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Release the Schumacher Cut!
Okay, that nerdy battle cry maybe hasn’t caught on like the demands for David Ayer’s darker cut of Suicide Squad or another, longer cut of whatever Zack Snyder is making. But the Schumacher Cut of Batman Forever is a thing, a longer and darker version of the 1995 sequel based on director Joel Schumacher‘s original intentions, and according to Akiva Goldsman, who co-wrote the script with Lee Batchler and Janet Scott Batchler, the Schumacher Cut almost saw the light of day.
Speaking with Collider at Sdcc 2024, Goldsman revealed that the Schumacher Cut does exist and he has seen it. “There is a preview… that is most of the material that is available put back together,” Goldsman explained.
Even though much of the deleted material has made its way onto the internet in one way or another over the years, Goldsman has long hoped to...
Okay, that nerdy battle cry maybe hasn’t caught on like the demands for David Ayer’s darker cut of Suicide Squad or another, longer cut of whatever Zack Snyder is making. But the Schumacher Cut of Batman Forever is a thing, a longer and darker version of the 1995 sequel based on director Joel Schumacher‘s original intentions, and according to Akiva Goldsman, who co-wrote the script with Lee Batchler and Janet Scott Batchler, the Schumacher Cut almost saw the light of day.
Speaking with Collider at Sdcc 2024, Goldsman revealed that the Schumacher Cut does exist and he has seen it. “There is a preview… that is most of the material that is available put back together,” Goldsman explained.
Even though much of the deleted material has made its way onto the internet in one way or another over the years, Goldsman has long hoped to...
- 8/13/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
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Seal’s song “Kiss from a Rose” became a massive hit, strongly associated with promoting Batman Forever. It’s almost impossible to think of the third film in the franchise without recalling the song. Hoping to replicate that success, the studio aimed to capture the same magic with the fourth instalment. However, R. Kelly’s lyrics make it […]
Gotham City Proves R. Kelly Knew Nothing About Batman Written by Tito Pernalete for Fortress of Solitude...
Gotham City Proves R. Kelly Knew Nothing About Batman Written by Tito Pernalete for Fortress of Solitude...
- 8/12/2024
- by Tito Pernalete
- Fortress of Solitude - Movie News
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Released in 1995, Batman Forever touched the hearts of the world because of Seal. There, I said it. The movie is beloved because of Seal’s “Kiss from a Rose” and how it’s the only song worth singing in a shower while the shampoo bottle suffers through the aural massacre of the chorus. For many comic […]
I Rewatched Batman Forever, And It’s The Perfect MCU Film – No, Really Written by Sergio Pereira for Fortress of Solitude...
I Rewatched Batman Forever, And It’s The Perfect MCU Film – No, Really Written by Sergio Pereira for Fortress of Solitude...
- 8/7/2024
- by Sergio Pereira
- Fortress of Solitude - Movie News
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Rebecca Budig is joining The Bold and the Beautiful as an older character, and she is very excited about it. The character is Dr. Taylor Hayes and she has been played by three different people before Budig. When asked about the role, Budig said that she is “iconic” and that she loves her “strength.”
Here is what you need to know about the returning Dr. Taylor Hayes.
Rebecca Budig Joining The Bold And The Beautiful
Rebecca Budig joins The Bold and the Beautiful as Dr. Taylor Hayes, and her first episode aired on August 6. This is a legacy character that she is playing. Previously, Hunter Tylo, Sherilyn Wolter, and Krista Allen played the character on the show.
Bob Guiney and Rebecca Budig/Credit: YouTube
Dr. Taylor Hayes is a psychiatrist, and this is the first time that Budig has played someone in the mental health profession. It has her very excited about the possibilities.
Here is what you need to know about the returning Dr. Taylor Hayes.
Rebecca Budig Joining The Bold And The Beautiful
Rebecca Budig joins The Bold and the Beautiful as Dr. Taylor Hayes, and her first episode aired on August 6. This is a legacy character that she is playing. Previously, Hunter Tylo, Sherilyn Wolter, and Krista Allen played the character on the show.
Bob Guiney and Rebecca Budig/Credit: YouTube
Dr. Taylor Hayes is a psychiatrist, and this is the first time that Budig has played someone in the mental health profession. It has her very excited about the possibilities.
- 8/6/2024
- by Shawn Lealos
- TV Shows Ace
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Joel Schumacher’s Batman Forever from 1995 has a darker director’s cut, and Warner Bros came close to officially releasing it.
We’ve known since 2021 that a director’s cut of Batman Forever exists. There was quite a lot of excitement about the 1995 film getting a recut release given that the rumour mill suggested we’d see something substantially darker than the theatrical version released almost 30 years ago.
The mood was pretty optimistic that it would happen too. Joel Schumacher, the film’s director, had just passed away at the age of 80 and the feeling was that releasing his cut of the film would be an apt tribute. Zack Synder’s cut of Justice League had also been released a couple of months earlier.
A feeling of momentum began to build, and the expectation was that the cut would be released. It never happened, though, and despite us (and many...
We’ve known since 2021 that a director’s cut of Batman Forever exists. There was quite a lot of excitement about the 1995 film getting a recut release given that the rumour mill suggested we’d see something substantially darker than the theatrical version released almost 30 years ago.
The mood was pretty optimistic that it would happen too. Joel Schumacher, the film’s director, had just passed away at the age of 80 and the feeling was that releasing his cut of the film would be an apt tribute. Zack Synder’s cut of Justice League had also been released a couple of months earlier.
A feeling of momentum began to build, and the expectation was that the cut would be released. It never happened, though, and despite us (and many...
- 7/29/2024
- by Dan Cooper
- Film Stories
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From his debut in Top Secret! to Academy Award-winning action flicks like Top Gun, Val Kilmer has garnered an eclectic repertoire of works under his belt. In a career easily spanning four decades, Kilmer – who started his Hollywood journey as a stage actor – has led some evergreen classics, the likes of which include Tim Burton’s campy Batman Forever and the ’80s hit Willow.
Val Kilmer in Top Gun: Maverick (2022) | Paramount Pictures
But there’s one film – that makes Kilmer’s robust devotion stand out against his role – for which he deserves much more recognition than he’s received, and rightly so.
Val Kilmer Gave This Role His All Despite Not Being Violent
Shepherded by Miami Vice‘s Michael Mann and comprising a star-studded ensemble with A-listers like Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, and Val Kilmer, Heat is jam-packed with all the great bits you’d want in a movie.
Val Kilmer in Top Gun: Maverick (2022) | Paramount Pictures
But there’s one film – that makes Kilmer’s robust devotion stand out against his role – for which he deserves much more recognition than he’s received, and rightly so.
Val Kilmer Gave This Role His All Despite Not Being Violent
Shepherded by Miami Vice‘s Michael Mann and comprising a star-studded ensemble with A-listers like Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, and Val Kilmer, Heat is jam-packed with all the great bits you’d want in a movie.
- 7/25/2024
- by Khushi
- FandomWire
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Nicole Kidman stuns the crowd every time she walks in, not only because of her towering height but also because of her radiant beauty. The 57-year-old actress appeared in the trailer of her new mini-series, The Perfect Couple, and fans have suspected since then that she had perhaps undergone plastic surgery.
Nicole Kidman in The Perfect Couple / Netflix
A professional surgeon reveals his observation of the Moulin Rouge star’s appearance and discerns if she actually went under the knife.
Expert Weighs In On Nicole Kidman’s Alleged Plastic Surgery
In an exclusive interview with Life & Style, Anthony Youn, M.D., F.A.C.S., shares what he thinks of Nicole Kidman’s new look.
It appears that Nicole has undergone a facelift, which has removed any drooping skin on her face. She also may have undergone an endoscopic brow lift. This is a minimally invasive operation that lifts the brows higher without visible scars.
Nicole Kidman in The Perfect Couple / Netflix
A professional surgeon reveals his observation of the Moulin Rouge star’s appearance and discerns if she actually went under the knife.
Expert Weighs In On Nicole Kidman’s Alleged Plastic Surgery
In an exclusive interview with Life & Style, Anthony Youn, M.D., F.A.C.S., shares what he thinks of Nicole Kidman’s new look.
It appears that Nicole has undergone a facelift, which has removed any drooping skin on her face. She also may have undergone an endoscopic brow lift. This is a minimally invasive operation that lifts the brows higher without visible scars.
