In the world of basketball, the Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James and former professional basketball player Michael Jordan are easily considered two of the biggest names to have ever played for the National Basketball Association.
However, Hollywood actor Will Smith seems to have a different final name on his list of Goat NBA players.
LeBron James. | Credit: Erik Drost/Wikimedia Commons.
Although he holds both James and Jordon in high regard for how tremendously these two professionals contributed and continue to contribute to the sport, Smith actually tends to differ in his respective opinion on who the Greatest Of All Time basketball player is.
And his response is one that might displease both James and Jordan’s die-hard fans.
LeBron James and Michael Jordan Aren’t the GOATs in Will Smith’s Eyes
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence recently had their latest film in the Bad Boys saga released, Bad Boys: Ride or Die.
However, Hollywood actor Will Smith seems to have a different final name on his list of Goat NBA players.
LeBron James. | Credit: Erik Drost/Wikimedia Commons.
Although he holds both James and Jordon in high regard for how tremendously these two professionals contributed and continue to contribute to the sport, Smith actually tends to differ in his respective opinion on who the Greatest Of All Time basketball player is.
And his response is one that might displease both James and Jordan’s die-hard fans.
LeBron James and Michael Jordan Aren’t the GOATs in Will Smith’s Eyes
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence recently had their latest film in the Bad Boys saga released, Bad Boys: Ride or Die.
- 6/12/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
Like any other relationship, the rickety and highly publicized marriage of Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith has been through its highs and lows. But theirs seem to have been teetering on the edge of the lows for quite a while now.
Will Smith in Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024) (Credit: Sony Pictures)
However, while the Smiths’ marriage has been laid in front of the public like an exposed wound to be scabbed, the Bad Boys star has some insightful advice to share on relationships after being in one for well over two decades now.
Will Smith’s Eye-Opening Take On Navigating Relationships
From infidelity rumors to the infamous 2022 Oscar debacle, Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith have endured a roller coaster ride of a journey throughout their relationship. The Hollywood couple tied the knot in 1997 and their marriage has been laid bare to the public’s scrutiny ever since.
Will Smith in Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024) (Credit: Sony Pictures)
However, while the Smiths’ marriage has been laid in front of the public like an exposed wound to be scabbed, the Bad Boys star has some insightful advice to share on relationships after being in one for well over two decades now.
Will Smith’s Eye-Opening Take On Navigating Relationships
From infidelity rumors to the infamous 2022 Oscar debacle, Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith have endured a roller coaster ride of a journey throughout their relationship. The Hollywood couple tied the knot in 1997 and their marriage has been laid bare to the public’s scrutiny ever since.
- 6/12/2024
- by Khushi Shah
- FandomWire
Despite the overarching subjects of societal issues, intercultural politics, and a focus on the Native Indian community, Yellowstone commits treachery in its representation of the minority that even its most ardent supporters cannot settle on. With Taylor Sheridan’s excellent world-building as a central arc of the story, the series takes shape around 3 pillars of the community: the white foreigner, the indigenous tribe, and the capitalist exploiters who prey equally on both.
Yellowstone [Credit: Paramount Network]Sheridan has been one of Hollywood’s most ruthless and instinctively offensive spokespersons of the societal injustice, prejudice, and bigotry that pollutes the social culture of today. By speaking out through his work, the creative writer-director has stepped over a line many in his position would fear to cross. But despite Sheridan’s attempts at representation, one miscalculation during the casting process now makes fans question his commitment to the story that he is trying to tell.
Yellowstone [Credit: Paramount Network]Sheridan has been one of Hollywood’s most ruthless and instinctively offensive spokespersons of the societal injustice, prejudice, and bigotry that pollutes the social culture of today. By speaking out through his work, the creative writer-director has stepped over a line many in his position would fear to cross. But despite Sheridan’s attempts at representation, one miscalculation during the casting process now makes fans question his commitment to the story that he is trying to tell.
- 6/11/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
A prequel to the two Stephen King-based It movies from Andy Muschietti, Max’s upcoming series “Welcome to Derry” will feature the return of Bill Skarsgård as Pennywise the Clown, but when can you expect to start streaming? Max is eyeing a 2025 premiere.
HBO’s Casey Bloys tells Variety this week, “One of the advantages that I think we have as a company, putting aside HBO for a second, is all the Warner Bros. IP. So after House of the Dragon, the next big tentpole series that we have coming up will be the Penguin with Colin Farrell. That is coming out of Matt Reeves’ The Batman and it’s fantastic. Just like Peacemaker came out of James Gunn’s Suicide Squad, it’s a really good example of what you can do. That’ll be in September.”
“And then after that, I don’t know if we landed on a date yet,...
HBO’s Casey Bloys tells Variety this week, “One of the advantages that I think we have as a company, putting aside HBO for a second, is all the Warner Bros. IP. So after House of the Dragon, the next big tentpole series that we have coming up will be the Penguin with Colin Farrell. That is coming out of Matt Reeves’ The Batman and it’s fantastic. Just like Peacemaker came out of James Gunn’s Suicide Squad, it’s a really good example of what you can do. That’ll be in September.”
“And then after that, I don’t know if we landed on a date yet,...
- 6/11/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
The Conjuring 4 – which, last we heard, was going by the title The Conjuring: Last Rites – is expected to be the final installment of the series at the heart of the Conjuring Universe… but it’s only the ending when it comes to big screen feature films. Fourteen months ago, it was announced that a The Conjuring TV series is in the works at the Max streaming service, and now Casey Bloys, the chairman and CEO of HBO and Max content, has confirmed that the show is still in development.
When asked what’s in the HBO and Max pipeline, Bloys told Variety, “One of the advantages that I think we have as a company, putting aside HBO for a second, is all the Warner Bros. IP. So after House of the Dragon, the next big tentpole series that we have coming up will be The Penguin with Colin Farrell. That...
When asked what’s in the HBO and Max pipeline, Bloys told Variety, “One of the advantages that I think we have as a company, putting aside HBO for a second, is all the Warner Bros. IP. So after House of the Dragon, the next big tentpole series that we have coming up will be The Penguin with Colin Farrell. That...
- 6/11/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
An interesting concept that often gets explored in superhero-oriented media is the scope of functionality and accountability of superpowered beings in the context of the present world. Especially in the case of Superman, this is even more crucial given how his alien origin adds an outsider discourse to the discussion, and the fifth episode of My Adventures with Superman perfectly highlights it. Adding to it is a moving account of Lois’ efforts to reconcile with her estranged father, which provides viewers with insight into her character.
Previously, Clark had acquired the Kryptonian beacon, which could help him with his cousin, Kara, and even though Clark tries to share the news with Lois multiple times, he doesn’t get the chance. Clark and John Henry Irons were able to avert Amertek’s Metallo crisis and save Metropolis in the process. In order to lay low for a while, away from the...
Previously, Clark had acquired the Kryptonian beacon, which could help him with his cousin, Kara, and even though Clark tries to share the news with Lois multiple times, he doesn’t get the chance. Clark and John Henry Irons were able to avert Amertek’s Metallo crisis and save Metropolis in the process. In order to lay low for a while, away from the...
- 6/11/2024
- by Siddhartha Das
- Film Fugitives
The Batman was released to glowing reviews in 2022 and, while it could have easily been a standalone movie similar to Joker, Warner Bros. wasted no time in enlisting filmmaker Matt Reeves for a sequel.
Rumours of a second and third movie shooting back have proven false, but The Penguin is still on track to be released later this year. The Max series will bridge the gap between The Batman and The Batman II, chronicling Ozwald Cobblepot's rise to Gotham City Kingpin.
While we've previously been told that The Penguin will launch on the streamer this "fall," the official premiere month has just been shared by Casey Bloys, Chairman and CEO of HBO and Max content.
"One of the advantages that I think we have as a company, putting aside HBO for a second, is all the Warner Bros. IP. So after 'House of the Dragon,' the next big...
