While they won't be available for purchase until June or July, DC Direct has a new line of toys on display from The Dark Knight Rises which gives a closer look at characters Batman, Catwoman and Bane. We all know what Batman looks like and even Bane for that matter. While there have been a lot of photos and videos released, we haven't seen a clear look at Catwoman's entire costume until now. You can read on to check out the upcoming toys and be sure to share your thoughts!

 

The Dark Knight Rises comes to theaters July 20, 2012 and stars Christian Bale, Anne Hathaway, Tom Hardy, Juno Temple, Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman, Gary Oldman and Joseph Gordon-Levitt. Christopher Nolan directs the film which is said to be the last installment in his Batman trilogy.

A new photo has hit the web from Warner Bros. highly anticipated and final installment in Christopher Nolan's Batman trilogy The Dark Knight Rises. The image features a close look at Bane's neck which has one nasty looking scar going down it. In addition, Tom Hardy's seems to have a bad case of back-ne which has lead many people to believe that the actor used steroids to buff up for the role. I hate to be the one that breaks this, but there are far more causes for acne on the back than just steroids. It could be a result of dieting or it could be a medical condition. Seriously, this is exactly how rumors start.

 

In any case, you can read on to check out the photo and be sure to share your thoughts!

 

The Dark Knight Rises arrives in theaters July 20th, 2012 and stars Christian Bale, Tom Hardy, Anne Hathaway, Juno Temple, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Morgan Freeman, Gary Oldman and Michael Caine. The film is directed by Christopher Nolan.

The Dark Knight Rises, perhaps the most highly anticipated motion picture of the year, arrives in theaters July 20th. Batman appears on the cover of this week's Entertainment Weekly and star Christian Bale and director Christopher Nolan shared a few details about their final Bat flick.

 

Christian Bale revealed to the magazine that he was under pressure during filming of The Dark Knight Rises because he feels he owes it to the fans. "I can tell you the truth because I'm done with it: I felt immense pressure. And I think it's a good pressure, because you owe it to the films - and the people's expectations - to make great work", he said.

 

Christopher Nolan addressed some of the concerns surrounding Bane saying, "I think when people see the film, things will come into focus. Bane is very complex and very interesting and when people see the finished film people will be very entertained by him." Read on to check out this week's cover for Entertainment Weekly!

It's been rumored for quite some time that AMC planned to bring Martin Scorsese's Academy Award nominated mob flick Goodfellas to the small screen but the speculation is over. The television network is moving forward with the adaptation although no production schedule was given.

 

Nicholas Pileggi, who adapted his book Wiseguy into the screenplay for Goodfellas, is reportedly co-writing the pilot script with Jorge Zamacona. Irwin Winkler produced the motion picture and is on board the television show as executive producer alongside his son David Winkler. Warner Horizon Television will produce the series.

 

I'm anxious to see who will land roles in the new series. The 1990 motion picture starred Ray Liotta, Robert De Niro and Joe Pesci. Stay tuned!

Though the release of Warner Brothers' highly anticipated sequel The Dark Knight Rises is still nearly seven months away, the fact that it's now 2012 makes it seem a lot closer. Last month, we witnessed the first theatrical trailer for the film which made my anticipation for the movie practically unbearable. I mean I have to be honest, when the studio first greenlit the picture, I was shaking my head in disbelief. Out of all the villains Christopher Nolan could bring to life, he chose Bane? And don't even get me started on Catwoman's costume. Nevertheless, having seen the trailer and dozens upon dozens of photos, Christopher Nolan made one bad ass villain out of Bane. I'm still not sure what I think of Catwoman but her new look is quickly growing on me.

 

Moving on, a brand new image from the film recently hit the web and it features a serious Bruce Wayne getting lecured by Alfred. The photo comes from the portion of the trailer in which Alfred says to Bruce, "You are as precious to me as you were to your own mother and father. I swore to them that I would protect you and I haven't." You can read on to check out the image!

 

The Dark Knight Rises comes to theaters July 20th, 2012 and stars Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman, Tom Hardy, Anne Hathaway, Juno Temple, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Gary Oldman. The film is directed by Christopher Nolan.

