For die-hard fans of DC especially in the world of animation, Bruce Timm needs no introduction. The American artist and producer has been instrumental in building the modern DC comics franchise with shows like Batman: The Animated Series, Justice League, and Batman Beyond which have all attained cult status with DC buffs.
DC animator and producer Bruce Timm (image credit: Wikimedia Commons)
Timm also produced the critically acclaimed 2010 film Batman: Under The Red Hood which was a direct-to-video film released by Warner Home Video. The movie was rated PG-13 owing to moments of violence and other mature references that were deemed inappropriate for a young audience. But the creator initially predicted that it would receive an R-rating.
Bruce Timm’s Acclaimed Batman Film Could Have Been Rated R For Its Dark Tones
Historically in DC comics, the legacy of Batman has always been associated with edgier, darker, and more intense...
DC animator and producer Bruce Timm (image credit: Wikimedia Commons)
Timm also produced the critically acclaimed 2010 film Batman: Under The Red Hood which was a direct-to-video film released by Warner Home Video. The movie was rated PG-13 owing to moments of violence and other mature references that were deemed inappropriate for a young audience. But the creator initially predicted that it would receive an R-rating.
Bruce Timm’s Acclaimed Batman Film Could Have Been Rated R For Its Dark Tones
Historically in DC comics, the legacy of Batman has always been associated with edgier, darker, and more intense...
- 5/3/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
The year 1989 saw Tim Burton joining the world of DC Comics with his movie Batman. Michael Keaton starred as the brooding vigilante opposite Jack Nicholson’s Joker. The movie also spawned a sequel titled Batman Returns in the year 1992.
Michael Keaton as Bruce Wayne/Batman
The idea for the movie first came from the mind of Michael E. Ulsan, who purchased the film rights of Batman from DC Comics in 1979 along with his producing partner, Benjamin Melniker. He wanted to bring back the dark and serious Batman instead of the campy 1960 version from the Adam West-led television series. But it took him a long time to find a home for the Dark Knight before Tim Burton and Michael Keaton could give the audience a Batman like that of the 1989 movie.
How Producer Michael E. Ulsan Made Batman The Way He Was Intended
Michael Keaton as Batman in 1989’s Batman
Michael E.
Michael Keaton as Bruce Wayne/Batman
The idea for the movie first came from the mind of Michael E. Ulsan, who purchased the film rights of Batman from DC Comics in 1979 along with his producing partner, Benjamin Melniker. He wanted to bring back the dark and serious Batman instead of the campy 1960 version from the Adam West-led television series. But it took him a long time to find a home for the Dark Knight before Tim Burton and Michael Keaton could give the audience a Batman like that of the 1989 movie.
How Producer Michael E. Ulsan Made Batman The Way He Was Intended
Michael Keaton as Batman in 1989’s Batman
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- 5/3/2024
- by Swagata Das
- FandomWire
Nicholas Cage is one of the Hollywood legends who has a thriving career to complement his legacy in the industry. He has appeared in movies across genres. The actor who won an Oscar for his role in Leaving Las Vegas, however, received criticism from a Batman actor for his role in Kick Ass.
Nicolas Cage in Kick Ass
Legendary Batman star Adam West criticized Nicholas Cage for his role in Matthew Vaughn-directed 2010 black comedy superhero film Kick Ass. Cage played Damon Macready a.k.a. Big Daddy— an ex-cop turned vigilante. In the movie, he wanted payback against Frank D’Amico after the villain destroyed Big Daddy’s family.
Batman Star Adam West Was Critical Of Nicholas Cage’s Role In Kick Ass
Nicolas Cage as Big Daddy in Kick Ass
Original Batman star Adam West was once very critical of Nicholas Cage’s Big Daddy in Matthew Vaughn’s Kick Ass.
Nicolas Cage in Kick Ass
Legendary Batman star Adam West criticized Nicholas Cage for his role in Matthew Vaughn-directed 2010 black comedy superhero film Kick Ass. Cage played Damon Macready a.k.a. Big Daddy— an ex-cop turned vigilante. In the movie, he wanted payback against Frank D’Amico after the villain destroyed Big Daddy’s family.
Batman Star Adam West Was Critical Of Nicholas Cage’s Role In Kick Ass
Nicolas Cage as Big Daddy in Kick Ass
Original Batman star Adam West was once very critical of Nicholas Cage’s Big Daddy in Matthew Vaughn’s Kick Ass.
- 4/29/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
From Adam West in the ’60s to Robert Pattinson in 2022, a plethora of iterations of Batman have been presented onscreen since the character’s inception. But while most of them are great in their own right, nobody quite embodied the spirit of the caped crusader like the late Kevin Conroy, who is still considered by many to be the definitive version of Batman.
However, Conroy wasn’t the initial choice to voice the character, and even when he was considered for the part, the actor was interested in voicing other characters, which ended up frustrating Andrea Romano.
Kevin Conroy’s Interest in Other Characters Frustrated Andrea Romano
Batman: The Animated Series | Fox Kids
While Troy Baker, Will Arnett, and Jensen Ackles have proven to be pretty great when it comes to voicing the caped crusader, for most, Kevin Conroy is Batman’s voice. But back in the ’90s, when voice...
However, Conroy wasn’t the initial choice to voice the character, and even when he was considered for the part, the actor was interested in voicing other characters, which ended up frustrating Andrea Romano.
Kevin Conroy’s Interest in Other Characters Frustrated Andrea Romano
Batman: The Animated Series | Fox Kids
While Troy Baker, Will Arnett, and Jensen Ackles have proven to be pretty great when it comes to voicing the caped crusader, for most, Kevin Conroy is Batman’s voice. But back in the ’90s, when voice...
- 4/25/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- 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
Superman is one of those superheroes who has always gained wide momentum among fans, becoming their favorite in the least time possible and continuing to rule their hearts through the indelible marks left behind by their stories. That being said, he has also earned multiple animated and live-action adaptations over the years, including the most recent one under James Gunn.
Superman.However, while all of those other animated projects gave the feeling of being like yet another cartoon show despite their outstanding storylines, this first animated series under Gunn’s reign as the co-ceo of the DC Universe, i.e. My Adventures with Superman, gave a different vibe. This was because it had the wildest idea for its core animation: Its main theme being anime-inspired!
This Superman Series Under James Gunn Had The Wildest Idea
Back in July 2023, My Adventures with Superman made its debut in the entertainment industry as...
Superman.However, while all of those other animated projects gave the feeling of being like yet another cartoon show despite their outstanding storylines, this first animated series under Gunn’s reign as the co-ceo of the DC Universe, i.e. My Adventures with Superman, gave a different vibe. This was because it had the wildest idea for its core animation: Its main theme being anime-inspired!
This Superman Series Under James Gunn Had The Wildest Idea
Back in July 2023, My Adventures with Superman made its debut in the entertainment industry as...
- 4/17/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
Tim Daly was 3 years and 15 days old when his would-be childhood hero George Reeves was found dead of an apparent suicide at age 45. The man who played Superman would go on to inspire countless other adaptations of DC characters, including Adam West’s Batman in 1966. Later, Daly himself became the Man of Steel in a legendary run of Superman: The Animated Series that began in 1996 and lasted till 2012.
Superman: The Animated Series [Credit: Warner Bros. Television Animation]However, through all the tectonic shifts in stylistic choices and plot design that comic book characters have gone through since the mid-20th century, none have transformed more than the Bat of Gotham himself.
Tim Daly Has a Bone to Pick With Adam West’s Batman
Adam West as Batman [Credit: 20th Century Fox Television]For the most part, Tim Daly‘s childhood consisted of grainy black-and-white pixelated Superman flying across poorly animated cityscapes and saving the world,...
