Terry Baucom, owner of B&D Comics, remembered as a loving friend with a deep love of comics
Read full article: Terry Baucom, owner of B&D Comics, remembered as a loving friend with a deep love of comicsBaucom passed away at age 69 due to complication with breast cancer, but her friends and family remember her as a proud comic book lover who enjoyed talking to anyone and everyone.

'Joker' becomes the highest-grossing R-rated film ever
Read full article: 'Joker' becomes the highest-grossing R-rated film ever(CNN) - "Joker," the gritty comic book film about the origins of the crazed Batman villain, has become the highest-grossing R-rated film of all time. "R-Rated box office congratulatory posts aren't like the ones you're used to," Reynolds tweeted with a photo of Phoenix's Joker dancing above names of characters from other successful R-rated films like "It" and "Ted." The film may be the highest-grossing R-rated film globally, but it still has a long way to before beating the highest-grossing R-rated film domestically. "Joker" shattered box office records when it opened earlier this month to $96 million in North America. The film won the Venice Film Festival's top prize and critics have raved about Phoenix's performance, which has led to Oscar talk.

'Joker' wins Best Film at the Venice Film Festival
Read full article: 'Joker' wins Best Film at the Venice Film FestivalWarner Bros. Pictures via CNNVENICE, Italy (CNN) - Let's put a smile on that face: A "Batman" prequel scored big Saturday at the 2019 Venice International Film Festival. Todd Phillips' "Joker" took home the festival's big prize, the Golden Lion for Best Film. The movie, which stars Joaquin Phoenix and is slated to hit theaters on October 4, explores the origins of the Joker, Batman's archenemy. Phillips also thanked Phoenix, who joined him on stage. The 76th Venice Film Festival, the world's oldest film festival, was held August 28 through September 7.

Vanessa Kirby addresses Catwoman rumors
Read full article: Vanessa Kirby addresses Catwoman rumorsBritish actress Vanessa Kirby says she'd be down to play Catwoman in the new "Batman" movie. British actress Vanessa Kirby says she'd be down to play Catwoman in the new "Batman" movie. Kirby discussed the idea at the world premiere for her new film, "Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw," in Los Angeles. "I don't know anything about it," she told "Entertainment Tonight," adding, yes, she's interested in the role in "The Batman." Kirby even entertained the idea of getting in Catwoman shape immediately.

On this day: September 9
Read full article: On this day: September 91997: Actor Burgess Meredith, best known for his roles as boxing trainer Mickey Goldmill in the first three "Rocky" movies and as The Penguin in the 1960s "Batman" TV series, dies from complications of Alzheimer's disease and melanoma at age 89 in Malibu, California. Some of Meredith's other memorable roles came in the movies "The Day of the Locust," "Grumpy Old Men" and "Foul Play" and in four episodes of the TV series "The Twilight Zone," including the famous "Time Enough at Last" episode (pictured). Hide Caption

On this day: July 20
Read full article: On this day: July 202012: Gunman James Eagan Holmes opens fire in an Aurora, Colorado, movie theater during a midnight showing of the Batman sequel "The Dark Knight Rises," killing 12 and wounding 70 others. Holmes was arrested outside the theater minutes later. In the summer of 2015, Holmes was convicted on 24 counts of murder and 140 counts of attempted murder and sentenced to 12 consecutive life sentences plus 3,318 years without parole. Hide Caption

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