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Watch: Kevin Conroy Talks Batman: The Killing Joke

Kevin Conroy returns to voice the Dark Knight in the upcoming animated DC movie, Batman: The Killing Joke.

Check out video below of Conroy talking about how the movie expands upon the comic book story.

Batman: The Killing Joke makes its premiere at Comic-Con next month.

“Batman: The Killing Joke” arrives August 2, 2016 from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment on Blu-Ray Deluxe Edition, Blu-Ray Combo Pack, DVD and Digital HD.

Synopsis:

Based on the acclaimed graphic novel of the same name, Batman: The Killing Joke takes a journey into the dark psyche of the Clown Prince of Crime – from his humble beginnings as a struggling comedian to his fateful encounter with Batman that changes both of their lives forever. Years later, and now escaped from Arkham Asylum, The Joker devises a plan to prove that one bad day can make anyone as insane as he is – setting his sights on Commissioner Gordon. It’s up to the Dark Knight to put a stop to The Joker’s latest scheme and save one of Gotham City’s finest. Following a gripping prologue introducing Barbara Gordon’s heroic adventures alongside Batman as Batgirl, Batman: The Killing Joke stays true to the authentic tale that has held fans’ imaginations for nearly three decades – spotlighting the birth of a Super-Villain, the fortitude of a Super Hero and the punchline that will leave you speechless.

The celebrity-laden cast is led by Kevin Conroy (Batman: The Animated Series, Justice League) and Mark Hamill (Star Wars franchise) as they reprise their seminal roles as the voices of Batman/Bruce Wayne and The Joker, respectively. The cast also features Tara Strong (Teen Titans; Batman: Arkham games), as Barbara Gordon and Ray Wise (Twin Peaks, RoboCop) as Commissioner Gordon.

Batman: The Killing Joke is seen by many as the definitive Batman and Joker story. So perhaps it’s fitting that two of the most definitive actors to ever voice the roles are returning for its animated adaptation. In this DC All Access animation clip, we talk to Kevin Conroy about voicing Batman in the highly anticipated, R-rated film based on the acclaimed one-shot. How does he feel about bringing this particularly dark tale of the Dark Knight to life?

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Watch: Jay Leno Introduces The New Batmobile With Zack Snyder

Check out Jay Leno and Zack Snyder taking the new Batman vs. Superman Batmobile out for a cruise.

Leno also posted a video on his YouTube channel as he hosts “Jay Leno’s Garage.” See below.

The Batmobile is also getting an upgrade for the Justice League movie.

You’ve seen the Lamborghini room, the steam room, the Jaguar room… introducing the Bat room. Buckle up for an all-new Jay Leno’s Garage Wednesday at 10p ET/PT on CNBC!

Watch Zack Snyder and Jay Leno take the Batmobile to the streets tonight at 10pm est on CNBC!

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Batman Vs. Superman: Joker’s Wild Batman Comic-Con Exclusive Revealed

Next month’s Comic-Con will see the release of the Batman Vs. Superman: Joker’s Wild Batman figure from Jakks Pacific.

The Joker’s Wild Batman variant stands 19-inches tall and will cost $59.99.

Details:

Batman v Superman: Jokers Wild Batman – Convention Exclusive:

The Joker gets his revenge on Batman!
The Clown Prince of Crime “improves” your action figure with a bunch of crude symbols and drawings.
Exclusive limited edition The Jokers Wild Batman 19-Inch Big Figs(TM) Action Figure!
The grimy Gotham City walls on the box are painted and defaced too!
The Caped Crusader stands 19-inches tall.

Entertainment Earth Convention Exclusive! From Jakks Pacific’s Big Fig 20-inch scale collection – and available only at the Entertainment Earth booth #2343 at San Diego Comic-Con International 2016 – this limited edition Batman v Superman: The Jokers Wild Batman 19-Inch Big Figs(TM) Action Figure – Convention Exclusive is a mess. While Batman stands tall and has 7 points of articulation, the Joker got to him on the way from the factory. The Clown Prince of Crime tagged old pointy ears with his name and a bunch of crude symbols and drawings, showing that he’s got a great second career in designer toys if the whole super-villain thing doesn’t work out for him. This is what happens in Gotham City when you don’t lock up the spray paint at the art store!

The Joker’s work didn’t stop with Batman. The grimy Gotham City walls on the box are painted and defaced too, because the Joker doesn’t respect anyone or anything – not even your toys! You’re not going to stand for this, are you? Don’t let the Joker win. Pick up this awesome Batman figure today and show Mr. J that you’re not afraid of him, even if he did mess up your action figure before you had a chance to buy it.

The Dark Knight has many enemies in the bowels of Gotham City, but none is more deadly and more unhinged than the Joker, the diabolical Clown Prince of Crime. With an origin shrouded in mystery, this creative, conniving criminal always has a scheme up his sleeve to get the last laugh on the good citizens of Gotham. Considering his repulsion of the Caped Crusader, what if the Joker took it upon himself to design Batman’s iconic costume? That would certainly give the Caped Crusader a colorful new look that reflects Joker’s insane ideology! At 19-inches tall, this Entertainment Earth Exclusive is a great example of what the bad guys of Gotham City think of the Bat – which is to say, not much.

NOTE: This item will first be sold at San Diego Comic-Con 2016 at the Entertainment Earth Booth #2343. If supplies remain after the show, your order will be filled and shipped to you then, in August 2016.

Size: 20-inches tall Edition Size: 3,000

(via action figure insider)

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Ben Affleck Updates Batman Solo Movie

Today coming out of the Justice League set reports sees Ben Affleck confirm he is directing the Batman solo movie and offers an update on its progress.

Affleck is working on the Batman script with Geoff Johns and says they are still getting it right (via Collider).

“I think they have a date for it. Although, I don’t know if I would necessarily be able to make that date because I don’t have a script that’s ready yet. So that’s my—my timetable is I’m not going to make a movie until there’s a script that I think is good because I’ve been on the end of the things when you make movies when you have a script that’s not good yet and it doesn’t pan out.” [laughs]

Affleck continues with mention he wants the Batman script to be the best that it can before they actually go out and do it.

I have a script, we’re still working on it, and I’m not happy enough with it yet to actually go out there and make a Batman movie, for which I have the highest of standards, I would say. That’s something that would have to pass a very high bar for me. It’s not just like, ‘Yeah, that might be fun, let’s go try this out.’”

Earlier saw Ben Affleck confirm an appearance at next month’s Comic-Con, so perhaps we’ll get an announcement about the Batman movie there with the possible release date.

WB also showed off new logos for Batman (picture above) and the DC movies at the Licensing Expo.

Ben Affleck next stars as Batman in the Justice League movie, out November 17, 2017.