The Vampire Diaries went on a long hiatus back in November but not before unleashing one of the most intense episodes from the series yet. There was a crazy showdown with vampire hunter, Michael and the seemingly unstoppable hybrid Klaus. Stefan was finally granted his freedom from Klaus' compulsion and now he's in a position to pull the strings. He's stolen the coffins holding the bodies of Klaus' family which as you can imagine, has Klaus enraged.

 

In the upcoming tenth episode of the show's third season which airs this Thursday (January 5th), Klaus uses violence to convey that no one will be safe in Mystic Falls until he gets his family back. The CW recently released a new photo from the episode entitled The New Deal and it features Klaus and Damon coming face to face with one another. You can read on for the photo and be sure to share yoru toughts!Is there going to be a violent showdown between the two or will they merely exchange some words? Find out Thursday!

It's that time of year again! You guys are spending the day with your family and friends, sipping hot chocolate, unwrapping the latest gadgets and partaking in other Christmas traditions. We want to take this moment to thank all you readers for your continued support. This has been a rough year for us but we promise that the new year will bring some much needed changes around the site. That means no more days or weeks without any updates. In addition, we'll be adding some new features that we're sure you guys will dig.

 

From all of us here at Reel Empire, we wish you a Merry Christmas! Now go spend the rest of the day celebrating the most wonderful time of the year. If you get some free time, stop back by and let us know if you got everything that was on your Christmas list

Everyone loves the Muppets, and if you don't then there's something wrong with you, not them. That's like saying you don't like ice cream or kittens. The Muppets are everything that's right about show business. Not necessarily subversive in an overt way but consistently comedicly simple and absurd. If you watched the Muppets as a kid then there is a special place in your heart where they reside, and if you didn't then your childhood was robbed of something magical.

 

The Muppets have been stuck for almost two decades doing parodies of well known stories. This new movie is the first attempt to return to their roots, and to what made them great on their TV show. The TV show represents the height of their brilliance, followed by a handful of great movies, and then subsequently some not so great ones. But they are back to basics and that's a good thing.

 

In this latest Muppet movie the Muppets must put on a telethon in order to raise enough money to save their old studio from being destroyed. The movie is less about Kermit and the Muppets and more about a new Muppet named Walter. And while at first this may seem a little disappointing, what you realize is that Walter’s story parallels the films writer and star Jason Segel’s real life experience making the Muppet movie. It’s obvious that he was a true fan and made a film that honored the legacy of the Muppets. Segel plays Walters brother and comic foil Gary, and Amy Adams plays Gary’s girlfriend Mary.

Eight character posters have hit the web for Marvel's upcoming and highly anticipated superhero saga The Avengers which brings together well known heroes like Nick Furry, Thor, Iron Man, Captain America, Black Widow, Loki, Hawkeye and Bruce Banner/The Incredible Hulk. The film, which hits theaters May 4, 2012, stars Chris Hemsworth, Robert Downey Jr., Samuel L. Jackson, Chris Evans, Tom Hiddleston, Jeremy Renner, Mark Ruffalo and Scarlett Johansson.

 

You can read on to check out the posters and be sure to share your thoughts! Joss Whedon directs the film which will battle Warner Brother's The Dark Knight Rises for the title of highest growing motion picture of summer 2012. Personally, I'm still upset that Edward Norton won't be reprising his role as Bruce Banner. I thought he did a fantastic job in The Incredible Hulk. Mark Ruffalo is a talented actor, don't get me wrong, but Edward Norton was born to play The Hulk. Enough of my ramblings, read on to check out the posters!

Finally, after months of teaser trailers, set videos and dozens of images, Warner Bros. has finally released the first full-length, theatrical trailer for their upcoming and highly anticipated sequel The Dark Knight Rises. I'll admit, when it was first revealed that Bane would be the primary villain in Christopher Nolan's third and purportedly final Batman entry, I was a bit hesitant. After seeing the film's teaser trailer a few months back, I was able to set my hopes a little higher. Now, after seeing the first full-length trailer for the movie, it warms my heart to say that The Dark Knight Rises is my most anticipated motion pictures of 2012.