- 7/25/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
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The People’s Joker has been on my radar since its splashy premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival 2022, which made headlines when the film was served a cease-and-desist order from Warner Bros., which resulted in the cancellation of all future screenings. All anyone who was not at the premiere of the film really knew about it was that it was some sort of parody of Todd Phillip’s 2019 Joker from a trans perspective. After just under two years of legal dispute, The People’s Joker has finally been released. Kinda. It was shown at the IFC Center in New York City on April 5th of this year and has been touring arthouse cinemas across the country since, only showing in special “one day only” screenings. I suspect this was an agreement that the team behind the film made with Warner Bros to get a release at all.
After all this ruckus,...
After all this ruckus,...
- 7/24/2024
- by Aiden Morton
- Talking Films
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Joker: Folie a Deux Trailer Easter Egg Confirms Harvey Dent/Two-Face - Main Image
The first Joker film was pretty sparing when it came to cameos of any other famous Gotham character. Besides Joker, fans only got Bruce Wayne, Alfred, and Thomas Wayne.
With Joker: Folie a Deux introducing Harley Quinn though, it does seem like more familiar characters from Batman’s rogues gallery are going to be appearing, and fans have spotted a tease for one dual-sided lawyer.
Harvey Dent/Two-Face Easter Egg in Latest Joker 2 Trailer
While the major plot of Joker: Folie a Deux has been kept under wraps, it does look like the film is going to be featuring the trial of Arthur Fleck; and where there’s a courtroom drama, fans are already expecting the appearance of one of comics’ most infamous lawyers.
What’s interesting is, there is actually an Easter Egg for...
The first Joker film was pretty sparing when it came to cameos of any other famous Gotham character. Besides Joker, fans only got Bruce Wayne, Alfred, and Thomas Wayne.
With Joker: Folie a Deux introducing Harley Quinn though, it does seem like more familiar characters from Batman’s rogues gallery are going to be appearing, and fans have spotted a tease for one dual-sided lawyer.
Harvey Dent/Two-Face Easter Egg in Latest Joker 2 Trailer
While the major plot of Joker: Folie a Deux has been kept under wraps, it does look like the film is going to be featuring the trial of Arthur Fleck; and where there’s a courtroom drama, fans are already expecting the appearance of one of comics’ most infamous lawyers.
What’s interesting is, there is actually an Easter Egg for...
- 7/23/2024
- EpicStream
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It's a light year for comic book movies (relatively speaking), in no small part because the Marvel Cinematic Universe is only bringing us "Deadpool & Wolverine," while the DC slate is also slim. But DC's lone release this year will pack a punch: "Joker: Folie a Deux," aka "Joker 2," is coming down the pipeline in October. As the sequel to the biggest R-rated movie in cinema history, all eyes are on this one. And not just because Joaquin Phoenix is back as Arthur Fleck, but because Lady Gaga is playing Harley Quinn as well. To add to the intrigue, it looks like another classic DC Comics villain is going to be involved in the proceedings.
A new full-length trailer for "Joker: Folie a Deux" dropped today, which offers a better sense of the musical-driven chaos that director Todd Phillips is bringing to the sequel. The captions contain a pretty...
A new full-length trailer for "Joker: Folie a Deux" dropped today, which offers a better sense of the musical-driven chaos that director Todd Phillips is bringing to the sequel. The captions contain a pretty...
- 7/23/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
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Michelle Pfeiffer was supposed to have her own solo Catwoman movie after her stint in Tim Burton’s Batman Returns, but the circumstances proved to be not in her favor at the time. There was a prepared script, but Warner Bros was no longer interested.
Michelle Pfeiffer in Batman Returns / Warner Bros
Years later, the studio was able to produce a new Catwoman film with Halle Berry in the lead. It was a major box-office and critical flop that the actress even won a Razzie Award for it.
Catwoman Screenwriter Reveals The Chaotic Process Of Penning The Script
Halle Berry’s Catwoman was the product of a creative team that didn’t know what direction they wanted to go. After the news that they could not get Michelle Pfeiffer back as Selina Kyle, they started from scratch and created a new backstory for the femme fatale character.
The problem was...
Michelle Pfeiffer in Batman Returns / Warner Bros
Years later, the studio was able to produce a new Catwoman film with Halle Berry in the lead. It was a major box-office and critical flop that the actress even won a Razzie Award for it.
Catwoman Screenwriter Reveals The Chaotic Process Of Penning The Script
Halle Berry’s Catwoman was the product of a creative team that didn’t know what direction they wanted to go. After the news that they could not get Michelle Pfeiffer back as Selina Kyle, they started from scratch and created a new backstory for the femme fatale character.
The problem was...
- 7/22/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
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There have been a plethora of actors who have had the honor to play the role of The Batman in live-action iterations. Ranging from George Clooney to the latest Robert Pattinson, only a select few of the most talented men in Hollywood has had the opportunity to play the Gotham caped crusader.
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Among them, is Michael Keaton, who played the role in 1989’s Batman and 1992’s Batman Returns. The actor, for many of the older fans of the superhero, is the original Batman that they grew up with for years. The same, appears to be true for none other than the ridiculously talented Danny DeVito, who played the role of Oswald Cobblepot / Penguin in the 1992 Warner Bros. project.
During an interview with Vanity Fair, Devito revealed the simple reason why he cannot even accept any other actor as Batman.
Danny DeVito cannot accept...
A still from Batman Returns (1992) | Warner Bros.
Among them, is Michael Keaton, who played the role in 1989’s Batman and 1992’s Batman Returns. The actor, for many of the older fans of the superhero, is the original Batman that they grew up with for years. The same, appears to be true for none other than the ridiculously talented Danny DeVito, who played the role of Oswald Cobblepot / Penguin in the 1992 Warner Bros. project.
During an interview with Vanity Fair, Devito revealed the simple reason why he cannot even accept any other actor as Batman.
Danny DeVito cannot accept...
- 7/2/2024
- by Rishabh Bhatnagar
- FandomWire
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Though they’ve worked together only once (the animated “Happy Feet”), Australian director George Miller and recent AFI Life Achievement Award winner Nicole Kidman share a distinction this week. Both of their most recent films lead on respective home viewing charts.
For Warner Bros. and Miller, the #1 status for the newly released “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” is positive news after its very disappointing theatrical results. But even more than a normal high-return PVOD release, it is available for a $24.99 digital purchase price rather than the standard initial $19.99 rental.
Kidman has provided an eclectic filmography that spans from Jane Campion and Lars von Trier to “Batman Forever” and “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.” Her latest, rom-com “A Family Affair” where she credibly plays at the age of 57 the love interest for Zac Efron, testifies to a star quality along with enduring talent. A Netflix original, it started as #1 this weekend...
For Warner Bros. and Miller, the #1 status for the newly released “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” is positive news after its very disappointing theatrical results. But even more than a normal high-return PVOD release, it is available for a $24.99 digital purchase price rather than the standard initial $19.99 rental.
Kidman has provided an eclectic filmography that spans from Jane Campion and Lars von Trier to “Batman Forever” and “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.” Her latest, rom-com “A Family Affair” where she credibly plays at the age of 57 the love interest for Zac Efron, testifies to a star quality along with enduring talent. A Netflix original, it started as #1 this weekend...
- 7/1/2024
- by Tom Brueggemann
- Indiewire
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Can a single, playful moment truly turn the tide of someone’s career? This is the entertainment industry, where even the smallest joke can reverberate across the pond of fate and become defining milestones; such a concept is not a whimsy—it is a reality.
Okay, so picture a scene filled with laughter and disbelief as Nicole Kidman reveals her past crush on Jimmy Fallon, setting the stage for an anecdote that teeters on the brink of career-altering. It was on The Tonight Show in 2015 that Kidman bashfully recounted that fateful meeting at Fallon’s apartment—a rendezvous she believed to be a romantic “hang”, while he obliviously anticipated a business chat about Bewitched.
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Jimmy Fallon, reminiscing about the now-viral interview, told Deadline Hollywood recently that the “date” with the Dead Calm actress had evolved into a running joke, which her now-husband Keith Urban had gladly joined.
Okay, so picture a scene filled with laughter and disbelief as Nicole Kidman reveals her past crush on Jimmy Fallon, setting the stage for an anecdote that teeters on the brink of career-altering. It was on The Tonight Show in 2015 that Kidman bashfully recounted that fateful meeting at Fallon’s apartment—a rendezvous she believed to be a romantic “hang”, while he obliviously anticipated a business chat about Bewitched.
