Michael Keaton Recalls Bailing On ‘Batman Forever’ When Joel Schumacher Asked, “Why Does It Have To Be So Dark?”

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The theme for The Batman has been released!

The Batman theme has been unveiled by composer Michael Giacchino – you can listen to the track below.As teased in the trailers, the theme is both sombre and soaring, with soft orchestral stabs building to a triumphant finale.Giacchino has frequently collaborated with The Batman director Matt Reeves, scoring the end credits on 2008’s Cloverfield, along with tracks for films Let Me In, Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes and War For Planet Of The Apes.The Batman marks Robert Pattinson’s debut as the Caped Crusader, alongside Paul Dano as villain The Riddler, Zoe Kravitz as Catwoman, Andy Serkis as butler Alfred Pennyworth, Colin Farrell as Penguin, and Jeffrey Wright as Gotham City’s police chief James Gordon.A synopsis for the film reads: “Two years of stalking the streets as the Batman, striking fear into the hearts of criminals, has led Bruce Wayne deep into the shadows of Gotham City. With only a few trusted allies – Alfred Pennyworth, Lt.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor“The Batman” theme has finally been unveiled by composer Michael Giacchino ahead of its March 4 release.The orchestration hints at other iconic Batman themes and is a powerful, emotional and moody cue that starts softly before soaring to a grand majestic finale. The theme aligns with the film’s trailers that reveal an unmistakably dark and violent cinematic outing for the Caped Crusader.Directed by Matt Reeves, “The Batman” centers on Robert Pattinson as Bruce Wayne and his early days of fighting crime.

Zack Sharf When Matt Reeves’ “The Batman” opens in theaters March 4, comic book movie fans will get to spend nearly three hours in Gotham City and Robert Pattinson’s Caped Crusader.The official runtime for “The Batman” is a whopping two hours and 47 minutes without end credits, Variety has confirmed with a source close to the film. At 167 minutes without credits, “The Batman” is set to be one of the longest comic book tentpoles ever.

“The Batman,” and co-writer and director Matt Reeves has something unexpected up his sleeve.In a new cover story at Moviemaker Magazine, Reeves revealed what villain The Riddler’s (Paul Dano) dastardly plot entails, some of the specific filmic influences on the superhero adaptation and the variety of genres in which it traverses.The redo introduces Robert Pattinson as Bruce Wayne/Batman, but instead of telling an origin story, the film picks up a couple of years after Wayne first donned the cape and cowl. And for Reeves, front of mind was telling a genuine detective story. “This idea of a place that is corrupt, and you try to swim against the tide in order to fight against it and make a difference, is quintessential Batman,” Reeves said.

Anticipation for Robert Pattinson’s portrayal of Bruce Wayne in “The Batman” has been escalating for almost three years now, ever since the 2019 casting announcement.

New Batman star Robert Pattinson has described Glasgow as a “brilliant Gotham.”

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Ben Affleck has been pretty much adamant that he’s done with the Bruce Wayne/Batman role and recently told us he was “done” with IP roles. While hardcore fans to move goalposts and insist that he could still stay, again, just this week, he said that his cameo in “The Flash,” which had already been teed up as a goodbye to the character, would be a “nice finish” for the role.

After the news was released about Michael Keaton continuing to play Batman in the upcoming “Batgirl” film after he returns in “The Flash,” it is clear that Ben Affleck’s days as the Caped Crusader are coming to a close. And in a new interview with the Herald Sun, the actor essentially confirms that and thinks his return as Batman in “The Flash” is the perfect end to what has been a controversial run as the character.

Former manager and business partner of actor Michael Keaton, Harry Colomby has died at the age of 92. Colomby died on December 25, 2021. 

Harry Colomby, longtime collaborator with Michael Keaton, died on Christmas Day of complications resulting from a fall, his brother, Bobby Colomby, confirmed to TheWrap. Harry was 92.Harry Colomby, who served as Keaton’s manager, writer and producer, created the sitcom “Working Stiffs” for Keaton, then went on to produce Keaton’s films “Johnny Dangerously,” “Touch and Go” and “Mr.

Michael Keaton has opened up about his decision-making process when it came to revisiting the character of Batman 30 years since his last outing in 1992’s Batman Returns.The 70-year-old actor is set to reprise the iconic role on two more occasions, in both HBO Max‘s The Flash and Batgirl.Speaking to Variety‘s Awards Circuit Podcast, Keaton explained that he had been curious about donning the cape again, and felt like the time was finally right.“‘What would that be like?’ or ‘What if I had to do

Michael Keaton’s Batman isn’t just a one-time deal, apparently. Almost a year before he returns in “The Flash,” Keaton already has lined up his next-next appearance as Batman in the DCEU.

Micheal Keaton his set to reprise his role as Batman – aka Bruce Wayne – for a second film in DC’s Extended Universe: Batgirl.Per a report from The Hollywood Reporter on Wednesday (December 22), Keaton will once again portray his version of the caped crusader, which began in Tim Burton’s 1989 Batman and again in 1992’s Batman Returns.The upcoming Batgirl film, which will premiere exclusively on HBO Max, will follow fan favourite character Barbara Gordon as she navigates become a superhero.

Michael Keaton is returning to the streets of Gotham City as Batman!The 70-year-old actor — who famously starred as the caped crusader in 1989's and 1992's — will be reprising the role in Warner Bros.' upcoming DC film, according to multiple reports.Keaton is set to play Bruce Wayne, the alter ego of Batman, alongside star Leslie Grace — who plays Batgirl, a.k.a.

Michael Keaton has signed on to reprise his role as Batman in the upcoming superhero pic Batgirl, Deadline has confirmed. He’ll star in the latest feature from Warner Bros. and DC alongside Leslie Grace, J.K. Simmons and Brendan Fraser.