Midway has released the first in-game screenshots for "Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe" along with some brand new renders — check’em out below. That’s cool and all, but the bigger news is that the Flash is in those screenshots. That’s right, he might have been unannounced before, but we now know that Barry Allen or Wally West or Bart Allen is in this game as the Flash.

Along with the art and Flash, Midway also announced that it is planning a panel for the game at the San Diego Comic-Con. Friday, July 25, 2008, Mortal Kombat co-creator Ed Boon and comic book writer Jimmy Palmiotti will be on hand for "Worlds Collide: The Making of Midway’s Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe." Aside from chatting about how the game came to be, Boon and Palmiotti will also offer an exclusive look at never-before-seen gameplay, unveil some new characters, and host a Q&A session. If you make it into the 11:15 a.m. panel, you’ll also get an exclusive, limited edition Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe Comic-con 2008 poster.

Ohhh ..btw we’ve learned that a certain villainess may make an appearance in the game:

did you guess who yet?

The latest news on a live-action “Justice League of America” movie still appears to be no forward movement. IGN.com has posted an exclusive video interview with rapper turned actor Common.

Common had reportedly been contracted to portray John Stewart, aka Green Lantern, in the “JLA” film.

According to Common, there’s been absolutely no recent movement on the film but he remains “hopeful” that the film will one day be made and that he’d get the opportunity to play Green Lantern. Watch the IGN video interview with Common right here:

E! Online has reported that the CW just confirmed that Justin Hartley (Green Arrow/Oliver Queen) has been locked in as a series regular for the upcoming eighth season.

According to the show’s rep, Justin’s storyline will focus on Oliver’s past and where he comes from as opposed to his Green alter ego.

It’s reported also that Kristen Kreuk will most definitely be back for a batch of episodes. Most likely six or seven but they’re still working out the exact number.

As for the two new characters—Tess (female villain) and Doomsday (aka Davis Bloome), they are yet to be cast according to the CW. Read the character descriptions here

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