Nicole Kidman in Batman Forever | Warner Bros. Pictures
Jimmy Fallon, reminiscing about the now-viral interview, told Deadline Hollywood recently that the “date” with the Dead Calm actress had evolved into a running joke, which her now-husband Keith Urban had gladly joined.
- 6/28/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
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These days Prime Video’s global top is dominated by the new documentary about Celine Dion’s wonderful career as she reveals her battle with Stiff Person Syndrome, a rare neurological disorder. If you liked the encouraging and touching tone of this 100%-rated documovie, we can offer you other sources for your inspiration.
Here are 4 inspiring documentary films available to watch on Prime.
1. Federer: Twelve Final Days (2024)
First comes a doc that follows one of the greatest tennis players of all time, Roger Federer, in the last 12 days of his professional career in 2022. This film offers insight into the athlete’s complicated path to the pedestal and features interviews from his legendary rivals, providing unprecedented access to the relationships between stars.
2. Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown (2014)
By displaying rare footage, interviews and unreleased photographs, this documentary chronicles James Brown's career from his time singing to Black audiences when...
Here are 4 inspiring documentary films available to watch on Prime.
1. Federer: Twelve Final Days (2024)
First comes a doc that follows one of the greatest tennis players of all time, Roger Federer, in the last 12 days of his professional career in 2022. This film offers insight into the athlete’s complicated path to the pedestal and features interviews from his legendary rivals, providing unprecedented access to the relationships between stars.
2. Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown (2014)
By displaying rare footage, interviews and unreleased photographs, this documentary chronicles James Brown's career from his time singing to Black audiences when...
- 6/27/2024
- by [email protected] (Ava Raxa)
- STartefacts.com
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Tim Burton’s Batman celebrated its 35th anniversary this month. The iconic film was released on June 23, 1989, and was one of the most commercially successful films of the year. It has also become a cult classic, with many adoring Michael Keaton’s performance as the caped crusader. The film spawned the sequels Batman Returns, Batman Forever, and Batman & Robin.
While the film is a classic now, it took many years for this particular iteration of the character to come to fruition. The superhero genre at the time was aimed at mostly children and was not taken seriously. Batman expert and producer Michael Uslan credited Burton for giving the character a serious treatment and even mentioned that its success led to the creation of the MCU.
Michael Uslan Credits Tim Burton’s Batman For The MCU’s Success A still from Batman | Credits: Warner Bros./Guber-Peters Company/PolyGram Pictures
Tim...
While the film is a classic now, it took many years for this particular iteration of the character to come to fruition. The superhero genre at the time was aimed at mostly children and was not taken seriously. Batman expert and producer Michael Uslan credited Burton for giving the character a serious treatment and even mentioned that its success led to the creation of the MCU.
Michael Uslan Credits Tim Burton’s Batman For The MCU’s Success A still from Batman | Credits: Warner Bros./Guber-Peters Company/PolyGram Pictures
Tim...
- 6/23/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
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Francis Ford Coppola has done the seemingly impossible and secured North American distribution for his ambitious "Megalopolis." The film, which Coppola self-financed, wrote, directed, and produced, premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in May, but hadn't secured a North American distributor by the end of the event. Now, however, Lionsgate Studios has confirmed that it will distribute "Megalopolis" in the U.S. and Canada.
IMAX already confirmed it would show the $120 million feature, and the film had previously secured several international distribution deals. But Coppola has now secured full theatrical distribution in the U.S. and Canada too, ensuring the masses will be able to witness a film that The Telegraph desribed as "'Succession' crossed with 'Batman Forever' and a lava lamp." Lionsgate confirmed it plans to release the film theatrically on September 27, 2024, and that it will also oversee the film's distribution on home entertainment platforms.
This is quite the coup for Coppola,...
IMAX already confirmed it would show the $120 million feature, and the film had previously secured several international distribution deals. But Coppola has now secured full theatrical distribution in the U.S. and Canada too, ensuring the masses will be able to witness a film that The Telegraph desribed as "'Succession' crossed with 'Batman Forever' and a lava lamp." Lionsgate confirmed it plans to release the film theatrically on September 27, 2024, and that it will also oversee the film's distribution on home entertainment platforms.
This is quite the coup for Coppola,...
- 6/17/2024
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
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There are many incidents when a decision made by an actor significantly alters the course of their entire life and career. For Keanu Reeves, however, a pivotal choice could have not only reshaped his trajectory but potentially spared Val Kilmer from a path that ultimately tarnished his reputation as an actor in the industry.
Keanu Reeves in John Wick 4 | Credit: Lionsgate
Kilmer took on the role of the DC superhero Batman in the 1995 film Batman Forever. While the film performed quite well at the box office, Kilmer’s on-set behavior contributed to a growing perception of him being a difficult actor to work with. However, if Reeves had accepted the offer, Kilmer might have potentially avoided facing such consequences.
Keanu Reeves Was Considered to Star in Batman Forever
Throughout his decades-long career, Keanu Reeves has given several hits, most notably in franchises like The Matrix and John Wick. However,...
Keanu Reeves in John Wick 4 | Credit: Lionsgate
Kilmer took on the role of the DC superhero Batman in the 1995 film Batman Forever. While the film performed quite well at the box office, Kilmer’s on-set behavior contributed to a growing perception of him being a difficult actor to work with. However, if Reeves had accepted the offer, Kilmer might have potentially avoided facing such consequences.
Keanu Reeves Was Considered to Star in Batman Forever
Throughout his decades-long career, Keanu Reeves has given several hits, most notably in franchises like The Matrix and John Wick. However,...
- 6/16/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
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With blockbusters like Top Gun (1986) and Tombstone (1993) under his belt, when Val Kilmer was approached with the offer to play the fan-favorite character Batman in Joel Schumacher’s 1995 movie Batman Forever, the actor accepted the part without even reading the script. Eventually, this rash decision and his overexcitment ended up turning into a disappointing experience for Kilmer.
Val Kilmer as Batman in Batman Forever | Warner Bros Pictures
Despite the 1995 DC blockbuster making him globally famous, Val Kilmer suffered significant challenges during his tenure as Batman that eventually affected his performance. Candidly discussing the hurdles he encountered while embodying the iconic superhero, Kilmer revealed his Batman Forever experience in his autobiographical documentary from Amazon Prime and A24 Films, Val.
Val Kilmer’s Physical Struggles While Playing the Caped Crusader
Reminiscing about his career and life in his autobiographical documentary Val, from Amazon Studios and A24 Films via THR, Val Kilmer reflected...
Val Kilmer as Batman in Batman Forever | Warner Bros Pictures
Despite the 1995 DC blockbuster making him globally famous, Val Kilmer suffered significant challenges during his tenure as Batman that eventually affected his performance. Candidly discussing the hurdles he encountered while embodying the iconic superhero, Kilmer revealed his Batman Forever experience in his autobiographical documentary from Amazon Prime and A24 Films, Val.
Val Kilmer’s Physical Struggles While Playing the Caped Crusader
Reminiscing about his career and life in his autobiographical documentary Val, from Amazon Studios and A24 Films via THR, Val Kilmer reflected...
- 6/15/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
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Val Kilmer’s time as the Dark Knight was a fleeting yet memorable era in Joel Schumacher’s helmed Batman Forever, co-starring with Tommy Lee Jones as Harvey Dent/Two-Face, Jim Carrey as The Riddler, and Nicole Kidman as Dr. Chase Meridian. Needless to say, this 1995 flick, under Tim Burton Productions, remains a unique imprint on the Batman anthology.
Why did Kilmer, though, quit the series after just one movie? Up until his statements were revealed in a lengthy 2020 New York Times interview, all we knew about him was that he wasn’t easy to work with. With authenticity and perhaps a touch of remorse, the actor contended with his reputation for being “difficult” to work with.
Val Kilmer as Batman in Batman Forever | Warner Bros Pictures
However, when discussing the shadow of other behind-the-scenes tensions, such as those between Jones and Carrey, it appears that Kilmer’s onset hiccups came in second place.
Why did Kilmer, though, quit the series after just one movie? Up until his statements were revealed in a lengthy 2020 New York Times interview, all we knew about him was that he wasn’t easy to work with. With authenticity and perhaps a touch of remorse, the actor contended with his reputation for being “difficult” to work with.
Val Kilmer as Batman in Batman Forever | Warner Bros Pictures
However, when discussing the shadow of other behind-the-scenes tensions, such as those between Jones and Carrey, it appears that Kilmer’s onset hiccups came in second place.
