Val Kilmer’s Hollywood career was at its peak during the 80s and 90s racking up impressive films and interesting roles that showed his acting prowess. He started off playing comic roles in films like Top Secret! and Real Genius. His fame catapulted after his screen-stealing role as Iceman in Top Gun. The 90s saw the actor receiving attention for his acting and starring in successful blockbusters.
Val Kilmer as Batman in Batman Forever | Warner Bros Pictures
After impressing critics and audiences with his incredible performances in The Doors, Heat, and Tombstone, Kilmer entered the superhero world as Batman in 1995’s Batman Forever. The film was a success and he planned to return for a sequel. However, Kilmer refused to return for Batman & Robin as he knew it was doomed after witnessing its rushed pre-production.
Val Kilmer Backed Out From Batman & Robin Due to Its Rushed Production George Clooney...
Val Kilmer as Batman in Batman Forever | Warner Bros Pictures
After impressing critics and audiences with his incredible performances in The Doors, Heat, and Tombstone, Kilmer entered the superhero world as Batman in 1995’s Batman Forever. The film was a success and he planned to return for a sequel. However, Kilmer refused to return for Batman & Robin as he knew it was doomed after witnessing its rushed pre-production.
Val Kilmer Backed Out From Batman & Robin Due to Its Rushed Production George Clooney...
- 5/23/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Looking back, the early nineties were the best of times and worst of times for Batman fans. In 1989, fans got their first big-budget Hollywood Batman movie, followed by the 1992 sequel Batman Returns. Both of these films boasted A-list talent and made huge money. But they weren’t really interested in Batman, at least not the guy that comic book readers loved.
But 1992 saw the launch of Batman: The Animated Series, a cartoon that gave fans some of the best ever tales of the Dark Knight, in any media. Created by Bruce Timm and Eric Radomski, The Animated Series took some visual cues from Burton’s movies, especially in its designs for Catwoman and the Penguin, but it was grounded in the Bronze Age comics by Dennis O’Neil and Neal Adams as well as 1940s cinema.
Taking a lead from the Fleischer Brothers’ Superman cartoons, Timm and Radomski insisted upon smooth animation for their project,...
But 1992 saw the launch of Batman: The Animated Series, a cartoon that gave fans some of the best ever tales of the Dark Knight, in any media. Created by Bruce Timm and Eric Radomski, The Animated Series took some visual cues from Burton’s movies, especially in its designs for Catwoman and the Penguin, but it was grounded in the Bronze Age comics by Dennis O’Neil and Neal Adams as well as 1940s cinema.
Taking a lead from the Fleischer Brothers’ Superman cartoons, Timm and Radomski insisted upon smooth animation for their project,...
- 5/21/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
George Clooney has been many things in his career, an Oscar-winning actor and producer, a nominated director, and a humanitarian. However, one thing he could not pull off was being a successful Batman. While he was perfect on paper for the role of the vigilante, the odds were stacked against him as he was cast in Joel Schumacher’s Batman & Robin.
The film has received extremely negative reviews and led to the reboot of the franchise with Christopher Nolan’s Batman Begins. However, the actor seems to have found one fan in Josh Brolin, who played Cable in Deadpool 2 and Thanos in Avengers: Infinity War and Endgame. He was reportedly also up for Batman in the Dceu, which Ben Affleck played.
Josh Brolin Defended George Clooney’s Portrayal Of Batman George Clooney in Batman & Robin
On paper, George Clooney’s casting as Bruce Wayne a.k.a Batman was perfect.
The film has received extremely negative reviews and led to the reboot of the franchise with Christopher Nolan’s Batman Begins. However, the actor seems to have found one fan in Josh Brolin, who played Cable in Deadpool 2 and Thanos in Avengers: Infinity War and Endgame. He was reportedly also up for Batman in the Dceu, which Ben Affleck played.
Josh Brolin Defended George Clooney’s Portrayal Of Batman George Clooney in Batman & Robin
On paper, George Clooney’s casting as Bruce Wayne a.k.a Batman was perfect.
- 5/19/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
The Dcu is still very young, and we have yet to see how James Gunn’s vision will come to life and what it will look like. But, from the looks of it, Gunn has a very firm vision of what he wants to create, and fans of DC Comics definitely have a lot to be excited about. And while the current Dcu has only a small number of confirmed characters and castings, Gunn has teased that a beloved Batman character will make an appearance in the Dcu. The character in question is Nightwing, and while we still don’t know when he will appear and who is going to play him, one potential candidate for the role might be hinting at something on his Twitter account.
In case you don’t know, Nightwing is the solo superhero alias of Dick Grayson, the first Robin from the Batman universe. He...
In case you don’t know, Nightwing is the solo superhero alias of Dick Grayson, the first Robin from the Batman universe. He...
- 5/15/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
Batman, a character with a rich history in comics, has been portrayed by numerous actors across various mediums, from live-action films to animated projects. Some actors have had brief appearances as the Caped Crusader, while others have portrayed him for years.
Now, DC fans have taken it upon themselves to rank these actors, setting aside box office and critical success. This fan-made list, compiled on Ranker, is for fans by fans.
24. Anthony Ruivivar
Anthony Ruivivar voiced Batman in the animated series “Beware the Batman” for 26 episodes, although he never portrayed the Dark Knight in live-action.
23. Jimmy Kimmel
Jimmy Kimmel provided the voice of Batman in ‘Teen Titans Go!’. He reportedly took on roles in movies primarily because his children were fans of the source material.
22. Robert Lowery
Robert Lowery played Batman/Bruce Wayne in the 1949 film serial ‘Batman and Robin.’ As a result, his portrayal featured a more modest costume...
Now, DC fans have taken it upon themselves to rank these actors, setting aside box office and critical success. This fan-made list, compiled on Ranker, is for fans by fans.
24. Anthony Ruivivar
Anthony Ruivivar voiced Batman in the animated series “Beware the Batman” for 26 episodes, although he never portrayed the Dark Knight in live-action.
23. Jimmy Kimmel
Jimmy Kimmel provided the voice of Batman in ‘Teen Titans Go!’. He reportedly took on roles in movies primarily because his children were fans of the source material.
22. Robert Lowery
Robert Lowery played Batman/Bruce Wayne in the 1949 film serial ‘Batman and Robin.’ As a result, his portrayal featured a more modest costume...
- 5/6/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
Batman is one of the most adapted characters in the history of the comics. From various live-action movies to animated projects, there are quite a few names that have been attached to the role.
Some actors showed up only briefly, while some have been embodying the character for years, and DC fans, finally got around to ranking them all. Forget about box office and critical success, this list was made by fans for fans on Ranker.
24. Anthony Ruivivar
Anthony Ruivivar never played the Dark Knight in live-action but he did voice him in ‘Beware the Batman’ for 26 episodes.
23. Jimmy Kimmel
Jimmy Kimmel voiced Batman in ‘Teen Titans Go!,’ he apparently took roles in movies only because his children were fans of the source material.
22. Robert Lowery
Robert Lowery portrayed Batman/Bruce Wayne in the 1949 film serial ‘Batman and Robin.’ This is why his costume and fighting skills are a lot...
Some actors showed up only briefly, while some have been embodying the character for years, and DC fans, finally got around to ranking them all. Forget about box office and critical success, this list was made by fans for fans on Ranker.
24. Anthony Ruivivar
Anthony Ruivivar never played the Dark Knight in live-action but he did voice him in ‘Beware the Batman’ for 26 episodes.
23. Jimmy Kimmel
Jimmy Kimmel voiced Batman in ‘Teen Titans Go!,’ he apparently took roles in movies only because his children were fans of the source material.
22. Robert Lowery
Robert Lowery portrayed Batman/Bruce Wayne in the 1949 film serial ‘Batman and Robin.’ This is why his costume and fighting skills are a lot...
- 5/6/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
George Clooney has been in the movie business for over a few years. Through his lengthy career, he has experienced the entire spectrum of success. He has had some massive box-office hits and has been a part of high-profile bombs. The most well-known blunder of his career has to be his 1997 film, Batman and Robin.