Rumours of a second and third movie shooting back have proven false, but The Penguin is still on track to be released later this year. The Max series will bridge the gap between The Batman and The Batman II, chronicling Ozwald Cobblepot's rise to Gotham City Kingpin.
While we've previously been told that The Penguin will launch on the streamer this "fall," the official premiere month has just been shared by Casey Bloys, Chairman and CEO of HBO and Max content.
"One of the advantages that I think we have as a company, putting aside HBO for a second, is all the Warner Bros. IP. So after 'House of the Dragon,' the next big...
- 6/11/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
It’s shaping up to be a big summer for Max in France. Warner Bros. Discovery’s standalone streaming service is finally launching on Tuesday in France and Belgium with a splashy lineup, including “House of the Dragon” Season 2 and coverage of the upcoming Olympic Games starting on July 26.
While in Paris for the “House of the Dragon” premiere, Jb Perrette, president/CEO of global streaming and games at Warner Bros. Discovery, and Casey Bloys, chairman and CEO of HBO and Max content, sat down with Variety to discuss hitting the ground running in France.
Max has rolled out in over 65 territories, including 20 across Europe, since its U.S. launch in May 2023, when the streaming service was rebranded after the 2022 merger of WarnerMedia and Discovery. Due to the Olympics — for which Max will offer 3,800 hours of coverage — and lots of exciting projects in the pipeline, Perrette told Variety that the...
While in Paris for the “House of the Dragon” premiere, Jb Perrette, president/CEO of global streaming and games at Warner Bros. Discovery, and Casey Bloys, chairman and CEO of HBO and Max content, sat down with Variety to discuss hitting the ground running in France.
Max has rolled out in over 65 territories, including 20 across Europe, since its U.S. launch in May 2023, when the streaming service was rebranded after the 2022 merger of WarnerMedia and Discovery. Due to the Olympics — for which Max will offer 3,800 hours of coverage — and lots of exciting projects in the pipeline, Perrette told Variety that the...
- 6/11/2024
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
A ten-episode original series “Suicide Squad Isekai,” produced by Warner Bros. Japan’s Anime Production and Wit Studio, will premiere on HBO Go later this month.
The show is an anime (Japanese-style animation) adaptation spawned by the DC Comics universe. It places DC characters including Harley Quinn, The Joker, and the Suicide Squad in new stories. The Japanese word ‘Isekai’ translates into English as ‘another world.’
Earlier this year, Warner Bros. confirmed that it will be increasing the number of such anime adaptations in Asia.
“We have a Japanese anime studio, which has been producing five or ten anime series per year, over the last few years,” said James Gibbons, Wbd president of Asia-Pacific in March. “We’ve approved expansion to take that to more than ten series per year.”
The studio has been operational since 2011 and delivered over 80 titles in that span, a mix of high-quality anime, live action series and movies.
The show is an anime (Japanese-style animation) adaptation spawned by the DC Comics universe. It places DC characters including Harley Quinn, The Joker, and the Suicide Squad in new stories. The Japanese word ‘Isekai’ translates into English as ‘another world.’
Earlier this year, Warner Bros. confirmed that it will be increasing the number of such anime adaptations in Asia.
“We have a Japanese anime studio, which has been producing five or ten anime series per year, over the last few years,” said James Gibbons, Wbd president of Asia-Pacific in March. “We’ve approved expansion to take that to more than ten series per year.”
The studio has been operational since 2011 and delivered over 80 titles in that span, a mix of high-quality anime, live action series and movies.
- 6/11/2024
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
Suicide Squad Isekai Reveals Early US Debut with Triple Episode Release - Main Image
To the delight of many DC fans, Suicide Squad Isekai will get an earlier US release date. This new anime will premiere in the US later this month – over one week ahead of its recently revealed Japanese premiere.
DC confirmed the show’s early premiere in the US today, and that’s not all. The premiere will also stream the show’s first three episodes. Plus, the anime’s US release schedule has been confirmed.
Suicide Squad Isekai to Premiere Earlier in the US
In Japan, the new Suicide Squad Isekai anime will premiere on July 6 and air on various Japanese TV networks. Given this, many expected the show to also premiere on that day internationally.
Interestingly, that is not the case, as this new DC anime will premiere in the US on June 27. On that day,...
To the delight of many DC fans, Suicide Squad Isekai will get an earlier US release date. This new anime will premiere in the US later this month – over one week ahead of its recently revealed Japanese premiere.
DC confirmed the show’s early premiere in the US today, and that’s not all. The premiere will also stream the show’s first three episodes. Plus, the anime’s US release schedule has been confirmed.
Suicide Squad Isekai to Premiere Earlier in the US
In Japan, the new Suicide Squad Isekai anime will premiere on July 6 and air on various Japanese TV networks. Given this, many expected the show to also premiere on that day internationally.
Interestingly, that is not the case, as this new DC anime will premiere in the US on June 27. On that day,...
- 6/11/2024
- EpicStream
The Suicide Squad Isekai anime makes its broadcast debut in Japan on July 5, but it will be streaming around the world a bit sooner. Warner Bros. Japan revealed streaming plans and premiere dates for the series, with the first three episodes to go live in the United States on both Max and Hulu starting on June 27, 2024. The anime will run for 10 episodes, with one new installment streaming each week after the premiere. Other international streaming sources include Aniplus and Laftel in Korea, Adn in France and HBO Go in Southeast Asia, Taiwan and Hong Kong. Suicide Squad Isekai Teaser Trailer Related: Suicide Squad Isekai Anime Trailer Introduces Clayface Suicide Squad Isekai is being directed by Eri Osada at Wit Studio with original character designs by Akira Amano ( Psycho-pass ), scripts by Vivy -Fluorite Eye's Song- writing team Tappei Nagatsuki and Eiji Umehara, character designs adapted for animation by Naoto Hosoda and music by Kenichiro Suehiro.
- 6/10/2024
- by Joseph Luster
- Crunchyroll
Hiroyuki Sanada’s Shōgun has earned itself the reputation of being a great TV series, especially for bringing a fresher perspective to the current age, where remakes and adaptations are gaining a detested reputation. The show is an adaptation of James Clavell’s novel from 1975 of the same name. The series’ dedication to being true to the source material garnered it a massive fan following.
Hiroyuki Sanada as Lord Yoshii Toranaga. Credits: FX
Needless to say, as soon as the series hit the screens, it surpassed all expectations, becoming one of the biggest conversation topics and a sensation overnight. Even though the original miniseries was breathtaking in every sense, shooting some of those scenes was not easy. The show’s cinematographer opens up how one of the initial scenes of Shōgun was the most tricky to shoot in the series.
Shōgun’s Most Breathtaking Scene Made The Creators Walk on a Tightrope
Shōgun,...
Hiroyuki Sanada as Lord Yoshii Toranaga. Credits: FX
Needless to say, as soon as the series hit the screens, it surpassed all expectations, becoming one of the biggest conversation topics and a sensation overnight. Even though the original miniseries was breathtaking in every sense, shooting some of those scenes was not easy. The show’s cinematographer opens up how one of the initial scenes of Shōgun was the most tricky to shoot in the series.
Shōgun’s Most Breathtaking Scene Made The Creators Walk on a Tightrope
Shōgun,...
- 6/10/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
At a time when the Marvel Cinematic Universe had just aired The Avengers on the big screen and laid claim as the best interconnected comic universe to date, DC Studios came up with its own iteration just a year later. In 2013, Zack Snyder kick-started the DC Extended Universe with his Man of Steel starring Henry Cavill as the titular lead. However, instead of competing head-to-head with the Iron Man producing studio, it went down with sweeping division.
Henry Cavill as Superman in Man of Steel by Zack Snyder | DC Studios
A set of decisions taken by the 300 director completely altered the latest 21st-century live-action appearance of the red cape. All of it eventually led to critical and box office failures that led to the entire lore crumbling down with 2017’s Justice League. Finally, in October 2022, Peter Safran and James Gunn took over as the co-chiefs of DC Studios and announced...
