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items: LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight release date, pre-order and gameplay details
items: Marvel movies legend tipped to join The Batman Part II in major role alongside Avengers' Scarlett Johansson – but who is he playing?
items: How Batman: Arkham Knight changed my life 10 years ago today
items: The Batman 2 gets big filming update via Robert Pattinson after release delay
items: The Batman Part II: Release date, cast and latest sequel news
items: Batman games in order: Arkham & beyond in story or release order
items: Batman: Arkham Shadow release date and latest news
items: New Batman Arkham game revealed: Watch the trailer for DC's VR sequel
items: The best Bane quotes from Batman movie The Dark Knight Rises
items: Batman Arkham Asylum riddles: All solutions explained
items: All the Batman actors: ranked and in film order
items: The Flash fans think they've spotted Christian Bale in new trailer
items: Gotham Knights release date: UK launch time & Game Pass status
items: The Batman ending explained: The Riddler, Catwoman mysteries solved
items: The Batman: Release date, run time, trailers and latest news
items: How to watch Batman movies in order and where to stream
items: The Batman director Matt Reeves plans for movie to launch Batverse
items: The Batman age rating confirmed
items: Robert Pattinson has plans for 2 more Batman movies
items: How to watch Justice League: The Snyder Cut – epic blockbuster headed to Blu-ray and DVD
items: The Batman resumes filming after second COVID-19 shutdown
items: Christian Bale voted the best Batman ever by fans
items: The Batman is shut down again after Robert Pattinson tests positive for COVID-19
items: Christopher Nolan reveals he was "thrilled" about Robert Pattinson Batman casting
items: Who is the best Batman? Vote now!
items: Justice League's behind-the-scenes drama explained: From Zack Snyder's departure to Joss Whedon accusations
items: Yes, that is Colin Farrell in The Batman trailer
items: The Batman trailer fascinates fans with "unrecognisable" Colin Farrell as The Penguin
items: Zack Snyder's Justice League gets first trailer as director confirms four specials
items: The Batman trailer gives first-look at Robert Pattinson as Bruce Wayne in Easter egg-filled clip

LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight release date, pre-order and gameplay details
type: item
date: 2026-03-17T10:00:30.000Z
creator: Cole Luke
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Batman (franchise)
subject: PlayStation
subject: Xbox
description: Matt Berry Bane? Matt Berry Bane!
encoded: For those in the know, the LEGO games are some of the most slept-on titles around, but it looks like LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is going to get all the attention it deserves. With Shai Matheson as the caped crusader and the one and only Matt Berry as Bane, mixed with what is essentially a LEGO version of the Arkham games, and LEGO Batman is shaping up to be something incredible. Fingers crossed, we might get a new LEGO tie-in set, and if we do, then you can rely on us to net you the best LEGO deals when the time comes! But until then, here's everything you need to know about when LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight's release date is, pre-order news, platforms and more! When is the LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight release date? The LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight release date is 22 May 2026. The game had originally been slated for a 29 May release, but had its launch moved up by a week in March – lucky us! In the meantime, you can look ahead to all the other upcoming games to see if there’s something to keep you occupied until the LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight release date! Can I pre-order LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight? Yes, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is available to pre-order now. If you want to secure a physical copy, you can pre-order now on Amazon, or any other major retailer around the globe. Which consoles and platforms can play LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight? LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight will be available to play on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. A Nintendo Switch 2 release for LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight has been promised, but it won't be coming until later. It's not going to launch on the same day as the other versions. When that Switch 2 release date is confirmed, we will let you know! LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight gameplay and story details The FAQ page for LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight states that the game is a "brand-new open world action-adve…

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Marvel movies legend tipped to join The Batman Part II in major role alongside Avengers' Scarlett Johansson – but who is he playing?
type: item
date: 2026-01-07T10:32:34.000Z
creator: Patrick Cremona
subject: Movies
subject: Sci-fi
subject: Batman (franchise)
subject: Contains Trailer
subject: News
description: The Oscar nominee looks set to become the latest big name to star alongside Robert Pattinson's Caped Crusader.
encoded: After some lengthy delays, we're finally seeing major progress when it comes to Matt Reeves's The Batman sequel – and it looks like the superhero flick may just have landed another exciting star. With Scarlett Johansson already set to join the cast in an as-yet undisclosed role, it's now being reported that another Marvel favourite is in line for a major part: Sebastian Stan. According to Deadline, the Bucky Barnes actor is "in talks" to join the film, which already boasts among its cast a number of high-profile returning stars including Robert Pattinson in the title role, Colin Farrell as the Penguin, Andy Serkis as Alfred and Jeffrey Wright as Commissioner Gordon. As for who Stan will be playing, that's not been confirmed just yet – but one rumour suggests he could be set to play iconic comic book character Harvey Dent/Two-Face, who has previously been played in film by Billy Dee Williams (Batman), Tommy Lee Jones (Batman Forever), Aaron Eckhart (The Dark Knight) and most recently Harry Lawtey (Joker: Folie a Deux). That rumour has been heavily implied by Hollywood journalist Jeff Sneider on X, although that's by no means confirmation that Stan will definitely be playing Two-Face. Sneider had previously reported on TheInSneider.com that Dent, his wife, and his father would be playing prominent parts in the narrative, with Johannson set to play Mrs Dent and Brad Pitt having turned down the chance to play Harvey's alcoholic father. However, these reports also remain unconfirmed for now. Of course, while Stan is still best known for his long-running role in the MCU – which he will be reprising once again in this year's Avengers: Doomsday – he has recently won acclaim for his roles in non-franchise fare, including a standout turn in arthouse film A Different Man and an Oscar-nominated performance as Donald Trump in The Apprentice. He's also got several more director-driven projects in the pipeline, including Cristian Mungiu's upcoming Fjord, alongside Sentimental Valu…

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How Batman: Arkham Knight changed my life 10 years ago today
type: item
date: 2025-06-23T08:47:35.000Z
creator: Rob Leane
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Batman (franchise)
subject: RT Rewind
subject: Video
description: It's the game's 10th anniversary!
encoded: It's been 10 years since Batman: Arkham Knight first released, and I still remember it so vividly. Reflecting on it now, it's safe to say that this game changed my life. In the build-up to the game's launch on 23rd June 2015, I noticed that Arkham Knight was skipping the old consoles and going straight to the new (at the time) PS4 and Xbox One. The problem, at my end, was that I hadn't yet upgraded from my PS3. I wasn't long out of university, and there hadn't been any releases yet since the PS4 came out (in late 2013) to tempt me into buying an expensive new console. As much as I had always loved gaming, I wasn't yet making a super comfortable living after graduating with a second-class Film Studies degree (who could've guessed that wouldn't lead to a high-paying job, honestly). However, the Arkham games up to that point were some of my absolute favourites. I remember playing the first one with my uni housemates, taking turns and passing the controller every time one of us died. So, when I realised that I wouldn't be able to play Arkham Knight on my trusty old PS3, I knew I had to find a way to make it happen. Luckily for me, one of my best friends was travelling to Australia for an extended period that year. And luckily for my bank balance, he wasn't planning to take his PS4 with him. After some fraught negotiations, I had my hands on a machine that could play Arkham Knight. Weirdly, I now see this as a Sliding Doors moment in my life. My girlfriend (now wife) and I had so much fun on PS4 (me with Batman, her with Crash Bandicoot) that I ended up buying a second-hand console after my friend got back from Australia. By that point, it wasn't such a big financial risk. It wasn't long after this that the editor of a website, which I had been freelance-writing for, asked if I was into gaming and set up on the latest generation of consoles. If I was, they could send some more work my way. Being able to truthfully say yes in the moment set my life on a path I'm still on …

