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If you actively kept up with the DC TV era, then you were living. Being a fan of the comic book genre at a time when superheroes were making their presence felt all across television was truly an unforgettable experience, and you could pretty much find a DC or Marvel show on each night of the week on broadcast TV. Considering that there are none on broadcast now, that really highlights what a once-in-a-lifetime kind of experience the 2010s were.

Although the majority of DC TV programming came from The CW's Arrowverse, there was one DC show on another network. That was Batman prequel Gotham, which aired on Fox and ran for five seasons. Starring David Mazouz as a young Bruce Wayne and Ben McKenzie as Detective James Gordon, the show had a mostly successful run, entertaining Bat-fans with its outlandish and off-the-wall plot developments each and every week.

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Daredevil: Born Again is a superhero action crime and legal drama series created by Dario Scardapane, Matt Corman, and Chris Ord. Based on Marvel Comics, the Disney+ series is a continuation of the Netflix series, and it follows Matt Murdock, aka Daredevil, as he goes head-to-head once again with Wilson Fisk, the newly appointed Mayor of New York. Daredevil: Born Again stars Charlie Cox, Vincent D’Onofrio, Margarita Levieva, Deborah Ann Woll, Elden Henson, Wilson Bethel, Zabryna Guevara, Nikki M. James, Genneya Walton, Arty Froushan, Clark Johnson, Michael Gandolfini, Ayelet Zurer, Kamar de los Reyes, and Jon Bernthal. So, if you loved the brutal action, thrilling drama, and compelling characters in Daredevil: Born Again, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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Watchmen is a superhero dystopian drama series created by Damon Lindelöf.

There are few superheroes as powerful as Batman. Yes, we're aware that he doesn't have any super powers, but the Caped Crusader has endured some of the toughest challenges in his near-century on the pages of DC Comics, the silver screen in our movie theaters, the small one in our homes, and the interactive adventures in our video games. He has also gone toe-to-toe with some of the most powerful beings in the galaxy, surviving every close encounter, withstanding all the attacks thrown his way and returning them in spades.

"Because he's Batman" isn't just a catchphrase; it's a way of life that the Dark Knight lives by, allowing him to overcome the most overwhelming of challenges and live to fight (crime) another day. And the heroes who join him in the Justice League - supernatural, mythical warriors like Superman and Wonder Woman - are constantly in awe of his resilience,...

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Gotham is a superhero action crime drama series created by Bruno Heller. Based on the DC Comics characters of the same name, the Fox series follows James “Jim” Gordon as he joins the Gotham City Police Department and meets a young Bruce Wayne just after his parents are murdered. Gotham stars Ben McKenzie, Donal Logue, David Mazouz, Zabryna Guevara, Sean Pertwee, Robin Lord Taylor, Erin Richards, Camren Bicondova, Cory Michael Smith, and Victoria Cartagena. So, if you loved the superhero action, thrilling drama, and compelling characters in Gotham, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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Daredevil is a superhero action-adventure legal crime-drama series created by Drew Goddard. Based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name by Stan Lee and Bill Everett, the Netflix series follows Matt Murdock,...

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There are plenty of Batman cartoons out there, from the superlative "Batman: The Animated Series" to the underrated 2004 series "The Batman" to the new and fresh "Batman: Caped Crusader." But there's another cartoon even the most ardent Bat-fans may not have heard of — because it was never actually made.

"Gotham High" would've shown Bruce Wayne's teenage years as he attends high school alongside Batman's future villains, who all already resemble their costumed selves. Pitched in 2009 or so, the series never made it past the concept stage. Warner Bros. had previously floated a teen Batman cartoon in the late '90s to cash in on "Buffy The Vampire Slayer." That resulted in "Batman Beyond," a cyber-noir imagining a future where an aged Bruce Wayne trains teenager Terry McGinnis to be a new Dark Knight.

"Gotham High" would've been a more literal...

An adaptation of a supernatural J.M. Barrie (Peter Pan) tale, The Island Between Tides is releasing theatrically in the US, UK and Canada this month from Vertical and XYZ Films.

The film is being released March 7 in Canada and the US, and March 21 in the UK. It’s releasing in the US as The Lost Daughter, and as The Island Between Tides everywhere else.

Exclusively watch the trailer for The Island Between Tides below.

Based on legendary Peter Pan author J.M. Barrie’s gothic bedtime tale titled “Mary Rose,” feature film The Island Between Tides takes place in the coastal wilds of the Alaskan border.

In the film from directors Austin Andrews and Andrew Holmes, “Lily (Paloma Kwiatkowski) follows a mysterious melody onto a remote tidal island. When she crosses back over at the next low tide, she emerges into a world where decades have passed.”

The cast includes...

Vertical has acquired U.S. rights to fantasy thriller The Lost Daughter, a gothic mystery directed by Emmy winner Austin Andrews and Andrew Holmes, marking the writer-director duo’s second feature film. The film is slated for release in early 2025 in select theaters.

