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10 years after taking the helm of Yle drama’s department and contributing significantly to Finnish drama’s hike in quality and international reach, Jarmo Lampela continues to broaden his network of international partners. Italy and Canada are the latest countries to be conquered by the visionary Finn who is attending Lille’s Series Mania confab with several projects.

“Torna a Surriento” will be Yle’s first co-production with Italian pubcaster Rai. The four-part romantic drama, in pre-production, is co-written by Guglielmo Finazzer, Dario Carraturo, Jens Martin Mienna and Aleksi Puranen. The story turns on a Neapolitan hustler who inherits a remote estate in Finnish Lapland. What he sees as a quick payday turns into a tumultuous two-month stay as he ends up clashing with the local Sámi community and falling for a fierce reindeer herder. Finland’s Whatevergroup is producing with Italy’s Viola Films, Norway’s Rein Films and Iceland’s Glassriver.

A glimpse at upcoming UK DVD and Blu-ray release dates well into 2025: here’s what’s coming to disc and when.

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As the format continues to gain traction, here’s our regularly-updated list of upcoming 4K Ultra HD disc releases in the UK.

Sitting alongside our list of upcoming DVD and Blu-ray releases (that you can find here), we’re also keeping a calendar for those who support the 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray disc format. As we learn of new UK releases, we’ll add them to this list.

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The Ruthless Aggression Era marked the debut of WWE greats like John Cena, Randy Orton, Batista, and more, who rose to the occasion and elevated the status of WWE, turning it into a global powerhouse. The period was not limited to debuts only because it featured some memorable feuds that left a lasting impression in the minds of the fans. One such feud was between Matt Hardy and Edge.

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However, this feud was not limited until the cameras rolled. The beef was personal and perhaps the most uncomfortable of all time. After all, it featured a love triangle between Hardy, The Rated R Superstar, and Lita. Their saga featured the most vicious of quarrels and comments that are forever engrained in the minds of wrestling fans.

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Features the voices of: Koichi Yamadera, Daisuke Ono, Akira Ishida, Kengo Kawanishi, Yuki Kaji, Romi Park, Akio Otsuka, Ayane Sakura, Rie Kugimiya, Wataru Takagi | Written by Kazuki Nakashima | Directed by Junpei Mizusaki, Shinji Takagi

Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League, a sequel to the 2018 cult hit Batman Ninja, is a film that revels in its own absurdity while delivering a heartfelt tribute to both anime conventions and the DC Universe. Directed by Junpei Mizusaki and Shinji Takagi, with a screenplay by Kazuki Nakashima, this animated superhero romp picks up a day after the events of Batman Ninja, plunging Batman and his allies into a multiversal mash-up that’s equal parts thrilling, ridiculously gorgeous and surprisingly poignant. This new film doubles down on the over-the-top nonsense of the original, offering a wild ride that’s as much a love letter to Japanese culture as it is a playful riff on the superhero genre.

Stars: Chantal Contouri, Shirley Cameron, Max Phipps, Henry Silva, Rod Mullinar, David Hemmings, Rosie Sturgess, Robert Thompson | Written by John Pinkney | Directed by Rod Hardy

As a fan of Australian genre cinema, I find 1979s Thirst to be a fascinating, often overlooked entry in the country’s horror canon. Directed by Rod Hardy, this film stands as an intriguing bridge between the Ozploitation movement of the 1970s and the more refined horror-thrillers that would emerge in the 1980s. While it may not have the same raw, aggressive energy as Wake in Fright (1971) or Long Weekend (1978), it carves its own niche by blending Gothic horror with the uniquely unsettling atmosphere of Australian psychological thrillers.

What immediately sets Thirst apart is its distinct take on the vampire mythos. Rather than leaning into traditional European folklore, Hardy and screenwriter John Pinkney reimagine vampirism through the lens of a shadowy cult, which feels more...

Now that The Masked Singer has introduced us to the members of Season 13’s Group B, we’re ready to take a creek — sorry, a crack — at guessing one of their secret identities.

The Group B premiere revealed Bat to be Vanderpump Rules star Scheana Shay, and we’ve already expressed how obvious it is that Space Ranger is Flavor Flav (that voice is simply undeniable!), so let’s turn our attention to one of the more elusive contestants — Griffin.

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For many anime fans, the bombastic action scenes pulled them in before anything else. The great stories and awesome characters might've helped them stay, but the action is what catches most people's eyes. Even veteran anime fans still love watching a captivating fight scene unfold.

That just makes it all the more frustrating when a fight that could've been great just winds up letting fans down. Sometimes the fight just wasn't as important to the studio as it was to the fans. Other times, the animation drags the fight down, making it a chore to watch. Whatever the case, disappointed fans wind up being the real losers.

