Batman: Arkham Shadow is set to come to Meta Quest 3 in the last quarter of 2024 and gives Batman fans hope to enjoy their favorite superhero again instead of the truly indiscernible way in which they saw the caped crusader being killed in Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League.
The terrible treatment meted out to the World’s Greatest Detective in the latest Suicide Squad game had left a sour taste for most fans as they saw him being capped by Harley Quinn like she would do to some common thug. The only downside to the upcoming game? It will be exclusive to Meta Quest 3.
Summer Game Fest Set to Feature the Return of Batman Batman will return with an imminent announcement at the Sgf 2024.
The Summer Game Fest of 2024 promises to be the platform for many games to catapult to fame. One of the games that fans are raring to...
The terrible treatment meted out to the World’s Greatest Detective in the latest Suicide Squad game had left a sour taste for most fans as they saw him being capped by Harley Quinn like she would do to some common thug. The only downside to the upcoming game? It will be exclusive to Meta Quest 3.
Summer Game Fest Set to Feature the Return of Batman Batman will return with an imminent announcement at the Sgf 2024.
The Summer Game Fest of 2024 promises to be the platform for many games to catapult to fame. One of the games that fans are raring to...
- 5/25/2024
- by Arkaneel Khan
- FandomWire
Lady Gaga has been born a star but now, she’s transforming into DC comic book character Harley Quinn for “Joker: Folie à Deux.”
The Oscar and Grammy winner teased her upcoming role alongside fellow Academy Award winner Joaquin Phoenix in the sequel to 2019 Batman prequel “Joker.” As Phoenix reprises his titular role as Arthur Fleck Aka the Joker, Gaga will play Harley from the “Batman the Animated Series” origins, as a bit different from Margot Robbie’s version of the character.
“You know my version of Harley is mine and it’s very authentic to this movie and these characters,” Gaga told Access Hollywood. “I’ve never done anything like I’ve done in this movie before, so it’s all going to be completely brand new and really fun.”
Margot Robbie brought Harley to life first in “Suicide Squad,” followed by spinoff “Birds of Prey” and quasi-reboot “The Suicide Squad.
The Oscar and Grammy winner teased her upcoming role alongside fellow Academy Award winner Joaquin Phoenix in the sequel to 2019 Batman prequel “Joker.” As Phoenix reprises his titular role as Arthur Fleck Aka the Joker, Gaga will play Harley from the “Batman the Animated Series” origins, as a bit different from Margot Robbie’s version of the character.
“You know my version of Harley is mine and it’s very authentic to this movie and these characters,” Gaga told Access Hollywood. “I’ve never done anything like I’ve done in this movie before, so it’s all going to be completely brand new and really fun.”
Margot Robbie brought Harley to life first in “Suicide Squad,” followed by spinoff “Birds of Prey” and quasi-reboot “The Suicide Squad.
- 5/24/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Masters of the Universe and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are two franchises that had a massive impact on my childhood – and now Dark Horse Comics has revealed that they will be bringing characters from those franchises together in a four-part comic book mini-series called Turtles of Grayskull! Super Hero Hype reports that the first issue of Turtles of Grayskull will be reaching store shelves on September 25th – and they also got their hands on three different covers for that issue, which you can check out at the bottom of this article!
Longtime He-Man writer Tim Seeley has written Turtles of Grayskull, with Freddie E. Williams II (who previously drew the Injustice/Masters of the Universe and Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles crossovers) providing the artwork. Space Ghost colorist Andrew Dalhouse is also on board, with the lettering coming from AndWorld Design.
Turtles of Grayskull finds the Ninja Turtles sent to...
Longtime He-Man writer Tim Seeley has written Turtles of Grayskull, with Freddie E. Williams II (who previously drew the Injustice/Masters of the Universe and Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles crossovers) providing the artwork. Space Ghost colorist Andrew Dalhouse is also on board, with the lettering coming from AndWorld Design.
Turtles of Grayskull finds the Ninja Turtles sent to...
- 5/24/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
For over a decade, Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise were the dream Hollywood couple. The actors who had a fairytale romance on the sets of their film Days of Thunder, tied the knot in 1990 and seemed to have the perfect life until their shocking divorce in 2001. Kidman subsequently went on to marry musician Keith Urban in 2006.
Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise in Eyes Wide Shut (image credit: Warner Brothers)
Despite being very young, the Oscar winner has openly admitted that her marriage to the Mission: Impossible star happened out of love for each other. Having said that, Kidman in an interview few years ago, elaborated on the repercussions of continuing to talk about her failed relationship with Cruise.
Why Nicole Kidman Is Reluctant To Discuss About Her Marriage To Tom Cruise
For over 11 years, Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise were couple goals. The two superstars who began courting on the...
Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise in Eyes Wide Shut (image credit: Warner Brothers)
Despite being very young, the Oscar winner has openly admitted that her marriage to the Mission: Impossible star happened out of love for each other. Having said that, Kidman in an interview few years ago, elaborated on the repercussions of continuing to talk about her failed relationship with Cruise.
Why Nicole Kidman Is Reluctant To Discuss About Her Marriage To Tom Cruise
For over 11 years, Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise were couple goals. The two superstars who began courting on the...
- 5/24/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
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
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
Back in the early 1990s,...
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
Star Wars: The Acolyte premieres on Disney+ on June 4, and the first reactions from critics have started finding their way online (via SFFGazette.com).
These are made up of a mix of people who attended a splashy premiere for a screening of the two-part premiere and reviewers who were sent the first four instalments to view online. It's worth noting then that not everyone here will have been caught up in the excitement of yesterday evening's event, meaning these verdicts may hold more weight than usual.
Regardless, the reactions so far are overwhelmingly positive. It sounds like the mystery elements work well, as do The Acolyte's practical stunts and the new ways this series utilises the Force. The cast, and particularly Amandla Stenberg and Lee Jung-jae, is also praised.
Despite taking place long before the Skywalker Saga began in The Phantom Menace, many critics have pointed out how interesting it...
These are made up of a mix of people who attended a splashy premiere for a screening of the two-part premiere and reviewers who were sent the first four instalments to view online. It's worth noting then that not everyone here will have been caught up in the excitement of yesterday evening's event, meaning these verdicts may hold more weight than usual.
Regardless, the reactions so far are overwhelmingly positive. It sounds like the mystery elements work well, as do The Acolyte's practical stunts and the new ways this series utilises the Force. The cast, and particularly Amandla Stenberg and Lee Jung-jae, is also praised.
Despite taking place long before the Skywalker Saga began in The Phantom Menace, many critics have pointed out how interesting it...
- 5/24/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
After a stellar 1989, the Hollywood box office of 1990 was expected to be even better – but the film industry got taught some tough lessons.
Browsing the worldwide box office charts for 1989, and many a major studio executive would have been stroking their chin with some degree of comfort. The same old was working. The new things were working. Everything was getting better. The Christmas party was clearly going to be on the impressive side.
What 1989 had proven, after all, was the growing feeling that big stuff worked too. Tim Burton’s Batman had firmly introduced the idea of the huge opening weekend at the box office, and that a movie could become a cultural phenomenon. That patrons would leave the cinema and promptly seek out the soundtrack, the computer game, the book, the T-shirt, the novelty undercrackers.
But it wasn’t just Batman. 1989 proved to Hollywood that, for the most part,...
Browsing the worldwide box office charts for 1989, and many a major studio executive would have been stroking their chin with some degree of comfort. The same old was working. The new things were working. Everything was getting better. The Christmas party was clearly going to be on the impressive side.
