Brutal Legend: Being brutally honest Oct 27, 2009
There are some games that live up to or even exceed the hype surrounding it before launch Batman: Arkham Asylum comes to mind and then there are some that completely let you down. Well, Brtal Legend falls somewhere between that this game from Tim Schafer, the man who was involved in such classics as the Monkey Island series, Grim Fandango, Day of the Tentacle and Full Throttle, is one of the most highly anticipated games of year, yet the reality of playing it falls a bit short of the... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Technology)
Bateman And Bradford Named USC Credit Union... Oct 27, 2009
Batman had 39 assists vs. Oregon State and then had 49 assists, nine digs and three block assists in the victory over the Ducks. Bateman now has 883 assists this season to lead all NCAA players. (Usctrojans.com)
CLICKS: Stay away from all 'Skins; WR/RB/QB locks Oct 24, 2009
Batman and Robin (there's a reason why Schwarzenegger didn't have many narratives. 9. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Camping for Dummies: I need your best camping advice! Oct 24, 2009
Is Walshs Pottery Barn Batman sleeping bag not going to be warm enough ... It isn t supposed to be too cold this weekend, so the Batman sleeping bag should be ok, but bring a quilt to layer over it ... See yesterdays topic) Batman might not be cool in cub scouts. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
William Castle Oct 23, 2009
The horrifying grin that bombards the man's face is remarkably creepy, sharing decidedly familiar shades with Tim Burton's Joker in Batman. The gimmick employed: The Punishment Poll, which allowed audiences to vote, in the theater, on the fate of Mr. Sardonicus -- his fate was always the same. (IGN FilmForce)
‘Motherhood’ has a bad day Oct 23, 2009
Once, in a Batman movie, she actually did. She s bespectacled again for Motherhood, and it saddens me to report that neither she nor this comedy turns into more than an argument against procreation. (Boston Globe)
Spin-off drama Oct 23, 2009
"It's obviously a spin-off of the original show, NCIS," explains O'Donnell, who played Robin opposite George Clooney and Val Kilmer in the 1990s Batman movies. "Our show is based on the Office of Special Projects in Los Angeles. It is a new cast of characters, but there is some overlap," he says. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Brutal Brush-Off Oct 22, 2009
The PC is currently enjoying games like Batman: Arkham Asylum, Star Wars: Republic Heroes, Mini-Ninjas and even Ghostbusters: The Videogame. Slotting an Xbox 360 gamepad into a USB port is no problem these days, so its not a control issue either. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
From Little League to bigs, bayou batman connects Oct 22, 2009
You are not logged in. Mark Teixeira took a healthy swing and. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
SEC Hoops Preview: South Carolina Oct 21, 2009
Senior forward Dominique Archie, the Robin to Downey s Batman on the Gamecock basketball team, is a versatile and explosive player in the paint who averaged 11 points and 6 rebounds a year ago, while developing the reputation for being one of the SEC s premier defenders. Archie, a second-team All-SEC selection as a junior, flirted with the idea of foregoing his senior season, but he returned with Downey to improve his draft stock and help lead Carolina basketball to a successful 2009-2010... (TigerRag.com)
Hollywood Gushes Bloodsuckers In Vampire Boom Oct 21, 2009
" Vampires benefit from modern fans' hunger for fantastic stories. Otherworldly tales once were aimed mostly at specialized horror, science-fiction or fantasy audiences, with a "Star Wars" or an "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" occasionally breaking out to huge crowds. Movie-goers today besiege theaters for out-of-this-world stories, from "Harry Potter" and "The Lord of the Rings" to the latest adventures of Batman or the X-Men. "We're at a supernatural height right now with superheroes and science... (KIRO TV, WA)
'Scribblenauts' sells 194,000 in debut month Oct 21, 2009
Also near the top 10 were the Xbox 360 version of Batman: Arkham Asylum and the DS title Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days. On the music front, while all three versions of The Beatles: Rock Band entered the top 20, the only version of Guitar Hero 5 to crack the list was for Xbox 360. (USA Today -- Tech)
What Say You: Sinestro Oct 21, 2009
to follow up the Batman movies with another successful superhero franchise, then has been the one shining beacon of light over the past few months. Where other projects like Superman: Man of Steel and Wonder Woman continue to stumble and stall, Green Lantern is on the fast track to production. (IGN FilmForce)
