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LEGO BATMAN: LEGACY OF THE DARK KNIGHT Trailer Celebrates Batman's Movie History
It's been seven years since there's been a proper LEGO Batman game. But in 2026, the LEGO version of the Dark Knight is answering the call to action once more. Warner Bros. Games, TT Games, DC Comics, and LEGO have announced the brand new LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight game. Previous LEGO Batman games focused heavily on the comics iteration of the Caped Crusader. However, this newest game is mostly inspired by the many cinematic versions of Batman over the years. You can watch the first LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight reveal trailer right here: Not only do you hear Danny Elfman's iconic Batman 1989 theme, but there are several other callbacks to the movies in this trailer. We see Bruce Wayne's origin and fighting the League of Shadows, just as in Batman Begins. There are also moments from The Dark Knight, plus some poking fun at Tom Hardy's Bane voice from The Dark Knight Rises. A sexy moment between Batman and Catwoman from Batman Returns also gets a nod. Ben Affleck's warehouse fight from Batman v Superman makes an appearance here too. Even the Batmobile chase scene with the Penguin from The Batman made the cut. We didn't spot anything from the Joel Schumacher Bat-films, but we're sure they'll get a reference. In a statement, DC Comics president Jim Lee said the following: 'Whether he's the wrathful Dark Knight, the brilliant detective, or the unlikely father of the 'Batfam,' Batman has constantly evolved—shaped by the world around him while remaining a timeless symbol. This game brings together nearly every facet of his legacy, letting you experience the full range of what makes Batman iconic. Built with incredible care, creativity, and deep respect for the mythos ,TT Games has crafted a love letter to the world of Batman.' Players can utilize several different Batman gadgets, including his grapple launcher and Batglider. Not to mention a range of Batmobiles and Batcycles. One can also customize the Batcave to display vehicles, trophies, and collectibles. There is also an assortment of wearable Batsuits based on past Batman-related media. Speaking of Batman suits, players can unlock the 1939 Batsuit inspired by Batman's first appearance in Detective Comics #27, by signing up for a WB Games account. LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight will also feature a co-op mode. This allows players to team up with one of Batman's allies, like Robin or James Gordon. Maybe this is how we get the Chris O'Donnell version of the Boy Wonder in the game? LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight will release in 2026 for Xbox Series X|S, PS5, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
06-08-2025
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Tim Burton's Corpse Bride Sets 4K Release Date, Has New Bonuses
Warner Bros. has announced the Corpse Bride 4K and digital release date for Tim Burton's fan-favorite stop-motion supernatural animated movie, which originally debuted in theaters in 2005. During its theatrical run, it garnered a worldwide gross of over $118 million at the box office. 'Tim Burton presents a hair-raising legend based on a 19th-century Russian folktale, in which a young man mistakenly weds a corpse while on a two-day trek to the village of his real bride-to-be,' reads the movie's official synopsis. 'It is up to the groom's flesh-and-blood fiancée, who has been pining for the arrival of her intended, to face her wraith-like rival and make peace with her by promising to live her dreams for her and by vowing to remember her always. Only then are the living bride and groom free to proceed with their own wedding ceremony in the warmhearted fable.' When is the Corpse Bride 4K release date? In celebration of its 20th anniversary, Corpse Bride will officially be available for purchase on 4K Ultra HD Disc and Digital for the first time on September 23. In addition, the Oscar-nominated movie will also be released in collectible steelbook packaging. It currently holds a Certified Fresh rating of 84% on Rotten Tomatoes. Listed below are the new and old bonus features included in its digital release and Ultra HD Blu-ray disc: Digging up the Past: The Minds Behind 'The Corpse Bride' – NEW 'Til Death Do Us Art' A 'Corpse Bride' Reflection – NEW Danny Elfman Interprets the Two Worlds Inside the Two Worlds of the Corpse Bride Making Puppets Tick The Animators: The Breath of Life The Corpse Bride Pre-Production Galleries Tim Burton: Dark vs. Light Voices from the Underworld The Voices Behind the Voice The movie was directed by Burton and Mike Johnson from a screenplay written by John August, Caroline Thompson and Pamela Pettler, based on the characters by Burton and Carlos Grangel. The all-star ensemble voice cast was led by Johnny Depp as Victor Van Dort and Helena Bonham Carter as Emily, the corpse bride. They were joined by Emily Watson, Tracey Ullman, Paul Whitehouse, Joanna Lumley, Albert Finney, Richard E. Grant, Christopher Lee, Michael Gough, Jane Horrocks, Enn Reitel, Deep Roy, Danny Elfman, and Stephen Ballantyne.
