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The Week in Spandex - The Dark Knight Rises, The Amazing Spider-Man, The Avengers, Iron Man 3, Thor 2, Kick-Ass 2 and The Hoff: Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.
4 hours ago | Flickeringmyth | See recent Flickeringmyth news »
Our weekly round-up of the big news stories from the world of movie superheroes…
Having made way for Disney's marketing blitz on The Avengers these past couple of months, Warner Bros. stepped up the promotional campaign for Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight Rises in a big way this week, flooding the world wide web with a host of Bat-related goodies. It began with a new theatrical poster, and while this left some fans underwhelmed, the studio more than made amends over the next few days, starting with six character posters showcasing Batman (Christian Bale), Bane (Tom Hardy) and Selina Kyle (Anne Hathaway), along with a 'secret' Catwoman design that was discovered tucked away on the official website. Of course, this was just the beginning, and soon we had two new TV spots consisting of snippets of previously unseen footage, in addition to a whole raft of images featuring Bruce Wayne / Batman, »
- flickeringmyth
The Final Eagle Awards have Landed
25 May 2012 12:48 PM, PDT | Comicmix.com | See recent Comicmix news »
By ‘UK Correspondent’ Steve Morris
The last-ever Eagle Awards have just concluded here in good ol’ Blighty (that means Britain), with the ceremony due to switch names over to “The McM Awards” in 2013. End of an era, awards-fans! In lieu of us not liveblogging the awards ceremony Oscars-style (complete with a drinking game in which you have to down a pint every time Scott Snyder wins something), here is the complete list of winners:
Best Newcomer (writer): Jeff Lemire
Best Newcomer (artist): Francesco Francavilla
Best Writer: Scott Snyder
Best Artist (pencils): J.H. Williams III
Best Artist (inks): Scott Williams
Best Writer/Artist: Frank Miller
Best Fully-Painted Artwork: Alex Ross
Best Colourist: Dave Stewart
Best Letterer: Richard Starkings
Best Editor: Karen Berger
Best Publisher: DC/Vertigo
Best Full-Colour Us Comic: Batman
Best Black/White Us Comic: The Walking Dead
Best Full-Colour British Comic: Dr Who Magazine »
- Steve Morris
Is Catwoman wearing Batman's trousers?
25 May 2012 8:47 AM, PDT | The Guardian - Film News | See recent The Guardian - Film News news »
Amid excited talk about the Caped Crusader's sexuality, we're offered a glimpse of his next filmic exploits – and on-screen kiss
It's been an intriguing week for fans of Batman. First up, the ever-attentive Mail Online raised the unlikely prospect that the caped crusader is about to be outed as gay by DC comics. Then we got two new TV spots for Christopher Nolan's forthcoming The Dark Knight Rises and finally the first gander at the forthcoming animated take on Frank Miller's The Dark Knight Returns, the debut part of which is due out in the autumn.
Guardian books blogger David Barnett has covered the Mail's spurious contention in detail here. I suppose the one thing that can be said for shifting Batman's sexuality from a filmic point of view is that it might cast an entirely new light on the Joel Schumacher years.
Introducing Robin into the »
- Ben Child
Batman's Robin Will Be A Girl In New Animated Movies
25 May 2012 1:06 AM, PDT | WENN | See recent WENN news »
Batman's sidekick Robin is set for a sex change in two new animated movies - the crimefighting character will be voiced by a girl.
Modern Family star Ariel Winter will join Robocop star Peter Weller, Wade Williams and Michael McKean, who is currently recovering from a car accident in a New York hospital, in the studio for Batman: The Dark Knight Returns.
The Warners Bros. and DC Comics collaboration, an adaptation of Frank Miller's popular 1986 graphic novel series, will be released as two movies on DVD later this year.
Weller will take on the lead role of Batman/Bruce Wayne, while Winter will play Carrie Kelly, the brand new Robin.
McKean will voice Dr. Wolper and Prison Break's Williams will double up as Harvey Dent/Two-Face, according to The Hollywood Reporter. »
'Dark Knight Returns' Images Give First Look At Animated Movie
24 May 2012 9:39 AM, PDT | MTV Splash Page | See recent MTV Splash Page news »
Batman fans have not one, but three movies to look forward to in the next year or so. Not only do they have Christopher Nolan's indie passion project "The Dark Knight Rises," but a two-part DC Comics Premiere Movie adaptation of Frank Miller's iconic series "The Dark Knight Returns."
Yesterday, we heard that Peter Weller and Ariel Winter would play the aged Bruce Wayne and his young female ward, respectively of course. Today, the Hollywood Reporter has a handful of images from the upcoming film, which give us our first look at how Miller's art has made the leap to animation.
