Michael Keaton's Batman is expected to make an appearance in The Flash movie but he has not been attached to any other DCEU projects at this time. The possibility of Keaton suiting up to play Batman again has been addressed after a recent New York Times profile sparked speculation that the actor will become the new Dark Knight of the DCEU after his prospective role in The Flash opposite Ezra Miller's Barry Allen. The reporter behind the piece has since clarified the paragraph about Keaton's potential involvement in future DC movies.

Been offline (moving apartments) and return to see this Michael Keaton craziness. I was referring to the *one film* that Keaton has been announced as being in, not a set of his own Batman films. If I had info on him beyond "The Flash," I would have obviously put it in my article

— Brooks Barnes (@brooksbarnesNYT) January 5, 2021

"I was referring to the *one film* that Keaton has been announced as being in, not a set of his own Batman films," Brooks Barnes explained on Twitter. "If I had info on him beyond The Flash, I would have obviously put it in my article." In the interview with DC Films president Walter Hamada, Barnes had described the DC multiverse as having "parallel worlds where different versions of the same character exist simultaneously." He then noted that Warner Bros. "will have two different film sagas involving Batman — played by two different actors — running at the same time." [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/09/12/the-flash-movie-features-lots-of-superheroes-and-will-restart-the-dceu-dc-fandome"] With Robert Pattinson taking the title role in Matt Reeves' The Batman, speculation was rife over who might helm the secondary film saga. A Twitter user asked Barnes directly: "Some have interpreted that WB is doing 2 franchises starring Batman, one with Pattinson, one with a new actor. Is that correct, or you were referring to Keaton as a second Batman, being part of a non-Batman-centric saga?" In response to the question, Barnes simply replied: "Keaton." He then returned later with a further tweet to clarify that he was referencing Keaton's rumoured involvement in The Flash. Both Ben Affleck and Michael Keaton are reportedly reprising their respective Batman roles in The Flash, and it's believed that the movie will deal heavily with the concept of the DC multiverse. Director Andy Muschietti previously revealed that the movie will offer its own take on the iconic Flashpoint storyline, which inspired elements of The Flash TV series and 2013's Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=dc-extended-universe-every-upcoming-movie&captions=true"] Elsewhere, Reeves has been busy working on the next Batman solo film, which is said to start from scratch with a story set in the second year of the caped crusader's career. The movie is expected to form part of a trilogy, with the first installment starring Pattinson in the lead role alongside Jeffrey Wright's Commissioner Gordon, Zoë Kravitz' Catwoman, Paul Dano's Riddler, and Colin Farrell's Penguin. The Batman was originally scheduled for release on June 25, 2021, but will now debut on March 4, 2022, due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Flash is scheduled to arrive later on November 4, 2022, after being pushed back from its original June 2, 2022 release date. For more changes to the theatrical release calendar, take a look at our round-up of every film and show affected by COVID-19. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Adele Ankers is a Freelance Entertainment Journalist. You can reach her on Twitter.

Michael Keaton's Batman is expected to make an appearance in The Flash movie but he has not been attached to any other DCEU projects at this time. The possibility of Keaton suiting up to play Batman again has been addressed after a recent New York Times profile sparked speculation that the actor will become the new Dark Knight of the DCEU after his prospective role in The Flash opposite Ezra Miller's Barry Allen. The reporter behind the piece has since clarified the paragraph about Keaton's potential involvement in future DC movies.

Been offline (moving apartments) and return to see this Michael Keaton craziness. I was referring to the *one film* that Keaton has been announced as being in, not a set of his own Batman films. If I had info on him beyond "The Flash," I would have obviously put it in my article

