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Writer, showrunner, and director Felicia D. Henderson has signed with Independent Artist Group (Iag), Variety has learned exclusively. She continues to be repped by Yorn Levine Barnes.

Henderson was most recently showrunner and executive producer on the Netflix series “First Kill,” which followed the budding romantic relationship between two teen girls — one a vampire and the other a vampire hunter.

Henderson began her entertainment career in the NBC management training program. Her desire to be part of the creative side of the industry led to her applying to and being accepted into the Warner Bros. Writers’ Workshop. From there, she landed jobs on shows like “Family Matters,” “The Fresh Prince of Bel Air,” “Sister Sister,” and “Moesha.”

Henderson then went on to develop the Showtime series “Soul Food,” which was based on George Tillman Jr.’s film of the same name. The show ran for four seasons and won multiple NAACP Image Awards.

It’s Halloween, and people are dressing up as their favorite characters, celebrities, or anything else they love. Halloween is the perfect time to try on a new look, and as always, tons of creative (and sometimes wild) cosplay photos are popping up online. That’s what we’re here to talk about!

Starfire is one of DC’s most popular female characters, known from Teen Titans in both animated and live-action versions. Now, we’ve got a fresh cosplay take on her.

A well-known musician dressed up as Starfire this Halloween and shared the photos online. Fans have mixed feelings, but an important figure from DC gave the look their stamp of approval. Could this hint at something bigger?

Musician Megan Thee Stallion is a big name in the industry, though she can be divisive—you either love her or you don’t. Her music is popular, she’s successful,...

It’s Halloween time and people are cosplaying as their favorite… well, whatever it is they like. Sometimes it’s actual people, sometimes it’s fictional characters, non-living beings… whatever it is you want to be, Halloween is the ample time to do so. In light of that, many brilliant (and some not-so-brilliant) cosplay images appear online and that is what we wanted to talk about here.

Namely, you probably know that Starfire is one of the more popular female characters from DC’s comic books and that she is one of the most popular members of the Teen Titans. We have seen animated versions of the character, a live-action version as well, and now – we have a cosplay version.

Namely, a popular, musician decided to cosplay as Starfire for Halloween and she has shared these images online for everyone to see. The fans have their opinion, but a very...

It's that time of year again when celebrities don all manner of impressive Halloween costumes. However, Megan Thee Stallion may have already won this spooky season with her jaw-dropping take on DC Comics' Starfire. 

Donning a comic-accurate version of one of the character's more revealing outfits, she's sure to make a lot of fans very happy with this interpretation of the superhero (especially as we wouldn't bank on anything like this ever making it into theaters). 

For those of you who haven't been keeping up, Megan is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter who put herself on the map with hits like "Hot Girl Summer," "Savage," and "Wap."

Her bold personality and advocacy for women's empowerment have made her a cultural icon, and she's won six BET Awards, five BET Hip Hop Awards, four American Music Awards, four MTV Video Music Awards, a Billboard Women in Music Award, and three Grammy Awards.

James Gunn’s Dcu has a lot to live up to. Not only do fans expect that the Dcu will outdo what Zack Snyder tried to do with the Dceu, but fans, myself included, hope that it is able to launch a cinematic universe that could rival, if not outdo the Marvel Cineamtic Universe. However, odd ideas in the DC Universe that I think could set it apart from other superhero universes.

The Joker in DC Comics. || DC

Given that bold new takes on famous characters have been doing so well in recent years, whether they be copyright-friendly parodies or alternate universe, there is a potent case to be made for James Gunn to include at least one of the three times when The Joker wore Batman’s costume.

The Dceu already touched on a plot point that resulted in Batman giving Joker a Bat-suit Jared Leto in Zack Snyder...

James Gunn is in the process of creating a brand-new cinematic universe called the Dcu, designed to replace Zack Snyder’s troubled Dceu, which has experienced both significant successes and notable failures over the years.

The Dcu officially launches with the release of Creature Commandos this December; however, both Peter Safran and Gunn have emphasized that Superman, slated for a 2025 release, is considered the true beginning of the Dcu.

Peacemaker season 2 is currently in production, along with Lanterns, a True Detective-style series that will focus on three prominent Green Lanterns: Guy Gardner, John Stewart, and Hal Jordan.

It has also been announced that Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow will begin production in January 2025, with a planned release in 2026. James Gunn recently clarified that just because some projects are listed on a release slate does not guarantee their release.

This is because Gunn is adamant about not starting production without a completed script,...

James Gunn is currently building up a new cinematic universe from scratch. Titled Dcu, it’s supposed to replace Snyder’s ill-fated Dceu which has seen both major success and major failures over the years.

