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More Ben Affleck As Batman

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As you probably already know Ben Affleck is again back as Batman and attached to the new Zack Snyder release of Justice League at HBO Max, the recently launched streaming service from AT&T and Warner Bros. We know that the release of the Snyder cut of the movie may involve new voice over for many members of the crew in Snyder’s version on Justice league but there may be more to Ben Afflect’s participation than just voice over. There is a new claim that Afflect has already signed a new…

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Matt Reeves: About Ben Affleck’s Role as Batman

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When Zack Snyder’s Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice first premiered in theaters over two years ago, there were mixed feelings about Ben Affect’s role as Batman. Now we are further confused about his continued involvement as the Caped Crusader. Even though it seemed lately like Affleck would be stepping down from his role as Batman in the upcoming solo film, writer and director Matt Reeves recently issued an update about the movie. Speaking at the Television Critics Association’s summer press tour, Reeves, revealed that he’s still speaking with Affleck…

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Will The Batman Movie Ever Be Made?

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Batman is one of the most popular characters in the DC universe. Last month director Matt Reeves was asked on twitter how the new Batman movie was progressing. His answer: “Really, really well, thanks! I could not be more excited!” He obviously offers up nothing concerning concrete plot details or a general direction as to where he wants to take this film, but this at least tells us that progress is being made. The response was essential to reassure fans because of the problems with the production of a stand-alone…

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Suicide Squad May Be Ben Affleck’s Last Appearance As Batman

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From DC Comics News: With the commercial disappointment that was Justice League, the future of the Flashpoint movie is in limbo and it was recently revealed in Variety that Ben Affleck will NOT be in Matt Reeves Batman film. So how will Ben Affleck leave the role of Batman? According to Batman on Film, it may be in the upcoming Suicide Squad 2, a film that is definitely happening. It does make sense seeing as how Ben Affleck has worked with director Gavin O’Connor (Director for Suicide Squad 2) before…

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Mercedes-Benz teams up with DC for six part JUSTICE LEAGUE digital series

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Media Release — Mercedes-Benz has partnered with Warner Bros. Pictures and DC Entertainment to publish an action-packed digital comic book series as part of Mercedes-Benz’s global campaign to promote the upcoming Justice League film. Produced exclusively for the Mercedes-Benz Instagram channel, the six standalone stories focus on the private lives and alter egos of Justice League team members, including Bruce Wayne, Diana Prince and more, as they save the day with a little help from their heroic Mercedes vehicles. The series is written by Adam Schlagman who serves as Creative…

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Ben Affleck Talks About Zack Snyder And Joss Whedon

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Justice League star Ben Affleck talks here about working with both Zack Snyder and Joss Whedon on the DC Comics adaptation and shares his thoughts on the similarities between this movie and The Avengers… When a family tragedy resulted in Zack Snyder deciding to step away from Justice League, Joss Whedon was brought in to take the helm of the movie’s reshoots. While it was reported at the time that he would be sticking to Snyder’s style of filmmaking, it’s inevitable that the movie is going to look different to…

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Ben Affleck Not Directing Batman Movie

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Ben Affleck has decided not to direct the Batman movie. Word comes from Variety who also states that Ben Affleck will stay on the Batman movie as a producer and as the titular character. “There are certain characters who hold a special place in the hearts of millions,” Ben Affleck said in a statement. “Performing this role demands focus, passion and the very best performance I can give. It has become clear that I cannot do both jobs to the level they require. Together with the studio, I have decided…

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Ben Affleck reiterates Spring 2017 start for Batman Movie

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Despite saying earlier this week that he is a believer in “not reverse engineering projects to meet a window or a date,” Ben Affleck reiterated to Variety that plans are still on for his solo Batman movie to shoot in the spring of 2017. “We’re on the right track with that and everything is coming together. We’re still finishing up a script. I’m very excited.” Affleck also opened up about what came before him as well, saying: “I respect all of those [Batman] movies. Christopher Nolan did an incredible job,…

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Ben Affleck Shows Video With Deathstroke in Movie

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Ben Affleck account on Twitter showed scene involving Deathstroke walking in a large equipment carrier looks like for the Justice League movie. People speculating if he is in Justice League maybe he is the main antagonist in the new Batman solo movie coming out possible in 2018. Click HERE to see video. “Justice League” has a November 17, 2017 release directed by Zack Snyder starring Ben Affleck as Batman, Henry Cavill as Superman, Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman, Jason Momoa as Aquaman, Ezra Miller as The Flash, Ray Fisher as…

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Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice Plot?

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As far as Batman v Superman is concerned, we’ve heard a lot about the former and not so much about the latter, but Badass Digest has a rundown of what Supes is up to based on a script draft by Chris Terrio written just prior to shooting. Needless to say, spoilers below. For those afraid the Dark Knight would overshadow his rival, the site says the new film is very much a sequel to Man of Steel, starting with Bruce Wayne (Ben Affleck) in Metropolis during the battle with Zod,…

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Ben Affleck Talks Batman

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Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice isn’t Ben Affleck’s first superhero rodeo, as he famously played the Man Without Fear in 2003′s widely criticized Daredevil. With director Zack Snyder’s Dawn of Justice, he returns to the genre with higher expectations and even more fan pressure than ever. But to hear Affleck tell it, he’s more than ready for the challenge. “Before I took the role, Warner Bros. gave me a bunch of past reactions to casting and said, ‘Are you sure you want to get into this? This is part…

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Ben Affleck To Play Batman In New Movie

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USA BATMAN REPORT: Holy mixed reactions, Batman. A flurry of activity on social media and in pop-culture circles ignited Thursday night when Warner Bros. announced Oscar-winning actor Ben Affleck as the newest guy to take the cape, cowl and mantle of the Dark Knight and his billionaire secret identity as Bruce Wayne. Affleck will make his first appearance in the Man of Steel sequel opposite Henry Cavill as Superman, slated to open July 17, 2015. Fans in favor of the move used hashtags such as “#Batfleck” to voice their approval…

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