To paraphrase a long-running network slogan, “It’s Not Max. It’s HBO.” HBO and Max content CEO Casey Bloys is changing the delineation between what an “HBO show” and a “Max show” is, moving most of Max’s upcoming big-budget, tentpole Warner Bros. IP projects to under the HBO umbrella.
That means the upcoming “Harry Potter” TV show, as well as the “It” prequel series “Welcome to Derry” and the just-announced Green Lantern adaptation “Lanterns” — in other words, major DC franchise and other big-budget titles — will all now be branded as HBO originals.
This is a switch from the most recent decision to place all series based on Warner Bros. IP in the Max bucket, which was first established when Bloys added oversight of Max in 2020.
“We felt like we had to delineate between an HBO show and a Max show,” Bloys said of that initial distinction. “The idea...
That means the upcoming “Harry Potter” TV show, as well as the “It” prequel series “Welcome to Derry” and the just-announced Green Lantern adaptation “Lanterns” — in other words, major DC franchise and other big-budget titles — will all now be branded as HBO originals.
This is a switch from the most recent decision to place all series based on Warner Bros. IP in the Max bucket, which was first established when Bloys added oversight of Max in 2020.
“We felt like we had to delineate between an HBO show and a Max show,” Bloys said of that initial distinction. “The idea...
- 6/25/2024
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
The trailer for Snowpiercer‘s fourth and final season, which pulls into AMC next month, promises both a “closing chapter” and a “new beginning.”
The new footage from the dystopian drama’s swan song (press play above) also features a “Holy s–t!” discovery for Till (played by Mickey Sumner), a glimpse of New Eden and the reveal of Clark Gregg — who is already currently ruffling feathers on Criminal Minds: Evolution — as a new adversary.
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The new footage from the dystopian drama’s swan song (press play above) also features a “Holy s–t!” discovery for Till (played by Mickey Sumner), a glimpse of New Eden and the reveal of Clark Gregg — who is already currently ruffling feathers on Criminal Minds: Evolution — as a new adversary.
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- 6/20/2024
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
We have a stardate, Star Trek: Prodigy fans.
Season 2 of the animated Trek series will premiere Monday, July 1 on Netflix, TVLine has confirmed, and will consist of 20 episodes. (The new premiere date can now be seen when browsing on the Netflix app.)
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Watch a new trailer above.
Prodigy was cancelled last June after a single season at Paramount+,...
Season 2 of the animated Trek series will premiere Monday, July 1 on Netflix, TVLine has confirmed, and will consist of 20 episodes. (The new premiere date can now be seen when browsing on the Netflix app.)
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Watch a new trailer above.
Prodigy was cancelled last June after a single season at Paramount+,...
- 6/20/2024
- by Dave Nemetz
- TVLine.com
Take a look at more footage from “The Penguin” live-action TV series, currently in post-production, created by Lauren LeFranc and directed by Craig Zobel, based on DC Comics’ characters, streaming September 2024 on Max:
“…taking place one week following the events of ‘The Batman’ movie (2022)…
‘…the new series explores the rise to power of ‘Oswald Cobblepot’ / ‘Penguin’ in the ‘Gotham City' criminal underworld…”
‘…who became a disfigured crime lord and the former chief lieutenant of crime boss 'Carmine Falcone' …
‘…who is on the rise to becoming a criminal kingpin in his own right..."
Created by Bob Kane and Bill Finger, 'Penguin' debuted in "Detective Comics" #58 (December 1941).
He is often presented as a gentleman of crime...
...often developing elaborate schemes...
...while presenting himself as innocent of many of his activities.
An eccentric criminal mastermind...
....he is well-known for his love of ornithology and use of technology-fitted umbrellas.
More...
“…taking place one week following the events of ‘The Batman’ movie (2022)…
‘…the new series explores the rise to power of ‘Oswald Cobblepot’ / ‘Penguin’ in the ‘Gotham City' criminal underworld…”
‘…who became a disfigured crime lord and the former chief lieutenant of crime boss 'Carmine Falcone' …
‘…who is on the rise to becoming a criminal kingpin in his own right..."
Created by Bob Kane and Bill Finger, 'Penguin' debuted in "Detective Comics" #58 (December 1941).
He is often presented as a gentleman of crime...
...often developing elaborate schemes...
...while presenting himself as innocent of many of his activities.
An eccentric criminal mastermind...
....he is well-known for his love of ornithology and use of technology-fitted umbrellas.
More...
- 6/20/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Max has just released the second teaser trailer and a new poster for The Penguin. The series will premiere on the streaming platform this September, and this latest sneak peek offers us a better idea of what to expect.
Starring Colin Farrell as Oz Cobb (a.k.a. The Penguin), the eight-episode DC Studios limited series - yes, that's how it's being branded in the press release - continues filmmaker Matt Reeves' The Batman epic crime saga that began with the 2022 movie. Developed by showrunner Lauren LeFranc, the series centres on the character played by Farrell in the film.
With Gotham City left in ruins by The Riddler's attack, Oz sees his chance to take charge of the late Carmine Falcone's criminal empire. Sal Maroni seems fine with that, though Sofia Falcone is making her own power play and unwilling to let her father's former lackey take over.
Visually,...
Starring Colin Farrell as Oz Cobb (a.k.a. The Penguin), the eight-episode DC Studios limited series - yes, that's how it's being branded in the press release - continues filmmaker Matt Reeves' The Batman epic crime saga that began with the 2022 movie. Developed by showrunner Lauren LeFranc, the series centres on the character played by Farrell in the film.
With Gotham City left in ruins by The Riddler's attack, Oz sees his chance to take charge of the late Carmine Falcone's criminal empire. Sal Maroni seems fine with that, though Sofia Falcone is making her own power play and unwilling to let her father's former lackey take over.
Visually,...
- 6/20/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
If you're still feeling down in the dumps over "The Batman Part II" being delayed a full year while Warner Bros. figures this DC s**t out, I come bearing good news. "The Penguin," a spin-off series centered on Colin Farrell's crime boss Oswald "Oz" Cobb, aka The Penguin, is coming later this year and it looks to serve as a quasi-sequel to Matt Reeves' Fincher-esque, noirish take on the Caped Crusader. This will also mark the second time the titular Batman villain's rise to power in Gotham City's criminal underworld has been covered on the small screen after "Gotham," a deliriously ridiculous show in which, at one point, one of the series' heroes uncovers a corpse in a refrigerator and immediately pops the cap off a nice cool beverage on the top shelf, reasoning, "If I don't drink it, forensics will."
"The Penguin," by comparison, clearly strikes a...
"The Penguin," by comparison, clearly strikes a...
- 6/20/2024
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
A while back, the Max streaming service unveiled a teaser for their upcoming series The Penguin, a spinoff from Matt Reeves’ The Batman that sees Colin Farrell (who has described the show as being “incredibly violent“) reprising the role of The Penguin. Now a second teaser for The Penguin has made its way online, and you can check it out in the embed above! A specific premiere date for The Penguin has not yet been announced, but we do know that it’s aiming for a September debut.
Set in the aftermath of the events of The Batman, The Penguin is an eight-episode limited series that’s coming our way from Warner Bros. Television and DC Studios. The official synopsis simply tells us that the show continues filmmaker Matt Reeves’ The Batman epic crime saga that began with Warner Bros. Pictures’ global blockbuster The Batman. The series was developed by writer/showrunner Lauren LeFranc.
Set in the aftermath of the events of The Batman, The Penguin is an eight-episode limited series that’s coming our way from Warner Bros. Television and DC Studios. The official synopsis simply tells us that the show continues filmmaker Matt Reeves’ The Batman epic crime saga that began with Warner Bros. Pictures’ global blockbuster The Batman. The series was developed by writer/showrunner Lauren LeFranc.
- 6/20/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Colin Farrell is ushering in the next chapter of “The Batman” saga at Warner Bros.
The Oscar-nominated actor leads Max series “The Penguin” as the newly-minted mob boss Oz Cobb — aka “The Penguin” — in the eight-episode limited series.
The show is set in the Gotham City cinematic universe created by filmmaker Matt Reeves in “The Batman,” which is getting its own film sequel. “The Penguin” rounds out the mob crew alluded to in the film, with Cristin Milioti playing Sofia Falcone, the daughter of John Turturro’s late character Carmine Falcone. The Falcone crime family also includes Scott Cohen and Michael Zegen, whose character Alberto becomes the Holiday Killer in the “Batman” comics.
Clancy Brown plays Gotham City mafia head Salvatore Maroni, a character who was formerly portrayed by Eric Roberts in Christopher Nolan’s “The Dark Knight.”