The Dcu officially kickstarts with the release of ‘Creature Commandos’ this December, but both Safran and Gunn stated on several occasions that ‘Superman’ bound for a 2025 release is the true start of the Dcu.

‘Peacemaker’ season 2 is currently in production, alongside ‘Lanterns’ a True Detective-style TV show focusing on three notable Green Lanterns, Guy Gardner, John Stewart, and Hal Jordan.

Recently, it’s been revealed that ‘Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow’ is entering production in January 2025, with a 2026 release date. Gunn also recently cleared up that just beacuse some projects are on a release slate, this doesn’t mean that the projects will be released.

This is due to the fact that Gunn refuses to start production without a finished script,...

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If you think the TV series version of "The Boys" crosses the line, wait until you read the original comics by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson.

Ennis writes about things he hates getting raked over the coals. "Preacher" is an enormous middle finger to organized religion, particularly Christian fundamentalists. When Ennis wrote "The Punisher Max," he had Frank kill Ira terrorists, human traffickers, and Enron executives. Ennis' disdain for corporate America also leads us to "The Boys," which also let him vent about how ridiculous he thinks superheroes are, following in the footsteps of Pat Mills and Kevin O'Neill's comic "Marshal Law."

The "Boys" comic is more episodic than the show; it's divided into arcs about the Boys fighting one particular superhero team, then moving onto the next as they climb up the ladder towards the Seven. This avoids...

Last January, DC Studios co-CEOs James Gunn and Peter Safran announced a slate of upcoming Dcu movies and TV shows.

On the big screen, fans were promised Superman, Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, The Authority, The Brave and the Bold, and Swamp-Thing. As for the small one, Creature Commandos, Lanterns, Waller, Paradise Lost, and Booster Gold were all unveiled.

Last year's WGA/SAG-AFTRA strikes slowed things down a little but Superman is in post-production, Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow is gearing up to begin shooting soon, and Lanterns is assembling its cast. Creature Commandos is also fast approaching.

However, the Dcu slate has continued to evolve. Peacemaker season 2 seemingly came out of the blue, while the trades have shared word on animated Blue Beetle and Robin projects along with movies revolving around the Teen Titans, Bane, and Deathstroke. Definitive updates on many of the titles announced last year have also been few and far between.

When James Gunn and Peter Safran were named co-CEOs of the newly formed DC Studios, they announced an exciting slate of projects. Some are currently in production, including Superman and Peacemaker season 2, while others are set for release soon, like Creature Commandos, which debuts on Max in less than two months.

In addition to these, fans can anticipate Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, Batman: The Brave and the Bold, The Authority, Swamp Thing, and Teen Titans.

In addition to series like Lanterns, Waller, Paradise Lost, Booster Gold, and the newly announced animated series featuring Blue Beetle, some projects have received minimal or no updates since their initial announcements, leading fans to question whether they will ever be released.

James Gunn recently tackled these concerns on Threads, where he often addresses speculation. He clarified that not all projects announced as part of Chapter 1: Gods & Monsters are guaranteed to see the light of day.

Back when James Gunn and Peter Safran were announced as co-CEOs of newly established DC Studios, a slate of projects was announced. Some projects are currently in production like ‘Superman’ and ‘Peacemaker’ season 2. Some are ready for release, like ‘Creature Commandos’ which arrives in less than 2 months on Max.

Besides those projects, fans can also look forward to ‘Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow,’ ‘Batman: The Brave and the Bold,’ ‘The Authority,’ ‘Swamp Thing’ and ‘Teen Titans.’

Alongside shows such as ‘Lanterns,’ ‘Waller,’ ‘Paradise Lost,’ ‘Booster Gold’ and the recently announced animated series following ‘Blue Beetle.’ Some projects have gotten few updates since they were originally announced, and some have gotten no updates prompting fans to wonder whether they are coming at all.

James Gunn recently addressed these speculations on Threads, as he often does. Debunking the notion that all projects they announced as a part of Chapter 1: Gods & Monsters will eventually come out.

To say that the early results for "Joker: Folie a Deux" weren't exactly what everyone at Warner Bros. had in mind would be a polite understatement. The high-profile sequel from director Todd Phillips has been met with what might be best described as disdain from many critics and audiences thus far. Its prospects are not great, particularly in light of the sequel's terrible opening weekend at the box office. Some of the only good news here in the early going is that DC Studios won't have to wear this as a stain on its reputation.

Those who saw "Joker 2" in theaters over the weekend might have noticed that the new DC Studios logo didn't appear in the film's credits, either before or after the film itself. The division was launched in 2022, with "Guardians of the Galaxy" director James Gunn and producer Peter Safran jointly running the operation. The idea...

Remember when we thought we were going to get a Deathstroke film set in the DC Extended Universe? Good times.

