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Director Todd Phillips hit the social media today via his Instagram account announcing that the teaser trailer for his stand-alone Joker movie will debut on Wednesday, April 3rd. The director made the announcement with the new teaser movie poster featuring Joaquin Phoenix as the Joker and the tagline "Put on a Happy Face."

Warner Bros. Pictures is returning all three films in Christopher Nolan’s $2.5 billion “Dark Knight” Trilogy to the biggest of the big screens—IMAX ® film—in honor of the first-ever appearance of Batman in the comics. The announcement was made today by Jeff Goldstein, President, Domestic Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures. First, on Saturday, March 30, the films—2005’s “Batman Begins,” 2008’s “The Dark Knight” and 2012’s “The Dark Knight Rises”—will screen back-to-back at the Universal Cinema AMC at CityWalk Hollywood, California. During an interlude between the second and third films, Nolan will join the audience for a moderated Q&A discussion on the movies. Then on April 13, the Trilogy will screen at AMC Lincoln Square in New York City and AMC Metreon in San Francisco, followed by Cinesphere Ontario Place, Toronto, and IMAX Theatre at the Indiana State Museum, Indianapolis, on April 20, each accompanied by the footage of Nolan’s Los Angeles appearance. In all five cities, all three movies will be seen in the director’s preferred format, IMAX ® 70mm, providing an all-encompassing moviegoing experience. In fact, it was Nolan who, with “The Dark Knight,” was the first filmmaker to shoot the action sequences of a major feature film with IMAX ® cameras, revolutionizing the integration of IMAX and standard formats. He again utilized IMAX cameras even more extensively in “The Dark Knight Rises.” Goldstein stated, “Christopher Nolan broke new ground with the ‘Dark Knight’ Trilogy, and this is a rare chance for today’s audiences to experience these extraordinary films as they were meant to be seen. To have the added privilege of hearing Chris’s insights firsthand makes this a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.” Tickets for all events will go on sale beginning Wednesday, March 13, at 9 a.m. PDT, and moviegoers who acquire tickets for all three films will receive a lanyard and special “Dark Knight” Trilogy collectible.

Sneaky Bats

Meanwhile at Arkham Asylum. Joker: C’mon Bats be a good sport and let me out so we can play! HAHAHA!!!!

GOTHAM is an origin story of the great DC Comics Super-Villains and vigilantes, revealing an entirely new chapter that has never been told. From executive producer and writer Bruno Heller and executive producers Danny Cannon and John Stephens, GOTHAM follows the rise of Det. James Gordon (Ben McKenzie) through a dangerously corrupt city teetering between good and evil, and chronicles the birth of one of the most popular super heroes of our time. Beginning in Winter 2019, GOTHAM will air its fifth and final season, wrapping up this beloved series in a farewell event that will focus on Bruce Wayne’s (David Mazouz) transformation into the caped crusader. GOTHAM is based upon DC characters and is produced by Warner Bros. Television. Bruno Heller, Danny Cannon and John Stephens serve as executive producers on the series.

Injustice 2 follows Batman and his allies as they try to rebuild the planet after taking down Superman, ending his reign of terror. But when Braniac sets his sights on Earth, Batman is forced to free his old friend, risking a new uprising from the Man of Steel, or face the total destruction of his world! Based on their appearances in Injustice 2, comes this line of 1/18 scale exclusive figures from Hiya Toys. Featuring full articulation and character specific accessories, these figures stand about 3.75" tall. Shown below is a look at the Joker and Flash figures which are being offered as Previews exclusives. The Joker will include multiple hands, knife and gun. Flash will include multiple hands and running effect pieces. Both figures are currently available for pre-order at BigBadToyStore.com Check out images for both figures below.

Hiya Toys today released a preview images for another one of their upcoming DC Comic Injustice 2 video game series of 1/18 scale (4") figures with the Joker. This will follow the release of the already revealed Harley Quinn figure.

