Eddie Murphy Is Not Going To Be The Riddler In Batman 3
The UK's The Sun is reporting that Eddie Murphy will be playing the Riddler in the next Batman movie. Sure, UK's The Sun. Pink Is the New Blog points out that this startling casting decision isn't being reported anywhere else, but he felt it was worth reposting just in case it turned out to be true. Um, no, Pink Is the New Blog, it's worth reposting because it's hilarious. Eddie Murphy's Riddler isn't the only scoop The Sun scooped, they've got even more great casting news: Execs have also signed up rising

Eddie Murphy as The Riddler?
According to reports, Eddie Murphy has been cast in the role of The Riddler in the upcoming Batman sequel, ‘Gotham’. Other actors expected to take part in the film are Shia LaBeouf playing Robin, Christian Bale returning as Bruce Wayne, Michael Caine also returning as his assistant Alfred, and Rachel Weisz in the coveted role of Catwoman. A source told The Sun: “[Director Christopher Nolan] wasn’t sure if he wanted to do another movie but as soon as he decided to, he got th

LOL: The Sun Thinks They Know Batman 3
I was tagged in a Facebook note yesterday that pointed me in the direction of an article in UK’s The Sun, a rag that occasionally gets something right, but one that has grossly over-stepped their boundaries by claiming to know casting, even plot details from the anticipated sequel to The Dark Knight. And it is only ANTICIPATED at this point, which is why this makes no sense at all: FUNNYMAN Eddie Murphy will play The Riddler in the next Batman movie, The Sun can reveal. The Beverly Hills Cop star, 47

Let’s Play “Cast The Fake Batman Movie”!
It has been reported by the bastion of all things true and totally not rumored The Sun that Eddie Murphy has been slated to play The Riddler in the upcoming Batman movie. As proof of this claim, the paper put together a 10-second photoshop of Eddie wearing The Riddler's Matthew Lesko-esh get-up, replete with white hands and MS Paint eyemakeup. The image alone was enough to convince us, but then again, we comb our hair using an old rake we found behind a gas station. The paper also claims that Batman

Eddie Murphy To Borrow Bodysuit From Trannie Friend To Play The Riddler
What? Look, it wasn't his first time at the "lady with something extra" rodeo! Not judging, just stating! Details about the next installment of Christopher Nolan's hugely successful Batman series are coming to light and The Sun is reporting that Eddie Murphy has been signed to play the Riddler. Ugh. Has Nolan watched his last dozen movies? Damn. Ok, Bowfinger was ok. But...the cop movie set in outer space? The one where he's driving his own body from his head? This can't be true unless his age

EDDIE MURPHY REP DENIES 'BATMAN' RUMORS: UK tabloids claimed actor was to play Riddler in next film.
     *A rep for Eddie Murphy is denying reports generated by Britain's Telegraph newspaper that the actor has been cast as The Riddler in the next Batman movie.       The tabloid also falsely claimed that Shia LaBeouf will play Robin, Rachel Weisz is up for the Catwoman role and that the movie "will end on a cliffhanger over whether Batman survives a blast at Wayne Towers."       Other rumors have had Angelina Jolie as

Fact: Eddie Murphy, Shia LaBeouf in Next Batman
Tabloid magazine The Sun broke this huge story about Batman that, strangely, no one more respectable has heard about: FUNNYMAN Eddie Murphy will play The Riddler in the next Batman movie, The Sun can reveal. The Beverly Hills Cop star, 47, has been signed up by British director Christopher Nolan to reprise the role played by Jim Carrey in 1995’s Batman Forever. Execs have also signed up rising Transformers star Shia LaBeouf, 22, to play Robin. Christian Bale will return as Bruce Wayne, while Michael

Report: Tim Robbins rumoured to play Howard Stark, Tony’s dad in “Iron Man 2″…
Actor Tim Robbins is rumoured to be casted as Howard Stark, Tony Stark’s father in “Iron Man 2″. It’s been said that Tim Robbins will only play a small flashback scene where he brings together “The Avengers” and “Captain America”. For those who has forgotten who Tim Robbins is, he has starred in movies such as “The Shawshank Redemption”, “Antitrust”, “Mystic River”, “War of the Worlds”, etc. More on