Henry Cavill as Superman in Man of Steel by Zack Snyder | DC Studios
A set of decisions taken by the 300 director completely altered the latest 21st-century live-action appearance of the red cape. All of it eventually led to critical and box office failures that led to the entire lore crumbling down with 2017’s Justice League. Finally, in October 2022, Peter Safran and James Gunn took over as the co-chiefs of DC Studios and announced...
- 6/10/2024
- by Imteshal Karim
- FandomWire
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League had the makings of a great live service game. Unfortunately, the game developers bit off more than they could chew, which negatively impacted the final product. New information has been shared about the factors responsible for the failure.
Game development requires a lot of time to study the source material and understand the structure it utilizes. The live service genre can be risky, but a few managed to achieve success, and Sefton Hill, co-founder of the game studio, didn’t really finish his homework.
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Was a Major Flop
The owners of the DC franchise are beyond disappointed with the recent outing of the Suicide Squad.
It wasn’t long ago when the player count for Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League showed a drastic decline, which is not ideal for a live service game featuring a high-profile group of characters.
Game development requires a lot of time to study the source material and understand the structure it utilizes. The live service genre can be risky, but a few managed to achieve success, and Sefton Hill, co-founder of the game studio, didn’t really finish his homework.
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Was a Major Flop
The owners of the DC franchise are beyond disappointed with the recent outing of the Suicide Squad.
It wasn’t long ago when the player count for Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League showed a drastic decline, which is not ideal for a live service game featuring a high-profile group of characters.
- 6/10/2024
- by Rouvin Josef Quirimit
- FandomWire
In the wake of the massive failure of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment finds itself in a storm of criticism and scrutiny.
It seemed that the management at Rocksteady Studios took a rather peculiar attitude towards their recent misstep. Instead of learning from the failures of other live-service games, the studio chose to ignore them completely.
Toxic Positivity and a Culture of Denial Was Another Reason Behind the Failure of Suicide Squad
Suicide Squad went through several iterations through its lengthy development.
According to a Bloomberg report, concerns about the troubled development of the game were repeatedly dismissed by management with assurances that everything would come together in the end, similar to the successful Arkham series. This blind optimism led to what some employees describe as a culture of toxic positivity, where criticism was discouraged, and any concerns were brushed aside.
This attitude of denial...
It seemed that the management at Rocksteady Studios took a rather peculiar attitude towards their recent misstep. Instead of learning from the failures of other live-service games, the studio chose to ignore them completely.
Toxic Positivity and a Culture of Denial Was Another Reason Behind the Failure of Suicide Squad
Suicide Squad went through several iterations through its lengthy development.
According to a Bloomberg report, concerns about the troubled development of the game were repeatedly dismissed by management with assurances that everything would come together in the end, similar to the successful Arkham series. This blind optimism led to what some employees describe as a culture of toxic positivity, where criticism was discouraged, and any concerns were brushed aside.
This attitude of denial...
- 6/9/2024
- by Suhaib Adeel
- FandomWire
Rocksteady Studios had sky-high expectations following the massive success of the Batman Arkham franchise, which shattered sales records and set the bar high for superhero games. However, their latest release, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, turned out to be one of the most disappointing games of 2024.
The biggest reason for this disappointment was Rocksteady Studios’ prior focus on story-based and one-off games. Venturing into the realm of live service gaming was uncharted territory for them. Nevertheless, studio executives opted to transform the game into an online multiplayer experience with live service components.
Rocksteady Studios Made Bad Decisions for Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Rocksteady Studios focused more on gun work in Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League.
The development journey of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League spanned seven tumultuous years, marked by disagreements, shifts in vision, and team departures. Industry insiders reveal that the staff hired...
The biggest reason for this disappointment was Rocksteady Studios’ prior focus on story-based and one-off games. Venturing into the realm of live service gaming was uncharted territory for them. Nevertheless, studio executives opted to transform the game into an online multiplayer experience with live service components.
Rocksteady Studios Made Bad Decisions for Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Rocksteady Studios focused more on gun work in Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League.
The development journey of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League spanned seven tumultuous years, marked by disagreements, shifts in vision, and team departures. Industry insiders reveal that the staff hired...
- 6/9/2024
- by Tunahan Karakis
- FandomWire
Criticism of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is plentiful on social media, and you might be tired of hearing it.
It’s back again, however, after gaming insider Jason Schreier and Bloomberg released an extensive report on the behind-the-scenes disaster that went down and sealed the game’s fate. Mismanagement seems to be the name of the game, and there’s no more question about why it turned out the way it did.
Suicide Squad’s Director Killed an Idea Months into Experimentation The new Suicide Squad game had everything going against it during development.
In Bloomberg’s report about the reason for the game’s failure (which isn’t Sweet Baby Inc.), Schreier detailed how Rocksteady’s co-founders, Jamie Walker and Sefton Hill, had ditched plans for a project named Stones, which would’ve been an original multiplayer puzzle-solving game.
Instead, they were enchanted by the idea of...
It’s back again, however, after gaming insider Jason Schreier and Bloomberg released an extensive report on the behind-the-scenes disaster that went down and sealed the game’s fate. Mismanagement seems to be the name of the game, and there’s no more question about why it turned out the way it did.
Suicide Squad’s Director Killed an Idea Months into Experimentation The new Suicide Squad game had everything going against it during development.
In Bloomberg’s report about the reason for the game’s failure (which isn’t Sweet Baby Inc.), Schreier detailed how Rocksteady’s co-founders, Jamie Walker and Sefton Hill, had ditched plans for a project named Stones, which would’ve been an original multiplayer puzzle-solving game.
Instead, they were enchanted by the idea of...
- 6/8/2024
- by Vibha Hegde
- FandomWire
Rocksteady Studios, the game developer known for the acclaimed Batman: Arkham series, faced a ton of issues leading to the flop of their latest project, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League.
The problems weren’t just about the troubled launch, they ran much deeper. Secrecy around the project, development bottlenecks, and new hires being kept in the dark were just a few of the many issues that led to the game’s failure.
Shifting Visions and Development Bottlenecks of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League
Suicide Squad failed to live up to expectations.
A new report from Bloomberg has revealed a lot about what went on behind the scenes during the nine years of development for Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League. From the beginning, the studio kept a tight lid on what they were working on. This secrecy extended even to new hires, who had no idea they would...
The problems weren’t just about the troubled launch, they ran much deeper. Secrecy around the project, development bottlenecks, and new hires being kept in the dark were just a few of the many issues that led to the game’s failure.
Shifting Visions and Development Bottlenecks of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League
Suicide Squad failed to live up to expectations.
A new report from Bloomberg has revealed a lot about what went on behind the scenes during the nine years of development for Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League. From the beginning, the studio kept a tight lid on what they were working on. This secrecy extended even to new hires, who had no idea they would...
- 6/8/2024
- by Suhaib Adeel
- FandomWire
The commercial failure of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League had a significant impact on the gaming industry. Despite high expectations due to the scale of the project and the renowned studio behind it, the game turned out to be a flop, resulting in substantial financial losses for Warner Bros. What went wrong with this highly anticipated title?
Rocksteady, known for its acclaimed Batman: Arkham series, ventured into uncharted territory. They opted for a live-service format, a move that did not yield the expected results and highlighted the challenges faced in this demanding genre.
Suicide Squad and the Live-Service Challenge The developers believed in the Suicide Squad project.
Rocksteady’s developers took on the challenge of creating a live-service game, as reported by Bloomberg. This decision was influenced by the success of titles like Destiny and League of Legends. Even without prior experience, the team committed to this vision. However,...
Rocksteady, known for its acclaimed Batman: Arkham series, ventured into uncharted territory. They opted for a live-service format, a move that did not yield the expected results and highlighted the challenges faced in this demanding genre.
Suicide Squad and the Live-Service Challenge The developers believed in the Suicide Squad project.
Rocksteady’s developers took on the challenge of creating a live-service game, as reported by Bloomberg. This decision was influenced by the success of titles like Destiny and League of Legends. Even without prior experience, the team committed to this vision. However,...
