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‘Swamp Thing’: James Gunn Shares New Artwork Teasing Announced DCU Movie!!

James Gunn‘s latest Instagram story, featuring an illustration of Swamp Thing, has sparked fresh speculation about the development status of a new Swamp Thing movie. The illustration was also shared on social media by a fan, who expressed their desire to see Daredevil: Born Again star Vincent D’Onofrio take on the role, consequently drawing the actor’s attention. Notably, the yet-to-be-released film was confirmed to be … Continue reading ‘Swamp Thing’: James Gunn Shares New Artwork Teasing Announced DCU Movie!!

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‘Swamp Thing’: James Gunn Provides Update on Long-Awaited DC Movie!!

DC Studios has offered a promising update on its upcoming Swamp Thing movie. Despite recent delays and reshuffling within the DCU’s release schedule, a new update suggests that the long-awaited film is still moving forward. The confirmation has sparked excitement among fans after months of uncertainty. James Mangold is still invested in DC’s Swamp Thing movie James Mangold’s long-awaited Swamp Thing movie remains on DC … Continue reading ‘Swamp Thing’: James Gunn Provides Update on Long-Awaited DC Movie!!

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‘Swamp Thing’: James Mangold’s DCU Movie Gets a Disappointing Update!!

Back when the first phase of the DCU was announced, James Gunn and Peter Safran unveiled a sprawling vision for a world that could house a wide range of projects, from typical superhero fare to comedic features and even horror. On that latter end was Swamp Thing, an exploration of the titular human/plant monster’s dark origin story written and directed by James Mangold as a … Continue reading ‘Swamp Thing’: James Mangold’s DCU Movie Gets a Disappointing Update!!

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James Gunn Is Writing a Follow Up to ‘Superman’!!

If the Man of Steel returns for a sequel after this summer’s new Superman, it may not be right away. Writer/director (and DC Studios co-CEO) James Gunn is working on another DC project, but it may or may not be Superman 2. Gunn commented on the issue at a DC press conference with co-CEO Peter Safran, where Collider‘s Steve Weintraub was in attendance. When Weintraub … Continue reading James Gunn Is Writing a Follow Up to ‘Superman’!!

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‘Swamp Thing’: James Mangold Sees DC Feature as a Standalone Venture!!

Work is in full swing on the DC Universe, which will usher in a new era of classic comic book characters from DC Studios co-chairs James Gunn and Peter Safran. One of these upcoming films, Swamp Thing, will be directed by James Mangold. However, in a slate of new comments, the director has said that he views the film not as a franchise tentpole, but … Continue reading ‘Swamp Thing’: James Mangold Sees DC Feature as a Standalone Venture!!

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‘Swamp Thing’: Bill Skarsgård Rumored to Lead DC Film!!

We recently reported on a rumor that It and John Wick Chapter 4 actor Bill Skarsgård might be up for a key role in an upcoming DCU project, and we may now know which character he’s being eyed to play. There was speculation that he could be in contention for a new take on the Joker, one of the members of The Authority, or possibly … Continue reading ‘Swamp Thing’: Bill Skarsgård Rumored to Lead DC Film!!

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Jim Lee Set as New President of DC Comics!!

Jim Lee has been officially named president over at DC. The artist has been working with the characters from the brand for decades, ever since he fell in love with comic books during the 80’s. While he was initially set to attend medical school, Lee got his first drawing opportunity at Marvel, starting a career path that would eventually lead him to where he is … Continue reading Jim Lee Set as New President of DC Comics!!

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‘Swamp Thing’: James Mangold Confirmed to Be Writing the DC Movie!!

It’s happening. Directer James Mangold has confirmed that he will be writing Swamp Thing for DC, under the watchful eye of James Gunn and Peter Safran. Speaking with Collider‘s Steve Weintraub at Star Wars Celebration Europe in London, following the announcement of his jump to hyperspace in the Star Wars universe – Mangold will direct a film set around the Dawn of the Jedi for … Continue reading ‘Swamp Thing’: James Mangold Confirmed to Be Writing the DC Movie!!

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‘Swamp Thing’: ‘Logan’ Director James Mangold in Talks to Helm DCU Film!!

Academy Award-nominated Director James Mangold could be bound for the swamps of Louisiana. According to The Hollywood Reporter and Mangold himself via a post on Twitter, the Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny helmer is gunning for the director’s chair for DC‘s recently-announced Swamp Thing movie. He’s currently in talks with the studio to helm the film which will be a part of the … Continue reading ‘Swamp Thing’: ‘Logan’ Director James Mangold in Talks to Helm DCU Film!!