Tim Robbins To Join ‘Iron Man 2′ For Crucial Scene?
Latino Review were able to get a delicious looking scoop for the big time sequel Iron Man 2. The rumor reads a little something like this: Tim Robbins to play Howard Stark. The rumor has Robbins replacing Gerard Sanders, the actor who played the minor role of Howard Stark in Iron Man for an important flashback scene that would set the tables for both Captain America AND The Avengers. Apparently (if this does check out) Jon Favreau wasn't confident enough in the original actor to pull off such an importan

Smattering Of Iron Man 2
All of a sudden, people have started talking about Iron Man 2 again, for a few little reasons. Although we’ll cover those reasons, we feel we should lay the groundwork for why Iron Man 2 is such a tricky little film for Jon Favreau. The second Iron Man needs to take the Marvel universe and unite it with the Captain America movie and  Kenneth Branagh’s Thor to eventually launch an Avengers  movie featuring a whole bunch-o-heroes. It’s a real problem to take the most successful non-Spider

Tim Robbins' Iron movie
Tim Robbins is to appear in the 'Iron Man' sequel.The 'Shawshank Redemption' actor is reportedly set to play Howard Stark, the father of Robert Downey Jr.'s character Tony Stark, in the forthcoming follow-up to this summer's blockbuster comic book movie.A source told Latino Review: "Tim Robbins is going to be playing Howard Stark in an important flashback sequence that is going to set up the 'Avengers' and 'Captain America' films. Comment on this Article "Director Jon Favreau wanted to get

Is Tim Robbins Joining “Iron Man 2″?
According to Latino Review, Jon Favreau is considering casting Tim Robbins to play Tony Stark’s father in “an important flashback sequence that is going to set up the Avengers and Captain America films.” Here’s hoping that doesn’t mean Susan Sarandon is playing Tony’s mom too. Anyway, Favreau reportedly chose Robbins over keeping Gerard Sanders (who played Howard Stark in the first film) because “he didn’t think [Sanders] could carry such an impor

Is Tim Robbins Howard Stark In Iron Man 2?
The rumor river is flowing again, this time giving us word that Tim Robbins will play Tony Stark’s father Howard Stark in the comic book movie sequel Iron Man 2. The character was portrayed briefly during the slide-show presentation at the beginning of the first film by Gerard Sanders, but director John Favreau wanted: …to get a good actor because he didn’t think the guy who played Howard in the last film could carry such an important scene.

Tim Robbins to Play Tony Stark's Dad in Iron Man 2?
If there was any doubt that "serious actors" could be attracted to superhero films, consider it further banished with the rumor that Oscar Winner Tim Robbins may be playing Tony Stark's father, Howard Stark, in Iron Man 2. According to Latino Review, Robbins will be taking over the role of the elder Stark in an important flashback sequence. According to the scooper, director Jon Favreau was unconvinced that Gerard Sanders (who played Howard Stark, father to Robert Downey Jr.'s Tony Stark, in t

Tim Robbins Rumored for Role in Iron Man 2
Might Tim Robbins play a role in Iron Man 2?According to Latino Review, the actor would portray Howard Stark (Tony's dad) in a flashback sequence.The site reports a scene "is going to set up The Avengers and Captain America films," adding that director Jon Favreau cast a well-respected actor as Mr. Stark because it's such an important moment in the movie. Robbins would certainly fit that bill.Moreover, bow-and-arrow-wielding hero Hawkeye, plus the evil Soviet spy Black Widow with whom he falls in love, will

Tim Robbins is Iron Man's Father?
Sorry, Gerard Sanders, but according to Latino Review, your Iron Man role of Howard Stark has been stolen by Tim Robbins: From what I'm told, Tim Robbins is going to be playing Howard Stark in an important flashback sequence that is going to set up the Avengers and Captain America films. Jon [Favreau] wanted to get a good actor because he didn't think the guy who played Howard in the last film could carry such an important scene. I'm also told that HAWKEYE and BLACK WIDOW are definitely in Iron Man 2

Tim Robbins Rumored for 'Iron Man 2'
Jon Favreau directed a movie called Zathura a few years ago. It was pretty good, actually. Tanked, but it was OK. Perhaps he developed a good rapport with Tim Robbins, who played the father in that film, and perhaps, Favreau's heart went out to Robbins for the failure of City of Ember, among the year's biggest flops. Coincidentally, Tim Robbins played the father in that one, too. He was also a dad in Mystic River, and well, that could've ended more happily. There are reports swirling that

