Figures Toy Co Announces the Release of WGSH Action Figures Series 2

Series 2 includes Bruce Wayne, Dick Grayson, Penguin, and Catwoman

There's been nothing but great news in the toy world this week as Figures Toy Company announces the next release in their Batman Retro Action Figures, which are exact replicas of Mego's old World's Greatest Super Heroes line.

This is One Pussy I Can't Wait to Get My Hands On

Meow! This kitty definitely gives me curious stirrings in my utility belt.

Mattel has finally released images of their Julie Newmar Catwoman action figure as part of their Batman TV series toy line.

The Winner For The Battle For Gotham City Is...

We have a winner of the Target Exclusive Dark Knight Rises Battle For Gotham action figure set, but more on that in moment. This set was only available at Target and also was the only way to own an Anne Hathaway 3 3/4 inch version of Catwoman.

The Battle For Gotham City Giveaway Continues

Don't forget gang, the Target exclusive The Dark Knight Rises action figure set, Battle For Gotham City giveaway is still going on until August 31, 2012. Here's the rules:

Free TDRK Battle For Gotham City Action Figure Set

I absolutely loved The Dark Knight Rises and I have already seen it twice in it's three week run so far. I will probably see it one more time in IMAX at least before I wait with anticipation of the Blu Ray/DVD release. I am not sure what it is about the final Batman film for Christopher Nolan and team, but it is almost addicting for me. Maybe its Anne Hathaway's portrayal of Selina Kyle AKA Catwoman. Can I get a MEOW!

The Dark Knight Rises Has A Secret...

A secret poster that is. Recently Warner Brothers released the latest movie posters for The Dark Knight Rises,  but one was left in the shadows. Only by entering a secret code on the official site were you able to view this little gem and now you can see it at The Batcave Toy Room. I think it captures the love hate relationship between Batman and Catwoman perfectly. We're getting closer. I can't wait to see this movie.

via (Batman-News.com)

About the author: John Sholtz is an avid toy collector and the interim editor of the Batcave Toy Room due to the abrupt death of Bruce Wayne. Learn more about him here and connect with him on Twitter at, Facebook, Google+ and Linkedin.

Holy Kitty Litter! Anne Hathtaway's Catwoman Costume Has Ears After All In The Dark Knight Rises

If anyone was disappointed that Anne Hathaway's Catwoman costume wasn't very cat-like based on the initial photos of her...be dissappointed no more. The latest pics from The Dark Knight Rises reveal Anne's costume is very Julie Newmar Catwoman like. Check out the pics below along with Christian Bale as Batman.

What does eveyone think of the latest pics?

(via Just Jared)

One Classy Kitty: Anne Hathaway as Selina Kyle on the set of 'The Dark Knight Rises'

One sharp looking Selina Kyle.

(via Celebuzz)

Full Length Pic of Anne Hathaway as Catwoman

Here is The Dark Knight Rises Selina Kyle/Catwoman in frontal view. Enjoy.

(via Bleeding Cool)

Another Peek at Anne Hathaway as Selina Kyle/Catwoman

Anne Hathaway Selina Kyle/Catwoman Bat-Pod

We've all been wondering what Anne Hathaway may look like as Catwoman. Well wonder no more. I've already posted the first sneak peek of Anne Hathaway as Catwoman and one good pic deserves another.

The latest news on Anne's Catwoman costume stated she would wear goggles and her costume would not be as sexy as Halle Berry's or Michelle Pfeiffer's. This pic does seem to confirm what has been reported. Not sure if this is all there is for her costume yet, but I am sure more pics will be coming. So, what does everyone think about Anne's costume? Just right or needs more "cat."

Sneak Peek of Anne Hathaway as Catwoman

Anne Hathaway: Selina Kyle/Catwoman 1st pic from The Dark Knight Rises

"MEOW!" Nuff said.

(via Huffington Post)

First Batman/Catwoman Footage From The Dark Knight Rises...Sort of

Here's a look at some amateur footage taken of a scene between Bruce Wayne and Selina Kyle in the new Batman movie, The Dark Knight Rises. Not sure where it was taken, but looks to me that it was taken at the location of the new Wayne Manor. Can't wait to see the context of this scene when the movie comes out.



The Dark Knight Rises opens in theatres July 20, 2012

(via Cinema Blend)

Latest News on Anne Hathaway's Catwoman Costume in 'The Dark Knight Rises'

There have been photoshopped photos speculating on what Anne Hathaway's Catwoman costume may look like popping up all over the place. Yet, no actual pics have been released yet, but there is word of what her costume will be like from Hollywood Life.

