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It seems we can expect to see the Guardians of the Universe and (possibly) the Sinestro Corps in the upcoming Dcu Lanterns series.

While being interviewed about her new series, Deli Boys, Poorna Jagannathan spoke about what excites her most about the show, and in her enthusiasm, may have given away a little more than she realized.

"I couldn't have loved the writing for Green Lantern more. Like Deli Boys, the Green Lantern series is extraordinarily well written and my character is extraordinarily well-built. And also, the way I can describe all the characters. We have all the characters we know and love... the Lanterns, the Guardians, Sinestros, and that world is still intact and everyone is presented as heroes and villains at the same time. And that's what makes the writing so complex, layered and so wonderful."

The Guardians of the Universe are a race of blue-skinned aliens who founded the Green Lantern Corps,...

‘Lanterns’ is easily one of the most exciting projects for fans to look forward to in Dcu’s Chapter 1. Initially, many were surprised by its description as a grounded, Earth-bound adventure in the vein of True Detective and Slow Horses, but the anticipation has been steadily growing.

The show stars Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan and Aaron Pierre as John Stewart, two of the most popular Green Lanterns out there. We can also presumably expect Nathan Fillion’s Guy Gardner to make an appearance considering we’ve already seen him in the role in ‘Superman’ set leaks and trailer.

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Aside from that, we know very little about the show, aside from occasional rumors that likely won’t be confirmed for a long time. However, one of the show’s stars, Poorna Jagannathan, who plays Zoe, has confirmed that the Guardians of the...

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La esperada serie Linternas, basada en el mítico cómic Linterna Verde de DC, ha comenzado oficialmente su rodaje y HBO ha publicado un primer vistazo.

Linternas sigue al nuevo recluta John Stewart y al legendario Linterna Hal Jordan, dos policías intergalácticos que se ven envueltos en un oscuro misterio terrestre mientras investigan un asesinato en el corazón de Estados Unidos.

La serie está protagonizada por Aaron Pierre, Kyle Chandler (De vuelta a la acción), Kelly Macdonald (No es país para viejos), Garret Dillahunt (12 años de esclavitud), Poorna Jagannathan (Wolfs) y Ulrich Thomsen (Celebración).

Y ojo al equipo creativo: el piloto está coescrito por Chris Mundy (Ozark), Damon Lindelof (Perdidos) y Tom King (Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow), con los dos primeros episodios dirigidos por James Hawes (Slow Horses) y Stephen Williams (Watchmen), junto a Geeta Vasant Patel (La casa del dragón) y Alik Sakharov (Materia oscura).

Mundy,...

When J.J. Abrams wrote and directed this film, Steven Spielberg saw an opportunity he couldn’t refuse. “Super 8” is a modern-day re-telling of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) without the tale of friendship between the boy and his alien friend. Set almost 30 years apart, both films have their own problems to deal with. The modern-day “E.T. home phone” would’ve not worked had it not been for the complexity of the retelling. The film is era and politics-appropriate.

Even though the film is based around the late 1970s, the Soviet threat always loomed large for the USA. The biggest imagined opposition that the USA always had was the Soviets. This trend did not die down with the collapse of the Soviet Union. Part of being a democratic process or slight transgressions towards autocratic democracy, there’s always the need for the threat of an invisible enemy. This political anxiety...

The world of DC comics is as vast as the universe itself, filled with endless possibilities and innumerable characters. However, not all of these characters have been able to make a mark when it comes to cross-media adaptation, be it on television or the big screen. While characters like Superman and Batman have turned into more successful IPs, there are a few who seem to have been lying forgotten for a long time. And Green Lantern is surely one of them.

Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively in Green Lantern (2011) | Credit: Warner Bros.

After a massively disappointing and upsetting movie attempt back in 2011 starring Ryan Reynolds, the character has been neglected for years and years since then, as far as live-action adaptations are considered. Although we did have a brief cameo from the Green Lantern Corps in Zack Snyder’s Justice League, we are yet to see a comic-accurate, live-action version of the ‘ring’ wielding superhero.

James Gunn may not have been completely honest with his audience when he announced the plans for DC’s rebooted Chapter 1: Gods and Monsters. What else can explain the new Lanterns series helmed by HBO, with a too-good-to-be-true storyline, that has zero connection to the overarching DC Universe?

James Gunn set to launch Dcu with Superman (2025) [Credit: Warner Bros.]

Carefully curated by the creative minds behind groundbreaking series like True Detective, Slow Horses, Ozark, Lost, and Watchmen, the new HBO drama will root the Green Lantern franchise in the grittiest of realities while also taking DC to heights never achieved before.