From the Batman Ninja animation, came a great line of figures by Figuarts. A very much underappreciated figure in my opinion

Hours before the DesignerCon 2018 show floor opens, superstar designer toy artist James Groman revealed via Instagram his monstrous reimaginings of Batman and his Rogues Gallery for his upcoming DC Artists Alley designer vinyl collaboration with DC Collectibles. Groman is best known for his outlandish designs as seen in many of his works including the highly popular Madballs toy series. Groman now brings his signature art style to the DC universe and offers his terrifying spin on Batman, Killer Croc, The Joker and Two-Face as 7''-scale designer vinyl figures. The figures are designed and sculpted by the artist and will be on display at this weekend’s DesignerCon convention in Anaheim, CA, at the DC Collectibles booth (#1500). “When DC Collectibles asked me to design and sculpt my own renditions of DC’s iconic Dark Knight and a few of his villainous adversaries, I was excited and intrigued,” said Groman. “Growing up, I wasn’t as big a fan of costumed heroes like most of my friends and was usually drawn to characters like Swamp Thing, Monster of Frankenstein and Werewolf by Night. With that said, I’ve always been a Batman fan, mostly because of his dark nature and origins, and he has THE BEST villains. Working with Jim Fletcher and Trevor Zammit at DC Collectibles on these figures has been so creatively satisfying! It was interesting to see just how far we could take the designs but still remain respectful of each character’s basic DNA. I can only hope this collection leads to even more collaborations with DC Collectibles.” Groman’s DC Artists Alley designer vinyls will hit stores in October 2019 and are available to preorder now. DesignerCon attendees at this weekend’s convention can take home a custom art print and enamel pin designed by Groman. Full details about Groman’s DC Artists Alley designer vinyl figures and his additional DesignerCon exclusives are below: DC Artists Alley Designer Vinyls by James Groman: - Characters: Batman, Killer Croc, The Joker and Two-Face - All figures are designed and sculpted by James Groman - Size: 7'' scale - MSRP: $65.00 each - Each character is limited to 3,000 pieces - On sale October 2019 - Up for pre-order now at BigBadToyStore.com Additional items being sold at DesignerCon 2018 at the DC Collectibles booth (#1500) - Limited-Edition Art Prints designed by James Groman (MSRP: $40.00 each) – Limited to 50 prints - Limited-Edition Enamel Pins (MSRP: $10.00 each) – Limited to 50 pins

Best known for his work on Hollywood blockbusters such as Star Wars, Gremlins, Thriller, King Kong and Planet of the Apes, special effects artist Rick Baker has brought his monster-making talent to one of DC’s most iconic Super-Villains, The Joker. Ahead of the Halloween release, DC Collectibles has released a sculpting time-lapse video of Baker bringing to life his stunningly creepy version of the Joker. Designed, sculpted and painted by Rick Baker, the life-size bust is available for pre-order now and will go on sale October 31. The bust measures 1:1 scale/approx.. 22’’ tall and will be available in two versions: Ultimate Edition: Limited to only 50 pieces (numbered 1-50). Produced from Baker’s original molds, offering fans a version that is just one step removed from the Academy Award winner’s original creation. The bust showcases Baker’s original paint colors for The Joker’s shirt and vest. Each bust will contain a certificate of authenticity hand-signed by Baker. MSRP: $1500.00 Standard Edition: Limited to only 150 pieces (numbered 1-150). Features The Joker sporting an orange shirt and purple vest. MSRP: $1000.00 You can pre-order both editions now at BigBadToyStore.com.

A Diamond Select Release! Why so serious? Heath Ledger's greatest role is brought to three-dimensional life in this, the latest PVC Diorama in the DC Gallery line. Joining Batman and Bane, this 9" sculpture of the Joker as he appears in The Dark Knight depicts him holding a hand of playing cards with his clown mask and a bag of money at his feet. Made of high-quality PVC with exacting paint details, it comes packaged in a full-color window box. Designed by Shawn Knapp and sculpted by Rocco Tartamella! Look for this to be released in April 2019.

