[New post] Eliza Dushku fits purr-fectly as Catwoman in “Batman: Year One”

New post on The Daily P.O.P. Eliza Dushku fits purr-fectly as Catwoman in “Batman: Year One” by dailypop Official press release below: Eliza Dushku has taken command of Catwoman and she's not about to give her back. The star of Dollhouse and Tru Calling, and a vital part of the amazing Buffy the Vampire Slayer cast, provided the voice of Selina Kyle/Catwoman for Batman: Year One, the next entry in the popular, ongoing series of DC Universe Animated Original Movies. A few short months later, Dushku was quick to accept a return to the role as the title character of the DC Showcase animated short Catwoman. From the moment she accepted the role, Dushku was keen on making this character her own – and coming back to play the character as often as possible. Given her performance, it's doubtful casting director Adnrea Romano and executive producer Bruce Timm would look elsewhere the next time the sometimes vigilante, sometimes villain appears in a script. Timm and Romano will be at New York Comic Con on Friday, October 14 to present the world premiere of the Catwoman animated short and to discuss Batman: Year One during a panel from 3:00-4:00 p.m. in the IGN Theater. Produced by Warner Premiere, DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Animation, the all-new, PG-13 rated Batman: Year One arrives October 18, 2011 from Warner Home Video as a Blu-ray™ Combo Pack and DVD, On Demand and for Download. Batman: Year One is also now available in a special download-for-purchase early window through iTunes, Xbox Live, Zune, VUDU HD Movies and Video Unlimited on the PlayStation Network & Sony Entertainment Network. Following her initial recording session, Dushku was happy to download some of her thoughts regarding a number of subjects related to Catwoman, the Batman legacy, felines, bad girls and comic books. And here's what she had to say … QUESTION: You seemed to easily groove into this character. Where did you go to discover who Selina Kyle is? ELIZA DUSHKU: I found the attitude for this character deep down in the Eliza Dushku archive of bad girls (she laughs). They're in there somehow, somewhere for some reason, and I tap into them when I need them. They're characters with an edge. I grew up with three older brothers in Boston, and my mother was a single mom. So I spent my early years running the streets with the boys. After I fell into the film and television business, I went back to public school in Boston, and kids didn't think it was that cool. So I had to kind of fight for my street cred. I adopted this really sort-of-hard exterior, and got in a couple fights. So by the time I graduated high school and came out to make Buffy The Vampire Slayer, it was really art imitating life. I was fighting for my life. QUESTION: Does being part of the Batman mythology have any special significance to you? ELIZA DUSHKU: It's incredible being part of the Batman legacy. It's iconic. It's Batman. I grew up with brothers and we would play Batman and Robin. Well, I would always try to get in and play, but usually they would let me join the game as some character or another, and they would immediately kill me off (laughs). So, I used to watch from afar. So now look brothers – I get to be a part of this and you don't. (laughs hard) Click to view slideshow. QUESTION: Do you have a pet cat? How do you feel about cats? ELIZA DUSHKU: I had hobo cats growing up. We had cats that would climb up on the roof of the house. We would get them off the roof, then two nights later they would be meowing on the top of the roof again. They have little attitudes, too. I ended up with dogs, mainly, but if a cat could act like a dog and could play like a dog and can play rough, then those cats got along with me. I just don't want house cats or Siamese cats – they're a little too snooty for me. QUESTION: Did you enjoy attempting to bring a comic book to animated life? ELIZA DUSHKU: I love that in the DC Comics world, the stakes are high from the get-go. A week ago, I was watching The Dark Knight. I love what they did, but it's different from what we did for Batman: Year One and Catwoman. When you're recreating comics, there's different intonations and character strengths that come out. That's what I was focused on bringing forth. It's a little exaggerated, a little nuanced, a little more dramatic. But it's also full of layers and seething with this very cool energy. QUESTION: Do you enjoy voice acting? ELIZA DUSHKU: I've had a great time doing voiceovers. It started with videogames – the first was a Buffy The Vampire Slayer videogame – and really I did it because I thought it would be cool to have my nephews be able to play me on their videogames. They won't talk to me right now – they're at that stage of being a teenager – so I thought maybe we could have a connection through the videogames. I did a videogame called Wet last year that was a lot of fun. Then I have some friends over at Family Guy. And then, more and more, I've been sort of reaching out and peeking around to see what things are available to build my voiceover resume. It's fun for me, and completely different from what we do in live action. Voice acting is really invigorating. It still feels like you have to bring the same amount of character and energy into the room. And then to watch it morph into the animated version is really kind of magnificent. QUESTION: Was there anything you wanted to personally add to the character that made the experience of voicing Catwoman that much more fun? ELIZA DUSHKU: Well, I wanted to purr, and they let me purr – so that was really like getting a bit of extra credit. I wanted to get in there and really emphasize her relationship with her cats, as I think it's very feral and very significant. And everyone was really cool about letting me play around with my ferocity. QUESTION: What is it you enjoy most about working in this genre? ELIZA DUSHKU: I love my fanboys. Without my fanboys, so many of the projects that I've done wouldn't have had the extraordinary life that they've enjoyed. The fanboys have been there with enthusiasm and the support, and their loyalty and their love has made this so rewarding and exciting. It makes me just want to give them more, more, more, more. QUESTION: The Whedonverse has provided many actors for the first 16 DC Universe Animated Original Movies. What do you think makes Joss Whedon's casts fit so nicely in the DC Universe? ELIZA DUSHKU: Joss is such a die-hard comic book fan himself that there's a natural connection. And when you play in his worlds – worlds that are fantasy-related with all this metaphorical, deep magic going on, it sort of preps you to think the unthinkable and go places with your character that most projects don't give you the opportunity to do. QUESTION: Your parents are educators. Did comic books fit into place as literature in your house? ELIZA DUSHKU: My father was actually a fourth grade elementary school teacher, so we had a lot of fun with dad growing up as far as comic books and trading baseball cards. That was actually one of the things that my brothers and my father and I did together – play with action figures and Star Wars and G.I. Joes and Transformers, and trade and read comic books and baseball cards. My dad actually worked at and had a baseball card shop for a while, and he had comics in there. So comic books were definitely a huge part of my childhood. dailypop | October 14, 2011 at 11:11 am | Tags: batman year one, buffy whedon, DC Animated, eliza dushku | Categories: Batman, cartoons | URL: http://wp.me/p4kUt-3bO Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe or change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? 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[New post] Quick review: Batman #1

