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DC Reveals 2016 Toy Fair Line: Batman Vs. Superman, Suicide Squad & More

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DC COLLECTIBLES ROCKS NEW YORK TOY FAIR WITH FIRST-EVER ACTION FIGURE LINE BASED ON DC FILMS

PREMIUM 6’’ ACTION FIGURES FEATURE CHARACTERS FROM MAN OF STEEL, BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE AND SUICIDE SQUAD

All-New 6’’ Harley Quinn Action Figure Line Based on Art Style of Award-Winning Artist Amanda Conner Set to Debut in 2016

Fan-Favorite Batman: The Animated Series Action Figure Line Brings Iconic Batwing from 1990s TV Series to Life as 36’’ Toy Replica

DC Collectibles, the exclusive line of toy and collector items from DC Entertainment (DCE), will showcase its exciting 2016 product line-up at New York Toy Fair including a first-ever 6’’ premium action figure line based on Warner Bros. recent and upcoming DC films including Man of Steel, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and Suicide Squad. In addition to the film-inspired line, in 2016 DC Collectibles will introduce a wide array of new statues, action figures and collectible items based on DCE’s comic and media properties and feature iconic characters Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Harley Quinn, and more.

The new, ongoing DC films action figure line was created specifically with toy collectors in mind, delving deep into character line-ups and offering up to 40+ points of articulation – the most articulation points ever produced by DC Collectibles.

“This is the first time DC Collectibles has made action figures based on DC films, and with this much articulation and attention to detail, we’re not holding anything back,” said Geoff Johns, chief creative officer of DC Entertainment. “Its exciting to see our DC film slate bring to life so many great DC characters, and DC Collectibles is following suit with our action figure line. This line will include everything from Batman to Superman to Wonder Woman, and even the obscure characters that will pop up in the cinematic universe. I can’t wait for fans of our films to get their hands on these figures.”

The first wave of DC films action figures will hit stores in Fall 2016 and will include Zod and Faora from Man of Steel and Armored Batman and Superman from Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. The first Suicide Squad action figures are set to release in 2017.

DC Collectibles will also debut an all-new Designer Series action figure line dedicated to fan-favorite DC Comics character, Harley Quinn. Taken straight from the pages of DC Comics, the 6.75’’ action figures are inspired by the art style of critically acclaimed artist Amanda Conner, and will feature Connor’s most popular character designs of the Crown Princess of Crime and each will include custom accessories.

“I’m really excited to be a part of this new line from DC Collectibles,” said Harley Quinn artist and co-writer Amanda Conner. “It’s been a fun, wild ride over the past few years, and I’m so happy that Harley’s popularity continues to explode. Seeing my designs, and the many different personalities of Harley Quinn, brought to life as action figures is simultaneously thrilling and humbling (if that’s even possible). This toy line adds a whole new level of whacky, wonderful insanity to the Harley world, and the fans are going to love it!”

DC Collectibles will also expand the bestselling Batman: The Animated Series action figure line based on the award-winning Warner Bros. Animation TV series, producing new action figures as well as a first-ever 36’’ Batwing. The Batman: The Animated Series Batwing marks the second vehicle from the line following last year’s hit Batmobile replica, and will feature light, slide-able door access and room for two 6’’ action figures.

“Our popular Batman: The Animated Series line continues to strike a nostalgic chord with fans and it’s really exciting to see the positive reception,” said Kevin Kiniry, vice president, Creative Services, at DC Entertainment. “We were the first to bring fans the Batman: The Animated Series Batmobile scaled for 6’’ action figures, and we’re very proud to also be the first to bring fans the Batwing at this scale as well.”

