God of War art director Raf Grassetti has been sharing some awesome designs for characters from the classic Batman: The Animated Series to his Instagram page, and he’s now added two more villains to his series of portraits.

Joining Joker, Harley Quinn, Two-Face, Scarecrow, Bane, Killer Croc, Penguin, Clayface, Man-Bat, Catwoman, Phantasm, Mr. Freeze and The Ventriloquist, we have one of The Dark Knight’s most well-known foes, The Riddler, and seductive femme fatale Poison Ivy.

Ivy has made it to the small screen in both live-action and animated form, but the only movie version we’ve seen was Uma Thurman’s much-maligned take in Batman and Robin, so it’s fair to say the character is due another go on the big screen. Many would feel that Jim Carey’s interpretation of The Riddler in Batman Forever was more successful, but fans are looking forward to what will hopefully be a more serious and chilling portrayal of Edward Nashton in Matt Reeves’ The Batman.

Batman: The Animated Series is an American superhero animated television series based on the DC Comics superhero Batman. Developed by Bruce Timm, Paul Dini, and Mitch Brian, and produced by Warner Bros. Animation, it originally aired on Fox Kids from September 5, 1992, to September 15, 1995, with a total of 85 episodes. For the final fifteen episodes, the series was given the on-screen title The Adventures of Batman & Robin, which was also used for reruns of earlier episodes. The series became the first in the continuity of the shared DC animated universe; spawning further animated TV series, feature films, comic books and video games with most of the same creative talent.

Grassetti has decided to focus on the villains first, but he assures us that there’s “just a couple more” to go before he starts on the heroes.

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Following an extremely well-received freshman outing, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has officially announced that Harley Quinn: The Complete First Season will arrive on DVD on June 2.

Unfortunately, the DVD set will be light on special features, but it will contain all thirteen episodes from the critically acclaimed first season in their gloriously uncensored entirety, so if you’ve been holding out on checking out the fan-favorite DC series, now is the perfect time. 

The second season of the Kaley Cuoco-fronted series is currently streaming on the DC Universe, with new episodes debuting on a weekly basis. It is also expected to run for thirteen episodes.

WARNER BROS. HOME ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES

HARLEY QUINN: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON

ON DVD JUNE 2, 2020

Starring Kaley Cuoco as the Voice of Harley Quinn
 

BURBANK, CA (April 16, 2020) – Harley Quinn premiered on DC UNIVERSE this past November to rave reviews from critics and fans alike. Now, fans can enjoy the non-stop laughs and excitement of the adult animated action-comedy series as Warner Bros. Home Entertainment gets set to release Harley Quinn: The Complete First Season. Available on DVD June 2, 2020 for $24.98, the set features all 13 half-hour episodes.

Harley Quinn has finally broken things off once and for all with the Joker and attempts to make it on her own as the criminal Queenpin of Gotham City. With the help of Poison Ivy and a ragtag crew of DC castoffs, Harley tries to earn a seat at the biggest table in villainy – the Legion of the Doom. She’s got her eyes on the prize and nothing can stop her, except maybe Batman and Commissioner Gordon or her jealous, deranged ex. But don’t worry – she’s got this. Or does she? So strap in for this non-stop, demented thrill ride!

Produced by Warner Bros. Animation, and based on the characters from DC, Harley Quinn: The Complete First Season boasts an all-star voice cast including Kaley Cuoco (The Big Bang Theory) as Harley Quinn, Lake Bell (Bless This Mess), Jason Alexander (Seinfeld), Tony Hale (VEEP), J.B. Smoove (Curb Your Enthusiasm), Alan Tudyk (Doom Patrol), Ron Funches (Powerless), Wanda Sykes (Not Normal), Christopher Meloni (Law and Order: SVU), Diedrich Bader (American Housewife) and many others.

“Fans can’t get enough Harley Quinn and we are thrilled to release Harley Quinn: The Complete First Season for them to embark on the character’s latest crazy antics,” said Mary Ellen Thomas, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Senior Vice President, Originals, Animation and Family Marketing. “With adult humor and new animated action the release is timed to coincide with the series’ season two premiere.”
 

