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‘The Raid’ Director Gareth Evans in Talks to Helm Deathstroke Movie Starring Joe Manganiello!!!

The DCEU just can’t seem to quit Deathstroke. Joe Manganiello (Magic Mike) signed on to play the villainous assassin last September, but a lot has changed since then. Zack Snyder was replaced by Joss Whedon on directing Justice League (where the character may have debuted), and Matt Reeves replaced Ben Affleck on directing a solo Batman film where the character may have been the main … Continue reading ‘The Raid’ Director Gareth Evans in Talks to Helm Deathstroke Movie Starring Joe Manganiello!!!

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A Batman Beyond Movie for the DCEU Is Being Rumored!!

With the recent question whether or not Ben Affleck would be staying on for the Matt Reeves Batman movie, there has been all kinds of rumors and speculation surrounding the future of the DCEU Dark Knight. Comic-Con did see Ben Affleck confirm he would be starring in Matt Reeves‘ Batman movie, but a rumor prior to the SDCC stated WB was going to gracefully remove … Continue reading A Batman Beyond Movie for the DCEU Is Being Rumored!!

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Ben Affleck’s Batman Future in Doubt as Warner Bros. Plots Franchise!!

Ben Affleck is heading to Comic-Con this weekend to promote Warner Bros.’ upcoming Justice League movie, set for a Nov. 17 release. But how many more times is he likely to put on the Batsuit? Probably not many, if ever again. Yes, Warners’ film studio chief Toby Emmerich tells The Hollywood Reporter, “Ben is our Batman. We love him as Batman. We want to keep … Continue reading Ben Affleck’s Batman Future in Doubt as Warner Bros. Plots Franchise!!

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Warner Bros. Dates Two Mystery DC Movies for 2020!!!

Hollywood is gearing up for the annual Comic-Con marketing bonanza and if there’s one studio you can always count on to go big, it’s Warner Bros. In addition to bringing out Steven Spielberg‘s Ready Player One and Denis Villeneuve‘s Blade Runner 2049, the studio is of course delivering some DCEU updates. The press release promises “stars Ben Affleck, Gal Gadot, Jason Momoa, Ezra Miller and Ray … Continue reading Warner Bros. Dates Two Mystery DC Movies for 2020!!!

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‘The Batman:’ Matt Reeves Has Shelved Ben Affleck’s Script!!!

Five months into the job of directing the upcoming DC film “The Batman,” Matt Reeves has set aside the original script written by Ben Affleck and Geoff Johns, and is “starting again” on a completely new take. Speaking to Josh Horowitz on MTV’s Happy Sad Confused podcast, Reeves was asked whether or not he was going to be working from Affleck and John’s script when he confirmed development is just … Continue reading ‘The Batman:’ Matt Reeves Has Shelved Ben Affleck’s Script!!!

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Matt Reeves Teases a “Noir-Driven, Detective Version” of ‘The Batman’!!

With War for the Planet of the Apes landing in theaters next month, director Matt Reeves has already started making the press rounds for the final chapter in the new Apes trilogy. As you might expect, people have some questions about The Batman. What’s a bit more surprising is that Reeves actually had some encouraging and interesting things about his vision for the project rather than … Continue reading Matt Reeves Teases a “Noir-Driven, Detective Version” of ‘The Batman’!!

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Ben Affleck in Talks to Return for ‘The Accountant’ Sequel!!

While talk surrounding Ben Affleck these days mostly revolves around his role as Batman, the actor is lining up a sequel of a very different sort. Per Deadline, Affleck is in talks to reprise his role in a sequel to last year’s solid thriller The Accountant alongside returning director Gavin O’Connor and returning screenwriter Bill Dubuque. Those deals, including those of producers Lynette Howell Taylor … Continue reading Ben Affleck in Talks to Return for ‘The Accountant’ Sequel!!

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With ‘The Batman’ Delayed, Warner Bros. Looking for Another DC Movie to Shoot This Year!!!

Yesterday, Warner Bros. pushed back the release of Aquaman from October 2018 to a prime December 21, 2018 release date—the weekend that was previously eyed for Avatar 2 before James Cameron delayed that sequel for the 57th time. But as I noted in my writeup, while the December date is a smart box office move for Aquaman, Warner Bros. does not have any other DC … Continue reading With ‘The Batman’ Delayed, Warner Bros. Looking for Another DC Movie to Shoot This Year!!!

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Warner Bros. Developing Live-Action ‘Nightwing’ Movie with ‘The LEGO Batman’ Director Chris McKay!!!!