Other new products scheduled for 2016 include additions to the highly popular DC Comics Icons action figure line, as well as first-ever corresponding accessory packs for the Icons figures. DC Collectibles will also debut a BlueLine Jim Lee Superman action figure – a follow-up to last year’s hit BlueLine Batman action figure- and will include a sketch from world-renowned artist Jim Lee. Additions to the Greg Capullo and Darwyn Cooke Designer Series action figure lines are also on tap for 2016, as are new statues from the bestselling DC Comics Bombshells series. The toy maker will also debut new Batman: Black & White statues and new additions to the hit DC Super-Pets Plush toy line. A wide array of Wonder Woman product will be released in 2016, including a Wonder Woman action figure 3-pack featuring the Amazon Princess’ first appearance in DC Comics’ ALL-STAR COMICS #8, as well as other iconic looks.

DC Collectibles 2016 new product slate includes:

NEW LINE – DC Films Premium 6’’ Action Figures:

• Man of Steel: Zod, Faora, Jor-El
• Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice: Armored Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Lex Luthor

NEW LINE – Designer Series Amanda Conner Harley Quinn 6’’ Action Figures:

• Retro Rocket Harley
• Super Hero Harley
• Classic Harley
• Holiday Harley

Batman: The Animated Series:

• New Batman: The Animated Series Action Figures: Harvey Bullock, Talia Al Ghul, Clayface, Ventriloquist & Scarface, Christmas with The Joker
• New The New Batman Adventures Action Figures: Anti-Fire Suit Batman, Firefly, Harley Quinn, The Joker
• Action Figure Packs: Girls Night Out 5-Pack; Batman Beyond 3-Pack; The New Batman Adventures 3-Pack
• Batwing (large enough to seat companion action figures in vehicle)

DC Comics Icons 6’’Action Figures:

• Accessory Packs 1 &2
• New Action Figures: Cyborg, Deathstroke, Swamp Thing, Wonder Woman, Batgirl Deluxe figure
• New Action Figure Packs: Darkseid and Grail 2-Pack, Justice League 7-pack

DC Comics BlueLine Action Figure

• Jim Lee Superman (includes intricately designed packaging and Jim Lee sketch)

DC Comics Bombshells:

• Raven
• Bumblebee

Medium Size Statues

• Harley Quinn Red, White and Black by Amanda Conner
• DC Comics Designer Series Harley Quinn by Bruce Timm

Designer Series Action Figures:

• Greg Capullo: Aquaman, Green Lantern, Superman, Jim Gordon as Batman
• Darwyn Cooke: The Flash, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern John Stewart, Catwoman
• Action Figure Pack – GCPD Batman 2-Pac

Batman: Black & White Statues:

• Batman – Rafael Albuquerque
• The Joker – Frank Miler
• Robin – Frank Quitely

DC Super-Pets Plush

• Joker Fish
• Osit

Large Scale Statue:

• DC Comics Icons Wonder Woman

Action Figure Packs:

• Wonder Woman Action Figure 3-Pack
• Arrow and The Flash TV Series Green Arrow and The Flash 2-Pack
• Batman: Arkham Knight: Batgirl & Oracle 2-Pack

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Movie News

WB Rumored To Be Worried About Batman Vs. Superman & Justice League Movie Universe Future

Zack Snyder and Warner Bros. recently released the final Batman Vs. Superman trailer, which was better received than the last.

Now it’s being said Warner Bros. is worried.

The info comes from HitFix‘s Drew McWeeny who talks about the latest Batman Vs. Superman trailer and the Justice League universe.

“I do think this is the moment now for Warner to make the case,” McWeeny offered. “Sort of pulling the curtain back a little bit, Warner is a little bit worried. This movie [Batman v Superman] is starting to scare them. And it’s scaring them because they are starting to show it to people now. People are starting to lay eyes on the film and the response has been not exactly what I think they wanted.”

McWeeny goes on to speculate that he thinks Suicide Squad will be a hit; that Wonder Woman will be finished the way they are planning, but McWeeny goes on to say he will be surprised if Justice League starts filming when it’s supposed to, and also that he will be surprised if Zack Snyder directs it.

McWeeny continues with mention that he has talked with enough people close to the studio that his guess is Justice League will get pushed back, and the Ben Affleck Batman standalone movie will take the place of Justice League Part 1 in 2017.

