Inspired by the wildly popular LEGO line of toys, Ninjago is the story of six young ninja tasked with defending their island home, Ninjago.
Animation Creating New Trends
WBCP’s animation franchise boasts perennial animated favorites, including Looney Tunes, Scooby-Doo and Tom and Jerry, which attract new fans every day. The beloved characters and properties continue to propel new trends and partnerships for WBCP and its globally renowned partners on board with high-profile programs and high-end collaborations. WBCP’s animation offerings also will have fans excited for the theatrical films from Warner Bros. Pictures and WAG Pictures, including S.C.O.O.B.
Scooby-Doo Hits The Big Screen: Everyone’s favorite canine hits the big screen as we’ve never seen him before in a fully CG film with Warner Bros. Pictures’ and WAG Pictures’ family-adventure S.C.O.O.B.
All New Classic Content: The Studio continues to offer fans all-new content, including three shows from Warner Bros. Animation – Wabbit – A Looney Tunes Production, Be Cool Scooby-Doo! and The Tom and Jerry Show – all supported by WBCP and its top-tier licensees.
WBCP’s Library Of Entertainment Properties
WBCP continues to lead the genre with its Seasonal and Horror portfolio offering generations of fans must-have product and experiences inspired by their favorite properties. New to the Studio’s entertainment collection of classics is Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory, as well as the Stanley Kubrick collection. WBCP’s unrivaled portfolio also touts its live-action television slate including such fan-favorites as The Big Bang Theory, among many more.
Update: Apparently there was some confusion, and Kristofer Hivju is not in Justice League. IGN has since corrected and redacted their original article after being contacted by WB, though apparently they were first told the concept art was of Hivju’s likeness.
With all the news surrounding Justice League today, now comes word of a cast addition with Game of Thrones‘ Kristofer Hivju added to the film.
Kristofer Hivju, known for playing the Wildling warrior Tormund Giantsbane in Game of Thrones, is said to be playing an ancient Atlantean King in Justice League.
According to IGN, they spotted Justice League concept art featuring Kristofer Hivju with the label of an ancient Atlantean king.
It’s speculated that Kristofer Hivju may be involved in a flashback scene involving a Mother Box.
It should also be noted that the cinematographer on Justice League, Fabian Wagner, is also the director of photography for episodes of Game of Thrones and was responsible for this past week’s epic episode, “Battle of the Bastards,” as well as this week’s season 6 finale.
Jason Momoa was also featured on Game Of Thrones as Drogo.
“Justice League” has a November 17, 2017 release directed by Zack Snyder starring Ben Affleck as Batman, Henry Cavill as Superman, Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman, Jason Momoa as Aquaman, Ezra Miller as The Flash, Ray Fisher as Cyborg, J.K. Simmons as Commissioner Gordon and Willem Dafoe in an unknown role.
Synopsis:
Fueled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by Superman’s selfless act, Bruce Wayne enlists the help of his newfound ally, Diana Prince, to face an even greater enemy. Together, Batman and Wonder Woman work quickly to find and recruit a team of metahumans to stand against this newly awakened threat. But despite the formation of this unprecedented league of heroes—Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Cyborg and The Flash—it may already be too late to save the planet from an assault of catastrophic proportions.
In addition to the Gal Gadot Wonder Woman poster, DC has revealed the logos for the Ben Affleck Batman movie, Green Lantern Corps, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, The Flash, Cyborg and Suicide Squad at the 2016 Licensing Expo in Las Vegas.
Speaking of Justice League, today also saw specific details made known, a Batman and Flash scene description, a Jim Gordon scene description, and the plot synopsis and Batmobile revealed.
(via Collider)
Mads Mikkelsen’s villain role in Doctor Strange looks to be revealed from a LEGO set.
An image and description for the Doctor Strange LEGO characters states that Mads Mikkelsen is playing Kaecilius, who in the comics is a disciple of Baron Mordo and enemy of Doctor Strange in the comics.
It’s possible the charater may be tweaked in the movie.
It’s been speculated that Mads Mikkelsen may have been playing either Dormammu or Mephisto, but now that doesn’t seem to be the case based on the new info.
A Diamond Select Toys Release! The next chapter of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is now the next entry in the long-running Marvel Minimates line! Series 70 of Marvel Minimates mini-figures travels to the world of the Doctor Strange movie, with four different two-packs: Dr. Strange with The Ancient One, Mordo with Kaecilius, the specialty-exclusive Stephen Strange with Christine Palmer and the specialty-exclusive Wong & Zealot! Each 2-inch Minimates mini-figure features 14 points of articulation and fully interchangeable parts. Each two-pack is packaged in a full-color window box.
