'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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Anne Hathaway up for a Catwoman spinoff?

With Christopher Nolan making it clear The Dark Knight Rises is it for him and the character, Warner Brothers will no doubt be considering what to do next. Nolan's vision of Gotham City will burn long in our memories, so it may be in their best interest to keep it alive through the other characters in the film by the way of spinoffs. In the case of Anne Hathaway, she sounds more than ready to tackle Catwoman again, but only if the conditions are just right.

In an interview with Digital Spy, she had this to say about the possibility of a Catwoman solo film...

Hathaway: "I think it would be lovely to see more of her but only if it's with the right people. She lives in this Gotham City and so it would have to be established by the people who have made this Gotham City. For me, at least."

By "right people" she likely means Nolan, since she was asked specifically about the praise he heaped upon her performance, which included his saying she deserves a shot at a spinoff. I thought Hathaway did a good job, but Catwoman is a complicated character, and as such is hard to pull off in such a crowded ensemble. A solo feature, where her complexities can be further explored, may be the best way to go. Expect anything and everything to be on the table when Warner Brothers starts hashing out what to do next.


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Six brand new images from 'The Dark Knight Rises'!

Still drooling over yesterday's Catwoman promo image? Well these new, rather dull, images from The Dark Knight Rises should dry you right up. Courtesy of Entertainment Weekly, these shots show that Bane can get kinda cranky when his bank account overdrafts, Joseph Gordon-Levitt would've been awesome on Hill Street Blues, and that Batman might be an Apple™ user. Is that a joystick on his IPAD? Can you order one of those off Amazon?

The Dark Knight Rises opens on July 20th, and nope, I'm still not hyped...

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New promo art from 'The Dark Knight Rises' shows Catwoman's assets

Does it seem as if The Dark Knight Rises has been taking a back seat lately? Well, that's a good thing, considering we were inundated with promo material for awhile there. I still haven't recovered and basically couldn't care less about the movie right now. It'll wear off and I'll be salivating by the time July 20th gets here, though.

The most recent news on Christopher Nolan's Bat flick is that it officially has a PG-13 rating, which should shock absolutely nobody. I'm actually surprised it was that strict, but now I see why some parents might want to keep an eye on junior if they take him to the movie.  A new promo image courtesy of Comingsoon features Anne Hathaway as Catwoman and...yep, that outfit hugs her curves quite nicely. *swoon*

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1st official look at Anne Hathaway as Catwoman in The Dark Knight Rises

How does that one Aimee Mann song go? "No it's not going to stop, til you wise up". Warner Brothers has clearly taken the hint, after scads of set photos spoiled our first looks at some of The Dark Knight Rises most integral characters and scenes. But there was one remaining, and it was possibly the one character shrouded in the most secrecy: Anne Hathaway as Selina Kyle.  We've now got our first official look at her, appearing to be in costume, and...is that the Bat-cycle she's riding? What's up with that?

This would certainly seem to indicate that she's on the side of the angels in this film. I'm also not convinced we'll ever hear her referred to as Catwoman. I think expecting Christopher Nolan to follow a traditional trajectory for any of these characters is a mistake.

On a strictly fanboy level I love the image. Hathaway looks hot, the cycle is as cool as it was in the last film. My only complaint is the mask which looks a little cheap and papery, but will likely be touched up on in post-production. 

The Dark Knight Rises is set to hit theaters on July 20th 2012.

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Juno Temple confirmed in The Dark Knight Rises, but who will she play?

Briefly...

Juno Temple had been reported to be in talks to play a "street smart Gotham girl" in Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight Rises ever since the day Joseph Gordon-Levitt was confirmed. Despite some other sites claiming she had already signed(lookin' at you, IGN!!), she hadnt until now. Variety confirms her signing on, but has no info on what role she'll be playing. Expect that to stay under wraps until Nolan decides we all deserve to know.

So she could be pretty much anybody. Some have speculated she'll be either the female Robin, or possibly a combination of Robin and Batgirl. Or maybe even Catwoman's longtime friend, Holly Robinson(not the one from 21 Jump Street!). If we're judging on looks, Temple looks a lot like both Robinson and Robin, so we're just going to have to wait and see.

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Anne Hathaway mentions the word 'Catwoman', obviously means she'll suit up. Right?

If you want evidence just how info starved we in the movie news business are over The Dark Knight Rises, this latest bit should prove it.  When Christopher Nolan tapped Anne Hathaway(get your mind out of the gutter) to join the final installment of his Batman trilogy, we all(myself included) just sortof assumed it'd be as Catwoman. Yet she's only been referred to as 'Selina Kyle', which is Catwoman's alter ego.  Did that mean she wouldn't be wearing the catty outfit afterall? Considering this is the dark, gritty world established by Nolan, having someone run around in purple latex didn't really seem like a natural fit.

During a post-Oscars interview with Oprah Winfrey, Anne Hathaway talked about The Dark Knight Rises a little bit, and she refers to herself as Catwoman.  Check the video, courtesy of THR...




Look, I have no doubt that we will see the Catwoman outfit in the film, but I think too many sites are jumping to a conclusion based on something extremely flimsy. Maybe she's like me and practically everybody else who simply refers to the character in the most easily recognizable way? Not many people know the name 'Selina Kyle', but 'Catwoman' everybody's heard of. 

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Rumor Mill: Emily Blunt in Batman 3?

Yeah, this one's a bit gooey so just take it as a rumor for now, although if it happens I'll be pleased as friggin' punch. Batman on Film received a tip from the dreaded "industry insider" suggesting that Emily Blunt could possibly be up for the role of Selina Kyle in Christopher Nolan's upcoming Batman film. Selina Kyle is the real name for catburglar/Batman love interest Catwoman. Emily Blunt recently passed on a chance to play the female lead in The First Avenger: Captain America, and the speculation is that she might've done so to avoid any scheduling conflicts with the still untitled Batman film.

Keep in mind that nobody knows if Catwoman will even be in the film, so already attaching actors to any roles is silly at this point. However, she would be a great pick. Remember she was up for the role of Black Widow in Iron Man 2 before it was given to Scarlett Johannson, so presumably she has some experience(albeit on the losing end) vying for the role of comic book vixens.

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This is a Joke, right? Beyonce in the Invisible Jet? Naahhh!

DC must not like their heroes all that much. Atleast not when it comes to casting. I mean, we were a hair's breadth away from Nicolas Cage sporting the red and blue tights. And let's not forget Halle Berry, looking sickly and malnourished at that, posing as the world's worst Catwoman. Now this? Surely they don't have a death wish, do they?

At a supposed press conference attended by Comicbookmovie, Beyonce spilled her guts on the prospect of playing Wonder Woman. According to her it's all but a done deal. She says she will be meeting up with the writers and directors soon, but things should start happening around mid-2010. The movie will be written by the same guys who wrote GI Joe: The Rise of Cobra, and directed by John Moore. John Moore took a hatchet to the Max Payne film earlier this year.

Say wha? Not to say that the fine fellows at comicbookmovie are untrustworthy, but I can't find any corroborating details anywhere, which is unusual. Especially for a story of this magnitude. So take this with a grain of salt. Or better yet, a whole salt shaker.

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