- 6/13/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
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There have been several actors who have portrayed the hit DC hero, Batman, in different live-action projects. While some left an indelible mark on the character, others were not as well received. But Val Kilmer’s portrayal of the titular character is one of the most underrated portrayals of the Dark Knight.
Val Kilmer [PC: Top Gun | Paramount Pictures]Despite doing an amazing job, the Top Gun star left the character after just a single movie. Despite being slated to appear in another film, he states he left the film because of scheduling conflicts, although there have been several different versions of the story. But what really made him quit might have been an epiphany he had while meeting Warren Buffet.
Val Kilmer’s Humiliating Encounter with Warren Buffet Made Him Quit Batman Role
Val Kilmer as Batman in Batman Forever | Warner Bros Pictures
Val Kilmer starred as the Dark Knight in Joel Schumacher‘s 1997 flick,...
Val Kilmer [PC: Top Gun | Paramount Pictures]Despite doing an amazing job, the Top Gun star left the character after just a single movie. Despite being slated to appear in another film, he states he left the film because of scheduling conflicts, although there have been several different versions of the story. But what really made him quit might have been an epiphany he had while meeting Warren Buffet.
Val Kilmer’s Humiliating Encounter with Warren Buffet Made Him Quit Batman Role
Val Kilmer as Batman in Batman Forever | Warner Bros Pictures
Val Kilmer starred as the Dark Knight in Joel Schumacher‘s 1997 flick,...
- 6/13/2024
- by Maria Sultan
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Robert Downey Jr. has been in the industry for a few decades now. Having worked in movies and TV shows alike, he had made a name for himself even before all the controversies took over his life. But soon enough, life took a turn and now he is one of the most popular actors worldwide. And with so many years of experience in the industry, he sure has many wild stories to share.
Val Kilmer and Robert Downey Jr. in Kiss Kiss Bang Bang [Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures]In 2005, Robert Downey Jr. was in a film titled Kiss Kiss Bang Bang alongside Val Kilmer. This neo-noir black comedy was the directorial debut of Shane Black, who is also known for films like Iron Man 3. In an old interview, Downey Jr. shared a little story from the very first day of shooting the movie.
When Val Kilmer Almost Choked to Death...
Val Kilmer and Robert Downey Jr. in Kiss Kiss Bang Bang [Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures]In 2005, Robert Downey Jr. was in a film titled Kiss Kiss Bang Bang alongside Val Kilmer. This neo-noir black comedy was the directorial debut of Shane Black, who is also known for films like Iron Man 3. In an old interview, Downey Jr. shared a little story from the very first day of shooting the movie.
When Val Kilmer Almost Choked to Death...
- 6/11/2024
- by Swagata Das
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Val Kilmer left no stones unturned when he wrote his memoir, I’m Your Huckleberry, which was released in 2020. With a title ripped off from one of his famous lines in Tombstone, the book was a brutally frank, tell-all tale of Kilmer’s life, including his love, loss, and regret. In one of his confessions in the book, the Batman Forever actor revealed his crush on co-star Angelina Jolie.
Val Kilmer in a still from The Island of Dr. Moreau | New Line Cinema
Kilmer worked together with Jolie in the 2004 film, Alexander. Both the actors had supporting roles in the film, playing Philip II of Macedon and Queen Olmypias, the feuding father and mother of Alexander the Great. Interestingly, Kilmer wanted a kissing scene with Jolie in the film and even jokingly told director Oliver Stone about it.
Val Kilmer Secretly Couldn’t Wait To Kiss Angelina Jolie In Alexander Angelina Jolie,...
Val Kilmer in a still from The Island of Dr. Moreau | New Line Cinema
Kilmer worked together with Jolie in the 2004 film, Alexander. Both the actors had supporting roles in the film, playing Philip II of Macedon and Queen Olmypias, the feuding father and mother of Alexander the Great. Interestingly, Kilmer wanted a kissing scene with Jolie in the film and even jokingly told director Oliver Stone about it.
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- 6/10/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
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Nicole Kidman was on the verge of retiring from acting during the early 2000s, but she was inspired by someone to continue her passion for acting. The actress, known for her roles in Moulin Rouge and The Hours, planned to settle down after she had a child.
Nicole Kidman in Moulin Rouge / 20th Century Studios
She was previously married to action star Tom Cruise, and being tied to one of the most in-demand actors of all time, she would have felt so burned out from all the press and paparazzi. This was the root cause of why Kidman wanted to quit Hollywood.
Nicole Kidman Reveals She Almost Gave Up Hollywood To Live In A Farm
Speaking with Deadline, actress Nicole Kidman shared she had a lot of thoughts about retiring after she gave birth. The plan was to live quietly in a farm without the attention of the media.
There...
Nicole Kidman in Moulin Rouge / 20th Century Studios
She was previously married to action star Tom Cruise, and being tied to one of the most in-demand actors of all time, she would have felt so burned out from all the press and paparazzi. This was the root cause of why Kidman wanted to quit Hollywood.
Nicole Kidman Reveals She Almost Gave Up Hollywood To Live In A Farm
Speaking with Deadline, actress Nicole Kidman shared she had a lot of thoughts about retiring after she gave birth. The plan was to live quietly in a farm without the attention of the media.
There...
- 6/7/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
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The Dark Knight is swooping into the U.K., just in time for Batman Day.
An exhibition showcasing costumes, props and vehicles from the caped crusader’s best-known cinematic outings is set to open this summer in Manchester following by London in the fall.
Produced by The Luna Entertainment Group in collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Themed Entertainment, Batman Unmasked will give fans a chance to step into Gotham City via a series of themed rooms and walkways.
Films represented include “Batman” (1989), “Batman Forever” (1995), “Batman & Robin” (1997), “Batman Begins” (2005), “The Dark Knight” (2008), “The Dark Knight Rises” (2012), “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” (2016), “Justice League” (2017), “Joker” (2019) and “The Batman” (2022).
As they make their way through the world of the DC Comics superhero, fans will spot some of the Batsuits won by actors including Robert Pattinson, Christian Bale and Michael Keaton as well as the Tumbler and Batpod from 2008’s “The Dark Knight...
An exhibition showcasing costumes, props and vehicles from the caped crusader’s best-known cinematic outings is set to open this summer in Manchester following by London in the fall.
Produced by The Luna Entertainment Group in collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Themed Entertainment, Batman Unmasked will give fans a chance to step into Gotham City via a series of themed rooms and walkways.
Films represented include “Batman” (1989), “Batman Forever” (1995), “Batman & Robin” (1997), “Batman Begins” (2005), “The Dark Knight” (2008), “The Dark Knight Rises” (2012), “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” (2016), “Justice League” (2017), “Joker” (2019) and “The Batman” (2022).
As they make their way through the world of the DC Comics superhero, fans will spot some of the Batsuits won by actors including Robert Pattinson, Christian Bale and Michael Keaton as well as the Tumbler and Batpod from 2008’s “The Dark Knight...
- 6/6/2024
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
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In the entertainment industry where strong personalities and artistic visions can sometimes clash, Val Kilmer has repeatedly gained the reputation of Mr. Unpopular, for his eccentric behavior and on-set shenanigans. However, despite his infamous reputation echoing through Hollywood, Kilmer called out another legendary actor for his riotous temperament.
Val Kilmer in Top Gun: Maverick | Paramount Pictures
Apparently, appearing in The Island of Dr. Moreau, Val Kilmer was pitted against another well-known troublemaker Marlon Brando. Therefore, after sharing the screen with the veteran actor who was known for generally causing chaos on set, Kilmer reflected upon his work experience with Brando and labeled the star as a “spoilt genius”.
Val Kilmer Starred Alongside His Chaotic Doppelganger Marlon Brando
Appearing in iconic movies like Top Gun and Batman Forever, although Val Kilmer catapulted himself to the heights of popular Hollywood A-listers, he gained a notorious reputation after being labeled “difficult” to work with,...
Val Kilmer in Top Gun: Maverick | Paramount Pictures
Apparently, appearing in The Island of Dr. Moreau, Val Kilmer was pitted against another well-known troublemaker Marlon Brando. Therefore, after sharing the screen with the veteran actor who was known for generally causing chaos on set, Kilmer reflected upon his work experience with Brando and labeled the star as a “spoilt genius”.
Val Kilmer Starred Alongside His Chaotic Doppelganger Marlon Brando
Appearing in iconic movies like Top Gun and Batman Forever, although Val Kilmer catapulted himself to the heights of popular Hollywood A-listers, he gained a notorious reputation after being labeled “difficult” to work with,...