Superman: The Animated Series [Credit: Warner Bros. Television Animation]However, through all the tectonic shifts in stylistic choices and plot design that comic book characters have gone through since the mid-20th century, none have transformed more than the Bat of Gotham himself.
Tim Daly Has a Bone to Pick With Adam West’s Batman
Adam West as Batman [Credit: 20th Century Fox Television]For the most part, Tim Daly‘s childhood consisted of grainy black-and-white pixelated Superman flying across poorly animated cityscapes and saving the world,...
- 4/16/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
Bruce Timm will always be the artist who gave the most definitive version of Batman to generations of DC fans. He was the head producer behind Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill’s iconic Batman: The Animated Series. Over the years, he oversaw several DC animated projects, but his first project will always remain dear to him. When asked to name his favorite episode from the series, Timm’s thoughts immediately went to the very first episode, On Leather Wings.
Bruce Timm’s Batman: The Animated Series
This episode was originally aired on Fox Network in the United States on September 6, 1992. Timm went out of his way to bring mystery, mood, and drama to this superhero series that was primarily targeted at a younger audience.
One Batman: The Animated Series Episode Will Always Be Bruce Timm’s Favorite
Bruce Timm’s favorite episode in Batman: The Animated Series was On Leather...
Bruce Timm’s Batman: The Animated Series
This episode was originally aired on Fox Network in the United States on September 6, 1992. Timm went out of his way to bring mystery, mood, and drama to this superhero series that was primarily targeted at a younger audience.
One Batman: The Animated Series Episode Will Always Be Bruce Timm’s Favorite
Bruce Timm’s favorite episode in Batman: The Animated Series was On Leather...
- 4/14/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Batman: The Animated Series, a cornerstone of beloved DC shows, celebrated its 28th anniversary. Batman: The Animated Series was followed by two sequel series — Superman: The Animated Series (1996-2000) and The New Batman Adventures (1997-1999).
A still from Bruce Timm’s Batman: The Animated Series
These three series, along with several films, make up the DC Animated Universe (Dcau). But what is it about these shows that resonates with fans, even those who typically favor Marvel?
Suggested“Like cutting the fingers off your own baby”: One Dcau Film Had Such Edgy Material it Can’t Ever be “Kid-friendly” for Bruce Timm
All the credit goes to Bruce Timm’s creative prowess. He’s a true veteran in the world of DC animation, and his talent has had a huge impact on fans for over 20 years.
How Bruce Timm Became The Mastermind Behind Iconic Dcau Creations Bruce Timm | Credits: Wikimedia Commons...
A still from Bruce Timm’s Batman: The Animated Series
These three series, along with several films, make up the DC Animated Universe (Dcau). But what is it about these shows that resonates with fans, even those who typically favor Marvel?
Suggested“Like cutting the fingers off your own baby”: One Dcau Film Had Such Edgy Material it Can’t Ever be “Kid-friendly” for Bruce Timm
All the credit goes to Bruce Timm’s creative prowess. He’s a true veteran in the world of DC animation, and his talent has had a huge impact on fans for over 20 years.
How Bruce Timm Became The Mastermind Behind Iconic Dcau Creations Bruce Timm | Credits: Wikimedia Commons...
- 4/11/2024
- by Shreya Jha
- FandomWire
Even after 32 years since the release of Bruce Timm’s Batman: The Animated Series, the four seasoned show still seems like a quality watch. Worthy of celebration and binge-watching, the 1992 series brought in dark visuals, compelling stories, and incredible characters that impressed fans, once and for all. But among all the profound things that the show did, Timm indefinitely created a better version of one Batman villain.
Batman: The Animated Series creator Bruce Timm. | Credit: Gage Skidmore – Wikimedia Commons
Yes, we’re talking about Mr. Freeze who previously appeared in Adam West’s 1966 show Batman. Played by three different actors in West’s three seasoned show, the villainous character was unfortunately turned into a joke, which was later perfected by Bruce Timm in his Batman: The Animated Series. Voiced by the late actor Michael Ansara, Mr. Freeze in Timm’s series eventually got his deserving respect as an iconic villain.
Batman: The Animated Series creator Bruce Timm. | Credit: Gage Skidmore – Wikimedia Commons
Yes, we’re talking about Mr. Freeze who previously appeared in Adam West’s 1966 show Batman. Played by three different actors in West’s three seasoned show, the villainous character was unfortunately turned into a joke, which was later perfected by Bruce Timm in his Batman: The Animated Series. Voiced by the late actor Michael Ansara, Mr. Freeze in Timm’s series eventually got his deserving respect as an iconic villain.
- 4/10/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Superman: The Animated Series was created for television by executive producers Bruce Timm and Alan Burnett, renowned for their exceptional work on Batman: The Animated Series.
Superman: The Animated Series
Leveraging their success with Batman, Timm, and Burnett thought to bring Superman’s adventures in an animated project, giving new life to the iconic superhero’s tales of courage in defending Metropolis.
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In an interview with Cbr, Bruce Timm shed light on the idea of the groundbreaking crossover event, for the first time in World’s Finest, which debuted in 1997. Timm revealed that the idea arose from the unique circumstance of Batman’s rights becoming available during the production of Superman‘s second season.
How Bruce Timm Brought Batman and Superman Together For The First Time?
In the interview with Cbr, Bruce Timm discussed...
Superman: The Animated Series
Leveraging their success with Batman, Timm, and Burnett thought to bring Superman’s adventures in an animated project, giving new life to the iconic superhero’s tales of courage in defending Metropolis.
SUGGESTEDBruce Timm: The 4-Time Oscar Nominated Actor Who Was “Not at all interested” to Voice Batman
In an interview with Cbr, Bruce Timm shed light on the idea of the groundbreaking crossover event, for the first time in World’s Finest, which debuted in 1997. Timm revealed that the idea arose from the unique circumstance of Batman’s rights becoming available during the production of Superman‘s second season.
How Bruce Timm Brought Batman and Superman Together For The First Time?
In the interview with Cbr, Bruce Timm discussed...
- 4/7/2024
- by Prantik Prabal Roy
- FandomWire
The late Kevin Conroy is a bonafide legend as far DC animated series and video games are concerned. The veteran voice artist is best known for bringing Batman to life in the 1992 animated series that also heralded a long and successful career spanning over 3 decades. His distinctive voice that immortalized the DC icon is one that will be hard to replace.
Voice actor Kevin Conroy (image credit: Wikimedia Commons)
In an interview a few years ago, Conroy spoke about how the gig fell into his lap after a laborious audition process which saw Warner Brothers trying out over 500 voices. The actor also elaborated on his ignorance regarding the character and his legacy, which was clarified to him by pioneering animator and DC producer Bruce Timm.
Kevin Conroy Had This Misconception About Batman
It is difficult to imagine anyone other than Kevin Conroy’s raspy voice bringing the character of Batman to life on television.
Voice actor Kevin Conroy (image credit: Wikimedia Commons)
In an interview a few years ago, Conroy spoke about how the gig fell into his lap after a laborious audition process which saw Warner Brothers trying out over 500 voices. The actor also elaborated on his ignorance regarding the character and his legacy, which was clarified to him by pioneering animator and DC producer Bruce Timm.
Kevin Conroy Had This Misconception About Batman
It is difficult to imagine anyone other than Kevin Conroy’s raspy voice bringing the character of Batman to life on television.
