According to the director of The Dark Knight Rises, Christopher Nolan, he was the inspiration for Tom Hardy’s performance as Bane. Actors will get their inspiration from wherever they can get it but did Tom Hardy really base Bane in The Dark Knight Rises on director Christopher Nolan? That’s what Nolan is saying. He was […]
Hot Toys unveils new Batman figure and Batpod from The Dark Knight Rises
Sideshow and Hot Toys have revealed a new 1:6 scale DX Series Batman figure which is based on the appearance of Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne in The Dark Knight Rises, along with a Movie Masterpiece Series 1:6 scale Batpod, inspired by its appearance in the final film in Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight Trilogy. The […]
Christopher Nolan says superhero movies have become “an engine of commerce” for studios
With his acclaimed take on Batman in The Dark Knight Trilogy, Christopher Nolan helped take superhero films to new heights both critically and commercially, paving the way for the likes of the DC Extended Universe and the pop culture juggernaut that is the Marvel Cinematic Universe. During the promotional tour for the new book The […]
5 Brutal Superhero Beatdowns
Red Stewart presents five brutal superhero beatdowns… Long before comic books became mainstream, Joseph Campbell taught us about the archetypes of the superhero and supervillain, one of those being the triumph of good over evil. Prior to that happening, though, the hero has to undergo a crisis of faith wherein they hit rock-bottom and have […]
The Worst Moments In Your Favorite Comic Book Movies
EJ Moreno on the worst moments from some of the best superhero movies… Join our host EJ Moreno as he dives into some of the most beloved comic book movies in history. Instead of just focusing on their shining moments, EJ breaks down some of the worst moments in the best superhero films. From the […]
Anne Hathaway thought she was auditioning for Harley Quinn in The Dark Knight Rises
Incredibly, it’s fast closing in on a decade since we last saw Catwoman on the big screen, and with Zoe Kravitz preparing her new take on Selina Kyle for Matt Reeves’ The Batman, The Dark Knight Rises star Anne Hathaway has shared a rather amusing story about auditioning for the role of the iconic Batman […]
Liam Neeson has no interest in returning to the superhero genre or Star Wars universe
While Liam Neeson has previously starred in Star Wars: Episode I -The Phantom Menace as Qui-Gon Jinn and Batman Begins and The Dark Knight Rises as Ra’s al Ghul, the actor has revealed he has no interest in returning to the superhero genre or future Star Wars instalments. In a recent interview with ET, Neeson revealed that he has no interest […]
Prime 1 Studio’s limited edition 1:3 scale Batman statue from The Dark Knight Rises available to pre-order now
Sideshow has released a batch of images showcasing Prime 1 Studio’s 1:3 scale Batman statue which is based on the appearance of Christian Bale as the Caped Crusader in Christopher Nolan’s 2012 blockbuster The Dark Knight Rises. The DC collectible is limited to 500 pieces and is available to pre-order now, priced at $1,099.00; take […]
Prime 1 Studio unveils its 1:3 scale Catwoman statue from The Dark Knight Rises
Sideshow and Prime 1 Studio has unveiled the 1:3 scale Catwoman statue which is based on the likeness of Anne Hathaway as Selina Kyle in Christopher Nolan’s superhero blockbuster The Dark Knight Rises. The DC collectible is limited to 500 pieces and is available to pre-order now, priced at $999.00; take a look at the […]
The Dark Knight Trilogy gets an Egg Attack makeover from Beast Kingdom
Beast Kingdom and Diamond Comic Distributors have revealed a new line of PREVIEWS Exclusive mini egg attack figures for Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight Trilogy which includes Batman, Joker, Catwoman, Bane, and Two-Face. The collectibles go on sale this August, priced at $13.50 each; check them out here… Seven years after its conclusion, Christopher Nolan’s Dark […]