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‘Swamp Thing’ Origin Movie in the Works!!

The DCU will see the return of perhaps its messiest superhero, the humanoid plant monster Swamp Thing, under the reign of James Gunn and Peter Safran. While unveiling their plans for the future of the DC cinematic universe, Safran revealed that Swamp Thing will be getting its own solo film in the near future that will explore the origins of the popular anthropomorphic sludge monster. … Continue reading ‘Swamp Thing’ Origin Movie in the Works!!

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DC Universe Will Rebrand as a Comics-Only Service This Week!!

The short-lived streaming service and comics destination from WarnerMedia is officially rebranding as DC Universe Infinite starting Thursday, January 21st, and it will be devoid of any and all original television content. When DC Universe launched in September 2018, it did so as a one-stop shop for DC fandom. It boasted the R-rated original live-action superhero series Titans as well as the animated series Young … Continue reading DC Universe Will Rebrand as a Comics-Only Service This Week!!

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DC Comics Announce a New Universe Called DC Future State!!

Get ready to experience a whole new DC Universe when 2021 rolls around. The publisher has just shared the first official details for DC Future State, a special two-month event that looks ahead to a time when new characters step up to fill the mantles of DC’s most popular superheroes. The event will kick off in January and spins directly out of the last issue … Continue reading DC Comics Announce a New Universe Called DC Future State!!

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The CW Pushes All New Seasons to 2021!!

As the entertainment industry continues to pivot and respond in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, The CW has announced that the network is pushing its new season to January 2020. That means no new scripted series for Fall 2020 on The CW, which will keep the schedule full with unscripted series like Whose Line Is It Anyway? and Penn and Teller: Fool Us, as well as their … Continue reading The CW Pushes All New Seasons to 2021!!

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‘Swamp Thing’ Heads to the CW But Without Any New Episodes!!

Swamp Thing, the fan-favorite DC Universe series that was unceremoniously cancelled before finishing its first season, will live again (kind of). The CW has picked up the rights to air the show, Variety reports, but there are currently no plans to make any more episodes of the short-lived drama. Which is a shame, because I’d love to see the big green bog monster join the … Continue reading ‘Swamp Thing’ Heads to the CW But Without Any New Episodes!!

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‘Swamp Thing’: Behind The Scenes Video Offers Full Look at Kevin Durand’s Floronic Man!! Check It Out!!

A new Swamp Thing behind-the-scenes video features a great look at Kevin Durand’s transformation as Floronic Man. Swamp Thing clearly had plans on continuing before the DC Universe series was suddenly cancelled after just one season due to tax rebate and budget issues. One of the biggest teases for what was to come in the future was in the post-credits scene at the end of season … Continue reading ‘Swamp Thing’: Behind The Scenes Video Offers Full Look at Kevin Durand’s Floronic Man!! Check It Out!!

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‘Swamp Thing’ Cancelled by DC Universe!!!

Well that was quick. After airing its first episode last week, the streaming service DC Universe has reportedly cancelled the new series Swamp Thing. This is confusing for many reasons, chief among them that the show has actually garnered quite positive reviews. Based on the DC comic of the same name, the series follows a CDC doctor investigating a horrific epidemic who stumbles upon the … Continue reading ‘Swamp Thing’ Cancelled by DC Universe!!!

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‘Swamp Thing’: New Trailer Features More Things from the Swamp!! Check It Out!!

DC Universe has released a new trailer for Swamp Thing. The upcoming DC Universe series follows an investigation into a swamp-born virus on a small town in Louisiana that begins to lead to strange and inexplicable phenomenon. Watching this trailer, if you didn’t know that Swamp Thing was an actual character who has been around since 1971, you could easily assume that the title referred … Continue reading ‘Swamp Thing’: New Trailer Features More Things from the Swamp!! Check It Out!!

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‘Swamp Thing’: The DC Universe Series gets a New Trailer!! Check It Out!!

With just a week to go until Swamp Thing premieres on DC Universe, a new trailer has been released for the small screen comic book adaptation which focuses on Crystal Reed’s Abby Arcane; Check it out here: Swamp Thing follows what happens when CDC researcher Abby Arcane returns to her childhood home of Houma, Louisiana, in order to investigate a deadly swamp-borne virus. There, she develops … Continue reading ‘Swamp Thing’: The DC Universe Series gets a New Trailer!! Check It Out!!

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‘Swamp Thing’: New Trailer Focuses on Andy Bean’s Alec Holland!! Check It Out!!