- 4/7/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
While there have been many recognizable stars who have played Batman on screen, the credit for the distinctive voice of the character in various animated series and video games goes to the late Kevin Conroy. Beginning his stint in 1992, Conroy went on to voice the iconic superhero in many television series and video games for over 3 decades.
Voice actor Kevin Conroy (image credit: Wikimedia Commons)
While the actor is now synonymous with the famous DC superhero, he was cast following an extremely extensive process that led to Warner Brothers almost giving up on the search after auditioning hundreds of voices for the role. Finally, it was a distinctive feature in Conroy’s repertoire that ultimately made him the perfect choice.
How Kevin Conroy Became The Voice Of Batman
The world of animation lost a major player in 2022 with Kevin Conroy’s unfortunate death. The actor who voiced Batman for over...
Voice actor Kevin Conroy (image credit: Wikimedia Commons)
While the actor is now synonymous with the famous DC superhero, he was cast following an extremely extensive process that led to Warner Brothers almost giving up on the search after auditioning hundreds of voices for the role. Finally, it was a distinctive feature in Conroy’s repertoire that ultimately made him the perfect choice.
How Kevin Conroy Became The Voice Of Batman
The world of animation lost a major player in 2022 with Kevin Conroy’s unfortunate death. The actor who voiced Batman for over...
- 4/6/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
Actor Michael Keaton has spent the last two years reprising his iconic roles from Tim Burton films. The actor will be seen as the beloved ‘bio-exorcist’ Beetlegeuse in the upcoming sequel Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, the teaser of which debuted earlier this week. Keaton also starred as Bruce Wayne a.k.a Batman in last year’s Dceu film The Flash.
While fans were ecstatic to see Keaton don the cowl again, his casting in the original 1989 Batman did not receive the same fanfare. When he was cast as Wayne in the adaptation, many fans reportedly were outraged at the casting as he was known as a comedic actor. Fans reportedly wrote thousands of letters to Warner Bros. to dissuade them from casting Keaton.
Michael Keaton Was Cast In Batman Over Many Other Stars Michael Keaton in Beetlejuice
While Tim Burton’s Batman is now considered to be a classic take on the beloved DC character,...
While fans were ecstatic to see Keaton don the cowl again, his casting in the original 1989 Batman did not receive the same fanfare. When he was cast as Wayne in the adaptation, many fans reportedly were outraged at the casting as he was known as a comedic actor. Fans reportedly wrote thousands of letters to Warner Bros. to dissuade them from casting Keaton.
Michael Keaton Was Cast In Batman Over Many Other Stars Michael Keaton in Beetlejuice
While Tim Burton’s Batman is now considered to be a classic take on the beloved DC character,...
- 3/23/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Remember that action flick from 1989, Road House? With its gritty actions and cool characters, especially Patrick Swayze in the lead bouncer, the movie was a big hit. And now, it has gotten a reboot! MGM and Silver Picture dropped the remake on March 8, 2024, with Doug Liman directing and starring Jake Gyllenhaal in the Swayze’s shoes.
Jake Gyllenhaal and Conor McGregor in Road House
But we should not fail to remember the Og cast. They were top-notch, right? Sure, the remake is guaranteed to feature an excellent supporting cast, but it’s cool to see where the old team ended up.
Some are still kicking it in Hollywood, while others have sadly passed on. Either way, they left their mark. So, let’s catch up with the Road House crew and find out what they’ve been up to since the original movie rocked theaters.
1. Patrick Swayze As James Dalton
In Road House,...
Jake Gyllenhaal and Conor McGregor in Road House
But we should not fail to remember the Og cast. They were top-notch, right? Sure, the remake is guaranteed to feature an excellent supporting cast, but it’s cool to see where the old team ended up.
Some are still kicking it in Hollywood, while others have sadly passed on. Either way, they left their mark. So, let’s catch up with the Road House crew and find out what they’ve been up to since the original movie rocked theaters.
1. Patrick Swayze As James Dalton
In Road House,...
- 3/22/2024
- by Muskan Chaudhary
- FandomWire
No matter how many different iterations of Batman there have been over the years, some folks still see colorful words explode across their memory of the caped crusader: Bang! Pow! Crash! For as dark as the adventures of Batman have progressively become, there’s no forgetting the brief era when the universe of “Batman” was a cartoonish, campy riot filled with tongue-in-cheek dialogue, scenery-chewing performances, and some very snug costumes. Comic books aside, it’s hard to believe that, for years, the TV show was essentially what people thought of when they pictured Gotham’s secretive hero, until 1989, when Tim Burton forever altered the way we view the Dark Knight.
The 60s TV show ran for three seasons on ABC. Still, the world got an extra dose of Batman soon after the first season concluded with Batman: The Movie, essentially a super-sized episode that brought four of Batman’s most...
The 60s TV show ran for three seasons on ABC. Still, the world got an extra dose of Batman soon after the first season concluded with Batman: The Movie, essentially a super-sized episode that brought four of Batman’s most...
- 3/11/2024
- by Eric Walkuski
- JoBlo.com
"Night Court" was part of the legendary NBC Thursday night lineup back in the mid-1980s. It ran in a block with "The Cosby Show," "Cheers," and "Family Ties," a proud part of a sitcom renaissance that lasted through to the end of the decade. Of that lineup, "Night Court" was the black sheep, offering up broader characters, wackier scenarios, and a surrealist tone that kept it just a few steps removed from reality. The series was set in a Manhattan Criminal Court, but only during its night shift, when all the weird cases came in. Harry Anderson played Judge Harry Stone, although the late hours had made him playfully unbalanced. Also often on the night shift was prosecutor Dan Fielding (John Larroquette), a lascivious narcissist and amusingly crude a-hole.
Larroquette was exceptional in the role. "Night Court" ran from 1984 to 1992, and Larroquette won Primetime Emmys four of those years,...
Larroquette was exceptional in the role. "Night Court" ran from 1984 to 1992, and Larroquette won Primetime Emmys four of those years,...
- 3/2/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Whether you loved The Batman (2022) or thought it was overhyped, it's hard to find anyone who didn't at least enjoy Colin Farrell's unique take on the Penguin.
So, when it came time to pitch a spin-off, Farrell's scene-stealing crime boss seemed the natural choice. He steals your attention anytime he's on the screen, and who doesn't love an epic crime drama?
Details on the new TV series following Oswald Cobblepot are scant at present, but we've managed to dig up a bit of info to whet the appetite.
Has The Penguin Been Greenlit?
Yes, The Penguin is in post-production as of the time of this writing, so go ahead and get excited. This isn't one of those things they announce, and then everyone forgets about it; it's actually happening.
Filming has already wrapped, and now it's simply a matter of waiting for the release date.
How Did The Batman End?...
So, when it came time to pitch a spin-off, Farrell's scene-stealing crime boss seemed the natural choice. He steals your attention anytime he's on the screen, and who doesn't love an epic crime drama?
Details on the new TV series following Oswald Cobblepot are scant at present, but we've managed to dig up a bit of info to whet the appetite.
Has The Penguin Been Greenlit?
Yes, The Penguin is in post-production as of the time of this writing, so go ahead and get excited. This isn't one of those things they announce, and then everyone forgets about it; it's actually happening.
Filming has already wrapped, and now it's simply a matter of waiting for the release date.
How Did The Batman End?...
- 2/29/2024
- by Gilbert Smith
- TVfanatic
Playing James Bond is often viewed as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, coveted by actors worldwide. However, American actors have consistently been denied the chance to portray this iconic character on screen. Whether due to contractual constraints or the character’s British nationality, Bond has been portrayed by actors from various backgrounds, including Scottish, Irish, Australian, and English, but never American.