 

You can read on to check out the trailer for yourself (if you haven't done so already) and be sure to let us know what you think! The Dark Knight Rises arrives in theaters July 20, 2012 and stars Christian Bale, Anne Hathaway, Tom Hardy, Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine, Gary Oldman, Juno Temple and Joseph Gordon-Levitt. The film is directed by Christopher Nolan.

This is just a funny little image that popped up on the net from the set of Warner Bros. upcoming and highly anticipated sequel The Dark Knight Rises. Actor Tom Hardy must have had some down time between shooting scenes as the following image shows him playfully attacking a crew member while dressed in his Bane costume. While the two are clearly just horsing around, Tom Hardy has described Bane as being extremely viscious and very calculated in how he attacks his victims.

 

You can read on to check out the image and be sure to share your thoughts! I don't know about you guys, but July 2012 seems like light years away. I'm just thankful Warner Bros. has kept the updates coming on a regular basis otherwise I'd be on the verge of a serious breakdown.

 

The Dark Knight Rises stars Christian Bale, Tom Hardy, Juno Temple, Anne Hathaway, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Gary Oldman, Michael Caine and Morgan Freeman. The sequel his theaters July 20th, 2012 and is directed by Christopher Nolan. Stay tuned!

Yes, folks, it's another Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn clip. In this particular clip, Bella and Edward are on their honeymoon and romantic sparks are certainly flying between the newly weds. Edward sweeps his wife off her feet and then he asks Bella if she'd be interested in taking a swim.

 

You can read on to check out the clip and be sure to share your thoughts. Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 arrives in theaters November 18, 2011. Unfortunately, you'll have to wait another year for the release of the second part of Breaking Dawn as it won't hit the big screen until next November. Both films star Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, Taylor Lautner, Nikki Reed, Ashley Greene, Kellan Lutz, Jackson Rathbone, Peter Facinelli and Dakota Fanning.

 

In related news, we revealed a couple of months back that Summit Entertainment was having a difficult time getting Breaking Dawn passed the MPAA with a PG-13 rating. Can you imagine having to be 17 to see a Twilight film? Fortunately, the film did get its PG-13 rating but that means the editing team had to do a lot of trimming down. I guess we'll find out in a few weeks just how much was cut from the film.

Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 will be arriving in theaters very soon and Summit Entertainment is gearing up for the release by flooding the net with new clips and stills from the film. I've never been much of a fan of the studio's promotional technique. I think they reveal way too about the Twilight movies before they're released and Breaking Dawn - Part 1 is no exception. In fact, the studio recently released a brand new clip from the film in which Bella grows concerned after realizing her period is late. Upon looking at her stomach in the mirror, she comes to the startling realization that she may be pregnant and looks to Edward for reassurance.

 

You can read on to check out the clip and be sure to share your thoughts. Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 is the first film in the two-part finale that arrives in theaters November 18, 2011. The second part will hit the big screen next fall. Both movies star Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, Taylor Lautner, Jackson Rathbone, Kellan Lutz, Peter Facinelli, Nikki Reed, Ashley Greene and Dakota Fanning. Stay tuned!

We got our hands on a brand new image from The CW's hit series The Vampire Diaries. The photo comes from this season's seventh episode which airs next Thursday and it shows Damon being tortured by Mason. That's right! I did say Mason. Mason Lockwood, the werewolf we love to hate, has apparently returned from the dead and on top of his to-do list is making Damon suffer just like Damon made him suffer before killing him last season. You can read on to check out the photo and be sure to share your thoughts.

 

I'm really enjoying this season of The Vampire Diaries, however, I'm starting to notice things are getting a bit repetitive. Seriously, how many times can Caroline get captured and tortured? In addition, this isn't the first time Damon has been captured and tortured either. I think we're pretty much past the point of realism thus that gives the writers a perfect opportunity to step outside the box. While I do enjoy the constant twists, it's getting difficult to assume that when people are killed that they're really dead. What do you guys think?

 

You can catch The Vampire Diaries Thursdays on The CW!

Last I heard, production has nearly wrapped on Warner Bros. highly anticipated sequel The Dark Knight Rises, yet the film keeps building on its cast. The latest actor to join the credits is actor Rob Brown.

 

Brown's first feature film was Finding Forrester. He has since landed roles in Take the Lead, Stop Loss and Coach Carter. Currently, Brown stars in the HBO original series Treme.

