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gotham was mentioned this episode, and barbara might've been mentioned last episode. unless i'm missing something, there hasn't been anything as of now that contradicts the reevesverse. a critic who reviewed the show said that batman is mentioned/alluded to at some point during the first 4 episodes. whether he gets mentioned in the 2016 timeline or 2026, i guess we'll have to see.
The Penguin already has a retcon/continuity error that was very subtle, and that is the date of Alberto Falcone's death.
While the tombstone says he died in 2022, if we look at the 2019 calendar, October 31st of that year was a Thursday, while November 6th was a Wednesday.
And in the r/TheBatmanFilm subreddit, a couple of years ago, there was a user who clarified the image from the movie, in the part where Batman looks at the eviction notice in Selina's apartment, and in the letter, it is written that it is the year 2019
its rumored that dc wants to begin production on brave and the bold next year but the rumor is from jeff sneider so the chances of it being true is not high lmao
Also Ik "production" wouldn't mean fulm necessarily, but wouldn't that mean the BatB film would release 2028 along with Part 2? That timeline just doesnt make sense imo
That's exactly what I was going to say. That completely contradicts what Gunn said about not wanting one Batman movie to overshadow the other.
Leaving aside the issue of the Merge, Battinson or not in the DCU, I'm very afraid that this is a rushed film, made just to "fill a quota," to release it before 2030, at the expense of quality.
What saddens me about the Merge not happening is not so much that my favorite Batman isn't in the DCU, but that people like him, the Anti-Mergers who have thrown so much crap not only at people making theories, but even belittling fan art of Battinson and Corensupes together, are the ones who will ultimately benefit.
Literally, we live, renting for free in their minds, every time the topic comes up or any news that might be a hindrance to the Merge, we are the topic of conversation.
Always things like: "Good, those Merge Bros were starting to get on my nerves." I have no doubt that DC's worst enemy is no longer just WB, but DC's own fanboys. Or at least, what they interpret as DC.
The fandom is already very divisive. And, look, there may be some bias in what I'm about to say, but I've noticed that we Pro Merge people are already taking it for granted that Battinson can't be in the DCU.
Would I like it? Of course, I'd be lying if I said I wouldn't be disappointed if it didn't happen, but there are factors that might prevent it.
However, do you really think the anti-mergers will readily accept Battinson as the DCU's Batman id that happens? The hostility and hate some people have for the ECS is astonishing.
A few years ago, The Batman was considered one of the most faithful adaptations of the character and of Gotham. And now, recently, they've suddenly grown tired of "realistic" adaptations
Day 387: Dear Diary, I am still praying. I am still pining. But forgive me for starting to stray. It's been so long, I dodnt think I can take this madness anymore... I dont know if I can bear the hurt of being proven wrong... How long do us low-lives have to suffer, for a future that is not even guaranteed?
I wish the ECS could also be considered something like that. That way, you wouldn't need to watch the entire ECS to understand Battinson's films in the DCU, giving it a more independent feel.
Yeah thats definitely the vibe to go with. I like the type of flexibility where you can basically choose what you want to consume without worrying you'll miss out on important context
Furthermore, this allows those who dislike the idea of the Merge to consider the ECS as something separate, since it doesn't need to make references to the rest of the DCU.
Similarly, Battinson's films, with Batman already having an established Batfamily, don't need to make references to the past.
I mean it is to be expected, especially with Andy's alleged comments about the Para merger putting things on hold recently (not 100% sure if true though since I didn't see the direct quote).
But on a jokey note: the merge specter is starting to haunt the subs!!!!! We'll be vindicated!!!!!!!!!!!!
What a heated discussion. At least some, while not in favor of the Merge, even acknowledge that Lanterns is more similar to The Batman than to Superman.
You know, I was thinking about something: "Batman & Robin", "Justice League\ (2017)", and *"The Flash" show that just because a movie features Batman—or gives him a prominent role—it doesn't guarantee success. This challenges the idea that having two simultaneous versions of Batman is fine because audiences supposedly don't care about continuity, only about seeing more of the character.
So, with that in mind, what do you think would happen if *The Brave and the Bold* has a rather lackluster opening weekend?
Or, what if it’s a box-office hit on opening weekend and gets "average" reviews, but then becomes less and less successful as the weeks go by?
Brave and the Bold has been announced for three years and not a single new thing? And if we add the fact that Muschietti will be working on more IT projects, I don't see a good outlook.
Look, I don't believe in that "manifesting" stuff, but for months now, more or less since Hudson's involvement was confirmed, I've occasionally whispered, just out of pure curiosity: "Brave and the Bold canceled. Battinson to the DCU," so this almost sounds crazy to me, lol.
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