This year sees the 80 year anniversary of Batman and DC comics are planning to go all-out to help the Caped Crusader celebrate. Batman’s official anniversary is on on March 30th,… Continue reading "DC Comics have big plans for Batman’s 80th anniversary celebrations."
The DC Extended Universe is now 6 years old, having been born with 2013’s Man of Steel and it’s fair to say it’s been a bumpy road. Hot off the heels… Continue reading "Where now for the DCEU?"
Despite formerly retiring from superhero films following 2016’s Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, one of the most prolific modern composers is returning to the genre for next year’s Wonder… Continue reading "Hans Zimmer to compose the score for Patty Jenkins’ Wonder Woman 1984."
It’s been announced that Brendan Fraser is set to join the DC Universe playing Cliff Steele, a.k.a. Robotman in the upcoming live-action series Doom Patrol, from Greg Berlanti and Warner Bros… Continue reading "Brendan Fraser to star in live-action TV adaptation of DC Comics’ Robotman."
Despite its creative limits, the story of the death of Superman is one that’s been frequently told, retold and reinterpreted in comics, animation, and live-action film. There’s something humbling about… Continue reading "The Death of Superman (2018)."
In the giant 14th Episode of The Film ‘89 Podcast, Neil, Richie & Skye discuss Disney’s controversial removal of director James Gunn from Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.3 and Sir… Continue reading "The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 14 – Ant-Man & The Wasp (2018)."
Episode 13 of The Film ‘89 Podcast is the second of our two-part celebration of the 10th anniversary of Christopher Nolan’s seminal 2008 masterpiece, The Dark Knight. Having given an overview… Continue reading "The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 13 – Ten Years of The Dark Knight – Part 2, The Dark Knight (2008) – Audio Commentary."
Well it’s been a long road but it’s finally official, the X-Men are at last going to join the Avengers in the Marvel Cinematic Universe after Disney’s whopping $71.3 billion… Continue reading "Disney’s acquisition of Fox is finally official!"
Joaquin Phoenix has signed on the dotted line for Warner Bros’ Joker origin film, which will be a darker, standalone tale with a lower budget (reportedly at around $55 million) and… Continue reading "New details on Warner Bros’ standalone Joker film, Joaquin Phoenix signs on."
Sad news reaches us at Film ‘89 Towers today with the Hollywood Reporter bringing us the news that legendary comic book artist Steve Ditko has passed away. He was 90… Continue reading "Legendary comic book artist Steve Ditko passes away."
