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Batman, Superman, Other WB Memorabilia Donated To Smithsonian

By THE DEADLINE TEAM | Friday March 8, 2013 @ 4:59pm PSTTags: Batman, Smithsonian, Warner Bros

Batman’s mask, Superman’s cape and Catwoman’s suit were among items from a baker’s dozen of Warner Bros movies from 1942 through 2005 that the studio donated to the Smithsonian National Museum of American History in Washington. Props from Tim Burton’s 2005 Charlie and the Chocolate Factory also were among 30 items donated. The Batman mask and cowl were worn by George Clooney in 1997′s Batman & Robin, the Superman cape was from 1883′s Superman III starring Christopher Reeve and the Catwoman suit from Halle Berry’s 2004 Catwoman. WB made the donations in connection with its sponsorship of the museum’s 2013 Classic Film Festival series which will feature the films of Bette Davis in commemoration of Women’s History Month.

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Mysterious Batman Who Turned Suspected Burglar Over To British Police Identified

By THE DEADLINE TEAM | Tuesday March 5, 2013 @ 5:29pm PSTTags: Batman

Mystery solved. Turns out our caped crusader who appeared at a police station in northern England last week dressed in full Batman garb was a food delivery man who was pulling a prank on police. “Obviously it … Read More »

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‘Batmobile’ Auctioned For $4.6 Million

By THE DEADLINE TEAM | Saturday January 19, 2013 @ 8:50pm PSTTags: Batman, Batmobile

The original Batmobile used in the 1966-68 Batman TV series sold tonight at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction for $4.6 million including fees. Bidding lasted about 4 minutes and the winning bid was $4.2 million before fees were assessed. The car’s … Read More »

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TV’s Original Batmobile To Be Auctioned Off

By THE DEADLINE TEAM | Saturday December 1, 2012 @ 10:13am PSTTags: Batman, Batmobile

Holy bubble-top! The car used in the 1966-68 Batman TV series will be auctioned off in January. Customizer George Barris bought the 1955 Lincoln Futura Concept car for $1 from the Ford Motor Co. Barris was given $15,000 and 15 … Read More »

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Warner Bros Launches Merchandise Campaign For 1960s ‘Batman’ TV Series

By THE DEADLINE TEAM | Thursday June 7, 2012 @ 9:52am PDTTags: Batman

BURBANK, Calif., June 7, 2012 — Holy Licensing Program, Batman! Warner Bros. Consumer Products (WBCP) unveiled today, in advance of Licensing Show 2012, a new licensing program inspired by the classic 1960′s television series, Batman. The program will feature captured photography from the live-action series, as well as the illustrated character art inspired by the series’ animated opening sequence, and will incorporate the vehicles, gadgets and catchphrases that have made the show a cultural phenomenon.

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‘The Dark Knight Rises’ In Gotham Brawls?

By THE DEADLINE TEAM | Sunday November 6, 2011 @ 2:49pm PSTTags: Batman, Christopher Nolan, The Dark Knight Rises, Tom Hardy, Wall Street

UPDATE: These amateur videos shot in NYC supposedly depict a brawl between supporters of Bane (Tom Hardy) and Gotham police led by Batman (Christian Bale) in The Dark Knight Rises. If any of this seems familiar, it’s because similar scenes were shot three months ago in Pittsburgh.

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DC’s ‘Justice League #1′ Sold Out Already: Renumbering Of All DC’s Superhero Comics

By NIKKI FINKE, Editor in Chief | Tuesday August 30, 2011 @ 4:28pm PDTTags: Batman, DC Entertainment, Green Lantern, Superman, Warner Bros, Wonder Woman

EXCLUSIVE: An insider just told me that DC Entertainment at Warner Bros is “in the throes of turning the comic book industry on its head” with a massive publishing relaunch. “DC Comics – The New 52” (see exclusive video below) is a bold renumbering of all of DC’s superhero comics (52 all-new #1 issues). And the industry-changing move is to now offer comics for sale digitally on the very same day as physically. “The New 52” kicks off at midnight tonight in comic shops across the nation. Now, some details may have leaked out to the comic book pundits. But I can tell you exclusively that the first printing of Justice League #1 has officially sold out today in advance of tomorrow’s on-sale date, and DC is rushing back to press for a second printing. (Yes, I know: these things almost always sell out. And in the not-so-old days sold way more.) Over 200,000 physical copies of JL1, along with tens of thousands of digital copies, are expected to be sold worldwide. I understand that Justice League #1 has a particular connection to DC Entertainment President Diane Nelson’s exec team, as its writer is DCE’s Chief Creative Officer Geoff Johns and its artist is DCE’s Co-Publisher Jim Lee, two of the biggest creators in the industry. The pair will be signing at Midtown Comics in NYC’s Times Square tonight. Insiders are calling it “the beginning of the biggest comic industry publishing event in nearly a decade”. I’m told that “DC Comics – The New 52” will continue launching throughout September, with new #1 titles  for Action Comics, Batman, Detective, Flash, Green Lantern, Superman, and Wonder Woman releasing in-store and online every Wednesday. Here’s the video teaser:

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Report: Studios Should Prepare For “The Death Of Superheroes”

By DAVID LIEBERMAN, Executive Editor | Thursday July 21, 2011 @ 6:31am PDTTags: 20th Century Fox, Batman, Bob Iger, Disney, Iron Man, Marvel Studios, Marvel Studios & Disney, Paramount, Spider-Man, superheroes, Warner Bros Pictures, X-Men

It may be indelicate to make this argument just as thousands of fantasy fans are converging on San Diego for the annual Comic-Con. But the movie business may soon find itself mourning “the death of superheroes,” Susquehanna Financial Group’s Vasily … Read More »

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R.I.P. William Self

By NIKKI FINKE, Editor in Chief | Thursday November 18, 2010 @ 10:52pm PSTTags: Batman, Ed Limato R.I.P., TV

William Self, the former actor turned producer and head of 20th Century Fox TV for 15 years, passed away Monday night at UCLA Medical Center after suffering a heart attack last week. He was 89. Under his tenure, the studio … Read More »

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Next Batman Called ‘The Dark Knight Rises’

By THE DEADLINE TEAM | Wednesday October 27, 2010 @ 9:35am PDTTags: Batman, Christopher Nolan, Movies, The Dark Knight Rises, Warner Bros

Director Christopher Nolan revealed the film’s name in an interview in the Los Angeles Times. Nolan also said that the Riddler won’t be the villain and he also said that Warner Bros had agreed with his stance that the film should not be in 3D, instead using the high-definition and IMAX approach.

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