Despite this barrier, there have been moments when American actors nearly became James Bond, with some even signing contracts with the production house.
Clint Eastwood
Clint Eastwood in Bronco Billy
Clint Eastwood, renowned for his portrayal of iconic characters such as The Man with No Name and Dirty Harry, has etched his name in cinematic history with unforgettable performances. Yet, amidst his illustrious career, one notable role has remained conspicuously absent: that of Agent 007, James Bond.
Despite his charisma and undeniable talent, Eastwood’s journey to the world of Bond...
Despite this barrier, there have been moments when American actors nearly became James Bond, with some even signing contracts with the production house.
Clint Eastwood
Clint Eastwood in Bronco Billy
Clint Eastwood, renowned for his portrayal of iconic characters such as The Man with No Name and Dirty Harry, has etched his name in cinematic history with unforgettable performances. Yet, amidst his illustrious career, one notable role has remained conspicuously absent: that of Agent 007, James Bond.
Despite his charisma and undeniable talent, Eastwood’s journey to the world of Bond...
- 2/24/2024
- by Pritha Roy
- FandomWire
There’s no denying that Kevin Conroy left an indelible mark on superhero media.
As the definitive voice of DC Comics’ Batman/Bruce Wayne in most animated iterations, films and shows included, and video games, his absence continues to be mourned. Not only was he deemed the ultimate Batman actor, but his perspective on the character showcased the nuance with which the Batman: The Animated Series alum depicted him.
Kevin Conroy understands Batman the best. Credit: @realkevinconroy6/Instagram; Warner Bros. Animation
What best exemplified how he tackled the role was a reply he gave in an interview once during the 2018 New York Comic Con.
With this one response, the late actor revealed his understanding of the masked vigilante, showcasing the complexity inherent to the moniker. This didn’t merely help in highlighting what makes the character so distinct and timeless, but also proved that nobody quite deciphered the duality of...
As the definitive voice of DC Comics’ Batman/Bruce Wayne in most animated iterations, films and shows included, and video games, his absence continues to be mourned. Not only was he deemed the ultimate Batman actor, but his perspective on the character showcased the nuance with which the Batman: The Animated Series alum depicted him.
Kevin Conroy understands Batman the best. Credit: @realkevinconroy6/Instagram; Warner Bros. Animation
What best exemplified how he tackled the role was a reply he gave in an interview once during the 2018 New York Comic Con.
With this one response, the late actor revealed his understanding of the masked vigilante, showcasing the complexity inherent to the moniker. This didn’t merely help in highlighting what makes the character so distinct and timeless, but also proved that nobody quite deciphered the duality of...
- 2/20/2024
- by Debdipta Bhattacharya
- FandomWire
Batman, aka Bruce Wayne, is certainly one of the most challenging characters in James Gunn’s Dcu. It was clear that, following the Warner Bros. Discovery merger, changes would be made to both the DC Universe and DC Films. Those changes happened even faster than many had anticipated, as Gunn and Peter Safran are now co-heading DC Studios and will oversee DC projects for TV, video games, and the big screen.
But now, as DC looks to expand its cinematic universe and must breathe new life into the Caped Crusader, fans are seeking the perfect Bruce Wayne to lead the charge. They demand an actor who can capture the intricate contrast between the dark and intense aspects of The Dark Knight and the playboy billionaire’s charm and charismatic personality.
Michael Keaton as Bruce Wayne/Batman in The Flash (2023)
Since Christian Bale, 50, hung up his cape and cowl in Christopher Nolan’s legendary Batman trilogy,...
But now, as DC looks to expand its cinematic universe and must breathe new life into the Caped Crusader, fans are seeking the perfect Bruce Wayne to lead the charge. They demand an actor who can capture the intricate contrast between the dark and intense aspects of The Dark Knight and the playboy billionaire’s charm and charismatic personality.
Michael Keaton as Bruce Wayne/Batman in The Flash (2023)
Since Christian Bale, 50, hung up his cape and cowl in Christopher Nolan’s legendary Batman trilogy,...
- 2/20/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
The late Carl Weathers only appeared in four episodes of the critically acclaimed and beloved comedy series "Arrested Development," but the impact he had on the series feels much larger than that low episode count might imply. Playing a heightened version of himself -- an out-of-work actor who's obsessed with mooching off others -- Weathers frequently stole scenes out from under the hilarious Tobias Fünke (David Cross), as the hopeless man's acting teacher, most notably in a hilarious interaction that introduced the phrase, "Baby, you got a stew goin'!" into the cultural lexicon.
In a series that featured a revolving door of terrific guest stars, Weathers was one of the funniest and most memorable. According to "Arrested Development" creator Mitch Hurwitz, we have Weathers himself to thank for the direction and tone of his character on the show. In a 2013 interview with Vulture, Hurwitz explained their original idea for including...
In a series that featured a revolving door of terrific guest stars, Weathers was one of the funniest and most memorable. According to "Arrested Development" creator Mitch Hurwitz, we have Weathers himself to thank for the direction and tone of his character on the show. In a 2013 interview with Vulture, Hurwitz explained their original idea for including...
- 2/2/2024
- by Ben Pearson
- Slash Film
After ‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom,’ the DC Universe (Dcu) officially assumed control from the Dceu, placing iconic comic characters under the guidance of Safran and Gunn. Although the animated show ‘Creature Commandos’ is intended to inaugurate the Dcu, the live-action dimension commences with the release of ‘Superman: Legacy,’ identified by Safran and Gunn as the true starting point of the Dceu. Other confirmed projects include ‘The Authority,’ centered on the eponymous team, ‘Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow’ featuring Milly Alcock as Dcu’s Supergirl, and ‘Paradise Lost,’ a TV series delving into Wonder Woman-themed narratives on Themyscira.
Despite casting major roles like Superman, Lois Lane, and Supergirl, the live-action Batman in the Dcu remains unknown. According to Charles Murphy, the next significant role the studio is set to cast is that of the Caped Crusader, with a casting call anticipated to be released “very soon.”
What's the next major...
Despite casting major roles like Superman, Lois Lane, and Supergirl, the live-action Batman in the Dcu remains unknown. According to Charles Murphy, the next significant role the studio is set to cast is that of the Caped Crusader, with a casting call anticipated to be released “very soon.”
What's the next major...
- 2/1/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
William Dozier's "Batman" TV series went off the air in March 1968, and it's been downhill for the character ever since. "Batman" is an unabashed work of genius, a series that took a pop figure from the late 1930s and updated him into a sublime comedic figure, wielded to satirize superheroes and the bizarre, colorful worlds they live in. Batman and Robin were upright citizens to the point of absurdity. They would drink milk, play chess, and trade trivia about the Ancient Greeks, before absquatulating to the Batcave where they, stonefaced, would talk about their surreal computer equipment and oddball costumes. As the stars, Adam West and Burt Ward were sublime, playing broadly comedic characters without once winking to the camera or letting the satirical façade crack.
It was gorgeous, broad, and colorful. Batman hasn't reached these highs since. Some of the other Batman movies and TV shows made since 1968 have been fine,...
It was gorgeous, broad, and colorful. Batman hasn't reached these highs since. Some of the other Batman movies and TV shows made since 1968 have been fine,...
- 1/24/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
For us 90s kids, Dick Tracy was an interesting monster of a movie. It seemed to take a lot of cues from Tim Burton’s Batman, which was released the previous summer, but it definitely had a distinct voice of its own. Dick Tracy was another classic pulp adaptation of an urban enforcer that had very dynamic visuals and an over-the-top rogues gallery. It even sported a score by Danny Elfman, which would have his signature atmospheric sound. The movie would introduce a generation of young audiences to the 1930’s film noir/ detective movie genre. Additionally, the movie brought back Warren Beatty after a three-year absence when his last film, 1987’s Ishtar, was a big flop. Having a star like Beatty in a big-budget franchise like this was an enormous asset for the re-budding intellectual property. And the star power wouldn’t even stop there.