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Batman: The Dark Knight Returns Pop! Figures Revealed

Diamond, Funko Celebrate 30 Years of the Dark Knight Returns with PREVIEWS Exclusive Vinyl Figures

(BALTIMORE, MD) – (June 14, 2015) – Frank Miller’s groundbreaking and acclaimed graphic novel, Batman: The Dark Knight Returns celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2016, and Diamond Comic Distributors and Funko have teamed up for a line of PREVIEWS exclusive Funko Pop! Vinyl Figures.

You’ll find four impressive depictions of Batman from The Dark Knight Returns in the urban stylized design of Funko POP! Heroes Vinyl Figures, with a design that could only be inspired by the mind of Frank Miller. The line continues in the months ahead with PX figures of the Joker (available October 2016), government agent Superman (available January 2017), and Carrie Kelly’s Robin (available February 2017)!

The seven PX figures will be available to preorder from the July PREVIEWS for a suggested retail price of $11.99 each:

• POP DC HEROES DARK KNIGHT RETURNS BATMAN BLUE PX VINYL FIG (JUL162701)
• POP DC HEROES DARK KNIGHT RETURNS BATMAN BLACK PX VINYL FIG (JUL162702)
• POP DC HEROES DARK KNIGHT RETURNS ARMORED BATMAN PX VINYL FIG (JUL162703)
• POP DC HEROES DARK KNIGHT RETURNS UNMASKED AMORED BATMAN PX VINYL FIG (JUL1620704)
• POP DC HEROES DARK KNIGHT RETURNS JOKER PX VINYL FIG (JUL162706, Available OCT 2016)
• POP DC HEROES DARK KNIGHT RETURNS SUPERMAN PX VINYL FIG (JUL162707, available JAN 2017)
• POP DC HEROES DARK KNIGHT RETURNS CARRIE KELLY ROBIN PX VINYL FIG (JUL162705, available FEB 2017)

Fans are encouraged to pre-order their own The Dark Knight Returns Funko Pop! Vinyl Figures at their local comic book shop from the July PREVIEWS catalog to ensure they get each when they are released in early September.

To find a comic shop to order, visit www.comicshoplocator.com.

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Justice League, Wonder Woman & More Come To Licensing Expo

WARNER BROS. CONSUMER PRODUCTS’ FRANCHISES AND FAN-FAVORITE PROPERTIES BRING RICH NEW CONTENT AT LICENSING EXPO 2016

Powerhouse Franchises, Including the DC Portfolio, J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World and Animation, Expand to Offer New Merchandising and Retail Opportunities

Burbank, CA – June 21, 2016—Warner Bros. Consumer Products (WBCP) arrives at Licensing Expo 2016 with a slate of franchises and fan-favorite properties to drive its global licensing, merchandising and retail businesses in 2016 and beyond. WBCP will be presenting an incredible array of opportunities from the DC portfolio, including Wonder Woman, DC Super Hero Girls, and The LEGO® Batman Movie; the highly anticipated Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them; the innovative family-adventure S.C.O.O.B.; and more.

“As we head into Licensing Expo 2016 and look to the year ahead, we’re focused on forging new and innovative partnerships with premier licensees and retailers, continuing to build strong franchises, and delivering great product and experiences to our consumers,” said Pam Lifford, President, Warner Bros. Consumer Products. “By strategically leveraging our world-class franchises, we’ll continue to offer our new and seasoned partners more consumer engagement opportunities, best-in-class product and expanded fan experiences.”

DC’s Portfolio Of Super Hero Content

DC is home to the world’s most iconic Super Heroes and Super-Villains and this year Wonder Woman, along with the DC Super Hero Girls, will take center stage. Additionally, WBCP is supporting the Studio’s DC film slate, also including the much anticipated The LEGO Batman Movie and Justice League, as well as the DC TV and Animation portfolios. As the Studio expands the DC universe for fans, WBCP continues to offer merchandise that spans from apparel and toys to new and exciting attractions and traveling exhibitions.

Celebrating An Icon: Wonder Woman: The most iconic female Super Hero of all time, Wonder Woman will steal the show at Licensing Expo 2016. With a self-titled solo feature film that debuts June 2017 following her blockbuster introduction in Batman v Superman, Wonder Woman will be fully supported by WBCP with a global licensing and merchandising program, highlighted by fashion-focused and trend-right product. Additionally, the legendary Wonder Woman celebrates her 75th anniversary this year and WBCP will commemorate the pop-culture legend with a wide range of merchandise from around the world.

DC Super Hero Girls Makes Girl Power Global: Front and center at Licensing Expo will be the groundbreaking DC Super Hero Girls franchise, a fun, immersive world that encourages girls to play, watch, read and be inspired to discover their own Super Hero potential. Led by master toy partner Mattel, DC Super Hero Girls is supported with a global merchandising program that crosses multiple categories and rolls out worldwide in July.

DC TV Hit Programming: WBCP continues to bring fans innovative and collectible product lines featuring characters from DC’s portfolio of fan-favorites, including animated hits Justice League Action and Teen Titans, Go! from Warner Bros. Animation, as well as Warner Bros. Television’s live-action television hits including The Flash, Arrow, Gotham and Supergirl, all returning this fall with new seasons.

The Return To J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World

Licensees and retailers will return to the Wizarding World with the premiere of the highly anticipated big-screen adventure Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. Harry Potter’s world continues to expand with themed entertainment initiatives around the world.

Fantastic Beasts Are Coming: The Wizarding World franchise has been captivating fans since the release of Harry Potter and is now expanding to include new characters, creatures and locations with the debut of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, hitting theaters November 18. To celebrate the film’s debut, Warner Bros. Consumer Products will roll out an all-new program that extends the Wizarding World fan experience with best-in-class products and partnerships. These cross-category opportunities will include a robust publishing program, inspired-by apparel, toys and collectibles, housewares, stationery and more.

Harry Potter’s Immersive World: A global phenomenon, Harry Potter is one of the most beloved franchises around the world. As J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World expands – from Harry Potter-inspired themed lands in Florida, Japan and Hollywood, to globally touring exhibitions and concert series – WBCP and its partners continue to deliver immersive high quality experiences to extend the journey for the legions of current fans and new generations to come.

WBCP Builds On Its LEGO Portfolio:

WBCP and The LEGO Group continue to build on a powerhouse partnership offering kids and collectors a compelling portfolio of proven brands, including LEGO DC Super Heroes, among many others. Across the Studio, Warner Bros. and The LEGO Group have taken their collaboration to another level for fans, as WBCP and The LEGO Group expand their strategic partnership into a portfolio that offers key product categories, except construction, to support Warner Bros. Pictures’ and The LEGO Group’s feature film offerings, bringing these characters and worlds to fans through an array of product. Exciting properties supported by a LEGO-inspired program, include:

The LEGO Batman Movie: WBCP and The LEGO Group brings fans of all ages exciting merchandise for the eagerly awaited The LEGO Batman Movie, which takes fans on a new adventure with Batman as the Dark Knight embarks on a personal journey to find himself while learning the importance of teamwork in hopes to save Gotham City from The Joker and the Rogues Gallery.

