For years, fans have been debating over the politics incorporated in Christopher Nolan’s films, especially in his universally acclaimed The Dark Knight trilogy. Many have argued that the themes explored in the acclaimed trilogy are a bit more right-leaning, especially the threequel The Dark Knight Rises is considered to be the most political of them all.
However, according to the man himself, The Dark Knight trilogy is not supposed to be political but about the upending of society. But not everyone is convinced by the Oscar-winner’s explanation.
Christopher Nolan’s Stance on Tdkr‘s Politics Leaves Fans Confused Christopher Nolan | Credits: Wikimedia Commons
It’s not hard to see why The Dark Knight Rises is considered by many to be the most political entry in the trilogy, following its parallels to the French Revolution. Considering Bane exploits the anger of the lower classes of Gotham to take over...
However, according to the man himself, The Dark Knight trilogy is not supposed to be political but about the upending of society. But not everyone is convinced by the Oscar-winner’s explanation.
Christopher Nolan’s Stance on Tdkr‘s Politics Leaves Fans Confused Christopher Nolan | Credits: Wikimedia Commons
It’s not hard to see why The Dark Knight Rises is considered by many to be the most political entry in the trilogy, following its parallels to the French Revolution. Considering Bane exploits the anger of the lower classes of Gotham to take over...
- 5/5/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
Written by Brian Augustyn and Mike Mignola, Gotham by Gaslight is considered to be the first DC Elseworlds story, which was lauded following its alternate take on the Batman mythos. Set in the Victorian era, the story follows Batman’s quest to apprehend Jack the Ripper, based on the infamous real-life serial killer, and the story was finally adapted into an animated feature in 2018.
However, the animated feature didn’t see Kevin Conroy return to voice the caped crusader, and per Bruce Timm, it was due to marketing reasons.
Bruce Timm Elaborated on Casting Bruce Greenwood in Batman: Gotham by Gaslight
A still from Batman: Gotham by Gaslight | Warner Bros. Home Entertainment
While it received mixed reviews upon its debut following its changes from the comics, with time, many have come to appreciate its narrative. Moreover, instead of bringing back Kevin Conroy to voice this iteration of Bruce Wayne, Bruce...
However, the animated feature didn’t see Kevin Conroy return to voice the caped crusader, and per Bruce Timm, it was due to marketing reasons.
Bruce Timm Elaborated on Casting Bruce Greenwood in Batman: Gotham by Gaslight
A still from Batman: Gotham by Gaslight | Warner Bros. Home Entertainment
While it received mixed reviews upon its debut following its changes from the comics, with time, many have come to appreciate its narrative. Moreover, instead of bringing back Kevin Conroy to voice this iteration of Bruce Wayne, Bruce...
- 5/4/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
Rotten Tomatoes has shared an updated ranking of the "300 Best Movies of All Time" which they say are "reviewed and selected by Tomatometer-approved critics and Rotten Tomatoes users."
At #1? 1997's L.A. Confidential, a movie which has little to nothing in common with superheroes! However, comic book adaptations do factor into the list, with 11 in total making the cut.
According to the review aggregator, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse is the best superhero movie ever, coming in at #21. Released in 2018, the Sony Pictures title grossed $384.3 million and won a "Best Animated Feature" Oscar in 2019 (making it the first non-Disney/Pixar movie to do so since 2011).
Also included in the list are The Dark Knight (#51), Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (#81), Spider-Man: No Way Home (#128), Avengers: Endgame, (#142), Iron Man (#145), Black Panther (#225), Logan (#228), Guardians of the Galaxy (#254), Thor: Ragnarok (#274), and The Avengers (#286).
Needless to say, we're sure these selections will generate some discussion!
It's good...
At #1? 1997's L.A. Confidential, a movie which has little to nothing in common with superheroes! However, comic book adaptations do factor into the list, with 11 in total making the cut.
According to the review aggregator, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse is the best superhero movie ever, coming in at #21. Released in 2018, the Sony Pictures title grossed $384.3 million and won a "Best Animated Feature" Oscar in 2019 (making it the first non-Disney/Pixar movie to do so since 2011).
Also included in the list are The Dark Knight (#51), Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (#81), Spider-Man: No Way Home (#128), Avengers: Endgame, (#142), Iron Man (#145), Black Panther (#225), Logan (#228), Guardians of the Galaxy (#254), Thor: Ragnarok (#274), and The Avengers (#286).
Needless to say, we're sure these selections will generate some discussion!
It's good...
- 5/4/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Ramsay Bolton, the psychopathic ‘Lord of Winterfell and Warden of the North’ has been deeply despised by audiences since his first appearance on Game of Thrones. Well, the actor behind the role, Iwan Rheon, certainly deserves all the credit for evoking the strongest feeling of hatred in viewers’ hearts for his character.
Iwan Rheon as Ramsay Bolton in Game of Thrones
Crowned as one of the most hated men on TV, for wreaking havoc in the North since sacking Winterfell, Iwan Rheon apparently had a strong inspiration behind his character. According to Ndtv, the actor revealed being influenced by an unlikely source for his sadistic character. It’s apparently Heath Ledger’s iconic Joker, who stands behind Ramsay Bolton.
Iwan Rheon Modeled Ramsay Bolton on Heath Ledger’s Joker
Portraying the role of the menacing psychopath Ramsay Bolton in Game of Thrones, who not only seized Winterfell but also abused Sansa Stark,...
Iwan Rheon as Ramsay Bolton in Game of Thrones
Crowned as one of the most hated men on TV, for wreaking havoc in the North since sacking Winterfell, Iwan Rheon apparently had a strong inspiration behind his character. According to Ndtv, the actor revealed being influenced by an unlikely source for his sadistic character. It’s apparently Heath Ledger’s iconic Joker, who stands behind Ramsay Bolton.
Iwan Rheon Modeled Ramsay Bolton on Heath Ledger’s Joker
Portraying the role of the menacing psychopath Ramsay Bolton in Game of Thrones, who not only seized Winterfell but also abused Sansa Stark,...
- 5/4/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
With a filmography spanning from critically acclaimed projects like The Social Network to donning the superhero suit for Marvel’s The Amazing Spider-Man films, Andrew Garfield has worked with several renowned Hollywood stars throughout his decorated career. But one collaboration that changed his life was with the late actor Heath Ledger.
Andrew Garfield as Spider-Man in Marvel’s The Amazing Spider-Man
Ahead of The Dark Knight actor’s untimely demise, Andrew Garfield had the opportunity to share the screen with him in The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus. During their brief time of collaboration, Garfield learned lessons from Heath Ledger that not only etched a place in his heart but also inspired his role as Spider-Man.
Heath Ledger Left a Lasting Impression on Andrew Garfield
Ahead of Heath Ledger’s unfortunate demise, Andrew Garfield had the opportunity to work with the star on Terry Gilliam’s The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus...
Andrew Garfield as Spider-Man in Marvel’s The Amazing Spider-Man
Ahead of The Dark Knight actor’s untimely demise, Andrew Garfield had the opportunity to share the screen with him in The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus. During their brief time of collaboration, Garfield learned lessons from Heath Ledger that not only etched a place in his heart but also inspired his role as Spider-Man.
Heath Ledger Left a Lasting Impression on Andrew Garfield
Ahead of Heath Ledger’s unfortunate demise, Andrew Garfield had the opportunity to work with the star on Terry Gilliam’s The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus...
- 5/3/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Christopher Nolan never ceases to leave his audiences amused. Be it through the absolutely jaw-dropping masterpieces he creates for the big screens or simply the way he prefers to spend his life (which notably includes ‘without a smartphone’), the mastermind filmmaker somehow manages to leave his fans surprised down to the core in the most unimaginable of ways.
Christopher Nolan. | Credit: Wikimedia Commons/HellaCinema.