- 6/1/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
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Hollywood actors often have their careers reduced to one major role. Having said that, isn’t it compelling how an iconic character like Batman can bring an actor everlasting fame, but also conceal the breadth of their versatility? Val Kilmer, known widely for donning the dark mask of the Caped Crusader, embodies this paradox with remarkable grace.
Prior to making his breakthrough in the 1980s with roles in comedies such as Real Genius and Top Secret, Val Kilmer began his acting career on stage. The acclaimed sequel to Top Gun, in which he reprised the role of Iceman, has brought him back into the spotlight.
Val Kilmer as Batman in Batman Forever | Warner Bros Pictures
Despite his early breakthrough, Kilmer charted a different course, circling the universe of TV—save for a voice role as Kitt in the Knight Rider reboot and brief stints on shows like Ghost Girls and The Spoils of Babylon.
Prior to making his breakthrough in the 1980s with roles in comedies such as Real Genius and Top Secret, Val Kilmer began his acting career on stage. The acclaimed sequel to Top Gun, in which he reprised the role of Iceman, has brought him back into the spotlight.
Val Kilmer as Batman in Batman Forever | Warner Bros Pictures
Despite his early breakthrough, Kilmer charted a different course, circling the universe of TV—save for a voice role as Kitt in the Knight Rider reboot and brief stints on shows like Ghost Girls and The Spoils of Babylon.
- 5/31/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
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Actor Val Kilmer is known for his roles in iconic films such as Batman Forever and The Doors, which made him a household name. Kilmer’s career saw exponential heights during the late 80s and early 90s with his popularity bolstered by his performance as Iceman, a rival to Tom Cruise’s Maverick, in 1986’s Top Gun.
Val Kilmer’s filmography includes the iconic 1986 military action film Top Gun (Credit: Paramount Pictures).
During an interview, Kilmer opened up about his lengthy career and reflected on some of his most career-defining roles. At the time, Kilmer credited one iconic crime-drama film with putting him above the rest of his peers in Hollywood over Top Gun. Here is why Val Kilmer feels 1995’s Heat was one of the most important films in his career.
Val Kilmer Credits Heat With Giving Him an Edge Over His Hollywood Peers
Val Kilmer rose to prominence...
Val Kilmer’s filmography includes the iconic 1986 military action film Top Gun (Credit: Paramount Pictures).
During an interview, Kilmer opened up about his lengthy career and reflected on some of his most career-defining roles. At the time, Kilmer credited one iconic crime-drama film with putting him above the rest of his peers in Hollywood over Top Gun. Here is why Val Kilmer feels 1995’s Heat was one of the most important films in his career.
Val Kilmer Credits Heat With Giving Him an Edge Over His Hollywood Peers
Val Kilmer rose to prominence...
- 5/28/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
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by Christopher James
The year 1995 is a pivotal moment in the definition of Nicole Kidman. Both of her films released this year paint different paths her career could go. As Dr. Chase Meridian in Batman Forever, Nicole Kidman pursues mainstream success, hoping to align her name with a big franchise full of stars. Though she eventually returns to the superhero genre, we get the first real glimpse at the prestige actress we know and love today with her seismic turn in Gus Van Sant’s To Die For. At that point, Kidman was best known as Mrs. Tom Cruise, having already starred in Days of Thunder and Far & Away with her husband. In redefining her image as a real actress, Kidman first had to lean into the stereotypes that people saw in her.
Her Suzanne Stone Maretto is a ditzy social climber whose quest for fame greatly exceeds her talent at wielding it.
The year 1995 is a pivotal moment in the definition of Nicole Kidman. Both of her films released this year paint different paths her career could go. As Dr. Chase Meridian in Batman Forever, Nicole Kidman pursues mainstream success, hoping to align her name with a big franchise full of stars. Though she eventually returns to the superhero genre, we get the first real glimpse at the prestige actress we know and love today with her seismic turn in Gus Van Sant’s To Die For. At that point, Kidman was best known as Mrs. Tom Cruise, having already starred in Days of Thunder and Far & Away with her husband. In redefining her image as a real actress, Kidman first had to lean into the stereotypes that people saw in her.
Her Suzanne Stone Maretto is a ditzy social climber whose quest for fame greatly exceeds her talent at wielding it.
- 5/27/2024
- by Christopher James
- FilmExperience
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When it was announced that despite playing the Caped Crusader in Joel Schumacher’s 1996 epic Batman Forever, Val Kilmer won’t return for the sequel Batman & Robin, it was a sure sign that something had gone amiss for the actor. Kilmer had solidified his reputation for being difficult to work with, ever since his rise to fame in the comedy Top Secret! (1984).
Val Kilmer as Bruce Wayne in Batman Forever (1996) | Warner Bros.
Therefore, despite his iconic portrayal of Batman in the 1996 movie, Joel Schumacher claimed that Val Kilmer’s behind-the-scenes behavior was reportedly far from heroic. Having constant fallout with the filmmaker while working on the DC project, Kilmer was thus called out by Schumacher, for his prickly attitude and childish behavior.
Val Kilmer’s Prickly Attitude Led to a Falling Out with Joel Schumacher
Val Kilmer, known for his iconic roles in Top Gun and Batman Forever, has...
Val Kilmer as Bruce Wayne in Batman Forever (1996) | Warner Bros.
Therefore, despite his iconic portrayal of Batman in the 1996 movie, Joel Schumacher claimed that Val Kilmer’s behind-the-scenes behavior was reportedly far from heroic. Having constant fallout with the filmmaker while working on the DC project, Kilmer was thus called out by Schumacher, for his prickly attitude and childish behavior.
Val Kilmer’s Prickly Attitude Led to a Falling Out with Joel Schumacher
Val Kilmer, known for his iconic roles in Top Gun and Batman Forever, has...
- 5/27/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
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Actor Val Kilmer has had a long career in Hollywood, featuring in a combination of commercially successful and critically acclaimed films. During his more than four decades-long career in the film industry, Kilmer had the honor of working with legendary directors such as Tony Scott and Francis Ford Coppola and also donned the cape and cowl of Batman.
Batman Forever star Val Kilmer has worked with Tony Scott and Francis Ford Coppola (Credit: Warner Bros Pictures).
However, Kilmer revealed that he was envious of the filmography of another actor from the Batman movies for one peculiar reason. In an interview, Kilmer looked back upon his work in the black-comedy film Kiss Bang Bang while revealing his jealousy over actor Colin Farrell’s filmography. Here is why Val Kilmer was jealous of Colin Farrell and what the actor has stated about the same.
Val Kilmer Was Jealous of The Batman Actor...
Batman Forever star Val Kilmer has worked with Tony Scott and Francis Ford Coppola (Credit: Warner Bros Pictures).
However, Kilmer revealed that he was envious of the filmography of another actor from the Batman movies for one peculiar reason. In an interview, Kilmer looked back upon his work in the black-comedy film Kiss Bang Bang while revealing his jealousy over actor Colin Farrell’s filmography. Here is why Val Kilmer was jealous of Colin Farrell and what the actor has stated about the same.
Val Kilmer Was Jealous of The Batman Actor...
- 5/27/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
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Val Kilmer has many iconic projects to his name. Whether it was 1986’s Top Gun, 1991’s The Doors, or 1993’s True Romance, the actor somehow shone bright in every role he played on the screen. He even starred as the Batman himself in Tim Burton’s Batman Forever (1995). Clearly, Val Kilmer’s filmography is filled to the brim with some of the most unforgettable titles of all time.
Batman Forever (1995) | Tim Burton Productions
Despite all this, Val Kilmer has one regret in his exceptional career – not building himself a particular identity in the film industry, as many actors have done. Giving an example of actors like Johnny Depp and Tom Hanks, Val Kilmer deep dived into this major regret.
Val Kilmer Opened Up About His Regret Val Kilmer in Top Gun (1986) | Paramount Pictures
It might be difficult to believe that even an actor like Val Kilmer has regrets about his...
Batman Forever (1995) | Tim Burton Productions
Despite all this, Val Kilmer has one regret in his exceptional career – not building himself a particular identity in the film industry, as many actors have done. Giving an example of actors like Johnny Depp and Tom Hanks, Val Kilmer deep dived into this major regret.
Val Kilmer Opened Up About His Regret Val Kilmer in Top Gun (1986) | Paramount Pictures
It might be difficult to believe that even an actor like Val Kilmer has regrets about his...
