'Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice' Teaser Trailer

Like many others, I was patiently awaiting the reveal of the Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice teaser trailer that was announced to take place on Monday, but unfortunately a low quality recorded version of trailer leaked early, forcing the hand of Warner Bros. to release the trailer online early. This teaser trailer provides us with the first look at Zack Snyder's next addition to the DC cinematic universe, pinning arguably the best superheroes ever against each other.

The look and visuals of the teaser has Zack Snyder written all over it, continuing the darkness that seems to be the tone that this universe will have moving forward. From the trailer we get a sense of the plot of the film, which appears to be that Superman has become a figure of controversy in the aftermath of Man of Steel, dividing opinions labeling him as a either a hero or a threat. As a teaser this one is successful, giving us just enough to get excited and vaguely know the plot of the film. Getting to see Batman not only in his regular new suit but also in the mechanic suit he will use to fight Superman was incredible, not to mention seeing the Batmobile and what appeared to be a Batplane in action. It might seem way too early to be teasing a film that is still a little less than a year away, but to me it was a good way to get the ball rolling and keep fans talking until we get to see something more. Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice stars Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Gal Gadot, Amy Adams, Laurence Fishburne, Diane Lane, Jesse Eisenberg, Jeremy Irons, Scoot McNairy, Jason Momoa, and Holly Hunter; opening in theaters on March 25, 2016. Check out the trailer below (via YouTube).

First Image of Jason Momoa as Aquaman

By now we know that Jason Momoa will be taking on the role of Aquaman in the DC cinematic universe, we also know that he will appear in Batman v. Superman in some form, and that he will be getting his own solo film in the coming future. What we didn't know was what this movie incarnation of the character would look like, but now we need not wonder any longer and can get a better idea as to what to expect. Director Zack Snyder revealed the first image of Aquaman giving us the first look at the character.

Snyder revealed the image of the King of Atlantis via his Twitter Account, accompanied by the phrase "There is only one true King". I really liked this image a lot, and think this is the most badass-looking Aquaman we could have asked for. The dark and gritty tone from the image goes along with what we have seen so far from characters like Batman (Ben Affleck), Superman (Henry Cavill), and Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot); also what we are expecting from the upcoming films. The tattoos, trident, armor, and what little we can see from the pants with the logo all add a unique and great touch to the character. Some comments I have heard and read say that the look isn't all that loyal to the character because of it lacking blonde hair and the traditional orange and green colors, all of which I personally don't mind at all. The image includes the tagline "Unite the Seven", which according to popular belief  could be in reference either to the seven seas or uniting seven members of the Justice League. The question that comes up is if Zack Snyder just released this image as a simple tease or if this is the beginning of more to come, possibly of other characters like Cyborg (Ray Fisher) and Flash (Ezra Miller) who have also already been cast.

Who knows what will come next, for that we will just have to wait and enjoy what we have seen until now. Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice opens in theaters on March 25th, 2016. Check out the Aquaman image below.

There is only one true King. #unitetheseven pic.twitter.com/RDFG8jbuI6
— ZackSnyder (@ZackSnyder) February 20, 2015

'Suicide Squad' to Shoot Next Year in Toronto; Jared Leto, Margot Robbie, Tom Hardy, and Jai Courtney in Final Talks to Star

Looks like production just shifted a gear up for David Ayer's Suicide Squad, lately we had just heard reports on casting but now word is going around about the film's production beginning. Reports are saying that Suicide Squad will begin production next year at Pinewood Studios in Toronto, Canada.

THR reported that Warner Bros. has booked the studio for David Ayer's Suicide Squad, using the working title Bravo 14. According to the report, the film would begin pre-production in February and would be ready to begin shooting from mid-April to September in and around Toronto. The report also includes that Jared Leto, Margot Robbie, Tom Hardy and Jai Courtney are all in final talks for roles in the film, which have been reported to be those of The Joker, Harley Quinn, Rick Flag and Deadshot, respectively. Absent from the report was Will Smith, who was said to also be in talks to play Captain Boomerang.

It's good to know that the film's production is moving along well and that the actors are still in negotiations, getting a date to start shooting is always a good thing. Suicide Squad revolves around a team of supervillains who work for the government, completing suicide missions in order to get reduced sentences. The film is set to be released on August 5th, 2016.

Terry Rossio Boards 'Yucatan' to Pen Script for Robert Downey Jr.

Robert Downey Jr. appears to have found his next project outside of the Marvel Universe, with the actor's production company Team Downy along with Warner Bros. bringing in Oscar-nominated writer Terri Rossio to pen a script for the film Yucatan, based on the Steve McQueen treatment written in the late 1960s.

Deadline reported on the addition of Terry Rossi to the project, who previously wrote films like the Pirates Of The Caribbean series, Mask Of Zorro, and Deja Vu. McQueen's 1700-page template for the film was found after his death and was meant to be a star vehicle for himself, which will now be used used for the same purpose by Robert Downey Jr.  Yucatan will be based on McQueen's treatment that follows a renegade salvage expert in his search for Mayan treasure in the Yucatan Peninsula, the updated plot details are not known but it is said the film will be "using the original premise as a jumping-off point for a mind-bending adventure story."