The “Penguin” cast also includes “Emily the Criminal” breakout Theo Rossi, Rhenzy Feliz,...
The Oscar-nominated actor leads Max series “The Penguin” as the newly-minted mob boss Oz Cobb — aka “The Penguin” — in the eight-episode limited series.
The show is set in the Gotham City cinematic universe created by filmmaker Matt Reeves in “The Batman,” which is getting its own film sequel. “The Penguin” rounds out the mob crew alluded to in the film, with Cristin Milioti playing Sofia Falcone, the daughter of John Turturro’s late character Carmine Falcone. The Falcone crime family also includes Scott Cohen and Michael Zegen, whose character Alberto becomes the Holiday Killer in the “Batman” comics.
Clancy Brown plays Gotham City mafia head Salvatore Maroni, a character who was formerly portrayed by Eric Roberts in Christopher Nolan’s “The Dark Knight.”
The “Penguin” cast also includes “Emily the Criminal” breakout Theo Rossi, Rhenzy Feliz,...
- 6/20/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Colin Farrell is back as Oz Cobb in Max’s upcoming “The Penguin,” a new limited television series that will expand upon the dark world of Matt Reeves’ movie The Batman.
The eight-episode DC Studios limited series premieres in September 2024.
Watch the brand new official teaser trailer for “The Penguin” below.
Cristin Milioti (Palm Springs) will be playing female lead Sofia Falcone, the daughter of Carmine Falcone. John Turturro played the role of Carmine Falcone in The Batman.
In the series, “Sofia is fighting with The Penguin (Colin Farrell) for control of the city.”
Rhenzy Feliz, Michael Kelly, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Deirdre O’Connell, Clancy Brown, and Michael Zegen also star in “The Penguin” television series for Max.
Craig Zobel (The Hunt) will be directing the first three episodes. Lauren LeFranc will write and show-run the Penguin spinoff, which picks up after the events of the movie.
Matt Reeves executive produces alongside Farrell,...
The eight-episode DC Studios limited series premieres in September 2024.
Watch the brand new official teaser trailer for “The Penguin” below.
Cristin Milioti (Palm Springs) will be playing female lead Sofia Falcone, the daughter of Carmine Falcone. John Turturro played the role of Carmine Falcone in The Batman.
In the series, “Sofia is fighting with The Penguin (Colin Farrell) for control of the city.”
Rhenzy Feliz, Michael Kelly, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Deirdre O’Connell, Clancy Brown, and Michael Zegen also star in “The Penguin” television series for Max.
Craig Zobel (The Hunt) will be directing the first three episodes. Lauren LeFranc will write and show-run the Penguin spinoff, which picks up after the events of the movie.
Matt Reeves executive produces alongside Farrell,...
- 6/20/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
The Batman was released to glowing reviews in 2022 and, while it could have easily been a standalone movie similar to Joker, Warner Bros. wasted no time in enlisting filmmaker Matt Reeves for a sequel.
Rumours of a second and third movie shooting back have proven false, but The Penguin is still on track to be released later this year. The Max series will bridge the gap between The Batman and The Batman II, chronicling Ozwald Cobblepot's rise to Gotham City Kingpin.
While we've previously been told that The Penguin will launch on the streamer this "fall," the official premiere month has just been shared by Casey Bloys, Chairman and CEO of HBO and Max content.
"One of the advantages that I think we have as a company, putting aside HBO for a second, is all the Warner Bros. IP. So after 'House of the Dragon,' the next big...
Rumours of a second and third movie shooting back have proven false, but The Penguin is still on track to be released later this year. The Max series will bridge the gap between The Batman and The Batman II, chronicling Ozwald Cobblepot's rise to Gotham City Kingpin.
While we've previously been told that The Penguin will launch on the streamer this "fall," the official premiere month has just been shared by Casey Bloys, Chairman and CEO of HBO and Max content.
"One of the advantages that I think we have as a company, putting aside HBO for a second, is all the Warner Bros. IP. So after 'House of the Dragon,' the next big...
- 6/11/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
HBO head Casey Bloys’ recent remarks are certain to hype the anticipation for the upcoming DC TV series. The Batman spin-off, following Colin Farrell’s character from the 2022 film Penguin is set to delve into the rise of the DC supervillain, Oswald Cobblepot, within Gotham City’s criminal underworld.
Colin Farrell in The Penguin | Credit: Max
The eight-episode limited series is set to premiere later this year. And the HBO CEO recently proclaimed the series to be on par with the immensely popular drama House of the Dragon, referring it to as the next big major hit from the network.
HBO Head Hypes Upcoming DC Series The Penguin
In a recent interview with Variety, Casey Bloys, the HBO CEO, discussed the network’s upcoming content lineup for the next eighteen months. He highlighted that they have a key advantage of utilizing Warner Bros’ existing IP to create successful new content.
Colin Farrell in The Penguin | Credit: Max
The eight-episode limited series is set to premiere later this year. And the HBO CEO recently proclaimed the series to be on par with the immensely popular drama House of the Dragon, referring it to as the next big major hit from the network.
HBO Head Hypes Upcoming DC Series The Penguin
In a recent interview with Variety, Casey Bloys, the HBO CEO, discussed the network’s upcoming content lineup for the next eighteen months. He highlighted that they have a key advantage of utilizing Warner Bros’ existing IP to create successful new content.
- 6/11/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Take a look at actor Colin Farrell, unrecognizable as the star of “The Penguin” live-action TV series, currently in post-production, created by Lauren LeFranc and directed by Craig Zobel, based on DC Comics’ characters, streaming Fall 2024 on Max:
“…taking place one week following the events of ‘The Batman’ movie (2022)…
‘…the new series explores the rise to power of ‘Oswald Cobblepot’ / ‘Penguin’ in the ‘Gotham City' criminal underworld…”
‘…who became a disfigured crime lord and the former chief lieutenant of crime boss 'Carmine Falcone' …
‘…who is on the rise to becoming a criminal kingpin in his own right..."
Created by Bob Kane and Bill Finger, 'Penguin' debuted in "Detective Comics" #58 (December 1941).
He is often presented as a gentleman of crime...
...often developing elaborate schemes...
...while presenting himself as innocent of many of his activities.
An eccentric criminal mastermind...
....he is well-known for his love of ornithology and use of technology-fitted umbrellas.
“…taking place one week following the events of ‘The Batman’ movie (2022)…
‘…the new series explores the rise to power of ‘Oswald Cobblepot’ / ‘Penguin’ in the ‘Gotham City' criminal underworld…”
‘…who became a disfigured crime lord and the former chief lieutenant of crime boss 'Carmine Falcone' …
‘…who is on the rise to becoming a criminal kingpin in his own right..."
Created by Bob Kane and Bill Finger, 'Penguin' debuted in "Detective Comics" #58 (December 1941).
He is often presented as a gentleman of crime...
...often developing elaborate schemes...
...while presenting himself as innocent of many of his activities.
An eccentric criminal mastermind...
....he is well-known for his love of ornithology and use of technology-fitted umbrellas.
- 6/11/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
It’s shaping up to be a big summer for Max in France. Warner Bros. Discovery’s standalone streaming service is finally launching on Tuesday in France and Belgium with a splashy lineup, including “House of the Dragon” Season 2 and coverage of the upcoming Olympic Games starting on July 26.
While in Paris for the “House of the Dragon” premiere, Jb Perrette, president/CEO of global streaming and games at Warner Bros. Discovery, and Casey Bloys, chairman and CEO of HBO and Max content, sat down with Variety to discuss hitting the ground running in France.
Max has rolled out in over 65 territories, including 20 across Europe, since its U.S. launch in May 2023, when the streaming service was rebranded after the 2022 merger of WarnerMedia and Discovery. Due to the Olympics — for which Max will offer 3,800 hours of coverage — and lots of exciting projects in the pipeline, Perrette told Variety that the...
While in Paris for the “House of the Dragon” premiere, Jb Perrette, president/CEO of global streaming and games at Warner Bros. Discovery, and Casey Bloys, chairman and CEO of HBO and Max content, sat down with Variety to discuss hitting the ground running in France.
Max has rolled out in over 65 territories, including 20 across Europe, since its U.S. launch in May 2023, when the streaming service was rebranded after the 2022 merger of WarnerMedia and Discovery. Due to the Olympics — for which Max will offer 3,800 hours of coverage — and lots of exciting projects in the pipeline, Perrette told Variety that the...
- 6/11/2024
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
Disney has been hacked. It seems that a Club Penguin fan has reportedly released information they obtained from Disney’s servers. While some of the information is old Club Penguin information, other parts are dated this month and contain information on Disney companies.
