Matt Reeves Reveals Why He Originally Turned Down Directing 'The Batman'

GB News star Eamonn Holmes was dropped from the ITV This Morning slot he had shared with wife Ruth Langsford for 15 years and replaced with Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary. However, he hasn't been shy about contradicting claims that the decision was down to his popularity dropping.Eamonn also wanted fans to know it hadn't been his decision to walk away.He was compelled to deny rumours that research had suggested he was no longer liked by viewers, after an ITV insider claimed to The Sun: "ITV is always looking at what the viewers want, what the people watching the show want."Put it this way, they wanted change, the viewers didn’t want to watch him anymore.Things have to change, they evolve and for him to say there was no explanation isn’t true."He issued a reply via his representative, who argued: "It is simply not true that research showed that viewers no longer wanted to watch Eamonn Holmes."Research has actually showed Eamonn rated better than others who replaced him on This Morning."His agent, Jonathan Shalit, continued: "I don’t believe a ‘source’ said anything that was official as ITV have always behaved with great respect to InterTalent."The facts are simple.

Blackburn Rovers over the weekend.However, not only was Brereton Diaz injured for the clash, Blackburn's fixture with Millwall was postponed.Storm Eunice wreaked havoc across the British Isles over the weekend, and alongside fence panels and greenhouses, Blackburn's Championship fixture fell victim to the storm.Unfortunately, for the Chilean fan, Brereton Diaz was never in contention for the clash.Brereton Diaz limped off the field on Wednesday as Blackburn fell to a bore 0-0 with West Brom.Brereton Diaz has skyrocketed to Chilean national hero over the past twelve months.The Blackburn striker hit a golden vein of form for the Lancashire side that impressed Chile enough he switched nationalities from English to Chilean, which he can through his mother.Brereton Diaz was then netting goals for the national side at the Copa America as well as staring in a Pepsi advert.His form continued for Blackburn, netting 20 goals in 27 games in Lancashire, and there was even rumours that Barcelona were interested in the striker. Do you think Brereton Diaz will leave Blackburn over the summer? Let us know in the comments section Brereton Diaz sent out a message to the fan on social media.He said: "Hi Jhovan, hope you're okay, I've heard you've flown all the way from Chile for the game on Saturday."Unfortunately, I can't play, but I hope to see you at the game because I'm going to be there watching the game."Hopefully I'll be back soon fit so all the best!"

Loose Women panellist Brenda Edwards has revealed her son Jamal Edwards died after a "sudden illness".The star has said she is "completely devastated" following the sudden death of her son.The TV personality and former X Factor star paid an emotional tribute to the 31-year-old who was the founder of the online urban music platform SB.TV.On Monday morning's Good Morning Britain, presenter Susanna Reid read a statement from Brenda which said: "It is with deepest heartache that I confirm that my beautiful son Jamal Edwards passed away yesterday morning after a sudden illness."Myself, his sister and the rest of his family and friends are completely devastated. He was the centre of our world."The TV personality also went on to thank those who have shared their love and support through her turbulent time.Susanna continued to read: "As we come to terms with the passing we ask for privacy to grieve this unimaginable loss."I would like to thank everyone for their messages of love and support."Jamal was an inspiration to myself and so many.

Phillip Schofield gobsmacked as wife Steph makes rare TV appearance with daughter Molly.Lorraine Kelly decided to help Phillip celebrate 40 years in the industry with a help form his colleagues, friends and former co-stars.She dedicated Monday's episode of her talk show to her ITV colleague and invited plenty of guests to her show to pay tribute to the broadcasting legend.She turned up to his This Morning dressing room unannounced live on air with Phil turning around in his chair with his eyebrows raised. Phillip and his co-host Holly Willoughby appeared to have had their make-up done an hour ahead of This Morning as Phil expressed his shock at Lorraine Kelly's appearance.Later, Phillip appeared Lorraine's sofa and exclaimed: "Oh my god! i've got my earpiece in my pocket! I can't hear anything!"As well as receiving messages from Gino D'Campo, Jason Donovan and Ant and Dec, Phillip also received a video call from his loved ones.Wife Steph said: "He is genuinely interested in people and he's good fun.

