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Harley Quinn standing by a car in Batman: The Animated Series

Joel Schumacher's Canceled Batman Movie Had A Shocking Take On Harley Quinn

By Michael Boyle 9 days ago

Joel Schumacher's canceled Batman sequel, Batman Unchained, would've featured both Scarecrow and a decidedly unconventional take on Harley Quinn's backstory.

Dulcea on a rocky beach in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie

Why Mariska Hargitay Was Fired From The Original Power Rangers Movie

By Witney Seibold 9 days ago

Before Mariska Hargitay was the leading lady of Law & Order protecting New York City, she nearly helped The Power Rangers save the universe.

James Gunn in front of posters for various Troma films

If Superhero Movies Must Exist, Thank God A Dude Who Worked At Troma Is Leading The Charge

By Danielle Ryan 9 days ago

James Gunn got his start at Troma, and the skills he acquired there can help make the DC Universe (and future superhero movies in general) a success.

Batman (Robert Pattinson) crouches and looks down in The Batman (2022)

DC Has The Perfect Solution For Fans Hungry For Robert Pattinson's Batman Sequel

By Devin Meenan 10 days ago

The Batman 2 is still a long way off, but DC has released a comic that's perfect for fans of Robert Pattinson's Dark Knight.

Brainiac looking ominous amidst shrunken cities in Superman

Brainiac Is The DC Universe's Next Major Villain - But Which One Will James Gunn Choose?

By Pauli Poisuo 10 days ago

Upcoming Superman sequel Man of Tomorrow will feature Brainiac as the villain, but the comics have many different Brainiacs for James Gunn to choose from.

Miles Teller as Reed Richards wearing glasses in Fantastic Four (2015)

Miles Teller Thinks One Person Is To Blame For Fantastic Four's Epic Failure

By Ryan Scott 10 days ago

Miles Teller primarily blames one individual for the failure of 2015's Fantastic Four, and while he isn't naming names, it's not hard to read between the lines.

George R.R. Martin being interviewed on Conan

Game Of Thrones' Creator Is Still Angry About Spider-Man's Most Controversial Storyline

By Kieran Fisher 10 days ago

You can count Game of Thrones creator George R.R. Martin among those who still take issue with this highly controversial Spider-Man comic book storyline.

Darkman standing in front of a burning building in Darkman

Why Liam Neeson's Horror Superhero Darkman Never Got A Proper Sequel

By Witney Seibold 12 days ago

The Sam Raimi-directed horror superhero flick Darkman was a modest hit. Here's why Raimi and original star Liam Neeson never reunited for a proper sequel.

David Corenswet's Superman stands in the Fortress of Solitude in Superman

Why James Gunn Turned Down Superman The First Time He Was Asked To Direct

By Joe Roberts 12 days ago

James Gunn had the chance to direct Superman back in 2018 but turned it down. Here's why he finally said yes, and why 2018 wasn't the right time.

Images from Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, Valerian: The City of a Thousand Planets, Movie 43, and Cats around an image of Quicksilver in X-Men: Apocalypse

15 Great Scenes In Bad Movies

By Blaise Santi 13 days ago

Even if a movie is mostly bad, the might be at least one scene worth commending. From Star Wars to Cats and beyond, here are some great scenes in bad movies.

How Some Kind Of Wonderful Fixed The Problems Of Pretty In Pink

By Jamie Gerber 13 days ago

Some Kind of Wonderful was a thornier, more complex take on the love triangle in Pretty in Pink.

Alicia Silverstone's Batgirl wearing her costume and taking a fighting stance in Batman & Robin

Why Shooting Batman & Robin Made Absolutely No Sense, According To Alicia Silverstone

By Pauli Poisuo 14 days ago

Working on superhero movies means not having an idea what the film will look like until visual effects are added in, even on films like Batman & Robin.

The Hulk looking forlorn in the Incredible Hulk (2008)

The Absolutely Shocking Incredible Hulk Scene That Was Cut From The Marvel Movie

By Devin Meenan 14 days ago

Incredible Hulk star Edward Norton originally had a very different creative vision for the Marvel Studios film, as evidenced by this shocking deleted scene.

The 15 Best Marvel Netflix Characters Ranked

By Margaret David 14 days ago

Netflix's corner of the Marvel Cinematic Universe has closed up shop, but we'd love to see these characters return in some form. Here's hoping.

