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Tech NewsBatman is jealous of Chris Pratt in this awesome Lego Movie Skit
Don’t worry Batman, we’re all a little bit jealous of Chris Pratt sometimes too – but this new short collab between Brotherhood Workshopand How It Should Have Ended casts the Caped crusader as Wyldstyle’s jealous Ex-boyfriend to pretty funny results. I quite like how Meta it is in acknowledging Chris Pratt’s other most-loved roles (yes, … Continued
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Tech News10 Wacky, Must-watch Stories from Batman ’66
Batman ’66 is a divisive phenomenon. Die hard Bat-Fans tend to either embrace it as an alternative, quaint and comical adaptation, or lambaste it as the damaging of an Icon’s reputation. If you’ve never seen it before, here’s 10 of the most absurd stories to check out with the series’first ever home release next week. … Continued
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io9Gotham‘s Latest Big Twist Relies On One Hell Of A Retcon
We’re only half a dozen episodes in to the Batman prequel series Gotham, and already we’re seeing some slightly messy retroactive continuity. This really is a comic-book show. Spoilers ahead… In last night’s episode, “The Penguin’s Umbrella,” the show focused on the fall-out of the big reveal that Oswald Cobblepot didn’t die in the first … Continued
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Gotham‘s Ben McKenzie Wins Most Clever Halloween Costume Of 2014
Ben McKenzie plays young James Gordon on Gotham, but for Heidi Klum’s big Halloween bash, he dressed as a more traditional version of the eventual Commissioner. The result is outstanding. I hope to god there’s an Easter Egg on the season one DVDs of McKenzie playing a few scenes in this get-up. Photo: Getty Images. … Continued
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Tech NewsThis is how much better Batman ’66 looks on Blu-Ray
The classic Batman TV show is heading to Blu-Ray and DVD for the first time next week, and to celebrate Warner Bros. have started putting out clips to show the extent of the quality coming out of the transfer process. Bat-Fans, prepare to Batusi with delight! It’s kind of amazing to see the quality of … Continued
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Yet Another Bat-Villain Is Coming To Gotham… But With A Twist
It should be no surprise that another classic Batman villain is going to show up on Gotham during the show’s already jam-packed first season. But this new villain is coming with a unique twist: he’s the same age as Bruce Wayne. Spoilers ahead… Sure, young Selina Kyle is approximately the same age as young Bruce … Continued
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The Filmography of Tim Burton, as told by stunning Silhouettes
Over the weekendPopzilla gallery held a tribute art show to the wonderfully weird works of Tim Burton – including these lovely Silhouettes by artist Sam Carter. All images credited to Sam Carter Each image takes a side-on silhouette of a character from one of Burton’s movies, before placing an iconic bit of imagery from that … Continued
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ScienceBiologyOur New Batman, Ben Affleck, Fights To Save Real-Life Bats
Bats are a crucial component of healthy ecosystems. They eats massive amounts of insect pests and, like bees, are important pollinators. White-nose syndrome, plus wind farms and habitat degradation, mean they’re in trouble. Batman (and Lois Lane) have come to the rescue. To celebrate National Bat Week, which is this week, Batman v. Superman stars … Continued
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Mondo’s 75th Anniversary Gallery gives us more fabulous Batman Art
Last week we brought you a snippet of some of the lovely artwork on display at Mondo for Batman’s 75th Anniversary – but now that the Gallery has opened to the public, the poster company has revealed every print from the project online for us all to see, and there’s art for every kind of … Continued
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io9MoviesHoly @#$%, Joel Schumacher Is Making A Comic Sequel To Batman & Robin
I… I have no words. I can barely process the rumor that Joel Schumacher, director of the infamously bad ’90s movie Batman & Robin, will return to the bat-nippled universe to continue the saga to make a 12-issue comic, that DC will apparently publish. On purpose! Here’s everything you need to know. The comic will … Continued
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io9TelevisionThis Week’s TV: All The Spooky Movies And TV Shows To Watch This Week!
It’s Halloween week, and in addition to the spooky episodes of the usual TV shows, we’ve picked out some horror-themed movies you can catch on TV. Plus, LEGO Batman has a new adventure, Jake and Finn return for a haunted Adventure Time, and a Walking Dead clip hints at a major mystery. And be sure … Continued
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Batmobile Slippers: Because that Batcave Isn’t Heated
If you can muster enough courage to battle your way past the tweens into your local Hot Topic store, your act of bravery will be rewarded with a pair of plush Batmobile slippers—officially licensed from DC Comics. Based on the Batmobile design from Tim Burton’s Batman films, these $13 slippers feature a detailed print and … Continued
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Morena Baccarin Joins Gotham As One Of Batman’s Future Allies
The former star of Firefly has joined Gotham as Leslie Thompkins, a doctor who cares for Gotham’s neediest, a friend of the deceased elder Waynes, and a surrogate mom-to-be of young Bruce Wayne. Thompkins will be a recurring character in season 1, but Baccarin will officially join the cast full-time in season 2. According to … Continued
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io9MoviesWhy Superhero Movie Fans Need To See Birdman
Even in a year with some pretty notable superhero films, Birdman is a pretty significant movie about superheroes. This darkly surreal satire about an aging actor struggling with his superhero past is full of magical-realist touches and tugs at our national obsession with big heroic narratives. And here’s why superhero fans really ought to see … Continued
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io9Books & ComicsLego DC Comics: Batman Be-Leaguered Sneak Peak
Lego Batman is getting his own movie next year, but first he is going to have a special on the small screen. Lego DC Comics: Batman Be-Leaguered will be airing on the Cartoon Network, October 27th at 6:00pm EST. Here is a sneak peak that shows Superman pestering Batman to join the Justice League. You’re … Continued
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io9TelevisionThe Exact Moment In Last Night’s Episode When I Learned To Love Gotham
I’ve had some reservations about Gotham, the new Batman prequel show. I loved Detectives Bullock and Gordon, but didn’t like Bruce or Barbara, and the young-villain cameos seemed gratuitous. But last night’s episode finally clicked for me — and here’s the exact moment when I decided I love this show. There were a lot of … Continued
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The Latest Batman News Is Both Surprising And Not Surprising At All
Thanks to DC’s Diamond Previews solicits for January 2015, the next person to step into the green boots of Batman’s sidekick Robin has been revealed. Since it’s a spoiler, the reveal is after the jump — but I do feel confident the new Robin’s identity will not shock you. Something else will, however. Ready? Yeah, … Continued
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Mondo are celebrating 75 years of Batman with some brilliant artwork
Batman is turning 75 this year, and everyone’s celebrating – including Mondo, who will be hosting a gallery of amazing art this Friday dedicated to the Dark Knight. Header Image: Batman/Man Bat (Part 1 of 2) by Alex Pardee The exhibition will open at the Austin, Texas gallery this Friday, October 24th, and run until … Continued
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Here’s Your Hilariously Dubious Batman V. Superman Spoiler Of The Day
Usually, local TV stations aren’t a reputable source for major superhero movie scoops. But it seems one Michigan TV news station may have managed to confirm a major character in Batman V. Superman! Or not. Who the hell knows? Let’s start with the spoiler itself: Michigan’s WILX reporter Kirk Montgomery is happy to confirm Batman … Continued
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