Grab your Tommy guns. It...
Grab your Tommy guns. It...
- 1/21/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Everything Adam West did, Burt Ward did backward and in elf shoes.
Both West and Ward gave genius performances on William Dozier's 1966 TV series "Batman." The show took place in a cartoon universe full of outlandish villains and sexy criminals, while Batman stood in as some sort of cosmic straight man. Everything in the universe was strange, but the crimefighter dressed as a bat and his banana-caped sidekick in a domino mask both pretended that everything was normal and clean and, gosh darn it, even wholesome. West and Ward were stone-faced in delivering their weird-ass dialogue, elevating "Batman" from a simple adventure program to one of the most brilliant comedy shows in TV history.
Ward had it harder than West. Thanks to the face-covering design of the Batman costume, West could easily be replaced by a stunt performer for the show's many fight scenes. Ward, with his whole head exposed,...
Both West and Ward gave genius performances on William Dozier's 1966 TV series "Batman." The show took place in a cartoon universe full of outlandish villains and sexy criminals, while Batman stood in as some sort of cosmic straight man. Everything in the universe was strange, but the crimefighter dressed as a bat and his banana-caped sidekick in a domino mask both pretended that everything was normal and clean and, gosh darn it, even wholesome. West and Ward were stone-faced in delivering their weird-ass dialogue, elevating "Batman" from a simple adventure program to one of the most brilliant comedy shows in TV history.
Ward had it harder than West. Thanks to the face-covering design of the Batman costume, West could easily be replaced by a stunt performer for the show's many fight scenes. Ward, with his whole head exposed,...
- 1/20/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
"The Simpsons" has a long history of parodying Batman. Bart Simpson has the masked alter ego Bartman, who even starred in his own six-issue spin-off comic. Season 4 classic "Mr. Plow," one of the best "Simpsons" episodes, features Adam West as himself; he laments the lack of Robin (and the Batusi dance) in the then-contemporary Tim Burton "Batman" movies. You can draw a straight line from West parodying himself like this to his eventual recurring role on "Family Guy."
In "The Simpsons" season 24's "Dark Knight Court," Mr. Burns and Smithers stumble into the Android's Dungeon, where Burns rediscovers his childhood love of comic books. Reading the copyright-friendly "Detection Comics," Monty has his "he just like me Fr!" moment with Batman. So, he decides to become a caped crusader of the night as Fruit Bat Man, whose exploits are scored to music much like Hans Zimmer's operatic "Dark Knight" trilogy score.
In "The Simpsons" season 24's "Dark Knight Court," Mr. Burns and Smithers stumble into the Android's Dungeon, where Burns rediscovers his childhood love of comic books. Reading the copyright-friendly "Detection Comics," Monty has his "he just like me Fr!" moment with Batman. So, he decides to become a caped crusader of the night as Fruit Bat Man, whose exploits are scored to music much like Hans Zimmer's operatic "Dark Knight" trilogy score.
- 1/13/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
When you think of Batman, it is hard not to think of Adam West. He was the original Batman. Playing him in the campy 1966 TV Series, and on and over the years, all the way through his death in 2017. Furthermore, Batman is at the top of the American Superhero Pantheon, with the most iconic portrayals over the years. This role impacted him as much as he did Pop culture, so let’s look at 10 interesting facts about his life. 1. He Had His Own Character In Family Guy When you have a character based on yourself in an...
- 1/11/2024
- by jcmadrigali
- TVovermind.com
Harry Johnson, an actor with scores of credits spanning 40 years that ranged from the original Battlestar Galactica to Buffy the Vampire Slayer, several Dick Wolf series and the famous “Harry & Louise” commercials, died January 2 of in Los Angeles after a long illness. He was 81.
His wife, Christiane, confirmed his passing to Deadline.
Born on December 27, 1942, in Plainfield, NJ, he often credited as Chip Johnson in the 1970s and ’80s and was among the last contract players for Universal Studios. Johnson began his screen career with the multi-part pilot episode of Battlestar Galactica in 1978 and went on to guest-star on dozens of TV series including M*A*S*H, Quincy M.E., The Incredible Hulk, Simon & Simon, The Greatest American Hero, Highway to Heaven, The A-Team, L.A. Law, Dynasty, Who’s the Boss?, Thirtysomething, Melrose Place, Party of Five, Roswell, Resurrection Blvd., Judging Amy, Days of Our Lives and Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
He was...
His wife, Christiane, confirmed his passing to Deadline.
Born on December 27, 1942, in Plainfield, NJ, he often credited as Chip Johnson in the 1970s and ’80s and was among the last contract players for Universal Studios. Johnson began his screen career with the multi-part pilot episode of Battlestar Galactica in 1978 and went on to guest-star on dozens of TV series including M*A*S*H, Quincy M.E., The Incredible Hulk, Simon & Simon, The Greatest American Hero, Highway to Heaven, The A-Team, L.A. Law, Dynasty, Who’s the Boss?, Thirtysomething, Melrose Place, Party of Five, Roswell, Resurrection Blvd., Judging Amy, Days of Our Lives and Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
He was...
- 1/5/2024
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
We’ve seen Batman adapted from the pages of DC comics to the big screen many times since the mid-1960s. From Adam West’s take on the caped crusader to Robert Pattinson’s most recent take in Matt Reeves’ The Batman– there has been no shortage of actors to dawn the cape and cowl of the Dark Knight. However, without question, one of the most respected and iconic renditions of Batman is Christian Bale’s three-film run as Gotham’s defender. Those who experienced 2005’s Batman Begins in theaters were in awe at the first glimpse we got at Nolan and Bale’s creation. And in today’s Scene Breakdown– We’re going to watch Batman’s introduction scene in each of the three movies in the beloved Nolan Trilogy- then we’re going to discuss the scenes, break them down and then rank each one from our least favorite to our most favorite.
- 1/3/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
"Batman & Robin" is an infamous movie, in no small part thanks to Arnold Schwarzenegger's turn as the villainous Mr. Freeze. Was the casting of such a big-name star a mandate from Warner Bros? Nope! Director Joel Schumacher personally chose Arnold for the part. Reading Akiva Goldsman's script for the film, Schumacher found the dialogue for Mr. Freeze, intended to be "Shakespearean," to instead be "hysterical. In my head, I was reading Freeze's dialogue as Schwarzenegger."
So, Schumacher called up Arnold and asked him to play the part. As Schwarzenegger recounts in "The Making of 'Batman & Robin' | Behind The Scenes."
"Joel Schumacher came to me and said that he would like me to play Mr. Freeze. 'I would not direct the movie, because I only can do this movie if you play Mr. Freeze.' So, what are you gonna do? I mean, screw up a whole movie?...
So, Schumacher called up Arnold and asked him to play the part. As Schwarzenegger recounts in "The Making of 'Batman & Robin' | Behind The Scenes."
"Joel Schumacher came to me and said that he would like me to play Mr. Freeze. 'I would not direct the movie, because I only can do this movie if you play Mr. Freeze.' So, what are you gonna do? I mean, screw up a whole movie?...
