CHICAGO – Fact or fiction is a current debate in news programming, especially as people naturally digest “the news” that makes them comfortable. A new five-episode web series created by filmmaker Ashton Swinford, “Miss Information,” is a satire-oriented show that seeks to entertain and educate viewers on the bias, fake news and bot infiltration that litters social media.
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Exclusive Portrait: A Bat Anniversary for Adam West & Burt Ward
Submitted by PatrickMcD on January 13, 2016 - 8:50amCHICAGO – In the 1960s, the entertainment world was summed up by the three “B’s” – Bond, Beatles and…Batman. On January 12th, 1966, the pop culture TV phenomenon called “Batman” – starring Adam West and Burt Ward as Batman and Robin – made its debut on ABC-TV. Happy 50th Anniversary to the Dynamic Duo.
Interview: Halle Berry, Morris Chestnut Answer ‘The Call’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on March 11, 2013 - 12:35pmCHICAGO – Halle Berry has had a career of diverse and award-winning roles, and takes on another provocative character in the new movie, “The Call.” Her co-star in the film is Morris Chestnut, a versatile lead and character actor with films as varied as “Boyz n the Hood’ and “The Best Man.” They both honor the acting craft.
Interviews: 1960s Celebrities of TV, Film at ‘The Hollywood Show’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on September 5, 2012 - 2:11amCHICAGO – In the 1960s, network television became the ‘cool fire’ that families gathered around, and the array of trends and shows in that era had an odd but flavorful variety. Lee Meriwether (Catwoman from the 1966 ‘Batman movie), Kathy Garver (Cissy in the sitcom ‘Family Affair’) and Robert Colbert (ensemble player on the TV drama ‘The Time Tunnel’) represented those shows.
Interview: Producer Michael Uslan is ‘The Boy Who Loved Batman’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on August 18, 2011 - 11:10amCHICAGO – Although Producer Michael Uslan seemed to be just another unassuming presence at the Chicago Comic Con, he was mostly likely the most influential cultural influencer there. He was behind bringing The Batman back to the movies, launching the current super hero revival, and has written a book about his relationship to the hero, appropriately entitled “The Boy Who Loved Batman: A Memoir.”
Slideshow Analysis: Anne Hathaway’s Catwoman Revealed in ‘The Dark Knight Rises’
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on August 5, 2011 - 12:00pmCHICAGO – For your TGIF treat today, Warner Bros. on Friday revealed the first official look at Anne Hathaway as the Catwoman in the upcoming highly anticipated Christopher Nolan Batman finale “The Dark Knight Rises”!
Film News: Anne Hathaway, Tom Hardy Join ‘The Dark Knight Rises’
Submitted by mattmovieman on January 19, 2011 - 7:13pmCHICAGO – The Batcave is buzzing about the two new cast members confirmed for “The Dark Knight Rises,” the third installment in Christopher Nolan’s phenomenally successful reboot of the Batman franchise.
Interviews: Adam West, Burt Ward, Julie Newmar at 2010 Wizard World Chicago Comic Con
Submitted by PatrickMcD on November 16, 2010 - 6:56pmCHICAGO – The Wizard World Chicago Comic Con was another huge success this past summer, gathering together comic and pop culture fans. One of the highlights of the event was the reunion of Adam West (Batman), Burt Ward (Robin) and Julie Newmar (Catwoman) from the 1960s Batman TV show.
Video Game Review: ‘Batman: The Brave and the Bold: The Videogame’
Submitted by BrianTT on September 14, 2010 - 12:02pmCHICAGO – It’s rare to find a tie-in of any kind — whether it be to a film, television show, comic book, or just a line of toys — that works as well as the surprisingly-fun “Batman: The Brave and the Bold: The Videogame.” Where most tie-ins miss the elements that work about their source, “Brave and the Bold” works by perfectly building on what fans love about the popular cartoon.