Kenpachi & Byakuya vs. Yammy Had Too Much Hype to End So Easily Stream Bleach on HuluImage via Studio Pierrot

Sometimes a last-second reveal of a joke character's true power is cool. Bleach's introduction of Yammy's true identity is not one of those times.

Widely considered to be not only one of the best crime and gangster movies of all time but one of the greatest pieces of American cinema ever made, Francis Ford Coppolla's adaptation of The Godfatherremains one of the most revered movies in the history of the medium. Nominated for ten Academy Awards and winning three, including one for Best Picture, the film tops many fans' lists as the best movie of all time.

With such a perfect movie in the crime and gangster film subgenre, it is hard for even the best contenders in the same category to measure up. But some gangster films are so good that they come close to being as good as The Godfather, reminding audiences why the tragic stories of organized crime and its affects on the world around it can be one of the most compelling subjects for a movie.

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Academy voters had no love for Joker: Folie à Deux, but Batman leads the pack when it comes to comic book movies at the Oscars.

Many months ago, Todd Phillips’ Joker: Folie à Deux seemed a likely Oscar contender at this weekend’s Academy Awards ceremony. Breaking the Batman mould, the 2018 original remains the most-nominated comic book movie to date with 11 nods, including Best Picture, Best Director, and a Best Actor win for Joaquin Phoenix.

With the addition of Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn, the meta-fictional musical sequel came with more awards hype. This evaporated on contact with the movie’s lacklustre opening weekend, not to mention the disappointed reception from critics and fans.

(Full disclosure – I am blissfully ignorant of Phillips’ Joker movies, so won’t comment on either of them. Wherever you stand on them, it should suit everyone just fine if the worst movie that gets made...

The wait for Creature Commandos Season 2 may not be as long as some fans were expecting. Showrunner Dean Lorey recently confirmed that development has already begun on the next season of the adult animated series.

Speaking with The Direct to promote Harley Quinn Season 5, Lorey confirmed that the writers' room has already reassembled to figure out the story for next season. "Yeah. I mean, it's still early days, but we are actively working on breaking the season and starting to figure that out. So it's definitely moving forward," he exclaimed. "I mean, it's like, they put it on a fast track, and they seem to mean it. So, yeah, we're in it."Creature Commandos was renewed for a second season by Max and DC Studios in December 2024.

RelatedJames Gunn Clears Up Confusion Over Creature Commandos Season 2 Scripts

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Valentine’s Day might be about flowers, chocolates, and romance – but in horror, love often leads to obsession, betrayal, and bloody revenge. With slasher thrills, supernatural hauntings, or twisted tales of doomed romance, horror movies set around love and relationships add an extra layer of intensity. Interestingly, horror movies that use romance as a device go right back to the origins of horror cinema, intertwining desire with thrills and kills.

For those who prefer their Valentine’s Day with a side of terror, we’ve rounded up the best horror films to watch on February 14th. These movies prove that sometimes, love doesn’t just break your heart – it rips it out.

The Best Valentine’s Day Horror Movies 1. My Bloody Valentine (1981 & 2009)

Few films embody Valentine’s Day horror better than My Bloody Valentine. This cult classic slasher follows a mining town plagued by a masked killer seeking revenge on Valentine’s Day.

South Korea has a strong presence in the international landscape of entertainment, especially in music and cinema. The horror genre has been explored in South Korea since the early days of the country's cinema and evolved significantly throughout the decades, becoming a synonym of innovation and expertise in the genre. K-cinema is particularly associated with some of the best supernatural horror and zombie horror movies, yet Korean horror cinema has something for every taste.

Known for blending cultural themes into horror, the genre has been through different phases. Early Korean horror movies were often cautionary tales that reflected tendencies and fears within Korean society, perfectly exemplified by the 1960 psychological horror movie The Housemaid. Around the late 1990s and early 2000s, the genre experienced a renewal in South Korea. This shift propelled the making of more high-octane action horror, like 2006's The Host, and other subgenres that are still popular in Korean cinema today.

When it comes to romance, vampires take “forever” very seriously. And so do we. Maybe it’s the immortality, the brooding, or the way they make neck-biting look way more seductive than it should. Whatever the reason, vampire horror romances have been making audiences swoon for decades, blending love with death, passion with peril, and desire with destruction.

If you’re looking for a love story that comes with fangs, forbidden attraction, and a healthy dose of doomed obsession, these 10 vampire horror romances will sink their teeth into you.

Universal 10. Dracula (1931)

Before vampires were sexy, brooding antiheroes, Dracula set the gold standard for supernatural seduction. With hypnotic stares, impeccable fashion, and an unsettlingly smooth accent, Dracula (Bela Lugosi) effortlessly lures Mina (Helen Chandler) into his undead embrace, despite her engagement to another man.

