It has been 84 years since Catwoman made her debut in the DC Universe; she has been an influential character within the Batman franchise. Over 8 decades, Selina Kyle has been showcased as a cat burglar, a villain, sometimes a hero, and having a romantic interest in The Caped Crusader. Since the Batman franchise has been rebooted over the years, several big names have portrayed The Cat, and each one of them has brought something new to the table, adding to the Cat Burglar’s antihero legacy.
Michelle Pfeiffer as Catwoman in Batman Returns. Credits: Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
In the recent adaptations of the Batman films, Zoë Kravitz and Anne Hathaway portrayed the character, who was iconic in the role, but neither of them could match the popularity of Michelle Pfeiffer in the 1992 film. If you had doubts, then, this behind-the-scenes from Batman Returns would make you forget every other actress that has helmed the role.
Michelle Pfeiffer as Catwoman in Batman Returns. Credits: Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
In the recent adaptations of the Batman films, Zoë Kravitz and Anne Hathaway portrayed the character, who was iconic in the role, but neither of them could match the popularity of Michelle Pfeiffer in the 1992 film. If you had doubts, then, this behind-the-scenes from Batman Returns would make you forget every other actress that has helmed the role.
- 5/26/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
Batman: The Caped Crusader has gotten fans excited about Bruce Timm’s novel take on the Dark Knight. The animated show will take Bruce Wayne and other aspects of the Batman mythos and set them in the 40s, a time when Batman’s modern gadgets and gizmos simply did not exist.
Batman: Caped Crusader
Apart from Batman being stripped of all his gadgets, Caped Crusader will also be giving its other characters a slick 40’s makeover, among which is Selina Kyle, also known as Catwoman. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Bruce Timm, co-creator of the show, revealed how the design of Catwoman was made distinct from her previous iterations.
Batman: Caped Crusader did not want to ape Batman: The Animated Series
Catwoman | DC Comics
Bruce Timm talked about how the characters that he and his team were introducing Caped Crusader needed to be different and feel as dated as the time they were in.
Batman: Caped Crusader
Apart from Batman being stripped of all his gadgets, Caped Crusader will also be giving its other characters a slick 40’s makeover, among which is Selina Kyle, also known as Catwoman. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Bruce Timm, co-creator of the show, revealed how the design of Catwoman was made distinct from her previous iterations.
Batman: Caped Crusader did not want to ape Batman: The Animated Series
Catwoman | DC Comics
Bruce Timm talked about how the characters that he and his team were introducing Caped Crusader needed to be different and feel as dated as the time they were in.
- 5/25/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
It's been a long time coming but we've finally got our first real look at "Batman: Caped Crusader." The upcoming animated series from "Batman: The Animated Series" co-creator Bruce Timm and producers J.J. Abrams and Matt Reeves has encountered a few setbacks on its journey to release, but is now set to debut on August 1, 2024, on Amazon's Prime Video.
Details about "Batman: Caped Crusader" were first revealed at DC FanDome back in 2021, where we were promised a show that would tell a whole new story rather than continuing where "Btas" left off. Timm also characterized the show as "more 'Batman: [The] Animated Series' than 'Batman: [The] Animated Series,'" revealing that "Caped Crusader" would return to the "original principles" of the '90s show but would have no limitations in terms of "adult content," "violence," and "adult themes." During its 1992 to 1995, "Btas" had to carefully navigate the Fox censors, who...
Details about "Batman: Caped Crusader" were first revealed at DC FanDome back in 2021, where we were promised a show that would tell a whole new story rather than continuing where "Btas" left off. Timm also characterized the show as "more 'Batman: [The] Animated Series' than 'Batman: [The] Animated Series,'" revealing that "Caped Crusader" would return to the "original principles" of the '90s show but would have no limitations in terms of "adult content," "violence," and "adult themes." During its 1992 to 1995, "Btas" had to carefully navigate the Fox censors, who...
- 5/9/2024
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
Prime Video has announced that Batman: Caped Crusader, the new animated series from Warner Bros. Animation, Bad Robot Productions, and 6th & Idaho, will premiere all ten episodes on Thursday, August 1. The series will be available exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.
The streaming service also released the first images from the series, which give audiences a special peek into the world of Gotham City and some of the iconic fan-favorite characters that will be featured in the upcoming season.
Welcome to Gotham City, where the corrupt outnumber the good, criminals run rampant, and law-abiding citizens live in a constant state of fear. Forged in the fire of tragedy, wealthy socialite Bruce Wayne becomes something both more and less than human—the Batman.
His one-man crusade for justice attracts unexpected allies within the Gcpd and City Hall, but his heroic actions spawn deadly, unforeseen ramifications.
The...
The streaming service also released the first images from the series, which give audiences a special peek into the world of Gotham City and some of the iconic fan-favorite characters that will be featured in the upcoming season.
Welcome to Gotham City, where the corrupt outnumber the good, criminals run rampant, and law-abiding citizens live in a constant state of fear. Forged in the fire of tragedy, wealthy socialite Bruce Wayne becomes something both more and less than human—the Batman.
His one-man crusade for justice attracts unexpected allies within the Gcpd and City Hall, but his heroic actions spawn deadly, unforeseen ramifications.
The...
- 5/9/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles began their lives in comic book form 40 years ago before going on to become a media and merchandizing brand and are currently enjoying a massive revival in the sequential art format. In fact, the top selling graphic novel in North America for two years in a row has been Tmnt: The Last Ronin, the collected trade paperback of the acclaimed mini-series from the early 2020s.
Idw, the company which holds the Tmnt license, is capitalizing on the half-shell heat but launching a new ongoing series, one that will return the series to its gritty and action-packed roots seen in the original black and white indie comics from creators Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird.
Simply titled Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, the new series is written by Jason Aaron, the comics author behind the gritty creator-owned crime series Scalped and his action-packed work on Marvel’s Wolverine and Thor: God of Thunder,...
Idw, the company which holds the Tmnt license, is capitalizing on the half-shell heat but launching a new ongoing series, one that will return the series to its gritty and action-packed roots seen in the original black and white indie comics from creators Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird.
Simply titled Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, the new series is written by Jason Aaron, the comics author behind the gritty creator-owned crime series Scalped and his action-packed work on Marvel’s Wolverine and Thor: God of Thunder,...
- 5/1/2024
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Oscar winning actress Anne Hathaway, aka 'Catwoman' in "The Dark Knight Rises" poses the Summer 2024 issue of “V Magazine”photographed by Chris Colls:
Following several stage roles, Hathaway appeared in the 1999 television series "Get Real".
She came to prominence after playing 'Mia Thermopolis' in the Disney film "The Princess Diaries" (2001) and in its 2004 sequel.
Since then, Hathaway has starred in dramatic films including "Havoc" and "Brokeback Mountain" (2005).
She starred in "The Devil Wears Prada (2006) and "Becoming Jane" (2007).
In 2008, she won several awards for her performance in "Rachel Getting Married", also earning an Academy Award nomination for 'Best Actress'.
In 2010, she starred in the box office hits "Valentine's Day", "Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland", and "Love and Other Drugs", winning an Emmy Award for her voice-over performance on "The Simpsons".
In 2011, Hathaway had a voice role in the animated film "Rio", followed by her performance as 'Selina Kyle', aka...
Following several stage roles, Hathaway appeared in the 1999 television series "Get Real".
She came to prominence after playing 'Mia Thermopolis' in the Disney film "The Princess Diaries" (2001) and in its 2004 sequel.
Since then, Hathaway has starred in dramatic films including "Havoc" and "Brokeback Mountain" (2005).
She starred in "The Devil Wears Prada (2006) and "Becoming Jane" (2007).
In 2008, she won several awards for her performance in "Rachel Getting Married", also earning an Academy Award nomination for 'Best Actress'.
In 2010, she starred in the box office hits "Valentine's Day", "Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland", and "Love and Other Drugs", winning an Emmy Award for her voice-over performance on "The Simpsons".
In 2011, Hathaway had a voice role in the animated film "Rio", followed by her performance as 'Selina Kyle', aka...
- 4/27/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
From the creative forces behind DC Universe Animated Original Movie, DC Showcase came to put the spotlight on lesser-known characters that aren’t generally featured in leading roles. Coming up with a series of 10-minute shorts, Bruce Timm’s fascinating, short-form tales entertained longtime and new DC fans alike.