“My guess is they’re gonna throw whatever money it takes at Ben Affleck to make that Batman film happen sooner rather than later,” McWeeny said. “Because they are going to need to rebuild again. They are going to need to win people back over. They are going to need to lay some different ground work. I don’t think this is going to be the springboard for the Justice League they wanted it to be.”

McWeeny also says the two things he hears that are working for WB is that Ben Affleck’s Batman is said to be “very good,” and Jesse Eisenberg as Lex Luthor “is great.”

It’s also suggested the reason for the problems surrounding the movie is that it was rushed, as two days prior to the Comic-Con announcement was when they decided to do Batman Vs. Superman. It’s further said the WB Justice League movie universe is suffering from not having someone at the head of it – similar to Marvel’s Kevin Feige – and that if Batman Vs. Superman doesn’t make a billion dollars at the box office to expect a lot of changes following the movie’s release.

McWeeny also goes on to to state to look for promotion to shift toward Ben Affleck and Batman.

“Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” has a March 25, 2016 release starring Ben Affleck as Batman, Henry Cavill as Superman, Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman, Amy Adams as Lois Lane, Laurence Fishburne as Perry White, Diane Lane as Martha Kent, Jeremy Irons as Alfred, Jesse Eisenberg as Lex Luthor, Ray Fisher as Cyborg with Callan Mulvey, Holly Hunter as Senator Finch and Tao Okamoto as Mercy Graves. Justice League is to follow directed by Zack Snyder as well.

Synopsis:

Fearing the actions of a god-like Super Hero left unchecked, Gotham City’s own formidable, forceful vigilante takes on Metropolis’s most revered, modern-day savior, while the world wrestles with what sort of hero it really needs. And with Batman and Superman at war with one another, a new threat quickly arises, putting mankind in greater danger than it’s ever known before.

Batman Vs. Superman Final Trailer

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New Batman Animated Action Figures Revealed

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DC has revealed a batch of new action figures associated with Batman: The Animated Series, The New Batman Adventures and Batman Beyond, which are coming later this year and next year.

Via USA Today:

• Six-inch Harley Quinn, Firefly, Harvey Bullock, Scarface, Talia al Ghul, Joker and Anti-Fire Suit Batman ($28 each) from The Animated Series come out in September, as well as an oversized Clayface ($40).

• Batwing ($100, October) holds two figures and has light-up headlights, breaks and engine to go with last year’s Batmobile.

• The New Batman Adventures “Girl’s Night Out” pack ($80, September) with Poison Ivy, Batgirl. Supergirl, Harley Quinn and Livewire, and a “Tales of the Dark Knight” set ($70, October) featuring Batman, Carrie Kelley Robin and Mutant Leader.

• Batman Beyond three-pack ($50, January 2017) with Bruce Wayne, Batman and Ace the Bat-Hound.

• December brings a Joker ($45) with Santa hat, Christmas tree and candy canes.

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New High-Res Batman Vs. Superman IMAX Poster

In addition to the new Batman Vs. Superman trailer (watch above), a new Batman Vs. Superman IMAX poster has been released.

Check it out below.

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Comic Book News

Watch: Bruce Wayne Is Back as Batman!

This week’s issue of Batman #49 sees Bruce Wayne return as The Dark Knight. Check out a video above going over the events put out by DC All Access.

After nearly a year out of the cowl, Bruce Wayne is back in black! Today’s pivotal Batman #49 brings to light precisely how the wayward hero—who still has no memory of his time as the Dark Knight—rises once again as Batman just in time to confront the frightening Mr. Bloom. In this DC All Access comics clip, Jason talks with writer Scott Snyder about Bruce’s journey and what it’ll take for the now at peace former billionaire to once again embrace his destiny.

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New Ben Affleck Bruce Wayne Image For Batman Vs. Superman

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Check out a new look at Ben Affleck as Bruce Wayne below from Batman Vs. Superman.

