New ‘Batman’ voice actor to follow in Kevin Conroy’s footsteps

Rebecca Rubin Senior Film and Media Reporter “A Quiet Place: Day One” is making noise at the box office, collecting a roaring $53 million in its domestic opening weekend. It added $45.5 million internationally for a global tally of $98.5 million Those ticket sales are especially impressive because spinoff stories usually don’t bring in as much business as direct sequels. Yet “A Quiet Place: Day One” — a prequel story in Paramount’s post-apocalyptic horror series — landed the biggest debut in the franchise, exceeding the original 2018 “A Quiet Place,” ($50 million to start) and the 2021 sequel, “A Quiet Place Part II” (a $48 million debut during COVID).

New Edition put on a six-concert residency at Las Vegas’ Encore Theatre at Wynn.Turns out that wasn’t enough for the NE Family.Near the end of their brief stint, the legendary group announced onstage that they were adding six more summer dates at the 1,480-seat venue.And, after four long months of waiting, Ronnie, Bobby, Ricky, Mike, Ralph and Johnny are finally returning to the Encore Theatre. From July 3-13, the quintet will bring “Candy Girl,” “Can You Stand The Rain” and many, many more timeless R&B classics to the stage.If you want to be there to get down with them all over again, it isn’t too late to scoop up last-minute tickets.At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find on tickets for the six July shows was $85 before fees on Vivid Seats.Other shows start anywhere from $107 to $173 before fees.All things considered, that’s not bad for Vegas especially considering Ronnie DeVoe told the New York Post that the group “(brings) the same energy (they) sang the (songs) with back in the day.”Should those dates not work, New Edition will venture back to Sin City yet again from Oct.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Comic book movie fans have more or less assumed that Marvel’s upcoming “The Fantastic Four” will be a 1960s-set superhero story thanks to the illustrated posters the studio has put out on social media for the tentpole. Now that fact is being confirmed by Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige. Speaking on “The Official Marvel Podcast” (via EW), Feige revealed “The Fantastic Four” will be a 1960s period piece set in New York City.

UPDATED: We’re seeing the first footage of Batman: Caped Crusader, the new series from Matt Reeves, JJ. Abrams and Warner Bros. Animation. We’re also hearing for the first time, the voice of Hamish Linklater as the Dark Knight himself.

J. Kim Murphy The Dark Knight returns. Prime Video has debuted the first trailer for “Batman: Caped Crusader,” a new animated series executive produced by “Batman: The Animated Series” co-creator Bruce Timm, as well as J.J.

For many superhero fans, the best version of a TV series or film based on a comic book is none other than “Batman: The Animated Series” from the ‘90s. That series blew the minds of kids and adults alike by taking the source material seriously and presenting some of the best storytelling you’ll ever see involving capes and cowls.

Rebecca Rubin Senior Film and Media Reporter Will audiences care about the world of “A Quiet Place” without John Krasinski or Emily Blunt? That’ll be the presiding question as “A Quiet Place: Day One,” a prequel story in Paramount’s post-apocalyptic horror series, hits theaters on Friday. The film, which takes place a while before the Abbotts (the family at the center of the prior two movies) were forced into hiding from terrifying, sound-hunting creatures, is expected to collect a solid $40 million to $50 million in its opening weekend. The prequel cost $67 million to produce.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large Hands down, Giancarlo Esposito remains the busiest man in show business. Over the past year he’s starred in AMC’s “Parish” (which he also executive produces), Netflix’s “The Gentlemen,” Disney+’s “The Mandalorian,” MGM+’s “Godfather of Harlem,” Netflix’s “Kaleidoscope” and voiced Max’s “Harley Quinn.” And on the film side, his recent gigs include “Abigail” and the upcoming “MaXXXine” and Francis Ford Coppola’s “Megalopolis.” “I wrote in my notes last week, ‘I’m the busiest motherfucker,’” Esposito laughs.

The voice cast of Prime Video’s Batman: Caped Crusader has been revealed, and it features Christina Ricci in an iconic role!

Prime Video has found its Dark Knight. Hamish Linklater (Midnight Mass) has been tapped to voice Batman/Bruce Wayne in Batman: Caped Crusader, Prime Video’s upcoming series from Warner Bros. Animation, Bad Robot Productions and 6th & Idaho. Also cast are Christina Ricci (Yellowjackets) as Catwoman/Selina Kyle, Jamie Chung (Stone Cold Fox) as Harley Quinn/Dr. Harleen Quinzel, and Diedrich Bader (Harley Quinn) as Harvey Dent/Two-Face. The ensemble cast also includes Minnie Driver and Mckenna Grace.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director A new Batman is here to save Gotham City. Amazon Prime Video has released a cast announcement teaser for its upcoming animated series “Batman: Caped Crusader,” and with it comes confirmation that Hamish Linklater will be voicing the Dark Knight. The teaser also includes a first listen at the actor’s Batman voice.

The Simpsons, has died at the age of 81.The Peruvian-Mexican actress was renowned for dubbing countless major roles in English-language titles for the Spanish-speaking market.The news was confirmed by the actors who portray Lisa and Bart Simpson in the Latin American dub, Patricia Acevedo and Claudia Motta. “With profound sorrow, the Simpson children (Lisa and Bart) announce the death of our beloved mum, Marge Simpson (Nancy MacKenzie),” they wrote.

Kerry Katona's daughter Heidi has left fans gobsmacked with her incredible vocal skills, sparking a flurry of comments urging her to land a record deal pronto.The 16 year old budding star and daughter of the former Atomic Kitten singer took to social media to share a video of herself belting out Adele's hit Rumour Has It from the comfort of her bedroom. Accompanied by piano, Heidi's performance was nothing short of stunning, leading to an avalanche of praise from her followers.

Ariana Grande is setting the record straight after a video went viral on social media that pointed out her radical voice change within seconds.

Jonathan Bailey is getting buff!

Luke Newton was photographed for the first time with his rumored girlfriend Antonia Roumelioti amid rumors that linked him to his Bridgerton costar and onscreen love interest Nicola Coughlan.

Nilüfer Yanya has announced her new album ‘My Method Actor’ and shared the new single ‘Method Actor’ – check out the song’s video below.The album will be released on September 13 via Ninja Tune, the London musician’s third studio record. It has been produced by Wilma Archer, known for his work with Sudan Archives, MF Doom and Celeste.The new single sees Yanya exploring themes of memory and self-identity, and it comes with a visualiser that was filmed in an old hotel in Benidorm, Spain.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Kevin Spacey fought back tears during an interview on “Piers Morgan Uncensored” in which he revealed his house has been foreclosed on as he owes “many millions” of dollars in legal fees from his sexual misconduct trials. Piers Morgan asked the actor where he lives, to which Spacey said he no longer has a permanent home and barely has any money left to his name. “It’s funny you ask that question because this week, where I have been living in Baltimore is being foreclosed on.

Rapper Sexyy Red was arrested over the weekend after being involved in a caught-on-camera brawl at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey. Red, a 26-year-old native of St. Louis whose real name is Janae Nierah Wherry, burst into the middle of a fight in front of a terminal gate early Saturday — with surveillance video obtained by TMZ showing her wielding a metal stanchion, which she held aloft as if ready to strike.

Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music Any New Yorkers who missed Chappell Roan’s iconic performance at Governors Ball last weekend will get another chance in September, when the inaugural New York edition of the All Things Go festival takes place at Forest Hills Stadium. Headliners are Roan, Reneé Rapp, Janelle Monáe, Muna, Ethel Cain, and Julien Baker.