Well, even though that didn't happen, Slade Wilson could be coming to James Gunn and Peter Safran's DC Universe, according to The Hollywood Reporter, as the character is set to co-headline his own DC movie, along with none other than fellow Batman villain Bane. And fans of the anti-hero couldn’t be happier.

We've waited years to see Slade Wilson, a.k.a. Deathstroke, properly represented in a solo film. Back when the live-action universe was still the Dceu, fans thought they’d finally get a taste when Joe Manganiello suited up as Deathstroke in the post-credit scene of Justice League. You know, the one where the movie was "average at best," and we all left feeling like we deserved more. Manganiello looked like he was plucked right from the pages of DC comics,...

DC Studios has a variety of projects in development. James Gunn is building a new cinematic universe called the Dcu, which officially kicks off with Creature Commandos and will make a bigger impact with Superman in 2025.

At the same time, Matt Reeves is broadening his Batman Epic Crime Saga, which is off to a solid start thanks to the release of The Penguin, which has garnered rave reviews from both critics and audiences.

An animated movie focusing on two well-known Robins has recently been announced, marking a collaborative effort between James Gunn and Matt Reeves.

Titled Dynamic Duo and written by Matthew Aldrich, the film is being produced by a new animation studio called Swaybox. Directed by Arthur Mintz, it explores the early days of Dick Grayson and Jason Todd, both known as the Robins. Although the movie is produced by Reeves and Gunn, it’s unclear whether it will...

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James Gunn is going slow with the reveals of his DC Universe, and things are expected to slowly unravel by the time Superman comes to theatres next year. It could be a while before they build up to another Justice League film, but DC is already working on another team-up down the line.

No, it’s not another Suicide Squad movie, but they’re definitely not in the same league as the Jl—yet.

Teen Titans Movie in the Works

As reported by Variety, a Teen Titans movie is said to be in the works. This was reported during their coverage of actress-turned-writer Ana Nogueira who is also the one who’s going to be providing the script for the Supergirl movie starring Milly Alcock.

No details have been revealed for Teen Titans yet, but it...

Warner Bros., which holds the rights to DC Comics characters, aimed to create its own version of the MCU after witnessing the immense success of Disney’s franchise, leading to the establishment of the original Dceu.

Despite its significant potential, star power, and some standout films, the Dceu was ultimately doomed by a series of poor decisions and miscalculations.

Following the departure of Zack Snyder, the former director of the Dceu, James Gunn—who brought valuable experience from his time at Marvel—was brought in. Faced with a chaotic situation, Gunn opted to reboot the franchise and develop a new fictional universe called Dcu it’s first chapter titled “Gods and Monsters.”

The project began in 2022, and now, nearly three years later, where do we stand with the Dcu? In this article, we’ll reflect on what Gunn and DC Studios have accomplished and explore the potential of the new DC Universe.

Warner Bros., the company that holds the rights to the characters from DC Comics, wanted to develop their own version of MCU after observing how popular Disney’s franchise became, which is why the original Dceu was established.

Despite its great potential, star power, and some amazing films, the Dceu was destined to fail before its time because far too many bad decisions and miscalculated choices were made along the way.

Then, Zack Snyder, the previous director of the Dceu, was fired and was replaced by James Gunn, who had a lot of experience due to his stint at Marvel. When Gunn took over the Dceu, everything was in utter disorder, so he made the decision to start over and create a new fictional universe, Dcu, whose first chapter “Gods and Monsters” will be released soon.

The whole project began in 2022, and now, almost three years later, where do we...

DC Studios kicked off last year by revealing the "Chapter 1: Gods and Monsters" Dcu slate. The downside was it told people that 2023's Dceu movies didn't matter and, for the most part, they ended up flopping.

Reviews also weren't overly kind and the DC brand is now very nearly damaged beyond repair (even Joker: Folie à Deux looks set to underperform at the box office this weekend). As a result, it's up to James Gunn and Peter Safran to turn things around. 

However, as the Dcu slate continues to expand - without a single one of their movies playing in theaters - it's time to look back at how "Gods and Monsters" has evolved. There are good and bad elements and a great many unanswered questions. 

You can read through this in-depth breakdown of where things stand with DC Studios by clicking the "Next"/"View List" buttons below. 

5. What Fans Want.

Here's some interesting news to kickstart October as it's being reported that DC Studios and Warner Bros. Picture Animation are developing an innovative new animated film titled Dynamic Duo, which will center on popular Batman disciples Dick Grayson and Jason Todd.

As per a brief synopsis, the film follows "the early days of Dick Grayson and Jason Todd aka the Robins. The duo call themselves the Dynamic Duo. They’re orphan thieves, best friends who share dreams of a better life, but their friendship will be tested by competing visions of a future out of which will come a new Dynamic Duo."