George Clooney as Batman
There were many reasons why the movie failed. Its inability to take on a serious tone, the joke-like appearances of beloved characters, and its writing, were just a few reasons why the movie was completely shredded by critics. It is safe to assume that after this very public failure, Clooney needed a break and needed to work on a good film.
That was when Steven Soderbergh’s Out of Sight entered the picture. It would seem that the atmosphere this movie provided was exactly what Clooney needed after the DC film’s failure.
George Clooney as Batman
There were many reasons why the movie failed. Its inability to take on a serious tone, the joke-like appearances of beloved characters, and its writing, were just a few reasons why the movie was completely shredded by critics. It is safe to assume that after this very public failure, Clooney needed a break and needed to work on a good film.
That was when Steven Soderbergh’s Out of Sight entered the picture. It would seem that the atmosphere this movie provided was exactly what Clooney needed after the DC film’s failure.
- 5/6/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
Before he made the disastrous Batman & Robin, Joel Schumacher helmed the summer blockbuster film A Time to Kill starring Matthew McConaughey. The Interstellar actor was still a newcomer at the time, only having the cult film Dazed and Confused popularly in his portfolio. He was cast in the role after Schumacher pulled some strings, but two other famous stars were rejected before McConaughey’s casting.
Matthew McConaughey with Samuel L. Jackson in the Joel Schumacher film A Time To Kill
Kevin Costner was a contender for the role and a much older actor than McConaughey. Costner was rejected because the film needed someone younger to play the up-and-coming lawyer. Interestingly, McConaughey is rumored to appear as the next big star in the Yellowstone franchise after Costner.
Matthew McConaughey’s Breakout Film Rejected Kevin Costner Before Considering Him
JFK star Kevin Costner was considered for the role in A Time to Kill...
Matthew McConaughey with Samuel L. Jackson in the Joel Schumacher film A Time To Kill
Kevin Costner was a contender for the role and a much older actor than McConaughey. Costner was rejected because the film needed someone younger to play the up-and-coming lawyer. Interestingly, McConaughey is rumored to appear as the next big star in the Yellowstone franchise after Costner.
Matthew McConaughey’s Breakout Film Rejected Kevin Costner Before Considering Him
JFK star Kevin Costner was considered for the role in A Time to Kill...
- 5/6/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Francis Lawrence's 2007 post-apocalyptic drama "I Am Legend" is based loosely on the celebrated 1954 novel by Richard Matheson. The original novel is set in the near future of 1976 when a destructive war has ravaged the Earth, and a horrible virus has infected the survivors. The virus transforms its victims into pale-skinned, nocturnal ghouls with an appetite for human blood, more or less making them vampires. The novel follows Robert Neville, seemingly the last human alive, as he tries to survive in a ravaged Los Angeles and study the virus during the daylight hours. The title comes from the novel's famous twist ending.
"I Am Legend" was adapted to film in 1964 as "The Last Man on Earth," and in 1971 as "The Omega Man," before Lawrence's 2007 version. Lawrence's version transposes the action to New York and makes Neville (Will Smith) into a surviving virologist attempting to come up with a cure for the vampire virus.
"I Am Legend" was adapted to film in 1964 as "The Last Man on Earth," and in 1971 as "The Omega Man," before Lawrence's 2007 version. Lawrence's version transposes the action to New York and makes Neville (Will Smith) into a surviving virologist attempting to come up with a cure for the vampire virus.
- 5/4/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
“You’ve been making women feel bad about themselves since you were invented,” the hip teen Sasha (Ariana Greenblatt) tells the stereotypical Barbie standing before her. “You represent everything wrong with our culture: sexualized capitalism, unrealistic physical ideals.” Stereotypical Barbie is horrified: “No, no, no, you’re describing something stereotypical,” she insists.
Margot Robbie spent much of Barbie proving why the doll she portrayed wasn’t the sexist object that girls like Sasha see. The Aussie actor has a much more difficult task ahead of her if she’s going to do the same thing in her upcoming project Avengelyne. Everything about Avengelyne screams mindless sex and violence—which is why Robbie is the perfect choice. Hold on, let us explain…
What is Avengelyne?
Avengelyne comes from the mind of Rob Liefeld, who overcame a lack of draftsmanship, composition, or style to become one of the most popular and influential...
Margot Robbie spent much of Barbie proving why the doll she portrayed wasn’t the sexist object that girls like Sasha see. The Aussie actor has a much more difficult task ahead of her if she’s going to do the same thing in her upcoming project Avengelyne. Everything about Avengelyne screams mindless sex and violence—which is why Robbie is the perfect choice. Hold on, let us explain…
What is Avengelyne?
Avengelyne comes from the mind of Rob Liefeld, who overcame a lack of draftsmanship, composition, or style to become one of the most popular and influential...
- 5/1/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
When it comes to Batman flicks, there is one that stands out as a notorious flop: Batman & Robin, starring George Clooney as the caped crusader. The 1997 film currently has a dismal 12% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and is often considered the most disappointing Batman flick ever made.
Not everyone, though, concurs with this evaluation. Enter Josh Brolin, whose affinity for the superhero genre isn’t exactly a secret, and of course, his portrayal of Thanos is something that will never be forgotten. The actor, 56, did defend Clooney’s portrayal of the caped crusader.
But is Bruce Wayne in Batman & Robin, played by Clooney, truly the worst Batman in live-action?
Josh Brolin as Thanos in a still from Avengers: Infinity War
Though Clooney’s breakout role on NBC’s ER was much deeper than that, his portrayal of Bruce Wayne in Joel Schumacher’s Batman & Robin is akin to the TV heartthrob cliché.
Not everyone, though, concurs with this evaluation. Enter Josh Brolin, whose affinity for the superhero genre isn’t exactly a secret, and of course, his portrayal of Thanos is something that will never be forgotten. The actor, 56, did defend Clooney’s portrayal of the caped crusader.
But is Bruce Wayne in Batman & Robin, played by Clooney, truly the worst Batman in live-action?
Josh Brolin as Thanos in a still from Avengers: Infinity War
Though Clooney’s breakout role on NBC’s ER was much deeper than that, his portrayal of Bruce Wayne in Joel Schumacher’s Batman & Robin is akin to the TV heartthrob cliché.
- 4/28/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
For many fans, Bruce Timm’s Dcau gave the most definitive version of Batman. Matt Reeves’ The Batman took inspiration from Timm’s dark and gritty tone of the character in Batman: The Animated Series. Timm proved that he could develop feature-length animated movies, debuting with the Batman movie, Mask of the Phantasm. However, Timm never once got the call from DC or WB to create a live-action Batman film.
Batman: The Animated Series creator Bruce Timm could’ve done a great job with a live-action film
Timm knows that he missed his chance, admitting that he was too lazy to pursue the live-action project. He was even confident that he could come up with a decent movie, that was better than George Clooney’s Batman & Robin and reached somewhere near Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight.
Bruce Timm Says He Never Got The Call For A Batman Live-Action...
Batman: The Animated Series creator Bruce Timm could’ve done a great job with a live-action film
Timm knows that he missed his chance, admitting that he was too lazy to pursue the live-action project. He was even confident that he could come up with a decent movie, that was better than George Clooney’s Batman & Robin and reached somewhere near Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight.
Bruce Timm Says He Never Got The Call For A Batman Live-Action...
- 4/21/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Renowned for his whimsical humor and distinctive comedic flair, Jim Carrey stands out as a prominent figure in the film industry. Throughout his career, Carrey has garnered attention for his candid commentary, including calling out Will Smith for his actions at the 2022 Oscars.
Jim Carrey in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
However, the narrative took a sharp turn when revelations of Carrey’s own controversial past emerged, including a resurfaced clip from the 1997 MTV Movie Awards, featuring the actor kissing Alicia Silverstone without her consent.
Jim Carrey Criticized Will Smith’s Actions At the 94th Academy Awards
Will Smith slapping the actor-comedian Chris Rock at the 94th Academy Awards sparked numerous discussions across Hollywood, leading many to weigh in on the situation. Jim Carrey also addressed the incident during an appearance on CBS Mornings and shared his full support for the Grown Ups star.
Will Smith won the Best...
