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January 2, 2012 Actress Anne Hathaway, who plays the character 'Catwoman' in Warners' upcoming Christopher Nolan-directed 'Batman' feature "The Dark Knight Rises", adored the look of her slinky, feline character.

"I love the costume because everything has a purpose," Hathaway said. "Nothing is in place for fantasy's sake, and that's the case with everything in Christopher Nolan's 'Gotham City'." Hathaway said she drew inspiration from actress Hedy Lamarr to help shape her performance, as "...she would take these long, deep, languid breaths and exhale slowly. There's a shot of her in 'Ecstasy' exhaling a cigarette and I took probably five breaths during her one exhale. So I started working on my breathing a lot." Hathaway has no misgivings about playing a 'villain', conjuring up the ghostly image of actor Heath Ledger from Nolan's "The Dark Knight".

"You look at Heath's performance as the 'Joker', there was a lot of madness there but there was also a grace and he had a code there. There's a lot of belief and codes of behavior in Gotham and my character has one, too." Hathaway insists her take on the character that has been played by several actors before her, will be sexy and unique. "A lot of the way she moves and interacts with people is informed by her worldview. Chris has given us all such complex, defined, sophisticated worldviews that it's just a matter of doing your homework and getting underneath the character's skin."

'Catwoman' was created by writer Bill Finger and illustrator Bob Kane, partially inspired by Kane's second cousin by marriage, Ruth Steel. The original and most widely known Catwoman, 'Selina Kyle', debuted in DC Comics "Batman #1 (Spring 1940) as 'The Cat'.

She was a beautiful whip-carrying burglar with a taste for high-stake thefts.

Catwoman was then portrayed in the 1966 "Batman" TV series by actresses Julie Newmar, Lee Meriwether and Eartha Kitt.

Michelle Pfeiffer portrayed Selina Kyle in 1992's "Batman Returns", followed by Halle Berry in the 2004 stand-alone "Catwoman" feature.

Catwoman is skilled in hand-to-hand combat, with razor-sharp "Wolverine"-like retractable claws, also wielding an assortment of bullwhips and cat o' nine tails.

Catwoman is also one of Batman's most enduring love interests, usually depicted as his one 'true love'.

"The Dark Knight Rises" is slated for release, July 20, 2012.

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December 22, 2011 Thanks to BigGameHunter, Sneak Peek the graphic poster art, designed by Trailer Park Video Games, supporting the release of "Batman: Arkham City". Developed by Rocksteady Studios, "Batman: Arkham City" is the sequel to the 2009 video game "Batman: Arkham Asylum", based on the DC Comics superhero 'Batman', released by Warners Interactive Entertainment, for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Microsoft Windows, October 18, 2011, with the Microsoft Windows version following, November 22, 2011. "Arkham City" was scripted by Paul Dini, who also scripted Arkham "Asylum", featuring a main plot and side-missions that develop their own sub-plots. Storyline revolves around Batman's imprisonment in 'Arkham City', a sprawling super-prison, encompassing a variety of industrial districts and 'Gotham City' landmarks. Batman's task is to stop mishaps occurring around this enclosure caused by Gotham's most notorious 'super criminals'. A Wii U version of the game will be released in 2012. Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Batman: Arkham City"...

December 6, 2011

Fans will be able to play the new game on Xbox LIVE Arcade, PlayStation Network and the PC.

An open beta for the game will go live December 2011.

"...in 'Gotham City Impostors', up to 12 players battle for control of an unhinged 'Gotham City' overrun by 'Impostors' inspired by the DC Comics characters 'Batman' and 'The Joker'.

"The online multiplayer game unlike any other, gives players the opportunity to engage in unconventional urbane warfare as they personalize their own Impostors.

"Gamers will create their very own version of the 'Bats' or the 'Jokerz' characters using unprecedented customization options including insane costumes, homemade gadgets and a wide range of traditional and inventive weapons..."

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November 6, 2011

Leading an international cast, Oscar winner Christian Bale ("The Fighter") reprises his dual role as 'Bruce Wayne/Batman', with Anne Hathaway, as 'Selina Kyle' aka 'Catwoman' and Tom Hardy, as the villain 'Bane'.

