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DC Entertainment Shakeup: Unpacking The WB/Discovery Merger Fallout & How Superman Is The Key [The Playlist Podcast]

April 18, 2022 11:19 am

After months of waiting, following the major announcement back in May 2021, Warner Bros. has officially merged with Discovery, creating the aptly titled new company Warner Bros. Discovery. And as you might exp...

Warner Bros. Discovery Exploring A DC Entertainment Overhaul With A Kevin Feige-Like Czar, Superman Prioritization & Many More Ideas

Christopher Marc

April 14, 2022 4:26 pm

News

Well, it’s getting to be that time of year again: the bi-yearly-ish shake-up of DC Entertainment at Warner Bros. which has happened several times over the years ever since the franchise spun out early followin...

Kevin Smith Says His Scrapped Version Of ‘Superman’ Was Intended For Ben Affleck

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January 10, 2022 10:12 am

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It’s not a surprise that Kevin Smith pitched an idea for a “Superman” film back in the ‘90s. The filmmaker has talked about his meetings with producer Jon Peters at length about just how crazy the version of ‘...

Henry Cavill Says There’s “A Lot Of Storytelling” Left For His Man Of Steel But Thinks The Black Superman Film Is An “Exciting” Idea

Charles Barfield

November 10, 2021 11:43 am

News

With a seemingly new take on Superman coming from producer J.J. Abrams and writer Ta-Nahesi Coates, along with the announcement of a Michael B. Jordan Val Zod/Multiverse Superman TV series in the works, it wou...

Michael B. Jordan Reportedly Developing A Separate Black 'Superman' Limited Series for HBO Max

Michael B. Jordan Developing A Separate Val-Zod Black ‘Superman’ Limited Series For HBO Max

Edward Davis

July 23, 2021 6:08 pm

News, Television

You'll recall, the first time a Black Superman project was mentioned by Warner Bros. and the trades, Michael B. Jordan was the first name involved alongside J.J. Abrams. Abrams is already developing a Black Su...

John Boyega Says Regé-Jean Page & Jonathan Majors Would Be Good Choices For ‘Superman’

Charles Barfield

June 16, 2021 10:59 am

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John Boyega is no stranger to franchise films. As one of the main stars of the recent “Star Wars” sequel trilogy, the actor has proven himself capable of leading a major blockbuster, if needed. So, when he off...

Zack Snyder Thinks The Black Superman Idea Is “Bold & Cool” But Says Henry Cavill Is “My Superman”

Charles Barfield

May 13, 2021 12:42 pm

News

Even though the Snyder Cut of “Justice League” is in his rearview mirror and he’s about to see the release of the new Netflix zombie film, “Army of the Dead,” the specter of DC superheroes will always follow Z...

WB’s New ‘Superman’ Film Reportedly Will Feature A Black Clark Kent & Could Be A Period Piece

Charles Barfield

May 5, 2021 10:34 am

News

When it was announced that JJ Abrams was set to produce a new “Superman” film with acclaimed writer Ta-Nehisi Coates set to pen the script, the reports said that the film would actually include a Black actor a...

Michael B. Jordan Denies Those Superman Rumors & Is “Just Watching On This One”

Charles Barfield

April 28, 2021 1:30 pm

News

Way back in 2019, there was a report that went around about Michael B. Jordan speaking with Warner Bros. about starring in a “Superman” film. At the time, people were still thinking Henry Cavill would return a...

Ezra Miller, Dwayne Johnson Or Robert Pattison—Who Is The Key To DC’s Future In The Post-Snyderverse? [The Playlist Podcast]

Charles Barfield

April 9, 2021 1:14 pm

News, Podcasts, Television

Recently, “Zack Snyder’s Justice League” was released on HBO Max and seemingly put an end to the Snyderverse chapter of the DCEU. (Okay, sure #RestoreTheSnyderverse is being seen all over social media, but the...

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