Wayne is standing in the rubble of Wayne Financial which was destroyed during the Superman Vs. Zod battle in Man of Steel.

“They brought the war to us,” the official Batman v Superman Facebook and social networks teased.

You can also check out Ben Affleck in the post-game Super Bowl promos along with Jesse Eisenberg.

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Watch: Gotham Season 2 “The Chilling New Chapter Begins” Promo

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Gotham returns Monday, February 29th. Check out a cool new promo below with “The Chilling New Chapter Begins.”

Earlier also saw a first look at BD Wong as Dr. Hugo Strange, and a first look at Mr. Freeze has hit the net.

“Gotham” stars Ben McKenzie as James Gordon, Donal Logue as Harvey Bullock, David Mazouz as Bruce Wayne, Sean Pertwee as Alfred Pennyworth, Robin Lord Taylor as Oswald Cobblepot, Erin Richards as Barbara Kean, Camren Bicondova as Selina Kyle, Cory Michael Smith as Edward Nygma, Drew Powell as Butch Gilzean and Morena Baccarin as Dr. Leslie Thompkins.

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First Look At BD Wong As Dr. Hugo Strange In Gotham

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Check out a first look at BD Wong (Jurassic Park, Law & Order, Mr. Robot) as the Batman villain Dr. Hugo Strange in FOX’s Gotham.

TV Insider describes Hugo Strange in the series as the the mad scientist running Arkham Asylum.

“What [he] is doing in there is indeed very, very bad,” teases Wong. “Imagine the worst thing someone might do. Then multiply that by 10.”

It’s noted there will be major trouble for the Penguin when he arrives.

“He is never the same from the moment he walks through the door,” Wong said about Robin Lord Taylor’s Oswald Cobblepot.

“Gotham” returns Monday February 29th starring Ben McKenzie as James Gordon, Donal Logue as Harvey Bullock, David Mazouz as Bruce Wayne, Sean Pertwee as Alfred Pennyworth, Robin Lord Taylor as Oswald Cobblepot, Erin Richards as Barbara Kean, Camren Bicondova as Selina Kyle, Cory Michael Smith as Edward Nygma, Drew Powell as Butch Gilzean and Morena Baccarin as Dr. Leslie Thompkins.

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Watch: Batman Vs. Superman Gotham City & Metropolis Promos

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Check out a joint promotion below for Batman Vs. Superman and Turkish Airlines which offers to fly to Gotham City and Metropolis.

The spots feature Jesse Eisenberg as Lex Luthor and Ben Affleck as Bruce Wayne.

In addition, viral ticketing sites have been launched for both Gotham and Metropolis offering city guides and more.

Synopsis:

Turkish Airlines already fly to more countries than any other airline. And now, as official airline partner of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, we also fly to Gotham City… See the TV spot featuring Bruce Wayne.

Gotham City Guide
Gotham City, once a byword for crime and urban decay, has risen above its past to once again stand tall as an economic powerhouse of manufacturing, shipping, and financial trading. Centuries of industrial wealth have funded worldclass examples of skyscrapers and venues for the performing arts. Founded by a Norwegian mercenary, Gotham City is today one of the world’s leading economic hubs and a center of history and the arts.

Turkish Airlines already fly to more countries than any other airline. And now, as official airline partner of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, we also fly to Metropolis… See the TV spot featuring Lex Luthor.

Metropolis Guide
Metropolis is famous for its forward-looking, optimistic spirit, captured in its nickname ‘City of Tomorrow’. With wide avenues lined with gleaming skyscrapers, and an entrepreneurial spirit that derives from its long-standing tech industry, it has an infectious energy that inspires visitors. While neighboring Gotham City can seem insular, Metropolis welcomes you with open arms.

The city, of course, is still emerging from the devastation of the recent Kryptonian attack, but Metropolis has made great strides thanks to hard work and corporate investment.

