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Mint
27-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Aztec Batman trailer OUT: DC hero reborn as Mesoamerican warrior in ‘Clash of Empires' animated epic
Warner Bros. Animation has unveiled the official trailer for 'Aztec Batman: Clash of Empires', a reimagined animated film that takes the iconic superhero back to the era of Mesoamerica. This bold retelling transforms Batman into Yohualli Coatl, a young Aztec boy who becomes a masked vigilante after his father is murdered by Spanish conquistadors. Set during the time of King Moctezuma II, Coatl grows up to become a priest in the court and joins forces with fellow clerics at the temple of Tzinacan. Together, they resist the invading Spanish forces, with Coatl donning the persona of "Batman" to defend his people in a richly detailed historical landscape. The film doesn't stop at reinventing Batman alone — it also introduces Aztec-inspired versions of Joker, Two-Face, Poison Ivy, Catwoman, and more, all creatively re-envisioned within the cultural backdrop of ancient Mexico. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation, Ánima and Chatrone, and based on characters from DC Comics, the film showcases Mexican history and mythology while giving international fans a fresh take on the Dark Knight. The Spanish-language cast includes Mexican talents Horacio García Rojas, Omar Chaparro, and Álvaro Morte. The English-language version features Jay Hernandez ('Suicide Squad', 'Magnum P.I.') and Raymond Cruz ('Better Call Saul', 'The Mayans'). Directed by Juan Meza-Léon and written by Ernie Altbacker, the film's production team includes José C. García de Letona, Fernando De Fuentes S., Carina Schulze, Aaron D. Berger, Jim Krieg, and Kimberly S. Moreau, with Sam Register, Tomás Yankelevich, and Michael Uslan serving as executive producers. 'Aztec Batman: Clash of Empires' will release digitally on September 19 on Amazon Prime Video, AppleTV, Google Play, Fandango at Home and more. Physical editions in 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD will follow on September 23 in stores and online.
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘The Cat in the Hat': Everything to know about the ‘Seussiverse'-launching animated feature
Talk about cat-itude. Following in the pawsteps of Mike Myers and Martin Short, Bill Hader is the latest actor to embody Dr. Seuss's iconic chapeu-wearing feline in Warner Bros. Animation's upcoming animated version of The Cat in the Hat. Due in theaters on February 27, the release marks the return of the studio's previously dormant theatrical animation division, which teased a full slate of new feature-length cartoons at CinemaCon earlier this year. The CinemaCon crowd was also treated to early footage from the The Cat in the Hat, including some non-finished sequences. But all the digital ink and paint is dry on the first trailer for the film, which debuted today and promised plenty of Seussian imagery and tomfoolery. More from Gold Derby 'Thunderbolts' exclusive: Watch the extended limo chase sequence 'The Running Man': Everything to know about Edgar Wright's new take on Stephen King's dystopian classic as trailer drops Hader, for one, is happy to provide the voice for the Cat in the Hat's latest onscreen life. "I remember reading the book as a kid and then reading it to my own kids," he remarked during a pre-trailer release press event that Gold Derby attended. "[Being offered] the chance to play such an iconic character ... I was like, 'Yes!'" Here's what you can expect from The Cat in the Hat when he slinks into multiplexes in early 2026. If you're stuck indoors when the sun's not shining and it's too wet to play, consider yourselves catnip for the Cat in the Hat. His corporate job tasks with turning children's frowns upside down, the exuberant feline makes house calls whenever fun is lacking. The Cat's latest assignment? Enlivening the existence of a pair of siblings still mired in that loneliness phase of being new-in-town. But in the process of bringing great cheer, the Cat also gets in great trouble. After being implicated in a zoo-related act of malfeasance, he sets out to clear his name — and keep his company from clawing back his hat — with the help of his new pals, some familiar Seuss critters and two very special Things. Not all of that plot is in this first teaser, though, as co-directors Erica Rivinoja and Alessandro Carloni told reporters that they consciously wanted to put tone before story. "This is really introducing our version of the Cat in the Hat and getting into our more modern take on this," noted Rivinoja. "We're not giving away anything about the evolution of the narrative of our movie," echoed Carloni, promising that future trailers will provide more plot details. "We're so excited to actually get to explore fantastical, incredible worlds that we've