DC Movies: Viola Davis cast as Amanda Waller for 2016's "Suicide Squad"

One of the most mysterious and shady black op characters of the DC Universe has finally been cast... And in comes weeks after the announcement of the big star line-up of actors that will star in Warner Bros. "villain/ anti-hero centered" film that's part of their DC Cinematic Universe that is the "Suicide Squad"!

According to a report by Latino Review, "The Help" star Viola Davis has reportedly won the part of "Amanda Waller" - the leader or "handler" of Task Force X, aka the Suicide Squad.

To be directed by David Ayers, the film will star Jared Leto as The Joker, Will Smith as Deadshot, jai Courtney as Captain Boomerang, Cara Delevingne as Enchantress, Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn, and Ton Hardy as Rick Flag.

Suicide Squad will be released on August 5, 2016.

Rumor: Sony reportedly planning an "Aunt May" spinoff for Spider-Man film franchise

Looks like Peter Parker's favorite lady and mother figure is getting her own film, if rumors are to be believed...

According to a report from Latino-Review, an "Aunt May" film is apparently in the works, featuring May Reilly Parker -  the caring and loving aunt who along with her late husband Ben Parker raises young Peter Parker as surrogate parents following the disappearance and demise of his parents.

It is this loving presence combined with Ben's "Great Power, Great Responsibility" message that instilled Peter with the principles and strength to become a compassionate figure and hero, which is the driving force behind his alter ego as The Amazing Spider-Man.

Spinning out of The Amazing Spider-Man film franchise, the "Aunt May" film will apparently concentrate on the character's younger days, much similar to how Marvel Studios is driving down the post-WWII era with Hayley Atwell playing Steve Rogers/ Captain America's love interest from that period, Agent Peggy Carter in the upcoming "Agent Carter" TV Series. Whether this will involve Sally Field during present day sequences or not is still up in the air, but for more information on the story, visit Cinema Blend and the source post at Latino-Review.

Hopefully, it does not go for this storyline though.

Report: Ben Affleck to star in new solo Batman film in 2019

With production of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice underway, it's still relatively far from the cards as to what Warner Bros. and DC Entertainment have for their actual plans on the DC Cinematic Universe. Recent reports have surfaced that not only this movie or Justice League are in development, but so are a few other films, which include Wonder Woman, Shazam, and a Green Lantern/ Flash team-up movie, and is rumored to be announced at this coming San Diego Comic-Con this July.

Now, a new report hailing from Latino-Review and posted in sites like Superherohype suggest that a new Batman film is also going to be in the plans, with Ben Affleck set to reprise his role as the brand new Caped Crusader of cinema. The film is said to have the working title of "The Batman", and will have a release date sometime in 2019, 3 years after BvS and when Affleck is introduced opposite Henry Cavill's Superman.

Again, take these reports/ rumors with a grain of salt until real confirmation arrives.

Batman Vs Superman: Ben Affleck calls Daredevil a regret, and won't compare his Batman to Christian Bale's

Many were surprised a few months ago by the announcement that Argo director and actor Ben Affleck had been cast as the new Batman/ Bruce Wayne for Zack Snyder's as of yet untitled "Batman Vs Superman" film that acts as a sequel to this year's Man Of Steel, and a wave of mixed emotion still reverberates around the interwebz over the news.

However, the actor has responded to those reactions, following an interview with Playboy Magazine, which was featured in Latino Review and posted in Slash Film:

"I understand I’m at a disadvantage with the internet. If I thought the result would be another Daredevil, I’d be out there picketing myself. [laughs] Why would I make the movie if I didn’t think it was going to be good and that I can be good in it?"

Speaking on Daredevil, the actor went on to say it was the "Biggest Regret of his career".


"The only movie I actually regret is Daredevil. It just kills me. I love that story, that character, and the fact that it got fucked up the way it did stays with me. Maybe that’s part of the motivation to do Batman."

And while pre-production has begun for the 2015 film, there has yet to be any official stills or footage showing Ben in the Batsuit, or his persona as Billionaire Bruce Wayne. Affleck went on to assure that playing the new Batman is to "redefine him", and "will not compete with the Bale and Chris Nolan Batman but still exists in the Batman canon". This collaborates with rumors that the Batman Affleck will be play will wear a "Black and Grey" color scheme like the comics, and will be a "40 year old plus" hero who encounters Henry Cavill's Superman.

For more on the story, visit the source post at Slash Film.