According to Bleeping Computer, some Club Penguin fans have hacked Disney’s Confluence server and took 2.5 Gb of corporate intel, which they then posted on 4Chan.
“The link goes to a 415 Mb archive containing 137 PDFs that contain old internal information about Club Penguin, including emails, design schematics, documentation, and character sheets.”
The data was called “Internal Club Penguin PDFs,” and the poster said, “I no longer need these :)” when they leaked the information.
However, it seems that the Club Penguin data wasn’t all that they got. The hackers also got 2.5 Gb of data, including advertising plans, projects, strategies, information on Disney+, Disney’s internal developer tools and websites,...
According to Bleeping Computer, some Club Penguin fans have hacked Disney’s Confluence server and took 2.5 Gb of corporate intel, which they then posted on 4Chan.
“The link goes to a 415 Mb archive containing 137 PDFs that contain old internal information about Club Penguin, including emails, design schematics, documentation, and character sheets.”
The data was called “Internal Club Penguin PDFs,” and the poster said, “I no longer need these :)” when they leaked the information.
However, it seems that the Club Penguin data wasn’t all that they got. The hackers also got 2.5 Gb of data, including advertising plans, projects, strategies, information on Disney+, Disney’s internal developer tools and websites,...
- 6/6/2024
- by Kambrea Pratt
- Pirates & Princesses
Exclusive: Sky has swooped for The Penguin.
Max’s Warner Bros. Television and DC Studios drama series starring Colin Farrell as the titular character will air day-and-date with the pay-tv network in the UK, Ireland, Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Italy, in one of Sky’s biggest deals in recent months, which was struck at the LA Screenings.
Launching later this year on Max and created by Lauren LeFranc, The Penguin sees Farrell reprise his role as the Gotham City gangster from Matt Reeves’ The Batman. Cast also includes Theo Rossi, Cristin Milioti, Rhenzy Feliz, Michael Kelly, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Deirdre O’Connell, Clancy Brown, and Michael Zegen. The series will launch in the fall on Max, Sky Atlantic and Sky streamer Now.
The move is a major buying coup for Sky – its second in recent weeks following the acquisition of all seasons of The Walking Dead plus spin-offs. Deadline understands The Penguin...
Max’s Warner Bros. Television and DC Studios drama series starring Colin Farrell as the titular character will air day-and-date with the pay-tv network in the UK, Ireland, Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Italy, in one of Sky’s biggest deals in recent months, which was struck at the LA Screenings.
Launching later this year on Max and created by Lauren LeFranc, The Penguin sees Farrell reprise his role as the Gotham City gangster from Matt Reeves’ The Batman. Cast also includes Theo Rossi, Cristin Milioti, Rhenzy Feliz, Michael Kelly, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Deirdre O’Connell, Clancy Brown, and Michael Zegen. The series will launch in the fall on Max, Sky Atlantic and Sky streamer Now.
The move is a major buying coup for Sky – its second in recent weeks following the acquisition of all seasons of The Walking Dead plus spin-offs. Deadline understands The Penguin...
- 5/28/2024
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Actor Val Kilmer has had a long career in Hollywood, featuring in a combination of commercially successful and critically acclaimed films. During his more than four decades-long career in the film industry, Kilmer had the honor of working with legendary directors such as Tony Scott and Francis Ford Coppola and also donned the cape and cowl of Batman.
Batman Forever star Val Kilmer has worked with Tony Scott and Francis Ford Coppola (Credit: Warner Bros Pictures).
However, Kilmer revealed that he was envious of the filmography of another actor from the Batman movies for one peculiar reason. In an interview, Kilmer looked back upon his work in the black-comedy film Kiss Bang Bang while revealing his jealousy over actor Colin Farrell’s filmography. Here is why Val Kilmer was jealous of Colin Farrell and what the actor has stated about the same.
Val Kilmer Was Jealous of The Batman Actor...
Batman Forever star Val Kilmer has worked with Tony Scott and Francis Ford Coppola (Credit: Warner Bros Pictures).
However, Kilmer revealed that he was envious of the filmography of another actor from the Batman movies for one peculiar reason. In an interview, Kilmer looked back upon his work in the black-comedy film Kiss Bang Bang while revealing his jealousy over actor Colin Farrell’s filmography. Here is why Val Kilmer was jealous of Colin Farrell and what the actor has stated about the same.
Val Kilmer Was Jealous of The Batman Actor...
- 5/27/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
He who watches the watchmen must light the lantern. Damon Lindelof, who ran HBO’s adaptation of Watchmen, will now take charge of a Green Lantern series titled Lanterns. And he’s not the only major name attached.
As James Gunn posted on social media over the weekend: “Yes, it’s true. The Lanterns Dcu series is putting together a crack team of writers, based on a wonderful pilot script and bible by Chris Mundy, Tom King, and Damon Lindelof. A hearty welcome to Chris and @damonlindelof as they join the DC Studios family.”
Outside of Watchmen, Lindelof was of course a key contributor to Lost. As Gunn noted, Lanterns will also feature work by Ozark’s Chris Mundy and DC comics staple Tom King. Others that have been tied to the show include The Strain’s Justin Britt-Gibson, The Penguin’s Brennah Gibson and Animal Kingdom’s Vanessa Baden Kelly.
As James Gunn posted on social media over the weekend: “Yes, it’s true. The Lanterns Dcu series is putting together a crack team of writers, based on a wonderful pilot script and bible by Chris Mundy, Tom King, and Damon Lindelof. A hearty welcome to Chris and @damonlindelof as they join the DC Studios family.”
Outside of Watchmen, Lindelof was of course a key contributor to Lost. As Gunn noted, Lanterns will also feature work by Ozark’s Chris Mundy and DC comics staple Tom King. Others that have been tied to the show include The Strain’s Justin Britt-Gibson, The Penguin’s Brennah Gibson and Animal Kingdom’s Vanessa Baden Kelly.
- 5/26/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
“Hit-Monkey” is an adult animated TV series on Hulu, based on the Marvel Comics character, and is highly praised as one of the best Marvel projects to date. Created by Will Speck and Josh Gordon, the first season was produced by Marvel Television and the second by 20th Television Animation. The show stars Ally Maki, Olivia Munn, Fred Tatasciore, and Jason Sudeikis, with additional cast members including Nobi Nakanishi, George Takei, and Leslie Jones.
Initially announced in February 2019, “Hit-Monkey” was part of a lineup of Marvel-based series intended to culminate in a crossover special titled “The Offenders.” Oversight of the series shifted from Marvel Television to Marvel Studios in December 2019.
With less than two months until the second season premiere on Hulu, Variety reports that Cristin Milioti has joined the cast of the popular show “Hit-Monkey.” Milioti will play Iris in Season 2, a character who vowed never to be like her father Bryce,...
Initially announced in February 2019, “Hit-Monkey” was part of a lineup of Marvel-based series intended to culminate in a crossover special titled “The Offenders.” Oversight of the series shifted from Marvel Television to Marvel Studios in December 2019.
With less than two months until the second season premiere on Hulu, Variety reports that Cristin Milioti has joined the cast of the popular show “Hit-Monkey.” Milioti will play Iris in Season 2, a character who vowed never to be like her father Bryce,...
- 5/24/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
‘Hit-Monkey’ is an adult animated TV series on Hulu, based on the Marvel Comics character and it’s definitely lauded as one of the best Marvel projects to date. Created by Will Speck and Josh Gordon, the first season was produced by Marvel Television and the second by 20th Television Animation. The show featured Ally Maki, Olivia Munn, Fred Tatasciore, and Jason Sudeikis in lead roles, with additional cast members such as Nobi Nakanishi, George Takei, and Leslie Jones.
Originally announced in February 2019, it was part of a lineup of Marvel-based series planned to culminate in a crossover special titled ‘The Offenders.’ Oversight of the series transitioned from Marvel Television to Marvel Studios in December 2019.
Now less than 2 months before the second season is set to premiere on Hulu Variety reports that Cristin Milioti has joined the cast of the popular show. Milioti will play Iris in “Hit-Monkey” Season 2. Iris,...
Originally announced in February 2019, it was part of a lineup of Marvel-based series planned to culminate in a crossover special titled ‘The Offenders.’ Oversight of the series transitioned from Marvel Television to Marvel Studios in December 2019.
Now less than 2 months before the second season is set to premiere on Hulu Variety reports that Cristin Milioti has joined the cast of the popular show. Milioti will play Iris in “Hit-Monkey” Season 2. Iris,...
- 5/24/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
Cristin Milioti is lending her voice to Season 2 of the Hulu adult animated series “Hit-Monkey,” Variety has learned exclusively.