Check out more of the still after the jump!
The new stills reveal animation that is simultaneously Miller-inspired, yet in keeping with the previous DC Comic Premiere Movies. Bruce Wayne has maintained his angular features and impossibly enormous jaw, but some of the characters' rougher edges have »
- Kevin P. Sullivan
Cool Clicks: The Ten Best Wes Anderson Characters
24 May 2012 4:00 AM, PDT | NextMovie | See recent NextMovie news »
We scour the interwebs for the coolest movie news and more so you don't have to ...
A Wes Anderson film wouldn't be a Wes Anderson film without the strange and wonderful denizens who inhabit Wes Anderson's world. Upon this week's release of "Moonrise Kingdom," Screen Junkies takes a look at the ten best players on the Anderson stage.
You know, we don't remember buying a house when we were only 19 years old. Zillow reports that "The Hunger Games" star Josh Hutcherson is growing up fast as he's purchased himself a happy home — and one previously owned by Heath Ledger, at that.
We would've preferred a live-action version starring Michael Keaton 'round 2020 or so, but that probably goes without saying. Still, an animated take of Frank Miller's "The Dark Knight Returns" isn't a bad consolation prize — check out some choice Bat-pics from the upcoming film at the Hollywood Reporter. »
- Bryan Enk
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns voice cast revealed and first images released
23 May 2012 11:40 PM, PDT | Flickeringmyth | See recent Flickeringmyth news »
Marvel may have enjoyed more success than DC when it comes to live-action adaptations (well, outside of Christopher Nolan's Batman saga, at least), but in terms of animation even the most hardened of Marvel fans would have to admit that DC Comics has the edge. With their direct-to-video DC Universe Animated Original Movies line (now rebranded as DC Comics Premiere Movies), Warner Bros. has adapted some of the most acclaimed comic book titles from the DC Universe and now they're turning their their attention to one of the all-time greats in Frank Miller's epic tale, Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, for what is sure to be a hotly anticipated two-part animated adaptation.
As revealed by Heat Vision today, Peter Weller (RoboCop) has been brought in to voice Bruce Wayne / Batman in The Dark Knight Returns, leading a cast that includes Ariel Winter (Modern Family) as Carrie Kelley / Robin, »
- flickeringmyth
Peter Weller Cast As Batman In DC’s Animated The Dark Knight Returns
23 May 2012 2:19 PM, PDT | We Got This Covered | See recent We Got This Covered news »
The Dark Knight Rises isn't the only upcoming film Batman fans should be anticipating. As part of their 'DC Universe Animated Original Movies' line - an ongoing series of direct-to-video titles like All-Star Superman, Batman: Year One, and Wonder Woman - Warner Bros. animation is producing a two-part adaptation of Frank Miller's seminal 1986 masterwork The Dark Knight Returns. And today, we finally know who's playing Batman.
Read more at We Got This Covered »
- Jonathan R. Lack
RoboCop To Voice Batman In Animated Dark Knight Returns
23 May 2012 1:14 PM, PDT | Boomtron | See recent Boomtron news »
Further developments in the animated version of Frank Miller’s seminal The Dark Knight Returns: Casting announced today includes Peter Weller, who played RoboCop in the first two films, as Bruce Wayne, the millionaire playboy who dresses up like a bat and beats up crooks because he misses his mommy and daddy.
Also added to the cast, according to The Hollywood Reporter is Ariel Winter, who plays smarty-pants middle-child Alex Dunphy on ABC’s Modern Family, will play Robin, and comedy legend Michael McKean as Dr. Wolper, the Joker’s psychiatrist. As if I wasn’t already wishing McKean a speedy recovery from his recent accident, this news just makes me want him healthy again even more quickly.
In other news: I am thoroughly sold on an animated version of The Dark Knight Returns. Never mind the fact that it’s been my second-favorite comic book for years (the first-place spot goes to the obvious, »
- Jimmy Callaway
The Dark Knight Returns Animated Movie - Photos and Cast Announced!
23 May 2012 12:30 PM, PDT | GeekTyrant | See recent GeekTyrant news »
Frank Miller's badass 1986 Batman comic The Dark Knight Returns is getting an animated adaptation, and today we get our first look at it from a series of photos that have been released. Warner Bros. has also announced the impressive voice cast for the film. I hope this turns out being a lot better than the Batman: Year One animated movie they made.
Peter Weller (Robocop) will be taking on the role Batman/Bruce Wayne! Weller is crazy, and he's got a great voice for this character! The cast also includes Ariel Winter (Modern Family) as Robin. David Selby (original Dark Shadows soap opera), Wade Williams (Prison Break) as Harvey Dent/Two-Face; and Michael McKean as Dr. Wolper, the psychiatrist who releases the Joker from the insane asylum.