Also starring are Oscar winner Marion Cotillard ("La Vie en Rose") as 'Miranda Tate' and Joseph Gordon-Levitt as 'John Blake'.

Returning to the main cast, are Oscar winner Michael Caine ("The Cider House Rules") as 'Alfred', Gary Oldman as 'Commissioner Gordon' and Oscar winner Morgan Freeman ("Million Dollar Baby") as 'Lucius Fox'.

Shooting locations included the US, India, England and Scotland.

For the film, director Nolan is utilizing IMAX more extensively than he did on "The Dark Knight," noted as the first major feature film partially shot with IMAX cameras.

Screenplay for "The Dark Knight Rises" is written by Christopher Nolan and Jonathan Nolan, from a story by Christopher Nolan & David S. Goyer.

Producers are Emma Thomas, Christopher Nolan and Charles Roven, who previously teamed on "Batman Begins" and "The Dark Knight". Jordan Goldberg co-produces. Executive producers are Benjamin Melniker, Michael E. Uslan, Kevin De La Noy and Thomas Tull.

Based on characters created by Bob Kane, "The Dark Knight Rises" is slated for release, July 20, 2012.

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July 23, 2011

Warner Home Video reports that its next round of 'DC Universe' animated movies for 2012 will include "Justice League: Doom", adapting DC Comics' "Tower of Babel", "Superman vs. the Elite", adapting the DC Comics' story and "Batman: The Dark Knight Returns", a two-part feature, based on the DC Comics' stories written by Frank Miller.

"Tower of Babel", a "Justice League" story arc written by Mark Waid, deals with Batman's perceived betrayal to the superhuman community by keeping records concerning the strengths and weaknesses of his allies in the 'JLA', including plans to eliminate his allies in a fight.

But his files are stolen by 'Ra's al Ghul', who uses them to defeat the Justice League through a coordinated attack.

'Batman' is the only League member not attacked, as 'Martian Manhunter' bursts into flame upon exposure to air, 'Aquaman' is rendered hydrophobic by an altered form of the 'fear' toxin used by 'Scarecrow' and 'Plastic Man' is frozen solid, then shattered by a hammer by one of Ra's al Ghul's henchmen.

'Green Lantern' is rendered blind by his own power ring from a post-hypnotic suggestion introduced while he was asleep, 'Wonder Woman' is trapped in a virtual reality battle against an opponent who is her equal, a specially designed 'vibra-bullet' strikes 'Flash' in the back of the neck, causing him to experience seizures at light speed, and the skin of 'Superman' becomes transparent after exposure to' red kryptonite'.

"Superman vs. the Elite", written by Joe Kelly featured 'The Elite' super-powered anti-heroes.

They appeared in a number of stories as antagonists, before some of them merged with members of the Justice League, to form 'Justice League Elite'.

Elite team members include 'Manchester Black', the team's late first leader, 'Vera Black', his sister and the second leader, 'Coldcast', capable of manipulating electromagnetism, 'Menagerie I', who was lobotomized and placed in a coma and 'Menagerie II', currently in a 'metahuman' prison facility for the insane.

"Batman: The Dark Knight Returns", the four-issue comic book limited series written and illustrated by Frank Miller (Sin City") , was originally published by DC Comics under the title "Batman: The Dark Knight" in 1986.

Set in a dystopian near-future version of 'Gotham City', "The Dark Knight Returns" follows a 55-year old 'Batman' who comes out of retirement to fight crime, only to face opposition from the Gotham City police force and the US government.

Virtually all superheroes, with the exception of Superman, have been forced into retirement or otherwise driven away by a distrusting populace.

'Bruce Wayne' (Batman) has voluntarily retired from crime fighting following the death of 'Jason Todd' (the second 'Robin'). In the absence of superheroes, criminals run amok, and a gang called the 'Mutants' terrorize the city.

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July 23, 2011

Sneak Peek the first official teaser trailer, supporting director Christopher Nolan's third and final "Batman" motion picture "The Dark Knight Rises", based on DC Comics vigilante superhero character.

Principal photography continues shooting on the Warner Bros., Legendary Pictures' feature.

