FauxboCop Remake Gets an Uninspired Poster
So we got the trailer for the RoboCop remake last week, and if it taught us anything it’s that the original Paul Verhoeven movie was so perfect that the only way they could remake it in any kind of original way was to do all the things the original movie didn’t, like involve Alex Murphy’s wife, and make Murphy self-aware about being RoboCop, and saving one of Murphy’s arms…
It looks like the one thing they kept though was the catchphrase, “Your move.” Of course, since this is the remake, they dropped the “creep” because that would be too obvious that this is a remake. But hey, RoboCop is black now so these are clearly inspired thinkers behind the film.
By the way, here’s the new poster for RoboCop 2.0-why bother courtesy of The Film Stage,
Plot Synopsis – In RoboCop, the year is 2028 and multinational conglomerate OmniCorp is at the center of robot technology. Overseas, their drones have been used by the military for years – and it’s meant billions for OmniCorp’s bottom line. Now OmniCorp wants to bring their controversial technology to the home front, and they see a golden opportunity to do it. When Alex Murphy (Joel Kinnaman) – a loving husband, father and good cop doing his best to stem the tide of crime and corruption in Detroit – is critically injured in the line of duty, OmniCorp sees their chance for a part-man, part-robot police officer. OmniCorp envisions a RoboCop in every city and even more billions for their shareholders, but they never counted on one thing: there is still a man inside the machine pursuing justice.
RoboCop starrring Joel Kinnaman, Gary Oldman, Michael Keaton, Abbie Cornish, Jackie Earle Haley, Michael K. Williams, Jennifer Ehle, Jay Baruchel, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, and Samuel L. Jackson opens February 7, 2014.
Source: /Film
Video: 1989 Batman Movie 20th Anniversary – Michael Keaton on Letterman 20 Years Ago Talking About Batman Film
Here’s a very cool vintage video showing Michael Keaton when he appeared on the David Letterman TV Talk Show on the day before the 1989 Batman movie came out. Michael is pretty funny in this clip & it’s just a neat piece of Bat-History, enjoy!
Funny Silly Wacky BATMAN HUMOR Photos & Comics!
I’m feeling pretty tired so I thought I would just post a few very funny Batman-related Comic Strips & Humor Photos. They’re easy to post & always a lot of fun ( we all need a good laugh every now & then ). Also, many of these were sent in by a few Bat-Blog Readers so I want to thank them…they ROCK! ( My favorite is the one with the cute kid who has chocolate pudding all over his face. He really does look like the Joker from THE DARK KNIGHT movie, ha ha ha! )
Brand-New MICHAEL KEATON BATMAN STATUE ( 1989 Movie )
Oh yeah, if you’re a serious Batman Fan then you’re gonna totally love this new statue coming out! It’s inspired by the 1989 Tim Burton BATMAN movie. I know I really loved that film, it’s a Classic. DC Direct will be coming out with this special art statue as a part of their “DC Comics 75th Anniversary” event. It shows Michael Keaton, as the Caped Crusader, in a full-body pose. I say that because they’re also releasing a small BUST figure too. That piece was featured here at the Bat-Blog awhile back, to see it just click HERE! Anyways, this newer statue is AWESOME!! It was sculpted by Joseph Menna & measures about 13 1/2″ tall, a pretty good size! It comes with a special base that’s in the shape of the Bat-Symbol. Basically it’s hand-painted, cold-cast in porcelain, & will be a Limited Edition. I really love this thing. If you would like to pre-order it ( as a gift for me or yourself, ha ha ), & save 20% off, then I suggest the following link:
HOT TOYS DX08 1989 BATMAN Movie 1/6th Scale BATMAN – Michael Keaton Figure
HOT TOYS just released the Official Promo Photos for the Brand-New 1989 BATMAN Movie Figures & here is Actor Michael Keaton as BATMAN! Wow! This Figure is extremely detailed & just a joy to look at… I want it, NOW! The Specs include:
- It’s approx. 11.8 Inches Tall. ( Yes, Practically a “12-inch Figure” ).
- New “Batman Body” with 30 Points of Articulation
- Head Sculpt with 3 Interchangeable Facial Expressions
- Parallel Eyeball Rolling System ( PERS )
- 7 – Interchangeable Hands ( All Gloved )
Costume, Accessories, and Weapons Include:
- Bat-Suit with Cape
- Utility-Belt
- Black Boots
- Gauntlets
- Batarang!
- Grapple Gun
- 2 – Ninja Stars
- 3 – Smoke Capsules
- Timer Bomb w/ Remote
- Light-Up Figure Stand Base
MICHAEL KEATON as the BATMAN?!
OK, This is a totally hilarious piece of original Bat-History right here. A Bat-Blog Fan, who wishes to remain anonymous ( we respect that ), sent us this copy of a petition some very serious people ( I think in Canada ) started back in the late 1980’s when they heard the news that Michael Keaton was chosen as the Actor to play the role of “Batman” in the upcoming 1989 BATMAN Movie.
Now, how funny is this? The irony of course is that Mr. Keaton totally blew everybody away with his performance & turned out to be a really good Dark Knight!
It Reads:
“It has recently been announced that the Actor MICHAEL KEATON has been chosen to play the BATMAN in the big budget film being directed by TIM ( BEETLEJUICE ) BURTON for release in 1989 ( the 50th Anniversary of the BATMAN ). If the Producers of this movie are truly committed to leaving the camp image of the 60’s TV Show behind and presenting to the world the DEFINITIVE DARK KNIGHT DETECTIVE they can’t allow MICHAEL KEATON to play this role!! Don’t get me wrong, KEATON is a fine comedy actor who has done exemplary in the past in such films as BEETLEJUICE, MR. MOM, NIGHT SHIFT, etc.. but he’s defiantly not the sort of imposing figure needed to define the ultimate creature of the night, the BATMAN! Help us to stop this ridiculous decision before filming starts in December/–88 Sign the petition below and let’s bring the folks at Warner Brothers Films to their senses!
We, the undersigned, strongly insist that the decision to cast MICHAEL KEATON as the BATMAN is a major mistake and must be reversed before filming starts on BATMAN: THE MOVIE!!”
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