- 6/7/2024
- by Eduardo Ariedo
- FandomWire
In a bit of a surprise, Rocksteady, known for its work on the Batman: Arkham series, has pivoted from providing support to its live-service Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League game to helping with the director’s cut of Hogwarts Legacy.
This move has left fans of the studio with mixed feelings, as they wonder what’s next for the developer and if it will be relegated to being a support studio.
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Became a Commercial Flop
Suicide Squad drastically failed to meet expectations.
Suicide Squad was supposed to be the studio’s big return after its success with the Batman games. Fans were super excited to see how it’d handle a game where you play as the villains in the form of the beloved Task Force X, especially since it’s set in the same universe as the Arkham games. However, development issues and delays plagued the project,...
This move has left fans of the studio with mixed feelings, as they wonder what’s next for the developer and if it will be relegated to being a support studio.
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Became a Commercial Flop
Suicide Squad drastically failed to meet expectations.
Suicide Squad was supposed to be the studio’s big return after its success with the Batman games. Fans were super excited to see how it’d handle a game where you play as the villains in the form of the beloved Task Force X, especially since it’s set in the same universe as the Arkham games. However, development issues and delays plagued the project,...
- 6/7/2024
- by Suhaib Adeel
- FandomWire
Will Smith is all over the world once more with the release of his latest action flick Bad Boys: Ride or Die. Starring alongside Martin Lawrence, the veteran actors teamed up for another sequel to the Bad Boys franchise, and this time, it’s ride or die (box office collection-wise).
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence in Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024)
While the film gathers reviews and earnings from ticket sales, Will Smith is promoting the movie quite vigorously. Appearing in several interviews and promotional events, Smith is indeed trying to make good with people after the 2022 Oscar slap incident.
Will Smith Names 2 Movies That Were Most Fun For Him
Starring in a plethora of interviews and events, Will Smith was naturally bombarded with a ton of questions about the actor’s personal as well as his professional life. With Smith having an extensive career in Hollywood, he has had...
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence in Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024)
While the film gathers reviews and earnings from ticket sales, Will Smith is promoting the movie quite vigorously. Appearing in several interviews and promotional events, Smith is indeed trying to make good with people after the 2022 Oscar slap incident.
Will Smith Names 2 Movies That Were Most Fun For Him
Starring in a plethora of interviews and events, Will Smith was naturally bombarded with a ton of questions about the actor’s personal as well as his professional life. With Smith having an extensive career in Hollywood, he has had...
- 6/7/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
As we gradually approach the July 5 premiere of the Suicide Squad Isekai anime, another brief character trailer has appeared online. This time we get a glimpse of the series' take on Clayface, with Jun Fukuyama providing the voice. Suicide Squad Isekai Clayface Trailer Related: Suicide Squad Isekai Anime Bares All in Peacemaker Character Trailer Suicide Squad Isekai is being directed by Eri Osada at Wit Studio with original character designs by Akira Amano ( Psycho-pass ), scripts by Vivy -Fluorite Eye's Song- writing team Tappei Nagatsuki and Eiji Umehara, character designs adapted for animation by Naoto Hosoda and music by Kenichiro Suehiro. The series is set to air in July 2024 and is described as such: In the crime-ridden city of Gotham, Amanda Waller, the head of A.R.G.U.S., has assembled a group of notorious criminals for a mission: Harley Quinn, Deadshot, Peacemaker, Clayface, and King Shark. These Super-Villains are sent into an...
- 6/7/2024
- by Joseph Luster
- Crunchyroll
The new Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League game has been a disaster since its launch and has already been deemed a complete failure by most of the gaming community. While there was a lot of debate and discussion around why the game turned out the way it did, gaming journalist Jason Schreier released an extensive report that solved all of these questions.
However, despite Schreier’s investigation into the game’s behind-the-scenes trainwreck, some fans still aren’t convinced, blaming Sweet Baby Inc.’s involvement instead.
Suicide Squad’s Failure Wasn’t The Fault of A Single Entity Rocksteady dropped the ball on the new Suicide Squad game, and it shows.
Schreier interviewed almost two dozen people involved in the development of Kill The Justice League. In his report, he relays:
The game failed for a number of reasons, said the people, including a constantly shifting vision, a culture...
However, despite Schreier’s investigation into the game’s behind-the-scenes trainwreck, some fans still aren’t convinced, blaming Sweet Baby Inc.’s involvement instead.
Suicide Squad’s Failure Wasn’t The Fault of A Single Entity Rocksteady dropped the ball on the new Suicide Squad game, and it shows.
Schreier interviewed almost two dozen people involved in the development of Kill The Justice League. In his report, he relays:
The game failed for a number of reasons, said the people, including a constantly shifting vision, a culture...
- 6/7/2024
- by Vibha Hegde
- FandomWire
Rocksteady’s Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League released back in January 2024. While many expected it to follow the success of Rocksteady’s previous titles, the game promptly flopped, failing to secure a sizable player base or even reviews. The game was written off as soon as it was released, despite Warner Bros.’s best attempts to promote the game worldwide.
There’s no doubt that Suicide: Squad Kills the Justice League has effectively become the laughingstock of 2024. The game’s release showcased what’s wrong with the floundering Aaa game development. However, new information has come to light about the game’s questionable development strategy that forced the developers to make even Captain Boomerang wield a gun!
Rocksteady Developers Didn’t Want Captain Boomerang to Use Guns Rocksteady developers were forced to give Captain Boomerang a gun | Steam
It’s a known fact that Captain Boomerang is one of...
There’s no doubt that Suicide: Squad Kills the Justice League has effectively become the laughingstock of 2024. The game’s release showcased what’s wrong with the floundering Aaa game development. However, new information has come to light about the game’s questionable development strategy that forced the developers to make even Captain Boomerang wield a gun!
Rocksteady Developers Didn’t Want Captain Boomerang to Use Guns Rocksteady developers were forced to give Captain Boomerang a gun | Steam
It’s a known fact that Captain Boomerang is one of...
- 6/6/2024
- by Dhruv Bhatnagar
- FandomWire
In video game development, or any creative piece of media, be it a movie, TV show, or book, there are always ideas that get left out of the final product. In the video game industry, there is a website known as The Cutting Room Floor which houses all the left-out ideas and content that players find in games that have already been released.
Rocksteady Studios, creators of the highly acclaimed Batman: Arkham games, decided in the development of Arkham City, to not leave any idea on the cutting roof floor. And it might’ve been the best decision they made because Arkham City is arguably the most complete game in gaming history.
Rocksteady’s ‘No Idea Left Behind’ Approach in The Development of Arkham City
No ideas were left to the cutting room floor in Arkham City. | Rocksteady Studios
According to Sefton Hill, then game director at Rocksteady Studios, Arkham...
Rocksteady Studios, creators of the highly acclaimed Batman: Arkham games, decided in the development of Arkham City, to not leave any idea on the cutting roof floor. And it might’ve been the best decision they made because Arkham City is arguably the most complete game in gaming history.
Rocksteady’s ‘No Idea Left Behind’ Approach in The Development of Arkham City
No ideas were left to the cutting room floor in Arkham City. | Rocksteady Studios
According to Sefton Hill, then game director at Rocksteady Studios, Arkham...
- 6/6/2024
- by Daniel Royte
- FandomWire
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Some of the secrets behind the demise of the Suicide Squad game have been unearthed.
“Anyone who played Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League could probably guess that something went terribly wrong during development. Bloomberg now reports that the multiplayer bomb from a studio beloved for its single-player Batman: Arkham games was plagued by several issues leading up to its repeatedly delayed launch.”
Read more at Kotaku
A new Lego movie will hit theaters for the first time in five years. However, it’s different from the previous installments.
You’ve probably watched a TV show and been impressed by the length of a one-take shot. Here are all the best of the best ones in television history.
“The oner—that is,...
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Some of the secrets behind the demise of the Suicide Squad game have been unearthed.
