Flickering Myth

Film & TV News, Reviews and Features

R.I.P. Kevin Conroy (1955 – 2022)

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Sad news for Batman fans today as word has come longtime Batman voice actor Kevin Conroy has passed away. Details are scarce at the moment, but it seems he was suffering from an unspecified illness and passed away yesterday. Conroy has had a long acting career, from the stage, television and animation. His first major […]

Andy Serkis on why he’s not directing Venom 3, Alfred return in The Batman sequel

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Always the busy man, Andy Serkis takes on projects from all over the cinematic landscape, but he’s rooted himself firmly in the hearts of several comic book movie franchises.  The filmmaker recently directed Venom: Let There Be Carnage, where he took over for the original director Ruben Fleischer, but is handing over the reigns himself […]

The Cinematic DNA of The Batman

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Tom Jolliffe looks at Matt Reeves’ The Batman, and the movie influences littered within… So The Batman has settled itself in cinemas across the world. The box office coffers are merrily heaving and the industry itself is given a much needed extra shot of adrenaline to keep death from its door. The verdicts have largely […]

Comic Book Preview – DC’s WildC.A.T.S #1

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DC Comics launches its latest Batman spinoff this week as WildC.A.T.S #1 hits comic book shops, and you can check out the official preview of the issue below… Spinning from the pages of BATMAN comes the senses-shattering new series! The HALO Corporation has gathered a motley crew of operatives, led by Cole “Grifter” Cash, who […]

Comic Book Preview – Batman vs. Robin #3

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DC Comics releases Batman vs. Robin #3 this Tuesday, and you can check out the official preview of the issue here… ALL ROADS LEAD…TO LAZARUS ISLAND. Batman has been on a breakneck journey throughout the DC Universe, from Wayne Manor to the House of Secrets and back again…but where there are clues there is a […]

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice runtime is two and a half hours

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You’ll need to visit the bathroom prior to going into Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, as you’re in for a long ride. AMC Theatres has posted on their official website a runtime for Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice of 151 minutes, which works out to two and a half hours. This is slightly longer […]

Comic Book Preview – Batman: Urban Legends #21

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DC Comics releases Batman: Urban Legends #21 this Tuesday, and you can check out the official preview of the issue here… This month’s issue brings you the Dynamic Duo pushing the Batmobile to it’s absolute limits. The MURDER CLUB has thrown Batman’s life into chaos, how will Robin, Alfred and Nightwing keep him together? Arkham […]

Comic Book Preview – Batman Incorporated #2

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DC Comics releases Batman Incorporated #2 on Tuesday, and you can get yourself a sneak peek at the issue right here with the official preview… The pulse-pounding second chapter to NO MORE TEACHERS continues as Batman Inc. continue to investigate the death of Ghost-Maker and Batman’s mentors. Each new lead only begs more questions and […]

HBO Max’s The Batman spin-off The Penguin adds Cristin Milioti in lead role as Sofia Falcone

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HBO Max’s upcoming The Penguin series, a spin-off of The Batman from Matt Reeves, has cast its female lead. Joining Colin Farrell in the series is Cristin Milioti (Made For Love) as Sofia Falcone. Sofia Falcone is the daughter of Carmine ‘The Roman’ Falcone, played in The Batman by John Turturro. Introduced in Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale’s […]