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Jake Gyllenhaal as Batman and Other Actors Almost Cast as Superheroes

ScreenCrush Staff — Thu, 02 May 2013 18:00:40 +0000

There was a time when superheroes were associated with just one actor (Christopher Reeve, for example). Of course, in the age of reboots, we’re getting pretty used to there being multiple actors as Batmen and Supermen. Since some of the sting has been taken away, we thought you could handle this list of superhero movies [...]

6 People Who Apologized For Their Own Movie

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

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

Batman Is Now Training Soldiers in Afghanistan

Kyle Dowling — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 19:54:45 +0000

It’s good to see these soldiers still have their sense of humor in a place where anything can happen. Then again, should something go down, America’s own Caped Crusader has their backs. There’s been a recent series of Army safety PSA’s popping up online from quite an unexpected place. A US soldier stationed in Bagram [...]

The UK's Real Life Batman Has Been Identified

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 16:39:32 +0000

The mystery of the “The Bradford Batman” has been solved. And let’s just say it’s not as exciting as it could’ve been. Last week wanted criminal Danny Frayn was deposited in a police station in Bradford, England by a man dressed as the Caped Crusader. Before the authorities had the chance to thank the costumed vigilante for [...]

Vigilante Dressed as Batman Drops Off Wanted Man at Police Station

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 17:00:05 +0000

There's a costumed superhero looking over Bradford.

Authorities in the Northern England city were confused and amused in the early morning hours of February 25 when a man dressed as Batman dropped off another man, who had been wanted for the handling of stolen goods, at one of the city's police stations.

8 Pop Culture Romance Novels We Wish Were Real

Christine Gritmon — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 15:33:51 +0000

This Valentine’s Day, millions will cuddle up with their cats and a box of Dove bars and sink into a juicy romance novel. Wouldn’t it be far more interesting if romance novels contained the complexity, suspense and intrigue of our favorite TV shows and movies? Below, our noblest attempts at visual fan fiction. If these pop culture novels were real, they'd go straight to our Kindles so no one could see us reading them in public.

Original Batmobile Auctioned Off For Record $4.6 Million

Jeremy Taylor — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 21:20:57 +0000

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

Batman Would Be A Crippled Wreck, According To Science

Dan Seitz — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 00:00:59 +0000

Batman is a master warrior and all around tough guy, so he’s easily able to handle the stress of his lifestyle, right? Wrong, according to science. E. Paul Zehr, a kinesiologist and author of popular science books Becoming Batman and Becoming Iron Man, lays out exactly what would happen to Bruce Wayne, even if he [...]

Honest 'The Dark Knight Rises' Trailer Has Some Issues With the Plot

Amanda Ferris — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 21:45:43 +0000

While hundreds of Batman fans are anxiously awaiting for their DVD or Blu-Ray copy of 'The Dark Knight Rises' to ship from Amazon, Honest Trailers reviews the last movie and points out that out of the trilogy, this was the weakest installment.

The Pros and Cons of Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Batman

Amanda Ferris — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 18:05:38 +0000

By now, every die-hard ‘Batman’ fan has heard the rumor that Joseph-Gordon Levitt will don the mask of the Dark Knight to fight crime alongside Henry Cavill’s ‘Superman’ for the ‘Justice League’ movie that’s set to premiere in 2015. The rumor was given life thanks to HitFix’s Drew McWeeny and all things considered, it does [...]

5 Actors Who Could Play Batman in the Reboot

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

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

Man Spent 800 Hours on Amazing Lego Batcave

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

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

Can Batman Boost Your Self-Esteem?

Donald Deane — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 14:30:54 +0000

There's no denying that superheroes are cool, but we never thought they could actually be good for self-esteem. In fact, a new study says that identifying with musclebound crime fighters can help promote a positive body image in men. (We'll never laugh at Toronto Batman or Warsaw Spider-Man again.)

What if the Cookie Monster Was Batman?

Jeremy Taylor — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 18:50:18 +0000

Batman and the Cookie Monster have a lot in common. Okay, not really. But thanks to Christian Bale, both the Caped Crusader and the obsessive blue Muppet do both have gravelly voices, so it may not be stretch to imagine the Cookie Monster as Batman, as we see in this video.

'The Dark Knight Rises' Gets an Inevitable 'Call Me Maybe' Tribute

Tom Blunt — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 17:05:49 +0000

Joseph Gordon-Levitt's angsty character from 'The Dark Knight Rises' finally gets his feelings off his chest, with an assist from Carly Rae Jepsen! The hit single has already lent itself to numerous parodies and lip-dubs, but this is perhaps the most elaborate (and the nerdiest) yet by far.

Christian Bale Visits Victims of Aurora Shootings

Mithun Divakaran — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 13:33:06 +0000

'The Dark Knight Rises' star Christian Bale showed he has the values instilled in Bruce Wayne when he made a personal visit to Aurora, CO, yesterday to meet with the victims of last week's horrific movie theater shooting.

The Funniest 'Dark Knight Rises' Memes

Hannah Gutenplan — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 19:55:09 +0000

This summer's hottest blockbuster has invaded our movie theaters, our media and even our internet. After opening last weekend, 'The Dark Knight Rises' memes are popping up all over the place. Some are funny for everyone and some, well, you just have to see the movie to understand.