(via screen rant)
“Doctor Strange” has a November 4, 2016 release also starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Rachel McAdams, Tilda Swinton and Benedict Wong.
Synopsis:
Marvel’s Doctor Strange follows the story of the talented neurosurgeon Doctor Stephen Strange who, after a tragic car accident, must put ego aside and learn the secrets of a hidden world of mysticism and alternate dimensions. Based in New York City’s Greenwich Village, Doctor Strange must act as an intermediary between the real world and what lies beyond, utilising a vast array of metaphysical abilities and artifacts to protect the Marvel cinematic universe.
In addition to the Wonder Woman poster, art for Spider-Man, The Avengers, Marvel and Star Wars is featured at the 2016 Licensing Expo in Las Vegas.
Via Coming Soon:
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The 2016 Licensing Expo is currently underway in Las Vegas, and a new Gal Gadot Wonder Woman poster has been spotted.
Update: Logos for the DC movies have also been revealed.
Check it out below.
Wonder Woman has a June 2, 2017 release directed by Patty Jenkins also starring Chris Pine, Robin Wright and Connie Nielsen.
You can also read about Justice League details as well as a scene involving Wonder Woman.
Via Coming Soon:
Today sees WB releasing a ton of Justice League News:
We’ve learned specific Justice League details, scene descriptions for Batman and The Flash, and Gordon, Batman, Wonder Woman, Flash and Cyborg, and now the official Justice League synopsis and image of the new Batmobile is revealed.
Justice League synopsis:
Fueled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by Superman’s selfless act, Bruce Wayne enlists the help of his newfound ally, Diana Prince, to face an even greater enemy. Together, Batman and Wonder Woman work quickly to find and recruit a team of metahumans to stand against this newly awakened threat. But despite the formation of this unprecedented league of heroes—Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Cyborg and The Flash—it may already be too late to save the planet from an assault of catastrophic proportions.
Justice League Batmobile (click to enlarge):
“Justice League” has a November 17, 2017 release directed by Zack Snyder starring Ben Affleck as Batman, Henry Cavill as Superman, Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman, Jason Momoa as Aquaman, Ezra Miller as The Flash, Ray Fisher as Cyborg, J.K. Simmons as Commissioner Gordon and Willem Dafoe as an Atlantean.
Following the Justice League details and Gordon, Batman, Wonder Woman, Flash and Cyborg scene description, now a scene involving Barry Allen and Bruce Wayne becomes known.
It’s already been said that the initial Flash costume will be made from spacesuit material held together by electrified wiring, and that by the end of Justice League, Waynetech will have created a new costume for the Flash.
This scene involves Barry Allen (Ezra Miller) returning to his apartment where he finds Bruce Wayne (Ben Affleck) already there. We also see in the ensuing dialogue that Barry makes a joke which references Gorilla Grodd.
Scene description:
Barry Allen’s apartment is filled with all sorts of homemade tech. Bruce is sitting in a Lazy Boy chair waiting for him and has the convenience store security footage from Lex’s files in Batman Vs. Superman.
JoBlo has the dialogue between Barry Allen and Bruce Wayne as follows:
BARRY ALLEN: “You must be looking for a person who looks exactly like me but is definitely not me. Somebody…I don’t know…hippie…long hair. A very attractive Jewish boy.”
Bruce shows him the camera footage which has Barry grabbing milk in the store.
BARRY ALLEN: “Well he drinks milk, and I don’t drink milk.”
BRUCE WAYNE: “I know you have abilities. I just don’t know what they are.”
BARRY ALLEN: “My special skills include viola, web design, fluent in sign-language, gorilla sign-language…”
BRUCE WAYNE: “Silicon-based sand coarse fabric. Abrasion-resistant. Heat-resistant.
BARRY ALLEN: “Uh yeah I do competitive ice dancing.”
BRUCE WAYNE: “This is used on the space shuttle to prevent it from burning up upon re-entry.”
BARRY ALLEN: “I ummm do…very competitive ice dancing. Look man I don’t know who you are but whoever you’re looking for, it’s not me.”
Bruce then quickly throws a Batarang at Barry as the environment goes into slo-motion except for him who easily catches the Batarang and makes the revelation that Bruce is Batman.
BARRY ALLEN: “You’re the Batman?”
BRUCE WAYNE: “So you’re fast.”
BARRY ALLEN: “That feels like an over-simplification.”
BRUCE WAYNE: “I’m putting together a team of people with special abilities. You see I think enemies are coming…”
BARRY ALLEN: “STOP! Right there. I’m in.”