What 1989 had proven, after all, was the growing feeling that big stuff worked too. Tim Burton’s Batman had firmly introduced the idea of the huge opening weekend at the box office, and that a movie could become a cultural phenomenon. That patrons would leave the cinema and promptly seek out the soundtrack, the computer game, the book, the T-shirt, the novelty undercrackers.
But it wasn’t just Batman. 1989 proved to Hollywood that, for the most part,...
- 5/24/2024
- by Simon Brew
- Film Stories
While Christian Bale and Robert Pattinson may have their fair share of fans as Batman, for Jennifer Garner, there is no debate: Ben Affleck is the best superhero. The former couple first met on the set of Pearl Harbor, but it wasn’t until they starred in Daredevil together that their friendship blossomed into romance.
The chemistry between Affleck and Garner on screen was palpable, but it was their real-life connection that truly strengthened their status as a Hollywood power couple. From their fairytale wedding in 2005 to the birth of their three beautiful children, the ex-pair seemed to have it all.
Jennifer Garner as Elektra in Daredevil | 20th Century Fox
Sadly, they split up in 2015, and despite all of the amazing times they shared during their ten years of marriage, they ultimately decided to get a divorce in 2018.
A Decade of Dark Knights: Pattinson vs. Bale—Who Wears the Cowl Better?...
The chemistry between Affleck and Garner on screen was palpable, but it was their real-life connection that truly strengthened their status as a Hollywood power couple. From their fairytale wedding in 2005 to the birth of their three beautiful children, the ex-pair seemed to have it all.
Jennifer Garner as Elektra in Daredevil | 20th Century Fox
Sadly, they split up in 2015, and despite all of the amazing times they shared during their ten years of marriage, they ultimately decided to get a divorce in 2018.
A Decade of Dark Knights: Pattinson vs. Bale—Who Wears the Cowl Better?...
- 5/24/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Beetlejuice is back! Oscar-nominated, singular creative visionary Tim Burton and Oscar nominee and star Michael Keaton reunite for Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, the long-awaited sequel to Burton’s award-winning Beetlejuice. Check out the new trailer that just dropped today and see the film in theaters on September 6.
Keaton returns to his iconic role alongside Oscar nominee Winona Ryder as Lydia Deetz and two-time Emmy winner Catherine O’Hara as Delia Deetz, with new cast members Justin Theroux, Monica Bellucci, Arthur Conti (House of the Dragon) in his feature film debut, with Emmy nominee Jenna Ortega as Lydia’s daughter, Astrid, and Oscar nominee Willem Dafoe.
Beetlejuice is back! After an unexpected family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River. Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia’s life is turned upside down when her rebellious teenage daughter, Astrid, discovers the mysterious model of the town in the attic and the...
Keaton returns to his iconic role alongside Oscar nominee Winona Ryder as Lydia Deetz and two-time Emmy winner Catherine O’Hara as Delia Deetz, with new cast members Justin Theroux, Monica Bellucci, Arthur Conti (House of the Dragon) in his feature film debut, with Emmy nominee Jenna Ortega as Lydia’s daughter, Astrid, and Oscar nominee Willem Dafoe.
Beetlejuice is back! After an unexpected family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River. Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia’s life is turned upside down when her rebellious teenage daughter, Astrid, discovers the mysterious model of the town in the attic and the...
- 5/23/2024
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
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
Warner Bros. Pictures has released the official Beetlejuice Beetlejuice trailer and character posters. The anticipated film is scheduled to open in theaters and IMAX on September 6, 2024, nationwide and internationally beginning September 4.
After an unexpected family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River. Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia’s life is turned upside down when her rebellious teenage daughter, Astrid, discovers the mysterious model of the town in the attic, and the portal to the Afterlife is accidentally opened.
With trouble brewing in both realms, it’s only a matter of time before someone says Beetlejuice’s name three times, and the mischievous demon returns to unleash his own brand of mayhem.
Oscar-nominated Tim Burton and Oscar nominee and star Michael Keaton reunite for Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, the long-awaited sequel to Burton’s award-winning Beetlejuice.
Keaton returns to his iconic role alongside Oscar nominee Winona Ryder as...
After an unexpected family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River. Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia’s life is turned upside down when her rebellious teenage daughter, Astrid, discovers the mysterious model of the town in the attic, and the portal to the Afterlife is accidentally opened.
With trouble brewing in both realms, it’s only a matter of time before someone says Beetlejuice’s name three times, and the mischievous demon returns to unleash his own brand of mayhem.
Oscar-nominated Tim Burton and Oscar nominee and star Michael Keaton reunite for Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, the long-awaited sequel to Burton’s award-winning Beetlejuice.
Keaton returns to his iconic role alongside Oscar nominee Winona Ryder as...
- 5/23/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
You've waited an eternity for this... Warner Bros has revealed the full official trailer for the legacy sequel titled Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (originally known as Beetlejuice 2), reuniting mastermind filmmaker Tim Burton with actor Michael Keaton for a long-awaited follow-up 36 (!!) years later. Who's ready for some creepy chaos again? The first Beetlejuice movie opened in 1988 (right before Burton's Batman in 1989) and ended up as a modest success and cult favorite. The sequel continues the story with the very same family. Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia's life is turned upside down when her rebellious teenage daughter, Astrid, discovers the mysterious model of the town in the attic and the portal to the Afterlife is accidentally opened. Michael Keaton returns as this miscreant Betelgeuse again, along with Winona Ryder back as Lydia, plus Jenna Ortega as Astrid, Catherine O'Hara, Monica Bellucci, Justin Theroux, Arthur Conti, Burn Gorman, and Filipe Cates; plus Willem Dafoe...
- 5/23/2024
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Kevin Conroy has portrayed Batman more often than anyone else, appearing in a variety of animated films, TV series, and, of course, video games. Part of what made the late actor so iconic was his distinctive way of delivering the richness of dynamic dialogue that became essential to the Batman character.
The actor has the ability to turn any line from the Caped Crusader into gold, even lines delivered by other Batman actors. On that note, back in 2017, Conroy spoke with Rob Paulsen on Nerdist’s Talkin’ Toons podcast and skillfully narrated Christian Bale’s epic speech from The Dark Knight’s climactic scene.
Kevin Conroy (Credit: Gage Skidmore | Wikimedia Commons)
Conroy and Paulsen (voicing Commissioner Gordon) delivered their lines in a single take, approaching the sequence as though it were a radio play.
Even though it is obvious that the scene lacked the polished feel of Conroy’s work...
The actor has the ability to turn any line from the Caped Crusader into gold, even lines delivered by other Batman actors. On that note, back in 2017, Conroy spoke with Rob Paulsen on Nerdist’s Talkin’ Toons podcast and skillfully narrated Christian Bale’s epic speech from The Dark Knight’s climactic scene.
Kevin Conroy (Credit: Gage Skidmore | Wikimedia Commons)
Conroy and Paulsen (voicing Commissioner Gordon) delivered their lines in a single take, approaching the sequence as though it were a radio play.
Even though it is obvious that the scene lacked the polished feel of Conroy’s work...
- 5/23/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Fans of the DC superhero Batman have recently been looking for a hidden villain in Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight trilogy. Starring Christian Bale as the Caped Crusader, the beloved film series introduced multiple adversaries of the superhero, from Scarecrow, The Joker, and Bane to the likes of Harvey Dent and Talia Al Ghul.
Christian Bale in The Dark Knight | Credits: Warner Bros. Entertainment
However, a new fan-made image has sparked speculation among fans, suggesting that the final installment in the trilogy might have included another villain, Deathstroke, with a CIA agent role, portrayed by the Irish actor Aidan Gillen in the 2012 film The Dark Knight Rises.
