[New post] The Dark Knight faces off against the Gotham City Police in Batman: Year One

New post on The Daily P.O.P. The Dark Knight faces off against the Gotham City Police in Batman: Year One by dailypop Shrewd and cunning. A powerful fighter. The best detective the world has ever seen. The very best. But at what price? watch?v=h21M8y9VjsY Official press release: Warner Home Video will present a DC Universe Animated Original Movie panel at New York Comic Con on Friday, October 14. Among those participating are executive producer Bruce Timm, dialogue/casting director Andrea Romano and the perennial choice of Batman, Kevin Conroy. The panel, slated for 3:00-4:00 p.m. in the IGN, will feature the premiere of both the Paul Dini-scripted Catwoman animated short and the trailer for Justice League: Doom, as well as discussion of those two projects and Batman: Year One. Batman: Year One is based on the landmark 1987 DC Comics titles from 12-time Eisner Award winner Frank Miller and illustrator David Mazzucchelli. The film depicts young Bruce Wayne's return to Gotham City in his first attempts to fight injustice as a costumed vigilante. The playboy billionaire chooses the guise of a giant bat to combat crime, creates an early bond with a young Lieutenant James Gordon (who is already battling corruption from inside the police department), inadvertently plays a role in the birth of Catwoman, and helps to bring down a crooked political system that infests Gotham. Primetime television stars Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad), Ben McKenzie (Southland, The O.C.), Eliza Dushku (Dollhouse, Buffy the Vampire Slayer) and Katee Sackhoff (Battlestar Galactica) provide the core voices for Batman: Year One. Three-time Emmy® Award winner Cranston gives voice to young Jim Gordon, while McKenzie makes his animated voiceover debut as Bruce Wayne/Batman. Fanboy favorites Dushku and Sackhoff fill the roles of Selina Kyle/Catwoman and Detective Sarah Essen, respectively. Alex Rocco (The Godfather) is the voice of crime lord Carmine Falcone. Animation master Bruce Timm is executive producer of Batman: Year One. Directors are Lauren Montgomery (Superman/Batman: Apocalypse) and Sam Liu (All-Star Superman) from a script penned by Academy Award® nominee Tab Murphy (Gorillas in the Mist, Superman/Batman: Apocalypse). The all-new, PG-13 rated film arrives October 18, 2011 from Warner Home Video as a Blu-ray™ Combo Pack and DVD, On Demand and for Download. There is also an opportunity to download-for-purchase in an early window starting October 11 through iTunes, Xbox Live, Zune, VUDU HD Movies and Video Unlimited on the PlayStation Network & Sony Entertainment Network. watch?v=oXAdQ3hpJew Directed by Sam Liu, Lauren Montgomery Batman: Year One Blu-ray and Batman Year One DVD are available October 18th and stars Ben McKenzie as Bruce Wayne/Batman, Bryan Cranston as James Gordon, and Eliza Dushku as Selina Kyle/Catwoman. Batman Year One (Two-Disc Special Edition) Batman: Year One (Blu-ray/DVD Combo + Digital Copy) DCU Batman Year One - Instant Video "] Batman: Year One [Paperback dailypop | October 8, 2011 at 9:20 am | Tags: batman year one, DC Animated, Frank Miller | Categories: Batman, cartoons | URL: http://wp.me/p4kUt-3aE 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/2011/10/08/the-dark-knight-faces-off-against-the-gotham-city-police-in-batman-year-one/

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[New post] The fifth Batman film that never was, Batman Triumphant