The Ninjago Movie: Also from the world of LEGO comes The Ninjago Movie as WBCP and The LEGO Group continue their partnership to create cool and collectible product in driver categories to support the film. Inspired by the wildly popular LEGO line of toys, Ninjago is the story of six young ninja tasked with defending their island home, Ninjago.

Animation Creating New Trends

WBCP’s animation franchise boasts perennial animated favorites, including Looney Tunes, Scooby-Doo and Tom and Jerry, which attract new fans every day. The beloved characters and properties continue to propel new trends and partnerships for WBCP and its globally renowned partners on board with high-profile programs and high-end collaborations. WBCP’s animation offerings also will have fans excited for the theatrical films from Warner Bros. Pictures and WAG Pictures, including S.C.O.O.B.

Scooby-Doo Hits The Big Screen: Everyone’s favorite canine hits the big screen as we’ve never seen him before in a fully CG film with Warner Bros. Pictures’ and WAG Pictures’ family-adventure S.C.O.O.B.

All New Classic Content: The Studio continues to offer fans all-new content, including three shows from Warner Bros. Animation – Wabbit – A Looney Tunes Production, Be Cool Scooby-Doo! and The Tom and Jerry Show – all supported by WBCP and its top-tier licensees.

WBCP’s Library Of Entertainment Properties

WBCP continues to lead the genre with its Seasonal and Horror portfolio offering generations of fans must-have product and experiences inspired by their favorite properties. New to the Studio’s entertainment collection of classics is Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory, as well as the Stanley Kubrick collection. WBCP’s unrivaled portfolio also touts its live-action television slate including such fan-favorites as The Big Bang Theory, among many more.

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Batman, Green Lantern Corps, Wonder Woman, The Flash & Cyborg Logos Revealed

In addition to the Gal Gadot Wonder Woman poster, DC has revealed the logos for the Ben Affleck Batman movie, Green Lantern Corps, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, The Flash, Cyborg and Suicide Squad at the 2016 Licensing Expo in Las Vegas.

Speaking of Justice League, today also saw specific details made known, a Batman and Flash scene description, a Jim Gordon scene description, and the plot synopsis and Batmobile revealed.

(via Collider)

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Justice League Official Synopsis, Logo & New Batmobile Revealed

Today sees WB releasing a ton of Justice League News:

We’ve learned specific Justice League details, scene descriptions for Batman and The Flash, and Gordon, Batman, Wonder Woman, Flash and Cyborg, and now the official Justice League synopsis and image of the new Batmobile is revealed.

Justice League synopsis:

Fueled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by Superman’s selfless act, Bruce Wayne enlists the help of his newfound ally, Diana Prince, to face an even greater enemy. Together, Batman and Wonder Woman work quickly to find and recruit a team of metahumans to stand against this newly awakened threat. But despite the formation of this unprecedented league of heroes—Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Cyborg and The Flash—it may already be too late to save the planet from an assault of catastrophic proportions.

Justice League Batmobile (click to enlarge):

“Justice League” has a November 17, 2017 release directed by Zack Snyder starring Ben Affleck as Batman, Henry Cavill as Superman, Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman, Jason Momoa as Aquaman, Ezra Miller as The Flash, Ray Fisher as Cyborg, J.K. Simmons as Commissioner Gordon and Willem Dafoe as an Atlantean.

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Justice League: Flash & Batman Scene Description

Following the Justice League details and Gordon, Batman, Wonder Woman, Flash and Cyborg scene description, now a scene involving Barry Allen and Bruce Wayne becomes known.

It’s already been said that the initial Flash costume will be made from spacesuit material held together by electrified wiring, and that by the end of Justice League, Waynetech will have created a new costume for the Flash.

This scene involves Barry Allen (Ezra Miller) returning to his apartment where he finds Bruce Wayne (Ben Affleck) already there. We also see in the ensuing dialogue that Barry makes a joke which references Gorilla Grodd.

Scene description:

Barry Allen’s apartment is filled with all sorts of homemade tech. Bruce is sitting in a Lazy Boy chair waiting for him and has the convenience store security footage from Lex’s files in Batman Vs. Superman.

JoBlo has the dialogue between Barry Allen and Bruce Wayne as follows:

BARRY ALLEN: “You must be looking for a person who looks exactly like me but is definitely not me. Somebody…I don’t know…hippie…long hair. A very attractive Jewish boy.”
Bruce shows him the camera footage which has Barry grabbing milk in the store.
BARRY ALLEN: “Well he drinks milk, and I don’t drink milk.”
BRUCE WAYNE: “I know you have abilities. I just don’t know what they are.”
BARRY ALLEN: “My special skills include viola, web design, fluent in sign-language, gorilla sign-language…”
BRUCE WAYNE: “Silicon-based sand coarse fabric. Abrasion-resistant. Heat-resistant.
BARRY ALLEN: “Uh yeah I do competitive ice dancing.”
BRUCE WAYNE: “This is used on the space shuttle to prevent it from burning up upon re-entry.”
BARRY ALLEN: “I ummm do…very competitive ice dancing. Look man I don’t know who you are but whoever you’re looking for, it’s not me.”
Bruce then quickly throws a Batarang at Barry as the environment goes into slo-motion except for him who easily catches the Batarang and makes the revelation that Bruce is Batman.
BARRY ALLEN: “You’re the Batman?”
BRUCE WAYNE: “So you’re fast.”
BARRY ALLEN: “That feels like an over-simplification.”
BRUCE WAYNE: “I’m putting together a team of people with special abilities. You see I think enemies are coming…”
BARRY ALLEN: “STOP! Right there. I’m in.”
BRUCE WAYNE: “You are. Just like that?”
BARRY ALLEN: “Yeah. Umm…I need friends.”
BRUCE WAYNE: “Great.”
BARRY ALLEN: looking at the Batarang “Can I keep this?”

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New Justice League Details, Plot & Logo Revealed

We get some insights to the Justice League movie as various sites are reporting on their set visits from London.

WB also released the Justice League movie logo (pictured above).

Details about the Justice League movie include (via joblo):

Update: A Justice League scene description featuring Gordon, Batman, Wonder Woman, The Flash and Cyborg becomes known.

Update #2: A Batman and Flash scene description is released.

Update #3: Official Justice League synopsis revealed.

It will be lighter in tone than Batman Vs. Superman. It will be more fun and will focus on the building of the Justice League uniting against a common threat.

Justice League is said to have a strong Jack Kirby influence, with the story revolving around the pursuit of three Mother Boxes (device that created Cyborg in Batman Vs. Superman): one from Earth, one from Atlantis, and the third from The Amazons.