Arthur Mintz will be the director on the project, while Matthew Aldrich (Lightyear; Coco) scripted the feature. The animation will be done by a new studio called Swaybox, which is led by Mintz and wife Theresa Andersson.

Deadline notes that Swaybox uses a technology called “Momo Animation,” which...

Warner Bros. Animation and DC Studios are developing “Dynamic Duos,” a theatrical animated film featuring Dick Grayson and Jason Todd, who have both taken up the mantle of Batman’s sidekick Robin.

DC Studios co-ceo James Gunn announced the project on his Instagram page, noting that it will be the first joint project between DC and WB Animation. Also onboard for the project is Swaybox, a New Orleans-based animation studio that combines CGI, stop-motion and live-action techniques.

Arthur Mintz, who co-founded Swaybox with his wife Theresa Andersson, will direct the project from a script by “Coco” co-writer Matthew Aldrich.

In DC Comics history, Jason Todd joined the “Batman” mythos as a new Robin to take the place of Dick Grayson, who had left Batman’s side to lead the Teen Titans. In this film, Dick and Jason will both be Robins, training to defend Gotham side-by-side alongside Batman.

Matt Reeves,...

Despite it now being nearly two years since Warner Bros. Discovery announced that it was putting its beleaguered DC Comics line of superhero films into the hands of actual money makers James Gunn and Peter Safran, the whole apparatus has still felt pretty tentative to date. Partly, that's just because,...

Yesterday evening, the news broke that DC Studios is developing a Bane & Deathstroke (Deathstroke & Bane?) team-up movie from Captain America: Brave New World writer Matthew Orton.

For fans of the iconic villains, this came as an exciting development, even if it does seem a little odd for James Gunn and Peter Safran to seemingly be prioritising these two over the likes of Batman and Wonder Woman.

It didn't take long for some fans to point out that this feels like a blatant way to try and emulate Deadpool & Wolverine's success. However, there could be more to the project than meets the eye.

According to Deadline's report, "Exact plot details are still uncertain and sources also stressed the two characters would be in the movie but it’s unclear if they would be the central figures of the project."

In other words, it may not be a feature revolving solely around the two Batman villains.

Villains really are the new superheroes.

DC Studios has tapped screenwriter Matthew Orton (“Captain America: Brave New World”) to write a feature film that will involve Batman villains Bane and Deathstroke, Variety has confirmed. The project is still in its infancy: There are no stars or director attached, and DC Studios chiefs James Gunn and Peter Safran have been clear that they will not greenlight a project until they are satisfied with a complete screenplay.

The movie follows a growing trend in the superhero space of projects focusing as much on the villains as on the heroes, from the ongoing HBO series “The Penguin” and Disney+ series “Agatha All Along” to Warner Bros. upcoming sequel “Joker: Folie à Deux” and Sony’s upcoming Marvel adaptations “Venom: The Last Dance” and “Kraven the Hunter.”

Bane and Deathstroke have also appeared in previous DC adaptations. Most famously, Tom Hardy played Bane in...

“Captain America: Brave New World” writer Matthew Orton has been tapped to write a Bane and Deathstroke movie for DC Studios, according to an insider with knowledge of the project.

No director is currently attached to the forthcoming film.

Deathstroke

Deathstroke was created by Marv Wolfman and George Perez. He is a mercenary and assassin who first appeared in the “New Teen Titans” #2 back in 1980. Wizard magazine rated him the 24th greatest villain of all time.

In 2009, Deathstroke was ranked as IGN’s 32nd greatest comic book villain of all time. Deathstroke, also known as Deathstroke the Terminator or simply Slade, is known to be the greatest assassin in all of DC Comics.

Deathstroke was meant to be a one-off villain for the Teen Titans, his story being that he took over a contract to kill the team after his son succumbed to his own superhuman enhancements. Instead, he was...

With a big-budget Joker movie just weeks away and a Penguin HBO series freshly unveiled, a few other DC villains are being targeted for the spotlight.

Sources tell The Hollywood Reporter that Bane, the super-steroid injecting antagonist who was previously seen in the 2012 Christopher Nolan movie The Dark Knight Rises, and Deathstroke, another popular archnemesis in the comic book company’s fold, are being lassoed together for a movie. The James Gunn and Peter Safran-led DC Studios is developing a script from Matthew Orton, a scribe on the upcoming Captain America: Brave New World movie.

There is no director on the project.

Bane is a relatively recent addition to Batman’s rogues gallery, with writer Chuck Dixon and artist Graham Nolan creating him in the early 1990s. The character was born and raised in a prison on a fictional Caribbean isle, a locale that allowed him to not only...

