

Uwe Boll is still planning to make his next film The Dark Knight, starring Armie Hammer. Warner Bros has written him a letter.
According to Uwe Boll, Warner Bros has issued him with a cease and desist over his plans to release a film titled The Dark Knight. Nobody at all saw that move coming, and it must be an enormous shock to all concerned.
Despite being about a vigilante, starring Armie Hammer and having the same title as Christopher Nolan’s acclaimed 2008 Batman sequel, the provocative filmmaker claims that using the same title would cause no confusion and is insisting that the title has to stay.
In an effort to win over the affections of Warner Bros, Boll added on his podcast that Warner Bros’ series of Batman films were all terrible anyway, saying, ‘most of the DC and Marvel films suck. They’re too long and with endless CGI,...
According to Uwe Boll, Warner Bros has issued him with a cease and desist over his plans to release a film titled The Dark Knight. Nobody at all saw that move coming, and it must be an enormous shock to all concerned.
Despite being about a vigilante, starring Armie Hammer and having the same title as Christopher Nolan’s acclaimed 2008 Batman sequel, the provocative filmmaker claims that using the same title would cause no confusion and is insisting that the title has to stay.
In an effort to win over the affections of Warner Bros, Boll added on his podcast that Warner Bros’ series of Batman films were all terrible anyway, saying, ‘most of the DC and Marvel films suck. They’re too long and with endless CGI,...
- 2/18/2025
- by Dan Cooper
- Film Stories

Entertainment journalism is, modestly speaking, a vital but mentally taxing burden we bear with quiet bravery.
We've had to not only see but analyze and remember corners of this industry no one should ever be exposed to. Our writers sometimes wake in a cold sweat, screaming about how it's fine to think the Snyder Cut is just "okay." If we close our eyes too tightly, we see flashes of the cursed photoshoot for Universal's Dark Universe, complete with Russell Crowe's hand awkwardly hovering over an invisible chair. And, when the night is quiet, the ghost of Dwayne Johnson promising to change the "hierarchy of power" echoes in the recesses of our once pure psyches.
But none of these compare to the pain that is remembering the birth, life, and agonizing death of Sony's "Spider-Man" Universe. For seven years, we watched them try again and again to prove...
We've had to not only see but analyze and remember corners of this industry no one should ever be exposed to. Our writers sometimes wake in a cold sweat, screaming about how it's fine to think the Snyder Cut is just "okay." If we close our eyes too tightly, we see flashes of the cursed photoshoot for Universal's Dark Universe, complete with Russell Crowe's hand awkwardly hovering over an invisible chair. And, when the night is quiet, the ghost of Dwayne Johnson promising to change the "hierarchy of power" echoes in the recesses of our once pure psyches.
But none of these compare to the pain that is remembering the birth, life, and agonizing death of Sony's "Spider-Man" Universe. For seven years, we watched them try again and again to prove...
- 2/17/2025
- by Russell Murray
- Slash Film

The death of Gus Fring in Breaking Bad season 4 is one of the most shocking and memorable moments in television history. As Walter White’s adversary, Esposito redefined the idea of a villain, with his controlled, methodical demeanor making Gus one the most iconic characters in television. The cold, calculated d*ug kingpin, portrayed by Giancarlo Esposito, met his demise in a shocking and disturbing scene.
Giancarlo Esposito in Breaking Bad | Credit: AMC
But while viewers were left shocked by Gus Fring’s demise in the Season 4 finale, Esposito himself was deeply disturbed by the image of his character’s death. Gus’s death in a nursing home bombing, set up by Walter White and carried out by Hector Salamanca, left the once-imposing figure severely disfigured. Esposito had to face the trauma of seeing Gus’s face obliterated in one of the most haunting moments in TV history.
Giancarlo Esposito...
Giancarlo Esposito in Breaking Bad | Credit: AMC
But while viewers were left shocked by Gus Fring’s demise in the Season 4 finale, Esposito himself was deeply disturbed by the image of his character’s death. Gus’s death in a nursing home bombing, set up by Walter White and carried out by Hector Salamanca, left the once-imposing figure severely disfigured. Esposito had to face the trauma of seeing Gus’s face obliterated in one of the most haunting moments in TV history.
Giancarlo Esposito...
- 2/16/2025
- by Kaberi Ray
- FandomWire


African refugees struggling to reach Europe receive an unpleasant welcome in Uwe Boll’s Run. The action thriller from the renegade German director of First Shift and BloodRayne dropped its first official trailer today, shared exclusively with The Hollywood Reporter (see below).
Oscar-nominees Amanda Plummer (Pulp Fiction) and Barkhad Abdi (Captain Phillips) star, alongside an impressive ensemble cast that includes James Russo, Ulrich Thomsen, Kristen Renton, Daniel Sauli, Marcus Henderson and newcomer Hannah Balogun.
The feature follows a group of migrants traveling by boat across the Mediterranean Sea toward Italy. When the vessel goes off course, tensions rise, leading to violence as the migrants turn on the smugglers. Upon reaching shore, some passengers evade capture, setting off a series of events throughout the day that escalate into further conflict, intertwining the lives of migrants, locals, and tourists.
Plummer plays a local U.S. expat who tries to help the migrants,...
Oscar-nominees Amanda Plummer (Pulp Fiction) and Barkhad Abdi (Captain Phillips) star, alongside an impressive ensemble cast that includes James Russo, Ulrich Thomsen, Kristen Renton, Daniel Sauli, Marcus Henderson and newcomer Hannah Balogun.
The feature follows a group of migrants traveling by boat across the Mediterranean Sea toward Italy. When the vessel goes off course, tensions rise, leading to violence as the migrants turn on the smugglers. Upon reaching shore, some passengers evade capture, setting off a series of events throughout the day that escalate into further conflict, intertwining the lives of migrants, locals, and tourists.
Plummer plays a local U.S. expat who tries to help the migrants,...
- 2/15/2025
- by Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News

Exclusive: Corey Hawkins (The Piano Lesson) has been tapped for a role in The Odyssey, Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of the epic poem from Homer for Universal Pictures, sources tell Deadline.
Details as to the part he’s playing are under wraps, as they were for Mia Goth, who was announced as joining the cast earlier this afternoon. As previously announced, the stacked cast also includes Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong’o, Benny Safdie, Charlize Theron, Himesh Patel, Elliot Page, Bill Irwin, Samantha Morton, Jesse Garcia and Will Yun Lee.
The Odyssey is the story Odysseus, King of Ithaca, and his perilous journey home after the Trojan War. The literary classic explores themes of heroism, loyalty, cunning and the struggle against divine will, featuring stories like Odysseus’ encounters with the Cyclops Polyphemus, the Sirens and the witch-goddess Circe, culminating in a reunion with his wife Penelope.
Details as to the part he’s playing are under wraps, as they were for Mia Goth, who was announced as joining the cast earlier this afternoon. As previously announced, the stacked cast also includes Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong’o, Benny Safdie, Charlize Theron, Himesh Patel, Elliot Page, Bill Irwin, Samantha Morton, Jesse Garcia and Will Yun Lee.
The Odyssey is the story Odysseus, King of Ithaca, and his perilous journey home after the Trojan War. The literary classic explores themes of heroism, loyalty, cunning and the struggle against divine will, featuring stories like Odysseus’ encounters with the Cyclops Polyphemus, the Sirens and the witch-goddess Circe, culminating in a reunion with his wife Penelope.
- 2/14/2025
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV


Four years after allegations of sexual assault and cannibalism by former partners tanked his career, Armie Hammer is inching his way back into the film industry. The Call Me by Your Name and The Social Network star has returned to work on low-budget indie projects.
He has wrapped shooting on two new films: Frontier Crucible, a period western from director Travis Mills and Bone Tomahawk producer Dallas Sonnier, which Voltage Pictures is selling at Berlin’s EFM; and The Dark Knight, the latest feature from prolific German director Uwe Boll (Postal, Rampage). The Boll film, which shot in Croatia, sees Hammer playing the film’s titular crimefighter. Boll also wrote the script, about a vigilante who becomes a social media sensation, drawing the ire of the local police chief.
Hammer set the jobs up himself. He was dropped by his agency, WME, and publicly ostracized after multiple former partners came...
He has wrapped shooting on two new films: Frontier Crucible, a period western from director Travis Mills and Bone Tomahawk producer Dallas Sonnier, which Voltage Pictures is selling at Berlin’s EFM; and The Dark Knight, the latest feature from prolific German director Uwe Boll (Postal, Rampage). The Boll film, which shot in Croatia, sees Hammer playing the film’s titular crimefighter. Boll also wrote the script, about a vigilante who becomes a social media sensation, drawing the ire of the local police chief.
Hammer set the jobs up himself. He was dropped by his agency, WME, and publicly ostracized after multiple former partners came...
- 2/14/2025
- by Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News

