Keith Giffen, the veteran comics author and artist who co-created characters such as DC’s Lobo and the Jamie Reyes version of the Blue Beetle as well as Marvel’s Rocket Raccoon, has died. He was 70.
Giffen’s family announced his death on Facebook Wednesday via a sardonic post pre-written by the comic book writer-artist: “I told them I was sick…Anything not to go to New York Comic Con, Thankx,’ adding “Bwah ha ha ha ha.”
His death was affirmed by longtime collaborator Paul Levitz. “The sad news is now official: Keith Giffen has gone off to create new worlds that are beyond our living reach,” Levitz wrote on Facebook. “Keith was probably the most fertile creative mind of our generation in comics. He had an infinite number of ideas, pouring constantly out.”
Levitz continued, “We did over 60 stories together. Many of them he made far better than they...
Giffen’s family announced his death on Facebook Wednesday via a sardonic post pre-written by the comic book writer-artist: “I told them I was sick…Anything not to go to New York Comic Con, Thankx,’ adding “Bwah ha ha ha ha.”
His death was affirmed by longtime collaborator Paul Levitz. “The sad news is now official: Keith Giffen has gone off to create new worlds that are beyond our living reach,” Levitz wrote on Facebook. “Keith was probably the most fertile creative mind of our generation in comics. He had an infinite number of ideas, pouring constantly out.”
Levitz continued, “We did over 60 stories together. Many of them he made far better than they...
- 10/12/2023
- by Michaela Zee
- Variety Film + TV
Keith Giffen, a veteran writer and artist whose work included DC’s Lobo and the Jamie Reyes version of the Blue Beetle and Marvel’s Rocket Raccoon, has died at the age of 70. His death was affirmed by longtime collaborator Paul Levitz on Facebook.
The family of the comics veteran announced his death on Facebook Wednesday via a sardonic post pre-written by Giffen: “I told them I was sick…Anything not to go to New York Comic Con, Thanx,” adding “Bwah ha ha ha ha.” A stroke was attributed as the cause of death.
“The sad news is now official: Keith Giffen has gone off to create new worlds that are beyond our living reach,” Levitz wrote. “Keith was probably the most fertile creative mind of our generation in comics. He had an infinite number of ideas, pouring constantly out. Many, thankfully, never saw print as wholly insane or inappropriate.
The family of the comics veteran announced his death on Facebook Wednesday via a sardonic post pre-written by Giffen: “I told them I was sick…Anything not to go to New York Comic Con, Thanx,” adding “Bwah ha ha ha ha.” A stroke was attributed as the cause of death.
“The sad news is now official: Keith Giffen has gone off to create new worlds that are beyond our living reach,” Levitz wrote. “Keith was probably the most fertile creative mind of our generation in comics. He had an infinite number of ideas, pouring constantly out. Many, thankfully, never saw print as wholly insane or inappropriate.
- 10/12/2023
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Keith Giffen, the longtime comics author and artist who co-created popular characters such as DC’s Lobo and the Jamie Reyes version of the Blue Beetle as well as Marvel’s Rocket Raccoon, has died. He was 70.
His family announced his death Wednesday on Facebook via a sardonic post pre-written by Giffen: “I told them I was sick…Anything not to go to New York Comic Con, Thanx,” adding “Bwah ha ha ha ha.”
The cause of death is being attributed to a stroke.
Giffen is best known for writing and drawing galaxy-spanning adventure book Legion of Super-Heroes in the 1980s and 1990s, at one point making the title one of DC’s top sellers. He was also the artist on early 1980s title Omega Men in which he and writer Roger Slifer introduced Lobo. At first a brutal villain, he was later turned into a parody of overly muscle-bound...
His family announced his death Wednesday on Facebook via a sardonic post pre-written by Giffen: “I told them I was sick…Anything not to go to New York Comic Con, Thanx,” adding “Bwah ha ha ha ha.”
The cause of death is being attributed to a stroke.
Giffen is best known for writing and drawing galaxy-spanning adventure book Legion of Super-Heroes in the 1980s and 1990s, at one point making the title one of DC’s top sellers. He was also the artist on early 1980s title Omega Men in which he and writer Roger Slifer introduced Lobo. At first a brutal villain, he was later turned into a parody of overly muscle-bound...
- 10/12/2023
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Blue Beetle crawls into TVs and mobile screens with its streaming debut.
