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"Batman: The Animated Series" was produced to capitalize on the success of the Tim Burton "Batman" films. Both the films and cartoon played big roles in bringing a darker Batman to the wider public, the kind that may not have bothered picking up a copy of Frank Miller's comic masterpiece "The Dark Knight Returns."

"Batman: The Animated Series" is widely considered to be the superlative take on the Dark Knight and his rogues gallery. It helps that the series starred several villains never before adapted out of the comics. The pilot episode, "On Leather Wings," featured Batman fighting the monstrous Man-Bat. The 1960s "Batman" series tried and failed to include Harvey "Two-Face" Dent, but "The Animated Series" had him, gruesome origin and all. "The Animated Series" also brought in the most important Batman villain introduced since the '60s...

DC Studios upcoming live-action feature films under the phase title "Chapter 1: Gods and Monsters", includes ‘Superman”, "The Brave and the Bold", "Swamp Thing", "The Authority", "Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow", plus new TV series "Lanterns", "Creature Commandos", "Booster Gold", "Waller" and "Paradise Lost".

"...'Superman: Legacy' will be influenced by DC's 'All-Star Superman' title story arc...

"...'The Brave and the Bold will be another fresh take on evergreen character 'Batman', including the entire 'Bat-Family'...

"...also focusing on the team-up of 'Bruce Wayne' and his son 'Damien Wayne'.

"'Swamp Thing' will be a fresh take separate from the TV series, 'The Authority' will introduce a brand new superhero team and 'Superman: Woman of Tomorrow' will be a new feature showcasing 'Kara' 'The Girl of Steel'.

"Live-action TV includes 'Lanterns'...

"...a reworked vision of the scrapped 'Green Lantern Corps' series...

"...focusing on 'Hal Jordan...

While DC fans have Superman on their mind with his new film hitting theaters this Summer, arguably the most popular character in that popular comic universe remains to be Batman. The protector of Gotham City has appeared in countless movies, TV shows and comics in his 85-year history. He also changed the merchandising game when Tim Burton's Batman was released in 1989. Over 35 years later, the character is still a major part of DC’s marketing push with McFarlane Toys delivering the heroic goods when it comes to high-quality action figures. Now their latest Batman figure has the Justice League member ready for an epic battle.

A part of McFarlane's DC Multiverse line of figures, this seven-inch scale piece is Batman’s Final Batsuit from Justice League: The Sixth Dimension. The famous toy company has made a ton of Batman figures in the last half decade, but known quite like this.

DC fans are counting down the days till Batman returns to the big screen. As of now, The Batman: Part II in 2027 is the earliest that can happen. That film recently got delayed to the heartbreak of many, but James Gunn's Dcu is about to make a major splash with Superman this summer. This shared universe will have its own version of The Caped Crusader. McFarlane Toys has been trying to fill the Batman-void until the character returns to theaters with their wide variety of DC figures. Now, their latest Batman pieces are ready to take to the streets of Gotham.

The first of these new Batman figures is a part of McFarlane's DC Multiverse line. This GameStop-exclusive seven-inch Red Platinum Edition figure is based on “The Cowardly Lot” comic storyline from writer James Tyion IV and artist Jorge Jiménez that was found in the pages of Batman. The...

Superman will soon be returning to the big screen this summer in James Gunn's highly-anticipated film. The epic adventure is set to kick off the new Dcu and, as we get closer to the film's release, the merchandise is bound to be unveiled any day now. This is sure to include apparel, Funko Pops, and action figures. The latter of which has seen McFarlane Toys being the heavy hitter for the last number of years. Now, before David Corenswet's version of the hero leaps a tall building in a single bound, McFarlane has unveiled their latest Superman figure alongside some of DC's toughest villains.

A part of McFarlane's Todd’s MODs line, these vinyl 4.5-inch scale figures include Superman, King Shark, and Killer Croc. King Shark is best known for his revolving door role on the supervillain-centric Suicide Squad black ops team, while Killer Croc has been terrorizing...

The Batman: Arkham franchise is still considered one of the best series in the entire gaming industry. The games accurately depict the famous superhero, Batman, and make the players truly feel like the Dark Knight himself. All the Arkham games have been a treat to play, but Warner Bros. truly fumbled on this one game from 2022. Of course, we are talking about Gotham Knights.

Gotham Knights featured a cool story, yet it had bad gameplay elements | Image Credits: Warner Bros.