Recently, following the release of the Emma Stone-starrer critically acclaimed series The Curse, Nolan did the same. However this time, he didn’t stun and leave his fans confused and unable to believe it through some strange tactic. Instead, this time, it was simply through his reaction to the finale of the 2023 series, which he seems to have texted showrunner Benny Safdie about!
SUGGESTEDChristopher Nolan Earning $100 Million For Oppenheimer is Widely Exaggerated- Latest Report Reveals Cillian Murphy’s Movie Made a Profit of $201.9 Million
Warning:...
Christopher Nolan. | Credit: Wikimedia Commons/HellaCinema.
Recently, following the release of the Emma Stone-starrer critically acclaimed series The Curse, Nolan did the same. However this time, he didn’t stun and leave his fans confused and unable to believe it through some strange tactic. Instead, this time, it was simply through his reaction to the finale of the 2023 series, which he seems to have texted showrunner Benny Safdie about!
SUGGESTEDChristopher Nolan Earning $100 Million For Oppenheimer is Widely Exaggerated- Latest Report Reveals Cillian Murphy’s Movie Made a Profit of $201.9 Million
Warning:...
- 5/3/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
To celebrate the releae of Chief of Station, the new action film opening in US cinemas this weekend, we sat down with star Olga Kurylenko to find out about her latest action-packed endeavour alongside The Dark Knight star Aaron Eckhart and Alex Pettyfer (Magic Mike).
Former CIA European Station Chief Ben’s world comes crumbling down after his wife, a former operative, dies in a terrible accident. After receiving cryptic intel that his wife’s death might not have been an accident, Ben heads back into the shadowy underworld of Eastern Europe, teaming up with a former adversary to unravel a conspiracy that challenges everything he thought he knew about his wife and the agency he worked at for more than 20 years.
Chatting to us about the new film, Kurylenko chats about re-teaming with director Jesse V. Johnson and the trust they have built up over their previous films, why...
Former CIA European Station Chief Ben’s world comes crumbling down after his wife, a former operative, dies in a terrible accident. After receiving cryptic intel that his wife’s death might not have been an accident, Ben heads back into the shadowy underworld of Eastern Europe, teaming up with a former adversary to unravel a conspiracy that challenges everything he thought he knew about his wife and the agency he worked at for more than 20 years.
Chatting to us about the new film, Kurylenko chats about re-teaming with director Jesse V. Johnson and the trust they have built up over their previous films, why...
- 5/3/2024
- by Scott Davis
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
The Dark Knight trilogy is one of the finest superhero franchises out there, and while The Dark Knight Rises did close the book on Christian Bale’s Batman, screenwriter Jonathan Nolan would eagerly return for more.
Jonathan Nolan, who co-wrote both The Dark Knight and The Dark Knight Rises, was asked by Showsha if he’d like to return to the Batman franchise. “Wouldn’t that be a dream?” Nolan said. “That period was 10 years of my life [from] when I got the call to work on Batman Begins, and it was epic. Working with Christian [Bale], Heath [Ledger], Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine, and to honor an American icon. If I had the chance to go back and work on that again? Absolutely.“
Getting that bang back together would be a tall order, as Nolan admitted, “We’ve moved onto other things,” and “other people have picked up the mantel and moved on with those characters.
Jonathan Nolan, who co-wrote both The Dark Knight and The Dark Knight Rises, was asked by Showsha if he’d like to return to the Batman franchise. “Wouldn’t that be a dream?” Nolan said. “That period was 10 years of my life [from] when I got the call to work on Batman Begins, and it was epic. Working with Christian [Bale], Heath [Ledger], Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine, and to honor an American icon. If I had the chance to go back and work on that again? Absolutely.“
Getting that bang back together would be a tall order, as Nolan admitted, “We’ve moved onto other things,” and “other people have picked up the mantel and moved on with those characters.
- 5/3/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Elden Ring is one of the largest games in FromSoftware’s library; its size and scale are unlike anything their fans have ever seen before. The same can be said about 2016’s Batman: Arkham Knight. Besides that, these games are on two very different shores. One of them is a full-fledged action game, while the other is a soulslike role-playing game with hard-as-nails enemies to defeat.
Both of these titles were incredibly successful, and they would be remembered by their fans for a very long time. But some suggest that there are things that these games could learn from each other. For instance, some fans suggest FromSoftware could have learned a few things from Rocksteady’s Batman: Arkham Knight to make it much better.
Should FromSoftware have excluded crafting from Elden Ring?
A still from Elden RIng
The Dark Souls franchise is pretty successful, and a whole community is dedicated to keeping this trilogy alive.
Both of these titles were incredibly successful, and they would be remembered by their fans for a very long time. But some suggest that there are things that these games could learn from each other. For instance, some fans suggest FromSoftware could have learned a few things from Rocksteady’s Batman: Arkham Knight to make it much better.
Should FromSoftware have excluded crafting from Elden Ring?
A still from Elden RIng
The Dark Souls franchise is pretty successful, and a whole community is dedicated to keeping this trilogy alive.
- 5/2/2024
- by Rohit Sejwal
- FandomWire
The Dark Knight trilogy is considered, by some, the best superhero franchise ever made. The trio of films directed by Christopher Nolan, released between 2005 and 2012, are revered for their grown-up, adult crime drama vibe and cinematic scope.
Now Nolan’s brother and franchise co-writer Jonathan Nolan says he’d be down to return to the Batman universe.
In an interview promoting his hit Amazon series Fallout, Nolan was asked if he’d ever want to revisit the Batman franchise.
“Wouldn’t that be a dream?” Nolan said. “That period was 10 years of my life [from] when I got the call to work on Batman Begins, and it was epic. Working with Christian [Bale], Heath [Ledger], Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine, and to honor an American icon. If I had the chance to go back and work on that again? Absolutely.”
“We’ve moved onto other things,” he added. “And, of course, other people have...
Now Nolan’s brother and franchise co-writer Jonathan Nolan says he’d be down to return to the Batman universe.
In an interview promoting his hit Amazon series Fallout, Nolan was asked if he’d ever want to revisit the Batman franchise.
“Wouldn’t that be a dream?” Nolan said. “That period was 10 years of my life [from] when I got the call to work on Batman Begins, and it was epic. Working with Christian [Bale], Heath [Ledger], Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine, and to honor an American icon. If I had the chance to go back and work on that again? Absolutely.”
“We’ve moved onto other things,” he added. “And, of course, other people have...
- 5/2/2024
- by James Hibberd
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer is undoubtedly one of 2023’s biggest hits, being his highest-grossing film outside of his Batman films. In classic Nolan fashion, the film boasted an impressive ensemble led by Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr., Emily Blunt, and Matt Damon. In addition to being a big box office hit, Murphy and Downey Jr. won Oscars for their roles in the film.
Cillian Murphy as J. Robert Oppenheimer in Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer
The film’s success further catapulted Nolan’s position in the industry, arguably making him the best modern director of our time. It was recently reported that Nolan earned a whopping $100 million for the film. However, a new in-depth report of the film’s performance and profits has refuted that claim.
Christopher Nolan Reportedly Earned Less Than $100 Million for Oppenheimer
Cillian Murphy and Robert Downey Jr. won various accolades for their work in Oppenheimer
Christopher Nolan...
Cillian Murphy as J. Robert Oppenheimer in Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer
The film’s success further catapulted Nolan’s position in the industry, arguably making him the best modern director of our time. It was recently reported that Nolan earned a whopping $100 million for the film. However, a new in-depth report of the film’s performance and profits has refuted that claim.
Christopher Nolan Reportedly Earned Less Than $100 Million for Oppenheimer
Cillian Murphy and Robert Downey Jr. won various accolades for their work in Oppenheimer
Christopher Nolan...
- 5/2/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Jonathan Nolan wrote The Dark Knight and The Dark Knight Rises alongside his brother (after contributing to Batman Begins), filmmaker Christopher Nolan, and he's since shifted focus to small screen projects like Westworld and Fallout.
