Suicide Squad Isekai Anime Announced by DC

 

Get ready to get wild through the lens of Japanese animation with Harley Quinn, The Joker, and the rest of the Suicide Squad as DC, Warner Bros. Japan, and WIT Studio have premiered the first teaser trailer for SUICIDE SQUAD ISEKAI - an all-new anime series that’s coming soon and looks pretty dynamic and awesome to boot!

No release date has been announced for the new series, but check back from time to time at the official website for the anime for updates!

Here it is... THE SUICIDE SQUAD TRAILER!

They're all literally DYING to meet you, as Warner Bros., DC Films, and director James Gunn present the much anticipated and long awaited trailer to "The Suicide Squad" - the semi-reboot sequel to 2016's Suicide Squad and featuring the likes of Harley Quinn and Rick Flag returning while introducing newcomers like Bloodsport, Peacemaker, and King Shark! Margot Robbie, Joel Kinnaman, Idris Elba, John Cena, Michael Rooker, and even Sylvester Stallon star in this!

Check out the trailer below!

The Suicide Squad - August 2021

The Suicide Squad will be released in US theaters and HBO Max this August, and around the world soon!

ICYMI: Empire Magazine spotlights the cast of "The Suicide Squad" in latest issue

 

For those wondering how the cast and members of Task Force X under director James Gunn look together, Empire Magazine has revealed the two covers to their issue spotlighting "The Suicide Squad" - which will be hitting theaters next year! The film is intended to be a soft reboot and standalone sequel to the 2016 "Suicide Squad" film, and will feature the return of Rick Flagg, Harley Quinn, and Captain Boomerang as they team up with newbies like Bloodsport, Savant, The Thinker, and King Shark!

Check out more details via James Gunn's own Facebook page!

The Suicide Squad is scheduled for an August 2021 release.

Surprise! Jared Leto returns as The Joker for "Zack Snyder's Justice League"

 

Looks like Jared Leto's stint as The Clown Prince of Crime himself The Joker hasn't ended at all and he gets the proverbial "Last Laugh", as The Hollywood Reporter has the scoop that the actor and musician has joined "Zack Snyder's Justice League" - filming scenes that will apparently tie-in with "Suicide Squad" and the DC Extended Universe as a whole. Leto's Joker never appeared in the 2017 team-up film, and only had what amounted to an "extended cameo" in 2016's Suicide Squad - where he played more of a secondary role to Margot Robbie's Harley Quinn and her back story (and he didn't reprise the role for this year's Birds of Prey either). Looks like that's going to be corrected with this new version of Justice League - which is Snyder's intended vision of the film and will include the big bad himself -Darkseid.

Not a bad way to get retribution, and continue the 80 years celebration of The Joker this year!

Zack Snyder's Justice League will be split into four parts and premiere sometime next year on HBO Max.

ICYMI: James Gunn and WB reveal Cast, Poster, and Sneak Peek for "The Suicide Squad" at DC FanDome

DC fans definitely had the time of their lives with all of the awesome announcements and reveals in last weekend's "DC FanDome" virtual event, and one of the most entertaining panels was undeniably for "The Suicide Squad" - which saw director James Gunn share a poster promoting the film and revealing the insane cast of actors who will be playing some pretty awesome roles - including the return of Viola Davis, Joel Kinnaman, Margot Robbie, and Jae Courtney as Amanda Waller, Rick Flagg, Harley Quinn, and Captain Boomerang, and new additions like Idris Elba, Michael Rooker, and John Cena as Bloodsport, Savant, and Peacemaker!

Check out the Roll Call below!

THE SUICIDE SQUAD - Roll Call
Then, we get an exclusive sneak peek treat and a look behind the scenes with this DC FanDome video!

THE SUICIDE SQUAD – DC FanDome Exclusive Sneak peek
The Suicide Squad will be released in theaters on 2021!

Rocksteady Studios just teased their next game - "Suicide Squad"!

After keeping things in the dark on what exactly their next DC related video game project would be, Rocksteady Studios took to social media and just dropped an image of Superman with a target on his head and a familiar team's name on it - A SUICIDE SQUAD GAME IS COMING.

Other than that image, the video game developer responsible for the Batman Arkham games gave nothing else except the words  "Target Locked" and the date of the "DC Fandome" virtual event on August 22nd. We'll definitely get more details there!

