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'Beware the Batman' Trailer: The Dark Knight Returns to TV

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:30:32 +0000

DC animation was dealt a major blow this past year when Cartoon Network opted not to renew either the critically acclaimed 'Young Justice' or 'Green Lantern: The Animated Series,' but the days of the DC cartoon superhero are far from over. This July will see the Dark Knight's return to television in the CGI 'Beware the Batman,' but is the first trailer as good as we hope it is?

Win a Batman: Arkham Asylum Breakout LEGO Set

ScreenCrush Staff — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 20:30:27 +0000

There are a lot of superhero movies hitting theaters this summer, but sadly, there is no Batman film. To help tide you Batman fans over (and, perhaps, create a Batman mini-movie of your own), we’re giving away this awesome Batman LEGO mega-set! ScreenCrush has partnered up with Arcade Sushi and ComicsAlliance to bring you this [...]

Cosplay of the Day: Meet Robin, Girl Wonder

Britt Hayes — Fri, 31 May 2013 14:10:03 +0000

Here’s one way to make Batman‘s Robin seem a little cooler: this cosplayer takes Robin from Boy Wonder to Girl Wonder almost effortlessly. No, this isn’t a Rule 63 cosplay — in case you didn’t know, there actually is a Girl Wonder in the Batman comics. Her name is Stephanie Brown, and she began life [...]

Inside Heath Ledger's 'Dark Knight' Diary

Mike Sampson — Fri, 31 May 2013 13:49:08 +0000

"BYE BYE."

Those are the chilling final words scrawled in capital letters on the last page of a diary the late Heath Ledger kept as he was filming 'The Dark Knight,' his last finished movie. Ledger's father, Kim, opened up Ledger's Joker diary publicly for the first time for the upcoming documentary 'Too Young to Die,' giving fans a fascinating glimpse into how the late actor created one of the most memorable movie villains of all-time.

Joss Whedon Wants to Include Batman in 'The Avengers 2′

Eric Walkuski — Thu, 30 May 2013 15:14:33 +0000

Director Joss Whedon almost has his pick of the litter when it comes to superheroes to cast for 'Avengers 2' there's one character he would love to include more than anyone else: Batman! But is there really any chance of this massive crossover ever happening?

'Man of Steel' Star Henry Cavill Talks Superman and Batman Crossover Movie

Jacob Hall — Thu, 23 May 2013 19:06:09 +0000

Since the massive success of Marvel's 'The Avengers,' everyone has wondered when Warner Bros. and DC Comics would get their act together and start teaming up their roster of superheroes on the big screen. Although the long-in-the-works 'Justice League' movie has started and stalled on numerous occasions, 'Man of Steel' star Henry Cavill was recently asked about another possibility. How about a Batman/Superman movie?

See the Cast of 'Batman Returns' Then and Now

Britt Hayes — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:29:47 +0000

Tim Burton's 1992 film 'Batman Returns' was everything we love about Tim Burton and Batman all rolled into one amazing package. The film had an all-star cast including Michael Keaton, Michelle Pfeiffer and Danny DeVito. Over 20 years later, it still holds up as one of the strangest and most visually stunning of the 'Batman' films. Let's take a look at where the stars of 'Batman Returns' are now.

Batman: Arkham Origins Will Feature Ezio as Batman, Booker DeWitt as Joker

Luke Brown — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:17:01 +0000

For the first time in the franchise, Batman: Arkham Origins will feature a new voice actor in the role of Bruce Wayne. Not to be outdone, the clown prince of crime will also have a new actor lending his laugh to the maniacal prankster.

Batman: Arkham Origins Trailer: Twas the Dark Knight Before Christmas

Luke Brown — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:49:19 +0000

The full Batman: Arkham Origins trailer has arrived, and with it comes nearly five minutes of pure Dark Knight action. If you thought Deathstroke was the main attraction, he’s just the tip of iceberg. Though there’s no actual gameplay to speak of in the first lengthy trailer for Arkham Origins, there’s definitely a lot to [...]

Batman: Arkham Origins Trailer: Deathstroke Comes to Gotham

Luke Brown — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:41:18 +0000

The first teaser trailer for Batman: Arkham Origins has arrived. It’s got Batman. It’s got Deathstroke. It’s got close-combat. Why aren’t you watching it yet? Due out on October 25th, Batman: Arkham Origins is the third game in the popular Arkham franchise. Instead of following the story of Arkham City, Origins will be a prequel [...]

