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Comic Book Preview – Batman: Off-World #5

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DC Comics releases Batman: Off-World #5 on Wednesday, and you can take a look at the official preview of the issue below… In a distant galaxy, the villainous Blakksun Mining Company has ruled with an iron fist, murdering or enslaving all that stand in their way. But they’ve never faced the brutal, unrelenting fists of […]

Todd Phillips lets it be known that Joker: Folie A Deux isn’t a typical musical

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Todd Phillips is beginning to stress that Joker: Folie A Deux isn’t your traditional musical. While the filmmaker is known for stretching what you expect from a comic book movie with his dark drama take on Joker, he’s uncomfortable making a music-filled film like we’re used to and wants to ensure his past comments haven’t […]

Michael Keaton doesn’t seem upset about Batgirl cancellation: “Big, fun, nice check”

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We all remember Batgirl and the decision to cancel the film; one person who isn’t looking back at that project is Michael Keaton, who seemingly took the check and moved on. If you don’t remember, Warner Bros. pulled the plug on a $90 million Batgirl, which was already shot and through post-production when the decision […]

Has the Mainstream Audience Outgrown Comic Book Movies?

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Has the mainstream audience outgrown comic book movies? We ponder whether comic book movies have enough audience to warrant such big budgets now… Remember a time when short of being one of the big two of Batman or Superman, comic book adaptations were seen as a sure-fire money pit? We saw failed Punisher, Phantom, Shadow […]

Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga featured on new Joker: Folie À Deux poster

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As Marvel Studios’ Deadpool & Wolverine surpasses its predecessor to claim the title of the highest-grossing R-rated movie of all time, Warner Bros. has shared a new poster for the hotly-anticipated DC sequel Joker: Folie À Deux, featuring the twisted lovers Arthur Fleck (Joaquin Phoenix) and Harley Quinn (Lady Gaga); take a look here… “Joker: […]

Exclusive Interviews – Watchmen: Chapter 1’s Titus Welliver and Katee Sackhoff on playing Rorschach and Silk Spectre

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With Watchmen: Chapter 1 out on digital now and having its 4K UHD and Blu-ray release next week, we sat down with actors Titus Welliver (Bosch) and Katee Sackhoff (The Mandalorian) on their roles as Rorschach and Silk Spectre. Watchmen is undoubtably one of the most iconic graphic novels ever made with its influence still reaching nearly 40 […]

Comic Book Preview – Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #30

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DC Comics releases Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #30 on Wednesday, and you can get yourself a sneak peek at the issue below with the official preview… Get ready to see the Trinity — Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman — take part in their first adventure as a trio! Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #30 goes on sale on […]

Movie Review – Watchmen: Chapter 1 (2024)

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Watchmen: Chapter 1, 2024. Directed by Brandon Vietti. Featuring the voice talents of Kelly Hu, Katee Sackhoff, Adrienne Barbeau, Grey Griffin, Titus Welliver, Matthew Rhys, Troy Baker, Jeffrey Combs, Yuri Lowenthal, Kari Wahlgren, Phil LaMarr, Dwight Schultz, Geoff Pierson, Michael Cerveris, Corey Burton, Jason Spisak, John Marshall Jones, Rick D. Wasserman, and Max Koch. SYNOPSIS: […]

Movie Review – Watchmen: Chapter 1 (2024)

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Watchmen: Chapter 1, 2024. Directed by Brandon Vietti. Featuring the voice talents of Kelly Hu, Katee Sackhoff, Adrienne Barbeau, Grey Griffin, Titus Welliver, Matthew Rhys, Troy Baker, Jeffrey Combs, Yuri Lowenthal, Kari Wahlgren, Phil LaMarr, Dwight Schultz, Geoff Pierson, Michael Cerveris, Corey Burton, Jason Spisak, John Marshall Jones, Rick D. Wasserman, and Max Koch. SYNOPSIS […]