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  • Jack Nicholson’s Reaction to Jared Leto’s Joker Is Pretty Much Perfect

    So, has Jack Nicholson seen Jared Leto‘s rendering of The Joker? Maybe. If he has, does he have a strong opinion about it? Probably. But it’s likely we’ll never hear it because Nicholson is a reclusive guy who rarely speaks to the press. Luckily for us, intrepid YouTuber Toniemcee has perfectly captured Nicholson’s would-be reaction to Leto’s tatted-up, “Suicide Squad” version of Batman’s most iconic villain. And it’s spot on.jared leto as the joker %Slideshow-203109%

  • Common Cast in ‘Suicide Squad,’ Which May Include a Batman Cameo

    Global Citizen 2015 Earth Day Courtesy of Partner CitiOscar-winning rapper Common has just joined the cast of “Suicide Squad.”

    The Hollywood Reporter writes that the “Selma” singer and star has just closed a deal to join director David Ayer‘s supervillain team-up flick. There’s been no word yet on just what role he’ll be playing; studio Warner Bros. declined to comment on THR’s report.

    Production on “Suicide” is already underway in Toronto, so perhaps Common’s role is just a small one. Either way, his involvement brings even more star power to the already-stacked ensemble, which features a host of big names, including Will Smith, Jared Leto, Margot Robbie, Viola Davis, Jai Courtney, Cara Delevingne, Joel Kinnaman, Ike Barinholtz, Adam Beach, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, and Karen Fukuhara.

    According to THR, whispers of Jesse Eisenberg making an appearance as Lex Luthor continue. But one other recognizable hero may also drop in: Ben Affleck‘s Batman.

    Stay tuned to see if either rumor comes to fruition. “Suicide Squad” is due in theaters on August 5, 2016.

    [via: The Hollywood Reporter]

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  • This 20-Second Teaser for ‘Batman v Superman’ Is Short But Sweet

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    The first full trailer for “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” isn’t due out until next week, but that didn’t stop director Zack Snyder from sharing a 20-second snippet to whet fans’ appetites.

    Snyder revealed the teaser on Twitter, offering no commentary on its contents. But the clip speaks for itself, with its lingering looks at the titular superheroes’ iconic costumes.

    It goes by in a flash, but the real excitement happens in the last few frames, when the Superman logo is superimposed onto the Batman logo, creating one striking symbol. Talk about goosebump-inducing imagery — it sums up the premise of the flick in a nutshell, and reminds comic fans of just how big of a deal such a team-up film is.

    Watch the teaser below, and get excited for an even closer look next week.


    “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” is due in theaters on March 25, 2016.

    [via: Zack Snyder]

    Photo credit: Twitter

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  • Michael Keaton Plays ‘Batman’ & ‘Beetlejuice’ With the ‘SNL’ Cast (VIDEO)

    Michael Keaton, SNLSaturday Night Live” this weekend, and while he was there ostensibly to promote his Oscar-nominated role in the Best Picture winner “Birdman,” the actor was instead bombarded by requests from the cast the reprise two of his most iconic roles: Batman and Beetlejuice.

    During his monologue, Keaton was interrupted by Taran Killam and Bobby Moynihan, who begged the actor to “play ‘Batman’ with us” and “play ‘Beetlejuice’ with us,” citing their childhood love of those two ’80s classics. The castmates broke into song to explain how much they idolized Keaton, and those movies in particular, as Keaton stammered and became more and more uncomfortable.

    Things escalate until Killam and Moynihan decide to just act out scenes from “Batman” and “Beetlejuice” themselves, hilariously dressing up as characters from each film (Killam as Catherine O’Hara in “Beetlejuice” was especially inspired) and editing Keaton into the clips. Jay Pharoah also periodically pops in as The Joker and Harry Belafonte, adding another clever visual gag to the proceedings.

    Check out the hilarious bit below, and enjoy having the “Will you play ‘Batman’ with us, Michael Keaton?” tune stuck in your head all day.

    Photo credit: YouTube

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  • DC Comics Wants Fans to Dress as Super Heroes for World Record Event

    Get ready to rip off that Clark Kent shirt and reveal the “S” hiding underneath. Your superhero services are requested for the DC Comics Super Hero World Record Event, which will take place on April 18. Warner Bros. Consumer Products and DC Entertainment just announced plans to set a world record for the largest gathering of people dressed as DC Comics Super Heroes.

    The event starts in Queensland, Australia with a celebration at Movie World Australia theme park, and will end in Los Angeles at Hollywood & Highland. Fifteen cities around the world will be participating, and here they are:

    Birmingham, UK
    Cardiff, UK
    Kaohsiung, Taiwan
    Lille, France
    London, UK
    Los Angeles, CA, USA
    Lyon, France
    Madrid, Spain
    Manila, Philippines
    Mexico City, Mexico
    Paris, France
    Queensland, Australia
    Rome, Italy
    Sao Paulo, Brazil
    Warrington, UK

    It would be nice if more U.S. locations were involved, but there’s really nothing stopping you from dressing up in spirit, wherever you are.

    To be an official participant, you have to dress from head-to-toe as a recognizable DC Comics superhero – and there are plenty of options, including Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Green Lantern, Batgirl, Supergirl, Aquaman, Cyborg, Robin, Green Arrow, and more. The world record will be set when fans are gathered in the assigned area at each local event for a full five minutes.

    Head to the Facebook page for more details and other fun stuff involved with the event. It’s really just a chance to geek out with your fellow comic fans, and maybe you can tell your grandchildren that you once set a world record.
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  • Batman Meets ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ in This Sexy Mash-Up Trailer

    Fifty Shades of GreyThe Red Room of Pain has nothing on the Batcave.

    A very clever mash-up video combines “Fifty Shades of Grey” with Christopher Nolan’s Batman movies. It works perfectly: The naive Anastasia Steele meets a brooding billionaire with a dark secret and a hidden room filled with dangerous toys. And he’s even played by a man named Christian (Bale).

    “Inside, I am more,” Bale’s Bruce Wayne pleads.

    Anastasia bites her lip. “Enlighten me then.”

    Uh oh, indeed.

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