As previously reported, Season 2 will see Monkey (Fred Tatasciore) and the ghost of American assassin Bryce (Jason Sudeikis) travel from Japan to New York. It is due to premiere on Hulu in July 15.
Milioti will star as Iris. Her official character description states, “Iris has grown up vowing never to be like the father, Bryce, who abandoned her, but when fate brings them back together, she realizes that she and her old man are cut from the same cloth as they hurtle towards a final reconciliation.”
This is the second comic book role Milioti has taken on recently. She is also set to star in the upcoming Max DC series “Penguin,” playing the role of Sofia Falcone. Milioti is known for her roles in projects like the “USS Callister” episode of “Black Mirror,...
As previously reported, Season 2 will see Monkey (Fred Tatasciore) and the ghost of American assassin Bryce (Jason Sudeikis) travel from Japan to New York. It is due to premiere on Hulu in July 15.
Milioti will star as Iris. Her official character description states, “Iris has grown up vowing never to be like the father, Bryce, who abandoned her, but when fate brings them back together, she realizes that she and her old man are cut from the same cloth as they hurtle towards a final reconciliation.”
This is the second comic book role Milioti has taken on recently. She is also set to star in the upcoming Max DC series “Penguin,” playing the role of Sofia Falcone. Milioti is known for her roles in projects like the “USS Callister” episode of “Black Mirror,...
- 5/23/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
It has been more than 15 years since Guy Ritchie released his Sherlock Holmes offering with Robert Downey Jr. in the lead role. A lot has changed in the film industry since then, with the 59-year-old becoming a mega star thanks to his pivotal involvement in the MCU.
Now that Downey Jr. has hung up his Iron Man suit, he is interested in making a third offering in the Sherlock Holmes film series. This is reportedly in the pipeline, but it hasn’t been confirmed yet. It has been announced that there will be at least one spinoff series, though, which could be set to reinvigorate the franchise.
Detective Remains at Forefront of Popular Culture
There are rumours that there will be two spinoff series, which are due to be released on HBO Max. This could be a clever move from the streaming service, as the Sherlock Holmes brand is massive in popular culture.
Now that Downey Jr. has hung up his Iron Man suit, he is interested in making a third offering in the Sherlock Holmes film series. This is reportedly in the pipeline, but it hasn’t been confirmed yet. It has been announced that there will be at least one spinoff series, though, which could be set to reinvigorate the franchise.
Detective Remains at Forefront of Popular Culture
There are rumours that there will be two spinoff series, which are due to be released on HBO Max. This could be a clever move from the streaming service, as the Sherlock Holmes brand is massive in popular culture.
- 4/23/2024
- by James Smith
- Nerdly
Bruce Timm and Alan Burnett were among the key creatives behind Batman: The Animated Series. The 90s animated series was a major hit and set the foundation for several other DC projects that eventually took the shape of the fan-favorite Dcau. Since then, the duo has continued working on DC properties, with and without each other.
A still from Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman
In 2003, Burnett worked on the animated film Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman without the involvement of Timm. Burnett chose to recast the role of Penguin in the film with a different voice actor from the previous Dcau installments made under him and Timm. Here is how Timm felt about the recasting as he shared his true thoughts on the matter.
Bruce Timm Shared His Thoughts on the Recasting of Penguin in the Dcau
Bruce Timm created Batman: The Animated Series, with Alan Burnett serving as a...
A still from Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman
In 2003, Burnett worked on the animated film Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman without the involvement of Timm. Burnett chose to recast the role of Penguin in the film with a different voice actor from the previous Dcau installments made under him and Timm. Here is how Timm felt about the recasting as he shared his true thoughts on the matter.
Bruce Timm Shared His Thoughts on the Recasting of Penguin in the Dcau
Bruce Timm created Batman: The Animated Series, with Alan Burnett serving as a...
- 4/20/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
Joker 2 Unleashes Romance-Filled Teaser Trailer - Main Image
Warner Bros. has released the first trailer for the highly-anticipated sequel Joker: Folie à Deux.
Joaquin Phoenix is returning to reprise his Oscar-winning role of Arthur Fleck/Joker while Todd Phillips is also back in the director's chair. They are joined by Lady Gaga, who is taking on the role of Harley Quinn.
Last week, the first poster for the film was finally unveiled featuring Phoenix and Gaga dancing. It was also reported recently that it is going to be a jukebox musical and have at least 15 cover songs that the characters will perform.
Also Read: The Penguin Teaser Trailer Reveals the Next Chapter in The Batman Saga
Joker 2: 'Folie à Deux' Releases First Trailer
Today, Warner Bros. has finally unveiled the first trailer for Joker 2: Folie à Deux, the highly-anticipated sequel that will continue the maniacal journey of the iconic DC villain.
Warner Bros. has released the first trailer for the highly-anticipated sequel Joker: Folie à Deux.
Joaquin Phoenix is returning to reprise his Oscar-winning role of Arthur Fleck/Joker while Todd Phillips is also back in the director's chair. They are joined by Lady Gaga, who is taking on the role of Harley Quinn.
Last week, the first poster for the film was finally unveiled featuring Phoenix and Gaga dancing. It was also reported recently that it is going to be a jukebox musical and have at least 15 cover songs that the characters will perform.
Also Read: The Penguin Teaser Trailer Reveals the Next Chapter in The Batman Saga
Joker 2: 'Folie à Deux' Releases First Trailer
Today, Warner Bros. has finally unveiled the first trailer for Joker 2: Folie à Deux, the highly-anticipated sequel that will continue the maniacal journey of the iconic DC villain.
- 4/10/2024
- EpicStream
Audiences can enjoy bigtime savings on Max until next April if they prepay for an entire year of service with this deal!
Fantastic streaming bargains are usually reserved for the holidays, when consumers are out shopping anyway and have gift-giving on the brain. But Max has been offering one of its best bargains of the entire year over the past couple of weeks: 40% off any of the streamer's annual plans. This discount allows viewers to save up to $100 off what they’d pay for a year of Max if they chose month-to-month subscriptions, and grabbing a year of Max now will allow viewers to stream some truly epic TV and movie premieres without having to worry about remembering a monthly bill! The offer of 40% off annual plans of Max is only good for a few more hours, as it expires at the end of the day on Tuesday, April 9, so...
Fantastic streaming bargains are usually reserved for the holidays, when consumers are out shopping anyway and have gift-giving on the brain. But Max has been offering one of its best bargains of the entire year over the past couple of weeks: 40% off any of the streamer's annual plans. This discount allows viewers to save up to $100 off what they’d pay for a year of Max if they chose month-to-month subscriptions, and grabbing a year of Max now will allow viewers to stream some truly epic TV and movie premieres without having to worry about remembering a monthly bill! The offer of 40% off annual plans of Max is only good for a few more hours, as it expires at the end of the day on Tuesday, April 9, so...
- 4/9/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Matt Reeves’ The Batman universe is expanding, with a sequel to the 2022 movie in the works and a spin-off series, The Penguin slated to release later this year. While there are many intriguing elements about this alternate reality Batman mythos, fans have certainly loved how dark and gritty the tale has been.
Colin Farrell as Oswald Cobblepot in The Batman
Although they were disappointed with The Batman’s PG-13 rating, many can now rejoice after hearing the true nature of the upcoming spin-off starring Colin Farrell. In a new interview, the actor stated how dark the series will be and fans cannot help but exclaim that this is exactly what they want.
Colin Farrell States The Penguin is Too Dark Colin Farrell in the HeyUGuys interview
The tale of the Dark Knight has been told again and again over the years through the many live-action adaptations. While these previous live-action...
Colin Farrell as Oswald Cobblepot in The Batman
Although they were disappointed with The Batman’s PG-13 rating, many can now rejoice after hearing the true nature of the upcoming spin-off starring Colin Farrell. In a new interview, the actor stated how dark the series will be and fans cannot help but exclaim that this is exactly what they want.
Colin Farrell States The Penguin is Too Dark Colin Farrell in the HeyUGuys interview
The tale of the Dark Knight has been told again and again over the years through the many live-action adaptations. While these previous live-action...
- 4/7/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
There’s just something about the detective narrative that is alluring to viewers. Add to that the iconic Los Angeles landscape, and throw in the charming bastard that is Colin Farrell, and you’re onto a real winner with new Apple TV+ series Sugar.
To mark the April 5 launch of the new series, we had the pleasure in speaking to three of its leading stars in Farrell, Amy Ryan & Kirby, as they discuss their relationship with the noir genre, and talk about their characters and the creation of this show. Farrell even whets our appetite ahead of the release of his new Batman spin-off series Penguin, scheduled for later this year. We also spoke to those behind the lens, chatting to Simon Kinberg and Audrey Chon, as they talk about their leading man. Watch all four interviews in their entirety, below.
