Batman/Superman news and rumors

[Ice]

Ben Affleck is the night! Ben Affleck is the dark! Ben Affleck. IS. BATMAN!

 

[Victor Von Doom]

Ben Affleck is the night! Ben Affleck is the dark! Ben Affleck. IS. BATMAN!

I feel so conflicted.

Affleck today is actually amazing both in front and behind the camera.

However, there's that thought of Affleck as Daredevil that I can't shake.

 

[ProjectX2]

Re: The All About Comic Book Movies Thread

I'm not sure why people are worried about Ben Affleck when Zack Snyder exists. Affleck should be directing it too.

 

[Thor]

Re: The All About Comic Book Movies Thread

I'm not sure why people are worried about Ben Affleck when Zack Snyder exists. Affleck should be directing it too.

Well, he could be directing JL now. Maybe he was lying?

Otherwise I feel that this casting is pretty odd. I just don't see Affleck as Bruce Wayne or Batman.

 

[DIrishB]

Huh...


I've been impressed with Affleck's recent film work, as director and actor, but I'm disappointed by this news. I really think the film would've worked better casting a no-name who could both pull off the role as well as the fantastic combat and stunts required. The film was going to do billion dollar numbers anyway...it's Superman vs. Batman for Christ's sake. Everyone and their mother will go and see it. It didn't need a big name actor to draw people in.

While I'm sure Affleck can do a decent job, I'm unsure how well his voice will work for the Batman persona, for one, and not sure he can do the somewhat cantankerous, seen and done it all bad-ass that Batman is as he was portrayed in The Dark Knight Returns, which this is supposed to be drawing from. Even though it will be changed and not a carbon copy of the comic, the casting rumors of them going with an older Batman lend credence to the idea they're going to use the Batman and Superman interplay from that book as a guideline to their portrayal here. And I think that'll be a good thing, not only for an added sense of dark humor for the film, but also as a way of taking Superman down a peg or two after his messianic, saving the world stature he has after MoS.

Eh, we'll see. I still think Scott Adkins could've done a superb job with the combat. Affleck, much as I like the guy, kind of indicates we're in for more of the same in regards to the combat: quick cut close-ups and overall unimpressive.

 

[Ice]

Re: The All About Comic Book Movies Thread

well, he could be directing jl now. Maybe he was lying?

Otherwise i feel that this casting is pretty odd. I just don't see affleck as bruce wayne or batman.

Wait, WHO ARE YOU?!

 

[Thor]

Re: The All About Comic Book Movies Thread

Wait, WHO ARE YOU?!

Just some guy. My name could be Ethan and you may have known me for 7 years too.

 

[Ice]

Re: The All About Comic Book Movies Thread

 

[mike3717]

Hmmm...I'm not sure if this is good news or bad news. I guess it could be worse.

Ben Affleck playing Batman in Superman/Batman movie

 

[mike3717]

Re: DC Cinematic Universe - Upcoming Films

 

[Zombipanda]

Re: DC Cinematic Universe - Upcoming Films

I'm totally calling it. Affleck is directing Justice League.

 

[E]

I have no problem with this at all and don't get what is to get worked up about.

But that is because I *barely* care about DC superhero movies at this point.

And I like Ben Affleck.

 

[DIrishB]

I have no problem with this at all and don't get what is to get worked up about.

I like Affleck too, I'm just having trouble envisioning him pulling off the role of Bruce Wayne/Batman in the vein they're drawing from (Miller's TDKR comic). However I'm willing to give him the benefit of the doubt.

But that is because I *barely* care about DC superhero movies at this point.

Zombie.

And I want to make sweet love to Ben Affleck.

Huh.

 

[Lithium]

I'm with E. The guy is obviously at the top of his game with stuff like The Town and Argo. I think he will do just fine.

 

[Ice]

Reports: Ben Affleck Signed For Multiple Batman Movies, Apparently Already In Training

Don't choke on your Tim Tams but Ben Affleck has signed on to play Bruce Wayne and Batman in not just one but multiple movies. Of course, this is just what you would expect.

 

[E]

Zombie.

It has nothing to do with Marvel's movies or any kind of ridiculous loyalty to them over DC or anyone else. I just don't think they make very good movies aside from the Dark Knight trilogy, and those are over. Superman Returns was forgettable, and Man Of Steel looked disappointing enough to not want to bother with. Green Lantern and Jonah Hex were pretty much garbage. I don't care enough about the Justice League to care anything about a movie with them at this point, conceptually.

 

[Zombipanda]

It has nothing to do with Marvel's movies or any kind of ridiculous loyalty to them over DC or anyone else. I just don't think they make very good movies aside from the Dark Knight trilogy, and those are over. Superman Returns was forgettable, and Man Of Steel looked disappointing enough to not want to bother with. Green Lantern and Jonah Hex were pretty much garbage. I don't care enough about the Justice League to care anything about a movie with them at this point, conceptually.

I still don't think the Marvel crossover route is the way to go. I love Marvel's stable of movies, but the core DC heroes are so distinct that you could tell really superb stories by letting them each occupy a distinct world without having to worry about the difficulties that come with crossover continuity. Go for big, world twisting prestige features. That gives them a niche that distinguishes themselves from Marvel. An Aquaman disaster flick about mermen going to war with the Earth, a Wonder Woman feature with all the mythical creatures of classical lore run amok, a grand Green Lantern space opera...