Did Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight Rises feature Deathstroke?
Each film in Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight trilogy focuses on a Batman villain. Along with the lead antagonist, the filmmaker also utilized other Batman villains in the film series. And...
Christian Bale in The Dark Knight | Credits: Warner Bros. Entertainment
However, a new fan-made image has sparked speculation among fans, suggesting that the final installment in the trilogy might have included another villain, Deathstroke, with a CIA agent role, portrayed by the Irish actor Aidan Gillen in the 2012 film The Dark Knight Rises.
Did Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight Rises feature Deathstroke?
Each film in Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight trilogy focuses on a Batman villain. Along with the lead antagonist, the filmmaker also utilized other Batman villains in the film series. And...
- 5/23/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Although Oscar-winner Gary Oldman has had numerous memorable roles in his life, most fans will know him as either Sirius Black from the Harry Potter film series or as James Gordon from Nolan’s Batman trilogy. Oldman made both these roles his own, but Sirius Black is especially noteworthy here, as Oldman remains the only actor who portrayed the character to date, so most Harry Potter fans actually have a tough time imagining anyone else in the role besides Oldman. Still, from some recent comments, it seems that Oldman himself wasn’t satisfied with the role, and that has sparked some controversy.
During a podcast talk in December 2023, Oldman said the following about his interpretation of the beloved character:
“I think my work is mediocre in. No, I do. Maybe if I had read the books like Alan [Rickman], if I had got ahead of the curve, if I had known what’s coming,...
During a podcast talk in December 2023, Oldman said the following about his interpretation of the beloved character:
“I think my work is mediocre in. No, I do. Maybe if I had read the books like Alan [Rickman], if I had got ahead of the curve, if I had known what’s coming,...
- 5/23/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
Unlike the big screen adaptation of Lee Child’s acclaimed novel, which saw Tom Cruise playing the titular character, the Amazon adaptation found a book-accurate actor for the series. Considering Jack Reacher’s 6.5 ft height is one of his most recognizable features from the books, Alan Ritchson, who stands at 6.3 ft, successfully embodied the intimidating nature of the character.
But despite being huge in size, in the upcoming season, it seems Jack Reacher is finally set to be humbled by Olivier Richters, who perfectly embodies Lee Child’s idea of Paulie in the books.
The Dutch Giant Olivier Richters Will Go Toe to Toe With Alan Ritchson in Reacher S3
Alan Ritchson | Reacher (via Amazon Prime Video)
With the Reacher series not looking to stop anytime soon, the third season is set to be based on Persuader, the seventh novel in Lee Child’s series. And for the third season,...
But despite being huge in size, in the upcoming season, it seems Jack Reacher is finally set to be humbled by Olivier Richters, who perfectly embodies Lee Child’s idea of Paulie in the books.
The Dutch Giant Olivier Richters Will Go Toe to Toe With Alan Ritchson in Reacher S3
Alan Ritchson | Reacher (via Amazon Prime Video)
With the Reacher series not looking to stop anytime soon, the third season is set to be based on Persuader, the seventh novel in Lee Child’s series. And for the third season,...
- 5/23/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
Harry Potter welcomed Gary Oldman with open arms when he was cast as Sirius Black. After playing the character, who compared the role of Sirius to Shakespeare. Although it might not be for the reasons some might think.
Gary Oldman compared playing Sirius Black to Shakespeare Gary Oldman | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Oldman might’ve found playing Sirius Black a bit more surface-level than his usual characters. Way back in 2004, he was pretty upfront that he only took the role because it was available work. The Harry Potter franchise’s appeal to kids was also a bonus seeing as Oldman had a family of his own.
“Well, I needed the work – that’s the honest answer,” Oldman once told The Telegraph (via Hpana). “I haven’t worked for a while, a couple of years. So I thought it would be nice to get back to work and earn some money. Pay the bills.
Gary Oldman compared playing Sirius Black to Shakespeare Gary Oldman | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Oldman might’ve found playing Sirius Black a bit more surface-level than his usual characters. Way back in 2004, he was pretty upfront that he only took the role because it was available work. The Harry Potter franchise’s appeal to kids was also a bonus seeing as Oldman had a family of his own.
“Well, I needed the work – that’s the honest answer,” Oldman once told The Telegraph (via Hpana). “I haven’t worked for a while, a couple of years. So I thought it would be nice to get back to work and earn some money. Pay the bills.
- 5/23/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Everywhere on social media, you read comments from readers lamenting our modern culture.
They long for the good old days when comedy was offensive, antiheroes said whatever they were thinking, and actors were judged by their undeniable talent rather than the biggest mistakes of their careers.
Plotlines were more important than representation. Complicated characters were more important than "Wokeness."
Back then, they say, it didn't matter if a character was black or gay. All that mattered was the story.
We watched because a filmmaker had something important to say, not because every race and sexual orientation appeared and was treated with respect.
We listened because regardless of what anyone said about a comedian, at least he was funny!
Unsurprisingly, many of the same social critics would also say no movies from the 2010-2030 era will be remembered as classics 20 or 30 years from now.
They didn't have the edge and the...
They long for the good old days when comedy was offensive, antiheroes said whatever they were thinking, and actors were judged by their undeniable talent rather than the biggest mistakes of their careers.
Plotlines were more important than representation. Complicated characters were more important than "Wokeness."
Back then, they say, it didn't matter if a character was black or gay. All that mattered was the story.
We watched because a filmmaker had something important to say, not because every race and sexual orientation appeared and was treated with respect.
We listened because regardless of what anyone said about a comedian, at least he was funny!
Unsurprisingly, many of the same social critics would also say no movies from the 2010-2030 era will be remembered as classics 20 or 30 years from now.
They didn't have the edge and the...
- 5/22/2024
- by Michael Arangua
- TVfanatic
Batman: Caped Crusader will be the latest take on the Dark Knight of Gotham by DC Animation extraordinaire, Bruce Timm. Timm has been responsible for co-creating works like Batman: The Animated Series, The New Adventures of Batman, and Batman Beyond. But perhaps the most significant contribution the creator has made to the Batman mythos is the original character that he made for his adaptation of Batman, the ever whimsical villain-turned-ally for Batman, Harley Quinn.
Harley Quinn in Batman: The Animated Series
Harleen Quinzel was a simple psychologist at Arkham Asylum when she was assigned to and fell in love with The Joker, who turned her into his loyal and adoring girlfriend, despite all the abuses he hurled at her over the course of their relationship.
Ever since then, the character has become somewhat of an icon in her own right, headlining her own animated show as well, while making multiple...
Harley Quinn in Batman: The Animated Series
Harleen Quinzel was a simple psychologist at Arkham Asylum when she was assigned to and fell in love with The Joker, who turned her into his loyal and adoring girlfriend, despite all the abuses he hurled at her over the course of their relationship.
Ever since then, the character has become somewhat of an icon in her own right, headlining her own animated show as well, while making multiple...
- 5/22/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
Disney Marvel Studios’ first R-rated release, Deadpool & Wolverine, is already heating up eight weeks before its debut, having already collected some $8M in first day ticket sales. $8M is pretty remarkable for an R-rated movie two months before release. The Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman-starring threequel directed by Shawn Levy opens July 26.
