• The Untold Truth Of DC's Starman

    Starman is one of DC's most storied superheroes. 11 separate men have taken on the mantle at some point -- and that's not even counting Stargirl. We're here to break down this complex hero's story, from his 1941 debut as a super-scientist to his 1990s reinvention.

    By Rob Clough September 4th, 2020 Read More
  • This Was Christopher Nolan's Reaction To Robert Pattinson's Batman

    Since former Batman guru Christopher Nolan has recently worked with Robert Pattinson, who will become the new Batman, on Tenet, it's only natural to wonder what Nolan thinks of Pattinson taking over such an iconic role. Here's how Nolan feels about Pattinson's Batman.

    By Patrick Phillips September 4th, 2020 Read More
  • Is The Batman Really Filming Without Robert Pattinson?

    The Batman's production is paused once again. After on-set reports revealed that star Robert Pattinson has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus, production on Matt Reeves' The Batman was quickly shut down. According to a new scoop, however, the project remains undaunted by yet another delay.

    By Nina Starner September 4th, 2020 Read More
  • The Batman Hit With COVID-Related Setback

    We now know what it takes to slow down The Batman: COVID-19. Shooting on the upcoming movie, which will star Robert Pattinson as the Caped Crusader, has been shut down once again after an unidentified crew member tested positive for the disease that has been ravaging the globe since early this year.

    By Mike Floorwalker September 3rd, 2020 Read More
  • Breaking Down Every Second Of The Batman's First Trailer

    Fans across the internet have already spent countless hours deciphering every second of the trailer -- including those of us at Looper. Here's everything you can see in the first teaser for The Batman, broken down moment by moment.

    By Renata Carmen September 1st, 2020 Read More
  • The History Of DC's Icicle Explained

    Icicle is a DC villain who's made his mark on comics, TV, and even cartoon commercials. But how much do you really know about the frozen foe? We're here to explain everything about how Icicle came to be, from the father who first donned the mantle to the son who carried it forward.

    By Stephen Wilds August 31st, 2020 Read More
  • Zack Snyder And Kevin Smith React To The Batman Trailer

    As much as we love fan reactions, there are certain creatives about whose opinion of the trailer you can't help but wonder. In the cases of Zack Snyder and Batman fanatic, Kevin Smith, we have our answer. Let's talk about what Snyder and Smith think about The Batman so far.

    By Dany Roth August 27th, 2020 Read More
  • The History Of DC's Superhero S.T.R.I.P.E. Explained

    Pat Dugan, AKA Stripesy and eventually S.T.R.I.P.E., is a DC hero who wears many hats: Step-dad, mechanic, chauffeur, boxer. We're here to break down his long and complex history, from his time as a Golden Age superhero to his work with Stargirl.

    By Alex G. August 27th, 2020 Read More
  • The Batman Movie Theory That Could Change Everything

    While the trailer for The Batman doesn't give away much, it's peppered with numerous clues and a tease that possibly hints toward a grander conspiracy. A statement from director Matt Reeves and a sneaky reference tucked into the Batman trailer has set the internet ablaze with a mind-blowing theory.

    By Nicholas Conley August 26th, 2020 Read More
  • Black Adam: Doctor Fate's Backstory Explained

    This past weekend's virtual DC FanDome event gave us a look at some excellent concept art for the upcoming Black Adam. Among the revelations: the inclusion of the Justice Society, which will include Hawkman, Cyclone, Atom Smasher, and the enigmatic, magic-using hero known as Doctor Fate.

    By Mike Floorwalker August 25th, 2020 Read More
  • 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?

    By Tom Meisfjord August 25th, 2020 Read More
  • 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.

    By Mike Floorwalker August 25th, 2020 Read More
  • 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.

    By Looper Staff August 25th, 2020 Read More
  • 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.

    By Dany Roth August 25th, 2020 Read More
  • 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.

    By Patrick Phillips August 24th, 2020 Read More
  • 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.

    By Tom Meisfjord August 24th, 2020 Read More
  • 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.

    By Meg Bucholtz August 24th, 2020 Read More
  • 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?

    By Mike Floorwalker August 24th, 2020 Read More
  • 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.

    By Robert Balkovich August 24th, 2020 Read More
  • 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.

    By Nicholas Conley August 24th, 2020 Read More
  • 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.

    By Shane O'Neill August 23rd, 2020 Read More