The family-friendly DC Comics superhero film starring Xolo Maridueña is available to stream on Max and to buy or rent on digital through Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV and other video-on-demand platforms.
Stream 'Blue Beetle' on Max
Blue Beetle is also available to buy on Blu-ray, DVD and 4K Uhd digital at Amazon, Best Buy, Target, Walmart and other retailers.
Below, keep reading to find out everything else there is to know about how to stream Blue Beetle online.
Where to Watch Blue Beetle Online
Blue Beetle is available to stream on Max, and can be purchased or rented on digital at Prime Video, Apple TV and other streaming on-demand platforms. Prime members and Prime Video subscribers can also watch Blue Beetle when they add Max’s Prime Video channel ($9.99 per month) to their subscription.
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The family-friendly DC Comics superhero film starring Xolo Maridueña is available to stream on Max and to buy or rent on digital through Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV and other video-on-demand platforms.
Stream 'Blue Beetle' on Max
Blue Beetle is also available to buy on Blu-ray, DVD and 4K Uhd digital at Amazon, Best Buy, Target, Walmart and other retailers.
Below, keep reading to find out everything else there is to know about how to stream Blue Beetle online.
Where to Watch Blue Beetle Online
Blue Beetle is available to stream on Max, and can be purchased or rented on digital at Prime Video, Apple TV and other streaming on-demand platforms. Prime members and Prime Video subscribers can also watch Blue Beetle when they add Max’s Prime Video channel ($9.99 per month) to their subscription.
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- 9/26/2023
- by Danielle Directo-Meston
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
This post contains spoilers for Blue Beetle.
Even ten years ago, few would have guessed that the Blue Beetle would be in a movie, let alone the star of one. Both the current Blue Beetle Jamie Reyes and his predecessor Ted Kord have been fan favorites since the 80s, when the latter became a member of Justice League International. But Blue Beetle is hardly the only DC Comics deep cut in the film.
Throughout the movie, the villainous Victoria Kord (Susan Sarandon) touts her company’s newest invention, a battle suit termed Omac, which stands for One Man Army Corps. Created by Jack Kirby during his time at DC Comics in the 1970s, Omac is one of the legendary artist’s strangest characters, someone who has been radically reimagined several times since his first appearance.
Omac made his debut in 1974’s Omac #1, written and penciled by Kirby, with letters and inks by Mike Royer.
Even ten years ago, few would have guessed that the Blue Beetle would be in a movie, let alone the star of one. Both the current Blue Beetle Jamie Reyes and his predecessor Ted Kord have been fan favorites since the 80s, when the latter became a member of Justice League International. But Blue Beetle is hardly the only DC Comics deep cut in the film.
Throughout the movie, the villainous Victoria Kord (Susan Sarandon) touts her company’s newest invention, a battle suit termed Omac, which stands for One Man Army Corps. Created by Jack Kirby during his time at DC Comics in the 1970s, Omac is one of the legendary artist’s strangest characters, someone who has been radically reimagined several times since his first appearance.
Omac made his debut in 1974’s Omac #1, written and penciled by Kirby, with letters and inks by Mike Royer.
- 8/23/2023
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
With Blue Beetle officially in theaters, Ángel Manuel Soto is ready to announce another feature-length project. Soto is directing Wrecking Crew, a film starring Dave Bautista and Jason Momoa.
Soto directs from a script by Warrior writer Jonathan Tropper. MGM is the studio. Tropper completed the script before the writers’ strike began in June. While we know the feature is a buddy comedy, further details about Wrecking Crew are a mystery.
Soto’s Blue Beetle is in theaters now. The DC superhero film earned $43.4M during its opening weekend despite receiving mostly positive reviews. Blue Beetle stars Xolo Maridueña as Jamie Reyes, a recent college grad who returns home full of aspirations for his future, only to find that home is not quite as he left it. “As he searches to find his purpose in the world, fate intervenes when Jaime unexpectedly finds himself in possession of an ancient relic of alien biotechnology: the Scarab,...
Soto directs from a script by Warrior writer Jonathan Tropper. MGM is the studio. Tropper completed the script before the writers’ strike began in June. While we know the feature is a buddy comedy, further details about Wrecking Crew are a mystery.
