Fans of the DC superhero Batman have recently been looking for a hidden villain in Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight trilogy. Starring Christian Bale as the Caped Crusader, the beloved film series introduced multiple adversaries of the superhero, from Scarecrow, The Joker, and Bane to the likes of Harvey Dent and Talia Al Ghul.
Christian Bale in The Dark Knight | Credits: Warner Bros. Entertainment
However, a new fan-made image has sparked speculation among fans, suggesting that the final installment in the trilogy might have included another villain, Deathstroke, with a CIA agent role, portrayed by the Irish actor Aidan Gillen in the 2012 film The Dark Knight Rises.
Did Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight Rises feature Deathstroke?
Each film in Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight trilogy focuses on a Batman villain. Along with the lead antagonist, the filmmaker also utilized other Batman villains in the film series. And...
Christian Bale in The Dark Knight | Credits: Warner Bros. Entertainment
However, a new fan-made image has sparked speculation among fans, suggesting that the final installment in the trilogy might have included another villain, Deathstroke, with a CIA agent role, portrayed by the Irish actor Aidan Gillen in the 2012 film The Dark Knight Rises.
Did Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight Rises feature Deathstroke?
Each film in Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight trilogy focuses on a Batman villain. Along with the lead antagonist, the filmmaker also utilized other Batman villains in the film series. And...
- 5/23/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Renny Harlin's "The Strangers: Chapter 1" is the third film in the "Strangers" series, but is intended to be the first film in a new rebooted trilogy sporting a unique continuity. Not that "The Strangers" possessed a complicated mythology; each movie follows a trio of mute, masked killers -- perhaps a family -- who have made a sport of breaking into people's houses and torturing them for kicks. In the credits of "Chapter 1," the killers are credited only as Dollface, Pin-Up Girl, and Scarecrow (previously called The Man in the Mask). This time around, they are played by Olivia Kreutzova, Letizia Fabbri, and Matúš Lajčák, respectively.
The plot of "Chapter 1" is as simple as can be: A young city couple (Madelaine Petsch and Froy Gutierrez) is driving to Portland, Oregon when they get waylaid in a small town called Venus. Naturally, their car breaks down and they have to...
The plot of "Chapter 1" is as simple as can be: A young city couple (Madelaine Petsch and Froy Gutierrez) is driving to Portland, Oregon when they get waylaid in a small town called Venus. Naturally, their car breaks down and they have to...
- 5/22/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Sixteen years after Bryan Bertino's The Strangers shocked moviegoers, Lionsgate is reintroducing moviegoers to Dollface, Pin-Up Girl, and Scarecrow in The Strangers – Chapter 1, the first film in a new trilogy that brings the movie's masked murderers back to the big screen as they stalk a young couple (Madelaine Petsch and Froy Gutierrez) spending the night at a secluded cabin in the woods. Ahead of the film's world premiere in Los Angeles last week, Daily Dead had the chance to talk with lead actors Madelaine Petsch (who is also one of the film's executive producers) and Froy Gutierrez about what attracted them to playing their respective characters, developing a realistic chemistry in a short amount of time, and working with legendary director Renny Harlin.
You can watch our full video interview with Madelaine Petsch and Froy Gutierrez, which got crashed by some familiar frightening faces, and you can also see my eerie interaction with Dollface,...
You can watch our full video interview with Madelaine Petsch and Froy Gutierrez, which got crashed by some familiar frightening faces, and you can also see my eerie interaction with Dollface,...
- 5/18/2024
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
The Dcu, a ‘broad but not blanket’ reset of the Dceu, headed by James Gunn, has a lot riding on it when it comes to the future of Warner Bros. in general. While the highly anticipated Superman movie is set to become the first major offering under the new regime, a number of other highly-anticipated movies are also in the pipeline.
This includes the upcoming Batman II movie, which is set to further the journey of Robert Pattinson’s Batman and is rumored to have a place for Barry Keoghan’s Joker. While there have been rumors of several other antagonists who might as well end up being a part of Batman II, a fan on Twitter recently came up with his own iteration of how the movie should look like.
Robert Pattinson was widely praised for his depiction of The Batman. | Warner Bros.
Instead of sticking with The Joker,...
This includes the upcoming Batman II movie, which is set to further the journey of Robert Pattinson’s Batman and is rumored to have a place for Barry Keoghan’s Joker. While there have been rumors of several other antagonists who might as well end up being a part of Batman II, a fan on Twitter recently came up with his own iteration of how the movie should look like.
Robert Pattinson was widely praised for his depiction of The Batman. | Warner Bros.
Instead of sticking with The Joker,...
- 5/17/2024
- by Rishabh Bhatnagar
- FandomWire
This article contains major spoilers for "The Strangers: Chapter 1."
The horror genre is no stranger (pun intended) to creatures returning from the dead. After "The Bride of Frankenstein" brought back the Monster in 1935, no major cinematic horror character has lain dormant for too long, with even the unlikeliest of beasties or killers coming back for at least a second go-round or more.
The villains of 2008's "The Strangers" count as one of those unlikely killers, though not because they're difficult to sequelize. On the contrary, the very ethos of the Strangers — that being they kill "because you were home" — is incredibly open-ended and ripe for exploration and expansion in further films. Yet therein lies the rub, as they say, for a large part of what makes "The Strangers" so terrifying is that it's a home invasion movie where absolutely no rationale is given for the tragic fates suffered by the...
The horror genre is no stranger (pun intended) to creatures returning from the dead. After "The Bride of Frankenstein" brought back the Monster in 1935, no major cinematic horror character has lain dormant for too long, with even the unlikeliest of beasties or killers coming back for at least a second go-round or more.
The villains of 2008's "The Strangers" count as one of those unlikely killers, though not because they're difficult to sequelize. On the contrary, the very ethos of the Strangers — that being they kill "because you were home" — is incredibly open-ended and ripe for exploration and expansion in further films. Yet therein lies the rub, as they say, for a large part of what makes "The Strangers" so terrifying is that it's a home invasion movie where absolutely no rationale is given for the tragic fates suffered by the...
- 5/17/2024
- by Bill Bria
- Slash Film
The Strangers: Chapter 1
Photo: John Armour (Lionsgate)
After 16 years of axe-wielding, needle-dropping, and door-knocking scares, The Strangers have become all too familiar. When Bryan Bertino’s 2008 original asked, “Is Tamara home?” the home invasion felt like a novel avenue for slashers. With added authenticity and a sense of criminal mundanity,...
Photo: John Armour (Lionsgate)
After 16 years of axe-wielding, needle-dropping, and door-knocking scares, The Strangers have become all too familiar. When Bryan Bertino’s 2008 original asked, “Is Tamara home?” the home invasion felt like a novel avenue for slashers. With added authenticity and a sense of criminal mundanity,...
- 5/16/2024
- by Matt Schimkowitz
- avclub.com
“Is Tamara here?” In May of 2008, those three words hung in the air with foreboding menace (along with “because you were home”) as Bryan Bertino’s The Strangers played in theaters and shocked moviegoers like myself with its straightforward approach to home invasion horror and random violence. Now, 16 years later, the masked murderers now known as Pin-Up Girl, Dollface, and Scarecrow are back on the big screen in The Strangers – Chapter 1, the first film in a new trilogy and the third movie overall in the franchise (the most recent being 2018’s The Strangers: Prey at Night). More of a relaunched expansion of the franchise rather than a full-on remake of the original movie, The Strangers – Chapter 1 still retreads a lot of the first film’s frights, but it does so effectively while weaving in its own intriguing story threads, delivering a promising start to a new trilogy of terror...
- 5/16/2024
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
In the quest to capture the essence of the Dark Knight, could anyone overlook Christopher Nolan’s valiant effort in Batman Begins, which starred Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne?
Injecting a dose of realistic, gritty realism into a genre often draped in escapism, Nolan’s 2005 flick definitely left an indelible mark. Yet, it was a single scene that kept it from fully resonating with Batman’s lore custodian, Bruce Timm.
The acclaimed animator (best known as the head producer of Batman: The Animated Series) once pointed out that while Nolan borrowed elements from Frank Miller’s Batman: Year One—a masterpiece in its own right—alterations were made that distanced the film from its source material’s raw authenticity.
Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne in a still from Batman Begins (Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures)
This raises an intriguing question: Can film adaptations ever truly satisfy when they shift the narrative...
Injecting a dose of realistic, gritty realism into a genre often draped in escapism, Nolan’s 2005 flick definitely left an indelible mark. Yet, it was a single scene that kept it from fully resonating with Batman’s lore custodian, Bruce Timm.
The acclaimed animator (best known as the head producer of Batman: The Animated Series) once pointed out that while Nolan borrowed elements from Frank Miller’s Batman: Year One—a masterpiece in its own right—alterations were made that distanced the film from its source material’s raw authenticity.
Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne in a still from Batman Begins (Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures)
This raises an intriguing question: Can film adaptations ever truly satisfy when they shift the narrative...
- 5/16/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
“The Strangers” marketing campaign got a little too strange.
Around 11:30 p.m. Pt Tuesday night, TikTok shut down Lionsgate’s page after a promotional livestream for the studio’s upcoming horror-franchise prequel “The Strangers – Chapter 1” was found to have violated the social media platform’s terms of service.
The video was removed. In its place, a TikTok alert read: “We do not allow showing or promoting dangerous activities and challenges. This includes dares, games, tricks, inappropriate use of dangerous tools, eating substances that are harmful to one’s health, or similar activities that may lead to significant physical harm.”
A Lionsgate spokesperson did not respond to IndieWire’s request for comment on the stream being taken down.
The Lionsgate TikTok page has been restored. On it are five videos promoting the film, but no livestream.
“The Strangers – Chapter 1” livestream showed a masked person — the Scarecrow from the film — with...
Around 11:30 p.m. Pt Tuesday night, TikTok shut down Lionsgate’s page after a promotional livestream for the studio’s upcoming horror-franchise prequel “The Strangers – Chapter 1” was found to have violated the social media platform’s terms of service.
The video was removed. In its place, a TikTok alert read: “We do not allow showing or promoting dangerous activities and challenges. This includes dares, games, tricks, inappropriate use of dangerous tools, eating substances that are harmful to one’s health, or similar activities that may lead to significant physical harm.”
A Lionsgate spokesperson did not respond to IndieWire’s request for comment on the stream being taken down.
The Lionsgate TikTok page has been restored. On it are five videos promoting the film, but no livestream.
“The Strangers – Chapter 1” livestream showed a masked person — the Scarecrow from the film — with...
- 5/10/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
The first full-length trailer for Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths - Part Three has just hit (via Toonado.com), and it teases what looks to be a high-stakes finale to this animated trilogy (and the Tomorrowverse as we know it).
With the Anti-Monitor on the loose, a whole host of heroes assemble to save the Multiverse, but it looks like that will be easier said than done when they also have Lex Luthor to contend with. Several other villains are also spotted, including The Joker, Scarecrow, and Two-Face.
In terms of cameos, the trailer ends with another Batman: The Animated Series tease. Batman Beyond also appears, but perhaps the biggest surprise comes when we return to the world of the Super Friends!
The Saturday morning cartoon aired between 1973 and 1985 on ABC and was produced by Hanna-Barbera. That classic animation style returns here and we're hoping the movie has even...
With the Anti-Monitor on the loose, a whole host of heroes assemble to save the Multiverse, but it looks like that will be easier said than done when they also have Lex Luthor to contend with. Several other villains are also spotted, including The Joker, Scarecrow, and Two-Face.
In terms of cameos, the trailer ends with another Batman: The Animated Series tease. Batman Beyond also appears, but perhaps the biggest surprise comes when we return to the world of the Super Friends!
The Saturday morning cartoon aired between 1973 and 1985 on ABC and was produced by Hanna-Barbera. That classic animation style returns here and we're hoping the movie has even...
- 5/8/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Ben Affleck has been one of the most prolific actors in Hollywood, and he has also made a mark as an acclaimed filmmaker. Having his breakthrough with the Oscar-winning drama Good Will Hunting, which he co-wrote with Matt Damon, Affleck rose to worldwide stardom as he headlined blockbusters and became a slough-after actor.
Affleck’s tryst with the superhero genre has been bittersweet. While his role as Daredevil has been regarded as cheesy, with the actor himself considering it a mistake, his role as Batman in the Dceu has been divisive. Now, the actor is rumored to be in the running for Doctor Doom in the MCU, which fans seem to be completely against.
Ben Affleck Rumored to Be Considered For Doctor Doom Ben Affleck in Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice
Ever since Matt Shakman’s The Fantastic Four was announced, fans have been waiting for Doctor Doom to finally make his MCU debut.
Affleck’s tryst with the superhero genre has been bittersweet. While his role as Daredevil has been regarded as cheesy, with the actor himself considering it a mistake, his role as Batman in the Dceu has been divisive. Now, the actor is rumored to be in the running for Doctor Doom in the MCU, which fans seem to be completely against.
Ben Affleck Rumored to Be Considered For Doctor Doom Ben Affleck in Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice
Ever since Matt Shakman’s The Fantastic Four was announced, fans have been waiting for Doctor Doom to finally make his MCU debut.
- 5/6/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
For years, fans have been debating over the politics incorporated in Christopher Nolan’s films, especially in his universally acclaimed The Dark Knight trilogy. Many have argued that the themes explored in the acclaimed trilogy are a bit more right-leaning, especially the threequel The Dark Knight Rises is considered to be the most political of them all.
However, according to the man himself, The Dark Knight trilogy is not supposed to be political but about the upending of society. But not everyone is convinced by the Oscar-winner’s explanation.
Christopher Nolan’s Stance on Tdkr‘s Politics Leaves Fans Confused Christopher Nolan | Credits: Wikimedia Commons
It’s not hard to see why The Dark Knight Rises is considered by many to be the most political entry in the trilogy, following its parallels to the French Revolution. Considering Bane exploits the anger of the lower classes of Gotham to take over...
However, according to the man himself, The Dark Knight trilogy is not supposed to be political but about the upending of society. But not everyone is convinced by the Oscar-winner’s explanation.
Christopher Nolan’s Stance on Tdkr‘s Politics Leaves Fans Confused Christopher Nolan | Credits: Wikimedia Commons
It’s not hard to see why The Dark Knight Rises is considered by many to be the most political entry in the trilogy, following its parallels to the French Revolution. Considering Bane exploits the anger of the lower classes of Gotham to take over...
- 5/5/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
While Christopher Nolan is seen as the forerunner of original ideas in Hollywood with films such as Tenet and Inception, the filmmaker once redefined the superhero genre with his The Dark Knight trilogy. The films saw Christian Bale as Batman and depicted a realistic version of Gotham and the Caped Crusader, and dealt with philosophical and real-world issues such as the nature of violence and the right to privacy.
While The Dark Knight trilogy is often placed among the greatest superhero films ever made, Nolan reportedly also had a hand in making one of the most underrated animated Batman movies. According to Bruce Timm, Nolan was deeply involved in the making of Batman: Gotham Knight, which was set between the events of Batman Begins and The Dark Knight.
Christopher Nolan Was Involved In Batman: Gotham Knight From The Start A still from Christopher Nolan’s Batman Begins
After Warner Bros....
While The Dark Knight trilogy is often placed among the greatest superhero films ever made, Nolan reportedly also had a hand in making one of the most underrated animated Batman movies. According to Bruce Timm, Nolan was deeply involved in the making of Batman: Gotham Knight, which was set between the events of Batman Begins and The Dark Knight.
Christopher Nolan Was Involved In Batman: Gotham Knight From The Start A still from Christopher Nolan’s Batman Begins
After Warner Bros....
- 4/29/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Warner Bros. Animation has produced multiple animated shows with their most popular character Batman as the protagonist. Bruce Timm’s Batman: The Animated Series was one of the defining shows based on the character that has a long-lasting legacy. The show starred Kevin Conroy as the Caped Crusader and was the beginning of the Dcau.
From 2004 to 2008, The Batman animated series aired as another show centered around Bruce Wayne’s exploits as Batman. The show was not part of th Timmverse and had to distinguish itself from the legendary shows of the Dcau. One way in which the producers of the show made it happen was by making Wayne’s diet include snacks and other relatable food that anyone would eat while in a hurry.
