The Joker

Todd Phillips' Joker straddles genres of psychological realism and superhero fantasy — therein lies its flaw

The Joker is an extravagant character out of a cartoon strip and was perhaps correctly played by Jack Nicholson (Batman, 1989), but since then there has been a misunderstanding of the possibilities that the character offers

The Joker: The insanity and pessimism of Batman's nemesis — the most enduring villain in comics

It is rare to find a villain that is so fully defined solely by their opposition to a hero, but the Joker has turned what should be a flimsy premise into one of the strongest and most enduring double acts in comic book history.

With It Chapter Two in theatres, a study explains the psychology behind why clowns are creepy

A 2008 study conducted in England revealed that very few children actually like clowns. It also concluded that the common practice of decorating children’s wards in hospitals with pictures of clowns may create the exact opposite of a nurturing environment.

Batman producer Michael Uslan on impact of Dark Knight trilogy, and why directors — not actors — define the films

Michael Uslan, who was instrumental in taking Batman from comic books to the big screen, talks about why Robert Pattinson could faithfully portray the Caped Crusader, and why Christopher Nolan's Dark Night trilogy is a cultural phenomenon

Will Smith exits as Deadshot from DC-Warner Bros' Suicide Squad sequel over scheduling issues

Suicide Squad sequel will be directed by James Gunn

Warner Bros locks February 2020 release date for Birds of Prey, Margot Robbie's Harley Quinn spin-off

Alec Baldwin reportedly cast as Batman's father in Warner Bros' upcoming Joker origins movie

Besides Alec Baldwin, Joaquin Phoenix is already on board to play the titular character in the film, which is expected to hit the screens in 2019.

Heath Ledger’s Joker in The Dark Knight redefined iconic Batman villain, elevated the superhero movie genre

On The Dark Knight's 10th anniversary, a look back at Heath Ledger's unforgettable Joker is the pop culture retrospective we deserve and certainly the one we need right now.

Joaquin Phoenix's standalone Joker movie confirmed by Warner Bros; Jared Leto's spin-off also in works

Joaquin Phoenix has finalised a deal with Warner Bros to play The Joker in a new origin film from The Hangover director Todd Phillips.

The Joker origin film, directed by Todd Philips and produced by Martin Scorsese, to roll from 1 May

The Joker standalone film will be separate from the DC Extended Universe in an effort to create new and unique storylines. The release date is not confirmed