This Universal classic is a must-watch for gothic horror fans. While it may not have the blood-drenched theatrics of modern adaptations,...

Guangzhou (Canton) born Chor Yuen studied Chemistry at the Sun Yat Sen University before getting into the Hong Kong film industry. He worked his way up and soon became a sought-after director. “Cold Blade” (1970) was his first wuxia film, and after joining Shaw Brother Studio in 1971, he directed “Duel for Gold” and then “Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan”. Chor’s adaptation of Gu Long‘s 17 novels from 1976 onwards into a series of swordplay wuxia films won him more recognitions, awards and international reputation.

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With “Bat Without Wings”, a film adapted from Huang Ying’s novel, Chor again brings us more wuxia mystery and detective thrills to the big screen but with a touch of horror. The film’s title refers to a notorious and highly skilled swordsman who rapes beautiful women and kills them. In order to stop him for good,...

The stars of Smallville recently discussed the Superman prequel series, revealing what mementos they took from the set. The fan-favorite The CW series, which continues to be popular, ended its remarkable ten-season run fourteen years ago.

Tom Welling, Michael Rosenbaum, Kristin Kreuk, and Erica Durance were all on the Smallville MegaCon panel. Cbr asked the actors what they had taken from the set, to which the Clark Kent/Superman actor Welling responded, "Just my memories." His co-stars, however, were not quite as reticent. "I got the Smallville jacket. I have Lex's goggles. A picture of the crazy doll," Lex Luthor actor Rosenbaum stated. Kreuk revealed she had kept a memento from one of the wildest Smallville episodes, "Thirst," which had her character Lana Lang turn into a vampire. "My vampire teeth and de-kryptonite necklace," she responded. Durance, who portrayed Lois Lane, kept her character's name tag and entire wardrobe.

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Park Chan-wook, the Award-winning Korean filmmaker behind The Vengeance Trilogy, Thirst, and Stoker, has just wrapped principal photography on his latest feature, No Other Choice, Variety reports today.

The film began filming in August 2024 and is slated for release sometime later this year.

No Other Choice is an adaptation of Donald E. Westlake’s mystery thriller The Ax and follows “a middle-aged man named Man-soo who embarks on a determined job hunt after being unexpectedly terminated from his position at a paper company.”

The novel’s synopsis gives a fuller picture: “Burke Devore is a middle-aged manager at a paper company when the cost-cutting ax falls, and he is laid off. Eighteen months later and still unemployed, he puts a new spin on his job search — with agonizing care, Devore finds the seven men in the surrounding area who could take the job that rightfully should be his, and systematically kills them.

There are nine significant storylines in Gotham that ultimately went nowhere, leaving some unanswered questions about the DC series. Gotham is known for its ambitious narratives and bold reimaginings of Batman’s origin and the Dcu timeline. It featured numerous gripping narratives, yet some of the most intriguing were abandoned or forgotten about. From unresolved character arcs to dropped teases of iconic villains, the show left many threads dangling.

Gotham was a prequel series focused on the origins of Batman’s world, following Jim Gordon’s rise through the ranks of the Gotham City Police Department. It provided new takes on classic villains and explored Bruce Wayne’s evolution into the Dark Knight. However, due to behind-the-scenes challenges, the final season was shortened drastically, forcing writers to condense the planned storylines into just 12 episodes. This required the writers to fast-track Bruce Wayne’s transformation into Batman, which meant some characters...

As long as The Batman Part II remains in development without cameras rolling, speculation regarding potential spinoffs intensifies as fans crave more from Matt Reeves' Bat-verse saga. While Reeves "would love" to make more spinoffs, especially amid The Penguin's success, the director insists his focus is making The Batman sequel.

Speaking with MTV News, Reeves addressed whether he intends to create more spinoffs following the Golden Globe-winning success attained by The Penguin. Though Reeves is intrigued by adding more series to his Batverse, he insists completing the oft-delayed Part II is his main objective. “I would love to do more [spinoff series],” Reeves said, adding that “the thing we’re really focused on” is Part II. Reeves also reiterated the desire to continue The Penguin for another season but wants to get Part II going before seeing where things go. “We’re talking about doing the second season of The Penguin,...

Smallville tells the story of a young Clark Kent growing up in a Kansas farm town. It premiered in 2001 and ran for 10 seasons, centering on the arcing mythology of Superman with interludes dealing with Kryptonite-infected "freaks of the week." However, with 22 episodes a season, it stands to reason they weren’t all winners.