Leading an international cast, Oscar winner Christian Bale ("The Fighter") reprises his dual role as 'Bruce Wayne/Batman', with Anne Hathaway, as 'Selina Kyle' aka 'Catwoman' and Tom Hardy, as the villain 'Bane'.

Also starring are Oscar winner Marion Cotillard ("La Vie en Rose") as 'Miranda Tate' and Joseph Gordon-Levitt as 'John Blake'. Returning to the main cast, are Oscar winner Michael Caine ("The Cider House Rules") as 'Alfred', Gary Oldman as 'Commissioner Gordon' and Oscar winner Morgan Freeman ("Million Dollar Baby") as 'Lucius Fox'.

For the film, director Nolan is utilizing IMAX more extensively than he did on "The Dark Knight," noted as the first major feature film partially shot with IMAX cameras.

Screenplay for "The Dark Knight Rises" is written by Christopher Nolan and Jonathan Nolan, from a story by Christopher Nolan & David S. Goyer. Producers are Emma Thomas, Christopher Nolan and Charles Roven, who previously teamed on "Batman Begins" and "The Dark Knight."

"The Dark Knight" is based on characters created by Bob Kane.

Locations for the film include the US, India, England and Scotland.

"The Dark Knight Rises" is slated for release, July 20, 2012.

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July 21, 2011

BigGameHunter reports that developer Monolith Productions have released a new trailer supporting the upcoming Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment/DC Entertainment , download-only, multiplayer 'first-person shooter' game, "Gotham City Imposters".

Set in the universe of DC Comics' "Batman", the downloadable game will be played from the perspective of two teams each trying to kill the other: one with people dressed like 'Batman' and the other with people dressed like his archenemy, the 'Joker'.

The game will be playable by at least eight players simultaneously, with the ability to customize costumes and gadgets, featuring settings, that include an amusement park.

In addition to guns and knives, players will also be able to use other gadgets such as grappling hooks, glider wings, rollerstakes and explosives.

One 'capture the flag' style mode of the game, titled "Psychological Warfare", involves the two teams trying to bring a battery back to their base and defend it long enough for it to allow a machine to brainwash the other team.

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July 14, 2011

Sneak Peek the first teaser poster supporting director Christopher Nolan's third and final "Batman" motion picture "The Dark Knight Rises", based on DC Comics vigilante superhero character.

Principal photography is currently underway on the Warner Bros., Legendary Pictures' feature.

Leading an international cast, Oscar winner Christian Bale ("The Fighter") reprises his dual role as 'Bruce Wayne/Batman', with Anne Hathaway, as 'Selina Kyle' aka 'Catwoman' and Tom Hardy, as the villain 'Bane'.

Also starring are Oscar winner Marion Cotillard ("La Vie en Rose") as 'Miranda Tate' and Joseph Gordon-Levitt as 'John Blake'. Returning to the main cast, are Oscar winner Michael Caine ("The Cider House Rules") as 'Alfred', Gary Oldman as 'Commissioner Gordon' and Oscar winner Morgan Freeman ("Million Dollar Baby") as 'Lucius Fox'.

For the film, director Nolan is utilizing IMAX more extensively than he did on "The Dark Knight," noted as the first major feature film partially shot with IMAX cameras.

Screenplay for "The Dark Knight Rises" is written by Christopher Nolan and Jonathan Nolan, from a story by Christopher Nolan & David S. Goyer. Producers are Emma Thomas, Christopher Nolan and Charles Roven, who previously teamed on "Batman Begins".

Jordan Goldberg co-produces. Executive producers are Benjamin Melniker, Michael E. Uslan, Kevin De La Noy and Thomas Tull.

"The Dark Knight" is based on 'Batman' characters created by Bob Kane.

Locations for the film include the US, India, England and Scotland.

"The Dark Knight Rises" is slated for release, July 20, 2012.

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July 14, 2011

Sneak Peek the super villain 'Two-Face" aka 'Harvey Dent', one of the main criminals appearing in the upcoming "Batman: Arkham City" video game:

"...The story for 'Arkham City' takes place one year after the events of 'Arkham Asylum'. 'Quincy Sharp', former warden of Arkham Asylum, has taken credit for stopping the 'Joker', and used that notoriety to become mayor of 'Gotham City'. 