Colin Farrell
Amy Ryan
Kirby
Simon Kinberg & Audrey Chon
Synopsis
Sugar is a contemporary,...
To mark the April 5 launch of the new series, we had the pleasure in speaking to three of its leading stars in Farrell, Amy Ryan & Kirby, as they discuss their relationship with the noir genre, and talk about their characters and the creation of this show. Farrell even whets our appetite ahead of the release of his new Batman spin-off series Penguin, scheduled for later this year. We also spoke to those behind the lens, chatting to Simon Kinberg and Audrey Chon, as they talk about their leading man. Watch all four interviews in their entirety, below.
Colin Farrell
Amy Ryan
Kirby
Simon Kinberg & Audrey Chon
Synopsis
Sugar is a contemporary,...
- 4/4/2024
- by Stefan Pape
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Actor Colin Farrell has been a prominent figure in the entertainment industry since the early 2000s. While he has appeared in numerous films over the years, many now primarily recognize him for his portrayal of Oswald “Oz” Cobblepot, better known as The Penguin, in the 2022 film The Batman.
A still from The Batman
There are a lot of things to be said about the city of Los Angeles when it comes to its significance in the world of TV shows and cinema in general. Sugar, the new mystery series on Apple TV+, starring Colin Farrell, does a great job of capturing the essence of the City of Angels, especially the ugly underbelly. In this atmospheric backdrop, Farrell assumes a new enigmatic persona, embodying the essence of the city’s moody ambience.
Colin Farrell Incorporates A New Mysterious Character For The New Show Sugar Sugar
In a clip from the upcoming series called Sugar,...
A still from The Batman
There are a lot of things to be said about the city of Los Angeles when it comes to its significance in the world of TV shows and cinema in general. Sugar, the new mystery series on Apple TV+, starring Colin Farrell, does a great job of capturing the essence of the City of Angels, especially the ugly underbelly. In this atmospheric backdrop, Farrell assumes a new enigmatic persona, embodying the essence of the city’s moody ambience.
Colin Farrell Incorporates A New Mysterious Character For The New Show Sugar Sugar
In a clip from the upcoming series called Sugar,...
- 4/1/2024
- by Subhojeet Mookherjee
- FandomWire
The Batman was a refreshing change in the turbulent DC Extended Universe. Taking a different approach from earlier DC and Batman movies, this 2022 flick starring Robert Pattinson as Bruce Wayn is essentially a noir-style mystery that highlights the superhero’s detective abilities in addition to his physical prowess.
Not only did it create a bleak new Gotham City, but it also featured some of the best performances from Colin Farrell (The Penguin), Jeffrey Wright (James Gordon), Zoë Kravitz (Catwoman), and of course, Pattinson (Batman).
However, the film was met with some skepticism following Christopher Wozniak, a screenwriter and former freelance artist for DC Comics, filing a lawsuit against Warner Bros. for allegedly stealing the story from his script, The Ultimate Riddle.
Robert Pattinson and Zoë Kravitz in a still from The Batman
Well, the plaintiff has not been pleased with the verdict, as the US Judge ruled that Matt Reeves’ helmed flick was not plagiarized.
Not only did it create a bleak new Gotham City, but it also featured some of the best performances from Colin Farrell (The Penguin), Jeffrey Wright (James Gordon), Zoë Kravitz (Catwoman), and of course, Pattinson (Batman).
However, the film was met with some skepticism following Christopher Wozniak, a screenwriter and former freelance artist for DC Comics, filing a lawsuit against Warner Bros. for allegedly stealing the story from his script, The Ultimate Riddle.
Robert Pattinson and Zoë Kravitz in a still from The Batman
Well, the plaintiff has not been pleased with the verdict, as the US Judge ruled that Matt Reeves’ helmed flick was not plagiarized.
- 3/30/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Irish star Colin Farrell is set to regale audiences with his performance as one of DC’s most notorious villains in The Penguin. The Oscar nominee will portray Gotham city’s infamous gangster Oswald Cobblepot in the Max series which develops on events from Matt Reeves’ 2022 film The Batman starring Robert Pattinson.
Hollywood star Colin Farrell (image credit: Wikimedia Commons)
While Reeves’ dark and edgy film was peppered with notable violence, the film received only a PG-13 rating. But going by what Farrell has hinted about The Penguin, this rating might just have to be modified for the show. According to The Banshees of Inisherin star, the series will push the limits of violence through an extremely dark narrative.
Colin Farrell’s The Penguin Is Going to Make Stomachs Churn
One of the big shows to come out in 2024 will be The Penguin starring Colin Farrell. Based on one of...
Hollywood star Colin Farrell (image credit: Wikimedia Commons)
While Reeves’ dark and edgy film was peppered with notable violence, the film received only a PG-13 rating. But going by what Farrell has hinted about The Penguin, this rating might just have to be modified for the show. According to The Banshees of Inisherin star, the series will push the limits of violence through an extremely dark narrative.
Colin Farrell’s The Penguin Is Going to Make Stomachs Churn
One of the big shows to come out in 2024 will be The Penguin starring Colin Farrell. Based on one of...
- 3/26/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
Debunking fun and exciting rumors is a dirty job sometimes, but someone has to do it. It stands to reason that a movie like "The Batman: Part II" would attract plenty of attention and interest, given the accolades that rolled in immediately following star Robert Pattinson's highly-anticipated introduction as the grungiest and most emo version of Bruce Wayne/Batman we've seen on the big screen yet. Director Matt Reeves didn't just helm another successful reboot for the most popular DC superhero while putting his own unique spin on it, but he did so by assembling a cast full of our greatest actors around. With stars like Zoë Kravitz, Colin Farrell, Jeffrey Wright, John Turturro, Andy Serkis, and even Paul Dano surrounding Pattinson, it's no surprise that fans would look forward to what other talent might be coming on board for the sequel.
Unfortunately, one extremely solid character actor whose name...
Unfortunately, one extremely solid character actor whose name...
- 3/26/2024
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
Due to arrive this year, The Penguin, Warner’s TV spin-off from The Batman, is “incredibly violent” and “twisted” says title star Colin Farrell.
Matt Reeves’ The Batman wasn’t exactly sunshine and rainbows, so it follows that its upcoming spin-off series, simply called The Penguin, will be similarly dark.
In fact, if we’re interpreting recent quotes from title star Colin Farrell correctly, the series could be even more withering and nightmarish than the movie. Talking to MovieZine (via Deadline), Farrell said that filming had wrapped on the series a couple of weeks ago, and that “It’s dark… really dark.”
It’s really heavy, I think, it certainly was doing it,” he said. “Which is not to say I didn’t have fun, I had an amazing time doing it, but it’s incredibly violent.”
Continuing the threads established by Reeves’ 2022 Caped Crusader film, The Penguin follows gangster...
Matt Reeves’ The Batman wasn’t exactly sunshine and rainbows, so it follows that its upcoming spin-off series, simply called The Penguin, will be similarly dark.
In fact, if we’re interpreting recent quotes from title star Colin Farrell correctly, the series could be even more withering and nightmarish than the movie. Talking to MovieZine (via Deadline), Farrell said that filming had wrapped on the series a couple of weeks ago, and that “It’s dark… really dark.”
It’s really heavy, I think, it certainly was doing it,” he said. “Which is not to say I didn’t have fun, I had an amazing time doing it, but it’s incredibly violent.”
Continuing the threads established by Reeves’ 2022 Caped Crusader film, The Penguin follows gangster...
- 3/26/2024
- by Ryan Lambie
- Film Stories
Euphoria 3 Delay & Theories ( Photo Credit – IMDb )
Euphoria 3 will not release anytime soon! Yes, the HBO series, which was already delayed, has now been postponed even more. Created by Sam Levinson, it stars Zendaya as Rue, Jacob Elordi as Nate, Sydney Sweeney as Cassie, Maude Apatow as Alexis, Alexa Demie as Maddy, Hunter Schafer as Jules along with Storm Reid, Eric Danes, Dominic Fike, Colman Domingo and Nika King.
As reported by The Wrap, HBO said in a statement that the delay occurred due to scripting issues. Sam Levinson will make changes to the Euphoria 3 story. The characters will now move out of high school in the third season. Till then, the cast can work on any other projects coming their way. So the Zendaya starrer is not releasing in 2025 as expected. We have listed some predictions for our characters and what their life will be like after high school.
Our...
Euphoria 3 will not release anytime soon! Yes, the HBO series, which was already delayed, has now been postponed even more. Created by Sam Levinson, it stars Zendaya as Rue, Jacob Elordi as Nate, Sydney Sweeney as Cassie, Maude Apatow as Alexis, Alexa Demie as Maddy, Hunter Schafer as Jules along with Storm Reid, Eric Danes, Dominic Fike, Colman Domingo and Nika King.