While there are no direct comps on Deadpool & Wolverine ticket sales in post-Covid history, its current cash bests the 24-hour advance ticket sales of Warner Bros/DC’s The Batman ($6.5M), Disney Marvel Studio’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 ($6M) and Lionsgate’s R-rated John Wick: Chapter 4 ($1.4M). The Batman and GOTG3 opened to respective 3-day weekends of $134M and $118.4M.
Deadpool & Wolverine has been forecasted as one of a handful of tentpoles that will truly work this summer and bring a mass audience back to theaters. The other titles include Inside Out 2,...
While there are no direct comps on Deadpool & Wolverine ticket sales in post-Covid history, its current cash bests the 24-hour advance ticket sales of Warner Bros/DC’s The Batman ($6.5M), Disney Marvel Studio’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 ($6M) and Lionsgate’s R-rated John Wick: Chapter 4 ($1.4M). The Batman and GOTG3 opened to respective 3-day weekends of $134M and $118.4M.
Deadpool & Wolverine has been forecasted as one of a handful of tentpoles that will truly work this summer and bring a mass audience back to theaters. The other titles include Inside Out 2,...
- 5/22/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
My Adventures With Superman is part of a heroic lineage of shows that follow the Big Blue Boy Scout of Metropolis but still fall short in one area. Superman: The Animated Series still remains one of the best iterations of the character and his mythos, and not just because it is an important iteration of the character. It is also down to the fact that Superman got to play around in a connected universe with other heroes, especially Batman.
My Adventures With Superman Season 2 | Adult Swim
Superman: The Animated Series shared a universe with Batman: The Animated Series and the two Justice League shows helmed by Bruce Timm. This facilitated some crossovers, such as when Bruce Wayne showed up in Superman: The Animated Series, which added a lot to the show, and was considered one of its best episodes.
World’s Finest Parts 1, 2, and 3 saw Superman interact with Batman for...
My Adventures With Superman Season 2 | Adult Swim
Superman: The Animated Series shared a universe with Batman: The Animated Series and the two Justice League shows helmed by Bruce Timm. This facilitated some crossovers, such as when Bruce Wayne showed up in Superman: The Animated Series, which added a lot to the show, and was considered one of its best episodes.
World’s Finest Parts 1, 2, and 3 saw Superman interact with Batman for...
- 5/22/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
Christopher Nolan revealed to Empire in an interview that his filmography owes a lot to James Bond films. The director is known for his often non-linear narrative and a commitment to making groundbreaking films, and now it seems a lot of that comes from a love for Bond films.
Batman Begins | Warner Brothers
While inspiration that Nolan has taken from the franchise is clear in films like Tenet, there is another film from the director that takes clear cues from the Bond franchise: his Batman trilogy, starring Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne and Gary Oldman as Commissioner Gordon.
Christopher Nolan “plundered” from Bond movies
Daniel Craig as James Bond in No Time To Die | MGM
Bond films usually have some of the best spy action ever put to the big screen, and deal with balancing cerebral plots with action set pieces that are also reminiscent of the spy thrillers of old.
Batman Begins | Warner Brothers
While inspiration that Nolan has taken from the franchise is clear in films like Tenet, there is another film from the director that takes clear cues from the Bond franchise: his Batman trilogy, starring Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne and Gary Oldman as Commissioner Gordon.
Christopher Nolan “plundered” from Bond movies
Daniel Craig as James Bond in No Time To Die | MGM
Bond films usually have some of the best spy action ever put to the big screen, and deal with balancing cerebral plots with action set pieces that are also reminiscent of the spy thrillers of old.
- 5/22/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
It looks like the third film for the Godzilla x Kong franchise won’t be happening soon after director Adam Wingard exits the project. The latest installment, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, has proved to be a tremendous success for Legendary Pictures.
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire / Legendary Pictures
Wingard co-wrote and helmed The New Empire with the intention of telling more stories from the famed MonsterVerse. He also revealed he’s working on another project which may have caused the delay of another Godzilla movie.
Adam Wingard Exits Godzilla x Kong After Expressing Interest In A Trilogy
In a post from The Hollywood Reporter, the outlet confirmed Godzilla x Kong director Adam Wingard’s departure from the franchise. Their sources claimed that “the parting of ways is described as amicable and stemming from timing issues.” The report also said that “the door remains open for a future return.
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire / Legendary Pictures
Wingard co-wrote and helmed The New Empire with the intention of telling more stories from the famed MonsterVerse. He also revealed he’s working on another project which may have caused the delay of another Godzilla movie.
Adam Wingard Exits Godzilla x Kong After Expressing Interest In A Trilogy
In a post from The Hollywood Reporter, the outlet confirmed Godzilla x Kong director Adam Wingard’s departure from the franchise. Their sources claimed that “the parting of ways is described as amicable and stemming from timing issues.” The report also said that “the door remains open for a future return.
- 5/22/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Hollywood star Gary Oldman recently reflected on his previous remarks about his performance in the Harry Potter franchise. The actor played the role of Sirius Black, the titular character’s godfather, starting with the 2004 film The Prisoner of Azkaban. Despite earning critical acclaim, he called his own performance in the franchise “mediocre,” arguing that it could have been much better if he had read J.K. Rowling’s original book series.
Gary Oldman as Sirius Black in the Harry Potter films | Credit: Warner Bros.
During a recent press conference at Cannes for his new film Parthenope, Oldman clarified his statements about his performance in the beloved franchise, as he said that he did not mean to offend anyone with his remarks.
Gary Oldman Clarified His Remarks About His Harry Potter Character
Speaking at a Cannes press conference, Gary Oldman was asked about his statement about his performance as Sirius Black in the Harry Potter franchise.
Gary Oldman as Sirius Black in the Harry Potter films | Credit: Warner Bros.
During a recent press conference at Cannes for his new film Parthenope, Oldman clarified his statements about his performance in the beloved franchise, as he said that he did not mean to offend anyone with his remarks.
Gary Oldman Clarified His Remarks About His Harry Potter Character
Speaking at a Cannes press conference, Gary Oldman was asked about his statement about his performance as Sirius Black in the Harry Potter franchise.
- 5/22/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Confession time: despite being a serious film buff, and preaching the gospel of physical media, I only recently upgraded to a 4K Blu-ray player. While I’ve been watching 4K for years on my Apple TV, I also upgraded my 4K TV to one with Dolby Vision built-in, and some of the results I’ve been seeing on restorations of my favourite movies have been blowing my mind. For those of you who maybe haven’t taken the plunge, here’s a list of five that have really knocked my socks off:
The Crow (1994)
Our man Tyler Nichols was so impressed with the transfer on the recent 4K disc that he devoted an entire column to it last week. For me, this was one of the first movies I opted to pick up, as it’s never really looked all that great on DVD or Blu-ray. I’ve been lucky...
The Crow (1994)
Our man Tyler Nichols was so impressed with the transfer on the recent 4K disc that he devoted an entire column to it last week. For me, this was one of the first movies I opted to pick up, as it’s never really looked all that great on DVD or Blu-ray. I’ve been lucky...
- 5/22/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
We've seen a brief teaser for Tim Burton's Beetlejuice sequel, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (oops), already, but Warner Bros. has now announced that the full trailer will be online tomorrow.
In the meantime, we have a new poster spotlighting Michael Keaton's returning Bio-Exorcist (well, most of him) alongside some new waiting room acquaintances.
This image is a callback to Betelgeuse's final scene from the first movie, which saw the mischievous Ghost with the Most banished to the Afterlife after falling foul of a sandworm.
There's been a lot of speculation that the sequel will begin with Betelgeuse still waiting to be seen all these years later, after attempting to jump the queue by stealing the witch doctor's ticket and getting his head shrunk for his trouble ("this could be a good look for me").