As neither Arkham nor 'Blackgate Prison' are in any condition to hold inmates, Sharp buys out a large section of Gotham's slums and arms the perimeter with private military contractors from a group called 'Tyger' in order to create "Arkham City". The prisoners are brought into Arkham City and are given free rein, as long as they do not attempt escape. 

To oversee the city, Sharp uses psychiatrist 'Hugo Strange' who appears to have his own secret agenda for the city. Batman maintains a vigil over the city

, worried that the situation may get out of hand...."

"Batman: Arkham City" will be available October 18, 2011 for the PC, Xbox 360, and PS3.

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July 11, 2011

"Batman decides for both the safety of Gotham and of his past relationship with Catwoman that he must stop the execution by entering Arkham City..."

Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Batman: Arkham City" -the 'Riddler' trailer...

June 16, 2011

Sneak Peek the box art for the Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, DC Entertainment video game "Batman: Arkham City", available throughout North America October 18, 2011.

Developed by Rocksteady Studios, "Batman: Arkham City" is the follow-up to the award-winning video game "Batman: Arkham Asylum" :

"...'Batman: Arkham City' builds upon the intense, atmospheric foundation of 'Batman: Arkham Asylum', sending players soaring into 'Arkham City', the new maximum security home for all of Gotham City’s thugs, gangsters and insane criminal masterminds.

"Set inside the heavily fortified walls of a sprawling district in the heart of 'Gotham City', the sequel introduces a brand-new story that draws together a new, all-star cast of classic characters and villains from the 'Batman' universe, as well as a vast range of new and enhanced gameplay features to deliver the ultimate experience as the 'Dark Knight'..."

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June 4, 2011

An 'Open Casting Call' for background performers, living in the Pittsburgh, PA area, has been posted, from Smith & Webster-Davis Casting, in association with Nancy Mosser Casting, under the title "Magnus Rex", which is reportedly a working title for director Christopher Nolan's third "Batman" feature, "The Dark Knight Rises" : "....A Warner Bros. Film requires extras to play as 'Victims' and 'Perpetrators' within a city besieged by crime and corruption. Take part in the urban action adventure ripping through the streets of Pittsburgh from July 28th through August 21st. Casting Dates:

Sat. June 11th - 9am - 1pm and 2pm - 5pm Sun. June 12th- 10am - 1pm and 2pm - 6pm Sat. June 18th- 9am - 1pm and 2pm - 5pm Sun. June 19th- 10am - 1pm and 2pm - 6pm The Omni Hotel 530 William Penn Place Pittsburgh, PA 15219 in the William Penn Ballroom (ground floor/downstairs)- Use the Oliver St. Entrance, please Men and Women ages 18 and over. ALL ethnicities!!!! No experience necessary!

Some specific types we are looking for are: 'Prisoners', 'Thugs, 'Guards', 'Police Officers', 'Business Men', 'Business Women' and 'Sports Fans'- ALL types are needed!!..." Click the images to enlarge...

June 2, 2011

DC Comics' "Batman: Arkham City", the 5 issue mini-series, leading up to the Fall 2011 release of the "Batman: Arkham City" video game, started with the May 11, 2011 release of issue #1, written by Paul Dini, with illustrations and cover by Carlos D'Anda : "...It's been a year since 'The Joker' took over 'Arkham' and 'Gotham' is still trying to get back to normal. Now, an attack by a pair of super-powered twins increases the threat level and triggers Gotham City's new mayor to call for drastic measures..." In issue #2, available June 8, 2011, written by Dini, with illustrations and cover by D'Anda : "...Amid the protests of both human rights groups and 'Bruce Wayne', a new 'Arkham' rises. 'The Joker' is scheduled to be its first inmate, but not if 'Harley Quinn' has anything to say about it. Meanwhile, the suspicions of 'Batman', lead him to investigate just who is really behind this new, sprawling asylum and what their motivations might be..." In issue #3, available June 29, 2011, written by Dini, with illustrations and cover by D'Anda : "... The 'Clown Prince of Crime' and his crazed paramour, 'Harley Quinn' set up their new love nest in the old 'Gotham Metal Works'. What role are they looking to play in the new 'Arkham City' – and is 'Batman' even in a position to do anything about it ?..." In issue #4, available July 27, 2011, written by Dini, with illustrations and cover by D'Anda : "...The gates swing shut on 'Arkham City', trapping small-time criminals and deadly super-villains behind its walls. As the prisoners struggle for survival, a rogue unit security force of 'Mayor Sharp', hunts down rival gang bosses 'The Joker' and 'Two-Face'. Not only must 'Batman' save the lives of his greatest foes, he's got to fight his way through an army to do it..." In issue #5, available August 24, 2011, written by Dini , with illustrations and cover by D'Anda : "...The die is cast and the criminal gulag known as 'Arkham City' is now in place. But even with its imposing walls and security measures, is anyone in 'Gotham City' really going to feel safe with a legion of criminals living next door ? But 'Batman' is determined to enter the belly of the beast and find out just who is pulling the strings..." Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Batman: Arkham City"...