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Official Batman Vs. Superman Merchandise Launch Announcement & Images

Henry Cavill, Ben Affleck, more.

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Zack Snyder Talks About DC TV Universe & Batman Vs. Superman Justice League Prequel

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Check out the “Hall of Justice” podcast below featuring director Zack Snyder talking about Batman Vs. Superman, Justice League and the DC TV Universe.

Highlights include Snyder talking about whether or not the DC TV universe effects the movies:

This is the bottom line for me. I have 100% respect and love for what they’re doing on TV. I think it’s amazing. The joy and the fun of them speaks to the iconic, graphic nature of these characters. These characters are bigger than any of the actors playing them. Long after I’m done making a Batman v Superman movie, there will be someone else who makes it. It’s almost like an American tradition now we’ve established that these characters will be played again and again, and they exist outside of us in this moment.

I think that’s sort of the thing I’ve embraced, and as opposed to trying to shoehorn all of these storylines into a single universe, we let the characters exist in multi-universe, and therefore it’s a lot more fun and a lot more value for the audience. They get to see their favourite and most beloved characters on different adventures at the same time in different universes and it really makes the meal a lot richer and a lot more fun. We get to go with these guys in all different directions and that’s really the joy of what we’re trying to do over here at DC.

Snyder also talks about the controversial reception of Man of Steel noting that “if you actually read Comics, you know I didn’t change Superman.” Snyder continues with talk of how he is a big comic book fan and wants to keep the characters in the movies similar to comic book canon. Snyder also says he considers Batman Vs. Superman a Justice League prequel; that they do go into Batman and Superman’s backstory, and that the other Justice League members are only touched upon in Batman V Superman while noting the Wonder Woman movie goes into her story.

Snyder also mentions he and Chrisopher Nolan talked about using a new Batman, as Superman wouldn’t fit into The Dark Knight Universe.

(via CBM)

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Watch New Mr. Freeze Promo For Gotham

Watch a new promo above for Gotham featuring Nathan Darrow as Victor Fries, aka Mr. Freeze.

In addition, Just Jared has posted some set pics offering a closer look at Freeze.

Gotham returns Monday, February 29th on FOX.

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Batman Vs. Superman Bat Signal For Sale On eBay

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Happen to have as much cash as Bruce Wayne?

Well then, you can buy yourself the Bat Signal from Batman Vs. Superman.

The original Bat Signal prop from Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice is up for sale on eBay with a cool price tag of $65,000.

Yep. You read that right.

It’s the real deal, too, as the eBayer says he has all the paperwork from Warner Bros. to prove it’s legit.

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Watch The Batman: Ripper Fan-Film

Ripper: A Batman fan-film has finally arrived and can be watched above.

The fan-created movie is based on the Elseworlds graphic novel Batman: Gotham By Gaslight and was written and directed by James Campbell and produced by Adam Bouabda.

Ripper: A Batman fan-film stars Bill Fellows, Donald Standen, Jacob Anderton, Kris Saddler, Sally Collett, Victoria Gibson, Eilidh Talman and Bruce Payne.

Synopsis:

London – 1888, the Jack the Ripper murders are gripping the nation and the people of Whitechapel are growing increasingly scared… Chief Inspector Abberline is struggling to figure out who the killer is and with added pressure from above to catch the murderer his own demons begin to get the better of him.

But there is someone out there who wants to help…

Watching… in the shadows… waiting to strike.

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Watch: Batman: Bad Blood “Air Drop” Clip

Aquarius, Friday Night Lights star Gaius Charles Joins Festivities for Tonight’s West Coast Premiere of BATMAN: BAD BLOOD at Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills

Jason O’Mara, Yvonne Strahovski, Sean Maher, Stuart Allan & Travis Willingham To Attend

Producer James Tucker, Director Jay Oliva, Character Designer Phil Bourassa Also Celebrate Latest DC Universe Original Movie

Gaius Charles, star of such popular primetime series as NBC’s Aquarius, Friday Night Lights and Grey’s Anatomy, will be in attendance at tonight’s West Coast premiere of Batman: Bad Blood at The Paley Center for Media (465 North Beverly Drive) in Beverly Hills.

