Dominic Cooper Returning for 'Agent Carter'; Nicholas D'Agosto is Two-Face on 'Gotham'

In the first season two episode of Marvel's Agents of SHIELD there was a not-so-subtle elbow jab to audiences reminding them to watch Agent Carter when it airs next year. The series, which will run during the Agents of SHIELD mid-season break, brings Hayley Atwell back as the titular WWII hero, who carries out missions for the SSR, a precursor to SHIELD. This being an origin story, it only made sense that some characters we've already seen from that era would return, and now Marvel has confirmed Dominic Cooper will be reprising his role as Howard Stark in the series. Stark made his first cinematic appearance in Captain America: The First Avenger and is the father to Tony Stark aka Iron Man. Cooper joins Chad Michael Murray, James D'Arcy, Enver Gjokaj, and Shea Whigham in the cast.


Over on the DC side of the small screen, the Batman series Gotham has gotten off to an incredibly strong start, with fans apparently loving these early looks at the dark knight's eventual enemies. And now one of his most complicated foes is coming to town as Nicholas D'Agosto, probably best known for Final Destination 5 and Showtime's Masters of Sex, has been cast as Harvey Dent who will become the villain Two-Face. He's not expected to be a major force in the first season but with the series likely to get a renewal the chances of us seeing Dent, an altruistic district attorney, go schizo are pretty good. I still have major problems with Gotham as a series and a big part of that is the sheer volume of characters needing screen time, but Two-Face is one of my favorite Bat-villains and it will be interesting to see this new take on him.

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The Joker and Parallel Worlds Teased in New Spots for 'Gotham' and 'The Flash'

Warner Bros. may be lagging behind Marvel when it comes to feature films but they rule on the small screen. This fall sees the emergence of two more DC Comics series that seem to be building up a serious head of steam. One is Gotham, which stars Ben McKenzie, Donal Logue, Jada Pinkett Smith, and more in a sort of "Year One" version of Bruce Wayne's story. And then there's The Flash, a spinoff of Arrow and starring Grant Gustin as the Justice League speedster.

Two brief teasers have been released for both series, and they come with some surprises for eagle-eyed viewers. First up, the Gotham spot is very similar to the one we saw a few weeks ago with young James Gordon (McKenzie) entering a crime scene while colorful villains Fish Mooney, Oswald Cobblepot, Selina Kyle, and Edward Nygma eye him menacingly. But this one is slightly different and has a more overt reference to the Joker, Batman's arch-nemesis and undoubtedly a future villain Gordon will tangle with. Did producers think audiences missed out on the Joker reference before and decided to go with something obvious? Gotham premieres on Fox on September 22nd.

"My name is Barry Allen, and I am the fastest man alive". Am I the only one who thinks every episode of The Flash should start with those words? It would be a nice nod to Mark Waid's beloved run on the comic, but also a good way frame the speedster as unique. Heroes with super speed are nothing new and so it's imperative to remind audiences there's nobody quite like Flash, and this teaser hints at a greater power within him...

"Inside your body could be a map to a whole new world".

Is that a reference to the Speed Force, which is kinda like the Force from Star Wars but used only by speedsters? Or could it be referring to DC's Multiverse, alternate worlds first discovered by the Flash more than fifty years ago?  DC uses the Multiverse frequently to tell many different kinds of stories without the burdens of continuity, although I don't know why they bother since they reboot everything every few years anyway. The Flash debuts on the CW Tuesday night, October 7th.


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New Trailers for 'Gotham', 'The Flash', and 'Arrow'!

When I was putting this article together I thought to myself, "For the title image I'll just use the logo for whatever the coolest trailer of the bunch happened to be", as you see above picking the best was easier said than done. For all of the "Marvel rules the world talk" you hear you'd think DC was all but dead, I'm here to tell you they are far from it. DC, with the success of Arrow has slowly been carving out a large share of TV land. Couple the fan reaction to the Dawn of Justice teaser this weekend with the sheer awesomelitude of these three trailers and you have a brand that seems poised to strike some serious blows to the Marvel stronghold. 