“Anyone who played Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League could probably guess that something went terribly wrong during development. Bloomberg now reports that the multiplayer bomb from a studio beloved for its single-player Batman: Arkham games was plagued by several issues leading up to its repeatedly delayed launch.”
Read more at Kotaku
A new Lego movie will hit theaters for the first time in five years. However, it’s different from the previous installments.
You’ve probably watched a TV show and been impressed by the length of a one-take shot. Here are all the best of the best ones in television history.
“The oner—that is,...
- 6/6/2024
- by Lee Parham
- Den of Geek
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Cara Delevingne's romance with her girlfriend Minke only gets stronger with time!
The model, who doubles as an actress, recently marked a relationship milestone. She celebrated her blossoming love with the Pop singer, taking fans down a carousel of heartwarming memories.
This isn't the first time Cara Delevingne has raved about Minke since debuting their relationship two years ago.
Cara Delevingne Shares Precious Moments With Minke Mega
In her latest Instagram update, Delevingne shared a carousel of images and videos that captured her love for Minke, real name Leah Mason. The slideshow started with a picture of the lovebirds kissing in a grass field underneath a picturesque sunset.
The sweet image was followed by a romantic video of the pair staring lovingly into each other's eyes as they chatted on a boat ride. The next video captured Minke flashing the camera in a sizzling transition.
Down the carousel...
Cara Delevingne's romance with her girlfriend Minke only gets stronger with time!
The model, who doubles as an actress, recently marked a relationship milestone. She celebrated her blossoming love with the Pop singer, taking fans down a carousel of heartwarming memories.
This isn't the first time Cara Delevingne has raved about Minke since debuting their relationship two years ago.
Cara Delevingne Shares Precious Moments With Minke Mega
In her latest Instagram update, Delevingne shared a carousel of images and videos that captured her love for Minke, real name Leah Mason. The slideshow started with a picture of the lovebirds kissing in a grass field underneath a picturesque sunset.
The sweet image was followed by a romantic video of the pair staring lovingly into each other's eyes as they chatted on a boat ride. The next video captured Minke flashing the camera in a sizzling transition.
Down the carousel...
- 6/6/2024
- by Afouda Bamidele
- The Blast
This is no laughing matter. The much-anticipated Suicide Squad Isekai anime today announced that the series will wreak havoc on Japanese television from July 5 at 24:30 Jst (effectively July 6 at 0:30), while also releasing a brand-new preview video. Key Visual Related: Suicide Squad Isekai Anime Bares All in Peacemaker Character Trailer With original character designs by Akira Amano ( Psycho -Pass ) and scripts by Vivy -Fluorite Eye's Song- writing team Tappei Nagatsuki and Eiji Umehara, Suicide Squad Isekai is being directed by Eri Osada at Wit Studio, with character designs adapted for animation by Naoto Hosoda and music by Kenichiro Suehiro. The story is described like so: In the crime-ridden city of Gotham, Amanda Waller, the head of A.R.G.U.S., has assembled a group of notorious criminals for a mission: Harley Quinn, Deadshot, Peacemaker, Clayface, and King Shark. These Super-Villains are sent into an otherworldly realm that’s connected to this world through a gate.
- 6/6/2024
- by Liam Dempsey
- Crunchyroll
Marvel Rivals has kicked the hornet’s nest and fans are racing to be first in line for the closed beta on PlayStation this July. Fans are now sharing their picks for which character should be added to the roster and one is a well-realized villain by Insomniac Games from Marvel’s Spider-Man.
Mr. Negative was underutilized in other Marvel projects, but the developers of the PlayStation exclusive did a great job in creating an original story with the character having a pivotal role. His popularity paved the way for him to be a candidate to be added to the multiplayer game.
Mr. Negative is at the Top of the List to Be Added to Marvel Rivals
The gaming community hopes to see less popular characters in Marvel Rivals.
The multiplayer game is expected to have a growing roster throughout time. Recently, the teaser trailer for the PlayStation 5 port of...
Mr. Negative was underutilized in other Marvel projects, but the developers of the PlayStation exclusive did a great job in creating an original story with the character having a pivotal role. His popularity paved the way for him to be a candidate to be added to the multiplayer game.
Mr. Negative is at the Top of the List to Be Added to Marvel Rivals
The gaming community hopes to see less popular characters in Marvel Rivals.
The multiplayer game is expected to have a growing roster throughout time. Recently, the teaser trailer for the PlayStation 5 port of...
- 6/5/2024
- by Rouvin Josef Quirimit
- FandomWire
With Bad Boys: Ride or Die just around the corner, franchise stars Will Smith and Martin Lawrence are gearing up for promotional interviews, reflecting on their iconic cop journey. Given that fans are eagerly anticipating a fresh experience from the cinematic world, the fourth installment’s release offers a refreshing return to the theatres, reigniting the cop comedy charm that is rare to find nowadays.
Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024) | Columbia Pictures
However, things were different back in the day, with the Bad Boys (1995) marking the kickstart of the beloved franchise. But many would find it unbelievable that the now favorite Smith was never his co-star’s first choice for the role.
Martin Lawrence Wanted Eddie Murphy as His On-screen Partner for Bad Boys
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence have been starring as detectives Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett in the Bad Boys franchise for a few decades. The duo...
Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024) | Columbia Pictures
However, things were different back in the day, with the Bad Boys (1995) marking the kickstart of the beloved franchise. But many would find it unbelievable that the now favorite Smith was never his co-star’s first choice for the role.
Martin Lawrence Wanted Eddie Murphy as His On-screen Partner for Bad Boys
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence have been starring as detectives Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett in the Bad Boys franchise for a few decades. The duo...
- 6/5/2024
- by Priya Sharma
- FandomWire
There have effectively been innumerable versions of Batman, both in the comics and in live-action and TV series depictions. While the character in itself has been utterly dark in quite a few of them, arguably none came closer to Ben Affleck and Zack Snyder’s version of the caped crusader, seen in the likes of Batman vs Superman, Justice League, and 2017’s Suicide Squad.
Ben Affleck’s Batman in Justice League (2017) | DC Studios
Of course, while Affleck’s violent and murder-loving iteration of Batman falls in line with the comics, it is also comprehensively different from the kind of Batman depictions that live-actions have traditionally seen. That appears to be down to Zack Snyder’s vision, as he explained in an interview how he sees the character of Bruce Wayne, and how his childhood trauma affects him as an adult.
Zack Snyder believes Bruce Wayne/Batman f**ks to forget!
Ben Affleck’s Batman in Justice League (2017) | DC Studios
Of course, while Affleck’s violent and murder-loving iteration of Batman falls in line with the comics, it is also comprehensively different from the kind of Batman depictions that live-actions have traditionally seen. That appears to be down to Zack Snyder’s vision, as he explained in an interview how he sees the character of Bruce Wayne, and how his childhood trauma affects him as an adult.
Zack Snyder believes Bruce Wayne/Batman f**ks to forget!
- 6/5/2024
- by Rishabh Bhatnagar
- FandomWire
When it was first announced that a Wonder Woman game was in the works, the gaming community was divided. The Arkham series is one of the very few that can do justice to a superhero title, with others such as Avengers, Midnight Suns, and Suicide Squad completely missing the mark.
The trepidation one may have felt for Wonder Woman was not unfounded, as news has revealed there may be trouble in Themyscira. If sources are to be believed, those who were looking forward to the game are in for a long wait.
Wonder Woman Won’t Be Flying Onto Consoles and PC Anytime Soon How will Wonder Woman deflect these shots?
Game developments are bound to hit hurdles and challenges along the route to release. It’s more of a ‘when’ rather than an ‘if’, and what matters is how the studio can overcome the situation. The faster they can resolve the issue,...
The trepidation one may have felt for Wonder Woman was not unfounded, as news has revealed there may be trouble in Themyscira. If sources are to be believed, those who were looking forward to the game are in for a long wait.
Wonder Woman Won’t Be Flying Onto Consoles and PC Anytime Soon How will Wonder Woman deflect these shots?