Warner Bros. has posted a camera test with Joaquin Phoenix for the new Joker solo movie. The footage gives us our first look at Phoenix in the Joker makeup. https://twitter.com/wbpictures/status/1043184618160021505https://twitter.com/wbpictures/status/10431846181600215The Joker origin movie opens in theaters on Oct. 4, 2019. ❮ ❯

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According to The Hollywood Reporter, Alec Baldwin has joined the likes of Robert De Niro, Zazie Beetz, Marc Maron and Joaquin Phoenix in Joker, Warner Bros.' stand-alone movie centered on DC’s clown prince of crime. Baldwin will be playing the role of Thomas Wayne, who in Batman lore is the father of Bruce Wayne, the future caped crusader. Sources claim the script describes this version of Thomas Wayne is a cheesy and tanned businessman who is more in the mold of a 1980s Donald Trump since the movie project is veering off-center from the traditional Batman canon.

Todd Phillips, director of the upcoming Joker origin film, has revealed a first look image via Instagram of star Joaquin Phoenix, before he becomes the infamous Batman villain. Phillips captioned the image with 'Arthur,' based on the Joker’s real name before he took on his 'Joker' title. Scott Silver co-wrote the script with Phillips and is scheduled for a October 4th, 2019 release.

Principal photography has begun on Warner Bros. Pictures’ “Joker,” starring Oscar nominee Joaquin Phoenix in the title role, alongside Oscar winner Robert De Niro, and directed, produced and co-written by Oscar nominee Todd Phillips. “Joker” centers around the iconic arch nemesis and is an original, standalone story not seen before on the big screen. Phillips’ exploration of Arthur Fleck (Phoenix), a man disregarded by society, is not only a gritty character study, but also a broader cautionary tale. The film also stars Zazie Beetz (“Deadpool 2”), Bill Camp (“Red Sparrow,” “Molly’s Game”), Frances Conroy (TV’s “American Horror Story,” Hulu’s “Castle Rock”), Brett Cullen (“42,” Netflix’s “Narcos”), Glenn Fleshler (TV’s “Billions,” “Barry”), Douglas Hodge (“Red Sparrow,” TV’s “Penny Dreadful”), Marc Maron (TV’s “Maron,” “GLOW”), Josh Pais (upcoming “Motherless Brooklyn,” “Going in Style”), and Shea Whigham (upcoming “First Man,” “Kong: Skull Island”). Phillips (“The Hangover” trilogy) directs from a screenplay he co-wrote with writer Scott Silver (“The Fighter”), based on characters from DC. The film is being produced by Phillips and Bradley Cooper under their Joint Effort banner, and Emma Tillinger Koskoff. It is executive produced by Richard Baratta, Joseph Garner and Bruce Berman. Behind the scenes, Phillips is joined by director of photography Lawrence Sher (upcoming “Godzilla: King of the Monsters,” “The Hangover” trilogy), production designer Mark Friedberg (“Selma,” “The Amazing Spider-Man 2”), editor Jeff Groth (“War Dogs,” “The Hangover Part III”), and Oscar-winning costume designer Mark Bridges (“Phantom Thread,” “The Artist”). A Warner Bros. Pictures presentation, in Association with Village Roadshow Pictures, in Association with BRON Creative, a Joint Effort Production, “Joker” is set for release October 4, 2019, and will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures.

“Glow” star Marc Maron is in talks to join Joaquin Phoenix in Todd Phillips’ Joker origin movie. Maron will be joining previously announced cast members Robert De Niro and Frances Conroy. Maron would be portraying an agent on Robert De Niro’s talk show who plays a part in booking Phoenix’s character, and eventually causing him to go mad and become the Clown Prince of Crime. Phillips co-wrote and will direct the Warner Bros. movie, which is set to bow on Oct. 4th, 2019. Source: Variety

Robert De Niro is in negotiations to join Joaquin Phoenix in Warner Bros.’ upcoming Joker stand-alone movie from The Hangover helmer Todd Phillips. If a deal is worked out, De Niro would play a talk show host who is somehow instrumental in the Joker’s origin. Phoenix is portraying the DC Comics villain in the movie with Phillips directing from a script he's co-written with Scott Silver. Source: THR