In the Season 5 Smallville episode "Thirst," Lana Lang begins attending Met U and needs to find last-minute housing, so she pledges to a sorority. Tri-Psi president Buffy Sanders accepts Lana into the house and turns her into a vampire. "Thirst" is universally considered the worst episode of Smallville - even by the creators and cast.

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For Season 5 of Smallville, The CW asked for a couple of themed episodes for Halloween and Christmas. The former, "Thirst, " became the lowest-rated Smallville episode, leading creators Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, executive producer Ken Horton,...

NBC won't come to you live from New York this Saturday night, but there are plenty of reasons to get excited about Saturday Night Live's 50th anniversary season when it returns. The most recent SNL episode preceded the holidays on December 21, with Martin Short hosting and Hozier as the musical guest. Saturday Night Live season 50 features seasoned comedians like Nate Bargatze, John Mulaney, and Chris Rock. It also gives worthy pop icons like Wicked's Ariana Grande and Charli Xcx a chance to host and perform a monologue.

The cast of SNL season 50 features a blend of established comedians and newcomers, and it looks drastically different from a few years ago. Kate McKinnon, Aidy Bryant, and Pete Davidson exited SNL season 47, allowing rising SNL stars like Andrew Dismukes, Chloe Fineman, Heidi Gardner, Ego Nwodim, and Bowen Yang to come forward. Season 50's SNL cast also features up-and-coming comedians Marcello Hernandez,...

South Korean cinema is best known for its grotesque, no-holds-barred, onscreen violence that can easily find some space in the list of the most unsettling movies. The biggest name in Korean cinema continues to be Park Chan-wook. His work not only gained international acclaim but also set the stage for a new wave of filmmakers who specialize in genre films that captivate audiences at both domestic and prominent international festivals, contributing to the rich tapestry of best Korean movies.

Bong Joon-ho and Kim Jee-Woon, contemporaries of the influential Park Chan-wook, have contributed significantly to the rise of Korean cult cinema, a movement that Park spearheaded. Together, these filmmakers have propelled South Korean cinema to international acclaim. Meanwhile, directors like Lee Chang-dong, Kim Ki-Duk, Hong Sang-soo, and Im Kwon-Taek have earned recognition for their artistry in film festivals, creating a unique space for themselves. Balancing mainstream appeal and artistic depth, South Korean cinema has evolved,...

Robot zombies? It could happen, and often did in "Transformers: Prime."

Since "Transformers" has been remade so many times over the past 40 years, new cartoons will sometimes use a central gimmick to set themselves apart from the crowd. "Beast Wars" had robots that transformed into animals instead of vehicles. The 2003 anime series "Transformers: Armada" cashed in on the "Pokémon" craze and had the Autobots and Decepticons fighting over "Mini-Cons," human-sized Transformers that could unlock great powers in the larger ones. The currently airing "Transformers: Earthspark" has introduced a new batch of characters called the "Terrans," who are Transformers created on Earth instead of the metal planet Cybertron.

For the 2010-2013 cartoon "Transformers: Prime," the gimmick was Dark Energon. "Energon" is the Transformers' primary fuel source, and the literal lifeblood of their creator, Primus. Dark Energon (which glows a sickly purple instead of crystal blue) is the blood of Primus' shadow self,...

There's an awful lot of confusion surrounding plans for The Batman Part II. An article published by Entertainment Weekly around the time filmmaker Matt Reeves was promoting The Penguin suggested the sequel's script was finished; James Gunn, however, has repeatedly said no draft has been handed into DC Studios. 

This has led to some pretty wild theories about the movie being cancelled, with Gunn accused by some of sabotaging Reeves so he can focus on the Dcu-set The Brave and the Bold. 

It's a wild claim and makes zero sense when The Penguin received rave reviews, especially as Gunn made no secret of the fact DC Studios was involved in that show's production. Reeves has also been named as a producer on the upcoming Clayface movie. 

Gunn has now confirmed that the details shared by that EW reporter were "misconstrued." He'd later add that, while it's true DC Studios hasn't...

Jack Nicholson was already a major star before he played the Joker in 1989's "Batman." But his unprecedented deal with Warner Bros. for that particular blockbuster netted the actor more than $50 million and made him one of the wealthiest performers in Hollywood — not to mention one of the most influential. After somehow wangling a portion of the profits from both the box office and merchandising revenues from "Batman," Nicholson set a new precedent for big-name performers moving forward. The actor also basically ensured that "Batman" never actually turned a profit for Warners even though it became a box office smash.

When "Batman" debuted in the summer of 89, it arrived amid a public frenzy dubbed "Bat-mania" by the media. Audiences were clamoring for director Tim Burton's take on the Caped Crusader, which promised to restore the "Batman" property to its dark roots and deliver a serious take on a...