Cosplay of the Day: Answer the Call of the Gotham City Sirens

Britt Hayes — Mon, 13 May 2013 14:30:05 +0000

Looks like Catwoman, Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn are up to no good. You just can’t get these ladies together without them stirring up some trouble for ol’ Batman. Cosplay is always better with friends! Take these ladies, dressed as the Gotham City Sirens, for example. The Sirens are comprised of Catwoman, Harley Quinn and [...]

Cosplay of the Day: Robin and Batgirl Don't Need Batman to Save the Day

Britt Hayes — Thu, 09 May 2013 13:21:59 +0000

Pfffft, who needs Batman to come to the rescue when you’ve got two perfectly awesome superheroes? Let these Batgirl and Robin cosplayers show you how it’s done. Even The Dark Knight, one of the best and coolest superheroes around, needs a little help sometimes, which is why he has Robin and Batgirl to lend a [...]

Cosplay of the Day: Two-Face Is Double Trouble

Britt Hayes — Wed, 08 May 2013 14:10:03 +0000

Of all the Batman villains to cosplay, Two-Face is one of our favorites because he seems to bring out the most creativity in fans, like this gent straight outta London. Where to begin with Two-Face… He’s one of Batman’s most important villains, for sure. Harvey Dent and Bruce Wayne were BFFs, but then Harvey had [...]

Comic Strip: Hulk Movie Update, Batman and 'Guardians of the Galaxy'

Sean O'Connell — Mon, 06 May 2013 19:50:51 +0000

ScreenCrush’s Comic Strip is a weekly roundup of the hottest superhero movie news items. From Marvel to D.C. and points in between, if it pertains to costumed comic-book heroes, we’re covering it here, bringing you our expert analysis. This week, we have an ‘Iron Man 3’ wrap up, ‘Man of Steel’ reactions and a very [...]

'Man of Steel' Spoiler: What Major DC Superhero Might Infiltrate the Superman Universe?

Nick Romano — Mon, 06 May 2013 18:49:03 +0000

'Man of Steel'-ers beware of potential spoilers ahead...

Amidst all of the Superman hype for Zack Snyder's upcoming reboot, hitting theaters June 14, Warner Bros. unleashed a breathtaking trailer a while back that revealed a Lex Luthor Easter Egg, foreshadowing a possible appearance from the Man of Steel's famed rival down the road. But now it looks like we'll get to see another MAJOR DC character teased in 'Man of Steel'... and this one's a superhero.

Jake Gyllenhaal as Batman and Other Actors Almost Cast as Superheroes

ScreenCrush Staff — Thu, 02 May 2013 18:00:40 +0000

There was a time when superheroes were associated with just one actor (Christopher Reeve, for example). Of course, in the age of reboots, we’re getting pretty used to there being multiple actors as Batmen and Supermen. Since some of the sting has been taken away, we thought you could handle this list of superhero movies [...]

Stars Who Apologized For Their Own Movies

Eddie Wright — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 20:43:14 +0000

On April 22, it was reported that Michael “I Make Things Go Boom” Bay, apologized to a reporter from The Miami Herald for the third act of his 1998 smash, ‘Armageddon.’ According to the paper, Bay said: I will apologize for Armageddon, because we had to do the whole movie in 16 weeks. It was [...]

Cosplay of the Day: Riddler and Two-Face are Up to No Good, Obviously

Britt Hayes — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:00:50 +0000

What’s more troublesome than one Batman villain? Two Batman villains, of course. It’s always more dangerous when the Dark Knight’s foes combine forces, but the cosplay is always so much cooler. Lhars Ebersold and her friend Taffeta Darling cosplayed as the Riddler and Two-Face, respectively, for a comic convention last year. Yep, that’s right, you’re looking [...]

Cosplay of the Day: This Joker Is Pretty Serious

Britt Hayes — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:00:59 +0000

We see a lot (a lot) of people cosplaying as various versions of the Joker from the Batman films, and even though the Heath Ledger version from Christopher Nolan's 'The Dark Knight' is pretty popular, you'd be hard-pressed to find a cosplayer who does it better than this guy.

Cosplay of the Day: An Appropriately Miniature Damian Wayne as Robin

Britt Hayes — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 13:22:20 +0000

Perhaps Batman’s tiniest sidekick to date, Damian Wayne (son of Batman himself) is a cute — but deadly — little ass-kicker, and we love this tiny imitation. Yesterday we brought you a classic Batgirl courtesy of Teri Standiford, a reader who submitted her own cosplay photos, and today we bring you another submission from Teri [...]