— Brooks Barnes (@brooksbarnesNYT) January 5, 2021

"I was referring to the *one film* that Keaton has been announced as being in, not a set of his own Batman films," Brooks Barnes explained on Twitter. "If I had info on him beyond The Flash, I would have obviously put it in my article." In the interview with DC Films president Walter Hamada, Barnes had described the DC multiverse as having "parallel worlds where different versions of the same character exist simultaneously." He then noted that Warner Bros. "will have two different film sagas involving Batman — played by two different actors — running at the same time." [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/09/12/the-flash-movie-features-lots-of-superheroes-and-will-restart-the-dceu-dc-fandome"] With Robert Pattinson taking the title role in Matt Reeves' The Batman, speculation was rife over who might helm the secondary film saga. A Twitter user asked Barnes directly: "Some have interpreted that WB is doing 2 franchises starring Batman, one with Pattinson, one with a new actor. Is that correct, or you were referring to Keaton as a second Batman, being part of a non-Batman-centric saga?" In response to the question, Barnes simply replied: "Keaton." He then returned later with a further tweet to clarify that he was referencing Keaton's rumoured involvement in The Flash. Both Ben Affleck and Michael Keaton are reportedly reprising their respective Batman roles in The Flash, and it's believed that the movie will deal heavily with the concept of the DC multiverse. Director Andy Muschietti previously revealed that the movie will offer its own take on the iconic Flashpoint storyline, which inspired elements of The Flash TV series and 2013's Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=dc-extended-universe-every-upcoming-movie&captions=true"] Elsewhere, Reeves has been busy working on the next Batman solo film, which is said to start from scratch with a story set in the second year of the caped crusader's career. The movie is expected to form part of a trilogy, with the first installment starring Pattinson in the lead role alongside Jeffrey Wright's Commissioner Gordon, Zoë Kravitz' Catwoman, Paul Dano's Riddler, and Colin Farrell's Penguin. The Batman was originally scheduled for release on June 25, 2021, but will now debut on March 4, 2022, due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Flash is scheduled to arrive later on November 4, 2022, after being pushed back from its original June 2, 2022 release date. For more changes to the theatrical release calendar, take a look at our round-up of every film and show affected by COVID-19. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Adele Ankers is a Freelance Entertainment Journalist. You can reach her on Twitter.

Sony Japan has reportedly announced that it will end production of PS4 Pro, and will only continue to produce one model of the PS4. It's not clear at time of writing whether this policy extends to western markets. GameWatch reports that Sony has discontinued all models of PS4 Pro (CUH-7000), and all but one model of PS4 Slim (CUH-2000), with the original PS4 design (CUH-1000) already out of active production. The only PS4 that will remain in production is the 500GB Jet Black 'slim' design. The move has been taken so that Sony Interactive Entertainment can increase production of the PS5, which has seen major stock shortages since launch, not least in the US, where it had the biggest console launch month in the country's history. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/11/06/playstation-5-review"] So far, the move has only been announced in Japan, and it's unclear whether Sony's western arms will follow suit. IGN has reached out for comment, but received no response at time of publish. It wouldn't be a hugely surprising move - the PS4 Pro retails at the same $399 price point as the PS5 digital edition and, with Sony hoping to transition from last-gen to new-gen within 3 years, the company will be hoping to bolster the numbers of PS5 console owners as quickly as possible. Xbox made a similar move ahead of the release of Xbox Series X & S – the Xbox One X and Xbox Series S Digital Edition were both discontinued in July of 2020. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=all-2021-games-with-confirmed-release-dates&captions=true"] That doesn't mean PS4 owners will go without games, however. Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO, Jim Ryan has repeatedly said that it's "crucial" to continue serving the older console's huge playerbase until at least 2022. As part of that support, major PlayStation exclusives such as Horizon Forbidden West will continue to receive PS4 versions at release. If you were lucky enough to pick up a PS5 despite the shortages, we've got tips on the PS5 hidden features and settings, and a guide on how best to transfer data from your PS4 to your new console. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Joe Skrebels is IGN's Executive Editor of News. Follow him on Twitter. Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com.