The Batman Animated Series Made Bruce Wayne More Relatable Than Batman: Tas A still from The Batman animated series
Kevin Conroy’s iteration of the Batman,...
From 2004 to 2008, The Batman animated series aired as another show centered around Bruce Wayne’s exploits as Batman. The show was not part of th Timmverse and had to distinguish itself from the legendary shows of the Dcau. One way in which the producers of the show made it happen was by making Wayne’s diet include snacks and other relatable food that anyone would eat while in a hurry.
The Batman Animated Series Made Bruce Wayne More Relatable Than Batman: Tas A still from The Batman animated series
Kevin Conroy’s iteration of the Batman,...
- 4/27/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
After the historic success of Oppenheimer and his Oscar win, Cillian Murphy’s star power has risen significantly. While he was not an A-list superstar, people have loved him over the years, especially in his films with Christopher Nolan and as Thomas Shelby in Peaky Blinders. People are looking forward to what he will do next after his Oscar win.
Cillian Murphy put up a terrifying performance as Jackson Rippner in Red Eye
Murphy has many projects in the pipeline, and most recently premiered his historical drama Small Things Like These at the recent Berlin International Film Festival. According to new reports, he is venturing into the gaming world with a villain role in the seventh installment of the Far Cry game series.
Cillian Murphy Rumored to Be The Villain of Far Cry 7 Despite immense hype, Giancarlo Esposito’s Anton Castillo (in Far Cry 6) did not impress fans
Cillian Murphy...
Cillian Murphy put up a terrifying performance as Jackson Rippner in Red Eye
Murphy has many projects in the pipeline, and most recently premiered his historical drama Small Things Like These at the recent Berlin International Film Festival. According to new reports, he is venturing into the gaming world with a villain role in the seventh installment of the Far Cry game series.
Cillian Murphy Rumored to Be The Villain of Far Cry 7 Despite immense hype, Giancarlo Esposito’s Anton Castillo (in Far Cry 6) did not impress fans
Cillian Murphy...
- 4/21/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
With news surrounding Far Cry 7 starting to finally be unveiled, the time that Ubisoft has properly stepped up may be upon us. Just recently, a credible leaker revealed who the next villain of the series may be played by, and if this turns out to be true, Vaas Montenegro will have some serious competition.
Ubisoft has been having a pretty great run lately, especially with the recently released Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. Along with that, Assassin’s Creed Mirage was also a success, so it’s safe to say the company is heading in a better direction overall. Regardless, it seems like the next villain in the company’s long-running first-person shooter franchise is going to be a game changer.
Far Cry 7’s Main Villain Reportedly Being Played by Oppenheimer’s Cillian Murphy
After one of 2023’s biggest blockbuster films, Cillian Murphy may just be starring in one of gaming’s future hits.
Ubisoft has been having a pretty great run lately, especially with the recently released Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. Along with that, Assassin’s Creed Mirage was also a success, so it’s safe to say the company is heading in a better direction overall. Regardless, it seems like the next villain in the company’s long-running first-person shooter franchise is going to be a game changer.
Far Cry 7’s Main Villain Reportedly Being Played by Oppenheimer’s Cillian Murphy
After one of 2023’s biggest blockbuster films, Cillian Murphy may just be starring in one of gaming’s future hits.
- 4/20/2024
- by Adil Farooq
- FandomWire
On Wednesday night, Broadway’s Marquis Theatre celebrated the official opening of the highly anticipated revival of The Wiz.
After a successful pre-Broadway tour that began last year, this new production breathes new life into the beloved musical. Under the direction of Schele Williams, known for her work on The Notebook and with choreography by JaQuel Knight, this revival promises an exciting and contemporary take on an enduring classic.
Taking on the iconic role of Dorothy is newcomer Nichelle Lewis, who brings a fresh and vibrant energy to the stage. Joining her is a star-studded cast that includes Wayne Brady as The Wiz, Deborah Cox as Glinda, Melody A. Betts as Aunt Em and Evillene, Kyle Ramar Freeman as the Lion, Phillip Johnson Richardson as the Tinman, and Avery Wilson as the Scarecrow.
The ensemble comprises talented performers, including Allyson Kaye Daniel as Addaperle and Anthony Murphyas Lord High Underling.
After a successful pre-Broadway tour that began last year, this new production breathes new life into the beloved musical. Under the direction of Schele Williams, known for her work on The Notebook and with choreography by JaQuel Knight, this revival promises an exciting and contemporary take on an enduring classic.
Taking on the iconic role of Dorothy is newcomer Nichelle Lewis, who brings a fresh and vibrant energy to the stage. Joining her is a star-studded cast that includes Wayne Brady as The Wiz, Deborah Cox as Glinda, Melody A. Betts as Aunt Em and Evillene, Kyle Ramar Freeman as the Lion, Phillip Johnson Richardson as the Tinman, and Avery Wilson as the Scarecrow.
The ensemble comprises talented performers, including Allyson Kaye Daniel as Addaperle and Anthony Murphyas Lord High Underling.
- 4/18/2024
- by Baila Eve Zisman
- Uinterview
Cult wines are a very American and, more specifically, Californian phenomenon. Akin to another industry-beloved status symbol, the Hermès Birkin bag, they are meticulously crafted, sought-after commodities that are exceedingly scarce and difficult to procure. The term rose in popularity in Napa Valley in the 1990s to describe flashy cabernet sauvignon blends with perfect scores by top wine critics, outrageous prices and insatiable demand.
Master sommelier Vincent Morrow
“Most of these wines were simply well-made, small-production wines and the owners had no intention of multiyear wait lists,” says master sommelier Vincent Morrow, wine director of Michelin-starred Press Restaurant in Napa’s St. Helena.
“Given that a vineyard will take at least six to seven years before it’s producing optimum fruit, and it only bears fruit once a year, the economic nature of these small vineyards was that production could not scale at the pace of any rapid increase in demand.
Master sommelier Vincent Morrow
“Most of these wines were simply well-made, small-production wines and the owners had no intention of multiyear wait lists,” says master sommelier Vincent Morrow, wine director of Michelin-starred Press Restaurant in Napa’s St. Helena.
“Given that a vineyard will take at least six to seven years before it’s producing optimum fruit, and it only bears fruit once a year, the economic nature of these small vineyards was that production could not scale at the pace of any rapid increase in demand.
- 4/18/2024
- by Elycia Rubin
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Before Dorothy’s mother passed away, she had a favorite saying, as Aunt Em reminds her grieving niece in the opening scene of The Wiz: “The hard stuff is there to let you know just how good you got it.” And while that’s a curious mantra to undergird a production of a Broadway musical, there’s something to it in the latest revival.
The first musical by a Black composer to win Tony Awards for best musical and best score, this well-loved show turns 50 next year. If Schele Williams’s simplistic and sometimes bewildering staging doesn’t itself demonstrate how the show has held up across those decades, she wisely steers all attention toward the main event: the stunning vocal performances from her cast. And since the show’s underwhelming visuals feel like less of a distraction than an afterthought, it’s easy enough to put the “hard...
The first musical by a Black composer to win Tony Awards for best musical and best score, this well-loved show turns 50 next year. If Schele Williams’s simplistic and sometimes bewildering staging doesn’t itself demonstrate how the show has held up across those decades, she wisely steers all attention toward the main event: the stunning vocal performances from her cast. And since the show’s underwhelming visuals feel like less of a distraction than an afterthought, it’s easy enough to put the “hard...
- 4/18/2024
- by Dan Rubins
- Slant Magazine
If Jonathan Nolan had got his way, The Dark Knight Rises would have featured the Riddler, not Tom Hardy’s Bane.
Jonathan Nolan has been out and about, promoting his new TV show, Fallout. You can catch our review of that show here, but while chatting with various outlets, the younger Nolan has been offering up some choice recollections regarding past projects. One such story emerged whilst he was a guest on the HappySadConfused podcast and it reveals how 2012’s The Dark Knight Rises would have gone in a very different direction if Jonathan had got his way.
When discussing how to follow up the incredible success of 2008’s The Dark Knight (which featured a villainous performance for the ages from the late Heath Ledger as the Joker), Jonathan (who is co-credited on the third film for the screenplay) found himself wanting to go in a different direction from both...