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The Batman 2 gets big filming update via Robert Pattinson after release delay
type: item
date: 2025-02-14T10:20:06.000Z
creator: David Craig
subject: Movies
subject: Sci-fi
subject: Batman (franchise)
subject: News
description: The actor discussed the long-awaited sequel at the Mickey 17 premiere.
encoded: Robert Pattinson has issued an update on his long-awaited sequel to The Batman, letting slip when filming is scheduled to commence on the Caped Crusader's next mission. The first outing hit cinemas back in March 2022, earning strong reviews and adoration from fans with its moody interpretation of the source material, but a sequel has proven difficult to get off the ground. Late last year, Warner Bros announced that The Batman 2 had been delayed by a full year to October 2027, which is a date that the project is on track to meet if Pattinson's latest comments are any indication. Speaking to Deadline at the premiere of his new sci-fi flick Mickey 17, Pattinson told press "we haven't shot it yet" but that they'll be starting at the "end of the year", acknowledging that it'll be "a while" until we see his Dark Knight on the streets of Gotham again. When quizzed on the story of the next film, Pattinson declined to offer any details but simply remarked: "It's cool, though." Previously, returning writer-director Matt Reeves said that he's hoping to produce a follow-up that people are "really surprised by" – hopefully, that doesn't mean a jukebox musical legal drama, in the vein of Joker: Folie à Deux. The Batman ended with Paul Dano's twisted take on The Riddler being put behind bars, while it also gave us a glimpse of Barry Keoghan as a new incarnation of the vigilante's arch nemesis, The Joker. Whether or not the sequel will bring back Keoghan, whose profile has only grown in the last few years, remains to be seen, with fans also hoping for gritty reinventions of other iconic villains, such as Mr Freeze and Hush. Although more than five years will separate The Batman and its sequel (assuming the film makes its current date), fans of the franchise did at least have acclaimed crime drama The Penguin to tide them over in the interim. The HBO series was a major critical hit and scored numerous nominations at the SAG Awards and Golden Globes, where lead actor Colin Farrell to…

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The Batman Part II: Release date, cast and latest sequel news
type: item
date: 2025-01-22T14:20:57.000Z
creator: Chezelle Bingham
subject: Movies
subject: Sci-fi
subject: Batman (franchise)
subject: DC Comics
description: The Caped Crusader returns... eventually.
encoded: *Warning: Spoilers for The Batman ahead* Among all the excitement about the beginning of James Gunn's rebooted DC Universe this year, question marks have remained over some of the studio's existing films – perhaps none more so than The Batman II. The film – which will be the second to star Robert Pattinson as The Caped Crusader following The Batman in 2022 – exists separately to Gunn's new franchise, although there have been some suggestions (no more than rumours at this stage) that it could later be folded into the DCU. Fans have already been waiting a while for the second chapter in the saga, and although there's still a fair bit longer to go, we were given some good news at the start of 2025 that filming was set to commence later in the year. Speaking to Deadline at the Golden Globes, writer and director Matt Reeves said: "I can tell you that we’ll be shooting this year" while the trade publication also revealed that they'd heard a summer start date was planned, keeping things on track for the already delayed 2027 release. The sequel is set to be a star-studded event, with Reeves revealing that it will feature Colin Farrell's Penguin – who was most recently seen in his own critically acclaimed spin-off series The Penguin – as well as Andy Serkis as Alfred and Jeffrey Wright as Jim Gordon. Interestingly, Pattinson's Batman did not appear in The Penguin, with Reeves recently explaining to Digital Spy: "[Batman’s] out there trying to grapple with the aftermath of everything that happened, which to some degree he blames himself for." Reeves also said that fans can expect the film to "dig into the epic story about deeper corruption, and it goes into places that he couldn’t anticipate in the first one. The seeds of where this goes are all in the first movie. It expands in a way that will show you aspects of the character you never got to see". Fans are also expecting Barry Keoghan's Joker to make an appearance, following his cameo in the first film, but Keoghan himself…

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Batman games in order: Arkham & beyond in story or release order
type: item
date: 2024-10-22T16:16:21.000Z
creator: Joe Julians
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Batman (franchise)
subject: Evergreen
description: Holy incredible gaming series, Batman!
encoded: Batman has a huge history in video games that dates all the way back to 1986. After the Arkham series, the Batman Universe games have been decent (read our Gotham Knights review), but never quite lived up to the glory days of these releases. If you're anything like us, playing them is a yearly occurrence. But if you're new, you might not know where to start. Let's take a look at all the games, and their corresponding DLCs. How to play the Batman Arkham games in story order If you want to play through the Batman Arkham games in story order, so you can really get into the head of Bruce Wayne without breaking the continuity at any point, this is how it goes: Arkham Origins Arkham Shadow Arkham Asylum Arkham City Arkham VR Arkham Knight Those four games, plus a couple of VR spinoffs, should keep you busy for a while! You'll be in full Dark Knight mode, sleeping upside down and berating your imaginary butler by the time you're finished with them. The most recent addition to the series is Batman: Arkham Shadow which is exclusively available for Meta Quest users. It's believed that the game slots into the Arkham timeline between Origins and Asylum. Where does the Arkham DLC fit in? However, you might be wondering about the various DLCs that came out with a few of the titles. Again, the chronology matters here. So if you want to play them all in story order, this is where they fit in with the full game releases: Arkham Origins DLC: Initiation Arkham Origins Arkham Origins DLC: A Cold Cold Heart Arkham Origins DLC: Blackgate Arkham Knight DLC: Batgirl - A Matter of Family Arkham Shadow Arkham Asylum Arkham City Arkham City DLC: Black Mask Challenge Campaign Arkham City DLC: Catwoman Arkham City DLC: Harley Quinn's Revenge Arkham VR Arkham Knight DLC: Batgirl Arkham Knight DLC: Harley Quinn Arkham Knight Arkham Knight DLC: Catwoman's Revenge Arkham Knight DLC: Red Hood Arkham Knight DLC: Robin - A Flip of a Coin Arkham Knight DLC: Nightwing - GCPD Lockdown View Green Video on…

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Batman: Arkham Shadow release date and latest news
type: item
date: 2024-10-21T08:26:03.000Z
creator: Ben Huxley
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Batman (franchise)
description: Batman returns... to gaming.
encoded: The launch of Batman: Arkham Shadow is hugely exciting for those wanting to take another trip to Gotham City. Following on from the trailer for the VR title that made its debut at Gamescom, attention has quickly turned to its release date, much to the delight of fans anticipating a fully immersive VR experience. What exactly do we know about Batman: Arkham Shadow? Let's take a closer look at all of the details so far. When is the Batman: Arkham Shadow release date? The release window for Batman: Arhkam Shadow is 22nd October 2024. An October launch for the game is particularly exciting, with plenty of other games scheduled to launch at the start of what's going to be an extremely busy end to the year. There are big VR titles such as Alien: Rogue Incursion and Metro: Awakening slated for release towards the latter end of the year, as well. Given how few AAA VR games come out, perhaps players will only be too happy to buy them all. When is the Batman: Arkham Shadow UK launch time? Batman: Arkham Shadow will launch at midnight on 22nd October 2024. Thankfully, there's not much time to wait before you can take a trip to Gotham City once again and play through another chapter of Bruce Wayne's story. To tide you over, why not try some of the best VR games to play right now? If you have a Meta Quest 3, you are spoiled for choice of what to play! Which consoles and platforms can play Batman: Arkham Shadow? Batman: Arkham Shadow is releasing exclusively on Meta Quest 3. While we thought the Meta Quest 3 was pretty spiffy in our review, it will set you back a fair whack if you don’t already own one. Fortunately, we have you covered with the best Meta Quest 3 deals that we could find to help you save a bob or two. It’s currently unclear if Batman: Arkham Shadow is a timed exclusive or not. Developers Camouflaj's Iron Man was multiplatform, so there is a glimmer of hope that the Bat Signal may light up in the sky for PSVR 2 and VR on PC. Batman: Arkham Shadow gameplay and story…

