The Penguin

2024 - 9 - 21

Penguin Power: From Batman to Baby Birds!

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Dive into the dark side of Gotham with "The Penguin" and meet the chunky sensation, Pesto!

In a bold move, HBO has launched a limited series centered around one of Batman's most notorious foes, 'The Penguin,' played by the unrecognizable Colin Farrell. Gone are the colorful costumes and sound effects; instead, we're treated to a crime drama that feels reminiscent of The Sopranos. Set in a Gotham City devoid of caped saviors, the show explores the murky depths of the criminal underbelly following the death of mob boss Carmine Falcone. Farrell's gritty performance as Oz Cobb takes center stage, plunging viewers into a world where ambition and betrayal reign supreme.

Alongside the dark themes of Gotham, there's a lighter—and fluffier—side story stealing hearts across Australia. Meet Pesto, a massive baby penguin who weighs in at a whopping 46 pounds! This chunky king penguin chick has become an internet sensation, charming fans with his insatiable appetite and undeniable cuteness. Having made his debut at the SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium since April, Pesto has been inhaling fish at such a rapid pace that he seems to be eating more than most adult penguins!

As fans continue to binge-watch 'The Penguin,' they're met with mixed reviews highlighting Farrell's strong portrayal against a backdrop of uneven narratives. Some episodes grip the viewer with intense depictions of power struggles, while others meander along at a slower pace. Despite the critique, there’s no denying the allure of watching a villain’s journey as they navigate the shadows of Gotham—a city that feels immediately familiar to Batman enthusiasts but explores it from an entirely new perspective.

In a delightful twist, the world of 'The Penguin' and Pesto the almost-legendary chick collides in a rather humorous manner. Both embody the essence of transformation—one in the dangerous alleys of Gotham, and the other in the fish-filled waters of an aquarium. As we dive into the darkness with Colin Farrell’s character, don’t forget to check in on our beloved Pesto, who’s munching his way into a whole new world of followers!

Did you know that king penguins can weigh up to 90 pounds as adults? They're just tiny below-average humans in tuxedos! Moreover, 'The Penguin,' despite its serious tone, is attracting attention for its artistic direction led by Kalina Ivanov, whose previous works include ‘Silence of the Lambs’ and ‘Lovecraft Country.’ This blend of the macabre with the adorable is sure to resonate with fans looking for both excitement and a chuckle in this wild world of characters!

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'The Penguin' Review: The Dark Blight (The New York Times)

The HBO series starring an unrecognizable Colin Farrell is further proof that there is no fun in the Batman universe.

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When Do New Episodes Of 'The Penguin' Come Out? See The ... (Forbes)

Colin Farrell returns as The Penguin in HBO's new limited series. Wondering when new episodes will drop? Here's why the "The Penguin" release schedule is a ...

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HBO's Batman Spinoff Isn't Fooling Anyone (Slate Magazine)

HBO's Batman spinoff is a gangster show by another name. By Joshua Rivera. Sept 20, 20245:45 AM.

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A massive baby penguin named Pesto is inhaling fish and winning ... (NPR)

Pesto, who weighs 46 pounds at just nine months old, has been on display at an Australian aquarium since April. As he grew, so did his social media fanbase ...

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Huge Australian king penguin chick Pesto grows into social media star (Bay to Bay News)

In this photograph provided by SEA LIFE Melbourne, Pesto, a huge king penguin chick who weighs as much as both his parents combined, mingles in his ...

'The Penguin' is a darkly engrossing entry into the Batman cannon (NPR)

With no costumes, no superpowers and no Batman, HBO's The Penguin is less like a comic book series than a crime drama — closer to The Sopranos than to the ...

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The Designer of HBO's The Penguin On Designing Gotham (Curbed)

Kalina Ivanov storyboarded 'Silence of the Lambs' and designed the world of Lovecraft Country. For HBO's The Penguin, she drew on her own life in 1970s New ...

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The Penguin review: Colin Farrell's powerhouse performance is the ... (The Irish Times)

Television review: As a showcase for Colin Farrell, the series has its charms but The Penguin is hugely uneven and often extremely slow as a moribund script ...

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TV Review: The Penguin soars when Colin Farrell and Cristin Milioti ... (LaineyGossip)

At the end of The Batman, mob boss Carmine Falcone is dead, leaving behind a power vacuum for control of Gotham City's criminal underbelly, something the ...

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Pesto the penguin chick is abnormally large - and now he's a social ... (Sky News)

The chunky penguin chick is a star attraction at the Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium in Australia, where last week he ate more than his own body weight in fish.

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New series 'The Penguin' reimagines the classic 'Batman' villain (Deseret News)

“The Penguin”, a show centering on the DC character Penguin, premiered Thursday. The new limited series from HBO stars Colin Farrell as Oz Cobb, ...

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The Penguin review – Colin Farrell deserves all the awards for this ... (The Guardian)

It's slick, fast – and doesn't feature the caped crusader once. The Irish actor is a revelation in a series that's so twisty it leaves you breathless.

'The Penguin' is a darkly engrossing entry into the Batman cannon (KUAR)

With no costumes, no superpowers and no Batman, HBO's The Penguin is less like a comic book series than a crime drama — closer to The Sopranos than to the ...

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What the QR Code In the 1st Episode of 'The Penguin' Leads To (Today.com)

'The Penguin' premiere features a blink-and-you-miss-it shot of a QR code that actually scanned, leading viewers to a "Batman" Easter egg.

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'The Penguin' Review: Gotham Gangster Goodness With A ... (Forbes)

The first episode of The Penguin really sets the tone: This isn't really a Batman show, it's a Gotham gangster series. This is The Sopranos with DC ...

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'The Penguin' (Sonoma Index-Tribune)

That's twice now, for filmmaker and producer Matt Reeves. First he directed “The Batman,” the 2022 Batman movie we didn't know we needed.

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the penguin: The Penguin Episode 2: Release Date, Time, Where to ... (Economic Times)

The Penguin Episode 2 will premiere on HBO on Sunday, September 29. The series has eight episodes, airing weekly on Sundays. The story focuses on the rise ...

The Penguin's Rex Calabrese Has a Major Catwoman Connection (Comicbook.com)

Only look if you want to know! The opening scene of The Penguin shows Oz Cobb (Colin Farrell) in a tense meeting with Alberto Falcone (Michael Zegen), who has ...

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The Penguin Soundtrack Guide: Every Song In Episode 1 (Screen Rant)

The Penguin episode 1 boasts a thrilling soundtrack that perfectly reflects the narrative and foreshadows some key events in The Batman spin-off.

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Huge Australian king penguin chick Pesto grows into social media star (WZVN-TV)

Weighing 49 pounds (22 kilograms) at 9 months old, Pesto is the heaviest penguin chick the Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium has ever had, its education supervisor ...

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A massive baby penguin named Pesto is inhaling fish and winning ... (KUAR)

Pesto, who weighs 46 pounds at just nine months old, has been on display at an Australian aquarium since April. As he grew, so did his social media fanbase ...

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Huge king penguin chick in Australia named Pesto becomes social ... (KAGSTV.com)

Pesto weighs as much as both his parents combined and has become a social media celebrity at an Australian aquarium.

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HBO's The Penguin full release schedule: Check out when new ... (Hindustan Times)

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