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Why Joker 'Required' Heavy Police Presence At Its LA And NY Showings

By Witney Seibold August 20th, 2023

Fears that Joker would inspire shootings (which it thankfully did not) led to a police presence at some of the film's opening weekend screenings.

Christian Bale's Batman Begins Bodybuilding Caused A Small Crisis Behind The Scenes

By Bill Bria August 20th, 2023

Christian Bale needed to bulk up for Batman, but there is such a thing as a too buff Bruce Wayne.

How Fox Stopped The Wolverine From Being The First R-Rated X-Men Film

By Sandy Schaefer August 19th, 2023

James Mangold had wanted to make The Wolverine the first R-rated X-Men film. Too bad 20th Century Fox had other plans.

One Of Batman Returns' Most Intense Scenes Broke An Explosive World Record

By Joe Roberts August 19th, 2023

The Tim Burton and Michael Keaton sequel Batman Returns broke a record during one of its key explosion scenes.

James Marsden & Hugh Jackman's X-Men Suits Made For An Embarrassing First Day On Set

By Witney Seibold August 19th, 2023

According to James Marsden, the new X-Men suits may have looked cool but were near impossible to move in.

Marvel's Kevin Feige Had A Sly X-Men Cameo You Would Have Never Noticed

By Jeremy Smith August 19th, 2023

You'll never actually point at the screen and recognize Feige when watching an X-Men movie, but he was there, on camera, in a very small cameo role.

The Flash And Blue Beetle Tell A Harrowing Story About Modern Superhero Movies

By Ryan Scott August 18th, 2023

Warner Bros. bet big on The Flash being a hit, but the film flopped. Now, Blue Beetle is arriving in theaters with seemingly little fanfare. What happened?

Blue Beetle's Villain Has Deep Ties To A Real American Controversy

By Ethan Anderton August 18th, 2023

Blue Beetle villain Carapax has a past with a tie-in to a real American controversy that is much more intriguing than the movie has time to properly address.

Blue Beetle's Best Easter Egg Is A Tip Of The Hat To Guillermo Del Toro

By Jacob Hall August 18th, 2023

It's a blink-and-you'll-miss-it detail, but Blue Beetle features the perfect Easter egg: a tribute to master filmmaker Guillermo del Toro.

Heath Ledger's Joker Voice Simultaneously Scared & Impressed Christopher Nolan

By Caroline Madden August 18th, 2023

Christopher Nolan commented that the scary voice and line deliver Heath Ledger used in his now-legendary Joker performance was 'always a surprise.'

James Gunn's Dog Obsession Repeatedly Hindered Production On Guardians Of The Galaxy 3

By Witney Seibold August 18th, 2023

James Gunn was no match for the cuteness of Cosmo while filming Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.

X-Men's Michael Fassbender Wants A Do-Over On One Days Of Future Past Scene

By Witney Seibold August 17th, 2023

Michael Fassbender would love a redo on a key X-Men: Days of Future Past scene.

The Dark Knight Rises Ending Explained: Batman Ends

By Chris Evangelista August 16th, 2023

::Bane voice:: You merely adopted the dark; I was born in it!

Blue Beetle Review: A Fun But Frustratingly Shabby And Rushed Superhero Movie

By Witney Seibold August 16th, 2023

Blue Beetle has its moments, but is lacking in any sense of fun or adventure. The idea of a better movie is lurking just outside of the frame, though.

Blue Beetle Director Has One Marvel Actor In Mind For Pending Bane Project

By Joe Roberts August 14th, 2023

Before directing Blue Beetle, Angel Manuel Soto wanted to make a solo Bane movie with one Guardians of the Galaxy actor in mind for the role.

Why X-Men: Evolution Was Canceled, According To Its Co-Creator

By Rafael Motamayor August 14th, 2023

X-Men: Evolution was canceled after four seasons. But why? It has a lot to do with the landscape of children's TV at the time the show was on air.

Danny Elfman's Batman Returns Cameo Came At The Expense Of Danny DeVito

By Joe Roberts August 14th, 2023

Tim Burton's longtime composer Danny Elfman has a quick cameo in Batman Returns during a scene where Danny DeVito's Penguin sees his plans falling apart.