Swamp Thing, Lobo Updates Oct 21, 2009
Fox hires Batman scribe to oversee redo. Latest Movies News. (IGN FilmForce)
GAME HUNTERS: PlayStation 3 leads console sales; 'Halo 3: ODST' the top game in September Oct 21, 2009
1) Halo 3: ODST (Xbox 360) 1,520,000 2) Wii Sports Resort (Wii) 442,9003) Madden NFL 10 (Xbox 360) 289,6004) Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story (Nintendo DS) 258,1005) The Beatles: Rock Band (Xbox 360) 254,0006) Madden NFL 10 (PlayStation 3) 246,5007) Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 (Xbox 360) 236,0008) Batman: Arkham Asylum (PlayStation 3) 212,500 9) Guitar Hero 5 (Xbox 360) 210,80010) The Beatles: Rock Band (Wii) 208,600. Source: The NPD Group. (USA Today -- Life)
Shadow Gear Comics opens in Exeter Oct 20, 2009
For his comic book selection, Fortin tries to stock not only the most popular titles from DC and Marvel like "Batman" or "Spiderman," but lesser known titles as well, such as "Glamour Puss," "Ferry Man," "Umbrella Academy" and "Cthulhu Tales.". He said he has read almost all of the comics in the store. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Vigilante films, an American tradition Oct 20, 2009
There are affinities between vigilantes and superheroes, not least in Christopher Nolan's brooding Batman movies, in which vengeance is a powerful motivating force. In this year's Nazi-scalping "Inglourious Basterds," Quentin Tarantino, a filmmaker who has never resisted the pull of vengeance, orchestrates what you might think of as world-historical payback. (FOX59, IN)
Lady Jayhawks Eye Big 12 Championship Prize Oct 19, 2009
Of course, KUs go-to players are McCray and Morris, the Jayhawks version of Batman and Robin. Kansas will be tough to beat when they both bring their A games. (Phog.net)
Masters show how to stay forever young Oct 18, 2009
Former Olympic hockey gold medallist Nova Batman, 37, forced by a calf injury into touch football rather than her 400m track event, lamented: "It's just a shit of a thing, when you're older you get more injuries.". The centre of media attention, Danish sailor Prince Frederik, found plenty of fun but little competitive joy. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Lewis: Children infiltrate all corners of your life Oct 18, 2009
Then I remembered it was Billy's Batman cape, confiscated the day before as we were walking out the door; I told him he could put it back on as soon as I picked him up from school that afternoon. Apparently, he forgot about it. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Daniel Day-Lewis Dishes About His Clooney Kiss At The Oscars Oct 18, 2009
" "I'm just paying him back from the stage," Swinton later said of her dig at "Clayton" leading man, former Batman and notorious prankster George Clooney. "There are scores to be settled. " Besides teasing Clooney, was there a trend to be spotted at this year's Oscars? In addition to shorter dresses and orange lapel ribbons, the acceptance speech that was all the rage seemed to be the one you don't write. "I've learned not to get too excited about things," Hoffman said, insisting that his... (Yahoo News -- Academy Awards)
Spirit high in J-L homecoming week Oct 17, 2009
The senior class chose Spiderman; the juniors chose Batman; the Incredible Hulk was the choice of sophomores; and the freshmen decorated their float as a tribute to The Incredibles. Homecoming enthusiasm was expressed this week by students wearing different Spirit Week apparel. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Smith a true All-American Oct 16, 2009
"With the history of all of these great players who went on to play in the NFL, it just feels good to be a part of something special. It means a lot to be the first Douglass player selected. It is such great blessing."There has been many, many great athletes to come before me, Jamal Lewis, Batman Carroll, James Davis, Greg Smith, they all paid their dues and helped put Douglass on the map, so it is just a great honor to be able to follow in their footsteps and be the next guy to come out of this... (Georgia Sports -- Rivals.com)
Marvel vs. itself Oct 15, 2009
In August, Batman: Arkham Asylum did what video game players and journalists long thought impossible: It was a comic book game, and it was good stunningly good. Activision and Vicarious Visions follow that up with a title featuring dozens of superheroes and villains from the Marvel side of the comic book universe, Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2, the sequel to the 2006 beat-'em-up/RPG hybrid. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Two-Face Courts Lincoln Oct 15, 2009
