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  • DC Celebrates Lunar New Year With New Posters for ‘The Batman’, ‘The Flash’, And More

    DC Celebrates Lunar New Year With New Posters for ‘The Batman’, ‘The Flash’, And More

    The new Lunar New Year has arrived and DC released a set of new posters to celebrate the occasion, which includes all their upcoming projects from The Batman to League of Superpets. It includes the fan-favorite heroes with some added fun spin to celebrate the new occasion. The first poster includes the upcoming release of The Batman with Robert Pattinson throwing coins instead of his classic Batarangs.

    Batman, The Batman logo

    There’s also a poster for Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom with the ruler of Atlantis surrounded by koi.

    Aquaman 2 Poster

    Barry Allen is known for eating as much as he can due to all the calories he burns while running at superspeed. So, The Flash poster is fittingly featuring Allen with some snacks.

    The Flash, The Flash logo

    Dwayne Johnson is ready for a celebration in the new poster, which is curiously the most detached from the upcoming film’s design. Or, he might have hair at some point in the story.

    Black Adam, Black Adam logo

    Last, but not least, is the League of Superpets featuring Krypto. It’s curious that it only includes him and not the rest of the cast, but the trailer has been highlighting

    Krypto

    The posters are great, and it seems like a yearly tradition to celebrate the Lunar New Year with a set of new posters. We’ve seen Marvel Studios do something similar last year for Eternals and Black Widow. The integration of traditional Chinese elements is a nice touch.

    Source: Weibo via The Direct, The Direct

  • ‘The Batman’ Forecasted With a Potential $300M to $500M+ Worldwide Opening Weekend

    ‘The Batman’ Forecasted With a Potential $300M to $500M+ Worldwide Opening Weekend

    In just one more month, The Batman will finally release in theaters and might be the first true long-term threat that Spider-Man: No Way Home faces. Scream only temporarily kicked the box office king from his throne before he took it back the weekend directly after. Still, it looks like Matt Reeves‘ take on the popular DC character is currently eyeing a pre-pandemic like numbers with a potential opening between $135M to $185M.

    As pointed out by Box Office Pro, the developments are currently on par with 2019’s Captain Marvel, which opened with the third-highest opening in March at $153.4M. There are still quite a few concerns with Omicron, but it doesn’t seem like countries are willing to completely lockdown anymore, but that doesn’t mean it won’t happen.

    Worldwide, the film is eyeing an impressive $340M to $540M opening. If it manages to pull in those numbers it might be heading to a $1 billion release and could compete with No Way Home‘s numbers, which opened at $587M worldwide. There’s a chance it might even beat those prediction numbers and we’ll see if The Batman might be the first post-pandemic film to pass the $2 billion mark.

    Source: Box Office Pro

  • Matt Reeves Shares How Nirvana Inspired ‘The Batman’s Script

    Matt Reeves Shares How Nirvana Inspired ‘The Batman’s Script

    There are always some surprising influences on various projects. Sometimes a music cue or even a painting could become the center point of one’s approach to storytelling. In the case of The Batman‘s director Matt Reeves, it seems that his biggest influence was the music by Nirvana. It seems that the songs and lead singer Kurt Cobain became a main point of influence while writing his take on the Caped Crusader, who will be played by Robert Pattinson. He goes on to say that:

    Early on, when I was writing, I started listening to Nirvana, and there was something about [Nevermind song] ‘Something in the Way’, which is in the first trailer, which is part of the voice of that character. When I considered, ‘How do you do Bruce Wayne in a way that hasn’t been seen before?’ I started thinking, ‘What if some tragedy happened and this guy becomes so reclusive, we don’t know what he’s doing? Is this guy some kind of wayward, reckless, drug addict?’ And the truth is that he is a kind of drug addict. His drug is his addiction to this drive for revenge. He’s like a Batman Kurt Cobain.

    Matt Reeves

    As he points out, the song was a highlight of the initial trailer that was revealed during DC FanDome. It set quite a tone, as we got our first true look at the film’s new take of the Dark Knight and its detective noir storytelling. It’ll be interesting to see if we see any of Nirvana’s songs scattered across the film’s now confirmed 3-hour runtime. As such, we get the longest entry in the iconic comic book adaptation with the most unique take on the franchise.

    Source: Esquire

  • Robert Pattinson Offers His Take on ‘The Batman’s No-Kill Rule

    Robert Pattinson Offers His Take on ‘The Batman’s No-Kill Rule

    Robert Pattinson is the next in line to bring the Caped Crusader to life. There have been many before, but each one has always added something unique to the character. In an interview with the magazine Presente, the actor talked about his take on the character in March’s The Batman, as well as offering some insight into his take on the DC icon’s essential “no-kill” rule. In the interview, he went on to offer two perspectives on it.

    There is this rule with Batman: he must not kill. It can be interpreted in two ways. Either he only wants to inflict the appropriate punishment, or he wants to kill and his self-control prevents him from doing so.

