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Geek Tyrant
40 minutes ago
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James Gunn Almost Made Brainiac the Main Villain in His SUPERMAN Movie — GeekTyrant
Fans of DC Comics' iconic hero Superman have seen their fair share of Lex Luthor on the big screen, but there's one villain who's remained conspicuously absent from cinema… Brainiac. Director James Gunn, whose Superman prominently features Nicholas Hoult's Lex Luthor, recently revealed that his original vision included the notorious cybernetic alien villain. In a fascinating discussion with Josh Horowitz on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Gunn disclosed that he seriously "considered" featuring Brainiac as the primary antagonist. Although Gunn ultimately settled on Lex and his powerhouse ally, Ultraman, this tidbit offers hope that Brainiac might finally arrive in future installments The fact that Gunn acknowledges Brainiac's potential significance suggests exciting possibilities for DC's cinematic future. While DC Studios isn't actively planning a direct sequel yet, it's possible that David Corenswet's Superman may eventually clash with Brainiac on the big screen. First appearing in the pages of Action Comics #242 back in 1958, Brainiac was created by Otto Binder and Al Plastino. Initially depicted as a classic B-movie-style alien invader from Colu, Brainiac is a brilliant and villainous character hell-bent on amassing the universe's knowledge, often by shrinking entire cities into bottles after obliterating their worlds. Famously, Superman once discovered the shrunken Kryptonian city of Kandor among Brainiac's captured treasures, forever tying the villain's fate to the Last Son of Krypton. Interestingly, Brainiac's name has seeped into popular culture to describe anyone exceptionally intelligent, but it's actually the villain who popularized the term, not the other way around. Over decades, Brainiac's origins have shifted. Originally an alien from the planet Colu, DC eventually reimagined him as an advanced android, partly due to legal issues with a similarly named product. Later interpretations, notably the acclaimed Superman: Brainiac storyline by Geoff Johns and Gary Frank, blended both concepts, showing a green-skinned cyborg controlling skull-faced robotic drones. Superman: The Animated Series in 1996 took Brainiac in a fresh direction by making him a rogue Kryptonian AI, voiced by Corey Burton. Rather than saving Krypton from destruction, Brainiac preserved only himself and the planet's knowledge, coldly allowing Krypton's demise to occur. This gave Superman and Brainiac an intensely personal rivalry, one further explored in the recent animated series My Adventures with Superman , where Michael Emerson voiced the villain. Brainiac has long been a fan-favorite villain, so it's surprising he's never appeared on the big screen. It's not for lack of trying. Early drafts of Superman III included Brainiac as the primary villain, though the final product opted for a rediculous amnd generic supercomputer antagonist instead. Similarly, early concepts for Zack Snyder's follow-up to Man of Steel also featured Brainiac, though the sequel never materialized. One explanation for Brainiac's cinematic absence might be because of the recurring reliance on Lex Luthor and General Zod. These villains dominated early Superman movies due to memorable performances by Gene Hackman and Terence Stamp, respectively. Later reboots like Superman Returns and Man of Steel continued this pattern, returning to these familiar foes rather than venturing into less-explored territory. Additionally, Zod already occupies Brainiac's narrative territory, an alien villain connected intimately to Superman's Kryptonian past. However, Brainiac's appeal is unique as he combines the intellectual threat of Lex Luthor with the physical menace of Zod. This dual threat positions Brainiac as potentially the most formidable foe Superman has yet to face in cinema.
Daily Mirror
41 minutes ago
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- Daily Mirror
Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 3 end date – your last chance to finish the Battle Pass is approaching
Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 3 is nearly at an end, and there isn't long for players to get stuck in and complete its Battle Pass before it's time to say goodbye to Robin and the other superpowered characters The current Fortnite era is nearing its end, with players having limited time to complete its Battle Pass before Robin and his team disappear into the next season. Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 3 has been quite significant, particularly as it followed a mini-season that compensated for its short duration with a wealth of content. The introduction of Superman in the Super Battle Pass, along with the new Fantastic 4 cosmetics, have made this season memorable as the Battle Royale game mirrors cinema trends by embracing superheroes once again. It's been enjoyable meeting the season's new characters, with the Battle Pass roster becoming increasingly popular among fans, particularly with Morgan Myst and Storm Beast emerging as new icons for the real Fortnite girlies. However, we're soon to bid them farewell as the upcoming update 36.30 is expected to be the final patch before the season concludes, marking the end of a period that offered players some thrilling superpowers to experiment with. There are whispers of a bug invasion in the next season, revisiting an alien theme with a chilling, eerie twist that could align the game with fans' genuine phobias of creepy-crawlies – but to confirm this theory, we'll simply have to wait until Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 4. But when exactly does Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 3 conclude? Here's what you need to know. When does Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 3 end? The end date for Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 3 is scheduled for Wednesday, August 6 at 10:30pm PDT, and Thursday, August 7 at 1.30am EDT / 6.30am BST, when the game will enter a period of downtime. This coincides with the end date for Fortnite OG Chapter 4, as confirmed by the game's Battle Pass page. There's not much time left to complete your Battle Pass and enjoy the map in its current state, since there's no certainty about which POIs will make it through the big seasonal transition. Make sure to bid farewell to Krypto while you have the chance. We're certainly going to miss him.