James Gunn sets Lanterns in the True Detective world Lanterns feat. Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre [Credit: HBO]

DC has been going through a momentous shift in history as its parent company, Warner Bros. Discovery, flounders in every which way to stay afloat – barely. But under David Zaslav’s watchful eye,...

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The much-anticipated Lanterns series from James Gunn‘s DC Studios has officially begun production, and if that news wasn’t good enough, we also got a simple but awesome first look at our two main protagonists, Hal Jordan, and John Stewart, played respectively by Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre.

The upcoming series is said to be a grounded detective drama series that will explore the darker sides of the DC Universe. In the series, we will see a veteran, Hal Jordan, teaming up with John Stewart, who’s a bit of a newcomer to the Green Lantern Corps, to solve a seemingly ordinary murder case that turns into a massive threat as the story progresses.

In the first image, we see both Chandler’s Hal Jordan and Pierre’s John Stewart on a long road, both looking a bit ruffled,...

The first official promo image for HBO's Lanterns was released on Thursday as filming officially commenced, giving us a look at stars Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre as their respective ring-slinging heroes, Hal Jordan and John Stewart.

The characters were not in-costume, but the signature ring of the Green Lantern Corps was visible on Chandler's finger.

Though there is a lot of excitement for this series, the decision to take a more grounded approach to a sci-fi superhero comic featuring an army of space cops protecting the universe from alien threats has left some fans baffled.

Showrunner and executive producer Chris Mundy (via the Wbd press site) has now assured fans that Lanterns won't "sacrifice the magic of the source material."

“From the start, our driving force has been to deliver a layered drama – rooted in nuanced storytelling and rich world building – that balances tension and mystery with honest, authentic emotion.

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This March, Peacock is bringing you a lot of entertainment, from the highly anticipated streaming release of Wicked to Amanda Seyfried‘s crime drama series Long Bright River. However, for the purposes of this article, we are only including the films that are coming to Peacock this month and have an 84% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score. So, check out the seven best films that are coming to Peacock in March 2025 with an 84% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score.

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The Hurt Locker is a war action thriller film directed by Kathryn Bigelow from a screenplay by Mark Boal. The 2008 film is set during the Iraq War, and it follows a bomb disposal team training under Sergeant William James, whose intense training methods and ideologies force the team to revolt against him.

Photograph by John P. Johnson/HBO The Warner Bros. lot in Burbank is glowing green as production gets underway for HBO’s highly awaited drama series, Lanterns. This fresh adaptation is set to reimagine the beloved DC property Green Lantern, trading out large-scale space conflicts for an intense, grounded storyline. Rather than embarking on cosmic odysseys, Lanterns will bring audiences into a darker, more intimate narrative centered in the American heartland. At its core lies a gripping murder investigation, spearheaded by the unlikely pairing of newcomer John Stewart and seasoned Lantern Hal Jordan. While the Green Lantern Corps is known for its intergalactic exploits, this series blends their legendary mythos with the tense intrigue of a crime thriller, delivering something truly distinct in the superhero genre. The official synopsis offers a tantalizing glimpse of what’s to come, describing Stewart and Jordan as “intergalactic cops” tangled up in a mysterious,...

James Gunn is preparing to launch his new DC Cinematic Universe, with Superman kicking things off in July. Sometime after that, we're get a show about the intergalactic police corps the Green Lanterns. The title of the show? Lanterns. It's about superheroes, not lighting.

Although word is that the show will be less about green-lad aliens flying through the air and more of a grounded drama where the two main characters just happen to have powers. Comparisons to True Detective, another HBO show, have been made. “From the start, our driving force has been to deliver a layered drama – rooted in nuanced storytelling and rich world building – that balances tension and mystery with honest, authentic emotion," showrunner Chris Mundy said in a statement. "The goal is to create something that feels timeless and grounded without sacrificing the magic of the source material.”

Lanterns will center around a pair of famous...

First photo from ‘Lanterns’ starring Aaron Pierre and Kyle Chandler (Photo by John P. Johnson/HBO)

HBO announced production’s gotten underway on Lanterns, based on the popular DC Comics property Green Lantern. Filming is taking place on the Warner Bros lot in Burbank.

“The series follows new recruit John Stewart and Lantern legend Hal Jordan, two intergalactic cops drawn into a dark, earth-based mystery as they investigate a murder in the American heartland,” reads HBO’s synopsis. Aaron Pierre (Rebel Ridge) stars as John Stewart and Kyle Chandler (Godzilla vs. Kong) plays Hal Jordan.

The comic book-inspired series also stars Kelly Macdonald, Garret Dillahunt, Poorna Jagannathan, and Ulrich Thomsen. Chris Mundy serves as showrunner, writer, and executive producer.