"Anne's outfit is more tactical, like the comic book than the previous Batman movies, a source very close to the costume design tells us exclusively. "She will definitely be wearing the goggles and it's going to be less sexy than Halle Berry and Michelle Pfeiffer's Catwoman costumes. She's going to look more like a robber."

Adds the insider, "But fan boys shouldn't be worried. This costume is going to be form-fitting enough to make Anne look Smoking hot."

Can't wait to see the official pics myself, but I especially can't what for what toys and action figures come out based on the movie. Meow!

(via Hollywood Life)

Bugs Bunny Meets the Superheroes

The Gals over at Girls Gone Geek posted this poster for the live action Bugs Bunny Meets the Super-heroes and I was immediately transported back to 1978. I remember my dad taking me to see this and it actually was shown at my high school auditorium. Eight years before I went to school there.

I don't remember much about what Bugs and his Looney Toon pals did. Other than them running around frantic when Batman and Robin were fighting with The Joker, Penguin, Riddler, and Catwoman. Wonder Woman was in it too, but I don't remember much of how she was involved. I do remember Chief O'Hara saying the Bat-signal didn't work or the bat-phone was down and had all the kids start yelling for Batman and Robin in hopes that they would hear. The Dynamic Duo did in fact hear us and came running down the center aisle.

I did take home a coloring book based on the show, but that was the only souvenir I received. There was a cool Batman mask available like the one Batman wore in the play, but unfortunately, I didn't get it.

That was an especially cool week for me as I also met Adam West and Burt Ward at an auto show that week. Those were some good times. For a look at a pic of the heroes on stage go HERE.

Anne Hathaway Confirms She Will Actually be Catwoman In The Dark Knight Rises

Anne Hathaway my be indeed be Selina Kyle, but there had been some doubts among fellow Bat-fans that she would not actually play Catwoman. But the recent host of 83rd Academy Awards revealed, during todays interview on Oprah, that she was in fact cast as Catwoman. Last nights Oscars may have sucked, but I think Anne Hathaway as Batman's feline nemesis is going to rock.



(via Oprah)

The Dark Knight Rises is Re-titled Inception 2

The Dark Knight Rises is beginning to look like a cast reunion for Inception. We just need to add Leonardo DiCaprio and we're all set. There are a lot of directors who like to use the same actors for their projects and it looks like Christopher Nolan is no different.

We previously speculated that Natalie Portman is out of the Running for Batman 3. Along with her, Marion Cotillard, who like Portman is pregnant with her first child. But it looks like that is not the case as Cotillard will be joining Christian Bale (Batman) and Anne Hathaway (Catwoman) in the third installment of Christopher Nolan's take on The Caped Crusader.

Cotillard will also be joining her Inception co-stars, Tom Hardy and Joseph Gordon-Leavitt (in an unannounced role). She will also be joining Michale Caine, who also starred in the film.

Cotillard, who is due in April, will begin filming her scenes in June and continue on until November. The Dark Knight Rises is set for a July 2012 release.

(via comicbookmovie)

What Anne Hathaway May Look Like as Catwoman

I don't know about you, but this kitty is one cat this bat would like to pet.

Anne Hathaway to Play Catwoman/Selina Kyle in 'Dark Knight Rises', Meow!

The cat is out of the bag. No pun intended. Well, maybe. Christopher Nolan has finally announced Anne Hathaway will be the next bat-villain in his third installment of his Batman series franchise as Catwoman. We had speculated that Hathaway would be the winner to play the jewel thief love interest of Batman/Bruce Wayne. He also has announced who Tom Hardy will play. We had hopped for Professor Hugo Strange, but that will not be the case.

Hathway was one of the actresses that was listed on Nolan's short list. Other contenders, such as Natalie Portman and Marion Cotillard, were ruled out due to pregnancy. In a press release Nolan stated:

"I am thrilled to have the opportunity to work with Anne Hathaway, who will be a fantastic addition to our ensemble cast as we complete our story."

We were thinking that Tom Hardy may be a good match as Hugo Strange, but he will be playing the back breaking Knightfall villain Bane. Last seen in Batman & Robin. Let's expect that this experience will turn out better than the previous one.

That leaves just one more role to be announced. That of Bruce Wayne's love interest. Or is Anne Hathaway filling both shoes as villain and love interest? Stay tuned.

(via The Hollywood Reporter and io9)

Who is and Isn't Being Cast in The Dark Knight Rises?

Batman 3 rumors are flying around everywhere in regards to who is or isn't being cast in Christopher Nolan's next Batman film The Dark Knight Rises.