Warning: Contains Potential Spoilers for Batman And Robin #16!

Five years have passed since Bane ruthlessly killed Alfred Pennyworth in front of Damian Wayne's Robin, snapping the butler’s neck in a brutal act of retaliation against Batman. Yet, despite the time that has passed, it’s clear DC is far from finished exploring the Alfred-centric trauma haunting the Dynamic Duo, as one recent heartbreaking and narrative-defining scene demonstrates.

...Alfred’s death could serve as a deciding factor in Damian’s choice to quit his role as Robin...

Despite Alfred’s death in the 2019 City of Bane storyline, his presence has loomed large across Bat-Family comics, from Batman to Nightwing and beyond. However, it is Damian Wayne who has been most deeply affected by the loss, a theme explored in Joshua Williamson’s Robin and Batman and Robin series.

Now, with Phillip Kennedy Johnson and Carmine Di Giandomenico taking over the Batman and Robin run,...

“SNL” opened Saturday’s show by tackling the thirst surrounding alleged UnitedHealthcare CEO killer Luigi Mangione through the lens of Nancy Grace, with cast member Sarah Sherman having a ball with her impression of the crime TV personality.

Sherman delighted in twisting the pronunciation of words as her Nancy Grace appeared outraged by the reaction to Mangione.

“The healthcare assassin Luigi Mangione has got women and gay guys alive all hot and bothered,” Sherman’s Grace said. “I mean seriously? This guy looks like Dave Franco with Eugene Levy’s eyebrows.”

Except instead of “seriously” Sherman pronounced it more like “sry-uh-zlee?”

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“This man is not a sex icon. This man is – and I cannot say this any clearer – a murderer,” she continued, dropping the “u” in that last word entirely.

Sherman’s...

1992's "Batman Returns" was initially met with a reaction somewhere between confused and concerned, mostly due to it being a much darker affair than audiences and critics had expected. But it has since firmly established its standing as one of the great Batman interpretations. Even as Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight trilogy mostly dominates conversations about the greatest Batman movies, "Batman Returns" remains an inspired and beautiful expressionist nightmare that represents a full realization of director Tim Burton's artistic vision.

But it wasn't just Burton's direction and production designer Bo Welch's Art Deco-meets-Fascism set design that made "Returns" such an immersive and unforgettable experience. Danny DeVito's performance as Oswald Cobblepot/The Penguin stole the show — which, considering this was a movie that also starred Michael Keaton, Christopher Walken, and Michelle Pfeiffer, is a pretty impressive accomplishment. While Colin Farrell hated his costume for 2024's "The Penguin" series,...

When the cameras will roll on The Batman Part II remains a mystery as its development takes longer than anticipated. One person wondering aloud why the upcoming superhero sequel continues to be delayed is lead actor Robert Pattinson, who offers the perfect response regarding the continued wait.

Speaking with the New York Times, Pattinson addressed the many delays Part II has faced, which have prompted endless cancelation rumors on social media. With the script for the upcoming big-screen installment of Matt Reeves' Bat-verse yet to be completed and fans' patience wearing thin, Pattinson commented on the slow pace of The Batman trilogy, teasing that he may “genuinely be retiring by the end of them.”

Related James Gunn Explains Why He Decided Against Making Robert Pattinson the Dcu's Batman

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One Batman villain has appeared twice in live-action DC movies, but he may only become an actual villain until the Dcu's The Brave and the Bold or a future sequel. Batman has faced several enemies on the big screen so far, including various takes on A-list villains such as the Joker, the Riddler, the Penguin, and Two-Face, as well as famous Batman enemies like Bane, Scarecrow, Mr. Freeze, Poison Ivy, and Superman himself. Every live-action Batman portrayal has faced villains spanning the spectrum of realism. However, there are still many DC antagonists Batman hasn't had the chance to fight in a live-action movie yet.

Some details in The Batman and The Penguin suggest that The Batman - Part II's main antagonists will be the Court of Owls — a secret society that hasn't even been mentioned in any live-action DC movie so far. Meanwhile, the Dcu's The Brave and the Bold...

Despite DC Studios co-ceo James Gunn’s confirmation that a script for The Batman: Part II hasn’t been finished, one actor from The Batman (2022) has an interesting idea of who could be the villain in writer-director Matt Reeves's follow-up. Jeffrey Wright, who played James Gordon in The Batman told The Movie Dweeb that the son of James Gordon, James Gordon Jr., would make for a great adversary for the caped crusader.

“There’s a lot to choose from,” said Wright when asked which character from the universe he would like to see tangle with Gordon and Batman. “You know, Gordon actually has a son who becomes somewhat nefarious. That could be a possibility,” said The Hunger Games actor. Gordon’s son has never been adapted into a live-action version of Batman.