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Between The Penguin and Joker: Folie à Deux, Batman’s rogues are having something of a renaissance, which is probably bad news if you live in Gotham. 2022 was the last time Batman was on the silver screen, and we’re still two years away from the sequel.

Fans looking to catch up on the Batman films may have questions, and understandably so. To casual observers, the chronology of...

In the vast world of manga and anime, there are only a few names that have achieved the same popularity as Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece. With a vast and ever-growing world that features a wide array of characters and storylines that would keep the fans sitting at the edge of their seats, the title has become a cultural phenomenon.

The Straw Hats on the Baratie in Netflix’s One Piece. Credits: Netflix

The series continues to grow in popularity as Oda-Sensei features new and intriguing arcs that will make the fans feel overwhelmed. However, more than resonating emotionally, it is the villains that made the overall story so much more interesting. One fine example of this idea is how Sir Crocodile has been a fan-favorite villain for ages.

With the live-action series returning with a second season, the character is set to make his debut, where Joe Manganiello will play the role.

Beau DeMayo has found himself in a heap of trouble as the writer’s issues with Disney have escalated. After being ousted from X-Men ’97 just days before the premier of the show, there were a lot of speculations about the nature of his exit from the House of Mouse.

X-Men ’97 proved to be one of the best Disney+ Marvel shows | Credits: Marvel Animation

Ever since the situation has escalated in the public eye, there is a section of DeMayo’s supporters who want him to migrate to DC, and use his skills to get a Batman animated series off the ground. However, DeMayo has allegedly responded to the suggestion, saying that he needs to clear his name first.

Beau DeMayo has denied Disney’s accusations Beau DeMayo || Credit: Instagram

Earlier this month, it was revealed that Dinsey had conducted an internal investigation into Beau DeMayo’s behavior, and...

Well-known comic book artist John Cassaday has died at the age of 52. Star Wars fans may recognize some of his work from the early days of new canon Marvel comics in 2015.

Before working on Star Wars, Cassaday began his career as an artist for independent comics publishers. His career took off when he started drawing for Marvel and DC Comics, particularly with his work on Teen Titans and Flash.

His work on Astonishing X-Men, Planetary, and I Am Legion: The Dancing Faun won him the Eisner Award (basically the comics version of an Academy Award) for Best Penciller/Inker in 2005. He won the award again in 2006, along with the Eisner Award for Best Ongoing Series for Astonishing X-Men.

When Marvel reached an agreement with Lucasfilm and regained its Star Wars license, it relaunched the iconic Star Wars comic run in 2015. Cassaday had the honor of drawing the first arc of the series,...

Prolific comic book artist and television director John Cassaday has passed away at age 52, his sister Robin confirmed. He was admitted to the ICU at Mount Sinai West Hospital in New York just last week.

Credits: John Cassaday via Carl’s Comix / YouTube

Some of his known works include Planetary, Desperadoes, and I Am Legion. He also worked on the covers of Astonishing X-Men, Captain America, and Star Wars. Cassaday was the recipient of various accolades, such as Eisner Awards for Best Cover Artist and Best Penciller/Inker.

John Cassaday Worked on Some of the Best Art Covers in the History of Comics

John Cassaday’s cause of death is not yet revealed, but his sister made a post on Facebook informing that the artist was admitted to the hospital a few days earlier. While the exact reason remains unknown, Robin said her brother had been dealing with health issues linked to the brain.

"Smallville" began as a Superman origin story, showing Clark Kent (Tom Welling) growing up as a Kansas farm boy in the early aughts. His best friend? Lex Luthor (Michael Rosenbaum), of course! About halfway through, it became a straight-up Superman show that just didn't have the title or costume. Once you introduce the Justice League, you're out of the "prequel" period.

As this change happened, "Smallville" got very liberal about bringing in DC Comics characters — Clark even fought friggin' Darkseid in the 10th and final season! That makes two big absences stand out all the more. Batman and Wonder Woman, Superman's closest comrades and fellow parts of the DC Trinity, never show up in "Smallville."

At the 2024 TerrifiCon convention, Welling revealed it wasn't only fans who wanted Batman to pop in on "Smallville." Welling, though, said his ideal crossover would've been more low-key and free of any black, pointy-eared costumes:...

Fans of the Cartoon Network shows are about to dive into a sea of nostalgia after the announcement of a crossover episode. Jellystone!, which premiered on Max in 2021, has brought together characters like Yogi Bear, Huckleberry Hound, Snagglepuss, and more. Hanna-Barbera’s characters will be joined by other Cartoon Network characters in a two-part special called Crisis on Infinite Mirths.

