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Tom Meisfjord

The Wonder Woman 1984 Theory That Could Change Everything

Like any great piece of advertising, the new trailer for Wonder Woman 1984 has left viewers with more questions than answers. Adding to the intrigue is a new fan theory making the rounds on the internet: what if the "1984" of the title doesn't just refer to the year in which the story is set?

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Mike Floorwalker

The Real Reason Robert Pattinson Was Cast As Batman

There's a simple reason writer-director Matt Reeves chose Robert Pattinson to be The Batman. During the upcoming film's panel at last weekend's DC FanDome, Reeves stated plainly for Bat-fans what many of us have been well aware of for some time: the guy can act circles around most of his peers.

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Dany Roth

This Batman Trailer Reaction Will Give You All The Feels

You know you did something right when your trailer reaction video gets retweeted by the movie's director. That's exactly what happened when one of the hosts of The GOAT Movie Podcast posted his reaction to the trailer for The Batman.

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Tom Meisfjord

Why Noah Centineo Is Perfect For Atom Smasher In Black Adam

Questions about how a relatively slim romcom actor would fit in as a regularly gigantic, muscular destruction machine were put to the side when Centineo started outlining his new workout schedule — which takes some confidence when you're discussing it one-on-one with the Rock.

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Meg Bucholtz

Why The Nirvana Song In The Batman Trailer Might Mean More Than You Think

You might have recognized the voice — even the uninitiated can likely pick out Kurt Cobain's characteristic crooning — but not necessarily the title. The song in the new trailer reflects what could be significant hints about the themes we're going to explore in this new iteration of the Dark Knight.

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Nina Starner

Fans Make Uncanny Connection Between Pattinson's Batman And The Cure's Robert Smith

Fans of The Batman have taken to Twitter in the wake of the first trailer for Matt Reeves' reboot, which premiered during DC FanDome on August 22, and they're making a pretty amusing comparison between Robert Pattinson's Caped Crusader and a famously brooding musician.

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Nina Starner

It Looks Like The Batman Trailer Featured An Unexpected Twilight Reference

If you're a Twilight fan, you might have noticed that the way Bruce Wayne, played by former Edward Cullen himself Robert Pattinson, saves an unsuspecting bystander in the recently released trailer for The Batman is eerily similar to a famous Twilight interaction.

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Robert Balkovich

The Suicide Squad: Weasel's Backstory Explained

This furry monstrosity may not have the name recognition of, say, the Joker or General Zod, but he does have a unique backstory. From the little we've seen of him in The Suicide Squad's roll call, it looks like James and Sean Gunn are taking a unique approach with the character.

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Nicholas Conley

The Secret Tease Everyone Missed In The Batman Trailer

Hidden inside the new trailer for The Batman, there's a blink-and-you'll-miss-it clue that very well could signify that Robert Pattinson's Bruce Wayne is about to have his entire world turned sideways, in a way that forces him to question everything he has devoted himself to.

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Mike Floorwalker

Giant Speculation Is Swirling After The Batman Trailer Drops

It seems like The Batman has been the subject of intense speculation for forever, and now that fans have finally seen a trailer — which debuted this past Saturday at DC FanDome — they only have more questions. Among the most burning of these: What's the movie going to be rated?

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Pauli Poisuo

The Riddler's Puzzle In The Batman Trailer Has Already Been Solved

In the trailer for The Batman, fans saw Batman receive a card from the Riddler. The coded message scribbled inside isn't as tough to crack as it seems, and one clever viewer has already solved the Riddler's puzzle seen in The Batman trailer.

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Shane O'Neill

Dwayne Johnson's Black Adam Costume Explained

During DC FanDome on August 22, 2020, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson helped usher in thrilling new concept art for his upcoming anti-hero movie Black Adam, which reveals the character's costume. Here's a breakdown of the DCEU's Black Adam costume and what it means for the film.

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Patrick Phillips

Colin Farrell Looks Unrecognizable As The Penguin In The Batman

The appearance of a certain iconic Batman villain in the first trailer for The Batman has everyone talking. That villain is Oswald "Oz" Cobblepot, who's destined to become the nefarious Penguin from Batman lore. Colin Farrell plays him in The Batman, and he looks completely unrecognizable.