A new trailer has arrived online for DC Universe’s upcoming live-action Swamp Thing series, which teases the dangers lying beneath the Louisiana swamp and Alec Holland’s (Andy Bean) determination to find out what mysterious properties are lurking under its surface; watch it here: Swamp Thing follows what happens when CDC researcher Abby Arcane returns to her childhood home of Houma, Louisiana, in order to investigate a … Continue reading ‘Swamp Thing’: New Trailer Focuses on Andy Bean’s Alec Holland!! Check It Out!!

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‘Swamp Thing’: The Upcoming DC Series Gets a New Promo!! Check It Out!!

Following two character posters for Swamp Thing, a new promo has been released for the comic book adaptation ahead of its premiere on the streaming service DC Universe later this month, featuring Crystal Reed’s Abby Arcane; watch it here: Swamp Thing follows what happens when CDC researcher Abby Arcane returns to her childhood home of Houma, Louisiana, in order to investigate a deadly swamp-borne virus. There, … Continue reading ‘Swamp Thing’: The Upcoming DC Series Gets a New Promo!! Check It Out!!

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‘Swamp Thing’: First Trailer Is Filled With Body Horror on the Bayou!! Check It Out!!

Rumors of Swamp Thing‘s demise seem to be at least slightly exaggerated. Despite reports that production has shut down in North Carolina, the DC Universe series’ marketing is plugging right along, first releasing a teaser, and now a full-length trailer. And hesitations aside, it actually looks pretty darn cool. With James Wan‘s name attached as producer and IT writer Gary Dauberman leading the show the … Continue reading ‘Swamp Thing’: First Trailer Is Filled With Body Horror on the Bayou!! Check It Out!!

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‘Swamp Thing’ TV Series Gets Three Teaser Posters!! Check It Out!!

Following the release of the first teaser for SwampThing, DC Universe has released three promo posters for the live-action series featuring Derek Mears’ titular creature; take a look here: Swamp Thing follows what happens when CDC researcher Abby Arcane returns to her childhood home of Houma, Louisiana, in order to investigate a deadly swamp-borne virus. There, she develops a surprising bond with scientist Alec Holland — … Continue reading ‘Swamp Thing’ TV Series Gets Three Teaser Posters!! Check It Out!!

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‘Swamp Thing’ Teaser Reveals First Look at the Title Creature Amid Shutdown Rumor!! Check It Out!!

What in the name of Alec Holland’s big green mossy head is going on over there on DC Universe’s Swamp Thing series? Reports today seemed to suggest that production in North Carolina had halted after only 10 of a planned 13 episodes, with cast member Virginia Madsen saying on Twitter, “I’m beyond sad. What a terrible decision. We have been cut to the core by those … Continue reading ‘Swamp Thing’ Teaser Reveals First Look at the Title Creature Amid Shutdown Rumor!! Check It Out!!

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‘Swamp Thing’: Production Abruptly Halted as Future of DC Universe into Doubt!!

The DC Universe series have been chugging along with shows like Titans and Doom Patrol, but production upheaval on the set of Swamp Thing may mean some major changes for the streaming service. A local outlet in North Carolina [via The Playlist], where the show is filming, reports that production was suddenly halted after only 10 episodes. The plan is now to re-write the final … Continue reading ‘Swamp Thing’: Production Abruptly Halted as Future of DC Universe into Doubt!!

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‘Swamp Thing’: Upcoming DC Universe Set to Premiere in May 2019!!!

DC Entertainment hosted a special DC Universe panel at WonderCon Anaheim, where – in addition to unveiling a first-look image of Brec Bassinger as Stargirl – we got a number of announcements regarding the streaming service’s upcoming slate of content. First up comes the official premiere date for the live-action series Swamp Thing from executive producers James Wan, Mark Verheiden, Gary Dauberman, Michael Clear and … Continue reading ‘Swamp Thing’: Upcoming DC Universe Set to Premiere in May 2019!!!

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‘Swamp Thing’: First Look Revealed by Director Len Wiseman!! Check It Out!!

One comic book adaptation we’re really looking forward to this year is DC Universe’s live-action original streaming series Swamp Thing. Currently in production with director Len Wiseman (Underworld) at the helm, Andy Bean (It: Chapter 2) is set to lead the series as Dr. Alec Holland, alongside Crystal Reed (Gotham) as Abby Arcane, and the imposing Derek Mears as the title character, Holland’s monstrous mutant alter-ego, … Continue reading ‘Swamp Thing’: First Look Revealed by Director Len Wiseman!! Check It Out!!