Justice League takes place months after Batman Vs. Superman, with Bruce Wayne heavily affected by the death of Superman. Batman seeks to honor Superman’s death by building the Justice League. It’s further said Batman is not as dark as he was in Batman Vs. Superman, but Batman is now full of hope and centered on uniting the Justice League to fight against common threats while at the same time redeeming mankind.

Superman’s return will be featured later in the movie, with a large part of the film dealing with Batman uniting the Justice League.

As seen in the Batman Vs. Superman Lex Luthor deleted scene, Steppenwolf will be a key villain, but it sounds like there will be others. Steppenwolf has yet to be cast. Lex may be involved with the Steppenwolf and Darkseid story.

Darkseid will be an influence in the movie, with the parademons scene in the Batman Vs. Superman Nightmare scene reappearing. It’s unknown how much of Darkseid will be in the movie.

Ben Affleck confirmed he is directing the solo Batman movie, but they are still getting the script right.

Affleck is said to be executive producing Justice League to oversee Batman.

Batman’s suit will get upgrades, and a new and improved version of the Armored Batman suit will reappear at the end of Justice League.

Bruce Wayne will build a Waynetech carrier, The Flying Fox, for the Justice League. Batman will also have a new vehicle, The Nightcrawler, which was designed by his father, Thomas Wayne (said to play a large role in an underground tunnel battle).

Willem Dafoe’s role is revealed, which is a mentor to Jason Momoa’s Aquaman named Vulko. It’s said Vulko is more of an early Atlantean as he has gils, meaning the Atlanteans adapted to breathing underwater at some point.

Amber Heard is playing Mera, described as a warrior and a sorceress.

JK Simmon’s Gordon looks pretty much like you expect (mustache, etc.).

The Flash will be comic relieve in Justice League. The Ezra Miller Flash costume will be initially made from spacesuit material held together by electrified wire. Waynetech will design a new costume for The Flash, seen by the end of the movie.

Ray Fisher’s Cyborg costume will be all CGI.

Junkie XL is returning to score Justice League. Some of Hans Zimmer’s previous music will be used.

Zack Snyder teases when – and if – we see the return of Superman, his hair may be a little longer (a nod to the death and return of Superman story from the DC Comics).

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Ben Affleck Confirms Justice League For 2016 Comic-Con

We have Suicide Squad and Wonder Woman, and now Ben Affleck has confirmed Justice League for next month’s 2016 Comic-Con in San Diego.

Ben Affleck was spotted at the airport on Father’s Day where he was asked if he will be at Comic-Con.

“Yep. We’ll be there,” Affleck confirmed enthusiastically.

Affleck flew into LA from the UK where he is currently filming Justice League and was also asked if they had finished filming yet.

“Hell, no,” Affleck responded.

We can also speculate Ben Affleck will be at Comic-Con for his solo Batman movie as well.

Watch the video below for more of Ben Affleck.

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WB Teases Justice League, Suicide Squad Trailer & Wonder Woman Footage

Update: WB has released the Justice League logo, with plot and specific details made known.

It’s learned earlier at the first day of CineEurope in Barcelona that Warner Bros. showed off a new extended Suicide Squad trailer, showed off a behind-the-scenes look at Wonder Woman and featured a special message from the set of Justice League in London.

In addtion, THR reports that head of international distribution Thomas Molter promised “at least 10 new movies over the next five years” for the DC movie universe.

No specifics have hit the net regarding the footage, but the Justice League message featured Zack Snyder, Gal Gadot and Henry Cavill in a brief video saying hello.

WB also showed off footage for The Legend Of Tarzan, LEGO Batman, Sully, The Accountant starring Ben Affleck, War Dogs, Lego Ninjago, Storks, Smallfoot, an extended preview of Kong: Skull Island and behind-the-scenes footage of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.

News on Justice League is also due to hit later today (Tuesday) in the morning.

Update: Ben Affleck has also confirmed an appearance at Comic-Con.

DC schedule to date:

2016: August 5: Suicide Squad

2017: June 2: Wonder Woman
November 17: Justice League, Part 1

2018: March 16: The Flash
July 27: Aquaman

2019: April 5: Shazam
June 14: Justice League, Part 2
November 1: Untitled DC/Warner Bros. film

2020: April 3: Cyborg
July 24: Untitled DC film (presumed to be Green Lantern Corps)

Unscheduled:

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Jeffrey Dean Morgan Wants To Play Flashpoint Batman

Even though Jeffrey Dean Morgan died in Batman Vs. Superman playing Thomas Wayne, it is possible we could see Morgan again some time down the line.

While it might be a stretch if it will ever make it to the movies, in the DC Comics Flashpoint series, Barry Allen went back in time and saves his mother which causes all sorts of things to change, with one being Thomas Wayne becoming the Batman.

A fan recorded video of Jeffrey Dean Morgan answering a fan question if he would be interested in playing the role.

“Man, I would love to play that Batman… It would be very cool,” Jeffrey Dean Morgan responded and added a while back he was asked if he would be interested in doing a Batman story with, “Are you f’n insane? Of course I’d be interested.”

Jeffrey Dean Morgan also says it will be interesting to see where the movies go and reiterated, “Man, I would love it. I would definitely love it.”

Watch the video below for more of Jeffrey Dean Morgan talking the Thomas Wayne Flashpoint Batman:

Jeffrey Dean Morgan on if he would like to play Flashpoint Paradox Batman Pt. 1 pic.twitter.com/nv6QVnpTi2

— Trey Mitchell (@TheTreyinator) June 20, 2016

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— Trey Mitchell (@TheTreyinator) June 20, 2016

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— Trey Mitchell (@TheTreyinator) June 20, 2016

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Funko Comic-Con Exclusives Includes Doctor Strange, Batman Vs. Superman & More

Funko has revealed three waves of their Pop! Vinyl exclusives for Comic-Con which includes figures for Doctor Strange, Batman Vs. Superman, Harley Quinn, Deadpool and more.

Additional details and prices will be released closer to the SDCC.

Comic-Con takes places July 20-24.

Updated: with images for waves four and five.

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Rumors For Justice League Include Green Lantern & Man Of Steel 2

A batch of new Justice League and DCEU rumors has hit the net.

These come from 4Chan (via Reddit) so who knows if there is any validity to the claims as we see mention that the Cyborg movie is cancelled.

You can also check out new Marvel Phase 4 rumors.