Check out the poster at the link below, and be sure to drop back on Thursday for the new trailer.
In the meantime, we have a new poster spotlighting Michael Keaton's returning Bio-Exorcist (well, most of him) alongside some new waiting room acquaintances.
This image is a callback to Betelgeuse's final scene from the first movie, which saw the mischievous Ghost with the Most banished to the Afterlife after falling foul of a sandworm.
There's been a lot of speculation that the sequel will begin with Betelgeuse still waiting to be seen all these years later, after attempting to jump the queue by stealing the witch doctor's ticket and getting his head shrunk for his trouble ("this could be a good look for me").
Check out the poster at the link below, and be sure to drop back on Thursday for the new trailer.
- 5/22/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Neither used the word “bro” and there was zero talk about any sibling rivalry or late-night phone calls about their respective work woes, but Emmy voters who wanted to learn more about Amazon’s Fallout were treated Tuesday to an interview with Executive Producer Jonathan Nolan by his Oscar-winning sibling, Christopher.
Jonathan Nolan — who was introduced by the Oppenheimer director as “my baby brother” — talked about directing the drama based on a post-apocalyptic video game and how the role of the Ghoul was specifically written for Walton Goggins. But the 40-minute conversation at the DGA Theater also offered some insight into how the siblings collaborate and routinely inspire one another.
“The exciting thing for me with this project was knowing that we needed showrunners to carry the story forward,” Jonathan Nolan told his brother about creators Geneva Robertson-Dworet and Graham Wagner. “I thought there was an opportunity for me to...
Jonathan Nolan — who was introduced by the Oppenheimer director as “my baby brother” — talked about directing the drama based on a post-apocalyptic video game and how the role of the Ghoul was specifically written for Walton Goggins. But the 40-minute conversation at the DGA Theater also offered some insight into how the siblings collaborate and routinely inspire one another.
“The exciting thing for me with this project was knowing that we needed showrunners to carry the story forward,” Jonathan Nolan told his brother about creators Geneva Robertson-Dworet and Graham Wagner. “I thought there was an opportunity for me to...
- 5/22/2024
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
Although there were many Marvel allusions and homages in Spider-Man: Homecoming, it appears that one DC character escaped our notice. In the 2017 flick starring Tom Holland as Peter Parker, an Easter egg as elusive as a superhero’s secret identity was cleverly tucked away by none other than Michael Keaton.
While embracing his role as the high-flying Vulture, Keaton delivered a subtle nod to his iconic portrayal of the caped crusader from Tim Burton’s Batman (1989). This hidden gem was discovered by an avid comic book enthusiast, who noticed that during a moonlit skirmish, Vulture’s winged silhouette briefly resembles Batman’s icon.
Michael Keaton as the Vulture in Spider-Man: Homecoming | Marvel Studios
This fleeting moment might’ve been a conscious tribute or a happy coincidence, yet its existence is a delightful treat for those of us versed in the lore of both DC and Marvel.
Batman in the MCU?...
While embracing his role as the high-flying Vulture, Keaton delivered a subtle nod to his iconic portrayal of the caped crusader from Tim Burton’s Batman (1989). This hidden gem was discovered by an avid comic book enthusiast, who noticed that during a moonlit skirmish, Vulture’s winged silhouette briefly resembles Batman’s icon.
Michael Keaton as the Vulture in Spider-Man: Homecoming | Marvel Studios
This fleeting moment might’ve been a conscious tribute or a happy coincidence, yet its existence is a delightful treat for those of us versed in the lore of both DC and Marvel.
Batman in the MCU?...
- 5/21/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Looking back, the early nineties were the best of times and worst of times for Batman fans. In 1989, fans got their first big-budget Hollywood Batman movie, followed by the 1992 sequel Batman Returns. Both of these films boasted A-list talent and made huge money. But they weren’t really interested in Batman, at least not the guy that comic book readers loved.
But 1992 saw the launch of Batman: The Animated Series, a cartoon that gave fans some of the best ever tales of the Dark Knight, in any media. Created by Bruce Timm and Eric Radomski, The Animated Series took some visual cues from Burton’s movies, especially in its designs for Catwoman and the Penguin, but it was grounded in the Bronze Age comics by Dennis O’Neil and Neal Adams as well as 1940s cinema.
Taking a lead from the Fleischer Brothers’ Superman cartoons, Timm and Radomski insisted upon smooth animation for their project,...
But 1992 saw the launch of Batman: The Animated Series, a cartoon that gave fans some of the best ever tales of the Dark Knight, in any media. Created by Bruce Timm and Eric Radomski, The Animated Series took some visual cues from Burton’s movies, especially in its designs for Catwoman and the Penguin, but it was grounded in the Bronze Age comics by Dennis O’Neil and Neal Adams as well as 1940s cinema.
Taking a lead from the Fleischer Brothers’ Superman cartoons, Timm and Radomski insisted upon smooth animation for their project,...
- 5/21/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
MultiVersus will feature characters from all walks of DC life. Many of them were revealed during the trailer released today, while several still remain the subject of extensive debate. The Warner Bros. Universe has a barrage of fan favorites, and this game is currently the most suitable platform if the company is in the mood for any unlikely collaboration.
The game was initially released in July 2022 and was highly praised by critics. It became a fan-favorite video game on the Steam Deck too. The game has also been moved to Unreal Engine 5, which solidifies the fact that it will be a visual treat.
Agent Smith Won’t Need Guidance from the Joker
Agent Smith radiates the same strong vibes as he did in the movie.
With the release of the latest MultiVersus trailer, Agent Smith from the Matrix series seems to have found a perfect home. The trailer ends with...
The game was initially released in July 2022 and was highly praised by critics. It became a fan-favorite video game on the Steam Deck too. The game has also been moved to Unreal Engine 5, which solidifies the fact that it will be a visual treat.
Agent Smith Won’t Need Guidance from the Joker
Agent Smith radiates the same strong vibes as he did in the movie.
With the release of the latest MultiVersus trailer, Agent Smith from the Matrix series seems to have found a perfect home. The trailer ends with...
- 5/20/2024
- by Anurag Batham
- FandomWire
Christopher Nolan kicked off his Dark Knight trilogy with 2005’s Batman Begins. The film delved into the origins of Bruce Wayne as a child, confronting his fears and slowly growing up to be the vigilante we know as Batman. The trilogy became the most celebrated superhero trilogies of all time, exploring the characters’ eccentricities in a grounded and nuanced way.
Batman faces off against Bane in The Dark Knight Rises
By the time The Dark Knight Rises rolled around, the character had suffered a great loss and had become a recluse. A disillusioned Bruce Wayne was thrown into an underground prison by Bane. Instead of Nolan, his brother Jonathan Nolan came up with this interesting idea that harkened back to the first film where a young Bruce Wayne fell into a well.
The Symbolic Open-Air Prison in The Dark Knight Rises Was Jonathan Nolan’s Idea
Bruce Wayne’s escape...
Batman faces off against Bane in The Dark Knight Rises
By the time The Dark Knight Rises rolled around, the character had suffered a great loss and had become a recluse. A disillusioned Bruce Wayne was thrown into an underground prison by Bane. Instead of Nolan, his brother Jonathan Nolan came up with this interesting idea that harkened back to the first film where a young Bruce Wayne fell into a well.
The Symbolic Open-Air Prison in The Dark Knight Rises Was Jonathan Nolan’s Idea
Bruce Wayne’s escape...