Jim Carrey in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
However, the narrative took a sharp turn when revelations of Carrey’s own controversial past emerged, including a resurfaced clip from the 1997 MTV Movie Awards, featuring the actor kissing Alicia Silverstone without her consent.
Jim Carrey Criticized Will Smith’s Actions At the 94th Academy Awards
Will Smith slapping the actor-comedian Chris Rock at the 94th Academy Awards sparked numerous discussions across Hollywood, leading many to weigh in on the situation. Jim Carrey also addressed the incident during an appearance on CBS Mornings and shared his full support for the Grown Ups star.
Will Smith won the Best...
- 4/14/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Imagine having batman’s two biggest villains team up against him for one last thrilling ride? Yup, that’s what Danny DeVito wants. Will he get it?
Will he get it?
You can call up Warner Bros co-chair and CEO Pam Abdi and lobby for it. That is, if you’ve got the contact or the contact of the contact who might have the contact.
Danny DeVito – On Reprising His Role In Tim Burton’s “Batman Returns”
Everybody wants to play Batman these days, but not Danny DeVito. No, he’s actually good with playing the villainous Penguin.
The star shared his interest to return once more to his old tricks as the Penguin at an exclusive cocktail reception to celebrate the official launch of Hulu on Disney+ on April 5.
During the course of the evening, the 79-year-old “Always Sunny in Philadelphia” star spoke to People about having “had a...
Will he get it?
You can call up Warner Bros co-chair and CEO Pam Abdi and lobby for it. That is, if you’ve got the contact or the contact of the contact who might have the contact.
Danny DeVito – On Reprising His Role In Tim Burton’s “Batman Returns”
Everybody wants to play Batman these days, but not Danny DeVito. No, he’s actually good with playing the villainous Penguin.
The star shared his interest to return once more to his old tricks as the Penguin at an exclusive cocktail reception to celebrate the official launch of Hulu on Disney+ on April 5.
During the course of the evening, the 79-year-old “Always Sunny in Philadelphia” star spoke to People about having “had a...
- 4/11/2024
- by Nmesoma Okechukwu
- Celebrating The Soaps
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito appeared together in 1988’s buddy comedy movie Twins, produced and directed by Ivan Reitman. The story follows two fraternal twin brothers, streetwise Vincent and intelligent but naïve Julius, who were separated at birth.
The movie, upon its release, was a commercial success, and the audience lauded the performances of the actors. Despite being a commercial success, the movie received mixed reviews from critics. Arnold Schwarzenegger, in an interview, recalls the prank he played on Danny DeVito while they were filming Twins.
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito in Twins
Arnold Schwarzenegger recalls forgetting his lines on set of Twins thanks to Danny DeVito’s prank
The two celebrated actors Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito played brothers in 1988’s movie Twins, which received much love from the audience. In his monthly newsletter, Schwarzenegger decided to share a story from the set of Twins, revealing that one day...
The movie, upon its release, was a commercial success, and the audience lauded the performances of the actors. Despite being a commercial success, the movie received mixed reviews from critics. Arnold Schwarzenegger, in an interview, recalls the prank he played on Danny DeVito while they were filming Twins.
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito in Twins
Arnold Schwarzenegger recalls forgetting his lines on set of Twins thanks to Danny DeVito’s prank
The two celebrated actors Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito played brothers in 1988’s movie Twins, which received much love from the audience. In his monthly newsletter, Schwarzenegger decided to share a story from the set of Twins, revealing that one day...
- 4/7/2024
- by Avneet Ahluwalia
- FandomWire
We all know that The Penguin and Mr. Freeze appeared together at this year’s Oscars ceremony and that they faced their former nemesis, Batman, who challenged them to come at him. A confrontation was avoided, and this funny performance became one of the night’s best moments. However, it seems that some of those involved want more! Danny DeVito, who played Oswald Cobblepot, a.k.a. The Penguin, in Tim Burton’s 1992 Batman Returns, recently said that he would like to go back to his role and tackle Batman once again, but this time alongside Mr. Freeze, who was played by Arnold Schwarzenegger, DeVito’s Oscars co-presenter.
Schwarzenegger appeared as Mr. Freeze in Joel Schumacher’s Batman & Robin, where he fought against Batman alongside Poison Ivy and Bane. The irony of this situation is that while DeVito really did fight Michael Keaton’s Batman in Burton’s movie,...
Schwarzenegger appeared as Mr. Freeze in Joel Schumacher’s Batman & Robin, where he fought against Batman alongside Poison Ivy and Bane. The irony of this situation is that while DeVito really did fight Michael Keaton’s Batman in Burton’s movie,...
- 4/7/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
After a year-and-a-half of copyright drama, The People’s Joker is finally here. The daring mixture of both tones and form will be sure to impress anyone, even those without a lick of investment in the DC subject matter it is both lampooning and serenading. I was lucky enough to have an extensive chat with writer-director-star Vera Drew about the film’s conception, ideas, and the general state of comic-book cinema.
The Film Stage: The film is dedicated to two people. One is Joel Schumacher. The other is your mother. In terms of dedicating the film to your mother, did you see the film almost like an act of forgiveness towards a parent?
Vera Drew: I don’t know if it’s necessarily an act of forgiveness, as much as it’s kind of an attempt to acknowledge the pain there while also healing. It really came from a place of...
The Film Stage: The film is dedicated to two people. One is Joel Schumacher. The other is your mother. In terms of dedicating the film to your mother, did you see the film almost like an act of forgiveness towards a parent?
Vera Drew: I don’t know if it’s necessarily an act of forgiveness, as much as it’s kind of an attempt to acknowledge the pain there while also healing. It really came from a place of...
- 4/4/2024
- by Ethan Vestby
- The Film Stage
Three and a half decades post his initial portrayal, Michael Keaton unveils the narrative behind Tim Burton’s controversial decision to cast him as Batman ( Photo Credit – IMDb )
In a recent chat with GQ, Michael Keaton looked back on landing the role of Bruce Wayne in Tim Burton’s Batman flick, recognizing the initial uproar over his casting. Back in the late ’80s, fans weren’t sold on Keaton’s ability to pull off the iconic superhero, worried that his comedic background wouldn’t mesh with the dark character. Yet, Keaton has since earned acclaim as one of the top actors to don the Batman cape, proving Burton’s unconventional choice right. Keaton gave props to Burton for his gutsy call and shared some thoughts on his time filming the inaugural Batman film.
When the concept of playing Batman was brought up to him, Michael Keaton reacted with astonishment, remarking,...
In a recent chat with GQ, Michael Keaton looked back on landing the role of Bruce Wayne in Tim Burton’s Batman flick, recognizing the initial uproar over his casting. Back in the late ’80s, fans weren’t sold on Keaton’s ability to pull off the iconic superhero, worried that his comedic background wouldn’t mesh with the dark character. Yet, Keaton has since earned acclaim as one of the top actors to don the Batman cape, proving Burton’s unconventional choice right. Keaton gave props to Burton for his gutsy call and shared some thoughts on his time filming the inaugural Batman film.
When the concept of playing Batman was brought up to him, Michael Keaton reacted with astonishment, remarking,...
- 4/2/2024
- by Hari P N
- KoiMoi
Fallout is the most exciting Amazon Original dropping this month. From Westworld creators Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy, this long-awaited adaptation of the popular video game franchise looks incredible, and is bound to be a hit among video game fans and newcomers alike. The series stars Ella Purnell (Yellowjackets), Walton Goggins (The Righteous Gemstones), and Aaron Clifton Moten (Disjointed).
Prime Video doesn’t have much else in the way of original offerings this month, aside from the return of Alex Rider on Freevee a few other films and TV series, but there are plenty of popular films joining the streaming service’s library. Cloverfield, Batman & Robin, Titanic, and The Notebook are just a few of the notable movies coming to Prime this month.
Here’s everything coming to Prime Video and Freevee in April – Amazon originals are designated with an asterisk.
New on Amazon Prime Video – April 2024 April 1 Blaze...
