Developments on the new Batman film have been filled with a few rather interesting casting announcements, including WestWorld‘s Jeffrey Wright as Commissioner Gordon, Jonah Hill as either The Riddler or The Penguin and most notably Robert Pattinson of Twilight fame in the titular role as Batman. Now, another big character role has officially been filled […]
Whether you’re going to see that “very-R-rated” Joker standalone film that hit theaters this weekend, or you just can’t wait to see Batman as a Black man in 2020, the world is collectively going “batshit” crazy over the Caped Crusader at the moment. Ironically, whether intentional or not, Nike is about to drop a new […]
Idris Elba is already the black Superman; soon we’ve got to start thinking about which actor will don the cape and cowl to play the black Batman. DC Comics plans to introduce the comic book world to a new Batman in 2020. According to Bleeding Cool’s Rich Johnston, the next Batman will be a different character […]
Comic fans love a good origin story told on film, as we’ve seen in recent years with the success of Wonder Woman, Black Panther and most recently Captain Marvel. The latest comes by way of DC Comics with a new television series on EPIX that gives backstory to Batman’s beloved butler Alfred. View this post […]
He played a lovelorn vampire in the epic mid-2000s film saga we all know as Twilight alongside Kristen Stewart, and now Robert Pattinson is sinking his teeth into another film franchise after being officially casted in the coveted leading role for the upcoming Batman reboot. View this post on Instagram …Next Batman, what do you […]
Matt Reeves, known for his work on the Planet of the Apes reboot series, Cloverfield and more, has given new details on his upcoming noir film, The Batman. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Reeves touched on the film’s casting, it’s general tone and plot, a possible release window and its villains. 'The Batman' will feature […]
Words by Nick Slay CW premiered DC’s first black superhero headliner to their already impressive lineup of action heroes from the comic universe this week. Though not directly tied to the “Arrowverse,” Black Lightning joins a string of successful superhero shows (who fans arguably enjoy more than their movie counterparts) based around Green Arrow’s success […]
After watching a new video Jaden Smith released for his song “Batman,” you’ll never have to wonder how would he look as a white-suit version of Batman. And while the song isn’t ground-breaking, follows a standard beat under simple rhymes, the video adds a lot of flavor. After all, Bruce Wayne is one of the most popular […]
DC Comics has had a tough go in the cinematic realm. Besides Christopher Nolan‘s “Dark Knight” series, DC has seen bomb after bomb when it comes to bringing its beloved superheroes to the big screen. Even what seemed to be a box-office smash, Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice, which brought two (three including Wonder Woman) of the world’s most beloved […]
On Friday, May 6, Variety reported in addition to starring as Batman, Ben Affleck is also executive producing Justice League: Part One. As Executive Producer, Affleck is working with director Zack Snyder and writer Chris Terrio on the script. He will also weigh in on post-production. Batman v Superman starring Affleck received mixed reviews yet has grossed $865 million worldwide since its […]
The strenuous relationship between two tenured world-savers, Batman and Superman, comes to a head in the new trailer for Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, which hits theaters March 25. The two titans clash in the forthcoming Zach Snyder-directed film, which stars Ben Affleck as Batman and Henry Cavill as Superman. In previous trailers, Batman […]
Batman V. Superman is coming, and the trailers, including the new one above, have focused more on the two superheros trying to beat each other to a pulp. We’ve already got a taste of what Henry Cavill brings to the Superman/Clark Kent role from 2013’s Man of Steel but little is known about Ben Affleck‘s take on the Caped Crusader until […]
The new trailer for Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is out. In the clip, British actor Henry Cavill (who plays Superman) arrives on the scene where armed soldiers kneel before him. He then traipses up to Ben Affleck‘s Batman (who regains consciousness to find himself chained up along with two other men) and disdainfully […]
For those of you unfamiliar with Comic-con, it is a convention for all fans of comics, television, movies, anime, and more. A new, full length trailer for the forthcoming film Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice debuted at Comic-con this past weekend. Press play to watch two of your favorite superheroes go head to head to see […]
Jared Leto is no stranger to method acting. The acting technique, which relies on an actor’s ability to draw a deep emotional connection with the character they’re portraying to bring lifelike realism to roles, has been seen in Leto’s roles in Chapter 27 (in which he gained 60 pounds for the part) and his Oscar […]
A video of the Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice surfaced on the internet last night. The director Zack Snyder tweeted a teaser version of the film’s full trailer, and revealed a Monday release for special iMax screenings earlier this week. The trailer was not due to be released until Monday April 20, but this camcorder […]
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Christian Bale is pretty much responsible for revamping the cinematic character of “Batman.” Taking nothing from the actors that have suited up as the caped crusader, one of his concerns when beginning his Dark Knight trilogy was looking more ridiculous than intimidating in the Bat suit. It happened before: Nonetheless, it’s safe to say that […]
When Rocksteady Studios created Batman: Arkham Asylum back in 2009, the bar for Batman video games was low. They exceeded the moderate expectations, creating a definitive Batman video game experience and finally doing the Dark Knight justice. Batman: Arkham Asylum went on to win several awards and spawned two sequels Arkham City (2011) and Arkham Origins (2013). The final installment for the Batman: […]