Spike TV's 'Video Game Awards 2009' Plans Global Domination 7th Annual Event Will Be Broadcast in More Than 180 Countries and Territories Worldwide Nov 19, 2009
Batman: Arkham Asylum, Rocksteady Studios' dark and gritty Batman game, racked up seven nods, including Game of the Year as well as Best Voice for Mark Hamill's portrayal of The Joker ... Batman: Arkham Asylum (Eidos Interactive - Warner Bros. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Has Khan Been Lost? Nov 19, 2009
November 18, 2009 - There's no script yet or even a deal in place for J.J. Abrams to return to the director's chair, but that hasn't stopped the rumor mill from being as busy churning out buzz on as it's been on Batman 3 or Spider-Man 4 ... He also appeared in as the mayor of Gotham City and as "Batmanuel" in The Tick. (IGN FilmForce)
Batman 3 Decision Due in January? Nov 18, 2009
IGN: Batman 3 Decision Due in January ... Batman 3 Decision Due in January ... UK, November 17, 2009 - Some news that we missed last week about a little-known comic book movie franchise called Batman. (IGN FilmForce)
Farnsworth full of stunts, hunts Nov 18, 2009
"Being a stuntman in Hollywood is a tough job hard on the body, and you have to love the work, because you will never be a recognizable star, except, perhaps, by the unbelievable feats that you perform when doubling for someone else who is a star.Nonetheless, following in his father's footsteps, Diamond Farnsworth has been working full-time as a stuntman since 1968 and stunt coordinator since 1980, appearing in 49 feature films including "The Astronaut Farmer," "Pearl Harbor," "Batman Forever,"... (ESPN -- Outdoors)
CHICAGOLAND: Body of school board chief found in River... Nov 17, 2009
You are a modern day Batman, Jesse James. Paul on. (The Drudge Report)
Hoping 'Avatar' is the new face of filmmaking Nov 17, 2009
But though "Avatar" might be all that, it also defies conventional Hollywood wisdom that today's blockbuster movies need to be "pre-sold" as bestsellers ("Harry Potter," "The Lord of the Rings"), comic books ("Batman," "X-Men"), toys ("Transformers," the upcoming "Battleship") or based on other movies (every sequel ever made). Thus the novelty of "Avatar" could also be its biggest liability. (FOX59, IN)
Belichicks Decision Leads To Classic Manning Comeback Nov 16, 2009
And like the character Harvey Dent from the Batman movies, the coin had always flipped in his favor. "I thought we had a good play. If we had made it, we win.". (FOX59, IN)
Spidey 4 Buzz Nov 14, 2009
The UK site claims that McAdams isn't the only actress in contention for the role of the felonious feline (sorry, channeling the old Batman show there). In addition, HUG's source purports that the film will change the backstory for Black Cat, who began as a burglar in the comics. (IGN FilmForce)
'Call of Duty' game sells $310M in 24 hours Nov 14, 2009
The launch of "Call of Duty" also easily brought in more than last year's record $155 million opening weekend for the Batman movie "The Dark Knight.". Shares of Activision, which is based in Santa Monica, rose 23 cents, or 2 percent, to $11. (AZCentral -- Business)
The publishing industry is in a freefall, but comic books are doing fine. You may not recognize them, however. Nov 14, 2009
T wenty years ago Mike Reed was a Florida middle-schooler in thrall to Batman. Today he is a Jamaica Plain husband in thrall to Batman, and the proud co-owner of JP Comics and Games ... Blockbuster franchises - Spider-man and Batman - now cater to the generations with different titles, some child-friendly and some adult-themed. (Boston Globe)
$300m in a day: Game bigger than films Nov 14, 2009
The videogame bested Batman superhero film The Dark Knight,' which holds the record for the top opening weekend ever by taking in $158. 4 million in July 2008. (India Times, India)
Smith leads Bulldogs to opening win Nov 14, 2009
The flamboyant Edison High graduate wanted to become the next face of Fresno State football in the post-David Carr era -- to bring "Batman" to Bulldog football. As many who watched Smith play in high school would attest, he seemed destined for college stardom. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Keepin' it Reel Ep. 67 Nov 13, 2009
Spidey, Batman, Dark Tower and more. by. (IGN FilmForce)
Daniel Day-Lewis Dishes About His Clooney Kiss At The Oscars Nov 13, 2009
" "I'm just paying him back from the stage," Swinton later said of her dig at "Clayton" leading man, former Batman and notorious prankster George Clooney. "There are scores to be settled. " Besides teasing Clooney, was there a trend to be spotted at this year's Oscars? In addition to shorter dresses and orange lapel ribbons, the acceptance speech that was all the rage seemed to be the one you don't write. "I've learned not to get too excited about things," Hoffman said, insisting that his... (Yahoo News -- Academy Awards)