New post on The Daily P.O.P. Quick review: Batman #1 by dailypop Batman #1 By Scott Snyder, Greg Capullo and Jonathan Glapion It's another trip to the grimy crime-ridden streets of Gotham City in Batman #1. A fresh start for new readers, the issue explodes with a break-out in Arkham Asylum (strangely mirrored in Batman Dark Knight #1). Fighting an army of his deadliest foes, Batman is joined in battle by the most unlikely of cohorts, the Joker. The sequence of the Joker and Batman fighting side by side was definitely arranged for shock value, to get readers screaming 'Howe dare they!!?' at their comics. While Batman is depicted as a public enemy in Detective Comics, in this series hew is accepted by the police when he arrives on the scene to take control of the situation. It's very odd that editorially there has been so little consistency in the DCU. Characters seem to be living in different iterations of the same universe rather than a unified one. In the case of Batman, there are four separate ongoing books this month and they barely jive with one another. It's a little quibble, but it is hardly the best way to start a new line of comics. Aide from a lack of consistency, another common thread in the new DC Comics is an over-reliance of extreme violence. From the dismembered infants in Swamp Thing to the serial killers in Batgirl, Nightwing, Detective Comics and here in Batman it seems that the new DCU is a far more violent world than ever before. In most cases, I don't have a real problem with this but as Warner Bros. as been heavily marketing their brand more than ever before, why include a scene where Batman inspects a corpse pinned to the wall by throwing knives? Additionally, a pair of contact lenses that allow Batman to interact with the Bat Computer is a neat idea but quickly turns into the most elaborate form of exposition I have ever witnessed. Granted, the fact that he is surrounded by three young dark-haired white guys in tuxedos... maybe he really needs this kind of thing. Like our parents calling us by our sibling's name from time to time, has Batman ever called Dick 'Tim'? That would be awkward. Like Detective Comics, this is another superb Batman book as it depicts our hero as a brilliant inventor and detective as well as an avenging dark creature of the knight kicking villains in the gut. It's Batman as he should be in a Gotham City more over-run by extreme crime than ever before. On the trail of a killer that has eluded both the police and the Dark Knight, the path seems to lead to the most unlikely of suspects, Nightwing. The comic looks great with art by Greg Capullo who draws every member of Batman's rogue's gallery in superb flair. Likewise, fan favorite Scott Snyder has brought the goods here by delivering an exciting comic that sets the stage for horror, action and mystery all at once. I have high hopes that this series will be the hit that DC Comics has needed for a long time. Based on sales estimates for last month, it looks like my bet is a safe one. Batman #1 has sold out but a second and third print are both available. If you'd rather read a digital copy, it is available for direct download at Comixology. dailypop | October 14, 2011 at 10:13 am | Tags: Batman, dc comics new 52, Scott Snyder | Categories: Batman | URL: http://wp.me/p4kUt-39t Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe or change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://dailypop.wordpress.com/2011/10/14/quick-review-batman-1/

