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entertainment1 day ago•20 min saved

Leslie Parrish, Daisy Mae in Li’l Abner and Jocelyn Jordan in The Manchurian Candidate, Dies at 90

Leslie Parrish, the actress who played Daisy Mae in the Li’l Abner film and Jocelyn Jordan in The Manchurian Candidate, has died at age 90 in Washington state, with THR reporting the death occurred last year. Her career spanned film and television, including appearances on Batman and Star Trek, and she later became an antiwar activist and conservationist who worked with Richard Bach on environmental causes and produced Jonathan Livingston Seagull.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#batman #entertainment #leslie-parrish

science15 days ago•4 min saved

Batman on Milan Metro Boosts Passengers' Willingness to Give Up Seats

Researchers dressed as Batman on Milan's Metro observed nearly 140 rides to test whether the Caped Crusader influences seating behavior toward a pregnant woman; when Batman appeared, about 67% of passengers offered their seats versus 44% when he wasn't present, suggesting Batman can prime altruism. The piece also highlights the broader 'Batman Effect'—adopting a superhero persona can boost confidence and reduce stress—illustrating how identities can shape behavior.

via bgr.com|

#alter-ego #altruism #batman

real-estate1 month ago•25 min saved

Batman-era mansion in Pasadena lists for $32 million with hidden upkeep costs

Pasadena’s 1920s Tudor that served as Wayne Manor in the Batman TV series is back on the market at $32 million. The 19,000-square-foot estate has seven bedrooms, 11 bathrooms, a home theater, pickleball court and outdoor pool, but owners should budget $300,000–$600,000 annually for upkeep, staff and security, plus the privacy tradeoffs of living in a Hollywood-history hotspot.

via New York Post|

#batman #hollywood-history #luxury-real-estate

gaming1 month ago•5 min saved

Fortnite Gets Beachy with DC Summer Skins in v41.20

Epic Games reveals the Hot Bat Summer DC Skins coming in the v41.20 update, featuring Batman, Poison Ivy, Harley Quinn, and Catwoman in beach swimsuit styles, plus Ace the Bat-Hound and the Beach Buggy Batmobile. Individual skins cost 1,500 V-Bucks each, with an estimated bundle around 5,800 V-Bucks; release is July 16, 2026, with regional launch times around 4 AM PT / 7 AM ET, and the exact included items beyond the four skins are not yet confirmed.

via VICE|

#batman #dc-summer-skins #fortnite

entertainment1 month ago•4 min saved

The Batman: Part II Slips to 2028 as Pattinson Debuts New Batsuit

Warner Bros.' The Batman: Part II is delayed to February 18, 2028, with Matt Reeves sharing a first look at Robert Pattinson in a new Batsuit as filming kicks off; the shift extends the gap from other DC projects like Man of Tomorrow, and while returning cast members are confirmed alongside new hires, plot details remain scarce.

via TheWrap|

#batman #entertainment #matt-reeves

entertainment1 month ago•16 min saved

Batman Part II Slips to February 2028 for IMAX Release

Warner Bros. and DC Studios have again delayed The Batman Part II, moving its release to February 18, 2028 for an IMAX debut after previously targeting 2027 and originally 2025; the shift is part of a broader Warner Bros. calendar shuffle and follows production delays caused by Hollywood strikes, with the project now receiving more post-production time and a four-day domestic weekend window.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#batman #dc-studios #entertainment

entertainment1 month ago•16 min saved

Batman Sequel Pushed to 2028 as Pattinson Debuts First Footage

Matt Reeves’ The Batman Part II has been delayed again to February 18, 2028, about six years after the 2022 film. Reeves posted the first camera-test footage of Robert Pattinson’s Batman on Vimeo, with Scarlett Johansson, Sebastian Stan, Charles Dance, Brian Tyree Henry and Sebastian Koch among the cast. Plot details and specific roles remain under wraps. The shift follows an earlier move from 2026 to 2027, and DC’s James Gunn notes long gaps between sequels are common for big-budget titles.

via Variety|

#batman #entertainment #matt-reeves

entertainment1 month ago•3 min saved

Court of Owls to Rule a Darker Gotham in The Batman 2 Rumors

Rumors suggest The Batman Part II will introduce the Court of Owls as a darker, more domestic Gotham threat, with Sebastian Stan possibly playing Harvey Dent/Two-Face or Victor Zsasz and Brian Tyree Henry attached as Dent, while Scarlett Johansson’s role remains unconfirmed and Barry Keoghan’s Joker may linger in Arkham; the Court would be a sins-made-flesh foe rather than an invading force, signaling a bolder, grimmer sequel, though no official casting has been confirmed as production moves forward.