Christopher has said on multiple occasions that he's done with Batman, while Christian Bale has vowed to only return if the director does. As a result, we've come to accept this trilogy ended in 2012 and will be left alone.
However, in a new interview, Jonathan has made it clear he'd be open to returning to the Caped Crusader's world...even if his brother would take some convincing.
"Wouldn't that be a dream," he said. "That period was about 10 years of my life, from when I got the call to work on Batman Begins in 2003 to putting out The Dark Knight Rises In 2012 and it was epic."
"The chance to work Christian, Heath, Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine...
Christopher has said on multiple occasions that he's done with Batman, while Christian Bale has vowed to only return if the director does. As a result, we've come to accept this trilogy ended in 2012 and will be left alone.
However, in a new interview, Jonathan has made it clear he'd be open to returning to the Caped Crusader's world...even if his brother would take some convincing.
"Wouldn't that be a dream," he said. "That period was about 10 years of my life, from when I got the call to work on Batman Begins in 2003 to putting out The Dark Knight Rises In 2012 and it was epic."
"The chance to work Christian, Heath, Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine...
- 5/2/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Batman has been played by a slew of talents, but one of the most iconic versions was played by Kevin Conroy, for over two decades. However, the actor sadly passed away in 2022, leaving behind big shoes to fill when it came to his portrayal of Batman. The actor had already shaped an iconic interpretation of the Dark Knight.
Batman as he appears in the Arkham series, voiced by Kevin Conroy
However, there was another actor who was well suited for the role of Batman in the animated sphere and might seem like the obvious choice to be the heir to Conroy’s cowl. Given that this actor has played Batman in multiple films, most notably in the critically acclaimed and well-received Batman: Under the Red Hood, he might be the perfect choice for the role of Batman.
Bruce Greenwood would be the perfect Batman in the animated sphere
Batman Under...
Batman as he appears in the Arkham series, voiced by Kevin Conroy
However, there was another actor who was well suited for the role of Batman in the animated sphere and might seem like the obvious choice to be the heir to Conroy’s cowl. Given that this actor has played Batman in multiple films, most notably in the critically acclaimed and well-received Batman: Under the Red Hood, he might be the perfect choice for the role of Batman.
Bruce Greenwood would be the perfect Batman in the animated sphere
Batman Under...
- 5/1/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
You know that feeling when you’re watching a scene, and it feels so natural that you wonder if the actors just went off-script? Well, guess what?
Sometimes they did, and those moments turned out to be pure gold! It’s like stumbling upon hidden treasure, and today, I’m taking you on a wild ride through 10 of the most incredible scenes that weren’t even planned but still made it to the final cut.
Get ready to be amazed, laugh out loud, and raise an eyebrow in surprise as we dive into the unscripted moments that add an extra sprinkle of magic to our favorite films and series.
Grab your popcorn – this is going to be a blast!
1. ‘The Dark Knight’ – Joker Clapping
Heath Ledger‘s portrayal of the Joker left an indelible mark on cinema history.
One of the film’s most chilling and iconic moments wasn’t scripted at all.
Sometimes they did, and those moments turned out to be pure gold! It’s like stumbling upon hidden treasure, and today, I’m taking you on a wild ride through 10 of the most incredible scenes that weren’t even planned but still made it to the final cut.
Get ready to be amazed, laugh out loud, and raise an eyebrow in surprise as we dive into the unscripted moments that add an extra sprinkle of magic to our favorite films and series.
Grab your popcorn – this is going to be a blast!
1. ‘The Dark Knight’ – Joker Clapping
Heath Ledger‘s portrayal of the Joker left an indelible mark on cinema history.
One of the film’s most chilling and iconic moments wasn’t scripted at all.
- 5/1/2024
- by Pia Vermaak
- buddytv.com
Exclusive: Neon has hired marketing and publicity veteran Joey Monteiro as EVP, International Marketing and Ashley Hirsch as Manager of International Sales and Marketing. The move further expands the company’s global footprint as it grows its international sales arm headed up by seasoned sales executive Kristen Figeroid.
With a career spanning more than two and a half decades, Monteiro joins Neon from Sierra-Affinity/eOne, where he served as EVP of Marketing and Publicity and was responsible for creative marketing across film markets and festivals as well as international distribution. He handled campaigns on Academy Award-winning titles including: Nicolas Winding Refn’s Drive, starring Ryan Gosling; Miles Teller starrer Whiplash; Margot Robbie starrer I, Tonya; Manchester By The Sea with Casey Affleck; and Nightcrawler with Jake Gyllenhaal, among others.
Prior to that, Monteiro worked at Warner Brothers Pictures as Director of Digital Marketing and Lionsgate as SVP of International Marketing,...
With a career spanning more than two and a half decades, Monteiro joins Neon from Sierra-Affinity/eOne, where he served as EVP of Marketing and Publicity and was responsible for creative marketing across film markets and festivals as well as international distribution. He handled campaigns on Academy Award-winning titles including: Nicolas Winding Refn’s Drive, starring Ryan Gosling; Miles Teller starrer Whiplash; Margot Robbie starrer I, Tonya; Manchester By The Sea with Casey Affleck; and Nightcrawler with Jake Gyllenhaal, among others.
Prior to that, Monteiro worked at Warner Brothers Pictures as Director of Digital Marketing and Lionsgate as SVP of International Marketing,...
- 5/1/2024
- by Diana Lodderhose
- Deadline Film + TV
It’s been a phase to forget for superhero movies across the board. DC Extended Universe could not sustain itself, drawing the franchise to an early end. The Marvel Cinematic Universe is going through a lean patch that they don’t have any idea how to deal with.
Some call it superhero fatigue, some lousy writing. The real answer might be a cocktail of both extremes. But in this dry run for superhero flicks, the aficionados of the genre have something to be elated about – the Dark Knight universe might be set to make a comeback.
Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight trilogy was a breath of fresh air for fans
Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight Trilogy enthralled fans left, right and center l Credit: Wikipedia Commons
The superhero genre was not the phenomenon we know it to be, back in the 2000s. Fans had been treated to the...
Some call it superhero fatigue, some lousy writing. The real answer might be a cocktail of both extremes. But in this dry run for superhero flicks, the aficionados of the genre have something to be elated about – the Dark Knight universe might be set to make a comeback.
Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight trilogy was a breath of fresh air for fans
Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight Trilogy enthralled fans left, right and center l Credit: Wikipedia Commons
The superhero genre was not the phenomenon we know it to be, back in the 2000s. Fans had been treated to the...
- 4/30/2024
- by Smriti Sneh
- FandomWire
The Dark Knight trilogy, directed by Oscar-winner Christopher Nolan, is considered one of the best superhero franchises out there. Starring Christian Bale in the lead as Bruce Wayne/Batman, the movies went on to become hugely successful and even got a posthumous Oscar win for actor Heath Ledger, who played Joker in the second movie.
Tom Hardy’s Bane and Christian Bale’s Batman in The Dark Knight Rises
But nothing is ever perfect, and the trilogy is no exception. At the end of the third movie, which saw the showdown between Batman and his nemesis, Bane, played by Tom Hardy, there were some discrepancies. Marion Cotillard played the role of Talia al-Ghul, the daughter of Ras al-Ghul, who comes to Gotham for revenge as Batman killed her father. And her death scene in the movie is something fans have never been to find of.
A Death Scene in Christopher...
Tom Hardy’s Bane and Christian Bale’s Batman in The Dark Knight Rises
But nothing is ever perfect, and the trilogy is no exception. At the end of the third movie, which saw the showdown between Batman and his nemesis, Bane, played by Tom Hardy, there were some discrepancies. Marion Cotillard played the role of Talia al-Ghul, the daughter of Ras al-Ghul, who comes to Gotham for revenge as Batman killed her father. And her death scene in the movie is something fans have never been to find of.
A Death Scene in Christopher...