The Hollywood Reporter says the Oscar-winning star of The Fugitive and Batman Forever will direct and co-star in the legal thriller based on the Michael Connelly novel of the same name. who previously lawyered up for A Time to Kill and Amistad, will play the lead role of attorney Mickey Haller. (IGN FilmForce)
Rush: 'Batman' comes to Rush Oct 14, 2009
Battochio, who picked up the nickname Batman during his major junior hockey years, opened his professional career in mid-September with a tryout with the American Hockey League s Peoria Rivermen, joining four other Rush players getting a look from the higher-level AHL as free agents ... And Rush fans are sure to have some fun with the Batman moniker, picked up during his years in the Ottawa Hockey League. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Big Boss of the Day Oct 13, 2009
These features examine heroes like Mario, Indiana Jones and Batman, while exploring their origins, their greatest missions and the skills that make them unique as heroes. And while there will always be more worthy heroes to spotlight, we have to admit we're getting tired of just focusing on one end of the spectrum. (IGN PS2)
Today in History - Oct. 11 Oct 11, 2009
Composer and arranger Neal Hefti, who wrote the themes for the movie "The Odd Couple" and the TV show "Batman," died in Toluca Lake, Calif. at age 85. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
The Parenting Place Oct 10, 2009
MomOfThree wrote on Oct 9, 2009 8:28 AM:" Oh the memories... My oldest called watches 'arm clocks' and refrigerators the 'magic box'. My middle child to this day calls spaghetti-o's 'bat soup' (this came from the company promoting Batman at one time on the label) and soda was 'shoder', My youngest (3) since all the Halloween stuff has appeared calls anything scary-looking to him a 'Googan'. Don't ask me where he got that one from! His way of saying goodbye is seeyater, yub you. When he wants to... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Legendary Gravel Oct 10, 2009
They've also been behind the Chris Nolan Batman movies, Watchmen, and Superman Returns. News. (IGN FilmForce)
Geek Review: Teen Angst Oct 10, 2009
The counter-argument is that, well, Batman is a superhero too -- though he doesn't have super powers -- and he never loses either ... But Batman sometimes gets beat up. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Hotel heir slaying sparks bitter estate feud Oct 9, 2009
His wife Narcy Novack is a person of interest in the killing, and relatives claim she deserves nothing from the estate, which includes a vast collection of Batman memorabilia ... Then there's Novack's Batman collection, which lawyers in the case said was among the world's largest and includes a replica of the Batmobile featured in the 1960s TV show. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Batty costumes for Halloween Oct 9, 2009
Then he mentioned an interest in the two different Batman costumes, one blue, one Dark Knight -inspired. After about 30 minutes, Noah decided he liked the blue Batman costume, complete with a superhero jumpsuit, cape and belt the best ... Just moments after Noah walked out of the store with his Batman costume and plastic Dark Knight Jack-o-Lantern, Brennan Murray and Kim Reed, of Hampstead, made a similar purchase for their one-year-old son, Cayden. (Carroll County Times, MD)
Daily television listings Oct 9, 2009
The Dark Knight 10 p.m. (MAX) Batman (Christian Bale) and DA Harvey Dent join forces to arrest Gotham City s crime lords. PG-13 (2008). (Boston Globe)
It was a busy Homecoming week Oct 8, 2009
The seniors theme was Captain Hook (from Peter Pan), juniors theme was Mr. Freeze (from Batman), sophomores had Big Bad Wolf (from 3 Little Pigs), and freshman were doing Queen of Hearts (from Alice in Wonderland). Winners were announced during the homecoming game. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Archie chooses Betty after marrying Veronica Oct 7, 2009
"The polls that Ive seen ran about 80/20, Betty over Veronica, with Jughead continually coming in a strong third," said Uslan, a comic-book historian, a longtime "Archie" fan and a producer of the big-screen "Batman" films. Uslan said his inspiration for the story included a film ("Sliding Doors"), a poem (Robert Frosts "Road Not Taken") and a song ("Both Sides, Now"). (India Times, India)
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Written by veteran comic book writer Peter Milligan (X-Men, Batman, Hellblazer), Army of Two is being published as a comic starting in January 2010. Rising star Chester Ocampo is the cover artist while the interior artist/penciler, Dexter Soy, is a 'hot newcomer' on the comic scene. (IGN PC Games)
