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6 People Who Apologized For Their Own Movie

Eddie Wright — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 20:43:14 +0000

On April 22, it was reported that Michael “I Make Things Go Boom” Bay, apologized to a reporter from The Miami Herald for the third act of his 1998 smash, ‘Armageddon.’ He said: I will apologize for Armageddon, because we had to do the whole movie in 16 weeks. It was a massive undertaking. That [...]

Original Batmobile Auctioned Off For Record $4.6 Million

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 04:59:57 +0000

In 1965 George Barris bought a 1955 Lincoln Futura for one dollar. He just auctioned it off for $4.6 million. Granted, Barris, 87, put about $15,000 into vehicle after his initial purches. Oh, and there is the small detail that in 1966 the 19-foot long car became the first Batmobile used in the iconic 1960′s TV series ‘Batman.’ [...]

5 Actors Who Could Play Batman in the Reboot

Amanda Ferris — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 21:29:38 +0000

Even though Christian Bale nailed the role of Bruce Wayne and Batman in Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight trilogy, let's face it: Warner Brothers is going to reboot the character and it will probably happen sooner rather than later. Since Christian Bale will not star in any Batman movie not directed by Christopher Nolan, here are five potential actors who could believably pull off being both the playboy Bruce Wayne and The Dark Knight.

Man Spent 800 Hours on Amazing Lego Batcave

Amanda Ferris — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 16:54:40 +0000

If you’ve ever wanted to own a custom-made Batcave, check out this gorgeous LEGO replica that was unveiled at the Emerald City Comic-Con earlier this year and drool in envy. The replica was the first of many future collaborations between Mr. Carlyle Livingston II and Mr. Wayne Hussey and includes four motors that operate a [...]

"The Dark Knight Rises" Star Christian Bale Admits to Feeling "Immense" Pressure

Dave Kim — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:30:32 +0000

This summer will see the release of one of the most anticipated movies in recent memory. The Dark Knight Rises is set to open in movie theaters on July 20. It's the third and final film in Christopher Nolan's trilogy and promises to go out on top. Batman himself revealed that fans' high expectations of The Dark Knight Rises had its effect on him.

'The Dark Night Rises' Trailer Leaks [VIDEO]

WGRD — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 14:39:18 +0000

A teaser for Christopher Nolan's Batman threequel 'The Dark Knight Rises' is expected to play before 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2' on Friday, but that hasn't stopped the internet from leaking it a few days early.

The footage below is admittedly poor quality, so it's hard to pinpoint what exactly is going on. But from we can tell, we do get a few glimpses of Commissioner Gordon (Gary Oldman) on a hospital bed, along with a very quick glimpse of Bane, played by 'Inception' hunk Tom Hardy.

Games to try before you die: Batman (NES)

Ned — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 15:03:09 +0000

This weeks Games to Try Before you Die is dedicated to the best Batman game ever released! I know, Batman Arkham Asylum was amazing, but if you rock it old skool, this one is bad ass.

What: Generally based on the first Batman movie (Tim Burton style), you play as the Batman, taking out the Jokers henchmen and ultimately reaching the Joker himself to save Gotham city! Normally, movie games suck major d**k, but this game is awesome

Batman Badly Beaten on Las Vegas Strip [VIDEO]

gary.chenoweth — Sat, 14 May 2011 14:52:13 +0000

In a video circulating the Internet this week, a man dressed as Batman engaged in what began as a bit of playful street theater with a non-costumed rival on the Vegas strip

But soon, faux-punches turned to real ones, and the two slugged it out in front of a crowd of onlookers. It didn't end well for Batman, who was ultimately body slammed and then hit with a barrage of blows as he lay helpless on the ground.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt in NEW Batman film

Ned — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 15:33:14 +0000

We have Catwoman and now this kid from 3rd Rock from the Sun, and no, it is not John Lithgow… Joseph Gordon-Levitt has been casted in The Dark Knight Rises as Alberto Falcone. Im guessing it is original Falcone’s son or something…..I’m sure some comic book dude could correct me on this. Well, Anna Hathway [...]

Anne Hathaway Cast As Catwoman in The Dark Knight Rises

Dave Kim — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 21:36:19 +0000

Well it’s official on who will play the love interest for Christian Bale’s Bruce Wayne in The Dark Knight Rises, the next chapter in the Batman film franchise. Director Christopher Nolan announced that Anne Hathaway will play the role of Selina Kyle, who Bat-fans know is none other than Catwoman. Hathaway beat out many other [...]