Soto’s Blue Beetle is in theaters now. The DC superhero film earned $43.4M during its opening weekend despite receiving mostly positive reviews. Blue Beetle stars Xolo Maridueña as Jamie Reyes, a recent college grad who returns home full of aspirations for his future, only to find that home is not quite as he left it. “As he searches to find his purpose in the world, fate intervenes when Jaime unexpectedly finds himself in possession of an ancient relic of alien biotechnology: the Scarab,...
- 8/21/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
It's been a rough year for DC, but Warner Bros. is looking to turn it around with "Blue Beetle." Starring Xolo Maridueña ("Cobra Kai") as Jamie Reyes, this represents the character's first trip to the big screen in live-action. It also shouldn't be lost on anyone that this movie was originally supposed to go directly to HBO Max (now just called Max) but was given a theatrical release instead. The early buzz has been largely positive, and this could serve as a late summer surprise for moviegoers. For those venturing to theaters to see what DC has to offer, we're here to give you a little help by letting you know what, if any, credits scenes are attached to the film, and how that will impact your viewing experience.
To be crystal clear, this is a spoiler-free guide. Proceed without fear as we're not here to spoil anything at all.
To be crystal clear, this is a spoiler-free guide. Proceed without fear as we're not here to spoil anything at all.
- 8/16/2023
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
The first reactions to DC Studios’ “Blue Beetle,” starring Xolo Maridueña, are flying in, with early viewers calling the film a “huge surprise.” While some of the reactions quibble with parts feeling shaky or playing things a bit too silly, they mostly praise the film’s action, heart and specific touchstones to Latino culture.
The film, which hits theaters on Aug. 18, follows teenager Jaime Reyes (Xolo Maridueña) and his encounter with an alien relic that attaches to his body, bestowing the adolescent with extraordinary powers. Blue Beetle, notably, is one of the most preeminent Latino superheroes in comic book history. The rest of the “Blue Beetle” cast is predominantly Latino, including Bruna Marquezine, George Lopez, Raoul Max Trujillo, Adriana Barraza, Elpidia Carrillo, Damián Alcázar and Belissa Escobedo, along with Susan Sarandon.
“Charm City Kings” director Angel Manuel Soto helmed “Blue Beetle” from a screenplay by Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer. The DC Comics...
The film, which hits theaters on Aug. 18, follows teenager Jaime Reyes (Xolo Maridueña) and his encounter with an alien relic that attaches to his body, bestowing the adolescent with extraordinary powers. Blue Beetle, notably, is one of the most preeminent Latino superheroes in comic book history. The rest of the “Blue Beetle” cast is predominantly Latino, including Bruna Marquezine, George Lopez, Raoul Max Trujillo, Adriana Barraza, Elpidia Carrillo, Damián Alcázar and Belissa Escobedo, along with Susan Sarandon.
“Charm City Kings” director Angel Manuel Soto helmed “Blue Beetle” from a screenplay by Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer. The DC Comics...
- 8/11/2023
- by McKinley Franklin
- Variety Film + TV
With Blue Beetle set to hit theaters in just one week, the first reactions to the DC movie have begun to emerge on social media. The reaction has been quite positive overall, as it usually is at this stage, but those who saw the film have praised it as fun, hilarious, and a love letter to Latino culture.
I was so profoundly moved how the film also captured our latinidad and nuance. A star is born in Xolo Maridueña and I hope he continues in the role in the future Dcu.
— Umberto Gonzalez #BlueBeetleBattalion (@elmayimbe) August 11, 2023
The #BlueBeetle movie is mostly a blast.
Some is too silly or childish for me, a lot had me laughing loud (George Lopez!). Practical suit rocks. The Latino representation is awesome.
Enjoyed the family-centric stakes, solid action beats. Overall, it’s fun. pic.twitter.com/5qzWIkmDyE
— Bd (@BrandonDavisBD) August 11, 2023
#BlueBeetle is my favorite post-Nolan DC film.
I was so profoundly moved how the film also captured our latinidad and nuance. A star is born in Xolo Maridueña and I hope he continues in the role in the future Dcu.
— Umberto Gonzalez #BlueBeetleBattalion (@elmayimbe) August 11, 2023
The #BlueBeetle movie is mostly a blast.
Some is too silly or childish for me, a lot had me laughing loud (George Lopez!). Practical suit rocks. The Latino representation is awesome.