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New Batman Arkham game revealed: Watch the trailer for DC's VR sequel
type: item
date: 2024-05-01T15:36:46.000Z
creator: Rob Leane
subject: Gaming
subject: News
subject: Technology
subject: Batman (franchise)
subject: Video
description: A surprising move after Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League.
encoded: The Batman: Arkham franchise isn't as dead as we thought, with Warner Bros Games today announcing a new entry in the beloved series. The new game, titled Batman: Arkham Shadow, will be the franchise's second VR-focused entry. It has been developed by Camouflaj, the makers of Iron Man VR, who are part of the Meta-owned Oculus Studios. This isn't the first time that a company outside of Rocksteady, which originated the Arkham franchise, has been allowed to play in this universe. Although Rocksteady did make 2016's Arkham VR, it was WB Games Montreal that made 2013's Arkham Origins. Batman: Arkham Shadow's official description simply says: "Evil stalks the streets. Gotham City is in danger. And you’re the only one who can save it. Prepare to enter Gotham for a new story set in the Batman: Arkham franchise." Check out the trailer below to get your first taste of the action! This short teaser is a bit more rat-focused than you might be expecting. View Green Video on the source website This news comes as something of a surprise after the release of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League. That Rocksteady-developed multiplayer game was set in the Arkham universe, and it resulted in a not-so-happy ending for DC's Dark Knight. Our assumption here is that Batman: Arkham Shadow is probably set at a different point in the timeline, perhaps slotting into the chronology between Arkham Knight and the Suicide Squad game. This, or shunting the action to another corner of the multiverse, would allow the developers from Camouflaj to tell their own story without treading on Rocksteady's toes. The developers from Camouflaj said on their website: "We aim to deliver an authentic new entry in the celebrated Arkham franchise, something that the series' millions of fans will know is no easy feat. "The prospect of adding a new chapter to such a storied franchise is exhilarating. (And it's been a lot of fun.) We are committed to building upon the beloved foundation laid by the legendary team at…

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The best Bane quotes from Batman movie The Dark Knight Rises
type: item
date: 2023-12-04T09:47:13.000Z
creator: Cole Luke
subject: Movies
subject: Batman (franchise)
subject: Evergreen
description: The bane of Batman's existence.
encoded: Batman and the many villains beleaguering Gotham City have some fantastic lines in the comics, TV shows and movies - but some of the best belong to Bane. And as such, we’ll be looking at the best Bane quotes from the world of Batman. We’ll specifically be looking at Tom Hardy’s depiction of Bane in Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight Rises, the final instalment of the Dark Knight Trilogy. Though there’s only been the one live-action portrayal of Bane, many have donned the mask and cape, so be sure to check out all the Batman actors and see who we at RadioTimes.com think did it best. But with so many Batmen, there’s a lot of films, and if you’re stuck with where to begin, we’ve got how to watch the Batman movies in order, as well as where to watch them. That list will gain another addition sometime down the road, when the Robert Pattinson-helmed The Batman Part II comes to cinemas in the not-so-distant future. But time is the bane of all of us, so let's get cracking (Batman’s back) and get to the best Bane quotes! The best Bane quotes from Batman movie The Dark Knight Rises Below are what we think are the 15 best Bane quotes from The Dark Knight Rises - but let's not stand on ceremony here, dear reader. Read on! "Oh, you think darkness is your ally. But you merely adopted the dark; I was born in it, moulded by it. I didn’t see the light until I was already a man. And by then, it was nothing to me but blinding." – Bane to Batman in the Dark Knight Rises as he mocks him for assuming the darkness protects him from harm. Bane grew up in Santa Monica prison in eternal darkness and knows far more about it than Bruce Wayne would. "The shadows betray you because they belong to me." – A follow-up from the previous quote with Bane highlighting Batman’s naivety. "Peace has cost you your strength. Victory has defeated you." – Bane is pointing out that having stopped the Joker and the Scarecrow, Batman has become complacent - and Bane is exploiting this weakness. "No one cared wh…

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Batman Arkham Asylum riddles: All solutions explained
type: item
date: 2023-12-01T14:32:44.000Z
creator: Cole Luke
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Batman (franchise)
description: Riddle me this.
encoded: Despite taking place on just a small island, the Asylum is chock-full of secrets, challenges and trophies But today, we're besting Riddler’s wit, as we’ve got all of the Batman: Arkham Asylum riddles and all their solutions and locations explained. Many newcomers to the game will no doubt be ticking these off as the Batman: Arkham Trilogy is now available on Nintendo Switch. If you want Batman on the go, you can check out the best Switch deals – if you think the Switch is worth it with a next-gen Switch 2 looming on the horizon. If you’re confused about where to start in the Arkham series, we’ve got the Batman games in order to keep you from guessing. With all that said, there are plenty of Batman games to play and riddles to tide us over until Rocksteady’s Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League releases. Read on! Batman Arkham Asylum riddles: All solutions explained Below, we’ve got all of Riddler’s riddles sorted by location - but do note that not all will be able to be solved during your first visit, as some require specific tools, meaning that some backtracking will be required. If you need to get somewhere specific quickly, use our handy jump-links just below. Jump to: Intensive Treatment Arkham Island East Arkham Island North Arkham Island West Medical Facility Caves Arkham Mansion Penitentiary Botanical Gardens Intensive Treatment Riddle #1 Location – Lobby. Riddle – Don't cut yourself on this Sharply observed portrait. Solution – On the west wall, find the portrait of Warden Sharp and scan it in Detective Mode. Riddle #2 Location – Locker room. Riddle – You don't know Jack about Gotham. Tune in to find out. Solution – On the radio in the locker room, use Detective Mode to zoom in on "Jack Ryder" and scan it to solve the riddle. Riddle #3 Location – Transfer Loop corridor. Riddle – A top hat and tails is the only dress code for this party in the North. Solution – Make your way eastwards along the Transfer Loop corridor and you’ll come across an office with sh…

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All the Batman actors: ranked and in film order
type: item
date: 2023-09-14T14:43:00.000Z
creator: David Craig
subject: Movies
subject: Sci-fi
subject: Batman (franchise)
subject: Evergreen
description: From Adam West to Robert Pattinson, here's our definitive ranking.
encoded: In an age of multiverse shenanigans, there are more superhero movies than ever before, meaning multiple iterations of the same character appearing in the same film, most recently seen with Batman in The Flash. But to answer who did the Caped Crusader best, we have all the Batman actors ranked and rounded up the Batman actors in order by film appearances too. With the arrival of DC’s League of Super-Pets, Robert Pattinson and his portrayal of Bruce Wayne in The Batman is no longer the most recent depiction, with Keanu Reeves making for a surprisingly good yet silly Batman. Pattinson isn’t done yet though and we’ll get to see him in all his moody glory in The Batman Part II. But that's quite enough chit-chat from us, get to the Bat-Signal to see how all the Batman actors compare! All the Batman actors in film order Ten actors have played Batman on the big screen since the 1960s. Here's the complete list of Batman actors, organised according to the start of their tenure in the role: Adam West – Batman (1966) Michael Keaton – Batman (1989), Batman Returns (1992), The Flash (2023) Kevin Conroy – Batman: Mask of the Phantasm (1993) Val Kilmer – Batman Forever (1995) George Clooney – Batman & Robin (1997) Christian Bale – Batman Begins (2005), The Dark Knight (2008), The Dark Knight Rises (2012) Ben Affleck – Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016), Suicide Squad (2016), Justice League (2017), Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021), The Flash (2023) Will Arnett – The Lego Batman Movie (2017) Robert Pattinson – The Batman (2022) Keanu Reeves – DC's League of Super-Pets (2022) We asked a panel of pop-culture enthusiasts the great geek question of our time: Marvel versus DC – who is the king of superhero cinema? Watch the full debate show to find out who came out on top. View Green Video on the source website Of this group of actors, West is the only one to have also played Batman in live-action on television (in the show which directly preceded the movie), although archive fo…

