The DC Extended Cinematic Universe

[Neon Ignition]

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/james-gunn-tackle-suicide-squad-sequel-warner-bros-1150661

Well, it shouldn't be much of a shock:

Warners is said to be right on the tip of signing James Gunn to develop, write and direct Suicide Squad 2
Rather than be a direct sequel to the first, the follow up will instead rework the concept and revamp the franchise under Gunn's direction.

[Neon Ignition]

https://deadline.com/2018/10/flash-film-2021-dc-release-1202483476/

Flashpoint is moving slowly forward, looking like a 2021 release.

[Neon Ignition]

https://www.cinemablend.com/news/2459896/wonder-woman-1984-has-been-pushed-back

Following release date shifting from Disney and Fox ahead of the impending merger, other studios are beginning to reshuffle their slates too and today Gal Gadot confirmed that Wonder Woman 1984 has been delayed back until 05 June 2020. It seems ropey at first until you realise the date is the same time of year as the first film succeeded in rather than the previous November date where it would soon be contested by Episode IX

[Neon Ignition]

http://www.darkhorizons.com/mcgregor-is-black-mask-in-birds-of-prey/

Ewan McGregor has officially been cast as Black Mask in Birds of Prey

[Neon Ignition]

http://www.darkhorizons.com/birds-of-prey-gets-a-very-long-title/

The full title of the Birds of Prey movie has been revealed:

Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)

Hmm. So... yep.

[Cassius_Smoke]

Oh please tell me they're not sticking with that title?! DC are doubling down on the train wreck universe hard!

[Neon Ignition]

By the sounds they are and its being referred to as being a spin-off of sorts of Suicide Squad suggesting the approach the film will be taking.

The only thing that stands out for me is that it suggests that it's not a serious film despite aiming for an R-rating, that'll be the third release in a row to push DC into less grim-dark territory

[Neon Ignition]

http://www.darkhorizons.com/julie-andrews-is-a-monster-in-aquaman/

With the Christmas time big screen latest entry due out within weeks it's been revealed that Julie Andrews is returning also... in Aquaman

[Neon Ignition]

http://www.darkhorizons.com/scarface-remake-scribe-pens-blue-beetle/

Warner Bros has hired the writer of the upcoming Scarface remake to pen Blue Beetle

[Neon Ignition]

http://www.darkhorizons.com/aquaman-poppins-headed-for-big-debuts/

Aquaman is tracking to be a hitter for DC with a $100m 5 day opening weekend in sight

http://www.darkhorizons.com/margot-robbie-wants-to-explore-harley-ivy/

Robbie is keen to team Quinn with Ivy at some point

[Neon Ignition]

http://www.darkhorizons.com/lego-batman-aquaman-sequels-a-go/

Early tracking and positive word on Aquaman has reportedly been so strong that Warners is said to have advanced discussions on Aquaman 2

[Neon Ignition]

http://www.darkhorizons.com/warners-planning-a-plastic-man-feature/

Perhaps buoyed by the positive early trailer feedback Shazam has scored (?) WB is said to be moving with another lighthearted entry which will also presumably be part of the DCU, this time a movie based on Plastic Man

[Neon Ignition]

http://www.darkhorizons.com/momoa-cavill-is-still-superman-100/

In interviews this week Jason Momoa and Amy Adams have said that neither of them are clued up on what DC is planning with the films going forward. Adams says DC is planning on revamping its film line up and that she doesn't expect to return. Momoa speculated about Cavill, Affleck and Adams being finished in the DCU earlier in the week but in a new red carpet comment he's said that Cavill is staying in the role 100%.

[QualityChimp]

It's been confirmed that Mary Elizabeth Winstead has been cast as Huntress in Birds of Prey whilst Jurnee Smollet-Bell has been cast as Black Canary

Just wanted to requote this as it's the best thing about this thread.

In other DC news, did you see this video where DC animation copied, frame-for-frame, this fight sequence by a YouTuber called Kwonkicker:

[Paddy]

My friend and I watched Aquaman yesterday. It sits between Man of Steel and Wonder Woman for me. A good DC film that has its own ridiculous moments but was well shot, well acted, the action isn't solely CG-augmented (there's a good amount of practical here with effective editing (or seemingly none at all)).

I've seen some reviewers say this is a bad film but I don't agree. It has its faults but its another sign that DC doesn't have to be dark and dreary all the time (perhaps different directors to Snyder is the key?)