Justice League/DCEU rumors:

• The villains for Justice League are Ares and Ocean Master. Ares will be weakened after Wonder Woman but the recent conflicts with the Kryptonians and previous wars have re-powered him. He will spark a war between Atlanteans and the Amazons so he can reach the height of his powers. Ocean Master betrays Aquaman and takes the thrown and leads the attack on the Amazons.
• Darkseid will still have a heavy presence in Justice League and will be the villain for Justice League 2.
• Bruce Wayne and Amanda Waller have different views about metahumans. Bruce believes they can do good while Waller believes they are a threat and should be contained.
• Batman will be the strategist of the team. Flash will be the sweeper. Cyborg will have a combination of long and short range attacks. Aquaman’s fighting style is straight up brutal.
• Green Lantern will appear at the end of Justice League.
• Joker and Black Mask will be the main two antagonist in the solo Batman film. Dick Grayson and Barbara Gordon will appear.
• The following films are in development: Suicide Squad 2, Man of Steel 2, Birds of Prey, Crime Syndicate and New Gods. The Cyborg film has been cancelled

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DC Comics Announces Batman Rebirth Crossover

THE FIRST CROSSOVER OF THE “REBIRTH” ERA BEGINS IN SEPTEMBER WITH “NIGHT OF THE MONSTER MEN!”

Six-Part Crossover Debuts in the Pages of BATMAN, NIGHTWING, DETECTIVE COMICS

Gotham City is the battleground for the first crossover since the beginning of REBIRTH this past June! “Night of the Monster Men” spans the BATMAN, NIGHTWING and DETECTIVE COMICS issues on sale late September and early October, pitting the heroes of Gotham against a mystery-shrouded foe from the Dark Knight’s past!

Night of the Monster Men – September

Part One – BATMAN #7

On sale September 21

Co-Written by Steve Orlando and Tom King

Art by Riley Rossmo

As a huge storm approaches, Batman, Batwoman and Nightwing try and prepare Gotham City for the worst, but nothing can prepare the heroes for the enormous monsters rampaging through the streets! Batman will need all of his allies to unite in order to stop these mad science monsters from tearing Gotham apart!

Part Two – NIGHTWING #5

On sale September 21

Co-Written by Steve Orlando and Tim Seeley

Art by Roge Antonio

The Monster Men are stomping their way through Gotham City! How can the Bat-team take on both these monsters and the storm of the century? And when Nightwing goes behind the scenes to discover where these monsters originated, what he finds lurking in the shadows might be worse than the monsters themselves!

Part Three – DETECTIVE COMICS #941

On sale September 28

Co-Written by Steve Orlando and James Tynion IV

Art by Andy MacDonald

Batman and Batwoman take to the streets in a motorcycle death race against a monster that transforms faster than either of them can keep up! And at Blackgate Prison, something truly terrifying is growing in the prison’s darkest depths… and its eggs are hatching!

Parts Four through Six of “NIGHT OF THE MONSTER MEN” concludes the storyline in the pages of BATMAN #8, NIGHTWING #6 and DETECTIVE COMICS #942, to be solicited next month.

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Batman: The Killing Joke Movie Tickets Now On Sale

For one night only, Batman: The Killing Joke will be in movie theaters.

Fandango now has tickets on sale.

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The dark journey into insanity begins as “Batman: The Killing Joke” gets the big-screen treatment for one night on Monday, July 25, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. local time. Fathom Events, in partnership with Warner Bros., is teaming up with Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, Warner Bros. Animation and DC Entertainment to bring the acclaimed graphic novel-turned-film to select cinemas nationwide. “Batman: The Killing Joke” reunites the foundation of “Batman: The Animated Series” with Bruce Timm returning as executive producer, and actors Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill reprising their seminal roles as Batman and The Joker, respectively. In addition to the animated feature, audience members will get to experience a special introduction from Mark Hamill plus a never-before-seen documentary about how Hamill was cast in this project and what the role means to him as an actor and a fan. The event will conclude with a special behind-the-scenes look at how the Joker’s memorable, yet disturbing song and dance number was recreated for this feature. Tickets for “Batman: The Killing Joke” can be purchased online beginning Friday, June 17 by visiting www.FathomEvents.com or at participating theater box offices. Fans throughout the U.S. will be able to enjoy the event in select movie theaters through Fathom’s Digital Broadcast Network. For a complete list of theater locations visit the Fathom Events website (theaters and participants are subject to change).

Based on the acclaimed DC graphic novel of the same name, Batman: The Killing Joke takes a journey into the dark psyche of the Clown Prince of Crime – from his humble beginnings as a struggling comedian to his fateful encounter with Batman that changes both of their lives forever. Years later, and now escaped from Arkham Asylum, The Joker devises a plan to prove that one bad day can make anyone as insane as he is – setting his sights on Commissioner Gordon. It’s up to the Dark Knight to put a stop to The Joker’s latest scheme and save one of Gotham City’s finest. Following a gripping prologue introducing Barbara Gordon’s heroic adventures alongside Batman as Batgirl, Batman: The Killing Joke stays true to the authentic tale that has held fans’ imaginations for nearly three decades – spotlighting the birth of a Super-Villain, the fortitude of a Super Hero and the punchline that will leave you speechless.

Produced by Warner Bros. Animation and DC Entertainment, Batman: The Killing Joke arrives August 2, 2016 from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment on Blu-Ray™ Deluxe Edition, Blu-Ray™ Combo Pack and DVD. The Blu-rayTM Combo Pack includes a digital version of the movie on Digital HD with UltraViolet. The Blu-ray™ Deluxe Edition will include all components of the Blu-Ray™ Combo Pack, along with an exclusive figurine of The Joker in a numbered, limited edition gift set. Fans can own Batman: The Killing Joke on Digital HD starting July 26, 2016 via purchase from digital retailers.

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LEGO Justice League: Gotham City Breakout To Premiere In NYC

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment announces Special Sunday, June 26 World Premiere for

LEGO® DC COMICS SUPER HEROES – JUSTICE LEAGUE: GOTHAM CITY BREAKOUT

at DIRECTORS GUILD OF AMERICA IN NEW YORK

Family-Friendly Event set for Sunday Afternoon includes Screening, Film Talent Panel, Signed Posters & LEGO® Toys for All Kids; Free Tickets Available to Fans on First Come, First Served Basis

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment invites New York area fans to the World Premiere of its newest animated adventure – LEGO® DC Comics Super Heroes – Justice League: Gotham City Breakout – with a family-friendly event on Sunday afternoon, June 26, 2016. Filmmakers and members of the voice cast will attend the event for red carpet media interviews, premiere screening, a post-screening panel discussion and plenty of interactive fun with the fans and families in attendance.

The screening will commence at Noon (12:00pm) at the Directors Guild of America (110 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019). The event will include a post-screening interactive panel discussion, special LEGO® prizes for all kids in attendance, photo opportunities with LEGO® DC Comics Super Heroes standees, and an autograph signing on collectible posters.

Confirmed to attend the event are Futurama & Adventure Time star John DiMaggio (voice of Deathstroke), Young Justice star Jason Spisak (Joker), producer Brandon Vietti, director Matt Peters and writer Jim Krieg. Additional talent will be announced as confirmed.