“From the start, our driving force has been to deliver a layered drama – rooted in nuanced storytelling and rich world building – that balances tension and mystery with honest, authentic emotion,” said Mundy.

In the brightest day, in the darkest night, the first look at the new DC series Lanterns is in sight! An HBO Original series, Lanterns places legendary Green Lantern Hal Jordan alongside new recruit John Stewart as the pair examine a strange murder deep within America’s Heartland.

These intergalactic police officers, both Earthlings, are well-equipped for this mission on their homeworld. What mystery unfolds from there may shape the rest of their lives, perhaps their universe.

In a social media post by the official Max account, we now know the actors portraying these important roles. Kyle Chandler, of Friday Night Lights fame, embodies Jordan as a grizzled veteran, while Aaron Pierre (Rebel Ridge and M. Night Shyamalan’s Old) wields the ring for Stewart.

Aaron Pierre and Kyle Chandler in Lanterns. Image Courtesy of John P. Johnson/HBO | John P. Johnson/HBO

The post’s image shows the pair...

HBO‘s Lanterns comes to light with the first image from the highly anticipated DC series, featuring Aaron Pierre (John Stewart) and Kyle Chandler (Hal Jordan) for an earthbound story inspired by the beloved DC comics universe. Today’s image shows Pierre and Chandler walking down a desolate road dressed in civvies. DC’s Lanterns follows “new recruit John Stewart (Pierre) and Lantern legend Hal Jordan (Chandler), two intergalactic cops drawn into a dark, Earth-based mystery as they investigate a murder in the American heartland.” Interestingly, the show from creators Chris Mundy, Tom King, and Damon Lindelof has True Detective vibes, making for a curious adaptation of the traditionally interstellar action comic book series.

Before you start manifesting tables to flip, the image has one element familiar to the legendary series. Looking closely at Chandler’s hand, you’ll spot a green power ring, the object that, once changed by Green Lantern’s Light,...

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Lanterns is coming!

The HBO original drama series, in association with Warner Bros. and DC Studios, has begun production, the network confirmed Thursday (February 27).

Production is taking place on the historic Warner Bros. lot in Burbank, Calif.

Keep reading to find out more…

The series is based on the iconic DC title Green Lantern.

Here’s the official logline: “The series follows new recruit John Stewart and Lantern legend Hal Jordan, two intergalactic cops drawn into a dark, earth-based mystery as they investigate a murder in the American heartland.”

Aaron Pierre, Kyle Chandler, Kelly Macdonald, Garret Dillahunt, Poorna Jagannathan, and Ulrich Thomsen all star.

Chris Mundy, executive producer and showrunner, said in a statement: “From the start, our driving force has been to deliver a layered drama – rooted in nuanced storytelling and rich world building – that balances tension and mystery with honest, authentic emotion. The goal is to create something...

HBO’s Lanterns has started production and released a first look at its two stars in character — though not in Green Lantern Corps regalia.

The first photo of stars Aaron Pierre and Kyle Chandler shows the two in regular clothing walking down an empty road. That’s in keeping with the description of the show, based on the long-running DC Comics characters, as following “new recruit John Stewart (Pierre) and Lantern legend Hal Jordan (Chandler), two intergalactic cops drawn into a dark, Earth-based mystery as they investigate a murder in the American heartland.” The show, from creators Chris Mundy, Tom King and Damon Lindelof, has also been described as having a True Detective vibe.

There is one hint in the first photo that Pierre and Chandler are part of a superhero story — the Green Lantern Corps ring on Hal Jordan’s finger.

“From the start, our driving force has been...

James Gunn has shared the first look photo of Lanterns, the DC Studios series starring Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre.

The HBO series comes from Ozark’s Chris Mundy, Watchmen‘s Damon Lindelof, and comic book writer Tom King.

Gunn took to social media to express his excitement over Lanterns officially going into production, calling the series “something really special.” In the image, Pierre and Chandler are seen walking down a curvy road and looking ready for action.

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HBO is producing the eight-episode Lanterns in association with Warner Bros Television and DC Studios. Mundy will serve as showrunner, and Lindelof and King are co-writing and executive producing. James Hawes will direct the first two episodes and also executive produce.

“From the start, our driving force has been to deliver a layered drama – rooted in nuanced storytelling and rich...

‘Lanterns’ is easily one of the most exciting projects for fans to look forward to in Dcu’s Chapter 1. Initially, many were surprised by its description as a grounded, Earth-bound adventure in the vein of True Detective and Slow Horses, but the anticipation has been steadily growing.

