News
New 52 – Birds of Prey #9 review
Finally! Someone else got the memo that these Talons are supposed to be bad ass. First things first, get this book. I think it might be my favorite of the cross-over so far. Second, when you read it, listen... Continue »New 52 – Red Hood and the Outlaws #9 review
What we have here is a fun and exceptionally well-drawn series that stays pretty consistent. I don’t usually review it because it’s not very “Batman” (except for a moment in issue #3 which is one of the best Bat-moments... Continue »Upcoming Comics: May 16th, 2012
Batman takes a backseat this month as Catwoman, Nightwing, Red Hood & the Outlaws, and The Birds of Prey take their turn fighting the Court of Owls. Also this month, The Justice League face a brand new threat drawn... Continue »Warner Bros. teams up with Mountain Dew for ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ marketing campaign
The countdown has begun! Warner Bros. has teamed up with Mountain Dew for a marketing campaign for The Dark Knight Rises. Co.Create sums up all the goodies we can expect to see in June:
The creative output of that collaboration will be seen beginning on June 18 when, to whip expectant fans into a proper frenzy, Mountain Dew will unveil exclusive content and storylines with the launch of DEWGothamCity.com, an online destination created by Motive and Davie Brown Entertainment designed to provide unprecedented access to the world of The Dark Knight Rises. From videos, sneak peeks, and in-depth information–such as the Applied Sciences environment that will give users a history of batgear such as Batman’s suit and his badass car, the Tumbler, or back stories on characters and Gotham City itself–new content will be released regularly leading up to the film’s July 20 opening. As the pièce de résistance, the site will also include an opportunity for fans to enter product codes to win exclusive prizes, such as one of only five scripts signed by Christopher Nolan.
VIEW MORE PHOTOS IN THE GALLERY
As always, Batman-News.com will keep you in the know about all the cool content to come out of this campaign. Check out the full press release after the break for all the details.
Night of the Owls Reading Order Pt.1
I’ve been getting quite a few questions on Twitter and in the comments here at Batman-News about what the reading order is for The Night of the Owls crossover event. From what I’ve seen so far, the only issue... Continue »The Dark Knight Rises: new HQ photos, interviews, and more, from Total Film [Update]
Total Film has been teasing The Dark Knight Rises news and today its been revealed! They’ve released a brand new interactive iPad app that’s packed with new photos, new interviews, and new information. This issue isn’t just about The Dark Knight Rises though, it’s got a behind the scenes look at Batman Begins and The Dark Knight too. It even includes a letter from Tim Burton, explaining why he was so interested in Batman. Whether you pick it up on the newsstand, or download the iPad app, this issue is a must buy for any Batman fan! Check out the new photos* for now, and I’ll update this post with interesting quotes and information from the article a little later today.
Update: I just read through Total Film, and while there wasn’t much new info, there were a few interesting points:
- Temperatures got up to 120 degrees during the shoot in Jodhpur, India.
- Batman Begins’ theme was fear, The Dark Knight…chaos, Christian Bale said that “pain” is constant throughout The Dark Knight Rises.
- In terms of brutality, The Dark Knight Rises exceeds The Dark Knight.
- Christopher Nolan admitted that the ending of The Dark Knight left the audience hanging, and explained that The Dark Knight Rises has a great ending. Nolan is thrilled to bring the story around full circle to its conclusion.
VIEW MORE PHOTOS IN THE GALLERY
*Some photos have been removed at the request of Total Film. I’ll have them back up when they’re officially released online.
SOURCE: Total Film
Warner Bros. announces ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ Tumbler and Bat-Pod tour
How’s this for some marketing? Warner Bros. announced today that The Dark Knight Rises fans will have a chance to see the Tumbler and Bat-Pod up close and personal as part of a coast-to-coast tour leading up to the July 20th release of The Dark Knight Rises. Here’s the press release:
BURBANK, Calif., May 10, 2012 — Fans who have been eagerly awaiting the July 20 release of Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Legendary Pictures’ “The Dark Knight Rises” will have an opportunity to get a firsthand look at the Tumbler and the Bat-Pod, which are rolling out on a coast-to-coast tour, sponsored by Mountain Dew and IMAX(R).
Both the Tumbler and the Bat-Pod have served as high-powered modes of transportation for Batman in Christopher Nolan’s earlier blockbusters–with the Tumbler first appearing in “Batman Begins,” and the Bat-Pod being introduced in “The Dark Knight.” They will both be featured in different ways in the hugely anticipated finale to the director’s Batman trilogy, “The Dark Knight Rises.”
For more information and a full list of cities, visit the tour’s official website and click the “TOUR DATES” button in the top right corner.
SOURCE: Tumbler Tour
‘The Avengers’ director Joss Whedon comments on ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ competition
Marvel’s The Avengers made history last weekend, bringing in a record smashing $207.4 million dollars in its first opening weekend. Since then, fans and movie buffs have been debating whether or not The Dark Knight Rises can break The Avengers’ record the weekend of July 20th. In an open letter to the fans, The Avengers director Joss Whedon commented on the competition from Christopher Nolan and The Dark Knight Rises. I think he nailed it:
Let’s look at the bigger picture, and I can’t say this enough: THIS IS NOT A ZERO SUM GAME. Our successes, whoever has the mostest, are a boon to each other. We’re in the business of proving that superhero movies aren’t just eye-candy (they’re eye-TRUFFLES!). People seem intent on setting us against each other, and though I’m proud to be Woody Strode to Nolan’s Kirk Douglas, I think they’re missing the point. Whatever TDKR does on its first weekend, the only stat that matters to me is the ticket I’M definitely buying. Nolan and Raimi INVENTED the true superhero flick, yo. (Special mention to Jon Favreau and James Gunn.) Happy to be in the mix.
On a related note, I’d encourage you all to check out a great article on this very topic, by Sean Gerber of Modern Myth Media: Can ‘The Dark Knight’ Rise Above ‘The Avengers’?
SOURCE: Whedonesque.com
New 52 – Batman #9 review
My first thought upon opening “Batman” #9 was “What am I looking at? …oh…well if that’s what it is then the next page is going to be…” *flip* “AWESOME!” I then flipped back and began reading the comic normally,... Continue »New 52 – Batman and Robin #9 review
With the bat-family fighting the undead it’s game-on for everyone to be as brutal as possible. The no-kill rule has gone out the window and there’s no better time to see every hero be a total badass than right... Continue »