New Call of Duty rakes in $310 million in 1 day Nov 13, 2009
The launch of "Call of Duty" also easily brought in more than last year's record $155 million opening weekend for the Batman movie "The Dark Knight.". Like the previous five "Call of Duty" games, which are all rated "M" for mature (not for kids under 17), this one lets players shoot their way through a complex series of scenes. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Caine Talks Batman 3 Nov 13, 2009
IGN: Caine: Batman 3 Might Not Happen ... Caine: Batman 3 Might Not Happen ... UK, November 12, 2009 - doesn't sound that enthusiastic about the future of the Batman franchise. (IGN FilmForce)
US videogame sales slide 19 percent in October Nov 13, 2009
"MW2" racked up 310 million dollars in sales in the United States and Britain alone, besting Batman superhero film "The Dark Knight," which holds the record for the top opening weekend ever for taking in 158. 4 million dollars in July 2008. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Disney: The mouse that bored Nov 9, 2009
The noirish, ruminative Batman of the comic book world evolved into a campy caricature for 1960s TV and then into a harmless Super Friend for the Hanna-Barbera cartoon series of the 1970s. But more recent movies have restored the character s original qualities. (Boston Globe)
Tech Products We Should Have Had By Now Nov 6, 2009
Today, a few hot new titles such as Resident Evil 5 and Batman: Arkham Asylum plus a pretty good selection of DirectX games support the $199 kit, but it hasn't been a blockbuster. Even as HDTV sets increasingly boast 120Hz or 240Hz technology, the list of 3D Vision hardware includes the same two Samsung and ViewSonic monitors it did to begin with. (HardwareCentral)
Mirren Looks Good in Red Nov 5, 2009
Willis most recently starred in Surrogates, while Freeman stars in Christopher Nolan's Batman films and also appeared in Wanted. Reviews. (IGN FilmForce)
'Batman' Ginobili forced to get rabies shots Nov 3, 2009
Batman' Manu Ginobili has rabies shots after capture - ESPN ... After he caught the bat, the theme song to "Batman" played, and a few Sacramento players applauded, too. (ESPN -- Basketball)
Sequels are a production cash cow, but ruins old classics for viewers Nov 3, 2009
The critically acclaimed "The Dark Knight" is a sequel to 2005's "Batman Begins," and it's one of the most successful movies of all time. The only movie that grossed higher than "The Dark Knight" is "Titanic" in 1997. (Daily Orange, NY)
Soprano family values Nov 3, 2009
A chihuahua dresses as Batman, body painters show their stuff, and Bam. Cute kids in the park by day gave way to serious scares by night. (Yahoo News -- The Sopranos)
The Parenting Place Nov 3, 2009
MomOfThree wrote on Oct 9, 2009 8:28 AM:" Oh the memories... My oldest called watches 'arm clocks' and refrigerators the 'magic box'. My middle child to this day calls spaghetti-o's 'bat soup' (this came from the company promoting Batman at one time on the label) and soda was 'shoder', My youngest (3) since all the Halloween stuff has appeared calls anything scary-looking to him a 'Googan'. Don't ask me where he got that one from! His way of saying goodbye is seeyater, yub you. When he wants to... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Frankenstein, Bride Wed: Couple celebrates nuptials with Halloween costume wedding (1) Nov 2, 2009
Frankenstein, Bride Wed: Couple celebrates nuptials with Halloween costume wedding By Kelsey Walker E-E Staff Reporter Wednesday, October 28, 2009 12:58 PM CDT. There were all the usuals cakes, flowers, wedding dress, music, lots of guests at the wedding of Lori Riley and Dan Goodell at 7 p.m. Saturday at the lodge at Osage Hills State Park. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
The light knight Nov 2, 2009
After years of being portrayed as the ever-brooding dark vigilante, the caped crusader has finally loosened up in Cartoon Network's "Batman: The Brave and the Bold." ... In each episode, Batman teams up with a different superhero chum to thwart some of the most outlandishly diabolical plans brewed up by colorful super villains like Gorilla Grodd, Clock King and Black Manta ... "The Brave and the Bold" is reminiscent of a time when Batman didn't always have to be the grim crime fighter that we... (Daily Orange, NY)
Game days, big plays On game day, what's life like for one of the region's best high school football players? Staff writer Don Norcross ... Nov 1, 2009
