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The People’s Joker: UK release date set for critically acclaimed trans Joker film

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The People’s Joker is headed to the UK and Ireland. Billed as an “illegal comic-book movie,” the coming-of-age dark comedy follows an “unconfident trans girl” (Vera Drew) who moves to Gotham City to pursue a career in comedy by joining the cast of UCB Live, “a government-sanctioned late-night sketch show in a world where comedy has been outlawed.” The synopsis adds: “As mainstream success eludes our heroine, leading her to unite with a ragtag team of rejects, misfits, and a certain love interest named Mister J, “Joker the Harlequin” is…

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Harley Quinn: Season 5 trailer promises chaos in Metropolis, Brainiac and more Harlivy

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The trailer for Harley Quinn season five has arrived, and it’s equal parts hilarious and pure chaos. Premiere on 16 January on Max, the new batch of episodes will see Harley and Ivy make their way to Metropolis after the downfall of Gotham. While the shiny new city – known as the home to Superman – offers the lovebirds a new start, it doesn’t take long for mayhem to find them. The synopsis reads: “Harley (Haley Cuoco) and Ivy (Lake Bell) discover that something sinister is at play and all is not…

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Euphoria’s Colman Domingo to play Batman in a new limited series

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Euphoria star Colman Domingo has signed on to play Batman in a new limited series.  Back in 2022, DC fans immersed themselves in the hit serialised Spotify podcast Batman Unburied. Created by David S. Goyer, the ten-episode series follows the caped crusader (played by Black Panther’s Winston Duke) as he tries to stop The Harvester from enacting his sinister plan against Gotham and its residents. The critically acclaimed series also featured a different take on Bruce Wayne/Batman, who in this universe is a Black man and forensic pathologist.  Bruce’s parents…

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Joker 2: Fans go wild over new footage of Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn

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Following new footage from the forthcoming Joker sequel, Monsters are hailing Lady Gaga’s role as Harley Quinn as a “win for the gays”. Over the weekend, clips of the star filming the upcoming blockbuster – titled Folie à Deux – went viral on the internet. In character, Gaga can be seen walking up the stairs of the New York County Supreme Court before landing a surprise kiss on an unknown female bystander, who is holding a newspaper with pictures of Harley Quinn on the front page alongside the headline, “Crazy…

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Doom Patrol and Titans cancelled at HBO Max after four seasons

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HBO Max has cancelled its popular LGBTQ+ inclusive DC series’ Doom Patrol and Titans.  According to The Hollywood Reporter, the shows – which Riverdale’s Greg Berlanti produced – will end after their current fourth seasons.  While the cancellation may be a surprise for longtime fans, a source revealed to the publication that the producers for both series anticipated the move due to DC entertainment’s ongoing changes.  Because of this, the Doom Patrol and Titans creatives made sure to “plot” their upcoming finales to have “proper endings.”  In a statement to…

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Margot Robbie really wants a Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy romance in the DCEU

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Margot Robbie has opened up about the possibility of a live-action Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy romance in a future DC film. Over the last few years, the Barbie star has wowed moviegoers with her iconic portrayal of the popular anti-hero in Suicide Squad, The Suicide Squad and Birds of Prey. While Robbie’s future as Harley remains uncertain, fans have been eager for the Wolf of Wall Street actor to bring to life the character’s comic book romance with Batman villain, Poison Ivy. In a recent interview with Comicbook.com, Robbie…

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Robin and Bernard share their first kiss on the cover of Tim Drake: Robin #6

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Robin has finally shared a kiss with his boyfriend, Bernard, on the cover for the upcoming Tim Drake: Robin issue. Back in 2021, DC Comics surprised fans when Tim Drake, aka the third Robin, was introduced as bisexual in Batman: Urban Legends #6. In the issue, which was written by Meghan Fitzmartin and illustrated by Belén Ortega, Drake wrestles with his sexuality while attempting to rescue his old friend Bernard Dowd – who was unexpectedly kidnapped by villains before their planned dinner.  After a tense fight and brief soul-searching monologue,…

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Batgirl: Ivory Aquino cast as first trans character in DC Comics feature film

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Ivory Aquino made history by being cast in Batgirl as the first trans character to appear in a DC Comics feature film. The When We Rise star, who is also transgender, will appear as Alysia Yeoh in the upcoming superhero film, Variety reported. The character is a bartender and the best friend of Batgirl, who is also known as Barbara Gordon and will be portrayed by Leslie Grace in the HBO Max movie. It will be set in the DC Extended Universe and marks the first appearance of a trans…

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DC’s all-queer Justice League to return for special festive issue

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DC’s all-queer Justice League will be returning for a holiday special edition due to overwhelming fan demand. The LGBTQ+ superhero team made its debut in the DC Pride #1 short story Love Life in celebration of Pride Month this year. Named Justice League Queer (JLC), their first storyline focused on Aqualad who has his date with Syl ruined by Eclipso, who attacks a Pride parade. Now, the group will return for an anthology titled ‘Tis the Season to be Freezin’ that will go on sale in December. AITP Comics’ exclusive…

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Superman comic staff given police protection following bisexual backlash

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Staff behind the DC comic series Superman: Son of Kal-El are being given police protection after making the character bisexual. Jon Kent, the Superman of Earth and son of Clark Kent and Lois Lane, made history by shaking up the traditional narrative of the series. DC announced that the character would be bisexual and starting a same-sex relationship with a friend in future issues, which would include illustrations of them kissing. “I’ve always said everyone needs heroes and everyone deserves to see themselves in their heroes and I’m very grateful…

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