“[S]ome men aren’t looking for anything logical, like money. They can’t be bought, bullied, reasoned, or negotiated with. Some men just want to watch the world burn;” this memorable remark – made by Batman’s butler Alfred Pennyworth – rings true in a world where national leaders are growing increasingly ultra-nationalist. Here is an instance, finally, […]
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‘Shazam!’ rakes in $53.5 million over the weekend, hands DC its latest success
Seven films in, the DC Extended Universe is finally flying with some wind behind its back. The well-reviewed, relatively modestly budgeted ‘Shazam!’ debuted with $53.5 million in ticket sales over the weekend, according to studio estimates on Sunday, handing DC its latest critical and box office success. Though one of the oldest characters in DC’s […]
Ben Affleck hangs up cape as ‘The Batman’ seeks young Bruce Wayne
Ben Affleck has stepped down from the role of Batman and is handing over his cape to a new Batman. After months of speculation, Affleck is turning in his cape and utility belt with a new Dark Knight set to rise in his place. According to Deadline, Affleck has stepped down from the role of Batman after […]
Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker movie receives a title and release date
Ever since the announcement that DC will be working on the origin story of the iconic enemy of Batman known as The Joker, fans have been waiting for the release date and what the movie will be called. Also read: Joaquin Phoenix confirmed to star in The Joker origin movie Joaquin Phoenix as The Joker is […]
Joaquin Phoenix confirmed to star in The Joker origin movie
Reportedly, Joaquin Phoenix’s role in the Joker origin movie has been confirmed. Its production will begin in New York in September. The project was in the works for almost a year. Initially Martin Scorsese was one of the producers. However, now Warner Bros. have chosen Joaquin Phoenix to star as the famous criminal, the Joker. […]
‘Joker Origins’ film to serve as a prequel to ‘The Dark Knight’
All set to be directed by Todd Phillips, the upcoming Joker Origins film is to serve as a prequel to Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight which came out with a bang in 2008, as reported by Hindustan Times. The synopsis of the new DC film reveals the story of how Joker, who was once a man of well-meaning, became one […]
Shooting for the Joker origin film to begin in May
Film-maker Martin Scorsese’s untitled Joker origin film is scheduled to start production in May, the production house Tracking Board’s Jeff Sneider announced the news on social media. Sneider posted on his Twitter what appears to be part of a press release, which featured the project’s logline and listed May 1 as a start date. Also from early […]