First, we know that Tom Hardy has been officially cast already, but the question remains, what will be his role in Batman 3? Most are speculating that he will play Professor Hugo Strange. Especially, since Hardy has been sporting around with a shaved head and the beginnings of facial hair growth, which seems to fit the appearance of Strange, who is one of Batman's oldest villains.

It has also been reported that Nolan and his writing partners, brother Jonathan Nolan and David Goyer, who used Batman: Year One as a basis for Batman Begins and The Long Halloween for The Dark Knight, are now using Prey for the basis of The Dark Knight Rises. Prey features Hugo strange prominently. The supposed leaked script also seems to follow this storyline.

Other rumors revealed Nolan's choices for six lead actresses to fill roles for two main parts. One as a villain and one as a love interest. Natalie Portman and Marion Cotillard were rumored to be a part of that elite group, but the pregnancy of both has eliminated them from the list.

The latest rumor from Collider has Naomi Watts cast as Vicki Vale and Eva Green as Talia al Ghul. The story also revealed a new look to the Batmobile and Batcave. An excerpt from that articled revealed:

"Our source 'Raphael' tells us that the new Batmobile (aka The Tumbler) has been redesigned as a sleeker version, but still powerfull with all the gadgets. As for the Batcave, it will b e the same cave we saw in Batman Begins and they're attempting  to keep the classic stuff like the circular bay for the Batmobile, but keep the look modern. They're also setting up the Batcomputer and storage for the Batsuits. And if there is a new Batmobile and a new Batcave, is it possible we'll be getting a new Batsuit in The Dark Knight Rises? (Hint, hint)"   

Heat Vision has also reported that Anne Hathaway, Jessica Biel, Kate Mara, Gemma Arterton, Kiera Knightley, Charlotte Riley are scheduled for screen tests. The rumor screen tests are about to commence are confirmed by a comment that Christian Bale made to THR at the NBR Gala, stating he had to get back to  Los Angeles to work on screen tests with his possible co-stars.

Here are the odds of these lovely ladies being cast in The Dark Knight Rises:

Anne Hathaway

Odds 3:2. Providing she doesn't price herself out of the running

Jessica Biel

Odds 5:1. May not be able to play an International Femme Fetale' like Talia al Ghul

Kate Mara

Odds 10:1. She'll have to knock Nolan's socks off to get this one

Gemma Arteron

Odds 20:1. She getting ready to do Hansel and Gretel, Witch Hunters, which will probably have scheduling issues

Kiera Knightly

Odds 2:1. She may be a runner up.

Charlotte Riley

Odds unknown. Would Nolan cast her and boyfriend Tom Hardy in the same movie.  

I'd love to see them all in the next Batman movie, but my money is on Anne Hathaway right now. Any opinions?

(via Blastr)

Vicki Vale? Catwoman? Talia al Ghul? What Female Leads Are Being Cast in The Dark Knight Rises?

Deadline has reported that Christopher Nolan is going to meet with six actresses for either a role as a villain or as a love interest for Batman (Christian Bale). The six actresses being considered for roles are: Rachel Weisz, Natalie Portman, Naomi Watts, Blake Lively, Anne Hathaway, and Keira Knightly. It is unknown which actress is being considered as either a villain or a love interest.

Here's what I think about these lovely ladies.

Rachel Weisz

Rachel Weisz has been rumored to be playing Catwoman before. I personally think she would be a great Selina Kyle/Catwoman.

Natalie Portman

Natalie Portman could possibly play Talia, but she's going to be in Thor next year. Nolan may not want to bring her into the DC Universe since she is going to be in the Marvel realm first. However, this wouln't be the first time an actor or actress has starred in both Marvel and DC comic movies.

Naomi Watts

I could see her as either Catwoman or Vicki Vale.

Blake Lively

Another possible Thalia, but starring in another Warner Bros/DC Comic Franchise...Green Lantern. Chances are Warner Brothers isn't going to let it happen.

Anne Hathway

I seem to keep steering towards Thalia as the villain, but I don't really see Anne Hathaway as Catwoman.

Keira Knightley

Since Natalie Portman is being considered for a possible villain role maybe she'll play Talia's decoy. Sort of like Ken Watanabe to Liam Nissan's Ra's al Ghul. Hell it worked on Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace.

So, it's seems our theory Marion Cotillard of playing Catwoman is probably not going to happen. It will be interesting which direction Nolan will go with these roles. Since Rachel Weisz and Naomi Watts are about the same age, I think that Nolan is considering them for the same part. Likewise with the other four.

What do think? Think any of these ladies could handle The Dark Knight ?