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Films have become a lot more closed curtains about their sets as easter eggs and secret cameos and surprise co-stars have become all the rage in Hollywood. Thanks to films like those produced by Marvel Studios (even if they weren’t the first to do so), superhero films often run a very tight production when it comes to leaking things to the public.
Danny DeVito as the Penguin || Credit: WB
When it came to the production of Batman Returns, Danny Devito as Penguin was revealed in all his cinematic glory to tabloids when the film was just halfway through its production. While Devito in Penguin regalia was plastered on every entertainment newspaper worth its ink, WB got on figuring out who was the leak.
Warner Brothers hired a Pi firm to deduced who had leaked the image of Danny DeVito As till from Batman Returns || Credit: WB
Ironic, that the...
Danny DeVito as the Penguin || Credit: WB
When it came to the production of Batman Returns, Danny Devito as Penguin was revealed in all his cinematic glory to tabloids when the film was just halfway through its production. While Devito in Penguin regalia was plastered on every entertainment newspaper worth its ink, WB got on figuring out who was the leak.
Warner Brothers hired a Pi firm to deduced who had leaked the image of Danny DeVito As till from Batman Returns || Credit: WB
Ironic, that the...
- 8/18/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
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Of all the star-studded actors who have donned the iconic role of the Caped Crusader, Michael Keaton is, unarguably, widely regarded as one of the best ones to date. For the two films in which he embodied the Dark Knight in his truest essence, the actor did a beyond-immaculate job that won him the hearts of millions of fans from across the globe.
Michael Keaton as the Dark Knight in the Dcu. | Credits: Warner Bros.
However, Keaton’s tenure couldn’t last longer than 1989’s Batman and 1992’s Batman Returns, and he was replaced by Val Kilmer in 1997’s Batman Forever. And, while there have been many rumors explaining his exit, the real reason seems to be that filmmaker Joel Schumacher more or less forced him to leave by changing the look, tone, and vision of his Caped Crusader movie.
Joel Schumacher Led to Michael Keaton Leaving Batman
Back in the late 1980s,...
Michael Keaton as the Dark Knight in the Dcu. | Credits: Warner Bros.
However, Keaton’s tenure couldn’t last longer than 1989’s Batman and 1992’s Batman Returns, and he was replaced by Val Kilmer in 1997’s Batman Forever. And, while there have been many rumors explaining his exit, the real reason seems to be that filmmaker Joel Schumacher more or less forced him to leave by changing the look, tone, and vision of his Caped Crusader movie.
Joel Schumacher Led to Michael Keaton Leaving Batman
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- 8/18/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
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Robert Pattinson had a tough time creating the iconic voice for his version of Batman in Matt Reeves’ 2022 film The Batman. However, the actor also refused to use his actual voice for any of the characters!
Jeffrey Wright and Robert Pattinson in The Batman | Credits: Warner Bros. Pictures
It’s true! That’s why director Matt Reeves (known for directing several iconic movies) called Robert Pattinson a “chameleon” because that is Pattinson’s way of going into a character!
Robert Pattinson Is Batman a Chameloen
Well, it was quite a bit obvious that Pattinson didn’t use his actual voice when he was portraying the role of Batman in the 2022 Matt Reeves film The Batman.
Robert Pattinson in a still from Tenet | Credits: Syncopy
The gruff voice was created by Pattinson and Reeves through trial and error and Reeves was surprised by the fact that the Twilight actor could drop his pitch so low.
Jeffrey Wright and Robert Pattinson in The Batman | Credits: Warner Bros. Pictures
It’s true! That’s why director Matt Reeves (known for directing several iconic movies) called Robert Pattinson a “chameleon” because that is Pattinson’s way of going into a character!
Robert Pattinson Is Batman a Chameloen
Well, it was quite a bit obvious that Pattinson didn’t use his actual voice when he was portraying the role of Batman in the 2022 Matt Reeves film The Batman.
Robert Pattinson in a still from Tenet | Credits: Syncopy
The gruff voice was created by Pattinson and Reeves through trial and error and Reeves was surprised by the fact that the Twilight actor could drop his pitch so low.
- 8/18/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
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Robert Pattinson might have been in the acting business since his teen years but he only found true fame when he starred as the sparkling, charming, blood-sucking Vampire Edward Cullen, in the Twilight movies. An overnight celebrity with millions of fans worldwide, it is only understandable that Pattinson left ‘big-budgeted’ movies soon after the supernatural franchise ended.
Robert Pattinson as Edward Cullen in Twilight | Credit: Summit Entertainment
Such was his reputation that even Matt Reeves wasn’t sure that he would say yes to making his now acclaimed, The Batman. Although the decision was taken with the same tact as he had decided to step away from blockbusters, Pattinson did agree to star as the fan-favorite DC hero.
His portrayal is now heralded as one of the best takes on the character, but DC fans might riot after learning that his knowledge of the character was such, that he didn...
Robert Pattinson as Edward Cullen in Twilight | Credit: Summit Entertainment
Such was his reputation that even Matt Reeves wasn’t sure that he would say yes to making his now acclaimed, The Batman. Although the decision was taken with the same tact as he had decided to step away from blockbusters, Pattinson did agree to star as the fan-favorite DC hero.
His portrayal is now heralded as one of the best takes on the character, but DC fans might riot after learning that his knowledge of the character was such, that he didn...
- 8/18/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
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Robert Pattinson found his breakthrough role when he portrayed Cedric Diggory in the 2005 film Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Soon after, the actor was attached to the role of Edward Cullen in the Twilight franchise.
Robert Pattinson in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire | Credits: Warner Bros. Pictures
Despite the criticism and complaints that the franchise received, Pattinson became a household name. After portraying the role for four films, the world was shocked to learn that Robert Pattinson was to be the next Batman in Matt Reeves’ 2022 film The Batman.
Robert Pattinson Shot The Batman With An Injury
Matt Reeves’ 2022 film The Batman was not an action film but a documentary about the life of Robert Pattinson. Pattinson was injured while fighting a criminal while protecting Gotham City. True story!
Jeffrey Wright and Robert Pattinson in The Batman | Credits: Warner Bros. Pictures
Although people wish that it could have been a reality,...
Robert Pattinson in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire | Credits: Warner Bros. Pictures
Despite the criticism and complaints that the franchise received, Pattinson became a household name. After portraying the role for four films, the world was shocked to learn that Robert Pattinson was to be the next Batman in Matt Reeves’ 2022 film The Batman.
Robert Pattinson Shot The Batman With An Injury
Matt Reeves’ 2022 film The Batman was not an action film but a documentary about the life of Robert Pattinson. Pattinson was injured while fighting a criminal while protecting Gotham City. True story!
Jeffrey Wright and Robert Pattinson in The Batman | Credits: Warner Bros. Pictures
Although people wish that it could have been a reality,...
- 8/18/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
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Henry Cavill might have moved on from DC after James Gunn’s arrival, but we cannot help but reminisce about his time as Superman every now and then. While the actor was perfect as The Last Son of Krypton, you could say that his casting went to waste as the studio was unable to utilize him as it should have. Henry Cavill was always passionate about Superman, but unfortunately, things were a bit underwhelming, especially when compared to other actors and their characters’ stories.
Henry Cavill as Superman in Man of Steel | Credits: Warner Bros. Pictures
While Henry Cavill’s Superman might be the most wasted character in DC history, this wasn’t the only time the studio fumbled the bag. There are countless great actors with a lot of potential whose talents were wasted in the superhero universe. Let’s talk about some of them.
Pierce Brosnan as Doctor...
Henry Cavill as Superman in Man of Steel | Credits: Warner Bros. Pictures
While Henry Cavill’s Superman might be the most wasted character in DC history, this wasn’t the only time the studio fumbled the bag. There are countless great actors with a lot of potential whose talents were wasted in the superhero universe. Let’s talk about some of them.
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- 8/17/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
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Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight trilogy is one of the greatest superhero trilogies ever. The trilogy consisted of Christian Bale, Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine, Liam Neeson, Cillian Murphy etc. The Batman Begins explores Bruce Wayne’s past and how he became the Batman. The Dark Knight focuses on the greatest superhero rivalry, Batman vs. Joker. There was quite a gap between the two movies.