- 12/24/2023
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
Just what is the fanboys’ beef with the director’s cut of The Warriors? Walter Hill’s 1979 cult classic, an adaptation of novelist Sol Yurick’s grungy take on Xenophon’s Anabasis, was always about as close to street-gang realism as West Side Story, regardless of the incidents of urban violence that accompanied The Warriors’s original release. And, by our count, more main characters die violently in the musical.
In 2005, after Hill took the opportunity to insert a few Creepshow-esque comic-book linking segues to stress the film’s dystopic gothic fantasy, the same demographic that undoubtedly didn’t even think twice when purchasing the extended, extra-bloated Lord of the Rings bookshelf set suddenly scrounged up their ethical faculties to howl about the desecration of the “original work.” And it sounded fishy.
Our guess is simply that Hill’s vibrant, “sez you” actioneer strikes full-grown little boys right in the socket.
In 2005, after Hill took the opportunity to insert a few Creepshow-esque comic-book linking segues to stress the film’s dystopic gothic fantasy, the same demographic that undoubtedly didn’t even think twice when purchasing the extended, extra-bloated Lord of the Rings bookshelf set suddenly scrounged up their ethical faculties to howl about the desecration of the “original work.” And it sounded fishy.
Our guess is simply that Hill’s vibrant, “sez you” actioneer strikes full-grown little boys right in the socket.
- 12/13/2023
- by Eric Henderson
- Slant Magazine
"Merry Little Batman" is the latest Warner Bros. Animation movie, part of the wave of DC animated titles that Warner Bros. Discovery stupidly gave away under David Zaslav's regime.
The film follows Damian Wayne as he is forced to defend his home, and eventually all of Gotham, from supervillains while Batman is away one Christmas Eve. It is part Batman movie, part "Home Alone," part "The Grinch", and full Caped Crusader bliss. "Merry Little Batman" features a distinct and unique visual style that is reminiscent of Tim Burton's animated productions, with director Mike Roth ("Regular Show") giving the film an illustrative look inspired by Ronald Searle.
Arguably, the standout element is, well, Batman. Though the focus is definitely on Damian's story, this is a Batman unlike any we've seen in TV or film. This is a Batman without the growl. Instead, this Batman is a goof.
Granted,...
The film follows Damian Wayne as he is forced to defend his home, and eventually all of Gotham, from supervillains while Batman is away one Christmas Eve. It is part Batman movie, part "Home Alone," part "The Grinch", and full Caped Crusader bliss. "Merry Little Batman" features a distinct and unique visual style that is reminiscent of Tim Burton's animated productions, with director Mike Roth ("Regular Show") giving the film an illustrative look inspired by Ronald Searle.
Arguably, the standout element is, well, Batman. Though the focus is definitely on Damian's story, this is a Batman unlike any we've seen in TV or film. This is a Batman without the growl. Instead, this Batman is a goof.
Granted,...
- 12/8/2023
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
Nicolas Cage is invading everyone’s dreams in his new A24 film Dream Scenario. After a dark era of doing straight-to-video film after straight-to-video film, Cage is looking like he’s still finding some dramatic inspiration with his new movie. Our own Chris Bumbray glowed in his review, “Dream Scenario is a clever social satire that should do wonders for Cage’s indie cred. Along with Pig, it’s evidence that when Cage gets the proper role, nobody’s better, and while this might be more overtly hilarious than some were expecting, given how it was initially teased, it’s entertaining and oh-so timely. “ According to Deadline, the eccentric actor recently made an appearance at the Red Sea Film Festival that is taking place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, where he regaled an excited crowd about some details of his film career, including the infamous Superman Lives.
While much has already...
While much has already...
- 12/7/2023
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
The Clown Prince of Crime will never wreak havoc on Gotham again — at least not through one of his most famous portrayers. Mark Hamill has reiterated that he won’t return to play The Joker so long as Kevin Conroy is not his Batman.
As per a Q & A at Fan Expo San Francisco, Mark Hamill said his days of voicing The Joker are a thing of the past, telling attendees that he “won’t voice the role unless it’s opposite Kevin Conroy’s Batman.” He added, “Without Batman, crime has no punchline,” quoting the episode “The Man Who Killed Batman” from Batman: The Animated Series, the first time he played The Joker. This doubles down on previous statements Hamill made about reprising The Joker in relation to Conroy. “They would call and say, ‘They want you to do the Joker,’ and my only question was, ‘Is Kevin Batman?...
As per a Q & A at Fan Expo San Francisco, Mark Hamill said his days of voicing The Joker are a thing of the past, telling attendees that he “won’t voice the role unless it’s opposite Kevin Conroy’s Batman.” He added, “Without Batman, crime has no punchline,” quoting the episode “The Man Who Killed Batman” from Batman: The Animated Series, the first time he played The Joker. This doubles down on previous statements Hamill made about reprising The Joker in relation to Conroy. “They would call and say, ‘They want you to do the Joker,’ and my only question was, ‘Is Kevin Batman?...
- 11/27/2023
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
Robert Butler, the Emmy-winning, go-to pilot director who helmed the first episodes of such acclaimed shows as Batman, Star Trek, Hill Street Blues and Moonlighting, died Nov. 3 in Los Angeles, his family announced. He was 95.
Butler also co-created the Pierce Brosnan-starring Remington Steele (and helmed its pilot, of course), directed the first episode of Hogan’s Heroes in 1965, and called the first shots and set the tone for, Glenn Gordon Caron’s Moonlighting, Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, Sisters and The Division.
In 1973, he directed the William Holden-starring The Blue Knight — the first four-hour television miniseries — at NBC and then got the CBS series adaptation of the Joseph Wambaugh novel that starred George Kennedy off on the right foot.
Butler also helmed two episodes of The Twilight Zone (the fifth-season installments “Caesar and Me,” starring his old friend, Jackie Cooper, and “The Encounter”) and worked on The Dick Van Dyke Show,...
Butler also co-created the Pierce Brosnan-starring Remington Steele (and helmed its pilot, of course), directed the first episode of Hogan’s Heroes in 1965, and called the first shots and set the tone for, Glenn Gordon Caron’s Moonlighting, Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, Sisters and The Division.
In 1973, he directed the William Holden-starring The Blue Knight — the first four-hour television miniseries — at NBC and then got the CBS series adaptation of the Joseph Wambaugh novel that starred George Kennedy off on the right foot.
Butler also helmed two episodes of The Twilight Zone (the fifth-season installments “Caesar and Me,” starring his old friend, Jackie Cooper, and “The Encounter”) and worked on The Dick Van Dyke Show,...
- 11/11/2023
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Naming high schools after actors isn’t anything new for animated series. Meg and Peter’s school in Family Guy has been named after both James Woods and Adam West over the course of the series’ run with both actors voicing themselves as characters as well. Where Prime Video’s Invincible differs, however, is by adding yet another layer to their version of this running joke.
The high school that Mark Grayson (Steven Yeun), William (Andrew Rannells), Eve (Gillian Jacobs), and Amber (Zazie Beetz) attend is named after the actor Reginald VelJohnson, who most people will likely recognize from Die Hard and the hit show Family Matters. VelJohnson also voices a character in Invincible, but instead of playing a direct version of himself, he voices the principal of the school named after him.
To add to this self-ception, the last name of VelJohnson’s principal is Winslow, which happens to...
The high school that Mark Grayson (Steven Yeun), William (Andrew Rannells), Eve (Gillian Jacobs), and Amber (Zazie Beetz) attend is named after the actor Reginald VelJohnson, who most people will likely recognize from Die Hard and the hit show Family Matters. VelJohnson also voices a character in Invincible, but instead of playing a direct version of himself, he voices the principal of the school named after him.
To add to this self-ception, the last name of VelJohnson’s principal is Winslow, which happens to...