Bruce Timm. | Credit: Gage Skidmore – Wikimedia Commons.
Among all the characters featured in Bruce Timm’s DC Showcase, one that stood out was The Spectre, who is believed to be the strongest DC hero toppling Superman. Since the character came as the first installment in DC Showcase, fans were disappointed at why The Spectre didn’t get a feature-length film. Therefore addressing Warner Bros’ business model, Timm explained his decision.
Bruce Timm Addresses WB’s Business Model and DC Showcase
The DC Universe serves as a home to uncountable superheroes and villains, most of whom have never even had the chance to appear on screen.
Bruce Timm. | Credit: Gage Skidmore – Wikimedia Commons.
Among all the characters featured in Bruce Timm’s DC Showcase, one that stood out was The Spectre, who is believed to be the strongest DC hero toppling Superman. Since the character came as the first installment in DC Showcase, fans were disappointed at why The Spectre didn’t get a feature-length film. Therefore addressing Warner Bros’ business model, Timm explained his decision.
Bruce Timm Addresses WB’s Business Model and DC Showcase
The DC Universe serves as a home to uncountable superheroes and villains, most of whom have never even had the chance to appear on screen.
- 4/19/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
DC Comics “Catwoman” #64, now available, is written by Tini Howard and illustrated by Carmine Di Giandomenico, with covers by David Nakayama, InHyuk Lee, Derrick Chew, Leirix, Tirso Cons and Jim Lee:
‘…’Selina’ has carried out almost every heist on the face of the earth, so now it's time to head to space.
“In a universe full of interplanetary heroes and villains, secrets get left behind in strange places, and one in particular has caught the eye of the ‘Catwoman'.
“As she approaches a familiar, yet abandoned station, she might want to watch her back -- for she's not the only one walking among the stars…”
Click the images to enlarge…...
‘…’Selina’ has carried out almost every heist on the face of the earth, so now it's time to head to space.
“In a universe full of interplanetary heroes and villains, secrets get left behind in strange places, and one in particular has caught the eye of the ‘Catwoman'.
“As she approaches a familiar, yet abandoned station, she might want to watch her back -- for she's not the only one walking among the stars…”
Click the images to enlarge…...
- 4/19/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
We finally got to see a trailer for the much-awaited Joker 2, aka Joker: Folie à Deux. The movie’s trailer came out on April 9 and will be a sequel to the 2019 film. Joker 2 will feature Joaquin Phoenix as Arthur Fleck and is set to hit the theatres on October 4 this year.
Lady Gaga in Joker: Folie à Deux
The sequel introduces Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn. This marks her debut in the DC universe. The movie’s trailer launch got a stellar start with 167 million views during the first 24 hours. The internet is on fire after the launch of the trailer, and many are hoping that Phoenix will win another Oscar.
The Joker movie turned into an open-world video game
After the trailer for Joker 2 came out, TeaserPlay revealed a game prototype for the movie. For the unknown, TeaserPlay is known for its imaginative take on movies,...
Lady Gaga in Joker: Folie à Deux
The sequel introduces Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn. This marks her debut in the DC universe. The movie’s trailer launch got a stellar start with 167 million views during the first 24 hours. The internet is on fire after the launch of the trailer, and many are hoping that Phoenix will win another Oscar.
The Joker movie turned into an open-world video game
After the trailer for Joker 2 came out, TeaserPlay revealed a game prototype for the movie. For the unknown, TeaserPlay is known for its imaginative take on movies,...
- 4/18/2024
- by Binayak Sharma
- FandomWire
Jesse Eisenberg’s latest Sasquatch Sunset audience looked a little different than your typical film screening. The actor-producer took his movie back to the source material this week, showing it to a group of bonobos at Ape Initiative in Des Moines, Iowa.
The film, released at Sundance earlier this year, features Eisenberg and co-star Riley Keough dressed in prosthetic bodysuits to portray a family of sasquatches journeying across North America. The actors attended “ape camp” to learn how to move as their primate characters for the David and Nathan Zellner written-directed film, which hit select theaters on April 12.
In People‘s footage of Eisenberg and the Zellners’ visit, several of the primates watch the film closely. “The bonobos were very curious about Sasquatch Sunset,” Dr. Jared Taglialatela, the director of Ape Initiative, and Dr. Sara Skiba, Ape Initiative’s director of communication, told the outlet. “For many of the bonobos,...
The film, released at Sundance earlier this year, features Eisenberg and co-star Riley Keough dressed in prosthetic bodysuits to portray a family of sasquatches journeying across North America. The actors attended “ape camp” to learn how to move as their primate characters for the David and Nathan Zellner written-directed film, which hit select theaters on April 12.
In People‘s footage of Eisenberg and the Zellners’ visit, several of the primates watch the film closely. “The bonobos were very curious about Sasquatch Sunset,” Dr. Jared Taglialatela, the director of Ape Initiative, and Dr. Sara Skiba, Ape Initiative’s director of communication, told the outlet. “For many of the bonobos,...
- 4/17/2024
- by Zoe G Phillips
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
A stuntwoman, stunt coordinator and actor, Zoë Bell (Kill Bill, Death Proof) is on board to direct the upcoming action-survival thriller Free Fall, Variety has reported this morning.
Zachary Levi (Shazam) will star in the upcoming film. From XYZ Films, Free Fall “tells the story of a father’s attempt to reconcile with his estranged daughter on a rock-climbing trip that turns deadly as an accident leaves them stranded hundreds of feet in the air.”
Sean Finegan and Gregg Maxwell Parker wrote the screenplay.
“This script is the perfect combo of heartfelt and heart-stopping,” Zoë Bell said in a statement shared by Variety. “Between the producing team, the cast and the New Zealand crews, words don’t do justice to how thrilled I am to be bringing this film home.”
Producers Tom Hern and Nua Finau said, “We are stoked to be teaming up with the guys at XYZ again...
Zachary Levi (Shazam) will star in the upcoming film. From XYZ Films, Free Fall “tells the story of a father’s attempt to reconcile with his estranged daughter on a rock-climbing trip that turns deadly as an accident leaves them stranded hundreds of feet in the air.”
Sean Finegan and Gregg Maxwell Parker wrote the screenplay.
“This script is the perfect combo of heartfelt and heart-stopping,” Zoë Bell said in a statement shared by Variety. “Between the producing team, the cast and the New Zealand crews, words don’t do justice to how thrilled I am to be bringing this film home.”
Producers Tom Hern and Nua Finau said, “We are stoked to be teaming up with the guys at XYZ again...
- 4/16/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Bruce Timm has his name tied to some of the greatest adaptations of the Caped Crusader, including Batman: The Animated Series. With the various animated shows and live action adaptations, Batman is one of the most famous superheroes of the generation and those that came before them. Out of which, the most renowned stands out as Batman Beyond.
A still from Batman Beyond
The futuristic take on an otherwise dark and brooding tale has always gathered attention from fans worldwide. However, there is more to the story than what meets the eye. The story that became a fan favorite was a last minute idea. One that Bruce Timm never intended to make in the first place.
Suggested“My one overriding desire was…”: Bruce Timm’s Only Rule for Batman Beyond May Have Saved Two Dcau Shows from Becoming Irrelevant
In fact, Batman Beyond was an idea put on paper on a whim,...
A still from Batman Beyond
The futuristic take on an otherwise dark and brooding tale has always gathered attention from fans worldwide. However, there is more to the story than what meets the eye. The story that became a fan favorite was a last minute idea. One that Bruce Timm never intended to make in the first place.
Suggested“My one overriding desire was…”: Bruce Timm’s Only Rule for Batman Beyond May Have Saved Two Dcau Shows from Becoming Irrelevant
In fact, Batman Beyond was an idea put on paper on a whim,...
- 4/15/2024
- by Adya Godboley
- FandomWire
Legendary actress Sharon Stone has performed many memorable roles in classic films in her four-decade-long career. Known as a s*x symbol in her heyday, the actress has worked with acclaimed directors such as Martin Scorsese, Wes Craven, Steven Soderbergh, and more. She received an Academy Award nomination for her role in Casino.