Enjoyed the family-centric stakes, solid action beats. Overall, it’s fun. pic.twitter.com/5qzWIkmDyE
— Bd (@BrandonDavisBD) August 11, 2023
#BlueBeetle is my favorite post-Nolan DC film.
- 8/11/2023
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
The first batch of social media reactions just dropped for director Angel Manuel Soto’s “Blue Beetle.” The picture is among the last films in the current DC Films continuity before James Gunn and Peter Safron’s DC Studios reset. However, Gunn has stated that he considers the film, or at least the characters and actors, to be part of the new world’s long-form narrative.
As TheWrap recently reported, “Blue Beetle” survived three different regime changes at Warner Bros. It was announced in December 2018 under Time Warner. The feature was cast and prepped under the AT&T-owned WarnerMedia. It began production shortly after the deal that created Warner Bros. Discovery closed in 2022. Originally planned for an HBO Max premiere, it eventually received an upgrade to a theatrical release.
“Blue Beetle” is the first DC/Marvel movie centered on a Latino superhero, as sad as that is in 2023. It stars,...
As TheWrap recently reported, “Blue Beetle” survived three different regime changes at Warner Bros. It was announced in December 2018 under Time Warner. The feature was cast and prepped under the AT&T-owned WarnerMedia. It began production shortly after the deal that created Warner Bros. Discovery closed in 2022. Originally planned for an HBO Max premiere, it eventually received an upgrade to a theatrical release.
“Blue Beetle” is the first DC/Marvel movie centered on a Latino superhero, as sad as that is in 2023. It stars,...
- 8/11/2023
- by Scott Mendelson
- The Wrap
“Blue Beetle” is a milestone film for the superhero genre. Within the narrative of the Dcu, Blue Beetle himself is the first hero to be brought aboard by James Gunn and also the big screen’s first Latino lead superhero. Xolo Maridueña debuts as Jamie Reyes, who accidentally fuses with the Scarab, an ancient alien biotechnical relic, to become the Blue Beetle. Director Angel Manuel Soto helms the first in a planned trilogy of “Blue Beetle” films.
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- 8/7/2023
- by Griffin Schiller
- The Playlist
It’s almost time for Jaime Reyes to scuttle onto the silver screen in DC’s Blue Beetle! While promotional engagements for the film have their wings clipped because of the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, Fandango wants superhero fans to know that Blue Beetle tickets are available for pre-order!
Blue Beetle is DC’s second-to-last superhero film before James Gunn and Peter Safran reset aspects of the Dceu, ushering in a new era of superheroics and anticipated character debuts. Angel Manuel Soto’s Blue Beetle introduces Jaime Reyes, DC’s first solo superhero film with a Latino lead. Many DC fans have expressed excitement about the film, especially after the collected release of Blue Beetle: Graduation Day, a limited comic book series from writer Josh Trujillo and artist Adrian Gutierrez.
Here’s the official synopsis for Blue Beetle: Graduation Day via Penguin Random House:
Jaime Reyes has a lot to juggle.
Blue Beetle is DC’s second-to-last superhero film before James Gunn and Peter Safran reset aspects of the Dceu, ushering in a new era of superheroics and anticipated character debuts. Angel Manuel Soto’s Blue Beetle introduces Jaime Reyes, DC’s first solo superhero film with a Latino lead. Many DC fans have expressed excitement about the film, especially after the collected release of Blue Beetle: Graduation Day, a limited comic book series from writer Josh Trujillo and artist Adrian Gutierrez.
Here’s the official synopsis for Blue Beetle: Graduation Day via Penguin Random House:
Jaime Reyes has a lot to juggle.
- 8/1/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
When Warner Bros. reached out to Angel Manuel Soto about directing a DC movie, the Charm City Kings director had other ideas about his Dceu debut. “I wanted to pitch ideas, and one of them was the Bane origin story,” Soto told Den of Geek magazine. Bane, featured in Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight Rises, is a complex villain with mystery flowing through his venom-infused veins. Countless writers have tackled the Batman back-breaking behemoth in the comics, and Soto wanted his chance to explore Bane’s history. “I always thought that there was something interesting in exploring his reality and how a character like that comes to be… [but] the conversation was not about that,” said Soto about WB’s intentions.
According to Soto, WB was excited to offer him a chance to direct Blue Beetle, the studio’s first superhero film with a Latino lead. While Soto’s idea...