The show stars Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan and Aaron Pierre as John Stewart, two of the most popular Green Lanterns out there. We can also expect Nathan Fillion’s Guy Gardner to make an appearance considering we’ve already seen him in the role in ‘Superman’ set leaks and trailer.

Now writer and showrunner Chris Mundy sat down with Vanity Fair and revealed a couple of important things regarding the show. He noted that the show doesn’t directly adapt any specific storyline, but it is deeply rooted in Green Lantern’s rich history.

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Our Lanterns...

Having finally gone into production, DC Studios co-ceo James Gunn has shared the first look at the long-awaited “Lanterns” show, based on DC’s “Green Lantern” comic books. The most striking element about the first look image—which features Aaron Pierre (“Rebel Ridge”) as the Lantern Jon Stewart and Kyle Chandler (“Friday Night Lights”) as another guardian Lantern, Hal Jordan—is how gritty and grounded it is.

Continue reading ‘Lanterns’: James Gunn Shares Gritty & Grounded First Look At Aaron Pierre & Kyle Chandler As DC’s Green Lanterns at The Playlist.

Only days after DC Studios heads James Gunn and Peter Safran provided an official update on the superhero franchise, Gunn has officially unveiled our first look at one of the most interesting productions currently in the pipeline: "Lanterns." Slated to hit HBO later this year, the series instantly landed at the top of our radars with the casting of Aaron Pierre as fan-favorite hero John Stewart and none other than Kyle Chandler as his older space-cop mentor, Hal Jordan. For those waiting an egregiously long time to see the Green Lantern Corps finally done proper justice in live action, now might actually be your time to shine ... although, based on the actual still, you might have to wait just a little bit longer.

Since "Lanterns" remains quite a ways off from its debut, our first glimpse of the series is somewhat, uh, unremarkable. Gunn took to X (formerly and probably...

DC’s next HBO series Lanterns is taking shape as more stars join the series based on the comics’ Green Lantern. As we wait for the forthcoming title that will join other DC Comics series including Peacemaker and The Penguin, we’re breaking down everything you need to know so far ranging from the cast to storylines and beyond. Scroll down for a closer peek. Who stars in Lanterns? As originally announced by HBO, Aaron Pierre and Kyle Chandler will lead the show in their roles as John Stewart and Hal Jordan, respectively. Fans of the Comics know that both John and Hal are Green Lanterns as there are several heroes who go by the moniker. Meanwhile, Kelly MacDonald has been cast as a series regular in her role as Sheriff Kerry, a woman who is deeply devoted to her family and town. Gareth Cattermole / Getty Images for Warner Bros. According to Deadline,...

Work on Lanterns is officially underway and we now have a first look at the Dcu's Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler) and John Stewart (Aaron Pierre) side-by-side.

They're not in costume but look closely, and you'll see that Hal is wearing his Green Lantern Power Ring. John, meanwhile, may or may not have one on (it's hard to tell given the placement of his hand).

Vanity Fair has also shared some intel on the series, revealing that the hero is approaching retirement and that John is the trainee being lined up to replace him.

How much superhero action will we see on a TV budget? That remains to be seen, though it appears the idea is to explore who Hal and John are both in and out of costume.

"Our Lanterns have the rings and all the power they bring, and other characters and aspects of the lore are going to show up or be name-checked,...

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DC Studios' Lanterns follows new recruit John Stewart and Lantern legend Hal Jordan, two intergalactic cops drawn into a dark, earth-based mystery as they investigate a murder in the American heartland.

Chris Mundy (True Detective: Night Country) is serving as showrunner and executive producer and will write Lanterns with Damon Lindelof (Watchmen) and comic book scribe Tom King (Supergirl). The cast includes Aaron Pierre as John Stewart, Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan, and Ulrich Thomsen as Sinestro.

Lanterns is set to premiere on HBO and Max in 2026.

Excited that #Lanterns is now in production. DC Studios’ new show for @HBO and Max, from creators Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof, & @TomKingTK, starring Kyle Chandler & Aaron Pierre, is something really special. @StreamOnMax @dcofficial pic.twitter.com/fODPG3MF1c

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HBO is sharing a first look at Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan and Aaron Pierre as John Stewart in the DC Studios series “Lanterns,” which has begun production.

The drama, which was given a straight-to-series order in June and is based on the DC comic “Green Lantern,” follows the two intergalactic cops as they are drawn into a dark, Earth-based mystery to investigate a murder in the American heartland.

Kyle Chandler is Hal Jordan. Aaron Pierre is John Stewart. #Lanterns, the new HBO Original Series from DC Studios, is now in production. pic.twitter.com/1Tz30Xm8f0

— Max (@StreamOnMax) February 27, 2025

Chris Mundy will be showrunner, and he’s set to co-write the series with fellow executive producers Damon Lindelof and Tom King.