It seemed as though Wright had thought of the idea before because he said he had “some ideas,...

Warning! Spoilers for Batman: The Brave and the Bold #19!On the rare occasion that Batman needs help, he has either the Justice League or the expansive Bat-Family that he can turn to. But with Gotham City in flames and the Bat-Family driven insane, Batman has to save Gotham City by recruiting his last-ever choice into the Bat-Family: Scarecrow.

This desperate recruitment took place in Batman: Brave and the Bold #19 story "The Hum" by Zac Thompson, Stefano Raffaele, Lee Loughridge, and Troy Peteri. In this story, a persistent hum is heard throughout Gotham City, and it's driving the citizens mad. By the time Batman realizes what was happening, the majority of Gotham's citizens and the entire Bat-Family had become homicidal.

With no other options, and considering the frequency that seems to be making people insane from fear, Batman turns to the Scarecrow for help, even though he has been...

With “The Penguin” being a massive hit for HBO and Max, as well as “The Batman: Part II” gearing up to begin production next year, there is a ton of speculation about Matt Reeves’ Bat-universe. Namely, everyone wants to know who the next big villain might be, with a good number of folks wanting to give Barry Keoghan’s Joker a chance at the spotlight.

Continue reading Barry Keoghan Says He’d Love To Do More Joker But Has Not Heard A Thing About The Next Appearance at The Playlist.

The Batman Part II continues the saga involving Robert Pattinson's Dark Knight and could potentially see a confrontation between Gotham's chief protector and his long-time rival, the Joker. However, the man who played the Clown Prince of Crime claims he still doesn't know if his character will appear in the sequel.

Speaking with Josh Horowitz on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, The Batman star Barry Keoghan addressed whether he'll reprise his role as the Joker in Part II. Though it's been widely reported Keoghan will return to play the nihilistic criminal in Part II, the Irish actor claims he hasn't heard anything about a potential feature. "It's a big one, but I am going to say that, if the opportunity came about, yes, I'd love to explore, and given the opportunity, really dive into it," he said "But I have not been contacted, I've not heard anything."

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Warning! This post contains Spoilers for The Penguin episode 8Batman is finally acknowledged in The Penguin finale, which suggests why the Dark Knight never intervened in Oz Cobb's gang war. DC's The Penguin takes place in a dark and forgotten corner of DC's Gotham City, where innocent people like Rhenzy Feliz's Victor Aguilar resort to a life of crime and hardened criminals like Oz Cobb and Sofia Falcone quench their thirst for power by killing everyone around them. Gotham neighborhoods like Crown Point are overlooked by the government, the police, and apparently, by Batman himself.

As expected, The Penguin episode 8 brings the conflict to an end on a tragic note, as Oz's successful plan to have Sofia Gigante captured by the Gcpd is overshadowed by Frances' stroke. Oz refuses to accept that Frances will never recover, and takes her out of the hospital so she can live the rest of her life with him.

Shadow the Hedgehog is aglow in a Sonic the Hedgehog 3 still. This comes after director Jeff Fowler delved into how Shadow actor Keanu Reeves perfected his character.

Shared onto the Fandango X account, the still sees Shadow standing on his motorcycle while his eyes and quills glow, and electricity can be seen on parts of his body. Above the still is text that reads, "Keanu Reeves brings chaos as the villainous Shadow in this new look at [Sonic the Hedgehog 3]. Only in theaters December 20." Additionally, a new official poster has been released showcasing Shadow and Ben Schwartz's Sonic.

Keanu Reeves brings chaos as the villainous Shadow in this new look at #SonicMovie3. Only in theaters December 20. pic.twitter.com/79IwukD9B4 Fandango (@Fandango) November 4, 2024

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Why Did Ben Affleck Quit Playing Batman ( Photo Credit – Facebook )

After a few caped misadventures and one suit-wearing existential crisis, Ben Affleck officially bid goodbye to Batman in 2022. “That’s part of the pressure that comes with doing it,” he admitted while reflecting on the relentless demands of the superhero world during a 2017 interview with USA Today. In another candid (and colorful) interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Affleck opened up about why he hung up the cowl for good—and let’s just say, it wasn’t all Batmobiles and hero poses.

Affleck first jumped into the Batman gig with Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, bringing his gruff charm to Gotham. He even gave the role his signature “world-class Boston finesse”. But in his own words, what started as an exciting chapter quickly became “somewhat repetitive and less interesting.” Affleck had fun working in Batman v Superman, but the...

Spoiler Alert !!!Spoiler Warning for The Penguin Episode 7

The Penguin’s penultimate episode delivered an intense and shocking ending that immediately set things up for an epic showdown between Sofia Gigante and Oz Cobb. Episode 7, entitled ‘Top Hat’, revealed Penguin’s history and what ultimately led him to his dark path.

