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Great news for Looney Toons fans and everyone who has been thwarted by their nemesis: Coyote vs Acme will come to theaters! Ketchup Entertainment, which specializes in acquiring and distributing films, has saved it from the garbage bin.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / March 31

'Coyote vs. Acme' will release in theaters (finally!)

It has been a long road for the Looney Tunes live-action/animated hybrid movie, Coyote vs. Acme. As many people probably know, the movie became caught in the crossfire of “cost-cutting measures” at Warner Bros.

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Entertainment News / Nerdist / March 19

COYOTE VS. ACME May Finally Release After Warner Bros. Discovery Cancellation

This is probably not a new story to you. In 2024, Warner Bros. Discovery shelved Coyote vs. Acme, a fully completed movie that was, by all accounts, testing very well with audiences.

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15 gritty superhero movies and TV shows that are actually worth watching

Gritty is neither inherently good nor inherently bad. It’s all about the quality of the execution. With that in mind, here is the best superhero entertainment with more grit to it.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / February 20

Marvel Television Pauses Development of NOVA and Two Other Comics Adaptations

Unlike a few years ago when Marvel Studios was making like 16 different TV shows at once, now the small-screen branch of the entertainment giant is pulling back on even its longest-gestating projects.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / January 23

James Gunn Shares First SUPERGIRL Set Photo, Annoucing Production Has Begun

James Gunn’s Superman is looming on the horizon, getting ready for its July 11 release date. But another member of Kal-El’s immediate family is also gearing up for her debut in the new DCU.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / December 16

New SUPERMAN Teasers Feature John Williams Theme Reimagined and Confirm Trailer Release Date for DCU Film

The time is almost here for the DCU’s Superman to take his first flight in an official trailer. Fans have been clamoring for a Superman trailer for the James Gunn movie before the DCU film even went into production.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / December 12

CREATURE COMMANDOS Episode 3 Opens the Door For DC Comics’ Metal Men in the DCU

Creature Commandos episode three, “Cheers to the Tin Man,” seemingly confirmed that a classic DC super team, the Metal Men, exists, or will soon exist, in the DCU.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / December 5

CREATURE COMMANDOS Officially Makes THE SUICIDE SQUAD and PEACEMAKER Canon…Duh

Speculation, hinting, assumptions…these are the entertainment journalism stock and trade. It wouldn’t be big franchise media without it! But after weeks of tacit clarification from DC Studios head James Gunn, the first episode of Creature Commandos make it officially official.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / December 4

James Gunn Clarifies the DCU’s 'Light Canon' Regarding the DCEU

The gosh darn DCU hasn’t even really kicked off yet and we’re already up to our eyes with canon confusion. It seems like it’ll be a fresh start, with brand new iterations of Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, and the gang.

Entertainment News / Agents of Fandom / December 2

‘Creature Commandos’ Is a Great Opening Act for the DCU

In a year filled with fantastic animated television series, Creature Commandos stands out as one of the best. Hopes for the new DCU have been sky-high since James Gunn took charge, and rightfully so, given his track record.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / November 21

THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD: James Gunn Shares Update on DCU BATMAN Movie

Not too long ago, James Gunn dropped a number of bombs with regard to the brand new, revamped DCU. (First, it’s no longer the DCEU) Among the things he

Entertainment News / Nerdist / November 18

No One Hates the ’80s HOWARD THE DUCK Movie More Than James Gunn

Which was the first big-screen Marvel movie? Most of you would probably say Blade. Some of you might think it’s the 1989 Punisher starring Dolph Lundgren.

Entertainment News / Total Apex Entertainment / November 12

Explosive 'Superman' Trailer Teased by James Gunn

James Gunn gave an exciting new update to the first trailer for Superman. It has been almost a year since the DCEU came to an end, and the new DC Universe franchise is only a month away from starting, beginning with Creature Commandos debuting in December on HBO Max.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / November 5

James Gunn Says Classic DC Story NEW FRONTIER Will Have a Big Influence on the DCU

With the arrival of Creature Commandos this December and Superman next year, James Gunn’s new DCU will officially begin. And although we know which projects are coming, we didn’t know the overarching story for Chapter 1 – Gods and Monsters.

Entertainment News / FirstCuriosity / October 21

James Gunn Hypes Up The New ‘Superman’ Movie

David Corenswet is best known for his roles in ‘The Politician‘ and ‘Hollywood’. He has garnered a lot of attention for his talent and charisma, and now he will be known for another iconic role.

Entertainment News / FirstCuriosity / September 6

James Gunn Will Take The 'First Nibble' Of His Ambitious Plans For DC Universe With ‘Creature Commandos’

As the new head of operations for DC films alongside Peter Safran, James Gunn has envisioned an interconnected universe much like the MCU for DC. But with a wide range of characters and tones in the DC universe, Gunn knows merely copying the already successful MCU formula won’t cut it out.

Entertainment News / FirstCuriosity / September 3

Chris Pratt In Talks With James Gunn For A DCU Role

Reports online have emerged saying that the ‘Guardians Of The Galaxy’ star Chris Pratt may be making the jump from Marvel to DC. According to rumors, Pratt has been in talks with James Gunn about taking on a role in the newly rebooted DC Universe.

Entertainment News / Men's Journal / July 24

The Batman Cinematic Universe Has a Terrible New Name

2022’s The Batman was a big hit — it’s probably the best Batman film to date, and maybe even the best DC film to date, and fans absolutely loved it. While it’s not part of the DCU, DC’s new answer to the MCU under James Gunn, it is getting expanded into its own standalone universe, and it finally has a very silly name.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / June 14

CREATURE COMMANDOS Sets December 2024 Release Window on Max

In an exciting update from James Gunn, we’ve learned that the DCU’s Creature Commandos series will be released in December on Max. Previously, the most we knew was that the series was eyeing a fall 2024 release.

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Entertainment News / Murphy's Multiverse / May 25

James Gunn Announces the Writing Team Behind DC Studios’ ‘Lanterns’

Among the first projects announced as part of DC Studios’ Chapter One: Gods and Monsters was the MAX streaming series Lanterns. Described by DC Studios’

Entertainment News / Nerdist / May 7

Did James Gunn Just Reveal the Villain for SUPERMAN?

While everyone is sharing their opinions on Superman’s new cinematic costume, the image James Gunn released also featured another big clue to the upcoming DCU film.

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Entertainment News / Nerdist / May 6

James Gunn Shares First-Look at David Corenswet’s SUPERMAN Suit

Get ready for some serious excitement. James Gunn has finally revealed our first look at David Corenswet in costume as Superman in 2025’s Superman.

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Entertainment News / Murphy's Multiverse / February 29, 2024

James Gunn Shares First Look at DC Studios ‘Superman’ as Production Gets Underway

On Superman’s birthday, DC Studios co-chair James Gunn gave fans of the Man of Steel a present. Via Instagram, Gunn revealed both the first look at the design for the new film’s crest of the House of El and a title change.

Entertainment News / Murphy's Multiverse / February 7, 2024

Sean Gunn Reveals ‘Creature Commandos’ Release Window

DC Studios co-chair James Gunn has consistently made it clear that the canonical animated series Creature Commandos will be the first DCU projects shared with fans; however, outside of “2024”, no information had been made public about when it might be available to stream on Max…until now.