James Gunn says "The Suicide Squad" can be seen w/o watching "Suicide Squad"; First footage from film set to air later this year

Fans who have been looking forward to James Gunn's semi-reboot of Task Force X are definitely in for some surprises and treats, as the critically acclaimed director of the "Guardians of the Galaxy" films took to Instagram to answer some fan questions about his upcoming DC Extended Universe entry "The Suicide Squad" - which will feature the likes of Margot Robbie, Joel Kinnaman, and Viola Davis reprising their roles as Harley Quinn, Rick Flagg, and Amanda Waller respectively, but also introducing some new faces that includes Idris Elba, John Cena, Nathan Fillion, Michael Rooker, and Peter Capaldi.

In a report by Comic Book.com, Gunn said that this film can be viewed without watching 2016's "Suicide Squad", which was directed by David Ayer. The film isn't considered a sequel to that film - instead serving as a new relaunch flick of the government controlled group that sees villains forced to do dangerous missions in exchange for their lives and lighter sentences. Gunn also says the first footage of the DC Films movie is set to arrive some time this year, so we can all look forward to that.

The Suicide Squad is set to be released on August 2021.

Ben Affleck made the right choice to prioritize himself and rehab over "The Batman"

I made this comment over at several outlets in Facebook sharing the story from The New York Times, where Academy Award winning director, writer, and actor Ben Affleck got candid about his alcoholism and deciding to drop directing AND starring in "The Batman":

“Why do we fall? So we can learn to pick ourselves up.” Cheesy as that line from Batman Begins sounds, it applies to Ben Affleck - and kudos to him for prioritizing himself and rehab. Much as I enjoyed his Bruce Wayne and Batman - the best balanced performance I have seen of both roles, he made the right choice to step away - and now that Robert Pattinson and Matt Reeves are making “The Batman”, no more pressure unto him. I hope he recovers and wish him well.🦇

That certainly applies on this post and my personal thoughts on the man who has starred in three films as The Caped Crusader - namely 2016's "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice", a short cameo appearance in "Suicide Squad" released the same year, and finally in 2017 "Justice League". Ever since he was cast in 2013 to play the new Gotham vigilante in live action after Christian Bale in "The Dark Knight Trilogy",the casting initially got a lot of flack and criticism. Soon as BvS hit in 2016, that changed and we saw arguably one of the best film Batman actors in the big screen.

Despite giving one of the most impressive performances in recent memory as The Dark Knight - things just took a toll on the man and his personal life was the worse for wear. His struggles with the aforementioned alcoholism problem are well documented, but it's also his divorce to ex-wife Jennifer Garner that he calls "his biggest regret" and something that has plagued the actor through a string of troubles and unwanted attention by the media. The problems were only exacerbated by failures and disappointments - not just with the troubled production and output of "Justice League"  (which saw Zack Snyder drop out due to family tragedy and Joss Whedon taking over to produce a little than mediocre team film), but also his last directorial and starring feature in "Live By Night" - which turned into a box office bomb. As the New York Times article quoted, Affleck's friend read "The Batman" script and said to him: ‘I think the script is good. I also think you’ll drink yourself to death if you go through what you just went through again.’”

Ironically enough, February 19th is considered Bruce Wayne's birthday is some fictional accounts in DC history and lore. Much as we'd like to think he's infallible, Ben Affleck is definitely human and flawed just like Batman - he made the right call to step away and give Matt Reeves the keys to "The Batman" and subsequently Robert Pattinson to step in and play a younger version of The Dark Knight. We all make mistakes in life and fall on our feet, and it's learning to pick ourselves up and find redemption that'll make us stronger and go back to a better place. The man has a new film called "The Way Back" coming up next month that hits closer to home and follows a basketball coach struggling with the very same inner demons and alcohol troubles. Perhaps someday, the Bat signal will shine again and we'll see Ben put on the cape and cowl once more.

ICYMI: James Gunn reveals the cast list for “The Suicide Squad”

As someone who literally has the best of both worlds to work with, director James Gunn has his hands busy prepping up for his DC Films directorial debut of the brand new Suicide Squad film that’s literally titled “The Suicide Squad”. Besides some familiar names returning like Joel Kinnaman as Rick Flasg, Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn, Jai Courtney as Captain Boomerang, & Viola Davis as Amanda Waller, Gunn also took to his Facebook to reveal the primary cast list - with those names as well as a few others that’ll catch the eye of other fans - including Nathan Fillion, Sean Gunn, John Cena, Idris Elba, Peter Capaldi, and Taika Waititi in as of yet unrevealed roles.