Prime Video doesn’t have much else in the way of original offerings this month, aside from the return of Alex Rider on Freevee a few other films and TV series, but there are plenty of popular films joining the streaming service’s library. Cloverfield, Batman & Robin, Titanic, and The Notebook are just a few of the notable movies coming to Prime this month.
Here’s everything coming to Prime Video and Freevee in April – Amazon originals are designated with an asterisk.
New on Amazon Prime Video – April 2024 April 1 Blaze...
- 4/1/2024
- by Brynnaarens
- Den of Geek
Spring has officially arrived, and plenty is blossoming at Prime Video this April! The streamer will kick off the month with dozens of film additions, from classics such as “To Catch a Thief,” “Rosemary's Baby,” and “Saturday Night Fever,” to recent Oscar Best Picture nominee “The Holdovers,” starring Paul Giamatti, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, and Dominic Sessa.
But mid-April will bring the premiere of the streamer’s long-awaited adaptation of “Fallout,” starring Ella Purnell, Aaron Moten, and Walton Goggins. Other premieres this month include the debut of Rudy Mancuso’s “Música,” Season 2 of the Black horror anthology series “Them: The Scare,” and
Find out The Streamable’s top picks for Prime Video’s April additions, and find out everything coming to the platform this month!
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Real-life couple Rudy Mancuso and...
But mid-April will bring the premiere of the streamer’s long-awaited adaptation of “Fallout,” starring Ella Purnell, Aaron Moten, and Walton Goggins. Other premieres this month include the debut of Rudy Mancuso’s “Música,” Season 2 of the Black horror anthology series “Them: The Scare,” and
Find out The Streamable’s top picks for Prime Video’s April additions, and find out everything coming to the platform this month!
30-Day Free Trial $8.99+ / month amazon.com What are the 5 Best Shows and Movies Coming to Prime Video in April 2024? “Música” | Thursday, April 4
Real-life couple Rudy Mancuso and...
- 3/29/2024
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
Since the boom of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and its impact on Hollywood, many major film auteurs have spoken critically of the genre that has been dominating the medium for years. Among them included the blockbuster pioneer Steven Spielberg, often considered one of the greatest filmmakers of all time, and it’s hard to argue otherwise.
But while Spielberg once predicted that superhero films are doomed to meet the same end as Westerns, the filmmaker is not new to the genre, as he did helm a superhero parody in the ’90s.
Steven Spielberg’s Lone Superhero Project Was a Result of Batman: The Animated Series
Batman: The Animated Series | Warner Bros. Animation
The early ’80s and ’90s were a great time to be a fan of the Caped Crusader until Joel Schumacher dropped the ball with Batman & Robin, which led to the property being put on ice for eight years.
But while Spielberg once predicted that superhero films are doomed to meet the same end as Westerns, the filmmaker is not new to the genre, as he did helm a superhero parody in the ’90s.
Steven Spielberg’s Lone Superhero Project Was a Result of Batman: The Animated Series
Batman: The Animated Series | Warner Bros. Animation
The early ’80s and ’90s were a great time to be a fan of the Caped Crusader until Joel Schumacher dropped the ball with Batman & Robin, which led to the property being put on ice for eight years.
- 3/28/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
If you’d have to guess, you would not probably get closer to the movie that terrified George Clooney. Of course, in our heads, Batman & Robin would pop up to be the scariest movie in his career but it was far from it.
George Clooney as Batman
Certainly, Clooney would hate to talk about his disastrous 1997 DC movie playing Batman against Arnold Schwarzenegger’s supervillain Mr. Freeze. However, the decorated Hollywood actor has opened up about the movie that sent shivers down his spine.
George Clooney Was Terrified Of One Coen Brothers Movie George Clooney in O Brother, Where Art Thou?
George Clooney and the Coen Brothers have been long-time collaborators as the actor went on to appear in five movies from the directors duo. As their go-to guy, Clooney appeared in Intolerable Cruelty, Burn After Reading, Hail, Caesar!, and Suburbicon but his appearance in the 2000 movie, O Brother, Where Art Thou?...
George Clooney as Batman
Certainly, Clooney would hate to talk about his disastrous 1997 DC movie playing Batman against Arnold Schwarzenegger’s supervillain Mr. Freeze. However, the decorated Hollywood actor has opened up about the movie that sent shivers down his spine.
George Clooney Was Terrified Of One Coen Brothers Movie George Clooney in O Brother, Where Art Thou?
George Clooney and the Coen Brothers have been long-time collaborators as the actor went on to appear in five movies from the directors duo. As their go-to guy, Clooney appeared in Intolerable Cruelty, Burn After Reading, Hail, Caesar!, and Suburbicon but his appearance in the 2000 movie, O Brother, Where Art Thou?...
- 3/27/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
We are somehow now into the spring season, and while cinemas have been a tad dull, noteworthy new books have arrived at a frantic pace. Here are some that should be on your radar, and please note that our next column will include, among other treats, a lengthy rundown of recent noteworthy novels.
The Art and Soul of Dune: Part Two by Tanya Lapointe with Stefanie Broos (Insight Editions)
Dune: Part One, the first of Denis Villeneuve’s adaptations of Frank Herbert’s sci-fi classic, spawned a handful of painstakingly crafted, info-packed hardcover books. The Art and Soul of Dune: Part Two takes the same approach that made these earlier texts so satisfying. Tanya Lapointe was on set every day, and her accounts of the pre-production, production, and post-production processes are captivating. The designs of Geidi Prime are standouts and supplemented with quotes like the following, from production designer Patrice Vermette...
The Art and Soul of Dune: Part Two by Tanya Lapointe with Stefanie Broos (Insight Editions)
Dune: Part One, the first of Denis Villeneuve’s adaptations of Frank Herbert’s sci-fi classic, spawned a handful of painstakingly crafted, info-packed hardcover books. The Art and Soul of Dune: Part Two takes the same approach that made these earlier texts so satisfying. Tanya Lapointe was on set every day, and her accounts of the pre-production, production, and post-production processes are captivating. The designs of Geidi Prime are standouts and supplemented with quotes like the following, from production designer Patrice Vermette...
- 3/21/2024
- by Christopher Schobert
- The Film Stage
Michael Keaton is regarded as one of the finest actors in the entertainment industry who gained worldwide recognition when he starred as Bruce Wayne a.k.a., Batman in 1989’s Batman and later 1992’s Batman Returns. Directed by Tim Burton, the DC superhero movie was only given a green signal after Burton’s 1988 Beetlejuice was a success.
Keaton’s casting was considered a controversy at the time since the actor had been pigeonholed as a comic actor and fans along with critics weren’t sure if he could portray a serious character like Batman. The actor’s performance was highly lauded by the audience and the critics after the movie was released. The actor recently reprised the character for 2023’s The Flash and was later asked about the future of his Batman in Dcu.
Michael Keaton returned as Batman for The Flash
Michael Keaton hints his return as Batman
Fans...
Keaton’s casting was considered a controversy at the time since the actor had been pigeonholed as a comic actor and fans along with critics weren’t sure if he could portray a serious character like Batman. The actor’s performance was highly lauded by the audience and the critics after the movie was released. The actor recently reprised the character for 2023’s The Flash and was later asked about the future of his Batman in Dcu.
Michael Keaton returned as Batman for The Flash
Michael Keaton hints his return as Batman
Fans...
- 3/19/2024
- by Avneet Ahluwalia
- FandomWire
Danny DeVito’s portrayal of Oswald Cobblepot / The Penguin in the 1992 film ‘Batman Returns’ is considered one of his most memorable performances. He underwent a significant physical transformation for the role and demonstrated a strong commitment to the character. DeVito brought both menace and humor to the character, earning him critical acclaim and recognition as one of the standout performances in the movie. Alongside Michael Keaton, who reprised his role as Batman in the 2023 film ‘The Flash,’ DeVito’s performance stood out.
Despite ‘Batman Returns’ being a commercial and critical disappointment, Keaton’s return to the role received widespread praise, sparking speculation about DeVito potentially reprising his role as well, this time within the DC Extended Universe (Dceu). In an interview with Screenrant, DeVito expressed his willingness to return to the role under one condition: if Tim Burton were to direct the film.
If Tim Burton was directing it, I...