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The Flash fans think they've spotted Christian Bale in new trailer
type: item
date: 2023-02-13T12:01:43.000Z
creator: Lauren Morris
subject: Movies
subject: Batman (franchise)
subject: News
description: Ben Affleck and Michael Keaton are back as their Batmans in The Flash, but fans think Christian Bale's Dark Knight may be returning as well.
encoded: Warner Bros released the first full-length trailer for The Flash on Super Bowl Sunday, teasing the long-awaited DC film and Michael Keaton's return as Batman – although the Emmy winner wasn't the only Bruce Wayne spotted in the clip. DC fans took to Twitter yesterday to speculate whether Christian Bale will be back as his iteration of Batman after his character's Batpod make a brief appearance in the trailer for The Flash. "Is this Christian Bale as Batman in the Flash movie?" one viewer wrote alongside a screenshot of the iconic motorbike. View oEmbed on the source website Meanwhile, another fan wrote: "I'm probably wrong, but I can't be the only one who thought it was Christian Bale's Batman in the The Flash trailer when Batman was riding the batcycle," and others suggested that they heard a music reference to Hans Zimmer's Dark Knight score in the trailer's soundtrack. A cameo from Bale wouldn't be out of place in the upcoming film, which sees Barry Allen (Ezra Miller) become trapped in an alternate reality whilst travelling back in time to stop his mother's murder. View oEmbed on the source website Ben Affleck will be returning as the most recent version of Batman, while Keaton will reprise his role as Bruce Wayne from the alternate reality depicted in 1989's Batman and 1992's Batman Returns. Read more: Superman and Batman reboots to kick off DC movie relaunch Christian Bale reveals minor Star Wars character he's always wanted to play Directed by Andy Muschietti, The Flash will see Michael Shannon reprise his role as General Zod from Man of Steel, while Sasha Calle (Supergirl), Ron Livingston (Henry Allen), Maribel Verdú (Nora Allen), Kiersey Clemons (Iris West) and Antje Traue (Faora-UI) will also feature in the cast. The film will arrive in cinemas on 15th June, making it the first DC film to be released since Batgirl was axed last year. For more DC watching, you can pre-order Zack Snyder's Justice League on Amazon. If you're looking for more to watch, check o…

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Gotham Knights release date: UK launch time & Game Pass status
type: item
date: 2022-10-20T15:30:02.000Z
creator: Joe Julians
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Batman (franchise)
description: With Batman and Commissioner Gordon dead, the Gotham Knights must rise up...
encoded: The Gotham Knights release date is finally arriving this week, and everyone can soon play through the latest foray into Gotham City. Without Batman or Commissioner Gordon to protect the city following their deaths, the task is instead left up to the Bat-Family of Nightwing, Batgirl, Robin, and the Red Hood. In your way stands the mysterious secret society the Court of Owls. It's a decent game, too. In our three-star Gotham Knights review, we called it "a mixed bag" but noted that, "once you stop comparing it to Arkham in your head", you should find plenty to enjoy. Enough of our babbling, here's everything you need to know about Gotham Knights from its release date and trailers to how to pre-order it for yourself. Plus, is it on Game Pass? Gotham Knights release date The Gotham Knights release date will take place on 21st October 2022, the developers have confirmed. You can buy your copy from the likes of Amazon. The game has already seen a number of different release dates come and go, but it looks like the delays are over and this one will stick! undefined What time does Gotham Knights launch in the UK? For console players, the Gotham Knights launch time in the UK is midnight BST, just as the clock ticks over to 21st October. PC players, meanwhile, have to wait until 5pm on 21st October to play the co-op game on either Steam or the Epic Games Store. Read more on Gotham Knights: Gotham Knights review - our final verdict Gotham Knights multiplayer - is it crossplay? Gotham Knights cast - all actors revealed Gotham Knights villains - who is confirmed? Why isn't Gotham Knights on PS4 and Xbox One? We explain Gotham Knights PC requirements - the specs you need Gotham Knights versions - what are the different editions? Can you change character in Gotham Knights? How to switch Gotham Knights achievements & trophies - the full list Gotham Knights length - how many hours will it take? Gotham Knights guide - how to overcome the toughest puzzle Can I pre-order Gotham Knights…

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The Batman ending explained: The Riddler, Catwoman mysteries solved
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date: 2022-03-07T15:06:38.000Z
creator: Eammon Jacobs
subject: Movies
subject: Batman (franchise)
subject: DC Comics
description: Who was that mystery character, and what was the Riddler's plan? We break down the conclusion to Matt Reeves' new Batman movie. **CONTAINS SPOILERS**
encoded: Matt Reeves’ The Batman, starring Robert Pattinson as the iconic Caped Crusader, is finally here. It picks up with Bruce Wayne in his second year of crime-fighting in Gotham when a menacing serial killer called the Riddler (Paul Dano) starts a deadly game that targets the city’s institutional corruption. Don’t worry – this isn’t an origin story, so we’re spared from yet another slow-motion shot of Martha Wayne’s pearls cascading to the floor in Crime Alley. Instead, Bruce is already an effective vigilante on the streets, but this new threat forces him to become something more than a brawler to unravel the mystery behind the killer. The gripping tale takes its cues from classic thrillers like William Friedkin’s The French Connection and David Fincher’s Se7en thanks to its many twists, as well as the noir take on the Caped Crusader. But how does it all play out for Bruce, the Riddler, and Gotham? Read on for everything you need to know about the ending of The Batman. Be warned, full spoilers are ahead – so if you haven't seen The Batman yet, look away now. The Batman ending explained Who is el rata alada? At the centre of the Riddler’s twisted machinations is a mysterious figure he calls ‘el rata alada’ AKA the rat with wings. This person is the anonymous informant inside the mob that’s responsible for giving the police information to put notorious mobster Salvatore Maroni in prison, which was a crushing blow to Gotham’s drug trade. Although Batsy suspects Penguin (Colin Farrell) at first, he simply doesn’t know enough to be the rat. Selina Kyle (Zoe Kravitz) is ultimately the one to figure this one out as she desperately investigates the death of her best friend, Annika, who had a secret affair with Mayor Mitchell (Rupert Penry-Jones). The Mayor told her all about the Renewal money becoming a criminal slush fund, as well as the truth regarding Sal Maroni – as the GCPD and the Mayor worked with another gangster, Carmine Falcone (John Turturro) to put Maroni away. Falc…