- 5/20/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
As far as the Marvel Cinematic Universe goes, "Moon Knight" occupies a strange place. Starring Oscar Isaac in the lead role, it involves a superhero with a personality disorder, with the whole show steeped in Egyptian lore. It's unique in and amongst the vast sea of other superhero stuff out there. That was made clear even from the show's opening moments, which see Ethan Hawke's villain Arthur Harrow pouring broken glass in his shoes before walking around in them somewhat casually. It was a twisted moment, particularly for the historically PG-13 MCU. It turns out this moment came from the mind of Hawke himself.
In a 2022 interview with Yahoo, the actor, known for his work in movies like "Training Day" and "Sinister," was asked about the moment in question. Hawke explained that it all stemmed from him trying to figure out the character. In the end, he ended up...
In a 2022 interview with Yahoo, the actor, known for his work in movies like "Training Day" and "Sinister," was asked about the moment in question. Hawke explained that it all stemmed from him trying to figure out the character. In the end, he ended up...
- 5/19/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
When Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez tied the knot back in July 2022, they automatically became one of the most obvious power couples in Hollywood. One a former Batman, the other a multi-talented Queen of Dance, the two were seen by many to be obvious soulmates.
After all, even after calling off an engagement way back in 2004, they eventually found their way back to each other in April 2021. This was despite the fact that Affleck had married twice during their time apart, with Lopez also walking down the aisle with longtime friend Marc Anthony.
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck in a still from Jersey Girl | View Askew Productions
However, despite the number of obstacles that they have traversed through, it seems as if the relationship is back to square one. Not only have constant rumors swirled about another separation in recent weeks, it has also led to fans digging up old videos of the two.
After all, even after calling off an engagement way back in 2004, they eventually found their way back to each other in April 2021. This was despite the fact that Affleck had married twice during their time apart, with Lopez also walking down the aisle with longtime friend Marc Anthony.
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck in a still from Jersey Girl | View Askew Productions
However, despite the number of obstacles that they have traversed through, it seems as if the relationship is back to square one. Not only have constant rumors swirled about another separation in recent weeks, it has also led to fans digging up old videos of the two.
- 5/19/2024
- by Rishabh Bhatnagar
- FandomWire
There are a ton of prolific actors in the film industry, but only a handful of actors can rival the stardom of Matt Damon. The actor has worked in a number of films, which have left the audience mesmerized, and have led to a huge fan following all over the world. Damon has worked in films such as Good Will Hunting, Air, The Martian, Ocean’s Eleven, and many more, where he has proved his acting range.
Matt Damon in Air. Credits: Prime Video
Needless to say, working in films of various genres earned him the golden opportunity to work with names such as Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Christian Bale, Robin Williams, and many more. However, he was quite close to working with Tom Cruise and Steven Spielberg, until scheduling disagreements forced the filmmaker to find his replacement.
Scheduling Conflicts Made Matt Damon Lose Out on His Only Opportunity to Work...
Matt Damon in Air. Credits: Prime Video
Needless to say, working in films of various genres earned him the golden opportunity to work with names such as Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Christian Bale, Robin Williams, and many more. However, he was quite close to working with Tom Cruise and Steven Spielberg, until scheduling disagreements forced the filmmaker to find his replacement.
Scheduling Conflicts Made Matt Damon Lose Out on His Only Opportunity to Work...
- 5/19/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
If you've ever watched any behind-the-scenes footage from "The Shining," you might remember Jack Nicholson working himself up into a frenzy prior to shooting the famous "Here's Johnny" scene. As poor Shelly Duvall quietly finds her way into the bathroom, Jack can be seen seething as he descends into the deranged mental space required for the scene. No wonder "The Shining" changed Shelly Duvall forever.
But while Nicholson's process for journeying to the outer edges of sanity involved jumping in place, repeating the words, "Come on!," and almost accidentally giving the Pa a concussion with a prop axe, not all actors follow that same method. We all know the punishing physical lengths to which Christian Bale goes in order to truly feel like the characters he portrays. As the actor told The Guardian, "I try to get as distant as possible. Otherwise, I can't do it. It's helpful not to look like yourself.
But while Nicholson's process for journeying to the outer edges of sanity involved jumping in place, repeating the words, "Come on!," and almost accidentally giving the Pa a concussion with a prop axe, not all actors follow that same method. We all know the punishing physical lengths to which Christian Bale goes in order to truly feel like the characters he portrays. As the actor told The Guardian, "I try to get as distant as possible. Otherwise, I can't do it. It's helpful not to look like yourself.
- 5/19/2024
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
During his DC reign, Zack Snyder’s rather abrupt departure left many questioning if he’d ever return. Despite whispers of unfinished business, Snyder declared that the chapter was closed. Yet, amidst the uncertainty, it seems that one thread persists, the siren call of The Dark Knight Returns. The tale resonates with Snyder so much that he is ready to jump back in to adapt this to the big screens if DC ever calls him up.
Zack Snyder wanted to adapt Frank Miller’s The Dark Knight Returns to the big screen | Credit: DC Comics
Though Snyder remains adamant that the chapter is done for, there’s a glimmer of possibility. Should his dear friend James Gunn extend an offer, particularly one involving the adaptation of Frank Miller’s iconic work, Snyder might just find himself drawn back into the fold, ready to reignite the Bat-signal once more.
The Dark Knight...
Zack Snyder wanted to adapt Frank Miller’s The Dark Knight Returns to the big screen | Credit: DC Comics
Though Snyder remains adamant that the chapter is done for, there’s a glimmer of possibility. Should his dear friend James Gunn extend an offer, particularly one involving the adaptation of Frank Miller’s iconic work, Snyder might just find himself drawn back into the fold, ready to reignite the Bat-signal once more.
The Dark Knight...
- 5/18/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
Mark Hamill remembered his Star Wars co-star Carrie Fisher in a 2023 interview and opened up about the tumultuous relationship they shared over the years. The duo were cast as siblings Luke and Leia Skywalker in the original Star Wars trilogy and reprised their roles in Disney’s sequel films. Fisher passed away in 2016 after suffering from a heart attack. Hamill recalled how they constantly argued and made up, presumably until her death.
Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, and Mark Hamill in a still from Star Wars | Lucasfilm Ltd.
Hamill and Fisher’s daughter Billie Lourde spoke highly of the actress while unveiling her posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame last year. It appeared that Hamill has a good relationship with Fisher’s family as well.
Mark Hamill Recalled The Tumultuous Relationship He Had With Carrie Fisher
Mark Hamill in a still from Star Wars: A New Hope | Lucasfilm Ltd.
Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, and Mark Hamill in a still from Star Wars | Lucasfilm Ltd.
Hamill and Fisher’s daughter Billie Lourde spoke highly of the actress while unveiling her posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame last year. It appeared that Hamill has a good relationship with Fisher’s family as well.
Mark Hamill Recalled The Tumultuous Relationship He Had With Carrie Fisher
Mark Hamill in a still from Star Wars: A New Hope | Lucasfilm Ltd.
- 5/18/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Bruce Timm is widely regarded as one of the most important figures when it comes to the overall DC Animated franchise, and is the face behind several highly-praised projects. From his work on Batman, which includes Batman: The Animated Series, to the various iterations of Superman, and Justice League, the DC animated franchise would have looked starkly different had it not been for Timm.
The genius that is Bruce Timm! | Gage Skidmore, Wikimedia Commons
However, even a creator as gifted and celebrated as Bruce Timm has his fair share of regrets, when it comes to his career. Speaking in an interview back in 2017, the 63-year-old had revealed how he regrets the fact that the 2008-released Justice League: Frontier did not get a second part.