Manchester United have begun their search for a new permanent manager, with several high-profile names in the frame to take over from Ralf Rangnick at the end of the season.United have been without a permanent boss since the dismissal of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in November, with Rangnick only installed on an interim basis until the end of May. At the end of the campaign, the 63-year-old German will move upstairs into a two-year consultancy role, allowing a new man to take the helm at Old Trafford.

The Batman soundtrack is being teased by the new DC film’s director Matt Reeves.Reeves took to Twitter to confirm that fans can hear more from composer Michael Giacchino’s score tomorrow (February 4) while sharing a link to a playlist.It comes after the theme tune to the new movie, starring Robert Pattinson as the Caped Crusader, dropped last month.As teased in the trailers, the theme is both sombre and soaring, with soft orchestral stabs building to a triumphant finale.More of my friend @m_giacchino ‘s amazing music from @TheBatman is coming this Friday – follow the official playlist to hear it first: https://t.co/R6mhnyk5gj #TheBatman is #OnlyInTheaters March 4th! pic.twitter.com/SL8qMvqwGK— Matt Reeves (@mattreevesLA) February 1, 2022Giacchino has frequently collaborated with The Batman director Matt Reeves, scoring the end credits on 2008’s Cloverfield, along with tracks for films Let Me In, Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes and War For Planet Of The Apes.The Batman marks Pattinson’s debut as the Caped Crusader, alongside Paul Dano as villain The Riddler, Zoe Kravitz as Catwoman, Andy Serkis as butler Alfred Pennyworth, Colin Farrell as Penguin, and Jeffrey Wright as Gotham City’s police chief James Gordon.A synopsis for the film reads: “Two years of stalking the streets as the Batman, striking fear into the hearts of criminals, has led Bruce Wayne deep into the shadows of Gotham City. With only a few trusted allies – Alfred Pennyworth, Lt.

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The Batman seem to contain secret messages that are visible under a blacklight, fans have claimed.The new DC film, directed by Matt Reeves and starring Robert Pattinson as the caped crusader, has teased new images ahead of its forthcoming release next month.On a new poster, one fan spotted a message written in the voice of the Riddler which is only visible when using a blacklight to read it. Batman and Catwoman (Zoë Kravitz) appear on the poster, with a Riddler symbol also in the picture.Twitter user @Nervatel shared their discovery, zooming in on the orange sunset above Pattinson’s head.

Clayton Davis Pencils down, pass your ballots to the front because the Oscar nomination voting is now closed.Speaking to voters over the past week, it’s been relatively clear about what voters like and who they’re supporting in a strong year for film.Nominations will be announced on Tuesday, Feb. 8, and we have the 10 burning questions we want to be answered.There have been three films that have been nominated for 14 Oscars in history — “All About Eve” (1950), “Titanic” (1997) and “La La Land” (2016). We likely won’t see any film get near tying or beating that record.

Taylor Lautner admits his fiancée, Taylor «Tay» Dome, wasn't on Team Jacob during her pre-teen days as a fan.The 29-year-old actor, who starred as Jacob Black in the franchise, revealed on  that Dome was fully onboard the Team Edward bus.«Yes, she was,» he begrudgingly admitted. «She's made up for it.»The topic came up after Clarkson showed a photo Dome posted on Instagram back in November 2020, showing her as a 10-year-old wearing a hoodie. Turns out, Dome, at the time, was all about Robert Pattinson's character, Edward Cullen.«I'm allowing her to make that mistake,» quipped Lautner.

AT&T shares are down in pre-market trading after the telecom giant said it will spin off WarnerMedia as part of the entertainment unit’s pending $43 billion merger with Discovery.

Robert Pattinson said his agents were surprised when he wanted to play Batman.The 35-year-old actor, who is set to play the Caped Crusader in filmmaker Matt Reeves' upcoming movie The Batman, chat with the outlet Total Film on Monday about pursuing the role after appearing in independent films such as Good Time and The Lighthouse the past few years.'I was aiming for quite different stuff,' the A-list actor said, adding that he became interested in the role after learning that Ben Affleck decided to depart from the franchise following Justice League. The latest:Robert Pattinson, 35, said his agents were surprised when he wanted to play Batman in the upcoming film The Batman.

