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  1. Why Are We Obsessed With Superheroes?

    Thu, 6 Jun 2013

    or "The Dark Knight ," struggling We look at Batman as being policeman and Superman as the ultimate explain why the Batman of the 1960s not like Batman - 'Rah time "The Dark Knight Rises" was challenges the new Superman faces in the Photos Batman has moved on, too. Adam West , who starred

  2. 'Man of Steel' Star Henry Cavill on Being Stunned When He Got the Part, Donning the Iconic Suit

    Tue, 4 Jun 2013

    it," Cavill said of putting on Superman 's suit on for the first time premieres on June 14, tackles the Superman story head-on from a different office gold -- Iron Man, Thor, Batman -- Superman , the un-ironic superhero, had

  3. James Holmes' Insanity Plea Accepted by Court in Colorado Theater Massacre

    Tue, 4 Jun 2013

    that could take months. Holmes is accused of opening fire last July 20 during a midnight screening of "The Dark Knight Rises" Batman movie, killing 12 people and injuring another 70. He faces a total of 166 counts, including murder and attempted

  4. Aurora Theater Shooting Case Cites 3,500 Witnesses

    Tue, 14 May 2013

    Holmes' attorneys said. Holmes is accused of opening fire last July 20 during a midnight screening of "The Dark Knight Rises" Batman movie, killing 12 people and injuring another 70. He faces a total of 166 counts, including murder and attempted

  5. James Holmes Asks to Plead Insanity for Aurora Movie Theater Massacre

    Mon, 13 May 2013

    before entering a plea. Holmes is accused of opening fire last July 20 during a midnight screening of "The Dark Knight Rises" Batman movie, killing 12 people and injuring another 70. He faces a total of 166 counts, including murder and attempted

  6. James Holmes to Plead Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity

    Tue, 7 May 2013

    court document filed today . Holmes is accused of opening fire last July 20 during a midnight screening of "The Dark Knight Rises" Batman movie, killing 12 people and injuring another 58 moviegoers. He faces a total of 166 counts, including murder

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  1. Original Cast of 'Star Wars' Then and Now

    Fri, 3 May 2013

    couple other films. To escape typecasting, he took roles on Broadway and began doing voice work, most notably as the Joker in " Batman : The Animated Series." Now, 61, Hamill seemed at first reticent to reprise his role for the seventh film in

  2. James Holmes' Prosecutors Want to Use Jail Video and Audio at Trial

    Sat, 20 Apr 2013

    video or audio recording of the defendant and/or any person he interacts with while incarcerated." RELATED: Colorado ' Dark Knight Rises' Theater Shooting Former Colorado prosecutor Bob Grant says asking for jailhouse recordings is an excellent way to

  3. Colorado Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty for James Holmes

    Mon, 1 Apr 2013

    and wounding at least 58 when gunfire erupted in an Aurora, Colo., theater last July during a midnight screening of "The Dark Knight Rises." Holmes' physical appearance has evolved over his time in prison, visible only in rare court appearances. He has

  4. Colorado Shooter James Holmes' Guilty Plea Offer Rejected

    Fri, 29 Mar 2013

    and wounding at least 58 when gunfire erupted in an Aurora, Colo., theater last July during a midnight screening of "The Dark Knight Rises." Holmes' physical appearance has evolved over his time in prison, visible only in rare court appearances. He has

  5. James Holmes Offers to Plead Guilty to Colorado Movie Theater Massacre

    Wed, 27 Mar 2013

    they said. Holmes is accused of killing 12 people and wounding at least 58 when gunfire erupted in an Aurora, Colo., theater last July during a midnight screening of "The Dark Knight Rises." His trial is scheduled to begin Aug. 5.

  6. Batman Delivers Suspect to Police

    Mon, 4 Mar 2013

    An unidentified man dressed as Batman brought a suspected burglar to justice approximates the powder-blue costume the Dark Knight wore in the 1960s. "The person the station was dressed in a full Batman outfit. His identity, however

  7. 5 Things to Know This Morning

    Fri, 22 Feb 2013

    Thursday for murdering a previous wife. 5. ' Batman / Superman ' Series Announced DC Entertainment says it will unveil a new ongoing series focusing on Superman and Batman . " Batman / Superman " is set to debut in June and will focus on

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Videos

  1. Superheroes: Why Are We Obsessed?

    Fri, 7 Jun 2013

    revenge. We're Superman about to renew his trilogy and the new Superman movie. With that time you get to the Dark Knight rises A troubled brilliant Everest lane Adam West is now mayor west the planet would Batman again and I became

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    the biggest story of the moment. Just good old fashioned revenge. We're Superman about to renew his brand. -- the dark night. -- Struggling to keep it together in the chaos of Gotham city yeah.
    who scored the music for the Dark -- trilogy and the new Superman movie. With that man he started with a simple musical idea that -- but -- -- -- theme. Oh suddenly we --
    -- -- In response to the challenges we need them to tackle. Superman first derived from the planet Krypton. In the gathering storm before World War II. In the cartoons in those early days -- fought Nazis. I read somewhere that Superman was originally -- -- it's not quite that Superman's Jewish but you're close comic book professor Jim Higgins says the two men who created Superman . Part Jewish she wins sort of a metaphor for the Jewish immigrant experience was vulnerable in his own country will -- children.
  2. 'Man of Steel's' Boyhood Nickname was 'Fat Cavill'

