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DC’s 1920s-set Batman: The Doom That Came to Gotham gets a first trailer

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Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has officially unveiled the next DC animated feature Batman: The Doom That Came To Gotham. with the release of the trailer, cover artwork and details. Inspired by the comic book series by Mike Mignola, Richard Pace and Troy Nixey, the 1920s-based film sees the Dark Knight take on Lovecraftian supernatural forces […]

The Best Superhero Movie Opening Scenes

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Red Stewart presents superb opening scenes in superhero films… Newswriters spend a lot of time learning how to create great hooks, and the same can be said for filmmakers. An opening, whether before or during a title sequence, is integral to capturing audience attention. It sets the standard and tone for the rest of your […]

The hunt for Batman’s killer begins in new trailer for The CW’s Gotham Knights

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It feels like a case of ‘don’t leave it on a cliff-hanger’ when it comes to The CW’s Gotham Knights, which is premiering this March against a backdrop of the great DC restructure, and has just dropped a brand new teaser trailer. Although unconnected to cancelled Arrowverse shows such as DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, Batwoman, […]

James Gunn and Matt Reeves to meet to ensure the BatVerse and new DC Universe plans aren’t “crashing into each other”

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If you were worried about James Gunn forcing Matt Reeves’ Batman universe into the upcoming DC overhaul, fear not, as the filmmakers are working together to keep things apart. As we all know, James Gunn and Peter Safran are entering the early stages of their plans for DC Studios and what to do for their […]

Comic Book Preview – Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #11

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DC Comics releases Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #11 this Tuesday, and you can check out the official preview of the issue below… The saga of Boy Thunder crashes to a close as Batman, Superman, and the Titans frantically attempt to save their wayward ward! The choices the Dark Knight and the Man of Steel make in […]

Comic Book Preview – Batman – One Bad Day: Bane #1

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DC Comics releases Batman – One Bad Day: Bane #1 this Tuesday, and we have the official preview of the issue for you here… A PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE DESTROYED BY VENOM! Bane broke the Bat—he’s one of the only villains to ever truly vanquish the Dark Knight—but is that all he’s ever accomplished? Decades […]

Comic Book Preview – Batman: Fortress #8

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DC Comics has shared the official preview of Batman: Fortress #8 ahead of its release this coming Tuesday; check it out here… The final battle for Earth is at hand and the World’s Finest are together again! But what dark connection does Superman hold to the visiting aliens, and how will his secrets forever change […]

Colin Farrell credits Penguin makeup for making him want to do The Batman spin-off series

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No one is as hyped for the upcoming HBO series The Penguin as its star Colin Farrell. As we near production, the actor is promoting it at any given opportunity and giving thanks to the people who helped create the remarkable transformation we saw in The Batman. While promoting his work in Martin McDonagh’s The […]

Comic Book Preview – Batman & The Joker: The Deadly Duo #3

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Batman & The Joker: The Deadly Duo #3 is out this Tuesday, and we’ve got the official preview for you below courtesy of DC Comics… The Dark Knight and the Clown Prince of Crime’s alliance started off shaky, but now it seems to have shattered entirely. Batman has imprisoned The Joker in the Batcave, desperate […]