A still poster of Jellystone! | Credits: Max / Cartoon Network

The crossover episode will serve as the third-season finale of the series. The reimagined characters in Jellystone! had already caught the attention of fans. Interestingly, select fans have already seen the crossover episode at San Diego Comic-Con.

Max’s Jellystone! Is About To Bring Favorite Cartoon Network Characters For A Crossover The upcoming Crisis on Infinite Mirths episode of Jellystone! | Credits: Max / Cartoon Network

C. H. Greenblatt developed the animated comedy Jellystone! including reimagined characters from Hanna-Barbera studios. Greenblatt was a...

With Warner Bros.' new Dcu still in its infancy, we haven't seen that many rumors doing the rounds online. But with production gearing up for Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow and James Gunn and Peter Safran slowly starting to turn their attention to future projects, we do have a few intriguing reports to share.

It's pretty much been radio silence on the live-action Teen Titans movie since it was first announced back in March, but a recent Production Weekly logline claimed to reveal the key team members:

"The Teen Titans are further apart than ever before… until Damian Wayne recruits Starfire, Raven, Beast Boy and the new Kid Flash to join him in a fight against his own grandfather, Ra’s al Ghul."

This may be accurate (it was never confirmed or debunked), but we're now hearing that the movie will focus on a pre-existing team being "revived," which may...

While streaming has made it easier to binge our favorite shows and movies all in one place, it also means that titles we’ve loved for years can become inaccessible at a moment’s notice. The corporations that own Netflix, Max, Hulu, and others now have the ability to truncate their catalogs in an attempt to present a leaner library and save costs, often at the expense of series and films that consumers love.

Cartoon Network became the latest victim of this phenomenon recently as fans of the iconic brand can no longer visit the cable channel’s website, which has been a fixture of the web since the late 1990s. The URL cartoonnetwork.com now redirects to Max’s website. It leaves the future of the shows from Cartoon Network in question, especially because there is no clarity on what will remain on Max and what will be lost to faint millennial memories.

The Flash stands out as fiction’s most famous speedster, having been adapted many times in both animated and live-action formats. Over the decades, various actors have portrayed the iconic character, with some resonating more with audiences than others. Fans on Ranker recently rated all actors who have taken on the Flash roles, including both voice and live-action performances. We’ve compiled a list of the top 10 based on their rankings. Let’s dive in!

10. Kenny Johnston

Kenny Johnston portrayed Barry Allen/The Flash for a brief period, appearing in the 1997 made-for-tv movie Justice League of America. This film, presented as a mockumentary about the titular superheroes, was originally intended as a pilot for a Justice League TV series that never came to fruition. Although his time as the Flash was short, Johnston’s role earned him a spot in the top 10.

9. Josh Keaton

Keaton voiced Barry Allen and Wally West across various animated projects,...

The Flash is fiction’s most notable speedster, the character is so iconic that it’s been adapted numerous times both in animated form and live-action projects. Several names carried the mantle of Flash over the last several decades and some have resonated with the audience better than others. Fans gathered on Ranker to rate all actors that were associated with Flash roles in the past, both voice actors and live-action actors and we decided to bring you the 10 best. Let’s go!

10. Kenny Johnston

Kenny Johnston was Flash (Barry Allen) for a relatively short time. He appeared in ‘Justice League of America’ (1997 TV movie). ‘Justice League of America’ is a 1997 made-for-tv movie presented as a mockumentary about the titular superheroes. It was initially intended as a pilot for a ‘Justice League’ TV series, which ultimately did not materialize. Short but sweet, at least he made it to the top...

The Justice League. The Teen Titans. Heck, even the Outsiders. Most comic readers know these superhero teams from DC Comics, and can probably name at least a few key members, if not favorite stories.

But for a while in the 1980s, one team topped them all, rivaling even Chris Claremont’s X-Men run for comic shop supremacy: Legion of Super-Heroes won over readers with its futuristic space opera and its cast of unique characters.

The basic premise of the Legion of Super-Heroes is simple. 1000 years in the future, a group of superpowered teens take inspiration from Superboy and become heroes, most using powers they gained from their native planets. Like the best Superman stories, Legion tales tend to be optimistic and hopeful, certain that humanity can overcome its problems and work toward a better tomorrow.

But actually reading the Legion can be a bit daunting. Because of the future setting,...

Batman: Caped Crusader is an animated pulp-noir superhero action-adventure series created by Bruce Timm, JJ Abrams, and Matt Reeves. Based on the DC Comics superhero of the same name by Bob Kane and Bill Finger, the Prime Video series is set in the 1940s and it follows the story of Bruce Wayne newly working as Batman as he goes against several masked weirdos, criminals, and corruption in Gotham City. Batman: Caped Crusader’s voice cast includes Hamish Linklater, McKenna Grace, Minnie Driver, Toby Stephens, Christina Ricci, Jamie Chung, Diedrich Bader, Reid Scott, Jason Watkins, Tom Kenny, and Krystal Joy Brown. So, if you love the visuals, dark storyline, and noir aspects of Batman: Caped Crusader here are some similar shows you could watch next.