Free tickets are available to the general public, and families are encouraged to enjoy the film and festivities. Fans wishing to receive free tickets to the New York event on June 26 must RSVP via email to [email protected].

The body of all fan RSVP emails MUST include the first & last name of the entrant, a valid email address, and how many tickets are being requested. No need for pleas, no begging, no extra words – just three simple lines of information. And please only apply once.

Here’s an example of EXACTLY how the body of the RSVP email should appear:

Arthur Curry
[email protected]
4 Tickets

Tickets to the event will be distributed on a “first come, first served” basis, and fans will be notified via email promptly.

In LEGO® DC Comics Super Heroes – Justice League: Gotham City Breakout, Batgirl and Nightwing take Batman on a trip down memory lane – literally – to visit one of the key mentors from his formative years – leaving the Justice League to keep Gotham City crime-free. But neither situation proves to be a “vacation” as the Bat trio encounters old nemeses on their adventure, and the Justice League discovers just how busy Batman is on a regular basis. It’s a brick-tastic battle on two fronts as Batman, Batgirl and Nightwing take on Bane and Deathstroke, while the Justice League – with some help from a few Teen Titans – fends off an assault by Joker and many of Batman’s infamous adversaries to ensure Gotham City’s safety.

Produced by Warner Bros. Animation, DC Entertainment and the LEGO Group, LEGO® DC Comics Super Heroes – Justice League: Gotham City breakout will be distributed by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment on June 21 via Digital HD, and July 12, 2016 on Blu-rayTM Combo Pack and DVD. The Blu-rayTM and DVD releases will include an exclusive Nightwing LEGO® figurine, while supplies last.

TV News

Tyler Hoechlin Cast As Superman For Supergirl

And we have our new Superman.

THR reports that Teen Wolf‘s Tyler Hoechlin will play Superman and Clark Kent in the second season of Supergirl.

Details include Superman will appear in the first two episodes next season visiting his cousin in National City.

“Greg [Berlanti] and I have wanted to work with Tyler for ages, so this worked out perfectly because Tyler is Superman,” executive producer Andrew Kreisberg said. “We are so thrilled and humbled to add another amazing actor to the legacy of this iconic character.”

A couple of years ago, we were exclusively told Tyler Hoechlin was up to play Batman prior to Ben Affleck landing the role, and now we see he’s landed the Man of Steel gig.

Supergirl returns with Season 2 in the Fall airing Mondays at 8pm ET on The CW.

Had a great time chatting with the awesome people at @entertainmentweekly today about Mr. Linklater’s next film. So proud to be a part of this movie and so excited to finally be talking about it! #repost #EverybodyWantsSome

A photo posted by Tyler Hoechlin (@tylerl_hoechlin) on Nov 5, 2015 at 6:53pm PST

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Ben Affleck Nude & Henry Cavill Shirtless Scenes Leaked From Batman Vs. Superman Ultimate Edition

It turns out that Batman Vs. Superman actually does feature a nude scene.

Prior to the movie being released in theaters it was learned India was censoring the movie based on a “fleeting nude figure.”

Well, that feeting nude figure is of Ben Affleck and his keister.

The Batman Vs. Superman Ultimate Edition leaked online and video of the scene has since been posted.

You can watch it here on Tumblr.

A scene also featuring a shirtless Henry Cavill has also hit the net.

The Batman Vs. Superman Ultimate Edition may have also revealed a potential Suicide Squad cameo connection as well as that Lex Luthor Sr. may be still alive.

You can order through Amazon.

YOU’RE WELCOME! Again.. I will never be okay after this. #HenryCavill #ClarkKent #BenAffleck #Clois #BatmanvSuperman #BvS #ClarkKent

A video posted by #DC Extended Universe (@dcextendeduniverse) on Jun 13, 2016 at 9:18pm PDT

Comic Book News

DC Comics Announces Batman Day Returns

DC Comics has announced the return of Batman Day on September 17th.

Find all the details below.

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2016’s Annual Celebration for World’s Most Popular Super Hero Slated for September 17

DC Entertainment will join millions of fans in celebration of the pop culture phenomenon as Saturday, September 17th is officially announced as BATMAN DAY 2016.

Celebrating Batman’s endearing legacy with generations of fans, DC Entertainment will once again fete the iconic legend with festivities at thousands of comic book retailers, bookstores, schools and libraries across the country. Retail activities include free comic book giveaways and talent signings. Confirmed signing events feature blockbuster talent like Frank Miller, Scott Snyder, Tom King, James Tynion IV, and Greg Capullo with many more to be announced.

In addition to DC Entertainment, BATMAN DAY participating partners include many Warner Bros. divisions, as well as Warner Bros. Consumer Products licensees — Capstone Young Readers, Penguin Random House, Scholastic, DK Licensing, Bendon, and HarperCollins. These partnerships provide the unique opportunity for retail and digital promotion across various media in celebration of the Dark Knight.

The annual fan-favorite event, now in its third year, was first introduced to honor the iconic character’s 75th anniversary. Continuing the BATMAN DAY tradition, DC Entertainment will present Bat-centric promotions, fan giveaways and more, all to honor the character that has become a Super Hero to many generations and continues to inspire fans across the globe.

The official BATMAN DAY event kit will include activity sheets, trivia, and games and will be available for download on www.dccomics.com/batmandaykit.

Movie News

Batman: Arkham VR PS4 Trailer

Watch the trailer below for the Batman: Arkham VR game coming to the PS4 in October from Rocksteady Studios.

Mark Hamill narrates the trailer as the voice of the Joker.

You can sign up for updates at: batmanarkhamvr.com.

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Batman: Arkham VR immerses you in the Dark Knight’s Universe and redefines what it means to Be the Batman.

Experience Gotham City through the eyes of the World’s Greatest Detective in an all new Arkham mystery.

Think like Batman. Utilise his legendary gadgets in Virtual Reality to unravel a plot that threatens the lives of Batman’s closest allies.

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Batman Vs. Superman Cinematographer Says Nightmare Scene Is Explained In Ultimate Edition

Batman Vs. Superman Cinematographer Larry Fong previously said the haters will still hate the upcoming release of the extended Batman Vs. Superman Ultimate Edition Blu-Ray.

Now Fong says after viewing it, he’s changed his mind and that everybody will love it.

Fong also replies to a fan on Twitter stating there is so much he considers in the Batman Vs. Superman Ultimate Edition that is his favorite, but adds, “Maybe the desert scene where more is explained.”

The Batman Nightmare scene in the movie was one of the better moments in the film as it offered a post-apocalyptic version of the future where Darkseid attacks Earth.

You can order the Batman vs. Superman Ultimate Edition through Amazon.