- 11/3/2023
- by Brynnaarens
- Den of Geek
Mark Goddard, who played Major Don West, the hot-tempered pilot of the Jupiter 2, on the 1960s CBS adventure series Lost in Space, has died. He was 87.
Goddard died Tuesday in Hingham, Massachusetts, his wife Evelyn Pezzulich told The Hollywood Reporter.
Goddard had worked as a regular on the Four Star Television series Johnny Ringo and The Detectives when he was approached by his agent about coming aboard the new Lost on Space, created and produced by Irwin Allen.
The sci-fi show revolved around the adventures of the Robinson family: Professor John Robinson (Guy Williams), his biochemist wife, Maureen (June Lockhart) and their children Judy, Penny and Will (Marta Kristen, Angela Cartwright and Billy Mumy).
Major West also was on board, as was a stowaway, Dr. Zachary Smith (Jonathan Harris), and a robot (designed by Forbidden Planet‘s Robert Kinoshita, played by Bob May and voiced by Dick Tufeld). Their space colonization mission,...
Goddard died Tuesday in Hingham, Massachusetts, his wife Evelyn Pezzulich told The Hollywood Reporter.
Goddard had worked as a regular on the Four Star Television series Johnny Ringo and The Detectives when he was approached by his agent about coming aboard the new Lost on Space, created and produced by Irwin Allen.
The sci-fi show revolved around the adventures of the Robinson family: Professor John Robinson (Guy Williams), his biochemist wife, Maureen (June Lockhart) and their children Judy, Penny and Will (Marta Kristen, Angela Cartwright and Billy Mumy).
Major West also was on board, as was a stowaway, Dr. Zachary Smith (Jonathan Harris), and a robot (designed by Forbidden Planet‘s Robert Kinoshita, played by Bob May and voiced by Dick Tufeld). Their space colonization mission,...
- 10/13/2023
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The original Batman TV series starring Adam West was a cultural phenomenon that aired from 1966 to 1968. It boasted a whopping 120 episodes across three seasons. This campy and colorful take on the Caped Crusader became a pop culture sensation and an instant classic. The Batman TV series was the third live depiction of Batman after the comic rose to prominence, following on from 1943’s Batman and 1949’s Batman and Robin. Adam West’s portrayal of Batman, with his deadpan delivery and exaggerated physicality, was iconic and memorable. Furthermore, the show’s popularity spawned a feature film and recreated many of...
- 10/5/2023
- by Matthew C. F
- TVovermind.com
The Big Bang Theory has delivered a massive 279 episodes since it premiered back in 2007, an impressive achievement to look back on. While the overall legacy of the show probably won’t be solidified for some time, it’s true right now that there are some excellent episodes that may have been forgotten or overlooked. Here’s our pick of the 25 best episodes of The Big Bang Theory, from the emotional to the hilarious and everything in between.
25. “The Bakersfield Expedition”
Season 6 Episode 13
Looking back at The Big Bang Theory’s episodes, “The Bakersfield Expedition” is still one of the series’ best. This season 6 episode takes place about halfway through the series’ run, and is a great reminder of what kept people coming back to this show for over a decade. While on their way to Bakersfield Comic-Con, the guys make an unscheduled stop at Vasquez Rocks, where Star Trek: The Original Series...
25. “The Bakersfield Expedition”
Season 6 Episode 13
Looking back at The Big Bang Theory’s episodes, “The Bakersfield Expedition” is still one of the series’ best. This season 6 episode takes place about halfway through the series’ run, and is a great reminder of what kept people coming back to this show for over a decade. While on their way to Bakersfield Comic-Con, the guys make an unscheduled stop at Vasquez Rocks, where Star Trek: The Original Series...
- 10/2/2023
- by Jbindeck2015
- Den of Geek
Batman, also known as the Dark Knight, has been an iconic figure in the world of comics and popular culture since his first appearance in Detective Comics #27 in 1939. Created by artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger, Batman is a superhero who uses his intelligence, strength, and wealth to fight crime in the city of Gotham. The character proved to be extremely popular among comic book readers and soon made his way to the small screen with the iconic TV show which ran from 1966 to 1968. The show, which starred Adam West as Batman and Burt Ward...
- 10/1/2023
- by Matthew C. F
- TVovermind.com
Superhero movies have been existing for decades now. The attempts to adapt comic book characters have been present since the 1940s when Batman and Superman were adapted in their own film serials. Although Adam West played his campy Caped Crusader in 1966’s ‘Batman,’ Richard Donner’s ‘Superman,’ which was released in 1978, is considered a pioneer of the superhero genre since it started the first superhero movie franchise. Batman got his first movie franchise in the 1990s, and Spider-Man and X-Men followed in the early 2000s.
Although there’s been a lot of superhero movies by then, 2008 was considered a very important year for this genre since it released two important movies. Marvel’s ‘Iron Man’ was the first installment of the still and ever-growing Marvel Cinematic Universe, while Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Dark Knight’ was the first movie to join a billion-dollar club, and it’s still one of the most acclaimed superhero movies ever.
Although there’s been a lot of superhero movies by then, 2008 was considered a very important year for this genre since it released two important movies. Marvel’s ‘Iron Man’ was the first installment of the still and ever-growing Marvel Cinematic Universe, while Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Dark Knight’ was the first movie to join a billion-dollar club, and it’s still one of the most acclaimed superhero movies ever.
- 9/25/2023
- by Lukas Abramovich
- Comic Basics
Batman is one of the most adapted characters in the history of the superhero genre. If we look only at standalone movies, Batman was featured in eight live-action movies since 1989 and who knows how many animated ones. Although Adam West played his campy Batman in 1966’s ‘Batman,’ many fans still claim that Batman’s history on the big screen started in 1989 when Michel Keaton portrayed the character in a Tim Burton-directed movie ‘Batman.’
That first film series spawned three sequels, but Keaton reprised his role in only one of them. The other two movies, directed by Joel Schumacher, didn’t live up to the name of Batman that Keaton and Burton previously set. 1997’s ‘Batman & Robin’ was an absolute commercial and critical failure, and it took seven long years for Batman to return to the big screen in a movie directed by Christopher Nolan, who is responsible for...
That first film series spawned three sequels, but Keaton reprised his role in only one of them. The other two movies, directed by Joel Schumacher, didn’t live up to the name of Batman that Keaton and Burton previously set. 1997’s ‘Batman & Robin’ was an absolute commercial and critical failure, and it took seven long years for Batman to return to the big screen in a movie directed by Christopher Nolan, who is responsible for...
- 9/24/2023
- by Lukas Abramovich
- Comic Basics
Andy Muschietti's recent superhero flick "The Flash" hoped to lure in audiences with a sprawling story that spans several parallel universes. It was the same approach taken by John Watts in "Spider-Man: No Way Home" and Sam Raimi in "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness," in that all three films assembled multiple versions of certain superhero characters culled from various extant movie franchises. "The Flash" contains the Ben Affleck version of Batman as he appeared in Zack Snyder's "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice," as well as the Michael Keaton version of Batman as he appeared in Tim Burton's 1989 film called merely "Batman." The Flash, he finds, can run so fast that he can travel into alternate timelines.
In the film's climactic final scenes, the Flash -- having time-traveled too much -- unwittingly causes the fabric of reality to rip, allowing cameo appearances from a dozen...
In the film's climactic final scenes, the Flash -- having time-traveled too much -- unwittingly causes the fabric of reality to rip, allowing cameo appearances from a dozen...
- 9/17/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
The '90s was a treasure trove of superhero cartoons.