Stone had claimed long back in 2016 that she was part of a Marvel film. At the time, she had revealed that her character’s superpowers were related to heat and that she could not divulge a lot of information due to contractual obligations. While she is yet to be seen in an MCU film, a theory states that James Gunn might have cut her role from Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.
Sharon Stone Claimed That She Was Cast In The MCU Sharon Stone in Casino
Iconic actress Sharon Stone took the world by storm when she...
Stone had claimed long back in 2016 that she was part of a Marvel film. At the time, she had revealed that her character’s superpowers were related to heat and that she could not divulge a lot of information due to contractual obligations. While she is yet to be seen in an MCU film, a theory states that James Gunn might have cut her role from Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.
Sharon Stone Claimed That She Was Cast In The MCU Sharon Stone in Casino
Iconic actress Sharon Stone took the world by storm when she...
- 4/15/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Superman has been one of the most popular superheroes, inspiring numerous adaptations over the years. The renowned figure behind the DC animated franchise, Bruce Timm, also brought his vision of the superhero to life in the successful four-season run of Superman: The Animated Series. Yet, the portrayal diverged notably from previous iterations.
Superman: The Animated Series
To fans, who found the superhero’s depiction less formidable and deviated from established character traits, Timm’s approach to the character seemed to display his dislike for Man of Steel. However, the animation producer later clarified such assumptions, offering insights into the creative decisions shaping the portrayal of the Kryptonian superhero in the series.
Bruce Timm Discussed the Challenges of Updating Superman For The Animated Series
In an interview with Comicology, Bruce Timm reflected on the complexities of adapting the beloved character Superman for modern audiences. He argued that they could have updated...
Superman: The Animated Series
To fans, who found the superhero’s depiction less formidable and deviated from established character traits, Timm’s approach to the character seemed to display his dislike for Man of Steel. However, the animation producer later clarified such assumptions, offering insights into the creative decisions shaping the portrayal of the Kryptonian superhero in the series.
Bruce Timm Discussed the Challenges of Updating Superman For The Animated Series
In an interview with Comicology, Bruce Timm reflected on the complexities of adapting the beloved character Superman for modern audiences. He argued that they could have updated...
- 4/15/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
It can be a tricky affair at times to successfully adapt the story of a character into an animated movie, especially if the story has some dark aspects because these movies are usually made with kids as the target audience. The creator of DC Animated Universe, Bruce Timm once also opened up about the same in an interview and talked about how he had to give up on a Catwoman movie idea because of its dark storyline.
Catwoman | Source: Batman: The Animated Series Bruce Timm opens up about his Catwoman movie idea that never made it to the big screen
Batman Beyond was considered one of the most popular animated series back in the day. The series revolves around the story of Terry McGinnis, a teenage boy who is being trained by Bruce Wayne aka Batman himself to become his successor and watch over Gotham City. This is because...
Catwoman | Source: Batman: The Animated Series Bruce Timm opens up about his Catwoman movie idea that never made it to the big screen
Batman Beyond was considered one of the most popular animated series back in the day. The series revolves around the story of Terry McGinnis, a teenage boy who is being trained by Bruce Wayne aka Batman himself to become his successor and watch over Gotham City. This is because...
- 4/14/2024
- by Shikhar Tiwari
- FandomWire
In a perfect union of style and action, two of Hollywood’s most charismatic stars, Henry Cavill and Jackie Gyllenhaal, will join forces in filmmaker Guy Ritchie’s directorial, In The Grey. The trailer of the film, which is set to hit theaters in early 2025, was released by Lionsgate Films during CinemaCon 2024 and is already garnering a lot of hype.
Mexican star Eiza Gonzalez in Baby Driver
Adding more glamor to the narrative will be Mexican sensation Eiza Gonzalez, who is currently the talk of the town with her latest series, Three Body Problem. Working for the second time in a Ritchie film will surely be a big feather in the cap for Gonzalez, who faced bitter disappointment a few years ago when she narrowly missed out on playing this cult DC character.
Eiza Gonzalez Was Heartbroken After Being Rejected For DC’s Catwoman
Beginning her journey as a child star in Mexico,...
Mexican star Eiza Gonzalez in Baby Driver
Adding more glamor to the narrative will be Mexican sensation Eiza Gonzalez, who is currently the talk of the town with her latest series, Three Body Problem. Working for the second time in a Ritchie film will surely be a big feather in the cap for Gonzalez, who faced bitter disappointment a few years ago when she narrowly missed out on playing this cult DC character.
Eiza Gonzalez Was Heartbroken After Being Rejected For DC’s Catwoman
Beginning her journey as a child star in Mexico,...
- 4/12/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
While Batman Beyond was a phenomenon upon its release, lauded as one of the best Batman stories told onscreen, the creators never really expanded on it after its initial run. Even 25 years after its debut, Return of the Joker remains its only feature film, which failed to make it big during its DVD release for being too dark for kids.
However, per Bruce Timm’s long-time collaborator Butch Lukic, there were once talks about revisiting Terry McGinnis’ story, but unfortunately, the idea never took off the ground.
Butch Lukic’s Busy Schedule Didn’t Allow Room for More Batman Beyond
Batman Beyond | Kid’s WB
2021 finally saw one of the most iconic Batman stories being adapted onto the screen with Batman: The Long Halloween, on which Butch Lukic served as a supervising producer. On asked if there were plans to revisit Terry McGinnis’ story once again, as it has been...
However, per Bruce Timm’s long-time collaborator Butch Lukic, there were once talks about revisiting Terry McGinnis’ story, but unfortunately, the idea never took off the ground.
Butch Lukic’s Busy Schedule Didn’t Allow Room for More Batman Beyond
Batman Beyond | Kid’s WB
2021 finally saw one of the most iconic Batman stories being adapted onto the screen with Batman: The Long Halloween, on which Butch Lukic served as a supervising producer. On asked if there were plans to revisit Terry McGinnis’ story once again, as it has been...
- 4/6/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
Actress Anne Hathaway, aka 'Catwoman' in "The Dark Knight Rises" poses for the new Versace Icons 2024 advertising campaign, photographed by Mert & Marcus:
Following several stage roles, Hathaway appeared in the 1999 television series "Get Real".
She came to prominence after playing 'Mia Thermopolis' in the Disney film "The Princess Diaries" (2001) and in its 2004 sequel.
Since then, Hathaway has starred in dramatic films including "Havoc" and "Brokeback Mountain" (2005).
She starred in "The Devil Wears Prada (2006) and "Becoming Jane" (2007).
In 2008, she won several awards for her performance in "Rachel Getting Married", also earning an Academy Award nomination for 'Best Actress'.
In 2010, she starred in the box office hits "Valentine's Day", "Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland", and "Love and Other Drugs", winning an Emmy Award for a voice-over on "The Simpsons". In 2011, Hathaway had a voice role in the animated film "Rio", followed by her performance as 'Selina Kyle', aka...
Following several stage roles, Hathaway appeared in the 1999 television series "Get Real".
She came to prominence after playing 'Mia Thermopolis' in the Disney film "The Princess Diaries" (2001) and in its 2004 sequel.
Since then, Hathaway has starred in dramatic films including "Havoc" and "Brokeback Mountain" (2005).
She starred in "The Devil Wears Prada (2006) and "Becoming Jane" (2007).
In 2008, she won several awards for her performance in "Rachel Getting Married", also earning an Academy Award nomination for 'Best Actress'.
In 2010, she starred in the box office hits "Valentine's Day", "Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland", and "Love and Other Drugs", winning an Emmy Award for a voice-over on "The Simpsons". In 2011, Hathaway had a voice role in the animated film "Rio", followed by her performance as 'Selina Kyle', aka...
- 4/3/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Shaquille O’Neal is one of the best basketball players of all time, but his skills on the court certainly do not match up to his skills on the big screen. As a result, it may come as a surprise to many that O’Neal has been very vocal about joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe in the past despite starring in one of the worst DC movies ever made.
Shaquille O’Neal on The Late Late Show with James Corden
Not only did O’Neal express an interest in joining the multi-billion dollar franchise, but he also wanted to battle it out against the face of MCU, Robert Downey Jr. Here is why O’Neal wanted to fight Downey Jr’s Iron Man on the big screen and the DC movie that was almost proof that such a face-off would not work.
