Steven Spielberg taking on DC Universe film ‘Blackhawk’

LOS ANGELES — Steven Spielberg is flying into the DC Universe with the World War II action adventure “Blackhawk.”

Warner Bros. Chairman Toby Emmerich says Tuesday that the legendary filmmaker will produce and may direct the film for the studio.

The “Blackhawk” series started in 1941 and follows a group of ace WWII-era pilots as they fight evils, including the Axis powers.

“Jurassic Park” and “War of the Worlds” screenwriter David Koepp is writing the script.