- 4/30/2024
- by Swagata Das
- FandomWire
Jessica Alba isn’t taking any prisoners this summer when her new action film, Trigger Warning, brings a violent revenge tale to Netflix on June 21, 2024. Today, Netflix shared a gallery of first-look images from the upcoming film, which features Alba as a Special Forces commando who finds herself pulled into a violent gang war when her father suddenly dies. The Trigger Warning images show Alba in action and some behind-the-scenes antics of the film’s production.
Mouly Surya (The City is a Battlefield) directs Trigger Warning from a script by John Brancato, Josh Olson, and Hailey Gross. Mark Webber, Tone Bell, Jake Weary, Gabriel Basso and Anthony Michael Hall star alongside Alba as primary cast members, with Kaiwi Lyman and Hari Dhillon co-starring.
Here’s the official synopsis for Trigger Warning:
Special Forces commando Parker (Jessica Alba) is on active duty overseas when she gets called back to her...
Mouly Surya (The City is a Battlefield) directs Trigger Warning from a script by John Brancato, Josh Olson, and Hailey Gross. Mark Webber, Tone Bell, Jake Weary, Gabriel Basso and Anthony Michael Hall star alongside Alba as primary cast members, with Kaiwi Lyman and Hari Dhillon co-starring.
Here’s the official synopsis for Trigger Warning:
Special Forces commando Parker (Jessica Alba) is on active duty overseas when she gets called back to her...
- 4/30/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Let’s travel back to 2008 when the summer hit its fever pitch of the long-awaited Christopher Nolan superhero epic, The Dark Knight. I could remember it like it was yesterday when I was a sophomore in college reading up on all the production coverage I could find and rewatching those amazing trailers, following that online campaign and viral marketing, which was way ahead of its time. My presale tickets were bought; I was amped beyond words for what I was about to witness. I think it was the longest wait in a theatre line as well, clocking in three hours before seating on opening night at my local IMAX. Because, at that time, seats weren’t reserved, and it was a battle royale trying to get that coveted middle-row seat. Picture “Running of the Bulls” in Spain, but with people trying to get that damn middle row. Boy, how far...
- 4/30/2024
- by Paul Bookstaber
- JoBlo.com
Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy presented the Batman lore in a grounded and exciting fashion with Christian Bale playing the titular role. The trilogy also presented a rich array of supervillains paired against Batman with Heath Ledger’s Joker and Tom Hardy’s Bane being a talking point for fans.
Heath Ledger as Joker in The Dark Knight
Each actor brought so much complexity to their roles and while both are drastically different characters, fans often compare them and decide who was more compelling. However, Nolan believes that the two characters do not exist in the same periphery and are not suited for a justified comparison.
Christopher Nolan Does Not Approve of Fans Comparing The Joker and Bane in His Trilogy
Tom Hardy’s Bane in The Dark Knight Rises is diametrically different from Heath Ledger’s Joker
Christopher Nolan followed up his incredible origin film for Batman in...
Heath Ledger as Joker in The Dark Knight
Each actor brought so much complexity to their roles and while both are drastically different characters, fans often compare them and decide who was more compelling. However, Nolan believes that the two characters do not exist in the same periphery and are not suited for a justified comparison.
Christopher Nolan Does Not Approve of Fans Comparing The Joker and Bane in His Trilogy
Tom Hardy’s Bane in The Dark Knight Rises is diametrically different from Heath Ledger’s Joker
Christopher Nolan followed up his incredible origin film for Batman in...
- 4/30/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
As far as comic book adaptations go, most objective commentators and critics will agree that there is nothing better, overall than Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight trilogy, which adapted the character of Batman and his world. Starring Christian Bale in the main role, the trilogy is lauded by critics and fans as well for having elevated the comic book movie to a completely new level, combining the fantasy of these worlds with the realism of our own world in the best way possible. Jonathan Nolan, Christopher’s brother, also contributed to the series as a screenwriter and in a recent interview, he confirmed that he would love to go back to that world at one point.
Jonathan Nolan is Christopher’s frequent collaborator and is credited as the co-writer of The Dark Knight and The Dark Knight Rises, alongside Christopher. Both brothers have since moved on from comic book adaptations,...
Jonathan Nolan is Christopher’s frequent collaborator and is credited as the co-writer of The Dark Knight and The Dark Knight Rises, alongside Christopher. Both brothers have since moved on from comic book adaptations,...
- 4/30/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
Marvel Studios has a history of hiring some of the most talented directors in the film industry. From the Russo Brothers and James Gunn to Taika Watiti, James Mangold, and even Sam Raimi, their lineup is certainly impressive. All these directors have helped create masterpieces, bit by bit helping the superhero franchise become what it is today.
Marvel has had excellent directors
Knowing how many big-name directors have been a part of the franchise, many fans were not surprised when certain rumors started to float around the internet—rumors regarding the director of the upcoming and highly-anticipated Spider-Man 4.
Unfortunately for those who believed and wanted the whispers to be true, an insider seems to have shut these speculations down very quickly with a rather rude awakening.
Rumors Fly About Who Marvel Hired For Spider-Man 4
The Spider-Man films have been known to have excellent directors. From Sam Raimi heading...
Marvel has had excellent directors
Knowing how many big-name directors have been a part of the franchise, many fans were not surprised when certain rumors started to float around the internet—rumors regarding the director of the upcoming and highly-anticipated Spider-Man 4.
Unfortunately for those who believed and wanted the whispers to be true, an insider seems to have shut these speculations down very quickly with a rather rude awakening.
Rumors Fly About Who Marvel Hired For Spider-Man 4
The Spider-Man films have been known to have excellent directors. From Sam Raimi heading...
- 4/29/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
While Christopher Nolan is seen as the forerunner of original ideas in Hollywood with films such as Tenet and Inception, the filmmaker once redefined the superhero genre with his The Dark Knight trilogy. The films saw Christian Bale as Batman and depicted a realistic version of Gotham and the Caped Crusader, and dealt with philosophical and real-world issues such as the nature of violence and the right to privacy.
While The Dark Knight trilogy is often placed among the greatest superhero films ever made, Nolan reportedly also had a hand in making one of the most underrated animated Batman movies. According to Bruce Timm, Nolan was deeply involved in the making of Batman: Gotham Knight, which was set between the events of Batman Begins and The Dark Knight.
Christopher Nolan Was Involved In Batman: Gotham Knight From The Start A still from Christopher Nolan’s Batman Begins
After Warner Bros....
While The Dark Knight trilogy is often placed among the greatest superhero films ever made, Nolan reportedly also had a hand in making one of the most underrated animated Batman movies. According to Bruce Timm, Nolan was deeply involved in the making of Batman: Gotham Knight, which was set between the events of Batman Begins and The Dark Knight.
Christopher Nolan Was Involved In Batman: Gotham Knight From The Start A still from Christopher Nolan’s Batman Begins
After Warner Bros....
- 4/29/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
The universe of Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone has kept the fans engrossed in the arc of John Dutton and his clan for virtually a century. From 1923 to 2024, the legacy and time-honored traditions of the Dutton clan have fascinated the audience for years and now, the time has finally come to bid goodbye to the original series that started it all — from Taylor Sheridan’s rise to popularity to Kevin Costner’s return to fame.
Yellowstone [Credit: Paramount Network]Now, despite the war of creative differences that has split up the original duo, fans are reluctantly hopeful that the Oscar-winning actor will return for a handful of more episodes to give his arc a proper closure. Although the chances of that are slim, stranger things have happened recently in the world of entertainment business.
Kevin Costner Finds an Easy Out From His Yellowstone Arc
Kevin Costner has seldom been known to pull...
Yellowstone [Credit: Paramount Network]Now, despite the war of creative differences that has split up the original duo, fans are reluctantly hopeful that the Oscar-winning actor will return for a handful of more episodes to give his arc a proper closure. Although the chances of that are slim, stranger things have happened recently in the world of entertainment business.
Kevin Costner Finds an Easy Out From His Yellowstone Arc
Kevin Costner has seldom been known to pull...