On Halloween eve, one student is dressed as Batman, another as the Joker. A teacher's walking about in a referee's uniform, sunglasses and a seeing-eye cane. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Holy flying rats, Batman! Ginobili catches bat Nov 1, 2009
Holy flying rats, Batman ... Holy flying rats, Batman ... As the theme song to Batman played, a few Sacramento players applauded, too. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Spurs' Ginobili puts on show by beating Kings, catching a bat Nov 1, 2009
As the theme song to "Batman" played, a few Sacramento players applauded, too. A trainer emerged to squirt sanitizer on Ginobilil's hand. (USA Today -- Sports)
SDSU Football Postgame Notes vs. New Mexico Nov 1, 2009
Nov. 4, 1995 No. 1 Song Fantasy - Mariah Carey No. 1 Movie - Batman Forever Sports Illustrated Cover - What Became of Bo (Jackson). OFFENSIVE NOTES -SDSU's fumble in the second quarter was the team's first turnover in its last 101 minutes and 11 seconds of action, dating back to the second quarter of the BYU game. (Goaztecs.com)
Daily guide to television and radio Oct 31, 2009
Batman Returns 7 p.m. (FAM) ... The Dark Knight 7:15 p.m. (MAX) Batman (Christian Bale) and DA Harvey Dent join forces to arrest Gotham City s crime lords ... Batman Forever 10 p.m. (FAM). (Boston Globe)
* EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT Oct 30, 2009
NSO 2009 Halloween Concert (NSO2009Ut) features the National Symphony Orchestra (aT) performing a selection of classical music pieces appropriate to the season, including the theme music from the movie Batman and John Williams soundtrack to Dracula. Today and tomorrow at 7:30pm. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Akiva Goldsman discusses his career as a screenwriter, producer, and director Oct 30, 2009
Akiva Goldsman finds he still is living down his script for Batman & Robin ... He had produced and written the forgettable dud Lost in Space - and far worse, he had written the screenplay that would become the 1997 bomb Batman & Robin, one of the most savagely disliked movies of the decade ... On a recent afternoon, Goldsman gleefully showed off a personalized drawing that had been given to him years ago by the late Bob Kane, co-creator of Batman, and then debated the finer points of Day of... (Boston Globe)
Stew's Views: Bullish Defense Oct 30, 2009
Hes like Batman out there -- hes everywhere. . (CollegeInsiders.com)
Charita Goshay: Halloween can't hold a candle to real-life scary stuff Oct 29, 2009
Aside from the usual monsters and ghouls, this year s popular masks and costumes include Michael Jackson, Michelle Obama, Bernie Madoff, the Joker from The Dark Knight Batman film, and President Barack Obama, which in some people s minds are not necessarily mutually exclusive. But retailers, I think, have missed out on some potential moneymakers. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Dabo Swinney's Press Conference Oct 28, 2009
He was Robin and he wanted to be Batman. He's really enjoyed his role. (CUTigers.com)
Lex Luthor as Lobo? Oct 28, 2009
Brown voiced Lex Luthor in Superman/Batman: Public Enemies, Justice League, Superman, and The Batman (where he also voiced Mister Freeze). He has also lent his voice to numerous other animated projects, including SpongeBob SquarePants (as Mr. Krabs), The Spectacular Spider-Man, Wolverine and the X-Men (as Mister Sinister), Avatar: The Last Airbender (as Long Feng), and Gargoyles. (IGN FilmForce)
Bateman And Bradford Named USC Credit Union... Oct 27, 2009
Batman had 39 assists vs. Oregon State and then had 49 assists, nine digs and three block assists in the victory over the Ducks. Bateman now has 883 assists this season to lead all NCAA players. (Usctrojans.com)
Brutal Legend: Being brutally honest Oct 27, 2009
There are some games that live up to or even exceed the hype surrounding it before launch Batman: Arkham Asylum comes to mind and then there are some that completely let you down. Well, Brtal Legend falls somewhere between that this game from Tim Schafer, the man who was involved in such classics as the Monkey Island series, Grim Fandango, Day of the Tentacle and Full Throttle, is one of the most highly anticipated games of year, yet the reality of playing it falls a bit short of the... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Technology)
Will This Is It surpass Miley & Hannah? Oct 27, 2009
The Batman blockbuster "The Dark Knight" took in $67. 2 million on opening day, more than Cyrus' concert movie did in its entire run. (MSNBC -- Music)
CLICKS: Stay away from all 'Skins; WR/RB/QB locks Oct 24, 2009
Batman and Robin (there's a reason why Schwarzenegger didn't have many narratives. 9. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Camping for Dummies: I need your best camping advice! Oct 24, 2009