BRUCE WAYNE: “You are. Just like that?”
BARRY ALLEN: “Yeah. Umm…I need friends.”
BRUCE WAYNE: “Great.”
BARRY ALLEN: looking at the Batarang “Can I keep this?”
“Justice League” has a November 17, 2017 release directed by Zack Snyder starring Ben Affleck as Batman, Henry Cavill as Superman, Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman, Jason Momoa as Aquaman, Ezra Miller as The Flash, Ray Fisher as Cyborg, J.K. Simmons as Commissioner Gordon and Willem Dafoe as an Atlantean.
With the release of the Justice League logo and details, now comes a scene description that involves JK Simmons’ Commissioner Gordon, Batman, Wonder Woman, The Flash and Cyborg.
Update: A Batman and Flash scene description is made known.
Spoilers follow.
Gordon summons Batman with the Batsignal, with Batman showing up with Wonder Woman and The Flash. Gordon tells Batman that eight scientists have gone missing. Cyborg then appears out of the shadows and says, ‘Nine. A Star Labs scientist was taken tonight.” It’s said Wonder Woman looks at Cyborg with a knowing and seductive gaze. Batman asks who took them, “Winged monkeys?” Wonder Woman clarifies, “Parademons. There must be a nest nearby.”
It’s learned the Parademons nest is located underground in an old abandoned tunnel that links Gotham to Metroplois. The Flash jokes that if Cyborg is going to come with them, they are not all going to fit. Batman then says, “I have something bigger,” with a new vehicle revealed, The Nightcrawler, which was developed by his father Thomas Wayne (and is involved in a big tunnel battle).
Gordon’t turns his back, with Batman, Wonder Woman and Cyborg sneaking away (like Batman does). The Flash jokes, “Oh, so they all just left? That’s rude.” The Flash then makes his exit.
(via joblo)
“Justice League” has a November 17, 2017 release directed by Zack Snyder starring Ben Affleck as Batman, Henry Cavill as Superman, Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman, Jason Momoa as Aquaman, Ezra Miller as The Flash, Ray Fisher as Cyborg, J.K. Simmons as Commissioner Gordon and Willem Dafoe as the Atlantean, Vulko.
We get some insights to the Justice League movie as various sites are reporting on their set visits from London.
WB also released the Justice League movie logo (pictured above).
Details about the Justice League movie include (via joblo):
Update #2: A Batman and Flash scene description is released.
Update #3: Official Justice League synopsis revealed.
It will be lighter in tone than Batman Vs. Superman. It will be more fun and will focus on the building of the Justice League uniting against a common threat.
Justice League is said to have a strong Jack Kirby influence, with the story revolving around the pursuit of three Mother Boxes (device that created Cyborg in Batman Vs. Superman): one from Earth, one from Atlantis, and the third from The Amazons.
Justice League takes place months after Batman Vs. Superman, with Bruce Wayne heavily affected by the death of Superman. Batman seeks to honor Superman’s death by building the Justice League. It’s further said Batman is not as dark as he was in Batman Vs. Superman, but Batman is now full of hope and centered on uniting the Justice League to fight against common threats while at the same time redeeming mankind.
Superman’s return will be featured later in the movie, with a large part of the film dealing with Batman uniting the Justice League.
As seen in the Batman Vs. Superman Lex Luthor deleted scene, Steppenwolf will be a key villain, but it sounds like there will be others. Steppenwolf has yet to be cast. Lex may be involved with the Steppenwolf and Darkseid story.
Darkseid will be an influence in the movie, with the parademons scene in the Batman Vs. Superman Nightmare scene reappearing. It’s unknown how much of Darkseid will be in the movie.
Ben Affleck confirmed he is directing the solo Batman movie, but they are still getting the script right.
Affleck is said to be executive producing Justice League to oversee Batman.
Batman’s suit will get upgrades, and a new and improved version of the Armored Batman suit will reappear at the end of Justice League.
Bruce Wayne will build a Waynetech carrier, The Flying Fox, for the Justice League. Batman will also have a new vehicle, The Nightcrawler, which was designed by his father, Thomas Wayne (said to play a large role in an underground tunnel battle).
Willem Dafoe’s role is revealed, which is a mentor to Jason Momoa’s Aquaman named Vulko. It’s said Vulko is more of an early Atlantean as he has gils, meaning the Atlanteans adapted to breathing underwater at some point.
Amber Heard is playing Mera, described as a warrior and a sorceress.
JK Simmon’s Gordon looks pretty much like you expect (mustache, etc.).