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Robert Balkovich

The Suicide Squad: King Shark's Backstory Explained

This DC Comics villain is a bit of a deep cut, and The Suicide Squad is the first live-action feature film appearance for the character.

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Shane O'Neill

Who's The Villain In The Goggles From The Batman Trailer?

One of the most intriguing movies that held panels at DC FanDome is writer-director Matt Reeves' The Batman, which finally debuted a proper trailer at the event. Who's the goggled villain in the trailer for The Batman? The answer isn't as perplexing as it may seem.

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Zach Lisabeth

The Suicide Squad: How Did The Thinker Get His Powers?

With The Thinker confirmed as one of the explosive members of James Gunn's revamped Suicide Squad, it's worth investigating the deep DC origins of this unique supervillain -- specifically, the source of his powers.

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Nina Starner

How The Batman Will Be Completely Different Than All Other Batman Movies

During a DC FanDome panel for Reeves' The Batman, which will see Robert Pattinson as Batman himself, Reeves discussed his inspiration for the film, which include some pretty hard-hitting, gritty movies that can give fans an idea of what the next version of Batman may look like.

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Nina Starner

The Bad News About The Batman That Fans Don't Want To Hear

Starring Robert Pattinson as Bruce Wayne, the brooding billionaire and apparent object of the Riddler's torment, The Batman is currently scheduled to hit theaters in October 2021. But there's a chance that The Batman may not make that intended release date.

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Looper Staff

Small Details You Missed In The Batman Trailer

At long last, the first trailer for Matt Reeves' The Batman has arrived, unleashed to the eager masses at the end DC FanDome on Saturday, August 22, 2020. Here's what you may have missed when watching the trailer.

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Dany Roth

The Suicide Squad: Polka-Dot Man's Backstory Explained

On the surface, Polka-Dot Man is clearly two things: an unhinged guy with a vendetta against the Dark Knight, and a villain who's speckle-sprayed costume makes him look pretty darn goofy. There's more to Polka-Dot Man to meets the eye, though. Here's a peek into Polka-Dot Man's backstory.

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Andrew Ihla

Here's Your First Look At Robert Pattinson As Bruce Wayne In The Batman

In anticipation of a discussion panel promoting The Batman at the virtual DC FanDome event, images hit the internet offering us our first look at the man under the cowl. Now, we can apply our detective skills to Robert Pattinson's incarnation of the sunken face and haunted eyes of Bruce Wayne.

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Adam Swiderski

Why John Cena Is Perfect To Play A 'Douchey Captain America' In The Suicide Squad

Director James Gunn has demonstrated a gift for creative casting when it comes to lovable bands of comic book misfits. Now, he's at it again with the Suicide Squad, and one of his casting coups is putting John Cena in the role of The Peacemaker. Here's why that's a perfect choice.

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Abbey White

The Flash Will Bring The Multiverse To The DC Movies

During The Flash's brief but fact-filled presentation at the online DC FanDome event, the cast and creative team confirmed that the long-gestating project would finally introduce the concept of a multiverse to DC's cinematic slate.

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Mike Floorwalker

The New Logo For The Batman Explained

Bat-fans just got a little treat ahead of this weekend's DC FanDome. The Batman writer-director Matt Reeves took to Twitter to post a pair of one-sheets for his upcoming flick: one sporting the official logo, and one featuring an artistic rendition of star Robert Pattinson in full Bat-mode.

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AJ Caulfield

Ben Affleck Is Returning As Batman

Guess who's Bat, Bat again? According to a report by Vanity Fair, Ben Affleck will return to the role of Batman in director Andy Muschietti's upcoming feature film The Flash, due in theaters in the summer of 2022.

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Mike Floorwalker

Things Are Finally Looking Up For The Batman

The Batman is about to flap back into action. The highly anticipated flick's shoot, delayed by the onslaught of COVID-19 earlier this year, is set to resume in early September in the U.K., according to Variety. The film will be shooting scenes at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden.

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Natasha Lavender

The Big Bang Theory Easter Egg You Missed In DC's Harley Quinn

When The Big Bang Theory wrapped in 2019 after 12 seasons, Kaley Cuoco found a way to bring a little bit of the show with her into her next project — and it's one that her former co-stars' characters would have appreciated.

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