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Peter David Comments On Jason Momoa as Aquaman

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With Zack Snyder releasing the first look at Jason Momoa as Aquaman, with it comes some contention amongst the fans.

While most fans seemed to be in favor of Momoa as Aquaman and approved of the first image, apparently some weren’t too happy.

Now comic book writer Peter David has addressed the situation. David wrote Aquaman back in the 1990s and says the Jason Momoa Aquaman is obviously his version and asks: Why do fans have to bitch about EVERYthing?

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So now I’m reading comments from fans widely decrying the photo of Aquaman that Zack Snyder put up on Twitter. Apparently oblivious to the fact that it’s clearly my version of Arthur, fans are shouting that it looks nothing remotely like the DC Aquaman. Which I guess makes sense; mine was twenty years ago and that’s two generations of comics fans to have passed through and forgotten my iteration of the Sea King.

But still: when will they learn? I still remember clearly being at a convention back in the early 90s, and it had been announced that Tim Burton was casting Michael Keaton as Batman. I was on a panel and we were asked about it. Every other panel member said it was an insult, that it was going to be 1960s Adam West all over again. And I was the last person to speak, and I said, “Look: Tim Burton is a director. Keaton is an actor. They’re both good at what they do, and just because they’re mostly known for comedy doesn’t mean they can’t turn out a great Batman film.”

And I was booed. By everyone. Even the other panelists gave me the evil eye.

Flash forward several years, and I’m at another convention, and I hear two fans talking about the just announced “Batman Returns.” Their opinion: “It better be Tim Burton and Michael Keaton or otherwise it’s gonna suck.” I felt vindicated.

Remember when photos of Heath Ledger surfaced as the Joker and fans proclaimed he looked completely wrong and the film was going to suck?

And fans never learn. They NEVER learn.

Why the hell can’t they rein in their perpetual expectation for the worst and just wait to see the damned film? Yes, “Man of Steel” was a flawed film. Y’know what? It was still 100% better than Superman III and IV.

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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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Watch: Top 10 Awesome Aquaman Moments

With Zack Snyder releasing the first Aquaman image and Jason Momoa set to play the King of the Seven Seas, now seems about as good time as any to go over the top ten awesome Aquaman moments.

Check out the video above from DC All Access.

After getting our first look at Jason Momoa as Aquaman, we searched the seven seas for Aquaman’s greatest moments in comics! In this exclusive DC All Access clip, we list off our top ten awesome Aquaman moments. Whether it’s fighting side by side with the Justice League, or inspiring the people of Atlantis, these are the events that really made waves.

“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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Jason Momoa Talks Aquaman, Batman vs. Superman & Justice League

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Jason Momoa is set to play the King of the Seven Seas on the big screen come March 2016 in Batman Vs. Superman.

Momoa also stars in The Red Road TV series that airs on Sundance TV. While doing press for the series, Momoa talks about his DC slate and Aquaman.

Jason Momoa notes he didn’t shoot any action scenes for Batman Vs. Superman and looks forward to the Justice League movie for that; Momoa also says he doesn’t have a big role in Batman Vs. Superman as it’s their movie (via EW).

No, we haven’t done too much on the action yet. You know, Justice League is still quite a ways away. But I’m looking forward to it. Henry’s a sweetheart, Ben is a badass, so I’m really looking forward to when we all shoot Justice League.

Well, it’s Batman and Superman, it’s not my movie. It’s the first time in history to have them both on the screen together, and I’m just excited to see those two up there.  

Momoa also talks about the big Aquaman poster reveal that took everybody and the internet by storm.

That was a shocker for sure. It was supposed to be a surprise in 2016, so it definitely helps [our show]. I’ve been holding that secret for a long time. Zack Snyder called me up and said, “I’m posting this picture now.” He’s just a genius and I love him to death. He sent it over and we’re in the middle of the editing suite for the thing I’m doing right now, and we all freaked out, man. It was so amazing to see it come out.  