The fans often wanted to know what Batman was doing at that time. Based on that thought, Bruce Timm developed the first DC anime movie, Gotham Knight. Released in 2008, the Gotham Knight explores the happenings between Batman Begins and The Dark Knight. Timm had little time to interact with the live-action cast to learn about the setup in detail.
Batman: Gotham Knight Is The Link Between The Dark Knight Trilogy Movies Batman: Gotham Knight (Credits: Warner Bros.)
Bruce Timm is famous for the Batman Animated Series,...
The fans often wanted to know what Batman was doing at that time. Based on that thought, Bruce Timm developed the first DC anime movie, Gotham Knight. Released in 2008, the Gotham Knight explores the happenings between Batman Begins and The Dark Knight. Timm had little time to interact with the live-action cast to learn about the setup in detail.
Batman: Gotham Knight Is The Link Between The Dark Knight Trilogy Movies Batman: Gotham Knight (Credits: Warner Bros.)
Bruce Timm is famous for the Batman Animated Series,...
- 8/16/2024
- by Priyanko Chakraborty
- FandomWire
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George Clooney might forever wear the dubious crown of Worst Batman, but when it comes to real-life heroics, he just might have Christian Bale beat. Clooney’s stint as the Caped Crusader was a misfire, but his off-screen actions? Pure vigilante justice. Years ago, Clooney famously called out Three Kings director David O. Russell for his abusive on-set behavior—something Bale only did behind closed doors. Clooney didn’t just protect Gotham; he stood up for the little guys in Hollywood.
George Clooney as Dr. Doug Ross in the series ER | Warner Bros. Television
Reflecting on the incident, Clooney now says that he doesn’t think it’s worth it, not at this point in my life. But for those who witnessed his stand, he’s the Batman we didn’t deserve, but the one we needed.
George Clooney Calls Out David O. Russell: Hollywood’s Boldest Move? David O.
George Clooney as Dr. Doug Ross in the series ER | Warner Bros. Television
Reflecting on the incident, Clooney now says that he doesn’t think it’s worth it, not at this point in my life. But for those who witnessed his stand, he’s the Batman we didn’t deserve, but the one we needed.
George Clooney Calls Out David O. Russell: Hollywood’s Boldest Move? David O.
- 8/14/2024
- by Heena Singh
- FandomWire
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Released on August 1, 2024, Bruce Timm returned with a new DC animated project, Batman: Caped Crusader. Set in the 1940s with an unabashedly noir vibe, the recently released show delved into the fan-favorite story of Bruce Wayne’s one-man mission as Batman to serve justice in Gotham City by eradicating crime.
A still from Batman: Caped Crusader (2024) | image: DC Studios, Prime Video
However, despite the potential success of the new show, Bruce Timm, popularly known for shaping the DC animated universe, had initial reluctance to revisit the iconic Batman: The Animated Series. Concerned about overshadowing the original show’s impact, Timm credited Batman: Caped Crusader‘s co-executive producer James Tucker for their embarking on this new Batman animated project.
Bruce Timm Initially Wanted to Avoid Making Batman: Caped Crusader
Bruce Timm and James Tucker have devoted much of their careers to bringing DC’s Dark Knight to television. Often working together over the years,...
A still from Batman: Caped Crusader (2024) | image: DC Studios, Prime Video
However, despite the potential success of the new show, Bruce Timm, popularly known for shaping the DC animated universe, had initial reluctance to revisit the iconic Batman: The Animated Series. Concerned about overshadowing the original show’s impact, Timm credited Batman: Caped Crusader‘s co-executive producer James Tucker for their embarking on this new Batman animated project.
Bruce Timm Initially Wanted to Avoid Making Batman: Caped Crusader
Bruce Timm and James Tucker have devoted much of their careers to bringing DC’s Dark Knight to television. Often working together over the years,...
- 8/14/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
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Just when you thought you were done getting excited for Batman projects in an oversaturated market, who should come strolling along but "Batman: The Animated Series" co-creator Bruce Timm? The DC animation legend's "Batman: Caped Crusader" might very well be "the best piece of Batman media in a decade," to quote Witney Seibold's glowing review for /Film. It's certainly a worthy successor to "The Animated Series." Where that beloved '90s cartoon was limited by the censors at Fox Kids, Timm's latest animated take on the Dark Knight -- which nearly died on the vine after it was dropped by Max, only for Prime Video to pick it up -- is given the space to be as emotionally mature, political, and even frightening as it wants to be.
Rather than putting a superficially grimdark or excessively violent spin on the DC Comics universe, "Caped Crusader" takes advantage of...
Rather than putting a superficially grimdark or excessively violent spin on the DC Comics universe, "Caped Crusader" takes advantage of...
- 8/14/2024
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
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Nicolas Cage has always had a soft spot for devils and tragedies. The actor’s work has always veered far from the mainstream Hollywood recipe, often encroaching into territories that, for the lack of a better word, can only be labeled as weird. Ironically, Cage built a reputation out of his eccentricities, making his roles work out spectacularly in his favor.
Nicolas Cage as Ghost Rider in Spirit of Vengeance (2011) [Credit: Columbia Pictures]
Through the years, Cage has established himself as an unimpeachable figure on the fringes of Hollywood, an A-lister by the power of his dramatic work and yet ridiculous enough to be remembered more for his role in the 27% rated Ghost Rider than the 97% rated Pig. It is his work in the expansion of the comic book fantasy that makes him a living legend to this day.
Nicolas Cage’s Ghost Rider Sets a Record Straight for Marvel
Growing...
Nicolas Cage as Ghost Rider in Spirit of Vengeance (2011) [Credit: Columbia Pictures]
Through the years, Cage has established himself as an unimpeachable figure on the fringes of Hollywood, an A-lister by the power of his dramatic work and yet ridiculous enough to be remembered more for his role in the 27% rated Ghost Rider than the 97% rated Pig. It is his work in the expansion of the comic book fantasy that makes him a living legend to this day.
Nicolas Cage’s Ghost Rider Sets a Record Straight for Marvel
Growing...
- 8/14/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
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"Welcome to the MCU. You're joining at a little bit of a low point." So says Deadpool (Ryan Renolds) to Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) in their new movie, simply titled "Deadpool & Wolverine," which ushers the stable of Marvel characters formerly owned by 20th Century Fox into their new home at Marvel Studios. Indeed, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been faltering since the bombastic triumph of "Avengers: Endgame" -- both critically and commercially.
"Deadpool & Wolverine," however, has been squarely spared from the effects of superhero fatigue. On the Saturday of its third weekend at the box office, the movie crossed the $1 billion mark at the worldwide box office. It's a milestone that has only ever been hit by one other R-rated movie: 2019's "Joker," which topped out at $1.078 billion worldwide. "Joker" probably won't hold on to the title of highest-grossing R-rated movie much longer, given that "Deadpool & Wolverine" has...
"Deadpool & Wolverine," however, has been squarely spared from the effects of superhero fatigue. On the Saturday of its third weekend at the box office, the movie crossed the $1 billion mark at the worldwide box office. It's a milestone that has only ever been hit by one other R-rated movie: 2019's "Joker," which topped out at $1.078 billion worldwide. "Joker" probably won't hold on to the title of highest-grossing R-rated movie much longer, given that "Deadpool & Wolverine" has...
- 8/11/2024
- by Hannah Shaw-Williams
- Slash Film
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Joel Schumacher’s Batman & Robin is getting a, cough, much-demanded cinema re-release in the UK this September. More here.
Warner Bros’ celebration of Batman’s 85th birthday is seeing the studio re-release the Dark Knight’s movie adventures back onto the big screen. Joyously, at the end of this month, Batman: Mask Of The Phantasm appears on UK cinema screens in relatively wide release, which to my knowledge is the first such outing it’s had over here.
Then, of course, Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight Trilogy heads back onto the big screen starting from 20th September. Yet ahead of that, for the absolute completists and by no popular demand whatsoever, the infamous Batman & Robin is getting a fresh, wide UK cinema release. In its case, for the first time since 1997.
Park Circus is the company handing the re-release, and the film will be playing at over...
Warner Bros’ celebration of Batman’s 85th birthday is seeing the studio re-release the Dark Knight’s movie adventures back onto the big screen. Joyously, at the end of this month, Batman: Mask Of The Phantasm appears on UK cinema screens in relatively wide release, which to my knowledge is the first such outing it’s had over here.
