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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 […]

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 – Riddler: Year One #2

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Writer Paul Dano continues the origin tale of the character he portrayed in Matt Reeves’s The Batman next week as DC Comics releases Riddler: Year One #2; check out the official preview here… As brilliant forensic accountant Edward Nashton follows the trail of illegal payments and front companies, holding on to his own sanity becomes […]

Matt Reeves and James Gunn set the record straight over The Batman becoming mainline DC

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It’s been a hectic week for the new creative head of DC Studios, James Gunn. All week, there’s been reports about the soon-to-be revamped DC movies, and Gunn has spent most of the time addressing rumors, as well as confirming a Superman reboot with Henry Cavill’s time as the Man of Steel now officially over.  […]

4K Ultra HD Review – The Batman (2022)

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The Batman, 2022. Directed by Matt Reeves. Starring Robert Pattinson, Zoë Kravitz, Paul Dano, Jeffrey Wright, John Turturro, Peter Sarsgaard, Andy Serkis, and Colin Farrell. SYNOPSIS: Matt Reeves’ grim-and-gritty The Batman arrives on 4K with a presentation as stellar as you’d expect, along with a big batch of bonus features that do an excellent job […]

The Batman adds Gil Perez-Abraham in mystery role

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THR is reporting that up-and-coming actor Gil Perez-Abraham (Orange Is the New Black, The Walking Dead: World Beyond) has joined the cast of Warner Bros. and DC Films’ The Batman. Details on Perez-Abraham’s role are being kept under wraps, but he joins an impressive cast that includes the likes of Robert Pattinson as Batman, Zoe […]

Ben Affleck says troubled Justice League production led to his Batman exit

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Ben Affleck says that the troubled Justice League production forced him to quit Batman role and protect his health. Ben Affleck’s time as Batman wasn’t the smoothest. While many enjoyed him in the role, the poor reception of both Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and Justice League took its toll, as did the latter’s […]

Is “Cinema” turning the tide against “Theme Park” blockbusters?

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With 2022 particularly impressive so far, we look at whether great films which might pass the Scorsese “cinema” test might be turning the tide against formulaic blockbusters… 2022 has been pretty horrible all told. From a cost of living crisis to the war in Ukraine to skyrocketing energy bills and a farcical political landscape, real […]

Jake Gyllenhaal now the bookies’ favourite to replace Ben Affleck as Batman

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With a vacancy arising following Ben Affleck’s departure from The Batman, bookmakers Betway have installed Jake Gyllenhaal as the favourite in the betting for the next actor to don the cape and cowl for Warner Bros. and DC Films’ upcoming Dark Knight solo movie. Gyllenhaal, who will soon be seen as the Marvel villain Mysterio […]