Former NBA Star Shaquille O’Neal Wanted to Join...
Shaquille O’Neal on The Late Late Show with James Corden
Not only did O’Neal express an interest in joining the multi-billion dollar franchise, but he also wanted to battle it out against the face of MCU, Robert Downey Jr. Here is why O’Neal wanted to fight Downey Jr’s Iron Man on the big screen and the DC movie that was almost proof that such a face-off would not work.
Former NBA Star Shaquille O’Neal Wanted to Join...
- 3/29/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
Oscar winner Halle Berry has been a part of many activistic campaigns in her career. The Catwoman star had been a vocal supporter of Barrack Obama during his presidential campaign in 2008 and successfully campaigned against the building of a natural gas facility off the coast of Malibu.
The actress has also been actively involved in a campaign to change the narrative on women going through menopause. Berry revealed last year that she was in the middle of a transitional period and mentioned how she wanted to change the image of women going through the phase. She recently mentioned how she got the diagnosis as she was first given a herpes scare before she came to know about her menopause.
Halle Berry Was Wrongly Tested Positive For Herpes After Meeting Van Hunt Halle Berry in Monster’s Ball
Academy Award-winning actress Halle Berry recently attended the A Day of Unreasonable Conversation summit along with Kerry Washington,...
The actress has also been actively involved in a campaign to change the narrative on women going through menopause. Berry revealed last year that she was in the middle of a transitional period and mentioned how she wanted to change the image of women going through the phase. She recently mentioned how she got the diagnosis as she was first given a herpes scare before she came to know about her menopause.
Halle Berry Was Wrongly Tested Positive For Herpes After Meeting Van Hunt Halle Berry in Monster’s Ball
Academy Award-winning actress Halle Berry recently attended the A Day of Unreasonable Conversation summit along with Kerry Washington,...
- 3/26/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Eiza Gonzalez felt "distraught" after being overlooked for the role of Catwoman in 'The Batman'.The 34-year-old actress was one of the candidates for the iconic role in the 2022 film, but Zoe Kravitz ultimately landed the coveted part in the Matt Reeves-directed movie.Eiza told ComicBook.com: "I was so excited when I was like, camera tested for 'The Batman'. And that whole process was shocking and I couldn't believe it because I was especially such a huge fan of Catwoman. And in that moment, I was like, you know, distraught that I didn't get it."But then I watched it and I was like, wow, I just like, loved it. I loved her. I loved the role. I loved Zoe in it. "I just was so obsessed with what Matt had created and now I'm just like, it's just nice to see people for the right...
- 3/13/2024
- by Josh Evans
- Bang Showbiz
Actors Danny DeVito and Arnold Schwarzenegger, who shared the screen in ‘Twins’, had a reunion at the recently concluded 96th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles.
They took to the stage to present the award for the Best Visual Effects to ‘Godzilla Minus One’ and Best Film Editing to the Christopher Nolan directorial ‘Oppenheimer’, reports ‘Variety’.
However, it was their jokes about ‘Batman’ that left the Oscars audience in splits.
“Arnold and I are presenting tonight together for a very obvious reason,” DeVito said.
“We’ve both tried to kill Batman.”
Schwarzenegger revealed to applause. DeVito played the Penguin in Tim Burton’s ‘Batman Returns’, where he faced off against Michael Keaton‘s Batman and Michelle Pfeiffer’s Catwoman. Schwarzenegger, meanwhile, faced off against George Clooney’s Batman as the villainous Mr. Freeze in the critical flop ‘Batman and Robin’.
As per ‘Variety’, at the Oscars,...
They took to the stage to present the award for the Best Visual Effects to ‘Godzilla Minus One’ and Best Film Editing to the Christopher Nolan directorial ‘Oppenheimer’, reports ‘Variety’.
However, it was their jokes about ‘Batman’ that left the Oscars audience in splits.
“Arnold and I are presenting tonight together for a very obvious reason,” DeVito said.
“We’ve both tried to kill Batman.”
Schwarzenegger revealed to applause. DeVito played the Penguin in Tim Burton’s ‘Batman Returns’, where he faced off against Michael Keaton‘s Batman and Michelle Pfeiffer’s Catwoman. Schwarzenegger, meanwhile, faced off against George Clooney’s Batman as the villainous Mr. Freeze in the critical flop ‘Batman and Robin’.
As per ‘Variety’, at the Oscars,...
- 3/11/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito had a “Twins” reunion at the Oscars as they joined forces to present best visual effects to “Godzilla Minus One” and best film editing to “Oppenheimer.” But it was their jokes about Batman that stole the show and had the Oscars audience uproariously laughing.
“Arnold and I are presenting tonight together for a very obvious reason,” DeVito said.
“We’ve both tried to kill Batman!” Schwarzenegger revealed to applause.
DeVito played the Penguin in Tim Burton’s “Batman Returns,” where he faced off against Michael Keaton’s Batman and Michelle Pfeiffer’s Catwoman. Schwarzenegger, meanwhile, faced off against George Clooney’s Batman as the villainous Mr. Freeze in the critical flop “Batman and Robin.” At the Oscars, Schwarzenegger said that his villain was defeated after Batman “used my one weakness against me,” which was Mr. Freeze’s love for his deceased wife.
“Oh. He threw me out a window!
“Arnold and I are presenting tonight together for a very obvious reason,” DeVito said.
“We’ve both tried to kill Batman!” Schwarzenegger revealed to applause.
DeVito played the Penguin in Tim Burton’s “Batman Returns,” where he faced off against Michael Keaton’s Batman and Michelle Pfeiffer’s Catwoman. Schwarzenegger, meanwhile, faced off against George Clooney’s Batman as the villainous Mr. Freeze in the critical flop “Batman and Robin.” At the Oscars, Schwarzenegger said that his villain was defeated after Batman “used my one weakness against me,” which was Mr. Freeze’s love for his deceased wife.
“Oh. He threw me out a window!
- 3/11/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Goodbye February, hello March! Prime Video! This month, the Amazon streamer will add dozens of film titles to its library on the first of the month, including 1989’s “Field of Dreams” and “Bull Durham” for those with spring training fever.
For the rest of the month, Prime Video will premiere several of this year’s most anticipated features, including the new “Road House” remake starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Conor McGregor on March 21. (The original starring Patrick Swayze will also come to the streamer on March 1). John Cena will play make-believe for real in the long-awaited comedy “Ricky Stanicky” opposite Zac Efron, Andrew Santino, Jermaine Fowler. March also brings the second half “Invincible” Season 2, which returned after more than two years this past November.
From a new comedy special from Tig Notaro to live National Women’s Soccer League matchups and more, find out everything coming to Prime Video in March,...
For the rest of the month, Prime Video will premiere several of this year’s most anticipated features, including the new “Road House” remake starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Conor McGregor on March 21. (The original starring Patrick Swayze will also come to the streamer on March 1). John Cena will play make-believe for real in the long-awaited comedy “Ricky Stanicky” opposite Zac Efron, Andrew Santino, Jermaine Fowler. March also brings the second half “Invincible” Season 2, which returned after more than two years this past November.
From a new comedy special from Tig Notaro to live National Women’s Soccer League matchups and more, find out everything coming to Prime Video in March,...
- 3/1/2024
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
It’s a fairly big month on Prime Video in March, at least compared to the other streaming service offerings! There are are two major films arriving on Amazon’s streamer. The first is a remake of the Patrick Swayze action classic Road House. Stepping into the late Swayze’s shoes? A crazy-jacked Jake Gyllenhaal, who really seemed to want to go the extra mile for this project.
The other big film coming to Prime Video is Ricky Stanicky, and the plot sounds really fun! It follows three friends who have always blamed their mistakes on an imaginary guy called Ricky Stanicky. When they have to finally introduce people to Stanicky, they decide to hire a washed-up actor (John Cena) to impersonate him. Hilarity ensues, maybe? But if neither of those make your watchlist, there’s also the return of the animated hit series Invincible.
Here’s everything coming to...
The other big film coming to Prime Video is Ricky Stanicky, and the plot sounds really fun! It follows three friends who have always blamed their mistakes on an imaginary guy called Ricky Stanicky. When they have to finally introduce people to Stanicky, they decide to hire a washed-up actor (John Cena) to impersonate him. Hilarity ensues, maybe? But if neither of those make your watchlist, there’s also the return of the animated hit series Invincible.