Public Enemies Oct 5, 2009
Superman and Batman prove that they truly are the world's finest superhero team ... The main plot of the film follows Superman and Batman as they dodge villains and heroes after President Lex Luthor puts a one billion dollar bounty on Superman's head ... We were a bit disappointed that the film missed out on delving into the similarities and differences which make Superman and Batman the World's Finest superhero team, but the story was edited and simplified in order to make an entertaining comic... (IGN FilmForce)
8 Americans Dead in Fierce Afghan Battles Oct 5, 2009
You need to read less Batman and hit a real history book so you won't be so stupid and ignorant. Hopefully there will be less delusional air heads like you soon after this defeat. (CBS News -- World)
Viewer Reaction Split on Letterman News Oct 3, 2009
NEW YORK, Oct. 2, 2009. TV Host's Revelation of Affairs Met With Sympathy, Disgust as Likeability Thrown in Jeopardy. (CBS News)
In bloom:Drew Barrymore continues to blossom as a first-time director in her latest film, "Whip It" Oct 2, 2009
Budding Career: In 1995, Barrymore starred in "Boys on the Side" and had a role in "Batman Forever." The following year, she made an appearance in "Scream." It was also during this time that she established her reputation as queen of romantic comedies, starring in "Wishful Thinking" (1997), "The Wedding Singer" (1998), "Ever After" (1998) and "Home Fries" (1998). Flowering: Barrymore co-founded Flower Films, a production company, with Nancy Juvonen in 1995. (Daily Orange, NY)
Game of the Month Oct 2, 2009
The greatest comic book game of all-time is now available on PC. This is the Batman game that always should have been made. Stalk all of the classic villians through Arkham, using the great detective's full range of abilities. (IGN PS2)
The Citizen's Cinema Oct 1, 2009
" Since they push my Blu-ray library past 10, both titles will be referenced often as I reflect on my movie player upgrade (I also have a couple dozen Netflix Blu-ray viewings to draw upon in this discussion).I'm still somewhat undecided whether the technical superiority of Blu-ray justifies the process of switching from DVD. There are certainly palpable enhancements to the viewing experience, and the sonic bombast of action sequences makes movies with more "kicksplode" like "The Dark Knight"... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
It's Homecoming time Oct 1, 2009
Seniors theme was Captain Hook (from Peter Pan), juniors theme was Mr. Freeze (from Batman), sophomores had Big Bad Wolf (from 3 little pigs), and freshman were doing Queen of Hearts (from Alice in Wonderland). Each float will be judged and the winning class will be announced at the football game. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Did Johnson makes the right call? Oct 1, 2009
He s not Batman, we know, but for a team that already has a Batman, he s a great Robin. Stating the Obvious. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Spirited debate over President Obama's policies has little to do with race Sep 30, 2009
" Gator wrote on Sep 27, 2009 9:11 PM:" Nice cop-out mike Just watched the amazing race and holy rockets Batman they were Vietnam. Now you justify the 58,000 dead. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Microsoft unveils pair of Xbox holiday bundles Sep 30, 2009
The critical response to LEGO: Batman was mixed, primarily due to a gameplay formula that lost its luster after the releases of LEGO: Star Wars and LEGO: Indiana Jones. Pure, however, proved to be one of 2008's surprise hits. (USA Today -- Tech)
Wheres proof of Obamas birth place? Sep 30, 2009
My birthplace wrote on Sep 28, 2009 5:30 AM:" Hmmm.... Where is the proof of my birthplace? Where is the proof of Virginia's birthplace? I smell a conspiracy here! We are all pinko commies and out to destroy the world, and no-one can stop us! Not even Batman, Robbin, Batwoman, Aquaman, Spiderman, Superman or Green Lantern! ". To the idiot virginia tribe wrote on Sep 28, 2009 5:27 AM:" Hey idiot here is your proof. www.factcheck.org/elections-2008/born_in_the_usa.html Now where's is the proof... (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
All smiles at Hawks media day Sep 30, 2009
Is he like Robin to Sekou s Batman or sumthing. O wait forgot he s: The Man,The People,One Time,The fuzz,12 Jeezuz this list goes on forever. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Six Flags to reopen Saturday Sep 26, 2009