Based on Peter Pan author J.M. Barrie’s dark fantasy Mary Rose, the film stars Paloma Kwiatkowski (Riot Girls), David Mazouz (Gotham) and Camille Sullivan (Hunter Hunter), with Golden Globe nominee Adam Beach (The Power of the Dog) and Donal Logue (Zodiac).

Kwiatkowski plays Lily, a young woman drawn by a haunting melody to a remote tidal island. When she returns to the mainland at the next low tide, 25 years have mysteriously passed.

As Lily reunites with her estranged son Jared (Mazouz), who harbors his own ties to the island, she uncovers terrifying secrets and discovers that escaping the island’s grasp could come at a devastating cost.

Eight major DC characters nearly appeared in Gotham, but circumstances kept them from making their debut. As a prequel to the Batman mythos, Gotham was well-known for its creative reimagining of iconic villains and allies, offering an opportunity to witness the evolution of characters like Penguin, Riddler, and Catwoman. Over five seasons, the show balanced its own unique twists with homage to the source material, delivering a dark yet compelling narrative about the descent of Gotham City into chaos.

However, the final season of Gotham was truncated, reduced from its intended length to just 12 episodes. This shorter run, coupled with various creative decisions, meant that several characters and Gotham storylines were ultimately scrapped. While the show's conclusion and its full embrace of the Batman legend was certainly thrilling, it’s hard not to ponder the characters who almost made it to the screen, many of whom are known for their appearances throughout the Dcu timeline.

Exclusive: Stefanie Yunger (Outcome) and newcomer Mia Saul will lead the cast of Going There, a new buddy comedy set in Israel from Astral Future and United King Films.

Others in the cast include Gregg Sulkin (Runaways), Dylan Sprayberry (Teen Wolf), David Mazouz (Gotham), and Shahar Saul (Festigal).

Directed by Arbel Kodesh, Going There follows Rachel (Yunger), a juvenile woman in her late twenties who steals her younger sister’s passport and all-expense-paid youth-group ticket to Israel to chase down her ex-boyfriend (Sulkin) in Tel Aviv. But after illegally entering the country, Rachel finds herself unable to escape her sister’s organized tour and is forced to become “Becca.” She quickly finds a nemesis in Mor (Saul), a stern Idf soldier who senses something is off about the imposter tourist and makes it her mission to stand in Rachel’s way.

The script, penned by Kodesh and Joshua Losben, received...

Half a decade since Gotham came to its end, actors Morena Baccarin and Ben McKenzie discussed the show in an interview. Though they met on the set of McKenzie's previous project, The O.C., the stars only became an item when they starred opposite one another. The DC series starred McKenzie as a young Jim Gordon, along with David Mazouz as Bruce Wayne, Sean Pertwee as Alfred Pennyworth, Cory Michael Smith as Edward Nygma, and Robin Lord Taylor as the Penguin.

Initially introduced as a guest star in Gotham's first season, Baccarin played Dr. Leslie "Lee" Thompkins, who is Batman's doctor in the comics, and became a series regular in the subsequent seasons. Baccarin and McKenzie married and started their family during the show's run, remaining a couple in the decade since. Baccarin has continued acting, having recently appeared in Deadpool & Wolverine, while McKenzie has acted and become an economic commentator.

The Penguin comes to an end on HBO and Max on Sunday, Nov. 10. After watching one of the best gangster/mob stories we've seen in a long time, we know fans are going to be looking for something else to watch!

We've already watched The Batman, the film that inspired The Penguin, quite a few times. And, we also have a long time to wait until The Batman Part 2 hits theaters in 2026. Luckily, there are more than enough good crime shows for The Penguin fans to watch until The Batman Part 2.

And, we're also hearing some promising news about The Penguin season 2. We don't know for sure if the series is coming back for season 2, but there's some hope, according to a report from The Direct.

While we wait to find out the fate of The Penguin, let's get the list of crime shows to watch started with the best TV show of all time,...

This story contains Major Spoilers for Joker: Folie Deux, now showing in theaters

Leave it to Batman to come to the defense of one of his biggest adversaries in an ironic twist. One former Bruce Wayne actor insists the widely panned Joker: Folie Deux is "overhated", but, like most, isn't a fan of the film's controversial ending.

Via his TikTok account, Gotham star David Mazouz shared his thoughts on Folie Deux after seeing the movie. Though Mazouz sympathized with the fans who expressed their hatred for the Joker sequel, he gave director Todd Phillips credit for taking a bold approach to the story. "If you think about this movie as a character study of somebody who has completely blended art with reality to the point of insanity, I think it's interesting." However, Mazouz admitted he didn't like the ending, saying "No spoilers, but the ending...Gotham's done that before. It just has!

Warning: This article contains some spoilers for Joker: Folie Deux

A former Batman star has weighed in on the controversy around the ending of Joker: Folie a Deux and made a note that Todd Phillips heavily criticized sequel is not the first to have pulled the trick of playing the fake Joker card. David Mazouz may not be one of the names that instantly comes to mind when asked to name a Batman actor, but he did don the cape and cowl very briefly in the final season of the hit series Gotham, and he recently shared his thoughts on the movie on his TikTok account.

