A Visual History of Batman
Most would agree that Batman has one of the best superhero costumes ever designed. It's sleek, simple and yet very striking. But even that winning design hasn't stopped artists and costume designers from making many tweaks over the years. One need only compare the classic Batman of the Golden Age DC comics to Christian Bale's armored Caped Crusader to the version seen in The LEGO Batman Movie to know that there are a lot of ways to interpret this iconic hero.
With that in mind, we thought it would be fun to take a look back at the many visual forms Batman has taken over the decades. From comics to animation to film to video games, these are the most memorable and significant Batman incarnations of all time...
Paladins Developer to Remove Loot Box System
Paladins developer Hi-Rez Studios is removing the controversial loot box system introduced in the game's Cards Unbound update, the studio announced today.
"We know this system has angered many of our most loyal fans and become a point of continuous contention in the Paladins community (and even inside of Hi-Rez)," Chris Larson, who was recently appointed executive producer of Paladins, said in the studio's latest update. "Your voice has been heard loud and clear. Our team will be working over the next major release cycle to remove Cards Unbound from the game."
Metal Gear Survive Makes You Pay $10 for New Save Slot
Each new character you create in Metal Gear Survive will cost $10 if you don't want to delete your first one.
Keeping your existing character essentially means creating another save file for your new one. And IGN has confirmed that each new save slot costs 1,000 Survival coins. You can buy 1,150 coins for $9.99.
Metal Gear Survive's microtransactions were confirmed last month, but not all details of what you could purchase with them — save files for example — were explained.
Star Wars: Episode IX Script Is Complete
Star Wars: Episode IX director J.J. Abrams has confirmed a script for the film is complete.
"We have a script, which is a big deal for me," Abrams said on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. When asked when about the start of production, he replied, "It's starts shooting end of July."
Abrams added, "Having a script in advance isn't something I've always been lucky enough to have... but I'm writing this with Chris Terrio, who's a genius, and I'm having a great time."
Abrams, took over as director of Episode IX last year after Colin Trevorrow was dropped from the project. According to Abrams, the chance to conclude the trilogy "was too delicious of an opportunity to pass up."
The First E3 2018 Predictions Are In
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Rush Hour 4 Is Indeed Happening, Says Chris Tucker
The highly anticipated fourth Rush Hour film is indeed in the works, according to Chris Tucker.
Tucker announced the news while speaking on ESPN’s podcast The Plug (via Metro), saying he's all set — along with Jackie Chan — to finally do Rush Hour 4. “It’s happening,” Tucker said. “This is gonna be the rush of all rushes. Jackie is ready and we want to do this so that people don’t ever forget it.”
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How Iris’ Speedster Powers Could Change The Flash Forever
Barry Allen and his wife, Iris West-Allen, may describe themselves collectively as The Flash, but in an upcoming episode of the superhero series, it'll be Iris who dons the costume and tackles the villain, when a new meta transfers Barry's super speed to his other half.
In episode 16 of Season 4, titled "Run, Iris, Run," Iris (Candice Patton) will have to suit up and confront Melting Pot (guest star Leonardo Nam) who has the ability to swap people's DNA, while Barry (Grant Gustin) is forced to take a backseat and act as team leader from the safety of STAR Labs -- a switch we're guessing he won't be too thrilled about.
In Defense of Luke Skywalker
Star Wars: The Last Jedi has been the most divisive Star Wars film of all time, which is saying something. After the global furor surrounding the prequels, I didn’t think anything could drive a wedge between defenders and detractors more than, say, the gibbering, pandering lunacy that is Jar Jar Binks.
But here we are. Some two months after its release, and The Last Jedi has a critics rating on Rotten Tomatoes of 91%, and a fan rating of 48%. By comparison, Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace has critics rating it 55%, and fans… 59%.
Does Black Panther 2 Need a Female Villain?
Please be aware of spoilers ahead for both the Black Panther movie and comics.
As we meander through the universe of Black Panther and yearn to learn more about Wakanda and its lore, it’s time we visit more of the villains and antagonists that T’Challa has had to face. In the film, T’Challa dealt with resistance from a few characters — Erik Killmonger (the main villain), Klaue (the supporting villain) and M’Baku who’s not really a villain per se, but a figure of discord in the film. (M’Baku’s role in the comics, however, was more diabolical.) Then we have our heroes, T’Challa of course along with a ton of female characters! From Shuri to Nakia to General Okoye and her legion of royal protectors whom she commands known as the Dora Milaje, this film has set new heights when it comes to women being represented as centered characters in a superhero film.
Nintendo Partnering With Bloomingdale’s for Clothing Line
Bloomingdale's has announced its spring collection, Let's Play, in collaboration with Nintendo.
It will include a line of clothes for men and women, as well as homeware. Partnered designers include Marc Jacobs, Paul Smith, Gitman Vintage, and Sovereign Code.
Sugarfina candy and S’well water bottles will also be featured in the collection.
“With the 90s nostalgia happening in fashion and pop culture, Nintendo is the perfect partner to take over the Bloomingdale’s spring campaign,” said Kevin Harter, group vice president of integrated marketing. “We are continually trying to enhance our customer experience, and partnering with Nintendo on in-store activation and limited-edition merchandise reinforces the notion that fashion is about having fun.”