Despite ‘Batman Returns’ being a commercial and critical disappointment, Keaton’s return to the role received widespread praise, sparking speculation about DeVito potentially reprising his role as well, this time within the DC Extended Universe (Dceu). In an interview with Screenrant, DeVito expressed his willingness to return to the role under one condition: if Tim Burton were to direct the film.
If Tim Burton was directing it, I...
- 3/19/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
Danny DeVito’s portrayal of Oswald Cobblepot / The Penguin in 1992 ‘Batman Returns’ is definitely one of his most iconic roles. He went through a major physical transformation to play it as well as showed remarkable dedication to the character. He was menacing but also managed to convey as certain dose of humor through the role. It earned him critical acclaim and is often cited as one of the best performances in the movie. DeVito starred alongside Michael Keaton and as we know, Keaton reprised his role as Batman in 2023 ‘Flash.’
Even though the movie was a commercial and critical failure and helped seal the fate of Dceu, Keateon’s reprisal of the role was highly praised, leading fans to ask whether there are chances that DeVito would be willing to reprise his role as well, this time under Dcu umbrella. In an interview with Screenrant, DeVito confirmed that he would...
Even though the movie was a commercial and critical failure and helped seal the fate of Dceu, Keateon’s reprisal of the role was highly praised, leading fans to ask whether there are chances that DeVito would be willing to reprise his role as well, this time under Dcu umbrella. In an interview with Screenrant, DeVito confirmed that he would...
- 3/19/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
Of the many actors who have played Batman over the years, Michael Keaton’s portrayal in the Tim Burton Batman films has been a special one for people who saw the films in the 80s and 90s. He brought a certain suaveness and intensity to the character that inspired other actors who played the character after him.
Michael Keaton as Bruce Wayne in 1989’s Batman
Keaton reprised his role in 2023’s The Flash and he proved that he has not lost his charm and mojo in essaying the character. The recent Oscars had a hilarious moment between him, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito, who played Batman foes in past Batman films. Keaton’s account of how all that went down shows how much he loves and owns the role.
Michael Keaton Reveals Interesting Details About His Hilarious Oscar Moment
Michael Keaton returned as Batman in 2023’s The Flash
Michael Keaton...
Michael Keaton as Bruce Wayne in 1989’s Batman
Keaton reprised his role in 2023’s The Flash and he proved that he has not lost his charm and mojo in essaying the character. The recent Oscars had a hilarious moment between him, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito, who played Batman foes in past Batman films. Keaton’s account of how all that went down shows how much he loves and owns the role.
Michael Keaton Reveals Interesting Details About His Hilarious Oscar Moment
Michael Keaton returned as Batman in 2023’s The Flash
Michael Keaton...
- 3/18/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Dragon’s Dogma 2 is due to launch on March 22, and the Capcom title has promised to improve aspects of its predecessor. Directed by Hideaki Itsuno, the action RPG is looking to surpass its predecessor, which was released back in 2012. Players again adopt the role of the ‘Arisen‘ and must take on various quests, battling monsters to progress through the game.
The title will be launching on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Windows in a matter of days, and ahead of that release, there have been some interesting posts on the game’s Reddit page. The character creator, which was released early, has allowed players to experiment with their creations, and one player has created a fitting tribute to our favorite Terminator.
Character Builds in Dragon’s Dogma 2
The game is due to launch on March 22 for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Windows.
The posting on the Dragon’s...
The title will be launching on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Windows in a matter of days, and ahead of that release, there have been some interesting posts on the game’s Reddit page. The character creator, which was released early, has allowed players to experiment with their creations, and one player has created a fitting tribute to our favorite Terminator.
Character Builds in Dragon’s Dogma 2
The game is due to launch on March 22 for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Windows.
The posting on the Dragon’s...
- 3/18/2024
- by Andy MacGregor
- FandomWire
Actress Karen Gillan is popularly known for her role as Amy Pond; a primary companion to the Eleventh Doctor in Doctor Who from 2010 to 2013. She is also widely known for portraying Nebula; a blue-skinned alien warrior in Marvel Cinematic Universe. The actress over the years has grown to be one of the well-liked characters in the MCU and received appreciation for her portrayal of the character on-screen.
Gillan. apart from MCU. has also been a part of very popular Jumanji movies such as Ruby Roundhouse alongside Dwayne Johnson. The actress has been highly lauded by the audience not only for her brilliant character portrayals but also for being an ardent advocate of suicide prevention. She recently opened up about one surprising thing from Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.
Karen Gillan as Nebula
Karen Gillan talks about the post-credit message from James Gunn’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3...
Gillan. apart from MCU. has also been a part of very popular Jumanji movies such as Ruby Roundhouse alongside Dwayne Johnson. The actress has been highly lauded by the audience not only for her brilliant character portrayals but also for being an ardent advocate of suicide prevention. She recently opened up about one surprising thing from Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.
Karen Gillan as Nebula
Karen Gillan talks about the post-credit message from James Gunn’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3...
- 3/16/2024
- by Avneet Ahluwalia
- FandomWire
You wanna get nuts? Let’s get nuts! Michael Keaton is revealing a little bit more about his quasi-return as Batman at the 96th Academy Awards, saying he could kick some Gotham butt if he’s forced to. He can also still rock an ascot, which he said he wore to “Bruce Wayne it up a little bit”, something many fans were keen to notice.
While we will never actually see Michael Keaton’s Batman square off against Danny DeVito’s Penguin again or Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Mr. Freeze even once (that job went to George Clooney), he does think he would come out on top. “Danny is the one I’d worry about ’cause he’s sneaky. He’d creep up behind you, and he has the height advantage because he’s so [small]. You don’t know where he is. He’s always sneaking around.” Even still, Keaton did...
While we will never actually see Michael Keaton’s Batman square off against Danny DeVito’s Penguin again or Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Mr. Freeze even once (that job went to George Clooney), he does think he would come out on top. “Danny is the one I’d worry about ’cause he’s sneaky. He’d creep up behind you, and he has the height advantage because he’s so [small]. You don’t know where he is. He’s always sneaking around.” Even still, Keaton did...
- 3/15/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
Hollywood A-lister, Mark Wahlberg known for his action roles and dramatic turns, has had a long and successful career. But even the best actors have near misses. For him, that almost meant suiting up as a superhero in a film not exactly known for its critical acclaim.
Mark Wahlberg as Colin Sullivan in The Departed
It is Joel Schumacher’s Batman Forever. Schumacher helmed Batman Forever after Warner Bros. chose him in 1993 to take over from Tim Burton. The film was a stylistic departure from Burton’s Batman and Batman Returns.
Mark Wahlberg was in Talks for Robin Role in Batman Forever
In a recent interview with Josh Horowitz’s Happy Sad Confused, Mark Wahlberg revealed he was in talks with director Joel Schumacher to play Dick Grayson, also known as Robin, in the 1995 film Batman Forever. This movie (while commercially successful) is often considered one of the low points in the Batman franchise.
Mark Wahlberg as Colin Sullivan in The Departed
It is Joel Schumacher’s Batman Forever. Schumacher helmed Batman Forever after Warner Bros. chose him in 1993 to take over from Tim Burton. The film was a stylistic departure from Burton’s Batman and Batman Returns.
Mark Wahlberg was in Talks for Robin Role in Batman Forever
In a recent interview with Josh Horowitz’s Happy Sad Confused, Mark Wahlberg revealed he was in talks with director Joel Schumacher to play Dick Grayson, also known as Robin, in the 1995 film Batman Forever. This movie (while commercially successful) is often considered one of the low points in the Batman franchise.
- 3/15/2024
- by Shreya Jha
- FandomWire
It was the Oscars 2024 when Michael Keaton, Danny DeVito, and Arnold Schwarzenegger had a little bit of a reunion. Back in the 1990s, Keaton portrayed the role of Batman while DeVito and Arnold Schwarzenegger portrayed the roles of Penguin and Mr. Freeze, respectively.
Having a reunion during the Oscars 2024, Michael Keaton decided to have some fun with his former co-stars. During a segment, Keaton apparently made fun of Danny DeVito’s height and also alleged that he could beat Schwarzenegger in a fight!