A scene from the upcoming film The Batman was released by director Matt Reeves Sunday, depicting a harrowing sequence showcasing the horrifying handiwork of The Riddler.Reeves on Sunday took to Twitter with a link to the scene, which shows Robert Pattinson, who plays Bruce Wayne/Batman in the film, at a funeral.'Many of you may have seen this scene from @TheBatman floating around online, so I decided to put it on my vimeo in 4k,' Reeves said in a tweet Sunday. '#AdvanceTickets go on sale 2/10! In the meantime, hope you enjoy this sneak peak… #TheBatman comes out #OnlyInTheaters on March 4th!' The latest:A scene from the upcoming film The Batman starring Robert Pattinson was released by director Matt Reeves Sunday, depicting a harrowing sequence showcasing the horrifying handiwork of The RiddlerIn the scene, Wayne is speaking with Bella Reál (Jayme Lawson) when he notices a child in the pews of the church, hearkening back to his own tragic past in which his parents were killed in his presence.The scene turns to bedlam when The Riddler sends a vandalized SUV into the crowded venue, with Wayne leaping to the rescue of the child in the front.

Robert Pattinson is opening up about the way his agents reacted after he decided to accept the role of Batman/Bruce Wayne in the upcoming movie The Batman.

A new clip from The Batman has just debuted online!

When it was announced that Robert Pattinson was chosen to play Bruce Wayne, aka Batman, in Matt Reeves’ upcoming superhero film, “The Batman,” most people were confused. People who only knew Pattinson from “Twilight” couldn’t imagine the sparkly vampire kid in the role.

The Riddler literally crashes a funeral in an extended clip from “The Batman” starring Robert Pattinson.

Apple TV or buy the digital edition in 4K for $13. Starring Timothée Chalamet, Oscar Isaac and Zendaya, this sci-fi spectacle is one you surely don’t want to miss. The film is also available as a physical copy on DVD and Blu-ray.Watch NowWhile director, filmmaker Denis Villeneuve, is urging audiences to go experience the film in theaters, it will premiere on streaming simultaneously for viewers who wish to go on the epic cinematic journey through space from the comfort of their own living rooms. Warner Bros.

Millions of people love Twilight, including Taylor Lautner‘s fiancée, Tay Dome, 24. The actor, 29, revealed to Jason Kennedy on Today Thursday, January 27 that his soon-to-be-wife loves the Twilight franchise — but was a supporter of Robert Pattinson‘s Edward Cullen over Taylor’s Jacob Black. “I’m gonna call her out here. She was not team Jacob,” Taylor said with a laugh. “She is marrying the other team. She was team Edward. Still is.”

Panic at the Batcave? When the first trailer for Matt Reeves’ “The Batman” dropped in August 2020, DC fans went wild over Robert Pattinson’s black eyeliner, which they dubbed deliciously “emo.” Now, more than a year on, the director has finally addressed the caped crusader’s makeup in an interview with Esquire. “You can’t wear a cowl and not wear that,” the 55-year-old “Cloverfield” director argued of Batman’s “Spiderman 3”-esque countenance.

The Batman was inspired by Kurt Cobain, directly pointing to the late Nirvana frontman’s struggles with drug addiction.In a new interview with Esquire, Reeves – who wrote, directed and produced the forthcoming superhero film – explained that he was first drawn to Nirvana in the early stages of the film’s development, citing ‘Nevermind’ cut ‘Something In The Way’ (which appears in the first trailer for The Batman) as a particular source of inspiration.He said the track’s thematic basis was “part of the voice of [Batman’s] character”, musing: “When I considered, ‘How do you do Bruce Wayne in a way that hasn’t been seen before?’ I started thinking, ‘What if some tragedy happened [ie: Wayne sees his parents murdered] and this guy becomes so reclusive, we don’t know what he’s doing? Is this guy some kind of wayward, reckless, drug addict?’“And the truth is that he is a kind of drug addict. His drug is his addiction to this drive for revenge.