Cosplay of the Day: A Classic Batgirl

Britt Hayes — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 12:55:16 +0000

Holy smokes, Batman! This classic Batgirl makes us want to dust off our old comic books with her retro take on one of our favorite heroines/sidekicks. Today’s cosplay is a reader submission from Teri Standiford, a comic book fan from Florida who really knows how to bring comic book characters to life. Browsing her Facebook [...]

Cosplay of the Day: This Nightwing Owns the Night

Britt Hayes — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 13:00:58 +0000

Move over, Robin. We all know Nightwing is so much cooler, as evidenced by this cosplayer’s very effective take on the comic book character. Nightwing originated as a Superman character, but when he and his buddy Flamebird teamed up with Batman and Robin (aka Dick Grayson), he really had an impact on the young Batman [...]

Cosplay of the Day: Batman and Tiny Robin to the Rescue!

Britt Hayes — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 12:46:53 +0000

We know, we know — we post a lot of Batman-themed cosplay around here, but how could we resist this Caped Crusader and his cute little Boy Wonder? Bob Kieffer is one of the world’s greatest dads — at least, that’s what we think after checking out his cool father/son cosplay. Bob is a huge [...]

The CW's 'Arrow' Recruiting a Major Batman Character?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 16:18:58 +0000

Oliver Queen's secret identity as the 'Arrow' wasn't the only major reveal from the hit CW drama's most recent hour "Dead to Rights,' As Malcolm Merlyn (John Barrowman) dropped a major DC reference in explaining a few of his origins. The reference brought to light a connection with a major DC character typically associated with the Batman universe, but could 'Arrow' be paving the way for a surprise appearance? Find out what major Batman villain could soon appear on 'Arrow' inside!

Cosplay of the Day: Bane's a Real Back-Breaker

Britt Hayes — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 15:30:10 +0000

You’d think we’d be sick of seeing people cosplay as Bane from ‘The Dark Knight Rises,’ but this guy’s spot-on costume is too awesome to ignore. Ryan Denton of Chandler, Arizona put together this great Bane cosplay, which was featured in TheRPF forums. It’s one of the most screen-accurate Bane costumes we’ve yet to see [...]

Real-Life Batman Enforces Some Real-Life Vigilante Justice

ScreenCrush Staff — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 17:33:35 +0000

This is what happens when Batman cosplayers take their costumes to the next level — dragging off real-life criminals to jail! CLICK: See Photos of the Caped Crusader.

See the 'Dark Knight Rises' Gun-Themed Posters Warner Bros. Almost Used

Nick Romano — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 20:04:55 +0000

With a big-budget film like 'The Dark Knight Rises,' there were many drafts of the script, costumes, concept art and the like that did not make the final cut. For one, we all know that one of Bane's original design was more akin to the comic book villain than the one Tom Hardy portrayed on the screen. For another, the promotional artwork went through a number of changes as well. Just take a look at these gun and ammunition-themed posters that Warner Bros. almost used to promote Christopher Nolan's final Batman film.

Cosplay of the Day: You Can't Go Wrong With Batman

Britt Hayes — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 14:00:55 +0000

Yesterday we featured a pretty classic Catwoman, and today we’ve got an equally traditional Batman courtesy of one serious cosplayer. Bob Gouveia from Massachusetts put together this awesome Batman cosplay, taking a page straight from the comic book version of the caped crusader. Bob’s costume is simple and direct: a gray suit, utility belt, and [...]

Cosplay of the Day: Catwoman Goes Classic

Britt Hayes — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 15:04:57 +0000

Today’s cosplay gets a little classic with this fan’s Catwoman costume, based on the character from ‘Batman: The Animated Series,’ arguably the best Batman TV show ever. If you were around in the 90s, you undoubtedly remember ‘Batman: The Animated Series’ and how amazing it was. To this day, it remains probably the best Batman [...]

Has 'Justice League' Been Pushed Back to 2021?

Mike Sampson — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 22:23:53 +0000

'Justice League' has seen better days. The film was put on hold and then the script was tossed in the garbage heap, all while Marvel moves full steam ahead on Phase 2 of the cinematic universe including, but obviously not limited to, 'The Avengers 2.' And now if new rumors are to be believed, Warner Bros. has put 'Justice League' on the way back burner. How way back? How about 2021?

'Justice League' – Was Ben Affleck Almost the New Batman?

Mike Sampson — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 15:02:52 +0000

You may have heard the rumors that Warner Bros. wanted Ben Affleck to direct their 'Justice League' movie. Quickly, Affleck let everyone know he had no intention of directing 'Justice League' and took the meeting with Warner Bros. (who released 'Argo') just to be polite. But now comes another wrinkle to the story. Warner Bros. didn't just want Ben Affleck to direct 'Justice League,' they also wanted him to star. As Batman.