According to Soto, WB was excited to offer him a chance to direct Blue Beetle, the studio’s first superhero film with a Latino lead. While Soto’s idea...
- 7/28/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
When Warner Bros. contacted “Charm City Kings” filmmaker Angel Manuel Soto about potentially directing a DC comic book tentpole, he geared up to pitch the studio on a much different movie.
“I wanted to pitch ideas, and one of them was the Bane origin story,” Soto recently told Den of Geek magazine. “I always thought that there was something interesting in exploring his reality and how a character like that comes to be… [but] the conversation was not about that.”
According to Soto, Warner Bros. already had “Blue Beetle” in mind for him to direct. He recalled the studio saying, “There’s this character that we’ve been developing for a couple of years. The Blue Beetle, a Latino superhero.”
It’s not the first time someone has tried to bring Bane back to the big screen following Tom Hardy’s portrayal in Christopher Nolan’s “The Dark Knight Rises.” Dave Bautista...
“I wanted to pitch ideas, and one of them was the Bane origin story,” Soto recently told Den of Geek magazine. “I always thought that there was something interesting in exploring his reality and how a character like that comes to be… [but] the conversation was not about that.”
According to Soto, Warner Bros. already had “Blue Beetle” in mind for him to direct. He recalled the studio saying, “There’s this character that we’ve been developing for a couple of years. The Blue Beetle, a Latino superhero.”
It’s not the first time someone has tried to bring Bane back to the big screen following Tom Hardy’s portrayal in Christopher Nolan’s “The Dark Knight Rises.” Dave Bautista...
- 7/28/2023
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Actress and recording artist Becky G has joined DC’s upcoming “Blue Beetle” in a crucial role, she announced on her social media on Monday.
The singer is voicing the Scarab, an alien-created artificial intelligence that gives superpowers to Blue Beetle, played by “Cobra Kai” breakout and fan favorite Xolo Maridueña.
In the DC Comics, Scarab has been passed down through several of the heroes who have operated as Blue Beetle. Designed to bond symbiotically with its host, the Scarab can provide a wide range of abilities, including enhanced strength, durability, and energy projection. However, it also has a mind of its own and can sometimes take control of its host, leading to conflicts and challenges for the Blue Beetle.
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In DC Comics, Blue Beetle is the superhero alter ego used by three different heroes; Maridueña plays Mexican American teenager Jaime Reyes,...
The singer is voicing the Scarab, an alien-created artificial intelligence that gives superpowers to Blue Beetle, played by “Cobra Kai” breakout and fan favorite Xolo Maridueña.
In the DC Comics, Scarab has been passed down through several of the heroes who have operated as Blue Beetle. Designed to bond symbiotically with its host, the Scarab can provide a wide range of abilities, including enhanced strength, durability, and energy projection. However, it also has a mind of its own and can sometimes take control of its host, leading to conflicts and challenges for the Blue Beetle.
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In DC Comics, Blue Beetle is the superhero alter ego used by three different heroes; Maridueña plays Mexican American teenager Jaime Reyes,...
- 6/6/2023
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
The comic book character, Blue Beetle, is one of the most exciting superheroes in the pantheon of DC comics. Over the decades, many different characters have taken up this mantle, with Jaime Reyes being the most recent and the most notable. Now Jamie Reyes is set to headline his own movie in the upcoming Blue Beetle. When Blue Beetle premieres, it will be the first DC superhero movie a Latino lead. Fans will witness Jaime fight crime with an enormous array of superpowers and weapons, which he owes to a mysterious alien artifact fused to his spine. With an all-star...
- 4/23/2023
- by Elena Wasserzier
- TVovermind.com
Austin Butler will star in Sony 3000 Pictures’ adaptation of “City on Fire.” The Don Winslow-penned novel, the first in a series, uses elements of “The Iliad,” “The Odyssey,” “Aeneid” and other Greek dramas and puts them in a contemporary crime sandbox. Butler will play Danny Ryan, a street criminal-turned-ruthless leader amid a gang war between Irish and Italian crime families in New England.
The film will mark the actor’s first role since his Oscar-nominated for playing Elvis Presley in Baz Luhrmann’s “Elvis,” as well as his first as a producer. Butler will produce the picture alongside David Heyman and Shane Salerno.
