Tag: Batman
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‘Batman’ 4K Collection On Sale as Michael Keaton Returns in ‘The Flash’
The Flash has finally raced into theaters. There have been many reasons to get excited about this multiverse epic, but there’s none bigger than the return of Michael Keaton’s Batman. The famous version of The Dark Knight plays a major role in the film and if you need a refreshing bat-crash course on Keaton’s previous…
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This Is Michael Keaton’s Best Moment in the Tim Burton Batman Movies
While plenty of Batmen have come and gone over the years, none have returned to the cowl (and the big screen) after so long an absence as Michael Keaton. There’s no denying the fact that Michael Keaton is Batman. For many, he’s their Batman, the Dark Knight they grew up with and plastered across their…
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Forget Batman! Where’s Our Stand-Alone Robin Movie?
Robin is an enduring figure for comic book readers: he’s Batman’s loyal sidekick, a younger, more colorful character who injects much-needed optimism into the darkness of Gotham City. So, it’s a surprise to many that Robin hasn’t bagged himself a solo movie yet. It’s not like the character can’t work on screen, either. We’ve had…
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One of the Best Superhero Films Was Made During a Writer’s Strike
In 1988, the Writers Guild of America spent 153 days on strike. Also in 1988, making a Batman movie was a risk, let alone one overseen by Tim Burton and starring Michael Keaton. Studios hemmed, hawed, and balked at the idea of a moody Caped Crusader, preferring the camptastic television series from the 1960s starring…
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The Reason Behind Why Katie Holmes Left The Dark Knight Trilogy
Christopher Nolan’s Batman trilogy, commonly known as The Dark Knight trilogy, is highly praised for its solid writing, interesting characters and philosophies, and memorable moments, keeping viewers coming back to re-watch the films over the years. Overall, the trilogy has left a strong mark on Batman as a franchise; the series of films still remains…
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Mark Hamill Says Michael Keaton’s Subversive ‘Batman’ Casting Inspired Him to Voice the Joker
Mark Hamill is reflecting on how Michael Keaton tore down typecasting for the “Batman” superhero films.Hamill, who voiced The Joker in the critically acclaimed TV show “Batman: The Animated Series,” reflected on Keaton’s casting in Tim Burton’s live-action 1989 “Batman” movie during a Wired video interview (below).“I had a confidence that really helped me, because…
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‘The Flash’ Has a Post-Credit Scene That Hasn’t Been Spoiled Yet
The dedicated DC following that has been counting down the days until Ezra Miller’s superhero received his own standalone movie in The Flash had their minds blown (or perhaps expanded) last week when it was revealed that the film would feature a very special cameo. Already a throwback lover’s dream, the Andy Muschietti-helmed title teases…
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‘The New Batman Adventures:’ 10 Best Episodes, Ranked By IMDb
When Batman: The Animated Series finished its run on Fox Kids in 1995, its team moved on to work on Superman: The Animated Series. Two years later, Kids’ WB commissioned one more season of Batman, which the team used as an excuse to do some crossovers with Superman. It was re-branded The New Batman Adventures…
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Why Did Val Kilmer Replace Michael Keaton as Batman?
Throughout the long history of superhero adaptations, there have been a handful of characters who persist through constant reboots and retoolings. Chief among them is Batman; the Dark Knight has been portrayed by multiple actors. One of the most prolific is Michael Keaton, who played Bruce Wayne in Tim Burton’s Batman and Batman Returns. Keaton…