Charles completes the ensemble of “Bat Family” voice actors to attend, joining Jason O’Mara (Batman), Yvonne Strahovski (Batwoman), Sean Maher (Nightwing) and Stuart Allan (Robin) – along with villain Travis Willingham (The Heretic).

Producer James Tucker, Director Jay Oliva and character designer Phil Bourassa will work the red carpet alongside the actors, as well as take part in a post-screening panel at the spotlight event to celebrate the release of the next entry in the popular, ongoing series of DC Universe Original Movies.

Strahovski (Chuck, 24, Astronauts Wives Club) and Charles (Friday Night Lights, Grey’s Anatomy, Aquarius) make their DCU animated debuts as the voices of Batwoman and Batwing, respectively. O’Mara (Terra Nova, Complications), Maher (Firefly, Serenity) and Allan (Batman vs. Robin) return to the roles they’ve created over the past several years as Batman, Nightwing and Robin, respectively. Popular voice actor Willingham (Sofia the First, Marvel’s Avengers Assemble) gives voice to The Heretic, a key villain in the film.

All free public seats are now sold out, and any cancellations will be filled from a waiting list of previous RSVPs.

About Batman: Bad Blood …
The mysterious disappearance of Batman (voice of Jason O’Mara), coupled with the emergence of powerful and malevolent new villains in Gotham City, force Nightwing (Maher) and Robin (Stuart Allan) to take crime-fighting into their own hands – while simultaneously searching for their missing leader. They’re not alone for long. New super heroes Batwoman (Strahovski) and Batwing (Gaius Charles) – each armed with her/his own sensibilities, physical abilities and crime-fighting tools – arrive in Gotham to assist in the cause. As this new “family” strives to find its own dynamic, chilling clues lead the group to suspect the Dark Knight may have gone over to the dark side. It’s up to the entire Bat team to uncover the truth before Gotham City falls prey to its greatest threat yet.

Produced by DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Animation, Batman: Bad Blood will be distributed by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD on February 2, 2016.

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Jada Pinkett Smith Returning For Gotham Season 2

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It’s learned that Jada Pinkett Smith will be back on Gotham reprising as Fish Mooney.

TV Line reports Smith has signed on to appear in multiple Season 2 episodes.

It’s unknown how Fish Mooney will return in the series.

Last we saw of Fish, she was seemngly getting pushed into a watery grave by the Penguin

Gotham returns on Monday, February, 29th.

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Batman Vs. Superman Police Lifestyle Watches Revealed

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In addition to all the merchandise pics released earlier, check out the Batman Vs. Superman Police Lifestyle Watches.

The image comes from the latest issue of Empire Magazine, so it’s unclear whether or not the Batman Vs. Superman watches are available only in the UK.

Looks like more details should be revealed soon.

Update: Further details and images can be found here in addition to a video.

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Watch: Batman: Bad Blood “Nunjas” Clip & Info On West Coast Premiere

Jason O’Mara, Yvonne Strahovski, Sean Maher, Stuart Allan & Travis Willingham To Attend West Coast Premiere of BATMAN: BAD BLOOD Monday, February 1 at Paley Center for Media in Los Angeles

Producer James Tucker, Director Jay Oliva, Character Designer Phil Bourassa Also Join Festivities to Celebrate Latest DC Universe Original Movie

Virtually the entire “Bat Family” of actors – Jason O’Mara, Yvonne Strahovski, Sean Maher, Stuart Allan and Travis Willingham – will be featured guests when Warner Bros. Home Entertainment presents the west coast premiere of Batman: Bad Blood at The Paley Center for Media in Los Angeles on February 1, 2016.

