From Jimmy Olsen’s true-crime docuseries <i>DC Crime</i> to James Gunn’s <i>Clayface </i>tease, this week’s DC on SCREEN dives deep into the weirdest corners of the DC Universe — and maybe the cosmos. We’re breaking down the latest <i>Supergirl </i>updates, the supposed <i>Lanterns</i> release shuffle, and what the rumored Paramount-Warner merger could mean for James Gunn and Peter Safran’s DC Studios. Also -- who the hell could Alan Ritchson be playing in the DCU? Plus: we get sidetracked by grey aliens, Betty and Barney Hill, and Valiant Thor — because of course we do.<br /><br />DC Crime (New HBO Max Series)<br /><ul><li><i>American Vandal</i> creators Tony Yacenda and Dan Perrault are developing a Jimmy Olsen-lead series <i>DC Crime</i>, a true-crime show hosted by Jimmy Olsen (Skyler Gisondo).</li><li>Season 1 focuses on Gorilla Grodd, with James Gunn and Peter Safran executive producing.</li></ul>Supergirl<br /><ul><li>Actor David Krumholtz (Zor-El) confirms the film will dive deeper into the House of El and Krypton’s legacy.</li><li>Reports of reshoots/additional photography may include David Corenswet’s Superman, possibly explaining the missing costume from the WB Studio Tour.</li></ul>Clayface<br /><ul><li>James Gunn celebrates Clayface’s comic anniversary, confirming Tom Rhys Harries will bring the tragic villain to life.</li><li>The post hints at a more nuanced, human <i>Clayface</i> rather than a pure monster.</li></ul>Lanterns Update<br /><ul><li>The Hollywood Reporter quietly confirms that <i>Lanterns</i> will debut after <i>Supergirl</i> in the new DCU timeline, but is that new information?</li></ul>DC Studios &amp; Paramount Merger Rumors<br /><ul><li>Bloomberg reports Paramount CEO David Ellison aims to keep Gunn and Safran’s leadership intact if a merger happens.</li><li>We talk about corporate shake-ups, creative stability, and what that could mean for the DCU’s future.</li></ul>Fandom Flanderization &amp; Brainiac<br /><ul><li>Gunn reposts a video on “fandom flanderization”, reminding fans that there’s no single “true” version of DC’s heroes — just evolving interpretations.</li></ul>Alan Ritchson’s “Messier” Role Talks<br /><ul><li>Ritchson confirms conversations with DC Studios about playing a morally grey anti-hero, saying he wants something “a little dirtier” than a clean-cut protagonist.</li></ul>Bat-Fam Animated Series<br /><ul><li>The new DC animated series<i> Bat-Fam</i> is now streaming on Prime Video.</li></ul>Bonus Tangents<br /><ul><li>Grey aliens.</li><li>Betty &amp; Barney Hill’s abduction.</li><li>Valiant Thor’s alleged time at the Pentagon.</li></ul>🎙️ Hosts<br />David C. Roberson Jason Goss<br /><br />🎙️ Listen &amp; subscribe: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dc-on-screen-dc-studios-news-review/id997271483" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Apple</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6vkKaWTnJbvWTi0aDKXeHM?si=f4796e7259084cd9" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Spotify </a>| <a href="https://www.dconscreen.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Official Site</a><br />🛒 <a href="https://dconscreen.dashery.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Visit our Store </a>| ❤️ <a href="https://patreon.com/dconscreen" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Support us on Patreon</a>