Mazouz begins his video by saying that he believes the Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga-led comic book movie has been over-hated, going on to explain that as a character study of the Joker, there is a lot of showmanship about Arthur Fleck...

A former Batman actor gives their thoughts on Joker: Folie Deux while calling out the way the DC sequel ended Arthur Fleck's story.

In a recent TikTok video, David Mazouz, who played Bruce Wayne in the Gotham TV show and Batman in the series finale, gave his review of Joker: Folie Deux. However, the former DC TV star also called out the way that the story ended, sharing the following:

Also, no spoilers, but the ending...Gotham's done that before. It just has!

@davidmazouz6only batman could search this hard for reasons to love the joker original sound - David Mazouz

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Todd Phillips and Joaquin Phoenix will never hear the end of fans whining about how underwhelming Joker: Folie à Deux was. Having achieved so much with the initial release in 2019, Phillips probably thought he could get away with adding an unusual and unexpected twist to the sequel. But things simply haven’t worked out in his favor this time.

Joaquin Phoenix in a still from Joker: Folie á Deux | Credits: Warner Bros.

It has been just over two weeks since the movie’s release, and the fact that the Joker’s story was transformed into a musical has backfired big time! Things are getting so out of hand that Warner Bros. is about to add the movie to streaming platforms to alleviate the damage that it might endure during its theatrical run. But what’s worse is other small-budget films are doing far better than Joker: Folie à Deux.

Joker: Folie à Deux...

When it comes to highly anticipated sequels, Joker: Folie à Deux certainly drew the spotlight. As a follow-up to Todd Phillips’ groundbreaking Joker (2019), which earned critical acclaim and became a cultural phenomenon, this film was bound to carry high expectations. Yet, its reception has been anything but predictable, and the wave of divisive opinions has sparked heated discussions.

Joaquin Phoenix in Joker: Folie à Deux | WB

Surprisingly, David Mazouz, best known for playing young Bruce Wayne in Gotham, has thrown his weight behind a controversial perspective, claiming that Joker 2 is “over-hated.” While many fans have quickly voiced their displeasure with the film’s experimental choices, Mazouz offers a more nuanced take, hinting that the backlash may be missing the point.

David Mazouz’s Explanation of Joker 2 David Mazouz as Batman in Gotham | DC Entertainment

David Mazouz’s reflections on Joker 2 dive into territory that fans might not have fully considered.

Warning: This article contains spoilers for "Joker: Folie à Deux" and "Gotham."

In Todd Phillips' 2019 "Joker," Arthur Fleck (Joaquin Phoenix) is a nobody, in the sense that he is made to feel that his dreams and hopes amount to nothing, like that of a non-entity. There are some worthwhile layers to this character study, as Arthur is shaped by cyclical abuse and trauma, which he initially attempts to stifle by attempting to make people laugh. However, one bad joke after another escalates into a killing spree, and before he can even process what has happened, he evolves into a symbol of anarchy in Gotham, inadvertently infecting others with his madness. He starts as the Joker, but his life-altering act of infamy morphs the individual into an idea, shared freely among those obsessed with what they think he stands for, creating many who aspire to be Jokers.

Although this idea is...

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The Penguin is a gritty crime drama series created by Lauren LeFranc. Based on the DC Comics character of the same name created by Bill Finger and Bob Kane, the HBO series is set in the world of Matt Reeves‘ The Batman and it follows the story of Oswald “Oz” Cobb aka Penguin a few weeks after the events of The Batman as he tries to gain power after the death of Carmine Falcone, but Carmine’s daughter Sofia Falcone is also thinking of doing the same. The Penguin stars Colin Farrell in the lead role with Cristin Milioti, Rhenzy Feliz, Mark Strong, Michael Kelly, Deirdre O’Connell, and Clancy Brown starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved the gritty criminal world, compelling characters, and a thrilling story in The Penguin here are some similar shows you should check out next.

Batman: Caped Crusader is an animated pulp-noir superhero action-adventure series created by Bruce Timm, JJ Abrams, and Matt Reeves. Based on the DC Comics superhero of the same name by Bob Kane and Bill Finger, the Prime Video series is set in the 1940s and it follows the story of Bruce Wayne newly working as Batman as he goes against several masked weirdos, criminals, and corruption in Gotham City. Batman: Caped Crusader’s voice cast includes Hamish Linklater, McKenna Grace, Minnie Driver, Toby Stephens, Christina Ricci, Jamie Chung, Diedrich Bader, Reid Scott, Jason Watkins, Tom Kenny, and Krystal Joy Brown. So, if you love the visuals, dark storyline, and noir aspects of Batman: Caped Crusader here are some similar shows you could watch next.