Jonathan Nolan has been out and about, promoting his new TV show, Fallout. You can catch our review of that show here, but while chatting with various outlets, the younger Nolan has been offering up some choice recollections regarding past projects. One such story emerged whilst he was a guest on the HappySadConfused podcast and it reveals how 2012’s The Dark Knight Rises would have gone in a very different direction if Jonathan had got his way.
When discussing how to follow up the incredible success of 2008’s The Dark Knight (which featured a villainous performance for the ages from the late Heath Ledger as the Joker), Jonathan (who is co-credited on the third film for the screenplay) found himself wanting to go in a different direction from both...
- 4/11/2024
- by Dan Cooper
- Film Stories
The talented Wayne Brady will appear in an iconic role this month as he suits up for his latest adventure in entertainment.
Brady, best known for hosting TV’s Let’s Make a Deal, and his improv comedy skills on Whose Line Is It Anyway?, has also had plenty of unique roles on stage.
Now, he will appear in the Tony Award-winning musical The Wiz as the title character.
He recently addressed what it’s like to take on that role as he admired a larger-than-life image of himself as the character.
“Does it really sink in when you see your face on the wall?” CBS Sunday Morning’s interviewer asked him.
“I think it sinks in. This never gets old,” he admitted, adding, “I mean, come on. It’s my big old head on Broadway.”
Brady talks about the ‘the energy to live up to’ the role of The Wiz...
Brady, best known for hosting TV’s Let’s Make a Deal, and his improv comedy skills on Whose Line Is It Anyway?, has also had plenty of unique roles on stage.
Now, he will appear in the Tony Award-winning musical The Wiz as the title character.
He recently addressed what it’s like to take on that role as he admired a larger-than-life image of himself as the character.
“Does it really sink in when you see your face on the wall?” CBS Sunday Morning’s interviewer asked him.
“I think it sinks in. This never gets old,” he admitted, adding, “I mean, come on. It’s my big old head on Broadway.”
Brady talks about the ‘the energy to live up to’ the role of The Wiz...
- 4/10/2024
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
Allow Robert Pattinson to introduce himself once again. He plays more than a dozen different versions of the same character, Mickey Barnes, in the upcoming science fiction thriller Mickey 17, helmed by the acclaimed South Korean filmmaker Bong Joon-ho.
Considering Pattinson’s acting credits from his earlier films, this portrayal appears to be difficult to pull off. As if we needed another reason to love Twilight fame, the skilled actor has once again proven himself to be a force to be reckoned with in the movie business.
Robert Pattinson in Mickey 17
In fact, The Batman star shares a distinguishing feature with the equally talented actor Cillian Murphy, who is known for his piercing gaze onscreen. At CinemaCon, the yearly exhibition trade show currently taking place in Las Vegas, the Oscar-winning director of Parasite revealed that the one feature that made him cast Pattinson was his “crazy” eyes.
The Mesmerizing...
Considering Pattinson’s acting credits from his earlier films, this portrayal appears to be difficult to pull off. As if we needed another reason to love Twilight fame, the skilled actor has once again proven himself to be a force to be reckoned with in the movie business.
Robert Pattinson in Mickey 17
In fact, The Batman star shares a distinguishing feature with the equally talented actor Cillian Murphy, who is known for his piercing gaze onscreen. At CinemaCon, the yearly exhibition trade show currently taking place in Las Vegas, the Oscar-winning director of Parasite revealed that the one feature that made him cast Pattinson was his “crazy” eyes.
The Mesmerizing...
- 4/10/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
This may be a controversial take, but Christopher Nolan's 2012 film "The Dark Knight Rises" is the best of the three Batman films Nolan directed, and is handily one of the best superhero films ever made. Produced in the wake of the 2011 Occupy Wall Street protests, "The Dark Knight Rises" addressed the issue of Batman's wealth, pointing out explicitly that being a Batman isn't the best use of one's money. Bruce Wayne is a billionaire, and yet Gotham City still languishes. Bane (Tom Hardy) may be a terrorist who takes the entire city hostage, but he also noted that superhero billionaires are at the heart of economic injustice. Superheroes are not the solution.
"The Dark Knight Rises" also finally allows Batman to retire. One can only be infected by angst-based impulses toward vigilantism for so long before his knees begin to give out. "Rises" questioned the efficiency and health of a Batman,...
"The Dark Knight Rises" also finally allows Batman to retire. One can only be infected by angst-based impulses toward vigilantism for so long before his knees begin to give out. "Rises" questioned the efficiency and health of a Batman,...
- 4/9/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
There are only a few more weeks until the first chapter of Renny Harlin's reboot of the horror franchise, The Strangers, kicks off a trilogy of films. Lionsgate sent out new character posters for the home invading trio: Pin-up Girl, Dollface and Scarecrow. Check them out in the gallery below. Also, a clip of security footage was sent along as well. Because of the aspect ratio it defaulted into a YouTube short and I'm too old and too tired at this point in the day to figure out how to share that with you folks other than to point you in the direction of the link here. After their car breaks down in an eerie small town, a young couple (Madelaine Petsch and Froy Gutierrez)...
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- 4/2/2024
- Screen Anarchy
Actor Colin Farrell has been a prominent figure in the entertainment industry since the early 2000s. While he has appeared in numerous films over the years, many now primarily recognize him for his portrayal of Oswald “Oz” Cobblepot, better known as The Penguin, in the 2022 film The Batman.
A still from The Batman
There are a lot of things to be said about the city of Los Angeles when it comes to its significance in the world of TV shows and cinema in general. Sugar, the new mystery series on Apple TV+, starring Colin Farrell, does a great job of capturing the essence of the City of Angels, especially the ugly underbelly. In this atmospheric backdrop, Farrell assumes a new enigmatic persona, embodying the essence of the city’s moody ambience.
Colin Farrell Incorporates A New Mysterious Character For The New Show Sugar Sugar
In a clip from the upcoming series called Sugar,...
A still from The Batman
There are a lot of things to be said about the city of Los Angeles when it comes to its significance in the world of TV shows and cinema in general. Sugar, the new mystery series on Apple TV+, starring Colin Farrell, does a great job of capturing the essence of the City of Angels, especially the ugly underbelly. In this atmospheric backdrop, Farrell assumes a new enigmatic persona, embodying the essence of the city’s moody ambience.
Colin Farrell Incorporates A New Mysterious Character For The New Show Sugar Sugar
In a clip from the upcoming series called Sugar,...
- 4/1/2024
- by Subhojeet Mookherjee
- FandomWire
Three new character posters ― featuring Dollface, Pin-Up Girl, and Scarecrow ― have been released for the forthcoming horror film The Strangers: Chapter 1 along with a new clip featuring disturbing security of the Strangers themselves. The film will open exclusively in theaters nationwide on May 17, 2024.
Synopsis: After their car breaks down in an eerie small town, a young couple (Madelaine Petsch and Froy Gutierrez) are forced to spend the night in a remote cabin. Panic ensues as they are terrorized by three masked strangers who strike with no mercy and seemingly no motive in The Strangers ― Chapter 1, the chilling first entry of this upcoming horror feature film series.
About The Film
Genre: Horror Cast: Madelaine Petsch, Froy Gutierrez Director: Renny Harlin Screenplay: Alan R. Cohen & Alan Freedland Producer: Courtney Solomon, Mark Canton, Christopher Milburn, Gary Raskin, Alastair Burlingham, Charlie Dombek
The Strangers: Chapter 1 is in theaters nationwide on May 17, 2024!
For More Information,...
Synopsis: After their car breaks down in an eerie small town, a young couple (Madelaine Petsch and Froy Gutierrez) are forced to spend the night in a remote cabin. Panic ensues as they are terrorized by three masked strangers who strike with no mercy and seemingly no motive in The Strangers ― Chapter 1, the chilling first entry of this upcoming horror feature film series.
About The Film
Genre: Horror Cast: Madelaine Petsch, Froy Gutierrez Director: Renny Harlin Screenplay: Alan R. Cohen & Alan Freedland Producer: Courtney Solomon, Mark Canton, Christopher Milburn, Gary Raskin, Alastair Burlingham, Charlie Dombek
The Strangers: Chapter 1 is in theaters nationwide on May 17, 2024!