Get a first look at Armie Hammer dealing out vigilante justice in the Uwe Boll movie The Dark Knight

The concept for this upcoming film almost sounds like a throwaway punchline in a comedy — “Controversial acting figure Armie Hammer will attempt to make a comeback…but it will be in an Uwe Boll movie. This movie will be about a vigilante who deals his own brand of justice and it’s titled…The Dark Knight.” However, not only is this movie happening, it’s already well into production in Zagreb, Croatia. Boll stated, “The story of The Dark Knight couldn’t be a more current topic, and I’m excited to bring it to life with this excellent cast.”
You can now get a new look at The Dark Knight as Variety has shared a couple of new images from the production. Additionally, the cast has added Costas Mandylor, who is a regular actor in the Saw franchise. The Dark Knight is based on an original script by Boll,...
You can now get a new look at The Dark Knight as Variety has shared a couple of new images from the production. Additionally, the cast has added Costas Mandylor, who is a regular actor in the Saw franchise. The Dark Knight is based on an original script by Boll,...
- 2/14/2025
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com

Timothée Chalamet Advice ( Photo Credit – Instagram )
There was a time when Leonardo DiCaprio asked Timothee Chalamet to avoid any comic book movies. But do you know why? Read ahead to learn more.
Timothee Chalamet is one of the latest rising and talented actors in Hollywood. He has made his name in the industry with hard work, passion, and dedication. Tim has already worked on various prestigious projects, including Interstellar, Call Me By Your Name, Dune, and more. However, back in the day, Chalamet once got advice from Leonardo DiCaprio, which he took very seriously. Do you know what was that? Scroll ahead to find out.
Tim and Leo worked together in Don’t Look Up. During that time, the Hollywood superstar shared one piece of advice with Chalamet. When the Little Women actor was on a press tour for Dune: Part Two, he shared that advice and gave a sneak peek...
There was a time when Leonardo DiCaprio asked Timothee Chalamet to avoid any comic book movies. But do you know why? Read ahead to learn more.
Timothee Chalamet is one of the latest rising and talented actors in Hollywood. He has made his name in the industry with hard work, passion, and dedication. Tim has already worked on various prestigious projects, including Interstellar, Call Me By Your Name, Dune, and more. However, back in the day, Chalamet once got advice from Leonardo DiCaprio, which he took very seriously. Do you know what was that? Scroll ahead to find out.
Tim and Leo worked together in Don’t Look Up. During that time, the Hollywood superstar shared one piece of advice with Chalamet. When the Little Women actor was on a press tour for Dune: Part Two, he shared that advice and gave a sneak peek...
- 2/14/2025
- by Ankita Mukherjee
- KoiMoi


Christopher Nolan’s Batman Begins is 20 this year – and so the entire The Dark Knight trilogy is getting a new Steelbook release.
In the latest round of our ongoing game ‘it can’t be that long’, this summer marks the 20th birthday of Christopher Nolan’s Batman Begins. The movie that brought the live action Batman back to the screen after an eight year absence, and a film whose influence remains keenly felt.
Warner Bros isn’t let the birthday go without trying to make a few quid out of it, and who can blame them. As such, a new Steelbook boxset of The Dark Knight Trilogy is heading our way later this year.
It’s for the 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray editions of the films, and we’re assuming that the material on the discs themselves won’t be changing. Instead, it’s the packaging that’s going to be poshed up,...
In the latest round of our ongoing game ‘it can’t be that long’, this summer marks the 20th birthday of Christopher Nolan’s Batman Begins. The movie that brought the live action Batman back to the screen after an eight year absence, and a film whose influence remains keenly felt.
Warner Bros isn’t let the birthday go without trying to make a few quid out of it, and who can blame them. As such, a new Steelbook boxset of The Dark Knight Trilogy is heading our way later this year.
It’s for the 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray editions of the films, and we’re assuming that the material on the discs themselves won’t be changing. Instead, it’s the packaging that’s going to be poshed up,...
- 2/14/2025
- by Simon Brew
- Film Stories

Antagonists play a crucial role in any story. While the protagonist drives the story, the antagonists are the ones who actually give life to the hero. Batman: Arkham Origins exemplifies this certain dynamic very accurately and Rocksteady Studios ensured that the villains in the game would steal the spotlight.
Batman’s identity is shaped by his villains | Image Credits: Rocksteady Studio
The game introduces eight unique villains from the Batman DC universe, each one with their own stories and motivations that overlap with Batman. The game delves deeper into the early days of The Dark Knight where our protagonist starts his crusade as Gotham’s vigilante fighting petty criminals and uncovering simple mysteries. Despite the game getting a little bit of backlash from players, it still has maintained a loyal fanbase. Let’s explore why.
The villains in Batman make the plot more compelling The villains have their own stories...
Batman’s identity is shaped by his villains | Image Credits: Rocksteady Studio
The game introduces eight unique villains from the Batman DC universe, each one with their own stories and motivations that overlap with Batman. The game delves deeper into the early days of The Dark Knight where our protagonist starts his crusade as Gotham’s vigilante fighting petty criminals and uncovering simple mysteries. Despite the game getting a little bit of backlash from players, it still has maintained a loyal fanbase. Let’s explore why.
The villains in Batman make the plot more compelling The villains have their own stories...
- 2/13/2025
- by Sreyoskrit M.
- FandomWire

On The Bold and the Beautiful, Bill probably thinks he can redeem Luna by having her live with him instead of prison. Many characters have recently expressed how they think Luna is just an evil psychopath for committing murder and attempted murder. When she spouts regret for her actions, it’s hard to believe that Luna’s serious and more likely she’s lying just to win Bill over. The murder of Tom and Hollis was a mystery for a while, and Luna’s alter ego Lisa Yamada opened up about how she enjoyed her character’s murderous glee.
She Threw Herself Into the Part
No one on the set of B&b knew who the killer was at the time, except for the higher-ups. Yamada told Soap Opera Digest that she didn’t consider Luna a suspect because there were many other possibilities. But all bets were off when she...
She Threw Herself Into the Part
No one on the set of B&b knew who the killer was at the time, except for the higher-ups. Yamada told Soap Opera Digest that she didn’t consider Luna a suspect because there were many other possibilities. But all bets were off when she...
- 2/13/2025
- by Roger Froilan
- Soap Hub


Director Uwe Boll has launched production on his latest film, a vigilante drama tentatively titled “The Dark Knight,” currently shooting in Zagreb, Croatia. The movie stars Armie Hammer as Sanders, a justice-seeking protagonist who operates outside traditional legal boundaries.
Actor Costas Mandylor has joined the cast as Henry, an Interpol officer tasked with tracking down Hammer’s character. This casting sets up a potentially intense narrative dynamic between a vigilante and the law enforcement officer pursuing him.
“We’re very happy to add Costas Mandylor to our cast,” Boll said. “To see him acting opposite Armie Hammer is truly a pleasure.” The film reunites Mandylor with Boll after their recent collaboration on “Run,” which is currently seeking U.S. distribution.
Executive producer Michael Roesch praised Mandylor’s involvement, stating, “We already enjoyed working with Costas on our last movie and couldn’t be happier to have him back. His vibrant...
Actor Costas Mandylor has joined the cast as Henry, an Interpol officer tasked with tracking down Hammer’s character. This casting sets up a potentially intense narrative dynamic between a vigilante and the law enforcement officer pursuing him.
“We’re very happy to add Costas Mandylor to our cast,” Boll said. “To see him acting opposite Armie Hammer is truly a pleasure.” The film reunites Mandylor with Boll after their recent collaboration on “Run,” which is currently seeking U.S. distribution.
Executive producer Michael Roesch praised Mandylor’s involvement, stating, “We already enjoyed working with Costas on our last movie and couldn’t be happier to have him back. His vibrant...
- 2/13/2025
- by Naser Nahandian
- Gazettely