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Curved Front Bar from West Elm Posted: 13 Oct 2011 11:25 AM PDT Chin chin, retro lushes! Fix up a martini in the comfort of your own home atop this rather glamourous Curved Front Bar from West Elm. The art deco-inspired bar is every vintage entertainer's dream. The curved front and dark wood veneer add to the 20s asthetic and oozes prohibition-era chic. It holds 10-15 glasses and up to 12 bottles of your favourite tipple. Now you just need some equally fabulous glasswear and guests. The Curved Front Bar is £343.35 from West Elm. See the website for more details.

Carter Sewing Machine Teapot Posted: 13 Oct 2011 11:05 AM PDT Although perhaps not the most practical of tea-carrying vessels, this Sewing Machine Teapot from Carter at Selfridges is certainly the most apt addition to the retro crafter's next tea party. The teapot is inspired by the eponymous Singer model 66 machine from the 1920s that you may have seen gathering dust in junk shops. This quirky, scaled down version of the beloved vintage sewing machine, depicted stitching a bit of floral frockage, may not be the best way to make do and mend but makes a far better vehicle for your afternoon Earl Grey. The Sewing Machine Teapot is £85 from Selfridges. See the website for more details.

Business card case Posted: 13 Oct 2011 09:21 AM PDT Never look cheesy again when handing out your details with this business card case. It looks like it's woken up, grown legs, and hopped from the 1960s right into your palm. This business card case defies the stereotypically sleazy business man and is cool and fashionable. What's better - it's good for the environment too and is made out of recycled leather. The case is made from beautiful Italian re-used leather and can hold around 30 standard-sized cards. Make your networking days more fun for only $25 (plus shipping) from Etsy.

Bobble front jumper Posted: 13 Oct 2011 09:14 AM PDT Stay warm and remain trendy with this bobble front jumper. The unseasonably warm weather seems to be well and truly forgotten about now and with the evenings drawing in it's time to snuggle up and wrap yourself in warm winter knits. This bobble jumper is not only warm and cosy but comes in this season's hottest curry colours. New Look has created the perfect mix between stylish fashion and comfy warmth with this jumper which will go with practically anything. If yellow isn't your colour choose from maroon or dark navy for £24.99 from New Look.