Michael Keaton’s Batman proved controversial at first! Credit: Warner Bros. Entertainment
When Danny DeVito and Arnold Schwarzenegger Presented an Oscar
For the award of Best Visual Effects, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito were called on the stage to present the award. The hilarious segment started with DeVito telling the audience that he and Schwarzenegger were invited on stage together because they both tried to kill Batman.
Having a reunion during the Oscars 2024, Michael Keaton decided to have some fun with his former co-stars. During a segment, Keaton apparently made fun of Danny DeVito’s height and also alleged that he could beat Schwarzenegger in a fight!
Michael Keaton’s Batman proved controversial at first! Credit: Warner Bros. Entertainment
When Danny DeVito and Arnold Schwarzenegger Presented an Oscar
For the award of Best Visual Effects, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito were called on the stage to present the award. The hilarious segment started with DeVito telling the audience that he and Schwarzenegger were invited on stage together because they both tried to kill Batman.
- 3/15/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
Michael Keaton is sharing how his Batman appearance at the Oscars 2024 came to be.
During an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, the actor-director explained that either Jimmy Kimmel or Oscars producer Molly McNearney reached out to him about the bit ahead of the awards show, and he thought it would be fun.
The bit saw Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito take the stage on Sunday night to present the award for best visual effects, which went to Godzilla: Minus One. But apparently, they weren’t reuniting as Twins co-stars but as Batman villains, with Keaton’s Dark Knight in the audience. (Schwarzenegger portrayed Mr. Frieze in Batman & Robin, which starred George Clooney’s Batman, and DeVito took on the role of The Penguin in Batman Returns.)
When Kimmel asked about his menacing look at the men onstage, Keaton joked that he could take on both of their villains any time.
During an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, the actor-director explained that either Jimmy Kimmel or Oscars producer Molly McNearney reached out to him about the bit ahead of the awards show, and he thought it would be fun.
The bit saw Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito take the stage on Sunday night to present the award for best visual effects, which went to Godzilla: Minus One. But apparently, they weren’t reuniting as Twins co-stars but as Batman villains, with Keaton’s Dark Knight in the audience. (Schwarzenegger portrayed Mr. Frieze in Batman & Robin, which starred George Clooney’s Batman, and DeVito took on the role of The Penguin in Batman Returns.)
When Kimmel asked about his menacing look at the men onstage, Keaton joked that he could take on both of their villains any time.
- 3/14/2024
- by Christy Piña
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Amid the wholesome moments presented by the 96th Academy Awards, the event also set the stage for the reunion of two great friends, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito. While presenting the Oscar for Best Special Effects, the duo seemed to remember their mutual hatred against Batman. That’s when the camera panned toward Michael Keaton seated in the audience.
Michael Keaton as Batman
Giving a mean look to Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito, who previously played Batman villains, Michael Keaton took the heated confrontation to the next level. Exciting fans with his Batman poker face during the Oscars, Keaton later addressed the confrontation during his appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, following the Oscars.
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito Team Up Against Michael Keaton
The 2024 Oscars marked the reunion of two great friends – Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito, who previously shared the screen in Twins (1988). Not just that but the duo...
Michael Keaton as Batman
Giving a mean look to Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito, who previously played Batman villains, Michael Keaton took the heated confrontation to the next level. Exciting fans with his Batman poker face during the Oscars, Keaton later addressed the confrontation during his appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, following the Oscars.
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito Team Up Against Michael Keaton
The 2024 Oscars marked the reunion of two great friends – Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito, who previously shared the screen in Twins (1988). Not just that but the duo...
- 3/14/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Known for his versatile performances, Hollywood star Michael Keaton has become one of the best actors in the industry, even earning an Oscar nomination for his 2014 film Birdman. However, his portrayal of the iconic DC superhero Batman remains one of his most celebrated roles. Keaton took on the role in the 1989 film Batman and later returned in its 1992 sequel. And he reprised his role alongside Ezra Miller in the 2023 superhero film, The Flash.
A still from The Flash
The film, however, did not bode very well either at the box office or among critics and audiences. And former Batman villains Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito recently brought the superhero’s essence back at the 96th Academy Awards, reigniting admiration for the 72-year-old actor among fans.
Micheal Keaton Revives the Essence of Batman at the 2024 Oscars
Among many who joined the prestigious award show at the Dolby Theatre included the Hollywood star Michael Keaton.
A still from The Flash
The film, however, did not bode very well either at the box office or among critics and audiences. And former Batman villains Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito recently brought the superhero’s essence back at the 96th Academy Awards, reigniting admiration for the 72-year-old actor among fans.
Micheal Keaton Revives the Essence of Batman at the 2024 Oscars
Among many who joined the prestigious award show at the Dolby Theatre included the Hollywood star Michael Keaton.
- 3/11/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
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Twenty five years ago, Marvel Comics was in a difficult spot. They were crawling out of Chapter 11 bankruptcy. They were coming out of one of the lowest creative points in the company’s history, and the early ‘90s comics boom had gone completely bust with very little sign of recovering. It wasn’t a good time to make superhero movies either, especially after the commercial ridicule thrown at Batman & Robin. So to try and fix things, Marvel tried something old again.
With the goal of getting back to “the world outside your window” that made the company a cultural juggernaut, Marvel stripped out 30 years of accumulated continuity and started fresh with brand new updates of their most popular characters. First came Ultimate Spider-Man, from Spidey vet Mark Bagley and hot indie superstar Brian Michael Bendis. Ultimate...
Twenty five years ago, Marvel Comics was in a difficult spot. They were crawling out of Chapter 11 bankruptcy. They were coming out of one of the lowest creative points in the company’s history, and the early ‘90s comics boom had gone completely bust with very little sign of recovering. It wasn’t a good time to make superhero movies either, especially after the commercial ridicule thrown at Batman & Robin. So to try and fix things, Marvel tried something old again.
With the goal of getting back to “the world outside your window” that made the company a cultural juggernaut, Marvel stripped out 30 years of accumulated continuity and started fresh with brand new updates of their most popular characters. First came Ultimate Spider-Man, from Spidey vet Mark Bagley and hot indie superstar Brian Michael Bendis. Ultimate...
- 3/11/2024
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
(Welcome to Tales from the Box Office, our column that examines box office miracles, disasters, and everything in between, as well as what we can learn from them.)
If you weren't a fully-grown (or nearly-grown) nerd in summer 2008, it's hard to properly convey the hype that followed the first trailer for Zack Snyder's "Watchmen." Really, you had to be there. But here's a representative bit of trivia: throughout all of 2007, the "Watchmen" graphic novel had sold 100,000 copies; after the trailer dropped, 75,000 copies were sold in the space of a single week. DC Comics had to order a print run of more than a million copies in 2008 just to keep up with demand.
"As far as we can tell from our conversations with the book industry people, there has never been a trailer that did this," Paul Levitz, then-president of DC, told the New York Times. The impact of that first "Watchmen" trailer remains unmatched.
If you weren't a fully-grown (or nearly-grown) nerd in summer 2008, it's hard to properly convey the hype that followed the first trailer for Zack Snyder's "Watchmen." Really, you had to be there. But here's a representative bit of trivia: throughout all of 2007, the "Watchmen" graphic novel had sold 100,000 copies; after the trailer dropped, 75,000 copies were sold in the space of a single week. DC Comics had to order a print run of more than a million copies in 2008 just to keep up with demand.
"As far as we can tell from our conversations with the book industry people, there has never been a trailer that did this," Paul Levitz, then-president of DC, told the New York Times. The impact of that first "Watchmen" trailer remains unmatched.
- 3/11/2024
- by Hannah Shaw-Williams
- Slash Film
The 96th Academy Awards saw Oppenheimer taking home the most awards of the night, a fine selection of memorable speeches and even a dog in the audience. But some of the funniest moments of the Oscars came in between all of these. For us, the highlight was undoubtedly a showdown for the ages between Michael Keaton and two foes of Batman: Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito.