'Skyfall' is Officially Bigger Than 'Dark Knight Rises'

Eric Walkuski — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 17:05:12 +0000

In the battle between James Bond and Batman, Bond has come out on top. The 23rd Bond film, 'Skyfall', has just zipped by 'The Dark Knight Rises' to become the seventh biggest film in box office history.

'Justice League' Casting Report: Which Heroes Got Cut From the Team?

Nick Romano — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 18:25:26 +0000

Justice League, assemble! Well, it has... allegedly. While a report came out not too long ago revealing which comic book heroes would be joining the team for its big-screen debut, a new more up-to-date one has come out naming the key players who will go up against 'The Avengers 2' for box office dominance. And one new name has been added into the mix, as well!

'Man of Steel' Will Not Feature a Batman Cameo From Joseph Gordon-Levitt

Mike Sampson — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 20:17:32 +0000

'Man of Steel' will feature a post-credits scene cameo from Joseph Gordon-Levitt who will introduce himself as the new Batman! That was the sexy rumor from late-2012 and the explanation for how Warner Bros. would kickstart the 'Justice League' buzz. Unfortunately it's not true.

Batman Reboot Won't Hit Theaters Until After 2017

Mike Sampson — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 21:51:47 +0000

Sorry Bat-fans. If you were looking for a new Batman movie some time soon, you’re going to get disappointed. It looks like we won’t see a ‘Dark Knight’ reboot for quite a while. So what’s the hold up? With the ‘Dark Knight’ and Batman franchise pulling in big bucks for Warner Bros., you’d think they [...]

New Batman Movie? Is Warner Bros. Already Prepping for a Reboot?

Nick Romano — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 15:30:21 +0000

If there's one thing we've learned from George Clooney, Michael Keaton, Val Kilmer, Adam West and Christian Bale's runs at Batman, it's that the Dark Knight will never die. Though, now that Bane has come and gone, and Bale's Bruce Wayne is enjoying retirement with Anne Hathaway's Catwoman, what's next for the Bat? Will Joseph Gordon-Levitt take over superhero duties for a new franchise of films like we all might secretly want?

Cosplay of the Day: This Villain is Two-Faced

Britt Hayes — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 13:38:09 +0000

We see a lot of Two-Face cosplay, but it’s always from ‘The Dark Knight,’ so we were really impressed with this cosplayer’s Two-Face, inspired by ‘Batman: The Animated Series.’ ‘Batman: The Animated Series’ is like, the greatest cartoon of all-time. Or at least the greatest Batman cartoon of all time. The series really nailed the [...]

Cosplay of the Day: Poison Ivy Is a Dangerous Beauty

Britt Hayes — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 13:50:13 +0000

Today’s cosplay features Batman’s most enticing foe — the deadly beauty known as Poison Ivy. And yeah, we can see why he’d fall for her tricks every time. It’s like that Bel Biv Devoe song: That girl is poison…. Ivy. Or something. Today’s cosplay comes from Meagan-Marie, a cosplayer with some pretty amazing stuff up [...]

Cosplay of the Day: A Joker Gender Swap

Britt Hayes — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 13:25:45 +0000

Joker? More like Joke-Her! Get it? This Joker cosplay pulls the ol’ gender swap, bringing us the more feminine side of Batman’s most famous foe. It’s a pun totally worthy of Batman’s best villain — this isn’t the Joker. This is the Joke-Her! Kelly, aka GammoGahato, is a cosplayer with a fondness for imitating animated [...]

'Justice League' Lineup Revealed?

Mike Sampson — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 16:25:23 +0000

While 2013 has just begun, you'll forgive us if we briefly look into 2015 for one of the most anticipated movies in recent history: 'Justice League.' The Warner Bros. film would bring together their own superhero team to answer 'The Avengers' but exactly what superheroes will be joining the 'Justice League' team? A new report reveals what DC superheroes will crossover for the comic book mega movie.

Cosplay of the Day: This Joker is Killer

Britt Hayes — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 13:10:10 +0000

So many Jokers out there in the cosplay world, but we think this one, based on the critically acclaimed comic ‘The Killing Joke,’ is fantastic. Meet Alejandro Fanzago, a guy whose Joker cosplay isn’t just limited to one version of Batman’s most vicious and long-lasting foe. Fanzago has dressed as classic cartoon Joker, Heath Ledger’s [...]

