Apparently Matt Reeves' Batman Movie Could Include Robin

Apparently Matt Reeves' Batman Movie Could Include Robin

After months and months of speculation, rumors, denials, and silence, Warner Bros. and Matt Reeves have finally found their new Batman in Robert Pattinson. The actor was a frontrunner for the role and reportedly closed negotiations to wear the cape and cowl. With one major piece of the puzzle in place, it's now time to begin finding all of the others. There's speculation about what other characters will appear in The Batman, and one outlet claims that the film may include Batman's faithful sidekick Robin.

Very little is known about Matthew Reeves' upcoming Batman movie, but the director has previously stated that it would be a noir-based detective story focused on Batman's investigative work. As for the characters that could appear in the film, it's been rumored that the Penguin and Catwoman would be the main villains of the film.

Those are odd choices, considering those specific characters were already the villains of Batman Returns, but there's nothing weird about the other rumored characters. Forbes has heard from sources that Commissioner Gordon and Alfred will also appear in the film (which is a bit of a no-brainer). However, the outlet has heard that "potentially" Robin will appear as well.

I think that moving forward, everyone should take every bit of Batman news with a grain of salt for the next few months. Studios and sources have denied several stories that were later officially confirmed, and it's clear that Warner is keeping everything about this film on lockdown.

However, if Robin is a part of the film, that's pretty major. The character has not been in a live-action movie since the Joel Schumacher days, and he was only alluded to in the more recent Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice. Of course, there was Joseph Gordon Levitt's character in the Dark Knight Rises, but he was never in costume.

If Robin is in the film, Matt Reeves has his pick of the litter. Multiple characters have been Robin in the comics, with the most well-known being the original Dick Grayson. Other characters include Jason Todd (famously killed by the Joker), Tim Drake, and Bruce Wayne's own son Damian Wayne.

Damian seems unlikely considering that this version of Batman is supposed to be younger, so he probably hasn't had enough time to have a 13-year-old son. I'm sure fans would like to see Dick Grayson in the film because that means we could see him become his popular alter-ego Nightwing one day...assuming that Nightwing live-action film isn't still happening.

There are sure to be a lot more casting and plot details to follow in the coming months, so stick with CinemaBlend and we'll keep you updated as soon as new information becomes available. Here's everything we know so far about The Batman.

Universal Studios Orlando Will Let Harry Potter Fans See A Blast-Ended Skrewt For The First Time

Universal Studios Orlando Will Let Harry Potter Fans See A Blast-Ended Skrewt For The First Time

All this week the Universal Orlando Resort has been revealing new details about the upcoming new roller coaster for the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure. The ride will include a number of creatures and obstacles that we have seen in the Harry Potter movies before, but the final creature revealed today will be one that nobody has ever laid eyes on. The blast-ended skrewt is a creature fans will be familiar with, but they'll be able to actually see it for the first time on board the attraction. Check it out.

While Blast-ended skrewts are mentioned several times in the Harry Potter novels, and even appear in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, as part of the Tri-Wizard Tournament maze, they weren't used as part of the film version, which means nobody has actually seen what a blast-ended skrewt looks like in the cinematic version of Harry Potter.

That changes in June when Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure roller coaster debuts. The attraction is designed around guests taking a Care of Magical Creatures class from Hagrid, one where the blast-ended skrewt is actually the main topic for the session. However, as it usual for Hagrid, things go slightly awry.

Blast-ended skrewts are a sort of magical scorpion. They are surrounded by armor so strong that magical spells can't penetrate it. They have tails that shoot fire and males are capable of stinging, while female have suckers. They also apparently smell like rotting fish. I can't say I'm excited to get the scent of that as I fly past one on the roller coaster.

Other creatures that riders will see include Fluffy, Hagrid's three-headed dog, Cornish pixies, who will be damaging a familiar flying car, centaurs, one of which takes aim at riders with a bow and arrow, and devil's snare. All these things live in the Forbidden Forest where the attraction is set.

It's great to see this new attraction not only bringing to life the things we've seen on film, so that fans can experience them in person, but also expand the mythology of Harry Potter in new ways that we've never seen before. Since J.K. Rowling has played a key role in working with Universal to create the Wizarding World, we can assume this design is as canon as anything else in the films or books.

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter was celebrated when it first opened for being the most immersive theme park experience ever created. It was designed to not just create attractions themed to the franchise, but make you feel like you were truly standing inside it. The newest part of the world opens at Universal Orlando Resort June 13.