@ReeceGButler @BatmanvSuperman There’s so much. Maybe the desert scene where more is explained.

— Larry Fong (@larryfong) June 10, 2016

Watched the #UltimateEdition again; now believe EVERYONE will LOVE it. Pre-order TODAY! #BatmanvSuperman #WBHomeEnt https://t.co/bRVQbTZLzi

— Larry Fong (@larryfong) June 10, 2016

Movie News

LEGO Dimensions: E3 Trailer Adds Harry Potter, A-Team, Sonic & More

WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT, TT GAMES AND THE LEGO® GROUP ANNOUNCE THE EXPANSION OF LEGO® DIMENSIONS

Even More Blockbuster Franchises, All-New Battle Arenas, Bigger Adventure Worlds and the Introduction of Story Packs Offer Gamers New Ways to Play in 2016 and Beyond.

Expansion Pack Assortment Will Add 16 Fan-Favourite Universes for More Mind-Blowing Mash-ups!

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, TT Games and The LEGO® Group today announced the expansion of LEGO® DIMENSIONS™, the LEGO® toy and videogame hybrid, with more blockbuster franchises and even bigger gameplay possibilities. New expansion packs broaden the complete selection to 30 of the world’s most popular entertainment brands allowing players to customise their experience by mixing and matching favourite characters and universes with full compatibility. Game features adding to the fun are all-new, four-player competitive Battle Arenas, a first for LEGO® videogames, as well as Story Packs, which provide deep, story-driven gameplay around the biggest theatrical releases and include a fresh LEGO® brick building experience.

LEGO® Dimensions™ packs based on 16 new entertainment properties will begin launching on September 30, 2016 with the Ghostbusters Story Pack, Adventure Time and Mission: Impossible Level Packs, Harry Potter and Adventure Time Team Packs, and The A-Team Fun Pack. Additional expansion packs based on other highly anticipated films Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them and The LEGO® Batman Movie and wildly popular properties The Goonies, Sonic The Hedgehog, Teen Titans Go!, LEGO® City Undercover, Knight Rider, The Powerpuff Girls, Gremlins, Beetlejuice and E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial will be released in product waves stretching into summer of next year. All expansion packs provide players with continued compatibility to use everything from waves 1-9 interchangeably, anywhere throughout the game. And no new starter pack is required, as all new packs will simply enhance the LEGO® Dimensions™ Starter Pack game and work with the existing LEGO® Toy Pad. “We’ve built upon the existing LEGO® DIMENSIONS™ Starter Pack to expand the gameplay possibilities with entirely new LEGO® experiences that can’t be found anywhere else,” said Tom Stone, Managing Director, TT Games. “We can now provide players with even more customization and mash-up opportunities, and all are compatible with the existing game and packs. Battle Arenas also introduce a fun new way for friends and family to join the action together and battle as favorite characters, which is an exciting innovation for LEGO® videogames.”

“LEGO® DIMENSION™S is a significant part of our LEGO® videogames portfolio, and we are excited to offer fans many more iconic entertainment franchises combined with new, enhanced ways to play,” said David Haddad, President, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. “TT Games continues to innovate and expand the game experience, which gives players breakthrough digital and physical gameplay with an amazing amount of world-class entertainment properties connected together.”

“We are excited to continue our partnership with TT Games and WBIE and bring even more characters to life through LEGO® DIMENSIONS™,” said Niels Jørgensen, Vice President, Digital Games for the LEGO® Group. “The videogame has allowed our fans to extend their LEGO® play experience in a whole new way and the new expansion packs will create even more play possibilities through exciting properties.”

All-new Battle Arenas will offer first-to-LEGO® videogames competitive split-screen local gameplay for up to four players. LEGO® minifigures included in the wave 6 through 9 expansion packs will come with special, golden Toy Tags which unlock a Battle Arena within the Free Play Adventure World of the corresponding entertainment brand. Each Battle Arena has four different gameplay modes and comes with its own traps, special powers and interactive environments that make every battle arena unique.

The Ghostbusters Story Pack, based on the upcoming film, will provide a complete movie-based gameplay experience with six puzzle-packed levels and new LEGO® Gateway bricks that allow players to build Zhu’s Chinese Restaurant atop the LEGO® Toy Pad. It will also come with a buildable Abby Yates LEGO® minifigure with Proton Blaster and 3-in-1 buildable Ecto-1 which can be rebuilt into the Ectozer and The PerfEcto. The pack unlocks “Rip,” a new Toy Pad mode allowing players to tear open an alternate universe. In this mirror world, players have the ability to solve puzzles and affect objects and other items in the primary universe. And like all gold-tag minifigures purchased, Abby Yates provides access to a new themed Adventure World with its own unique Battle Arena. The Ghostbusters Story Pack is just the first of this new exciting pack type, with Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, based on the highly anticipated theatrical release, still to come later this year. The LEGO® DIMENSIONS™ packs will be the exclusive construction toy offering this holiday for the exciting expansion of J.K Rowling’s Wizarding World.

Story Packs also expand the Starter Pack story with deeper gameplay. In the game’s storyline, the evil Lord Vortech has hidden portions of his powers around the LEGO® Multiverse. As players progress through Story Pack levels, they can unearth and tap into Keystone Runes to use Lord Vortech’s powers against him through all-new Toy Pad modes.

Developed by TT Games and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, LEGO® DIMENSIONS™ is now available for PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment systems, Xbox One, Xbox 360, and the Wii U™ system.

Movie News

Batman: The Killing Joke Coming To Movie Theaters

Highly Anticipated ‘Batman: The Killing Joke’ Coming to Select Movie Theaters July 25 Only, Starring ‘Batman: The Animated Series’ Actors Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill

Fathom Events, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, Warner Bros. Animation and DC Entertainment Bring Acclaimed Graphic Novel to Life

DENVER – June 8, 2016 – The dark journey into insanity begins as “Batman: The Killing Joke” gets the big-screen treatment for one night on Monday, July 25, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. local time. Fathom Events, in partnership with Warner Bros., is teaming up with Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, Warner Bros. Animation and DC Entertainment to bring the acclaimed graphic novel-turned-film to select cinemas nationwide. “Batman: The Killing Joke” reunites the foundation of “Batman: The Animated Series” with Bruce Timm returning as executive producer, and actors Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill reprising their seminal roles as Batman and The Joker, respectively. In addition to the animated feature, audience members will get to experience a special introduction from Mark Hamill plus a never-before-seen documentary about how Hamill was cast in this project and what the role means to him as an actor and a fan. The event will conclude with a special behind-the-scenes look at how the Joker’s memorable, yet disturbing song and dance number was recreated for this feature. Tickets for “Batman: The Killing Joke” can be purchased online beginning Friday, June 17 by visiting www.FathomEvents.com or at participating theater box offices. Fans throughout the U.S. will be able to enjoy the event in select movie theaters through Fathom’s Digital Broadcast Network. For a complete list of theater locations visit the Fathom Events website (theaters and participants are subject to change).