Game developments are bound to hit hurdles and challenges along the route to release. It’s more of a ‘when’ rather than an ‘if’, and what matters is how the studio can overcome the situation. The faster they can resolve the issue,...
- 6/4/2024
- by Sagar Nerala
- FandomWire
Rocksteady’s Suicide Squad Kill the Justice League has become one of the worst launches ever for the company. Even before the release, the studio may have already projected that this title will flop.
In a recent message from the developer team, they confirmed that the game will not receive more weekly updates anymore. This could potentially spell the end for the live-service title as fans were very disappointed with this.
The Suicide Squad Kill the Justice League Is Dying Suicide Squad will no longer be getting weekly updates.
A couple of days before the release of the game Suicide Squad Kill the Justice League, several issues made fans not want to play this title. WB Games was aware of this problem and decided not to give review codes to any major media outlet to avoid bad scores before the launch.
SUGGESTEDGoing Back To Play Suicide Squad: Kill The...
In a recent message from the developer team, they confirmed that the game will not receive more weekly updates anymore. This could potentially spell the end for the live-service title as fans were very disappointed with this.
The Suicide Squad Kill the Justice League Is Dying Suicide Squad will no longer be getting weekly updates.
A couple of days before the release of the game Suicide Squad Kill the Justice League, several issues made fans not want to play this title. WB Games was aware of this problem and decided not to give review codes to any major media outlet to avoid bad scores before the launch.
SUGGESTEDGoing Back To Play Suicide Squad: Kill The...
- 6/4/2024
- by Lucas Lapetina
- FandomWire
Marvel had a rough year in 2023. Many of its properties underperformed, and they lost their big villain due to Jonathan Majors being fired. Looking forward to their upcoming slate, comic fans have been excited about some of the studio’s projects over the next few years. Will these films help Marvel regain control? The upcoming Thunderbolts film has been one that fanboys have been hoping to see since the MCU started. With some recent news about the property coming up, it seems like the right time to break down what we know about the production.
Who Are The Thunderbolts?
The team first appeared in Marvel Comics in 1997 in an issue of The Incredible Hulk. They seemed to be a new group of superheroes that had arrived on the scene and gained acclaim very quickly. The reader was informed that the group was actually a group of supervillains led by Baron Zemo.
Who Are The Thunderbolts?
The team first appeared in Marvel Comics in 1997 in an issue of The Incredible Hulk. They seemed to be a new group of superheroes that had arrived on the scene and gained acclaim very quickly. The reader was informed that the group was actually a group of supervillains led by Baron Zemo.
- 6/3/2024
- by Bryan Wolford
- JoBlo.com
Ninja Theory’s Hellblade 2 has been out for quite a while now and has received mostly positive reviews from fans and critics alike. The game has been praised for its visuals and sound among other things. One other thing in the game that’s been appreciated is the Ui.
The game does a great job of providing a truly engaging experience with its Ui, merging cutscenes and gameplay, but Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League does just the opposite. The game’s Ui is one of the problems, showing that Rocksteady Studios fumbled with this.
Hellblade 2 Shines With Its Ui While Suicide Squad Makes Things Worse Hellblade 2 has the best Ui in the recently released games.
Hellblade 2 seamlessly merges the cutscenes and gameplay, and it is so good that players sometimes find it hard to know when the cutscenes end and the gameplay starts. This is possible as the game...
The game does a great job of providing a truly engaging experience with its Ui, merging cutscenes and gameplay, but Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League does just the opposite. The game’s Ui is one of the problems, showing that Rocksteady Studios fumbled with this.
Hellblade 2 Shines With Its Ui While Suicide Squad Makes Things Worse Hellblade 2 has the best Ui in the recently released games.
Hellblade 2 seamlessly merges the cutscenes and gameplay, and it is so good that players sometimes find it hard to know when the cutscenes end and the gameplay starts. This is possible as the game...
- 6/3/2024
- by Rohit Tiwari
- FandomWire
Harley Quinn has an odd history. The character has become one of the most recognizable aspects of Batman’s mythos but did not originate from the comics. Rarely do characters that don’t exist in the source material get the kind of love that Harley Quinn did, and it seemed to have been the case for her initially as well.
Harley Quinn in Batman: The Animated Series | Warner Brothers
Back in 2017, Paul Dini sat down with Entertainment Weekly to talk about his character on her 25th anniversary, opening up about the thought process that went behind the character and what the fans thought about it initially. Turns out, the entire camp was split through the middle about the character of Harley Quinn.
Batman: The Animated Series had to win over the hardcore fans with Harley Quinn
Batman | Source: Batman: The Animated Series
Speaking with Entertainment Weekly, Harley Quinn co-creator Paul...
Harley Quinn in Batman: The Animated Series | Warner Brothers
Back in 2017, Paul Dini sat down with Entertainment Weekly to talk about his character on her 25th anniversary, opening up about the thought process that went behind the character and what the fans thought about it initially. Turns out, the entire camp was split through the middle about the character of Harley Quinn.
Batman: The Animated Series had to win over the hardcore fans with Harley Quinn
Batman | Source: Batman: The Animated Series
Speaking with Entertainment Weekly, Harley Quinn co-creator Paul...
- 6/2/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
What Jada Pinkett Smith Said About Will Smith Working With Margot Robbie! (Picture Credits: Instagram/ IMDb)
Margot Robbie is probably the woman of our dreams! She’s got a goddess body, is good-looking, and her acting chops are praised worldwide. She’s worked with Will Smith on multiple films. But Jada Pinkett Smith had a rather shocking request when she learned about her husband working with such a hot actress! Scroll below for some exciting details.
For the unversed, Will and Margot united for the first time in the film Focus (2015). The crime comedy-drama was directed by Glenn Ficarra and John Requa and turned out to be a box office success despite mixed reviews. That’s where the rumors about an extramarital affair also began!
Jada Pinkett Smith on husband Will working with Margot Robbie
Unlike most women, Jada Pinkett Smith was far from jealous that her husband was going...
Margot Robbie is probably the woman of our dreams! She’s got a goddess body, is good-looking, and her acting chops are praised worldwide. She’s worked with Will Smith on multiple films. But Jada Pinkett Smith had a rather shocking request when she learned about her husband working with such a hot actress! Scroll below for some exciting details.
For the unversed, Will and Margot united for the first time in the film Focus (2015). The crime comedy-drama was directed by Glenn Ficarra and John Requa and turned out to be a box office success despite mixed reviews. That’s where the rumors about an extramarital affair also began!
Jada Pinkett Smith on husband Will working with Margot Robbie
Unlike most women, Jada Pinkett Smith was far from jealous that her husband was going...
- 6/2/2024
- by Jishika Madaan
- KoiMoi
(Welcome to Tales from the Box Office, our column that examines box office miracles, disasters, and everything in between, as well as what we can learn from them.)
"2020 at the box office will be known as the 'year of the asterisk,' with virtually every known measure and metric for box office performance being completely rethought and recalibrated." These were the words of Comscore senior media analyst Paul Dergarabedian speaking to CNN in October 2020. At that time, the industry was contending with a months-long, global shutdown, with movie theaters on life support as the pandemic raged on. Yes, every title released in 2020 will always come with an asterisk but even with that, one movie had to come out on top during Hollywood's lost year. That movie was "Bad Boys for Life."
Action director extraordinaire Michael Bay helmed 1995's "Bad Boys" and 2003's "Bad Boys II," with the first film ranking...
"2020 at the box office will be known as the 'year of the asterisk,' with virtually every known measure and metric for box office performance being completely rethought and recalibrated." These were the words of Comscore senior media analyst Paul Dergarabedian speaking to CNN in October 2020. At that time, the industry was contending with a months-long, global shutdown, with movie theaters on life support as the pandemic raged on. Yes, every title released in 2020 will always come with an asterisk but even with that, one movie had to come out on top during Hollywood's lost year. That movie was "Bad Boys for Life."
Action director extraordinaire Michael Bay helmed 1995's "Bad Boys" and 2003's "Bad Boys II," with the first film ranking...
