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Producer vs. Director: The Case of Zack Snyder

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Pim Razenberg on the debate on creative differences between producers and directors… Creative differences. The clichéd answer to most break-ups between a studio and its directors. Recent examples of cases where “creative differences” were the cause of conflict are the departure of Phil Lord and Christopher Miller from the as-of-yet untitled Han Solo anthology film […]

Comic Book Review – Batman #25

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Ricky Church reviews Batman #25… “The War of Jokes and Riddles” part one! Don’t miss this extra-sized anniversary issue! In his own words, Bruce Wayne narrates a harrowing, never-before-told story of the Dark Knight’s greatest failure…and the horrors it unleashed! In the spirit of YEAR ONE and THE LONG HALLOWEEN, prepare to see a side […]

Comic Book Review – Batwoman by Greg Rucka and J.H. Williams III

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Ricky Church reviews Batwoman by Greg Rucka and J.H. Williams III… Writer Greg Rucka and artists J.H. Williams III and Jock’s legendary run of Batwoman adventures from DETECTIVE COMICS #854-863 are collected in a single title for the first time! In these stories, Kate Kane takes on the Religion of Crime and struggles to save Gotham […]

Exclusive: Kevin Conroy explains why Batman: Mask of the Phantasm is the best Batman movie

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Last week Flickering Myth’s Amon Warmann was lucky enough to chat with legendary Batman voice actor Kevin Conroy about the latest instalment in the DC Universe Animated Original Movies line Batman and Harley Quinn. During the discussion, they also spoke about their favourite Batman movie – 1993’s Batman: Mask of the Phantasm. Amon Warmann: My […]

Exclusive Interview: Kevin Conroy talks Batman and Harley Quinn

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Amon Warmann chats with legendary Batman voice actor Kevin Conroy about the new animated film Batman and Harley Quinn, Batman Beyond, Mask of the Phantasm and more… Many comic book fans will tell you that when they sit down to read the latest Batman issue, it’s Kevin Conroy’s voice they hear. The legendary actor will […]

Josh Hartnett explains why he passed on Batman Begins

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Josh Hartnett has the distinction of passing on the opportunity to play the three most iconic superheroes of all time, having turned down the leads in Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man, Bryan Singer’s Superman Returns, and Christopher Nolan’s Batman Begins. Speaking with the Associated Press (via The Playlist), Harnett has explained his decision to pass on the role […]

Adam West had completed work on his final Batman outing Batman vs. Two-Face

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Following last weekend’s rather sad news about the passing of Adam West, io9 is reporting that we have one final appearance from the Bright Night to look forward to, with Warner Bros. confirming that the Batman TV star had completed his voice work on the animated movie Batman vs. Two-Face prior to his passing. The sequel […]

Exclusive interview with Chris McKay on The LEGO Batman Movie and LEGO Universe

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Tai Freligh interviews director Chris McKay… Chris McKay has an extensive background in television work, including editing, directing, producing, animation and visual effects. He is best known for his editing work early on for Robot Chicken and Moral Orel before later adding directing to his resume.  He was animation co-director on The LEGO Movie with Phil Lord and Christopher […]

Comic Book Review – Batman #24

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Ricky Church reviews Batman #24… “Aftermath”! Gotham City is at peace…but a war is coming. Armed with the terrifying knowledge gained from the mysterious button, Batman prepares for the coming storm by making a proposition to one of his enemies—one that will change everything for the Dark Knight and his allies! Now that ‘The Button’ […]

‘The Travelers’ begins in Batman #45, check out a preview here

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The new story arc ‘The Travelers’ begins in Batman #45 this Wednesday; check out a preview of the issue here courtesy of DC Comics… “THE TRAVELERS” part one! Booster Gold has come to Gotham City, and he’s enlisting Batman and Catwoman to go on a time-traveling mission to rescue…Booster Gold! It seems a younger Booster […]