3000 Pictures exec Drew Reed was instrumental in tracking the series, while Elizabeth Gabler and Marisa Paiva are overseeing for the studio. All parties hope that the first film will be successful enough to justify feature film adaptations of the next two novels in the series.
The film will mark the actor’s first role since his Oscar-nominated for playing Elvis Presley in Baz Luhrmann’s “Elvis,” as well as his first as a producer. Butler will produce the picture alongside David Heyman and Shane Salerno.
3000 Pictures exec Drew Reed was instrumental in tracking the series, while Elizabeth Gabler and Marisa Paiva are overseeing for the studio. All parties hope that the first film will be successful enough to justify feature film adaptations of the next two novels in the series.
- 4/3/2023
- by Scott Mendelson
- The Wrap
DC is hoping to turn a lot of moviegoers into fans with a slightly lesser-known character this summer when "Blue Beetle" hits theaters. But it's not like nobody knows who this superhero is, as he has had a presence in the comics, animated shows, and -- more to the point -- the games for quite some time. To that end, the director of the upcoming film, Angel Manuel Soto, took direct inspiration for the hero's costume from the "Injustice" video games.
/Film's Jenna Busch was recently on hand for a "Blue Beetle" trailer premiere event. During the proceedings, Soto was asked about the character's costume in the film, which certainly looks a bit like the costume players are familiar with from the series of very popular fighting games. Soto did not deny that he took inspiration from the games and, moreover, revealed that Blue Beetle was his favorite character to play as:
"Yeah,...
/Film's Jenna Busch was recently on hand for a "Blue Beetle" trailer premiere event. During the proceedings, Soto was asked about the character's costume in the film, which certainly looks a bit like the costume players are familiar with from the series of very popular fighting games. Soto did not deny that he took inspiration from the games and, moreover, revealed that Blue Beetle was his favorite character to play as:
"Yeah,...
- 4/3/2023
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
With all the shakeups happening over at DC Studios over the last few months, projects have either been axed entirely or relegated to a pre-James-Gunn-and-Peter-Safran timeline. One film has bucked that trend entirely, however, not only going from HBO Max exclusive to theatrical release, but being confirmed by Gunn himself to still be a viable inclusion in his DC Universe. That would be Blue Beetle, and we now have a first-look at the movie thanks to the newly revealed trailer.
Directed by Angel Manuel Soto, Blue Beetle stars Xolo Maridueña (Cobra Kai) as Jamie Reyes, a recent college grad struggling with moving back with his family. There’s young sister Milagros (Belissa Escobedo), fun uncle Rudy (George Lopez), his Nana (Adriana Barraza), and his loving parents (Elpidia Carrillo and Damián Alcázar). While it’s good to be home, Jamie has trouble adjusting to the changes — and bigger changes are coming.
Directed by Angel Manuel Soto, Blue Beetle stars Xolo Maridueña (Cobra Kai) as Jamie Reyes, a recent college grad struggling with moving back with his family. There’s young sister Milagros (Belissa Escobedo), fun uncle Rudy (George Lopez), his Nana (Adriana Barraza), and his loving parents (Elpidia Carrillo and Damián Alcázar). While it’s good to be home, Jamie has trouble adjusting to the changes — and bigger changes are coming.
- 4/3/2023
- by Ben Kaye
- Consequence - Film News
The first poster for DC's upcoming superhero flick "Blue Beetle" is here, and it should come as little surprise that it prominently features, well, a blue beetle. According to Collider, the poster debuted at the fan convention Cxpp this weekend, at the studio's surprise panel in São Paulo.
With this year's major release, "Black Adam," now on digital with a home video release around the corner, the DC Universe is looking ahead to 2023. That means returning characters like Shazam, Aquaman, and The Flash, but it also means an official introduction to Blue Beetle, a hero who first appeared in DC comics back in 1939. The movie's version of the character, Jamie Reyes, is set to be played by "Cobra Kai" and "Parenthood" actor Xolo Maridueña in his first feature film role. While the poster doesn't give us a look at Maridueña's hero in action, it does feature the shiny scarab that's often associated with the character.
With this year's major release, "Black Adam," now on digital with a home video release around the corner, the DC Universe is looking ahead to 2023. That means returning characters like Shazam, Aquaman, and The Flash, but it also means an official introduction to Blue Beetle, a hero who first appeared in DC comics back in 1939. The movie's version of the character, Jamie Reyes, is set to be played by "Cobra Kai" and "Parenthood" actor Xolo Maridueña in his first feature film role. While the poster doesn't give us a look at Maridueña's hero in action, it does feature the shiny scarab that's often associated with the character.