Here’s everything coming to...
- 3/1/2024
- by Kirsten Howard
- Den of Geek
Anne Hathaway, having starred in numerous romantic comedies, has undoubtedly become an expert in the genre. Thus, when the queen of Genovia was asked about her favorite rom-com during an appearance on the James Corden show, her response left the audience in shock, to say the least.
Now, whether she was joking or serious remains a topic of debate, but her choice can be perceived as either daringly unconventional or the insight of a true connoisseur, understood only by someone of her expertise.
Anne Hathaway in Locked Down
What is Anne Hathaway’s Favorite Rom-Com?
Anne Hathaway undeniably holds a special place in the hearts of internet users worldwide. Her captivating presence and iconic beauty are qualities many admire. Having established herself as a rom-com icon, the actress in the resurfaced clip divulged her top picks for favorite romantic comedies, and they are certainly unconventional choices.
Anne Hathaway stands among...
Now, whether she was joking or serious remains a topic of debate, but her choice can be perceived as either daringly unconventional or the insight of a true connoisseur, understood only by someone of her expertise.
Anne Hathaway in Locked Down
What is Anne Hathaway’s Favorite Rom-Com?
Anne Hathaway undeniably holds a special place in the hearts of internet users worldwide. Her captivating presence and iconic beauty are qualities many admire. Having established herself as a rom-com icon, the actress in the resurfaced clip divulged her top picks for favorite romantic comedies, and they are certainly unconventional choices.
Anne Hathaway stands among...
- 2/15/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
When fans try to rank the most iconic Catwoman actresses, many will put Michelle Pfeiffer’s performance in “Batman Returns” up there with the best of the best. But believe it or not, the role actually wasn’t originally meant for Pfeiffer. Instead, it was Annette Bening who was set to put on the leather catsuit. So, what happened?
Read More: ‘Catwoman’: Tim Burton’s Spinoff Would’ve Been An ‘$18 Million Black & White’ Film, Says ‘Batman Returns’ Sceenwriter
Well, in a recent episode of the Happy.
Continue reading ‘Batman Returns’: Annette Bening Talks Dropping Out Of Catwoman Role at The Playlist.
Read More: ‘Catwoman’: Tim Burton’s Spinoff Would’ve Been An ‘$18 Million Black & White’ Film, Says ‘Batman Returns’ Sceenwriter
Well, in a recent episode of the Happy.
Continue reading ‘Batman Returns’: Annette Bening Talks Dropping Out Of Catwoman Role at The Playlist.
- 1/22/2024
- by The Playlist
- The Playlist
Criminal, the Eisner Award-winning graphic novel series written by Ed Brubaker and illustrated by Sean Phillips, will soon become a TV series on Prime Video.
Prime Video has given a series order to Criminal, nearly a year after it was put on the development fast-track. A writers’ room for the project was put together early last year, but the WGA strike brought development to a halt. Criminal tells “the interweaving saga of several generations of families tied together by the crimes and murders of the past.” Ed Brubaker wrote the script for the pilot and will co-showrun the series with Jordan Harper (Hightown). Both will also executive produce alongside Sean Phillips, Sarah Carbiener, Phillip Barnett, and Legendary Television.
Related Batman: Caped Crusader animated series finds a new home at Amazon
“Criminal is a beloved graphic novel created by the most iconic team in the history of comics,” said Nick Pepper,...
Prime Video has given a series order to Criminal, nearly a year after it was put on the development fast-track. A writers’ room for the project was put together early last year, but the WGA strike brought development to a halt. Criminal tells “the interweaving saga of several generations of families tied together by the crimes and murders of the past.” Ed Brubaker wrote the script for the pilot and will co-showrun the series with Jordan Harper (Hightown). Both will also executive produce alongside Sean Phillips, Sarah Carbiener, Phillip Barnett, and Legendary Television.
Related Batman: Caped Crusader animated series finds a new home at Amazon
“Criminal is a beloved graphic novel created by the most iconic team in the history of comics,” said Nick Pepper,...
- 1/8/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Amazon’s Prime Video has ordered a series adaptation of the Ed Brubaker graphic novel “Criminal,” Variety has confirmed.
Brubaker created the graphic novel along with Sean Phillips. Both serve as executive producers. Brubaker also wrote the pilot script and will serve as co-showrunner alongside executive producer Jordan Harper.
“’Criminal’ is a beloved graphic novel created by the most iconic team in the history of comics,” said Nick Pepper, head of U.S. SVOD wholly owned development at Amazon MGM Studios. “I know our global Prime Video customers will immediately embrace this story, and I look forward to working with Ed, Jordan, and the team to bring it to the screen.”
The series is executive produced by Brubaker, Harper, and Sean Phillips, Sarah Carbiener, and Phillip Barnett. Legendary Television will also serve as an executive producer. The series is produced by Amazon MGM Studios.
“Sean and I have been building...
Brubaker created the graphic novel along with Sean Phillips. Both serve as executive producers. Brubaker also wrote the pilot script and will serve as co-showrunner alongside executive producer Jordan Harper.
“’Criminal’ is a beloved graphic novel created by the most iconic team in the history of comics,” said Nick Pepper, head of U.S. SVOD wholly owned development at Amazon MGM Studios. “I know our global Prime Video customers will immediately embrace this story, and I look forward to working with Ed, Jordan, and the team to bring it to the screen.”
The series is executive produced by Brubaker, Harper, and Sean Phillips, Sarah Carbiener, and Phillip Barnett. Legendary Television will also serve as an executive producer. The series is produced by Amazon MGM Studios.
“Sean and I have been building...
- 1/8/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Prime Video has given a series order to Criminal, a drama based on the multi-Eisner Award-winning graphic novel series created by Ed Brubaker, who writes the comic, and Sean Phillips, who illustrates it. Brubaker, who penned the pilot script, will co-showrun the TV series with crime fiction author Jordan Harper (Hightown).
The project, produced by Amazon MGM Studios, has been on fast track development at Amazon, which opened a writers room in early 2023. The process was interrupted by the WGA strike.
Criminal is described as an interlocking universe of crime stories. As Brubaker explained to Deadline in a 2019 interview, “Criminal tells the interweaving saga of several generations of families tied together by the crimes and murders of the past.”
Brubaker and Harper executive produce alongside Phillips, Sarah Carbiener, Phillip Barnett and Legendary Television.
“Criminal is a beloved graphic novel created by the most iconic team in the history of comics,...
The project, produced by Amazon MGM Studios, has been on fast track development at Amazon, which opened a writers room in early 2023. The process was interrupted by the WGA strike.
Criminal is described as an interlocking universe of crime stories. As Brubaker explained to Deadline in a 2019 interview, “Criminal tells the interweaving saga of several generations of families tied together by the crimes and murders of the past.”
Brubaker and Harper executive produce alongside Phillips, Sarah Carbiener, Phillip Barnett and Legendary Television.
“Criminal is a beloved graphic novel created by the most iconic team in the history of comics,...
- 1/8/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Ed Brubaker’s Criminal is moving forward at Amazon.
Nearly a year since it was first put in development, the retail giant and streamer has handed out a formal series order for the drama series based on the interlocking world of crime stories from the comic book powerhouse.
Brubaker, whose TV credits include Westworld and Batman: Caped Crusader, will serve as showrunner alongside crime fiction author Jordan Harper (Hightown, Gotham). Sean Phillips, who co-created Criminal alongside Brubaker, will also exec produce alongside Brubaker and Harper as well as Sarah Carbiener and Phillip Barnett. Legendary Television will also be credited as an exec producer. Amazon MGM Studios is the studio.
“Criminal is a beloved graphic novel created by the most iconic team in the history of comics,” said Nick Pepper, head of U.S. SVOD wholly owned development, Amazon MGM Studios. “I know our global Prime Video customers will immediately embrace this story,...
Nearly a year since it was first put in development, the retail giant and streamer has handed out a formal series order for the drama series based on the interlocking world of crime stories from the comic book powerhouse.