- 5/27/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
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Val Kilmer was almost a lead in one of the cult classics of David Lynch. The Top Gun actor could be a massive name early in his career if he accepted Lynch’s 1986 mystery-thriller Blue Velvet.
Val Kilmer has been cast in several commercially and critically successful films throughout his career. He has also garnered attention from pop culture enthusiasts for his role as the Dark Knight in Batman Forever. However, the Iceman fame has also lost some iconic roles that could have elevated his career.
Val Kilmer in Top Gun | Paramount Pictures
It is not new for stars to miss out on some great films due to tough decisions. Val Kilmer admitted that he had to reject Blue Velvet as he was uncomfortable doing such an explicit film.
Why did Val Kilmer say no to David Lynch’s Blue Velvet?
David Lynch is known for his distinct style of surrealistic filmmaking.
Val Kilmer has been cast in several commercially and critically successful films throughout his career. He has also garnered attention from pop culture enthusiasts for his role as the Dark Knight in Batman Forever. However, the Iceman fame has also lost some iconic roles that could have elevated his career.
Val Kilmer in Top Gun | Paramount Pictures
It is not new for stars to miss out on some great films due to tough decisions. Val Kilmer admitted that he had to reject Blue Velvet as he was uncomfortable doing such an explicit film.
Why did Val Kilmer say no to David Lynch’s Blue Velvet?
David Lynch is known for his distinct style of surrealistic filmmaking.
- 5/26/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
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It is often said that some actors are just destined to play some roles. Just as Robert Downey Jr. was apparently destined to play Iron Man, Daniel Radcliffe to play Harry Potter, Henry Cavill to play Superman, Val Kilmer too was supposedly set to play Batman at least once.
Val Kilmer as Batman in Batman Forever | Warner Bros Pictures
Despite having starred in just one Dark Knight movie, Batman Forever, Kilmer did a spectacular job of portraying the iconic superhero. While his portrayal has now left a long-lasting impression on the DC character’s legacy, the tale behind his casting will convince any fan that playing Batman was his destiny.
Val Kilmer Was Born to Play Batman Val Kilmer and Nicole Kidman in Batman Forever | Warner Bros Pictures
Before Val Kilmer was cast as the Dark Knight, the actor was not even in the country. according to Batman Forever: The...
Val Kilmer as Batman in Batman Forever | Warner Bros Pictures
Despite having starred in just one Dark Knight movie, Batman Forever, Kilmer did a spectacular job of portraying the iconic superhero. While his portrayal has now left a long-lasting impression on the DC character’s legacy, the tale behind his casting will convince any fan that playing Batman was his destiny.
Val Kilmer Was Born to Play Batman Val Kilmer and Nicole Kidman in Batman Forever | Warner Bros Pictures
Before Val Kilmer was cast as the Dark Knight, the actor was not even in the country. according to Batman Forever: The...
- 5/26/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
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Nicole Kidman played Hollywood’s leading lady for several years, but the actress wanted more from her profession other than being the eye candy. This is what she felt after starring in Joel Schumacher’s Batman Forever in 1995.
Nicole Kidman in Batman Forever / Warner Bros. Pictures
She would be partnered with actor Val Kilmer who played Bruce Wayne. The actress confessed that there was one thing she envied about her costar and that was his great lips. For Kidman, it’s an essential when playing the Caped Crusader.
Nicole Kidman On Starring As Val Kilmer’s Love Interest In Batman Forever
In an interview with Yahoo! Entertainment, actress Nicole Kidman shared what she truly felt starring in Batman Forever as Dr. Chase Meridian.
I remember going, ‘I wish had more of a role, though.’ It’s great being the girl in the Batman movie but I’m an actor and you go,...
Nicole Kidman in Batman Forever / Warner Bros. Pictures
She would be partnered with actor Val Kilmer who played Bruce Wayne. The actress confessed that there was one thing she envied about her costar and that was his great lips. For Kidman, it’s an essential when playing the Caped Crusader.
Nicole Kidman On Starring As Val Kilmer’s Love Interest In Batman Forever
In an interview with Yahoo! Entertainment, actress Nicole Kidman shared what she truly felt starring in Batman Forever as Dr. Chase Meridian.
I remember going, ‘I wish had more of a role, though.’ It’s great being the girl in the Batman movie but I’m an actor and you go,...
- 5/24/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
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Hollywood’s beauty queen Nicole Kidman has been thoroughly successful throughout her more than forty-year-old and counting career, scoring roles in nearly every genre there is, including the superhero ones as well. Decades before starring in Dceu’s Aquaman film series, she also scored the role of Dr. Chase Meridian alongside Val Kilmer’s Caped Crusader in 1995’s Batman Forever.
Nicole Kidman. | Credit: Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons.
But, surprisingly enough, she was never supposed to get cast in that movie because the role was written for someone else. However, she eventually ended up making her way into the movie and it was all because of the film’s director, Joel Schumacher, who was so obsessed with working with her that he cast her in the role despite claiming she was not fit to play the seductive doctor!
Nicole Kidman was in Val Kilmer’s Batman Forever Because of Joel Schumacher
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Nicole Kidman. | Credit: Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons.
But, surprisingly enough, she was never supposed to get cast in that movie because the role was written for someone else. However, she eventually ended up making her way into the movie and it was all because of the film’s director, Joel Schumacher, who was so obsessed with working with her that he cast her in the role despite claiming she was not fit to play the seductive doctor!
Nicole Kidman was in Val Kilmer’s Batman Forever Because of Joel Schumacher
Back in the early 1990s,...
- 5/24/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
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Val Kilmer’s Hollywood career was at its peak during the 80s and 90s racking up impressive films and interesting roles that showed his acting prowess. He started off playing comic roles in films like Top Secret! and Real Genius. His fame catapulted after his screen-stealing role as Iceman in Top Gun. The 90s saw the actor receiving attention for his acting and starring in successful blockbusters.
Val Kilmer as Batman in Batman Forever | Warner Bros Pictures
After impressing critics and audiences with his incredible performances in The Doors, Heat, and Tombstone, Kilmer entered the superhero world as Batman in 1995’s Batman Forever. The film was a success and he planned to return for a sequel. However, Kilmer refused to return for Batman & Robin as he knew it was doomed after witnessing its rushed pre-production.
Val Kilmer Backed Out From Batman & Robin Due to Its Rushed Production George Clooney...
Val Kilmer as Batman in Batman Forever | Warner Bros Pictures
After impressing critics and audiences with his incredible performances in The Doors, Heat, and Tombstone, Kilmer entered the superhero world as Batman in 1995’s Batman Forever. The film was a success and he planned to return for a sequel. However, Kilmer refused to return for Batman & Robin as he knew it was doomed after witnessing its rushed pre-production.
Val Kilmer Backed Out From Batman & Robin Due to Its Rushed Production George Clooney...
- 5/23/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
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The highest-paid actors in Hollywood — Tom Cruise, Robert Downey Jr., Keanu Reeves, and others — could easily command millions of dollars in upfront salary. For Avengers: Endgame, Downey Jr. earned a $20 million upfront salary and a $75 million total income. The precedent for these humongous salaries was Elizabeth Taylor’s upfront salary of $1 million for Cleopatra.
Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man in Avengers: Endgame | Marvel Studios
The British-American actress worked in the industry for nearly seven decades. She was cast in Cleopatra after she completed her contract at MGM Studios. 20th Century Fox, who produced the film, recognized her incredible talent and offered her a massive guaranteed salary along with a percentage of the gross profits.
Elizabeth Taylor Became The First Movie Star To Be Paid $1 Million Salary Elizabeth Taylor in a still from Cleopatra | 20th Century Fox
20th Century Fox set aside a sum of $2 million for the production of their project Cleopatra.
Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man in Avengers: Endgame | Marvel Studios
The British-American actress worked in the industry for nearly seven decades. She was cast in Cleopatra after she completed her contract at MGM Studios. 20th Century Fox, who produced the film, recognized her incredible talent and offered her a massive guaranteed salary along with a percentage of the gross profits.
Elizabeth Taylor Became The First Movie Star To Be Paid $1 Million Salary Elizabeth Taylor in a still from Cleopatra | 20th Century Fox
20th Century Fox set aside a sum of $2 million for the production of their project Cleopatra.