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DC Universe Reveals Premiere Dates For Doom Patrol, Swamp Thing, Stargirl and Harley Quinn!!!

DC Universe subscribers can start working out their schedules for 2019, with the streaming service seemingly outlining its premiere date for the live-action series Doom Patrol, Swamp Thing and Stargirl, along with the Harley Quinn animated show. According to GeeksWorldWide, Doom Patrol is set to begin on February 15th 2019, followed by Swamp Thing on May 10th 2019, Stargirl on August 9th 2019 and Harley … Continue reading DC Universe Reveals Premiere Dates For Doom Patrol, Swamp Thing, Stargirl and Harley Quinn!!!

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‘Swamp Thing’: Sharknado Star Ian Ziering Cast As The Blue Devil!!!

Beverly Hills, 90210 and Sharknado star Ian Ziering has joined the cast of DC Universe’s live-action Swamp Thing series, where he’ll play the DC character Daniel Cassidy, a.k.a. Blue Devil. The official description for the Swamp Thing incarnation of Blue Devil reads: “Stuntman turned movie star, Daniel Cassidy became semi-famous after playing the demonic Blue Devil. But now, eight years later, Cassidy finds himself living … Continue reading ‘Swamp Thing’: Sharknado Star Ian Ziering Cast As The Blue Devil!!!

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‘Swamp Thing’: Set Photos Offer First Look at Alec Holland and Abby Arcane!! Check It Out!!

With filming now underway on Swamp Thing, the first set photos from the DC Universe live-action series have landed online and give us our very first look at Andy Bean (Power) as Alec Holland, a scientist who will soon find himself transformed into the titular plant monster. Bean is joined by Gotham actress Crystal Reed, who is playing Alec’s long-time love interest Abby Arcane (sans her signature … Continue reading ‘Swamp Thing’: Set Photos Offer First Look at Alec Holland and Abby Arcane!! Check It Out!!

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‘Swamp Thing’: Kevin Durand Cast as The Floronic Man!!!

DC Universe’s upcoming Swamp Thing series has cast Kevin Durand (Lost, The Strain) as Jason Woodrue, a.k.a. the villainous Floronic Man. The character, created by Gardner Fox and Gil Kane, Woodrue made his first appearance as the Plant Master in 1962’s The Atom #1, and the villain went on to battle the likes of The Flash and Wonder Woman before featuring as an integral part … Continue reading ‘Swamp Thing’: Kevin Durand Cast as The Floronic Man!!!

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‘Swamp Thing’: The DC Universe Series Has Casts Its Alec Holland and Title Creature!!!

DC Universe’s live-action original series Swamp Thing is gearing up to go into murky, muddy production, finally announcing that Andy Bean (It: Chapter 2) will lead the series as Dr. Alec Holland while former Friday the 13th Jason Voorhees actor Derek Mears will portray Holland’s monstrous mutant alter-ego, Swamp Thing. Here’s the official character description for Holland, courtesy of DC Universe: “Passionate biologist Alec Holland is caught in … Continue reading ‘Swamp Thing’: The DC Universe Series Has Casts Its Alec Holland and Title Creature!!!

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‘Swamp Thing’: James Wan’s DC Universe Series Casts Virginia Madsen!!

Oscar-nominated actress Virginia Madsen has been tapped to play a key recurring role on the upcoming Swamp Thing TV series in the works at DC’s streaming service. The project hails from producer James Wan and Warner Bros. Television, is expected to debut next year. Crystal Reed is set to star as Abby Arcane, who is investigating a deadly virus in a small Louisiana town where … Continue reading ‘Swamp Thing’: James Wan’s DC Universe Series Casts Virginia Madsen!!

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‘Swamp Thing’: Jeryl Prescott Cast As Madame Xanadu!!!

The official DC Universe Twitter accounts has announced that Jeryl Prescott (The Walking Dead, Ray Donovan) has become the latest addition to the cast of the streaming service’s upcoming live-action Swamp Thing TV series. Prescott has been cast as the character of Madame Xanadu, who is described in the show as “a centuries-old sorceress who finds herself reluctantly drawn into battle against the escalating supernatural forces plaguing a … Continue reading ‘Swamp Thing’: Jeryl Prescott Cast As Madame Xanadu!!!

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DC Universe Announces Original Programming Schedule Through 2019!! Check It Out!!

After launching last month, the DC Universe streaming service is out to kick off its original programming with the premiere of Titans this coming Friday, and during a panel at the New York Comic Con, DC Entertainment has announced a schedule for its other exclusive content taking us through to 2019. The animated series Young Justice: Outsiders is set to arrive in late December, followed … Continue reading DC Universe Announces Original Programming Schedule Through 2019!! Check It Out!!