Tim Robbins' Iron movie
The 'Shawshank Redemption' actor is reportedly set to play Howard Stark, the father of Robert Downey Jr.'s character Tony Stark, in the forthcoming follow-up to this summer's blockbuster comic book movie. A source told Latino Review: "Tim Robbins is going to be playing Howard Stark in an important flashback sequence that is going to set up the 'Avengers' and 'Captain America' films. "Director Jon Favreau wanted to get a good actor because he didn't think Gerard Sanders, the guy who pla

Tim Robbins' Iron movie
Tim Robbins is to appear in the 'Iron Man' sequel.The 'Shawshank Redemption' actor is reportedly set to play Howard Stark, the father of Robert Downey Jr.'s character Tony Stark, in the forthcoming follow-up to this summer's blockbuster comic book movie.A source told Latino Review: "Tim Robbins is going to be playing Howard Stark in an important flashback sequence that is going to set up the 'Avengers' and 'Captain America' films. Comment on this Article "Director Jon Favreau wanted to get

Will Tony Stark's Daddy Be A Cross-Franchise Nexus In IRON MAN 2??
Tim Robbins is going to be playing Howard Stark in an important flashback sequence that is going to set up the Avengers and Captain America films. Jon [Favreau] wanted to get a good actor because he didn't think the guy who played Howard in the last film could carry such an important scene. ...says THIS PIECE at Latino Review. "[Favreau] wanted to get a good actor because he didn't think the guy who played Howard in the last film could carry such an important scene. " Yeouch. Was the dud

Rachel Weisz Checks Out “The Wrestler”
It’s one of those movies that just may live up to the underground hype, and at last night’s premiere of “The Wrestler,” Rachel Weisz was looking fine. Schmoozing with co-stars Mickey Rourke and Evan Rachel Wood, the “Runaway Jury” hottie was in the house not only to screen the film, but also to support her fiancé Darren Aronofsky, the director of the film.

Eddie Murphy Is The Riddler In Next Batman? Wha? Wha? WHAT?
The Sun Online is reporting that Eddie Murphy will be the Riddler in the new Batman film! What happened to Johnny Depp??Shia LaBeouf will be Robin!!!!!!!! And guess who snagged Catwman? Rachel Weisz!!How do you feel about these selections?! Shia and Rachel? I thought they said they weren't bringing back Robin... oh my goodness! Just in case you were worried, Christian Bale and Michael Caine are set to return to reprise their respective roles. Is this true?!  Story developing!!!

Eddie Murphy is The Riddler
Eddie Murphy will play Gotham villian The Riddler in the next Batman movie, reports The Sun. The 47-year-old former Beverly Hills Cop was tapped by British director Christopher Nolan to reprise the role played by Jim Carrey in 1995’s Batman Forever. The studio has also reportedly signed up Transformers star Shia LaBeouf, 22, to play Robin. Rachel Weisz is rumored to be taking up the Catwoman role. WHAT DO YOU THINK of Eddie Murphy as the Riddler — YAY or NAY?

The mix: Really cool things to do
The 44th Chicago International Film Festival gets under way Thursday, and it has all kinds of treats in store for movie lovers during its run, through Oct. 29. Actress Rachel Weisz and director Rian Johnson will be in town for the screening of their new film, "The Brothers Bloom," which will kick off the festival at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Harris Theater, 205 E. Randolph. Tickets to opening night are $30-$40. Tickets for screenings are $7-$12. Festival passes also are available. Call (312) 332-3456 or visi

Bullshit BATMAN rumors that are being generated solely for the purpose of traffic!
Hey folks, Harry here... I'm being inundated with bullshit rumors from sites that are just attempting to pad their numbers with created and made up rumors that would cause spikes in traffic because they surround a new BATMAN film. There is not one shred of reality in any of these rumors. The latest batch has Eddie Murphy as THE RIDDLER and Rachel Weisz as Catwoman and apparently Shia LaBeouf as someone. If ANY OF YOU believe any of this bullshit, you have found some crazy awesome drugs and