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Batman: The Animated Series is an animated pulp-noir superhero action-adventure series created by Eric Radomski and Bruce W. Timm.

Throughout the years, many actors have come forward to take on the hefty responsibility of playing Batman in live-action including Ben Affleck, Christian Bale, George Clooney, and more. While some absolutely nail the role, others do not. Unfortunately, actor Iain Glen falls in the latter category.

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Iain Glen played the role of Bruce Wayne in the show Titans, making his first appearance in the second season. His portrayal of the Caped Crusader was met with unfavorable reviews. The veteran actor brought an older version of Bruce to the screen and while there was potential, the execution was not the finest. In fact, some fans would even go as far as to say that Iain Glen is the worst Batman we have seen so far in live-action.

Fans Believe Iain Glen is the Worst Batman of all Time

Iain Glen as...

Batman: Caped Crusader reimagines Bruce Wayne's origin story, exploring his decision to become Batman from a young age. The series distinguishes itself from previous adaptations by having Bruce decide to become Batman as a child. Batman: Caped Crusader premieres on Prime Video in August.

Executive producer Bruce Timm reveals how the new DC animated series Batman: Caped Crusader will tackle Bruce Wayne's origin story with a new angle. Batman animated shows have long been successful installments, with the likes of Batman: The Animated Series holding a notable spot as a cultural cornerstone for the DC hero. In 2024, the iconic Gotham City detective is making his way back to the small screen, as Batman: Caped Crusader will be arriving on Prime Video in August.

In a new interview with Empire Magazine, Timm shared new details about the Batman: Caped Crusader TV show as he revisits the Dark Knight's mythology. According to Timm,...

Storyboard Media has added J.M. Barrie supernatural thriller adaptation The Island Between Tides starring Paloma Kwiatkowski from Riot Girls to its Cannes sales roster.

The story is based on Barrie’s Gothic story Mary Rose, about a young woman who goes missing on a remote island and reappears years later with no memory of what happened to her.

David Mazouz from Gotham, Donal Logue from Resident Evil: Welcome To Raccoon City, and Adam Beach from The Power Of The Dog round out the cast.

Austin Andrews and Andrew Holmes co-wrote and co-directed for Flicker Theory, Famous Red Car, and Mad Samurai Productions.

Superheroes have been a part of our lives for a very long time through various movies, comics, and TV shows and we all love them for various reasons sometimes they give us hope, they inspire us, or sometimes they just distract us from our real-life problems. In today’s world between streaming and television, there are probably hundreds of superhero shows and that’s why there are many brilliant shows that go under the radar and are not noticed by the masses. That’s why we made a list of the best-underrated superhero shows you should definitely give a chance.

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I Am Not Okay With This is a coming-of-age dark comedy superhero series created by Jonathan Entwistle and Christy Hall. Based on comic book series of the same name by Charles Forsman, the Netflix series follows the story of an anxiety...

A magical location in The Island Between Tides

In the first part of my interview with Andrew Holmes and Austin Andrews on their latest film, The Island Between Tides, we discussed their fascination with time and their work with stars Paloma Kwiatkowski, Donal Logue and David Mazouz. In part two, we discuss their locations, aspects of storytelling, their feelings about screening at Fantaspoa and the way they captured the magic of the time-shifting island at the centre of their ghostly tale.

“The island was truly a magical place,” says Andrew. “We shot the film in Prince Rupert, British Colombia, which is the north-westmost point in Canada. Basically, it's just south of Ketchikan, Alaska, and it is a magical place. And that was probably the most difficult decision that I had to make going into this film was where to film this location. We really shot at the most perfect island,...

Paloma Kwiatkowski as Lily in The Island Between Tides

Somewhere between an adaptation of and a sequel to Jm Barrie’s play Mary Rose, The Island Between Tides is the story of a family whose lives are turned upside down by encounters with a magical island where time runs at a different pace. Lily (played as an adult by Paloma Kwiatkowski) is lost there briefly as a child and experiences a change of perspective as a result. Her return visit as an adult sees her flung forward 25 years into the future. Donal Logue plays the father and Camille Sullivan the sister who have to cope with her disappearances, while Logue’s Gotham co-star David Mazouz takes on the role of Jared, the son who grows up without her, also altered by the island’s influence and struggling with mental illness and substance abuse as a result.

It’s a film heavily dependent on atmosphere,...

Batman is one of DC Comics' oldest superheroes, depicted in various ways from TV to movies, with 52 actors portraying him since 1943. Each Batman actor faced unique challenges and interpretations, from Lewis Wilson's budget constraints to George Clooney's goofy plot. Christian Bale is widely regarded as the best Batman for capturing the darkest aspects of the character in the iconic Dark Knight trilogy.

Batman is one of DC Comics' most beloved superheroes. Along with Wonder Woman and Superman, he's one of the three founding members of the Justice League. He's also one of the earliest superheroes in comic history, first appearing in Detective Comics #27 in May 1939. Bruce Wayne, with his caped and masked alias Batman, is seen in many TV, film, and game adaptations. Since 1943, 52 actors have embodied the superhero, including voice-acting, cameos, and smaller roles.

