New ‘Shazam!’ trailer proves this delightfully silly movie is really happening

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Considering Aquaman, Captain Marvel, and Avengers: Endgame all hit theaters within the same six months, it’s hard to imagine any superhero attempting to compete — least of all Shazam.

And, yet here he is: confused, unevenly confident, “basically 15,” and ready to fight that bald guy. 

Shazam, otherwise known as Captain Sparkle Fingers, appears in the film’s second trailer as the bulked-up, lighting-bolt sporting dude fans of the comics and TV show know and love. 

But with the movie’s Tom Hanks in Big twist, Shazam’s antics seem more pubescent than powerful. Only time will tell if this Eminem fan, amateur YouTuber, and first-time beer-buyer has what it takes. Read more…

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The Nintendo Switch with ‘LEGO DC Super-Villains’ bundle is available for under £300

We grow up admiring the heroes, and always picking the “good guy” character in our favourite video games. As we get older though, we start to realise that it’s the villains that are often the most engaging characters, and it’s pretty fun to play as t…

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Save $200 on this Blu-ray set of 30 DC animated films ahead of the ‘Aquaman’ release

The holiday release of Aquaman means one very important thing: deals on all kinds of awesome DC merchandize. 
The DC Universe 10th Anniversary Collection is on sale for $98.99 on Amazon right now, which is $201 off the original price of $299.99….

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Mixed reviews reveal critics can’t quite agree on ‘Aquaman’

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“Like its hero, it’s the kind of film that surveys the strangeness in front of it, flashes a smile, and dives right in. And if it stays in the water a bit too long—well, I’d still come back for a sequel.”

Critics like Mashable’s Angie Han concede that Aquaman isn’t without its barnacles, but contend the flick is at least worth the price of admission. Others are denouncing the DC Comics’ tentpole as an irrefutable, outright flop. 

The Jason Momoa and Amber Heard-starring adventure tackles the origin story of the Justice League’s trident-wielding hero, taking viewers into the seven kingdoms of Atlantis and entrenching them in ocean-dwelling politics. Read more…

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Early ‘Aquaman’ reactions are surprisingly supportive

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Critics’ first reactions to Aquaman are finally swimming onto social media with a surprising upswell of positivity.

The highly anticipated DC chapter isn’t due in theaters until next month—Dec. 21 to be exact—but those who caught early screenings are promising a good time for future audiences. 

A standalone spin-off of The Justice League, the Jason Momoa-starring saga follows the titular Aquaman as he attempts to quell tension between the residents of the Seven Seas and us land lubbers. He is joined in his quest by Mera, played by Amber Heard.

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DC Comics’ streaming service launches tomorrow

Tomorrow is apparently Batman Day. That mostly means promotions from the folks at DC Entertainment and the long-awaited launch of the company’s DC Universe streaming service. If nothing else, the site is an interesting mix of multimedia content in a world of video-only sites, including original series, older content and digital comics. Users who signed […]

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12 evil power couples (and their most heinous crimes) ranked from least to most messed up

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It’s Summer Lovin’ Week here at Mashable, which means things are getting steamy. In honor of the release of Crazy Rich Asians, we’re celebrating onscreen love and romance, looking at everything from our favorite fictional couples to how Hollywood’s love stories are evolving. Think of it as our love letter to, well, love.

You know the story: Evil boy meets fiendish girl. They fall in love. They destroy a few hundred lives. They make terrifying creature babies. They live happily ever after. 

From Shakespeare’s Macbeth to Pokemon‘s Team Rocket, evil romantic duos have a history of shaking up and unhinging plots across page and screen. We love to see even the most dastardly of villains find their soul mates. Read more…

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DC Entertainment’s new streaming and digital comics service pops up on Google Play

DC Universe’s digital subscription and streaming service has just appeared on Google Play, ahead of its planned fall 2018 release. Announced in late June, the service includes a streaming library of original programming like a live action version of “Teen Titans” and several other shows; plus a selection of DC animated movies, classic TV series […]

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