Then, of course, Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight Trilogy heads back onto the big screen starting from 20th September. Yet ahead of that, for the absolute completists and by no popular demand whatsoever, the infamous Batman & Robin is getting a fresh, wide UK cinema release. In its case, for the first time since 1997.
Park Circus is the company handing the re-release, and the film will be playing at over...
- 8/9/2024
- by Simon Brew
- Film Stories
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Actors often have to think about the repercussions of the roles they pick during their career. It happens all the time in the industry when new actors choose poorly-aged characters just to get a break in the competitive field.
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Actress Blake Lively has been in the entertainment industry for over a decade now, and has different opinions about her show which started it all. The Gossip Girl actor became wildly famous due to her role as Serena van der Woodsen in the 2007 hit show. But looking back the actress isn’t quite happy with her iconic character.
The problem with Serena van der Woodsen
The American teen drama tv show, Gossip Girl ran from 2007 to 2012 featuring the lives of privileged upper-class teens living in Manhattan. The show practically thrust Blake Lively into the spotlight, who played Serena van der Woodsen aka ‘the it...
Blake Lively on Gossip Girl | The CW
Actress Blake Lively has been in the entertainment industry for over a decade now, and has different opinions about her show which started it all. The Gossip Girl actor became wildly famous due to her role as Serena van der Woodsen in the 2007 hit show. But looking back the actress isn’t quite happy with her iconic character.
The problem with Serena van der Woodsen
The American teen drama tv show, Gossip Girl ran from 2007 to 2012 featuring the lives of privileged upper-class teens living in Manhattan. The show practically thrust Blake Lively into the spotlight, who played Serena van der Woodsen aka ‘the it...
- 8/7/2024
- by Shruti Pathak
- FandomWire
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Bruce Timm, creator of the beloved and influential “Batman: The Animated Series,” re-teams with Warner Bros. Animation for the highly-anticipated “Batman: Caped Crusader.” Dropping on Prime Video, the noir-inspired series offers a fresh take on the Dark Knight with top voice talent like Minnie Driver transforming classic villains in surprising ways.
Timm, who first helped define the Dark Knight for a generation with his Emmy-winning 1992 series, was initially hesitant to revisit the character. “We’d been there, we’d done that. I wasn’t interested in just revisiting that world,” Timm told The Wrap. However, the opportunity to develop a wholly new vision for the Caped Crusader eventually drew him back to Gotham City.
Driver landed the standout role of fan-favorite villain The Penguin, though with a gender-bending twist. Now going by Oswalda Cobblepot, Driver promised Comic-Con fans that while the character is redesigned, her essence remains intact. “She skims...
Timm, who first helped define the Dark Knight for a generation with his Emmy-winning 1992 series, was initially hesitant to revisit the character. “We’d been there, we’d done that. I wasn’t interested in just revisiting that world,” Timm told The Wrap. However, the opportunity to develop a wholly new vision for the Caped Crusader eventually drew him back to Gotham City.
Driver landed the standout role of fan-favorite villain The Penguin, though with a gender-bending twist. Now going by Oswalda Cobblepot, Driver promised Comic-Con fans that while the character is redesigned, her essence remains intact. “She skims...
- 8/5/2024
- by Naser Nahandian
- Gazettely
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Image Source: Amazon Long before Oppenheimer or Inception or even the Dark Knight trilogy, Christopher Nolan was a filmmaker defined by his quirky screenplays and exacting standards as a director. To the people he worked with early on, though, they could see the seeds of a spectacular career being planted. Guy Pearce starred in Nolan’s second film, 2000’s Memento, and he told us he has wonderful memories of making the movie, from the first time he read the script to the point where he saw the final product on the big screen. (Click on the media bar below to hear Guy Pearce) https://www.hollywoodoutbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Guy_Pearce_Memento_.mp3
Memento is currently streaming on Prime Video and available on DVD, Blu-Ray, and most digital platforms.
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Memento is currently streaming on Prime Video and available on DVD, Blu-Ray, and most digital platforms.
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- 8/5/2024
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Christopher Nolan’s Brother Once Revealed How The Dark Knight Maker Was Adamant About Casting Heath Ledger As The Joker (Photo Credit – Instagram)
Heath Ledger as Joker will always be iconic, and it is too bad the actor did not live long enough to see what he has done and the impact he left on others. It was possible only because Christopher Nolan did not give in to the fans’ demands and stood his ground to cast him in the role despite facing backlash from the fan community. Jonathan Nolan once opened up about it in an old interview. Scroll below to get the deets.
For the unversed, Jonathan, Christopher Nolan’s brother, was also a screenwriter on the Christian Bale-led sequel that came out in 2008. Although Heath passed away before the release of Nolan’s movie, his portrayal of Joker is said to be one of the greatest...
Heath Ledger as Joker will always be iconic, and it is too bad the actor did not live long enough to see what he has done and the impact he left on others. It was possible only because Christopher Nolan did not give in to the fans’ demands and stood his ground to cast him in the role despite facing backlash from the fan community. Jonathan Nolan once opened up about it in an old interview. Scroll below to get the deets.
For the unversed, Jonathan, Christopher Nolan’s brother, was also a screenwriter on the Christian Bale-led sequel that came out in 2008. Although Heath passed away before the release of Nolan’s movie, his portrayal of Joker is said to be one of the greatest...
- 8/4/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
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In Hollywood, it is natural that some casting choices are looked down upon and disdained by fans. Such is the fan hate that often an actor fails to escape the backlash and a significant part of their legacy is occupied by such a feat. So, it is for Ben Affleck. The Oscar-winning star has portrayed several iconic characters and done a brilliant job at bringing them to life, yet, a large part of his legacy continues to be dominated by his polarizing Batman casting.
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Starring as the Dark Knight in Zack Snyder’s Dueu, the actor continues to receive flak for the role despite his first-rate portrayal. And now, he might be well on his way to meeting a similar fate as he has been roped in to portray Hulk Hogan in a movie titled, Killing Gawker.
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Starring as the Dark Knight in Zack Snyder’s Dueu, the actor continues to receive flak for the role despite his first-rate portrayal. And now, he might be well on his way to meeting a similar fate as he has been roped in to portray Hulk Hogan in a movie titled, Killing Gawker.
- 8/4/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
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Hot Toys has produced a number of Batman collectibles over the years, but this latest 1/6th scale figure of Michael Keaton's original - and, many would say, best - big-screen Caped Crusader from Tim Burton's 1989 movie might be their best yet.
Keaton appeared in two films as the iconic DC Comics vigilante, before reprising the role for 2023's The Flash. He was also going to appear in the Batgirl movie prior to Warner Bros. scrapping the project, and there were said to be plans in place for him to stay on as the Dceu's Dark Knight before James Gunn and Peter Safran took over as co-heads of the recently implemented DC Studios.
There's always a chance Keaton could return in an Elseworlds project down the line, but we'd say The Flash most likely marked his final time in the cape and cowl.
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Keaton appeared in two films as the iconic DC Comics vigilante, before reprising the role for 2023's The Flash. He was also going to appear in the Batgirl movie prior to Warner Bros. scrapping the project, and there were said to be plans in place for him to stay on as the Dceu's Dark Knight before James Gunn and Peter Safran took over as co-heads of the recently implemented DC Studios.
There's always a chance Keaton could return in an Elseworlds project down the line, but we'd say The Flash most likely marked his final time in the cape and cowl.
Check out some images of the...
- 8/3/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
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Batman: The Animated Series creator Bruce Timm has returned to the world of the Dark Knight with Batman: Caped Crusader on Prime Video, but he once had the opportunity to do a proper revival of The Animated Series. If you’re wondering why that didn’t happen, it’s because he turned it down.
While speaking with The Wrap, Timm said that Warner Bros. approached him four or five years ago with the idea of bringing back Batman: The Animated Series. At the time, the studio was about to launch its own streaming service and clearly saw the draw of new episodes. “They said, ‘Hey, how would you feel about going back and making some more ‘B:tas’ episodes?’ And I’m like, ‘Nah, we’d been there, we’d done that.’ I wasn’t interested in just revisiting that world,” Timm explained.
Timm did consider developing a Justice League animated...