Filmmaker Uwe Boll is back with a new action-packed vigilante thriller, ‘The Dark Knight,’ starring Armie Hammer as a man who takes justice into his own hands. The film, currently shooting in Zagreb, Croatia, has also added Costas Mandylor (‘Saw’ franchise) to the cast. Along with this announcement, the production team has released a first-look image from the film, giving fans a glimpse of what’s to come.
In ‘The Dark Knight,’ Hammer plays Sanders, a man who goes rogue and begins hunting down criminals himself. Mandylor takes on the role of Interpol officer Henry, the man tasked with stopping him. This sets up an intense game of cat and mouse, with two strong-willed characters on opposite sides of the law.
Boll is excited about the casting, saying
“We’re very happy to add Costas Mandylor to our cast, who is playing Interpol officer Henry. To see him acting opposite...
In ‘The Dark Knight,’ Hammer plays Sanders, a man who goes rogue and begins hunting down criminals himself. Mandylor takes on the role of Interpol officer Henry, the man tasked with stopping him. This sets up an intense game of cat and mouse, with two strong-willed characters on opposite sides of the law.
Boll is excited about the casting, saying
“We’re very happy to add Costas Mandylor to our cast, who is playing Interpol officer Henry. To see him acting opposite...
- 2/13/2025
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics


Highland Film Group has unveiled the first image from Muzzle: City Of Wolves starring Aaron Eckhart, and announced key territory deals and additional casting as it continues sales at EFM this week.
Rights to the thriller about a retired police dog handler who gets pulled back into action to protect his family have closed with Vertigo Releasing for the UK, Australia, and New Zealand; Capelight Pictures for Germany; YouPlanet Pictures for Spain; and Italian International Film (Iif) for Italy.
Deals have also closed in Benelux (Three Lines Pictures), Portugal (Nos Lusomundo), Greece (Spentzos Film), Scandinavia (Mis. Label), Eastern Europe (Daro Film Distribution...
Rights to the thriller about a retired police dog handler who gets pulled back into action to protect his family have closed with Vertigo Releasing for the UK, Australia, and New Zealand; Capelight Pictures for Germany; YouPlanet Pictures for Spain; and Italian International Film (Iif) for Italy.
Deals have also closed in Benelux (Three Lines Pictures), Portugal (Nos Lusomundo), Greece (Spentzos Film), Scandinavia (Mis. Label), Eastern Europe (Daro Film Distribution...
- 2/13/2025
- ScreenDaily

The late Rutger Hauer’s life is to be explored in the new documentary Like Tears In Rain. More details on its UK release here as well.
It’s hard to believe, but it’s been nearly six years since the world lost Rutger Hauer. The enigmatic actor died at the age of 75, leaving behind a film career of nearly 200 films. Blade Runner grabbed a lot of the headlines, but what about Solider Of Orange and Spetters with Paul Verhoeven, genre joys Surviving The Game, The Hitcher and Split Second, or his later blockbusters, Sin City and The Dark Knight. He happily sold you Guinness, too.
But still, here’s an actor whose behind the scenes story stayed pretty much that throughout his life. The curtain is now being pulled back a little courtesy of a new documentary feature Like Tears In Rain. Wonder where they got that name from.
It’s hard to believe, but it’s been nearly six years since the world lost Rutger Hauer. The enigmatic actor died at the age of 75, leaving behind a film career of nearly 200 films. Blade Runner grabbed a lot of the headlines, but what about Solider Of Orange and Spetters with Paul Verhoeven, genre joys Surviving The Game, The Hitcher and Split Second, or his later blockbusters, Sin City and The Dark Knight. He happily sold you Guinness, too.
But still, here’s an actor whose behind the scenes story stayed pretty much that throughout his life. The curtain is now being pulled back a little courtesy of a new documentary feature Like Tears In Rain. Wonder where they got that name from.
- 2/12/2025
- by Simon Brew
- Film Stories

Since Tim Burton's "Batman" arrived in 1989, there's been no shortage of just plain silly moments throughout the franchise's run. The introduction of the bat-nipples in "Batman Forever," George Clooney's Dark Knight whipping out the Bat credit card, anything Arnold Schwarzenegger's Mr. Freeze did in "Batman & Robin." Following that 1997 blunder, however, Christopher Nolan took over the property, giving Batman a new origin story and single-handedly introducing the concept of the "gritty reboot" into the popular lexicon.
2005's "Batman Begins" was an impressively fresh take on a character that had already been reinterpreted multiple times, both on-screen and in the comics. It introduced us to what was dubbed a "grounded" Batman, situating the hero in a Gotham that felt much closer to our own world than any Bat-movie before it. It was a hero's origin tale that Nolan quickly followed up with the Bat-equivalent of "Heat," placing Christian Bale...
2005's "Batman Begins" was an impressively fresh take on a character that had already been reinterpreted multiple times, both on-screen and in the comics. It introduced us to what was dubbed a "grounded" Batman, situating the hero in a Gotham that felt much closer to our own world than any Bat-movie before it. It was a hero's origin tale that Nolan quickly followed up with the Bat-equivalent of "Heat," placing Christian Bale...
- 2/11/2025
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film

Armie Hammer was slated to become one of the leading actors in Hollywood. However, that was until the s*xual misconduct and abuse allegations against him had not surfaced. Following the revelation, three and a half years back, the actor was dropped from several projects and apparently disappeared from the public eye.
Armie Hammer in Call Me by Your Name | Credit: Sony Pictures
While he has been trying to make a comeback and has been active in the public sphere for quite some while now, the actor’s past is not going to be leaving him anytime soon, in a recent interview, he opened up about his shocking texts to women and revealed what he thought about them.
Armie Hammer on his past and problematic texts Armie Hammer is trying to make a comeback | Credit: The Man from U.N.C.L.E. / Warner Bros. Pictures
Armie Hammer has been...
Armie Hammer in Call Me by Your Name | Credit: Sony Pictures
While he has been trying to make a comeback and has been active in the public sphere for quite some while now, the actor’s past is not going to be leaving him anytime soon, in a recent interview, he opened up about his shocking texts to women and revealed what he thought about them.
Armie Hammer on his past and problematic texts Armie Hammer is trying to make a comeback | Credit: The Man from U.N.C.L.E. / Warner Bros. Pictures
Armie Hammer has been...
- 2/11/2025
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire

If you want to get a feel for what cinema was like in a given year, looking at that year's best picture nominees would seem to be a good place to start. After all, only between five and 10 movies have received such a distinction annually, and since people voting work in the entertainment industry themselves, it's understandable they'd choose the cream of the crop, right?
Wrong!
It shouldn't be hard to find at least five amazing films each year, yet every so often, the Academy honors something that wasn't a hit with critics or audiences. People are quick to point out the worst Oscar best picture winners ever, like "Crash" and "Green Book," but when you expand that to nominees, you really wind up with some dreck (with a couple even taking home the big prize). For this list, we took the worst 10 films ever nominated based on their critics' Rotten Tomatoes scores.
Wrong!
It shouldn't be hard to find at least five amazing films each year, yet every so often, the Academy honors something that wasn't a hit with critics or audiences. People are quick to point out the worst Oscar best picture winners ever, like "Crash" and "Green Book," but when you expand that to nominees, you really wind up with some dreck (with a couple even taking home the big prize). For this list, we took the worst 10 films ever nominated based on their critics' Rotten Tomatoes scores.
- 2/10/2025
- by Mike Bedard
- Slash Film