New post on The Daily P.O.P. The fifth Batman film that never was, Batman Triumphant by dailypop (image from http://www.batmantriumphant.com/) It's easy to shrug off these demons today, but back in the 1990's, being a Batman fan was a gruesome pass time. What started as a celebration of the pulp comic book hero in Tim Burton's 1989 film quickly became an exercise in marketing and merchandising. I'm no fool (I guess) so I realize that these films are released in the Summer so that families looking to escape the heat can cram into an air-conditioned cinema gulping on Coke-filled cups bearing Batman fighting a super villain and escape the world for an hour or two. I greatly appreciated Batman Returns when it was released but as a moody teenager I was the target audience so it worked. The Siouxsie and the Banshees song helped too. The third film was massively successful by continuing the trend of pitting Batman against two villains played by major film super stars and also upped the ante by including Robin the boy wonder. A glitzy glam homage to comic books, it was almost passable... almost. However, little can excuse the debacle that is Batman and Robin (the only 90's Batman movie that I have yet to review). Star-flooded and nonsensical, Batman and Robin was a travesty. Ticket sales soared but the reviews were damning. As Joel Schumacher is a respected filmmaker and had delivered the goods for some fans and the studio in his previous effort, this was especially surprising. A smirking George Clooney, pun-dropping Arnold Schwarzenegger and foam rubber Bane ruined the franchise for fans... but Warner Bros. still cleaned up. No matter what anyone may think, this film was a major success raking in over $42 million in its opening weekend and $238 million total worldwide. So it should come as no real surprise that a fifth Batman film was planned with Schumacher again at the helm. What is a surprise is that the director was determined to redeem himself with fans by producing a darker, moodier film than the circus extravaganza that was Batman and Robin. The loose plot of Batman Triumphant involved a split between Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson as Wayne turned his back on a crime-fighting career. It would feature Harley Quinn as the vengeful daughter of the Joker, Man-Bat and the Scarecrow. Batman would be blamed for a series of crimes perpetrated by the Man-Bat, prompted him to return to the cowl and deliver some justice to the monster. One of the proposed villains of the fifth Batman film, Man-Bat I recall at the time hearing rumors of an adaptation of Grant Morrison's Arkham Asylum in which an older Batman confronts the criminals of his career in a massive gauntlet of nerves. Clooney had openly stated that he was not happy with his performance as Batman and that any return to the role would be a further disservice to fans, so the fifth Batman film would have featured a fourth actor in the cowl (I shudder to think who that may have been). I'm still not sure where the Arkham Asylum rumor came from (my imagination? possibly) but when the studio execs saw the daily rushes they asked Schumacher to start planning his next Bat-film. Thinking that the Scarecrow would make for a formidable foe, the director began to sculpt his movie around fear but was cut short when Warner Bros. had a re-think and decided to start over with a fresh start. Details are starting to come out regarding the planned 'Batman Triumphant' which are interesting and terrifying at the same time. Via MovieHole: "I was supposed to do a fifth one," Schumacher says. "I was talking to Nic Cage about playing the Scarecrow. I had begged the studio for [the Frank Miller comic] 'The Dark Knight [Returns],' but they wanted a family friendly, toyetic thing." Eventually, "Batman And Robin" came along, souring everyone on the franchise, and, just like that, Schumacher's relationship with Warner Bros. dissolved, leaving behind both the "Batman" series and a third John Grisham adaptation, "Runaway Jury" (later made over at 20th Century Fo x by Gary Fleder). However, Schumacher got his man soon after, as he and Cage teamed for "8MM," which Schumacher figured, "would be the furthest thing from a summer movie." He ruefully adds, "And I gave up a lot of money, but, no regrets." Not that he's hurting for cash, as he notes, "I have awards for selling more Batman toys than anyone in the world." In regards to "Batman and Robin," he was convinced he made "the wrong choice" but says, "I did my job. It was more family friendly and it sold a lot of toys, and it supported the Warner Bros. stores. But I did disappoint a lot of fans." Regarding the possible Darren Aronofsky Batman Year One film, Joel Schumacher had some sobering advice: I remember my friend Darren Aronofsky called me– I think he was toying with them about making a Batman movie, which I would have loved to have seen. And he called me and asked me what it would be like, and I said "I don't know Darren, I can't advise you. I was supporting the Warner Bros. studio, the toy manufacturers. My goal was to get a family friendly movie that kids could be taken to that would sell a lot of merchandise. The movies make hundreds of millions, but the toys make billions. I was in that business, and I said "Darren, my job was to offer merchandising." For all the flack he received for Batman and Robin (even the Bruce Timm animated series took a jab at him on screen), it's interesting that Schumacher realizes the purpose of the movie, something to keep in mind as further comic book films come our way and the sequels of Batman, Thor, Iron Man and Captain America draw ever closer to the situation that Schumacher was in when directing Batman and Robin. In the end it's all about merchandising... and that can be scary. dailypop | October 8, 2011 at 8:57 am | Tags: batman and robin, batman movies, batman triumphant, Darren Aronofsky, george clooney, nic cage, scarecrow, Schumacher | Categories: Batman | URL: http://wp.me/p4kUt-3ap 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/2011/10/08/the-fifth-batman-film-that-never-was-batman-triumphant/

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Vintage Style: 25 Iconic Fashion Looks and How to Get Them by Sarah Kennedy Posted: 07 Oct 2011 10:10 AM PDT Phew! That was a long title. Still, at least Vintage Style: 25 Iconic Fashion Looks and How to Get Them by Sarah Kennedy gets the message across. A 192-page hardback from Carlton Books that's currently on pre-order (but released next week), it aims to offer advice on how to copy the 'look' of 25 most iconic women of the past century. Brigitte Bardot's Bombshell, Audrey Hepburn's Ingenue or Grace Kelly's American Classic for example, as well as later looks like cover star Debbie Harry. Each chapter opens with an image of the icon of each style, plus images of similarly styled celebrities or models. The book also offers information on the vintage designers and fashion styles of the time, as well as styling tips, hair and make-up techniques and shopping lists to aid in acquiring vintage and reproduction pieces to go with each look. It also offers a directory of vintage and reproduction-vintage boutiques as well as hair and makeup stylists who can create period looks. If all of that appeals, the book is currently discounted ahead of release at Amazon, priced at £12.99. Find out more at the Amazon website

Almedahls Coffee & Cake Tea Towel by Louise Fougstedt Posted: 07 Oct 2011 09:56 AM PDT This Almedahls Coffee & Cake Tea Towel by Louise Fougstedt brings together two of Scandinavia's greatest exports: design and baking. The cheerful mid century design of Cathrineholm-style coffee pot and cups accompanied by some delicious looking baked goodies will surely get your stomach rumbling whilst drying the dishes. The simple retro design is printed on linen & cotton so will age beautifully, as well as keeping your crockery nice and clean. £9.99 from Ruby Roost. See the website for more details.