One presenter — well, pair of presenters — that got big laughs was the duo of Schwarzenegger and DeVito, who gave out the Oscars for Best Visual Effects and Best Editing. Now we all know that the two headlined Twins (which Oppenheimer editor Jennifer Lame was cool enough to shout out), but what they really wanted to focus on was taking down Batman, as Mr. Freeze and The Penguin were both discarded by the Caped Crusader in Batman & Robin and Batman Returns, respectively. And...
One presenter — well, pair of presenters — that got big laughs was the duo of Schwarzenegger and DeVito, who gave out the Oscars for Best Visual Effects and Best Editing. Now we all know that the two headlined Twins (which Oppenheimer editor Jennifer Lame was cool enough to shout out), but what they really wanted to focus on was taking down Batman, as Mr. Freeze and The Penguin were both discarded by the Caped Crusader in Batman & Robin and Batman Returns, respectively. And...
- 3/11/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
The Oscars 2024 got really exciting when Arnold Schwarzenegger and Michael Keaton locked eyes in a stare-down. You could feel the nostalgia hitting the crowd hard. These two used to be Batman buddies, so seeing them together again got everyone hyped up. And guess what? Danny DeVito was there, too, adding to the buzz.
A still from Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Netflix documentary, Arnold
The 76-year-old’s tough-guy vibe and Keaton’s mysterious charm brought back memories of their movie magic. DeVito’s joining the mix just made things even more interesting. It was like a blast from the past that had everyone talking.
Arnold Schwarzenegger Playfully Teased Michael Keaton About Their Batman Days At The Oscars
At the Oscars, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito reunited to dish out some Batman gossip and crack up the audience. These two Hollywood legends, known for their 90s comedy Twins, shared the stage to hand...
A still from Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Netflix documentary, Arnold
The 76-year-old’s tough-guy vibe and Keaton’s mysterious charm brought back memories of their movie magic. DeVito’s joining the mix just made things even more interesting. It was like a blast from the past that had everyone talking.
Arnold Schwarzenegger Playfully Teased Michael Keaton About Their Batman Days At The Oscars
At the Oscars, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito reunited to dish out some Batman gossip and crack up the audience. These two Hollywood legends, known for their 90s comedy Twins, shared the stage to hand...
- 3/11/2024
- by Muskan Chaudhary
- FandomWire
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito took to the Oscar stage 36 years after starring together in the 1988 comedy Twins.
However, the duo gave their reunion a surprise twist.
“Arnold and I are presenting together for very obvious reasons,” DeVito started before Schwarzenegger delivered the unexpected punch line, “We both tried to kill Batman.”
Bonding over their status as Batman villains and their hatred for the Caped Crusader, DeVito and Schwarzenegger spoke of their experience playing The Penguin in the 1992 Batman Returns and Mr. Freeze in the 1997 Batman & Robin, respectively, before DeVito spotted Michael Keaton in the audience.
“The son of a birch is right here,” DeVito said, pointing to the Oscar-nominated actor who played Batman in the 1989 Batman and its followup, Batman Returns.
Added Schwarzenegger, “You have a lot of nerve to show you face around here.”
Keaton was game, putting his superhero image on and raising his fists to...
However, the duo gave their reunion a surprise twist.
“Arnold and I are presenting together for very obvious reasons,” DeVito started before Schwarzenegger delivered the unexpected punch line, “We both tried to kill Batman.”
Bonding over their status as Batman villains and their hatred for the Caped Crusader, DeVito and Schwarzenegger spoke of their experience playing The Penguin in the 1992 Batman Returns and Mr. Freeze in the 1997 Batman & Robin, respectively, before DeVito spotted Michael Keaton in the audience.
“The son of a birch is right here,” DeVito said, pointing to the Oscar-nominated actor who played Batman in the 1989 Batman and its followup, Batman Returns.
Added Schwarzenegger, “You have a lot of nerve to show you face around here.”
Keaton was game, putting his superhero image on and raising his fists to...
- 3/11/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Two of Batman‘s most iconic foes took the stage during the 2024 Academy Awards on Sunday (March 10), and they called out the Caped Crusader in the audience.
Arnold Schwarzenegger (who played Mr. Freeze in 1997′s Batman & Robin) and Danny DeVito (who played The Penguin in 1992′s Batman Returns) joined forces to present the Oscars for Best Visual Effects and Best Film Editing.
While up there, they took aim at Batman actor Michael Keaton.
Keep reading to find out more…
After walking onstage at the Dolby Theatre, Danny said that they were paired up as presenters “for very obvious reasons.” Why was that? Arnold explained: “We both tried to kill Batman.”
The pair reflected on their battles with the iconic hero before realizing that Michael, who played Batman in Batman and Batman Returns before ceding the role to George Clooney for Batman & Robin, was in the audience.
“You have...
Arnold Schwarzenegger (who played Mr. Freeze in 1997′s Batman & Robin) and Danny DeVito (who played The Penguin in 1992′s Batman Returns) joined forces to present the Oscars for Best Visual Effects and Best Film Editing.
While up there, they took aim at Batman actor Michael Keaton.
Keep reading to find out more…
After walking onstage at the Dolby Theatre, Danny said that they were paired up as presenters “for very obvious reasons.” Why was that? Arnold explained: “We both tried to kill Batman.”
The pair reflected on their battles with the iconic hero before realizing that Michael, who played Batman in Batman and Batman Returns before ceding the role to George Clooney for Batman & Robin, was in the audience.
“You have...
- 3/11/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
The Oscars are done for another year and Christopher Nolan and Cillian Murphy are newly minted Oscar winners for Oppenheimer! Overall, it was an expected and welcome result, with Oppenheimer also taking home Best Picture, while Poor Things star Emma Stone won a second Oscar, in a surprising, but well-earned result. Overall, it was the icing on the cake of a refreshingly entertaining edition of the Oscars – one of the best in years.
Right off the bat it was pretty amusing, Jimmy Kimmel made some pretty fun digs in his opening monologue, including some references to Robert Downey Jr’s checkered history (which he was happy to play along to) and Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling’s genetic perfection (he ain’t wrong). Plus, there was a close-up of Anatomy of a Fall’s breakout dog star, Messi (who showed up despite earlier giving the award show the high hat...
Right off the bat it was pretty amusing, Jimmy Kimmel made some pretty fun digs in his opening monologue, including some references to Robert Downey Jr’s checkered history (which he was happy to play along to) and Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling’s genetic perfection (he ain’t wrong). Plus, there was a close-up of Anatomy of a Fall’s breakout dog star, Messi (who showed up despite earlier giving the award show the high hat...
- 3/10/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
Reports are circulating that the poor reception to last year’s The Flash have ended Andy Muschietti’s time directing Batman: The Brave And The Bold.
We don’t know a lot about the Batman in James Gunn’s all-new DC Universe, but we do know a couple of things.
Firstly, the Dark Knight that inhabits the new cinematic universe will be accompanied by Robin, the Boy Wonder. The teen sidekick behind the mask is said to be Damian Wayne, Batman’s own son. Apart from a few easter eggs sometimes, the character of Robin hasn’t really featured in Batman’s cinematic adventures, with the exception of 1997’s Batman & Robin, a film which wasn’t received especially well.
However, Gunn is aiming to successfully return the Dynamic Duo to the big screen in Batman: The Brave And The Bold, but according to reports, he may be looking for...
We don’t know a lot about the Batman in James Gunn’s all-new DC Universe, but we do know a couple of things.
Firstly, the Dark Knight that inhabits the new cinematic universe will be accompanied by Robin, the Boy Wonder. The teen sidekick behind the mask is said to be Damian Wayne, Batman’s own son. Apart from a few easter eggs sometimes, the character of Robin hasn’t really featured in Batman’s cinematic adventures, with the exception of 1997’s Batman & Robin, a film which wasn’t received especially well.
However, Gunn is aiming to successfully return the Dynamic Duo to the big screen in Batman: The Brave And The Bold, but according to reports, he may be looking for...
- 2/19/2024
- by Dan Cooper
- Film Stories
Dakota Johnson’s Madame Web has been facing poor reception. It cast down fans with a confusing plot and bad execution. The film feels like a parody of comic characters and doesn’t do justice to extending the Spider-Man universe—according to many reviews given by top critics.