    Robert Pattinson

    The actor goes on to point out that he took that rule to heart when approaching the action sequences, as that limitation he set upon himself also becomes an essential aspect in how he takes on the crime in Gotham.

    I imagined it that way from the rehearsal of the first fight, I thought it was funnier: something in him just wanted to slit the guy’s throat! I told myself that if he spends his nights chasing criminals, it is impossible that he does not take pleasure in it. He suffers and it is a desire that overwhelms him. And by dint of knocking, his mind clears, he calms down, he reaches a state close to plenitude. I’m sure in this first fight, he manages to convince himself that every guy in front of him is the one who killed his mother (Laughs.) And so that allows him to vent all his rage.

    It’s not an uncommon interpretation, as some versions of the character always pointed out that killing is just the easy way out, such as in Batman: Under the Red Hood. With all his gadgets and training, he could easily kill his enemies. Even Christopher Nolan’s version of the character had revisited that very concept when he’s confronted with the choice next to Ra’s Al Ghul. Pattinson‘s version sounds to have a much darker core, which matches the fact he has the gun that killed his parents on his chest at all times.

    Source: Premiere via The Direct

  • Director Matt Reeves Teases ‘The Batman’ as ‘Almost a Horror Movie’

    Director Matt Reeves Teases ‘The Batman’ as ‘Almost a Horror Movie’

    The Batman is about to reintroduce the world to the vastness that is the Caped Crusader’s range of interpretation. We had hyper surrealism with Christopher Nolan‘s take and a gothic look at the series with Tim Burton. Director Matt Reeves will introduce a new introduction that seems to dive deeper into the detective side of the character. However, it seems that we might expect a much darker take on the character with what he is describing as “almost a horror movie, and a thriller” in an interview with MovieMaker. In his full quote, he states:

    This idea of a place that is corrupt, and you try to swim against the tide in order to fight against it and make a difference, is quintessential Batman. And at the center of those noir stories is almost always the detective, right? And that’s why he is the world’s greatest detective. And so this story is, in addition to being almost a horror movie, and a thriller, and an action movie, at its core, it’s also very much a detective story. It’s very narrative.

    Matt Reeves

    It’s been a long-running joke that almost everyone is corrupt in Gotham. Outside of a few good eggs, most everyone falls to the temptation of some kind, may it be the amount of mafioso that live in the city or how many cops take payments. Nolan’s take in The Dark Knight explored that aspect through the eyes of Harvey Dent, but it seems we’ll get a much darker look at Gotham’s corruption and the horrors that are lurking in the dark. The fact that the Riddler is inspired by the Zodiac killer probably should’ve been our first hint that something sinister is heading our way..

    Source: MovieMaker via The Wrap

  • ‘The Batman’s Eyeing a 3-Hour Runtime

    ‘The Batman’s Eyeing a 3-Hour Runtime

    It looks like Matt Reeves is all in with his upcoming adaptation of The Batman, as a Czech film distribution site has confirmed the long-rumored three-hour runtime for the latest adaptation featuring the Dark Knight. Robert Pattinson‘s take on the character will run for 176 minutes, or around 2 hours and 55 minutes according to the site, which was first shared on Reddit in the form of a distribution list. What makes this so noteworthy is that this makes the film the longest in the Batman franchise. THR has now confirmed the runtime in a new piece.

    The upcoming DC film, which will premiere on March 4th, is the second-longest entry in the franchise, as it’s only beaten out by Zack Snyder’s Justice League with its 4+ hour runtime. It’s even longer than the recently released Eternals, which had quite a bit of discussion surrounding its extended runtime. Reeves is very thorough in how he approaches his films, and its length may reflect just how dense the project ended up being. The central mystery might unravel in interesting ways that are only hinted at in the trailers.

    Source: Vertical via Reddit, THR

  • WarnerMedia CEO on Possible ‘The Batman’ Delay As Omicron Concerns Grow

    WarnerMedia CEO on Possible ‘The Batman’ Delay As Omicron Concerns Grow

    There have been some concerns regarding the recent spike in COVID cases due to the new Omicron virus. Of course, it also means that there’s always a chance that films once again face inevitable delays until numbers reduce, as there are fears that theaters will be forced to close down again. Spider-Man: No Way Home still continues to show impressive numbers at the box office but recent numbers highlight it is more the exception rather than the rule. So, with just a few months left until The Batman releases, people wondered if it may also face a delay. Luckily, Jason Kilar, the CEO of WarnerMedia, has offered a statement on whether they’d push the film’s release back or not.

    We’re certainly paying attention to everything going on with Omicron. We feel good about the date right now. We’re gonna watch it day by day.”

    Jason Kilar

    There’s still quite some time until the film hits theaters in March. So, numbers may either start going back down or continue to grow as the weeks go by. It’s not surprising that WarnerMedia is taking a conservative approach to make sure they don’t delay the film too early if developments show a positive trend. Of course, the bigger concerns come when they continue pushing out marketing for the film only for it to get delayed a few months back. It’s a gamble for any production at this point.