While speaking with The Wrap, Timm said that Warner Bros. approached him four or five years ago with the idea of bringing back Batman: The Animated Series. At the time, the studio was about to launch its own streaming service and clearly saw the draw of new episodes. “They said, ‘Hey, how would you feel about going back and making some more ‘B:tas’ episodes?’ And I’m like, ‘Nah, we’d been there, we’d done that.’ I wasn’t interested in just revisiting that world,” Timm explained.
Timm did consider developing a Justice League animated...
- 8/2/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
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Batman: Caped Crusader Rebrand Might Explain Why Penguin Is Now A Woman - Main Image
The new animated Batman series just put a different spin on a classic villain. Turns out, Penguin is portrayed as a woman in Batman: Caped Crusader, but why? Here's what voice actress Minnie Driver had to say about the inspiration for this new Penguin iteration.
Where Minnie Driver Got Her Inspiration For Gender-Swapped Penguin
Shock came to fans when the premiere episode of Batman: Caped Crusader showed an older woman performing on stage as she donned the signature tuxedo the Penguin usually wore.
As it turned out, their guesses were right: meet Oswalda Cobblepot aka the Penguin sporting the purple coat and top hat on stage.
The animated series depicts Penguin aka Oswalda Cobblepot beyond being a villain, as she is actually a mother who has to balance the dark nature of her work while looking after her family.
The new animated Batman series just put a different spin on a classic villain. Turns out, Penguin is portrayed as a woman in Batman: Caped Crusader, but why? Here's what voice actress Minnie Driver had to say about the inspiration for this new Penguin iteration.
Where Minnie Driver Got Her Inspiration For Gender-Swapped Penguin
Shock came to fans when the premiere episode of Batman: Caped Crusader showed an older woman performing on stage as she donned the signature tuxedo the Penguin usually wore.
As it turned out, their guesses were right: meet Oswalda Cobblepot aka the Penguin sporting the purple coat and top hat on stage.
The animated series depicts Penguin aka Oswalda Cobblepot beyond being a villain, as she is actually a mother who has to balance the dark nature of her work while looking after her family.
- 8/2/2024
- EpicStream
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Ever since news broke out about James Gunn’s resetting the DC Universe completely, there has been a lot of buzz and speculation about who the next Batman could be. While a lot of stars have expressed their desire to embody the fan-favorite superhero, one actor, in particular, has been gaining quite the support to debut as the Dark Knight: Glen Powell.
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Previously, there had only been rumors supporting him to be the next Bruce Wayne in Gunn’s upcoming DC Universe reboot. However, now those rumors have further been given the green light by Hamish Linklater, who is the one voicing the titular character in the Batman: Caped Crusader animated series since even the actor has given Powell his approval for the same!
Hamish Linklater’s Choice for the New Batman is Glen Powell
As of late, Glen Powell has been gaining...
Batman in the comics. | DC Comics.
Previously, there had only been rumors supporting him to be the next Bruce Wayne in Gunn’s upcoming DC Universe reboot. However, now those rumors have further been given the green light by Hamish Linklater, who is the one voicing the titular character in the Batman: Caped Crusader animated series since even the actor has given Powell his approval for the same!
Hamish Linklater’s Choice for the New Batman is Glen Powell
As of late, Glen Powell has been gaining...
- 8/2/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
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For many, Kevin Conroy is, and always will be, the definitive voice of Batman. After all, the late actor voiced the character across TV, movies, and video games for three decades. Truly a tough act for anyone to follow, which Batman: Caped Crusader star Hamish Linklater discovered when he was trying to find his Batman voice and found himself unconsciously imitating Kevin Conroy.
While speaking with GamesRader+, Linklater explained that he quickly realized that he couldn’t just do an imitation of Conroy. “I grew up as a massive fan of Batman: The Animated Series and Kevin Conroy was like the voice of my god in my head, but I hadn’t seen the series in a minute when I got the audition,” Linklater said. “I was sitting in my car with my phone and I beat it to death, I kept going back and listening to it as I...
While speaking with GamesRader+, Linklater explained that he quickly realized that he couldn’t just do an imitation of Conroy. “I grew up as a massive fan of Batman: The Animated Series and Kevin Conroy was like the voice of my god in my head, but I hadn’t seen the series in a minute when I got the audition,” Linklater said. “I was sitting in my car with my phone and I beat it to death, I kept going back and listening to it as I...
- 8/1/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
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Batman: Caped Crusader, the latest animated interpretation of DC’s Dark Knight, embraces the pulpy horror theatrics of EC Comics.
“And you don’t know how to catch a ghost.”
“Before today, I didn’t believe they existed.”
One of superhero media’s greatest luxuries is that it’s an exaggerated genre that frequently toes the line with other styles of story. It’s not unusual for a superhero series to become a political thriller, fantastical rom-com, or epic spaghetti western based on the specific characters who are in play. Batman, in particular, is a classic DC Comics character who’s frequently steeped in dark ideas and he’s someone who’s a natural fit for the horror genre. Each cinematic Batman offering features some degree of horror, even the neon-colored Joel Schumacher entries, and there is no shortage of horror-blending comic stories between Batman: Night Cries, Arkham Asylum: A Serious House on Serious Earth,...
“And you don’t know how to catch a ghost.”
“Before today, I didn’t believe they existed.”
One of superhero media’s greatest luxuries is that it’s an exaggerated genre that frequently toes the line with other styles of story. It’s not unusual for a superhero series to become a political thriller, fantastical rom-com, or epic spaghetti western based on the specific characters who are in play. Batman, in particular, is a classic DC Comics character who’s frequently steeped in dark ideas and he’s someone who’s a natural fit for the horror genre. Each cinematic Batman offering features some degree of horror, even the neon-colored Joel Schumacher entries, and there is no shortage of horror-blending comic stories between Batman: Night Cries, Arkham Asylum: A Serious House on Serious Earth,...
- 8/1/2024
- by Daniel Kurland
- bloody-disgusting.com
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Plot: After a family tragedy, socialite Bruce Wayne transforms into The Batman, where his crusade for justice spawns unforeseen ramifications.
Review: The original Batman: The Animated Series is considered by many, myself included, to be one of the best cartoon series ever. It didn’t pander, it had an iconic look, it had voice talent that included legends like Mark Hamill, Rodd McDowall, Paul Williams, Michael Ansara, and as Batman the voice of the late, great Kevin Conroy.
Btas would be the forerunner to other iconic animated series like Justice League, Batman Beyond, and Superman The Animated Series. It would produce feature films as well, like The Mask of Phantasm. It would be the birthplace of Harley Quinn, who has become a DC live-action film staple. But she got her start here in the guise of Arleen Sorkin.
What I’m saying is that Btas is a hard act to follow.
Review: The original Batman: The Animated Series is considered by many, myself included, to be one of the best cartoon series ever. It didn’t pander, it had an iconic look, it had voice talent that included legends like Mark Hamill, Rodd McDowall, Paul Williams, Michael Ansara, and as Batman the voice of the late, great Kevin Conroy.
Btas would be the forerunner to other iconic animated series like Justice League, Batman Beyond, and Superman The Animated Series. It would produce feature films as well, like The Mask of Phantasm. It would be the birthplace of Harley Quinn, who has become a DC live-action film staple. But she got her start here in the guise of Arleen Sorkin.
What I’m saying is that Btas is a hard act to follow.
- 7/30/2024
- by Jessica Dwyer
- JoBlo.com
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Updated, Tuesday Am after Exclusive: Marvel Studios/Disney’s Deadpool & Wolverine per early-morning sources grossed an estimated $24.3 million yesterday in what was always the best R-rated Monday ever for a movie at the domestic box office. The Monday is also the fourth best for July after Spider-Man 2, Barbie and The Dark Knight.
The running total through four days for the movie directed, produced and co-written by Shawn Levy is $235.7M. We’ll have more updates as they come, as well as Disney’s official figure.
Previously, Exclusive: Marvel Studios’ badass duo continue to rake in money for what’s shaping up to be a $21.5 million-plus Monday at the domestic box office, if not more, according to sources tonight.
At that level, Deadpool & Wolverine easily ranks as the best Monday ever for a R-rated movie, beating the Monday of 2016’s Deadpool, which fell on a Presidents Day holiday when it earned $19.7M.