- 4/29/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
Taking on the iconic role of Batman in Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight trilogy, Christian Bale’s performance is hailed as one of the finest. However, his tenure as the Caped Crusader concluded with the 2012 film The Dark Knight Rises. While the odds for his return seem unlikely, fans have found solace in the fan-made trailers, envisioning Bale’s return.
Christian Bale in The Dark Knight trilogy | Credit: IMDb
A similar fan-made trailer shared on YouTube has reignited excitement among fans as Bale returns to the role of the DC superhero, confronting the menacing villain Black Mask in this captivating re-imagining.
Christian Bale Returns as The Dark Knight in a Fanmade Trailer
Fans, who have been eagerly anticipating Christian Bale’s return as Batman since The Dark Knight trilogy concluded, are treated to a glimpse of what his return to Gotham might entail in a fan-made trailer shared by Kh Studio on YouTube.
Christian Bale in The Dark Knight trilogy | Credit: IMDb
A similar fan-made trailer shared on YouTube has reignited excitement among fans as Bale returns to the role of the DC superhero, confronting the menacing villain Black Mask in this captivating re-imagining.
Christian Bale Returns as The Dark Knight in a Fanmade Trailer
Fans, who have been eagerly anticipating Christian Bale’s return as Batman since The Dark Knight trilogy concluded, are treated to a glimpse of what his return to Gotham might entail in a fan-made trailer shared by Kh Studio on YouTube.
- 4/29/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Mike Leigh, the veteran director of “Vera Drake,” “Another Year” and “Happy-Go-Lucky,” will be honored at Malta’s Mediterrane Film Festival with its Career Achievement Golden Bee Award.
Leigh will also host a masterclass at the festival, the second edition of which is taking place June 22 to 30 in Malta’s capital city of Valletta. The director, who has earned seven Oscar nominations and won the Cannes Film Festival Palme d’Or for 1993’s “Naked,” will be in conversation with Adrian Wootton, chief executive of Film London and the British Film Commission.
The Mediterrane Film Festival has also revealed its first jury members, who will judge the festival’s competition section, consisting of 12 films from the region. At the festival’s Golden Bee Awards closing ceremony on June 30, prizes will be handed out for best feature film, acting performance, screenwriting, production design, creative technical performance and the special jury award.
Jury...
Leigh will also host a masterclass at the festival, the second edition of which is taking place June 22 to 30 in Malta’s capital city of Valletta. The director, who has earned seven Oscar nominations and won the Cannes Film Festival Palme d’Or for 1993’s “Naked,” will be in conversation with Adrian Wootton, chief executive of Film London and the British Film Commission.
The Mediterrane Film Festival has also revealed its first jury members, who will judge the festival’s competition section, consisting of 12 films from the region. At the festival’s Golden Bee Awards closing ceremony on June 30, prizes will be handed out for best feature film, acting performance, screenwriting, production design, creative technical performance and the special jury award.
Jury...
- 4/29/2024
- by Ellise Shafer
- Variety Film + TV
Warner Bros. Animation has produced multiple animated shows with their most popular character Batman as the protagonist. Bruce Timm’s Batman: The Animated Series was one of the defining shows based on the character that has a long-lasting legacy. The show starred Kevin Conroy as the Caped Crusader and was the beginning of the Dcau.
From 2004 to 2008, The Batman animated series aired as another show centered around Bruce Wayne’s exploits as Batman. The show was not part of th Timmverse and had to distinguish itself from the legendary shows of the Dcau. One way in which the producers of the show made it happen was by making Wayne’s diet include snacks and other relatable food that anyone would eat while in a hurry.
The Batman Animated Series Made Bruce Wayne More Relatable Than Batman: Tas A still from The Batman animated series
Kevin Conroy’s iteration of the Batman,...
From 2004 to 2008, The Batman animated series aired as another show centered around Bruce Wayne’s exploits as Batman. The show was not part of th Timmverse and had to distinguish itself from the legendary shows of the Dcau. One way in which the producers of the show made it happen was by making Wayne’s diet include snacks and other relatable food that anyone would eat while in a hurry.
The Batman Animated Series Made Bruce Wayne More Relatable Than Batman: Tas A still from The Batman animated series
Kevin Conroy’s iteration of the Batman,...
- 4/27/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Frank Darabont's 1994 prison drama "The Shawshank Redemption" wasn't a big hit when it was released in theaters, earning only $16 million on a $25 million budget. Good reviews didn't help, although the film garnered a lot of attention when it was nominated for seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor (for Morgan Freeman), but it lost in every category. That was the year of "Pulp Fiction" and "Forrest Gump," so a film like "Shawshank" was the outlier. Thanks to its nominations, however, the film was re-released in 1995, bolstering its box office. "Shawshank" also became one of the most-rented VHS cassettes of its day, eventually turning it into a well-regarded classic in its own right. By the late 1990s, it began appearing on lists of the best films of all time. To this day, "The Shawshank Redemption" sits at the very top of IMDb's top 250, right above...
- 4/27/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Amid the ongoing scene of what seems to be a fancy dress competition in Call of Duty games, developers have actually delivered something that the fans can appreciate. In fact, they are appreciating it. A recent entry of a mythic skin in CoDm has had fans bouncing off the walls. And it would be fair to say that it certainly is a visual treat.
CoD publisher Activision is making efforts to take over the mobile gaming arena. The mobile version of the popular military shooter is already a success and it’s getting better. Recently, the company released the mobile version of its battle royale title, Warzone Mobile, but the game has yet to walk the successful path that CoDm is on.
‘This’ Call of Duty Isn’t Just a Visual Treat It’s Music To The Ears Too
Upon watching closely, the fans will realize it’s a gun on their screen.
CoD publisher Activision is making efforts to take over the mobile gaming arena. The mobile version of the popular military shooter is already a success and it’s getting better. Recently, the company released the mobile version of its battle royale title, Warzone Mobile, but the game has yet to walk the successful path that CoDm is on.
‘This’ Call of Duty Isn’t Just a Visual Treat It’s Music To The Ears Too
Upon watching closely, the fans will realize it’s a gun on their screen.
- 4/25/2024
- by Anurag Batham
- FandomWire
Filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan is back with yet another thriller on his hands with the Josh Hartnett starrer Trap. The filmmaker is known for his sci-fi thrillers and psychological mysteries, with a trademark twist ending that changes the whole film. He has been successful in films such as The Sixth Sense, The Visit, Signs, and Split.
Shyamalan has collaborated with actor Bruce Willis in multiple films, including his superhero/horror franchise Unbreakable. The two joined hands for the first time in the horror film The Sixth Sense which was a huge blockbuster establishing Shyamalan as a leading director. The filmmaker recalled an incident where Bruce Willis gave him a legendary compliment.
Bruce Willis’ Wonderful Compliment To M. Night Shyamalan Which He Will Never Forget M. Night Shyamalan in Unbreakable
Bruce Willis was at his peak in the ‘90s as he had come off of his legendary role in the sitcom...
Shyamalan has collaborated with actor Bruce Willis in multiple films, including his superhero/horror franchise Unbreakable. The two joined hands for the first time in the horror film The Sixth Sense which was a huge blockbuster establishing Shyamalan as a leading director. The filmmaker recalled an incident where Bruce Willis gave him a legendary compliment.
Bruce Willis’ Wonderful Compliment To M. Night Shyamalan Which He Will Never Forget M. Night Shyamalan in Unbreakable
Bruce Willis was at his peak in the ‘90s as he had come off of his legendary role in the sitcom...
- 4/25/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Morgan Freeman is a veteran actor known around the world for portraying roles in several iconic movies like The Shawshank Redemption, The Dark Knight trilogy, and Se7en. Being an actor of color, Freeman has often talked about racism in the world.
Wanting people to live in harmony, Freeman once appeared in a 2005 interview and shut down racist comments with just five words. Explaining the unnecessary racist comments, Morgan Freeman truly stood for the people suffering from racism!