Gotham Knights is sincerely underwhelming, and Warner Bros. really fumbled the bag on this one. Instead of delivering an Arkham Knight sequel, they released the most disappointing extension in the whole franchise. Let’s delve deeper into what could’ve been the best Arkham installment in the whole series.

Gotham Knights is a disappointing successor by Warner Bros.

Gotham Knights is a cooperative action adventure RPG game developed by WB Games Montreal.

According to DC Studios co-heads James Gunn and Peter Safran, the age of Gods and Monsters will soon be upon us. Like Marvel Studios’s “phases,” Gods and Monsters provides a roadmap for DC’s film and television initiative. Gunn and Safran shared an outline of their plan in January 2023, though, as we know, everything in Hollywood is subject to change, especially when the project is as vast as Gods and Monsters. According to the duo, they plan to release two live-action films and one animated film annually. In contrast, Max, the HBO-adjacent streaming service, wants two live-action and two animated series annually. However, 2025 is an exception, with Peacemaker Season 2 being the only live-action release this year.

“We’ve unified the brand, greenlit five theatrical films, made three live action-series and producing five animated series. We’ve also acquired and distributed a BAFTA and PGA winning documentary,” Safran said at a press conference on Friday.

Two years after becoming the co-heads of DC Studios, James Gunn and Peter Safran brought us up to speed on their vision of an interconnected DC across TV and film, a phase that they entitled “Gods and Monsters.”

Mostly everything they announced back in January 2023 is intact in some form or fashion, and we’ve provided an update on projects below. The duo’s plan moving forward is to release two live-action and one animated DC film per year. They’re also targeting two-live action and two animated series for Max per year. However for 2025, there’s only one series, that being Season 2 of Gunn’s Peacemaker premiering in August.

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“We’ve unified the brand, greenlit five theatrical films, made three live-action series and [are] producing five animated series. We’ve also...

Andy Muschietti, the director of The Flash, is opening up about why he thinks the DC film flopped at the box office.

In a new interview, the filmmaker says that many factors contributed to the underperforming superhero film and not bringing moviegoers to theaters.

“I think [The Flash] failed because it didn’t appeal to all four quadrants,” Muschietti said on La Baulera del Coso. “When you make a 200 million dollar film, the studio expects you even to bring your grandmother to the theaters.”

Muschietti said that “in private conversations,” he was told that “many people are not interested in The Flash as a character. Half of the quadrants, two are female [and] many women are not interested in The Flash as a character.”

According to Comscore PostTrak exit polling, the audience for The Flash’s Thursday night showing pulled in 47% guys over 25 (78% grade), 29% guys under 25 (73% grade), 17% women over 25 (76%) and 7% women...

If you haven’t heard, Jason Momoa has been officially cast as Lobo in the Dcu and will reportedly make his debut in Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, which I wrote about here. It’s exciting news as fans have said Momoa is the perfect choice with some even comparing the appropriateness of the casting to Robert Downey Junior’s Iron Man. Gunn has said he was open to casting old Dceu actors in roles for the Dcu and has made good on his word. Now that the door is open, let’s take other actors from the Dceu and cast them in the fresh Dcu.

Ray Fisher - Cyborg

Give the man another shot. He absolutely deserves it. His role in Justice League was cut down exponentially for the theatrical cut. In fact, so much was cut or changed that Ray Fisher even said there was only a single scene...

"The Batman" director Matt Reeves has chosen to keep his version of Gotham City, in which Robert Pattinson is Bruce Wayne, separate from the larger DC Universe -- which means that the Dcu's Wayne Manor is still in need of an occupant. Director Andy Muschietti's upcoming live-action movie "The Brave and the Bold" will see the Dark Knight in a way we've never seen him on the big screen before: as a father. Confirmed during Gunn's first announcement of the DC slate, the Batman in that world will be taking his estranged son, Damien Wayne, under his cape and fighting the criminals of Gotham as a heroic father-and-son team.

It's still early days for "The Brave and the Bold," which doesn't yet have a release date and has yet to cast its Batman. Plenty of actors have been considered for the role, or proposed by fans, over the years...

Recently, rumors have been circulating saying James Gunn wants Robert Pattinson’s Batman to join the Dcu. Many rumors about the Dcu have turned out to be true recently, and this is one I really don’t care for. While some think Pattinson’s Batman could exist alongside David Corenswet’s Superman, I think establishing a new Batman is the way to go. Here’s why:

Reeves’ Already Has a Full Story Planned

It’s no secret that Matt Reeves has a large story planned out for his Batman called The Batman Epic Crime Saga. Reeves has been quoted saying that Batman is going to continue looking into crime and corruption in The Batman II and that it will take Batman further than he thought possible. I know I’m ecstatic to see where this story goes, and I can’t think of a single other person who watched The...

