Tag: James Gunn
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Swamp Thing Writer, Universe Details, Rumors, And More Info
The old DC Universe is dead, long live the DC Universe. As we get closer and closer to the rebirth of James Gunn and Peter Safran’s new DC hierarchy of power, there is plenty to be excited about, from new takes on iconic characters and also fresh new faces making the leap to the big…
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Oppenheimer Passes Guardians 3 To Enter The Top 3 At The Global Box Office For 2023
Another week, another milestone for “Oppenheimer.” The latest film from acclaimed director Christopher Nolan continued to rake in the dough over Labor Day weekend, adding another $5.75 million in its seventh weekend domestically, staying in the top five on the charts. That, coupled with another big frame overseas actually put it in the top three…
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‘Suicide Squad’: David Ayer Clarifies His Cut Is A “Possibility,” But James Gunn Wants “Scores On The Board” First
Despite its disputes being more than seven years old, David Ayer’s 2016 superhero film, “Suicide Squad,” continues to be a source of controversy for dejected fans online and a point of contention for the filmmaker. Part of it is because “Suicide Squad” was a vestige of the old Zach Snyder-led DC Universe, which is no…
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Jamie Christopher, Assistant Director for Marvel, Rian Johnson, Harry Potter Films, Dies at 52
Jamie Christopher, assistant director on Marvel films including “Guardians of the Galaxy” and the entire Harry Potter franchise, died Tuesday in Los Angeles from heart complications. He was 52.During his nearly three-decade career, Christopher became a frequent collaborator with directors like James Gunn and Rian Johnson along with Marvel Studio’s Kevin Feige.“Jamie was a good…
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David Ayer Claims Botched ‘Suicide Squad’ Cut Ruined His Chances at Taking Over DC Comics
David Ayer isn’t done addressing the director’s cut of 2016 film “Suicide Squad.”The director claimed during Jon Bernthal’s “Real Ones” podcast that early cuts of “Suicide Squad” led to rumors that he was in line to take over DC Studios at Warner Bros.“During a time, during ‘Suicide Squad,’ when the dailies were coming in, people…
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The Most Controversial Recasting Decisions in TV and Film, from ‘The Witcher’ to ‘Wonder Woman’
DC Studios needs a hero; many heroes in fact. And James Gunn is in the process of picking them. Since taking up the mantle of DC Studios co-ceo with Peter Safran in October of last year, “The Suicide Squad” writer/director has been steadily assembling a new cast of actors to replace the Justice League once…
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Clint Eastwood, Sylvester Stallone, & More Legends Who Were Almost Superman
Superman is a difficult character to get right on screen. He embodies old-fashioned values. Despite his invulnerability, he has to somehow show a degree of vulnerability. Superman has to be likable, but believable as a force to be reckoned with. Difficult, yes, but not impossible. There are a number of actors who have done well…
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‘Titans’ Season 4 Sets Blu-Ray and DVD Release Date
DC films might be in a weird purgatory as fans wait for James Gunn’s vision to take shape, but over the last number of years DC TV has taken numerous risks that have reminded comic book audiences why this brand is so unique. This included Titans which just ended its four season run this past…
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No One Can Lose a Role Quite Like Henry Cavill
It’s been a rough few months for Henry Cavill. Despite seemingly returning to the role of Superman for a new era of the DC Universe after his cameo appearance in 2022’s Black Adam, Cavill was forced to walk back his comments when the DC Universe was creatively overhauled by James Gunn. Gunn cast Pearl breakout…
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James Gunn Doesn’t Want ‘Superman: Legacy’ Defined as a ‘Young Superman’ Movie
James Gunn isn’t ready for his Superman movie to be pigeonholed before he shoots a frame of footage.The filmmaker and DC Studios co-ceo is currently hard at work prepping “Superman: Legacy,” the first film in his reimagined DC Universe that will star David Corenswet as Superman and Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane. In addition to…