Cosplay of the Day: Harley Quinn is Clowning Around

Britt Hayes — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 15:00:40 +0000

Batman who? Today’s Cosplay of the Day is this adorable and sassy Harley Quinn, who you might know best as the Joker’s dangerous sidekick. This is Lie, a cosplay enthusiast from Germany who makes all of her own costumes inspired by various characters she loves, like Harley Quinn. Harley Quinn was created by the legendary [...]

Cosplay of the Day: Catwoman Has Us Whipped

Britt Hayes — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 13:42:02 +0000

Catwoman is one of those cosplay creations we see around a lot, but this Catwoman, inspired by ‘Batman Returns,’ is a whole different breed of stunning. Meet Eleonora Malago, a Catwoman enthusiast from Italy who takes her love of the character to great heights with her fantastic Catwoman cosplay. Inspired by Tim Burton‘s ‘Batman Returns’ [...]

'Beware the Batman' In New Character Sheets

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 19:49:05 +0000

With all the talk flying around Marvel these days, from new 'Iron Man 3' sneak peeks, to the live-action 'S.H.I.E.L.D.' TV series, it's been a good while since we've heard anything on the DC side! Well, no longer! It might be on the side of the small screen, but Cartoon Network's upcoming animated series 'Beware the Batman' might just give us our fix while we wait for news of the caped crusader's big-screen future. So how would you like to get up close with the character design, including villains and a bad-ass Alfred?

5 Actors Who Could Play Batman in the Reboot

Amanda Ferris — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 21:29:38 +0000

Even though Christian Bale nailed the role of Bruce Wayne and Batman in Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight trilogy, let's face it: Warner Brothers is going to reboot the character and it will probably happen sooner rather than later. Since Christian Bale will not star in any Batman movie not directed by Christopher Nolan, here are five potential actors who could believably pull off being both the playboy Bruce Wayne and The Dark Knight.

'The Dark Knight Rises' Blu-ray Trailer: Relive the Glory of Nolan's Final Batman Film!

Nick Romano — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 19:11:53 +0000

'The Dark Knight Rises' hit theaters this past summer to high box office numbers and continued to "rise" in popularity as word spread about Christopher Nolan's last film in the 'Dark Knight' trilogy. And soon, one of the biggest hits of the summer, which gave 'The Avengers' a strenuous run for its money, will be coming home on Blu-ray and DVD. What better way to get pumped than to relive the glory of Batman's final hours in the trailer for 'The Dark Knight Rises' Blu-ray combo pack?

'Justice League' Casting: Does Armie Hammer Still Have a Shot at Batman?

Nick Romano — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 13:19:44 +0000

The planned 'Justice League' movie has been in a state of constant fluctuation on both the casting and director fronts. It felt like as soon as George Miller got the job helming the project, he just as quickly lost it shortly after news of his lead actor picks came out. While Warner Bros. is still shopping around for the right person to lead the 'Justice League' team, they might at least have gotten one step closer to deciding who should follow in Christian Bale's footsteps as Batman.

Rare 'Dark Knight' Publicity Photos Show Off Heath Ledger as the Joker

Nick Romano — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 21:54:39 +0000

It's bittersweet to think that 'The Dark Knight Rises' marked the end of Christopher Nolan's Batman trilogy, considering many moviegoers were in agreement that it was not only the highlight of the summer, but also the best of the three films. And yet, it's sad to see it come to an end.

On the other hand, there's still more images and footage to be seen. 'The Dark Knight Rises' DVD and Blu-ray edition hits this December 3, and will be filled with a lot of extras everyone can enjoy. But while we're waiting to purchase what will most likely be a treasured edition to our movie libraries, newly released photos of a rarely seen photo shoot for 'The Dark Knight' give us a closer look at another iconic moment from the movie trilogy -- Heath Ledger in full Joker makeup and costume.

'Arrow' Gets His Batman On in First Official Clip

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 16:51:55 +0000

Granted, 'Arrow' has already and will continue to receive a number of comparisons to 'Batman Begins,' what with their gritty origin stories of non-super-powered billionaires returning to their hometowns after years thought dead, and starting dark vigilante campaigns. Still, 'Arrow' plans to incorporate a wealth of additional DC characters and continue for much longer, so which way does the first full clip lean?

Will the 'Justice League' Movie Have No Connection to the 'Batman' Reboot?

Mike Sampson — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 14:07:41 +0000

The popular thought on the 'Justice League' movie being planned at Warner Bros. was that the studio would structure it much like how Marvel went about building 'The Avengers.' Introduce the characters through standalone films, then combine them for one super superhero film. But perhaps that's not how Warner Bros. is planning 'Justice League' after all. According to one report, the 'Justice League' movie could have nothing to do with 'Man of Steel' or the planned 'Batman' reboot.