Before we get into the trailers I just want to point out how awesome it is to be having this conversation in 2014. After X-Men ignited the superhero frenzy in 2000 the masses have been saying that the comic book movie nirvana we've been living it had a definite shelf life. Here we are, some 14 years later, and the genre has never been stronger. I dare say it's here to stay. 

First we have a full trailer for Gotham. While there's not much here to judge the series potential as a whole it does give a good luck into the feel of the show. Plenty of one-shots at villains-to-be, a perfect recreation of the classic "Bruce's parents get whacked and he cries to the heavens at their feet" panel, and a good look at the eternal optimism of Jim Gordon. There's just a few things I need from the series in order for it to work. First and foremost I'd like Bruce to be in the far background of the events, the showrunners need to exhibit some serious willpower and make this show about Gotham itself, from the perspective of Jim Gordon. Second, I need them to resist the temptation of throwing winks at fanboys every week. Mainly they need to treat this world as if we knew nothing of what it would become, let the characters grow into their future selves organically and don't rush anything. Regardless, I'm all about it. 

Next up we have the first official teaser trailer for the new series on The CW, The Flash. Barry Allen debuted on Arrow last year to favorable fan reactions, leading to his own spin-off series. I'll admit I don't know a ton about where the series is going or what angle they will take but as long as they capture who Barry is as a person and handle it with the same ingeniouity that they've done over on Arrow I'll be happy. Saving the best for last we have the season 3 trailer for Arrow. I've constantly beat myself up about not making this one of my "Must Watch" shows, I can't explain why I'm not caught up...the show is, by all accounts, amazing. The episodes I've watched I've thoroughly enjoyed (even if Katie Cassidy, a former favorite of mine, has lost a step), I just haven't made it a priority. I'm happy to say that this trailer for season 3 has adjusted my priorities and starting today I'll be streaming Arrow on Netflix in an effort to catch up before the premier. Not being an avid watcher at this point it's possible I'm missing some things but to my eyes this series has everything. Like a more mature Smallville with all of the comicy goodness and none of the saccharine Sweet Valley High drama, Arrow seems to have found a way to avoid the palpable cheapness of superhero shows past. The action looks amazing, the heroes and villains plentiful, and the story real. I don't think I'm overstating to say that this next season of Arrow could be some of the best comic based TV we've ever seen. 

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'Gotham' is a Ticking Bomb in New Trailer for the Fox Series

"This is my city. I've come back because I care what's happening to it. Sometimes I feel like I'm the only one who cares. This town is at a tipping point: crime, corruption, ooze on every corner. Someone needs to take a stand against it all — and that is where we come in."

And so begins the latest trailer for Fox's new series, Gotham, taking place in the city we all know will one day be protected by Batman and his army of endangered child sidekicks. But before that ever happens the Gotham police force is on their own in battling the growing forces of evil, and the two leading the charge are James Gordon (Ben McKenzie) and Harvey Bullock (Donal Logue). Set to the sound of Aloe Blacc's track "Ticking Bomb" (everybody's using this song lately), the trailer show Gordon investigating a crime scene while Penguin (Robin Lord Taylor), Selina Kyle (Camren Bicondova) and Fish Mooney (Jada Pinkett Smith) watch.

Also starring David Mazouz as young Bruce Wayne and Sean Pertwee as Alfred, Gotham premieres on September 22nd.


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'Gotham', 'The Flash, 'Constantine' and More Part of Full Warner Bros. TV Comic-Con Schedule

*deep breath*  The annual madness of geekery and nerdom known as San Diego Comic-Con is right around the corner and I'm exhausted before it's even started. Studios are already beginning to make announcements of the shows and movies they'll be bringing to the event, and Warner Bros. TV has made the biggest reveal by far with their full line-up.