DC fans everywhere have been rejoicing in the streets ever since it was announced that James Gunn's Dcu would be bringing the beloved Teen Titans to the big screen. There are a plethora of directions that writer Ana Nogueira could bring this young team in when they come to movie theaters in 2028. Not to mention, with Batman: The Brave and the Bold introducing Damien Wayne as this universe's Robin, the legacy of the comic book Titans opens up like floodgates.

I could never get enough of Batman: The Animated Series and some incredible art makes me realize that I really want a Nightwing spin-off of the best DC animated series of all time. Batman: The Animated Series has endured for over three decades, becoming one of the best adaptations of the character and greatly influencing the comics and other media that came after it. Since first premiering in 1992, it still has yet to be topped.

One of the best parts about the Batman mythos is the various Robins he has taken under his wing over the course of his crime-fighting career. Of course, Dick Grayson was the first one to become Robin, is essentially an adopted son of Bruce Wayne, and eventually goes out on his own and becomes the hero Nightwing. Artist malenjoyer shared recent fan art on X showing Nightwing hanging out with another Robin, desperately making me...

Beware the rumor mill says James Gunn, as there are countless false reports about upcoming DC Universe projects floating around online, and Gunn is calling "bullsh*t" on the worst ones. Gunn and Peter Safran, co-Presidents of DC Studios, have been making headway the last few weeks, announcing various new projects and updating fans about the status of the Dcu's Phase 1 titled "Gods & Monsters." For every official announcement, there are twice as many rumors being created by over-excited fans and industry "insiders." But Gunn is here to clarify things, and took to threads to dispel rumors about two of the most exciting DC projects.

While Superman has wrapped shooting, the Dcu's Batman movie (The Brave and the Bold) still remains very secretive. A rumor was recently spread online that DC Studios are looking to cast an older version of Batman. However, taking to Threads, James Gunn literally called "bullsh*t" on the rumor.

When James Gunn was first announced to be the co-head of Dcu alongside Peter Safran, the fans were certain that the Peacemaker creator would be a messiah for the universe. However, the reception to a recent Dcu report suggests that some fans are now concerned about Gunn’s plans. To be precise, Kumail Nanjiani’s rumored casting as Booster Gold has raised huge online chatter.

Kumail Nanjiani in Eternals | Marvel Studios

Kumail Nanjiani is not a stranger to the superhero genre with previous appearances in the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Eternals and Amazon Prime’s The Boys. While the latter can be ignored for now, he played a major role in the MCU flick as Kingo. It can be observed from the recent surge of tweets that despite his popularity, nobody can really envision him as Booster Gold.

Kumail Nanjiani’s Dcu rumor raises some serious questions about James Gunn...

DC Universe undergoing major changes with James Gunn revamping cinematic universe, and Blue Beetle is not in immediate live-action plans. Warner Bros. Animation and DC Studios are developing a new animated series starring Blue Beetle, potentially featuring Jaime Reyes again. New DC Universe includes Superman, Batman with son, and other superhero projects to revitalize franchise on the big screen and in series.

A new Blue Beetle project is on the way from Warner Bros. and DC Studios. The much-loved comic book character made his live-action, big-screen debut in the 2023 movie, titled Blue Beetle, directed by Angel Manuel Soto, and starring Cobra Kai's Xolo Mariduea as Jaime Reyes/Blue Beetle. The film was moderately well received by critics, and loved by audiences, but just managed to scrape back its $100 million budget at the box office. The DC Universe is also in the midst of a major shake-up from The Suicide Squad director,...

Batman: The Long Halloween had been adapted into two films that, albeit handled poorly by Warner Brothers, were still relatively well received by fans. It seems that there could be a third film to round out the trilogy, as DC has announced its follow-up to The Long Holloween, a 10-issue series by the writer of Daredevil: Yellow, Batman: Hush, and Batman: The Long Halloween, Jeph Loeb.

A still from Batman: The Long Halloween

While there are no official indications of a threequel being made to round out the Long Halloween trilogy if a film were to be made, it is most likely that the actors of the other two films will reprise their roles for the third one. This would mean that Jensen Ackles, who essays the role of Soldier Boy for Amazon’s hit R-rated superhero shoe, The Boys, can return to voice Batman.