Batman: The Animated Series (Prime Video) Credit – Warner Bros.

Batman: The Animated Series is an animated pulp-noir superhero action-adventure series created by Eric Radomski and Bruce W. Timm.

Sandy Cheeks takes center stage in Netflix’s new installment in the “SpongeBob SquarePants” universe, “Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie.” When the beloved residents of Bikini Bottom get snatched up and hauled off to Texas, Sandy and SpongeBob head out on an adventure to save the whole neighborhood.

Of course, the cast is full of familiar “SpongeBob SquarePants” voices, but the adventure also spends some time on the road with Sandy’s family and introduces some new — yet also familiar — names to the cast. So if you’re wondering who’s who in the new “SpongeBob” movie, here’s a handy guide to the “Sandy Cheeks Movie” cast and characters.

Carolyn Lawrence as Sandy Cheeks (Photo Credit: Netflix / Getty Images)

Sandy Cheeks is once again voiced by Carolyn Lawrence, the voice actress who has played the character from the original series through numerous spin-off series, films and video games.

[Editor’s Note: this list was originally published in March 2018. It has since been updated with new entries.]

It’s easy to think of the kind of stories that get told in the comic book world as just one genre or tone, but as seen below, graphic novels, comic strips, and other sequential art have offered up an incredible range of storytelling. And these stories have been inspiring great TV shows for years, even before superhero stories dominated the box office.

There were plenty of options that nearly made the list, like the WB’s “Smallville,” which squandered its early potential after running just a few seasons too long. Because one of the most exciting things about these stories is that there’s a rich variety to choose from.

With editorial contributions from Liz Shannon Miller, Ben Travers, and Hanh Nguyen.

27. “DuckTales” ‘DuckTales’©Disney Channel/courtesy Everett / Everett Collection

Yes, really, “DuckTales” is based on a comic book. Scrooge McDuck and his nephews Hughie, Dewey, and Louie come...

Here's Where You May Recognize Batman: Caped Crusader’s Stellar Voice Cast From - Main Image

Check out all the confirmed voice actors bringing Batman: Caped Crusader to life on Prime this August and where you may recognize them in their previous works!

Christina Ricci as Catwoman

Best known for playing Wednesday Addams in 1991's The Addams Family and Kat from the 1995 Casper flick, Christina Ricci also happened to have broadened her resume into voice acting.

Prior to Batman: Caped Crusader coming to Prime, she lent her voice to some prominent characters on the small screens: Vexy in The Smurfs 2, Princess Ponietta and Kathy Ireland in Rick and Morty, and quite recently, Harley Quinn in the podcast series, Harley Quinn & The Joker: Sound Mind.

Jamie Chung as Harley Quinn

Jamie Chung, who will be depicting a different version of Harley Quinn in the Prime series, is best...

The Teen Titans have always been a cherished part of the DC Universe. Acting as a more grounded take on the superheroes from the franchise, they have proven time and time again that they are more than just sidekicks and are just as capable as the Justice League. There have been many versions of the characters, ranging from movies to shows, and even comics. However, none have been as iconic as the 2003 series.

Crisis on Infinite Earths – Part Three (2024) | Warner Bros. Animation

Created by Glen Murakami, this series was one of the most significant appearances for the characters. It had a huge following, and many of DC’s more hardcore fans now grew up on the classic animated series.

With all of this in mind, it is truly painful to know what the franchise did with this beloved team in their latest film, Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths – Part...

LeVar Burton has had a storied career, featuring in some of the greatest hits of Hollywood. Famous for his work on Star Trek: The Next Generation, the actor was also a part of one of the greatest Batman media of all time.

LeVar Burton in Star Trek: The Next Generation| Paramount

While the actor has become famous for his work as Geordi La Forge, he also played a minor character in Batman: The Animated Series. Appearing in the episode ‘The Worry Men“, Burton was integral to the mystery of the episode, which surrounded ritual dolls, said to take away the anxieties of those who possess them.

LeVar Burton was actually playing two characters in Batman: The Animated Series The Mad Hatter as he appears in Batman: The Animated Series || DC

LeVar Burton played the role of a securities executive, Hayden Sloan in the episode ‘The Worry Men‘, and allegedly had...