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The Batman: Release date, run time, trailers and latest news
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date: 2022-03-07T14:55:34.000Z
creator: Radio Times Staff
subject: Movies
subject: Batman (franchise)
subject: DC Comics
subject: Release date
description: Robert Pattinson stars as billionaire-turned-vigilante Bruce Wayne.
encoded: The Batman has opened to critical acclaim and box office takings of $248.5 million worldwide, with Robert Pattinson leading as the latest Caped Crusader in Matt Reeves' superhero movie. Supporting cast members include Paul Dano in the iconic role of the Riddler, Colin Farrell as the Penguin, and Jeffrey Wright as Gotham City police commissioner James Gordon. Discussing his take on the role, Pattinson recently told GQ: “The first shot is so jarring from any other Batman movie that it’s just kind of a totally different pace. It was what Matt was saying from the first meeting I had with him: ‘I want to do a ’70s noir detective story, like The Conversation.’ And I kind of assumed that meant the mood board or something, the look of it. "But from the first shot, it’s, 'Oh, this actually is a detective story'. And I feel like an idiot, because I didn’t even know that Batman was ‘the world’s greatest detective’; I hadn’t heard that in my life before – but it really plays. Just ’cause there’s a lot of stuff where he’s in amongst the cops. "Normally, when you see Batman he arrives and beats people up. But he’s having conversations, and there are emotional scenes between them, which I don’t think have been in any of the other movies.” Warner Bros has already released a trailer for the film which really shows off the Bruce/Selina relationship. “We’ve seen a lot of great stories about Bruce Wayne witnessing his parents’ murder and then trying to find a way to cope with that by perfecting himself into Batman,” Reeves told Empire Magazine. “But I wanted to do a story where he’s already been through the origins and does not yet really know exactly how to be Batman. It is a Year Two story. And I wanted you to connect to him. Not only as Bruce but as Batman.” If that wasn't enough, we have a whole host of villains to face Batman in the new adventure in the form of The Riddler, The Penguin and more. Warner Bros clearly has very high hopes for The Batman, which is expected to be one of…

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How to watch Batman movies in order and where to stream
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date: 2022-03-05T20:20:40.000Z
creator: David Craig
subject: Fantasy
subject: Movies
subject: News
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: Batman (franchise)
subject: DC Comics
subject: Evergreen
description: Your essential guide to every iteration of the Bat.
encoded: Few superheroes can boast of having quite as many big-screen iterations as Batman, whose film career spans multiple decades and several different Hollywood stars. To get the most out of the Caped Crusader, here's exactly how to watch all the Batman movies in order. How to watch Batman movies in order of release date The following Batman films were released in release date order. Batman (1989) Batman Returns (1992) Batman: Mask of the Phantasm (1993) Batman Forever (1995) Batman & Robin (1997) Batman Begins (2005) The Dark Knight (2008) The Dark Knight Rises (2012) Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) Suicide Squad (2016) The Lego Batman Movie (2017) Justice League (2017) Joker (2019) Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021) The Batman (2022) DC League of Super-Pets (2022) The Flash (2022) Batgirl (2022) We asked a panel of pop-culture enthusiasts the great geek question of our time: Marvel versus DC – who is the king of superhero cinema? Watch the full debate show to find out who came out on top. View Green Video on the source website The Tim Burton and Joel Schumacher Batman film Series Batman (1989) Starring: Jack Nicholson, Michael Keaton, Kim Basinger, Robert Wuhl, Pat Hingle, Billy Dee Williams, Michael Gough, Jack Palance. Technically, Batman's film career begins in the 1940s with two 15-part serial films, while 1966's Batman: The Movie is also fondly remembered by some who enjoyed the campy television series it span out from. However, for all intents and purposes, the Batman film franchise as we know it today began with 1989's Batman, with visionary director Tim Burton placing a distinctive gothic tone over the proceedings. The film starred Michael Keaton as Bruce Wayne and Jack Nicholson as his arch-enemy the Joker, and while it isn't hugely faithful to the comic books, it has nevertheless remained a fan favourite. Rent or buy Batman (1989) from Amazon Batman Returns (1992) Starring: Michael Keaton, Danny DeVito, Michelle Pfeiffer, Christopher Walken, Michae…

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The Batman director Matt Reeves plans for movie to launch Batverse
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date: 2022-02-17T12:03:47.000Z
creator: Patrick Cremona
subject: Movies
subject: Batman (franchise)
subject: News
description: "Gotham's story never ends..."
encoded: Bruce Wayne is set to return to the big screen next month with the release of new film The Batman – and director Matt Reeves has outlined his hopes for the movie to launch an all-new 'Batverse'. In a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly, Reeves said he's spoken to Warner Bros about the possibility of crafting a series of movies based around the version of Gotham that appears in his film – but he insisted his own movie is very much standalone. "What I really wanted this movie to do is create a Batverse," he explained. "You don't do a story and go, 'This is Chapter 1' because you might not get to do Chapter 2. So, the story had to stand on its own. "But the thing about it is that the Bat world is so rich with character that as you're starting to come to an end, you can already start thinking about the next thing. Because the idea, of course, is that Gotham's story never ends." Asked more specifically about the possibility of a Catwoman spin-off series, Reeves replied: "You should really talk to the HBO Max reps! I mean, look, what we're really trying to do is to launch this world. If the world embraces this, we have a lot of ideas we want to do and sure we want Selina to continue. "Their relationship and what they are to each other is, to me, that's the heart of the movie is the push-pull between the two of them and the way that she's going to evolve and where all of that will go. So we're talking about a lot of things, but we're about to release this movie and it really comes down to how people receive it." The Caped Crusader has appeared in various iterations on the big screen in the last few decades – with everyone from Michael Keaton and George Clooney to Christian Bale and Ben Affleck playing the iconic character. In Reeves' film, it's Robert Pattinson's turn to star as The Dark Knight, and he's joined by a mightily impressive supporting cast that includes Zoë Kravitz as Catwoman, Paul Dano as The Riddler, Jeffery Wright as Lieutenant James Gordon, John Tur…

The Batman age rating confirmed
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date: 2022-01-12T11:00:30.000Z
creator: Lidia Molina-Whyte
subject: Movies
subject: Batman (franchise)
subject: DC Comics
subject: News
description: Speculation that Robert Pattinson's Batman would receive an R rating can finally be put to rest.
encoded: Matt Reeves's vision of The Batman will be landing on our screens in March this year after a tumultuous production marked by delays in the midst of the pandemic. Despite the challenges of filming, some intriguing first-look images and strong trailers, including the most recent one released in December, have generated plenty of excitement for the latest movie featuring DC's brooding Caped Crusader, played by The Lighthouse's Robert Pattinson this time around. Though there had been rumours that Reeves's take would receive an R rating, fuelled by the violent scenes we saw in The Batman trailer, FilmRatings.com has confirmed that it will be a PG-13, just like Tim Burton, Joel Schumacher and Christopher Nolan's big-screen takes on the character. The website cites "strong violent and disturbing content, drug content, strong language, and some suggestive material" for the rating, so we can still expect The Batman to pack a punch. The movie hasn't yet been rated for the UK by the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC), but a PG-13 rating usually translates into a 12A or 15 certificate. The Batman is confirmed to feature a hefty amount of classic villains, including Paul Dano as serial killer The Riddler, Zoe Kravitz as the hero's sometimes foe, sometimes friend and sometimes lover Selina Kyle, aka Catwoman, gangster Carmine Falcone (John Turturro), and the future Penguin himself, Oswald Cobblepot (Colin Farrell). There are also rumours that Eternals star Barry Keoghan could be playing the Joker. Keoghan is set to play GCPD officer Stanley Merkel in The Batman, but plenty of fans have wondered whether he'll somehow turn out to be the Clown Prince of Crime himself. We'll likely have to wait until March to find out for certain. The Batman is scheduled for release on 4th March 2022. While you’re waiting, check out more of our Sci-Fi coverage, or visit our TV Guide to see what’s on tonight.