June 3, 2011

From BigGameHunter, Sneak Peek the new trailer featuring DC Comics' 'Catwoman', supporting the upcoming video game "Batman: Arkham City", sequel to the action-adventure 'stealth' video game "Batman: Arkham Asylum", based on DC Comics' "Batman". The game will be available for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Microsoft Windows, developed by Rocksteady Studios and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Comics, for release the week of October 18, 2011. "...one year after the events of 'Arkham Asylum', 'Quincy Sharp', former warden of Arkham Asylum, has taken credit for stopping the 'Joker' and used the notoriety to become mayor of 'Gotham City'.

"As neither Arkham nor 'Blackgate Prison' are in any condition to detain inmates, Sharp buys out a large section of Gotham's slums and arms the perimeter with private military contractors from a group called 'Tyger' in order to create 'Arkham City'. Prisoners are brought into Arkham City and are given free rein, as long as they do not attempt escape. "To oversee the city, Sharp hires psychiatrist 'Hugo Strange'. 'Batman' maintains a vigil over the city, worried that the situation may get out of hand, as 'Two-Face', seeking to gain status among the inmates, devises a plan to publicly execute 'Catwoman'. "Batman decides for both the safety of Gotham and of his past relationship with Catwoman that he must stop the execution by entering Arkham City..."

The first of five-issues of a monthly "Batman" Arkham City" comic book series was released May 11, 2011, leading up to the events of "Arkham City", written by Paul Dini and illustrated by Carlos D'anda. Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek 'Catwoman" in "Batman: Arkham City"...

May 21, 2011

Sneak Peek actor Tom Hardy as the DC Comics character 'Bane', from Warners' currently shooting IMAX "Batman" feature "The Dark Knight Rises", directed by Christopher Nolan.

The 'Bane' character first appeared in DC's "Batman: Vengeance of Bane" #1 (January 1993), created by Chuck Dixon, Doug Moench, and Graham Nolan, as a highly intelligent villain with a photographic memory, a master of several scientific disciplines and fluent in Spanish, English, Urdu, Persian, and Latin.

Although extremely dangerous at all times, Bane is perfectly sane and in control of his mind and actions. Bane is highly devious and a superb strategist/tactician, inventing his own form of calisthenics, meditation and unique fighting style. His usage of a special 'venom' enhances his physical strength and healing process to superhuman levels.

"The Dark Knight Rises" is slated for release, July 20, 2012.

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May 19, 2011

Warners reports that principal photography has started on Warner Bros. Pictures' and Legendary Pictures' "The Dark Knight Rises," the conclusion to filmmaker Christopher Nolan's "Batman" trilogy. Leading an international cast, Oscar winner Christian Bale ("The Fighter") reprises his dual role as 'Bruce Wayne/Batman'. The film also stars Anne Hathaway, as 'Selina Kyle' and Tom Hardy, as 'Bane'. Also starring are Oscar winner Marion Cotillard ("La Vie en Rose") as 'Miranda Tate' and Joseph Gordon-Levitt as 'John Blake'. Returning to the main cast, are Oscar winner Michael Caine ("The Cider House Rules") as 'Alfred', Gary Oldman as 'Commissioner Gordon' and Oscar winner Morgan Freeman ("Million Dollar Baby") as 'Lucius Fox'. For the film, director Nolan is utilizing IMAX more extensively than he did on "The Dark Knight," noted as the first major feature film partially shot with IMAX cameras. Screenplay for "The Dark Knight Rises" is written by Christopher Nolan and Jonathan Nolan, from a story by Christopher Nolan & David S. Goyer, produced by Emma Thomas, Christopher Nolan and Charles Roven, who previously teamed on "Batman Begins" and "The Dark Knight." Executive producers are Benjamin Melniker, Michael E. Uslan, Kevin De La Noy and Thomas Tull, with Jordan Goldberg co-producing. "The Dark Knight" is based on characters, created by Bob Kane, appearing in "Batman" comic books published by DC Comics. Locations for the film will include the US, India, England and Scotland. "The Dark Knight Rises" is slated for release, July 20, 2012. Click the images to enlarge...