Momoa says Aquaman will be amazing with lots of surprises on the way.

The whole mythology of Aquaman is pretty amazing. There’s so many things to tell, and there’s a whole backstory that’s just amazing. There’s a lot of surprises coming. I think, yeah, he’s been cast aside. But, um [laughs] times are going to change now, buddy.

Batman Vs. Superman has a March 25, 2016 release; Justice League is due out in 2017, with Aquaman in 2018.

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Ray Fisher Teases Cyborg Image Coming Soon

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We have Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman and yesterday saw Zack Snyder release the first look at Jason Momoa as Aquaman.

Now we may be adding Cyborg to the mix soon.

Ray Fisher, the actor set to play Cyborg, responded to a fan’s tweet on Twitter that mentioned we will get to see a similar picture soon that is “cyber themed.”

Fisher responded with “perhaps” and added a smile.

Ray Fisher previously posted an image of himself wearing a Batman Vs. Superman crew t-shirt as well.

Ray Fisher will first be appearing in Batman Vs. Superman before the Justice League movies and then his own standalone 2020 Cyborg film.

The Jason Momoa Aquaman image teased “Unite The Seven,” which may mean the members of the Justice League. It’s speculated Cyborg, Flash and Green Lantern will make up the rest as they all have their own DC movies as well.

“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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Jason Momoa & Aquaman Trending Worldwide

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About two hours ago saw Batman Vs. Superman director Zack Snyder take to Twitter to release the first official look at Jason Momoa as Aquaman.

Fans have responded enthusiastically by getting both “Jason Momoa” and “Aquaman” trending worldwide on Twitter and “Zack Snyder” trending on Facebook.

Momoa will play the King of the Seven Seas next March for Snyder in Batman Vs. Superman followed by the Justice League movie in 2017 and the solo Aquaman movie in 2018.

It’s also hoped the Batman Vs. Superman trailer may be released as early as next week.

Check out the tweet from Zack Snyder, Jason Momoa’s Instagram post, and tweets and posts from Aquaman fans:

 

E hui Ka Hiku! Unite the seven. It’s on kanaka maoli suppa hero. Aloha.aquaman BOOM. Mahalo zack

A photo posted by Jason Momoa (@prideofgypsies) on

Via Facebook:

Kickass

 I wonder who has the guts now to say he’s useless

Aquaman looks Badass!!! The island tats are a nice touch… Way to represent!

O f-ck.. damn .Epic .totally Badass .so blode hair or light blonde or not or.. should be diff hair/diff look than other superhero. thats Aquaman.

BADASS. Damn I’m happy.

Omg

Looks sick

Even though I wish he played Lobo I’m digging this look

Holy…wow. That’s actually pretty epic!!! 

Looks amazing. Makes so much sense. Also he looks like he can kick Batman’s, Superman’s, and Wonder Woman’s ass. Not saying he can, just that he looks like he can.

“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.

For more news on the “Man of Steel” and related movies head on over to the Cosmic Book News Superman movie hub.

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Batman Vs. Superman Trailer Attached To Focus?

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Tonight saw Zack Snyder tweet the official first look image of Jason Momoa as Aquaman.

Fans have been eagerly awaiting the first trailer for Batman Vs. Superman. Is it possible the trailer will be released next Friday with Focus?

Focus stars Suicide Squad‘s Will Smith and Margot Robbie, plus Focus is put out by WB.

It’s also been speculated the Batman Vs. Superman trailer might be attached to the new Mad Max movie; however, Mad Max: Fury Road doesn’t come out until May 15th.

The Focus release date is just a month and a year away from Batman Vs. Superman, and most studios like to reveal a teaser a year prior.

If the Batman Vs. Superman trailer is attached to Focus, it will be online some time next week.

We’re crossing our fingers.

Focus opens Friday, February 27th.

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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.

For more news on the “Man of Steel” and related movies head on over to the Cosmic Book News Superman movie hub.