Yahoo
06-08-2025
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Classic Tim Burton Animated Movie Gets 4K Release With New Content
Warner Bros. has announced the Corpse Bride 4K and digital release date for Tim Burton's fan-favorite stop-motion supernatural animated movie, which originally debuted in theaters in 2005. During its theatrical run, it garnered a worldwide gross of over $118 million at the box office. 'Tim Burton presents a hair-raising legend based on a 19th-century Russian folktale, in which a young man mistakenly weds a corpse while on a two-day trek to the village of his real bride-to-be,' reads the movie's official synopsis. 'It is up to the groom's flesh-and-blood fiancée, who has been pining for the arrival of her intended, to face her wraith-like rival and make peace with her by promising to live her dreams for her and by vowing to remember her always. Only then are the living bride and groom free to proceed with their own wedding ceremony in the warmhearted fable.' When does Tim Burton's Corpse Bride come to 4K? In celebration of its 20th anniversary, Corpse Bride will officially be available for purchase on 4K Ultra HD Disc and Digital for the first time on September 23. In addition, the Oscar-nominated movie will also be released in collectible steelbook packaging. It currently holds a Certified Fresh rating of 84% on Rotten Tomatoes. Listed below are the new and old bonus features included in its digital release and Ultra HD Blu-ray disc: Digging up the Past: The Minds Behind 'The Corpse Bride' – NEW 'Til Death Do Us Art' A 'Corpse Bride' Reflection – NEW Danny Elfman Interprets the Two Worlds Inside the Two Worlds of the Corpse Bride Making Puppets Tick The Animators: The Breath of Life The Corpse Bride Pre-Production Galleries Tim Burton: Dark vs. Light Voices from the Underworld The Voices Behind the Voice The movie was directed by Burton and Mike Johnson from a screenplay written by John August, Caroline Thompson and Pamela Pettler, based on the characters by Burton and Carlos Grangel. The all-star ensemble voice cast was led by Johnny Depp as Victor Van Dort and Helena Bonham Carter as Emily, the corpse bride. They were joined by Emily Watson, Tracey Ullman, Paul Whitehouse, Joanna Lumley, Albert Finney, Richard E. Grant, Christopher Lee, Michael Gough, Jane Horrocks, Enn Reitel, Deep Roy, Danny Elfman, and Stephen Ballantyne. Originally reported by Maggie Dela Paz on SuperHeroHype. The post Classic Tim Burton Animated Movie Gets 4K Release With New Content appeared first on - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. Solve the daily Crossword
Daily Mail
31-07-2025
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- Daily Mail
Foo Fighters hire new drummer after band member's shock firing and death of Taylor Hawkins
A new drummer has reportedly joined the Foo Fighters. Accomplished drummer Ilan Rubin is the now a member of the legendary rock band, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Both the group and Ilan have yet to officially confirm the news, and it's unknown whether or not the musician has joined on as a full-time drummer or will simply be touring with them. The news comes over two months after drummer Josh Freese announced he had been abruptly sacked from the band after two years in an Instagram post - after being tipped to permanently replace the late Taylor Hawkins in the iconic rock band. has contacted Ilan and representatives for the Foo Fighters for comment. Ilan boasts an impressive resume that includes serving as the drummer for Angels & Airwaves and working with film composer and singer/songwriter Danny Elfman, according to THR. Since 2009, he has been working as a touring drummer for Nine Inch Nails, and his work with the band earned him a spot in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame alongside the legendary band. The career achievement, which occurred in 2020, made the then 32-year-old the youngest person to be inducted into the hall. A source told the site that Ilan told Nine Inch Nails' Trent Reznor last week that he had 'accepted a job with another band'. He had originally committed to the band for the rest of the year. THR reports that a representative for Foo Fighters declined to provide comment. The news comes just months after Freese revealed he had been let go from the band. Freese, who joined the group in 2023, wrote: 'The Foo Fighters called me Monday night to let me know they've decided 'to go in a different direction with their drummer.' No reason was given. 