Producer James Tucker, Director Jay Oliva and character designer Phil Bourassa will join the actors for red carpet interviews and a post-screening panel at the spotlight event to celebrate the release of the next entry in the popular, ongoing series of DC Universe Original Movies.

Strahovski (Chuck, 24, Astronauts Wives Club) makes her DCU animated debuts as the voice of Batwoman. O’Mara (Terra Nova, Complications), Maher (Firefly, Serenity) and Allan (Batman vs. Robin) return to the roles they’ve created over the past several years as Batman, Nightwing and Robin, respectively. Popular voice actor Willingham (Sofia the First, Marvel’s Avengers Assemble) gives voice to The Heretic, a key villain in the film.

Additional talent will be announced as confirmed.

All free public seats are now sold out, and any cancellations will be filled from a waiting list of previous RSVPs.

Produced by DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Animation, Batman: Bad Blood will be distributed by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD on February 2, 2016.

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More Batman Vs. Superman, Wonder Woman & Aquaman Art, Images & Merchandise

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Check out a batch of more Batman Vs. Superman images for various merchandise including Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman and Aquaman.

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Read The Batman Dawn of Justice Comic Book From Dr. Pepper

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As we previously reported, Batman Vs. Superman is teaming with Dr. Pepper for a joint promotion that sees prequel comic books released as well as character-themed containers.

Now the Batman prequel comic book has made its way online. Check it out below.

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Christopher Nolan Found It Hard Stepping Away From Batman Says Zack Snyder

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It’s learned that Zack Snyder asked for Christopher Nolan’s blessing to do a new Batman movie starring Ben Affleck.

In the latest issue of Empire Magazine, Snyder recalls a conversation he had with Nolan.

“You tell me if you don’t want me to do it,” Snyder told Nolan.

“After a silence, Nolan said, ‘Well, we don’t own these characters. When you’re done making Batman movies, someone else will [make them].’”

Snyder then told Empire Magazine he thought Nolan “found it a little bit hard [to step away from Batman].”

“I would feel the same way,” Snyder said.

While Christopher Nolan was involved with Man of Steel (pictured above), Nolan doesn’t seem to be involved with Batman Vs. Superman or any of the Justice League movies as Nolan is not listed as an executive producer.

Christian Bale pretty much felt the same way as Nolan, as Bale said when it finally sunk in he wasn’t playing Batman for a fourth film, he “stopped and stared into nothing for half an hour.”

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Hot Toys Armored Batman Dawn of Justice Figure Revealed

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Check out pics of the Hot Toys Armored Batman figure below for Batman Vs. Superman.

1/6th scale collectible figure of Armored Batman!

The movie-accurate collectible figure is specially crafted based on the image of Ben Affleck as Armored Batman from the film. It features a newly developed armored head with LED light-up eyes and two interchangeable lower faces capturing Ben Affleck’s facial expressions, meticulously crafted armor with weathering effects, detailed Batman weapons, and a specially designed Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice themed figure stand.

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New Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice Images

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Check out new images below for Batman Vs. Superman including high-res versions of the recent Empire Magazine pics.

Updated: below with three more promo pics released by Empire.

Update #2: added concept art below.

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Suicide Squad’s Viola Davis Picks Batman in “Dawn of Justice”

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A few days ago saw Zack Snyder ask fans to choose their side for Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.

Now Suicide Squad‘s Viola Davis (Amanda Waller) weighs in on the debate and chooses Batman.

“You’re asking a girl. A girls love Batman. They love Batman,” Davis offered to Empire Magazine. “You ask any woman, ‘Batman or Superman?’ It’s always going to be Batman. It’s the mask. It’s the muscles. It’s the car. Come on, it’s the Batmobile. The Batcave! Batman, man. Batman is hot. Superman needs a car. And the tights don’t work for me.”

It probably should be noted Batman does appear in Suicide Squad (probably doesn’t make a difference, though).

Empire also caught up with Jake Gyllenhaal (up to play Batman at one time), Matt Damon and Amy Schumer. See their picks below.

