SDCC 2015: Affleck, Johns To Team Up For THE BATMAN

Things are in full swing in San Diego for Comic-Con where Zack Snyder's Batman V. Superman: Dawn Of Justice will take the stage in Hall H for its star-studded panel this weekend. That said, actor Ben Affleck has since broken the news that he and DC Comics's chief creative officer Geoff Johns are likely to turn finish a script for Affleck's long-hyped iteration of The Batman.

Deadline reports the film will take precedence over Affleck's schedule once he wraps his long-awaited adaptation of the award-winning 2012 publication by author Dennis Lehane, Live By Night, and will focus on the progression of the title character following Snyder's aforementioned movie going into the slated 2017 and 2019 releases of Snyder's Justice League twofer. The news also comes at a time when Cavill himself is also on record expressing his hopes for another installment of Man Of Steel following his 2013 film, and if the hype takes its intended shape, it looks like Warner Bros. may be making a few more additions to its production schedule.

Batman V. Superman: Dawn Of Justice releases on March 25, 2016. Stay tuned for more info.

Legends Fight For The Future In CW's First Look At DC's LEGENDS OF TOMORROW!

The CW's establishment of DC Comics's TV iteration, Arrow, has come a long way since 2012. Nowadays, the practice is obviously trending much more between networks with producers brewing their own televised superheroverses, and with that comes competition. So, what better way to stay competitive?

Enter the CW's next evolution of superhero fandom for the small screen with DC's Legends Of Tomorrow, following the success of Arrow and The Flash as of late (the former having had its latest season finale on Wednesday night), with a bigger team, bigger foes and greater danger. The show is yet another in television's Fall 2015 line-up through 2016, and we now have a first-look trailer going around. Take a look beneath the details!

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When heroes alone are not enough… the world needs legends. Having seen the future, one he will desperately try to prevent from happening, time-traveling rogue Rip Hunter is tasked with assembling a disparate group of both heroes and villains to confront an unstoppable threat — one in which not only is the planet at stake, but all of time itself. Can this ragtag team defeat an immortal threat unlike anything they have ever known? DC’S LEGENDS OF TOMORROW stars Victor Garber (“The Flash,” “Alias”); Brandon Routh (“Arrow,” “Superman Returns”); Arthur Darvill (“Doctor Who”); Caity Lotz (“Arrow”); Ciarra Renee (“Pippin”); Franz Drameh (“Edge of Tomorrow”); with Dominic Purcell (“The Flash,” “Prison Break”); and Wentworth Miller (“The Flash,” “Prison Break”). Based on the characters from DC Comics, DC’S LEGENDS OF TOMORROW is from Bonanza Productions Inc. in association with Berlanti Productions and Warner Bros. Television, with executive producers Greg Berlanti (“Arrow,” “The Flash,” upcoming “Pan”), Marc Guggenheim (“Arrow,” “Eli Stone,” “Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters”), Andrew Kreisberg (“Arrow,” “The Flash,” “Eli Stone,” “Warehouse 13”) and Sarah Schechter (“Arrow,” “The Flash,” upcoming “Pan”).

WB, DC & Mattel To Deliver DC SUPER HERO GIRLS This Fall!

It took awhile for Warner Bros. to get on board with a Wonder Woman movie long after several failed attempts to rebrand the popular female-centric property on television reprising. And rest assured, even that effort a snag recently before recovering with a new director. All in all, it's understandable that one can be led to wonder if the studio cared at all about lending a female the spotlight in today's movie and television fandom.

Thankfully, the studio is making up for it; Other networks have some properties on the way, but Warner Bros. is going all-in with a number of digital products for the female-centric DC Super Hero Girls with toy company, Mattel. The studio's press release from Wednesday has more details and specs about what fans of comic book lore can expect below. Kudos WB!

Beginning in Fall 2015, DC Entertainment, Warner Bros. Animation, Warner Bros. Consumer Products and Mattel join forces to launch “DC Super Hero Girls,” an exciting new universe of Super Heroic storytelling that helps build character and confidence, and empowers girls to discover their true potential. Featuring DC Comics’ most powerful and diverse line-up of female characters as relatable teens, “DC Super Hero Girls” will play out across multiple entertainment content platforms and product categories to create an immersive world. 

Developed for girls aged 6-12, “DC Super Hero Girls” centers on the female Super Heroes and Super-Villains of the DC Comics universe during their formative years—prior to discovering their full super power potential. Featuring a completely new artistic style and aesthetic, DC Comics’ icons such as Wonder Woman, Supergirl, Batgirl, Harley Quinn, Bumble Bee, Poison Ivy, Katana and many more make their unprecedented teenaged introduction. Each character has her own storyline that explores what teen life is like as a Super Hero, including discovering her unique abilities, nurturing her remarkable powers and mastering the fundamentals of being a hero. 

“DC Entertainment is home to the most iconic and well-known Super Heroes including Wonder Woman, Supergirl and Batgirl,” said Diane Nelson, President of DC Entertainment. “‘DC Super Hero Girls’ represents the embodiment of our long-term strategy to harness the power of our diverse female characters. I am so pleased that we are able to offer relatable and strong role models in a unique way, just for girls.” 

The initial launch of “DC Super Hero Girls” in Fall 2015 will include an immersive digital experience, original digital content and digital publishing—providing opportunities for girls to interact with characters, learn about the storylines, and engage in customizable play. TV specials, made-for-videos, toys, apparel, books and other product categories will begin to rollout in 2016. 

“Developing a Super Hero franchise exclusively for girls that includes all of the key components of a comprehensive entertainment experience—from content to consumer products—is something we are excited to be doing in conjunction with our great partners,” said Brad Globe, President of Warner Bros. Consumer Products. “It’s really an honor to be part of this cultural moment and to be delivering a concept so rooted in a relatable and empowered theme that the characters of DC Comics are uniquely able to present.” 

As master toy licensee, Mattel is collaborating with DC Entertainment, Warner Bros. Animation and Warner Bros. Consumer Products on “DC Super Hero Girls’” narrative creation, interactive digital activations and ultimately a toy line launching in 2016. Mattel category-leading firsts include a line of characters for the action figure category, an area of the industry that has been primarily developed with boys in mind, and fashion dolls featuring strong, athletic bodies that stand on their own in heroic poses. 

“Partnering with the best and being the best partner is of paramount importance,” said Richard Dickson, President, Chief Operating Officer, Mattel. “Together with Warner Bros. and DC Entertainment, the ‘DC Super Hero Girls’ franchise will further expand our already powerful girls portfolio. We know Super Hero is a culturally relevant theme and the ‘DC Super Hero Girls’ franchise will engage and inspire girls, providing cues to explore heroic acts through play and into real life.” 

The Random House Books for Young Readers imprint of Random House Children’s Books has been appointed the master publishing partner for the franchise and will be creating a portfolio of books that will bring the “DC Super Hero Girls” world to life, beginning in Spring 2016. Random House’s publishing program will be complemented by a series of original graphic novels from DC Entertainment. The LEGO Group will also be key to building the “DC Super Hero Girls” franchise, leveraging their experience and success engaging girls in creative construction play to bolster this universe through an array of LEGO building sets designed to inspire girls' imaginations. Additionally, consumer products partners around the world will be engaged in creating a merchandise line dedicated to “DC Super Hero Girls” across all key categories.