February 2, 2011

Sneak Peek new images from Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment's "Batman: Arkham City", available Fall 2011 for the Xbox 360, Windows PC and PlayStation3:

"...'Batman: Arkham City' builds upon the intense, atmospheric foundation of 'Batman: Arkham Asylum', sending players soaring into 'Arkham City', the new maximum security 'home' for all of the thugs from 'Gotham City'.

"Set inside the heavily fortified walls of a sprawling district in the heart of Gotham City, this highly anticipated sequel introduces a brand-new story that draws together a new all-star cast of classic characters and murderous villains from the 'Batman' universe, as well as a vast range of new and enhanced gameplay features to deliver the ultimate experience as the 'Dark Knight'..." Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Batman: Arkham City"... 

January 15, 2011

Warner Bros. has confirmed that actress Anne Hathaway will star as the character 'Selina Kyle', aka 'Catwoman' in director Christopher Nolan's third "Batman" feature "The Dark Knight Rises".

"I am thrilled to have the opportunity to work with Anne Hathaway, who will be a fantastic addition to our ensemble as we complete our story," said Nolan.

This is good news for fans, as the only prominent females that have appeared in Nolan's previous "Batman" films have been Katie Holmes in "Batman Begins" and Maggie Gyllenhaal in "The Dark Knight", with neither performance creating any kind of sexy spark with audiences.

'Catwoman' was created by writer Bill Finger and illustrator Bob Kane, partially inspired by Kane's second cousin by marriage, Ruth Steel.

The original and most widely known Catwoman, 'Selina Kyle', debuted in DC Comics "Batman #1 (Spring 1940) as 'The Cat', a beautiful whip-carrying burglar with a taste for high-stake thefts.

Catwoman was portrayed in the 1966 "Batman" TV series by actresses Julie Newmar, Lee Meriwether and Eartha Kitt.

In film, Michelle Pfeiffer portrayed the definitive version of Selina in 1992's "Batman Returns", followed by Halle Berry in a stand-alone "Catwoman" feature in 2004.

Catwoman is skilled in hand-to-hand combat, with razor-sharp "Wolverine"-like retractable claws, wielding an assortment of bullwhips and cat o' nine tails.

Catwoman is also one of Batman's most enduring love interests, usually depicted as his one 'true love'.

Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Catwoman"...

November 15, 2010

According to new reports, director Christopher Nolan's third 'Batman' feature "The Dark Knight Rises", may be based on the DC Comics series "Legends Of The Dark Knight", specifically the story arc "Prey", from issues # 11-15, by the creative team of Doug Moench, Paul Gulacy and Terry Austin.

The "Prey" stories, including an appearance by 'Catwoman' were collected in a 1992 trade paperback.

"...a new new psychiatrist in 'Gotham City', 'Dr. Hugo Strange' is obsessed with 'Batman', convincing the mayor to prepare a special task force to capture 'The Dark Knight' with 'Commissioner Gordon' as its head.

"Gordon deploys the overzealous 'Sgt. Max Cort' to lead the task force. Later, it is found that Strange hates the Batman because he loves what the Batman does, becoming 'a creature of the night'.

"Strange deduces the Batman's identity and plays psychologically with him by placing life-like mannequins of his parents in 'Wayne Manor' with audio tapes. He then hypnotizes Sgt. Cort into donning a costume & becoming another vigilante, who then kidnaps the mayor's daughter..."