“Batman Vs. Superman” has a March 25, 2016 release; “Suicide Squad” hits August 5th.

And Jake makes that one more for Team Kal-El… Let us know which side you’re on with ‘#EmpireBvS‘. pic.twitter.com/haDhfp9pNS

— Empire Magazine (@empiremagazine) January 25, 2016

As if we even had to ask… Which side are you on? Let us know with ‘#EmpireBvS‘. pic.twitter.com/p2wpFFtwIE

— Empire Magazine (@empiremagazine) January 25, 2016

.@amyschumer is Team Superman. (Sort of.) Which side are you on? Let us know with ‘#EmpireBvS‘. pic.twitter.com/RwipfVGfyY

— Empire Magazine (@empiremagazine) January 25, 2016

Movie Trailers

Watch: Ripper Batman Fan-Film Trailer #2

Check out the second trailer above for the Ripper: Batman fan-film that is based on the Batman: Gotham by Gaslight Elseworlds graphic novel.

Ripper is created by Eighties Doubt Productions, written and directed by James Campbell, produced by Adam Bouabda, and stars Donald Standen as Batman.

The film will be released on January 31st, and you can keep up with Ripper on Facebook and Twitter.

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But there is someone out there who wants to help…

Watching… in the shadows… waiting to strike.

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High-Res Look At Batman Vs. Superman Omega Darkseid Reference

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A high-res image of the Batman nightmare Batman vs. Superman sequence from Empire Magazine has made its way online.

May people think the image is a reference to Darkseid as the Omega symbol is featured. In addition, the same sequence features what looks to be Darkseid’s parademons.

There has to be more to the “nightmare” as if Batman had some sort of nightmare out of the blue, why then would it feature two Darkseid references? It’s possible Snyder could be setting up the Justice League movie or Part 2 down the road. Perhaps this is some sort of nightmare alternate (universe?) future?

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Batman & Superman Empire Magazine Covers Revealed

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Check out the covers for the latest issue of Empire Magazine featuring Batman and Superman for “Dawn of Justice.”

The issue also featured a cool Jim Lee variant, 14 new images, 5 image stills, a batch of details and a description for Batman.

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Producer Charles Roven Describes Batman In Dawn of Justice

The latest issue of Empire Magazine has a featured article on Batman Vs. Superman. You can head on over here for a ton of details ranging from Batman’s nightmare sequence, to Doomsday, to Henry Cavill talking Clark Kent and more.

Now producer Charles Roven talks about Batman with Empire Online.

“[Batman] is not giving people a chance,” explained producer Charles Roven. “He is more than a vigilante. He has become not only the cop, if you will, he has also become the jury and executioner. He’s older [and] he’s seen the worst of what man can do. He’s been darkened by it, he’s tougher, he’s angrier, I guess. He’s still lost those that are near and dear to him, and not necessarily from old age or disease.”

Another previous detail also mentioned that Batman’s foes are locked up in Arkham Asylum.

In addition to the Batman image above, the magazine officially released five image stills and 14 scans have hit the net.

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Batman Vs. Superman Trailer #2

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“Wrath of the Villains” Poster For Return Of Gotham

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Check out a new “Wrath of the Villains” poster for the return of Gotham where we see Mr. Freeze as one of the bad guys.

Below you can also check out the latest Freeze promos.

Gotham returns Monday, February 29th on FOX.

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Junkie XL’s Dawn of Justice Batman Theme Possibly Revealed

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We may have the new Batman theme for Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.

Junkie XL is scoring the Batman part of the movie, with Hans Zimmer responsible for the Superman part of the movie.

Check out a video below that is straight out of an issue of Detective Comics as a fan has possibly discovered Junkie XL’s Batman theme for the movie. The potential evidence comes from music used at Comic-Con pieced together with various Batman Vs. Superman spots and promotions.

While we don’t have confirmation if it is indeed Batman’s new music, you can listen to a actual track from the movie with “Their War Here.”

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