Max offers first look at Batman series, The Penguin

Gotham has a new Kingpin. To generate excitement for its rebrand, Max has released first-look footage and an image of the series, officially titled The Penguin from Warner Bros. Television and DC Studios. The first look was revealed today exclusively during Warner Bros. Discovery’s unveiling of the Max streaming service on the Warner Bros. lot in Los … Continue reading “Max offers first look at Batman series, The Penguin”

The Batman leads 3rd Critics Choice Super noms

The Critics Choice Association (CCA) announced the nominees for the 3rd Annual Critics Choice Super Awards, honoring the most popular, fan-obsessed genres across both television and movies, including Superhero, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Horror, and Action. The Batman leads this year’s film nominees, earning six nominations including Best Superhero Movie.  Robert Pattinson, Paul Dano, and Colin Farrell each … Continue reading “The Batman leads 3rd Critics Choice Super noms”

The Bear, Andor, The Batman among SAG noms

Nominees for the 29th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards honoring outstanding individual, cast and ensemble performances for the past year were announced this morning by Ashley Park (Emily in Paris) and Haley Lu Richardson (The White Lotus) via Instagram Live. Among the TV nominees are Bob Odenkirk for Better Call Saul, Adam Scott for Severance, Jeremy Allen White who just won … Continue reading “The Bear, Andor, The Batman among SAG noms”

Zaslav comments on Batman’s future

Will the DCU Batman continue to be Robert Pattinson’s emo interpretation? Or Michael Keaton’s classic revival? Or is Ben Affleck giving us the bulky Dark Knight Returns? Or will there be three Batmen in the new DCU? Someone call George Clooney and make it a foursome! Today, WBD CEO David Zaslav teased what lies ahead … Continue reading “Zaslav comments on Batman’s future”

Kevin Conroy, the voice of Batman, dies at 66

Kevin Conroy, the man who voiced the Caped Crusader on Batman: The Animated Series from 1992 to 1996, as well as in 15 films, 15 animated series and two dozen video games has passed away at age 66. Multiple sources have confirmed that Conroy died at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City from intestinal … Continue reading “Kevin Conroy, the voice of Batman, dies at 66”

WBD cancels new Batman animated series and more

The bizarre hits just keep on coming at Warner Bros. Discovery. The newly formed company canceled six animated projects which were originally being produced for HBO Max. Unlike Batgirl, which was completely shelved, the six projects will reportedly continue production as they are shopped to other outlets. The projects include Merry Little Batman, The Day … Continue reading “WBD cancels new Batman animated series and more”

The Batman will return

It’s official, Battinson, Zoë Kravitz, director Matt Reeves, and more will be returning for a sequel to Warner Brothers’ blockbuster hit The Batman.  At CinemaCon 2022, the annual trade show for theater owners, Warner Bros. Pictures Group chairman Toby Emmerich shared the news and Reeves came on stage to help make the announcement, saying more … Continue reading “The Batman will return”

HBO Max announces The Batman premiere date

The Warner Bros. Pictures global blockbuster, from writer/director Matt Reeves, The Batman starring Robert Pattinson in the dual role of Gotham City’s vigilante detective and his alter ego, reclusive billionaire Bruce Wayne, will be available to stream on HBO Max on Monday April 18.  Dylan Clark (the Planet of the Apes films) and Reeves produced the film. The Batman will … Continue reading “HBO Max announces The Batman premiere date”

Review: The Batman does the World’s Greatest Detective justice

Matt Reeves’ The Batman opened on March 4, 2022 and he and his team of impeccable designers and actors have created one of the greatest Batman movies of all time. Move over, The Dark Knight. Reeves creates a dark and gothic world of Gotham City with Bruce Wayne living in a shadowy castle, almost dilapidated … Continue reading “Review: The Batman does the World’s Greatest Detective justice”

Interview: Matt Reeves catches The Batman in freefall

Director/ Writer/ Proudcer Matt Reeves’ The Batman, which stars Robert Pattinson in the titular role, is both an epic, high-octane action film on a massive visual scale and a gritty, edgy and emotional exploration into the twisted inner workings of the mind, all set within an iconic city on the brink. In Reeves’ Gotham, fear … Continue reading “Interview: Matt Reeves catches The Batman in freefall”

What do critics say about The Batman?