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Robert Pattinson has plans for 2 more Batman movies
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date: 2021-12-21T10:29:56.000Z
creator: David Craig
subject: Movies
subject: Batman (franchise)
subject: DC Comics
subject: News
description: The former Twilight star makes his debut as the Caped Crusader next year.
encoded: Robert Pattinson is keen to explore his Batman across a full trilogy of films, the actor has revealed in a new interview about his hotly anticipated DC Comics blockbuster. While he rose to international stardom through the divisive Twilight film series, Pattinson has since earned acclaim for his work in projects such as Christopher Nolan's Tenet and Robert Eggers' The Lighthouse. This gave way to a generally positive fan reaction when he was named the next Bruce Wayne, with Planet of the Apes director Matt Reeves taking creative lead on the striking new reboot. The Batman swoops into cinemas next March, but Pattinson is already talking about future outings for his Caped Crusader, telling Empire Magazine that he has a three-movie arc laid out in his mind. “I’ve made a kind of map for where Bruce’s psychology would grow over two more movies,” he explained. “I would love to do it.” That will be reassuring to the executives at Warner Bros, who are betting heavily on the success of The Batman with two HBO Max spin-off shows in development – one following the GCPD and another reportedly involving Colin Farrell's Penguin. “As the first standalone Batman in ten years, the hope is we can lay a foundation that you can build stories upon,” said producer Dylan Clark. Reeves seems less focused on the franchise at large and more intent on delivering a strong opening salvo, explaining that he's taking The Batman "even more" seriously than his preceding films. “When you know something has been done well before, and is so beloved, you can’t just come in and sleepwalk through it," he added. "You have to shoot for something. We’re trying to leave our mark on this." The Batman is scheduled for release in UK cinemas on Friday 4th March 2022. Check out more of our Film coverage or visit our TV Guide to see what's on tonight.

How to watch Justice League: The Snyder Cut – epic blockbuster headed to Blu-ray and DVD
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date: 2021-04-16T12:51:27.000Z
creator: Huw Fullerton
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: Batman (franchise)
subject: DC Comics
subject: Superman (franchise)
description: The much-discussed Snyder Cut is being made available to own shortly after making its streaming debut.
encoded: Zack Snyder's Justice League finally became available via on-demand platforms last month and soon it will be making a splash once more as it gets a flashy release on physical media. Warner Bros has confirmed that the four-hour epic will be available on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD in May, along with a limited edition steelbook for die-hard fans. The re-edited superhero blockbuster is the result of a tireless campaign to bring Snyder's untempered vision of the DC Comics pantheon to screens. While critics were divided on the end result, it proved to be everything that fans had hoped for with many now demanding that Warner Bros "restore the Snyderverse". Here's everything you need to know about Zack Snyder's Justice League (aka The Snyder Cut), including how you can watch it right now and its release date on DVD and Blu-ray. When is Zack Snyder’s Justice League cut released? Zack Snyder's Justice League was released in most countries on Thursday 18th March 2021, arriving on HBO Max in the US and alternative on-demand services in other territories. How to watch The Snyder Cut of Justice League Zack Snyder’s Justice League (as opposed to the version reshot and released by Joss Whedon) is an exclusive title for HBO Max, the new streaming service set up by Warner Brothers and HBO that launched in the US last year. In other words, US fans will need to subscribe to HBO Max to watch the Snyder cut of Justice League, but movie buffs living elsewhere will have more viewing options at their disposal. In the UK, Zack Snyder's Justice League is currently available to stream via NOW TV's Sky Cinema Pass (charged at £11.99 per month). Those not subscribed to the service can hold out for the film to be released on other platforms as a digital download on Wednesday 19th April or wait for the DVD, Blu-ray and 4K release on Monday 24th May. Zack Snyder's Justice League is available to pre-order on DVD, Blu-ray and 4K on Amazon. Can I watch the Snyder Cut in the UK? UK fans can watch Zac…

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The Batman resumes filming after second COVID-19 shutdown
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date: 2020-09-17T21:20:27.000Z
creator: Patrick McLennan
subject: Movies
subject: News
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: Batman (franchise)
subject: DC Comics
description: Warner Bros Pictures confirmed the movie was filming after the fortnight closure.
encoded: Robert Pattinson's superhero debut in The Batman is back on track after production was suspended two weeks ago when a member of the team, believed to be the star, tested positive for COVID-19. A Warner Bros Pictures spokesperson confirmed the news to Variety: “Following a hiatus for COVID-19 quarantine precautions, filming has now resumed on The Batman in the UK.” Although it was never confirmed by either Warner Bros or his representatives, it's believed that Pattinson tested positive for COVID-19, leading to the temporary shutdown. Filming at Warner Bros studio at Leavesden, Hertfordshire, shut down on 3rd September while Pattinson recuperated and obviously quarantined. The Batman director Matt Reeves said that the blockbuster was about one-quarter filmed when the coronavirus pandemic began shutting down the industry worldwide in March. Reeves revealed to the New York Times in April that the crew had already been affected by COVID-19: “The whole thing is quite surreal. As much as we wanted to proceed, we wanted to make sure we were safe. We didn’t want anyone on our crew to get sick. But there was a crew member who actually got it, an incredible dialect coach named Andrew Jack, and he passed away. We were all in utter shock and heartbroken. It’s been weeks since we shut down, so I don’t think it was passed among the crew.” The Batman co-stars Paul Dano as the Riddler, Zoë Kravitz as Catwoman, and Colin Farrell as the Penguin. Andy Serkis plays Batman/Bruce Wayne’s loyal butler, Alfred, while Peter Sarsgaard, John Turturro, and Jeffrey Wright are also key figures in the DC Comics film. The Batman is scheduled for release in October 2021. If you're looking for more to watch, check out our TV guide.

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Christian Bale voted the best Batman ever by fans
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date: 2020-09-06T20:00:26.000Z
creator: Radio Times staff
subject: Movies
subject: News
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: Batman (franchise)
subject: DC Comics
description: The British actor beat out the likes of Michael Keaton, Adam West and Ben Affleck to win the title of our favourite Caped Crusader.
encoded: With Robert Pattinson currently in the (delayed) process of bringing a new Batman to the screen in The Batman, fans are desperate to see how he’ll bring Bruce Wayne to life – but when he does finally arrive in cinemas, he’ll have a job to supplant previous actors who’ve played the role, with one ex-Caped Crusader in particular leaving pretty big Bat-boots to fill. You see, despite leaving the role behind in 2012, it’s been revealed that Christian Bale is still the UK’s favourite Batman, with RadioTimes.com readers voting in their thousands to name the British star the number one Dark Knight in a new poll that featured the most notable actors to play the role. “The Dark Knight rises! After starring in Christopher Nolan’s acclaimed bat-trilogy and reinventing the character for a new generation, it’s no surprise that Christian Bale is still fans’ favourite version of the Caped Crusader eight years after he left the role,” RadioTimes.com Sci-Fi and Fantasy Editor Huw Fullerton said of the result. View Riddle on the source website “He might not have shark-repellant bat-spray or a loyal boy sidekick, but after capturing over 40 per cent of the vote it’s clear to see that this particular Batman’s popularity is still not on the (Bruce) wane.” First appearing as the iconic superhero in 2005’s Batman Begins, Bale’s turn as Batman/Bruce Wayne was a key part of director Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy, with the actor winning plaudits for his performance across sequels The Dark Knight and The Dark Knight Rises before departing the role in 2012. But eight years on, he’s still the Batman to beat. Scoring 42 per cent of the total vote in our poll Bale was far ahead of his nearest competitors, with 1960s Batman Adam West coming in second with 14 per cent, quickly followed by Michael Keaton’s version of the character with 13 per cent of the vote. They in turn were followed by Ben Affleck’s most recent version of Batman and animated voice actors Kevin Conroy and Will Arnett, w…