Warner Bros. TV will bring a whopping 15 series to Comic-Con, kicking off Wednesday Sneak Preview Night with full episodes of Constantine, The Flash, and iZombie. On the panel side of things, fans can expect to see The Following, Arrow, Supernatural, and many more with the stars and showrunners in attendance. The Following and Supernatural have scored prime real estate in Hall H for Sunday, July 27th, the final day of the convention.

But what's really going to drive some wild, and force guys like me to stick around the arena longer than anticipated, is Saturday night in Hall H when Warner Bros. will host an 3-hour block of programming from 8-11pm where they will present the world premiere of the new Gotham TV series. Wowsers. 

Check out the full schedule below, and if you're planning on attending Comic-Con this year let us know what you're looking forward to.

WED., JULY 23
6 p.m., Ballroom 20 — Sneak peek screenings of The Flash, Constantine, iZOMBIE and Teen Titans Go!

THURS., JULY 24
6–7 p.m., Room 25ABC — Childrens Hospital (New episodes in 2015, Adult Swim): Creator and star Rob Corddry will share an exclusive video sneak peek at season six and will be joined onstage by select members of the show’s cast for a lively — and medically accurate — Q&A.

FRIDAY, JULY 25
10–11 a.m., Ballroom 20 — The Big Bang Theory (Mondays 8/7c CBS, season premiere Sept. 22; Thursdays 8/7c CBS beginning Oct. 30): Back by popular demand! The Big Bang Theory writers are back in San Diego and ready to share secrets behind TV’s #1 comedy.

11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Room 6BCF — iZOMBIE (Midseason on The CW): iZOMBIE makes its Comic-Con debut with a screening of the complete pilot episode, followed by a Q&A with series stars Rose McIver (Once Upon a Time), Malcolm Goodwin (Breakout Kings), newcomer Rahul Kohli and Robert Buckley (One Tree Hill), as well as executive producers Rob Thomas (Veronica Mars) and Diane Ruggiero-Wright (Veronica Mars).

2:30–3:15 p.m., Indigo Ballroom — Mike Tyson Mysteries (Premiering this fall, Adult Swim): In this new animated comedy series, Mike Tyson is taking the fight from the boxing ring to the streets...by solving mysteries! Join us for a first look at this new adult animated series and a can’t-miss panel featuring Mike Tyson, Rachel Ramras (MAD), Jim Rash (Community) and producer Hugh Davidson (The Looney Tunes Show).

3:15–4:15 p.m., Room 6BCF — The 100 (Wednesdays 9/8c The CW, season premiere October 22): After the stunning events in the season finale, join us for a special video presentation followed by a Q&A with series stars as well as executive producer Jason Rothenberg.

4:15–5:15 p.m., Ballroom 20 — The Originals (Mondays 8/7c The CW, season premiere October 6): Last season’s top new series on The CW returns to Comic-Con! Join executive producer Julie Plec, co-executive producer Michael Narducci and series stars Joseph Morgan, Daniel Gillies, Phoebe Tonkin, Charles Michael Davis, Leah Pipes and Danielle Campbell for a special video presentation followed by a Q&A.

5:30–6:30 p.m., Ballroom 20 — Arrow (Wednesdays 8/7c The CW, season premiere October 8): Arrow series stars Stephen Amell, Katie Cassidy, David Ramsey, Emily Bett Rickards, Colton Haynes, Willa Holland, Paul Blackthorne and John Barrowman — with executive producers Greg Berlanti, Marc Guggenheim and Andrew Kreisberg — will take aim at San Diego with a special video presentation and panel discussion previewing the show’s upcoming and highly-anticipated third season.