James Hawes will direct the first two episodes and serve as an EP. The series is produced in association with Warner Bros. Television.

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DC Studios co-ceo James Gunn on Thursday shared a first photo from HBO’s upcoming Green Lantern series, while hailing the DC drama as “something really special.”

Back in October, the DC Studios production tapped Friday Night Lights alum Kyle Chandler to play Hal Jordan, while onetime Krypton resident Aaron Pierre was cast as John Stewart.

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Kelly Macdonald (Boardwalk Empire) will fill the series regular role of Sheriff Kerry,...

“Lanterns,” the upcoming Green Lantern TV show from DC Studios and HBO, dropped a first look at Aaron Pierre and Kyle Chandler as the main heroes, John Stewart and Hal Jordan.

They may not be dressed up in their Green Lantern uniforms, but if you look closely you can see a green ring on Chandler’s finger. Otherwise, the two leads are in their civilian clothes and walking down a deserted highway.

Per the official logline, the series follows “new recruit John Stewart and Lantern legend Hal Jordan, two intergalactic cops drawn into a dark, earth-based mystery as they investigate a murder in the American heartland.” The cast also includes Kelly Macdonald, Garret Dillahunt, Poorna Jagannathan and Ulrich Thomsen as Green Lantern villain Sinestro.

“Lanterns” is co-written by Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof and Tom King. All three serve as executive producers along with James Hawes, with Hawes also directing the first two episodes.

Taylor Sheridan took Hollywood by surprise when “Yellowstone” quietly became one of the biggest TV hits of the last decade. The monster success of that show even convinced Paramount to reverse course on a plan to turn Paramount Network, where the neo-Western airs, into a movies-only channel.

But no one is surprised now, as Sheridan has since created a sprawling TV empire for the studio centered on Paramount+. Alongside “Yellowstone” spinoffs “1883” and “1923,” the hit Sylvester Stallone drama “Tulsa King,” Jeremy Renner’s small town noir series “Mayor of Kingstown,” the biographical drama “Lawmen: Bass Reeves” starring David Oyelowo and Dennis Quaid, “Special Ops: Lioness” with Zoe Saldaña and “Landman” starring Billy Bob Thornton prove Sheridan is no flash in the pan.

Read on for a look at Taylor Sheridan’s television body of work — so far.

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Time flies when you're having fun — and when you're trying to build a cinematic universe, too. Somehow, it's already been two years since DC Studios head honchos James Gunn and Peter Safran revealed the roadmap for their newly christened Dcu, announcing a wildly ambitious "Gods And Monsters" first phase comprising 10 projects. Now, as the first major movie from that slate, Gunn's own Superman, gets ready to take flight this July, Gunn and Safran have taken some time to give fans an update on their ever-evolving future plans — including Batman: The Brave And The Bold, a proposed live-action Teen Titans movie, Clayface, and much more besides.

At a gathering of the press last Friday, Gunn and Safran held court to talk films and TV shows that are in production, that need more time, and that are in the early stages of development. On the in production front, as of right...

It’s been just over two years since James Gunn and Peter Safran mapped out their initial slate of projects for DC Studios and what would be the newly revamped Dcu, a new interconnected universe of superhero movies and films based on DC characters and kicking off in earnest with Gunn’s “Superman” arriving this summer.

So where do they stand? In a press event last week on the Warner Bros. lot in Burbank, Gunn and Safran held court with journalists about all they had cooking, the stuff that’s moving forward and the stuff that has lost the wind in its sails or has hit a snag. That included everything from details on the studio’s Batman films — both the Dcu film “The Brave and the Bold” and updates on the non-canon “The Batman 2” from Matt Reeves — as well as a potential “Teen Titans” movie and the update...

DC’s Lanterns is scheduled for an early 2026 release, and it’s already shaping up to be one of the most anticipated shows.

The series will feature a talented cast, including Kyle Chandler, Aaron Pierre, Kelly Macdonald, Ulrich Thomsen, Garret Dillahunt, and Poorna Jagannathan. These actors bring a range of skills that could make the show a standout in the DC universe.

We’re all waiting to see how DC handles the Lanterns story. It’s expected to bring a fresh twist to the classic Lantern Corps, and with such a diverse cast, the show could introduce some new dynamics.

The focus will, as we know, be on an Earth-based mystery through which we will also explore the relationship between the two Lanterns. With Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre in lead roles, we can expect strong performances.

This series could set the stage for some big changes in the DC universe,...