'Regardless, I enjoyed the past two years with them, both on and off stage, and I support whatever they feel is best for the band. 'In my 40 years of drumming professionally, I've never been let go from a band, so while I'm not angry—just a bit shocked and disappointed. 'But as most of you know I've always worked freelance and bounced between bands so, I'm fine. Stay tuned for my 'Top 10 possible reasons Josh got booted from the Foo Fighters' list.' Interestingly, Freese has since joined Nine Inch Nails, the band Ilan has long played for, a rep confirmed to THR. Freese, 52, officially joined the band in May 2023 after the shock death of longtime drummer Hawkins at 50 in 2022. Hawkins passed away at the age of 50 while the group was on tour in Bogota, Colombia, in March 2022. The performer joined the band in 1997, three years after it was initially founded by Grohl, 56. The late musician constantly remained with the group after then and was the recipient of fifteen Grammy Awards. However, Hawkins began experiencing chest pains while staying at the Four Seasons Casa Medina hotel and subsequently passed away on the evening of March 22. An autopsy later revealed that the drummer had ten different substances in his system at the time of his death. It was also announced that the performer's heart was twice the size of a normal one. A pair of star-studded tribute concerts took place at Wembley Stadium in London and at the Kia Forum in Inglewood. Both Freese and Hawkins' son, Oliver Shane, now 18, were on drums during the first performance. Grohl threw the band into further turmoil in September 2024 when he revealed he had fathered a child outside of his marriage to Jordyn Blum, with whom he shares three daughters. Jennifer Young, 38, was confirmed to be the mother of the daughter he fathered out of wedlock Jennifer confirmed that her baby was born on August 1, 2024, and she said Dave's last name is listed on the birth certificate. She lives with her mother in Los Angeles, and often takes their daughter for walks in their neighborhood. A source told People magazine in November 2024 that the rocker is focused on working things out with her and their daughters, and that divorce is off the table. The source said: 'He's no longer working with a divorce attorney and instead hoping to work things out with his wife.' Another insider said that he 'loves his family,' noting that he has 'been prioritizing his family. He knows he messed up. It's one of those situations where you don't realize what you have done until you're about to lose it. He doesn't want to lose his family.' Multiple sources have claimed that Jordyn has known about the baby 'for a while,' and said she is a 'great mom and very dedicated to their daughters.' Jordyn and Dave share daughters Violet, 19, Harper, 16, and Ophelia, 10. Dave and Jordyn were seen together in February for the first time since his shocking cheating and baby news. They were seen in the car together, after Jordyn picked him up from an LA area home. Neither appeared to be wearing wedding rings at the time. Last month, Dave and Jordan were pictured with their family for the first time since the affair was revealed and earlier this month the couple were also seen at Wimbledon together. A source told US Weekly in March the couple are giving their 22 year marriage another go. They said: 'Jordyn has forgiven Dave and is trying to move on. She is [still] completely devastated by the situation but is standing by his side. 'They are going to counseling, and Dave has been doing anything he can to win back Jordyn's trust. Neither of them wants the family broken.'