The stoic, brilliant, and selfless hero who protects Gotham City with high-end technology...

The 2010s saw a major shift in live-action DC superheroes on TV, with the Arrowverse and other shows gaining prominence alongside the Dceu movies. Gotham, a Batman prequel series, explored the morally gray world of the titular city and ended after a successful five-season run. The Flash had a nine-season run but ultimately struggled with overpacked narratives and declining special effects compared to Gotham.

The 2010s marked a significant decade for DC's live-action superheroes on television, and as Gotham and The Flash reach the decade milestone since their premiere, it’s worth revisiting their legacies. While the preceding decade offered a plethora of DC Animated Universe classics, only the Superman prequel series, Smallville, dominated the live-action representation of DC comics on TV. The 2010s marked a watershed moment with the DC Extended Universe movies releasing in cinemas and the Stephen Amell-led Arrow kickstarting its own DC universe for CW-distributed titles like Black Lightning,...

Gotham Season 2 had tonal issues, with silly villains and jarring violence. Gotham Season 3 struggled to juggle multiple storylines but had strong performances. Gotham Season 5 provided a colorful conclusion with iconic costumes and stunning visuals.

As far as superhero television goes, Gotham was a surprisingly consistent show. Chronicling the history of pre-Batman Gotham city through the lense of a police procedural, the series slowly introduced some of Batman's most iconic villains, as well as some original creations, via a young James Gordon. Running for five seasons on Fox, Gotham ran the gamut of tone and format, going from a "monster-of-the-week" style series presenting Detective Gordon with varied cases to a heavily serialized drama spanning the absolute breadth of the Batman mythos.

Following Gotham's finale at the end of the fifth season, it's interesting to see how the five runs the series had on network television compare to one another. Early seasons...

Gotham's brutal deaths included Commissioner Sarah Essen being toyed with and fatally shot by the Joker's precursor, Jerome. The leader of the Court of Owls was decapitated by Nathaniel Barnes after she revealed herself as a fraud. Alice Tetch, the sister of the Mad Hatter, died a brutal death by impalement after trying to escape from her brother's clutches.

DC's Gotham series featured quite a few deaths over the course of its five seasons, and some of them were more brutal than the rest. Gotham was the spiritual sister series to Smallville, with both of them telling the stories of how DC's two biggest heroes came to become who they were destined to be. Gotham's main difference from Smallville was that, although the series told the story of how Bruce Wayne would become Batman — with David Mazouz suiting up as the Dark Knight in Gotham's series finale — the...

DC Universe fan art imagines new actors as members of the Teen Titans in James Gunn's franchise. David Mazouz, Halle Bailey, Jenna Ortega, Elijah Richardson, Wyatt Oleff, and Caleb McLaughlin are suggested for the roles of Robin, Starfire, Raven, Cyborg, Beast Boy, and Static, respectively. The concept of Teen Titans appearing in the DC Universe is closer to being possible due to the established continuity and active heroes in the franchise.

New DC Universe fan art brings several young actors into James Gunn's franchise as members of the Teen Titans. While 2023 is marking the end of the Dceu, it was also the conclusion for one of Max's long-running DC TV shows, as the Titans series finale wrapped up the gritty live-action adaptation of the popular DC team. With Gunn's DC Universe coming up, it is opening the door for new interpretations of various DC heroes and villains, including the Teen Titans.

Gotham ran for five seasons and 100 episodes, focusing on characters like James Gordon and Batman villains in pre-Batman Gotham City. The Arrowverse had a number of long-running shows, with many making it past the benchmark of 100 episodes Agents of Shield is the longest-running live-action Marvel show and the only one ever to air more than 100 episodes.

Many superhero TV shows have told their stories over the course of a very long run, we break down the longest-running live-action superhero TV shows of all time based on their episode count. Both DC and Marvel characters have been adapted to the small screen in animated and live-action formats. In the case of the former, shows like Batman: The Animated Series, X-Men: The Animated Series, and Justice League: Unlimited have been highly popular shows across all demographics with legacies of compelling and strong storytelling.

There have also been just as many live-action...

Adam West's Batman has faced the most villains in live-action adaptations due to the sheer quantity of episodes produced for the '60s Batman TV series, which ran for three seasons and included 120 episodes. The Batman TV series also created several original villains, such as Egghead, King Tut, and Clock King, which contributed to Adam West's high villain count. Many of these original villains have since become part of the Batman comics and other media. While every live-action Batman has made a significant impact on the Batman mythos, Adam West's Batman stands out for his superhero career, battling the most villains over the course of his iconic portrayal.

Every live-action version of Batman has battled numerous villains, but one variation of the Dark Knight has taken on far more villains than any other. Batman's career in movies and television stretches all the way back to the Batman film serials of the '40s,...