Warner Bros. is pushing forward after giving Todd Phillips' Joker origins movie the greenlit by announcing the title, release date and casting of Zazie Beetz. The co-starred actress in Deadpool 2, is in talks to join Joaquin Phoenix in Joker, the stand-alone origin project in which she plays a single mother who catches the interest of the man who will become the "clown prince of crime." Details of the plot from the Phillips and Scott Silver penned script are being kept under wraps, but the project will have the official title of "Joker" and the official release date is October 4th, 2019. Source: THR

The Todd Phillips' Joker origins movie has been officially greenlit by Warner Bros. and will begin filming in September. Back in February, we reported that this project was under development with Joaquin Phoenix and the project will be released under a new DC banner. Even though this Joker feature is happening, Warner Bros. is still developing another one with Jared Leto in the role. Source: Deadline

Warner Bros. and Comic-Con® have teamed up once again, with the Studio to provide the official bags of SDCC for the ninth year in a row. For 2018, Warner Bros. brings fans 18 different bag designs featuring fan-favorite returning series plus the highly anticipated upcoming Castle Rock and Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, as well as four feature films and two bags dedicated to DC Entertainment. And for the second year in a row, each bag will come with a unique collector’s pin, with 12 DC character designs for 2018. Fans donning their cool carriers at the convention center can also make their way to the Warner Bros. booth on the convention floor (#4545), which boasts interactive elements perfect for photo-ops, including the wings of the fallen angel Lucifer as a nod of appreciation to the show’s passionate fans (#LuciferSaved); the mouth of a Megalodon shark to stand inside; a life-sized rabbit inspired by San Diego’s historic Rabbitville district; and LEGO® gaming kiosks for everyone’s inner child. The SDCC bags, produced for the studio by I.D. Me Promotions, will feature the following series and movies: Warner Bros. Television series Arrow, Black Lightning, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, The Flash, Krypton, Supergirl, Supernatural, and the highly anticipated upcoming Chilling Adventures of Sabrina for Netflix and Castle Rock for Hulu Warner Bros. Animation’s DC Super Hero Girls and Young Justice: Outsiders, along with Warner Bros. Animation/Blue Ribbon Content’s Constantine: City of Demons Upcoming feature films include Aquaman, Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, The Meg and Teen Titans GO! to the Movies. Additionally, DC Entertainment will be featured on two bags, with one bag celebrating 80 years of Superman in DC’s comic pages and another devoted to the upcoming DC UNIVERSE digital service. The exclusive collector’s pins are manufactured by FanSets for the second year in a row, and they will feature both DC Super Heroes and Super-Villains. This year’s pins from both film and television include Arrow, Aquaman, Batman, Black Lightning, Catwoman, The Flash, Harley Quinn, Joker, Martian Manhunter, Nightwing, Superman and Wonder Woman. Lucifer fans will have a heavenly — and devilish — time with life-sized, photo-friendly wings flown in from the City of Angels as a divine treat for the devoted fans who helped keep Lucifer #LuciferSavedFans can get a larger-than life experience at the Warner Bros. booth (#4545), which provides a fun, immersive environment inspired by celebrated series, upcoming films and more. Warner Bros. autograph signings will also take place in the booth. It’s game time, as parents and kids alike can enjoy LEGO® gaming kiosks. Brave fans can step inside the virtual mouth of the ferocious megalodon ahead of the premiere of The Meg, the upcoming action-horror film featuring the 75-foot-long prehistoric shark that’s been missing for 2.5 million years. Fans having a good hare day can snap a picture with Warner Bros. Television’s “Hop, Hop, and Away!” rabbit statue, which is part of the Rabbitville public art installation which combines the history of San Diego’s Rabbitville district (now the Gaslamp Quarter) with some of the most recognizable heroes from the DC Universe. Con-goers who hope to participate in autograph signings must visit Comic-Con.org/CCI to submit their interest via the Exclusive Signings Portal. WBTVG follows Comic-Con’s ticket drawing/wristband distribution procedure.