Hans Zimmer’s 2016 Live In Prague show is now getting a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray physical media release. More here.
The week we learn that the work of Hans Zimmer is getting a cinema outing to itself, one of his sold out concerts is confirmed for the 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray format.
Hans Zimmer: Live In Prague is already available on Blu-ray, but Eagle Rock has now put a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray physical media release up for pre-order.
It’s set to land on 21st March 2025, and you can find more information, and order yourself a copy, right here.
Update: This has now been delayed to 18th July 2025.
This is a concert that was shot in 2016, and as such you’re not going to be getting anything from, say, Dune or Tenet in there. What you will get are pieces of music from the likes of The Dark Knight trilogy,...
The week we learn that the work of Hans Zimmer is getting a cinema outing to itself, one of his sold out concerts is confirmed for the 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray format.
Hans Zimmer: Live In Prague is already available on Blu-ray, but Eagle Rock has now put a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray physical media release up for pre-order.
It’s set to land on 21st March 2025, and you can find more information, and order yourself a copy, right here.
Update: This has now been delayed to 18th July 2025.
This is a concert that was shot in 2016, and as such you’re not going to be getting anything from, say, Dune or Tenet in there. What you will get are pieces of music from the likes of The Dark Knight trilogy,...
- 2/10/2025
- by Simon Brew
- Film Stories

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In terms of modern filmmaking, it's hard to do better than Christopher Nolan. Even dating back to his early works such as "The Prestige" and "Memento," it was clear that this man was something special. Everyone is going to have their favorites and yes, to an extent, film is a subjective medium. That said, Nolan's broad critical acclaim coupled with his ability to deliver a commercial hit makes him unrivaled in the 2000s. Rather quantifiably, he has proven himself to be the most consistently bankable director working in Hollywood today, and one pretty eye-popping stat proves it.
Nolan had a run from 2008 to 2017 that was, in a word, ridiculous. That run includes the $1 billion beloved blockbuster smash "The Dark Knight," his mind-bending thriller "Inception," DC's one-time highest-grossing movie ever "The Dark Knight Rises," the ambitious modern sci-fi classic "Interstellar," and...
In terms of modern filmmaking, it's hard to do better than Christopher Nolan. Even dating back to his early works such as "The Prestige" and "Memento," it was clear that this man was something special. Everyone is going to have their favorites and yes, to an extent, film is a subjective medium. That said, Nolan's broad critical acclaim coupled with his ability to deliver a commercial hit makes him unrivaled in the 2000s. Rather quantifiably, he has proven himself to be the most consistently bankable director working in Hollywood today, and one pretty eye-popping stat proves it.
Nolan had a run from 2008 to 2017 that was, in a word, ridiculous. That run includes the $1 billion beloved blockbuster smash "The Dark Knight," his mind-bending thriller "Inception," DC's one-time highest-grossing movie ever "The Dark Knight Rises," the ambitious modern sci-fi classic "Interstellar," and...
- 2/8/2025
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film

“You either die a hero or stick around long enough to become the villain”, and that is exactly what seems to be Kevin Feige’s plan with Robert Downey Jr. in the MCU. While the Dceu had its fair share of stumbles, the DC projects outside of it have been thriving!
Robert Downey Jr. in Avengers: Endgame | Credits: Marvel Studios
From Nolan’s Batman trilogy to Joker and shows like The Penguin, these independent adaptations prove just how much untapped potential the DC universe holds. And thus, this should be a wake-up call for both Rdj and Feige, here is why!
How DC villains are winning the awards game?
Colin Farrell has officially joined an exclusive club, becoming only the third actor to win a Critics Choice Award for portraying a comic book villain, following in the footsteps of Heath Ledger and Joaquin Phoenix for their respective portrayals as Joker.
Robert Downey Jr. in Avengers: Endgame | Credits: Marvel Studios
From Nolan’s Batman trilogy to Joker and shows like The Penguin, these independent adaptations prove just how much untapped potential the DC universe holds. And thus, this should be a wake-up call for both Rdj and Feige, here is why!
How DC villains are winning the awards game?
Colin Farrell has officially joined an exclusive club, becoming only the third actor to win a Critics Choice Award for portraying a comic book villain, following in the footsteps of Heath Ledger and Joaquin Phoenix for their respective portrayals as Joker.
- 2/8/2025
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire


You might expect that a man who has been doing production and set design on feature films for more than 30 years would be a bit jaded, and that earning a seventh Academy Award nomination for his work would be met with a shrug. But that’s not how it’s been for Nathan Crowley. Instead, the man who has made a career of being Christopher Nolan’s go-to production designer exudes joy and excitement while discussing his Oscar bid for Wicked on the eve of final voting on Feb. 11.
“I just wish we could do it all again,” asserts Crowley (watch his full Gold Derby interview above). When his interviewer expresses surprise at this declaration given that the usual feeling is one of relief, he assures, “I think we’ve all been spoiled, because nothing will live up to that experience. I look back on the two years I was...
“I just wish we could do it all again,” asserts Crowley (watch his full Gold Derby interview above). When his interviewer expresses surprise at this declaration given that the usual feeling is one of relief, he assures, “I think we’ve all been spoiled, because nothing will live up to that experience. I look back on the two years I was...
- 2/7/2025
- by Ray Richmond
- Gold Derby

Tom Holland has already made a name for himself as one of the most beloved actors of contemporary times. Starting off as a child actor, the actor received unprecedented success when he starred as Spider-Man in the MCU. However, outside of the realm of the superhero verse, the actor hasn’t been as successful as some of his co-stars.
Tom Holland | Credit: The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Yet, that has not prevented him from dreaming about winning the prestigious ‘golden’ trophy that most actors would make a deal with the devil to win. While he has already proven what an impeccable actor he is, the question remains can he really earn the industry’s highest honor by 2032?
Tom Holland’s goal of winning an Academy Award by 2032 Tom Holland in Spider-Man: No Way Home | Credit: Marvel Studios
Tom Holland has been in the film industry for a long, long time.
Tom Holland | Credit: The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Yet, that has not prevented him from dreaming about winning the prestigious ‘golden’ trophy that most actors would make a deal with the devil to win. While he has already proven what an impeccable actor he is, the question remains can he really earn the industry’s highest honor by 2032?
Tom Holland’s goal of winning an Academy Award by 2032 Tom Holland in Spider-Man: No Way Home | Credit: Marvel Studios
Tom Holland has been in the film industry for a long, long time.
- 2/6/2025
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire

Chris Pratt’s rise from his TV break-out role as Andy Dwyer in NBC’s hit sitcom Parks and Recreation, to a bankable Hollywood action star is quite inspiring.
With his effortless wit and not-so-effortless weight loss, the actor has now become a Hollywood staple featuring in some of the biggest movies ever.
Chris Pratt in The Magnificent Seven | image: Columbia Pictures
Whether it’s voicing Mario or reprising his role as Star-Lord in Guardians of the Galaxy movies, Chris Pratt has proven time and again that he’s a huge box office draw. So today, let’s take a look at 7 movies from the star, through genres like comedy, action, and thriller, because Pratt has left no stone unturned.
7. Onward (2020) IMDb rating Genre Character Streaming7.4/10Animation, comedy, family, fantasyBarley LightfootDisney
If you haven’t watched Onward yet, you’re undoubtedly missing out on one of Pixar’s most heartfelt adventures.
With his effortless wit and not-so-effortless weight loss, the actor has now become a Hollywood staple featuring in some of the biggest movies ever.
Chris Pratt in The Magnificent Seven | image: Columbia Pictures
Whether it’s voicing Mario or reprising his role as Star-Lord in Guardians of the Galaxy movies, Chris Pratt has proven time and again that he’s a huge box office draw. So today, let’s take a look at 7 movies from the star, through genres like comedy, action, and thriller, because Pratt has left no stone unturned.
7. Onward (2020) IMDb rating Genre Character Streaming7.4/10Animation, comedy, family, fantasyBarley LightfootDisney
If you haven’t watched Onward yet, you’re undoubtedly missing out on one of Pixar’s most heartfelt adventures.
- 2/6/2025
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire


Batman has been a staple of the movie industry for decades now. He's been a staple of the comic book industry for even longer than that, but it's hard to imagine a time when he wasn't a box office titan either. And that's for good reason, because he headlined two theatrical serials in 1943 and 1949 before starring in his own movie in 1966 (which was based on the ABC TV series). But that legacy took a whole new, game-changing step forward when Tim Burton's Batman arrived in movie theaters in 1989, offering up what was arguably considered the world's first modern superhero blockbuster.
Over the years, plenty of actors have portrayed the Caped Crusader. From Lewis Wilson, Robert Lowery and Adam West's early adaptations to the modern world of Michael Keaton, Christian Bale, Ben Affleck, and Robert Pattinson, we've seen a number of unique portrayals and takes on the character, and...
Over the years, plenty of actors have portrayed the Caped Crusader. From Lewis Wilson, Robert Lowery and Adam West's early adaptations to the modern world of Michael Keaton, Christian Bale, Ben Affleck, and Robert Pattinson, we've seen a number of unique portrayals and takes on the character, and...
- 2/5/2025
- by Michael Patterson
- Bam Smack Pow