13 HALF-HOUR EPISODES
 

1. Til Death Do Us Part
2. A High Bar
3. So You Need A Crew?
4. Finding Mr. Right
5. Being Harley Quinn
6. You’re A Damn Good Cop, Jim Gordon
7. The Line
8. L.O.D.R.S.V.P
9. A Seat At The Table
10. Bensonhurst
11. Harley Quinn Highway
12. Devil’s Snare
13. The Final Joke

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Nerd Herders assemble! 

To kick off their new #UnitedAtHome series, Entertainment Weekly has reunited the cast of Chuck for a very special Zoom conference call that included a virtual table read of “Chuck Versus the Beard,” the ninth episode from season three, which was the winner of a fan vote that was held earlier the week. 

The reunion will support Feeding America’s COVID-19 Response Fund and as of this posting, fans of the beloved show have already raised more than $31,000 to help local food banks during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Series creators Chris Fedak and Josh Schwartz and the entire principal cast, which includes Zachary Levi (Chuck Bartowski), Yvonne Strahovski (Sarah Walker), Adam Baldwin (John Casey), Joshua Gomez (Morgan Grimes), Sarah Lancaster (Ellie Bartowski), Ryan McPartlin (Devon Woodcomb), Vik Sahay (Lester Patel), Scott Krinsky (Jeffrey Barnes), and Mark Christopher Lawrence (Big Mike) were all in attendance for the fun-filled reunion.

They were also joined by special guest stars Brandon Routh (Daniel Shaw), Cedric Yarbrough (Neil) and Diedrich Bader (Del), who all also appeared in the episode when it aired originally in March 2010. 

During the hourlong session, in the midst of all the reminiscing, they also talked about the possibility of a potential series revival and the long-rumored (and highly demanded) Chuck Versus the Movie with Levi teasing “I’m just trying to get 90 minutes worth of content from [co-creators Josh Schwartz and Chris Fedak].“

When Chuck Bartowski opens an e-mail subliminally encoded with government secrets, he unwittingly downloads an entire server of sensitive data into his brain. Now, the fate of the world lies in the unlikely hands of a guy who works at a Buy More Electronics store. Instead of fighting computer viruses, he must now confront assassins and international terrorists. With the government’s most precious secrets in Chuck’s head, Major John Casey of the National Security Agency assumes the responsibility of protecting him. His partner is the CIA’s top agent — and Chuck’s first date in years — Sarah Walker. They’ll try to keep him safe by trading in his pocket protector for a bulletproof vest. Also starring are Joshua Gomez as Morgan Grimes, Chuck’s best buddy, and Sarah Lancaster as Chuck’s ever-supportive sister, Ellie.

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Well, it looks like John David Washington was practicing wearing a mask long before it became mandatory… 

Warner Bros. Pictures has released five ultra hi-resolution stills from Christopher Nolan’s upcoming action epic, Tenet, and while plot details are still being kept heavily under wraps, the photos do offer minor details about what to expect when WB is finally able to unleash Nolan’s latest masterwork upon the world. 

With theaters expected to remain closed for the foreseeable future due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, a vast majority of the biggest summer blockbusters, including the WB-backed Wonder Woman 1984, have already vacated their release dates. However, despite the indefinite uncertainty, Tenet currently remains on schedule to open on July 17, although that is now likely subject to change. 

The cast is headlined by John David Washington (BlacKkKlansman; Ballers), who is joined by Robert Pattinson (The Batman; Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire), Elizabeth Debicki (Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2), Dimple Kapadia (Dil Chahta Hai; Dil Aashna Hai), Aaron Taylor-Johnson (Avengers: Age of Ultron; Kick-Ass), Clémence Poésy (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows; In Bruges), Himesh Patel (Yesterday; Avenue 5), Michael Caine (The Dark Knight; The Prestige), and Kenneth Branagh (Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets; Murder on the Orient Express).

Christopher Nolan’s “Tenet” is an action epic evolving from the world of international espionage.

Nolan wrote and directed the film, utilizing a mixture of IMAX® and 70mm film to bring the story to the screen. “Tenet” was filmed on location across seven countries.

The international cast is led by John David Washington and also includes Robert Pattinson, Elizabeth Debicki, Dimple Kapadia, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Clémence Poésy, with Michael Caine and Kenneth Branagh.

“Tenet” is being produced by Emma Thomas and Christopher Nolan. Thomas Hayslip served as executive producer.