Madame Web tells the story of Cassandra Webb (a paramedic), whose psychic powers develop in the womb when her mother is bitten by a spider before dying.
Dakota Johnson as Cassandra Webb/ Madame Web
Fans who were excited about Madame Web are now let down after seeing its reviews. As a result, many have switched to DC for better entertainment options.
Suggesteddc Reportedly Developing Teen Titans Movie – 6 Actors and the Characters They Should Play in Rumored Film Disappointed Fans Shift Focus to Dcu Amid Madame Web‘s Poor Reviews
Madame Web has a 13 percent critics score, which is lower than Morbius. It...
Madame Web tells the story of Cassandra Webb (a paramedic), whose psychic powers develop in the womb when her mother is bitten by a spider before dying.
Dakota Johnson as Cassandra Webb/ Madame Web
Fans who were excited about Madame Web are now let down after seeing its reviews. As a result, many have switched to DC for better entertainment options.
Suggesteddc Reportedly Developing Teen Titans Movie – 6 Actors and the Characters They Should Play in Rumored Film Disappointed Fans Shift Focus to Dcu Amid Madame Web‘s Poor Reviews
Madame Web has a 13 percent critics score, which is lower than Morbius. It...
- 2/17/2024
- by Shreya Jha
- FandomWire
It’s now been more than two decades since Sega exited the hardware business, but gamers who were around back then still fondly remember the days when Sega did what Nintendon’t. The Sega Genesis wasn’t just the console that introduced the world to Sonic the Hedgehog, it was also home to a deep library of action titles, sports games, and high-quality arcade ports.
And while a lot of the console’s best games have been re-released in various forms over the years, it’s still home to plenty of great titles that haven’t seen a proper update or new title in the series. To be fair, a few of these games have seen sequels, but if even those games were released decades ago, we think it’s time for another one, especially with Sega recently announcing plans to bring back a few classic franchises. These are...
And while a lot of the console’s best games have been re-released in various forms over the years, it’s still home to plenty of great titles that haven’t seen a proper update or new title in the series. To be fair, a few of these games have seen sequels, but if even those games were released decades ago, we think it’s time for another one, especially with Sega recently announcing plans to bring back a few classic franchises. These are...
- 1/27/2024
- by Matthew Byrd
- Den of Geek
Alicia Silverstone opened up about two of her most iconic roles during a recent appearance.
While attending the 2024 Sundance Film Festival on Saturday (January 20), the 47-year-old actress addressed calls for a sequel to her 1995 classic Clueless. Nearly a year after the reprised the role in a Super Bowl commercial, fans have still not given up hope that the story will continue.
She also weighed in on playing Batgirl again after 1997′s Batman & Robin. Would she be down to suit up for another project?
Read more about Alicia Silverstone’s thoughts on both projects…
Speaking to Variety, Alicia revealed how happy she was to see fans still in love with Clueless.
“I think people are talking about a [sequel] all the time at all times since the movie happened,” she reflected. “Has it been 30 years yet? That always is a fun conversation. It’s so lovely to see how people still love that movie.
While attending the 2024 Sundance Film Festival on Saturday (January 20), the 47-year-old actress addressed calls for a sequel to her 1995 classic Clueless. Nearly a year after the reprised the role in a Super Bowl commercial, fans have still not given up hope that the story will continue.
She also weighed in on playing Batgirl again after 1997′s Batman & Robin. Would she be down to suit up for another project?
Read more about Alicia Silverstone’s thoughts on both projects…
Speaking to Variety, Alicia revealed how happy she was to see fans still in love with Clueless.
“I think people are talking about a [sequel] all the time at all times since the movie happened,” she reflected. “Has it been 30 years yet? That always is a fun conversation. It’s so lovely to see how people still love that movie.
- 1/21/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Alicia Silverstone was a bright light in the otherwise maligned 1997 superhero movie “Batman & Robin,” playing Batgirl opposite George Clooney’s Batman. Although Clooney has distanced himself from the role in previous years, he showed up in 2023’s “The Flash” in a multiverse cameo. While Silverstone was at the Variety Studio presented by Audible to discuss her new Sundance film “Krazy House,” she was asked about whether or not she’d put the cape back on.
“If you arrange that I will do it!” she answered with approval.
Much like a trip to the multiverse, “Krazy House” is a film that plays fast and loose with perception and reality. Nick Frost and Silverstone — along with Gaite Jansen and Walt Klink, who play their kids — are the Christians, a devout family living in a ’90s sitcom. But their world is turned upside down and the fabric of their reality is ripped...
“If you arrange that I will do it!” she answered with approval.
Much like a trip to the multiverse, “Krazy House” is a film that plays fast and loose with perception and reality. Nick Frost and Silverstone — along with Gaite Jansen and Walt Klink, who play their kids — are the Christians, a devout family living in a ’90s sitcom. But their world is turned upside down and the fabric of their reality is ripped...
- 1/20/2024
- by Zack Sharf and William Earl
- Variety Film + TV
The end of the 1990s was an odd time for cinema and in general. We were in the midst of Y2K, a panic over clocks and computers needing to roll over from 99 to 00, something people feared more than monsters and cults, something people really feared and fearmongered about. It was expected to be something of an apocalypse by some. So of course, Hollywood ran with it. Technology gone wrong, end of days, Satan coming to Earth, etc. We got films like Strange Days, Stigmata, eXistenZ, Virus, The Matrix, and End of Days (watch it Here), our movie today.
Following a dry patch of work for Arnold Schwarzenegger following Batman & Robin and heart surgery, he didn’t get all that many offers and eventually, it seemed like he would not be coming back. Then, End of Days came his way, and it seemed like a good, if darker than his then-recent work,...
Following a dry patch of work for Arnold Schwarzenegger following Batman & Robin and heart surgery, he didn’t get all that many offers and eventually, it seemed like he would not be coming back. Then, End of Days came his way, and it seemed like a good, if darker than his then-recent work,...
- 1/8/2024
- by Emilie Black
- JoBlo.com
"Batman & Robin" is an infamous movie, in no small part thanks to Arnold Schwarzenegger's turn as the villainous Mr. Freeze. Was the casting of such a big-name star a mandate from Warner Bros? Nope! Director Joel Schumacher personally chose Arnold for the part. Reading Akiva Goldsman's script for the film, Schumacher found the dialogue for Mr. Freeze, intended to be "Shakespearean," to instead be "hysterical. In my head, I was reading Freeze's dialogue as Schwarzenegger."
So, Schumacher called up Arnold and asked him to play the part. As Schwarzenegger recounts in "The Making of 'Batman & Robin' | Behind The Scenes."
"Joel Schumacher came to me and said that he would like me to play Mr. Freeze. 'I would not direct the movie, because I only can do this movie if you play Mr. Freeze.' So, what are you gonna do? I mean, screw up a whole movie?...
So, Schumacher called up Arnold and asked him to play the part. As Schwarzenegger recounts in "The Making of 'Batman & Robin' | Behind The Scenes."
"Joel Schumacher came to me and said that he would like me to play Mr. Freeze. 'I would not direct the movie, because I only can do this movie if you play Mr. Freeze.' So, what are you gonna do? I mean, screw up a whole movie?...
- 12/24/2023
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
Joel Schumacher's 1997 superhero flick "Batman & Robin" has often been considered by internet pundits to be one of the worst of all Hollywood blockbusters. A friend of mine once suggested that it would be better to watch "Batman & Robin" with a Spanish-language track and English subtitles, as that would make it feel more like a Mexican luchador film. If the film were about El Santo and Blue Demon instead of Batman and Robin, then perhaps it would have been more openly embraced. As it stands, "Batman & Robin" was a financial disappointment, making $235 million worldwide on a $125 million budget. That seems like a success, but one should recall the amount of advertising and marketing that went into a film of this size back in 1997.
One should also recall that "Batman & Robin" was widely derided, currently holding a mere 11% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. In his review, Roger Ebert...
One should also recall that "Batman & Robin" was widely derided, currently holding a mere 11% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. In his review, Roger Ebert...
- 12/19/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
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