Long before live-action TV series came swinging back with Smallville Season 1 and Arrow Season 1, the heroes dominated cartoons. Between titles like Spider-man, X-Men: The Animated Series, Batman Beyond, and Superman: The Animated Series, we Fanatics had a buffet.
But what was at the top of the tower? Easy! It was Batman: The Animated Series.
Batman: The Animated Series ran for two seasons between 1992 to 1995. Unofficially (but totally officially), the follow-up series The New Batman Adventures in 1997 continued the story as the "final season."
For a sweet 30-minute runtime per episode, we were treated to the best Batman cartoon adaptation.
Just picture the era of Batman during this time.
It had been decades since Adam West's Batman Pow!'d and Bonk!'d on the small screen or the Tim Burton Batman flicks dominated theaters, especially with the latest release of Batman Returns.
Long before live-action TV series came swinging back with Smallville Season 1 and Arrow Season 1, the heroes dominated cartoons. Between titles like Spider-man, X-Men: The Animated Series, Batman Beyond, and Superman: The Animated Series, we Fanatics had a buffet.
But what was at the top of the tower? Easy! It was Batman: The Animated Series.
Batman: The Animated Series ran for two seasons between 1992 to 1995. Unofficially (but totally officially), the follow-up series The New Batman Adventures in 1997 continued the story as the "final season."
For a sweet 30-minute runtime per episode, we were treated to the best Batman cartoon adaptation.
Just picture the era of Batman during this time.
It had been decades since Adam West's Batman Pow!'d and Bonk!'d on the small screen or the Tim Burton Batman flicks dominated theaters, especially with the latest release of Batman Returns.
- 9/16/2023
- by Justin Carreiro
- TVfanatic
Batman is very much a superhero who needs a support staff, and one key member of that support staff has always been James Gordon. A committed Gotham City cop (and eventual police commissioner), Gordon is one of Batman's most trusted allies and has been played by a wide range of actors over the years, with an equally wide range of interpretations. From Neil Hamilton in the Adam West "Batman" TV show in the '60s to Gary Oldman in Christopher Nolan's "The Dark Knight" trilogy, Gordon has always been a key figure in Batman's universe.
Most recently, Jeffrey Wright ("Westworld") took on the role alongside Robert Pattinson's Bruce Wayne in 2022's "The Batman." Directed by Matt Reeves, it was a dark, gritty take on this corner of the DC Universe that felt relatively grounded in reality. So, it makes sense that Wright actually based his take on Gordon...
Most recently, Jeffrey Wright ("Westworld") took on the role alongside Robert Pattinson's Bruce Wayne in 2022's "The Batman." Directed by Matt Reeves, it was a dark, gritty take on this corner of the DC Universe that felt relatively grounded in reality. So, it makes sense that Wright actually based his take on Gordon...
- 9/16/2023
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
The Caped Crusader. The Dark Knight. The World’s Greatest Detective. The Bat. He is vengeance. He is the night. He is, of course, Bruce Wayne – aka Batman. And for 84 years and counting, ever since his introduction in Detective Comics #27 on 30 March 1939, Bill Finger and Bob Kane’s Guardian of Gotham City continues to dominate popular culture.
A superhero with no actual superpowers (except for fat stacks of Benjamins), Bats is – in essence – just a man trying to turn his pain into something positive; a vigilante in a cowl and cape who’s capable of evolving with the times to be whatever kind of hero the moment asks for. It’s no wonder such a dynamic array of filmmakers – from Leslie H. Martinson to Tim Burton among many, many others – have been inspired to send up the Bat-signal on the big screen in live-action and animation over the years.
A superhero with no actual superpowers (except for fat stacks of Benjamins), Bats is – in essence – just a man trying to turn his pain into something positive; a vigilante in a cowl and cape who’s capable of evolving with the times to be whatever kind of hero the moment asks for. It’s no wonder such a dynamic array of filmmakers – from Leslie H. Martinson to Tim Burton among many, many others – have been inspired to send up the Bat-signal on the big screen in live-action and animation over the years.
- 9/16/2023
- by Jordan King
- Empire - Movies
In 1978, Richard Donner gave us the first superhero blockbuster with "Superman." Treating its subject matter with reverence and respect, the movie established comic book adaptations not only as crowd pleasing spectacles, but as spaces in which more weighty themes could be explored. Bolstered by the presence of none other than screen legend Marlon Brando in the role of Superman's father, Jor-El, the film was not just a hit, it was a critical success that gave off an air of prestige. Then, things sort of went downhill.
After 1980's "Superman II," each subsequent entry in the franchise seemed to chip away at the respect superhero movies had earned in 1978. It didn't help that Marvel tried its hand at making a comic book adaptation in the form of 1986's historic flop "Howard The Duck." Of course, It would be 22 years before Marvel got their act together with 2008's "Iron Man" — the film...
After 1980's "Superman II," each subsequent entry in the franchise seemed to chip away at the respect superhero movies had earned in 1978. It didn't help that Marvel tried its hand at making a comic book adaptation in the form of 1986's historic flop "Howard The Duck." Of course, It would be 22 years before Marvel got their act together with 2008's "Iron Man" — the film...
- 9/10/2023
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
“The Flash” has finally arrived.
After several attempts (this iteration of the character has been brewing since at least 2013) and substantial controversy, the scarlet speedster has arrived in theaters with an accompanying whirlwind of both excitement and hesitation. Borrowing loosely from the event comic series “Flashpoint,” “The Flash” stars Ezra Miller as Barry Allen, a crime lab technician and superhero (or “metahuman” in DC speak) who decides to go back in time and prevent his mother’s murder (and his father’s arrest for said murder) but winds up being knocked out of his timeline and into an alternate reality that is very, very wrong. In this reality he is younger, doesn’t have superpowers and might be helpless to stop an alien invasion led by Zod (Michael Shannon), since this world doesn’t have any metahumans.
Can he find that world’s heroes, save the day, and get back to his own realm?...
After several attempts (this iteration of the character has been brewing since at least 2013) and substantial controversy, the scarlet speedster has arrived in theaters with an accompanying whirlwind of both excitement and hesitation. Borrowing loosely from the event comic series “Flashpoint,” “The Flash” stars Ezra Miller as Barry Allen, a crime lab technician and superhero (or “metahuman” in DC speak) who decides to go back in time and prevent his mother’s murder (and his father’s arrest for said murder) but winds up being knocked out of his timeline and into an alternate reality that is very, very wrong. In this reality he is younger, doesn’t have superpowers and might be helpless to stop an alien invasion led by Zod (Michael Shannon), since this world doesn’t have any metahumans.
Can he find that world’s heroes, save the day, and get back to his own realm?...
- 8/25/2023
- by Drew Taylor
- The Wrap
Nicolas Cage found his cameo in 'The Flash' "satisfying".The 59-year-old actor was supposed to portray Superman in 1998's 'Superman Lives' but Warner Bros. pulled the plug just weeks before filming was set to begin, so he admitted he was thrilled to finally bring the character to life in the 2023 movie, albeit very briefly.He quipped to USA Today: “Well, I was glad I didn’t blink."He then added: "For me, it was the feeling of being actualised. Even that look for that particular character, finally seeing it on screen, was satisfying. But as I said, it’s quick.”The cameo sees Nicolas appear as Superman fighting a giant spider during a scene where Ezra Miller, as Barry Allen, opens the multiverse to see different universes, with the clip also featuring Christopher Reeve and George Reeve as the Man of Steel, Helen Slater as Supergirl, and Adam West's Batman.
- 7/30/2023
- by Viki Waters
- Bang Showbiz
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