“Whoa, déjà vu,” exclaimed DC Studios co-chief Peter Safran as he stepped inside a modest screening room on the Warner Bros. studio lot in Burbank. In January 2023, Safran and his co-chief James Gunn presented the inaugural slate for the newly relaunched DC Universe to a small group of journalists in this same room. Just over two years later, on Feb. 21, the duo returned to deliver their first official update about the slate to (roughly) the same group.

“It’s weird sitting here, because it does feel like no time has passed and yet so much has happened,” Gunn said.

“We look so much older,” Safran said. “That’s the biggest difference.”

“Yeah,” Gunn said. “You really do.”

A lot has happened with DC in just two years. Gunn is deep in post-production on “Superman,” the first DC Studios movie, which he wrote and directed, while simultaneously working on post on...

The new HBO live-action TV series "Lanterns", based on DC Comics 'Green Lantern' will be a superhero, terrestrial-based investigation story, following two ‘intergalactic cops' as they are lured into a dark mystery:

“…’Hal Jordan’ (Kyle Chandler) is a former fighter pilot who works for ‘Ferris Aircraft’ as a test pilot…

“…a member and occasionally leader of an intergalactic police force called the ‘Green Lantern Corps’.

“His powers derive from his ‘power ring’ and ‘Green Lantern’ battery…

“…which in the hands of someone capable of overcoming great fear…

“…allows the user to channel their will power into creating fantastic constructs.

“Jordan uses this power to fly…

‘….even through the vacuum of space…

“…to create shields, swords and lasers…

“…and to construct his Green Lantern costume…

“..which protects his secret identity in his civilian life on Earth.

“‘John Stewart’ , is an architect, later retconned into a veteran ‘US Marine’ from Detroit,...

The upcoming Lanterns TV series will bring the iconic Green Lanterns to the small screen. This show, based on DC Comics, focuses on two popular Green Lanterns, Hal Jordan and John Stewart. Produced by DC Studios and Warner Bros. Television, it’s set to be the third series in the Dcu.

In the show, Hal Jordan and John Stewart will team up to solve a mystery right here on Earth. The show is said to have a detective-style story, inspired by the popular series True Detective. The plot will focus on their investigation as they uncover clues and face challenges along the way.

Lanterns stars Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan and Aaron Pierre as John Stewart. They are joined by Kelly Macdonald in a supporting role.

There’s been a lot of speculation recently about who the main villain of the show might be, but the overall plot remains under...

Director Martin Campbell has never shied away from discussing the struggles behind his 2011 film “Green Lantern.” Now, 14 years after its release, he’s reflecting on why it didn’t work and taking responsibility for the film’s shortcomings.

While promoting his new thriller “Cleaner,” Campbell made it clear that his experience with “Green Lantern” left him with no interest in directing another superhero movie. “None whatsoever,” he admitted. Despite the film grossing $237 million worldwide, it fell short considering its $200 million budget. Campbell attributes a big part of the problem to his own lack of enthusiasm for the genre.

“It didn’t do business, I think, for a number of reasons, but the reason I did it was simply I’d never done one before,” he explained. “I think quite honestly, if you’re going to do a superhero movie, you have to be in that world a little bit, you know what I mean?...

Production on Lanterns has reportedly begun and we're hoping a first official look at Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler) and John Stewart (Aaron Pierre) is revealed any day now.

In the meantime, Pierre recently appeared at a red carpet event and showed off what many believe could be his new look to play the Dcu superhero. The Mufasa: The Lion King and Rebel Ridge star has ditched his trademark facial hair for a clean-cut look and sharp haircut which, at first glance, makes it look like John has stepped straight off the page.

"Right now, I'm locked in and focused on a very beautiful project. A project that's very dear to my heart. It's Lanterns and I'll be portraying the beautiful character of John Stewart who I love very dearly," the actor told a reporter who asked about his upcoming projects.

"I'm going to do all in my power to bring...

When the news broke that Goldeneye and Casino Royale director Martin Campbell would helm Green Lantern, it inspired great confidence in the DC Comics adaptation. Unfortunately, the 2011 movie was a disaster.

Very little about it worked; the special effects were subpar, the story was all over the place, and most agreed that Ryan Reynolds was miscast as the heroic Hal Jordan.

Doing the rounds to promote his new movie Cleaner starring Daisy Ridley, Campbell admitted that he wishes Reynolds had got involved with Green Lantern's screenplay.

"Look, Ryan’s terrific," the filmmaker told ComicBook.com. "We actually had a very good time making the movie. It was a tough one to make, and he and Blake Lively were great to work with. He’s always such a witty guy, you know ... I wish he’d written the script! I think he would have done a great job."

As for what he'd change about Green Lantern,...

“Cobra Kai” might be officially wrapped up but there are plenty of other shows that can scratch that lingering itch.