Hey there, fellow movie enthusiasts! If you’re anything like us, you’ve probably spent countless hours getting lost in Christopher Nolan’s mind-bending masterpieces. While we’d love to have his entire filmography at our fingertips on Netflix, the streaming service currently hosts just two of his incredible works.
Netflix Logo | Credits: netflix – netflix.com, Cc By-sa 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
But don’t let that discourage you – these two films are absolute gems that perfectly showcase what makes Nolan such a groundbreaking director. Whether you’re a longtime fan or just diving into his work, you’re in for a treat with these visual spectacles that’ll have your brain doing somersaults long after the credits roll.
Disclaimer: This is updated as per the data available in January 2025 for Netflix US, streaming rights are subject to change.
Batman Begins (2005) Gary Oldman and Christian Bale in Batman Begins (2005) | Credits: Warner Bros. Pictures...
Netflix Logo | Credits: netflix – netflix.com, Cc By-sa 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
But don’t let that discourage you – these two films are absolute gems that perfectly showcase what makes Nolan such a groundbreaking director. Whether you’re a longtime fan or just diving into his work, you’re in for a treat with these visual spectacles that’ll have your brain doing somersaults long after the credits roll.
Disclaimer: This is updated as per the data available in January 2025 for Netflix US, streaming rights are subject to change.
Batman Begins (2005) Gary Oldman and Christian Bale in Batman Begins (2005) | Credits: Warner Bros. Pictures...
- 2/5/2025
- by Sweta Rath
- FandomWire

2025 has been full of hopeful new beginnings and ridiculous controversies. On one hand, the fans are looking forward to a new dawn in the age of Marvel and DC, while on the other, seasoned actors like Adrien Brody and Daniel Craig are reigning at the front and center of this year’s chaotic Oscars debate.
Adrien Brody in The Brutalist (2024) [Credit: A24, Universal Pictures, Focus Features]
However, while the rest of the world looks on to see if Emilia Pérez can still take home the Best Picture award, the Marvel and DC communities hunker down to map their blueprint for the season to come. With both the MCU and the Dcu attempting a reboot, this might be the best time to note down one’s favorite actors and fancast them with enough conviction to make the collective fandom’s wishes come true.
Marvel might be destined for a great X-Men lineup...
Adrien Brody in The Brutalist (2024) [Credit: A24, Universal Pictures, Focus Features]
However, while the rest of the world looks on to see if Emilia Pérez can still take home the Best Picture award, the Marvel and DC communities hunker down to map their blueprint for the season to come. With both the MCU and the Dcu attempting a reboot, this might be the best time to note down one’s favorite actors and fancast them with enough conviction to make the collective fandom’s wishes come true.
Marvel might be destined for a great X-Men lineup...
- 2/3/2025
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire


Despite previously being deemed ineligible by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for Oscar consideration, Hans Zimmer’s Dune: Part Two score managed an impressive win at the Grammy Awards. Zimmer wound up taking home the Best Score Soundtrack for a Visual Medium award. It marks his fifth Grammy win and his first since winning (with James Newton Howard) for The Dark Knight in 2009. Zimmer wasn’t there to accept the award but was also up for Best Song Written for a Visual Medium for his song “Love Will Survive” from the Peacock limited series, The Tattooist of Auschwitz.
The win marks something of an “I told you so” to the Academy, with the decision to omit Zimmer’s acclaimed score from Oscar consideration widely mocked. They reasoned that the film contained too small of a new score to existing themes ratio due to the movie repurposing themes...
The win marks something of an “I told you so” to the Academy, with the decision to omit Zimmer’s acclaimed score from Oscar consideration widely mocked. They reasoned that the film contained too small of a new score to existing themes ratio due to the movie repurposing themes...
- 2/3/2025
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com

The Dark Knight trilogy director Christopher Nolan has been assembling one of the most impressive casts we've seen in quite a while for his upcoming adaptation of The Odyssey, and Elliot Page (The Umbrella Academy) is the latest actor to join the ensemble.
Page, who previously worked with Nolan on Inception, joins Matt Damon, Charlize Theron, Anne Hathaway, Lupita Nyong’o, Tom Holland, Robert Pattinson, Zendaya, Jon Bernthal, Benny Safdie and John Leguizamo.
In addition, Daniel Richtman - who broke the news of Page's casting before the trades confirmed - is reporting that Mia Goth has also signed on for an undisclosed role.
We don't actually know who anyone is playing, but Damon and Holland are said to be the leads, which would suggest that the former will play Odysseus and the Spider-Man star his son, Telemachus.
"Christopher Nolan’s next film The Odyssey is a mythic action epic shot across...
Page, who previously worked with Nolan on Inception, joins Matt Damon, Charlize Theron, Anne Hathaway, Lupita Nyong’o, Tom Holland, Robert Pattinson, Zendaya, Jon Bernthal, Benny Safdie and John Leguizamo.
In addition, Daniel Richtman - who broke the news of Page's casting before the trades confirmed - is reporting that Mia Goth has also signed on for an undisclosed role.
We don't actually know who anyone is playing, but Damon and Holland are said to be the leads, which would suggest that the former will play Odysseus and the Spider-Man star his son, Telemachus.
"Christopher Nolan’s next film The Odyssey is a mythic action epic shot across...
- 2/2/2025
- ComicBookMovie.com


Hans Zimmer‘s Dune: Part Two score beat the odds on Sunday to win the Grammy Award for Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media. The victory comes after the Oscars declared the score ineligible because it contained too much music carried over from Dune: Part One. Denis Villeneuve‘s epic sequel to his adaptation of Frank Herbert‘s 1965 book did end up receiving five Oscar nominations: picture, sound, production design, cinematography, and visual effects.
Zimmer, who wasn’t present to accept his award, now has five Grammys in his illustrious career. He previously won for scoring The Dark Knight, Crimson Tide, and The Lion King, plus the “Circle of Life” song from the latter.
This isn’t the first time an Oscar-disqualified soundtrack went on to win the Grammy. Antonio Sánchez‘s score for Birdman was likewise ruled ineligible at the Oscars but claimed the Grammy in 2015.
Challengers, the hit film starring Zendaya,...
Zimmer, who wasn’t present to accept his award, now has five Grammys in his illustrious career. He previously won for scoring The Dark Knight, Crimson Tide, and The Lion King, plus the “Circle of Life” song from the latter.
This isn’t the first time an Oscar-disqualified soundtrack went on to win the Grammy. Antonio Sánchez‘s score for Birdman was likewise ruled ineligible at the Oscars but claimed the Grammy in 2015.
Challengers, the hit film starring Zendaya,...
- 2/2/2025
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby

Aaron Taylor-Johnson’s Kraven the Hunter is the latest (and hopefully the last) Ssu film to bomb at the box office. The superhero genre in general and Sony’s Spider-Man Universe in particular have lost millions of dollars recently. However, fans would be surprised to know that neither Kraven and Madame Web nor The Marvels are among the 10 lowest-grossing films of the 21st century.
Maisie Williams, Henry Zaga, Blu Hunt, Charlie Heaton, and Anya Taylor-Joy in The New Mutants | Credits: 20th Century Studios
There are Marvel, DC, and even a James Gunn movie on this list. Some films are downright bad while others didn’t manage to appeal to a large crowd. These box office numbers vary from $23 million all the way down to around $30,000.
Kraven is not even on this list of the 10 lowest-grossing films Rainn Wilson in a still from James Gunn’s Super | Credits: IFC Midnight
(The...
Maisie Williams, Henry Zaga, Blu Hunt, Charlie Heaton, and Anya Taylor-Joy in The New Mutants | Credits: 20th Century Studios
There are Marvel, DC, and even a James Gunn movie on this list. Some films are downright bad while others didn’t manage to appeal to a large crowd. These box office numbers vary from $23 million all the way down to around $30,000.
Kraven is not even on this list of the 10 lowest-grossing films Rainn Wilson in a still from James Gunn’s Super | Credits: IFC Midnight
(The...
- 2/1/2025
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire

Batman is one of the most popular superheroes in the world. The incredibly smart, tactical, and disciplined vigilante is one of the few heroes who can stand his ground even amongst overpowered superheroes like Superman, Wonder Woman, and more. His backstory is one of the most loved classics and he has an incredible villain.
The Caped Crusader has been played by numerous actors over the years in both live-action and animation. While his live-action outings have faced controversies regularly, voice actors like Kevin Conroy have cemented themselves as the definitive version of the character. Some actors like Will Arnett have delivered some fresh takes in their iterations.
Here are all the actors who have portrayed one of the most loved characters in pop culture in live-action and animation.
1. Lewis Wilson Lewis Wilson in Batman (1943) | Credits: Columbia Pictures
Appearing in the 1940s theatrical serial Batman, Lewis Wilson became the first actor...
The Caped Crusader has been played by numerous actors over the years in both live-action and animation. While his live-action outings have faced controversies regularly, voice actors like Kevin Conroy have cemented themselves as the definitive version of the character. Some actors like Will Arnett have delivered some fresh takes in their iterations.
Here are all the actors who have portrayed one of the most loved characters in pop culture in live-action and animation.
1. Lewis Wilson Lewis Wilson in Batman (1943) | Credits: Columbia Pictures
Appearing in the 1940s theatrical serial Batman, Lewis Wilson became the first actor...
- 1/31/2025
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire

Christian Bale is literally built different when it comes to acting. With his crazy weight transformations, extreme dedication to his craft, and even his scary method acting, the star can jump between totally different roles like it’s nothing. But while he has delivered cult classic films like The Fighter and donned the brooding role of Batman, there was a time when he had almost quit.
Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne in The Dark Knight Trilogy | image: Warner Bros.
Although Christian Bale is not known for taking the easy way out, one of Steven Spielberg’s films almost led the star to consider quitting Hollywood. Experiencing a tough time handling his Hollywood fame at 13, the World War II movie Empire of the Sun almost forced Bale into a hiatus. Thankfully his role as the cold-blooded sociopath in American Psycho made him fall in love with acting, all over again.
Christian...
Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne in The Dark Knight Trilogy | image: Warner Bros.
Although Christian Bale is not known for taking the easy way out, one of Steven Spielberg’s films almost led the star to consider quitting Hollywood. Experiencing a tough time handling his Hollywood fame at 13, the World War II movie Empire of the Sun almost forced Bale into a hiatus. Thankfully his role as the cold-blooded sociopath in American Psycho made him fall in love with acting, all over again.
Christian...
- 1/31/2025
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire

Heath Ledger’s Last Film Tribute (Photo Credit – Instagram)
Seventeen years ago, Heath Ledger’s sudden death in January 2008 shook the world. At just 28 years old, the actor was soon seen in an unforgettable performance as the maniacal criminal Joker in The Dark Knight. However, Christopher Nolan’s Batman flick wasn’t his final project.
While his outlandish turn as Joker deservingly earned him a posthumous Academy Award, Ledger was also in the middle of The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus, a fantasy drama co-starring Andrew Garfield. To complete the shooting after Ledger’s passing, not one but three actors — Johnny Depp, Jude Law, and Colin Farrell — came on board to actualize the Australian actor’s last work.
In a powerful gesture of generosity, the trio of English, Irish, and American actors donated their entire earnings from the film to Ledger’s and Michelle Williams’ 2-year-old daughter, Matilda, ensuring she would...
Seventeen years ago, Heath Ledger’s sudden death in January 2008 shook the world. At just 28 years old, the actor was soon seen in an unforgettable performance as the maniacal criminal Joker in The Dark Knight. However, Christopher Nolan’s Batman flick wasn’t his final project.
While his outlandish turn as Joker deservingly earned him a posthumous Academy Award, Ledger was also in the middle of The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus, a fantasy drama co-starring Andrew Garfield. To complete the shooting after Ledger’s passing, not one but three actors — Johnny Depp, Jude Law, and Colin Farrell — came on board to actualize the Australian actor’s last work.
In a powerful gesture of generosity, the trio of English, Irish, and American actors donated their entire earnings from the film to Ledger’s and Michelle Williams’ 2-year-old daughter, Matilda, ensuring she would...
- 1/30/2025
- by Aman Goyal
- KoiMoi


What’s the future of storytelling? For The Dark Knight screenwriter David S Goyer, it’s Emergence – a new platform that employs AI and the blockchain.
Previously better known as the writer behind such comic book movies as Batman Begins, The Dark Knight and Man Of Steel, David S Goyer has moved into the tech arena with something called Emergence. It’s billed as the “first ever collaboratively-built entertainment franchise” in which other writers and artists will be able to contribute to its creative direction.
In a video announcing the venture (see below), Emergence is described as “a new sci-fi universe” and a “creative sandbox”. Goyer and his collaborators have established a broader backstory – about a galaxy in which mysterious, powerful objects tumble out of an inter-dimensional portal – while other people will eventually be able to step in and add characters and narrative detail. Those stories will then be able...
Previously better known as the writer behind such comic book movies as Batman Begins, The Dark Knight and Man Of Steel, David S Goyer has moved into the tech arena with something called Emergence. It’s billed as the “first ever collaboratively-built entertainment franchise” in which other writers and artists will be able to contribute to its creative direction.
In a video announcing the venture (see below), Emergence is described as “a new sci-fi universe” and a “creative sandbox”. Goyer and his collaborators have established a broader backstory – about a galaxy in which mysterious, powerful objects tumble out of an inter-dimensional portal – while other people will eventually be able to step in and add characters and narrative detail. Those stories will then be able...
- 1/29/2025
- by Ryan Lambie
- Film Stories

Writer David Goyer has created Emergence, a world meant to be the first franchise on a new platform called Incention, which connects fans to expand and create intellectual property.
It basically allows studios and rights holders to open their IP to fans and other creators while leveraging AI to streamline licensing, revenue sharing and community engagement. The platform is built on the blockchain so ideas can be tracked and creators compensated.
Organizers are ambitious, hoping to introduce a new blueprint for building modern franchises through “collaborative creation” that can help avoid costly misfires on the big and small screens with early input from a passionate base. AI will help users sort through the content.
“In the current fragmented entertainment industry, AI’s growing influence holds immense opportunity, but also risks reducing franchises to formulaic outputs and potentially sidelining human creativity in a market that is saturated with content fatigue.
It basically allows studios and rights holders to open their IP to fans and other creators while leveraging AI to streamline licensing, revenue sharing and community engagement. The platform is built on the blockchain so ideas can be tracked and creators compensated.
Organizers are ambitious, hoping to introduce a new blueprint for building modern franchises through “collaborative creation” that can help avoid costly misfires on the big and small screens with early input from a passionate base. AI will help users sort through the content.
“In the current fragmented entertainment industry, AI’s growing influence holds immense opportunity, but also risks reducing franchises to formulaic outputs and potentially sidelining human creativity in a market that is saturated with content fatigue.
- 1/28/2025
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV

When Christopher Nolan Revealed How He Dealt With Heath Ledger’s Death (Photo Credit – Koimoi)
Christopher Nolan and Heath Ledger are and will always be remembered by movie enthusiasts due to The Dark Knight. Ledger played the Joker in the film and won the posthumous Oscar for his performance. The actor’s sudden death shocked everyone, and it is beyond imagination how his family dealt with the loss. However, Nolan once shared how he tackled Heath’s demise. Scroll below for the deets.
According to reports, the crew was unsure of Heath in the iconic role in this Christian Bale starrer, The Dark Knight, but Nolan was adamant about casting him in that part. Heath was completely immersed in the role and brought his innuendoes to the character. For example, the voice and the lip-licking were all Heath’s ideas, and his performance is still considered one of the best Joker portrayals on screen.
Christopher Nolan and Heath Ledger are and will always be remembered by movie enthusiasts due to The Dark Knight. Ledger played the Joker in the film and won the posthumous Oscar for his performance. The actor’s sudden death shocked everyone, and it is beyond imagination how his family dealt with the loss. However, Nolan once shared how he tackled Heath’s demise. Scroll below for the deets.
According to reports, the crew was unsure of Heath in the iconic role in this Christian Bale starrer, The Dark Knight, but Nolan was adamant about casting him in that part. Heath was completely immersed in the role and brought his innuendoes to the character. For example, the voice and the lip-licking were all Heath’s ideas, and his performance is still considered one of the best Joker portrayals on screen.
- 1/28/2025
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi

“Foundation” and “The Dark Knight” trilogy writer and producer David S. Goyer has set up a sci-fi franchise titled “Emergence” at Incention, a new platform that aims to “bring AI and blockchain to Hollywood, and redefine how modern franchises are developed.”
Centered around a white hole in a galaxy, the “Emergence” franchise will feature various storytelling mediums, including podcasts, comics and animations.
Built using blockchain AI storytelling platform Story, Incention will launch Goyer’s project to “showcase the potential of this revolutionary model” and “capture mainstream attention while redefining how IP evolves.” “Emergence” will be created by Incention users as well as through its generative AI tool, Atlas, which is designed to serve as a “creative partner” to help with common tasks like aggregating ideas, crafting narratives and generating full videos.
Per Incention, “Atlas will be able to autonomously post on social media platforms, community manage and gauge sentiment online to refine its creative process.
Centered around a white hole in a galaxy, the “Emergence” franchise will feature various storytelling mediums, including podcasts, comics and animations.
Built using blockchain AI storytelling platform Story, Incention will launch Goyer’s project to “showcase the potential of this revolutionary model” and “capture mainstream attention while redefining how IP evolves.” “Emergence” will be created by Incention users as well as through its generative AI tool, Atlas, which is designed to serve as a “creative partner” to help with common tasks like aggregating ideas, crafting narratives and generating full videos.
Per Incention, “Atlas will be able to autonomously post on social media platforms, community manage and gauge sentiment online to refine its creative process.
- 1/28/2025
- by Jennifer Maas
- Variety Film + TV

There are plenty of weird aliens roaming around the "Star Wars" universe, but one of the earliest ones the property introduced was the Tusken Raiders. Described with contempt by Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) as "Sand People" in "Star Wars: Episode IV -- A New Hope," these particular Tusken Raiders attack Luke and nearly steal his car before old Ben/Obi-Wan Kenobi (Alec Guinness) swoops in to scare them away. He then tells Luke they need to leave the scene soon, explaining, "The Sand People are easily startled but they will soon be back, and in greater numbers."
We don't see a whole lot of the Tusken Raiders after this in the original trilogy, but they do make a major return in the prequels, most notably when Anakin Skywalker (Hayden Christensen) murders a whole bunch of them -- men, women, and children alike. It's a dark moment for the character, but...
We don't see a whole lot of the Tusken Raiders after this in the original trilogy, but they do make a major return in the prequels, most notably when Anakin Skywalker (Hayden Christensen) murders a whole bunch of them -- men, women, and children alike. It's a dark moment for the character, but...
- 1/27/2025
- by Michael Boyle
- Slash Film


Christopher Nolan is known for his realism in movies and his passion for shooting practically whenever he can. The director of The Dark Knight trilogy has flipped a semi-truck longways, hung a plane vertically from another plane and even crashed a plane into a hanger for real when the logistics he calculated stated that it would actually be cheaper to do so instead of turning to CGI. And while there are some things that just can’t be done practically, Nolan hasn’t lost his passion for being as truthful to his production as he possibly can. And let’s face it, he probably won’t have a shortage of money provided by the studio at his current status.
Variety is reporting that Nolan is set to film parts of his new epic, The Odyssey, in Sicily. According to scholars, Odysseus’ travels would land him there, as told by Homer...
Variety is reporting that Nolan is set to film parts of his new epic, The Odyssey, in Sicily. According to scholars, Odysseus’ travels would land him there, as told by Homer...
- 1/27/2025
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com

Fans have been patiently waiting for The Odyssey ever since it was announced that Christopher Nolan would be heading the project. With more and more cast members being announced as time goes on, fans of Homer’s original work have been getting extremely excited about the upcoming film.
Christopher Nolan | Credit: HellaCinema/ Cc-by-sa-4.0/Wikimedia Commons
One of the biggest questions that they have had is about how Nolan is going to film the project. The director has a reputation for not using CGI, which can prove to be quite a challenge when making a film about gods, monsters, giants, and everything in between.
However, it would seem that the director is not backing down from the challenge, taking an approach similar to Denis Villeneuve when he was making Dune 2.
Christopher Nolan is not taking the easy way for The Odyssey
If there is one thing that Christopher Nolan despises in his films,...
Christopher Nolan | Credit: HellaCinema/ Cc-by-sa-4.0/Wikimedia Commons
One of the biggest questions that they have had is about how Nolan is going to film the project. The director has a reputation for not using CGI, which can prove to be quite a challenge when making a film about gods, monsters, giants, and everything in between.
However, it would seem that the director is not backing down from the challenge, taking an approach similar to Denis Villeneuve when he was making Dune 2.
Christopher Nolan is not taking the easy way for The Odyssey
If there is one thing that Christopher Nolan despises in his films,...
- 1/27/2025
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire

2024's tour de force "The Brutalist" has finally opened wide in the new year, letting audiences see the movie that /Film's Chris Evangelista called an "overwhelming triumph." (The film earns every syllable of that praise and more.) "They don't make movies like this anymore" is trite criticism but "The Brutalist" truly feels like something pulled out of the New Hollywood era; a sprawling epic about American identity and assimilation, like "The Godfather" if Marlon Brando's Vito Corleone was a Jewish architect instead of a mobster. There's even an intermission, a practice long discarded in most modern films.
Adrien Brody leads "The Brutalist" as László Tóth, a Holocaust survivor who comes to America. In the new world, László again finds work as an architect — specifically, in designing a custom community envisioned by an old-money industrialist (Guy Pearce). Brody, who has retreated from the A-list outside of his consistent work with Wes Anderson,...
Adrien Brody leads "The Brutalist" as László Tóth, a Holocaust survivor who comes to America. In the new world, László again finds work as an architect — specifically, in designing a custom community envisioned by an old-money industrialist (Guy Pearce). Brody, who has retreated from the A-list outside of his consistent work with Wes Anderson,...
- 1/25/2025
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film


At this point, we’ve seen so many iterations of The Joker. From Caesar Romero to Jack Nicholson to Heath Ledger to whatever Jared Leto was going for, the Clown Prince of Crime, just about everything has been done. And while nobody did it like Ledger, we do wonder what other actors would have brought to the makeup had they edged him out. Some, like Joaquin Phoenix (who was offered the role) would get their chance later on, but others will forever be a fantasy – and usually for good reason. Take Adrien Brody, for example, who says he was in the conversation to play The Joker in The Dark Knight, even if it faded quickly.
Adrien Brody recently appeared on the Happy Sad Confused podcast and reflected on circling The Joker for Christopher Nolan. While he does admit that he was far from landing the role, he did express his...
Adrien Brody recently appeared on the Happy Sad Confused podcast and reflected on circling The Joker for Christopher Nolan. While he does admit that he was far from landing the role, he did express his...
- 1/23/2025
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com

It is the time for Oscars 2025, and The Brutalist star Adrien Brody is already making heads turn with such an iconic performance in the film. With his charming face and his incredible acting skills, Brody has been impressing the world for quite a long time.
Adrien Brody in Peaky Blinders / Credits: BBC
Well, the actor recently speculated about joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe in a character but he has certain conditions before he could join the superhero franchise.
Adrien Brody has a lot of respect for the MCU
Adrien Brody has always been a force to be reckoned with. Millions of fans might know him as Luca Changretta from Peaky Blinders while others might know him as the pianist from The Pianist.
Adrien Brody as László Tóth in The Brutalist | Credits: A24
Being an accomplished actor, the world has been kind of sleeping on the greatness of this man but with The Brutalist,...
Adrien Brody in Peaky Blinders / Credits: BBC
Well, the actor recently speculated about joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe in a character but he has certain conditions before he could join the superhero franchise.
Adrien Brody has a lot of respect for the MCU
Adrien Brody has always been a force to be reckoned with. Millions of fans might know him as Luca Changretta from Peaky Blinders while others might know him as the pianist from The Pianist.
Adrien Brody as László Tóth in The Brutalist | Credits: A24
Being an accomplished actor, the world has been kind of sleeping on the greatness of this man but with The Brutalist,...
- 1/23/2025
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire

If the return of Frank Castle in this week's Daredevil: Born Again trailer has had you craving more Jon Bernthal in your life, then boy do we have an eyebrow raising bit of casting news for you. Per Deadline's reporting, the star of The Punisher has become the latest acting heavyweight to board Christopher Nolan's mythic epic The Odyssey. He joins a cast whose constellational line-up now includes *deep breath* Tom Holland, Zendaya, Matt Damon, Lupita Nyong'o, Anne Hathaway, Charlize Theron, and Robert Pattinson.
Believed to be shooting as early as next month, Nolan's The Odyssey — an adaptation of Homer's epic chronicle of Odysseus, King of Ithaca, and his long and perilous journey home after the Trojan War — is already shaping up to be yet another singular cinematic event from the Oppenheimer Oscar winner. With filming scheduled to take place across the globe, a budget reportedly in The Dark Knight...
Believed to be shooting as early as next month, Nolan's The Odyssey — an adaptation of Homer's epic chronicle of Odysseus, King of Ithaca, and his long and perilous journey home after the Trojan War — is already shaping up to be yet another singular cinematic event from the Oppenheimer Oscar winner. With filming scheduled to take place across the globe, a budget reportedly in The Dark Knight...
- 1/23/2025
- by Jordan King
- Empire - Movies

Mha: Vigilantes has become a hot topic in the anime community, especially among shonen fans. An official anime adaptation by Studio Bones was announced during Jump Festa 2025, and fans are eagerly anticipating the anime scheduled for July 2025. Vigilantes is a spin-off manga by Hideyuki Furuhashi and Betten Court, based on Kohei Horikoshi’s My Hero Academia.
Koichi Haimawari in Mha: Vigilantes manga | Credits: Viz Media
The story of Vigilantes takes place 5 years before the original series in the same world, but with different characters. During an interview, the writer and illustrator of the manga revealed their inspiration behind different aspects of the story, and here’s an exploration of what they said!
The inspiration behind Mha: Vigilantes
My Hero Academia: Vigilantes is the story of Koichi Haimawari, who defies the law to help those around him. The manga concluded its run in 2022, and has garnered a substantial following. Over the years,...
Koichi Haimawari in Mha: Vigilantes manga | Credits: Viz Media
The story of Vigilantes takes place 5 years before the original series in the same world, but with different characters. During an interview, the writer and illustrator of the manga revealed their inspiration behind different aspects of the story, and here’s an exploration of what they said!
The inspiration behind Mha: Vigilantes
My Hero Academia: Vigilantes is the story of Koichi Haimawari, who defies the law to help those around him. The manga concluded its run in 2022, and has garnered a substantial following. Over the years,...
- 1/22/2025
- by Laveena Joshi
- FandomWire

The Harry Potter franchise is being revisited by Warner Bros. in the form of a series. After giving us a thrilling adaptation of one of the most beloved book series of all time, the series will have fans revisit the magic world created by J.K. Rowling. While some fans are in two minds about having another live-action adaptation, given the legacy and acclaim of the movies, others are simply excited to see the world once again on their screens, this time in even greater detail and definition.
Ralph Fiennes as Lord Voldemort | Credit: Harry Potter franchise / Warner Bros.
As the Harry Potter universe is set to expand, one of the most crucial casting decisions will be for the iconic villain, Lord Voldemort. After the impeccable and chilling portrayal of Ralph Fiennes, it is hard to imagine anyone else as Tom Marvolo Riddle, yet, the decision will have to be made...
Ralph Fiennes as Lord Voldemort | Credit: Harry Potter franchise / Warner Bros.
As the Harry Potter universe is set to expand, one of the most crucial casting decisions will be for the iconic villain, Lord Voldemort. After the impeccable and chilling portrayal of Ralph Fiennes, it is hard to imagine anyone else as Tom Marvolo Riddle, yet, the decision will have to be made...
- 1/22/2025
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire

Batman may be the savior of Gotham City, but his dark and gritty backstory leaves something to be desired when making him attractive to kids. Fans across ages love Batman and his inspiring story along with the way he battles corruption to make his city crime-free.
However, when Christopher Nolan was tasked with directing the Batman trilogy, he knew he had to find a way to make the character more appealing to kids as well.
Christopher Nolan / Credits: BBC
The violent streak of the Dark Knight is enough to scare the dirtiest criminals, let alone younger viewers. Nolan had a unique challenge in his way which required him to think outside the box and make the best use of his filmmaking talents.
Christopher Nolan had to keep The Dark Knight PG-13
If justice had another name in the murky underbelly of Gotham City, it would be Batman. The vigilante hero...
However, when Christopher Nolan was tasked with directing the Batman trilogy, he knew he had to find a way to make the character more appealing to kids as well.
Christopher Nolan / Credits: BBC
The violent streak of the Dark Knight is enough to scare the dirtiest criminals, let alone younger viewers. Nolan had a unique challenge in his way which required him to think outside the box and make the best use of his filmmaking talents.
Christopher Nolan had to keep The Dark Knight PG-13
If justice had another name in the murky underbelly of Gotham City, it would be Batman. The vigilante hero...
- 1/22/2025
- by Vidhi Narula
- FandomWire

Christopher Nolan revived the Batman franchise in 2005 with Batman Begins and instantly created a cinematic experience like no other. His version of the Caped Crusader stood the test of time, and with The Dark Knight trilogy, fans have something to call a classic Batman tale.
Christian Bale in Batman Begins / Credits: Warner Bros.
The making of the first film entailed a lot of requirements from Warner Bros, and Nolan obediently followed them despite the challenge. He gave us one of the most iconic looks of the Batmobile, Bruce Wayne’s signature car.
Warner Bros wanted Christopher Nolan to introduce a new Batmobile in The Dark Knight franchise
A Batman movie isn’t complete without the vigilante’s toys, and perhaps his Batmobile is the most prominent of all. Portrayed by Christian Bale, Bruce Wayne owned a sleek and heavily armored combat vehicle which he uses to fight crimes in Gotham City.
Christian Bale in Batman Begins / Credits: Warner Bros.
The making of the first film entailed a lot of requirements from Warner Bros, and Nolan obediently followed them despite the challenge. He gave us one of the most iconic looks of the Batmobile, Bruce Wayne’s signature car.
Warner Bros wanted Christopher Nolan to introduce a new Batmobile in The Dark Knight franchise
A Batman movie isn’t complete without the vigilante’s toys, and perhaps his Batmobile is the most prominent of all. Portrayed by Christian Bale, Bruce Wayne owned a sleek and heavily armored combat vehicle which he uses to fight crimes in Gotham City.
- 1/22/2025
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire

Did Harry Styles ghost on Jade Thirlwall? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )
Once upon a time, the paths of One Direction and Little Mix used to cross in more ways than one. Be it the success they achieved as teenage bands, be it Zayn Malik dating Perrie Edwards, or Harry Styles having gone on a date with Jade Thirlwall. X-Factor brought together groups of individuals who achieved massive success and formed interpersonal relationships.
Back to Jade, the Little Mix alum recently spoke about how Harry went on to ghost her after their date and how they later met again. The two of them have moved on in their careers and lives since that time but here’s what the Little Mix alum revealed about their date and the ghosting that followed.
Did One Direction Fame Harry Styles Ghost Jade Thirlwall After One Date?
During her appearance on the The Louis Theroux Podcast,...
Once upon a time, the paths of One Direction and Little Mix used to cross in more ways than one. Be it the success they achieved as teenage bands, be it Zayn Malik dating Perrie Edwards, or Harry Styles having gone on a date with Jade Thirlwall. X-Factor brought together groups of individuals who achieved massive success and formed interpersonal relationships.
Back to Jade, the Little Mix alum recently spoke about how Harry went on to ghost her after their date and how they later met again. The two of them have moved on in their careers and lives since that time but here’s what the Little Mix alum revealed about their date and the ghosting that followed.
Did One Direction Fame Harry Styles Ghost Jade Thirlwall After One Date?
During her appearance on the The Louis Theroux Podcast,...
- 1/22/2025
- by Meenal Chathli
- KoiMoi
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