A glory shot of the Defenders from Defenders of the Earth

Stan Lee Wrote The Theme Song For A '80s Cartoon Starring Non-Marvel Superheroes

By Witney Seibold 14 days ago

Stan Lee is the godfather of Marvel Comics, but he once wrote the theme song to an '80s cartoon about superheroes that weren't from Marvel.

Ryan Reynolds' Deadpool lays his head on his hand in Deadpool & Wolverine

Deadpool & Wolverine Almost Featured A Connection To Marvel's Worst-Reviewed Movie

By Joe Roberts 15 days ago

Deadpool & Wolverine was packed with cameos, but Ryan Reynolds ultimately decided against featuring characters from Marvel's worst-reviewed movie.

Soundtack covers for Tron: Ares, Lost season 2, Frankenstein, KPop Demon Hunters, Weapons, and Superman on top of soundtrack art for Sinners

/Film Holiday Gift Guide 2025: The Best Soundtracks From Movies & TV Shows

By Ethan Anderton 15 days ago

Some of the best movies of the year also have incredible soundtracks, and we've assembled some of the best new releases of the year for your holiday shopping.

Michael Shannon as General Zod is seen in closeup in Man of Steel

Michael Shannon Defends Man Of Steel's Controversial Zod Death Scene

By Joe Roberts 15 days ago

More than a decade later, Michael Shannon still stands by Man of Steel and the controversial scene where Henry Cavill's Superman kills Shannon's General Zod.

Batman holding up a criminal in Batman (1989)

Tim Burton's Batman Opening Is A Secret Adaptation Of This DC Comics Story

By Devin Meenan 15 days ago

The opening of Tim Burton's Batman quietly pays homage to one of executive producer (and lifelong Dark Knight fan) Michael Uslan's favorite Batman comics.

Guardians Of The Galaxy Director James Gunn Says Chris Pratt's Marvel Screen Test Was A Disaster

By Joe Roberts 16 days ago

James Gunn said on the "Peacemaker" podcast that Chris Pratt was real close to losing his "Guardians of the Galaxy" role thanks to a bad screen test.

Eddie Murphy Supposedly Pushed Hard To Play This Superhero In The '90s

By Witney Seibold 16 days ago

Eddie Murphy was apparently interested in starring in a version of The Green Hornet decades before the Seth Rogen movie finally got made.

Danielle Brooks as Leota Adebayo sitting on a bed while Steve Agee as John Economos shows her his phone on Peacemaker

One Peacemaker Star Knew James Gunn Was Taking Over DC Studios Before It Was Announced

By Danielle Ryan 16 days ago

One fan-favorite actor within James Gunn's new DC Universe had to keep the secret of Gunn's new position at DC Studios for months.

Batman kneels in front of several other Batmen on a cover for Batman #900

The Long-Forgotten Batman Doppelgänger Most Comic Book Fans Have Never Heard Of

By Joe Roberts 17 days ago

After Batman burst into the pages of Detective Comics, there was another costumed hero who shared an awful lot of similarities to The Dark Knight.

This 'Banned' Batman Comic Is Valuable For A Hilarious, Outrageous Reason

By Joe Roberts 17 days ago

The original run of a Batman comic from the late 2010s is worth a heck of a lot of money due to one outrageous panel that sparked a craze.

Shots from Almost Famous, The Breakfast Club, Barbie, Wayne's World and Fight Club around John Cusack holding a boombox in Say Anything

15 Best Needle Drops In Movie History

By Blaise Santi 17 days ago

A great soundtrack can make a good movie even better, and these needle drops are the best uses of songs we've ever seen in the movies.

Absolute Batman #15 variant cover by Sanford Greene - Absolute Joker sitting in his human form with his monster form behind him

Absolute Batman's New Take On The Joker Borrows From A Modern Horror Movie Hit

By Devin Meenan 19 days ago

The new look of the Joker in Absolute Batman is pure nightmare fuel plucked straight from one of the hottest horror movies in years.

Tennant and Coleman as Alec and Ellie in Broadchurch

14 Shows Like Broadchurch That Are Definitely Worth Watching

By Leah Marilla Thomas 20 days ago

Love Broadchurch for its compelling mysteries, its moody setting, or the chemistry between its leads? Be sure to investigate these other murder mystery series.