- 6/1/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
The course of the DC Universe changed forever following the James Gunn and Peter Safran takeover. The duo of new co-chairs made a slew of decisions about existing characters and storylines that altered the canon and showed fan-favorite stars such as Henry Cavill, the exit door. However, the Guardians of the Galaxy director’s rise to the top can largely be attributed to his stint as the visionary of 2021’s The Suicide Squad.
John Cena as Peacemaker | DC Studios
Soon after, he returned to helm the Peacemaker series, starring John Cena and once again took it high up in critical acclaim. The rising popularity of the character, thanks to the wrestler-actor’s brilliant performances, paved the way for a comeback in the upcoming The Suicide Squad Isekai anime series. Featuring prominently in its trailers, the botched moral equivalent of Marvel’s Captain America has undergone a complete makeover, unleashing a pure maniacal outlook.
John Cena as Peacemaker | DC Studios
Soon after, he returned to helm the Peacemaker series, starring John Cena and once again took it high up in critical acclaim. The rising popularity of the character, thanks to the wrestler-actor’s brilliant performances, paved the way for a comeback in the upcoming The Suicide Squad Isekai anime series. Featuring prominently in its trailers, the botched moral equivalent of Marvel’s Captain America has undergone a complete makeover, unleashing a pure maniacal outlook.
- 6/1/2024
- by Imteshal Karim
- FandomWire
Tom Savini. Rick Baker. Dick Smith. Rob Bottin. Ve Neill. Stan Winston.
The world of special effects makeup often feels like a dying art, with studios and streamers increasingly pursuing CGI and digital FX over practical artistry. Now, there is absolutely room for both styles and different films call for different methods, but gone are the days where the average moviegoer can recognize the name of a special effects makeup artist. Diehard fans are, of course, the exception to the rule, and there's at least one name that horror fanatics all know by heart and are stoked as hell to see on an end credits crawl: Steven Kostanski.
For the uninitiated, Steven Kostanski is one of the most fascinating voices in genre cinema working today. His films "The Void" and "Psycho Goreman" are both well-loved favorites, he finally gave the "Leprechaun" franchise a solid film with "Leprechaun Returns," and Kostanski's...
The world of special effects makeup often feels like a dying art, with studios and streamers increasingly pursuing CGI and digital FX over practical artistry. Now, there is absolutely room for both styles and different films call for different methods, but gone are the days where the average moviegoer can recognize the name of a special effects makeup artist. Diehard fans are, of course, the exception to the rule, and there's at least one name that horror fanatics all know by heart and are stoked as hell to see on an end credits crawl: Steven Kostanski.
For the uninitiated, Steven Kostanski is one of the most fascinating voices in genre cinema working today. His films "The Void" and "Psycho Goreman" are both well-loved favorites, he finally gave the "Leprechaun" franchise a solid film with "Leprechaun Returns," and Kostanski's...
- 6/1/2024
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
Bad sequels are far from a rarity, as there have been numerous instances where a sequel fails to recapture the original’s spirit, and Wonder Woman 1984 is no exception. Despite dropping the ball hard with the main conflict between Batman and Superman, Dawn of Justice did succeed in doing Diana Prince’s introduction to the Dceu justice.
Moreover, this was followed by arguably the best film in the Dceu, Wonder Woman, which made waves upon its release, making Gal Gadot one of the biggest names in the business. Unfortunately, the sequel failed to live up to its universally acclaimed predecessor, and its weak antagonist isn’t the lone aspect that contributed to it.
Wonder Woman 1984 Failed to Deliver on Many Fronts A still from Wonder Woman 1984 | Warner Bros.
Throughout its run, the Dceu had a major villain problem, whether it be Steppenwolf in the theatrical version of Justice League or Enchantress in Suicide Squad.
Moreover, this was followed by arguably the best film in the Dceu, Wonder Woman, which made waves upon its release, making Gal Gadot one of the biggest names in the business. Unfortunately, the sequel failed to live up to its universally acclaimed predecessor, and its weak antagonist isn’t the lone aspect that contributed to it.
Wonder Woman 1984 Failed to Deliver on Many Fronts A still from Wonder Woman 1984 | Warner Bros.
Throughout its run, the Dceu had a major villain problem, whether it be Steppenwolf in the theatrical version of Justice League or Enchantress in Suicide Squad.
- 6/1/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
Martin Scorsese is one of the few industry vets who has been around for several decades hitting the audience with brilliant movies and sweeping all the prestigious awards, so his praise is nothing but a real golden ticket to overall success in Hollywood.
Though the proclaimed filmmaker is mostly known for his numerous collaborations with the modern cinema’s giants like Robert De Niro or Leonardo DiCaprio, there’s yet another big figure who actually owes her skyrocketed career to Scorsese’s high-rated big hit.
Ironically, her debut fierce improvisation is what mesmerizes Scorsese to this day.
In one of his interviews a few days ago, Scorsese revealed that he’d been left in shock by Margot Robbie’s improvised performance for The Wolf of Wall Street’s audition. In the movie released back in 2013, Robbie, at that time a very young, yet aspiring actress, starred alongside Leonardo DiCaprio as his on-screen wife Naomi Lapaglia,...
Though the proclaimed filmmaker is mostly known for his numerous collaborations with the modern cinema’s giants like Robert De Niro or Leonardo DiCaprio, there’s yet another big figure who actually owes her skyrocketed career to Scorsese’s high-rated big hit.
Ironically, her debut fierce improvisation is what mesmerizes Scorsese to this day.
In one of his interviews a few days ago, Scorsese revealed that he’d been left in shock by Margot Robbie’s improvised performance for The Wolf of Wall Street’s audition. In the movie released back in 2013, Robbie, at that time a very young, yet aspiring actress, starred alongside Leonardo DiCaprio as his on-screen wife Naomi Lapaglia,...
- 5/31/2024
- by benjamin-patel@startefacts.com (Benjamin Patel)
- STartefacts.com
The weirdly lovable Peacemaker got his own character trailer today for the upcoming Suicide Squad Isekai TV anime series, inspired by the DC comics of the same name. The anti-hero, voiced by Takehito Koyasu (Gorilla Grodd in Batman Ninja ), showed a lot more than asked as he fights his bad guys and werewolf-like creatures alike. Related: Suicide Squad Isekai Anime Spotlights the Clown Prince of Crime in Joker Character Trailer Suicide Squad Isekai is being directed by Eri Osada at Wit Studio with original character designs by Akira Amano ( Psycho-pass ), scripts by Vivy -Fluorite Eye's Song- writing team Tappei Nagatsuki and Eiji Umehara, character designs adapted for animation by Naoto Hosoda and music by Kenichiro Suehiro. The series is set to air in July 2024 and is described as such: In the crime-ridden city of Gotham, Amanda Waller, the head of A.R.G.U.S., has assembled a group of notorious criminals for a mission: Harley Quinn,...
- 5/31/2024
- by Daryl Harding
- Crunchyroll
Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League Release Date: When Will the New Batman Anime Film Come Out? - Main Image
Aside from the Suicide Squad anime, fans can look forward to another DC project from Japan. That’s because the new anime film Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League was announced, though there’s no release date for it yet.
The announcement by Warner Bros. Japan came with the reveal of the film’s official logo. There are also some new details about it, though there’s no trailer for it yet.
Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League Release Date Predictions
This is not an all-new work, as it’s a sequel to the Batman Ninja movie, which was released in April 2018.
While there’s no word yet on premiere date plans, the new Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League movie confirmed its returning Va and main staff members.
To start, Koichi Yamadera (Spike Spiegel...
Aside from the Suicide Squad anime, fans can look forward to another DC project from Japan. That’s because the new anime film Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League was announced, though there’s no release date for it yet.
The announcement by Warner Bros. Japan came with the reveal of the film’s official logo. There are also some new details about it, though there’s no trailer for it yet.
Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League Release Date Predictions
This is not an all-new work, as it’s a sequel to the Batman Ninja movie, which was released in April 2018.