Jeremy Irons is back as Alfred Pennyworth in DC's The Flash. In the film, Batman's best ally reluctantly becomes Barry's guy-in-the-chair, using snarky comments to remind the younger hero that he's Batman's helper, not the Flash's. Irons' performance is as iconic as ever, and he matches the film's hilarious tone while still carrying Alfred's seriousness. However, he isn't the only actor to excel at this role.

Since he first appeared in the 1943 serial, many actors have portrayed Alfred Pennyworth, but some of them stand out from the rest. Whether it is because they add something new to Alfred's character that changes him forever or because they do a great job at sticking to his comics' identity, these actors are the best at playing Batman's closest confidant.

Related: Batman's 10 Closest Allies

William Austin Batman (1943)

William Austin was the first actor to ever portray Alfred Pennyworth in a live-action adaptation in 1943, with Lewis Wilson as Batman.

A possible cast list for Netflix's live-action My Hero Academia film has surfaced online.

As detailed on Anime Senpai, Netflix confirmed last year that it would release a live-action film adaptation of My Hero Academia. The initial announcement revealed Joby Harold) as the writer and Shinsuke Sato (Death Note: Light Up the New World) as both Director and Executive Producer. The company has since gone several months and has yet to confirm further details on the project. Recently, a cast list for the film appeared on IMDb, but most of it has now been removed, leaving only Leon Masuda as Ochaco and Taylour Paige as Rumi Usagiyama. An anime-centric Twitter account called Tokanim (or Tokanim_FR) showcased the removed cast picks to its followers. Another Twitter account called MyTimeToShineHello also reported that the My Hero Academia film had been changed into a series for Netflix.

Related: My Hero Academia...

Jury Duty

The jury for the 2023 edition of European Shooting Stars has been unveiled and it includes internationally-recognized directors, producers and actors as well as one of Variety‘s own editors, Leo Barraclough.

The jury, which was selected by European Film Promotion (Efp), will decide which of the 27 actors nominated for the European Shooting Stars will be selected to take part. Of the 27 who were nominated by their national Efp members, 10 will be chosen to go forward.

European Shooting Stars is set to run at the Berlin International Film Festival from Feb. 17-20, 2023. The Efp is made up of film promotion institutes and film centres across Europe.

As well as Variety‘s international features editor Leo Barraclough, the jury includes Oscar-nominated Polish director and screenwriter Jan Komasa, Oscar-nominated Norwegian producer Maria Ekerhovd, Goya-award winning Spanish actor and screenwriter (and former Shooting Star) Veronica Echegui and Dutch casting director Rebecca van Unen.

Exclusive: Paloma Kwiatkowski (Riot Girls), Donal Logue (Sons Of Anarchy), David Mazouz (Gotham), Camille Sullivan (Hunter Hunter), and Golden Globe nominee Adam Beach (Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee) have been set to star in supernatural thriller The Island Between Tides.

Production is underway in Prince Rupert, British Columbia, with XYZ Films newly aboard to rep North American sales. Above is a first look image.

The feature film, based on Peter Pan author J.M. Barrie’s gothic bedtime tale Mary Rose, takes place in the coastal wilds of the Alaskan border. The plot follows Lily (Kwiatkowski), a young woman who follows a mysterious melody onto a remote tidal island. When she crosses back over at the next low tide, she emerges into a world where decades have passed.

Writer-director-producers are Andrew Holmes (Dolph) and Emmy-winning filmmaker Austin Andrews (Julie and the Phantoms).

The Island Between Tides is the first feature...

Over 80 years of stories have made Batman one of the most enduring characters in pop culture history. In that time, the Dark Knight has also been the subject of more big-screen adaptations than any other superhero to date, starring in 11 live-action movies and counting. The Batman is the latest take on the character, with 2023’s The Flash set to bring back two other Caped Crusaders for a time-shattering adventure through the multiverse that will then lead into HBO Max’s Batgirl, where the Dark Knight will play a supporting role.

As much as we love seeing Batman in theaters, not all of these movies have been entirely successful. The same goes for the actors who’ve starred in these films. Every Batman fan has a favorite big-screen Dark Knight, one performer who they feel perfectly encapsulates all of the qualities that make the World’s Greatest Detective such a great character.

Father Kelly (Ewan McGregor) advising Gio (Shiloh Fernandez) in The Birthday Cake, Jimmy Giannopoulos’ sharp debut feature.

In the first instalment of my conversation with Jimmy Giannopoulos on The Birthday Cake, Ed Bahlman (music producer and founder of 99 Records) joined us to discuss the score Jimmy co-wrote and performed with Tim Sandusky and how he worked on creating the original sound design for the film with Ryan M Price. We also touched on the screenplay, co-written with Diomedes Raul Bermudez and Shiloh Fernandez (who also stars as Gio), the possible subliminal influence of Shiloh being in Catherine Hardwicke’s Red Riding Hood on the script, and Sean Price Williams’ entrancing cinematography.