Brubaker, whose TV credits include Westworld and Batman: Caped Crusader, will serve as showrunner alongside crime fiction author Jordan Harper (Hightown, Gotham). Sean Phillips, who co-created Criminal alongside Brubaker, will also exec produce alongside Brubaker and Harper as well as Sarah Carbiener and Phillip Barnett. Legendary Television will also be credited as an exec producer. Amazon MGM Studios is the studio.
“Criminal is a beloved graphic novel created by the most iconic team in the history of comics,” said Nick Pepper, head of U.S. SVOD wholly owned development, Amazon MGM Studios. “I know our global Prime Video customers will immediately embrace this story,...
- 1/8/2024
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
These days, "Batman Returns" rightfully gets its due. But Tim Burton's sequel to his 1989 effort, "Batman," was assailed by critics upon its release, who felt that it was either too dark, too overcrowded with characters, lacking in plot, or just plain weird. Even many fans were ticked off by the Burton-ness of the whole thing and felt the director and screenwriter, Daniel Waters, had strayed too far from the core of the Dark Knight.
In a way, they were right. Burton had let his freak flag fly, making his own movie and not necessarily a Batman movie. Waters admitted as much after a recent screening of "Returns," saying (via IndieWire):
"It was a weird assignment in that I didn't need to please anyone but Tim Burton. Before the internet, you didn't have to go before a tribunal and say what you were doing — it was just two guys in a room riffing.
In a way, they were right. Burton had let his freak flag fly, making his own movie and not necessarily a Batman movie. Waters admitted as much after a recent screening of "Returns," saying (via IndieWire):
"It was a weird assignment in that I didn't need to please anyone but Tim Burton. Before the internet, you didn't have to go before a tribunal and say what you were doing — it was just two guys in a room riffing.
- 1/7/2024
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
As cinephiles look on to what is anticipated to be an amazing year in film and television, it’s almost unbelievable that two decades have passed since the release of certain 2004 movies. 2004 was packed with several exciting, high box-office-earning sequels, first installments, and standalone films. Most notably, the year presented several blockbusters in several genres. Interestingly, memorable movies like Starsky & Hutch, You Got Served, The Prince & Me, White Chicks, King Arthur, Man on Fire, The Machinist, Catwoman, Kung Fu Hustle, and Hotel Rwanda were all released in 2004. Although 2004 may seem a distant past to a...
- 1/6/2024
- by Onyinye Izundu
- TVovermind.com
Believe it or not, the dreadful 2004 Catwoman was not the movie Warner Bros. set out to make. After Michelle Pfeiffer‘s stunning turn as Selina Kyle in Batman Returns, nobody initially thought, “Yes, but what if we get some terrible French commercial director to shoot a story about a different cat lady fighting a budget-Emma Frost like it’s a perfume ad?” In the truth, the Catwoman project went through many iterations, not landing on the laughable mess that stalled the career of Halle Berry (who’s actually quite good in Catwoman) until the early 2000s.
Recently, Batman Returns screenwriter Daniel Waters shared some ideas about the original treatment for a Catwoman spinoff that director Tim Burton himself wanted to make after his Batman sequel. As revealed to IndieWire after a screening in Los Angeles in December, Burton had no intention of continuing the superhero route for his Catwoman film.
Recently, Batman Returns screenwriter Daniel Waters shared some ideas about the original treatment for a Catwoman spinoff that director Tim Burton himself wanted to make after his Batman sequel. As revealed to IndieWire after a screening in Los Angeles in December, Burton had no intention of continuing the superhero route for his Catwoman film.
- 1/5/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
Even though Tim Burton only directed two “Batman” films, there were a lot more plans for Burton to continue with his vision of DC superheroes. Of course, there’s the infamous “Superman” film he was working on with Nicolas Cage. There was even talk of a third ‘Batman’ film to follow his ‘Returns.’ And apparently, according to the writer of “Batman Returns,” there was even discussion of a Catwoman spinoff film.
Continue reading ‘Catwoman’: Tim Burton’s Spinoff Would’ve Been An ‘$18 Million Black & White’ Film, Says ‘Batman Returns’ Sceenwriter at The Playlist.
Continue reading ‘Catwoman’: Tim Burton’s Spinoff Would’ve Been An ‘$18 Million Black & White’ Film, Says ‘Batman Returns’ Sceenwriter at The Playlist.
- 1/3/2024
- by The Playlist
- The Playlist
Disagreements over the script for a Michelle Pfeiffer-headlined Catwoman movie from Tim Burton have been revealed: more here.
By the time he came to the end of shooting 1992’s Batman Returns, director Tim Burton pretty much knew that his time in Gotham City was at an end. His decision to not return for what became Batman Forever suited both him and Warner Bros (not least because of the backlash). But still, there was the olive branch of a Catwoman spin-off movie, that would have starred Michelle Pfeiffer.
This was actually rumoured for some time, and some work was done on the feature.
Daniel Waters, who penned Batman Returns, was hired to take a pass at a Catwoman feature, and as he described just before Christmas (courtesy of IndieWire), he pitched a film where Selina Kyle/Catwoman would have moved to “a Los Angeles version of Gotham City”.
Waters would...
By the time he came to the end of shooting 1992’s Batman Returns, director Tim Burton pretty much knew that his time in Gotham City was at an end. His decision to not return for what became Batman Forever suited both him and Warner Bros (not least because of the backlash). But still, there was the olive branch of a Catwoman spin-off movie, that would have starred Michelle Pfeiffer.
This was actually rumoured for some time, and some work was done on the feature.
Daniel Waters, who penned Batman Returns, was hired to take a pass at a Catwoman feature, and as he described just before Christmas (courtesy of IndieWire), he pitched a film where Selina Kyle/Catwoman would have moved to “a Los Angeles version of Gotham City”.
Waters would...
- 1/2/2024
- by Simon Brew
- Film Stories
Tim Burton's "Batman Returns" is one of the more unusual blockbusters of its era. Following the massive, massive success of his 1989 "Batman," Burton was seemingly given a lot more creative leeway with his sequel, transforming the world of Batman into a noir carnival nightmare of hopelessness and kink. "Returns" saw the Dark Knight (Michael Keaton) facing off against the sewer-dwelling creep the Penguin (Danny DeVito) and beginning an unhealthy flirtation with the mentally unwell Catwoman (Michelle Pfeiffer).
Burton's rendition of Catwoman may be the best Batman villain to have been depicted in live-action. She was unbalanced and terrifying, using her newfound mindset as a tool for liberation. It's no coincidence that her costume is a skintight leather vinyl costume with a corset and a whip. This was Catwoman as a horror movie dominatrix. She had more in common with the Cenobites from "Hellraiser" than anything from a Batman comic book.
Burton's rendition of Catwoman may be the best Batman villain to have been depicted in live-action. She was unbalanced and terrifying, using her newfound mindset as a tool for liberation. It's no coincidence that her costume is a skintight leather vinyl costume with a corset and a whip. This was Catwoman as a horror movie dominatrix. She had more in common with the Cenobites from "Hellraiser" than anything from a Batman comic book.
- 1/1/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Daniel Waters, the screenwriter behind 1992’s Batman Returns, said the proposed “Catwoman” spinoff from that film had two very different takes.
Waters spoke during a December 22 Los Angeles screening of Batman Returns at the Egyptian Theater.
Director Tim Burton wanted “Catwoman” to be an intimate drama shot in black and white to pay tribute to Jacques Tourneur’s iconic 1942 horror film, Cat People.
On the other hand, Waters wanted a satirical take wherein Catwoman moves to Los Angeles and takes on three corrupt superheroes.
“He wanted to do an $18 million black and white movie, like the original ‘Cat People,’ of Selina just lowkey living in a small town,” Waters said. “And I wanted to make a ‘Batman’ movie where the metaphor was about ‘Batman.’ So I had her move to a Los Angeles version of Gotham City, and it’s run by three asshole superheroes. It was ‘The Boys’ before ‘The Boys.
Waters spoke during a December 22 Los Angeles screening of Batman Returns at the Egyptian Theater.
Director Tim Burton wanted “Catwoman” to be an intimate drama shot in black and white to pay tribute to Jacques Tourneur’s iconic 1942 horror film, Cat People.
On the other hand, Waters wanted a satirical take wherein Catwoman moves to Los Angeles and takes on three corrupt superheroes.