Fans cannot wait for The...

DC’s My Adventures With Superman is returning for a second season and the makers seemed to have pulled all the stops to make it a bigger and better follow-up to the hit show. The animated series stars Jack Quaid as Superman and Alice Lee voicing Lois Lane. The show also sees Jimmy Olsen as a significant part of the trio.

While the show has references to multiple other DC characters and artifacts, it has yet to feature one of the IP’s most popular characters Batman. While the show had a reference to Gotham in the first season, producer Jack Wyatt seemed to have a disappointing update about the Caped Crusader’s presence in the second season of the show.

My Adventures With Superman Will Be Staying Away From Batman A still from My Adventures with Superman | Credits: Warner Bros. Animation/DC Entertainment/ DC Studios

Superman and Batman have...

Quick Links Nightwing is the Big Brother that Damien Needs Nightwing Represents the Legacy of Robin How the Dcu Can Introduce Nightwing and Robin

The Dcu is getting ready to kick off as Creature Commandos is still set to release sometime in 2024. While James Gunn's Superman has been the main focus of the franchise so far, fans have not forgotten about the next version of Batman that is on the horizon. Batman: The Brave and the Bold will be the Dark Knight's first foray into the burgeoning new cinematic universe and he is set to hit the screen with his iconic sidekick, Robin. The Brave and the Bold is set to bring Damien Wayne's version of Robin to life, yet it would be a mistake to bring Damien Wayne to the Dcu without also bringing another essential member of the Bat-Family with him.

Damien Wayne is...

Whenever it comes to the Dcau, fans often look back to Bruce Timm’s masterful work on Batman: The Animated Series, which by many is still considered the peak of the caped crusader. However, the Dcau isn’t just limited to Btas, as there have been several different interpretations of the iconic character in the realm of animation, with one of them being The Batman.

Not to be confused with Matt Reeves’ The Batman, The Batman Animated Series was a fun reimagining of Batman and its coterie of supervillains, which scored well critically throughout its run. One thing that fans found odd about the show was the introduction of Batgirl as Bruce’s first sidekick, but the writers can’t be blamed for this decision.

The Batman Animated Series Wasn’t Initially Allowed to Use Robin

The Batman Animated Series | Kids’ WB

Robin has been put on ice in live-action...

Alan Ritchson is floating all around the internet as a potential choice to play Batman in James Gunn’s new Dcu. The star has been a hot topic of discussion recently as the fans want to see him as the next iteration of the Caped Crusader. Now, a new photo of Ritchson with our former Superman star, Henry Cavill, has convinced the fans more that he is perfect for the role.

Alan Ritchson as Jack Reacher

Soon after James Gunn announced that they were working on The Brave and The Bold, the fans started speculating about who would be the best choice. Alan Ritchson turned out to be one of the most popular choices with numerous fans in his support. The fans believe that he has the right build and belongs to the accurate age group needed for Dcu’s Batman.

Can Alan Ritchson be the next Batman?

Alan Ritchson...

John Oliver has some ideas for DC co-heads James Gunn and Peter Safran as to who should be their next Batman.

On the latest episode of Last Week Tonight, Oliver discussed the Supreme Court agreeing to take on Donald Trump’s immunity case and whether ex-presidents can be prosecuted. The HBO late-night show host said that the answer was an obvious, “Yes!”

Oliver went on to cite other obvious answers like, “Did Robert Durst kill those people? Or Which cereal mascot f***s the most? Or who should play the next Batman? And for the record, the answers are, absolutely, it’s not even close [Tony the tiger], and Natasha Lyonne.”

The comedian joked the Russian Doll star would make a great casting choice whenever they cast the next Batman.

Robert Pattinson currently portrays the Dark Knight in Matt Reeves’s The Batman, with the actor reprising his role in The Batman Part II,...

Robert Pattinson’s Batman could have been a part of James Gunn’s Dcu but has since been labeled an Elseworld story, distinct from what will be offered in the Dcu. However, despite the more grounded approach that the character and the universe have taken, it is possible to tie it in with characters like Superman, Wonder Woman, and the wider DC Universe.

Robert Pattinson as Batman in The Batman

Matt Reeves’ version of The Dark Knight will exist in its own little universe for the time being. A different version of Batman will be part of the wider Dcu, one that will make its debut with Damien Wayne as its Robin. However, should the need arise to include Robert Pattinson’s Batman into the mix, multiple avenues are afforded to the Dcu, to stitch the Reeves-verse with the wider Dcu.