    Source: Puck

  • The First Wave of ‘The Batman’ Funko Pops Have Arrived

    The First Wave of ‘The Batman’ Funko Pops Have Arrived

    With a new trailer having just arrived, promotion for The Batman is now hitting its stride. As such, merch for the film has started to make its way online, including the first wave of Funko Pops for the film. Featuring two deluxe Pops and one 10-inch figure, the wave focuses on the film’s core characters: Batman, Selina Kyle, Oswald Cobblepot and the Riddler.

    The 10-inch deluxe Batman Pop! features a great look at the film’s hero and is available for pre-order at Entertainment Earth by clicking here. Expected to ship in April, the Pop! sells for $22.99.

    The deluxe Pops! are expected to ship in June and are available for pre-order at a price of $24.99. You can pre-order the Batman in Batmobile Pop! by clicking here and the Selina Kyle of Motorcycle Pop! by clicking here.

    And, finally, there are 5 individual character Pops!, including two different versions of the Dark Knight! Each of them are available for pre-order by clicking the respective link below. Expected to ship in June, they are selling for $11.99 each. The Cobblepot and Selina Kyle figures each feature a Chase Variant, meaning that a variant Pop! will be randomly inserted during the production run.

    Pre-order Oswald Cobblepot Funko Pop! from Entertainment Earth.
    Pre-order The Riddler Funko Pop! from Entertainment Earth.
    Pre-order Selina Kyle Funko Pop! from Entertainment Earth.
    Pre-order The Batman Funko Pop! #1189 from Entertainment Earth.
    Pre-order The Batman Funko Pop! #1187 from Entertainment Earth.

    The Batman hits theaters on March 4, 2022.

    Murphy’s Multiverse is an Entertainment Earth affiliate.

  • Ben Affleck Talks Passing on ‘The Batman’ and Leaving the Role Behind

    Ben Affleck Talks Passing on ‘The Batman’ and Leaving the Role Behind

    There have been many discussions surrounding Ben Affleck‘s final run as the iconic Caped Crusader. A recent rumor has been hinting that even his return in The Flash means he’ll truly leave the role behind. The actor has openly discussed that the role and franchise commitment has pushed him down a deep end, especially when he passed on directing a Batman-focused film. In an interview with LA Times, he opens up on why he decided to move on from the project.

    Directing “Batman” is a good example. I looked at it and thought, “I’m not going to be happy doing this. The person who does this should love it.” You’re supposed to always want these things, and I probably would have loved doing it at 32 or something. But it was the point where I started to realize it’s not worth it. It’s just a wonderful benefit of reorienting and recalibrating your priorities that once it started being more about the experience, I felt more at ease.

    Ben Affleck

    In the same interview, he also opened up on how Justice League was the boiling point for the actor, especially with the weight of the production felt after the tragedy when Zack Snyder lost his daughter. It’s not the quality of the film but the experience that pushed him away.

    It was really “Justice League” that was the nadir for me. That was a bad experience because of a confluence of things: my own life, my divorce, being away too much, the competing agendas and then [director] Zack [Snyder]’s personal tragedy and the reshooting. It just was the worst experience. It was awful. It was everything that I didn’t like about this. That became the moment where I said, “I’m not doing this anymore.” It’s not even about, like, “Justice League” was so bad. Because it could have been anything.

    Ben Affleck

    Even with his short run as Batman, Affleck made the role his own and the lesson he learned is something valuable we all can take away. There’s something about tackling a project that you are passionate about that truly redefines your approach. If he forced himself to make a Batman film he had no connection with, it may not only add more pressure to the director and actor but also become apparent in his work. It’ll be exciting to see what other passion projects he chases in the future.

    Source: LA Times

  • New ‘The Batman’ Images Offers a Closer Look at Batman Confronting Catwoman

    New ‘The Batman’ Images Offers a Closer Look at Batman Confronting Catwoman

    The Batman is set to hit theaters in just a couple of months with Matt Reeves bringing an all-new Gotham City to big screens with a new Batman played by Robert Pattinson. The film has taken quite a while to hit screens with the ongoing pandemic impacting both the production and release. However, the film looks unlikely to move again – at least, as of now.

    With marketing and promotion kicking off for the film, some new stills have been released via USA Today featuring new looks at Batman and Selina Kyle. The first image features Bruce Wayne in the Batcave while the other offers a familiar look of Batman and Catwoman on top of a Gotham skyscraper. We’ve seen quite a bit from this rooftop interaction between the two, but this looks to be one of clearest looks yet and gives us a great look at Selina’s Catsuit.

    As we get closer and closer to the release of The Batman we can probably expect Warner Bro. to ramp up their marketing. Another trailer for the film was just released around a week ago focusing on the relationship of Batman and Catwoman, which will be an essential part of the film’s upcoming story.

    The Batman is currently set to release in theaters on March 4th, 2022 with Robert Pattinson in the titular role alongside Zoe Kravitz, Paul Dano, Jeffrey Wright, and Colin Farrel.

    Source: USA Today via Twitter