“He wanted to do an $18 million black and white movie, like the original ‘Cat People,’ of Selina just lowkey living in a small town,” Waters said. “And I wanted to make a ‘Batman’ movie where the metaphor was about ‘Batman.’ So I had her move to a Los Angeles version of Gotham City, and it’s run by three asshole superheroes. It was ‘The Boys’ before ‘The Boys.
- 12/30/2023
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
“Batman Returns” screenwriter Daniel Waters described differences between his creative vision for a “Catwoman” spinoff and that of sequel director Tim Burton.
The spinoff project would have centered on Michelle Pfeiffer’s Catwoman, and Waters envisioned a comic book satire film much like Prime Video’s “The Boys.” Burton, though, imagined Pfeiffer’s Selina Kyle living in a small town. Waters unveiled details in a recent discussion about “Batman Returns” (1992) after a screening of the film at the Egyptian Theatre.
“He wanted to do an $18 million black-and-white movie, like the original ‘Cat People,’ of Selina just low-key living in a small town,” Waters said. “And I wanted to make a ‘Batman’ movie where the metaphor was about Batman. So I had her move to a Los Angeles version of Gotham City and it’s run by three asshole superheroes. It was ‘The Boys’ before ‘The Boys.’ But he got exhausted reading my script.
The spinoff project would have centered on Michelle Pfeiffer’s Catwoman, and Waters envisioned a comic book satire film much like Prime Video’s “The Boys.” Burton, though, imagined Pfeiffer’s Selina Kyle living in a small town. Waters unveiled details in a recent discussion about “Batman Returns” (1992) after a screening of the film at the Egyptian Theatre.
“He wanted to do an $18 million black-and-white movie, like the original ‘Cat People,’ of Selina just low-key living in a small town,” Waters said. “And I wanted to make a ‘Batman’ movie where the metaphor was about Batman. So I had her move to a Los Angeles version of Gotham City and it’s run by three asshole superheroes. It was ‘The Boys’ before ‘The Boys.’ But he got exhausted reading my script.
- 12/30/2023
- by Dessi Gomez
- The Wrap
“Batman Returns” screenwriter Daniel Waters participated in a recent discussion about the Tim Burton-directed sequel (via IndieWire) and revealed the collaborators’ clashing visions for a spinoff project centered on Michelle Pfeiffer’s Catwoman. Waters was envisioning a satirical take on the comic book movie genre, something he says was more akin to Prime Video’s “The Boys” these days, but Burton had something far more risky up his sleeve.
“He wanted to do an $18 million black-and-white movie, like the original ‘Cat People,’ of Selina just low-key living in a small town,” Waters said. “And I wanted to make a ‘Batman’ movie where the metaphor was about ‘Batman.’ So I had her move to a Los Angeles version of Gotham City, and it’s run by three asshole superheroes. It was ‘The Boys’ before ‘The Boys.’ But he got exhausted reading my script.”
It appears Waters always wanted to inject...
“He wanted to do an $18 million black-and-white movie, like the original ‘Cat People,’ of Selina just low-key living in a small town,” Waters said. “And I wanted to make a ‘Batman’ movie where the metaphor was about ‘Batman.’ So I had her move to a Los Angeles version of Gotham City, and it’s run by three asshole superheroes. It was ‘The Boys’ before ‘The Boys.’ But he got exhausted reading my script.”
It appears Waters always wanted to inject...
- 12/29/2023
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Michelle Pfeiffer is the best Catwoman, and it’s not even close. Fight me. After the release of Batman Returns, screenwriter Daniel Waters and director Tim Burton began developing a Catwoman spinoff which would have seen Pfeiffer returning to the role. The project was ultimately scrapped, but Waters spilled a few details during a recent screening of Batman Returns in Los Angeles.
“[Burton] wanted to do an $18 million black and white movie, like the original ‘Cat People,’ of Selina just lowkey living in a small town,” Waters said via IndieWire. “And I wanted to make a ‘Batman’ movie where the metaphor was about ‘Batman.’ So I had her move to a Los Angeles version of Gotham City, and it’s run by three asshole superheroes. It was ‘The Boys’ before ‘The Boys.’ But he got exhausted reading my script.” Sounds like two very different visions, but I can’t help...
“[Burton] wanted to do an $18 million black and white movie, like the original ‘Cat People,’ of Selina just lowkey living in a small town,” Waters said via IndieWire. “And I wanted to make a ‘Batman’ movie where the metaphor was about ‘Batman.’ So I had her move to a Los Angeles version of Gotham City, and it’s run by three asshole superheroes. It was ‘The Boys’ before ‘The Boys.’ But he got exhausted reading my script.” Sounds like two very different visions, but I can’t help...
- 12/28/2023
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Every “Batman Returns” fan worth their salt knows that following the success of Tim Burton’s twisted Christmas classic, Warner Bros. started developing a spinoff featuring Michelle Pfeiffer’s breakout villainess Catwoman. What they probably don’t know is that Burton had some unique ideas for a superhero blockbuster, including going black and white to pay tribute to Jacques Tourneur’s iconic 1942 horror film, “Cat People.”
Daniel Waters, the screenwriter behind 1992’s “Batman Returns,” spoke about the proposed Catwoman spinoff and revealed some behind-the-scenes tidbits about both films during a recent Los Angeles screening of “Returns” on December 22 at the Egyptian. Speaking about the Catwoman film, Waters referred to it as a strange process where he and Burton were both interested in making completely different films. While Burton wanted to make an intimate drama, Waters described his take — which would have seen Selina Kyle move to a Gothamized version of...
Daniel Waters, the screenwriter behind 1992’s “Batman Returns,” spoke about the proposed Catwoman spinoff and revealed some behind-the-scenes tidbits about both films during a recent Los Angeles screening of “Returns” on December 22 at the Egyptian. Speaking about the Catwoman film, Waters referred to it as a strange process where he and Burton were both interested in making completely different films. While Burton wanted to make an intimate drama, Waters described his take — which would have seen Selina Kyle move to a Gothamized version of...
- 12/28/2023
- by Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
Actress Zoë Kravitz, aka 'Catwoman' in the feature "The Batman", poses for the Yves Saint Laurent fragrance “Black Opium”:
The daughter of musician Lenny Kravitz and actress Lisa Bonet, her breakthrough film-acting role was 'Angel Salvadore' in "X-Men: First Class", followed by roles in "The Divergent Series" and "Mad Max: Fury Road". She has since appeared in "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them".
From 2017 to 2019, Kravitz co-starred in the HBO drama series "Big Little Lies".
Previously voicing the character of 'Catwoman' in "The Lego Batman Movie"...
...Kravitz reprised the role of 'Selina Kyle'/'Catwoman' for director Matt Reeves' in "The Batman".
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"Catwoman" Comic Books...
The daughter of musician Lenny Kravitz and actress Lisa Bonet, her breakthrough film-acting role was 'Angel Salvadore' in "X-Men: First Class", followed by roles in "The Divergent Series" and "Mad Max: Fury Road". She has since appeared in "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them".
From 2017 to 2019, Kravitz co-starred in the HBO drama series "Big Little Lies".
Previously voicing the character of 'Catwoman' in "The Lego Batman Movie"...
...Kravitz reprised the role of 'Selina Kyle'/'Catwoman' for director Matt Reeves' in "The Batman".
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"Catwoman" Comic Books...