SATURDAY, JULY 26
 4:00–4:45 p.m., Ballroom 20 — The Vampire Diaries (Thursdays 8/7c The CW, season premiere October 2): The cast and creative team behind The Vampire Diaries return to San Diego for a sizzling sixth appearance at Comic-Con! Series stars Nina Dobrev, Paul Wesley, Ian Somerhalder and Kat Graham join executive producer/writer Julie Plec on stage for a video screening and Q&A session.

5:15–6:15 p.m, Room 6BCF — Constantine (Fridays 10/9c NBC, series premiere Oct. 24): Based upon the characters from DC Comics, Constantine reflects the lore of the fan-favorite comic, combining noirish storytelling with the evolving mythology of John Constantine, a morally challenged character who doesn’t come down on the side of either good or evil … but ultimately might be the only thing defending us against the dark forces from beyond. Attendees will see a screening of the complete pilot, followed by a Q&A with series stars Matt Ryan (Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior), Harold Perrineau (Lost) and Charles Halford (True Detective), along with executive producers Daniel Cerone (Dexter) and David S. Goyer (Man of Steel, The Dark Knight films).

6:15–7:00 p.m., Room 6BCF — Person of Interest (Tuesdays 10/9c CBS, season premiere September 23): The smash hit Person of Interest returns to San Diego for the fourth year! Join executive producer Greg Plageman along with series stars for a special video presentation and Q&A.

8:00–11:00 p.m., Hall H — Warner Bros. Television & DC Entertainment Present: The Flash, Constantine, Arrow and the World Premiere of Gotham with Special Appearances by Casts and Producers: For the first time ever at Comic-Con, Warner Bros. Television presents an entire evening filled with some of DC Entertainment’s greatest characters, featuring the world premiere pilot screening — and only Comic-Con screening — of the highly anticipated new series Gotham (Mondays this fall, 8/7c on FOX). The much-buzzed about pilot of The Flash will also be screened — if you can catch it — along with exclusive video presentations of returning hit Arrow and new thriller Constantine. Cast members and producers from all four shows will make special appearances on stage throughout the night.

SUNDAY, JULY 27
10:00–11:00 a.m., Hall H — Supernatural (Tuesdays 9/8c The CW, Season Premiere October 7): Join series stars Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles, Misha Collins and Mark A. Sheppard, along with executive producer Jeremy Carver as they answer questions from the audience about what’s in store for the tenth season of this exciting series, including its upcoming 200th episode! Fans will also be treated to an exclusive video presentation featuring series highlights, and special features from the upcoming Supernatural: The Complete Ninth Season DVD and Blu-ray™ release.

11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m., Hall H — The Following (Midseason on FOX): Hit thriller The Following returns to Comic-Con for a third year! Series stars Kevin Bacon, Shawn Ashmore, Sam Underwood and Jessica Stroup will join creator/executive producer Kevin Williamson and executive producers Marcos Siega and Jennifer Johnson for an on-stage Q&A and special video presentation.

11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m., Room 6BCF — Teen Titans Go! (Thursdays 6/5c Cartoon Network): Find out what’s in store for Robin, Starfire, Beast Boy, Cyborg and Raven — or just throw a meatball party with your friends! The Teen Titans are back at it again with all-new comedic adventures and, after screening a brand-new episode, there will be a Q&A with producers Michael Jelenic (Batman: The Brave and the Bold) and Aaron Horvath (MAD) and members of the voice cast. Plus, making a special appearance at the panel will be Puffy AmiYumi, the Japanese pop duo responsible for the iconic theme song from the original Teen Titans series.

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Full Trailer for Fox's 'Gotham' Series Introduces Bruce Wayne and Jim Gordon

As expected, Fox gave a "thumbs up" to the Batman prequel series, Gotham, picking up the show for at least 13 episodes, and now they've released a trailer to accompany the announcement. The show stars Ben McKenzie as Detective James Gordon, still a rookie on the police force who befriends a young Bruce Wayne (David Mazouz) after his parents are murdered. We know their deaths will ultimately lead to Wayne taking on the mantle of Batman, but this series chronicles the years leading up to that as Gordon fights to save Gotham from the crime ruling its streets.