While there’s no word yet on premiere date plans, the new Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League movie confirmed its returning Va and main staff members.
To start, Koichi Yamadera (Spike Spiegel...
- 5/31/2024
- EpicStream
There’s no doubt that Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League once was an interesting project by Rocksteady. But, since its launch back in February, the game has quickly become infamous as one of the first big disappointments of the year. Right from the controversial decision to even make the game a single-player live service title to horrendous character choices, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League has left a fork for Rocksteady as a developer.
Fans have been desperate for a game like Batman: Arkham Knight for years. Many believed that if Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice followed the same formula as the Batman title, it would’ve gone down in gaming history as one of the best. However, there’s still a chance for Rocksteady to make a comeback by finally using the Ninja Turtles IP combined with its experience with Arkham Knight.
Rocksteady Needs to Bring a Ninja...
Fans have been desperate for a game like Batman: Arkham Knight for years. Many believed that if Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice followed the same formula as the Batman title, it would’ve gone down in gaming history as one of the best. However, there’s still a chance for Rocksteady to make a comeback by finally using the Ninja Turtles IP combined with its experience with Arkham Knight.
Rocksteady Needs to Bring a Ninja...
- 5/30/2024
- by Dhruv Bhatnagar
- FandomWire
With Suicide Squad Isekai right around the corner , DC Comics tipped the scales of justice today with the announcement of a sequel to 2018's Batman Ninja anime film titled Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League , which will once again star Koichi Yamadera (Spike in Cowboy Bebop ) as the Caped Crusader. Junpei Mizusaki ( JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Op) also returns to direct the new feature at studio Kamikaze Douga, with co-direction by Shinji Takagi, a screenplay by Kazuki Nakashima ( Promare ), character designs by Takashi Okazaki ( Afro Samurai ) and music by Yugo Kanno ( Psycho-pass ). More information is set to be announced at the "Warner Bros. Japan presents Suicide Squad Isekai and Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League " stage event at Anime Expo 2024 in July. Logo Related: Suicide Squad Isekai Anime Spotlights the Clown Prince of Crime in Joker Character Trailer DC describes the original Batman Ninja anime film: Batman Ninja takes a journey across...
- 5/30/2024
- by Liam Dempsey
- Crunchyroll
Brit supermodel/actress Cara Delevingne poses for the new Calvin Klein “This is Love” 2024 ad campaign, photographed by Gordon von Steiner:
Delevingne played a mermaid in the 2015 fantasy film “Pan” and in 2016, co-starred as ‘Enchantress’, a villainess in “Suicide Squad”.
In 2016, she played in the feature “Kids in Love” as ‘Viola’…
…then co-starred in director Luc Besson’s film “Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets”, released in July 2017.
Delevingne played ‘Annetje’ in the period romance film “Tulip Fever”…
, …then the role of ‘Kath Talent’ in the feature “London Fields”…
…and starred in the Amazon Prime Video fantasy steampunk series “Carnival Row” as ‘Vignette Stonemoss’.
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Delevingne played a mermaid in the 2015 fantasy film “Pan” and in 2016, co-starred as ‘Enchantress’, a villainess in “Suicide Squad”.
In 2016, she played in the feature “Kids in Love” as ‘Viola’…
…then co-starred in director Luc Besson’s film “Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets”, released in July 2017.
Delevingne played ‘Annetje’ in the period romance film “Tulip Fever”…
, …then the role of ‘Kath Talent’ in the feature “London Fields”…
…and starred in the Amazon Prime Video fantasy steampunk series “Carnival Row” as ‘Vignette Stonemoss’.
Click the images to enlarge…...
- 5/30/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Australian icon and the talented actress, Margot Robbie, famous for bringing Harley Quinn to life in The Suicide Squad, has a secret passion. In a revelation that has delighted fans, Robbie got candid about her admiration for Jk Rowling’s magical book series, Harry Potter, which was later turned into films under Warner Bros.
Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn in a still from Suicide Squad | Warner Bros. Pictures
Claiming to be a self-proclaimed Harry Potter nerd, Margot Robbie recalled incidents from her childhood that revealed her enthusiasm for the franchise. Thus, given her enduring passion for the magical world created by J.K. Rowling, Robbie seems to be the perfect fit for a potential Cursed Child movie.
Margot Robbie Expressed Her Penchant for Harry Potter
Rising to fame after sharing screen with Leonardo DiCaprio in The Wolf of Wall Street, to venturing into the DC Universe as Harley Quinn, Margot Robbie...
Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn in a still from Suicide Squad | Warner Bros. Pictures
Claiming to be a self-proclaimed Harry Potter nerd, Margot Robbie recalled incidents from her childhood that revealed her enthusiasm for the franchise. Thus, given her enduring passion for the magical world created by J.K. Rowling, Robbie seems to be the perfect fit for a potential Cursed Child movie.
Margot Robbie Expressed Her Penchant for Harry Potter
Rising to fame after sharing screen with Leonardo DiCaprio in The Wolf of Wall Street, to venturing into the DC Universe as Harley Quinn, Margot Robbie...
- 5/29/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
James Gunn has plans to bring the most ruthless assassin in the DC comics into his film universe. Gunn recently gave a hint that Slade Wilson aka Deathstroke will be a part of the Dcu. The supervillain is an archenemy of the Teen Titans and has also gone face-to-face with Batman and the entire Justice League. Gunn recently announced a Teen Titans project, which makes it even more convenient for a major Deathstroke appearance.
James Gunn is set to bring Deathstroke into the Dcu (credits: DC Comics)
The character was an elite operative in the U.S. Army who gained enhanced physical and mental abilities from a super-soldier serum. Joe Manganiello portrayed the character in a brief appearance in Zack Snyder’s Justice League but further plans for the character went nowhere.
James Gunn Hints At Bringing Back Deathstroke After Zack Snyder’s Failed Attempts
Joe Manganiello as Deathstroke in Justice League...
James Gunn is set to bring Deathstroke into the Dcu (credits: DC Comics)
The character was an elite operative in the U.S. Army who gained enhanced physical and mental abilities from a super-soldier serum. Joe Manganiello portrayed the character in a brief appearance in Zack Snyder’s Justice League but further plans for the character went nowhere.
James Gunn Hints At Bringing Back Deathstroke After Zack Snyder’s Failed Attempts
Joe Manganiello as Deathstroke in Justice League...
- 5/29/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Max Reveals Suicide Squad Isekai’s Release Date Is Earlier than Expected - Main Image
Fans of the DC Universe and anime enthusiasts have another reason to celebrate, as the highly anticipated Suicide Squad Isekai anime will possibly be released on Max in June.
Whether you've been a Suicide Squad fan for a long time or are new to their chaotic adventures, this upcoming isekai anime is sure to offer an exciting and innovative fusion of superhero action and isekai adventure.
Suicide Squad Isekai is poised to be a great hit in Japan and around the world as the anime industry continues to embrace cross-cultural productions.
Max Nordic Listed Suicide Squad Isekai with a June Release Date
As listed in a X (formerly Twitter) post by Max Nordic, the pilot episode of Suicide Squad Isekai could be dropping on Max on June 27, 2024.
There are no formal announcements yet from Suicide Squad...
Fans of the DC Universe and anime enthusiasts have another reason to celebrate, as the highly anticipated Suicide Squad Isekai anime will possibly be released on Max in June.
Whether you've been a Suicide Squad fan for a long time or are new to their chaotic adventures, this upcoming isekai anime is sure to offer an exciting and innovative fusion of superhero action and isekai adventure.
Suicide Squad Isekai is poised to be a great hit in Japan and around the world as the anime industry continues to embrace cross-cultural productions.
Max Nordic Listed Suicide Squad Isekai with a June Release Date
As listed in a X (formerly Twitter) post by Max Nordic, the pilot episode of Suicide Squad Isekai could be dropping on Max on June 27, 2024.
There are no formal announcements yet from Suicide Squad...
- 5/29/2024
- EpicStream
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