For More Information,...
- 4/1/2024
- by Editor
- CinemaNerdz
Scarecrow, Dollface, and Pin-Up Girl show up in the dead of night at the front door of their chosen victims in Lionsgate’s The Strangers – Chapter 1 30-second security footage clip. The studio also unveiled three character posters featuring the creepy mask-wearing strangers.
Chapter 1 stars Madelaine Petsch (Riverdale), Froy Gutierrez (Cruel Summer), Gabriel Basso (The Night Agent), and Ema Horvath (The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power). Renny Harlin directed from a screenplay by Alan R. Cohen and Alan Freedland, based on The Strangers by Bryan Bertino.
“After their car breaks down in an eerie small town, a young couple (Madelaine Petsch and Froy Gutierrez) are forced to spend the night in a remote cabin,” reads Lionsgate’s synopsis. “Panic ensues as they are terrorized by three masked strangers who strike with no mercy and seemingly no motive in The Strangers – Chapter 1, the chilling first entry of this upcoming horror feature film series.
Chapter 1 stars Madelaine Petsch (Riverdale), Froy Gutierrez (Cruel Summer), Gabriel Basso (The Night Agent), and Ema Horvath (The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power). Renny Harlin directed from a screenplay by Alan R. Cohen and Alan Freedland, based on The Strangers by Bryan Bertino.
“After their car breaks down in an eerie small town, a young couple (Madelaine Petsch and Froy Gutierrez) are forced to spend the night in a remote cabin,” reads Lionsgate’s synopsis. “Panic ensues as they are terrorized by three masked strangers who strike with no mercy and seemingly no motive in The Strangers – Chapter 1, the chilling first entry of this upcoming horror feature film series.
- 4/1/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Lionsgate is planning a May 17th theatrical release for the horror film The Strangers: Chapter 1, and with that date just a month and a half away, they have unveiled a new promo, along with a trio of character posters. The promo is embedded above and is meant to look like security camera footage, with the stranger known as Pin-Up Girl (who doesn’t seem to be able to see through her mask very well) approaching someone’s door. The character posters feature the three strangers; Pin-Up Girl, Dollface, and the Man in the Mask (who is now being referred to as Scarecrow). You can check them out at the bottom of this article.
The Strangers: Chapter 1 was directed by Renny Harlin, who shot an entire trilogy of Strangers movies at the same time. We’ve heard that Lionsgate will also be releasing The Strangers: Chapter 2 and The Strangers: Chapter...
The Strangers: Chapter 1 was directed by Renny Harlin, who shot an entire trilogy of Strangers movies at the same time. We’ve heard that Lionsgate will also be releasing The Strangers: Chapter 2 and The Strangers: Chapter...
- 4/1/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
While Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello, and Raphael will have plenty of mutants to take on in the upcoming Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, one thing they won’t be doing is making coleslaw, as Shredder won’t be featured in Mutant Mayhem despite being the most recognizable villain in the franchise. But you can bet he’ll be in the sequel.
Speaking with SFX, director Jeff Rowe promised, “We’ll Dark Knight it,” referring to the fact that the primary villain of the Batman universe, The Joker, wasn’t properly introduced until sequel The Dark Knight, as Ra’s al Rhul and Scarecrow were the antagonists of Batman Begins. With such a tease from Rowe, one wonders if Shredder will have a cameo at the end of the movie in a similar way that Joker did.
Rowe expanded on the themes of the movie, which might hint to more reasoning for not featuring Shredder,...
Speaking with SFX, director Jeff Rowe promised, “We’ll Dark Knight it,” referring to the fact that the primary villain of the Batman universe, The Joker, wasn’t properly introduced until sequel The Dark Knight, as Ra’s al Rhul and Scarecrow were the antagonists of Batman Begins. With such a tease from Rowe, one wonders if Shredder will have a cameo at the end of the movie in a similar way that Joker did.
Rowe expanded on the themes of the movie, which might hint to more reasoning for not featuring Shredder,...
- 7/9/2023
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
Some actors get so immersed in their roles that they avoid their co-stars in an attempt to distance themselves from anything that could detract from their art. But the reason Cillian Murphy ditched nightly dinners with his Oppenheimer co-stars had to do with the mounting pressure he felt playing the father of the atomic bomb.
In a sitdown with People, co-star Emily Blunt remembered that the isolation of their filming locations encouraged some to gather for some grub. “We were all in the same hotel in the middle of the New Mexican desert…We only had each other. Me and Matt were roommates and we were like, ‘Let’s go to have dinner.’” But Cillian Murphy would sit these Oppenheimer meals out since, according to Blunt, “The sheer volume of what he had to take on and shoulder is so monumental…Of course he didn’t want to come and have dinner with us.
In a sitdown with People, co-star Emily Blunt remembered that the isolation of their filming locations encouraged some to gather for some grub. “We were all in the same hotel in the middle of the New Mexican desert…We only had each other. Me and Matt were roommates and we were like, ‘Let’s go to have dinner.’” But Cillian Murphy would sit these Oppenheimer meals out since, according to Blunt, “The sheer volume of what he had to take on and shoulder is so monumental…Of course he didn’t want to come and have dinner with us.
- 7/9/2023
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
Al Pacino says he doesn’t remember much of the 1970s. So, The Godfather, Serpico, Scarecrow, Dog Day Afternoon, …And Justice For All are some of the greatest movies ever, let alone of the 1970s: all a blur. But unfortunately, he remembers Gigli and 88 Minutes, Revolution, Righteous Kill, and too many more all too well. He is a guy that always goes over the top, and sometimes it results in brilliance and other times, it causes Mr. Pacino to become a parody of himself. But is his legacy strong enough, and is Al in the middle of another comeback?
It’s a diverse career of ups and downs and whatever he was thinking with Jack and Jill. And so let’s find out: Wtf Happened to… Al Pacino?
But to truly understand what happened to Al Pacino, we go back to the beginning. And the beginning began when he was born on April 25th,...
It’s a diverse career of ups and downs and whatever he was thinking with Jack and Jill. And so let’s find out: Wtf Happened to… Al Pacino?
But to truly understand what happened to Al Pacino, we go back to the beginning. And the beginning began when he was born on April 25th,...
- 6/23/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
The Broadway-bound revival of The Wiz, which will launch a national tour in Baltimore this fall, has cast Kyle Ramar Freeman (A Strange Loop) as the Lion, Phillip Johnson Richardson (Apple+’s Sharper) as the Tinman, and former The Voice contestant Avery Wilson as the Scarecrow.
Richardson and Wilson will be making their Broadway debuts. Casting for the character of Dorothy has yet to be announced.
The revival, featuring some new material by Amber Ruffin, is produced by Kristin Caskey, Mike Isaacson, Brian Anthony Moreland, Ambassador Theatre Group, Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker, who issued the joint statement today announcing the castings. The revival is set to arrive on Broadway next spring.
Featuring a book by William F. Brown and a score by Charlie Smalls (and others), the revival will be directed by Schele Williams and choreographed by JaQuel Knight. The Wiz premiered on Broadway in 1975 and won seven Tony Awards including Best Musical.
Richardson and Wilson will be making their Broadway debuts. Casting for the character of Dorothy has yet to be announced.
The revival, featuring some new material by Amber Ruffin, is produced by Kristin Caskey, Mike Isaacson, Brian Anthony Moreland, Ambassador Theatre Group, Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker, who issued the joint statement today announcing the castings. The revival is set to arrive on Broadway next spring.
Featuring a book by William F. Brown and a score by Charlie Smalls (and others), the revival will be directed by Schele Williams and choreographed by JaQuel Knight. The Wiz premiered on Broadway in 1975 and won seven Tony Awards including Best Musical.
- 6/1/2023
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Everyone knows the deal with 1997's "Batman & Robin" by now. We don't need to rehash the abject disappointment that accompanied its release and its legacy of having nearly killed off the Batman franchise — though, that might be fun ... but let's focus, here. In the wake of Joel Schumacher's second and final Batman movie, Warner Bros. was sent scrambling, lurching from one attempt to reboot the Dark Knight to another.