- 12/3/2022
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
The first poster for “Blue Beetle” was unveiled during DC Studios and Warner Bros. Discovery’s Ccxp presentation Saturday in São Paulo, Brazil.
The poster is reminiscent of the first teaser for countless comic book superhero films, from “Batman” in 1989 to “X-Men” in 2000 in that it’s entirely comprised of the title character(s)’ iconic logo. It’s all about that alien scarab beetle that gives young Jamie Reyes (Xolo Maridueña from Netflix’s “Cobra Kai”) his otherworldly powers.
The film will also star Susan Sarandon as the villainous Victoria Kord, with Belissa Escodobo, Bruna Marquezine, George Lopez, Raoul Max Trujillo and “What We Do In the Shadows” scene-stealer Harvey Guillén lending support. The film was initially intended as an HBO Max original before it was bumped up to theatrical release status. That promotion turned out to be a proverbial life-saver when the other big HBO Max DC Comics movie,...
The poster is reminiscent of the first teaser for countless comic book superhero films, from “Batman” in 1989 to “X-Men” in 2000 in that it’s entirely comprised of the title character(s)’ iconic logo. It’s all about that alien scarab beetle that gives young Jamie Reyes (Xolo Maridueña from Netflix’s “Cobra Kai”) his otherworldly powers.
The film will also star Susan Sarandon as the villainous Victoria Kord, with Belissa Escodobo, Bruna Marquezine, George Lopez, Raoul Max Trujillo and “What We Do In the Shadows” scene-stealer Harvey Guillén lending support. The film was initially intended as an HBO Max original before it was bumped up to theatrical release status. That promotion turned out to be a proverbial life-saver when the other big HBO Max DC Comics movie,...
- 12/3/2022
- by Scott Mendelson
- The Wrap
Sharon Stone is set to play the supervillain in HBO’s upcoming DC comic adaptation of ‘Blue Beetle.’
Stone will join ‘Cobra Kai’ actor Xolo Maridueña who takes on the leading role of Jaime Reyes.
The story will centre on the 2006 Jamie Reyes iteration of the character – a Mexican-American teenager who discovers the Blue Beetle scarab on the way home from school with two of his best friends Paco and Brenda, the trinket half-buried in a disused lot.
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Reyes takes the scarab home, curious as to what it might be. That night, it comes alive and grafts itself to the base of Jaime’s spine – providing him with a suit of extraterrestrial armour that can be modified to enhance his speed and strength as well as to create weapons, wings, and shields.
Angel Manuel Sot will direct from a script by Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer.
Stone will join ‘Cobra Kai’ actor Xolo Maridueña who takes on the leading role of Jaime Reyes.
The story will centre on the 2006 Jamie Reyes iteration of the character – a Mexican-American teenager who discovers the Blue Beetle scarab on the way home from school with two of his best friends Paco and Brenda, the trinket half-buried in a disused lot.
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Reyes takes the scarab home, curious as to what it might be. That night, it comes alive and grafts itself to the base of Jaime’s spine – providing him with a suit of extraterrestrial armour that can be modified to enhance his speed and strength as well as to create weapons, wings, and shields.
Angel Manuel Sot will direct from a script by Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer.
- 3/30/2022
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Features the voices of: Elizabeth Gillies, Stephanie Beatriz, Kirby Howell-Baptiste, Kelly Hu, Jonathan Banks, Keith David, Lauren Cohan, Jacqueline Obradors, Zehra Fazal, Jonathan Frakes, Steve Blum, Andrew Kishino | Written by Greg Weisman | Directed by Shinsuke Terasawa
Catwoman: Hunted is the latest film in the rebooted DC Animated Movie slate and is, like Batman: Soul of the Dragon, heavily influenced by films of another era. In …Dragon it was 70s kung-fu cinema and here it’s 60s spy and crime thrillers – films like Danger: Diabolik and shows like The Saint, with an opening title sequence that screamed the work of Seijun Suzuki, the man responsible for a swathe of 60s crime films in Japan. Which is apt given the plot of the film, one that sees Catwoman attempt to steal a priceless jewel puts her squarely in the crosshairs of both a powerful consortium of villains called Leviathan, Batwoman and Interpol…...