Is Walshs Pottery Barn Batman sleeping bag not going to be warm enough ... It isn t supposed to be too cold this weekend, so the Batman sleeping bag should be ok, but bring a quilt to layer over it ... See yesterdays topic) Batman might not be cool in cub scouts. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
William Castle Oct 23, 2009
The horrifying grin that bombards the man's face is remarkably creepy, sharing decidedly familiar shades with Tim Burton's Joker in Batman. The gimmick employed: The Punishment Poll, which allowed audiences to vote, in the theater, on the fate of Mr. Sardonicus -- his fate was always the same. (IGN FilmForce)
Spin-off drama Oct 23, 2009
"It's obviously a spin-off of the original show, NCIS," explains O'Donnell, who played Robin opposite George Clooney and Val Kilmer in the 1990s Batman movies. "Our show is based on the Office of Special Projects in Los Angeles. It is a new cast of characters, but there is some overlap," he says. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
‘Motherhood’ has a bad day Oct 23, 2009
Once, in a Batman movie, she actually did. She s bespectacled again for Motherhood, and it saddens me to report that neither she nor this comedy turns into more than an argument against procreation. (Boston Globe)
Brutal Brush-Off Oct 22, 2009
The PC is currently enjoying games like Batman: Arkham Asylum, Star Wars: Republic Heroes, Mini-Ninjas and even Ghostbusters: The Videogame. Slotting an Xbox 360 gamepad into a USB port is no problem these days, so its not a control issue either. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
From Little League to bigs, bayou batman connects Oct 22, 2009
You are not logged in. Mark Teixeira took a healthy swing and. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
SEC Hoops Preview: South Carolina Oct 21, 2009
Senior forward Dominique Archie, the Robin to Downey s Batman on the Gamecock basketball team, is a versatile and explosive player in the paint who averaged 11 points and 6 rebounds a year ago, while developing the reputation for being one of the SEC s premier defenders. Archie, a second-team All-SEC selection as a junior, flirted with the idea of foregoing his senior season, but he returned with Downey to improve his draft stock and help lead Carolina basketball to a successful 2009-2010... (TigerRag.com)
Swamp Thing, Lobo Updates Oct 21, 2009
Fox hires Batman scribe to oversee redo. Latest Movies News. (IGN FilmForce)
GAME HUNTERS: PlayStation 3 leads console sales; 'Halo 3: ODST' the top game in September Oct 21, 2009
1) Halo 3: ODST (Xbox 360) 1,520,000 2) Wii Sports Resort (Wii) 442,9003) Madden NFL 10 (Xbox 360) 289,6004) Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story (Nintendo DS) 258,1005) The Beatles: Rock Band (Xbox 360) 254,0006) Madden NFL 10 (PlayStation 3) 246,5007) Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 (Xbox 360) 236,0008) Batman: Arkham Asylum (PlayStation 3) 212,500 9) Guitar Hero 5 (Xbox 360) 210,80010) The Beatles: Rock Band (Wii) 208,600. Source: The NPD Group. (USA Today -- Life)
What Say You: Sinestro Oct 21, 2009
to follow up the Batman movies with another successful superhero franchise, then has been the one shining beacon of light over the past few months. Where other projects like Superman: Man of Steel and Wonder Woman continue to stumble and stall, Green Lantern is on the fast track to production. (IGN FilmForce)
'Scribblenauts' sells 194,000 in debut month Oct 21, 2009
Also near the top 10 were the Xbox 360 version of Batman: Arkham Asylum and the DS title Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days. On the music front, while all three versions of The Beatles: Rock Band entered the top 20, the only version of Guitar Hero 5 to crack the list was for Xbox 360. (USA Today -- Tech)
Hollywood Gushes Bloodsuckers In Vampire Boom Oct 21, 2009
" Vampires benefit from modern fans' hunger for fantastic stories. Otherworldly tales once were aimed mostly at specialized horror, science-fiction or fantasy audiences, with a "Star Wars" or an "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" occasionally breaking out to huge crowds. Movie-goers today besiege theaters for out-of-this-world stories, from "Harry Potter" and "The Lord of the Rings" to the latest adventures of Batman or the X-Men. "We're at a supernatural height right now with superheroes and science... (KIRO TV, WA)
Shadow Gear Comics opens in Exeter Oct 20, 2009
For his comic book selection, Fortin tries to stock not only the most popular titles from DC and Marvel like "Batman" or "Spiderman," but lesser known titles as well, such as "Glamour Puss," "Ferry Man," "Umbrella Academy" and "Cthulhu Tales.". He said he has read almost all of the comics in the store. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Vigilante films, an American tradition Oct 20, 2009