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‘Swamp Thing’: The DC Universe Series Casts Jennifer Beals In A Recurring Role!!!

DC Universe’s Swamp Thing has added another member to its growing cast. Variety reports that Jennifer Beals (The L Word) has joined the series in a recurring guest role for the supernatural series from Len Wiseman, Mark Verheiden, Gary Dauberman and James Wan. Beals will star as Sheriff Lucilia Cable. Tough as nails and pragmatic, Cable’s fierce devotion to her son, Matt, is rivalled only by her … Continue reading ‘Swamp Thing’: The DC Universe Series Casts Jennifer Beals In A Recurring Role!!!

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‘Train to Busan’: James Wan to Produce the Remake from ‘The Nun’ Writer Gary Dauberman!!!

Sources have told Collider’s Jeff Sneider that New Line Cinema is in final negotiations to close a deal for the rights to Train to Busan. Original story below: Modern day horror world-builder James Wan will produce a remake of the Korean zombie flick Train to Busan with The Nun writer Gary Dauberman providing the script. Director San-ho Yeon’s film–which follows passengers on a train from Seoul to Busan in … Continue reading ‘Train to Busan’: James Wan to Produce the Remake from ‘The Nun’ Writer Gary Dauberman!!!

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A ‘Batgirl’ TV Series Is Rumored To Be In Development For DC Universe!!!

If rumors are to be believed, the newly-launched streaming service DC Universe may soon be adding another live-action series to its catalogue, with rumors circulating that a Batgirl TV series is in the works. According to an unconfirmed report from FandomWire, DC Universe has placed a thirteen episode order for a Batgirl series, which is slated to begin production in February ahead of a release … Continue reading A ‘Batgirl’ TV Series Is Rumored To Be In Development For DC Universe!!!

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‘Swamp Thing’: Len Wiseman To Direct and Exec Produce the DC Universe Series!!!

Len Wiseman is set to executive produce the series and direct the first episode of Swamp Thing, the upcoming DC Universe drama based on the DC characters created by Len Wein and Bernie Wrightson. The project hails from James Wan’s Atomic Monster in association with Warner Bros. Television and is set to premiere in 2019 on the DC Universe digital subscription service. Wiseman’s Swamp Thing … Continue reading ‘Swamp Thing’: Len Wiseman To Direct and Exec Produce the DC Universe Series!!!

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‘Aquaman’ James Wan To Co-Direct ‘Swamp Thing’ Pilot!!!

Early in May, DC Entertainment announced that Aquaman director James Wan is developing a live-action Swamp Thing TV series for the upcoming DC Universe streaming service, where it will join the likes of Titans and Doom Patrol. It’s been reported this week that the series is looking to begin production in the fall, and now That Hashtag Show has revealed that Wan is set to … Continue reading ‘Aquaman’ James Wan To Co-Direct ‘Swamp Thing’ Pilot!!!

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A ‘Swamp Thing’ Series Is In Development for the DC Streaming Service!!!

The DC streaming service is slowly coming into focus. The official website has launched with placeholder logos for the live-action Titans series along with the animated shows Young Justice: Outsiders and Harley Quinn. Now it looks like Swamp Thing could be joining their ranked. A press release has announced that a one-hour, live-action drama series based on Len Wein and Bernie Wrightson’s character is in … Continue reading A ‘Swamp Thing’ Series Is In Development for the DC Streaming Service!!!

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Len Wein, Wolverine Co-Creator and ‘X-Men’ Reviver, Dies at 69!!!

Len Wein, the influential comics writer who co-created Marvel’s Wolverine and DC’s Swamp Thing, and who helped revive the “X-Men” series in the 1970s, has died, his friends and industry colleagues said Sunday. He was 69. The cause of death was not immediately known, but since March, his Twitter feed has detailed several health issues, including a spinal surgery and an abscess on his heel … Continue reading Len Wein, Wolverine Co-Creator and ‘X-Men’ Reviver, Dies at 69!!!

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‘Justice League Dark’ Gets Script Polish From Gerard Johnstone!!

Gerard Johnstone has been tapped to polish the script to Warner Bros.’ “Justice League Dark” movie, sources tell Variety. Johnstone was one of the handful of directors in the running to helm the film and while the studio has decided to hold off on naming a director, execs were interested enough in Johnstone’s presentation to allow him to do a pass on the screenplay. The … Continue reading ‘Justice League Dark’ Gets Script Polish From Gerard Johnstone!!

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