Find Out How Much It Costs to Be Batman

Nick Nadel — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 13:51:06 +0000

'The Dark Knight Rises,' the final installment in the Christopher Nolan/Christian Bale Batman trilogy, took in a whopping $160 million over the weekend. (This despite news that the tragic movie theater shooting in Aurora, Colorado would affect the box office tally.)

Watching the movie, you were probably wondering how much millionaire Bruce Wayne pays for his wonderful toys like his flying Bat plane and his flashy light-gun thing. Well, thanks to this handy infographic, you can now find out how much it would really cost to become Batman.

10 Things You Didn't Know About Batman

Danny Gallagher — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 20:14:17 +0000

Some fans and pop culture junkies might like to think that Superman is the most timeless and iconic of all comic book super heroes, but even the man from Krypton who can bend steel with his bare hands doesn’t have the generational reach of Batman. Unlike most superheroes, he doesn’t have supernatural powers. Bruce Wayne [...]

The Best Batman Commercials on the Web

Nick Nadel — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 18:45:51 +0000

Hero, vigilante, Dark Knight…Batman has been called many things. Add to that list “corporate shill.” Everyone from Diet Coke to OnStar has enlisted Batman to plug their products. And why not? He’s brooding, handsome, has deep-seated issues stemming from his parents’ murder…er, maybe scratch that last one. With ‘The Dark Knight Rises‘ in theaters, the [...]

Turns Out Batman Is Extremely Thorough

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 20:15:54 +0000

While Batman has always been fairly brooding for a superhero, the Christopher Nolan incarnation of the Caped Crusader has taken the crime fighter to an even "darker" place.

But as of today, Christian Bale is no longer the darkest Batman around. That prize goes to the fellow in the parody video below.

Check Out The Ultimate 'I'm Batman' Supercut

Jeremy Taylor — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 17:29:32 +0000

There is only one Batman, and that's Bruce Wayne. However, an awful lot of different actors have played the philanthropist/Caped Crusader over the years. Furthermore, belting out Batman's catchphrase "I'm Batman" has long proved popular with characters in movies and on TV who aren't necessarily wearing a bat mask.

The video archivists at Gorilla Mask have compiled a supercut of "every instance of the iconic catchphrase from the Batman movies, television shows, and cartoons, plus quite a few from non-Batmans." Check it out below.

1960s Robin Meets The Dark Knight in Hilarious Parody

Mithun Divakaran — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 15:31:07 +0000

If you ever wondered why Batman's faithful sidekick Robin isn't featured in the new Batman films, here's why. In this well-made spoof video from AboveAverageNetwork, The Dark Knight is about to face his nemesis Bane -- but just then Robin shows up. Worse still, it's Robin from the original 1960s 'Batman' TV show.

Infographic Chronicles the Evolution of The Dark Knight

Kyle Dowling — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 21:10:21 +0000

This guy loves Batman... like a lot. Perhaps too much. We're not certain just how long he spent on this but we probably would have given up after the first 10 minutes. Recently posted on Reddit is a table that chronicles not only Batman himself but also the various notable characters and events throughout the span of The Dark Knight's history, tracing way back from the early DC Comics era and moving forth to the Christopher Nolan movie days.

Cat With Batman-Stache Is the Feline Hero Gotham City Needs

Mithun Divakaran — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 13:43:08 +0000

With 'The Dark Knight Rises' set to open in theaters, we're ready for anything Batman-related. First posted on Reddit by his owner, this kitty was rescued and named Rufio. And as if the name Rufio wasn't cool enough, this adorable feline has an even more awesome trait: a Bat-stache!

Batman and Superman Retire in 'Super Golden Friends'

Justin Beck — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 19:02:37 +0000

What do Batman, Superman, Aquaman and Robin all have in common? Well, apparently it’s that they all share a ritzy villa in Miami together living the good life as retired superheroes. The maker of this funny animated video wants to pitch this idea to Adult Swim as a pilot and, to be honest, it does [...]

Toronto Batman and Spider-Man Engage in Epic Battle

Donald Deane — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 14:48:50 +0000

When we last saw Toronto Batman, he was terrorizing random pedestrians on the street. Well, he's back, and this time he's battling none other than Spider-Man, who, by the way, is wearing a ratty (and very out of character) pair of red Converse sneakers. Who will win this epic superhero showdown? Read on and find out.

'Batman in Real Life' Has Trouble at the Drive-Thru

Donald Deane — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 15:25:18 +0000

Thanks to his guttural delivery and over-the-top performance, Christian Bale's Batman has become the butt of countless jokes, spoofs and parodies. In that spirit, we present another send-up starring the Caped Crusader entitled "Batman in Real Life." This time, Batman has a hard time figuring out the whole drive-thru thing.

Batman Is Really Bad at Protecting His Secret Identity

Donald Deane — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 17:32:49 +0000

It can’t be easy for a superhero to battle crime and protect their secret identity at the same time. This video by CollegeHumor and Front Page Films, which is entitled “Batman Blows His Cover,” imagines a hilarious scenario where the poor Caped Crusader is finally found out. Turns out, most of Gotham has long suspected [...]

Batman Does the Weather at Local News Station

Mithun Divakaran — Fri, 11 May 2012 14:23:12 +0000

Gotham City is usually dark and cloudy with a chance of crime, but you wouldn't guess Batman has the time to do the weather report amidst all that. But viewers of Fox5 in Maryland and DC got quite the surprise when The Dark Knight himself popped on screen to deliver an important message: the daily temperatures!