This led to Timm and his team failing to inculcate the entire story from the DC comics, leading to them picking and choosing what they could include in New Frontier.
The genius that is Bruce Timm! | Gage Skidmore, Wikimedia Commons
However, even a creator as gifted and celebrated as Bruce Timm has his fair share of regrets, when it comes to his career. Speaking in an interview back in 2017, the 63-year-old had revealed how he regrets the fact that the 2008-released Justice League: Frontier did not get a second part.
This led to Timm and his team failing to inculcate the entire story from the DC comics, leading to them picking and choosing what they could include in New Frontier.
- 5/18/2024
- by Rishabh Bhatnagar
- FandomWire
Danny DeVito is opening up about plans for his new movie with Arnold Schwarzenegger.
“We really want to work together and we’ve been talking about it for quite a while,” DeVito said to Et on the red carpet for Poolman. “We’re onto something now, we have a script being written.”
He wouldn’t give details on whether the project will be a sequel to any of their previous collaborations, Twins or 1994’s Junior — but said that they already have a major studio behind them.
“As soon as that comes in, we’ll know better. But we’ll do it at Warner Brothers, so there you go,” DeVito said.
The Schwarzenegger/DeVito chemistry is a proven commodity.
“He’s a good buddy, you know? He’s just a good pal. So you know, and we go together, kind of. We fit, right?” he said.
Reunions of the two are gaining steam.
“We really want to work together and we’ve been talking about it for quite a while,” DeVito said to Et on the red carpet for Poolman. “We’re onto something now, we have a script being written.”
He wouldn’t give details on whether the project will be a sequel to any of their previous collaborations, Twins or 1994’s Junior — but said that they already have a major studio behind them.
“As soon as that comes in, we’ll know better. But we’ll do it at Warner Brothers, so there you go,” DeVito said.
The Schwarzenegger/DeVito chemistry is a proven commodity.
“He’s a good buddy, you know? He’s just a good pal. So you know, and we go together, kind of. We fit, right?” he said.
Reunions of the two are gaining steam.
- 5/18/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Stephen Amell played the role of Oliver Queen a.k.a Arrow in the CW’s Arrow. The project spawned the Arrowverse which included shows such as The Flash, Legends of Tomorrow, and Supergirl, among others. However, Amell’s Arrow was the one that started it all and has an enduring legacy as it introduced many DC characters to the mainstream.
While the show ended in 2020 after eight seasons, creator Marc Guggenheim reportedly had a different idea for the ending of the series. Guggenheim mentioned that while he always intended for Oliver Queen to die in the series, he wanted him to be a legendary presence, inspiring other vigilantes in the DC universe including Batman.
Arrow’s Original Ending Included An Appearance From Batman Stephen Amell in Arrow
The CW produced a host of shows based on DC characters, beginning with Arrow. The show starred Stephen Amell as Oliver Queen,...
While the show ended in 2020 after eight seasons, creator Marc Guggenheim reportedly had a different idea for the ending of the series. Guggenheim mentioned that while he always intended for Oliver Queen to die in the series, he wanted him to be a legendary presence, inspiring other vigilantes in the DC universe including Batman.
Arrow’s Original Ending Included An Appearance From Batman Stephen Amell in Arrow
The CW produced a host of shows based on DC characters, beginning with Arrow. The show starred Stephen Amell as Oliver Queen,...
- 5/18/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
(Welcome to Tales from the Box Office, our column that examines box office miracles, disasters, and everything in between, as well as what we can learn from them.)
"This isn't art. It isn't even great trash. It's a con game, and we bear the claw marks." That's what critic Rita Kempley wrote for the Washington Post in a particularly scathing review of Roland Emmerich's 1998 movie, "Godzilla." It was the first attempt by Hollywood to bring the classic monster to life in America, and it was a spectacular failure. That's what Warner Bros., Legendary, and director Gareth Edwards were working against while crafting 2014's "Godzilla." Skepticism was built in. They had to prove that a film within this franchise made outside of Japan could work.
They did that and then some.
"Godzilla is one of the world's most powerful pop culture icons, and we at Legendary are thrilled to be...
"This isn't art. It isn't even great trash. It's a con game, and we bear the claw marks." That's what critic Rita Kempley wrote for the Washington Post in a particularly scathing review of Roland Emmerich's 1998 movie, "Godzilla." It was the first attempt by Hollywood to bring the classic monster to life in America, and it was a spectacular failure. That's what Warner Bros., Legendary, and director Gareth Edwards were working against while crafting 2014's "Godzilla." Skepticism was built in. They had to prove that a film within this franchise made outside of Japan could work.
They did that and then some.
"Godzilla is one of the world's most powerful pop culture icons, and we at Legendary are thrilled to be...
- 5/18/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
DC fans are familiar with the Batman: Arkham video game series, but not a lot of people know that a game based on the 2018 animated movie Gotham by Gaslight was initially planned. Day 1 Studios (now known as Wargaming Chicago-Baltimore) was working on the game, and even a clip of the game’s prototype was shared on YouTube 12 years ago. Unfortunately, this project was scrapped and hasn’t been touched since then.
Batman in Gotham by Gaslight (2017)
Gotham by Gaslight is an alternate-reality Batman graphic novel that was published in 1989, featuring an Elseworlds Batman. The game was supposed to feature a steampunk take on Batman’s world and gadgets. The game would’ve been released around 2014-2015, providing stiff to popular action-adventure games of that year like Assassin’s Creed Syndicate.
DC fans almost got a game based on Gotham by Gaslight with a Steampunk-styled Batman
A still from Gotham...
Batman in Gotham by Gaslight (2017)
Gotham by Gaslight is an alternate-reality Batman graphic novel that was published in 1989, featuring an Elseworlds Batman. The game was supposed to feature a steampunk take on Batman’s world and gadgets. The game would’ve been released around 2014-2015, providing stiff to popular action-adventure games of that year like Assassin’s Creed Syndicate.
DC fans almost got a game based on Gotham by Gaslight with a Steampunk-styled Batman
A still from Gotham...
- 5/18/2024
- by Farhan Asif
- FandomWire
Created by Bruce Timm, the 1992-released Batman: The Animated series is often recognized as the greatest animated offering of the DC character ever produced. The series, released in 1992, ranks high among the best-animated shows of all time, and actually gave fans a character that has come to be recognized as an integral aspect of the Batman fandom, in the form of Harley Quinn.
Bruce Timm will not be happy if he finds out! | Wikimedia Commons
Regardless, in 2004, the Michael Goguen and Duane Capizzi-created The Batman animated series was released. The narrative in this one followed the titular character in his early years of crime-fighting, and only included the likes of Bruce Wayne and his famous butler Alfred Pennyworth, and actually had to alter a range of popular characters’ appearances in order to include them in the narrative.
Still, it appears as though the fan sentiment has somewhat changed in recent times,...
Bruce Timm will not be happy if he finds out! | Wikimedia Commons
Regardless, in 2004, the Michael Goguen and Duane Capizzi-created The Batman animated series was released. The narrative in this one followed the titular character in his early years of crime-fighting, and only included the likes of Bruce Wayne and his famous butler Alfred Pennyworth, and actually had to alter a range of popular characters’ appearances in order to include them in the narrative.
Still, it appears as though the fan sentiment has somewhat changed in recent times,...
- 5/18/2024
- by Rishabh Bhatnagar
- FandomWire
Dabney Coleman, the popular comic actor from 9 to 5, Tootsie and Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman whose many redeeming qualities including a knack for portraying characters who had none, has died. He was 92.