The running total through four days for the movie directed, produced and co-written by Shawn Levy is $235.7M. We’ll have more updates as they come, as well as Disney’s official figure.
Previously, Exclusive: Marvel Studios’ badass duo continue to rake in money for what’s shaping up to be a $21.5 million-plus Monday at the domestic box office, if not more, according to sources tonight.
At that level, Deadpool & Wolverine easily ranks as the best Monday ever for a R-rated movie, beating the Monday of 2016’s Deadpool, which fell on a Presidents Day holiday when it earned $19.7M.
- 7/30/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
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There have been a lot of questions surrounding HBO's upcoming "The Penguin" series. The show will see Colin Farrell step into the spotlight after he wowed everyone with his performance as Oswald "Oz" Cobblepot a.k.a. the Penguin in Matt Reeves' "The Batman." Playing a cross between Joe Pesci's Tommy DeVito in "Goodfellas" and Bob Hoskins' Harold Shand in "The Long Good Friday," Farrell was almost unrecognizable in the role. The actor had "unbridled fun" with the character, disappearing behind the extensive prosthetics to bring us a version of the infamous Batman rogue that was much more of a wise guy/crime boss and less of a "hideous penguin man of the sewer" (to borrow a phrase used to describe Danny DeVito's Penguin in "Batman Returns").
But while Farrell was undeniably one of the best things about "The Batman," whether he can sustain an entire premium drama remains to be seen.
But while Farrell was undeniably one of the best things about "The Batman," whether he can sustain an entire premium drama remains to be seen.
- 7/29/2024
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
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Whilst last night in many ways represented Marvel Studios' moment in the spotlight at this year's Comic-Con in San Diego, earlier in the evening comic franchise fans were also treated to a panel for Matt Reeves and Craig Zobel's hotly anticipated HBO Original The Batman spin-off series The Penguin. And during the event, star Colin Farrell beamed into Hall H via Zoom to introduce a brand new trailer for his upcoming crime series, set a week after Paul Dano's Riddler flooded Gotham at the end of The Batman. Check it out below:
As you'll recall, a power vacuum opened up in Gotham following the death of mob boss Carmine Falcone (John Turturro) in Reeves' 2022 take on the Caped Crusader, and as crime (and a lot of water) continues to flood the streets of the city in The Penguin, Farrell's Oz Cobb clearly has his eyes set on taking over.
As you'll recall, a power vacuum opened up in Gotham following the death of mob boss Carmine Falcone (John Turturro) in Reeves' 2022 take on the Caped Crusader, and as crime (and a lot of water) continues to flood the streets of the city in The Penguin, Farrell's Oz Cobb clearly has his eyes set on taking over.
- 7/28/2024
- by Jordan King
- Empire - Movies
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Fans at this year's San Diego Comic-Con were treated to an early screening of Batman: Caped Crusader, but the biggest news which came out of the panel relates to a potentially controversial casting decision.
While fans of the Dark Knight's corner of the DC Universe will know the vigilante typically matches wits with Oswald Cobblepot, this 1940s version will have to contend with a new, female Penguin: Oswalda Cobblepot.
Entertainment Weekly caught up with Minnie Driver to discuss her role in the upcoming Prime Video series and the Good Will Hunting star says she jumped at the chance to reinvent such an iconic character. "That's what's so brilliant about what he's reimagined. The expansion of this particular character feels so timely. For such a vintage noir show, it's incredibly modern."
Driver will also get the chance to sing as Batman: Caped Crusader's Penguin, a challenge she was quick to embrace.
While fans of the Dark Knight's corner of the DC Universe will know the vigilante typically matches wits with Oswald Cobblepot, this 1940s version will have to contend with a new, female Penguin: Oswalda Cobblepot.
Entertainment Weekly caught up with Minnie Driver to discuss her role in the upcoming Prime Video series and the Good Will Hunting star says she jumped at the chance to reinvent such an iconic character. "That's what's so brilliant about what he's reimagined. The expansion of this particular character feels so timely. For such a vintage noir show, it's incredibly modern."
Driver will also get the chance to sing as Batman: Caped Crusader's Penguin, a challenge she was quick to embrace.
- 7/28/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
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Joaquin Phoenix and veteran director Todd Phillips shook Hollywood in 2019 when they released the iconic DC film, Joker. With a stellar performance by Phoenix and a great storyline, the film was simply extraordinary.
A still from Joker: Folie à Deux | Warner Bros. Pictures
Wanting to see more of this crazy clown, a sequel was soon announced. Joker: Folie à Deux has generated obscene buzz and seems to be all that the internet has been talking about. However, Todd Phillips did clarify a certain topic that fans were dying to know.
Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker And Robert Pattinson’s Batman Will Never Meet
As much as it hurts to say, director Matt Reeves’ “Reeves-verse” is a separate entity within the much larger DC shadow. With Joaquin Phoenix giving an iconic performance for the Joker, fans were hoping that he would meet Batman soon.
Joker (2019) [Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures]
However, it seems that The Hangover director...
A still from Joker: Folie à Deux | Warner Bros. Pictures
Wanting to see more of this crazy clown, a sequel was soon announced. Joker: Folie à Deux has generated obscene buzz and seems to be all that the internet has been talking about. However, Todd Phillips did clarify a certain topic that fans were dying to know.
Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker And Robert Pattinson’s Batman Will Never Meet
As much as it hurts to say, director Matt Reeves’ “Reeves-verse” is a separate entity within the much larger DC shadow. With Joaquin Phoenix giving an iconic performance for the Joker, fans were hoping that he would meet Batman soon.
Joker (2019) [Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures]
However, it seems that The Hangover director...
- 7/26/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
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The Batman Director Matt Reeves Reveals ‘Epic’ Name for Robert Pattinson's Universe - Main Image
It's no secret that Matt Reeves' The Batman is set in a completely different universe, different from what the Dceu built over the years. At long last, Reeves has an official name to call his The Batman universe.
Robert Pattinson's Batman Universe Officially Hails a Name
The Batman director's expansion plans for the franchise continue to swerve from the internal Dcu.
In this case, we'll be seeing beyond Robert Pattinson's 2022 Dark Knight film by watching Colin Farrell reprise his role as Oswald Cobblepot aka The Penguin in the new series debuting in September on HBO and Max.
There are other yet-to-be-announced spinoffs in the saga (which may unfortunately not include Prime's Batman: Caped Crusader), which leads fans to question what 'universe' should Reeves' Batman stories be called.
"Batman Epic Crime Saga," is what the...
It's no secret that Matt Reeves' The Batman is set in a completely different universe, different from what the Dceu built over the years. At long last, Reeves has an official name to call his The Batman universe.
Robert Pattinson's Batman Universe Officially Hails a Name
The Batman director's expansion plans for the franchise continue to swerve from the internal Dcu.
In this case, we'll be seeing beyond Robert Pattinson's 2022 Dark Knight film by watching Colin Farrell reprise his role as Oswald Cobblepot aka The Penguin in the new series debuting in September on HBO and Max.
There are other yet-to-be-announced spinoffs in the saga (which may unfortunately not include Prime's Batman: Caped Crusader), which leads fans to question what 'universe' should Reeves' Batman stories be called.
"Batman Epic Crime Saga," is what the...
- 7/25/2024
- EpicStream
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Joker was all the rage when it dropped in 2019. A closer look into DC’s most twisted yet beloved character, the film was a treat to the eyes and it was duly rewarded. The film made a billion dollars at the box office and got lead actor Joaquin Phoenix the first and only Oscar of his career so far. However, it looks like he might have to make some space beside his trophy to prepare for the release of its sequel.
Joker: Folie à Deux (2024) | Warner Bros. Pictures
Titled Joker: Folie à Deux, the sequel stars Joaquin Phoenix reprising his role and he will be joined by Lady Gaga who will once again play Joker’s accomplice and lover, Harley Quinn. While the film is set for a release in October, Venice Film Festival chief Alberto Barbera had the privilege of being one of its early viewers and it looks...
Joker: Folie à Deux (2024) | Warner Bros. Pictures
Titled Joker: Folie à Deux, the sequel stars Joaquin Phoenix reprising his role and he will be joined by Lady Gaga who will once again play Joker’s accomplice and lover, Harley Quinn. While the film is set for a release in October, Venice Film Festival chief Alberto Barbera had the privilege of being one of its early viewers and it looks...