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Batman: The Brave and the Bold's similar plot to a previous Batman movie makes it perfect for James Gunn's Dcu reboot. The movie will introduce Batman mentoring his son, Robin, in a compelling exploration of legacy and identity. Son of Batman's success proves that the inclusion of the wider Bat Family in future movies will be exciting and achievable.

Dcu's upcoming Batman: The Brave and the Bold will feature a similar plot to a previous Batman movie, which proves that it will be perfect for James Gunns' Dcu reboot. Though little is known about Batman: The Brave and the Bold, the little information proffered has indicated a likely storyline. It promises to establish a much broader adaptation of the Batman pantheon, which will have drastic outcomes in the DC Universe and the future of DC movies.

The Dceu timeline has officially concluded with Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom...

Zack Snyder has a talent for making pitch-perfect casting decisions in his films, such as Gerard Butler in 300 and Jeffrey Dean Morgan in Watchmen. Snyder's second choice to play Batman in Batman v. Superman was Matthias Schoenaerts, who could have portrayed a younger Caped Crusader. James Gunn's casting method for the Dcu should be different from Snyder's, focusing on recognizable traits of the comic book characters to create a long-lasting cinematic universe.

There are few working directors as polarizing as Zack Snyder. His dark and violent vision for the DC Extended Universe has inspired all manner of debate about its merits, much like his R-rated 300 and Watchmen comic book adaptations. Viewers are equally divided on his 2011 flop Sucker Punch; depending on who you ask, it's either a misunderstood indictment (as Snyder has insisted) or the very embodiment of sexism in pop culture. Yet, as divisive as his films are,...

James Gunn’s development of the new Superman reboot and Dcu kickstart, Superman: Legacy, wasn’t affected by the strikes as the writer and director of the Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy was able to submit his screenplay just before the writers started their picketing. While the dual strikes were in effect, he was able to continue with the project purely with his director’s cap on. Pre-production is currently continuing in full force, and more and more news of casting is released, including a new Jimmy Olsen and Eve Teschmacher being cast with Skylar Gisondo and Sara Sampaio.

While Gunn concluded his initial script prior to the strikes, there were inevitable rewrites and additional drafts to be written after completion, as is done with nearly all screenplays. Now that the strikes have subsided, Gunn has been able to go back and work on his script. Recently, the frequently interactive...

Batman: The Brave and the Bold will feature the Bat Family, showcasing Batman's allies and providing contrast to his reclusive persona. Aidan Gallagher, known for his role in The Umbrella Academy, would be a good fit to portray Damian Wayne, showcasing his confidence and sharp attitude. Jensen Ackles, who has experience voicing Batman in animated movies, and has the ability to display the calm intensity and charisma of Bruce Wayne, is a popular fan cast for the role.

Little is yet known about DC's Batman: The Brave and the Bold, but teases that the movie will feature at least some of the Bat Family have sparked discussions over who should play the protectors of Gotham. While Batman has often been seen on the big screen with one Robin, comic readers know that Batman's allies are far more expansive than one sidekick. Some of the best Batman-related TV shows have dived more deeply into Robins,...

The Dcu Is looking to improve upon the Dceu and sidekicks are the perfect way to do that. Introducing more sidekicks to the Dcu can help to show a new side to the superheroes and their films. Making sidekicks a priority from the beginning will help the franchise in the long run.

James Gunn's new Dcu is finally on the horizon, with the new franchise set to debut within the next few years, beginning with Creature Commandos and Superman: Legacy. With the promise of fixing the mistakes of the controversial DC Extended Universe, the DC Universe has plenty of promise as it launches its first, phase: Chapter 1: Gods and Monsters.

So far, DC Studios has revealed very little about the forthcoming Dcu, aside from the titles and loose plots of the first slate of films. Among these is a rebooted Batman in The Brave and the Bold, which...

Many comic book characters are known for their shape-shifting abilities, but few have the same creativity as Beast Boy of the Teen Titans. Throughout the character's history, Beast Boy has utilized his animal transformations in jaw-dropping fashion, regularly showcasing his power. Introduced in Doom Patrol #99 by Arnold Drake and Bob Brown, over the years different creators have taken the character and his skill set to incredible heights – sometimes literally.

Beast Boy has been shown to effortlessly change his body composition in seconds, morphing into creatures as large as a blue whale or as formless as a jellyfish. He has even become swarms of fireflies, barnacles, and bacteria. Over time, Beast Boy has become one of the most powerful characters in fiction. Below are ten of his strongest transformations, ranked.

