'Aquaman' movie rumours intensify

DC Comics and Warner Bros are allegedly planning to bring Aquaman to the big screen.

According to Paul Young at Screen Rant, an inside source at Warner Bros revealed that the comic book adaptation has been discussed, but may be some years away.

"I spoke with a source at Warner Bros and they are indeed planning an Aquaman film… but it's certainly not going to be released in 2013," Young wrote.

"In fact, they are looking at a release date closer to 2015 or 2016 if everything goes according to plan. Warner Bros will team up with Leo DiCaprio's production studio Appian Way (Red Riding Hood, Shutter Island) to make the underwater film a reality."

However, Young went on to say that the project is unlikely to move forward until new movies featuring other DC properties have found box office success.

"Before Aquaman fans can see the classic orange and green streaking through the ocean's waves, they will have to wait for another Batman and Superman film, as well as The Flash, Wonder Woman and even Green Lantern 2 to be released first," he said.

Created by Paul Norris and Mort Weisinger in 1941, Aquaman debuted in More Fun Comics #73. The character has gone on to feature in numerous DC titles and various other media.