Morgan Freeman in a still from The Shawshank Redemption (Image via Warner Bros.)
When Morgan Freeman Shut Down Racist Remarks
After starring in The Shawshank Redemption and Se7en, Morgan Freeman found worldwide fame and love for his performance. Back in 2005, the actor once sat down for an interview where he talked about his views on politics and the current world.
Morgan Freeman with Clint Eastwood in a still from Unforgiven (1992)
Sitting for a...
Wanting people to live in harmony, Freeman once appeared in a 2005 interview and shut down racist comments with just five words. Explaining the unnecessary racist comments, Morgan Freeman truly stood for the people suffering from racism!
Morgan Freeman in a still from The Shawshank Redemption (Image via Warner Bros.)
When Morgan Freeman Shut Down Racist Remarks
After starring in The Shawshank Redemption and Se7en, Morgan Freeman found worldwide fame and love for his performance. Back in 2005, the actor once sat down for an interview where he talked about his views on politics and the current world.
Morgan Freeman with Clint Eastwood in a still from Unforgiven (1992)
Sitting for a...
- 4/25/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
Christopher Nolan’s movies are always known for having deeper meanings that force people to completely submerge into the artwork. But rarely does it ever make headlines for its political connections, like that of The Dark Knight Rises (2012). Often labeled as a right-wing film due to specific reasons, Nolan addressed fans’ comments.
Acclaimed filmmaker Christopher Nolan | Credit: Wired/YouTube
It’s been years since the release of The Dark Knight Rises, but as soon as Christopher Nolan found the opportunity to clarify the political interpretations of the film, he grabbed it. Seemingly disgruntled by how his film got labeled as right-wing, Nolan pinpointed the idea that people missed through the depiction.
The Dark Knight Rises is Often Interpreted as Right-Wing
Christopher Nolan‘s movies are something that fans and critics love to dissect and learn about the mysteries of his art. Filled with inner meanings and subtle hints, Nolan’s...
Acclaimed filmmaker Christopher Nolan | Credit: Wired/YouTube
It’s been years since the release of The Dark Knight Rises, but as soon as Christopher Nolan found the opportunity to clarify the political interpretations of the film, he grabbed it. Seemingly disgruntled by how his film got labeled as right-wing, Nolan pinpointed the idea that people missed through the depiction.
The Dark Knight Rises is Often Interpreted as Right-Wing
Christopher Nolan‘s movies are something that fans and critics love to dissect and learn about the mysteries of his art. Filled with inner meanings and subtle hints, Nolan’s...
- 4/24/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
The Nolan family has gained a reputation for excellence in what they do. Christopher Nolan is one of the most respected and talented filmmakers of all time, known for masterpieces like Oppenheimer, The Dark Knight trilogy, Interstellar, and Inception. On the other hand, Jonathan Nolan is also an extremely skilled producer, director, and screenwriter, having worked on critically acclaimed projects like Westworld and Person of Interest.
Christopher Nolan on a film set. Credit: Wikimedia Commons/HellaCinema
The younger of the two brothers has been getting a lot of attention recently for his work in the video game adaptation, Fallout. The series has been getting a lot of positive attention from all sides, and it has gotten stellar reviews from critics and audiences alike.
Suggested“It’s over!”: Fallout’s Success isn’t Enough to Stop Bethesda Closing Down their Entire France Studio
During a recent interview, Nolan revealed that...
Christopher Nolan on a film set. Credit: Wikimedia Commons/HellaCinema
The younger of the two brothers has been getting a lot of attention recently for his work in the video game adaptation, Fallout. The series has been getting a lot of positive attention from all sides, and it has gotten stellar reviews from critics and audiences alike.
Suggested“It’s over!”: Fallout’s Success isn’t Enough to Stop Bethesda Closing Down their Entire France Studio
During a recent interview, Nolan revealed that...
- 4/24/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
Kevin Conroy became a sensation among superhero fans in no time after voicing Batman in Bruce Timm’s Batman: The Animated Series. The animated show gave us one of the best adaptations of the Caped Crusader to date. Bruce Timm, the co-creator of the animated series revealed that he had to make Conroy forget everything he knew about Batman to land the role.
Bruce Timm’s Batman: The Animated Series
Surprisingly, Kevin Conroy knew nothing much about the Gotham Knight when he went for a script reading for the role. However, the late actor nailed in the very first attempt and shocked the entire team. He went on to voice the superhero for three decades across animated movies, television series, and the Arkham games.
How did Bruce Timm make Kevin Conroy the greatest version of The Dark Knight?
Joker and Batman in Batman: The Animated Series [Credit: Warner Bros. Animation]When...
Bruce Timm’s Batman: The Animated Series
Surprisingly, Kevin Conroy knew nothing much about the Gotham Knight when he went for a script reading for the role. However, the late actor nailed in the very first attempt and shocked the entire team. He went on to voice the superhero for three decades across animated movies, television series, and the Arkham games.
How did Bruce Timm make Kevin Conroy the greatest version of The Dark Knight?
Joker and Batman in Batman: The Animated Series [Credit: Warner Bros. Animation]When...
- 4/24/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
The creations of Bruce Timm, Paul Dini, and Alan Burnett among numerous others shall remain unparalleled in history due to the weight of the legacy of Batman: The Animated Series. The 90s show taught the world more about the Caped Crusader than all the Batman movies combined and remains one of the most beloved series due to reasons far beyond simple human understanding.
Batman: The Animated Series [Credit: Warner Bros. Animation]However, before changing the world one animation at a time, the comic book legend Alan Burnett’s commitment to the art form began with one childhood obsession, one random college schedule, and one chance meeting.
In its culmination, the pay-off for creating Batman: The Animated Series was an inadvertent insult to the reputation of the show that changed millions of lives around the world.
Alan Burnett and the Legacy of Batman: The Animated Series
Although Batman: The Animated Series might...
Batman: The Animated Series [Credit: Warner Bros. Animation]However, before changing the world one animation at a time, the comic book legend Alan Burnett’s commitment to the art form began with one childhood obsession, one random college schedule, and one chance meeting.
In its culmination, the pay-off for creating Batman: The Animated Series was an inadvertent insult to the reputation of the show that changed millions of lives around the world.
Alan Burnett and the Legacy of Batman: The Animated Series
Although Batman: The Animated Series might...
- 4/22/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
The Godfather without Al Pacino does not feel right at all, and it’s truly impossible to imagine another actor playing Michael Corleone. Fans have got Diane Keaton to thank because her chemistry with the actor landed him the job.
Al Pacino in The Godfather
But that’s not to discredit Pacino; the actor is a winner of Academy, Emmy, Golden Globes, and Tony awards. He could have gotten the part without breaking a sweat, but for some reason, the studio did not like him.
Diane Keaton On Helping Al Pacino Land His The Godfather Role
Speaking with Et Online, actress Diane Keaton recalled how she got the role of Kay Adams-Corleone in Francis Ford Coppola’s The Godfather. She admitted being clueless about the story and even more shocked that she won the part.
“I auditioned for The Godfather having never read it, and I knew nothing about it,...
Al Pacino in The Godfather
But that’s not to discredit Pacino; the actor is a winner of Academy, Emmy, Golden Globes, and Tony awards. He could have gotten the part without breaking a sweat, but for some reason, the studio did not like him.
Diane Keaton On Helping Al Pacino Land His The Godfather Role
Speaking with Et Online, actress Diane Keaton recalled how she got the role of Kay Adams-Corleone in Francis Ford Coppola’s The Godfather. She admitted being clueless about the story and even more shocked that she won the part.
“I auditioned for The Godfather having never read it, and I knew nothing about it,...
- 4/22/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Christopher Nolan‘s Batman movies featured tons of well-known and wealthy actors!
The Dark Knight trilogy, made up of 2005′s Batman Begins, 2008′s The Dark Knight, and 2012′s The Dark Knight Rises, amassed over $2 billion combined at the global box office.