Last week Matt Reeves’ The Batman premiered in London and Paris, but Warner Brothers had a very strict embargo until today. In the beginning of the month, Awards Ace’s Erick Weber shared on Twitter that he too knew someone who viewed an early screening and they described The Batman as a “complex film,” comparing it … Continue reading “What do critics say about The Batman?”

Early reactions to The Batman say…

Matt Reeves’ The Batman, starring Robert Pattinson (aka Battinson) and Zoë Kravitz premiered in Paris and London and while Warner Brothers has a very strict embargo until Monday, February 28 at 12 p.m. EST, MTV UK attempted to let slip some early reactions in a now deleted instagram video. Before the video was taken down, … Continue reading “Early reactions to The Batman say…”

Queen Studios releases Bloodstorm Batman statue

If you are a fan of DC Comics‘ Batman character (and we are), you might not want to miss this incredible 1/4 scale Bloodstorm Batman statue revealed by Queen Studios. The statue was designed by QS Art Director Oliver Liutogether with Japanese artist Hiroaki Nakamishi. The Regular Version has 599 pieces and the Premium Version only has 399 pieces globally. This limited edition statue brings the Bloodstorm Batman to life with terrifying realism. Get a closer look at the statue in this short video.  REELated: The Batman described … Continue reading “Queen Studios releases Bloodstorm Batman statue”

The Batman described as a “complex film”

In just about a month Bat-Fans will be flying to the theaters by the cauldron in order to get our first look at Battinson as our newest caped crusader. In August 2021, we reported about a Twitter thread posted by “blurayangel” who claimed they knew someone who had attended an early screening and said “The … Continue reading “The Batman described as a “complex film””

WB debuts latest poster and trailer for The Batman

Warner Bros. recently shared the latest movie poster for their upcoming March 2022 release of The Batman, starring Robert Pattinson (we prefer Battinson) in the dual role of Gotham City’s vigilante detective and his alter ego, reclusive billionaire Bruce Wayne. The movie poster not only features Pattinson (Tenet, The Lighthouse) as Batman, but also Zoë … Continue reading “WB debuts latest poster and trailer for The Batman”

Oreo and The Batman team up for new adventure

Oreo and comic book hero Batman have joined forces for a limited edition run of cookies, promoted by a fun-filled video that sees the Gotham City recreated with the sweet treats. Bringing together two American icons, the short film begins by teasing viewers with various Batman-related symbols engraved into the Oreos before dramatically panning across … Continue reading “Oreo and The Batman team up for new adventure”

“It’s not a call. It’s a warning,” declares Robert Battinson in Batman trailer

Finally. Today, at DC FanDome Warner Bros. capped the exciting day off with first a behind-the-scenes look at Matt Reeves’ upcoming The Batman, starring Robert Pattinson. A ZOOM discussion between the director, Pattinson and Cat Woman, Zoe Kravitz followed. And then finally… a trailer. Finally. Cut us some slack, we are not being overly dramatic. … Continue reading ““It’s not a call. It’s a warning,” declares Robert Battinson in Batman trailer”

The Batman: Test screening says film is “scary, horror”

It’s been a minute since we have talked about Matt Reeves’ upcoming take on the caped crusader with Robert Pattinson, The Batman. The film has been shrouded in secrecy so it has been hard to get any kind of real news. Now, there is word that Warner Bros. held a test screening for The Batman … Continue reading “The Batman: Test screening says film is “scary, horror””

Batman: Robin comes out of the cave as bisexual

Back in June, Marvel’s Loki on Disney+ nearly broke the internet when the two variants of the genderfluid god of mischief subtly admitted they were bisexual. Here we are again, just days after the news broke that Robin (Tim Drake) came out as bisexual in Batman: Urban Legends #4 in the strip The Sum Of … Continue reading “Batman: Robin comes out of the cave as bisexual”

HBO Max, Cartoon Network commit to animated Batman

The Geek has long held the belief that there are two people who should be running the DC Extended Universe and those are visionaries Bruce Timm and Paul Dini. No one has captured the essence of the DC characters, especially the Caped Crusader, Superman and Wonder Woman as these two. Now, HBO Max and Cartoon … Continue reading “HBO Max, Cartoon Network commit to animated Batman”