For sale: 1970s five-bedroomed house in Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne Posted: 13 Oct 2011 08:24 AM PDT Fancy a trip back in time to the 1970s? You get that thrown in with this five-bedroomed house in Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne. Not just a '70s build, it has an interior largely-unchanged from its original construction. Not all of it - some of the bedrooms had some work in the 1980s and the kitchen looks like it has had some updating. But aside from that, this house is very much a period piece, most notably with the staircase and built-in wooden furnishings, the room dividers, the light fittings, the doors and of course, the Pieff suite to name just a few things. Of course, some of that is only dressing and might not be staying, so the house overall is the headline act. For your money, you get a reception and hallway, a downstairs cloakroom/wc, a 23ft Sitting room, a 30ft living/dining room, a kitchen/breakfast room and utility room, with the upstairs offering a master bedroom, dressing room area, en-suite bathroom/wc, three further double bedrooms, a study/single bedroom and family bathroom/wc. Externally, two driveways provide parking for two to three cars, with an enclosed courtyard to the side of the property and a car port. There's also a garden, which is partly lawned and partly paved with well stocked borders and a timber shed. £699,000 is the asking price. Furnishings presumably extra. Find out more at the Sanderson Young website Via WowHaus

eBay watch: 1970s Triumph 2000 White Police Car and period accessories Posted: 13 Oct 2011 03:53 AM PDT Fancy recreating your very own vintage British crime drama? You can with this 1970s Triumph 2000 White Police Car. It was used in the police force from 1971 - 1974, indeed 'The Chief Constable of Devon & Cornwall' is the first name on the log book. However, it didn't arrive like this with the present owner, it has been re-dressed as a police car, with the original Exeter police roof box attaching magnetically to the car for proper authenticity. Not just the car (which has a mileage of 55,000 miles, is MOT'd and tax exempt), the vehicle also has a replica switch box for the lights etc and comes with various add-ons, including 70s police posters, 70s highway codes, documents, 70s police tunics, note books, handcuffs, hats, high-visibility jackets and the original 'nee naa' sound apparently. Want it? The current price is £1,500. Find out more at the eBay website

The Manchester Connection exhibition at the Movie Poster Art Gallery in London Posted: 13 Oct 2011 03:31 AM PDT You might expect this to be taking place 'up north' Manchester, but you'll have to go to the Movie Poster Art Gallery in London for the Manchester Connection Exhibition. It's a selling exhibition, which in effect means you can browse the walls and buy anything that takes your fancy. On those walls, you'll find 'a celebration of Manchester's legendary renaissance in musical and design creativity' that followed the Sex Pistols' Free Trade Hall gig in 1976. That means the designs Factory commissioned from Peter Saville, Central Station Design, Ben Kelly and 8vo, along with the design concepts of Morrissey for The Smiths, and the Stone Roses' guitarist John Squire.    Highlights include rare original music posters from The Smiths, New Order, A Certain Ratio, Happy Mondays, The Stone Roses, plus an ultra rare poster of Joy Division's Unknown Pleasures, rare sleeve proofs of The Smiths, A Certain Ratio, New Order, and a unique Morrissey hand-annotated sleeve proof for Your Arsenal. There are also a few rare artefacts including the original FAC51 embosser used at the Hacienda and the original 'Gay Traitor' bar menu poster from the same club.    Some items are already online to browse, with more being added ahead of the exhibition opening on Thursday 10th November 2011. Find out more at the Manchester Connection website Via Electric Roulette Also, if you are a fan of that era/music, check out this Factory Records ashtray, which we spotted recently.

Oeuf Dresser and Hutch Posted: 13 Oct 2011 01:42 AM PDT Oeuf NYC consistently proves that children's furniture can be stylish with the combination of the Oeuf Dresser and Hutch prove. The dresser has four drawers for storing baby's clothes, but it is also the ideal height to be used with a changing mat for nappy changing. The Hutch provides a great additional storage with two shelves a top cabinet that fit on top of the dresser. Holes for electrical wiring allow lamps and other electrical items to be placed on the shelves without trailing cables. The dresser in walnut and white costs £810 and the Hutch costs £299, which perhaps seem expensive for kids' furniture, but when it looks this good, you can use it elsewhere in the house when they have outgrown it. Buy them online from Nubie.

Blazing Flowers Teapot Posted: 13 Oct 2011 01:41 AM PDT   The Blazing Flowers Teapot looks like a lucky find from a carboot sale or market, bit is in fact a new product. The ceramic teapot has sunflower yellow glaze and is decorated with a vintage-looking orange and green flower print. It will take half a litre of liquid, which should be plenty of room for a couple of cups. It costs £16.99 from The Contemporary Home.

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