Film
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FEATURE: 5 Villains We Want to See in THE BATMAN Solo Movie
Hey guys, welcome back to Watchtower of Babel News’ 25 Days of Batman V Superman. Today we will be discussing 5 villains we would LOVE to see in the next Batman feature film/s. With a lore so rich as the Batman universe, it’s hard not to leave out someone’s favorite villain. Please remember this before shouting angrily at me on Twitter saying “I’m not a real fan” or threatening to call in a bomb strike on my house. 1. Mister Freeze-Bryan Cranston Allow me to break the ice with our first entry on the list. As one of the most sympathizable and tragic villains in the Batman universe. Victor Fries…
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FEATURE: Ten Characters Who Should Join the Justice League in the DC Extended Universe
In the DC Extended Universe, the lineup for the Justice League (so far) is Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, The Flash and Cyborg. The team will unite in next year’s Justice League Part One, while Justice League Part Two is already scheduled for a 2019 release. Green Lantern will join the team in one or both of these films, while Black Canary is a rumored addition. Of course, however, the sky is the limit for other additions. Over the past few decades, countless superheroes in the DC Universe were members of the Justice League. It would be great to see at least some of these join Batman, Superman, etc. in…
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FEATURE: Ranking All of the Superman Movies
It’s Day 2 of Watchtower Of Babel’s 25 Days Of Batman v Superman. Yesterday we kicked off this event with a ranked list of Batman’s big screen outings, and now it’s only natural to continue with a look at Superman’s films. Just like Batman, most films in Superman’s franchise have been hit or miss, with movies ranging from nearly unwatchable to, dare I say, cinematic masterpiece. So let’s look at the best and worst the Last Son Of Krypton has to offer, all while keeping in mind that this is only one guy’s opinion. 7. Superman IV: The Quest For Peace “STAHP. DON’T DO IT. THE PEOPLE!” -Superman After two…
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FEATURE: Ranking All of the Batman Movies
It’s day 1 of Watchtower of Babel’s 25 days of Batman v Superman! We will be bringing you original content daily until Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice hits theaters March 25th. It is my pleasure to present you with our first official post in our countdown! Batman is a pop culture icon and the legend of Batman has been passed down from generation to generation. Seeing how Ben Affleck is the seventh person (sixth on the big screen) to don the cape and cowl, we will be ranking all of the previous Batman films. There is no special system in place when it comes to the ranking order. This is just my opinion, and…
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The New BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE Trailer is Here!
2016 is going to be the year of the comic book hero face off, and Jimmy Kimmel has all the trailers. Last week it was the Captain America: Civil War trailer, this week it’s the Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice trailer. Check it out and let us know what you think! Via Not Yet Rated
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RUMOR: Next BATMAN Movie Will Adapt “Under the Hood” Storyline
Warning: This rumor contains spoilers for the DC Extended Universe and Batman films. With Ben Affleck rumored to write and direct the next Batman film, many fans have been wondering what will be the main plot of the film. Now JoBlo, is reporting that the film will focus on The Red Hood and ‘A Death in the Family’ storyline. Here’s a brief rundown of the story; Red Hood is Jason Todd, the second Robin. After a nasty run-in with the Joker, Todd was beaten to death and left for dead. Todd is then resurrected leading to him becoming the anti-hero, Red Hood. The animated film ‘Batman: Under the Red Hood’ has Ra’s al Ghul bringing Todd back via the Lazarus Pit.…
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FEATURE: Five Actors Who Should Be Considered to Play Green Arrow in the DC Extended Universe
In recent years, Green Arrow has become a more prominent character in the mainsteam DC Universe. The CW’s television adaptation Arrow has been a hit, Oliver Queen became a fan-favorite in previous shows such as Justice League Unlimited and Smallville. Meanwhile, in the comics, Green Arrow was a member of the Justice League of America, and writer Jeff Lemire’s run on the character received critical acclaim. With this franchise at its highest point right now, it would be surprising if Warner Bros. did not cash in on that with a Green Arrow movie, especially after the unproduced Escape From Supermax script from a few years ago. Sure, the studio may wait until…
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SUICIDE SQUAD Recruits FURY Cinematographer And EDGE OF TOMORROW Costume Designer
While we wait for an official announcement on the cast of Warner Bros.’ Suicide Squad, the DC adaptation has added a couple of names to its crew. The movie’s IMDb page has been updated, and it reveals who will serve as director of photography and costume designer. Roman Vasyanov will serve as cinematographer on Suicide Squad, marking his third collaboration with writer-director David Ayer following End of Watch and Fury. Additionally, Kate Hawley will design the costumes for the film. Her resume is filled with Warner Bros. productions, as she was the costume designer on Pacific Rim and Edge of Tomorrow. She also worked as an additional costume designer for…
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Henry Cavill Shares His Thoughts On Ben Affleck Playing Batman In BATMAN VS. SUPERMAN
Speaking with Total Film, Man of Steel star Henry Cavill discusses Ben Affleck’s casting as Bruce Wayne/Batman in the follow-up, Batman vs. Superman. As expected, Cavill offers nothing but praise for his future co-star, saying that he will be “fantastic” and, as a filmmaker, Affleck has his own style. The Superman actor also acknowledges that roles like this require a strength of character, as well as dedication, both of which Affleck has. For Cavill’s full quotes on the subject, watch the video interview below. Batman vs. Superman (not the final title) is scheduled to hit theaters July 17th, 2015. The follow-up to Man of Steel, the next installment in the…