Before James Gunn brings a unified, streamlined vision of the DC Universe to life (taking some of the uniqueness and variety out of DC's titles with it), "My Adventures With Superman" season 2 is here to remind us that there is still a lot of life left in these characters if artists are allowed to experiment and bring their own fresh perspectives to the table. "My Adventures With Superman" brings a clear anime influence to the eponymous character and his world, with direct nods to everything from "Neon Genesis Evangelion" to "Dragon Ball."

Indeed, this is an utterly delightful show -- one that makes Clark Kent a charming, bumbling dork with a huge heart and relentless optimism, and tells a story that cares just as much about the people that make Clark human as it does about the adventures that make Superman super. We've seen anime-inspired DC titles before, but they...

DC fans are currently looking forward to the slew of projects that are set to kickstart James Gunn’s Dcu, and Teen Titans is close to the top when it comes to the most hotly-anticipated projects. Currently set to be in the ideation process, recent updates have revealed that instead of focusing on the team featuring the likes of Robin, Beast Boy, Raven, Starfire, and Cyborg, the movie is set to be based on an earlier roster of the Teen Titans, as seen in the comics.

That, in itself, not only sets up one major part of the Dcu’s future, but also potentially gives an update to one major character that has been featured in DC live-action previously, in the form of Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman/Diana Prince. Early rosters of Teen Titans, which was created in the comics back in 1964, featured Dianna Troy as Wonder Girl, Prince...

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More than ten years of tradition dictates that every night of the summer-long Warped Tour end the same way: In a parking lot crammed full of tour buses, dozens of tattooed and mohawked punk bands gather to eat barbecue, swill beer and chat up the barely legal alterna-chicks who’ve somehow managed

to slip past security.

It’s Day One of Warped 2005, in Columbus, Ohio, and the party is well under way when the five members of the...

Among DC fans, Michael Rosenbaum is notable for his portrayal of Lex Luthor in Smallville, which James Gunn previously deemed his favorite iteration of the character onscreen. Apart from Luthor, Rosenbaum has also voiced several other DC characters, including Deadman, Kid Flash, and Barry Allen, across shows like Batman Beyond, Static Shock, Teen Titans, etc.

However, his stint in the realm of superheroes isn’t just limited to DC, as thanks to his good pal Gunn, the actor landed the role of Martinex in the Guardians of the Galaxy films. But per the actor, his role in the films was initially supposed to be a lot bigger than it ended up being.

Michael Rosenbaum Will Gladly Return for More Martinex

James Gunn’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

When it comes to dealing with a huge cast in superhero flicks, few do it better than James Gunn. Not only...

2007 saw Michael Bay helming the first of many Transformers features for the big screen, which led to Hasbro prioritizing their big-screen releases over animations. However, Bay’s big-budget blockbuster wasn’t the lone Transformers release of the year, as it also saw the debut of one of the most beloved Transformers animated shows, Transformers: Animated.

But despite its critical success, Cartoon Network eventually pulled off the plugs from the show after three seasons, and it had to do with the success of shows like The Clone Wars and Alien Force.

Transformers: Animated Was Cancelled for Not Being Mature Like Star Wars: The Clone Wars Transformers: Animated | Cartoon Network

Since the original American-Japanese animated television series aired in 1984, there has been a plethora of Transformers cartoons over the years. However, the 2007 reimagination of the IP, which borrowed the art style of Teen Titans, was a departure from the traditional Transformer animated releases.

We recently confirmed rumors about the development of the live-action ‘Teen Titans’ movie, with a writer already chosen for the project. Ana Nogueira, currently working on ‘Supergirl: the Woman of Tomorrow,’ has been hired to write the script. Additionally, Production Weekly revealed a few weeks ago that the movie is set to begin production this year.

This raised suspicions from the beginning, given Gunn’s preference for having a director and finished script before entering production. Since very little is known about the upcoming movie, it’s reasonable to assume that only early drafts of the story have been developed. Now, James Gunn has confirmed our fears: the movie won’t start production in 2024, and it’s likely still far from being ready to shoot.

As mentioned earlier, we have no information about the movie except for the brief synopsis provided by Production Weekly.

The Teen Titans are further apart than ever before…...

Recently we’ve reported on the rumors of how the live-action ‘Teen Titans’ movie is in development and those rumors were confirmed to be true with the writer already picked to write the movie.

Ana Nogueira, who is already working on ‘Supergirl: the Woman of Tomorrow’ was hired to pen the project. Then, several weeks ago Production Weekly shared that the movie will be entering production this year.

This seemed suspicious from the start considering that Gunn doesn’t like entering production without the director or finished script, and since next to nothing is known about the upcoming movie, we can assume that only rough drafts of the story have been developed so far.

Now James Gunn confirmed what we have been afraid of, the movie will not be entering production in 2024, and it’s likely that it’s a long way from shooting overall.

As I’ve already mentioned,...