As reported by The Wrap, HBO said in a statement that the delay occurred due to scripting issues. Sam Levinson will make changes to the Euphoria 3 story. The characters will now move out of high school in the third season. Till then, the cast can work on any other projects coming their way. So the Zendaya starrer is not releasing in 2025 as expected. We have listed some predictions for our characters and what their life will be like after high school.
Our...
- 3/26/2024
- by Pooja Darade
- KoiMoi
The Penguin trailer offers a glimpse into the forthcoming installment of The Batman saga ( Photo Credit – IMDb )
The latest trailer for The Penguin sees Colin Farrell reprising his role as Oswald Cobblepot, alias Penguin. The trailer delves into the DC villain’s contemplation of the posthumous recognition bestowed upon a local gangster by the community during his upbringing, prompting Cobblepot to ponder the significance of such acknowledgement. “Can you imagine being remembered like that?” Cobblepot queries an off-screen character. The trailer doesn’t spill much about the story, but it does give us quick peeks at Cristin Milioti playing Sofia Falcone and Clancy Brown as Salvatore Maroni.
Announced in September 2021, “The Penguin” continues the saga of Colin Farrell’s Oswald Cobblepot shortly after the events depicted in “The Batman 2023,” as he manoeuvres to assert his authority within Gotham’s criminal hierarchy. The production of the eight-episode limited series commenced in...
The latest trailer for The Penguin sees Colin Farrell reprising his role as Oswald Cobblepot, alias Penguin. The trailer delves into the DC villain’s contemplation of the posthumous recognition bestowed upon a local gangster by the community during his upbringing, prompting Cobblepot to ponder the significance of such acknowledgement. “Can you imagine being remembered like that?” Cobblepot queries an off-screen character. The trailer doesn’t spill much about the story, but it does give us quick peeks at Cristin Milioti playing Sofia Falcone and Clancy Brown as Salvatore Maroni.
Announced in September 2021, “The Penguin” continues the saga of Colin Farrell’s Oswald Cobblepot shortly after the events depicted in “The Batman 2023,” as he manoeuvres to assert his authority within Gotham’s criminal hierarchy. The production of the eight-episode limited series commenced in...
- 3/25/2024
- by Hari P N
- KoiMoi
The Penguin, starring Collin Farrell will expand on Gotham City from Matt Reeves’ The Batman. It follows Oswald “Oz” Cobblepot’s rise to becoming a major crime lord in the Gotham underworld. The series has been in development for a long time and is highly anticipated, partly due to Farrell’s performance and Reeves’ vision in The Batman.
Collin Farrell as The Penguin in a still from The Batman
DC Studios co-head James Gunn has only fueled the hype for the series after sharing his reaction to it on social media. As a result, fans are excited to watch the series, especially after Gunn’s comments and the recent trailer gave them the perfect glimpse into the dark and gritty narrative of The Penguin. Here is what Gunn said about the upcoming series.
James Gunn Shares a Positive Reaction to Collin Farrell’s The Penguin
The Penguin was formally announced...
Collin Farrell as The Penguin in a still from The Batman
DC Studios co-head James Gunn has only fueled the hype for the series after sharing his reaction to it on social media. As a result, fans are excited to watch the series, especially after Gunn’s comments and the recent trailer gave them the perfect glimpse into the dark and gritty narrative of The Penguin. Here is what Gunn said about the upcoming series.
James Gunn Shares a Positive Reaction to Collin Farrell’s The Penguin
The Penguin was formally announced...
- 3/23/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
Colin Farrell as The Penguin was one of the most terrifying characters in Matt Reeves’ The Batman. The way he walked, talked, and acted was enough for many to be convinced that he was truly the best Penguin that DC fans had ever seen. While his acting is to be praised, it is truly the makeup that helped him transform into the notorious crime lord.
Colin Farrell (in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them)
Yet, some fans expressed why the production would hire Farrell and transform him into somebody unrecognizable instead of hiring a talented actor with similar looks as Oswald Cobblepot. A pretty viable point, but once fans see the BTS video of Farrell’s transformation, they will certainly appreciate not only the actor but also Matt Reeves’s vision.
Colin Farrell’s Gruelling Transformation For The Batman Colin Farrell getting the makeup done (via YouTube | Cinevizual)
One...
Colin Farrell (in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them)
Yet, some fans expressed why the production would hire Farrell and transform him into somebody unrecognizable instead of hiring a talented actor with similar looks as Oswald Cobblepot. A pretty viable point, but once fans see the BTS video of Farrell’s transformation, they will certainly appreciate not only the actor but also Matt Reeves’s vision.
Colin Farrell’s Gruelling Transformation For The Batman Colin Farrell getting the makeup done (via YouTube | Cinevizual)
One...
- 3/23/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
It seems that the world has developed some very different opinions in the modern day about things of the past. Colin Farrell, the Irish actor born in the 1970s, is no stranger to the character of The Penguin from DC Comics since he portrayed the role 2 years back.
Well, the character is getting his own television series titled The Penguin, and the world is excited. As per a recent report, however, Warner Bros. banned Farrell from smoking a cigar, and the actor had to fight because a cigar is a part of the personality of The Penguin!
Colin Farrell as Penguin in The Batman Colin Farrell Had To Fight Against WB For a Cigar!
As per a recent report, it has already happened once that The Penguin wasn’t allowed to satiate his nicotine cravings. Not allowed to have a cigar in his hand during the entirety of Matt Reeves’ 2022 film The Batman,...
Well, the character is getting his own television series titled The Penguin, and the world is excited. As per a recent report, however, Warner Bros. banned Farrell from smoking a cigar, and the actor had to fight because a cigar is a part of the personality of The Penguin!
Colin Farrell as Penguin in The Batman Colin Farrell Had To Fight Against WB For a Cigar!
As per a recent report, it has already happened once that The Penguin wasn’t allowed to satiate his nicotine cravings. Not allowed to have a cigar in his hand during the entirety of Matt Reeves’ 2022 film The Batman,...
- 3/23/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
While The Joker may be the most iconic and memorable comic book antagonist in the world today, the depiction of Oswald Cobblepot in the 2022 masterpiece The Batman by Collin Farrell pushed the character’s popularity to the next level.
Thus, seeing just how revered the character became with his introduction in the film, Warner Bros. decided that he deserved his spin-off series to further explore him.
Collin Farrell as The Penguin in a still from The Batman
And thankfully this time, the star was granted his wish to smoke cigars on set and screen for The Penguin, something that the star wasn’t allowed to do when he was working with filmmaker Matt Reeves on the movie since WB had a no-smoking policy in place.
The reason why Farrell wanted to smoke was to bring his character closer to the comic-accurate recreation of Cobblepot, who is always seen with a cigar in his mouth.
Thus, seeing just how revered the character became with his introduction in the film, Warner Bros. decided that he deserved his spin-off series to further explore him.
Collin Farrell as The Penguin in a still from The Batman
And thankfully this time, the star was granted his wish to smoke cigars on set and screen for The Penguin, something that the star wasn’t allowed to do when he was working with filmmaker Matt Reeves on the movie since WB had a no-smoking policy in place.
The reason why Farrell wanted to smoke was to bring his character closer to the comic-accurate recreation of Cobblepot, who is always seen with a cigar in his mouth.
- 3/23/2024
- by Deepak Bisht
- FandomWire
And just like that, another And Just Like That… cast member is out the door.
Karen Pittman, who played Nya Wallace on Max’s Sex and the City continuation, is leaving the series ahead of the upcoming Season 3, according to our sister site Deadline. The exit is reportedly not due to a creative decision but to scheduling issues, with Pittman also co-starring in Apple TV+’s The Morning Show and the upcoming Netflix series Forever.
More from TVLineThe Penguin: Max Releases New Teaser Trailer, Sets Fall Premiere for Spinoff of The BatmanMaggie Q to Headline Bosch Spinoff as Detective...
Karen Pittman, who played Nya Wallace on Max’s Sex and the City continuation, is leaving the series ahead of the upcoming Season 3, according to our sister site Deadline. The exit is reportedly not due to a creative decision but to scheduling issues, with Pittman also co-starring in Apple TV+’s The Morning Show and the upcoming Netflix series Forever.
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- 3/22/2024
- by Dave Nemetz
- TVLine.com
DC is set to take fans back to the gritty streets of Gotham City. Its highly anticipated series, “The Penguin,” is set to stream later this year, promising a thrilling exploration of Oswald Cobblepot’s criminal ascension. Colin Farrell, who stole the show with his transformative performance in “The Batman,” reprises his role as the infamous Penguin.