This went on for some years, with multiple projects being considered and developed before being scrapped. One such project, "Batman: DarKnight," would have been the complete opposite to "Batman & Robin," telling a dark tale that would see Dick Grayson used as a test subject in Dr. Jonathan Crane, Aka Scarecrow's twisted experiments. Of course, we all know how the story plays out, with Warners nixing that movie in favor of Christopher Nolan's origin tale "Batman Begins.
This went on for some years, with multiple projects being considered and developed before being scrapped. One such project, "Batman: DarKnight," would have been the complete opposite to "Batman & Robin," telling a dark tale that would see Dick Grayson used as a test subject in Dr. Jonathan Crane, Aka Scarecrow's twisted experiments. Of course, we all know how the story plays out, with Warners nixing that movie in favor of Christopher Nolan's origin tale "Batman Begins.
- 4/23/2023
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
If you thought Amber Riley winning the Golden Mask during the November 30 finale of “The Masked Singer” was the end of Season 8, you’d be dead wrong. Fox’s wild and wacky reality TV show still has one extra episode left, the Seasonal Sing-a-Long Spectacular, which will air in its normal Wednesday night time slot on December 7, 2022.
The annual Sing-a-Long is a chance for fans at home to whet their whistles and croon along with the contestants of Season 8. Expect many of your favorites to make special holiday appearances, so you can pluck along with the winner (Amber Riley as Harp), bleat with the runners-up (Wilson Phillips as Lambs) or shiver with the semi-finalist (Nikki Glaser as Snowstorm). As always, the lyrics will appear on screen with a bouncing ball keeping the tempo.
SEEWho’s your favorite ‘The Masked Singer’ winner ever: Harp, Firefly, Queen of Hearts … ? [Poll]
This eighth installment...
The annual Sing-a-Long is a chance for fans at home to whet their whistles and croon along with the contestants of Season 8. Expect many of your favorites to make special holiday appearances, so you can pluck along with the winner (Amber Riley as Harp), bleat with the runners-up (Wilson Phillips as Lambs) or shiver with the semi-finalist (Nikki Glaser as Snowstorm). As always, the lyrics will appear on screen with a bouncing ball keeping the tempo.
SEEWho’s your favorite ‘The Masked Singer’ winner ever: Harp, Firefly, Queen of Hearts … ? [Poll]
This eighth installment...
- 12/1/2022
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
“The Masked Singer” aired a two-hour epic finale on Wednesday night, with Harp walking away with the Season 8 Golden Mask Trophy. She defeated Lambs in the first ever all-female final. We found out trio of wooly divas were multi-platinum girl group Wilson Phillips before Harp stood center stage and unmasked herself in front of panelists Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy, Ken Jeong and Nicole Scherzinger.
See Amber Riley makes history as first celebrity to win both ‘Dancing With the Stars’ and ‘The Masked Singer’
Prior to Harp’s unmasking, the panelists submitted final guesses: Yvette Nicole Brown (Robin), Jordin Sparks (Jenny), Jennifer Hudson (Ken) and Amber Riley (Nicole). When the mask came off it was Nicole who was proven correct. The award-winning singer, actress and Broadway star had blown them away with her renditions of “Edge of Glory” by Lady Gaga and “Gravity” by John Mayer.
“This has been such an amazing experience,...
See Amber Riley makes history as first celebrity to win both ‘Dancing With the Stars’ and ‘The Masked Singer’
Prior to Harp’s unmasking, the panelists submitted final guesses: Yvette Nicole Brown (Robin), Jordin Sparks (Jenny), Jennifer Hudson (Ken) and Amber Riley (Nicole). When the mask came off it was Nicole who was proven correct. The award-winning singer, actress and Broadway star had blown them away with her renditions of “Edge of Glory” by Lady Gaga and “Gravity” by John Mayer.
“This has been such an amazing experience,...
- 12/1/2022
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
“The Masked Singer” aired a two-hour epic finale on Wednesday night, with Harp walking away with the Season 8 Golden Mask Trophy. She defeated Lambs in the first ever all-female final. Following their performances of “I’m Every Woman” by Chaka Khan and “I Want to Know What Love Is” by Foreigner, we found out trio of wooly divas were multi-platinum girl group Wilson Phillips.
Prior to the Lambs big reveal, panelists Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy, Ken Jeong and Nicole Scherzinger submitted final guesses: Wilson Phillips (Robin and Nicole), The Chicks (Jenny) and Kim, Kourtney and Khloe Kardashian (Ken). Of course Robin and Nicole were correct in naming the group consisting of Chynna Phillips, Carnie Wilson and Wendy Wilson.
“It’s a journey that we will never forget,” they told host Nick Cannon during their unmasked interview. “It’s been amazing. I have no words. I’m speechless. Do you know...
Prior to the Lambs big reveal, panelists Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy, Ken Jeong and Nicole Scherzinger submitted final guesses: Wilson Phillips (Robin and Nicole), The Chicks (Jenny) and Kim, Kourtney and Khloe Kardashian (Ken). Of course Robin and Nicole were correct in naming the group consisting of Chynna Phillips, Carnie Wilson and Wendy Wilson.
“It’s a journey that we will never forget,” they told host Nick Cannon during their unmasked interview. “It’s been amazing. I have no words. I’m speechless. Do you know...
- 12/1/2022
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
Spoiler Alert: Do not read ahead if you have not watched Season 8, episodes 11 and 12, of “The Masked Singer,” “Two-Hour Epic Finale,” which aired Nov. 30 on Fox.
“The Masked Singer” ended its eighth season on a “Glee”-ful note. Singer and actor Amber Riley, known for playing Mercedes Jones on Fox’s “Glee” and more recently for projects including “A Black Lady Sketch Show” and Lifetime’s “Single Black Female,” was revealed as this season’s winner on the Wednesday night finale.
Riley was unmasked as the Harp, beating out the Lambs — who were unmasked as 90s vocal group Wilson Phillips.
“It’s very validating as an artist,” Riley tells Variety about her win. “It can get very discouraging in this industry, especially as a music artist. I’m pretty much a new artist, even though I’ve been in this industry a really long time… to hear all the amazing...
“The Masked Singer” ended its eighth season on a “Glee”-ful note. Singer and actor Amber Riley, known for playing Mercedes Jones on Fox’s “Glee” and more recently for projects including “A Black Lady Sketch Show” and Lifetime’s “Single Black Female,” was revealed as this season’s winner on the Wednesday night finale.
Riley was unmasked as the Harp, beating out the Lambs — who were unmasked as 90s vocal group Wilson Phillips.
“It’s very validating as an artist,” Riley tells Variety about her win. “It can get very discouraging in this industry, especially as a music artist. I’m pretty much a new artist, even though I’ve been in this industry a really long time… to hear all the amazing...
- 12/1/2022
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
It was a “Battle of the Semi Finals” on “The Masked Singer” airing Thursday, November 24. Harp, Lambs and Snowstorm had each taken out the competition in their respective rounds and went head-to-head in the first ever three-way Battle Royale. After performing “Thinking of You” by Katy Perry and “Since U Been Gone” by Kelly Clarkson, it was Snowstorm that came up short of reaching the Season 8 finale, revealing herself to be comedian Nikki Glaser.
“It was the first dream that I ever had,” the actress told host Nick Cannon during her unmasked interview. “It was squashed at such a young age and it just became something that was unattainable to me. When this opportunity came up it was so perfect. I think what held me back is that everyone knew I was a comedian, so everyone was like, ‘Don’t sing, no one wants to hear that. It’s like Michael Jordan playing baseball.
“It was the first dream that I ever had,” the actress told host Nick Cannon during her unmasked interview. “It was squashed at such a young age and it just became something that was unattainable to me. When this opportunity came up it was so perfect. I think what held me back is that everyone knew I was a comedian, so everyone was like, ‘Don’t sing, no one wants to hear that. It’s like Michael Jordan playing baseball.