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Director Christopher Nolan, currently auditioning actresses for his third Warners "Batman" feature, has confirmed that the title of the upcoming film will be "The Dark Knight Rises".

February 2010, Nolan said he had 'cracked' the story of a sequel to "The Dark Knight" with his brother Jonathan Nolan and David S. Goyer working on the screenplay.

March 2010, Nolan confirmed that "The Dark Knight Rises" will be his last 'Batman' movie.

"Without getting into specifics, the key thing that makes the third film a great possibility for us is that we want to finish our story. And in viewing it as the finishing of a story rather than infinitely blowing up the balloon and expanding the story . . . I’m very excited about the end of the film, the conclusion, and what we’ve done with the characters.

"My brother has come up with some pretty exciting stuff. Unlike the comics, these things don’t go on forever in film and viewing it as a story with an end is useful. Viewing it as an ending, that sets you very much on the right track about the appropriate conclusion and the essence of what tale we’re telling. And it hearkens back to that priority of trying to find the reality in these fantastic stories. That’s what we do."

"The Dark Knight Rises" will prep for an April 2011 production start.

So far, lead actor Christan Bale will return as 'Batman", with actor Tom Hardy ("Inception") also cast in an unnamed role.

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August 21, 2010 Vivid Entertainment the adult film company, has announced the formation of Vivid-Superhero, a new imprint that will have Axel Braun as its lead director. "The parodies under this new imprint will pay tribute to the world's most popular comic heroes," said Steven Hirsch, founder/co-chairman of Vivid.

"Axel already started pre-production on a parody of 'Superman', which will be followed by those of 'The Green Hornet', 'Spider-Man', 'Wonder Woman', 'Captain America', 'Thor' and 'The Incredible Hulk'. We made the decision to create the imprint after working with Axel on "Batman XXX". We agreed that together we could mine the really rich treasure of superheroes and have a lot of fun doing it."

"I honestly couldn't be more excited," said Braun. I'll have all the creative latitude to deliver quality productions that will appeal to the huge fan base that exists for these iconic figures."

Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Batman XXX"...

August 13, 2010

  Warner Home Video's latest DC Universe Original Animated Movie, following "Justice League: Crisis On Two Earths" is "Batman: Under The Red Hood", from a screenplay by Judd Winick, writer of the original DC Comics stories, featured in "Batman" issues #625 to #641.

The new film is directed by Brandon Vietti. Voice cast includes Canadian actor Bruce Greenwood as 'Batman', Jensen Ackles as 'Red Hood', John DiMaggio as the 'Joker', Jason Isaacs as 'Ra's Al Ghul' and Neil Patrick Harris as 'Nightwing'. Premise of Winick's stories, follow 'Jason Todd', the former 'Robin' killed by the 'Joker' in " Death in the Family", now resurrected as the 'Red Hood', confronting those he feels have wronged him.

Todd kidnaps the Joker, then assumes control over criminal gangs in 'Gotham City'. The Red Hood starts a one-man, 'anti-heroic' war against the criminal empire of the 'Black Mask', attempting to cleanse the city of corruption, including the illegal drug trade and gang violence, confronting Batman, a new 'Robin', 'Onyx' and the 'Green Arrow'.

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August 8, 2010 Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment will publish "Batman: Arkham City", the official sequel to the video game "Batman: Arkham Asylum", September 2011. "We are thrilled to build a global game franchise from 'Batman: Arkham Asylum,' which is receiving an incredible response from gamers and Batman fans around the world," said Martin Tremblay, President, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. "Rocksteady has taken Batman to a new level in the video game space and we are committed to delivering a sequel the fans will love." "Batman: Arkham City" features a battered 'Joker (Mark Hamill) ', recovering from wounds received in the first game, then nursed back to health by 'Harley Quinn' (Arlene Sorkin), as 'Gotham City' descends into chaos.

Other DC Comics villains expected to appear in the game include 'Mr. Freeze', 'Talia al Ghul', 'Two-Face', the 'Riddler' and 'Catwoman'.

"We are honored to create the next chapter in this compelling story and promise to deliver another game worthy of the 'Dark Knight'", said Sefton Hill, Game Director, Rocksteady Studios.