Colin Farrell || The Batman
The series, spearheaded by Lauren LeFranc, will unfold across eight episodes. Picking up just a week after the dramatic events of “The Batman,” “The Penguin” will chronicle the underworld of Gotham. The first trailer of the series has just launched and has the world talking over it.
Will Robert Pattinson Star In HBO’s The Penguin?
Robert Pattinson || The Batman
While the spotlight in The Penguin shines on Colin Farrell‘s return to the role, a lingering question has captivated fans: will Robert Pattinson make an appearance as The Dark Knight?...
Colin Farrell || The Batman
The series, spearheaded by Lauren LeFranc, will unfold across eight episodes. Picking up just a week after the dramatic events of “The Batman,” “The Penguin” will chronicle the underworld of Gotham. The first trailer of the series has just launched and has the world talking over it.
Will Robert Pattinson Star In HBO’s The Penguin?
Robert Pattinson || The Batman
While the spotlight in The Penguin shines on Colin Farrell‘s return to the role, a lingering question has captivated fans: will Robert Pattinson make an appearance as The Dark Knight?...
- 3/22/2024
- by Piyush Yadav
- FandomWire
Take a look at footage of actor Colin Farrell, unrecognizable as the star of “The Penguin” live-action TV series, created by Lauren LeFranc and directed by Craig Zobel, based on DC Comics’ characters, streaming Fall 2024 on Max:
“…taking place one week following the events of ‘The Batman’ movie (2022)…
‘…the new series explores the rise to power of ‘Oswald Cobblepot’ / ‘Penguin’ in the ‘Gotham City' criminal underworld…”
‘…who became a disfigured crime lord and the former chief lieutenant of crime boss 'Carmine Falcone' …
‘…who is on the rise to becoming a criminal kingpin in his own right..."
Created by Bob Kane and Bill Finger, 'Penguin' debuted in "Detective Comics" #58 (December 1941).
He is often presented as a gentleman of crime...
...often developing elaborate schemes...
...while presenting himself as innocent of many of his activities.
An eccentric criminal mastermind...
....he is well-known for his love of ornithology and use of technology-fitted umbrellas.
“…taking place one week following the events of ‘The Batman’ movie (2022)…
‘…the new series explores the rise to power of ‘Oswald Cobblepot’ / ‘Penguin’ in the ‘Gotham City' criminal underworld…”
‘…who became a disfigured crime lord and the former chief lieutenant of crime boss 'Carmine Falcone' …
‘…who is on the rise to becoming a criminal kingpin in his own right..."
Created by Bob Kane and Bill Finger, 'Penguin' debuted in "Detective Comics" #58 (December 1941).
He is often presented as a gentleman of crime...
...often developing elaborate schemes...
...while presenting himself as innocent of many of his activities.
An eccentric criminal mastermind...
....he is well-known for his love of ornithology and use of technology-fitted umbrellas.
- 3/22/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Colin Farrell is back as Oz Cobb in Max’s upcoming “The Penguin,” a new television series that will expand upon the dark world of Matt Reeves’ movie The Batman.
Watch the official teaser trailer for “The Penguin” below.
Cristin Milioti (Palm Springs) will be playing female lead Sofia Falcone, the daughter of Carmine Falcone. John Turturro played the role of Carmine Falcone in The Batman.
In the series, “Sofia is fighting with The Penguin (Colin Farrell) for control of the city.”
Rhenzy Feliz, Michael Kelly, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Deirdre O’Connell, Clancy Brown, and Michael Zegen also star in “The Penguin” television series for Max.
Craig Zobel (The Hunt) will be directing the first two episodes. Lauren LeFranc will write and show-run the Penguin spinoff, which picks up after the events of the movie.
Matt Reeves executive produces alongside Farrell, LeFranc, and Dylan Clark.
Sarah Aubrey, Head of Original Content at HBO Max recently said,...
Watch the official teaser trailer for “The Penguin” below.
Cristin Milioti (Palm Springs) will be playing female lead Sofia Falcone, the daughter of Carmine Falcone. John Turturro played the role of Carmine Falcone in The Batman.
In the series, “Sofia is fighting with The Penguin (Colin Farrell) for control of the city.”
Rhenzy Feliz, Michael Kelly, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Deirdre O’Connell, Clancy Brown, and Michael Zegen also star in “The Penguin” television series for Max.
Craig Zobel (The Hunt) will be directing the first two episodes. Lauren LeFranc will write and show-run the Penguin spinoff, which picks up after the events of the movie.
Matt Reeves executive produces alongside Farrell, LeFranc, and Dylan Clark.
Sarah Aubrey, Head of Original Content at HBO Max recently said,...
- 3/22/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
The bat is nowhere to be seen in the latest trailer for “The Penguin,” but that doesn’t mean that Gotham City crime is running rampant…yet.
Max’s “Batman” spinoff “The Penguin” is produced by “The Batman” writer/director Matt Reeves, with Dylan Clark executive producing. Colin Farrell reprises his role of corrupt nightclub owner Oz Cobb from Reeves’ 2022 feature starring Robert Pattinson as the titular superhero.
Following the events of the film which saw most of Oswald’s gang members either killed or incarcerated, Oswald is climbing the ranks in underground organized crime. The cast is rounded out by Cristin Milioti, who portrays Sofia, daughter of John Turturro’s mafia boss Carmine Falcone, and Theo Rossi, Rhenzy Feliz, Michael Kelly, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Deirdre O’Connell, Carmen Ejogo, François Chau, and David H. Holmes. Clancy Brown is believed to be playing Gotham City mafia head Sal Maroni, who was formerly...
Max’s “Batman” spinoff “The Penguin” is produced by “The Batman” writer/director Matt Reeves, with Dylan Clark executive producing. Colin Farrell reprises his role of corrupt nightclub owner Oz Cobb from Reeves’ 2022 feature starring Robert Pattinson as the titular superhero.
Following the events of the film which saw most of Oswald’s gang members either killed or incarcerated, Oswald is climbing the ranks in underground organized crime. The cast is rounded out by Cristin Milioti, who portrays Sofia, daughter of John Turturro’s mafia boss Carmine Falcone, and Theo Rossi, Rhenzy Feliz, Michael Kelly, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Deirdre O’Connell, Carmen Ejogo, François Chau, and David H. Holmes. Clancy Brown is believed to be playing Gotham City mafia head Sal Maroni, who was formerly...
- 3/22/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Numerous DC-based projects are currently in development, with much attention focused on Gunn’s Dcu and his upcoming ‘Creature Commandos’ & ‘Superman.’ However, it’s easy to overlook the Elseworlds projects, including ‘The Batman’ film series and several others. Among these, the next big release is the live-action series ‘The Penguin’.
Recently, Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav announced the show’s release date. We can anticipate ‘The Penguin’ to hit Max in Q3 of 2024, meaning between July and September of that year.
Now Sebastian O’Hara, Production Assistant, shared on X that the trailer for the show is complete. He mentioned that he just finished watching it, so we can expect the trailer to be released for the general public soon.
Just finished watching the new trailer. Looking forward to finally being allowed to talk about what this damn show is about. #ThePenguin #TheBatman pic.twitter.com/kcc3GZHJjC
— Sebastian...
Recently, Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav announced the show’s release date. We can anticipate ‘The Penguin’ to hit Max in Q3 of 2024, meaning between July and September of that year.
Now Sebastian O’Hara, Production Assistant, shared on X that the trailer for the show is complete. He mentioned that he just finished watching it, so we can expect the trailer to be released for the general public soon.
Just finished watching the new trailer. Looking forward to finally being allowed to talk about what this damn show is about. #ThePenguin #TheBatman pic.twitter.com/kcc3GZHJjC
— Sebastian...
- 3/20/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
Most viewers of The Batman would have been unaware that Colin Farrell was portraying Oswald Cobblepot if it had not been revealed ahead of time that he was playing Penguin. Thanks to hours spent every day in the makeup chair, Farrell’s portrayal of the Gotham City supervillain in the movie is totally unrecognizable. Even with his limited screen time, the character stole the show in a few moments, and a lot of fans believe Penguin’s role in this film was perfect.
It is worth noting that, in order to bring such a stunning character to life on screen, Farrell, 47, “fought valiantly”, but he wasn’t able to get ‘one special’ prop for his character. Yes, we are referring to his renowned cigar.
Colin Farrell as Penguin in The Batman
Although Penguin is depicted holding his trademark cigarette in DC comics, Farrell said that the movie’s studio, Warner Bros.,...