- 12/27/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
The Top 10 comic books sold in North America during the month of November 2023 rank Marvel Comics "Spider-Boy" #1 as Number 1:
Top 10 Selling Comic Books November 2023:
1 Spider-Boy #1 Marvel Comics2 Amazing Spider-Man #37 (Gang War) Marvel Comics
3 Batman #139 DC Comics
4 Transformers #2 Image Comics
5 X-Men #28 (Fall of The X-Men) Marvel Comics
6 Ultimate Universe #1 Marvel Comics
7 Batman Catwoman Gotham War Scorched Earth #1 DC Comics
8 Amazing Spider-Man #38 (Gang War) Marvel Comics
9 Superior Spider-Man #1 Marvel Comics
10 Unnatural Order #1 (of 4) Vault Comics
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Top 10 Selling Comic Books November 2023:
1 Spider-Boy #1 Marvel Comics2 Amazing Spider-Man #37 (Gang War) Marvel Comics
3 Batman #139 DC Comics
4 Transformers #2 Image Comics
5 X-Men #28 (Fall of The X-Men) Marvel Comics
6 Ultimate Universe #1 Marvel Comics
7 Batman Catwoman Gotham War Scorched Earth #1 DC Comics
8 Amazing Spider-Man #38 (Gang War) Marvel Comics
9 Superior Spider-Man #1 Marvel Comics
10 Unnatural Order #1 (of 4) Vault Comics
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- 12/8/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
When Matt Reeves released :a[The Batman]{href='https://www.empireonline.com/movies/reviews/the-batman/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'} in cinemas last year, it didn’t just unleash a brand new Dark Knight on the world – it began the building of a whole new Gotham. Bruce Wayne’s beloved city often shape-shifts along with the material, whether depicted as a gaudy neon-lit ‘toon-scape (the Joel Schumacher Bat-flicks), a thrumming contemporary urban environment (:a[The Dark Knight trilogy]{href='https://www.empireonline.com/movies/features/dark-knight-trilogy-complete-story-of-christopher-nolan-batman/' target='blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'}), or festering with a scuzzy ‘70s New Yorkian grime (:a[Joker]{href='https://www.empireonline.com/movies/reviews/joker/' target='blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'}). Given all of The Batman’s film noir influences, the Gotham of Reeves’ film is one rife with corruption – boasting grandiose architecture, an oppressive atmosphere, and packed with shady places for dark...
- 11/21/2023
- by Ben Travis
- Empire - TV
Oscar winning actress Anne Hathaway, aka 'Catwoman' in "The Dark Knight Rises" poses for the November 2023 issue of "Porter" magazine, wearing Tom Ford, Balenciaga, Gucci and a whole lot more, photographed by Cass Bird:
Following several stage roles, Hathaway appeared in the 1999 television series "Get Real".
She came to prominence after playing 'Mia Thermopolis' in the Disney film "The Princess Diaries" (2001) and in its 2004 sequel.
Since then, Hathaway has starred in dramatic films including "Havoc" and "Brokeback Mountain" (2005).
She starred in "The Devil Wears Prada (2006) and "Becoming Jane" (2007).
In 2008, she won several awards for her performance in "Rachel Getting Married", also earning an Academy Award nomination for 'Best Actress'.
In 2010, she starred in the box office hits "Valentine's Day", "Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland", and "Love and Other Drugs", winning an Emmy Award for her voice-over performance on "The Simpsons".
In 2011, Hathaway had a voice role...
Following several stage roles, Hathaway appeared in the 1999 television series "Get Real".
She came to prominence after playing 'Mia Thermopolis' in the Disney film "The Princess Diaries" (2001) and in its 2004 sequel.
Since then, Hathaway has starred in dramatic films including "Havoc" and "Brokeback Mountain" (2005).
She starred in "The Devil Wears Prada (2006) and "Becoming Jane" (2007).
In 2008, she won several awards for her performance in "Rachel Getting Married", also earning an Academy Award nomination for 'Best Actress'.
In 2010, she starred in the box office hits "Valentine's Day", "Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland", and "Love and Other Drugs", winning an Emmy Award for her voice-over performance on "The Simpsons".
In 2011, Hathaway had a voice role...
- 11/14/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
The Top 10 comic books sold during the month of October 2023 rank Image Comics "Transformers #1 as Number 1:
Top 10 Comic Books October 2023:
1 Transformers #1 Image Comics2 Amazing Spider-Man #35 Marvel Comics
3 Batman #138 (Batman Catwoman The Gotham War) DC Comics
4 X-Men #27 (Fall of the X-Men) Marvel Comics
5 G.O.D.S. #1 Marvel Comics
6 Justice League Vs Godzilla Vs Kong #1 (Of 6) DC Comics
7 Immortal X-Men (Fall of the X-Men) #16 Marvel Comics
8 Superior Spider-Man Returns #1 Marvel Comics
9 Batman And Robin #2 DC Comics
10 Superman #7 DC Comics
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Top 10 Comic Books October 2023:
1 Transformers #1 Image Comics2 Amazing Spider-Man #35 Marvel Comics
3 Batman #138 (Batman Catwoman The Gotham War) DC Comics
4 X-Men #27 (Fall of the X-Men) Marvel Comics
5 G.O.D.S. #1 Marvel Comics
6 Justice League Vs Godzilla Vs Kong #1 (Of 6) DC Comics
7 Immortal X-Men (Fall of the X-Men) #16 Marvel Comics
8 Superior Spider-Man Returns #1 Marvel Comics
9 Batman And Robin #2 DC Comics
10 Superman #7 DC Comics
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- 11/6/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Prime Video has a fair amount in store for subscribers in November, as the uber-violent hit animated show Invincible returns for its highly anticipated second season. Based on the iconic comic book by Robert Kirkman, Cory Walker, and Ryan Ottley, season two will find super-powered protagonist Mark attempting to rebuild his life after finding out the truth about his father Nolan.
Elsewhere on the streamer, the producing team behind the James Bond movies are out to spin the franchise in a completely different direction by debuting their curious new globe-trotting adventure series, pitched somewhere between a quiz show and a treasure hunt. 007: Road To A Million features Brian Cox as the game’s “mastermind”, watching over the contestants as they try to win a million quid.
Here’s everything coming to Amazon Prime Video and Freevee this month. Amazon Originals are accompanied by an asterisk!
New on Amazon Prime...
Elsewhere on the streamer, the producing team behind the James Bond movies are out to spin the franchise in a completely different direction by debuting their curious new globe-trotting adventure series, pitched somewhere between a quiz show and a treasure hunt. 007: Road To A Million features Brian Cox as the game’s “mastermind”, watching over the contestants as they try to win a million quid.
Here’s everything coming to Amazon Prime Video and Freevee this month. Amazon Originals are accompanied by an asterisk!
New on Amazon Prime...
- 11/1/2023
- by Kirsten Howard
- Den of Geek
DC Comics "Catwoman" #58, now available, is written by Tini Howard and illustrated by Nico Leon, with covers by David Nakayama, Joshua "Sway" Swaby, Rian Gonzales and Gabriele Dell'otto:
"...every general puts their plans into play as 'Selina Kyle' and her cat cradle threaten to pull the city apart. 'Red Hood', fundamentally changed, struggles to find his new role in this broken city.
"Claws fly, secrets are told and hearts are on the line in the penultimate chapter of the 'Gotham War' event..."
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"...every general puts their plans into play as 'Selina Kyle' and her cat cradle threaten to pull the city apart. 'Red Hood', fundamentally changed, struggles to find his new role in this broken city.
"Claws fly, secrets are told and hearts are on the line in the penultimate chapter of the 'Gotham War' event..."
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- 10/18/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
The Top 10 comic books sold during the month of September 2023 rank Marvel Comics "Predator Vs. Wolverine #1 as Number 1:
Top 10 Comic Books September 2023:
1 Predator Vs. Wolverine #1 Marvel Comics2 Batman #137 (Batman Catwoman The Gotham War) DC Comics
3 Amazing Spider-Man #33 Marvel Comics
4 Batman Gargoyle of Gotham #1 (Of 4) (Mature) DC Comics
5 Daredevil #1 Marvel Comics
6 X-Men #26 (Fall of the X-Men) Marvel Comics
7 Batman And Robin #1 DC Comics
8 Wonder Woman #1 DC Comics
9 Uncanny Spider-Man #1 (Fall of the X-Men) Marvel Comics
10 Amazing Spider-Man #34 Marvel Comics
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Top 10 Comic Books September 2023:
1 Predator Vs. Wolverine #1 Marvel Comics2 Batman #137 (Batman Catwoman The Gotham War) DC Comics
3 Amazing Spider-Man #33 Marvel Comics
4 Batman Gargoyle of Gotham #1 (Of 4) (Mature) DC Comics
5 Daredevil #1 Marvel Comics
6 X-Men #26 (Fall of the X-Men) Marvel Comics
7 Batman And Robin #1 DC Comics
8 Wonder Woman #1 DC Comics
9 Uncanny Spider-Man #1 (Fall of the X-Men) Marvel Comics
10 Amazing Spider-Man #34 Marvel Comics
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- 10/4/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
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