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The Batman is shut down again after Robert Pattinson tests positive for COVID-19
type: item
date: 2020-09-03T17:30:28.000Z
creator: Patrick McLennan
subject: Movies
subject: News
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: Batman (franchise)
subject: DC Comics
description: The DC Comics movie had only restarted filming again this week.
encoded: The Batman has been hit by another COVID-19 production shutdown just days after filming restarted and it's been reported that star Robert Pattinson has tested positive at the Warner Bros studio at Leavesden in Hertfordshire. “A member of The Batman production has tested positive for COVID-19, and is isolating in accordance with established protocols," Warner Bros said in a statement. "Filming is temporarily paused.” Vanity Fair has reported that Pattinson tested positive for the coronavirus. His representative hasn't yet responded to requests for an update about his condition. WarnerMedia Studios & Networks chief Ann Sarnoff was bullish about the shutdown. “We’re still in the middle of investigating what is the situation. We’re pausing temporarily for now until we have more information, but we have all the protocols set up to do contact tracing and hopefully get back up into production very soon,” she told Deadline. Filming on the Robert Pattinson-starring movie originally closed down in early March with 25 per cent of the film shot. Pattinson revealed that he had been sitting out the lockdown with his girlfriend at an apartment in London, while The Batman crew had been constructing sets during August. Producers of The Batman were anxious about further outbreaks undermining the production schedule, but they must be alarmed that one occurred so soon after the resumption. The Batman marks Pattinson’s entry into the DC Comics universe and he’s co-starring with Paul Dano as The Riddler, Andy Serkis as buttler Alfred Pennyworth, Zoe Kravitz as Catwoman, Colin Farrell as The Penguin, Jeffrey Wright as James Gordon and John Turturro as Carmine Falcone. According to EW, director Matt Reeves gave more details about Pattinson's take on the superhero at the recent DC FanDome event: "It’s about the early days of him being Batman and he’s very far from being perfect." He described Bruce Wayne's development as Batman as "a criminological experiment" and trying to change the city'…

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Christopher Nolan reveals he was "thrilled" about Robert Pattinson Batman casting
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date: 2020-08-31T09:53:00.000Z
creator: Patrick Cremona
subject: Movies
subject: News
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: Batman (franchise)
subject: DC Comics
description: The director worked with Pattinson on action blockbuster Tenet.
encoded: Tenet director Christopher Nolan has shared his thoughts about Robert Pattinson's Batman casting, saying that he was "thrilled" about the star landing the role. Nolan, who famously directed the Dark Knight trilogy starring Christian Bale as the caped crusader, worked alongside Pattinson on Tenet. And although he says he stopped short of offering the former Twilight star advice, he said that the pair did discuss the challenges that would come with the role towards the end of production on the action blockbuster. "He certainly did not ask me for any advice," the director said. "We kept a respectful silence around the issue 'til very near the end of the shoot. "We said a couple of things and made a couple of jokes. We did have a little bit of a conversation about the various aspects of what he was going to be putting himself through. "But I was thrilled that he was cast. I think that he'll do an amazing job and I'm really excited to see what he does with that character." Production on Matt Reeves' The Batman is set to recommence in September after having been shut down in March as a result of the coronavirus lockdown. According to reports in Deadline, a quarter of the film has already been shot, with the movie now scheduled for release in October 2021. The film marks Pattinson’s first foray into superhero territory, and he’s joined by an impressive supporting cast that includes Paul Dano as The Riddler, Andy Serkis as butler Alfred Pennyworth, Zoe Kravitz as Catwoman, Colin Farrell as The Penguin, Jeffrey Wright as Commissioner James Gordon and John Turturro as Carmine Falcone. Meanwhile Nolan’s Tenet has earned more than $53 million (£40 million) in its first weekend of limited release globally, before the mind-bending espionage thriller has even been released in the United States. Tenet is in UK cinemas now, and will be released in US cinemas from September 3. Find out what to watch with our TV Guide.

Who is the best Batman? Vote now!
type: item
date: 2020-08-26T15:44:49.000Z
creator: Huw Fullerton
subject: Movies
subject: News
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: Batman (franchise)
description: From Adam West and Kevin Conroy through to Will Arnett and Ben Affleck, plenty of different actors have donned the cape and cowl – but which is your favourite?
encoded: As more and more details emerge about Robert Pattinson’s new take on The Batman, excitement is high. Will he bring an exciting edge to the Dark Knight, or be a bigger flop than his Bruce Wayne fringe? And how will he compare to the pantheon of previous actors to play the role, aka the Batmen? For now, we’ll have to wait and see as the film is some time from release – but the questions got us thinking. Just who is the best Batman, and what makes a truly great incarnation of the character? Is it the campy fun of an Adam West, the tortured acting power of a Christian Bale or something in between? View Riddle on the source website To find out, we need your help. We’ve assembled a poll of the most notable Batman actors (with apologies to Lewis G Wilson, Robert Lowery and the as-yet-unseen Pattinson), and will be collecting votes to determine which actor is the greatest version of the Caped Crusader. Vote now – or, if you want a quick reminder of each actor in action, scroll down to our recap below. Adam West While he wasn’t the first screen Batman, West’s campy and comedic take on the Dark Knight defined the character for a generation, shark-repellent-Bat-Spray and all. Logging more hours as Bruce Wayne than almost any other actor, West’s version still divides fans, but with a TV series, the 1966 movie and even more modern animated adventures, it’s impossible to deny his impact. Michael Keaton Tim Burton’s Gothic-styled Batman movies were among the first successful superhero movies, and a lot of credit for that has to go to Michael Keaton’s Dark Knight. At the time it was a controversial casting – 50,000 letters of complaint were sent to Warner Bros after he was hired – but today, he’s regarded as one of the greatest versions of the caped crusader. No wonder he may be returning to the role… Val Kilmer Kilmer is one of the shorter-lived Batmen, only starring in one film (1995’s Batman Forever) and leaving under something of a cloud due to some behind-the-scenes tensions. …

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Justice League's behind-the-scenes drama explained: From Zack Snyder's departure to Joss Whedon accusations
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date: 2020-08-24T16:09:25.000Z
creator: David Craig
subject: Movies
subject: News
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: Batman (franchise)
subject: DC Comics
subject: Superman (franchise)
description: Get the complete story on this troubled blockbuster.
encoded: You may have thought that the official announcement of Justice League's long-fabled Snyder Cut would effectively put an end to any controversy surrounding the film - but you were wrong. While director Zack Snyder is officially returning to complete his vision for DC's iconic heroes, this strange Hollywood story continues to develop in unexpected ways. The ill-fated 2017 Justice League movie made headlines once again at the beginning of July, as star Ray Fisher made serious accusations about the behaviour of stand-in director Joss Whedon during filming - and in August 2020, Fisher revealed that the circumstances of the film's production were being formally investigated. This saga has become quite the epic, so in the immortal words of Aquaman star Julie Andrews: "Let's start at the very beginning, a very good place to start." Here's your full timeline of every shocking Justice League story (so far): 22nd May 2017: Zack Snyder steps down from Justice League and Joss Whedon takes over In late May 2017, news broke that director Zack Snyder would be leaving his role on Justice League to mourn the passing of his daughter, who had taken her own life two months prior. Joss Whedon (The Avengers) was announced to be stepping in to finish the movie, but initial reports suggested his involvement would not drastically alter the finished product. As Variety reported at the time, his influence was said to extend across only "a handful of reshoots that had already been scheduled prior to Snyder’s daughter’s death" and the post-production process. 26th May 2017: Joss Whedon was "already working" on Justice League before taking over A few days later, at an event celebrating the launch of Gal Gadot's solo Wonder Woman film, producer Charles Roven revealed that Whedon had already been working on Justice League reshoots before formally stepping in as director. Roven told Variety: "We were saddened by the events that caused Zack Snyder and Deborah Snyder to have to leave and turn the rein…