com The Batman roller coaster (left) and the Mind Bender (right) were submerged by rising rivers. Phil Skinner, pskinner@ajc. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Police Fire Gas on G-20 Protesters Sep 25, 2009
Holy shades of Iran Batman. by t_barr September 24, 2009 7:45 PM EDT. (CBS News)
Columbia revs up second 'Ghost Rider' Sep 24, 2009
But plans are already under way to base the sequel on a Ghost Rider script written years ago by Goyer, whose superhero work includes hit screen transfers of DCs Batman Begins and Marvels Blade franchise. The original Ghost Rider was scripted by director Mark Steven Johnson. (Variety)
Yankees rookies get 'super' hazing Sep 22, 2009
New players, support personnel don Batman garb. Rookie players and support personnel dressed as Batman characters pose with manager Joe Girardi ... The Yankees hazed their rookies as an annual rite of passage after Sunday's 7-1 loss to the Mariners, with this year's theme paying homage to the campy 1960s Batman television series. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
'Batman' ships 2.5 million Sep 22, 2009
Since its debut near the end of August, the highly popular action game Batman: Arkham Asylum has shipped 2 ... Batman's developers, Rocksteady Studios, just released the first round of downloadable content for the game, a pair of Challenge Room levels ... Some have even called Batman the year's best game to date. (USA Today -- Tech)
SU graduate named president of major comic book company Sep 22, 2009
Nelson, who graduated from Syracuse University in 1989, was recently named the president of DC Entertainment, a re-done version of the popular comic book company, DC Comics, which publishes iconic superheroes like Superman, Batman and the Flash ... Therein lies a challenge for Nelson's new job at DC. While Hollywood has recently caught on to the fact that popular comic book heroes like Batman and Superman lead to lucrative blockbuster franchises, there are many lesser-known characters within the... (Daily Orange, NY)
First impressions: 'Halo 3: ODST' Sep 22, 2009
- ODST's new visor is the lite version of Batman's Detective Mode ... And, like Batman, you may find yourself in this mode for the majority of the game. (USA Today -- Tech)
Yankees look to create momentum Sep 21, 2009
The Official Site of the New York Yankees. New York (95-55) at Los Angeles (89-60), 10:05 p.m. ET. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
DC Wish List Sep 20, 2009
Batman: Hush isn't so different in that regard ... Hush sees the titular villain put Batman through the gauntlet, clashing with everyone from to to Ra's al Ghul. (IGN FilmForce)
Hasbro's GI Joe a big sissy Sep 20, 2009
In contrast, "Batman: Arkham Asylum," released on Aug. 25, sold 593,000 units in just five days ... In contrast, "Batman: Arkham Asylum," released on Aug. 25, sold 593,000 units in just five days. (New York Post -- News)
Status Report: Marvel's Movie Slate Sep 20, 2009
You might remember him from such nipplefests as Batman Forever and Batman. Variety reports that Fox has also set Heroes and Green Lantern scribe Michael Green to pen the screenplay. (IGN FilmForce)
Daily TV and radio guide Sep 18, 2009
Batman & Robin 11:05 p.m. (WAM). Caped Crusader George Clooney faces Mr. Freeze. (Boston Globe)
Batman: Arkham Asylum video game review Sep 17, 2009
When I first heard that there was going to be a new Batman video game, my initial reaction was to groan. In the past, Batman games have been passable at best, but what a relief to play Batman: Arkham Asylum, available for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Windows PC. ... The game begins as Batman is making his way to Arkham Asylum, the Joker in tow. (The Seahawk, NC)
Meyers Movie Blog #7 - Back To School Sep 17, 2009
Batman Begins - This would be higher on the list if its sequel didn't top it. Director Christopher Nolan couldn't have approached a re-imagining of the series any better. (Umassathletics.com)
X-Men Vol. 3 Sep 16, 2009
It plays off of other Marvel and DC character types giving fans a Batman-like character, a Superman-like character, a Spider-Man-like character, anyone ; if Marvel and DC thought of it, it was here in some variation ... It dared to break that mold (so did Batman: The Animated Series, which arrived the same year) and bring Saturday morning fodder into a more imaginative realm. (IGN FilmForce)
OnLive Goes OnlineAnd It Could Kill the Game Console Sep 16, 2009
Most of the major video-game publishers have deals with OnLive, including Warner Brothers (maker of LEGO Batman), Electronic Arts (Mirror's Edge), and THQ (Frontlines: Fuel of War). Images: Courtesy of OnLive Images: Courtesy of OnLive. (FastCompany)