- 7/24/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
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In all of the vastly spread entertainment industry, perhaps no name comes as close to legendary as Morgan Freeman’s does. For one who has aced pretty much all of the roles he has been presented with, the 87-year-old actor has done wonders for the big screen and brought some of the most cinematic pieces of masterworks to global audiences.
Morgan Freeman. | Credit: @morganfreeman/Ig.
For instance, his iconic portrayal of Lucius Fox in Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight Trilogy will forever remain one of his best performances to date. Especially the one scene where Freeman proved that he will forever be the boss while bullying one of Bruce Wayne’s employees who was threatening him in an entirely enjoyable moment from the 2008 masterpiece.
Morgan Freeman Ate This Scene From The Dark Knight
Rated a critical 94% on the Tomatometer, Christopher Nolan‘s The Dark Knight from 2008 is easily one...
Morgan Freeman. | Credit: @morganfreeman/Ig.
For instance, his iconic portrayal of Lucius Fox in Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight Trilogy will forever remain one of his best performances to date. Especially the one scene where Freeman proved that he will forever be the boss while bullying one of Bruce Wayne’s employees who was threatening him in an entirely enjoyable moment from the 2008 masterpiece.
Morgan Freeman Ate This Scene From The Dark Knight
Rated a critical 94% on the Tomatometer, Christopher Nolan‘s The Dark Knight from 2008 is easily one...
- 7/21/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
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The word on the street is that Glen Powell is coming off from his storm-chasing high to take on the gritty, crime-infested underworld of Gotham. While that certainly presents the fans with an interesting proposition, it can also mean that should the rumor turn out to be untrue, the mass outcry will be the cause of its own effect.
Glen Powell as “Hangman” in Top Gun: Maverick [Credit: Paramount Pictures/Skydance]
The recent favoritism surrounding the actor began after his role in the Netflix rom-com Set It Up took the audience by surprise. A moderately unknown actor from the sidelines suddenly stepped into mainstream Hollywood — charming the fans with his infectious megawatt smile, making the crowds cheer even for his antiheroic arc in Top Gun: Maverick while the rest swooned for him in Anyone But You.
Glen Powell’s star power was decided for him by the fates that crossed his path with Tom Cruise.
Glen Powell as “Hangman” in Top Gun: Maverick [Credit: Paramount Pictures/Skydance]
The recent favoritism surrounding the actor began after his role in the Netflix rom-com Set It Up took the audience by surprise. A moderately unknown actor from the sidelines suddenly stepped into mainstream Hollywood — charming the fans with his infectious megawatt smile, making the crowds cheer even for his antiheroic arc in Top Gun: Maverick while the rest swooned for him in Anyone But You.
Glen Powell’s star power was decided for him by the fates that crossed his path with Tom Cruise.
- 7/21/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
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The Dark Knight trilogy remains the best superhero trilogy featuring the caped crusader played by Christian Bale. Christopher Nolan’s films took a complete departure from the campy and fantastical portrayal of the DC hero from previous iterations. The director took a very visceral and gritty approach to the character, including the use of practical effects as much as possible.
Christian Bale as Batman in The Dark Knight Rises | Warner Bros
The trilogy came to an end with The Dark Knight Rises with Batman battling his greatest threat yet in the form of Tom Hardy’s Bane. While Nolan took inspiration from the comics, he rarely lifted quotes from the comics. However, two dialogues from the film were directly from two beloved comics featuring the dark knight.
The Dark Knight Rises Featured Iconic Lines From Two Beloved Comic Issues
Batman gets pursued by cops after he makes his unexpected return...
Christian Bale as Batman in The Dark Knight Rises | Warner Bros
The trilogy came to an end with The Dark Knight Rises with Batman battling his greatest threat yet in the form of Tom Hardy’s Bane. While Nolan took inspiration from the comics, he rarely lifted quotes from the comics. However, two dialogues from the film were directly from two beloved comics featuring the dark knight.
The Dark Knight Rises Featured Iconic Lines From Two Beloved Comic Issues
Batman gets pursued by cops after he makes his unexpected return...
- 7/20/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
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Perhaps it’s due to his love of horror, but Chris Stuckmann has been fearless in the production of his film, “Shelby Oaks.” Days away from its Fantasia Festival world premiere, he admits, with a laugh, that thinking about the crowd reactions has “been on my mind for, probably, five years.” Luckily, he has crafted a bold feature that can stand alongside many of his favorites.
A lifelong filmmaker — he directed his first feature at 15, and it was “about a magical baseball diamond, inspired by ‘Field of Dreams'” — Stuckmann gained fame as an early YouTube celebrity, a devout and sincere film critic who has amassed over two million followers since launching his channel 13 years ago. Starting his criticism career by sitting on his bed in front of two “Dark Knight” posters, Stuckmann kept his crisp criticism accessible to average moviegoers — even as his backdrop and camera grew more professional.
Soon enough,...
A lifelong filmmaker — he directed his first feature at 15, and it was “about a magical baseball diamond, inspired by ‘Field of Dreams'” — Stuckmann gained fame as an early YouTube celebrity, a devout and sincere film critic who has amassed over two million followers since launching his channel 13 years ago. Starting his criticism career by sitting on his bed in front of two “Dark Knight” posters, Stuckmann kept his crisp criticism accessible to average moviegoers — even as his backdrop and camera grew more professional.
Soon enough,...
- 7/20/2024
- by William Earl
- Variety Film + TV
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Actor Heath Ledger’s performance as the Joker in Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight is arguably one of the best performances based on a comic book character. As a result, it is difficult to imagine anyone second-guessing or doubting the decision to have Ledger in the role. However, that was the case when Ledger’s casting as Joker was first revealed.
The Dark Knight completed sixteen years in July 2024 (Credit: Warner Bros).
After Ledger was announced to play the role, haters of the actor quickly lobbied against him. On the internet, several haters voiced their displeasure with the casting. Moreover, the haters wanted to see one underrated Marvel star in the role of the Joker in Nolan’s The Dark Knight, and here is everything you need to know in that regard.
Heath Ledger’s The Dark Knight Casting Sparked Demands To Replace Him With a Marvel Star
The Dark Knight,...
The Dark Knight completed sixteen years in July 2024 (Credit: Warner Bros).
After Ledger was announced to play the role, haters of the actor quickly lobbied against him. On the internet, several haters voiced their displeasure with the casting. Moreover, the haters wanted to see one underrated Marvel star in the role of the Joker in Nolan’s The Dark Knight, and here is everything you need to know in that regard.
Heath Ledger’s The Dark Knight Casting Sparked Demands To Replace Him With a Marvel Star
The Dark Knight,...
- 7/18/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
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This year marks the 85th anniversary of Detective Comics #27, the first appearance of Batman. DC has been celebrating eight-and-a-half decades of the Dark Knight all year, and now Warner Bros. is getting in on the party with a massive new release. Ten classic animated Batman movies have been packaged in a fresh 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray box set dubbed the Batman 85th Anniversary Collection.
Releasing on September 10th and priced at $205 (pre-order here), the collection features a 24-page booklet alongside the 10 discs. The featured movies are: Batman: Year One, Batman: Assault on Arkham, Batman: The Killing Joke, Batman and Harley Quinn, Batman: Gotham by Gaslight, Batman: Mask of the Phantasm, Batman: Soul of the Dragon, Batman: Long Halloween Part 1, Batman: Long Halloween Part 2, Batman Hush, Batman: The Doom That Came to Gotham.
Fans will note that some of these are true classics; Mask of the Phantasm is easily one...
Releasing on September 10th and priced at $205 (pre-order here), the collection features a 24-page booklet alongside the 10 discs. The featured movies are: Batman: Year One, Batman: Assault on Arkham, Batman: The Killing Joke, Batman and Harley Quinn, Batman: Gotham by Gaslight, Batman: Mask of the Phantasm, Batman: Soul of the Dragon, Batman: Long Halloween Part 1, Batman: Long Halloween Part 2, Batman Hush, Batman: The Doom That Came to Gotham.
Fans will note that some of these are true classics; Mask of the Phantasm is easily one...