But Warner has done a pretty lackluster job of handling their DC properties thus far. I'd say shuttling Snyder from the core of your universe is a step in the right direction.

Still, I'd be interested to see what an Affleck-directed superhero blockbuster would look like.

 

[E]

I still don't think the Marvel crossover route is the way to go.

I can't help but wonder if they are just scrambling to keep up because now they feel like they have to, or if they really, truly, genuinely have a plan of action and good ideas for story.

 

[DIrishB]

It has nothing to do with Marvel's movies or any kind of ridiculous loyalty to them over DC or anyone else. I just don't think they make very good movies aside from the Dark Knight trilogy, and those are over. Superman Returns was forgettable, and Man Of Steel looked disappointing enough to not want to bother with. Green Lantern and Jonah Hex were pretty much garbage. I don't care enough about the Justice League to care anything about a movie with them at this point, conceptually.

I know, I was kidding.

That said, while it does appear WB is playing copycat second-fiddle to Marvel's movies, I'm excited to see a JL film, but I'm even more excited for the Batman/Superman film.

I'm not convinced WB knows what they're doing, either, but Man of Steel was an ok film, and nowhere near the abomination some make it out to be. I still think you should at least give it a chance instead of relying on second-hand opinions of overly critical comic fans. It wasn't great either, but there were some strong performances and great fight scenes.

 

[Victor Von Doom]

I can't help but wonder if they are just scrambling to keep up because now they feel like they have to...

This.

 

[DARKKNIGHT]

Any studio in WB's position would be doing the same thing. Marvel's movies are making billions, so of course WB is going to push through it's comic book properties. I don't think WB/DC's cause is as lost as everyone seems to be making it out to be. Man of Steel wasn't a game changer but all of the actors in it were great, and it had moments of brilliance. In terms of quality, it's right up there with a majority of the Marvel Studios movies. The things that make me worry the most about WB's DCU is the continued presence of Snyder and their (seemingly) insistence on making their universe realistic/dark. I wish they'd get someone like Brad Bird to do Justice League, when they get there, but I'm sure it will be Snyder.

 

[DIrishB]

Any studio in WB's position would be doing the same thing. Marvel's movies are making billions, so of course WB is going to push through it's comic book properties. I don't think WB/DC's cause is as lost as everyone seems to be making it out to be. Man of Steel wasn't a game changer but all of the actors in it were great, and it had moments of brilliance. In terms of quality, it's right up there with a majority of the Marvel Studios movies. The things that make me worry the most about WB's DCU is the continued presence of Snyder and their (seemingly) insistence on making their universe realistic/dark. I wish they'd get someone like Brad Bird to do Justice League, when they get there, but I'm sure it will be Snyder.

Well said, echoes my feelings exactly.

 

[DIrishB]

Meteor scene in Batman/Superman, Man of Steel 2, whatever the hell its called

This makes me think we'll definitely see Kryptonite in the sequel. Would be an obvious way of putting Batman on equal footing with Superman in terms of physical power, as well as create a plot device for the film's villain to create a sense of peril for Superman.

 

[Ice]

This is already a better Batman vs Superman:

[video=youtube;nYCVnWStLrg]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYCVnWStLrg[/video]

:lol:

 

[DIrishB]

Lex Luthor in Batman vs. Superman inspired by All-Star Superman Lex?

Interesting article. Hoping its true, would be a great way of translating the character by using a phenomenal comic as the inspiration.

Also, there does seem to be a possibility that the Arrow and upcoming Flash TV shows will indeed tie into the DC films. According to the article it's dependent on how well-received the actor playing Barry Allen/Flash is...if the show doesn't do well they'll recast the role and I presume that means the series won't be linked to the films.

It also states that both Flash and Wonder Woman will appear in the film, but not in costume. We'll see Barry Allen and Diana, but not their costumed hero identities.

 

[DARKKNIGHT]

Interesting article. I'm starting to think that the actresses that they've been auditioning lately aren't up for Wonder Woman, but for a different role (Talia perhaps). I know that the role is described as the female lead, which seems to exclude Wonder Woman if she is in fact just a cameo.

I also thought it was interesting that Purefoy was contacted about Lex. It's somewhat reassuring, as a lot of the names I've heard tossed about for the part seem a bit too old for my taste. Lex should definitely be older than Superman, but still more or less in his physical prime.

 

[E]

Warner Bros. Producer Tells Us To Expect Wonder Woman And Doomsday In Superman – Batman Movie

 

[DARKKNIGHT]

Warner Bros. Producer Tells Us To Expect Wonder Woman And Doomsday In Superman – Batman Movie

I'm getting bad vibes about this movie. I thought the first one was decent, with room for improvement, but it feels like they are making a string of terrible choices. I'm find with Batman, but Wonder Woman too seems much. Hopefully whatever they decide to do works, but it feels like they're trying to compete with Marvel by throwing everything out at the same time. The fact that Snyder seems to behind the wheel of the DC movie universe is frightening as well.

 

[DIrishB]

Warner Bros. Producer Tells Us To Expect Wonder Woman And Doomsday In Superman – Batman Movie

Typical. Batman shows up so WB decide to kill off Superman.

 

[Captain Canuck]

Gal Gadot (The Fast & The Furious 4-6) has been cast as Wonder Woman