Credits: Colin Farrell in The Penguin / HBO

After that incredible scene – a massive explosion that shook Gotham City – many viewers might be wondering if Bruce Wayne will finally show up. This incident is indeed a Batman-level threat, and there’s no way HBO would miss this chance to give fans something to cheer on.

Robert Pattinson’s Batman Should Appear in The Penguin Episode 8

In Episode 7, the audience had a glimpse of Colin Farrell’s Oswald Cobb’s childhood. He was seen living with his mother and two brothers. It was evident that he did not have a great bond with his siblings,...

Tim Burtons Batman films altered the trajectory of DC's Dark Knight, leaving an indelible mark on both the character and the superhero genre. Burtons Batman (1989) and Batman Returns (1992) redefined Batman in pop culture, blending darkness with style and exploring the psyche of Gotham Citys heroes and villains. These movies set a precedent of nuanced characterization and distinctive designs that have since permeated the entire Batman franchise, with many becoming essential aspects of the hero and his universe.

Tim Burtons two movies were the first in the initial Batman franchise, which Joel Schumacher later continued with Batman Forever (1995) and Batman & Robin (1997). Burtons first Batman movie was a huge pop culture phenomenon, triggering what is often called Bat-mania or the "Summer of Batman." Batman, and indeed its sequel, had a significant impact on the superhero genre, permanently changing the Batman franchise in comics, movies, television series, and video games.

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Well, Love Is Blind delivered the most uneventful season-ender of all time, with most of the couples breaking up ahead of Wednesday’s Season 7 finale. But because we have the commitment that the contestants seem to lack, let’s see this thing through and discuss how it all ended.

This season of the reality dating series looked much like seasons past: A group of singles met potential partners in adjoined rooms — called pods — in hopes that they might fall in love without the distraction of physical appearance. But there was a notable difference in the Washington D.C.-set Season...

The Voice teed up a mixed bag Monday, kicking off Season 26’s Battles with four eliminations, two Steals and at least one matchup that was heaven-sent. Read on, and we’ll discuss it all!

Team Snoop: Christina Eagle (Grade: A+) defeated Gail Bliss (Grade: A) on “Redneck Woman” | Though the country singers were exceedingly well-matched on their rollicking Gretchen Wilson cover, I had to give the edge, however slight, to Christina. Gail sounded radio-ready and record-perfect, but so did her opponent — and her opponent has the more interesting voice.

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Ghosts are ubiquitous and zombies have had their moments of dominance, but of all the classic horror monsters, vampires have the strongest claim for the greatest film legacy. The vampire genre is nearly as old as cinema itself, with F.W. Murnau’s “Nosferatu” scaring up audiences in 1922, followed by the countless iterations that came in its shadow. Every era and every filmmaking country has since taken up its own spins on the myth of the vampire, from Universal Studios’ “Dracula” series beginning with Tod Browning’s Bram Stoker adaptation in 1931, all the way up to Iranian-American director Ana Lily Amirpour’s indie feminist twist “A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night” in 2014.

2024 has not exactly been a banner time for brilliant takes on the horror genre’s most iconic creatures of the night, with the most notable bloodsucking project to come out this calendar year being the fun but ultra-silly “Abigail.

Warning! Spoilers for DC vs. Vampires: World War V #3!DC's heroes have defeated threat after threat and continually saved the planet, but they can't win all the time, and in one universe, the Bat-Family were slaughtered by the vampire army. The majority of superheroes, like Wonder Woman and Superman, have joined the vampires, but one surprising Bat-Family member could still defeat all of these threats with ease: Bat-Mite.

The one Bat-Family member who could end this bloody war with a wave of his finger was revealed in DC vs. Vampires: World War V #3's backup story "A Hero For These Trying Times" by Tyler Boss, Miquel Muerto, and Becca Carey. Bat-Mite finds his way to Earth, wanting another adventure with his idol Batman, only to discover that the entire planet seems destroyed, with the Batcave empty and Wayne Manor lying in ruins. It's here that Bat-Mite eventually discovers that Batman is dead.

The Vampire is as old to cinema as the horror genre itself is. From the influential expressionism of Nosferatu (1922), the many more direct popular literary adaptations like Bram Stoker’s Dracula (1992) and the modern romance meshing approach of Thirst (2009), vampires seem to have a long lasting significance in the history of horror. Vampires have even transcended into the worlds of exploitation with cult classics like Blacula (1972) and to parody in lesser cult classics like Dracula: Dead and Loving It (1995). The key argument I make with this heavily abridged history of Vampires is that not only does anyone remotely familiar with the concept of horror know what a “classic vampire” is but that what constitutes as a “vampire film” is a loose definition.