The movie is being directed by Jay Oliva, who was the storyboard artist for Zack Snyder's upcoming Superman movie Man of Steel, »
- Venkman
Peter Weller Is The New Batman In The Dark Knight Returns
23 May 2012 12:20 PM, PDT | Twitch | See recent Twitch news »
RoboCop is the new Batman. Or, at least, he is the new voice of Batman.Warner Brothers currently have director Jay Oliva hard at work on a two film animated adaptation of Frank Miller's 1986 comic miniseries The Dark Knight Returns, an adaptation that The Hollywood Reporter tells us will include the voice talents of Peter Weller, David Selby, Wade Williams, Ariel Winter and Michael McKean.One of the most influential comic series of all time, The Dark Knight Returns adaptation will be released in two parts as Batman: The Dark Knight Returns with the first installment due in early 2013. »
Peter Weller to Voice Batman in 'The Dark Knight Returns,' Plus Watch the 'Marvel Heroes Online' Teaser Trailer
23 May 2012 12:08 PM, PDT | Movies.com | See recent Movies.com news »
We’ve got some big Batman news to share today, but oddly enough it doesn’t involve the upcoming The Dark Knight Rises. Instead, Warner Bros. has announced who will be providing the voice acting for the upcoming two-film adaptation of Frank Miller’s classic The Dark Knight Returns – an animated feature based on one of the landmark Batman story arcs. It’s a star-studded cast that should make Bat-Fans happy. Headlining the project is none other than Robocop himself, Peter Weller, who is set to provide the voice for Bruce Wayne/Batman. He will be joined by Modern Family’s Ariel Winter, who will perform as Robin according to THR. Also joining the cast are David Selby, Wade Williams (Harvey Dent/Two-face) and Michael McKean (Dr. Wolper). The...
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- Mike Bracken
Warner Bros reveals the first images from their upcoming film version of The Dark Knight Returns
23 May 2012 12:07 PM, PDT | JoBlo.com | See recent JoBlo news »
In 1986, two comics were published that raised the bar for all comics that came after. One was Watchmen and the other was The Dark Knight Returns. Now, DC Comics Premiere and Warner Bros are finally bringing Frank Miller's Batman epic to life. The animated version of The Dark Knight Returns will be split into two parts. One will be released on blu-ray this fall and the other in 2013. The film retains the signature look and feel of the comic and has an awesome voice cast featuring Peter »
- Alex Maidy
Animated Dark Knight Returns Adds RoboCop's Peter Weller And Four More
23 May 2012 12:05 PM, PDT | cinemablend.com | See recent Cinema Blend news »
Frank Miller.s "Batman: Year One," the famous retelling of the Caped Crusader's origin story, was made into a full length animated feature last year by Warner Bros. and DC Entertainment. On the heels of B:yo's success, the comic book author's other most famous work "The Dark Knight Returns" is now also getting an adaptation. More accurately, two since the sprawling tale of an aging Bruce Wayne re-donning the cowl is being split into Batman: The Dark Knight Returns: Part 1 and B:tdkr: Part 2. THR reports that Warners and DC have cast several actors for their upcoming animated version of Miller.s classic 1986 Batman comic book run. Peter Weller, most famous for his role as Robocop, will voice Batman/Bruce Wayne in a near future where the Bat has since retired and Gotham City has managed to become an even worse place to live. A gang of hooligans called »
RoboCop to Provide the Voice for the Aged Batman in ‘The Dark Knight Returns’
23 May 2012 12:00 PM, PDT | The Flickcast | See recent The Flickcast news »
The DC animated universe is fantastic. Bruce Timm has been masterminding gold standard animation for nearly two decades, and his crew is finally taking on one of the most important Batman stories ever told, Frank Miller’s The Dark Knight Returns. This epic two-part animated event has already been officially announced, but The Hollywood Reporter has announced the principle voice [...] »
- Jonathan Weilbaecher
The Dark Knight Returns Animated Voice Cast Announced
23 May 2012 10:57 AM, PDT | Obsessed with Film | See recent Obsessed with Film news »
The Hollywood Reporter have revealed that none other than Robocop’s Peter Weller will be the voice behind old man Batman in the DC Animated adaptation of Frank Miller’s “The Dark Knight Returns”. Not only that but the release will come in two parts (no, I’m not sure why either), the first arriving in the fall and the second in early 2013.