Nolan’s behind-the-scenes creative team includes director of photography Hoyte van Hoytema, production designer Nathan Crowley, editor Jennifer Lame, costume designer Jeffrey Kurland, visual effects supervisor Andrew Jackson, and special effects supervisor Scott Fisher. The score is composed by Ludwig Göransson.

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After getting a first look at Academy Award-nominee Denis Villeneuve’s upcoming sci-fi epic, Dune, earlier this week, Warner Bros. Pictures has released all twelve of those stunning photos in ultra hi-resolution. 

The film boasts an incredibly impressive cast, which includes Academy Award-nominee Timothée Chalamet (Call Me by Your Name; Little Women), Rebecca Ferguson (Mission: Impossible – Fallout; Doctor Sleep), Oscar Isaac (Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker; X-Men: Apocalypse), Academy Award-nominee Josh Brolin (Avengers: Endgame; Avengers: Infinity War), Stellan Skarsgård (Chernobyl; Avengers: Age of Ultron), Dave Bautista (Avengers: Endgame; Guardians of the Galaxy), Stephen McKinley Henderson (Fences; Lady Bird), Zendaya (Spider-Man: Far From Home; Euphoria), David Dastmalchian (Blade Runner 2049; Ant-Man and the Wasp), Chang Chen (Mr. Long; Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon), Sharon Duncan-Brewster (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story; Sex Education), with Academy Award-nominee Charlotte Rampling (45 Years; Assassin’s Creed), with Jason Momoa (Aquaman; Game of Thrones), and Academy Award-winner Javier Bardem (No Country for Old Men; Skyfall).

In addition to directing, Villeneuve also co-wrote the script with Jon Spaihts (Doctor Strange; The Mummy) and Eric Roth (Forrest Gump; The Curious Case of Benjamin Button).

The upcoming film, which is currently slated to open in theaters on December 18, is said to be the first part of a two-part film adaptation of the immensely popular sci-fi novel of the same name written by Frank Herbert. 

—–> Click through the image to view in hi-resolution!

A mythic and emotionally charged hero’s journey, “Dune” tells the story of Paul Atreides, a brilliant and gifted young man born into a great destiny beyond his understanding, who must travel to the most dangerous planet in the universe to ensure the future of his family and his people. As malevolent forces explode into conflict over the planet’s exclusive supply of the most precious resource in existence—a commodity capable of unlocking humanity’s greatest potential—only those who can conquer their fear will survive.

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As theaters remain shut down indefinitely, movie fans across the globe have turned to digital retailers, including Apple iTunes, Vudu, FandangoNOW, Amazon Prime and more, to get their weekly new movie fix and thankfully, studios have been increasingly more accomodating, drastically cutting the theatrical window short and bringing several top titles to digital and VOD much earlier than anticipated. 

With the weekly box office Top 10 also temporarily halted, DEG: The Digital Entertainment Group is introducing a brand new “Watched at Home Top 20” list of the most popular titles consumed on disc and digital (excluding outside subscription-based streaming platforms). The list will be released on a weekly basis with the most up-to-date studio and retailer data.

Along with the Top 20 launch, DEG president and CEO Amy Jo Smith shared the following statement, “As people shelter in their homes during this pandemic, millions of entertainment lovers are using digital entertainment services much more heavily than in the past. A significant number of people may even be enjoying digital for the first time. We are launching the Watched at Home Top 20 to show consumers what is new and popular, so that they can more easily make their own great entertainment choices.”

For the week of April 16, here is your Top 20:

1. Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker (Disney)
2. Sonic the Hedgehog (Paramount)
3. Dolittle (Universal)
4. Bad Boys for Life (Sony)
5. Jumanji: The Next Level (Sony)
6. The Call of the Wild (Disney, 2020)
7. Little Women (Sony, 2019)
8. Birds of Prey: And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn (WB)
9. 1917 (Universal)
10. Bloodshot (Sony, 2020)
11. Onward (Disney)
12. Knives Out (Lionsgate)
13. The Gentlemen (STX/Universal, 2019)
14. Ford v Ferrari (Fox)
15. Frozen II (Disney)
16. Spies in Disguise (Fox)
17. A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (Sony)
18. The Way Back (WB, 2020)
19. Like a Boss (Paramount)
20. Cats (Universal, 2019)

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