Yahoo
03-07-2025
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Genndy Tartakovsky's R-Rated Canine Toon ‘Fixed' to Close Montreal's Fantasia Film Festival: Full Slate of Films, Special Events, Competition Details Unleashed (EXCLUSIVE)
Genndy Tartakovsky's 'Fixed,' from Sony Pictures Animation, an R-rated dog sex comedy bound for Netflix later this summer, will close Montreal's Fantasia International Film Festival. The news comes as Fantasia unleashed Thursday its third and final wave of feature films – over 125 features unspool from July 16 to Aug. 3, 2025— as well as details of its competitions and career-celebrating awards, the Fantasia Retro lineup and a rowdy pack of free daytime panels, launches and masterclasses. More from Variety Adult Swim, Cartoon Network Studios, Sneak Peek Genndy Tartakovsky's 'Heist Safari' 'Fixed' Review: From the Mind of Genndy Tartakovsky Comes a Comedy About a Horndog With a Castration Complex Cartoon Network Studios Icons McCracken, Tartakovsky, Sugar, Quintel, Ward and Muto on the Studio, State of the Industry and What Inspires Them The full programming schedule also goes live July 3; tickets go on sale July 4. At separate events, Tartakovsky ('Samuri Jack,' 'Hotel Transylvania') and composer Danny Elfman will be feted with a Cheval Noir Career Achievement Award. Elfman's award event includes a special screening of 1993 classic 'The Nightmare Before Christmas' preceded by the world premiere of Eddie Alcazar's animated short 'Bullet Time,' both scored by Elfman. Also screening opening night, Lee Chang-hee ('The Vanished') and Yusron Fuadi's class-divide crime thriller 'The Verdict' (Showbox), an Indonesia–South Korea co-production, is one of several world premiering features newly announced by Fantasia. Of other bows, Ian Tuason's feature bow 'The Undertone' stars Nina Kiri ('The Handmaid's Tale') as a podcaster whose work and homes lives become terrifyingly connected; Chloé Cinq-Mars' debut feature 'Nesting' lays out the quiet horrors of a new mother's sleep deprivation; Ryo Fujii's 'Taroman: Expo Explosion' is a retro-futuristic tokusatsu-style actioner; in Grégory Morin's race-against-time thriller 'Flush,' a middle-aged coke fiend tries to win back his ex; Dickson Leung Kwok-Fai lends a first-person-shooter perspective to his underdog actioner 'Good Games.' In Francis Bordeleau's second feature 'Amma Kiri,' a young delinquent tries to make a fresh start after a violent encounter with a gangster; 'Messy Legends' is Kelly-Kay Hurcomb and James Watts' feature adaptation of their millennial slacker comedy short; Keita Amemiya expands the world of his Golden Knight Garo franchise with 'Garo: Taiga'; and in Marc Joly-Corcoran's documentary 'Barbie Boomer' a Barbie collector contemplates donating some of her dolls to a museum when bad news strikes. Filmmaker and Troma Entertainment co-founder Lloyd Kaufman ('The Toxic Avenger'), the inaugural recipient of Fantasia's new Indie Maverick Award, is in the documentary crosshairs in 'Occupy Cannes.' Captured by his daughters Lily-Hayes (director) and Charlotte (DOP) at Cannes, the film follows Kaufman and studio as it discovers its once-popular publicity stunts are being shut down by Cannes authorities. As revealed last month in its second lineup announcement, Fantasia will open with Ari Aster's black-comedy neo-Western 'Eddington.' The festival welcomes back Japanese maverick Takashi Miike, who will present world premiere episodes of manga adaptation 'Nyaight of the Living Cat,' on which Miike serves as executive director, and the Canadian premieres of Miike features 'Blazing Fists' and 'Sham.' Other world premieres revealed last month include Adilkhan Yerzhanov's village-set folk horror 'Kazakh Scary Tales,' Mickey Reece's dark, Oklahoma-set conspiracy satire 'Every Heavy thing' and Izabel Pakzad's rising-star-studded first feature 'Find Your Friends,' in