Coleman died Thursday at his home in Santa Monica, his daughter, singer Quincy Coleman, told The Hollywood Reporter.
“My father crafted his time here on Earth with a curious mind, a generous heart and a soul on fire with passion, desire and humor that tickled the funny bone of humanity,” she said. “As he lived, he moved through this final act of his life with elegance, excellence and mastery.
“A teacher, a hero and a king, Dabney Coleman is a gift and blessing in life and in death as his spirit will shine through his work, his loved ones and his legacy … eternally.”
The Emmy-winning actor also portrayed an irascible talk show host in upstate New York on NBC’s Buffalo Bill,...
Coleman died Thursday at his home in Santa Monica, his daughter, singer Quincy Coleman, told The Hollywood Reporter.
“My father crafted his time here on Earth with a curious mind, a generous heart and a soul on fire with passion, desire and humor that tickled the funny bone of humanity,” she said. “As he lived, he moved through this final act of his life with elegance, excellence and mastery.
“A teacher, a hero and a king, Dabney Coleman is a gift and blessing in life and in death as his spirit will shine through his work, his loved ones and his legacy … eternally.”
The Emmy-winning actor also portrayed an irascible talk show host in upstate New York on NBC’s Buffalo Bill,...
- 5/17/2024
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck appear to be on two different pages in their marriage as rumors suggest, the couple is heading in a direction that could end in a divorce. Despite marrying each other by rekindling their romance after nearly two decades of being apart, Lopez and Affleck appear to be failing to make their marriage work.
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez in Gigli | Revolution Studios
As the couple made headlines for allegedly growing apart and falling out of love in their marriage, reports from In Touch Weekly suggest that Jennifer Lopez had been trying to save her marriage. Willing to try out couple’s therapy with Ben Affleck, Lopez tried convincing the actor but failed at her attempts as her idea reportedly backfired, making them grow further apart.
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are Reportedly Struggling with their Marriage
Ever since Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck got married,...
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez in Gigli | Revolution Studios
As the couple made headlines for allegedly growing apart and falling out of love in their marriage, reports from In Touch Weekly suggest that Jennifer Lopez had been trying to save her marriage. Willing to try out couple’s therapy with Ben Affleck, Lopez tried convincing the actor but failed at her attempts as her idea reportedly backfired, making them grow further apart.
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are Reportedly Struggling with their Marriage
Ever since Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck got married,...
- 5/17/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
The Dcu, a ‘broad but not blanket’ reset of the Dceu, headed by James Gunn, has a lot riding on it when it comes to the future of Warner Bros. in general. While the highly anticipated Superman movie is set to become the first major offering under the new regime, a number of other highly-anticipated movies are also in the pipeline.
This includes the upcoming Batman II movie, which is set to further the journey of Robert Pattinson’s Batman and is rumored to have a place for Barry Keoghan’s Joker. While there have been rumors of several other antagonists who might as well end up being a part of Batman II, a fan on Twitter recently came up with his own iteration of how the movie should look like.
Robert Pattinson was widely praised for his depiction of The Batman. | Warner Bros.
Instead of sticking with The Joker,...
This includes the upcoming Batman II movie, which is set to further the journey of Robert Pattinson’s Batman and is rumored to have a place for Barry Keoghan’s Joker. While there have been rumors of several other antagonists who might as well end up being a part of Batman II, a fan on Twitter recently came up with his own iteration of how the movie should look like.
Robert Pattinson was widely praised for his depiction of The Batman. | Warner Bros.
Instead of sticking with The Joker,...
- 5/17/2024
- by Rishabh Bhatnagar
- FandomWire
In the quest to capture the essence of the Dark Knight, could anyone overlook Christopher Nolan’s valiant effort in Batman Begins, which starred Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne?
Injecting a dose of realistic, gritty realism into a genre often draped in escapism, Nolan’s 2005 flick definitely left an indelible mark. Yet, it was a single scene that kept it from fully resonating with Batman’s lore custodian, Bruce Timm.
The acclaimed animator (best known as the head producer of Batman: The Animated Series) once pointed out that while Nolan borrowed elements from Frank Miller’s Batman: Year One—a masterpiece in its own right—alterations were made that distanced the film from its source material’s raw authenticity.
Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne in a still from Batman Begins (Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures)
This raises an intriguing question: Can film adaptations ever truly satisfy when they shift the narrative...
Injecting a dose of realistic, gritty realism into a genre often draped in escapism, Nolan’s 2005 flick definitely left an indelible mark. Yet, it was a single scene that kept it from fully resonating with Batman’s lore custodian, Bruce Timm.
The acclaimed animator (best known as the head producer of Batman: The Animated Series) once pointed out that while Nolan borrowed elements from Frank Miller’s Batman: Year One—a masterpiece in its own right—alterations were made that distanced the film from its source material’s raw authenticity.
Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne in a still from Batman Begins (Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures)
This raises an intriguing question: Can film adaptations ever truly satisfy when they shift the narrative...
- 5/16/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
In 2014, controversial actor Kevin Spacey ventured into the realm of video games with Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare. Spacey portrayed Jonathan Irons, the CEO of a powerful private military corporation, in a move that marked a significant departure for his film and TV-focussed career.
Speaking with The Guardian, Spacey described how his role in the game’s development was much more than simply lending his voice and likeness, as well as the pitfalls he wanted to avoid in order to make his character as authentic as possible.
Kevin Spacey Went The Whole 9 Yards With Motion Capture
Spacey participated in the full-fledged mocap process, complete with hats, cameras, and dots | Activision
Spacey delivered a full mocap performance, which allows for the creation of realistic, in-game characters based on an actor’s movements and expressions. The innovative technology aligned with Activision’s stated goal of “advancing gaming” in 2014 by placing a greater...
Speaking with The Guardian, Spacey described how his role in the game’s development was much more than simply lending his voice and likeness, as well as the pitfalls he wanted to avoid in order to make his character as authentic as possible.
Kevin Spacey Went The Whole 9 Yards With Motion Capture
Spacey participated in the full-fledged mocap process, complete with hats, cameras, and dots | Activision
Spacey delivered a full mocap performance, which allows for the creation of realistic, in-game characters based on an actor’s movements and expressions. The innovative technology aligned with Activision’s stated goal of “advancing gaming” in 2014 by placing a greater...
- 5/15/2024
- by Viraaj Bhatnagar
- FandomWire
For every DC fan who has been introduced to Batman, his foes, and Gotham City via Batman: The Animated Series, Mark Hamill will always be the preferred Joker. Although the actor is famously known for his onscreen performance as Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars franchise, fans still believe his way of striking the essential balance between crazy and scary was beyond comparison.
Mark Hamill in Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi (2017)
There’s no denying that Mark Hamill delivered an indomitable performance in the Star Wars franchise, but he will always prevail on top, for being the greatest voice for the Joker. And after Hamill’s interview during the Star Wars Weekend at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in 2014, fans have found even more ways to prove that the actor’s greatest role was hands down, Joker.
Why Mark Hamill’s Role as Joker is Considered His Best Performance?...
Mark Hamill in Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi (2017)
There’s no denying that Mark Hamill delivered an indomitable performance in the Star Wars franchise, but he will always prevail on top, for being the greatest voice for the Joker. And after Hamill’s interview during the Star Wars Weekend at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in 2014, fans have found even more ways to prove that the actor’s greatest role was hands down, Joker.
Why Mark Hamill’s Role as Joker is Considered His Best Performance?...
- 5/15/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
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