There are affinities between vigilantes and superheroes, not least in Christopher Nolan's brooding Batman movies, in which vengeance is a powerful motivating force. In this year's Nazi-scalping "Inglourious Basterds," Quentin Tarantino, a filmmaker who has never resisted the pull of vengeance, orchestrates what you might think of as world-historical payback. (FOX59, IN)
Lady Jayhawks Eye Big 12 Championship Prize Oct 19, 2009
Of course, KUs go-to players are McCray and Morris, the Jayhawks version of Batman and Robin. Kansas will be tough to beat when they both bring their A games. (Phog.net)
Lewis: Children infiltrate all corners of your life Oct 18, 2009
Then I remembered it was Billy's Batman cape, confiscated the day before as we were walking out the door; I told him he could put it back on as soon as I picked him up from school that afternoon. Apparently, he forgot about it. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Masters show how to stay forever young Oct 18, 2009
Former Olympic hockey gold medallist Nova Batman, 37, forced by a calf injury into touch football rather than her 400m track event, lamented: "It's just a shit of a thing, when you're older you get more injuries.". The centre of media attention, Danish sailor Prince Frederik, found plenty of fun but little competitive joy. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Daniel Day-Lewis Dishes About His Clooney Kiss At The Oscars Oct 18, 2009
" "I'm just paying him back from the stage," Swinton later said of her dig at "Clayton" leading man, former Batman and notorious prankster George Clooney. "There are scores to be settled. " Besides teasing Clooney, was there a trend to be spotted at this year's Oscars? In addition to shorter dresses and orange lapel ribbons, the acceptance speech that was all the rage seemed to be the one you don't write. "I've learned not to get too excited about things," Hoffman said, insisting that his... (Yahoo News -- Academy Awards)
Spirit high in J-L homecoming week Oct 17, 2009
The senior class chose Spiderman; the juniors chose Batman; the Incredible Hulk was the choice of sophomores; and the freshmen decorated their float as a tribute to The Incredibles. Homecoming enthusiasm was expressed this week by students wearing different Spirit Week apparel. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Smith a true All-American Oct 16, 2009
"With the history of all of these great players who went on to play in the NFL, it just feels good to be a part of something special. It means a lot to be the first Douglass player selected. It is such great blessing."There has been many, many great athletes to come before me, Jamal Lewis, Batman Carroll, James Davis, Greg Smith, they all paid their dues and helped put Douglass on the map, so it is just a great honor to be able to follow in their footsteps and be the next guy to come out of this... (Georgia Sports -- Rivals.com)
Two-Face Courts Lincoln Oct 15, 2009
The Hollywood Reporter says the Oscar-winning star of The Fugitive and Batman Forever will direct and co-star in the legal thriller based on the Michael Connelly novel of the same name. who previously lawyered up for A Time to Kill and Amistad, will play the lead role of attorney Mickey Haller. (IGN FilmForce)
Marvel vs. itself Oct 15, 2009
In August, Batman: Arkham Asylum did what video game players and journalists long thought impossible: It was a comic book game, and it was good stunningly good. Activision and Vicarious Visions follow that up with a title featuring dozens of superheroes and villains from the Marvel side of the comic book universe, Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2, the sequel to the 2006 beat-'em-up/RPG hybrid. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Rush: 'Batman' comes to Rush Oct 14, 2009
Battochio, who picked up the nickname Batman during his major junior hockey years, opened his professional career in mid-September with a tryout with the American Hockey League s Peoria Rivermen, joining four other Rush players getting a look from the higher-level AHL as free agents ... And Rush fans are sure to have some fun with the Batman moniker, picked up during his years in the Ottawa Hockey League. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Big Boss of the Day Oct 13, 2009
These features examine heroes like Mario, Indiana Jones and Batman, while exploring their origins, their greatest missions and the skills that make them unique as heroes. And while there will always be more worthy heroes to spotlight, we have to admit we're getting tired of just focusing on one end of the spectrum. (IGN PS2)