James Gunn left the caption: “Don’t Get Too Attached. #TheSuicideSquad”. Simple and from the title  of the movie and group’s name alone, that already sends a message.

The Suicide Squad is scheduled to be released on August 2021.

ICYMI: James Gunn is reinstated as director for "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3"

If you weren't aware of the BIG AWESOME NEWS that hit last night - JAMES GUNN HAS BEEN REHIRED AND REINSTATED BY DISNEY TO DIRECT "GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3".

This comes after months of silence, controversy, and the firing of Gunn from his position as director of one of the most successful franchises in Marvel Studios and the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Fans have been vocal about getting him back on the director's chair - and even his cast of actors that include the very vocal pro-wrestler turned actor Dave "Batista" Bautista - who plays Drax The Destroyer. While Gunn has gone on to become the director of the upcoming new "Suicide Squad" movie under DC Films, Disney has reversed its decision and officially he's back to bring on another adventure for Star-Lord and his ragtag misfit family of space adveturers!

Here's Gunn's message to the fans from his Twitter:

Read more on the AWESOME NEWS via Deadline!

The Batman and James Gunn's The Suicide Squad sequel dated for 2021; Ben Affleck no longer Batman

It's BIG NEWS for the world of DC Films in both good and bad ways, as The Hollywood Reporter reports that both Matt Reeves' "The Batman" and the James Gunn directed "The Suicide Squad" are dated for 2021 by Warner Bros!

The latter film in particular will be directed by the former Guardians of the Galaxy director - who was controversially fired last year from directing "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" and has now moved over to the "Distinguished Competition" - namely DC Films and is writing the screenplay AND directing what is being called "The Suicide Squad" - a relaunch instead of a direct sequel to the 2016 villain's film. Meanwhile, Margot Robbie will be immediately reprising her famous role as Harley Quinn in 2020 in the spin-off "Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)".

Following months of speculation and rumors, it looks like Ben Affleck is out as Batman officially - as Matt Reeves "The Batman" is pushing forward on its summer 2021 release date and fixing on a new Caped Crusader to take on the helm. Affleck tweeted on his official Twitter page: "Excited for #TheBatman in Summer 2021 and to see @MattReevesLA vision come to life.".

The Batman hits on June 25, 2021, while The Suicide Squad arrives on August 6, 2021.

Suicide Squad: Hell To Pay trailer and release date details revealed

Lined up as the next DC Universe Movie to come in home video and digital after this month's "Batman: Gotham By Gastlight", Warner Bros. Animation and DC Entertainment have released the trailer and details (via Superherohype) to "Suicide Squad: Hell To Pay" - which features the return of Amanda Waller's Task Force X - consisting of Deadshot, Harley Quinn, Captain Boomerang, and others who are racing to find a mysterious mystical object with their lives on the line.


"Suicide Squad: Hell To Pay" - Trailer
Suicide Squad: Hell To Pay hits digital on March 27 and home video such as Blu-Ray and DVD on April 10!

Margot Robbie says she's working on a Harley Quinn solo film

Looks like "Daddy's Lil' Monster" is going to be pretty busy in the next few years, as "Suicide Squad" star and Harley Quinn actress Margot Robbie has stated during an interview with MTV News that she is working on a standalone film featuring her alter ego - which is separate from the other DC movies she is expected to appear in that includes the "Suicide Squad sequel", "Harley Quinn vs The Joker", and "Gotham City Sirens". While there's no information or details on when these films will see updates, Miss Robbie did state that the solo Harley film is "Totally Separate" from the aforementioned DC Films, and she'll be helping in the production of that spin-off via her own production studio LuckyChap Entertainment.

MTV News

"I've been working on a separate spin-off for Harley for a while now," said the Harley Quinn actress "I want to see her with other women. I kept saying it while we were filming Suicide Squad. I was like, 'She needs her girlfriends.'" 

 No word on when exactly this "Harley Quinn" solo film will be coming, but it's a safe bet we'll be hearing more news come next year.

Suicide Squad and Viola Davis wins Oscar 2017 awards

Looks like history has been made as far as the DC Extended Universe is concerned, as "Suicide Squad" has nabbed the "Best Makeup and Hairstyling" Oscar at this years Academy Awards! Congratulations to Team Suicide Squad, Warner Bros. and DC Films for their victory!

Also on a related note, congratulations to Amanda Waller actress Viola Davis for winning "Best Supporting Actress" in the film "Fences"! History was made this year!

