Deadline are reporting that a new actress has been cast to play the DC hero ‘Supergirl’ in the upcoming ‘Flash‘ movie. This marks the first appearance of the charecter in DC’s Cinematic Universe although she does feature in The CW’s hit show ‘Supergirl’ (played by Mellissa Benoist). Chosen from over 425 actresses who auditioned, Daytime Emmy nominee Sasha Calle (The Young and the Restless) has scored the feature role as Supergirl. The Boston, MA born-Columbian actress will be first Latina Supergirl ever in DC’s history.
South Park to return for hour-long ‘Vaccination Special’
South Park is set to return early in 2021 — because there has just been too much news Trey Parker and Matt Stone need to address through their beloved Comedy Central show.
‘Zack Snyder’s Justice League’ gets UK release date
In a social media post today Zack Snyder confirmed that the upcoming Zack Snyder’s Justice League will be available worldwide on VOD on the same day as its previously announced debut on HBO Max in the U.S. on March 18th 2021 (with the exception of China, France, and Japan, where the release dates are TBD). Specific details of the services where the film will be available internationally are still to be confirmed but are expected to be released soon.
J.J. Abrams attached to HBO Max ‘Constantine’ reboot
J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot is developing a darker reboot of DC Comics Constantine for HBO Max with Guy Bolton attached to write.
Tim Burton to direct live action Wednesday Addams Netflix series
It was officially announced today that Tim Burton will be making his TV directorial debut with a new live-action series centered on Wednesday Addams, coming soon from Netflix.
‘Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai’ Gets Early Season 2 Renewal By HBO Max
HBO Max has given an early Season 2 renewal to Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai, the animated prequel to the beloved film franchise, from Warner Bros. Animation and Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Television.
The renewal was announced as part of WarnerMedia’s Kids and Family presentation at the TCA virtual Press Tour.
Review: Torchwood – Drive
Review by Jacob Licklider
When adapting Arthur Conan Doyle’s A Study in Scarlet for the modern day, Steven Moffat noticed that everyone trusts a cabbie. They’re paid to take you from point A to point B, putting up with your terrible drunkenness and your insults. Torchwood: Drive by David Llewellyn uses the back of a cab as its primary setting with Toshiko Sato on her own with the rest of Torchwood Three off on other missions leaving Tosh in charge of saving the world.
‘Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai’ casting announcements
Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai is an upcoming animated comedy fantasy streaming television series, to be released on HBO Max, and serve as a prequel to the 1984 film Gremlins and its 1990 sequel The New Batch.
Set in 1920s Shanghai, the series boasts a cast that includes Ming-Na Wen (“Agent’s of S.H.I.E.L.D,” “The Mandalorian,” “Mulan”), BD Wong (“Mr. Robot,” “Jurassic World”) and James Hong (“Big Trouble in Little China,” “Blade Runner,” “Mulan”). In addition, Matthew Rhys (“The Americans,” “Perry Mason”), has been tapped to voice the half-hour show’s villain.
DC Comics announces Batman ’89 and Superman ’78 comics
The worlds of Richard Donner‘s Superman and Tim Burton‘s Batman are getting the comic book treatment.
DC Comics have announced a new upcoming digital series, Batman ’89, by Sam Hamm and Joe Quinones, and Superman ’78, by Robert Venditti and Wilfredo Torres.
‘Buffy The Vampire Slayer’ star Nicholas Brendon responds to latest Joss Whedon allegations
Following Charisma Carpenter, who played Cordelia Chase on Buffy the Vampire Slayer and it’s spin off Angel taking to twitter to shared her experience working with Buffy creator Joss Whedon, Nicholas Brendon has commented on the allegations.