It is worth noting that, in order to bring such a stunning character to life on screen, Farrell, 47, “fought valiantly”, but he wasn’t able to get ‘one special’ prop for his character. Yes, we are referring to his renowned cigar.
Colin Farrell as Penguin in The Batman
Although Penguin is depicted holding his trademark cigarette in DC comics, Farrell said that the movie’s studio, Warner Bros.,...
- 3/20/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Sometimes, when actors find themselves the focus of a particularly passionate fandom, they reject it. Look at Harrison Ford constantly playing down the importance of "Star Wars" or Robert Pattinson and his open disdain for the "Twilight" series. Which is why it's nice when an actor shares in fans' joy for a particularly beloved performance. Case in point: Danny DeVito and his role as Penguin in "Batman Returns."
Tim Burton's 1992 expressionist masterpiece remains the best Batman movie ever made, and DeVito is a big part of that legacy. The "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" star delivered a stunningly committed performance as Oswald Cobblepot aka the Penguin, managing to make the deformed "penguin man of the sewers" so wretchedly evil and yet, at times, sympathetic. The abandoned son of a well-to-do couple commits some truly heinous acts throughout "Returns" and yet you still feel a pang of sadness for the old boy.
Tim Burton's 1992 expressionist masterpiece remains the best Batman movie ever made, and DeVito is a big part of that legacy. The "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" star delivered a stunningly committed performance as Oswald Cobblepot aka the Penguin, managing to make the deformed "penguin man of the sewers" so wretchedly evil and yet, at times, sympathetic. The abandoned son of a well-to-do couple commits some truly heinous acts throughout "Returns" and yet you still feel a pang of sadness for the old boy.
- 3/18/2024
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
Batman is one of the most iconic comic book characters of all time. The character has been immortalized, and various actors over the years, including Robert Pattinson, have breathed life into Bruce Wayne on the big screen. Pattinson’s iteration of Wayne was memorable, and his collaboration with Matt Reeves paid dividends, as The Batman was a massive success.
Naturally, Warner Brothers greenlit its sequel, and Pattinson is set to don the cape once more in The Batman 2. However, DC fans will have to wait a bit longer since the release of the film has been pushed back to 2026
Pattinson as the Dark Knight (Source: Warner Brothers) The Batman 2 starring Robert Pattinson, has been delayed
From playing Cedric Diggory in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire to Bruce Wayne, Robert Pattinson has come a long way as an actor. Even though the initial news of his casting had left some fans disappointed,...
Naturally, Warner Brothers greenlit its sequel, and Pattinson is set to don the cape once more in The Batman 2. However, DC fans will have to wait a bit longer since the release of the film has been pushed back to 2026
Pattinson as the Dark Knight (Source: Warner Brothers) The Batman 2 starring Robert Pattinson, has been delayed
From playing Cedric Diggory in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire to Bruce Wayne, Robert Pattinson has come a long way as an actor. Even though the initial news of his casting had left some fans disappointed,...
- 3/13/2024
- by Sreshtha Roychowdhury
- FandomWire
Originally set for release in 2025, it has been announced by Warner Bros. today that hotly anticipated sequel The Batman Part II will now be releasing in theaters much later.
Robert Pattinson’s Batman returns to theaters on October 2, 2026.
Matt Reeves will return to write and direct the sequel. Additionally, we recently learned that the sequel’s script is being written by Reeves and Mattson Tomlin (The Batman).
The Batman was a huge box office hit for DC & WB back in 2022, the latest live action take on the iconic Caped Crusader crossing $770 million at the worldwide box office.
No plot details for The Batman 2 are available at this time, but a deleted scene from the first movie suggests we could be seeing more of Barry Keoghan‘s Joker down the road.
A spinoff series centered on Colin Farrell’s “Penguin” is also coming soon.
In The Batman…
“Two years of...
Robert Pattinson’s Batman returns to theaters on October 2, 2026.
Matt Reeves will return to write and direct the sequel. Additionally, we recently learned that the sequel’s script is being written by Reeves and Mattson Tomlin (The Batman).
The Batman was a huge box office hit for DC & WB back in 2022, the latest live action take on the iconic Caped Crusader crossing $770 million at the worldwide box office.
No plot details for The Batman 2 are available at this time, but a deleted scene from the first movie suggests we could be seeing more of Barry Keoghan‘s Joker down the road.
A spinoff series centered on Colin Farrell’s “Penguin” is also coming soon.
In The Batman…
“Two years of...
- 3/12/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
The first trailer for Apple TV+’s Colin Farrell vehicle Sugar has been released, putting the star in the role of detective and under the direction of City of God’s Fernando Meirelles.
Here is the official synopsis of Sugar, per Apple: “Starring and executive produced by Farrell, “Sugar” is a contemporary, unique take on one of the most popular and significant genres in literary, motion picture, and television history: the private detective story. Academy Award-nominee Colin Farrell stars as John Sugar, an American private investigator on the heels of the mysterious disappearance of Olivia Siegel, the beloved granddaughter of legendary Hollywood producer Jonathan Siegel. As Sugar tries to determine what happened to Olivia, he will also unearth Siegel family secrets; some very recent, others long-buried.”
Colin Farrell’s television output his career has been quite slim, starting off on BBC’s Ballykissangel, with his first American season the...
Here is the official synopsis of Sugar, per Apple: “Starring and executive produced by Farrell, “Sugar” is a contemporary, unique take on one of the most popular and significant genres in literary, motion picture, and television history: the private detective story. Academy Award-nominee Colin Farrell stars as John Sugar, an American private investigator on the heels of the mysterious disappearance of Olivia Siegel, the beloved granddaughter of legendary Hollywood producer Jonathan Siegel. As Sugar tries to determine what happened to Olivia, he will also unearth Siegel family secrets; some very recent, others long-buried.”
Colin Farrell’s television output his career has been quite slim, starting off on BBC’s Ballykissangel, with his first American season the...
- 3/5/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
Since he made his Hollywood debut in the 2000 Vietnam War drama "Tigerland," Colin Farrell's career has had some downs and some ups. All in all, though, he's largely outgrown his 2000s playboy reputation and is deservedly recognized as one of the best movie stars we've got. Farrell's got the eloquent soul of an artist, the way only an Irishman does.
After Farrell's earlier and fruitless efforts to be an action hero, he's learned to not let his occasional franchise gigs distract him from more personal work. Not all his work is on film either. In 2024, he'll be returning to television with two crime drama roles.
He plays Oz Cobblepot in the Max series "Penguin," spinning out of his supporting role in 2022's "The Batman." Before he returns onscreen as the Penguin, though, he's going to star in (and executive produce) "Sugar" for competing streaming service Apple TV+.
"Sugar...
After Farrell's earlier and fruitless efforts to be an action hero, he's learned to not let his occasional franchise gigs distract him from more personal work. Not all his work is on film either. In 2024, he'll be returning to television with two crime drama roles.
He plays Oz Cobblepot in the Max series "Penguin," spinning out of his supporting role in 2022's "The Batman." Before he returns onscreen as the Penguin, though, he's going to star in (and executive produce) "Sugar" for competing streaming service Apple TV+.
"Sugar...
- 3/5/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
Exclusive: Showtime’s The Chi will feature four additional new actors in recurring guest star roles when Part 2 of Season 6 premieres on May 10. They are Kadeem Hardison (A Different World), Leon (Swarm), Brett Gray (I’m A Virgo) and Daniel J. Watts (Werewolf By Night).
Hardison plays Professor Gardner, a college literature professor; Leon plays Alonzo, a charming, street-savvy attorney with old ties to Alicia (guest star Lynn Whitfield); Gray plays Damien, a whip-smart young man who will impact Emmett’s (Jacob Latimore) life in more ways than one; Watts plays Pastor Ezekiel, a charismatic pastor of a megachurch.
Created and executive produced by Lena Waithe under her Hillman Grad banner and executive produced by Common, The Chi is a timely coming-of-age story centering on a group of residents on the South Side of Chicago who become linked by coincidence but bonded by the need for connection and redemption.
In Season...
Hardison plays Professor Gardner, a college literature professor; Leon plays Alonzo, a charming, street-savvy attorney with old ties to Alicia (guest star Lynn Whitfield); Gray plays Damien, a whip-smart young man who will impact Emmett’s (Jacob Latimore) life in more ways than one; Watts plays Pastor Ezekiel, a charismatic pastor of a megachurch.
Created and executive produced by Lena Waithe under her Hillman Grad banner and executive produced by Common, The Chi is a timely coming-of-age story centering on a group of residents on the South Side of Chicago who become linked by coincidence but bonded by the need for connection and redemption.
In Season...
- 2/29/2024
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
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