The 15th release in the DC animated line, which so far has been a mixture of great and middling adaptations of classic DC comics stories, also features the voice work of Ariel Winter (Modern Family) as Robin, Wade Williams (Prison Break) as Harvey Dent/Two-Face, and Michael McKean as the psychiatrist Dr. Wolper.
There are also a handful of images released, all showing a distinctly un-Dark Knight Return looking sheen but some of the designs seem pretty faithful to the seminal comic book series nonetheless.
This project really is a tough one. »
- Marcus Doidge
‘Dark Knight Returns’ Animated Movie Reveals Voice Cast & First Images [Updated]
23 May 2012 10:23 AM, PDT | ScreenRant.com | See recent Screen Rant news »
[Update: Check out the first images from The Dark Knight Returns!]
DC Entertainment is bringing Frank Miller’s trend-setting Batman comic storyline, The Dark Knight Returns, to cinematic life. Miller’s original, four-issue graphic novel will be split into two animated features.
Warner Bros. and DC have jointly announced the voice cast for this project. Similar to how the studios’ animated take on Miller’s Batman: Year One comic featured an untested voice-actor as the young Bruce Wayne – rather than a tried-and-true fan-fave like Kevin Conroy – Dark Knight Returns will also mix things up, with respect to the old(er) Bruce Wayne’s voice.
Here, in a nutshell, is the synopsis for Miller’s The Dark Knight Returns (via Heat Vision):
One of the most influential comics of all time, ['The Dark Knight Returns'] is set in a near future where Batman is retired and Gotham City has slid into a dystopian state ruled ...
Click to continue reading ‘Dark Knight Returns’ Animated Movie Reveals »
- Sandy Schaefer
Voice Cast Announced for Two-Part Animated Adaptation of The Dark Knight Returns
23 May 2012 9:13 AM, PDT | Collider.com | See recent Collider.com news »
Last year, Warner Premiere released an animated adaptation of Frank Miller's popular graphic novel, Batman: Year One. However, the popularity of that book pales in comparison to one of the most influential comics of all-time, The Dark Knight Returns. Along with Watchmen, Returns was a major deconstruction of the superhero genre, and pushed it into a more violent and gritty direction. Miller's take on the Batman universe showed Dark Knight as more of a fascist than a hero (you can skip Miller's atrocious sequel series, The Dark Knight Strikes Again). Although Christopher Nolan has eschewed a comic-book tone with his Batman movies, he has retained the themes of Miller's 1986 comic. Today, THR reports that Wp is moving forward with an animated adaptation of The Dark Knight Returns, and that they will split the feature into two-parts. Hit the jump for more including the film's voice cast. According to The Hollywood Reporter, »
- Matt Goldberg
Peter Weller to Voice Batman in The Dark Knight Returns
23 May 2012 8:53 AM, PDT | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »
Warner Bros. has set the voice cast for its latest animated DC Comics Premiere Movie, The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1, with Peter Weller signing on to voice Batman.
Modern Family actress Ariel Winter will voice The Dark Knight's sidekick, Robin, while Wade Williams is portraying Harvey Dent/Two-Face, and Michael McKean voices Dr. Wolper, the psychiatrist who releases The Joker from the insane asylum. David Selby has also joined the voice cast in an unknown role.
The story is set in a Gotham City where Batman has retired, and a criminal group dubbed The Mutants has taken over the city. A 55-year-old Bruce Wayne is summoned out of exile to stop The Joker, after an electromagnetic pulse ravages the city.
Jay Oliva is directing from a screenplay by Bob Goodman (Warehouse 13), with Bruce W. Timm executive producing. Here's what the executive producer had to say about this legendary property. »
- MovieWeb
The Dark Knight Returns Dc Animated Movie Cast Announced!
23 May 2012 8:05 AM, PDT | Legions of Gotham | See recent Legions of Gotham news »
The Hollywood Reporter had this exclusive story: Warner Bros. has set the voice cast for its upcoming animated adaptation of Frank Miller’s classic 1986 Batman tale The Dark Knight Returns, from Warner Premiere, DC Entertainment, Warner Bros. Animation and Warner Home Video.
Peter Weller (Robocop) will star as Batman/Bruce Wayne and Modern Family’s middle child Ariel Winter will play Robin.
Warners and DC are splitting up the adaptation of the dense four-part graphic novel into two animated features titled Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1 and Part 2. The first movie, which will be released under the DC Comics Premiere Movie brand, will hit shelves in the fall. Part 2 will be released in early 2013.
Also in the cast are David Selby, the veteran actor who starred in the original Dark Shadows soap opera as well as the classic 1980s soap Falcon Crest; Wade Williams (Prison Break) as Harvey Dent »
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