"Batman Vs Superman is slated for a July 17, 2015 release.

Marvel Movies: Marvel wants JGL to be their Doctor Strange in "Phase 3"

Take this news as a rumor and with a grain of salt for now... But with the SDCC on the horizon this week and new aplenty, it looks like Marvel wants a real big name to play Doctor Strange, and fans who've seen this guy's work in recent films will most likely agree with their prospectful choice!

According to a report by Latino Review and posted in Bleeding Cool, the big bosses at Marvel are looking at the possibility of getting Inception and 500 Days Of Summer star Joseph Gordon-Levitt to play Stephen Strange in their plans for a live action adaptation of the popular Marvel Comics' hero and Sorcerer Supreme himself, Doctor Strange!

Justice League film experiences setback, May not get Nolan or Bale; R.I.P Carmine Infantino

Looks like the wheels are turning down for the potential return of Christopher Nolan and Christian Bale, as Batman-News has reported that the director of The Dark Knight Trilogy and the Batman actor himself may not likely return to work on "Justice League". This marks a sign of setbacks for the big superhero team up flick featuring DC Comics popular roster of heroes, and how Warner Bros. will approach things after and however "Man Of Steel" performs when its released this June.

The Avengers: Deleted "Captain America" Scene

As the countdown to the US Blu-Ray/ DVD home video release of "The Avengers" continues, Marvel has released another feature online to promote the list of extras that will contained in the Blu-Ray release of the movie. This time, the focus shifts to a "deleted scene" that centers on Steve Rogers/ Captain America (Chris Evans), as he struggles to adjust in modern times while longing for the good ol' days of his era of World War II. SPOILERS are naturally contained here, so view at your own risk!

Rumor: Guardians of the Galaxy the next 2014 Marvel Movie

Take this news with a grain of salt or not, but website Latino Review reports that Marvel Studios' next mysterious film come 2014 will be none other than the "Guardians of the Galaxy"! Besides the fact that Iron Man 3 and Thor 2 will be out come 2013, the following year will bring Captain America 2 and another film, which was thought to be either Guardians or a film adaptation of the Black Panther. Now that the proverbial "cat is out of the bag" supposedly, how will this fit in to the Marvel Cinematic Universe? 

Rumor: Benicio del Toro is Khan Noonien Singh in Star Trek 2?

I grew up a big Star Trek fan, and to this day, one of my all time favorite movies is Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, which cemented the reputation of the late Ricardo Montalban as the uber bad-ass villain Khan Noonien Singh, who returned to torment the crew of the U.S.S Enterprise and delivered a crucial blow in the form of Spock's valiant sacrifice to save his friends from the madman's suicide attack. Flash forward almost 30 years later, and that movie is still etched in the hearts of Trekkies around the world, and following the success of J.J. Abrams' 2009 "Star Trek" reboot film, many are hopeful that "KHHHHAAAANNNN" would return in some form or another.

Well as the saying goes, be careful what you wish for, because you might just get it. Rumors are flying around the netscape that actor Benicio del Toro was tapped by Abrams to play a new version of the genetically modified Khan in the rebooted universe, and just by looking at the actor and his resume, you know that he is a strong fit and candidate for the role. I do hope we get official confirmation soon, and I'm all for Del Toro to take up the mantle, he may just surprise us with his performance and give Chris Pine a reason to scream like William Shatner did here for Wrath of Khan:


Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan Clip: KHHHHHAAAAANNNN~~~!!

That would be truly epic if this happened, hehe. For more information, visit the source posts at Latino Review and Slash Film.

The new J.J. Abrams Star Trek film is slated to begin filming on January next year for a summer 2013 release!

Juan of the Dead Trailer 1: Zombies vs Cubans equals AWESOME

What would you get if you placed a zombie apocalypse scenario 50 years after the Cuban Revolution? That's where "Juan of the Dead" comes in, and everything about this trailer simply shouts "MUST. WATCH!" and "CAN'T WAIT!" to those who love the gore and genre! Check out the first trailer of what's looking to be an insane sleeper horror hit!

Juan of the Dead Trailer
DAMN! HILARIOUS AND AWESOME! It's kinda like a spoof nod to George A. Romero's Zombie flicks ala the Simon Pegg and Nick Frost starring Shaun of the Dead, but this one adds a layer of grit and action that'll definitely make fans like me excited to see this in theaters or home video! Thanks goes to Slash Film and Latino Review for posting the trailer, so check out these links for more info!