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‘Batman’ Reunion: Adam West, Burt Ward and Julie Newmar Team Up for Comic-Con

Holy reunion, Batman! Or maybe we should say: Holy Batman reunion! Cable station The Hub announced on Monday that Adam West, Burt Ward and Julie Newmar, stars of the 1960s ABC series "Batman," will...

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Comic-Con: Holy Reunion, Batman — It’s Adam West, Burt Ward and Julie Newmar

As far as Adam West is concerned, there's no reason for him to worry about where he fits into the Batman legacy, because when it comes to the numerous actors who've played the caped crusader, he knows...

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Use Christmas Cash to Buy Adam West’s Batmobile in January

If any amateur caped crusaders are looking for a seasoned superhero sidekick, then stop by the Barrett-Jackson auction house in Scottsdale, Ariz., in January because the original Batmobile is up for...

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‘Futurama’ Gets the Ax … Again

"Futurama" has found itself in familiar territory — cancelation. The Matt Groening animated series will air its final episode on Comedy Central on Sept. 4, the network said Monday. The final season of...

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What Does It Pay to Create Wolverine? $350, Initially

What does it pay to create a superhero like Wolverine or the Punisher? Initially, about $350. After that, it kind of depends on whether you’re working with DC (more generous to artists) or Marvel (less...

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Ex-Batman Adam West Voicing Reelz’s ‘FanAddicts’

Reelz announced that former "Batman" star Adam West will provide the voice of “FanAddicts!,” a new series that looks that movie memorabilia and its most obsessive collectors. The series will begin with...

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Eli Wallach, Villain of ‘The Good, the Bad and the Ugly,’ Dead at 98

Eli Wallach, one of the most prolific and recognizable character actors in a career spanning six decades, has died. He was 98. Wallach is perhaps best remembered as the villain in Sergio Leone‘s “The...

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‘Sharknado 2: The Second One’ Scores With Outrageous Twitter Reactions

Ratings for Syfy’s “Sharknado 2: The Second One” haven’t come in, but the movie is already a hit in one sphere. It quickly shot to number one on Twitter trending, with everyone getting in on the action...

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‘Batman v Superman’ Retro Trailer Parody Features Christopher Reeve, Adam...

The late Christopher Reeve gets a nostalgic nod in a new retro parody of the “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” trailer. Reeve, who starred in the original “Superman” in 1978,” squares off against...

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Yvonne Craig, Batgirl From 1960s ‘Batman’ Series, Dead at 78

Yvonne Craig, who played Batgirl on the ABC 1960s series “Batman,” died Monday. She was 78. The actress passed away at her home in Pacific Palisades, California, according to her official website....

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‘Batman v Superman': We Ranked Every Batman, and Ben Affleck Came in 2nd...

Eight men have played Batman. Only one can be the best. Related stories from TheWrap:'Batman v Superman' Gets Beaten Up by Most Critics in Early ReviewsBatman v Superman: One Hero Crushes the Other at...

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‘Batman v Superman': Ranking Every Bruce Wayne, Including Ben Affleck (Photos)

Many actors have played Bruce Wayne — which is a very different thing than playing Batman

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Adam West Returns to Play Retro Batman in ‘Return of the Caped Crusaders’...

Batman is going back to the ’60s in the first trailer for upcoming animated feature “Return of the Caped Crusaders,” which features the voices of Adam West, Burt Ward and Julie Newman, who starred in...

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The History of Batman’s Suit: From Bat-Armor to Bat-Nipples (Photos)

Here’s Lewis Wilson in the Batsuit created for the first Batman serial, which was released by Columbia Pictures four years after Bob Kane unveiled him in Detective Comics #27. Like many serials made...

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Every DC Movie Villain Ranked, Including ‘Suicide Squad’ Baddies (Photos)

“Suicide Squad” is supposed to be an ode to the worst of the worst in the DC Universe, but how does its cast rank against past DC movie villains? Let’s size them up. Robert Vaughn as Ross Webster,...

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Adam West, TV’s Batman in the ’60s, Dies at 88

Adam West, the titular star of TV’s “Batman” from 1966-1968, has died after battling leukemia. He was 88. The news of his passing was confirmed on his official Twitter account: “Our beloved AW passed...

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RIP Adam West: Hollywood Remembers Beloved Batman: ‘One of My First Heroes’

Adam West, TV’s Batman in the 1960s and the longterm mayor on Fox’s “Family Guy,” died Saturday at age 88. Shortly after news of the actor’s passing broke, Twitter turned into the Batcave for friends...

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Burt Ward, Robin on ’60s ‘Batman,’ Mourns Loss of Adam West: ‘I Will Forever...

The Robin to Adam West’s Batman has addressed the original TV Caped Crusader’s passing. Here is Burt Ward’s full statement on the death of his co-star and friend: I am devastated at the loss of one of...

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‘Family Guy’ Boss Seth MacFarlane Remembers His Mayor Adam West: ‘You’re...

Seth MacFarlane, the creator of and voice behind many in “Family Guy,” remembered his friend and co-worker Adam West Saturday in a statement. “‘Family Guy’ has lost its mayor, and I have lost a...

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Ben Affleck Remembers Fellow Batman Adam West: He ‘Exemplified Heroism’

Tributes to the late Adam West keep trickling in on the day of the 88-year-old’s death. This afternoon, Ben Affleck posted the following about his fellow Batman, who passed following a brief battle...

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