- 5/20/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
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Following Tom Cruise and Val Kilmer’s fictional rivalry onscreen in Top Gun, it was rumored that their feud might not be just limited to the silver screen but might’ve translated into the real world. But after years of speculation, Kilmer himself finally cleared the year surrounding the alleged off-screen feud between the actors, finally putting the speculations to rest.
Moreover, the actor stressed that he has nothing but nice to say about his costar, and even shared a tribute to the actor after reprising the part of Iceman in the 2022 sequel.
Val Kilmer Deemed Tom Cruise a Real Friend
Val Kilmer | Top Gun (Paramount Pictures)
Despite starting out as rivals, by the end of Top Gun, Pete Maverick and Iceman develop a newfound respect for each other, with the latter even becoming Maverick’s wingman. And it seems their dynamic hasn’t changed since, as Val Kilmer took to his Ig to share,...
Moreover, the actor stressed that he has nothing but nice to say about his costar, and even shared a tribute to the actor after reprising the part of Iceman in the 2022 sequel.
Val Kilmer Deemed Tom Cruise a Real Friend
Val Kilmer | Top Gun (Paramount Pictures)
Despite starting out as rivals, by the end of Top Gun, Pete Maverick and Iceman develop a newfound respect for each other, with the latter even becoming Maverick’s wingman. And it seems their dynamic hasn’t changed since, as Val Kilmer took to his Ig to share,...
- 5/19/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
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With the 2022 film, Top Gun: Maverick, Val Kilmer returned to the role that brought him widespread acclaim, Lt. Tom Kazansky, aka Iceman. Bringing Tom Cruise back as Pete Maverick more than three decades after the original film’s release, the sequel went on to become one of the most significant hits of Cruise’s career.
Val Kilmer and Tom Cruise in a still from Top Gun | Credit: Paramount
The film also proved significant for Kilmer, who reportedly earned between $400,000 and $2 million for his four-minute cameo in the sequel. Compared to Keanu Reeves’ per-word salary in John Wick: Chapter 4, Kilmer’s earnings for this brief appearance seem quite substantial.
Val Kilmer’s Per Second Salary For His Brief Cameo in Top Gun: Maverick
Following his illustrious career in the industry, Val Kilmer started taking a break from acting, prominently due to his health issues. However, when it came to the Top Gun sequel,...
Val Kilmer and Tom Cruise in a still from Top Gun | Credit: Paramount
The film also proved significant for Kilmer, who reportedly earned between $400,000 and $2 million for his four-minute cameo in the sequel. Compared to Keanu Reeves’ per-word salary in John Wick: Chapter 4, Kilmer’s earnings for this brief appearance seem quite substantial.
Val Kilmer’s Per Second Salary For His Brief Cameo in Top Gun: Maverick
Following his illustrious career in the industry, Val Kilmer started taking a break from acting, prominently due to his health issues. However, when it came to the Top Gun sequel,...
- 5/19/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
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George Clooney has been many things in his career, an Oscar-winning actor and producer, a nominated director, and a humanitarian. However, one thing he could not pull off was being a successful Batman. While he was perfect on paper for the role of the vigilante, the odds were stacked against him as he was cast in Joel Schumacher’s Batman & Robin.
The film has received extremely negative reviews and led to the reboot of the franchise with Christopher Nolan’s Batman Begins. However, the actor seems to have found one fan in Josh Brolin, who played Cable in Deadpool 2 and Thanos in Avengers: Infinity War and Endgame. He was reportedly also up for Batman in the Dceu, which Ben Affleck played.
Josh Brolin Defended George Clooney’s Portrayal Of Batman George Clooney in Batman & Robin
On paper, George Clooney’s casting as Bruce Wayne a.k.a Batman was perfect.
The film has received extremely negative reviews and led to the reboot of the franchise with Christopher Nolan’s Batman Begins. However, the actor seems to have found one fan in Josh Brolin, who played Cable in Deadpool 2 and Thanos in Avengers: Infinity War and Endgame. He was reportedly also up for Batman in the Dceu, which Ben Affleck played.
Josh Brolin Defended George Clooney’s Portrayal Of Batman George Clooney in Batman & Robin
On paper, George Clooney’s casting as Bruce Wayne a.k.a Batman was perfect.
- 5/19/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
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How often do you think about ancient Rome? If you're director Francis Ford Coppola, the answer is apparently "quite a lot." HIs latest film is "Megalopolis," a passion project that he had to finance himself in order to have full creative freedom, and it takes place in a crumbling city called New Rome, following an architect named Cesar (Adam Driver) as he seeks to build a more sustainable future. It's some wacky stuff, and Coppola has bought in completely.
The very first batch of reviews and reactions to "Megalopolis" are coming out of Cannes Film Festival in France, where the film made its world premiere. Given the movie's troubled production and absolutely wild teaser trailer, it should come as no surprise that the reviews are as intense as they are mixed, though most praise the unique sci-fi epic for its audacity and willingness to fully commit to its ideas and world.
The very first batch of reviews and reactions to "Megalopolis" are coming out of Cannes Film Festival in France, where the film made its world premiere. Given the movie's troubled production and absolutely wild teaser trailer, it should come as no surprise that the reviews are as intense as they are mixed, though most praise the unique sci-fi epic for its audacity and willingness to fully commit to its ideas and world.
- 5/16/2024
- by Danielle Ryan
- Slash Film
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After months of speculation, the critical book has finally been opened on Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis. The early word? Predominantly positive, with some very high highs and inevitably a few low lows.
Below, we run through some of the first reactions.
Deadline’s Damon Wise praised the movie, calling it a “mad modern masterwork that reinvents the possibilities of cinema”. He said the film is “something of a mess; unruly, exaggerated and drawn to pretension like a moth to a flame. It is also, however, a pretty stunning achievement, the work of a master artist who has taken to Imax like Caravaggio to canvas. It is a true modern masterwork of the kind that outrages with its sheer audacity.”
He continued: “Halfway through, there’s a very audacious gimmick that tears down the fourth wall in ways younger filmmakers can only dream of. Coppola breaks many of the cardinal...
Below, we run through some of the first reactions.
Deadline’s Damon Wise praised the movie, calling it a “mad modern masterwork that reinvents the possibilities of cinema”. He said the film is “something of a mess; unruly, exaggerated and drawn to pretension like a moth to a flame. It is also, however, a pretty stunning achievement, the work of a master artist who has taken to Imax like Caravaggio to canvas. It is a true modern masterwork of the kind that outrages with its sheer audacity.”
He continued: “Halfway through, there’s a very audacious gimmick that tears down the fourth wall in ways younger filmmakers can only dream of. Coppola breaks many of the cardinal...
- 5/16/2024
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
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In the world of comic books and their movie adaptations, no names come close to the behemoth production houses of Marvel and DC. The studio houses of the respective comic giants have held onto their cinematic universes and solo movies for decades now. In this aspect, Spider-Man from the former and Batman from the latter stands out as not only two of the most widely recognized superheroes around the world but also the characters with the most flicks to their name.
In this saga, two actors, namely John Leguizamo and Jim Carrey, carry their own distinct and disappointing tales of playing villains for such adaptations. While Marvel literally snatched the role out of the former’s hands, the latter’s outing as one of the most famed villains of DC turned out to be one of the worst iterations in comic book history. Interestingly, the Columbian actor still has an...
In this saga, two actors, namely John Leguizamo and Jim Carrey, carry their own distinct and disappointing tales of playing villains for such adaptations. While Marvel literally snatched the role out of the former’s hands, the latter’s outing as one of the most famed villains of DC turned out to be one of the worst iterations in comic book history. Interestingly, the Columbian actor still has an...
- 5/13/2024
- by Imteshal Karim
- FandomWire
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Batman, a character with a rich history in comics, has been portrayed by numerous actors across various mediums, from live-action films to animated projects. Some actors have had brief appearances as the Caped Crusader, while others have portrayed him for years.
Now, DC fans have taken it upon themselves to rank these actors, setting aside box office and critical success. This fan-made list, compiled on Ranker, is for fans by fans.
24. Anthony Ruivivar
Anthony Ruivivar voiced Batman in the animated series “Beware the Batman” for 26 episodes, although he never portrayed the Dark Knight in live-action.
23. Jimmy Kimmel
Jimmy Kimmel provided the voice of Batman in ‘Teen Titans Go!’. He reportedly took on roles in movies primarily because his children were fans of the source material.
22. Robert Lowery
Robert Lowery played Batman/Bruce Wayne in the 1949 film serial ‘Batman and Robin.’ As a result, his portrayal featured a more modest costume...