- 7/17/2024
- by Ben Kaye
- Consequence - Film News
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In the wide landscape of DC comic adaptations, one animated movie stands out the tallest with its interesting approach to storytelling. This was Batman: The Killing Joke, based on the super-popular 1988 comic written by Alan Moore and Brian Bollard. Voiced by the late Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill as Batman and Joker, the movie was bound to create magic on screen.
Mark Hamill as Joker in Batman: The Killing Joke (2016) || Warner Bros. Animation
However, apart from Alan Moore not being satisfied with his writing, it also featured a controversial R-rated sequence that sparked a great deal of debate.
Why Did Alan Moore Hate Kevin Conroy’s Batman: The Killing Joke?
Most authors take great pride in the work they do. However, this was not the case with Alan Moore, who detested and criticized his own writing in The Killing Joke. The reason lies in the fact that he put too...
Mark Hamill as Joker in Batman: The Killing Joke (2016) || Warner Bros. Animation
However, apart from Alan Moore not being satisfied with his writing, it also featured a controversial R-rated sequence that sparked a great deal of debate.
Why Did Alan Moore Hate Kevin Conroy’s Batman: The Killing Joke?
Most authors take great pride in the work they do. However, this was not the case with Alan Moore, who detested and criticized his own writing in The Killing Joke. The reason lies in the fact that he put too...
- 7/16/2024
- by Sakshi Singh
- FandomWire
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When is Batman: Caped Crusader Set? Walk Down 1940s Gotham City - Main Image
When is Batman: Caped Crusader set, exactly? While the animated series on Prime is technically not canon to the DC Animated Universe timeline, fans would want to know which version of the Dark Knight they're seeing this August. Here's what the executive producer has to say.
Showrunner Reveals Batman: Caped Crusader is Practically An 'Urban Myth'
Created alongside J.J. Abrams and Matt Reeves, executive producer Bruce Timm is bringing a never-before-seen Bruce Wayne on Prime this August.
Apart from witnessing Batman in his eight-year-old days of mourning the death of his parents, Timm added how the Caped Crusader will stand out among the rest of the hero's series.
According to Timm, Batman is "so early in his career" in the premiere that he is basically considered an "urban myth".
As it turns out, the series is...
When is Batman: Caped Crusader set, exactly? While the animated series on Prime is technically not canon to the DC Animated Universe timeline, fans would want to know which version of the Dark Knight they're seeing this August. Here's what the executive producer has to say.
Showrunner Reveals Batman: Caped Crusader is Practically An 'Urban Myth'
Created alongside J.J. Abrams and Matt Reeves, executive producer Bruce Timm is bringing a never-before-seen Bruce Wayne on Prime this August.
Apart from witnessing Batman in his eight-year-old days of mourning the death of his parents, Timm added how the Caped Crusader will stand out among the rest of the hero's series.
According to Timm, Batman is "so early in his career" in the premiere that he is basically considered an "urban myth".
As it turns out, the series is...
- 7/16/2024
- EpicStream
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Liam Neeson, a foundational pillar of the Hollywood action scene, found himself turning into an overnight fan favorite after his ultra-violent arc as the father-turned-vigilante in the Taken trilogy. The film, although profiting off of Neeson’s iconic gruff voice and imposing presence, also made it his career’s magnum opus, and the role he would be most remembered by.
Liam Neeson in Love Actually (2003) [Credit: Universal Pictures]
It then becomes a somewhat bitter pill to swallow when, in hindsight, one watches Neeson in films like Love Actually that go completely against his established reputation as the hunter-predator. As such, the genre of romance paired with the features of Liam Neeson is in itself an oxymoron.
Liam Neeson Builds a Reputation Off of Taken Persona
While the Taken franchise may not be the singular identity to his name, the pop culture sensitivity of the late 2000s that witnessed an influx of...
Liam Neeson in Love Actually (2003) [Credit: Universal Pictures]
It then becomes a somewhat bitter pill to swallow when, in hindsight, one watches Neeson in films like Love Actually that go completely against his established reputation as the hunter-predator. As such, the genre of romance paired with the features of Liam Neeson is in itself an oxymoron.
Liam Neeson Builds a Reputation Off of Taken Persona
While the Taken franchise may not be the singular identity to his name, the pop culture sensitivity of the late 2000s that witnessed an influx of...
- 7/13/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
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With just a couple of months left before Tim Burton and Michael Keaton's long-awaited Beetlejuice Beetlejuice arrives in theaters, DC Comics has shared a slew of variant covers featuring the chaotic "bio-exorcist" invading the DC Universe.
These will begin rolling out next month and feature the sequel's title character crossing paths with the likes of Superman, Wonder Woman, and Harley Quinn.
However, the cover which has received the most attention is Beetlejuice looming large over Batman; it's not just any version of the Dark Knight, though! As we're sure you'll notice, that's the Batman played by Keaton in Burton's Batman and Batman Returns.
Here's when and where you'll find each of these variant covers:
Gotham City Sirens #2 - August 13 House of Secrets #92 (2024 Facsimile Edition) - August 21 Nightwing #117 - August 21 Superman #17 - August 21 Wonder Woman #12 - August 21 Batman #152 - September 4
After an unexpected family tragedy, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice sees three...
These will begin rolling out next month and feature the sequel's title character crossing paths with the likes of Superman, Wonder Woman, and Harley Quinn.
However, the cover which has received the most attention is Beetlejuice looming large over Batman; it's not just any version of the Dark Knight, though! As we're sure you'll notice, that's the Batman played by Keaton in Burton's Batman and Batman Returns.
Here's when and where you'll find each of these variant covers:
Gotham City Sirens #2 - August 13 House of Secrets #92 (2024 Facsimile Edition) - August 21 Nightwing #117 - August 21 Superman #17 - August 21 Wonder Woman #12 - August 21 Batman #152 - September 4
After an unexpected family tragedy, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice sees three...
- 7/12/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
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Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight trilogy is arguably one of the best depictions of Batman. However, the films aren’t without their flaws, with Bane’s voice from the third and final installment failing to impress most fans. However, actor Tom Hardy, who played the role, revealed he anticipated the backlash.
Tom Hardy played the role of Bane in The Dark Knight Rises (Credit: Warner Bros).
During an interview, Hardy opened up about crafting Bane’s voice and suggested Nolan with an alternative. Furthermore, Hardy also suggested the caveat of moving forward with his version of Bane’s voice, as it could have easily gone wrong. Here is what Hardy said about Bane’s voice in The Dark Knight Rises.
Tom Hardy Warned Christopher Nolan About Bane’s Voice in The Dark Knight Rises
Tom Hardy played the role of Bane in The Dark Knight Rises, with his voice...
Tom Hardy played the role of Bane in The Dark Knight Rises (Credit: Warner Bros).
During an interview, Hardy opened up about crafting Bane’s voice and suggested Nolan with an alternative. Furthermore, Hardy also suggested the caveat of moving forward with his version of Bane’s voice, as it could have easily gone wrong. Here is what Hardy said about Bane’s voice in The Dark Knight Rises.
Tom Hardy Warned Christopher Nolan About Bane’s Voice in The Dark Knight Rises
Tom Hardy played the role of Bane in The Dark Knight Rises, with his voice...
- 7/10/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
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Eric Roberts is keeping mum (or at least trying to) on his famous family, per instructions.
The Oscar-nominated actor was asked about his sister Julia Roberts on a recent episode of the Still Here Hollywood podcast, to which he responded, “You’ll have to ask her.”
“I love my sister, but I can’t talk about her,” Eric told host Steve Kmetko of his A-list sibling. “She don’t want to talk about it.”
However, the Dark Knight actor admitted his famous daughter Emma Roberts also “told me not to talk about her, but I stumbled and do. I’m not supposed to talk about either of them. But I do.”
Eric is clearly just a proud brother and father. Later in the podcast, when asked about who he admires in the industry, he couldn’t help but praise Emma — whom he shares with his ex Kelly Cunningham — for her...
The Oscar-nominated actor was asked about his sister Julia Roberts on a recent episode of the Still Here Hollywood podcast, to which he responded, “You’ll have to ask her.”
“I love my sister, but I can’t talk about her,” Eric told host Steve Kmetko of his A-list sibling. “She don’t want to talk about it.”
However, the Dark Knight actor admitted his famous daughter Emma Roberts also “told me not to talk about her, but I stumbled and do. I’m not supposed to talk about either of them. But I do.”