The Flash will be comic relieve in Justice League. The Ezra Miller Flash costume will be initially made from spacesuit material held together by electrified wire. Waynetech will design a new costume for The Flash, seen by the end of the movie.
Ray Fisher’s Cyborg costume will be all CGI.
Junkie XL is returning to score Justice League. Some of Hans Zimmer’s previous music will be used.
Zack Snyder teases when – and if – we see the return of Superman, his hair may be a little longer (a nod to the death and return of Superman story from the DC Comics).
“Justice League” has a November 17, 2017 release directed by Zack Snyder starring Ben Affleck as Batman, Henry Cavill as Superman, Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman, Jason Momoa as Aquaman, Ezra Miller as The Flash, Ray Fisher as Cyborg, J.K. Simmons as Commissioner Gordon and Willem Dafoe as the Atlantean, Vulko.
We have Suicide Squad and Wonder Woman, and now Ben Affleck has confirmed Justice League for next month’s 2016 Comic-Con in San Diego.
Ben Affleck was spotted at the airport on Father’s Day where he was asked if he will be at Comic-Con.
“Yep. We’ll be there,” Affleck confirmed enthusiastically.
Affleck flew into LA from the UK where he is currently filming Justice League and was also asked if they had finished filming yet.
“Hell, no,” Affleck responded.
We can also speculate Ben Affleck will be at Comic-Con for his solo Batman movie as well.
Watch the video below for more of Ben Affleck.
“Justice League” has a November 17, 2017 release directed by Zack Snyder starring Ben Affleck as Batman, Henry Cavill as Superman, Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman, Jason Momoa as Aquaman, Ezra Miller as The Flash, Ray Fisher as Cyborg, J.K. Simmons as Commissioner Gordon and Willem Dafoe in an unknown role.
A couple of weeks ago saw it confirmed that Jesse Eisenberg will be back as Lex Luthor for Justice League. Now Eisenberg fills in the Shortlist that he films in August. “They are filming [Justice League] now, and I jump in from August,” Eisenberg said. Jesse Eisenberg also said he would “love to play Lex Luthor for years”
Later today (Tuesday) is supposed to see the first music video released from the Suicide Squad soundtrack.
Now various images stills have leaked online, which may be teasing Lex Luthor or possibly another inmate.
It recently became known from the Batman Vs. Superman Ultimate Edition that Batman was arranging for Lex Luthor to be transported to Arkham, the facility housing the members of the Suicide Squad.
So it’s possible we may see a Jesse Eisenberg cameo in the Suicide Squad movie.
Check out the pics below (via reddit).
Here is the song list from the Suicide Squad soundtrack, which is now available to order on Amazon.
1 Purple Lamborghini [Explicit] by Skrillex & Rick Ross
2 Sucker For Pain (with Logic, Ty Dolla $ign & X Ambassadors) [Explicit] by Lil Wayne, Wiz Khalifa & Imagine Dragons
3 Heathens by twenty one pilots 3:15
4 Standing In The Rain (feat. Mark Ronson) [Explicit] by Action Bronson & Dan Auerbach (of The Black Keys)
5 Gangsta [Explicit] by Kehlani
6 Know Better [Explicit] by Kevin Gates
7 You Don’t Own Me (feat. G-Eazy) by Grace
8 Without Me by Eminem
9 Wreak Havoc by Skylar Grey
10 Medieval Warfare by Grimes
11 Bohemian Rhapsody by Panic! At The Disco
12 Slippin’ Into Darkness by War
13 Fortunate Son by Creedence Clearwater Revival
14 I Started a Joke (feat. Becky Hanson) by ConfidentialMX
Suicide Squad music video images:
“Suicide Squad” has an August 5, 2016 release date directed by David Ayer starring Will Smith as Deadshot, Jared Leto as the Joker, Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn, Cara Delevingne as Enchantress, Jai Courtney as Boomerang, Joel Kinnaman as Rick Flag, Viola Davis as Amanda Waller, Adam Beach as Slipknot, Karen Fukuhara as Katana, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje as Killer Croc, Jay Hernandez as El Diablo, and Scott Eastwood in an unknown role.
Synopsis:
It feels good to be bad… Assemble a team of the world’s most dangerous, incarcerated Supervillains, provide them with the most powerful arsenal at the government’s disposal, and send them off on a mission to defeat an enigmatic, insuperable entity. U.S. intelligence officer Amanda Waller has determined only a secretly convened group of disparate, despicable individuals with next to nothing to lose will do. However, once they realize they weren’t picked to succeed but chosen for their patent culpability when they inevitably fail, will the Suicide Squad resolve to die trying, or decide it’s every man for himself?
