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This could open the door for #Supergirl to appear in MAN OF TOMORROW, allowing James Gunn to go even bigger with the DCU team-ups. Our thoughts: thedirect.com/article/james-…

James Gunn has confirmed that SUPERGIRL takes place between the events of SUPERMAN and MAN OF TOMORROW.

EXCLUSIVE: #Peacemaker star Freddie Stroma says that he's had "zero discussions" with #DCStudios about returning as Vigilante in the DCU: "I wish I could act all coy, but I genuinely don't know." (via thedirect.com/article/peacem…)

EXCLUSIVE: #Fallout star Justin Theroux has cast doubt on his return as Mr. House in Season 3: "I'm not even sure I'm gonna be there." (via thedirect.com/article/fallou…)

OFFICIAL: The release of LEGO BATMAN: LEGACY OF THE DARK KNIGHT has been moved forward to May 22, 2026!

EXCLUSIVE: The HITMAN TV series is dead. The series was being developed by JOHN WICK creator Derek Kolstad. (via thedirect.com/article/hitman…)

The timing of Snyder's post, with the caption "some paths remain unseen, but the green glow is still out there," seems to be in response to the controversy over the LANTERNS trailer's lack of green. Our thoughts: thedirect.com/article/zack-s…

Zack Snyder has shared a new behind-the-scenes photo of Wayne T. Carr, who had a cut role as Green Lantern in the #SnyderCut of JUSTICE LEAGUE:

BREAKING: Aaron Pierre will reportedly return as John Stewart aka Green Lantern in MAN OF TOMORROW! (via @THR)

Sarne marks #Supergirl's second composer replacement, following Junkie XL, who was announced just last month, and Ramin Djawadi in December 2025. Our thoughts: thedirect.com/article/dc-stu…

OFFICIAL: Composer Claudia Sarne ('Shining Girls') will now score DC Studios' SUPERGIRL movie.

EXCLUSIVE: #YoungJustice co-creator Greg Weisman (per Zeno Robinson) says that while Season 5 is currently not in development, "'you never know'" what the future holds for the series. (via thedirect.com/article/young-…)

The #Lanterns trailer was devoid of green, confirming the gritty True Detective-style series James Gunn promised. LISTEN to more on The Direct Podcast: APPLE: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the… SPOTIFY: open.spotify.com/episode/7C74TA…

EXCLUSIVE: #Invincible creator Robert Kirkman has teased the potential for future INVINCIBLE TV spin-offs: "There's certainly corners of this universe that we would love to explore more." (via thedirect.com/article/invinc…)

EXCLUSIVE: #StarTrek producer Rod Roddenberry, who is the son of the creator of STAR TREK, Gene Roddenberry, thinks that the franchise "will get better" under Paramount's new ownership: "I've got a lot of high hopes." (via thedirect.com/article/star-t…)

Holland went on to compare Gunn to #Peacemaker, saying that beneath its wild exterior is "the warmest, most beautiful, human story just about people connecting, and that's who James is." Our thoughts on Peacemaker's DCU future: thedirect.com/article/james-…

James Gunn's "favorite child" is PEACEMAKER, according to his wife, Jennifer Holland: "That's the truth. He'll deny it if you ever ask him to confirm, but it's true."

For comparison, THE PENGUIN teaser drew 1.5 million views in 24 hours. This jump shows strong interest in LANTERNS, but the controversy surrounding its trailer may have played a part. Our thoughts: thedirect.com/article/dc-stu…

DC Studios' LANTERNS trailer received 1.7 million views on YouTube within its first 24 hours of release.

EXCLUSIVE: #SchoolSpirits star Kristian Ventura says that he's heard Season 4's story "could be even more dangerous play with body swaps:" "That can be pretty suspenseful." (via thedirect.com/article/school…)