In addition to Conroy and Hamill, the feature also stars the voices of Tara Strong (Teen Titans; Batman: Arkham games) as Barbara Gordon and Ray Wise (Twin Peaks, RoboCop) as Commissioner Gordon. Sam Register and Bruce Timm are executive producers. Benjamin Melniker and Michael Uslan (The Dark Knight films, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice) are executive producers. Alan Burnett serves as co-producer.

“Fathom Events is thrilled to be able to bring ‘Batman: The Killing Joke’ to movie theaters across the country so fans can see it on the big screen,” Fathom Events Vice President of Studio Relations Tom Lucas said. “Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, Warner Bros. Animation and DC Entertainment have created an amazing production based on a beloved graphic novel, and we’re honored to be a part of this release.” “Fans have been clamoring for a theatrical release of the popular DC Universe Original Movies, and the highly anticipated ‘Batman: The Killing Joke’ presented a perfect opportunity to work with Fathom Events to bring the fans’ wishes to fruition for this special, limited release,” said Mary Ellen Thomas, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Vice President, Family & Animation Marketing.

Movie News

Justice League Dark Animated Movie On The Way

It’s learned that following Batman: The Killing Joke, that WB is releasing an animated Justice League Dark movie.

What this means for the Guillermo Del Toro live-action movie of the same name is anybody’s guess, but more than likely it may mean it isn’t happening.

The info comes from the British Board Of Film Classification who has a rating for the Justice League Dark preview that is a part of the upcoming Batman: The Killing Joke Blu-Ray.

The Justice League Dark movie was supposed to feature some of DC’s more supernatural characters; however, I do believe Guillermo Del Toro did drop out of it, so it looks like they are going with an animated version instead.

Movie News

Jared Leto Teasing Joker For The Batman?

Will we see the Joker in the new Ben Affleck solo Batman movie?

It’s possible.

Suicide Squad has since finished filming, but Jared Leto has recently taken to Twitter to tease the clown prince of crime.

Leto posted two pics: One with the Joker shoes and one of himself which includes the text, “As sick as your secrets.”

It recently became known that the Ben Affleck Batman movie will feature an original story inspired somewhat by the comics, maybe Leto is on board.

Suicide Squad hits August 5th.

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— JARED LETO (@JaredLeto) June 3, 2016

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Batman: The Killing Joke Premiering at Comic-Con

WARNER BROS. HOME ENTERTAINMENT SLATES WORLD PREMIERE OF BATMAN: THE KILLING JOKE JULY 22 AT COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL

Continuing a decade-long tradition, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (WBHE) will host the World Premiere of its latest DC Universe Original Movie – this time, the highly anticipated Batman: The Killing Joke – on the Friday night (July 22, 2016) of Comic-Con International in San Diego.

The premiere will spotlight the first public exhibition of the eagerly awaited film and a post-screening panel discussion among available members of the core cast and filmmaking team. The celebrity-laden cast is led by Kevin Conroy (Batman: The Animated Series, Justice League) and Mark Hamill (Batman: The Animated Series, Star Wars franchise) as they reprise their seminal roles as the voices of Batman/Bruce Wayne and The Joker, respectively, as well as Tara Strong (Teen Titans; Batman: Arkham games) as Barbara Gordon and Ray Wise (Twin Peaks, RoboCop) as Commissioner Gordon. Batman: The Killing Joke is directed by Sam Liu (Justice League vs. Teen Titans) from a script by Eisner Award-winning writer Brian Azzarello. Bruce Timm and Sam Register are executive producers. Benjamin Melniker & Michael Uslan are executive producers. Alan Burnett is co-producer.

Since the debut of the DC Universe Original Movies in 2007 with Superman: Doomsday, WBHE has premiered its next upcoming film (when available) before 4,250 ardent fans in the San Diego Convention Center’s massive Ballroom 20. Past film premieres have included Batman: Under The Red Hood, Batman: Year One, Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox, Batman: Assault on Arkham and last year’s Justice League: Gods & Monsters, and the films’ panel discussions have featured such acting luminaries as Bryan Cranston, Nathan Fillion, Ben McKenzie, Justin Chambers, Eliza Dushku, Katee Sackhoff, Matthew Gray Gubler, Paget Brewster, Bruce Greenwood, C. Thomas Howell and Cary Elwes.

Based on the acclaimed DC graphic novel of the same name, Batman: The Killing Joke takes a journey into the dark psyche of the Clown Prince of Crime – from his humble beginnings as a struggling comedian to his fateful encounter with Batman that changes both of their lives forever. Years later, and now escaped from Arkham Asylum, The Joker devises a plan to prove that one bad day can make anyone as insane as he is – setting his sights on Commissioner Gordon. It’s up to the Dark Knight to put a stop to The Joker’s latest scheme and save one of Gotham City’s finest. Following a gripping prologue introducing Barbara Gordon’s heroic adventures alongside Batman as Batgirl, Batman: The Killing Joke stays true to the authentic tale that has held fans’ imaginations for nearly three decades – spotlighting the birth of a Super-Villain, the fortitude of a Super Hero and the punchline that will leave you speechless.

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Ben Affleck Says Batman Movie Will Feature Original Story

We now know a solo Batman movie is in the works written by Ben Affleck and Geoff Johns.

Back while promoting Batman Vs. Superman in March, Affleck was asked if he was directing a solo Batman movie, would he use the stories from Batman: The Killing Joke or Red Hood. Affleck replies he would do an original story, so it would be something new for the fans, but would borrow what he could from the comics.

Here’s the blurb via Cines Argentinos.

I think what I would do, what I probably would do, is in some ways what Zack did with this movie, which is to borrow certain things from the great comic books, but create an original story around it because I wouldn’t want the fans to already know the story and be familiar, but I would borrow, steal, great things that have been done before in the comics.

We can obviously guess Affleck was writing the Batman movie at the time of being questioned, so his answer probably sheds light on his and Geoff Johns’ direction for the movie, which is speculated to be titled The Batman.

(h/t reddit)

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Watch: Robot Chicken Batman Vs. Superman

Watch the Robot Chicken version of Batman Vs. Superman below where Batman has zero f—s.

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Robot Chicken is Adult Swim’s long-running stop-motion animated homunculus of a sketch show. Witness sex, violence and 80’s toy references collide through fan-favorite characters like the Humping Robot and the beloved Robot Chicken Nerd as creators Seth Green and Matthew Seinreich are joined by an unparalleled roster of celebrity voices to skewer pop culture in this balls-to-the-wall comedy. Check out the latest clips and episodes from Robot Chicken on AdultSwim.com.

Seriously, he’s all out.

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