never seen before." While Hader provides a voice from Saturday Night Live past, Bowen Yang is on hand to represent SNL present. Marvel's Xochitl Gomez, Girls5Eva's Paula Pell and British comic Matt Berry are also in the vocal mix, as is Abbott Elementary's Quinta Brunson as the Cat's best work friend: Sherry from Human Resources. "Getting Bill and Quinta in the room was putting two comedy icons together," raved Rivinoja. And Carloni confirmed that the cast really did occupy the same recording space on multiple occasions — something that's increasingly rare for studio animation. "We wanted to make sure that Bill and his character had someone to play against," he noted. It's worth noting that Hader has had previous hatted cat experience. He played a much, much more adult version of the character in a 2014 SNL sketch. "They didn't write that for me because they knew I loved the book," Hader joked of that earlier rendition. "I think the writers were going through an issue in their marriage and used the Cat in the Hat as a way of indirectly commenting on that!" According to the filmmakers — and backed up by the trailer — The Cat in the Hat will unfold in multiple realities, including our world and a land that's practically Seussian in every way. "In the rendering of surfaces and the shape of objects, we created the Cat's world as if it's the world of Dr. Seuss," Carloni promised. "But we also created a world that is more grounded and believable; not quite as photorealistic as our reality, but very relatable." "The unique thing about this movie is that you get to see multiple movies in one," Carloni continued. "We traverse different universes, and we put that onscreen." For the directors, that approach was the best way to pay homage to the richly imagined — and riotously funny — worlds that Dr. Seuss conjured on the page. "Dr. Seuss had sophisticated humor that worked on all levels, and we just really wanted to retain that in animation," Rivinoja said. Of course, kids can only take so much sophistication in their entertainment. "There are also a lot of very classy fart jokes," she admitted with a laugh. Do fox wear socks? At CinemaCon, Warner Bros. Animation head Bill Damaschke said that The Cat in the Hat is the Iron Man-style gateway to a whole "Seussiverse." The next installment is an adaptation of Oh, the Places You'll Go! that's co-directed by Wicked maestro Jon M. Chu with songs from Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. While a Cat in the Hat sequel hasn't been announced, the creative team already sounded purrfectly game for a reunion. "At the end of the day, we got paid to be silly all the time," Rivinoja said. "It's a pretty good job, I suppose." Best of Gold Derby Everything to know about 'The Batman 2': Returning cast, script finalized Tom Cruise movies: 17 greatest films ranked worst to best 'It was wonderful to be on that ride': Christian Slater talks his beloved roles, from cult classics ('Heathers,' 'True Romance') to TV hits ('Mr. Robot,' 'Dexter: Original Sin') Click here to read the full article.
Express Tribune
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Watch out – 'Cat in the Hat' animated trailer drops today
The highly anticipated trailer for the animated adaptation of Dr. Seuss's The Cat in the Hat is set to drop today, much to the excitement of fans. Warner Bros. Animation has been working on the project for years, and now the mischievous Cat is about to make his big-screen return. Bill Hader, who voices the iconic Cat, made the announcement on Monday through a surprise video shared on X. Breaking News brought to you by Bill Hader. The new trailer for #TheCatInTheHat arrives tomorrow! — Warner Bros. (@warnerbros) June 30, 2025 The actor revealed that the official trailer would be released on Tuesday, July 1, building anticipation for the film's reimagining of the classic Dr. Seuss tale. Hader also introduced the all-star voice cast, which includes Tiago Martinez, Tituss Burgess, Giancarlo Esposito, Quinta Brunson, Bowen Yang, Xochitl Gomez, Matt Berry, and Paula Pell, among others. The Cat in the Hat follows the story of the mischievous cat who shows up at the house of siblings Sally and her brother, causing chaos and fun in the process. The animated film promises to bring the classic tale to life with vibrant animation and a fresh take on the Cat's wild adventures. The film has been in development since 2018, when Warner Animation Group and Dr. Seuss Enterprises partnered to create new animated adaptations of Dr. Seuss's timeless works. The upcoming Cat in the Hat will mark the character's first animated big-screen appearance, after the live-action version starring Mike Myers was released in 2003. Fans can expect the full trailer today, and the film is set for release on February 27, 2026. With an incredible cast, imaginative animation, and the timeless charm of Dr. Seuss's world.
