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Movie-goers attending a showing of The Batman paid more for their ticket than they would have for any other movie showing at AMC Theaters last week. AMC said it would begin test “dynamic pricing” for its locations beginning with the Warner Brothers blockbuster. According to one exhibition insider, it’s a pricing model that won’t go

A new take on Batman arrived in theaters this weekend, as Matt Reeves and Robert Pattinson brought The Batman to life for fans around the world. With a new take on Batman, there are of course new takes on iconic Batman villains. The Batman delivered updated versions of Penguin, Catwoman, and the Riddler (as well

The CB Nation crew discusses The Batman and what (if any) future Matt Reeves Batman reboot has. We also sit down with Spawn creator Todd McFarlane for a chat about McFarlane Toys’ upcoming lines! PLUS: New DC and Marvel Comics!  In his official 4-star review of The Batman, ComicBook Nation host Kofi Outlaw praised Matt Reeves

Marvel Cinematic Universe newcomer Park Seo-joon is saying what little he can about his role in The Marvels. The Captain Marvel sequel cast the South Korean actor in an undisclosed role last summer, adding Park after Zawe Ashton (Velvet Buzzsaw) joined as a mystery villain. Scheduled to release in theaters on February 17, 2023, Nia DaCosta (Candyman) directs the

The Batman has begun lighting up the big screen this weekend, bringing Matt Reeves’ take on the DC Comics mythos to the masses. The film chronicles the second year in the crimefighting career of Bruce Wayne / Batman (Robert Pattinson), all while weaving in a take on Gotham City that both homages the years of

Netflix subscribers are beginning to see the previously announced price changes to their streaming plans. In January, Netflix raised its monthly cost by $1 to $2 per month for new members in the U.S., increasing its monthly subscription price to $15.49 for the standard plan and $19.99 for premium. Netflix also said those costs would gradually take

The Batman is now out to the masses, and the DC Comics epic has undoubtedly left viewers with a lot to process. The nearly-three-hour blockbuster presented Matt Reeves’ unique vision for the DC universe, with a star-studded ensemble cast portraying new takes on iconic characters. Among a long-rumored member of the cast was Eternals and

After a decade of wholesome family fun, Iron Man star Robert Downey, Jr. joked (we think?) on a podcast appearance this week that Avengers: Endgame almost saw its hero drop an F-bomb for some of his last words. The notion came up as part of a little quiz, where the Hypocondriactor Podcast got him to talk a

The Caped Crusader. World’s Greatest Detective. The Dark Knight. Bruce Wayne. Batman is a character as dark as they come, yet many treat him as the poster boy of heroism. He’ll snap your back, put you on a ventilator, and make sure you don’t leave the intensive care unit for the next five years—but Mr.

In a matter of weeks, all six DefendersVerse shows will be added to Disney+, a seismic shift for fans of the franchise since its inception nearly a decade ago. While the addition of the shows upset the status quo for the streamer in a big way, it also opens up the door for plenty of

The Batman finally arrives in theaters this weekend, and fans are definitely excited to see its new ensemble cast establish itself within the DC multiverse. Among the film’s cast members is Zoe Kravitz, who will be portraying Selina Kyle / Catwoman in the epic. Ahead of the film’s official premiere, it looks like two significant

The new Scream had the challenging task of bridging the franchise’s past with its future, both in literal and figurative ways, which included having the ending of this film unfolding in the same locale as the finale of the debut 1996 film. One difference, however, is that the production was able to recreate the original

Jeffrey Wright says The Batman is set “post-origin story” and builds the foundation for the famed partnership between Batman (Robert Pattinson) and Gotham PD Lieutenant Jim Gordon (Wright). Matt Reeves directs the grungy reboot reimagining Riddler (Paul Dano), Penguin (Colin Farrell), and Catwoman (Zoe Kravitz) as early-days rogues yet to transform into their colorful-costumed counterparts of the comics, their

As it turns out, Michael Keaton is suddenly the busiest actor in superhero cinema. Just days ago, the actor was spotted on the set of Batgirl reprising his role as the Caped Crusader. Now, the actor is teasing his return as Adrian Toomes—the beloved villain better known as Vulture. Saturday, Keaton shared a photo on

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is hitting theaters in May, and Marvel fans are eager to find out who will be popping up in the movie. This month, Marvel released a new trailer for the upcoming film, and the new footage caused quite a stir on social media. Not only did the trailer feature some big

Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero might not be following Goku and Vegeta as the stars, but the next movie in the Shonen franchise is looking to be one of the biggest stories in the the franchise’s anime. With Gohan and Piccolo battling against a new version of the Red Ribbon Army, the movie is set

Reservoir Dogs star Michael Madsen got arrested this week inn Malibu, California. E! News reports that Wednesday saw the Lost Hills Sherrif’s Station book the 64-year-old actor at 9 pm.  They obtained county record from their website and confirmed his release. Madsen’s bail was set at $500 dollars before getting out at 6:40 am Thursday morning. “Police

One Disney+ movie continues to surge on the charts this week. People hoping for a break from Encanto are going to be waiting for a while. Nielsen‘s latest rankings still have the move at the top of the list with no real end in sight. Other Disney stalwarts like Moana and Frozen are still ranking high near