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The Green Werebeast

In Teen Titans episode #35, "The Beast Within," following a battle with Adonis,...

The new Dcu is embracing the weirder aspects of DC Comics. Ragman is unique DC villain with mystical powers, fitting right into some of the more supernatural projects. A Ragman project can draw inspiration from a famous spy-thriller series.

When DC Studios co-ceo James Gunn announced plans for the first slate of the Dcu, he included a range of movies and TV shows that touch upon different genres. Among the new series like Lanterns, Paradise Lost, and Booster Gold, genres vary from mystery to political drama. By delving into different genres for each series, Gunn and the showrunners can highlight what makes their individual stories stand out and what makes these characters unique. Given his directing credits and as the creator of HBO's Peacemaker, it's clear that James Gunn has an eye for making stars out of mostly unknown and somewhat unusual characters. A DC Comics superhero who would be...

The inclusion of Damian Wayne as Robin in The Brave and the Bold poses a major risk to the film and the Dcu's iteration of Batman, as casting and writing for young actors can be challenging. Director Andy Muschietti's previous experience with an ensemble cast of teens in It Chapter One proves that he can handle young actors excellently, making him an excellent match for directing Damian Wayne in The Brave and the Bold. Muschietti's work on The Flash, which featured two iterations of Batman and showcased epic action scenes, suggests that he is well-equipped to accurately depict Batman and Robin on film in The Brave and the Bold.

The DC Universe version of Batman will debut in the forthcoming The Brave and the Bold, whose announced director bodes well for the film. Batman is DC and WB’s most successful superhero in cinemas, with Ben Affleck due to be recast in the Dcu,...

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Since the first animated Batman movie, Mask of the Phantasm (1993), Warner Bros. Animation has made a habit of adapting iconic Batman comics into the format. Most of these animated Batman movies are straight-to-video, but the best have left fans champing at the bit and wishing they could see these movies on the big screen

Unsurprisingly, the quality of this plethora of Batman animated features varies. Still, their overall batting average is impressive. As Warner Bros. still struggles with building a reliable live-action Dceu, they could do much worse than looking to these animated stories for guidance. Not every Batman animated movie is a winner but even his weakest adaptations could teach DC some valuable lessons.

Updated on August 10, 2023, by Ajay Aravind: For years some of the best on-screen Batman stories have been a mixture of live-action and animation. That said, Warner Bros.

Pedro Pascal is the man of the moment and Jensen Ackles knows it very well, which is why he fears losing the chance to play Batman to the protagonist of The Last of Us and The Mandalorian.

The former Supernatural star is one of the fan-favorite choices to become the new Dark Knight. In fact, before Ben Affleck was cast as the Snyderverse's Bruce Wayne, or Robert Pattinson was announced as Matt Reeves' Batman, many called for Ackles to don the Caped Crusader suit.

In fact, the star of The Boys has already had the opportunity to become the vigilante of Gotham City but in animated productions such as The Long Halloween, Legion of Super-Heroes, or more recently in Justice League: Warworld. However, playing him in live-action would undoubtedly be a dream come true for the actor as for almost anyone, considering that Batman is one of the most popular...

The first image and footage from Matt Reeves’ Batman spinoff Max series The Penguin was revealed Wednesday coming out of the Warner Bros Discovery presser for the streaming service. No premiere date was announced today; hopefully we’ll be seeing this one make a splash at San Diego Comic-Con this summer.

Colin Farrell reprises his Batman villain in this eight-episode DC Studios drama series that continues The Batman epic crime saga that filmmaker Reeves began with Warner Bros. Pictures’ $771 million-grossing global blockbuster last year. As we told you last week, The Batman, which repped Warner Bros’ return to full theatrical releases coming out of the pandemic last year, netted a profit of $177M.

The first footage of the series, which is in production per Casey Bloys, has the look of a dark Sopranos, with Farrell playing a full-on crime boss. We see him swooning a brunette over dinner, limping and...

The creative team behind Teen Titans: Beast Boy Loves Raven have announced their next project - Teen Titans: Starfire. This will be the fifth book in the graphic novel series that has followed the titular team of teen heroes. These fan-favorite stories are showing no signs of stopping, reimagining the beloved team as modern-day teens with realistic connections and relationships.