Hot Toys reveals 1/6th scale Suicide Squad Batman LE Collectible Figure

Giving fans and collectors another reason to jump into the growing pool of pretty cool 1/6 scale action collectibles released, Hong Kong based toy manufacturer Hot Toys has officially announced a Limited Edition release of Batman as he appeared in for 2016's DC Extended Universe film "Suicide Squad", where Ben Affleck reprised his role as The Dark Knight and added exposition by taking on Deadshot and Harley Quinn in past segments shown in the film.

Via the official Facebook page of the toy company here's a look at some pics of the upcoming figure, which is available for pre-order in the site. Those who missed the Batman v Superman version of regular Batfleck now have another chance to get this version of the Caped Crusader - and it comes with some new items and adjustments which includes the breathing mask he uses to dive and save Harley Quinn in the river.

Suicide Squad: Blooper Gag Reel video released online

Already out in digital media but coming to Blu-Ray just in time for the holidays this December, the blooper reel for David Ayer's "Suicide Squad" has made its way online, with YouTube user Harley Quinn (and posted via Comic Book.com) uploading it for fans to see. There's plenty of shenanigans and outtakes for the film, with Will Smith/ Deadshot being the jokester that he is, Margot Robbie breaking character as Harley Quinn, and some scenes of Jared Leto as The Joker having a few laughs!


Suicide Squad [HD] Gag Reel Bloopers Harley Quinn
Suicide Squad hits Blu-Ray on December 13!

Suicide Squad: "Extended Cut" Blu-Ray box art and trailer released

Set to hit Digital HD this November and then for Blu-Ray on December, Warner Bros. and DC Films have released the trailer for the Extended Cut of "Suicide Squad" - the third film in the growing DC Extended Universe that features Will Smith as Deadshot, Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn, Viola Davis as Amanda Waller, and Jared Leto as The Joker.

Via Coming Soon.net/ Superherohype, here's the trailer with some new footage teased!


SUICIDE SQUAD Extended Cut Blu-ray Trailer
Suicide Squad's "Extended Cut" hits Digital on November 15, and for Blu-Ray on December 13!

It's Happening: Justice League vs Suicide Squad announced by DC Comics

Heads up DC Comics readers- looks like the recent success of "Suicide Squad" in the box office and the inevitable arrival of the "Justice League" movie in 2017 has DC Entertainment taking advantage of the hype in an interesting way - The League and Task Force X are going to meet and face-off in a new miniseries that starts this December - Justice League vs Suicide Squad, which will be written by Joshua Williams and illustrated by the talented Jason Fabok!

Via The Wallstreet Journal, The crossover will kick off with the solo miniseries book in Christmas month, which will run for six issues, and tie in with the DC Rebirth books "Suicide Squad" with issues #9 and #10, as well as "Justice League" #11 and #12. It will focus on Batman's mission to take down Amanda Waller's squad, as the Justice League already exists and questions the need for the criminals' presence and the controversial way they are being used to fulfil the dirty jobs the government needs them to do in exchange for lighter sentences.

Suicide Squad: The Cast talk with MTV about possibly crossing paths with the Justice League

With the "Worst Heroes Ever" all over the place as their movie is FINALLY out in theaters, the cast of Suicide Squad are knee deep into promoting and talking about their new film that's part of the DC Extended Universe. Eventually, these guys may actually cross paths with the "Justice League", and MTV International posed that question in an interview with the actors and actresses that make up the bad guys who are "Task Force X", and they shared their thoughts in a video below.

 As it stands, there are certain heroes that make cameos in Suicide Squad, so this is likely to be a team vs team meetup someday down the line!
Suicide Squad Cast Talk Justice League Crossover! | MTV
Catch Suicide Squad now in theaters!

Suicide Squad: Jared Leto's Joker featured in "Purple Lamborghini" MV

Now out in theaters and bringing a the "Bad Guys" of the DC Universe together in their own film, "Suicide Squad" is now playing in theaters and adding another layer of storytelling into the DC Extended Universe. Despite the mixed reviews the film has been getting, a lot of people can agree that Jared Leto, who plays the latest incarnation of The Joker on screen, was given limited screen time which can be compared to a large cameo alone.

Skrillex & Rick Ross - Purple Lamborghini
Now, Skrillex & Rick Ross have released their music video for "Purple Lamborghini" - their contribution to the soundtrack of Suicide Squad which features not only the musicians but Jared Leto reprising his role as The Joker as well. it's not technically part of the film per se, but it's still neat and gives us more visuals on how Leto can act as the Clown Prince of Crime.

Suicide Squad is now playing in theaters.