Boston Globe
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
‘Love Island USA,' Looney Tunes, and more weekend streaming picks
Daffy Duck and Porky Pig in 'The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie.' Warner Bros. Animation 'The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie' It's still an absolute travesty that Warner Bros. Discovery Available on Max Advertisement New TV show now available to stream Shazad Latif as Captain Nemo in "Nautilus." Vince Valitutti/Disney+ 'Nautilus' If you've already binge-watched the Available Sunday on AMC+ Advertisement Binge-worthy weekend TV picks From left: Andreina Santos, Bryan Arenales, Michelle "Chelley" Bissainthe, Chris Seeley, and Iris Kendall. Peacock/Ben Symons/Peacock 'Love Island USA' Need a bingeable, guilty pleasure? Take a trip over to 'Love Island USA,' streaming on Peacock (the first three seasons are also available on Hulu). A spinoff of the hit British reality series, the American version also involves ready-to-mingle singles who must couple up at Casa Amor for a chance at love and also money. The current season also features Boston 'bombshell' Bryan Arenales, who Seasons 1-3 available on Hulu; seasons 4-7 available on Peacock 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' Ahead of season 3's debut next month, beam up and binge watch the first two seasons of 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' on Paramount+. If you're iffy on Trek shows, 'Strange New Worlds' may just change your mind, with its sleek reimagining of the Enterprise ship and its crew, along with its refreshingly bright and entertaining story lines. The acclaimed series stars Anson Mount ('Hell on Wheels') as the perfectly coiffed Captain Pike, with Ethan Peck ('10 Things I Hate About You') as the stoic Spock, the Vulcan first made famous by late Boston native Leonard Nimoy. Available on Paramount+ Movie night pick From left: Olivia Cooke and Thomas Mann in "Me and Earl and the Dying Girl." Anne Marie Fox/20th Century Fox 'Me and Earl and the Dying Girl' Director Alfonso Gomez-Rejon's coming-of-age tale 'Me and Earl and the Dying Girl' celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. Streaming this month on Hulu, the heartbreaking drama follows the budding friendship between Greg (Thomas Mann) and Earl (RJ Cyler), teenage boys who become pals with Rachel (Olivia Cooke), a classmate dying of cancer. It's a sweet and, ultimately, sad story that explores how relationships and connections, no matter how brief, can change lives. Available on Hulu Matt Juul is the assistant digital editor for the Living Arts team at the Boston Globe, with over a decade of experience covering arts and entertainment. Advertisement Matt Juul can be reached at
Newsweek
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
DC's 'Mister Miracle' Animated Series in the Works, See the First Look Image
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Warner Bros. Animation and DC Studios revealed a new adult animated series at the Annecy Animation Festival, this one following the DC superhero Mister Miracle. A first look image was shared from the series, which you can see below. First look at a 'MISTER MIRACLE' animated series. Tom King will serve as showrunner. — DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) June 12, 2025 Read More: New 'Superman' Trailer Showcases Supes' True Power The logline of the series reads "No prison can hold him. No trap can contain him. He is Scott Free, the worldwide celebrity sensation known as Mister Miracle, and he is the greatest escape artist who ever lived. But can he pull off the ultimate trick – and escape death itself?" DC's Mister Miracle. DC's Mister Miracle. DC Comics Tom King, who wrote the acclaimed comic book series upon which the animated series is based, serves as showrunner. No information yet has been shared about what network or platform "Mister Miracle" will be available on. "Mister Miracle" is the second adult animated series Warner Bros. Animation and DC Studios has collaborated on, the first being this year's "Creature Commandos" whose second seasons is currently in production. According to Variety, "Mister Miracle" will follow escape artist and superhero Scott Free who seems to have put together the perfect life with his wife Big Barda. But things start to look dark when war breaks out between the planets of Apokolips and New Genesis, and the villain Darkseid finally obtains the Anti-Life Equation which he means use to take over the entire universe. Scott Free is the only hope to end the war between the two planets, but he begins to question whether or not the Anti-Life Equation is already fracturing his reality. One big question that needs to be answered is whether or not, like "Creature Commandos", "Mister Miracle" is part of the DCU narrative or will be considered part of the "Elseworlds" stable of projects like "The Batman" and "Penguin". "Mister Miracle" is not one of the series mentioned as part of DC's "Chapter One: Gods and Monsters" line-up, but considering the inclusion of the New Gods, it would certainly be a fitting entry. If it is part of the DCU, something like "Mister Miracle" could mean a lot to the narrative moving forward. Though it's an animated series, "Creature Commandos", for example, introduced fans to Frank Grillo as Rick Flag Sr. who will return in both "Superman" and the second season of "Peacemaker". More Comics: 'Ironheart' Star Hints at 'Avengers: Doomsday' Appearance Scarlett Johansson Wanted Her Name Removed From Marvel Project