See What Zac Efron Could Look Like As Green Lantern Kyle Rayner

See What Zac Efron Could Look Like As Green Lantern Kyle Rayner

Warner Bros. has recently handed out some upcoming release dates for a few of its in-progress DCEU movies, including The Batman, James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad, and a planned Aquaman sequel for December 2022. There are still quite a few announced DC movies that have yet to take the next step. such as Green Lantern Corps, which will be penned by Geoff Johns. Enter digital artist Mizuri, who created an edit of Zac Efron as Emerald Knight, Kyle Rayner to try for size. Take a look:

Wow, this looks great! The artist was inspired to fan-cast Zac Efron in Green Lantern Corps on Instagram after a recent rumor that the actor is being considered for an undisclosed role in the film. Following the rumor, fellow artist, BossLogic previously imagined Efron as Hal Jordan, but Mizuri has a different take for the 31-year-old actor to play.

Kyle Rayner is a much newer Green Lantern character than Hal Jordan, and could more easily differentiate himself from the infamous 2011 film starring Ryan Reynolds as the classic hero. Kyle Rayner first appeared in a 1994 comic, as a scrappy but talented freelance graphic artist living in Los Angeles.

He is given the last Green Lantern ring from Ganthet, who becomes the surviving Guardian after Jordan goes on a violent rampage and murders the entire Green Lantern Corps following the destruction of his hometown, Coast City. The hero dons a much different mask and costume in the comics to differentiate himself from Jordan’s Green Lantern. Take a look below at the character:

The addition of Kyle Rayner in Green Lantern Corps would be exciting for tons of fans, and Zac Efron could certainly pull off the look-- along with already having some impressive acting chops. Mizuri has brought about an intriguing idea for the movie in the works, though it’s unclear if Kyle Rayner is among consideration in Green Lantern Corps.

Emerald Knights Hal Jordan and John Stewart have been said to be both joining the DCEU project, though casting and little else has been confirmed for the film. Green Lantern Corps writer, Geoff Johns said the script is still in early stages of development back in summer 2018 and we’ve heard little else since.

The idea of Zac Efron joining the movie either as Hal Jordan or Kyle Rayner is an exciting possibility for the filmmakers to keep in mind as the movie hopefully moves forward.

After the actor gained popularity for his High School Musical role in 2006, he has packed on muscles for Neighbors and Baywatch. He has also taken on more meaty parts, such as playing serial killer Ted Bundy in the upcoming Netflix film Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile, coming to the streaming service sometime in 2019.

Endgame Screenwriters Confirm The Father Of Peggy Carter's Children

Endgame Screenwriters Confirm The Father Of Peggy Carter's Children

MASSIVE spoilers ahead for Avengers: Endgame. Seriously, they're huge.

Avengers: Endgame recently wrapped its third weekend in theaters, and the fandom hasn't stopped discussing and dissecting every frame of the Russo Brothers' massive blockbuster. The 22nd movie in the MCU was built upon the events of the previous installments, and provided a fitting end to a variety of plot lines and OG Avengers. Chief among them were Chris Evans' Captain America, who was finally given the joy he deserves.

After defeating Thanos for good, Steve Rogers traveled through the MCU's timeline, returning the Infinity Stones to their rightful place and dimensions. But when he returned to the year 2023, he was an old man. Steve finally got to have his dance with Peggy Carter, although the marriage to his true love raises the question: are her kids from the current timeline Cap's? Endgame writers Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely recently addressed this fan theory, with McFeely saying:

It was always our intention that he was the father of those two children. But again, there are time travel loopholes for that.

Talk about a long con. Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely wrote all of The Russo Brothers' installments in the MCU, dating back to Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Considered one of the best MCU installments ever, that sequel revealed that Peggy Carter had two children. And now it looks like those kids are Cap's.

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This is quite a revelation for Marvel fans, and proved how far in advance some of Avengers: Endgame's narrative goes back. While the fandom has just been trying to process the myriad twists and endings that the blockbuster provided, the weeks since Endgame's release have caused new fan theories to pop up. This includes the lineage of Peggy's kids, which was been officially confirmed by the movie's writers.

In their same conversation with THR, Christopher Markus hinted that the Cap's role as a father might have an effect on the future of the MCU, saying:

It does introduce the idea that there are two children who have somewhat super soldier DNA.

Well, that a spinoff I could get into. Not one but two children of Captain America might have some of his powers, and they could make a crimefighting duo in the future. Considering Chris Evans has hung up his shield for good, it would be an interesting way to keep Steve Rogers in the story.