Written by veteran "Batman" comic book writer Paul Dini, "Arkham Asylum" follows 'The Joker', Batman's archenemy, who instigates an elaborate plot from within 'Arkham Asylum' where many of Batman's other villains have been incarcerated.

Batman investigates and learns that the Joker is trying to create an army of creatures to threaten 'Gotham City'.

The game's main characters are voiced by actors from DC's animated features including Kevin Conroy as Batman, Hamill as Joker and Sorkin as Harley Quinn. The game is played as a third-person perspective action-adventure game with a primary focus on Batman's combat abilities, stealth and detective skills, using an arsenal of gadgets that can be used in both combat and exploration.

Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Batman: Arkham Asylum" and "Batman: Arkham City"...

August 6, 2010

According to reports, Warners' upcoming "Batman 3", to be directed by Christopher Nolan ("The Dark Knight") will feature the costumed super-villain, 'The Riddler'.

The character of 'Edward Nigma' aka 'The Riddler' was created by Bill Finger and Dick Sprang, debuting in DC's "Detective Comics" #140 (1948).

In live action, the character was portrayed by actors Frank Gorshin, (nominated for an Emmy for his performance) and John Astin, in the 1960's "Batman" TV series.

Jim Carrey played the character in the 1995 feature "Batman Forever".

In animation, The Riddler has been portrayed by actors Michael Bell, John Glover and Robert Englund.

The Riddler is obsessed with riddles, puzzles, and word games, delighting in forewarning both 'Batman' and the police of upcoming capers by sending them flamboyant and complex clues.

The character is often depicted as wearing a domino mask either with a green suit and bowler hat or green unitard. A black or purple question mark serves as his visual motif.

Unlike the rest of Batman's rogues gallery, the Riddler is not a psychopathic murderer like 'The Joker', but a 'malignant narcissist', perpetrating crimes to flaunt his intellectual superiority.

Subsequently, Batman's direct conflicts with the Riddler are typically more cerebral than physical and usually involve defeating him non-violently.

In the character's origin story, after a teacher announces that a contest will be held over who can solve a puzzle the fastest, young Edward Nigma sets his sights on winning, by creeping into the school one night, taking the puzzle out of the teacher's desk and practicing it until he is able to solve it in under a minute. As predicted, he wins the contest and is given a book about riddles as a prize.

His cheating rewarded, Edward soon embraces puzzles of all kinds, becoming a carnival employee who cheats customers out of their money with bizarre mindgames.

Finding himself longing for greater challenges and thrills, Edward dons the guise of the Riddler to challenge Batman, who he believes could be a worthy adversary.

The Riddler possesses a deductive ability that rivals the investigative skills of the 'Caped Crusader', but no superhuman abilities, other than being a criminal strategist, employing weaponry that includes a 'question mark cane', housing a variety of technological devices/weaponry.

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May 24, 2010 Fanboys are wondering if Warners and director Christopher Nolan will include the character of 'Catwoman' in "Batman 3", played by actress Megan Fox ("Jonah Hex").

To date, the only prominent females that have appeared in Nolan's 2 "Batman" films have been Katie Holmes in "Batman Begins" and Maggie Gyllenhaal in "The Dark Knight", with neither performance creating any kind of sexy spark with audiences.

Is Megan Fox just too good-looking for Nolan to cast in his rogues gallery of comic book freaks transferred to the big screen ?

Actress Michelle Pfeiffer played the beautiful and vicious 'Selina Kyle' in director Tim Burton's 1992 "Batman" feature "Batman Returns".

The dowdy, efficient secretary for corrupt tycoon 'Max Shreck', Kyle survives being pushed out of an office window, when she is mysteriously resuscitated by a pack of alley-cats, to become the vengeful villainess 'Catwoman'.

The original Selina Kyle was created by Bill Finger and Bob Kane, debuting in the DC comic book "Batman" #1 (Spring 1940), in which the character is referred to as 'The Cat'.

As an adversary of 'Batman', Kyle was a whip-carrying burglar with a taste for high-stake thefts.

Since the 1990s, "Catwoman" has been featured in several DC Comics series that cast her as an antihero rather than a supervillain.

Catwoman is also one of Batman's most enduring love interests, depicted as his one 'true love'.

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