The emphasis of the trailer is in that first meeting between Gordon and Wayne, but then it quickly goes into showing off the younger versions of Batman's future villains: Poison Ivy, Penguin, Riddler, and Catwoman...well, Catwoman is totally bad but you get the point. We even see a little bit of Jada Pinkett Smith as the colorfully-named crime boss, Fish Mooney. Will this be just another cop procedural with the occasional supervillain thrown in for good measure? That's kind of what's being hinted at here but there's a lot more we've yet to see.

Also starring Donal Logue, Barbara Kean, Jada Pinkett Smith, Robin Lord Taylor, Camren Bicondova, Sean Pertwee, Cory Michael Smith, and Zabryna Guevara, Gotham will debut on Fox this fall.

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Cory Michael Smith is The Riddler in TV's 'Gotham'

Fox's Gotham TV series already has a young Catwoman, Penguin, and a colorfully-named mobster played by Jada Pinkett, but what would the crime-filled city be without The Riddler? EW reports that Cory Michael Smith has just landed the role of Edward Nygma in the Batman prequel series, debuting in the very first episode.

It sounds as if this version of the Riddler won't be your typical villain, but a kid desperately trying to make a few friends. He's described as "a brilliant but socially awkward forensic scientist who’s eccentric and outgoing and desperate to be liked." Something tells me he'll really want to make friends with Bruce Wayne, but something will cause a rift between them. Probably a girl. Girls came between Clark Kent and Lex Luthor all the time on Smallville.

Smith isn't a household name by any means, but he can be seen later this year opposite Kristen Stewart in Camp X-ray.

He joins Ben McKenzie, David Mazouz, Donal Logue, Sean Pertwee, Camren Bicondova, and Erin Richards in the cop drama following a young Jim Gordon's attempts to save Gotham from falling into evil.

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First Look at Harvey Bullock and Selina Kyle of TV's 'Gotham'

We now have the first officially released images of Donal Logue as Harvey Bullock and 14-year-old Camren Bicondova as Selina "Catwoman" Kyle in the Gotham TV series. Logue always resembled Bullock, anyway, so all they had to do was give him the proper gumshoe attire.

The show is an origin story for Detective Jim Gordon (Ben McKenzie) and young Bruce Wayne (David Mazouz), taking place soon after the latter's parents are murdered. We know that's the event that leads Bruce to eventually take up the mantle of Batman, and if showrunners have their way we'll see the suit in the final episode.

Bullock is Gordon's rough 'n tumble partner on the Gotham police force, similar to the character seen in the DC comics. Kyle is described as "a teenage orphan, who is suspicious and wholly unpredictable. A street thief and skilled pickpocket, she's dangerous when cornered", totally in line with the Catwoman we've come to know.

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'Gotham' TV Series Finds Its Young Bruce Wayne and Selina Kyle

Fox's upcoming Gotham TV series is planning to have two major storylines running parallel to one another, although either could probably support a show individually. One arc is the development of detective James Gordon into the Gotham City commissioner we all know he grows up to be, while the other plot involves the pre-teen Bruce Wayne immediately following the murder of his parents. While most of the adult characters have been cast, The Wrap reports that the young actors playing Bruce Wayne and future Catwoman Selina Kyle have been found.

14-year-old David Mazouz (Touch) has been cast as young Bruce Wayne, who is described as "serious and soulful". Taking on the role of Selina Kyle is newcomer Camren Bicondova, whose only big screen credit is a role in the kid dance flick, Battle America. The future DC Comics antihero is described as" a teenage orphan, street thief and skilled pickpocket who is suspicious and wholly unpredictable.", and "dangerous when cornered". They make up the final series regulars

Starring Ben McKenzie, Sean Pertwee, Jada Pinkett Smith, and more, Gotham is expected to air this fall with Bruno Heller (The Mentalist) as showrunner.