We ranked the stars of all three films according to their net worth!
Continue through the slideshow to discover the richest stars of Christopher Nolan’s Batman movies…...
The Dark Knight trilogy, made up of 2005′s Batman Begins, 2008′s The Dark Knight, and 2012′s The Dark Knight Rises, amassed over $2 billion combined at the global box office.
We ranked the stars of all three films according to their net worth!
Continue through the slideshow to discover the richest stars of Christopher Nolan’s Batman movies…...
- 4/21/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
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
Oscar-winner Robert Downey Jr. had a career renaissance when he starred in 2008 as Tony Stark in Iron Man. The film laid the foundations of the MCU and is still considered to be one of the most important superhero films to be made, despite releasing in the same year as Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight.
However, Iron Man was not the only character Downey Jr. played in 2008. A few months after he appeared in the MCU film, he starred as Kirk Lazarus in Ben Stiller’s satire action film Tropic Thunder. He was even nominated for an Oscar for his role as a method actor who altered his skin color to play a Black man in a film. The role has attracted controversy since its release for its use of Blackface on the star.
Robert Downey Jr.’s ‘Blackface’ Role In Tropic Thunder Ben Stiller and Robert Downey Jr. in...
However, Iron Man was not the only character Downey Jr. played in 2008. A few months after he appeared in the MCU film, he starred as Kirk Lazarus in Ben Stiller’s satire action film Tropic Thunder. He was even nominated for an Oscar for his role as a method actor who altered his skin color to play a Black man in a film. The role has attracted controversy since its release for its use of Blackface on the star.
Robert Downey Jr.’s ‘Blackface’ Role In Tropic Thunder Ben Stiller and Robert Downey Jr. in...
- 4/21/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
When Christopher Nolan Revealed That Tom Hardy Based His Menacing ‘Bane’ On The Dark Knight Rises Maker ( Photo Credit – IMDb )
People wait eagerly for any and every Christopher Nolan movie, and his Batman movies starring Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne are still considered one of the best comic book films ever. It gave us the classic villain in Heath Ledger’s Joker, and Tom Hardy as Bane was also quite memorable. Hardy did an exceptional job as the anti-hero in The Dark Knight Rises. But did you know it was the film’s director on whom Hardy based his menacing character?
It was the last movie in Nolan’s The Dark Knight trilogy and came out around four years after the release of 2008’s The Dark Knight. The movie had an ensemble cast of Anne Hathaway, Gary Oldman, Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and Morgan Freeman, besides Bale and Hardy.
People wait eagerly for any and every Christopher Nolan movie, and his Batman movies starring Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne are still considered one of the best comic book films ever. It gave us the classic villain in Heath Ledger’s Joker, and Tom Hardy as Bane was also quite memorable. Hardy did an exceptional job as the anti-hero in The Dark Knight Rises. But did you know it was the film’s director on whom Hardy based his menacing character?
It was the last movie in Nolan’s The Dark Knight trilogy and came out around four years after the release of 2008’s The Dark Knight. The movie had an ensemble cast of Anne Hathaway, Gary Oldman, Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and Morgan Freeman, besides Bale and Hardy.
- 4/21/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Remember 2006? That was the year that High School Musical came out, and so did Lance Bass. The very first tweet was tweeted, and Miley Cyrus was just some actress on a new Disney Channel show.
In this strange and innocent time, NBC dropped a (then) totally unique pilot into its mix of programming. It was a superhero show – but one without any recognizable names, like Superman or Batman. It was an ensemble show, but it was also high-budget. And, two years before The Dark Knight declared superheroes to be serious business, it challenged the audience to really think about what it might mean if average, ordinary people developed superhuman abilities.
The show, of course, was Heroes.
What Was It About?
After an eclipse, random citizens from around the world discover that they have developed superpowers. These include people like Matt Parkman (Greg Grunberg), an LAPD officer who can suddenly read...
In this strange and innocent time, NBC dropped a (then) totally unique pilot into its mix of programming. It was a superhero show – but one without any recognizable names, like Superman or Batman. It was an ensemble show, but it was also high-budget. And, two years before The Dark Knight declared superheroes to be serious business, it challenged the audience to really think about what it might mean if average, ordinary people developed superhuman abilities.
The show, of course, was Heroes.
What Was It About?
After an eclipse, random citizens from around the world discover that they have developed superpowers. These include people like Matt Parkman (Greg Grunberg), an LAPD officer who can suddenly read...
- 4/20/2024
- by louise.everitt@startefacts.com (Louise Everitt)
- STartefacts.com
Johnny Depp is an iconic actor who is best known for his role as Captain Jack Sparrow in the iconic Disney franchise, Pirates of the Caribbean. After portraying the character in five movies, sadly, Disney and Depp left on bad terms (right before the Depp defamation trial).
On the other hand, it seems that the mega-popular game Fortnite will allegedly introduce Johnny Depp as Capt. Jack Sparrow in their game! With several leaks and rumors to its name, here’s everything that might happen in Fortnite in the later months, including bringing Capt. Jack Sparrow!
Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean
Fortnite Is Allegedly Bringing Johnny Depp’s Jack Sparrow!
There is no doubt that Johnny Depp portraying the role of Capt. Jack Sparrow is irreplaceable in every universe, just like Heath Ledger’s Joker in The Dark Knight. Having five movies to his name,...
On the other hand, it seems that the mega-popular game Fortnite will allegedly introduce Johnny Depp as Capt. Jack Sparrow in their game! With several leaks and rumors to its name, here’s everything that might happen in Fortnite in the later months, including bringing Capt. Jack Sparrow!
Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean
Fortnite Is Allegedly Bringing Johnny Depp’s Jack Sparrow!
There is no doubt that Johnny Depp portraying the role of Capt. Jack Sparrow is irreplaceable in every universe, just like Heath Ledger’s Joker in The Dark Knight. Having five movies to his name,...
- 4/20/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
Prime Video’s Fallout is proof that if the creator is familiar with the source material, then worlds from games can be wonderfully translated into other mediums. As difficult as that may seem to grasp for many directors, Jonah Nolan rose up to the task and created something that not only stays faithful to the games and their fanbase but also welcomes newcomers into the iconic dystopia.
To pull that off, Nolan took a different approach than the one other shared universes are taking nowadays, and it’s turning out to be effective.
Prime Video’s Fallout Incorporates Itself Into the Franchise’s Lore With the Fallout adaptation, the creator didn’t want to follow how other shared universes do things.
After the success of the adaptation, executive producers Jonah Nolan and Todd Howard discussed the first season in detail and how various aspects from the Fallout franchise were handled during its production.
To pull that off, Nolan took a different approach than the one other shared universes are taking nowadays, and it’s turning out to be effective.
Prime Video’s Fallout Incorporates Itself Into the Franchise’s Lore With the Fallout adaptation, the creator didn’t want to follow how other shared universes do things.
After the success of the adaptation, executive producers Jonah Nolan and Todd Howard discussed the first season in detail and how various aspects from the Fallout franchise were handled during its production.
- 4/19/2024
- by Osama Farooq
- FandomWire
David Dastmalchian was raised in a religious household where “everything was ‘the Devil’s work’” and he was constantly told not to open myself up to anything evil that could come in. “Fast-forward to me as a grown-up and I’m telling my wife not to order a cursed Ouija board off the Internet,” the actor notes. He’s also hosted seances, been published in “Fangoria,” penned the graphic novel series “Count Crowley: Reluctant Midnight Monster Hunter” for Dark Horse Comics and served as the brand ambassador for a line of caskets.
And, of course, starred in the hottest horror movie of the year as the lead in “Late Night With the Devil.” The indie feature from brothers Cameron and Colin Cairns was released by IFC in theaters, where it’s already made a robust $10 million. And as of today, it’s available to stream on the horror network Shudder.