Sony Japan has reportedly announced that it will end production of PS4 Pro, and will only continue to produce one model of the PS4. It's not clear at time of writing whether this policy extends to western markets. GameWatch reports that Sony has discontinued all models of PS4 Pro (CUH-7000), and all but one model of PS4 Slim (CUH-2000), with the original PS4 design (CUH-1000) already out of active production. The only PS4 that will remain in production is the 500GB Jet Black 'slim' design. The move has been taken so that Sony Interactive Entertainment can increase production of the PS5, which has seen major stock shortages since launch, not least in the US, where it had the biggest console launch month in the country's history. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/11/06/playstation-5-review"] So far, the move has only been announced in Japan, and it's unclear whether Sony's western arms will follow suit. IGN has reached out for comment, but received no response at time of publish. It wouldn't be a hugely surprising move - the PS4 Pro retails at the same $399 price point as the PS5 digital edition and, with Sony hoping to transition from last-gen to new-gen within 3 years, the company will be hoping to bolster the numbers of PS5 console owners as quickly as possible. Xbox made a similar move ahead of the release of Xbox Series X & S – the Xbox One X and Xbox Series S Digital Edition were both discontinued in July of 2020. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=all-2021-games-with-confirmed-release-dates&captions=true"] That doesn't mean PS4 owners will go without games, however. Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO, Jim Ryan has repeatedly said that it's "crucial" to continue serving the older console's huge playerbase until at least 2022. As part of that support, major PlayStation exclusives such as Horizon Forbidden West will continue to receive PS4 versions at release. If you were lucky enough to pick up a PS5 despite the shortages, we've got tips on the PS5 hidden features and settings, and a guide on how best to transfer data from your PS4 to your new console. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Joe Skrebels is IGN's Executive Editor of News. Follow him on Twitter. Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com.

Nintendo has announced that it will acquire Luigi's Mansion 3 developer Next Level Games. You can read the notification of acquisition on Nintendo's website, where it states that the deal is expected to close on March 1, 2021. According to Nintendo, the acquisition will "facilitate an anticipated improvement in development speed and quality by enabling closer communication and exchange of staff with the Nintendo development team". [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/10/28/luigis-mansion-3-review"] Nintendo has been working with the Canadian developer for a long time now, with their relationship stretching all the way back to the release of Gamecube title Super Mario Strikers in 2005, which was developed by Next Level Games. Since then the studio has worked on Mario Strikers Charged and Punch-Out!! for the Nintendo Wii, as well as Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon and Metroid Prime: Federation Force for the Nintendo 3DS. We reviewed Luigi's Mansion 3 at launch in October 2019, calling it "fun, charming, and smartly designed," scoring the game an 8.3. If you're just starting out with the game, check out our detailed guide to every floor, boss, and collectable. In other Nintendo news, Shigeru Miyamoto recently revealed his plans for creating a  kinder world in an interview with The New Yorker. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Jordan Oloman is a freelance writer for IGN. Follow him on Twitter.

Nintendo has announced that it will acquire Luigi's Mansion 3 developer Next Level Games. You can read the notification of acquisition on Nintendo's website, where it states that the deal is expected to close on March 1, 2021. According to Nintendo, the acquisition will "facilitate an anticipated improvement in development speed and quality by enabling closer communication and exchange of staff with the Nintendo development team". [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/10/28/luigis-mansion-3-review"] Nintendo has been working with the Canadian developer for a long time now, with their relationship stretching all the way back to the release of Gamecube title Super Mario Strikers in 2005, which was developed by Next Level Games. Since then the studio has worked on Mario Strikers Charged and Punch-Out!! for the Nintendo Wii, as well as Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon and Metroid Prime: Federation Force for the Nintendo 3DS. We reviewed Luigi's Mansion 3 at launch in October 2019, calling it "fun, charming, and smartly designed," scoring the game an 8.3. If you're just starting out with the game, check out our detailed guide to every floor, boss, and collectable. In other Nintendo news, Shigeru Miyamoto recently revealed his plans for creating a  kinder world in an interview with The New Yorker. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Jordan Oloman is a freelance writer for IGN. Follow him on Twitter.