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First Look At Jason Momoa As Aquaman

Check out our first look at Jason Momoa as Aquaman.

Batman vs. Superman director Zack Snyder shared the image on Twitter adding: “There is only one true King. #unitetheseven.”

Momoa posted the image to his Instagram account as well with: “E hui Ka Hiku! Unite the seven. It’s on kanaka maoli suppa hero. Aloha.aquaman BOOM. Mahalo zack.”

Jason Momoa will first be featured as Aquaman in Batman Vs. Superman and Justice League before getting his own solo Aquaman movie in 2018.

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Batman Vs. Superman trailer getting released next week?
Jason Momoa and Aquaman trending worldwde

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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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Michael Shannon Wearing An Aquaman T-Shirt At Sundance

If you didn’t know – Michael Shannon happens to be a big fan of Aquaman.

Shannon previously said if he could play a superhero, it would be Aquaman.

“You know who I really want to play?” Shannon said. “Aquaman. If they ever make a fucking Aquaman movie, I want to be Aquaman.”

Shannon said that over a year ago, and now the actor has been spotted at the Sundance Film Festival wearing an Aquaman t-shirt.

Jason Momoa was recently cast as Aquaman and also attended the Sundance Film Festival where Michael Shannon wearing the Aquaman t-shirt was brought up. Momoa didn’t have much to say about it other than “that’s awesome.”

Michael Shannon played Zod for Zack Snyder in Man of Steel. Various fan theories are speculating that Lex Luthor gets a hold of Zod’s body and uses the Kryptonian armor to make the Lex Luthor Warsuit from the comic books.

Check out video from Sundance with Michael Shannon as well:

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Jason Momoa’s Jaw Dropped When Told About Aquaman & DC Plans

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Jason Momoa recently attended the Sundance Film Festival where offered some information about Aquaman and the DC movie universe.

“Well, things are going to be a little different,” Momoa responded when asked what fans of the comic book can expect. “When I first went in I met with Zack [Snyder] — his idea is pretty amazing. When I went in, he told me — my jaw kind of dropped. My jaw doesn’t normally drop. What he has planned for the DC world and definitely for Aquaman is something that, you know, I think I was brought on for a certain reason, and they got some really cool plans for him. I’m really excited for everyone to see it.”

Momoa continued with mention of having to keep Aquaman a secret.

“Last year, when I was on this panel I was like eating chicken breasts and in training when I wasn’t supposed to talk about anything,” Momoa said. “I wasn’t supposed to say anything until 2016. So I told a bunch of people that they could punch me in the face if I was on it, so I’m going to get hit a couple times. But they finally released it. I was supposed to keep it a secret for 3 years.”

It’s then mentioned that Michael Shannon (Zod in Man of Steel) has been seen in town wearing an Aquaman t-shirt (Shannon previously said he wants to play f’n Aquaman), with Momoa asked, “What’s the relationship there?”

Momoa didn’t respond to the questioning, but did say “that’s awesome,” and continued talking about what he liked about Zack Snyder in that there is a new “brown” superhero as Momoa is half Polynesian.

“There is not a lot of brown superheroes. You know, I’m half Polynesian. What that is going to represent to every Islander, every brown kid that’s out there is really going to be like — it’s really cool what they are doing with that. That’s an honor to represent that,” Momoa said.

The fan portion of the QnA then sees Jason Momoa asked whether Aquaman will have a mustache and beard, as the 74-year-old fan mentions Aquaman is her “very favorite character” and she has the Aquaman #1 comic book.

“Well, just going off what you’ve seen so far ma’am, I don’t think he is going to be blonde or white. I can’t really tell you because I haven’t shot it yet. I hate to disappoint. I’m a little different than what those others. I hope you watch it with an open heart. I went to school for Marine Biology. It’s an honor to play this.”

Aquaman hits 2018.

“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.

For more news on the “Man of Steel” and related movies head on over to the Cosmic Book News Superman movie hub.

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