Actors Who Almost Played Batman
It's not easy finding the ideal actor to play a live-action Batman. You need someone that's built like a superhero, has the acting chops to play a brooding, tortured hero, and can also pull off that voice. For every new Batman who makes it to the screen, there are countless would-be Dark Knights who didn't quite make the cut.
We've put together a gallery breaking down some of the more notable actors who almost got the chance to be Batman, from Colin Farrell to... Bill Murray? Get the full story on the most noteworthy examples in the video above or the slideshow below, or scroll down for the quick bullet list.
Actors Who Almost Played Batman
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Rocket League Halloween-Themed Event Starts Next Week
Rocket League is getting a Halloween-themed event that kicks off next week.
As detailed on the official Rocket League blog, the event, dubbed Haunted Hallows, will bring new crates and items to the game. It will also introduce an event-specific currency, Candy Corn, which can be earned by playing and completing online matches. The currency can be used in the special event to purchase new event items.
Haunted Hallows event crate, via Psyonix
Andy Serkis on Making His Directorial Debut With Breathe
Over the past two decades, Andy Serkis has carved out one of the most unique careers in Hollywood for himself. After being introduced to mainstream audiences with his work as Gollum in the Lord of the Rings films, Serkis has gone on to turn out consistently amazing performances on the big screen, and has become a leading pioneer in the performance-capture technologies that so many other franchises and filmmakers are beginning to adapt.
Now, Serkis is pushing his career into new territory once again with his directorial debut, Breathe. Taking place in the mid-1900s, the film tells the real-life story of Robin Cavendish, who was diagnosed with polio at the age of 28, but through the love and help of his wife went on to live an inspirational life, that helped change the way people looked at caring for severely disabled patients all around the world.
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Serkis: New Trailer Nails The Last Jedi’s Tone and Feel
Star Wars: The Last Jedi actor Andy Serkis, who plays Supreme Leader Snoke via performance-capture, told us over the phone this week that not only does the new trailer reflect Episode VIII's darker tone, but that the "tension" in the film will move audiences.
“I thought the trailer was spectacular, and very intense. It absolutely reflects the tone and the feel of the movie," Serkis said. "I do think this movie is going to really surprise people with its plotline and story and its tension in it."
Serkis, whose directorial debut, Breathe, opened in limited release this weekend, went on to praise The Last Jedi's director, Rian Johnson.
Breaking Down the Star Fox 2 Review & the Latest Super Mario Odyssey Footage
Welcooooooome to Nintendo Voice Chat, Episode 377! This week on our Nintendo show, we take a look back at the Star Fox 2 review with our very own Sam Claiborn, and address some of the tribulations that come with reviewing a 21-year-old game in 2017.
Zach Ryan is filling in for Peer while he deals with some important German stuff. In addition to Sam, Zach is joined by Jonathon Dornbush and Brian Altano. They'll tell you all about this week's Nintendo news, the new indies they're playing, recap some new Super Mario Odyssey footage (which you can watch below) and spend more time then they probably should talking about werewolves.
Be the Next Twitch or Podcast Star With the Right Microphone
So you want to enter the world of streaming, podcasting, or both. You've already got a burly gaming PC that can handle this level of action, but now you need a way to record your buttery voice. Most people's first instinct is to just save money and use the microphone attached to their headset, but that's an “n00b” mistake. Those gaming microphones are not the best quality, usually, and as you know from listening to things online, poor audio quality is an instant tab-closer.
Plus, that microphone might be fine for recording your voice, but what if you want to interview somebody or record several people gathered around a table? To do that, and to sound professional just in a general sense, you're going to need a quality recording microphone. I've gone ahead and gathered up the best microphones for streamers or podcasters that don't require a professional studio set-up.
Sony Outlines Next Wave of Over 60 PSVR Games
Sony wants you to immerse yourself in its virtual worlds, and outlined plenty of chances to do so in the coming year.
On the official PlayStation blog, Sony showed off over 60 games coming later this year and into 2018 like Sony's own Gran Turismo Sport.
Other notable games coming to PSVR include Supergiant's Bravo Team, Bethesda's Skyrim VR and Doom VFR.
Moss, first shown during E3 2017, is also coming to PSVR before the close of 2017. We had a chance to go hands-on with it, and it turned out Moss was one of the most pleasantly surprising games of E3. In Moss, you help a mouse named Quill on a quest to save her uncle.
Our Nintendo 64 Classic Edition Wishlist
Nintendo’s first console with 3D games, the Nintendo 64, revolutionized a number of beloved franchises and genres.
And with the SNES Classic now available, the Nintendo 64 is the next home console in line to conceivably receive the Classics treatment. So what would a possible library for the theoretical N64 Classic Edition look like? IGN boiled the system's library down to 16 games representing a variety of genres while also making sure to include some of the most influential titles to release on Nintendo's 64-bit system. Yes, there may be better iterations of some of these games on later Nintendo systems, but many of them are foundational to the N64's history.
Opinion: Spider-Man Has a Difficult Path in Marvel Legacy
Marvel's latest annual relaunch is in full swing now, as a number of ongoing series have rolled out new status quos and reverted to their classic numbering in the past few weeks. No hero is more directly impacted by the advent of Marvel Legacy than Spider-Man. No longer is Peter Parker a respected business tycoon and globetrotting playboy. With his company in ruins and his bank account at an all-time low, Peter is back to being the perennial sad-sack hero in the Marvel Universe. It's a change many fans have been clamoring for for years at this point. But while it's satisfying to see Spidey getting back to basics, the franchise faces a very difficult road ahead in Marvel Legacy.
Art by Alex Ross. (Marvel Comics)