Captain America's ending with Peggy does make his romantic connection with Sharon Carter all the more weird, and was probably an awkward conversation for him to have with his wife in the past. We haven't seen Agent 13 since Captain America: Civil War, and it's unclear if she'll pop back up in Phase Four.

Avengers: Endgame is in theaters now, complete with Captain America's ending. In the meantime, check out our 2019 release list to plan your next trip to the movies.

Keanu Reeves' John Wick 3 Circuit Workout Actually Looks Pretty Easy

Keanu Reeves' John Wick 3 Circuit Workout Actually Looks Pretty Easy

Keanu Reeves is one of those action stars who does most of his own stunts, and that was the case again for John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum, which is coming out in two weeks. The John Wick films are "very hard on his body," trainer Patrick Murphy said. That makes sense, since John Wick is literally on the run for his life in Parabellum, and he's had to fight and shoot his way out of every situation in each movie. It's exhausting to even think about.

So trainer Patrick Murphy's job was to come up with a John Wick workout routine that would build up 54-year-old Keanu Reeves's muscle endurance without overtaxing him.

The result was a non-stop "circuit" workout that just keeps going, like John Wick himself. That said, based on the list of activities -- and the video Men's Health shared showing off the workout -- it actually seems doable for Average People like me. (Hopefully Keanu Reeves doesn't pull a John Wick and shoot me for suggesting his workout was easy. I just expected it to be something darn near impossible -- or at least as crazy as his impressive weapons training.)

Here's the routine Patrick Murphy created for Keanu Reeves, per Men's Health:

(Perform 20 reps of each exercise consecutively as a circuit, with as little rest as possible between moves. After finishing the round, rest for 2 minutes. Repeat for 6 total rounds.)

• Reverse Lunge Front DB Raise

• Bosu Lunge Shoulder Press

• Reverse-Step Resistance Band Row

• Squat with TRX Shoulder Iso-Hold

• Stability Ball Dynamic Plank

• Banded Lateral Walk Pallof Press

As Patrick Murphy explained of Keanu Reeves' routine to get fit for John Wick 3:

I would fit in, within the hour and a half, five to six circuits. Just think of Keanu Reeves performing a thousand reps a workout, minimal rest, and it was just go time. ... He wasn't lifting crazy heavy weights -- it was getting his body moving, getting his muscular endurance and stability -- it was just a mindset. He would leave the gym exhausted, but feeling great. Where his body got beat up was in all those scenes [filming the movie].

For a visual, here's the video with trainer Patrick Murphy showing some of the routine:

Keanu Reeves apparently has a history of injuries, so they wanted to be careful with that and not stress his body too much. But he still had a lot to do in John Wick 3 -- running, shooting, horseback riding, apparently even climbing some sand dunes in Morocco.

Franchise newcomer Halle Berry said she actually got injured trying to keep up with Keanu Reeves. She broke three ribs in rehearsals and needed a break. But after her own intense stunt work was all over -- including training with her character Sofia's own dogs -- she felt pretty badass herself.

Here's one of the training videos she recently shared on Instagram:

As she put it, through panting:

This is how hard you have to work in order to be in the John Wick world.

In Halle Berry's wrap post, after finishing her role, she emphasized that age is just an insignificant number. She and Keanu Reeves might be in their 50s, but they can kick ass like any 20-something.

So far it sounds like fans appreciate the results. Early reactions to John Wick: Chapter 3 have been very positive. The movie opens May 17. Keanu Reeves said he's up for continuing the John Wick franchise "as far as my legs can take me," so hopefully he keeps his legs in good shape for more.

Avengers: Endgame Is Still Hiding A Character We Think Is Going To Be Pretty Important

Avengers: Endgame Is Still Hiding A Character We Think Is Going To Be Pretty Important

We have a brand new trailer for Avengers: Endgame to pour over and while it does a great job hiding a lot of information, it's what is being hidden that has us curious. We know the Avengers have a hail mary play in mind to save half the world, but we have no idea what it is. We got to see glimpse all of the remaining heroes in the new film, except for one. The trailer gives us a single shot of Mark Ruffalo's Bruce Banner, and nothing of his big green friend, the Incredible Hulk.

At the end of Avengers: Infinity War Bruce Banner was having something of an anger management problem, which is to say he wasn't able to get his anger to produce the intended result. Hulk was refusing to surface for reasons that even Bruce Banner didn't understand. For a guy who, in the previous Marvel movie, Thor: Ragnarok, was afraid he might never be able to change back if he ever became Hulk again, this was quite a switch.