 

At the moment, it's not known which role Brown will play in The Dark Knight Rises but we'll keep you posted as soon as we learn more. The Dark Knight Rises arrives in theaters July 20th, 2012 and stars Christian Bale, Anne Hathaway, Gary Oldman, Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine, Tom Hardy, Juno Template and Joseph Gordon-Levitt. The sequel is once again directed by Christopher Nolan and it has been confirmed that it will be Nolan's last entry in his blockbuster Batman trilogy. Stay tuned!

Marvel Studios recently announced that Patty Jenkins has been hired as the director for Thor 2, the sequel to the summer blockbuster which is scheduled to hit theaters November 15, 2013.

 

Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman and Tom Hiddleston will all be returning for the sequel as well which will be produced by Marvel Studios' Kevin Feige. Thor has grossed around $450 million at the world-wide box-office.

 

Patty Jenkins directed the critically acclaimed indi-feature Monster starring Charlize Theron. The actress went on to win an Academy Award for her performance in the film. In addition, Jenkins has also directed episodes for television shows like Entourage and Arrested Development. Do you think Patty Jenkins has the knack to take on a motion picture as big as Thor 2? Let us know and be sure to stay tuned for more updates!

So last night's episode of The Vampire Diaries was crazy, wasn't it? I mean it's undoubtedly one of the best episodes I've seen since the show debuted a couple of years back. Last night's episode marked the fifth episode of the third season which was entitled The Reckoning and I knew we were all in for a suspensful treat after Klaus discovered, during last week's episode, that Elena (the Doppleganger) was still alive.

 

In The Reckoning, Caroline is determined to see that Elena, Bonnie, Tyler and Matt all enjoy a traditional senior Prank Night before the school year begins at Mystic Falls High School. However, when uninvited guests show up, it doesn't take long for the evening to take a deadly turn. Damon convinces Jeremy that he can use his new connection to the other side to help find a way to defeat Klaus. Finally, Klaus deepens his hold on Stefan and uses him for increasingly violent and dangerous purposes.

 

Read on to check out my review for The Reckoning and be sure to chime in with your own thoughts!

The release of the first part of the fourth installment in Summit Entertainment's popular series The Twilight Saga is right around the corner after a long (exteremely long) wait. Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 arrives in theaters November 18th and to hold you over for a few more weeks, we've got a brand new TV spot for you fans to sink your teeth into.

 

The new clip is packed with werewolves which is something I'm sure most of you will be happy about considering a majority of the footage released so far has been lacking in the department of shirtless wolfmen.

 

Read on for the clip and be sure to share your thoughts! Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 stars Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, Taylor Lautner, Dakota Fanning, Kellan Lutz, Peter Facinelli, Jackson Rathbone, Nikki Reed and Ashley Greene.

Pop/country sensation, Taylor Swift, has been named Billboard's Woman of the Year. The 21-year-old musician is now the youngest recipient to receive the award which will be presented at Billboard's 2011 Women in Music event December 2nd in New York.

 

The award, which has been received by both Lady Gaga and Beyonce, salutes a female artist who has experienced huge sales in a particular year as well as creative breakthroughs.

 

I guess that means congratulations are in order for Miss Taylor Swift. Though I'm not really a fan of her music, she's clearly a hard working individual and undoubtedly deserving of the award in my eyes. What do you guys think?

20th Century Fox has given an official title and release date to the fifth installment in their hit Die Hard franchise. A Good Day to Die Hard is scheduled to hit theaters February 14th, 2013. Valentine's Day lands on a Thursday that year. The Seventh Son is the only other film scheduled to open that wekend at this time.

 

No details have been revealed as far as the story-line is concerned, however, it was reported awhile back that Bruce Willis would definitely be interested in returning for a fifth film as the iconic John McClane. Mary Elizabeth Windstead, on the other hand, recently revealed that she probably wouldn't be back for another Die Hard film. She played McClane's daughter, Lucy, in Live Free or Die Hard.

 

I'm not sure if released a Die Hard flick on Valentine's Day is a smart move or not. I've never known the action franchise to have a large female following, but I guess we'll find out come 2013, if of course, that release date sticks. We'll keep you posted!