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'Gotham' Casts Jada Pinkett Smith as Villainous Mob Boss

She's survived The Matrix and been to A Different World, but now Jada Pinkett Smith is headed to the crime-infested streets of Gotham City. Deadline reports that Smith has joined the cast of Fox's Gotham TV series, an origin story starring Ben McKenzie as Detective Jim Gordon and an unknown actor as a young Bruce Wayne.

The interesting thing is that Smith won't be playing one of the good guys. She'll be making Gotham worse as the colorfully-named mob boss, Fish Mooney. The character is described as "an imposing, hotheaded and notoriously sadistic gangster boss and nightclub owner with street smarts and almost extra-sensory abilities to read people like an open book who is not one to be crossed." Smith can certainly play intimidating so imposing should be easy enough.

She joins Donal Logue as Harvey Bullock, Zabryna Guevara as Captain Essen, Erin Richards as Gordon's fiance Barbara Kean, Sean Pertwee as Alfred Pennyworth and Robin Lord Taylor as The Penguin aka Oswald Cobblepot. Gotham has already been given a full series order with Bruno Heller serving as showrunner. 

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Donal Logue is Harvey Bullock in 'Gotham'; '24: Live Another Day' Adds Michelle Fairley

I don't watch a lot of TV, but two shows that are definitely on my radar are the return of Jack Bauer in 24: Live Another Day, and Fox's Gotham series. Both shows have made two crucial casting additions, and both happen to be two of my favorite actors.

First up, Donal Logue has been confirmed to play Det. Harvey Bullock on Gotham. This comes after rumors had surfaced that Logue was up for the part of the rough around the edges cop who serves as a partner and mentor to young Jim Gordon, played by Ben McKenzie. Logue joins Zabryna Guevara as Captain Essen, Erin Richards as Barbara Kean, Sean Pertwee as Alfred Pennyworth and Robin Lord Taylor as the Penguin. Bruno Heller is penning the script and will serve as showrunner for the confirmed series, with Danny Cannon directing the pilot. Logue has starred in numerous TV programs including Grounded for Life, Terriers, and Vikings. Perfect casting, if you ask me.

And Catelyn Stark....er, Michelle Fairley is replacing Judy David in 24: Live Another Day, the 12-episode return of Fox's hit action series. She'll have a recurring role as “Margot, a British national and the widow of a notorious terrorist.”She joins Kiefer Sutherland as Jack Bauer, Mary Lynn Rajskub, John Boyega, Benjamin Bratt, Yvonne Strahovski and more when 24: Live Another Day debuts on May 5th.

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'Gotham' TV Series Casts the Penguin, Alfred, and More, but no Bruce Wayne

The debate continues to rage around the PDC water cooler about the merits of Fox's Gotham TV series. For me it'll be interesting to see how they combine some of the cop procedural stuff with what sounds very much like Smallville Batman-style. With production on the first episode to begin soon and Ben McKenzie on board as Jim Gordon, a quartet of new actors have been cast in iconic roles.

First up, Sean Pertwee will be taking on the role of Bruce Wayne's loyal butler, Alfred Pennyworth. With the series largely following a young Bruce in the wake of his parents' murder, the Alfred role should be significant. Robin Lord Taylor (The Walking Dead) will waddle around as Oswald Cobblepot, better known as villain the Penguin, described here as a "low-level psychopath who hides his sadistic lust for power behind an exquisitely polite demeanor.” Erin Richards has been brought on as Gordon's fiancee, Barbara Keen, and Zabryna Guevara will play Gordon's boss, Capt. Essen.

Bruno Heller (The Mentalist) wrote the pilot and will be showrunner, with Danny Cannon directing the show, which already has a series commitment.