Bleeding (2024) is a modern retooling of the fundamental traits associated with vampires that delivers a moody character drama with a young adult crime twist. Bell switches gothic castles...

If you told somebody just 10 years ago that Sonic the Hedgehog would be part of a successful trilogy and a spin-off show, there's a good chance that person would instantly turn and walk away from you, appalled by your ridiculousness. Against all odds, including an initial Sonic design so maligned by the fanbase that Paramount had to give it an overhaul, Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is set for a release this December and fan-favorite character Shadow the Hedgehog is making his live-action debut, voiced by Keanu Reeves. With Reeves in the saddle, Sonic fans are shooting their shot and fan-casting Emmy Award-winner Sarah Paulson as another fan-favorite: Rouge the Bat.

Currently, there's no movement in her voicing the role, and according to Paulson herself, it doesn't seem likely. She recently told Comicbook.com that nobody has called her about playing Rouge, but she's open to the idea.

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Over the weekend, you might have spotted some chatter on social media about a Mr. Freeze movie being in the works. Based on information published in Production Weekly (which doesn't ever really mean much), it would be set in the same world as The Batman and The Penguin.

There are already rumblings about Mr. Freeze being The Batman - Part II's villain due to the sequel's winter setting, so a spin-off revolving around Dr. Victor Fries isn't too outlandish.

DC Studios co-ceo James Gunn was asked about the rumour on Threads and initially only added fuel to the fire with what proved to be a surprisingly vague response from the Superman director.

"I haven’t heard that one but there are a lot of rumors out there this week," he started. "Some of them are true, some are partially true, and some aren't true at all. If it’s fun...

The Dcu's Batman: The Brave and the Bold will be Batman's first chance in a long time to use some famous comic book gadgets that have never made it to a live-action movie. The upcoming movie Batman: The Brave and the Bold will be The Dark Knight's first true appearance in the newly-formed Dcu headed by James Gunn, following the release of Superman: Legacy. Considering how many amazing pieces of tech Batman uses in the comics that have yet to see on-screen representation, this movie will be Batman's chance to show off an updated arsenal.

There are many reasons why some of Batman's coolest gadgets have remained unseen by moviegoers. Whereas the more campy Batman appearances of the late 60s and 90s simply didn't have the budget for a depiction of Batman's more fancy utility belt options, the higher-budget Batman movies like Matt Reeves' The Batman or Christopher Nolan...

Richard Harris played Albus Dumbledore in the first two Harry Potter movies until his death forced the studio to recast the role with Michael Gambon. With the upcoming Harry Potter TV series starting the casting process, some fans have thought that Harris’ son, Jared Harris, would make for a good Dumbledore.

During an interview on the The Independent series Go to Bat, Jared Harris was asked if he’d be down to play Dumbledore in the Harry Potter TV series. His response should shut down any more fan casting. “No, thank you,” he said. “Also, I mean, why do it? I don’t understand. The films were fantastic – leave them alone.” Although Harris doesn’t seem keen on the idea of a TV series, he did acknowledge that “a lot of storytelling” was left out of the movie franchise.

While Harris may not be an option to play Dumbledore, Gary Oldman...

While not all players may be interested in seeing everything there is to see in Black Myth: Wukong, others want to complete the game in its entirety. That means finding every item, absorbing every Spirit, unlocking every Spell, and beating every boss. If you dont know where to look in Black Myth: Wukong, its easy to miss parts of the game, like hidden items and even bosses.

There are over 107 bosses, with many being optional. Of the optional ones, several are easy to miss because theyre locked behind secret areas or quests. One missable boss is the Apramana Bat, found in Chapter 3 of Black Myth: Wukong. Players looking to complete their journal and obtain the Apramana Bat Spirit wont want to miss out on beating this hidden boss, so keep reading to learn where to find and beat Apramana Bat.

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Matt Reeves has revealed that he is almost done with the script for The Batman Part II. Fans are speculating who the next antagonist will be for the Bat of Gotham. While they are keen on seeing someone like the Court of Owls in a live-action setting, there is one reason why fans think it might be a bad idea.

Robert Pattinson as Batman in 2022’s The Batman | Credit: Warner Bros

The first Batman film with Matt Reeves dealt with a family conspiracy that spanned the deep history of Gotham, heavily concerning the Waynes. Should Matt Reeves’ sequel deal with the Court of Owls, fans are concerned that the plot of the film might be a little repetitive for audiences’ tastes.

DC must save the Court of Owls for the Dcu The Court of Owls || Credit: DC Comics

The Court of Owls is a set of Batman villains that fans...