Catwoman: Hunted is the latest film in the rebooted DC Animated Movie slate and is, like Batman: Soul of the Dragon, heavily influenced by films of another era. In …Dragon it was 70s kung-fu cinema and here it’s 60s spy and crime thrillers – films like Danger: Diabolik and shows like The Saint, with an opening title sequence that screamed the work of Seijun Suzuki, the man responsible for a swathe of 60s crime films in Japan. Which is apt given the plot of the film, one that sees Catwoman attempt to steal a priceless jewel puts her squarely in the crosshairs of both a powerful consortium of villains called Leviathan, Batwoman and Interpol…...
- 2/1/2022
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
‘Cobra Kai’ actor Xolo Maridueña has entered into negotiations to star in HBO Max and DC Film’s ‘Blue Beetle.’
The story will centre on the 2006 Jamie Reyes iteration of the character – a Mexican-American teenager who discovers the Blue Beetle scarab on the way home from school with two of his best friends Paco and Brenda, the trinket half-buried in a disused lot.
Reyes takes the scarab home, curious as to what it might be. That night, it comes alive and grafts itself to the base of Jaime’s spine – providing him with a suit of extraterrestrial armour that can be modified to enhance his speed and strength as well as to create weapons, wings, and shields.
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Angel Manuel Sot will direct from a script by Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer.
The film will mark the first Latinx Superhero...
The story will centre on the 2006 Jamie Reyes iteration of the character – a Mexican-American teenager who discovers the Blue Beetle scarab on the way home from school with two of his best friends Paco and Brenda, the trinket half-buried in a disused lot.
Reyes takes the scarab home, curious as to what it might be. That night, it comes alive and grafts itself to the base of Jaime’s spine – providing him with a suit of extraterrestrial armour that can be modified to enhance his speed and strength as well as to create weapons, wings, and shields.
Also in news – J. K. Simmons set to return as Commissioner Gordon in ‘Batgirl’
Angel Manuel Sot will direct from a script by Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer.
The film will mark the first Latinx Superhero...
- 8/3/2021
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Looks like the DC Cinematic Universe is picking up a habit of giving us more lesser-known DC characters. They’ve done it with Birds of Prey, they’re doing it with The Suicide Squad, and now we’re getting some fairly new DC superheroes. The next candidate who qualifies for his own solo Dceu movie is Jamie Reyes, aka Blue Beetle. Okay, now let’s be honest, how many people actually know who this character is? If you don’t read comics, you probably won’t know who he is. Even if you’re just a casual comic book reader, you might not know who he is.
What Can We Expect From A Blue Beetle Movie?...
What Can We Expect From A Blue Beetle Movie?...
- 3/7/2021
- by David Martinez
- TVovermind.com
As DC continues to chart a bold new course of action for their cinematic universe, it's been announced exclusively by The Wrap that DC and Warner Bros. are developing a feature film centered around the Latino superhero Jamie Reyes a.k.a. Blue Beetle. Penning the screenplay is Mexican-born writer Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer, who most recently wrote the script for Miss Bala starring Gina Rodriguez,…...
- 11/29/2018
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
It's been a couple years since we've had any updated on Warner Bros. and DC Entertainment's feature film adaptation of Booster Gold. I wasn't sure if the movie was even still going to happen, especially after there was that big shake-up in DC film leadership at the studio.
Well, if you're a fan of Booster Gold, you'll be happy to learn that Greg Berlanti (Supergirl, The Flash, Arrow) is still developing it. While talking to The Wrap during an interview Berlanti said:
“It’s still in development with DC. They’re trying to figure out both the distance that we still have to travel and how we want to execute it.”
The studio is also still trying to figure out “how it’s going to fit into their greater landscape” which means the rest of the DC film slate, which they are also still trying to figure out. He...
Well, if you're a fan of Booster Gold, you'll be happy to learn that Greg Berlanti (Supergirl, The Flash, Arrow) is still developing it. While talking to The Wrap during an interview Berlanti said:
“It’s still in development with DC. They’re trying to figure out both the distance that we still have to travel and how we want to execute it.”
The studio is also still trying to figure out “how it’s going to fit into their greater landscape” which means the rest of the DC film slate, which they are also still trying to figure out. He...
- 3/10/2018
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
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