Following the announcement that a Dexter revival will be heading to Showtime in 2021, its star Michael C. Hall has discussed why he's decided to return to the character after all these years and a "unsatisfying" series finale. Speaking to The Daily Beast, Hall revealed that his return to Dexter has been in the works in different variations for quite some time, and that the reason this was the right time was due to the fact that "the story that’s being told is worth telling in a way that other proposals didn’t." [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/12/01/how-they-ruined-the-dexter-finale"] "Yeah. It’s a conversation that’s been ongoing, and different possibilities have emerged over the years," Hall said. "I think in this case, the story that’s being told is worth telling in a way that other proposals didn’t, and I think enough time has passed where it’s become intriguing in a way that it wasn’t before. And let’s be real: people found the way that show left things pretty unsatisfying, and there’s always been a hope that a story would emerge that would be worth telling. I include myself in the group of people that wondered, “What the hell happened to that guy?” So I’m excited to step back into it. I’ve never had that experience of playing a character this many years on." As to whether or not the criticisms of the finale were warranted, Hall mentioned that he did think it was "justifiable for Dexter to do what he did." "A criticism that speaks to someone’s experience is warranted. I certainly thought it was justifiable for Dexter to do what he did. I think some of the criticisms were about that, and some of the criticisms weren’t so much about the “what” as they were about the “how,” and those were valid too. We certainly do live in an era where the bar is very high as far as the simultaneous surprise, satisfaction, and closure that should go along with a series finale." [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=the-best-and-worst-tv-revivals&captions=true"] The Daily Beast's Marlow Stern then said to Hall that he thought it's a "bar he helped set with Six Feet Under." "Talking about broad spectrums," Hall responded. "I’ve dabbled in the extremes of “extremely satisfying” and “extremely dissatisfying” television finales." For more on the 10-episode Dexter revival, check out how the limited series will serve as a "second finale" for the show and how this revival could redeem the disappointing ending. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/10/14/dexter-revived-for-limited-series-on-showtime-ign-now"] [poilib element="accentDivider"] Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com. Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.

Following the announcement that a Dexter revival will be heading to Showtime in 2021, its star Michael C. Hall has discussed why he's decided to return to the character after all these years and a "unsatisfying" series finale. Speaking to The Daily Beast, Hall revealed that his return to Dexter has been in the works in different variations for quite some time, and that the reason this was the right time was due to the fact that "the story that’s being told is worth telling in a way that other proposals didn’t." [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/12/01/how-they-ruined-the-dexter-finale"] "Yeah. It’s a conversation that’s been ongoing, and different possibilities have emerged over the years," Hall said. "I think in this case, the story that’s being told is worth telling in a way that other proposals didn’t, and I think enough time has passed where it’s become intriguing in a way that it wasn’t before. And let’s be real: people found the way that show left things pretty unsatisfying, and there’s always been a hope that a story would emerge that would be worth telling. I include myself in the group of people that wondered, “What the hell happened to that guy?” So I’m excited to step back into it. I’ve never had that experience of playing a character this many years on." As to whether or not the criticisms of the finale were warranted, Hall mentioned that he did think it was "justifiable for Dexter to do what he did." "A criticism that speaks to someone’s experience is warranted. I certainly thought it was justifiable for Dexter to do what he did. I think some of the criticisms were about that, and some of the criticisms weren’t so much about the “what” as they were about the “how,” and those were valid too. We certainly do live in an era where the bar is very high as far as the simultaneous surprise, satisfaction, and closure that should go along with a series finale." [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=the-best-and-worst-tv-revivals&captions=true"] The Daily Beast's Marlow Stern then said to Hall that he thought it's a "bar he helped set with Six Feet Under." "Talking about broad spectrums," Hall responded. "I’ve dabbled in the extremes of “extremely satisfying” and “extremely dissatisfying” television finales." For more on the 10-episode Dexter revival, check out how the limited series will serve as a "second finale" for the show and how this revival could redeem the disappointing ending. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/10/14/dexter-revived-for-limited-series-on-showtime-ign-now"] [poilib element="accentDivider"] Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com. Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.

Jarod Nandin, a member of the Blizzard fan community known for his South Park World of Warcraft cosplay, has died.

BlizzCon host Michele Morrow, who met Nandin in 2013, shared the news on Twitter Sunday afternoon, adding that Nandin had died due to COVID-19.