Eric is clearly just a proud brother and father. Later in the podcast, when asked about who he admires in the industry, he couldn’t help but praise Emma — whom he shares with his ex Kelly Cunningham — for her...
- 7/9/2024
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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Christopher Nolan Ripped HBO Max As the “Worst Streaming Service” ( Photo Credit – Instagram )
Christopher Nolan’s disdain for streaming platforms has been well-documented in the media. Last year, the “Oppenheimer” filmmaker made headlines when he took a jab at streaming platforms while discussing the upcoming home release of The Atomic Bomb Drama. Christopher Nolan urged his fans to buy the Universal Studio film on Blu-ray so that “no evil streaming service can steal it from you.”
This was not the first time Nolan expressed his disdain for streaming services. In 2020, Christopher Nolan, who has a long relationship with Warner Bros, harshly criticized the studio after it unleashed a plan to release all its movies on the HBO Max streaming service.
At the time, WarnerMedia, AT&T Inc.’s media arm, put its entire 2021 movie slate on HBO Max at the same time the movies hit theaters. Shortly after, in an...
Christopher Nolan’s disdain for streaming platforms has been well-documented in the media. Last year, the “Oppenheimer” filmmaker made headlines when he took a jab at streaming platforms while discussing the upcoming home release of The Atomic Bomb Drama. Christopher Nolan urged his fans to buy the Universal Studio film on Blu-ray so that “no evil streaming service can steal it from you.”
This was not the first time Nolan expressed his disdain for streaming services. In 2020, Christopher Nolan, who has a long relationship with Warner Bros, harshly criticized the studio after it unleashed a plan to release all its movies on the HBO Max streaming service.
At the time, WarnerMedia, AT&T Inc.’s media arm, put its entire 2021 movie slate on HBO Max at the same time the movies hit theaters. Shortly after, in an...
- 7/6/2024
- by Anushree Madappa
- KoiMoi
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Variety has confirmed that the previously announced Arkham Asylum TV series is no longer moving forward at Max. It was back in 2022 when we first learned Antonio Campos (The Staircase) had been tapped to serve as The Batman spin-off's writer and showrunner.
This iteration of the show has been scrapped, though it's supposedly possible that a new project set in the infamous Gotham City location could happen down the line. We're not banking on it, unfortunately.
In many ways, this news doesn't come as a surprise. When the show was announced, it had a series commitment but was being developed by Terrence Winter (Boardwalk Empire) and set inside the Gotham City Police Department. He later walked away due to creative differences.
Giri/Haji creator Joe Barton was next to take a crack at the untitled series - which many fans had already unfavourably compared to Fox's Gotham - only to walk...
This iteration of the show has been scrapped, though it's supposedly possible that a new project set in the infamous Gotham City location could happen down the line. We're not banking on it, unfortunately.
In many ways, this news doesn't come as a surprise. When the show was announced, it had a series commitment but was being developed by Terrence Winter (Boardwalk Empire) and set inside the Gotham City Police Department. He later walked away due to creative differences.
Giri/Haji creator Joe Barton was next to take a crack at the untitled series - which many fans had already unfavourably compared to Fox's Gotham - only to walk...
- 7/5/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
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Assassin’s Creed Mirage may have been released for only 9 months but it still holds appeal to many fans of the franchise. The most recent Ubisoft entry was released in October 2023 and with it came a stripped-back approach in terms of the gameplay, which differed from the majority of its predecessors.
This led to one well-experienced developer remarking about how much they have enjoyed the gameplay and its streamlined experience. Given the popular franchises that the developer has worked on, this is certainly someone who has intimate knowledge of what it takes to make a game successful.
Assassin’s Creed Mirage Back To Basics Fans of Assassin’s Creed Mirage have found the main focus on stealth to be a refreshing take. Credit: Ubisoft
Del Walker recently took to Social Media site X, commenting, “Assassins Creed Mirage is the most authentic Creed experience in so long.” It certainly is high...
This led to one well-experienced developer remarking about how much they have enjoyed the gameplay and its streamlined experience. Given the popular franchises that the developer has worked on, this is certainly someone who has intimate knowledge of what it takes to make a game successful.
Assassin’s Creed Mirage Back To Basics Fans of Assassin’s Creed Mirage have found the main focus on stealth to be a refreshing take. Credit: Ubisoft
Del Walker recently took to Social Media site X, commenting, “Assassins Creed Mirage is the most authentic Creed experience in so long.” It certainly is high...
- 7/3/2024
- by Andy MacGregor
- FandomWire
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Christian Bale and Matt Damon are two of the finest actors of today’s time. While Damon is best revered for being a one-of-a-kind action star, Bale has made a name for himself as being one of the best method actors in the entire realm of cinema. Having worked in just one movie together in their decades-long careers, both are now Hollywood legends that even A-list actors look up to.
Christian Bale and Matt Damon in Ford v Ferrari | 20th Century Studios
Having brought to life several revolutionary and brilliant characters, Damon once remarked how he agreed with the hardcore way Bale took to secure his once-controversial, now-remarkable American Psycho role.
Christian Bale’s Unusual Way of Securing His Legendary American Psycho Role
Christian Bale in American Psycho | Lionsgate
American Psycho probably is one of the best Christian Bale movies of all time. The satirical horror film, which offers a...
Christian Bale and Matt Damon in Ford v Ferrari | 20th Century Studios
Having brought to life several revolutionary and brilliant characters, Damon once remarked how he agreed with the hardcore way Bale took to secure his once-controversial, now-remarkable American Psycho role.
Christian Bale’s Unusual Way of Securing His Legendary American Psycho Role
Christian Bale in American Psycho | Lionsgate
American Psycho probably is one of the best Christian Bale movies of all time. The satirical horror film, which offers a...
- 7/1/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
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The clues coming out of the film world point toward a third film happening in Denis Villeneuve’s Dune franchise. According to industry insider, Dune 3 is all set to begin filming next year. Warner Bros. has also hinted at the film’s development when they announced an untitled film’s release in December 2026.
Timothée Chalamet as Paul Atreides in Dune: Part Two | Warner Bros. Pictures
While Villeneuve expressed his interest in returning for a third film, he shared that he would stay away from Arrakis for a while before coming back. If everything goes according to plan, the Dune franchise will beat Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy in terms of the gap between second and third films.
Denis Villeneuve’s Dune 3 Beats Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight Rises In One Aspect A still from Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight | Warner Bros. Pictures.
After the overwhelming success of Dune: Part Two,...
Timothée Chalamet as Paul Atreides in Dune: Part Two | Warner Bros. Pictures
While Villeneuve expressed his interest in returning for a third film, he shared that he would stay away from Arrakis for a while before coming back. If everything goes according to plan, the Dune franchise will beat Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy in terms of the gap between second and third films.
Denis Villeneuve’s Dune 3 Beats Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight Rises In One Aspect A still from Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight | Warner Bros. Pictures.
After the overwhelming success of Dune: Part Two,...
- 6/30/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
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Superhero flicks aren’t popular for realism, they’re hailed for their formidable heroes valiantly knocking down menacing villains and persisting despite gashes and injuries. The reality, however, doesn’t grant this luxury of exaggeration because if Batman were to fight criminals in real life, the Caped Crusader would have a body count surpassing the Clown Prince of Crime.
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) | Warner Bros. Pictures
You’d be surprised at the ramifications superhero fight scenes would bore if they ever took place off-screen, something that a licensed emergency medicine doctor described in vividly disturbing detail using Zack Snyder’s 2016 film starring Ben Affleck and Henry Cavill.
Batman Fight Scenes From the Eyes of An ER Doctor
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice may have left fans polarized, but the warehouse fight scene – wherein Ben Affleck‘s Dark Knight infiltrates the assassin-infested headquarters of KGBeast – is arguably one...
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) | Warner Bros. Pictures
You’d be surprised at the ramifications superhero fight scenes would bore if they ever took place off-screen, something that a licensed emergency medicine doctor described in vividly disturbing detail using Zack Snyder’s 2016 film starring Ben Affleck and Henry Cavill.
Batman Fight Scenes From the Eyes of An ER Doctor
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice may have left fans polarized, but the warehouse fight scene – wherein Ben Affleck‘s Dark Knight infiltrates the assassin-infested headquarters of KGBeast – is arguably one...
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