Kami Garcia and Gabriel Picolo have worked together to bring readers Teen Titans: Raven (2019), Teen Titans: Beast Boy (2020), Teen Titans: Beast Boy Loves Raven (2021), and Teen Titans: Robin (2023). Featuring Dick Grayson and Damien Wayne. Now, on Instagram, Gabriel Picolo reveals another Teen Titans story is on its way that focuses on Tamaranean teenager, Starfire.

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James Gunn’s plans for the new Dcu are setting up some exciting team-ups, although they haven’t announced them yet. The plans are full of exciting nuggets from the return of Superman to the big screen in Superman: Legacy to the continuation of recent Egot-winner Viola Davis’s tenure as Amanda Waller in Waller on HBO Max. There were surprises like The Authority and projects that audiences have been clamoring for, such as Booster Gold. In short, the new Dcu is making a triumphant return after years of dysfunction and conflicting creative impressions. With The Flash resetting the timeline, Gunn can begin anew and give the Dcu the bright future it deserves.

Importantly, the 10 new projects only account for the first part of Chapter 1: “Gods and Monsters”. Much more is yet to come in the Chapter, including the super special secret project Gunn’s repeatedly teased, but it...

The inspiration for the upcoming Dcu films, Superman: Legacy and The Brave and the Bold, make them even more exciting ventures. James Gunn and Peter Safran have finally laid out their plans to relaunch the franchise, scathingly citing the major problems that continuously corroded the Dcu from the inside. Importantly, they defined how their ambitious 2023 slate will be incorporated with The Flash effectively catalyzing the full reboot. There’s certainly a lot to look forward to in “Chapter 1: Gods & Monsters” from the rise of underrated, obscure characters like Booster Gold and the Authority to key roles to a return to form for DC’s legends, Superman and Batman.

These plans showcase the alternative approach they're taking compared to the previous regime, though the never-ending calls for the Snyderverse's return will likely persist. Aptly, the new Dcu is making bold choices when it comes to style, genre, tone, and format to establish broad,...

DC Studios revealed their first new slate of upcoming live-action feature films under the phase title "Chapter 1: Gods and Monsters", that will include "Superman: Legacy", "The Brave and the Bold", "Swamp Thing", "The Authority", "Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow", plus new TV series "Lanterns", "Creature Commandos", "Booster Gold", "Waller" and "Paradise Lost".

"...'Superman: Legacy' will be influenced by DC's 'All-Star Superman' title story arc...

"...'The Brave and the Bold will be another fresh take on evergreen character 'Batman', including the entire 'Bat-Family'...

"...also focusing on the team-up of 'Bruce Wayne' and his son 'Damien Wayne'. 

"'Swamp Thing' will be a fresh take separate from the TV series,  'The Authority' will introduce a brand new superhero team and 'Superman: Woman of Tomorrow' will be a new feature showcasing 'Kara' 'The Girl of Steel'.

"Live-action TV includes 'Lanterns'...

"...a reworked vision of the scrapped 'Green Lantern Corps' series.

After teasing that he and fellow DC Studios CEO Peter Safran today began talking up some of the movies and shows we can expect. And that includes new versions of Batman, Superman, Supergirl, Green Lantern and more. Watch the announcement here, and read the full breakdown below.

Gunn started by confirming that the existing DC movies still to be released — Shazam! Fury Of The Gods, The Flash, Blue Beetle and Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom – will all still make it to cinemas, with The Flash and its universe-rebooting nature proving key to helping to usher in the new paradigm. They will lead into what Gunn and Safran are calling 'Gods And Monsters', effectively the first chunk of the first part of the plan. It'll be a mix of TV (both animated and live-action) and movies, with games tying in as needed.

So what can we expect? Gunn talked up 10 initial titles.

With James Gunn and Peter Safran now in charge over at DC, what’s going on with all things Batman? Officially confirmed today with the announcement of DC’s massive upcoming slate of big and small screen projects, Matt Reeves‘ The Batman 2 will be branded as an “Elseworlds” film within the new DC Universe, existing separately from the fresh core universe.

The Batman 2 is currently set for theatrical release on October 3, 2025, we’ve learned this afternoon as well, with Robert Pattinson returning to play Bruce Wayne/Batman.

Gunn and Safran also announced a brand new Batman feature film titled The Brave and the Bold, which will center on Bruce Wayne’s son and feature a new actor as Batman.

“The movie will feature Batman and his son, Damien Wayne, as Robin,” Variety details.

Gunn teases, “[Robin is an] assassin, [a] murderer who Batman takes on, who is Batman’s actual son that...