John Lewis Ribbed Utensil Jar Posted: 07 Oct 2011 06:50 AM PDT Store all your worldly kitchen goods in this handy ribbed utensil jar from John Lewis. This retro-style kitchen aid is a great way to tidy up your kitchen space and create a little bit of vintage charm. The light blue colour will match most kitchens and it's a great storage pot to keep all your rolling pins and other kitchen tools. If you're feeling very keen you could buy the rest of the set which includes mixing bowls, bread bins and aprons and tea towels. Your organised kitchen is just £12 away from John Lewis.

eBay watch: Original 1976 limited edition Starsky and Hutch Ford Gran Torino car Posted: 07 Oct 2011 04:24 AM PDT Appealing very much to your inner child is this original 1976 limited edition Starsky and Hutch Ford Gran Torino car. Yes, an authentic crime fighting car from 'back in the day' - and it could be yours. According to the seller, this is a genuine PS122 car, one of 1000 Starsky and Hutch cars built by Ford between February and May 1976 in itds Chicago factory. Today less than 200 are thought to exist worldwide. This one comes with the original build sheet, plus the original owner's manual for authenticity. In terms of specifics, the car is described as being in 'excellent original condition', with only 59000 miles on its 351W engine. It has also been serviced and MOT'd every year regardless of mileage, and the car will be sold with 3 months MOT and service. The car has also been professionally weather-sealed, the paintwork is original (aside from some work on the stripe by a past owner) and despite its age, there is no rust and no restoration work. This model was used at the movie premiere in London and at other promotions for the film in 2004 and Antonio 'Huggy Bear' Fargas has signed the trunk lid. It's also just come off the back of being in a museum for seven months. Want it? £14,995 is the price, although the seller will take an offer if you want to chance your arm. Find out more at the eBay website

Dita Von Teese to launch dress line Posted: 07 Oct 2011 04:16 AM PDT Internet fashionistas are all a fluster this morning. It has been announced that, on the back of her highly successful range of lingerie, Dita Von Teese is to launch her first line of clothing. Arguable the world's most famous burlesque artist and vintage enthusiast has designed a capsule collection of retro-inspired frocks with the sort of couture styling you would expect to see the lady herself wearing on the red carpet. The starlet's line, titled Muse, is described as "classic retro-glamour" with, as you might expect, a strong influence from the 1930s to the 1950s, all available in sizes 8 to 20. The line will initially launch at David Jones stores in Australia in November, but is due to hit the UK, Europe & the US shores not long after. Watch this space for more information!

Spira Puls Cushion Posted: 07 Oct 2011 03:58 AM PDT   Fifties atomic graphics, psychedelic Sixties swirls, Seventies florals, we've featured many a cushion with these designs, but the Spira Puls Cushion must be the first influenced by Eighties' synthesisers. Designed by Inge Karlsson, the Puls print is inspired by the frequency graphics on a synthesiser, but it also happens to give a pleasing abstract pattern. Choose from bright orange, lime green or charcoal grey, all on white backgrounds. Each cushion is supplied with a feather insert and costs £26 from Hus and Hem.

Flowercup Chair by Leif.Designpark for De La Espada Posted: 07 Oct 2011 03:57 AM PDT   What the Flower Cup Chair lacks in heritage (it was just designed this year), it makes up for in midcentury-looking style. Designed by Leif.Designpark for De La Espada, the chair has a plywood frame with a backrest moulded to look like flower petals. It is available with either an oak or walnut veneer finish, set on legs made of American white oak or American black walnut respectively. The oak option costs £1,242, but if I was going to spend that amount on one chair, I splash out a little extra for the walnut at £1,290. Buy the Flower Cup Chair at Utility Design.

Dandy flower dress Posted: 07 Oct 2011 03:03 AM PDT Get into this season's retro style with this Dandy flower dress. Straight out of a history book - and into the high street, this season is all about the 1940s, 50s and 60s and you can pretty much find any look or style from these eras. This beautiful tea dress is an ideal outfit for practically any occasion and the cinched in waist gives a flattering shape. The colours blend well with the changing season's colours and the vintage-style pattern echoes of Laura Ashley. Even better news - it's in the sale at New Look so be quick if you want to grab one for £23.

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