I would have to wait to know more about the plot of the film to comment more on it, but I do buy Robert Downey Jr. in the role, I think his charisma would be a good fit for a treasure hunter. I do want to see him more outside of the Marvel Universe because I do think he is a great actor, maybe a project like this can achieve that. But this article is really about Rossio joining, and on that topic, adding someone to a project who has the tag "Oscar-nominated" is generally really good for any film.

Jai Courtney Eyed for Deadshot Role in 'Suicide Squad'

The next film to come our way from Warner Bros. and DC after Zack Snyder's Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice is David Ayer's Suicide Squad, so the wheels are turning for this film to have all the parts ready when it begins production. One of the most important parts and the one that is getting all the attention at the moment is casting, with reports coming and going about who will make up the supervillain team. The most recent name to join the mix is that of Jai Courtney, with the actor now reported to be in talks to land the role of Deadshot.

Variety gave the exclusive about the Terminator: Genisys star being in negotiations to play Deadshot in Suicide Squad. According to the report, Tom Hardy, Will Smith, Margot Robbie and Jared Leto are in different stages of negotiations to join the film. Leto is being eyed to play The Joker and Robbie is in talks for the part of Harley Quinn, while Hardy could land the part of a character named Rick Flag and Smith is likely to play Captain Boomerang. There are also talks that Jesse Eisenberg's Lex Luthor could also be a part of Suicide Squad.

I haven't really seen a lot from Jai Courtney to have a really relevant opinion when it comes to his acting, and for the role of Deadshot I don't think his looks matter too much. All I can say is that Courtney is joining a bunch of big productions like the Divergent films and Terminator: Genisys, so Suicide Squad would be a new one, meaning he very well could be a good fit for a film like this. I think at the moment every report surrounding this film could change until it is confirmed, and with all the reports flying around I am finding it hard to take any one as fact until it is official. I hope an official confirmation on casting is not that far away, because I feel every other day we get a new name or a new character attached to this film. David Ayer's Suicide Squad is set to be released on August 5th, 2016.

Margot Robbie Could Play Harley Quinn in 'Suicide Squad'

Suicide Squad has been the talk of the internet over the weekend. Not long after it was reported that Jared Leto was being eyed by Warner Bros. to play The Joker, new reports hint that the Clown Prince of Crime will be accompanied by his favorite lover in the DC cinematic universe. The reports indicate that Margot Robbie could very well play Harley Quinn in the upcoming David Ayer film Suicide Squad.

Collider reports that sources have told the site that Robbie is set to play Harley Quinn. The character was first introduced in Batman: The Animated Series, as the girlfriend and henchwoman of The Joker. Originally known as Haleen Quinzel, she was a psychiatrist at Arkham Asylum who treated The Joker but ended up obsessively falling in love with him and later joined him in his life of crime.

I grew up watching Batman: The Animated Series, so I really like this character. She is a lot more popular now a days, she has her own comic series, she appears in video games, she is pretty much considered part of the Batman mythology. When talks first started going around about Margot Robbie being in suicide squad, Harley Quinn was the character that I thought she would be up for, so these reports do make sense. I'm still not taking it as fact, but is she does end up being cast I think it would be a good fit. Robbie is quickly making a name for herself in Hollywood with the roles she has been in and those she has coming up, I think this role would be the great opportunity to join a big movie franchise. I am very curious as to how Harley Quinn will be portrayed in this cinematic universe, but whatever way that is, I have a feeling Margot Robbie will do it well.

Jared Leto Eyed for Role as The Joker in 'Suicide Squad'

Now that David Ayer's Suicide Squad is officially good to go, the project must now look to fill the roster of title characters and cast the actors to play those roles. There were previous reports that pointed at the names of Margot Robbie, Will Smith, Tom Hardy and Ryan Gosling being eyed for the supervillain team, and now a new name is being added to that list. It is being reported that Jared Leto is being eyed by Warner Bros. to play the role of The Joker in the upcoming film.

The Wrap reported on Warner Bros. targeting Leto for the role of The Joker in Suicide Squad, also mentioning that Tom Hardy, Margot Robbie and Will Smith are in various stages of negotiations and that Jesse Eisenberg's Lex Luthor is expected to appear, but no confirmations have been made. Leto was also among talks of being up for Marvel's Doctor Strange, but that role is looking more likely to go to Benedict Cumberbatch. Suicide Squad focuses on a team of supervillains who go on suicide missions for the government in exchange for reduced prison sentences.

This may sound quite repetitive of me but it is always good to mention, these reports could end up being true but they don't mean that at this moment Jared Leto is confirmed to play The Joker. It very well could be what is actually happening, but until the studio or the actor confirm it the casting report should be treated as a may be or may not be situation. But going into the actual report, I would be completely on board with a Jared Leto Joker. He wouldn't be an actor I would immediately think of to play the character but now that I think about it, I can completely see it working. Leto is an Oscar-winning actor, so you know the talent is definitely there. But as much as I like the actor and can see him playing the character perfectly, I am not really on board with the idea of introducing a new Joker in the Suicide Squad movie. I don't think I want to see The Joker in a film (at least when he is being introduced) without Batman. To me Batman is who makes the character of The Joker, and that obsessive relationship is what defines those characters and makes them fun to watch together. I could be completely wrong and this could end up working out perfectly, I love the idea of Leto as The Joker, but not so sure about seeing him in Suicide Squad with no Batman. David Ayer's Suicide Squad is set to hit theaters on August 5th, 2016.