Now, DC fans have taken it upon themselves to rank these actors, setting aside box office and critical success. This fan-made list, compiled on Ranker, is for fans by fans.
24. Anthony Ruivivar
Anthony Ruivivar voiced Batman in the animated series “Beware the Batman” for 26 episodes, although he never portrayed the Dark Knight in live-action.
23. Jimmy Kimmel
Jimmy Kimmel provided the voice of Batman in ‘Teen Titans Go!’. He reportedly took on roles in movies primarily because his children were fans of the source material.
22. Robert Lowery
Robert Lowery played Batman/Bruce Wayne in the 1949 film serial ‘Batman and Robin.’ As a result, his portrayal featured a more modest costume...
- 5/6/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
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Batman is one of the most adapted characters in the history of the comics. From various live-action movies to animated projects, there are quite a few names that have been attached to the role.
Some actors showed up only briefly, while some have been embodying the character for years, and DC fans, finally got around to ranking them all. Forget about box office and critical success, this list was made by fans for fans on Ranker.
24. Anthony Ruivivar
Anthony Ruivivar never played the Dark Knight in live-action but he did voice him in ‘Beware the Batman’ for 26 episodes.
23. Jimmy Kimmel
Jimmy Kimmel voiced Batman in ‘Teen Titans Go!,’ he apparently took roles in movies only because his children were fans of the source material.
22. Robert Lowery
Robert Lowery portrayed Batman/Bruce Wayne in the 1949 film serial ‘Batman and Robin.’ This is why his costume and fighting skills are a lot...
Some actors showed up only briefly, while some have been embodying the character for years, and DC fans, finally got around to ranking them all. Forget about box office and critical success, this list was made by fans for fans on Ranker.
24. Anthony Ruivivar
Anthony Ruivivar never played the Dark Knight in live-action but he did voice him in ‘Beware the Batman’ for 26 episodes.
23. Jimmy Kimmel
Jimmy Kimmel voiced Batman in ‘Teen Titans Go!,’ he apparently took roles in movies only because his children were fans of the source material.
22. Robert Lowery
Robert Lowery portrayed Batman/Bruce Wayne in the 1949 film serial ‘Batman and Robin.’ This is why his costume and fighting skills are a lot...
- 5/6/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
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Nicole Kidman has captivated audiences with her spellbinding acting for over 40 years and has excelled in theatre, film, and television. Not only is she an accomplished producer but a five-time Academy Award nominee. Her role as Virginia Woolf in The Hours (2002) earned her the Oscar for Best Actress in 2002.
Born in Honolulu, Hawaii in 1967, she began her career in Australia as a teenager with roles in Bush Christmas (1983) and BMX Bandits (1983). Her performance in Dead Calm (1989) would grab the attention of Hollywood, and Tom Cruise, casting her in her breakout role as neurologist Dr. Claire Lewicki, in Days of Thunder (1990).
Her trajectory to establishing herself among Hollywood’s A-List continued as she starred alongside Cruise again in Far and Away (1992), mastered her comedic acting chops as an aspiring television personality in Gus Van Sant’s black comedy, To Die For (1995), and portrayed another doctor in the superhero film Batman Forever (1995), opposite Val Kilmer.
Born in Honolulu, Hawaii in 1967, she began her career in Australia as a teenager with roles in Bush Christmas (1983) and BMX Bandits (1983). Her performance in Dead Calm (1989) would grab the attention of Hollywood, and Tom Cruise, casting her in her breakout role as neurologist Dr. Claire Lewicki, in Days of Thunder (1990).
Her trajectory to establishing herself among Hollywood’s A-List continued as she starred alongside Cruise again in Far and Away (1992), mastered her comedic acting chops as an aspiring television personality in Gus Van Sant’s black comedy, To Die For (1995), and portrayed another doctor in the superhero film Batman Forever (1995), opposite Val Kilmer.
- 4/28/2024
- by Robert Lang
- Deadline Film + TV
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Nicole Kidman has been an international treasure going on four decades. Whether you’re tracking her many wigs (“The Undoing” is our favorite), admiring her textured and committed performances, or just standing up and saluting before every AMC Theatres showing, you’re probably honoring her in some way.
While five best actress Oscar nominations and one win (for “The Hours”) have been adequate markers of her success and endurance, conversations have been brewing for years about a lack of recognition for her remarkable artistic consistency.
“How many times does Nicole Kidman have to prove herself?” asked author Anne Helen Peterson in a 2017 essay for BuzzFeed, one that examined how esteem is or isn’t doled out to women in Hollywood, using Kidman as a template.
“While male actors coast on the brilliance of a single performance for years, female stars have to reapply for greatness on a yearly basis, fighting...
While five best actress Oscar nominations and one win (for “The Hours”) have been adequate markers of her success and endurance, conversations have been brewing for years about a lack of recognition for her remarkable artistic consistency.
“How many times does Nicole Kidman have to prove herself?” asked author Anne Helen Peterson in a 2017 essay for BuzzFeed, one that examined how esteem is or isn’t doled out to women in Hollywood, using Kidman as a template.
“While male actors coast on the brilliance of a single performance for years, female stars have to reapply for greatness on a yearly basis, fighting...
- 4/27/2024
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
Oscar-winning actress Nicole Kidman poses for Vogue” (Australia) magazine, wearing Gucci, Cartier and Gentle Monster, photographed by Steven Klein:
Kidman began her acting career in Australia with the 1983 films “Bush Christmas” and “BMX Bandits”. Her breakthrough came in 1989 with the thriller film “Dead Calm” and the miniseries “Bangkok Hilton”.
In 1990, she achieved international success with the action film “Days of Thunder”. She received greater recognition with lead roles in “Far and Away” (1992), “Batman Forever” (1995), “To Die For” (1995) and “Eyes Wide Shut” (1999).
In 2003, she won the ‘Academy Award’ for ‘Best Actress’ for her portrayal of writer ‘Virginia Woolf’ in the drama film “The Hours” (2002). Among her numerous feature films, Kidman received additional Academy Award nominations for her roles in the musical “Moulin Rouge!” (2001) and the dramas “Rabbit Hole” (2010), “Lion” (2016) and “Being the Ricardos” (2021).
Kidman's television roles include “Hemingway & Gellhorn” (2012), “Big Little Lies” (2017–2019), “Top of the Lake: China Girl” (2017), “The Undoing...
Kidman began her acting career in Australia with the 1983 films “Bush Christmas” and “BMX Bandits”. Her breakthrough came in 1989 with the thriller film “Dead Calm” and the miniseries “Bangkok Hilton”.
In 1990, she achieved international success with the action film “Days of Thunder”. She received greater recognition with lead roles in “Far and Away” (1992), “Batman Forever” (1995), “To Die For” (1995) and “Eyes Wide Shut” (1999).
In 2003, she won the ‘Academy Award’ for ‘Best Actress’ for her portrayal of writer ‘Virginia Woolf’ in the drama film “The Hours” (2002). Among her numerous feature films, Kidman received additional Academy Award nominations for her roles in the musical “Moulin Rouge!” (2001) and the dramas “Rabbit Hole” (2010), “Lion” (2016) and “Being the Ricardos” (2021).
Kidman's television roles include “Hemingway & Gellhorn” (2012), “Big Little Lies” (2017–2019), “Top of the Lake: China Girl” (2017), “The Undoing...
- 4/25/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
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US composer Elliot Goldenthal will receive a lifetime achievement award at the upcoming 24th World Soundtrack Awards (Wsa), Film Fest Gent’s annual film music awards ceremony.
Goldenthal is most renowned for his Oscar, Golden Globe and Wsa-winning score for Frida, as well as scoring Interview With The Vampire, Heat, Batman Forever, Michael Collins, Titus and Across The Universe across his accomplished career.
He will be presented with his award on October 16 at the Wsa ceremony and concert in Ghent, in which a selection of Goldenthal’s work will be performed by the Brussels Philharmonic conducted by Dirk Brossé.
Goldenthal,...
Goldenthal is most renowned for his Oscar, Golden Globe and Wsa-winning score for Frida, as well as scoring Interview With The Vampire, Heat, Batman Forever, Michael Collins, Titus and Across The Universe across his accomplished career.
He will be presented with his award on October 16 at the Wsa ceremony and concert in Ghent, in which a selection of Goldenthal’s work will be performed by the Brussels Philharmonic conducted by Dirk Brossé.
Goldenthal,...
- 4/24/2024
- ScreenDaily
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