When the “Karate Kid” sequel series was at it’s best it was a bingeable mix of ’80s nostalgia, sports drama, and high school melodrama that balanced comedy with more serious moments. Luckily there are a number of other great – and equally bingeable – shows out there.

Below are seven options for shows like “Cobra Kai” to try if you’re trying to capture the same vibes that made it such a great watch.

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Much like “Cobra Kai,” Netflix’s “Glow” mined a nostalgic ’80s energy to incredible affect. The series followed a group of women rising to stardom during the real boom of female wrestling leagues of the Reagan-era. The cast also features an ensemble for the ages led by Betty Gilpin and Allison Brie whose...

The new HBO live-action TV series "Lanterns", based on DC Comics 'Green Lantern' will be a superhero, terrestrial-based investigation story, following two ‘intergalactic cops' as they are lured into a dark mystery:

“…’Hal Jordan’ (Kyle Chandler) is a former fighter pilot who works for ‘Ferris Aircraft’ as a test pilot…

“…a member and occasionally leader of an intergalactic police force called the ‘Green Lantern Corps’.

“His powers derive from his ‘power ring’ and ‘Green Lantern’ battery…

“…which in the hands of someone capable of overcoming great fear…

“…allows the user to channel their will power into creating fantastic constructs.

“Jordan uses this power to fly…

‘….even through the vacuum of space…

“…to create shields, swords and lasers…

“…and to construct his Green Lantern costume…

“..which protects his secret identity in his civilian life on Earth.

“‘John Stewart’ , is an architect, later retconned into a veteran ‘US Marine’ from Detroit,...

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A Simple Favor is a dark comedy mystery thriller film directed by Paul Feig from a screenplay by Jessica Sharzer. Based on the 2017 novel of the same name by Darcey Bell, the 2018 film follows Stephanie Smothers, a young widowed single mother who runs a vlog, but when her new friend, Emily Nelson, suddenly vanishes, she tries to find her. A Simple Favor stars Anna Kendrick, Blake Lively, Henry Golding, Andrew Rannells, Linda Cardellini, Dustin Milligan, Jean Smart, Rupert Friend, and Eric Johnson. So, if you loved the dark comedy, thrilling mystery, and compelling characters in A Simple Favor, here are some similar movies you should check out next.

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Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery is a dark comedy mystery film written and directed by Rian Johnson. The 2022 sequel film follows master detective Benoit Blanc,...

We have been waiting for positive updates about the upcoming Max series, Lanterns. In a recent interview with Collider, showrunner Poorna Jagannathan said the gift has arrived. Filming officially kicks off this week--not June 2025, as we were first told.

“This is the first script that I’ve read that I understand why there’s an NDA,” she said. “Everything is so insane. It is the best writing that I have ever read.”

Gulp! This promises to be an amazing series and a triumphant return for a hallowed comic that gets far too little interest from casual fans. Yes, the Ryan Reynolds movie was abysmal, and there are countless reasons why. But, for Lanterns to be on James Gunn's "Phase One" about "Gods and Monsters," we are definitely going to get our money's worth.

When James Gunn announced the DC Studios slate for Phase One, he shared that Lanterns will...

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon have done some great work together. That might hold true when Netflix releases Rip later this year. But another project involving Affleck and Damon has gone a bit awry.

The film is called Animals, with a screenplay penned by Billy Ray (who also wrote Captain Phillips and The Hunger Games) and Connor McIntyre, and Damon was set to star while Affleck directed. The start date for filming got pushed back, though, and other projects for each of Affleck and Damon forced a change in roles.

Damon had to bow out of Animals completely as he would soon be filming in Christopher Nolan's new film, The Odyssey, and that made his availability for Animals impossible. Affleck made the decision to not only keep directing the Netflix project, but to take over the featured role vacated by Damon as well.

Ben Affleck makes a change to...

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Apple Cider Vinegar is an Australian true crime drama miniseries created by Samantha Strauss. Based on the non-fiction book The Woman Who Fooled the World by Beau Donelly and Nick Toscano, the Netflix series follows a young woman who built an empire in the early days of Instagram, but the problem is that it was all a lie. Apple Cider Vinegar stars Kaitlyn Dever, Alycia Debnam-Carey, Aisha Dee, Tilda Cobham-Hervey, Mark Coles Smith, Ashley Zuckerman, Susie Porter, Matt Nable, Catherine McClements, Essie Davis, Chai Hansen, Richard Davies, and Kieran Darcy-Smith. So, if you loved the true crime drama, thrilling story, and compelling characters in Apple Cider Vinegar, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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Inventing Anna is a true crime drama miniseries created by Shonda Rhimes. Based on the New...