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'The OC' and 'Southland' Star Ben McKenzie to Lead Fox's 'Gotham' Series

In the span of a few weeks I've gone from not caring a bit about Fox's planned Gotham series to really wanting to see how it turns out.There's been a great deal of shifting on the initial premise, which began as a show centered on a young Jim Gordon with nothing Batman related planned. But that's since changed into something more Smallville-like, and thus potentially more interesting. With Fox having the confidence to make a series commitment before an actual pilot, the only thing left is to start casting. And right off the bat they've made a solid move with Ben McKenzie coming aboard to play Gordon.

McKenzie, who made an excellent cop on TNT's underrated drama, Southland, and starred in The OC before that, will play young Detective James Gordon. This is obviously before he eventually earns the rank of Commissioner and starts building giant bat signals on roofs and stuff, but his fate and that of Bruce Wayne will still be intertwined. Gordon will be an integral part in Wayne's development in the wake of his parents' murder, leading to the boy donning the costume and defending the city.

This is a pretty big step up for McKenzie, but hardly his first time being involved with the Batman universe as he voiced the Dark Knight himself in WB's animated Batman: Year One.  We should start hearing about more casting soon, especially who will be playing the young Bruce Wayne. Bruno Heller (Rome) will be writing the pilot and exec-producing, with Danny Cannon (Nikita) directing.

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'Gotham' TV Series to Feature Young Versions of Classic Batman Villains

The Smallville model worked for more than a decade, telling the story of young Clark Kent and his path towards becoming Superman, while also introducing us youthful versions of his most nefarious enemies. Fox is hoping they can replicate that long-running success with Gotham, which is no longer just about the early adventures of Detective Jim Gordon but will include a young Bruce Wayne.

Fox chairman Kevin O'Reilly says they have full rights access to the entire library of Batman characters, revealing that that we'll see younger versions of Catwoman, the Penguin, the Riddler, and yep even the Joker.

Reilly: “This is all of the classic Batman characters. It follows the arc of how they all became what they were. I’ve read the script its really good. It’s going to be this operatic soap that has a slightly larger-than-life quality.”

But just as Smallville refrained from showing anybody in costume for most of its run, it sounds as if Gotham will carry the same policy...at least in the beginning.

Reilly: “We’re not starting in that world where the villains are in costume. You see markers for it that are delicious you see where the evolution and eccentricity where they become those characters. We don’t start off with capes and costumes.”

Bruce Wayne will be roughly 12-years-old during the series, and his parents' murder will be one of the over-arching investigations. If the series goes the way Reilly hopes, the series' final episode will have Bruce donning the Batman suit for the first time.

Not really much of a surprise here, as this approach has also worked on Arrow, and like that show it will be totally separate from Warner Bros. big screen plans. So Ben Affleck can rest easy that there won't be another Batman tugging at his cape.  [EW]

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'Gotham' TV Series On Batman's Commissioner Gordon Heads to Fox

Fox didn't wait long after the premiere of Marvel's Agents of SHIELD to announce that they have their own comic book TV series in the works. They've just won an intense bidding war for Gotham, a new show from Warner Bros. TV that will center on Batman's ally, Commissioner James Gordon, who we just saw portrayed by Gary Oldman in The Dark Knight trilogy.

This won't be just a mere pilot, either, as Fox has made a full series commitment, to be developed and scripted by The Mentalist creator Bruno Heller. The Gordon depicted on the show will be a younger version, before he became Commissioner and was still on the beat as a detective for the police department. His origin will be explored, as well as those of the many famous villains Batman will eventually have to face. But this takes place before Gordon and the Caped Crusader meet, so don't expect Batman to be a part of the series. I'm guessing all bets will be off if the ratings tank.

Most interesting of all is that the show ended up on Fox and not the CW, who already have the DC property Arrow and have a Flash spinoff on the way. Gotham would have seemed like a natural fit. Gordon has been a part of the Batman mythos since the beginning, appearing in Batman's very first appearance in Detective Comics #27 in 1939. [Deadline]

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