- 11/27/2022
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
Two all new celebrities in disguise took to “The Masked Singer” stage for “Fright Night” on Wednesday, November 23, singing their hearts out and coming for Snowstorm’s crown. After giving a soulful rendition of “Devil With the Blue Dress On” by Mitch Ryder & the Detroit Wheels, Sir Bug a Boo advanced to the evening’s Battle Royale, only to be bested by Snowstorm after singing “Somebody’s Watching Me” by Rockwell. The entire panel consisting of Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy, Ken Jeong and Nicole Scherzinger failed to correctly guess Grammy-winning swinger-songwriter Ray Parker Jr. was behind the mask.
“I saw it last year when y’all thought I was Bobby Brown,” Parker Jr. told Nick Cannon during his unmasked interview. “They put my head on the character and I was like, ‘What the heck is that?'” To his friends, family and fans watching at home, the accomplished musician said,...
“I saw it last year when y’all thought I was Bobby Brown,” Parker Jr. told Nick Cannon during his unmasked interview. “They put my head on the character and I was like, ‘What the heck is that?'” To his friends, family and fans watching at home, the accomplished musician said,...
- 11/27/2022
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
Two all new celebrities in disguise took to “The Masked Singer” stage for “Fright Night” on Wednesday, November 23, singing their hearts out and coming for Snowstorm’s crown. After giving a spooktacular performance of “Abracadabra” by the Steve Miller Band, Scarecrow voluntarily withdrew from the competition prior to the evening’s Battle Royale. The “wicked” performer was revealed to be Academy Award nominee and Golden Globe winner Linda Blair.
“Let me tell you what you do for me and for the world,” Blair told host Nick Cannon and panelists Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy, Ken Jeong and Nicole Scherzinger during her unmasked interview. “You take us out of what is the most difficult time in history, right now, for one hour a week of entertainment. I deal with animals being abused, thrown away on the streets. I have a foundation called the The Linda Blair Worldheart Foundation. I travel the world.
“Let me tell you what you do for me and for the world,” Blair told host Nick Cannon and panelists Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy, Ken Jeong and Nicole Scherzinger during her unmasked interview. “You take us out of what is the most difficult time in history, right now, for one hour a week of entertainment. I deal with animals being abused, thrown away on the streets. I have a foundation called the The Linda Blair Worldheart Foundation. I travel the world.
- 11/27/2022
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
Tonight on “The Masked Singer,” Harp, Lambs and Snowstorm participate in a three-way battle to determine the finalists. One contestant is eliminated and forced to reveal themselves in front of America on Thanksgiving Day.
The Season 8 contestants boast a combined 32 Grammy Nominations, 16 Emmy Wins, 8 Gold Albums, 4 Golden Globe Nominations, 42 Books, 10 Teen Choice Awards, and 5 Stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Play along with host Nick Cannon and celebrity panelists Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy, Nicole Scherzinger and Robin Thicke.
See Everything to know about ‘The Masked Singer’ Season 8
Below, read our minute-by-minute “The Masked Singer” recap of Season 8, Episode 10, titled “Battle of the Semi Finals” to find out what happened Wednesday, November 24 at 8:00 p.m. Et/Pt. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about your favorite costumed characters on Fox’s reality TV show and who you think has what it takes to win the entire competition.
The Season 8 contestants boast a combined 32 Grammy Nominations, 16 Emmy Wins, 8 Gold Albums, 4 Golden Globe Nominations, 42 Books, 10 Teen Choice Awards, and 5 Stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Play along with host Nick Cannon and celebrity panelists Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy, Nicole Scherzinger and Robin Thicke.
See Everything to know about ‘The Masked Singer’ Season 8
Below, read our minute-by-minute “The Masked Singer” recap of Season 8, Episode 10, titled “Battle of the Semi Finals” to find out what happened Wednesday, November 24 at 8:00 p.m. Et/Pt. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about your favorite costumed characters on Fox’s reality TV show and who you think has what it takes to win the entire competition.
- 11/25/2022
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
Spoiler Alert: Do not read ahead if you have not watched the Season 8, episode 10, of “The Masked Singer,” “Battle of the Semi-Finals,” which aired Nov. 24 on Fox.
Two episodes in one week? “The Masked Singer” returned on Thanksgiving night for its semi-finals.
The Thanksgiving-themed installment saw comedian Nikki Glaser unmasked as Snowstorm, leaving two finalists — Harp and Lambs — for next week’s finale.
Glaser was unmasked after facing off with Harp and Lambs in a three way battle royale.
For Snowstorm, Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg got it right with Nikki Glaser. Robin Thicke thought it was Whitney Cummings. Nicole Scherzinger picked Iliza Schlesigner. Ken Jeong guessed Kristen Wiig.
Nikki Glaser as Snowstorm joins Ray Parker, Jr., as Sir Bugaboo, Linda Blair as Scarecrow, Chris Jericho as Bride, Adam Corolla as Avocado, George Foreman as Venus Flytrap, George Clinton as Gopher, Joey Lawrence as the Walrus, Le’Veon Bell as the Milkshake, Kat Graham as Robo Girl,...
Two episodes in one week? “The Masked Singer” returned on Thanksgiving night for its semi-finals.
The Thanksgiving-themed installment saw comedian Nikki Glaser unmasked as Snowstorm, leaving two finalists — Harp and Lambs — for next week’s finale.
Glaser was unmasked after facing off with Harp and Lambs in a three way battle royale.
For Snowstorm, Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg got it right with Nikki Glaser. Robin Thicke thought it was Whitney Cummings. Nicole Scherzinger picked Iliza Schlesigner. Ken Jeong guessed Kristen Wiig.
Nikki Glaser as Snowstorm joins Ray Parker, Jr., as Sir Bugaboo, Linda Blair as Scarecrow, Chris Jericho as Bride, Adam Corolla as Avocado, George Foreman as Venus Flytrap, George Clinton as Gopher, Joey Lawrence as the Walrus, Le’Veon Bell as the Milkshake, Kat Graham as Robo Girl,...
- 11/25/2022
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Tonight on “The Masked Singer,” Harp, Lambs and Snowstorm participate in a three-way battle to determine the finalists. One contestant is eliminated and forced to reveal themselves in front of America on Thanksgiving Day. Check out costumes for performers singing Thursday, Nov. 24 (8:00-9:02 Pm Et/Pt) on Fox, below.
Famous faces hidden inside outrageous costumes will sing for panelists Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy, Ken Jeong and Nicole Scherzinger in hopes of winning the Golden Mask trophy. Host Nick Cannon emcees the wild and wacky fun.
Each episode will feature several jaw-dropping performances by intricately disguised celebrities, but for the first time ever, only one contestant will move on from each episode. The studio audience will vote for their favorite, and the singer with the least amount of votes will unmask mid-show! That celebrity will get a front row seat in the “Masked Singer” VIP section to watch the...
Famous faces hidden inside outrageous costumes will sing for panelists Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy, Ken Jeong and Nicole Scherzinger in hopes of winning the Golden Mask trophy. Host Nick Cannon emcees the wild and wacky fun.
Each episode will feature several jaw-dropping performances by intricately disguised celebrities, but for the first time ever, only one contestant will move on from each episode. The studio audience will vote for their favorite, and the singer with the least amount of votes will unmask mid-show! That celebrity will get a front row seat in the “Masked Singer” VIP section to watch the...
- 11/24/2022
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
Wednesday night on Fox, “The Masked Singer” solidified the final piece of the impending semi-finals when Snowstorm won her contest against Scarecrow (who quit) and Sir Bug a Boo (who lost the battle royale). Thus, the three contestants facing off in “The Masked Singer” semi-finals are Harp, Lambs and Snowstorm. Mark your calendars for Thursday, November 24 (aka Thanksgiving night!) as that’s when these three costumes will face off head-to-head-to-head in front of the studio audience and panelists Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy, Ken Jeong and Nicole Scherzinger to see who advances to the grand finale.
See ‘The Masked Singer’ Winners List (Every Season)
Harp was the first to earn her spot in the semi-finals after she outlasted a whopping seven costumes throughout the first round. On the “Royal Season Premiere,” she strummed “Perfect” and bested Knight (William Shatner), Hedgehog (Eric Idle) and Hummingbird (Chris Kirkpatrick). Next was “Vegas Night,” where...