As part of James Gunn and Peter Safran’s unveiling of their new DC Universe Chapter One, “Gods and Monsters”, the twosome announced theatrical release dates for the Gunn penned Superman Legacy, that being July 11, 2025 and Matt Reeves’ DC else-world Batman II which is Oct. 3, 2025.

Gunn and Safran declared that 2025 will be a big year for their new DC universe.

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When new DC Co-Chairmen and CEOs James Gunn and Peter Safran took their new posts last fall, there was a lot of agita in town with their swift decisions.

This included the axing of Patty Jenkins’ Wonder Woman 3, pausing the future of Dwayne Johnson’s Black Adam, and subtracting Henry Cavill from their new Superman Legacy movie after the actor (with Warner Bros) announced his return on social as the Man of Steel and appeared in Black Adam.

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Find out where to watch Batman and Superman: Battle of the Super Sons, a brand-new animated feature film from DC studios, where the famous crime-fighting heroes sons, Jonathan Kent and Damian Wayne, must team up to save the world from a deadly alien invasion.

This new film from DC takes a novel twist on the expected superhero story as Batman and Superman must pass the gauntlet down to their sons to save the world when they themselves succumb to an alien possession!

Just as he reaches his eleventh birthday, Jonathan Kent begins to discover the powers he has inherited from his Kryptonian father, Superman, and must enter the world of heroes and villains. When introduced to Batman’s son, Damien, the pair get off to a rocky start before an alien invasion forces them to overcome their differences and work together. An intergalactic race known as the Starro has invaded...

Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight trilogy is widely regarded as the best film adaptation of Batman, and even though The Dark Knight Rises brought Bruce Wayne’s (Christian Bale) story to an end, if a fourth movie happened, it should introduce Damian Wayne. After a rough patch with Joel Schumacher’s Batman Forever and Batman and Robin, the Caped Crusader got a new chance and was brought back to the big screen in Christopher Nolan’s Batman Begins, the first chapter in The Dark Knight trilogy and which explored the origin story of the title character – from the murder of his parents to his intense training and his decision to become a vigilante in Gotham City.

After facing Carmine Falcone (Tom Wilkinson), Ra’s al Ghul (Liam Neeson), and Jonathan Crane/Scarecrow (Cillian Murphy) in this first movie, Batman came across the Joker (Heath Ledger) in The Dark Knight,...

For some, the most tantalizing aspect of director Matt Reeves’s three-hour opus The Batman was not just a fresh look into the early days of the Caped Crusader. Rather, it was the surprise cameo of Barry Keoghan as the Joker. It’s not that the movie didn’t have its fair share of villains, ranging from big personalities, such as the Riddler and the Penguin, to John Turturro’s menacingly understated turn as crime boss Carmine Falcone. But Reeves took a surprisingly grounded approach to Batman, even more so than previous director Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy. How many members of Batman’s famously colorful rogues gallery could fit this aesthetic?

Turns out, more than you would think. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Reeves is among many filmmakers, including The Suicide Squad director James Gunn and Black Adam star Dwayne Johnson, pitching ambitious DC projects to Warner Bros....

It seems like since the merger with Warner Bros, Discovery CEO David Zaslav is not just overseeing the productions of previously announced projects, but he also appears to be cleaning house on movies or TV shows that the company can stand to save some money on. There already have been over 30 titles removed from HBO Max as a result. Now, TV Line is reporting that the six more animated HBO Max/WB animated projects are getting the axe.

The shows are:

Batman: Caped Crusader

This would’ve been a new animated addition to Batman’s ever-growing mythology. It would’ve seen the return of the much regarded Batman: The Animated Series creator, Bruce Timm. J.J. Abrams and Ed Brubaker were to be attached as executive producers along with The Batman director, Matt Reeves. The style looked to be emulating the original 1940s look of the character, and there would...

HBO Max continues its baffling decisions regarding its animated programming, with six animated projects no longer making their way to the direct-to-consumer streaming platform, TheWrap has confirmed.

Among the projects that will no longer stream on the platform: “Batman: The Caped Crusader,” from “The Batman” director Matt Reeves, J.J. Abrams and comic book luminary Ed Brubaker; “Did I Do That to the Holidays: A Steve Urkel Story,” an animated “Family Matters” spinoff; and two high-profile “Looney Tunes” features.

While those projects are still in development, some of which are pretty far along, TheWrap has confirmed that “Driftwood,” an original HBO Max animated feature from Victor Courtright, has been fully canceled.

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