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The Best Horror Moments in Superhero Movies

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For all the criticisms of oversaturation, superhero movies have managed to retain their longevity thanks to a clever mix of genre blending. They may have their conventions and tropes and archetypes, but they intermingle so well with many other cinema favorites like comedy, satire, western, thriller, and even space opera. One of the more underrated […]

Jeffrey Wright confirmed as Commissioner Gordon in The Batman

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Back in September it was reported that Jeffrey Wright was in talks with Warner Bros. and DC Films about taking on the role of Gotham Police Commissioner James Gordon in The Batman, and now director Matt Reeves has taken to Twitter to confirm the Westworld star’s casting. Tweet! #Gordon 🦇 pic.twitter.com/O4PBX7MmuH — Matt Reeves (@mattreevesLA) […]

Epix renews Batman prequel series Pennyworth for second season

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After receiving acclaim for its first season, Epix has announced the Batman prequel series Pennyworth has been renewed for a 10-episode second season. Starring Jack Bannon in the title role as Alfred Pennyworth, the series explores the early days of Batman’s faithful butler when he served the British government. “Pennyworth has been a big hit for us, […]

Comic Book Preview – Batman and the Outsiders Annual #1

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DC Comics releases Batman and the Outsiders Annual #1 this Wednesday, and we have a preview for you here courtesy of DC Comics; take a look… The soul of Katana’s husband, Maseo, is experiencing great unrest within her sword! The Outsiders must find a way to relieve him, or else the blade itself may shatter, […]

Robert Pattinson praises the casting of Zoe Kravitz as Catwoman

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In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, The Batman star Robert Pattinson has praised the recent casting of Zoe Kravitz (Fantastic Beasts, X-Men: First Class) as Catwoman for the upcoming Matt Reeves-directed DC film. “Yes! Zoe’s great and I’ve known her for years and years and years,” Pattinson said. “I mean, I’ve been friends with her […]

Robert Pattinson has already decided on his Batman voice

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Robert Pattinson, the star of the upcoming The Batman, says he has already decided on what voice he will use to portray the Caped Crusader. Over the years, many different actors have tried their hand at playing Batman, each bringing something a little different to the character’s voice. From technology altered vocals to the instantly […]

Comic Book Preview – Batman: Curse of the White Knight #4

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Batman: Curse of the White Knight continues this Wednesday with the release of issue #4, and we’ve got a preview for you here… After a shocking tragedy strikes the Bat-Family and Montoya takes the reins, Babs defies the GTO and goes rogue in the hunt for Azrael. When her new methods prove almost too effective, […]