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The article reviews and praises a clip from a fan-made, proof-of-concept film titled Fantastic Four: First Steps.
The central argument is that this short clip perfectly captures the true essence of th…
The article from Nerdist highlights that James Gunn's upcoming film, Superman, will focus on two central themes: Superman's identity as an immigrant and his fundamental kindness.
Gunn's approach will …
The article argues that Superman's most significant and enduring power is not his physical strength, flight, or heat vision, but his profound kindness and unwavering moral compass. While his physical…
This article provides an overview of Brand New Day, a controversial and significant era in Spider-Man comics that began in 2008. It served as a "soft reboot" for the character, fundamentally altering…
Actress Rachel Brosnahan, who will star as Lois Lane in the upcoming DCU film Superman, has publicly expressed her strong interest in portraying a version of the character who becomes Superwoman.
This…
The Nerdist article explains that the "Pocket Universe" in DC Comics was created to solve a major continuity problem following the 1985 storyline Crisis on Infinite Earths. This event merged all of D…
The article highlights a "stealth cameo" by the classic DC villain Mr. Mxyzptlk in the first episode of the new animated series, My Adventures with Superman. The character appears briefly as an unnam…
The article breaks down a major development from DC Comics' recent issue, Superman #9. In this issue, Lex Luthor creates a powerful and dangerous new villain by combining two of Superman's classic fo…
Lucasfilm has officially announced a new feature film titled The Mandalorian & Grogu, which will be the first Star Wars movie in theaters since 2019.
Here are the key details from the article:
Netflix has officially confirmed that a third . The news came from Scott Stuber, Netflix's Head of Film, who stated they are actively working on the script.
Key points from the article include:
The article celebrates the long-overdue creation of an Oscar category for Best Achievement in Stunt Coordination, which will be introduced at the 2026 Academy Awards. The author argues that stunt wor…
Kristen Stewart and Oscar Isaac are set to star in Flesh of the Gods, a new vampire thriller directed by Panos Cosmatos, known for his visually distinct and surreal films like Mandy.
The movie, writte…
The first official image from James Gunn's upcoming movie Superman is a carefully crafted love letter to the character's entire 85-year history, blending elements from various iconic eras of comics. …
The article discusses a significant change to Superman's origin story introduced in the recent DC comic Superman #13. This retcon alters the long-established narrative of Krypton's destruction and th…
DC Studios head James Gunn has confirmed that Milly Alcock, the new Supergirl, will first appear in the Superman film before starring in her own movie, Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow.
The article specul…
According to a recent social media update from DC Studios co-head James Gunn, the live-action movie is still in development but is currently held up by "complexities" that need to be resolved before…
This article argues that Grant Gustin, who played Barry Allen in the CW's The Flash for nine seasons, should be cast as The Flash in the new DCU, but with a twist: he should play Wally West, not Barr…
According to the article, director and DC Studios co-head James Gunn has voiced his strong opposition to retelling the origin stories of iconic superheroes like Batman, Superman, and Spider-Man. He a…
The article provides a comprehensive overview of James Gunn's upcoming film, Superman, which is set to launch the new DC Universe (DCU) on July 11, 2025.
The film is not an origin story. It will focus…
In a clever marketing stunt, Marvel Comics created a fake Zillow listing for the Baxter Building, the iconic headquarters of the Fantastic Four. The promotion was designed to generate buzz for the ne…