via The Guardian|

#batman #court-of-owls #entertainment

world-news1 month ago•22 min saved

Mexico's 'Batman' vigilante hunted for duct-taping bike thieves to lampposts

A Mexican vigilante nicknamed the Batman of Lagos de Moreno chased down suspected motorcycle thieves and duct-taped several of them to lampposts over about 10 days in Lagos de Moreno, Jalisco. Police say the tied-up men are victims and are seeking to apprehend the vigilante; at least five men were found bound to poles, with bikes left nearby. Images shared by journalist Luis Cárdenas show signs labeling the men as thieves. Two vehicles have been identified as possibly linked; no arrests have been reported.

via New York Post|

#batman #lagos-de-moreno #mexico

entertainment2 months ago•3 min saved

Absolute Batman Animated Series Gets Scott Snyder-Driven Reimagining

Warner Bros. Animation and DC Studios announced an adult animated series 'Absolute Batman' at Annecy, with Scott Snyder as showrunner and Nick Dragotta as producer, reimagining Bruce Wayne as a working-class hero. The project is not yet attached to a network, and DC/Warner also announced 'Joker: Laugh Riot' and a Krypto kids' series as additional Gotham-related projects.

via TVLine|

#animation #annecy #batman

film2 months ago•18 min saved

Annecy Hails Batman Knightfall as Promising Animated Trilogy Opens

At the Annecy festival, Warner Bros. Animation debuted Part 1 of the Knightfall trilogy, an adult‑oriented Batman tale animated by Mir Co., featuring Anson Mount as Batman, Michael Mando as Bane, and Tim Drake in a pivotal Robin role. The premiere highlighted brutal action, sharp humor, and detective storytelling as Batman confronts trauma and Bane's scheme to break Gotham, signaling a potentially standout DC animated chapter and setting up a three-film arc.

via Variety|

#animation #annecy #batman

technology2 months ago•7 min saved

RayNeo Air 4 Pro: Budget AR Glasses Turn Switch 2 into a Pocket Cinema

RayNeo Air 4 Pro offers dual 1080p, 120Hz AR displays with B&O audio and USB-C hookup, making Switch 2 gaming feel like a big-screen experience. However, dock compatibility is limited (the tested JoyDock works with the original Switch, not Switch 2), the field of view is narrower (47° vs 58° on rival glasses), and the display is fixed rather than using a floating option. It’s cheaper—about half the price of Viture Beast XR—and includes Batman/Joker-themed variants for novelty. Overall, a portable big-screen option with several caveats compared to pricier rivals, best when you lack a TV and want a lower-cost solution.

via Nintendo Life|

#ar-glasses #batman #joydock

gaming2 months ago•6 min saved

Switch 2 welcomes LEGO Batman with exclusive minifigure and Mayhem DLC on Sept 18

LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is headed to Nintendo Switch 2 on Sept 18, 2026 in Standard and Deluxe editions, featuring an exclusive LEGO Retro Video Game Batman minifigure for pre-orders or day-one Deluxe copies. The Mayhem Collection DLC drops the same day, adding The Joker and Harley Quinn in Mayhem Mode, a Sinister Pack with outfits for seven characters, extra Batcave items, and a new Batmobile. Pre-orders for Switch 2 grant The Dark Knight Returns outfit, and linking to a Warner Bros. account unlocks a Golden Age Batsuit; existing owners can upgrade to Deluxe (£21.99 / $24.99) to receive the Legacy Collection and Mayhem Collection on launch. The game is already available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, with Switch 2 pre-orders now open.

via Brick Fanatics|

#batman #exclusive-minifigure #gaming

entertainment2 months ago•17 min saved

Pattinson Defends Batman Body: Trained Daily Ahead of The Batman 2

Robert Pattinson tells GQ he built a home gym and trained every day—sometimes twice a day at 3 a.m.—to bulk up for The Batman: Part II, pushing back on critics as production reportedly spans 11 weeks of night shoots, while recalling the grueling pace of Nolan’s The Odyssey.

via Variety|

#batman #entertainment #gq-interview

technology3 months ago•57 min saved

Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Unlocks 126 Minifig Outfits Across Seven Characters

Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is revealed to feature 126 playable suits split among Batman, Robin, Nightwing, Batgirl, Catwoman, Gordon, and Talia, with detailed unlock methods for each outfit and numerous cross-media references (comics, films, and TV). The article serves as a comprehensive guide to every suit, including where to obtain them, and notes spoilers for those who dive in.

via Rock Paper Shotgun|

#batman #costumes #lego