Sidekick, no more. Dick Grayson is getting his own starring slot in the DC Extended Universe. Warner Bros. is developing a Nightwing movie with The LEGO Batman Movie director Chris McKay in talks to direct. Per THR, the live-action spin on the classic Bat-family character is getting a script from The Accountant and The Judge scribe Bill Dubuque, so I assume this movie will be … Continue reading Warner Bros. Developing Live-Action ‘Nightwing’ Movie with ‘The LEGO Batman’ Director Chris McKay!!!!

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‘The Batman’: Matt Reeves Finally Confirmed to Direct!!!!

The new Batman movie officially has a director. While Ben Affleck was poised to take the helm of the new solo feature The Batman, he opted to step away from the director’s chair a few weeks ago, leaving a very enviable vacancy. Warner Bros. worked quickly to find a new director who could bring something fresh to the DCEU, and they’ve found that person in … Continue reading ‘The Batman’: Matt Reeves Finally Confirmed to Direct!!!!

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‘The Batman’: Director Matt Reeves Exits Talks to Take the Helm!!!

Just one week after it looked like Warner Bros. had found a replacement director on Ben Affleck’s standalone The Batman, talks with filmmaker Matt Reeves have stalled out. The Cloverfield and Dawn of the Planet of the Apes director was quickly chosen as the replacement for Affleck after the film’s star decided he didn’t want to direct the movie anymore, and Reeves entered negotiations to … Continue reading ‘The Batman’: Director Matt Reeves Exits Talks to Take the Helm!!!

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‘The Batman’ Hires ‘War for the Planet of the Apes’ Director Matt Reeves!!!

A couple weeks ago, Ben Affleck announced that he would not direct The Batman, but would remain on board to star and produce. Warner Bros. has been searching for directors, and now according to Variety, they’ve landed on War for the Planet of the Apes helmer Matt Reeves. Variety reports that Reeves was always high on the list, but THR adds that the studio was … Continue reading ‘The Batman’ Hires ‘War for the Planet of the Apes’ Director Matt Reeves!!!

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Ben Affleck Will NOT Direct ‘The Batman’!!!

If you thought the failure of Live by Night would force Ben Affleck into directing The Batman, think again. Variety reports that Affleck has decided to step down as the director even though as recently as January 10th he said he was still on board and just needed time to get the script right. “There are certain characters who hold a special place in the … Continue reading Ben Affleck Will NOT Direct ‘The Batman’!!!

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Ben Affleck Affirms He’s Directing ‘The Batman’; Asks Bros to Give Him a Second!!!

When is The Batman happening? That seems to have been the question on a lot of people’s minds over the past year or so, since the release of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice introduced Ben Affleck’s interesting take on the Dark Knight. Affleck is poised to direct the standalone Batman movie, which he’s co-writing with Geoff Johns, but the Argo filmmaker has been rather … Continue reading Ben Affleck Affirms He’s Directing ‘The Batman’; Asks Bros to Give Him a Second!!!

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Ben Affleck Seems Doubtful About Directing ‘The Batman’!!

Though he told Variety just two weeks ago that “everything is coming together” for the production of “The Batman,” a standalone film that he would direct and star in, in his latest interview didn’t sound so optimistic. When he spoke to Variety at a New York screening of his new film “Live By Night,” he said, “We’re still finishing up a script. I’m very excited.” But … Continue reading Ben Affleck Seems Doubtful About Directing ‘The Batman’!!

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Jeremy Irons Suggests ‘The Batman’ Starts Filming Next Summer!!

Ben Affleck has had a very busy 2016. He wrapped filming on his long-delayed Argo directorial follow-up Live by Night early this year, then almost immediately hit the press circuit for Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Directly after that, he went and shot Justice League for director Zack Snyder, and towards the end of principal photography on the DC superhero team-up, Affleck had press duties for his starring turn in the action thriller The Accountant. He’s … Continue reading Jeremy Irons Suggests ‘The Batman’ Starts Filming Next Summer!!

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Ben Affleck’s Standalone Batman Film Will Be Titled Simply ‘The Batman’!!

Sometimes keeping things simple is the best plan of attack. At least, that’s what Ben Affleck has in mind as he looks ahead to his standalone Batman film, which he’s writing, directing, and will obviously be starring in. Rather than argue the pros and cons of whether to use a v. or a vs. in Batman v Deathstroke, or include a cumbersome colon in a painfully long subtitle, Affleck has … Continue reading Ben Affleck’s Standalone Batman Film Will Be Titled Simply ‘The Batman’!!

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