Actor Aaron Pierre (“Rebel Ridge”) has been cast as ‘John Stewart’ (not to be confused with cokehead comedian Jon Stewart) in the new HBO live-action series "Lanterns", based on DC Comics 'Green Lantern' with Chris Mundy ("Ozark") as showrunner on the eight-episode superhero drama, that instead of traditional 'space opera', will be a terrestrial-based investigation story, following two ‘intergalactic cops' as they are lured into a dark mystery:

“…’Hal Jordan’ (Kyle Chandler) is a former fighter pilot who works for ‘Ferris Aircraft’ as a test pilot, a member and occasionally leader of an intergalactic police force called the ‘Green Lantern Corps’.

“His powers derive from his ‘power ring’ and ‘Green Lantern’ battery, which in the hands of someone capable of overcoming great fear…

“…allows the user to channel their will power into creating fantastic constructs.

“Jordan uses this power to fly, even through the vacuum of space; to create shields,...

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This February, Tubi is bringing you a lot of entertainment, from the brilliant epic space opera film Dune: Part One to the classic sci-fi action film The Terminator. However, this article only includes the films coming to Tubi this month with a 90% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score. So, check out the ten best films coming to Tubi in February 2025 with a 90% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score.

Licorice Pizza (February 1) Rotten Tomatoes Score: 90% Credit – United Artists Releasing

Licorice Pizza is a coming-of-age romantic comedy-drama film written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. The 2021 film is set in the 1970s in California’s San Fernando Valley, and it follows Gary Valentine, a teen actor who falls for Alana Kane, an older girl. Licorice Pizza stars Alana Haim, Cooper Hoffman, Sean Penn, Tom Waits, Bradley Cooper, and Benny Safdie.

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Good morning angels! Cameron Diaz is back on-screen kicking butt, but no, not in a new “Charlie’s Angels” film. This one is “Back in Action.”

Now streaming on Netflix, the film centers on Emily and Matt, two spies who learn during a mission that they’re having a baby. When that mission gets compromised, they have the opportunity to fake their deaths, and they promptly take it, so that they can raise their family outside a dangerous life.

“Back in Action” marks Cameron Diaz’s first on-screen role in more than 10 years, and also a reunion for her and Jamie Foxx, after they starred together in her last film, “Annie.”

But you’ll recognize more than just this duo. Here are the major players in “Back in Action.”

Netflix Emily (Cameron Diaz)

Emily is played by Cameron Diaz, taking on her first role in more than 10 years. Her last role was as Ms.

It’s been great to see Ben Affleck and Matt Damon joining forces on screen more often, and their latest collaboration will debut on Netflix this fall. Rip, a crime thriller written and directed by Joe Carnahan, follows a “team of Miami cops whose trust begins to fray when they discover millions in cash in a derelict stash house. As outside forces learn about the size of the seizure, everything for the team is called into question — including who they can rely on.” Netflix has dropped a first-look image at Rip, featuring Affleck and Damon showing off their chair-sitting skills, and you can check that out below.

Affleck spoke onstage at the Next on Netflix Special Presentation (via People), teasing that the movie “takes a look at the things people will do for money” and that it’s something of a cross between Heat, Narc, and Training Day. Sounds good to me.

We got a first look at Matt Damon and Ben Affleck‘s upcoming Netflix crime thriller Rip.

We first learned that the best friends and frequent collaborators were joining forces with Netflix for the movie in June 2024.

On Thursday (January 30), the streaming platform rolled out a first look photo of Ben and Matt in character. They also shared some more details about the project!

Keep reading to find out more…

In the photo, Matt is wearing an official police uniform and sitting beside Ben. The pair have serious expressions on their faces and are focused on something taking place outside the frame.

Here’s a synopsis of the movie: “Upon discovering millions in cash in a derelict stash house, trust among a team of Miami cops begins to fray. As outside forces learn about the size of the seizure, everything is called into question — including who they can rely on.

Originally published Jan. 30 at 6 a.m. Pt. Updated with the new photo (above) at 12:01 p.m. Pt on Jan. 30.

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck — best friends, frequent producing partners, and occasional costars — are collaborating as producers and stars on a new movie for Netflix, the crime thriller Rip, primed for a fall premiere on the streamer. Affleck announced the film during a preview event Wednesday in the courtyard of the Netflix-owned Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood.

Written and directed by Joe Carnahan, Rip is described in the Netflix logline as follows: “Upon discovering millions in cash in a derelict stash house, trust among a team of Miami cops begins to fray. As outside forces learn about the size of the seizure, everything is called into question — including who they can rely on.”

Affleck told those gathered at the Egyptian — part of a preview of Netflix’s ambitious upcoming slate of original films,...