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Yes, that is Colin Farrell in The Batman trailer
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date: 2020-08-24T10:58:03.000Z
creator: Huw Fullerton
subject: Movies
subject: News
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: Batman (franchise)
subject: DC Comics
description: Some fans can’t believe that it’s the Irish actor under layers of prosthetics.
encoded: The first-look trailer for Caped Crusader reboot The Batman has the internet abuzz, with fans around the world debating Robert Pattinson’s new take on Bruce Wayne, the darker tone of the movie as well as exactly what Paul Dano’s duct-taped Riddler is up to. But above it all, people had one question in particular nagging at them…wait, was that REALLY Colin Farrell? View oEmbed on the source website For a long time, fans have been keen to see how the Irish actor would transform himself into iconic Batman foe The Penguin, a villain whose squat, long-nosed usual appearance appeared to be far away from Farrell’s usual look – and the new trailer appears to finally show the truth, featuring a character who certainly seems to be the Penguin slightly before his top-hatted, exploding bird-robot days. View oEmbed on the source website Still, some fans had their doubts. Was this genuinely Colin Farrell as the Penguin under heavy make-up and prosthetics, or was it a different actor, possibly playing an entirely different character? Considering how different he looked to Farrell and how big the film’s cast is, it certainly seemed possible. Look, it was unlikely, but people were wondering – so for the avoidance of any doubt, we took a quick look round the internet, and the fact that this character is both the Penguin and a prosthetically-enhanced Farrell appears to have now been confirmed thanks to prosthetic artist Mike Marino. View oEmbed on the source website Marino, who worked on the makeup team for the film, shared images of his work on Instagram, naming Farrell as the man behind the jowls and putting any doubts to bed permanently. THIS is our Penguin – and it’s definitely an impressive piece of work, even if it does deprive the world of the Hot Penguin / Sexy Oswald Cobblepot that fans had hoped could truly challenge and evolve the medium of superhero cinema. View oEmbed on the source website Alas, we will have to wait another day for a heartthrob Penguin – but at least we n…

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The Batman trailer fascinates fans with "unrecognisable" Colin Farrell as The Penguin
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date: 2020-08-23T19:03:35.000Z
creator: Patrick McLennan
subject: Movies
subject: News
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: Batman (franchise)
description: One of the key talking points of the first trailer is the Irish star's make-up.
encoded: DC Comics fans were excited by the appearance of the first trailer for The Batman starring Robert Pattinson but much fascination was reserved for the appearance of Colin Farrell, as arch-villain The Penguin. The handsome 44-year-old Irish actor was difficult to recognise, to say the least, in his momentary appearance and fans went into overdrive on social media. "I had to search the eyes to confirm this is, in fact, my man Colin Farrell," wrote one superfan on Twitter. View oEmbed on the source website "Completely unrecognisable" was the overwhelming response from fans. View oEmbed on the source website Many wondered why The Batman producers didn't just hire Curb Your Enthusiasm star Richard Kind to play the role. View oEmbed on the source website Farrell for his part has talked about how "ecstatic" he was to become part of the DC Comics world, playing Oswald Cobblepot/The Penguin. He told SFX magazine: "The whole prospect is really exciting. I'm ecstatic to be part of that universe. There are certain words that are part of my internal lexicon and those words are Gotham City, Penguin, Joker, Batman, Bruce Wayne, Harvey Dent... all of those things." The Dublin-born actor added: "I have been watching the Batman films with my kids, but this script is something that feels incredibly original. "It leans into it but it doesn't borrow; it's born of the mythology of that character, Bruce Wayne, Batman and Gotham. But it feels like a treatment and a version that I hadn't seen before. Matt Reeves has done an incredible job of keeping it familiar and at the same time unique and new. It's really exciting to be a part of it." View oEmbed on the source website Farrell talked of the impact Tim Burton's Batman Returns (1992) had on him when he was a teen, especially Danny DeVito's "devious" Penguin. It's hard to see Farrell playing the role with the same degree of humour. While many fans were fascinated with Robert Pattinson's first appearance as Batman, and Farrell, a smaller grou…

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Zack Snyder's Justice League gets first trailer as director confirms four specials
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date: 2020-08-23T10:17:57.000Z
creator: Helen Daly
subject: Movies
subject: News
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: Batman (franchise)
subject: DC Comics
subject: Superman (franchise)
description: Fans waited a long time for this one.
encoded: The wait is over: Zack Synder's Justice League finally has a first trailer. Fans have been campaigning for years to see the director have his chance to finish the film he started back in 2014. And finally, Snyder took to the DC FanDome to reveal his creation - and confirm that it will be an epic four-hour series airing on HBO Max in 2021. The Synder Cut trailer, set to Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah, follows individual members of the Justice League - that's Batman (played by Ben Affleck), Superman (Henry Cavill), Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot), Aquaman (Jason Momoa), The Flash (Ezra Miller) and Cyborg (Ray Fisher) - before they come together. Snyder used his panel at the DC FanDome to address how his cut would be different to Joss Whedon's, which was criticised for being too comedic and had many parts missing. The director confirmed we will see more Cyborg, who was notably quite absent in the original Justice League, with Snyder claiming he will be the "heart of the movie". It also looks like we're going to see a different side to The Flash, as Snyder told the panel: "I have a huge love for The Flash. You're going to see a little bit more of his emotional arc, and I hope fans enjoy seeing that." And to prove that's the case, we get a glimpse of The Flash's love interest, Iris West. View oEmbed on the source website He also hinted at some new powers for our beloved hero, teasing: "You know... he's a quantum character. He interacts with time and space. So you might see him do something... I don't know." The Justice League was released by Warner Bros. in 2017 and it wasn't without its difficulties. Snyder stepped down from production following the death of his daughter and he was replaced by Whedon, who finished the film. Whedon implemented many reshoots and brought more humour and lightness to the film, all at a run time of 120 minutes. The film didn't perform well at the box office and after release, fans started campaigning for Snyder to release his own director's cut, which …

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The Batman trailer gives first-look at Robert Pattinson as Bruce Wayne in Easter egg-filled clip
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date: 2020-08-23T09:27:09.000Z
creator: Helen Daly
subject: Movies
subject: News
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: Batman (franchise)
description: "I'm vengeance."
encoded: It was a good night for DC FanDome viewers who got a pretty big glimpse at Robert Pattinson in The Batman. Director Matt Reeves may have only filmed 25 per cent of the highly-anticipated movie, but he managed to bring along a pretty substantial trailer for his new film. We get our first look at Paul Dano's Riddler, along with a couple of other surprises and Easter eggs along the way. The trailer opens with a man dressed in a green coat, gas mask and has his face completely covered - though we don't know his identity, it appears this may be our Riddler. He's seen taping up a man's face in a gruesome scene, which fans of the comics might spot as a reference to super villain, Hush, who is often seen with a taped up face for a costume. Hush has previous ties to the Riddler and their paths most definitely cross in the universe, but where he normally wears surgical tape over his face, this duct tape effort is most certainly a grim twist on the character. View oEmbed on the source website But while we don't get a clear identifying shot of Riddler, his presence is still very much in the trailer. Batman - who is donning his newly revealed costume - is called to a crime scene, and though he doesn't have a good relationship with Gotham City PD from the looks of things, they most definitely need his help. A card is addressed to Bruce Wayne and features riddles, code, and a healthy bit of rhyming: "From your secret friend. Who? Haven't a clue? Let's play a game just me and you." Speaking of his villain, Reeves said: "Paul Dano plays a version of the Riddler that no one has ever seen before. What he's doing is, I think, going to blow people's minds. "It's always about trying to square what you know with what's new." Elsewhere in the gripping trailer, which is set to Nirvana's Something in the Way, fans get their first-look at Catwoman, played by Zoë Kravitz. She seems to be breaking into somewhere and it isn't long before she ends up in a fight with Bruce. Director Reeves also co…