The Flash will be switching things up in Season 4, as a speedster not be a big bad for the first time. We also talk Injustice 2 video game and the possibility of Supergirl and Brainiac in the DCEU.

The Flash Season 4 villain will not be a speedster - PaleyFest Panel

Who should it be? Grodd? The Rogues team-up?

Musical tonight!

Injustice 2 “Introducing Cheetah” trailer - YouTube

Cool beans

Twitter question from @AnAndyhaskell15 - “Do you think we will see Supergirl in the DCEU and who should play her?”

Kara was in Man of Steel prequel comic (which may or may not be canon)

Twitter question from @condor_zelander - “Who should play Brainiac in MOS2 and The DCEU?”

Billy Crudup, Ralph Fiennes, Mark Strong

Patrick Stewart

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DCEU news might be coming soon, with a potential "sneak peek" at next week's WonderCon. We talk that plus news on Justice League, Black Lightning, and DC Comics' 2017 summer event.

Potential DCEU Updates coming April 1 at WonderCon

“sneak peek at... DC Entertainment Films, with special guests TBA.”

Possible Justice League trailer here or at CinemaCon next week?

J.K. Simmons has only a “very, very small role” in Justice League - ScreenCrush

Just an introduction to Commissioner Gordon

Doesn’t know when he’ll show up next

Hopes to have several chances to play the character

Black Lightning to film “in and around Atlanta” from March 21 - April 1 - Atlanta Journal Constitution

Sticking to school setting, it appears

Track Meet!

DC Comics' 2017 summer event revealed to be “Dark Days” - DC Comics Press Release

Writers - Scott Snyder and James Tynion IV

Artists - Jim Lee, Andy Kubert, and John Romita, Jr.

Snyder - ““DARK DAYS posits a mystery that traces all the way back to when I started on BATMAN. I've hinted at them over the years with Easter eggs and clues. This is a mystery that literally begins at the dawn of man and spans generations of heroes and villains and ultimately leads to huge revelations about the past, present and future of the cosmology of DC.”

“Dark Days” is actually a prelude to the Scott Snyder/Greg Capullo event (Scott Snyder on Twitter)

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*Spoilers* for The Flash Season 3, Episode 156 “Into the Speed Force” in this review and recap.

Official Synopsis:

Desperate to stop Savitar and save his friends, Barry (Grant Gustin) turns to the speed force for answers. H.R. (Tom Cavanagh) gives Jesse (guest star Violett Beane) some advice.

Eddie Thawne

Ronnie Raymond

Leonard Snart

Jay Garrick - getting slow in his golden age

Getting Wally back

Who is Savitar?

Savitar hurt by Jesse

Jesse is leaving

Barry and Iris

Jesse actually wants to help after being preoccupied with the ring last week

Next Week’s episode preview: 3/21 “Duet” Trailer - Let’s sing

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With Spring about to begin in the United States, we take a look at the "Spring" issue of Superman for All Seasons. On today's podcast, we give a review and recap of this classic Superman tale.

Background on the series

Written by Jeph Loeb, art by Tim Sale (who had recently done Batman: The Long Halloween together)

September 1998

Big inspiration for the  Smallville tv series (Loeb would become writer/EP)

Issue review

Story

Characters

Art

This issue is narrated by Jonathan Kent

Train - nod to 1978 Superman

Lana Lang

Tornado

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Aquaman has a new release date, but will we be seeing another DC movie in 2018? We also have news on The Return of Swamp Thing and Injustice 2.

Aquaman release date pushed back to December 21, 2018 - Warner Bros.

Takes Avatar 2’s old release date

Previously scheduled for October 5, 2018

Potential for more DC movies in 2018 - Variety’s Justin Kroll on Twitter

“With BATMAN likely shooting in 2018, WB still would like one more DC property to shoot this year other than AQUAMAN. The 5 films being considered are SIRENS, FLASH, LANTERN, SQUAD 2 and DARK UNIVERSE. That said if scripts aren't ready to go, studio is content just shooting AQUAMAN this year till films are ready to go”

What would you like to see in 2018?

What do think is most likely for 2018?

Others - Shazam!, Man of Steel 2, Black Adam, Nightwing

The Return of Swamp Thing (1989) releases on blu-ray on May 15

Being released by Screenbound Pictures

Available to pre-order on Amazon UK

Injustice 2 “Introducing Firestorm” trailer - YouTube

I feel like Firestorm vs. Green Arrow is a bit of a mismatch

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The sequel to Suicide Squad appears to be building momentum, as a screenwriter is in talks for the film. We also talk the sale of Time Waner, iZombie season 3 and answer some listener questions.