And, of course, starred in the hottest horror movie of the year as the lead in “Late Night With the Devil.” The indie feature from brothers Cameron and Colin Cairns was released by IFC in theaters, where it’s already made a robust $10 million. And as of today, it’s available to stream on the horror network Shudder.
- 4/19/2024
- by Jenelle Riley
- Variety Film + TV
According to Zack Snyder, one of the most significant Dceu storylines seems to have originated from none other than Oscar-winning star Leonardo DiCaprio. The 49-year-old actor was once considered for the role of Lex Luthor, Superman’s greatest enemy. In an exclusive interview with Josh Horowitz for the Happy Sad Confused podcast, the director disclosed that he had a meeting with the Titanic star to discuss the role in his 2016 superhero flick, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.
However, Jesse Eisenberg ultimately won the role. Snyder also recalled that DiCaprio came up with the plan to pit Henry Cavill’s Superman against the Justice League. Sadly, the Dceu timeline came to an end in 2023 (Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom), capping ten years of superhero films that started with Snyder’s Man of Steel (2013).
Leonardo DiCaprio in a still from Inception
Leonardo DiCaprio’s Unexpected Contribution to Henry Cavill’s Superman...
However, Jesse Eisenberg ultimately won the role. Snyder also recalled that DiCaprio came up with the plan to pit Henry Cavill’s Superman against the Justice League. Sadly, the Dceu timeline came to an end in 2023 (Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom), capping ten years of superhero films that started with Snyder’s Man of Steel (2013).
Leonardo DiCaprio in a still from Inception
Leonardo DiCaprio’s Unexpected Contribution to Henry Cavill’s Superman...
- 4/19/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice‘s Lex Luthor could have looked very different.
Director Zack Snyder stopped by the Happy Sad Confused podcast to promote the upcoming second part of his Rebel Moon films for Netflix. Over the course of the conversation, host Josh Horowitz asked him if there was any truth to the fact that the studio wanted Tom Hanks or Adam Driver for the villain role.
“I think I did talk to Adam on the phone, yeah,” he said of the rumored castings. “Leonardo DiCaprio, I talked to him about it.”
While Snyder ultimately went with Jesse Eisenberg as Lex, starring opposite Henry Cavill’s Superman and Ben Affleck’s Batman, he revealed the Titanic star “had a lot of great ideas, actually, just in the meeting.
“I think, in the end, he was like, ‘Eh, I don’t know.’ But he was really smart about the...
Director Zack Snyder stopped by the Happy Sad Confused podcast to promote the upcoming second part of his Rebel Moon films for Netflix. Over the course of the conversation, host Josh Horowitz asked him if there was any truth to the fact that the studio wanted Tom Hanks or Adam Driver for the villain role.
“I think I did talk to Adam on the phone, yeah,” he said of the rumored castings. “Leonardo DiCaprio, I talked to him about it.”
While Snyder ultimately went with Jesse Eisenberg as Lex, starring opposite Henry Cavill’s Superman and Ben Affleck’s Batman, he revealed the Titanic star “had a lot of great ideas, actually, just in the meeting.
“I think, in the end, he was like, ‘Eh, I don’t know.’ But he was really smart about the...
- 4/18/2024
- by Christy Piña
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Those who wish someone other than Jesse Eisenberg had played Lex Luthor in Zack Snyder’s Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice could have seen their dream come true if Leonardo DiCaprio had accepted the role. Speaking on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Snyder said he spoke on the phone with Adam Driver about the villainous role and that he approached DiCaprio about playing the bald baddie, too.
When asked if DiCaprio showed any interest, Snyder said, “I think so.” Adding, “He had a lot of great ideas actually, just in the meeting. I think in the end, he was like ‘Eh, I don’t know.’ But he was really smart about the material and really smart about the character.”
“He was the one that mentioned to me the idea about Superman fighting the Justice League at some point,” Snyder added. As you know, we saw this plot point come...
When asked if DiCaprio showed any interest, Snyder said, “I think so.” Adding, “He had a lot of great ideas actually, just in the meeting. I think in the end, he was like ‘Eh, I don’t know.’ But he was really smart about the material and really smart about the character.”
“He was the one that mentioned to me the idea about Superman fighting the Justice League at some point,” Snyder added. As you know, we saw this plot point come...
- 4/18/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Zack Snyder revealed on the latest episode of the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast that he spoke to Leonardo DiCaprio about playing Lex Luthor in “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.” The role was ultimately played by Jesse Eisenberg. Snyder confirmed a rumor that he had a phone discussion with Adam Driver about Lex, but then dropped the scoop that he also courted DiCaprio.
Was DiCaprio intrigued? “I think so,” Snyder said. “He had a lot of great ideas actually, just in the meeting. I think in the end, he was like ‘Eh, I don’t know.’ But he was really smart about the material and really smart about the character.”
“He was the one that mentioned to me the idea about Superman fighting the Justice League at some point,” Snyder added, noting that it was a plot point he’d incorporate into his DC Universe in “Justice League.” “I was like,...
Was DiCaprio intrigued? “I think so,” Snyder said. “He had a lot of great ideas actually, just in the meeting. I think in the end, he was like ‘Eh, I don’t know.’ But he was really smart about the material and really smart about the character.”
“He was the one that mentioned to me the idea about Superman fighting the Justice League at some point,” Snyder added, noting that it was a plot point he’d incorporate into his DC Universe in “Justice League.” “I was like,...
- 4/18/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
It’s impossible to think about Wolverine and not picture within your mind’s eye Hugh Jackman. The famous actor has played the role for decades up to this point and after briefly retiring he will reprise his most notable role once again in the upcoming ‘Deadpool & Wolverine.’
Hugh Jackman’s portrayal of Wolverine in the X-Men films is widely praised for his physicality, emotional depth, character evolution, and commitment to the role. He brings the rugged appearance and emotional complexity of the character to life, earning admiration for his consistent and impactful performances across multiple films.
While it’s difficult to imagine anybody else playing him, the moment will eventually come and fans have often discussed who should take on the mantle of Marvel’s most iconic mutant. Turns out, Hugh Jackman had his replacement in mind years ago, however, it’s the most tragic one imaginable.
Originally...
Hugh Jackman’s portrayal of Wolverine in the X-Men films is widely praised for his physicality, emotional depth, character evolution, and commitment to the role. He brings the rugged appearance and emotional complexity of the character to life, earning admiration for his consistent and impactful performances across multiple films.
While it’s difficult to imagine anybody else playing him, the moment will eventually come and fans have often discussed who should take on the mantle of Marvel’s most iconic mutant. Turns out, Hugh Jackman had his replacement in mind years ago, however, it’s the most tragic one imaginable.
Originally...
- 4/17/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
When you think of Wolverine, it’s hard not to see Hugh Jackman in your mind. He’s been playing the role for years, and even after a short break, he’s coming back for another round in the upcoming ‘Deadpool & Wolverine.’
Jackman’s portrayal of Wolverine is loved for his tough look, deep emotions, character growth, and dedication to the role. He brings the character’s rugged appearance and emotional depth to the screen, earning praise for his strong performances in many films.
Though it’s hard to envision someone else in the role, the day will inevitably come when someone new steps into the shoes of Marvel’s beloved mutant. Fans have often debated who should succeed Hugh Jackman as the iconic character. Surprisingly, Jackman himself had already thought of his replacement years ago, but the suggestion is tragically poignant.
Originally when I played it – when he was alive,...
Jackman’s portrayal of Wolverine is loved for his tough look, deep emotions, character growth, and dedication to the role. He brings the character’s rugged appearance and emotional depth to the screen, earning praise for his strong performances in many films.
Though it’s hard to envision someone else in the role, the day will inevitably come when someone new steps into the shoes of Marvel’s beloved mutant. Fans have often debated who should succeed Hugh Jackman as the iconic character. Surprisingly, Jackman himself had already thought of his replacement years ago, but the suggestion is tragically poignant.
Originally when I played it – when he was alive,...
- 4/17/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
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