See ‘The Masked Singer’ Winners List (Every Season)
Harp was the first to earn her spot in the semi-finals after she outlasted a whopping seven costumes throughout the first round. On the “Royal Season Premiere,” she strummed “Perfect” and bested Knight (William Shatner), Hedgehog (Eric Idle) and Hummingbird (Chris Kirkpatrick). Next was “Vegas Night,” where...
- 11/24/2022
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
[Warning: The below contains Major spoilers for The Masked Singer Season 8 Episode 9 “Fright Night.”] Scarecrow didn’t just turn heads in her film past — she also did just that in the latest Masked Singer. Scarecrow shocked everyone by announcing she was bowing out and unmasking herself before the audience vote could be tallied. And, as the celebrity under the mask, actress Linda Blair, went on to explain, it’s because she had a special reason for doing the show: calling awareness to her work helping animals through the Linda Blair World Heart Foundation. “I’ve been out of the public’s eye intentionally helping the animals. It’s all I do right now,” Blair tells TV Insider. “So I knew nobody would guess me, and that’s what makes the show fun.” Here, Blair shares more about her work and time on The Masked Singer. Because you had a special reason for doing this, was it an...
- 11/24/2022
- TV Insider
This week two all new creepy characters take “The Masked Singer” stage to challenge Snowstorm for a spot in the semifinals. Two celebs will be unmasked while one heads to the next round to take on Harp and Lambs.
The Season 8 contestants boast a combined 32 Grammy Nominations, 16 Emmy Wins, 8 Gold Albums, 4 Golden Globe Nominations, 42 Books, 10 Teen Choice Awards, and 5 Stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Play along with host Nick Cannon and celebrity panelists Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy, Nicole Scherzinger and Robin Thicke.
See Everything to know about ‘The Masked Singer’ Season 8
Below, read our minute-by-minute “The Masked Singer” recap of Season 8, Episode 9, titled “Fright Night” to find out what happened Wednesday, November 23 at 8:00 p.m. Et/Pt. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about your favorite costumed characters on Fox’s reality TV show and who you think has what it takes to win the entire competition.
The Season 8 contestants boast a combined 32 Grammy Nominations, 16 Emmy Wins, 8 Gold Albums, 4 Golden Globe Nominations, 42 Books, 10 Teen Choice Awards, and 5 Stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Play along with host Nick Cannon and celebrity panelists Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy, Nicole Scherzinger and Robin Thicke.
See Everything to know about ‘The Masked Singer’ Season 8
Below, read our minute-by-minute “The Masked Singer” recap of Season 8, Episode 9, titled “Fright Night” to find out what happened Wednesday, November 23 at 8:00 p.m. Et/Pt. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about your favorite costumed characters on Fox’s reality TV show and who you think has what it takes to win the entire competition.
- 11/24/2022
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
Wednesday night’s episode of “The Masked Singer” brought an unprecedented unmasking, when Scarecrow opted to unmask herself after just one performance. But, according to the star underneath, coming on the show was never about the competition; it was about taking the chance to have some fun while also doing some good in the world.
At the end of the night, Scarecrow unmasked herself to reveal that she was none other than “The Exorcist” star Linda Blair. The move shocked not only the judges, but host Nick Cannon, who she cut off mid-sentence in order to pull it off. After taking off her pumpkin head, Blair gave a lengthy speech, explaining that she came on the show to call out for help in rescuing animals throughout the country, especially in the wake of severe storms in places like Buffalo, New York.
Blair has been a rescuing animals herself since 1997, and...
At the end of the night, Scarecrow unmasked herself to reveal that she was none other than “The Exorcist” star Linda Blair. The move shocked not only the judges, but host Nick Cannon, who she cut off mid-sentence in order to pull it off. After taking off her pumpkin head, Blair gave a lengthy speech, explaining that she came on the show to call out for help in rescuing animals throughout the country, especially in the wake of severe storms in places like Buffalo, New York.
Blair has been a rescuing animals herself since 1997, and...
- 11/24/2022
- by Andi Ortiz
- The Wrap
Spoiler Alert: Do not read ahead if you have not watched the Season 8, episode 9, of “The Masked Singer,” “Fright Night,” which aired Nov. 23 on Fox.
Perhaps “The Masked Singer” judges are finally figuring out that this year’s episodic themes frequently reference the week’s new disguised celebrity contestants. This Wednesday’s episode was dubbed “Fright Night,” so who ya gonna call? “Ghostbusters” singer Ray Parker, Jr., of course. And who might also lurk on stage? “Exorcist” star Linda Blair.
That’s right, for the episode’s reveals, Parker, Jr., and Blair were the next stars to be unmasked.
Blair, as the Scarecrow, stunned host Nick Cannon and the audience by volunteering to unmask and let the other two contestants duke it out to move on to next week. “I love this show so much,” she said. “I came to share how much I love you and what you all...
Perhaps “The Masked Singer” judges are finally figuring out that this year’s episodic themes frequently reference the week’s new disguised celebrity contestants. This Wednesday’s episode was dubbed “Fright Night,” so who ya gonna call? “Ghostbusters” singer Ray Parker, Jr., of course. And who might also lurk on stage? “Exorcist” star Linda Blair.
That’s right, for the episode’s reveals, Parker, Jr., and Blair were the next stars to be unmasked.
Blair, as the Scarecrow, stunned host Nick Cannon and the audience by volunteering to unmask and let the other two contestants duke it out to move on to next week. “I love this show so much,” she said. “I came to share how much I love you and what you all...
- 11/24/2022
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
(Warning: Spoilers ahead for Wednesday night’s episode of “The Masked Singer”).
In honor of Thanksgiving, fans are getting a double helping of “The Masked Singer” this week. Unfortunately, it meant another double elimination on Wednesday night.
This time around, fans saw Sir Bugaboo and Scarecrow competing against Snowstorm for a spot in the semifinals, set to air on Fox on Thursday night. In the end, Snowstorm came out victorious, and will face Harp and the Lambs in the next round. Sadly, Snowstorm’s victory meant the end of the road for Sir Bugaboo and Scarecrow.
Leading into the episode, the only clue that fans had about Sir Bugaboo was a bow tie, courtesy of his Mask-Ray at the start of the season. Many initial guesses included Bill Nye, who is famous for wearing a bow tie in his videos. But, in the end, the Cheshire Cat-esque character was...
In honor of Thanksgiving, fans are getting a double helping of “The Masked Singer” this week. Unfortunately, it meant another double elimination on Wednesday night.
This time around, fans saw Sir Bugaboo and Scarecrow competing against Snowstorm for a spot in the semifinals, set to air on Fox on Thursday night. In the end, Snowstorm came out victorious, and will face Harp and the Lambs in the next round. Sadly, Snowstorm’s victory meant the end of the road for Sir Bugaboo and Scarecrow.
Leading into the episode, the only clue that fans had about Sir Bugaboo was a bow tie, courtesy of his Mask-Ray at the start of the season. Many initial guesses included Bill Nye, who is famous for wearing a bow tie in his videos. But, in the end, the Cheshire Cat-esque character was...
- 11/24/2022
- by Andi Ortiz
- The Wrap
This week two all new creepy characters take “The Masked Singer” stage to challenge Snowstorm for a spot in the semifinals. Two celebs will be unmasked while one heads to the next round to take on Harp and Lambs. Who will be named the King or Queen on “Fright Night”? Check out costumes for performers singing Wednesday, Nov. 23 (8:00-9:02 Pm Et/Pt) on Fox, below.
Famous faces hidden inside outrageous costumes will sing for panelists Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy, Ken Jeong and Nicole Scherzinger in hopes of winning the Golden Mask trophy. Host Nick Cannon emcees the wild and wacky fun.
Each episode will feature several jaw-dropping performances by intricately disguised celebrities, but for the first time ever, only one contestant will move on from each episode. The studio audience will vote for their favorite, and the singer with the least amount of votes will unmask mid-show! That...
Famous faces hidden inside outrageous costumes will sing for panelists Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy, Ken Jeong and Nicole Scherzinger in hopes of winning the Golden Mask trophy. Host Nick Cannon emcees the wild and wacky fun.
Each episode will feature several jaw-dropping performances by intricately disguised celebrities, but for the first time ever, only one contestant will move on from each episode. The studio audience will vote for their favorite, and the singer with the least amount of votes will unmask mid-show! That...
- 11/23/2022
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
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