Jimmy Giannopoulos (pointing to his Frank Sinatra poster) with Anne-Katrin Titze on seeing Emory Cohen in John Crowley’s adaptation of Colm Tóibín’s novel Brooklyn: “I was really blown away by him as a performer.”

Jimmy speaks about working with Emory Cohen,...

The Birthday Cake director and composer Jimmy Giannopoulos with Anne-Katrin Titze on being introduced to Ed Bahlman: “Before anything, you know, I saw Liquid Liquid open for LCD Soundsystem in Madison Square Garden about ten years ago.” Photo: Ed Bahlman

The Birthday Cake, directed by Jimmy Giannopoulos, co-written with Diomedes Raul Bermudez and Shiloh Fernandez (who also stars as Gio), shot crisply by Sean Price Williams, grips us firmly right from the start. The superb ensemble cast includes Ewan McGregor, Lorraine Bracco, Val Kilmer, Emory Cohen, William Fichtner, Vincent Pastore, David Mazouz, Paul Sorvino, Penn Badgley, Ashley Benson, Tyler Dean Flores, Luis Guzmán, Marla Maples, and Clara McGregor.

In the first instalment of my conversation on the making of The Birthday Cake, music producer 'legend' Ed Bahlman (founder of 99 Records) joined us to discuss with Jimmy Giannopoulos the terrific score he co-wrote and performed with Tim Sandusky, and the original...

The hashtag #SaveGotham is trending on Twitter as fans band together in an attempt to revive the Batman prequel series. Originally premiering on Fox in 2014, the show concluded its run after five seasons in 2019. There's been no indication that the world of Gotham will ever be expanded with some kind of continuation or spinoff series, but that isn't stopping thousands of fans from trying to make it happen.

"This show was the highlight of my week for the years it was on," tweeted one fan. "It wasn't always perfect, but it provided a much-needed escape from reality that I would like to have again."

This show was the highlight of my week for the years it was on. It wasn't always perfect, but it provided a much-needed escape from reality that I would like to have again.#SaveGothamhttps://t.co/9mEs468WBm

— Rachel Reviews Everything (@RR_EVERYTHING) May 15, 2021

I'm gonna say it again.

As one of the most enduringly popular characters in any medium, Batman is inevitably one of the most heavily adapted, and the Caped Crusader finds himself comfortably ranking alongside Dracula and Sherlock Holmes as an almost ubiquitous presence on our screens.

When The Batman debuts in March 2022, Robert Pattinson will be the seventh actor to play a live-action Bruce Wayne in the space of a decade following Christian Bale and Ben Affleck in the movies, along with Kevin Conroy, Iain Glen, David Mazouz and Warren Christie in the various TV shows.

Outside of live-action, though, Batman has also been a regular fixture of DC’s animated output, starring in dozens upon dozens of movie and TV projects. One of the most underrated ones has recently landed on Netflix, too, and Batman: The Killing Joke managed to crack the streaming service’s Top 10 most-watched list just a few days ago, coming...

Netflix has always had a pretty good selection of horror flicks for fans of the genre to delve into, ranging from old-school classics to modern thrill-rides. As of right now, you can check out such hits as Child’s Play, Sinister, The Silence of the Lambs, The Witch and Cabin Fever, and with dozens of incredible thrillers, too, there’s no shortage of films to keep your adrenaline high and your heart racing. But for every phenomenal horror hit there are at least five stinkers, and one of those stinkers has somehow miraculously made its way into Netflix’s Top 10 Movies list today.

The Darkness is currently resting at the bottom of the list, sitting at #10, but the fact that it’s even there at all is utterly shocking. This terribly-received horror flick currently has an abysmal 3% on Rotten Tomatoes and 27/100 on Metacritic, and it’s widely considered to be one...

Everyone has their favorite incarnation of Batman, with debate raging on as to who is the best and who is the worst, but one thing we can all agree on is that the Dark Knight is one of the greatest superheroes to ever grace creation. Regardless of which Batman you think deserves the number one spot, thanks to the talented digital artist George Evangelista we can now see them all together in one appropriately gloomy image.

The Dark Knights.

This was a challenging piece.#batman#thedarkknight#dceu#dcaupic.twitter.com/aergjUxf3s

— George Evangelista (@artofgeorge) April 4, 2020

The artists shared a recent piece that showcases the multiple versions of Bruce Wayne aka Batman and includes the various different actors that have portrayed versions of the Dark Knight, including Ben Affleck, Adam West, Michael Keaton, Christian Bale, and newcomer Robert Pattinson.

There also seems to be a version of Batman from the...

Bruce Wayne had his origin story told as part of Fox’s Batman prequel series Gotham for 5 seasons with David Mazouz playing the Caped Crusader's young version from the moment his parents were murdered. But what many may not know is that there were actually plans at doing a different kind of origin series back in 1999. Tim McCanlies had pitched a series that would have been called Bruce Wayne. This series, while similarly to Gotham, would have made Bruce’s origin story an even bigger central focus compared to the Fox drama. It actually was in the veins of Smallville, the 10-year long series focused on Tom Welling’s Clark Kent before becoming Superman. Given that Warner Bros’ film division nixed the idea of any Batman live-action television series, Bruce Wayne never saw the light of day.