“Today the @warcraft and greater @blizzard community lost one of it’s sweetest souls to Covid-19. I met Jarod in 2013 when I asked to take a photo with him and stupidly grabbed -and broke- the Rockstar energy drink glued to his desk.  I was mortified and Jarod couldn’t stop laughing. I felt awful but he gave me a hug and we became friends. In 2014, my first year hosting the convention, we met up and recreated the moment we first met. Jarod had a fantastic sense of humor and was an advocate for cosplayers, body acceptance and positivity. I always enjoyed seeing him online and at conventions throughout the years….Jarod was one of the fucking best. It’s not fair. Rest In Peace Jarod, you beautiful soul. Blizzcon won’t be the same without YOU. Thank you for making an impact on my life and so many others. Tonight we raise our thumb drives of “The Sword of a Thousand Truths” in your honor. We will never forget you.”

Nandin rose to viral fame for his 2013 cosplay of “That Which Has No Life,” the unkempt antagonist of South Park’s World of Warcraft episode “Make Love, Not Warcraft.” Members of the Blizzard community are mourning Nandin by posting photos of them holding up their "Sword of a Thousand Truths," a reference to the same South Park episode.

Blizzcon 2013 - Jarod’s famous cosplay moment. It’s impossible not to watch this without smiling: pic.twitter.com/OOXIA07y38

— Michele Morrow (@michelemorrow) January 4, 2021

Nandin tweeted on December 18 that he had been admitted to the hospital for chest pains, and confirmed his COVID diagnosis on December 22. His final tweet on December 28 detailed that his diagnosis had not been improving, with his oxygen saturation levels dropping below an acceptable limit.

“I tested positive for COVID,” Nandin’s last Instagram post reads. “I’m really sorry to worry you guys. I’m in the hospital getting treatment. Things look good. I’m just looking at COVID with a shit-eating grin on my face and saying: ‘How do you kill that which has no life?’”

Nandin was also known for promoting body positivity in the gaming community.

[poilib element="accentDivider"] Joseph Knoop is a writer for IGN, and he raises his Sword of a Thousand Truths in your honor.

Jarod Nandin, a member of the Blizzard fan community known for his South Park World of Warcraft cosplay, has died.

BlizzCon host Michele Morrow, who met Nandin in 2013, shared the news on Twitter Sunday afternoon, adding that Nandin had died due to COVID-19.

“Today the @warcraft and greater @blizzard community lost one of it’s sweetest souls to Covid-19. I met Jarod in 2013 when I asked to take a photo with him and stupidly grabbed -and broke- the Rockstar energy drink glued to his desk.  I was mortified and Jarod couldn’t stop laughing. I felt awful but he gave me a hug and we became friends. In 2014, my first year hosting the convention, we met up and recreated the moment we first met. Jarod had a fantastic sense of humor and was an advocate for cosplayers, body acceptance and positivity. I always enjoyed seeing him online and at conventions throughout the years….Jarod was one of the fucking best. It’s not fair. Rest In Peace Jarod, you beautiful soul. Blizzcon won’t be the same without YOU. Thank you for making an impact on my life and so many others. Tonight we raise our thumb drives of “The Sword of a Thousand Truths” in your honor. We will never forget you.”

Nandin rose to viral fame for his 2013 cosplay of “That Which Has No Life,” the unkempt antagonist of South Park’s World of Warcraft episode “Make Love, Not Warcraft.” Members of the Blizzard community are mourning Nandin by posting photos of them holding up their "Sword of a Thousand Truths," a reference to the same South Park episode.

Blizzcon 2013 - Jarod’s famous cosplay moment. It’s impossible not to watch this without smiling: pic.twitter.com/OOXIA07y38

— Michele Morrow (@michelemorrow) January 4, 2021

Nandin tweeted on December 18 that he had been admitted to the hospital for chest pains, and confirmed his COVID diagnosis on December 22. His final tweet on December 28 detailed that his diagnosis had not been improving, with his oxygen saturation levels dropping below an acceptable limit.

“I tested positive for COVID,” Nandin’s last Instagram post reads. “I’m really sorry to worry you guys. I’m in the hospital getting treatment. Things look good. I’m just looking at COVID with a shit-eating grin on my face and saying: ‘How do you kill that which has no life?’”

Nandin was also known for promoting body positivity in the gaming community.

[poilib element="accentDivider"] Joseph Knoop is a writer for IGN, and he raises his Sword of a Thousand Truths in your honor.