Adam Cozad in talks to write Suicide Squad 2 - The Hollywood Reporter

Writer of Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit and The Legend of Tarzan (Also worked on Underwater plus Bloodshoot film for Valiant comics)

No director is attached, want to nail down story first

European Commission approves AT&T Acquisition of Time Warner - The Hollywood Reporter

Still needs approved in the U.S.

First iZombie Season 3 trailer “Team Z” released - YouTube

Debuts April 4 @ 9/8c

Twitter question from @BobbyClaus1 - “Thoughts on this rumor of Two Face Penguin Riddler and Deathstroke as villains in The Batman?”

Twitter question from @condor_zelander - “Will Mr Mxyzpltlk be in the MOS2 along with Brainiac?”

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On today's podcast, we talk DC Super Hero Girls, Black Lightning and Scalped castings, and answer a couple listener questions.

DC Super Hero Girls: Intergalactic Games official trailer released - YouTube

2nd film in this universe (DC Super Hero Girls: Hero of the Year released last August)

Releases digitally May 9 and on DVD May 23, 2017

Granny Goodness and the Female Furies!

Christine Adams cast as Lynn in The CW’s Black Lightning Pilot - Deadline

Will play Jefferson Pierce’s ex-wife

The character “exudes confidence and intelligence. Although she’s got a mischievous side, she’s not one to be trifled with when it comes to family.”

WGN Scalped pilot lead cast begins to fill out - Deadline

Gil Birmingham as Chief Lincoln Red Crow, Irene Bedard as Gina Bad Horse, and Chaske Spence as Sheriff Falls Down

Production begins next month in Santa Fe, New Mexico

Twitter question from @mikekaranja15 - "could you tell me your opinion on the best Flash speedster villain and why!"

Reverse Flash

Zoom

Savitar

Rival

Twitter question from @JessieW72838902 - "After seeing Kong Skull Island what do you think of this casting John Goodman as Harvey Bullock Samuel L Jackson as Lucius Fox? Also which DCEU characters or Batman characters you think Tom Hiddleston and Brie Larson should play?"

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Warner Bros. is looking at Matthew Vaughn as a potential director for the next solo Superman movie or another DCEU film. We cover that plus news on Aquaman, Suicide Squad, Teen Titans: The Judas Contract, Preacher, and Injustice 2.

Matthew Vaughn eyed to direct Man of Steel 2 or another DCEU movie - Collider

* Not even in contract talks, very early stages

* Director of Stardust, Kick-Ass, X-Men: First Class, and Kingsman: The Secret Service

* Kingsman: The Golden Circle releases in October (he’s also attached to I am Pilgrim)

James Wan is location scouting for Aquaman - Instagram

Looks pretty

Suicide Squad wins favorite soundtrack at Nickelodeon’s Kid’s Choice Awards

Good tunes

Teen Titans: The Judas Contract animated movie to have an exclusive world premiere at 2017 WonderCon - Twitter

March 31 - April 2 in Anaheim

Season 2 of Preacher will debut on AMC Monday, June 19 at 9/8c - Twitter

Aired on sundays last year

Firestorm confirmed for Injustice 2 - YouTube

Looks like Jax from Legends of Tomorrow

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A brand new Wonder Woman "Origin" trailer has been released and we are here to break it down. While the trailer isn't all new footage, it does give us an extended look at Themyscira and the origins of Diana Prince.

New Wonder Woman movie poster - Gal Gadot on Twitter

Video teases

Wonder Woman Trailer 3 - YouTube

Themyscira

Connie Nielsen and Robin Wright as Hippolyta and General Antiope

Young Diana

Chris Pine bringing the funnies

Lot of reused footage

“Witness the future of justice” = goose pimples

Is this the final trailer?

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*Spoilers* for The Flash Season 3, Episode 15 “The Wrath of Savitar” in this review and recap.

Official Synopsis:

SAVITAR VISITS WALLY – While training with Barry (Grant Gustin), Wally (Keiynan Lonsdale) starts to have visions of Savitar, which he hides from the team. A dangerous secret threatens Barry and Iris’ (Candice Patton) happiness.

Effects/CGI of Gorilla City

Barry is very slow to learn about dart guns

Jesse staying on Earth-1

Caitlin and Julian going for dinner

the appearance of Gypsy

Next Week’s episode preview: 3/14 “Into the Speed Force” Trailer - it looks like they go into the Speed Force

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