which a wild girl trip turns into a hostile environment. Notable world premieres in Fantasia's first wave line-up, announced in early May, include Steve Pink's 'Terrestrial,' Julie Pacino's 'I Live Here Now,' MacGyver Kenichi Ugana's 'I Fell in Love With a Z-Grade Director in Brooklyn,' Hubert Davis' 'The Well,' and Kurtis David Harder's 'Influencers.' Veteran actor Sheila McCarthy ('Women Talking' and Fantasia-premiering 'The Well') will receive this year's Canadian Trailblazer Award; Quebec independent producer Anne-Marie Gélinas, founder of EMAfilms, will accept the Denis-Héroux Award. The 2025 Cheval Noir Competition jury president is director and producer Pascal Plante. Jury members include filmmaker Ethan Eng, film critic Alison Foreman, film programmer and critic Payton McCarty-Simas and Kino Lorber vice-president of repertory and international distribution George Schmalz. Jury president for the New Flesh Competition for Best First Feature is filmmaker and make-up effects artist Chris Nash; jurors take in Dark Star Pictures director of festivals Jim Brunzell, Arrow Films head of marketing Louise Buckler, film critic and programmer Deirdre Crimmins, The Coven sales agent Anelle Deghani, and filmmaker Jean-François Leblanc. Here are the features in Fantasia's third lineup announcement: 'Fixed,' dir. Genndy Tartakovsky (Canadian premiere) 'The Verdict,' dirs. Lee Chang-hee, Yusron Fuadi (world premiere) 'Smurfs,' dir. Chris Miller (special screening) 'The Undertone,' dir. Ian Tuason (world premiere) 'The Forbidden City,' dir. Gabriele Mainetti (North American premiere) 'Nesting,' dir. Chloé Cinq-Mars (world premiere) 'Taroman: Expo Explosion,' dir. Ryo Fujii (world premiere) 'Flush,' dir. Grégory Morin (world premiere) 'Good Game,' dir. Dickson Leung Kwok-Fai (world premiere) 'Maya, Give Me a Title,' dir. Michel Gondry (North American premiere) 'The Book of Sijjin and Illiyyin,' dir. Hadrah Daeng Ratu (North American premiere) 'Amma Kiri,' dir. Francis Bordeleau (world premiere) 'Rewrite,' dir. Daigo Matsui (North American premiere) 'Straight Outta Space,' dir. Michael Middelkoop (North American premiere) 'Fragment,' dir. Kim Sung-yoon (North American premiere) 'Stinker,' dir. Yerden Telemissov (North American premiere) 'All You Need is Kill,' dir. Kenichiro Akimoto (North American premiere) 'Occupy Cannes,' dir. Lily-Hayes (world premiere) 'Haunted Mountains: The Yellow Taboo,' dir. Tsai Chia Ying (international premiere) 'Cielo,' dir. Alberto Sciamma (North American Premiere) 'Messy Legends,' dirs. Kelly-Kay Hurcomb, James Watts (world premiere) 'Garo: Taiga,' dir. Keita Amemiya (world premiere) 'Barbie Boomer,' dir. Marc Joly-Corcoran (world premiere) 'Au Pied Du Mur,' dir. Alexandra Elkin (Montreal premiere) 'Contact Lens,' dir. Lu Ruiqi (Canadian premiere) 'Dollhouse,' dir. Shinobu Yaguchi (Canadian premiere) 'Fucktoys,' dir. Annapurna Sriram (Canadian premiere) 'Good Boy,' dir. Ben Leonberg (Quebec premiere) 'Hi-Five,' dir. Kang Hyung-chul (Quebec premiere) 'Holy Night: Demon Hunters,' dir. Lim Dae-hee (Quebec premiere) 'Obex,' dir. Albert Birney (Canadian premiere) 'Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy,' dir. Kim Byung-woo (Canadian premiere) '$Positions,' dir. Brandon Daley (Quebec premiere) 'It Ends,' dir. Alex Ullom (international premiere) 'Stuntman,' dirs. Herbert Leung Koon-Shun, Albert Leung Koon-Yiu (Quebec premiere) 'Sweetness,' dir. Emma Higgins (Canadian premiere) 'Sugar Rot,' dir. Becca Kozak (Quebec premiere) 'Thelma's Perfect Birthday,' dir. Reinis Kalnaellis (Canadian premiere) 'Touch Me,' dir. Addison Heinmann (Canadian premiere) 'Queens of the Dead,' dir. Tina Romero (international premiere) 'The Virgin of the Quarry Lake,' dir. Laura Casabe (Quebec premiere) The 2025 Fantasia Intl. Film Festival runs July 16 to Aug. 3 in Montreal. 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