Geek Tyrant
3 hours ago
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James Gunn Confirms WONDER WOMAN Is a DCU Priority, but Don't Expect It Anytime Soon — GeekTyrant
DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn has shared an update on the future of Wonder Woman in the new DCU, and while the Amazon warrior remains a key part of the plan, the project is still in the early stages. When asked about recent reports suggesting the film was being 'fast-tracked' after the huge success of Superman , Gunn told Rolling Stone: 'I don't know what they mean by fast-tracking. I've always had Wonder Woman as a priority. But we got the first few things started, and there's some other things that are really close to green-lighting – like there's a television show that I hope that we're gonna be green-lighting in the next few days.' Gunn explained that while Wonder Woman is crucial to the new DCU, they're taking the time to get it right: 'So now a little time has passed, and we really need Wonder Woman and we really need Batman, because they're so important to us. And so it's become a little bit more like going to everybody at DC and being like, we need to figure this out. 'We have good writers on Wonder Woman and we just have to make sure it's working and they have to not be somebody who's gonna take two years to write a script.' The new Wonder Woman film was confirmed last month, but details remain scarce. Gal Gadot, who portrayed Diana Prince in the DCEU, will not return for this iteration, and the role has yet to be recast. Meanwhile, the DCU is off to a strong start with Superman , the first film in Gunn's DCU plan, now playing in theaters with David Corenswet donning the cape. Gunn has previously teased that Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman will reunite in the new universe, but fans will need to be patient. The Caped Crusader hasn't been recast yet either. For now, we'll just have to wait and see who steps into the boots of the iconic Amazon warrior when Wonder Woman finally arrives in the DCU.
Geek Dad
3 hours ago
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Review – Justice League Unlimited #9: Battle for Time
Justice League Unlimited #9 cover, via DC Comics. Ray: It's the aftermath of 'We Are Yesterday', and the big threat is resolved – but it's created a few dozen new perils for the League. Grodd has been captured, but his machinations have created a ripple that have left countless timelost heroes stranded in the present including Batman Beyond, Jonah Hex, and even the deceased Abin Sur. Additionally, new characters keep popping in and out – including a chaotic Harley Quinn who still loves her 'Mistah J'. The timeline is increasingly unstable, the anomalies are increasing, Air Wave is still missing and possibly dead, and everyone is worried about time paradoxes – except Mister Terrific, who has holed up in his lab with his past self as they try to figure out how to get Air Wave back to the present. Michael Holt once again proves that he's one of the DCU's best characters, but the past Terrific blinks out of existence just before he can reveal his findings. Mistah J. Via DC Comics. And as the chaos escalates, the heroes get an unexpected helping hand – from the Time Trapper, aka Doomsday, who has become an unlikely ally of Superman. He's brought with him the World Forger, a cosmic being who was linked to Perpetua and the Monitor. They both want to set things right – but they might need to claim Grodd's life to pull it off. Grodd wastes no time manipulating things in his favor, and it nearly sets off a war between the present-day heroes and the time-displaced ones. There is a lot going on in this issue, with a bunch of fantastic easter eggs and cameos through the issue, but the story is at its best as Holt tries to solve this puzzle and bring Air Wave back to the land of the living. The story of this abandoned kid who was manipulated by Grodd has been the emotional core of this run in many ways, and this issue brings the whole story full circle with style. To find reviews of all the DC issues, visit DC This Week. GeekDad received this comic for review purposes. Liked it? Take a second to support GeekDad and GeekMom on Patreon!
Daily Mirror
5 hours ago
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- Daily Mirror
'Heroic' dogs have a 'sixth sense' for their owners' feelings, say Brits
A survey of 2,000 dog owners found that dogs have a superhero impact on their owners' lives - including the ability to know when food has been dropped or bags of treats have been opened from rooms away. Dog owners reckon their furry friends have a 'sixth sense' for their emotions, with nearly half saying their pets have responded to their feelings before they've even shown any outward signs. A survey of 2,000 dog owners revealed dogs play a significant role in providing comfort when needed, most commonly by lying next to their owners. Nearly half of the respondents said their pet follows them around the house when they're feeling down, while four in ten found the distraction of their pup enough to alter their mood. A third of pet owners even hailed their dog as their 'hero'. Mariana Coronel, director for PEDIGREE, which commissioned the study as part of its partnership with DC Studio's new Superman movie, said: " Dogs have a superhero impact on our lives and some of them show hero powers." "Whether they're lifting our moods, making us laugh, or simply lying quietly by our side, their strength – emotional or otherwise – can completely transform how we feel at home." The research also discovered that owners believe their dogs possess 'powers', such as knowing when food has been dropped or treat bags have been opened from rooms away. One in five owners humorously claimed their dog has the power to locate the only muddy puddle within a 10-mile radius during walks. Meanwhile, other dogs possess a 'Tail of Destruction', capable of knocking over mugs, toddlers, and wine glasses with a single wag. For 21 per cent, their pets have one weakness - the vacuum. However, according to figures from the most common fear among pets is fireworks. Despite the nation's affection and loyalty towards dogs, Mars Petcare's State of Pet Homelessness Index reveals that an estimated 63,000 dogs are still housed in animal charity centres across the UK, waiting for someone to recognise their potential. PEDIGREE is urging potential pet parents to look beyond stereotypes and find their next hero in a local shelter. The spokesperson added: "Our furry friends are an essential part of everyday life, and we often don't realise just how heroic they are. "Not all heroes wear capes – some have wagging tails."