Exactly what the issue is, and how Bruce Banner overcomes it, will likely be the character's primary story arc throughout Avengers: Endgame. We know this. We also know, with near certainty, that he will overcome it. We know, as much as we can know anything, that the Hulk will return. So why are the trailers keeping this fact hidden?

This new trailer gives literally one shot, the image above, of Bruce Banner, and nothing else. He's not suited up with the team at the end, or if he is, that image wasn't shown. If he's not with the rest of the team, where is he?

The trailer only confirmed in those final moments that Tony Stark and Nebula will, in fact, make it back to Earth to rejoin the rest of our heroes. It gave us that, which was another moment that we "knew" would happen, but had previously been kept secret. It's ok that we know this, because we still don't know how they'll make it back, and that's the part that's truly interesting. The trailer could have done the same thing with Hulk, letting us know that he will be back, but without telling us how.

When the Avengers: Infinity War trailers never showed us Hawkeye, we wondered if there was a reason. It turned out the reason was, because he wasn't in the film. We can be fairly sure that's not the case here. There was a story set up in the last movie that needs to be fulfilled in this one.

There certainly are numerous possible explanations as to why Hulk is being hidden. Perhaps he only appears at a moment in the story that the Russo Brothers want to keep off the screen. Showing Hulk in any shot of a trailer could potentially give away too much. Perhaps any hint as to the method of his return could give away a key aspect of the larger story.

While Marvel has always been good about not giving away too many spoilers, the franchise's trailers don't mind giving away big moments if they're the sort of thing that drum up excitement. How cool would it have been if you'd never seen Hulk in the Thor: Ragnarok trailers and the first moment you did was on the big screen? So why isn't Hulk getting similar treatment here?

It feels like the reason has to be a big one. They could be teasing us with Hulk's return, instead, it seems like they want us to forget he exists.

Godzilla: King Of The Monsters Director Has A Wild Vision For A Spinoff

Godzilla: King Of The Monsters Director Has A Wild Vision For A Spinoff

Five years after Godzilla was rebooted by Hollywood, the franchise goes into full gear this weekend with the release of Godzilla: King of the Monsters. The movie will see the return of the iconic Kaiju as he faces off with three behemoth titans: Rodan, Mothra and King Ghidorah. Legendary’s MonsterVerse is expanding!

Godzilla: King of the Monsters director and co-writer Mike Dougherty pitched a clever new way to present the rich mythology of these titans during a recent Twitter Q&A. Check it out:

Uhh… yes! This is a genius idea by the Godzilla director that would be great to see! Taking a note from the popular BBC docuseries Planet Earth, Michael Dougherty would like to focus on the monstrous creatures in their daily lives and natural habitats under the narration of the legendary David Attenborough. This documentary idea could be a great way for fans to geek out about the monsters close up and for newcomers to learn more about them.

David Attenborough has been narrating and reporting about nature and natural history since the ‘60s, but he is best known for voicing the Planet Earth series and most recently with Netflix’s Our Planet. It would be fun to see him spoof his other works in a sense with this unique contribution to the Godzilla series. Although these creatures are fictional, they have a rich history that has been legend on the big screen since 1954.

Michael Dougherty has more where that came from too! The filmmaker recently discussed another fun idea about a prequel that delves into Godzilla’s beginnings in ancient times. Check out his words:

I like the idea of going back in time and telling creatures' stories from different eras. Skull Island was set in the '70s, but personally I'd like to do Godzilla B.C., go back to ancient times and really see the Ray Harryhausen-esque world where primitive humans had to try to survive with these creatures. Maybe we'd get to see the first time mankind truly encountered Godzilla, and get to see how that relationship was christened.

Why not both? I can also see the Planet Earth type documentary including some background like this where it explores Godzilla’s interactions with early humans before fast-forwarding to the monster today, who often wanders around skyscrapers.

While we daydream about these potential additions to the franchise, fans already have tons to look forward from Michael Dougherty’s vision. King of the Monsters will follow the secret scientific organization Monarch’s dealings with the titans in this newly released film. The movie debuts this weekend to mixed to positive reviews.

On March 13, 2020, Godzilla vs. Kong will showcase an unlikely battle between the two icons. The movie is also co-written by Michael Dougherty and Zach Shields. The filmmaker could theoretically keep bringing more fresh ideas to the MonsterVerse depending on how King of the Monsters does at the box office this weekend.

Are you interested in these spinoff ideas? Let us know in the comments!