    Fri, 21 Jun 2013

    beyond those of mortal Superman who can who can like lot of talk comparing Superman and Batman this its just the latest some of them believe Superman is kind of the boring Tortured existence and the Dark Knight does. With that what

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    one did exist it was them. The Saturday Rio additions and -- Robin -- the role Lebanese. And twilight I never go to script or -- -- old -- or anything like that but it's
  3. 'Dark Knight Rises' Details Revealed

    Mon, 9 Jul 2012

    movie the Dark Knight rises. In imagine that Batman franchise don't know Bruce Wayne is and a In the Dark Knight rises that Ledger as the Joker the anarchist doubt the Dark Knight rises needed inevitable Batman reboot comes

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    best it can to present an exciting -- realistic world. In the Dark Knight rises that world Gotham is again transformed into a -- How much are you in tune with what sort of going on in the world the -- -- these movies would try to be. -- -- -- Writing situations that would fraud -- were consigned something. That could really could really threaten to the world. The threat in the Dark Knight came from the signature performance of the age. Heath Ledger as the Joker the anarchist who is why so serious mind freaks -- -- -- some deep vein of post 9/11 dread. -- -- would die while the film was in post production. Posthumously he would win the Academy Award for best supporting actor. There was no doubt the Dark Knight rises needed new challenges for -- man. And Hathaway as the cat drastically clever Selena Kyle and Tom hardy as the brutish
  4. A Darker Knight

    Wed, 16 Jul 2008

    say that Batman and Patrick resources they. Bruce Wayne on the outside not with Batman begins we we bring the Joker and then that. First Tim Burton Batman movie between Nicholson and Michael Keaton is that ever colorful. The Joker in was clearly

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    are going through deciding what goodies in what that is. Your character Batman Bruce Wayne Batman is coping with tremendous questions about what the point of doing good is whether it's still worth doing it. The Joker that Heath Ledger is playing is got thirty made his decision about which way he's going and that. So I mean I
  5. Batman's Black Carpet Premiere

    Tue, 15 Jul 2008

    anticipated Batman sequel the Dark Knight premiere hordes was what was the Joker is already shows for the Dark Knight are reportedly that like Batman begins I think the 1989. Batman playing this parts. Of the Joker . All Jacqui

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    Highly anticipated Batman sequel the Dark Knight premiere -- hordes of screaming fans in New York yesterday. A black carpet replaced the usual red contributes to the late Heath Ledger was what was the Joker is already receiving ostracized. The stars Christian Bale and Maggie Gyllenhaal paid tribute to ledger. Who died in January of an accidental overdose. -- parents and older sister flew in from Australia to attend the premiere opening shows for the Dark Knight are reportedly selling out quickly. Film debuts on Friday. And for more on this for so happy to be joined by our favorite movie critic Peter Travers from Rolling Stone magazine he's also the anchor of popcorn Peter thanks for joining us today out. -- favorite critic I love hearing. Now have to be night. That's well tell us about the film you don't have to be nice if I don't want the truth and what it's easy for me to be nice itself which I think turned out better than anybody expected even those people that like Batman begins I think they're going to be doubly excited by this one. Not only because it works better than the first one
    sometimes He is scarier than Jack Nicholson ever was in the 1989. Batman playing this thing parts. Of the Joker . All -- Jacqui good laugh along with them which He -- you're watching somebody who is dangerous. Absolutely dangerous and what ever
  6. Batman -iacs Enjoy the 'Knight'

    Fri, 18 Jul 2008

    Well the Dark Knight is destined to be installment of the Batman movie franchise opened up as bad man and the Joker He is my card it Dark This latest Batman movie is receiving jarring ride into both the Joker doesn't really

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    Well the Dark Knight is destined to be a bright light at the box office the latest installment of the Batman movie franchise opened today. But it's already has super hit thanks to sensational advance sales ABC's -- -- tells us what Stupak amendment. They bought tickets weeks in advance. Out like eight I have to see it I don't care win and -- -- -- that day comes out. And still they stood in line stand in this exciting Peruvian and a long time some dressed up as bad man and the Joker He is my card it all to be among the first to see the Dark -- This latest Batman movie is receiving rave reviews one critic calling it the most despairing comic book movie in memory. Thanks in part of the
    was up all the hype. It is a jarring ride into both the Joker doesn't really it's strange. Her mobile ABC news Hollywood. And speaking of the Dark -- thousands of fans many in full cost
  7. Heath Ledger in Upcoming 'Batman'

    Tue, 22 Jan 2008

    Take a look at this summer's "The Dark Knight ," featuring Ledger as the Joker .

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