Although it’s thanks to this project that Tollins/Robbins Productions got the inspiration to pitch Smallville,...

The amount of heroes taking part in “Crisis on Infinite Earths” is truly staggering. But the really mind-blowing part is that we still don’t know all of the surprise cameos that The CW has managed to pull off. Here’s one more that we can maybe add to the never-ending list, though.

Don’t get your hopes up too high just yet, but apparently, it’s possible that Gotham star David Mazouz will be returning as Bruce Wayne in the crossover event. We Got This Covered has had it confirmed by two separate sources that an appearance from Mazouz’s Bruce was in early drafts of the script, as with the cameos from the Titans and Doom Patrol casts that we’ve previously heard about. However, our sources are unable to confirm whether it actually ended up happening, as possible contractual obligations and scheduling conflicts could’ve gotten in the way.

Considering how Gotham concluded its five-season run this past spring, I’m not sure if I’m ready to think about any sort of primetime rival just yet. On the other hand, I’m totally down for DC continuing it as a comic book series just as they once did with Smallville, but that’s a discussion we’ve already had at length.

Regardless, nothing can stop diehard fans from wanting more or dreaming of what the future might bring. In fact, when the cast reunited for a panel conducted at DragonCon in Atlanta, they were asked about the possibility of a revival down the line.

Here’s what Harvey Bullock himself, Donal Logue, had to say when confronted with that question:

“I think if the other people were involved, we’d absolutely be down to do it together. It would just get funky if it was [without them]. We were really...

Gotham recently wrapped up its fifth and final season with a time jump and the reveal of Batman, albeit briefly. Although the series itself varied in quality, it was never afraid to gamble on more adventurous storylines and challenge its strong leading cast with multiple roles. However, it seems unlikely that we’ll be seeing more of the Gotham cast in future incarnations of the Dark Knight, at least according to recent interviews at Dragon Con in Atlanta.

A number of the stars discussed their time on Gotham and future plans while at the convention, including David Mazouz (Bruce Wayne), Sean Pertwee (Alfred Pennyworth), Robin Lord Taylor (Oswald Cobblepot), Maggie Geha (Ivy Pepper) and Donal Logue (Harvey Bullock). Logue was particularly keen to point out the need to keep their universes separate from other takes on Batman, commenting as so on being approached by Warner Bros. or DC to appear...

Ewan McGregor, Shiloh Fernandez, and Val Kilmer have reportedly joined the cast of the mob drama The Birthday Cake.

The film is the directorial debut from Jim Giannopoulos, who also wrote the original story and co-wrote the script with Fernandez and Diomedes Raul Bermudez. Lorraine Bracco, Ashley Benson (Pretty Little Liars) and David Mazouz (Gotham) are also featured in the cast. THR reports the following description for the film:

The indie will see Fernandez play Giovanni, who reluctantly continues the family tradition of bringing a cake to the home of his uncle Angelo (Kilmer) on the 10th anniversary of his father's death. But Giovanni’s life changes that night after witnessing a murder and learning the truth about what happened to his father.

The film is set to start shooting this fall in New York City. Are you interested in The Birthday Cake?...

McM Comic Con returned to Manchester at the end of last month, with a packed weekend of nerdy goodness taking place between 27th – 28th July at Manchester Central. And when I say packed I mean packed!

Guests included (but weren’t limited to) Michael Rooker and Sean Gunn from Guardians of the Galaxy (amongst many other things), David Mazouz from Gotham, Samantha Ireland, Jen Brown and Shannon McCormick from Rwby, and McM mainstays Nolan North and Tory Baker, two video game voice performers whose names are synonymous with classics of the genre including Uncharted and The Last of Us.

Besides the guests, McM Comic Con Manchester features the comic village (itself packed with attending artists and writers – including the Awesome folks at Reckless Hero and our friends Subversive Comics), a Ton of vendors from which you could buy a myriad of geeky goodies (though my wallet was grateful I didn...

McM Comic Con returned to Manchester at the end of last month, with a packed weekend of nerdy goodness taking place between 27th – 28th July at Manchester Central. And when I say packed I mean packed!

Guests included (but weren’t limited to) Michael Rooker and Sean Gunn from Guardians of the Galaxy (amongst many other things), David Mazouz from Gotham, Samantha Ireland, Jen Brown and Shannon McCormick from Rwby, and McM mainstays Nolan North and Tory Baker, two video game voice performers whose names are synonymous with classics of the genre including Uncharted and The Last of Us.

Besides the guests, McM Comic Con Manchester features the comic village (itself packed with attending artists and writers – including the Awesome folks at Reckless Hero and our friends Subversive Comics), a Ton of vendors from which you could buy a myriad of geeky goodies (though my wallet was grateful I didn...