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Ben Affleck’s Personal Demons Contributed To His Decision To Walk Away From ‘The Batman’

February 19, 2020 10:32 am

Remember Sad Affleck? The meme that went viral around the release of “Batman v Superman?” As far as internet memes go, it’s top shelf, grade-A, high-quality goods. But after reading the new interview with the ...

‘The Batman’ Will Reportedly Explore The Dark Knight’s Second Year At Work

Rafael Motamayor

February 15, 2020 3:04 pm

News

Details of Matt Reeves’ “The Batman” keep on coming as production continues and we get closer to the release date of the DC film. After giving fans a peek at Robert Pattinson’s Batsuit via a camera test video,...

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‘The Batman’: Zoe Kravitz Says Playing Catwoman Is “A Little Scary” & Thinks Pattinson Is “Perfect” As Batman

Charles Barfield

February 14, 2020 12:27 pm

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Zoe Kravitz has had her fair share of franchise film experience. In her short career, she’s already starred in “Mad Max: Fury Road,” “Divergent,” and “X-Men: First Class.” Let’s also not forget her role in the...

‘The Batman’: Matt Reeves Gives Fans A Peek At Robert Pattinson’s Batsuit In A Camera Test Video

Charles Barfield

February 13, 2020 7:01 pm

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Who needs a marketing department when you’re Matt Reeves? Since taking over the role of co-writer and director of “The Batman,” the filmmaker has taken it upon himself to announce just about every single casti...

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WB Gives The Real Reason Why ‘Birds Of Prey’ Changed Its Title — SEO

Charles Barfield

February 12, 2020 1:14 pm

Box Office, News

Sure, “Birds of Prey” isn’t the first, and won’t be the last, film to get a title change after it hit theaters. Just in recent years, that distinction has gone to “Ghostbusters: Answer the Call” and “Live Die ...

WB Changes The Title Of ‘Birds Of Prey’ After Terrible Box Office Debut

Charles Barfield

February 11, 2020 10:14 am

Box Office, News

After watching the film, there’s no doubt that “Birds of Prey” is less of a team-up film than it is a straight-up Harley Quinn solo project with a little help from her friends. And with a disastrous box office...

Zazie Beetz Isn’t Sure ‘Joker’ Needs A Sequel: “There Is A Lot Of Strength In Not Milking Something”

Charles Barfield

February 10, 2020 2:12 pm

News

Last year, we all went on the rollercoaster that was “Joker.” After Venice, the film was deemed a strong Oscar contender. Then the highly-publicized backlash and controversy surrounding the film’s violence. Bu...

Peter Sarsgaard Thinks Harvey Dent Theory Is “Very Interesting” & Says ‘The Batman’ Is “Raw” & “Not Sanitized”

Charles Barfield

February 7, 2020 1:33 pm

News

As with many superhero films nowadays, when Warner Bros. confirmed the cast and crew of “The Batman,” fans felt like they knew a lot about the film while simultaneously knowing nothing. Sure, we have a list of...

‘Birds Of Prey’ Director Says WB’s “Different Strategy” For Its Cinematic Universe Is “Liberating” For Filmmakers

Charles Barfield

February 7, 2020 11:33 am

News

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has trained audiences to expect a certain amount of consistency between films, even if they’re different franchises. “Doctor Strange” might have a different coat of paint than “An...

WB Creates Warner Max As A New Studio Focused On Making 10+ Streaming Films Per Year For HBO Max

Charles Barfield

February 6, 2020 12:02 pm

News

With the introduction of HBO Max coming this spring, there are still quite a few questions about the service. Unlike Netflix and most of the other major streaming services, HBO Max is a service that is tied to...

‘Birds Of Prey’: Harley Quinn Is Emancipated In A Violent, Messy Pop-Art Spectacle [Review]

Rodrigo Perez

February 5, 2020 12:03 pm

Features, News, Reviews

A deliriously batshit mess of pop-art spectacle—spray paint, glitter, lipstick, neon, and blood, that’s not without some value— including a funhouse mirror third act of cartoonish, murderous pandemonium that’s...

‘Birds’ Of A Feather Flock Together In These First ‘Birds Of Prey’ Clips

Matthew Monagle

February 1, 2020 6:03 pm

News

There was a tangible feeling of relief this past week as the first round of reactions poured in for "Birds of Prey." While early footage for the film seemed promising - and nobody would say no to more time wit...

‘Birds Of Prey’ Director Explains Why ‘John Wick’s’ Chad Stahelski Was Brought In To Help With Reshoots

Charles Barfield

January 31, 2020 11:05 am

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Back in August of last year, a lot of speculation surrounded the report about “John Wick” director Chad Stahelski being brought in to help with some reshoots for the upcoming comic book film, “Birds of Prey.” ...

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Netflix, Universal & Other Studios Called Out By Amy Schumer, Julianne Moore & More For Supporting NRA-Backed Politicians

Charles Barfield

January 30, 2020 3:28 pm

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Unfortunately, even though the issue of gun reform in the United States is best discussed by experts who know the ins and outs of the laws and government, the topic is something that can’t be dismissed by stud...

Robert Pattinson Jokes About His ‘Not A Superhero’ Comment About Batman & The “Bizarre” Backlash

Charles Barfield

January 30, 2020 11:54 am

News

Fandom is a tricky thing. With social media giving everyone a voice, no matter how great or terrible those voices are, talking about superhero films is a bit of a warzone. Are you Team Marvel? Team DC? Do you ...

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