Matt Reeves: About Ben Affleck’s Role as Batman

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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‘The Last Jedi’ Director Responds To Remaking The Movie

Count Star Wars: The Last Jedi director Rian Johnson among the people hoping to see a fan campaign to remake the movie succeed. The director recently responded to a tweet from the Twitter account Remake The Last Jedi and offered a surprising — if not necessarily totally genuine — a show of support. Remake The Last Jedi has been gaining attention through its presence on Twitter and via a website, where it explains that it hopes to “provide Disney an opportunity to course-correct with the Star Wars franchise.” It argues…

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‘Avengers: Infinity War’ Director Talks About the Soul Stone

With its catastrophic ending Infinity War is the most talked about movie this year and many fans have theories of the events of the movie and how they will play out. The most misunderstood stone in the Infinity Gauntlet is the Soul Stone and many have opinions about how it works in this cinematic universe of Marvel Films. WARNING: Major spoilers ahead for Avengers: Infinity War In the movie Thanos had to sacrifice something he loved in order to gain the Soul Stone on Vormir, so he gave the life…

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No ‘Aquaman’ Trailer Yet? Director James Wan Says The Reason Why

Warner Bros’ “Ready Player One,” set to hit theaters Wednesday, superhero fans were hoping that the movie’s arrival would bring a trailer for the studio’s big Christmas release, “Aquaman.” But director James Wan says a trailer for the next DC movie isn’t coming out anytime soon, and he’s the reason why. “…a teaser-trailer going out this weekend was never in the books, despite what some claim,” Wan tweeted late Saturday night. “It’s not because of anyone or any nefarious reason holding it back — IT’S ME.” With the film currently…

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Justice League Movie: End of the Snyder-Verse

Zack Snyder, ever since he made his feature film debut with the 2004 with the remake of the horror film Dawn of the Dead he has not always pleased the critics. Snyder tweaked the Dawn of the Dead story from 1978 and made it more for modern audiences. 75% of 182 surveyed critics gave the film a positive review; the average rating is 6.7/10. Since then, he has done a number of comic book and superhero films, including 300 (2006) and Watchmen (2009), as well as the Superman film that…

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Ben Affleck Talks About Zack Snyder And Joss Whedon

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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THE BATMAN Director MATT REEVES Clarifies Statement on DCEU Connection

The Batman writer/director Matt Reeves has backtracked on his earlier statement that the film would not be part of the DC Extended Universe, saying now on Twitter that the film would be in-continuity with the other DC Films but would not feature any non-Batman characters. “Jeez, what’d I miss, guys…? ???? Just to be clear: Of COURSE Batman will be part of the D.C. Universe. Batman will be BATMAN…,” tweeted Reeves. “In my comments from a while back about not being part of the DCEU, I was talking about The…

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THE BATMAN Director Brings In New Screenwriter

The Batman director Matt Reeves is bringing in his War of the Planet of the Apes screenwriter Mark Bomback to write the DC film, according to Splash Report. Reeves had previously said he was abandoning the project’s original script by Ben Affleck, Chris Terrio, and Geoff Johns, saying his film would be “a new story.” “It’s just starting again. I’m excited about it. I think it’s going to be really cool,” Reeves said. Mark Bomback is a genre veteran, having written The Wolverine, as well as Live Free or Die…

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RON HOWARD Reportedly to Be Named HAN SOLO Director

Lucasfilm is set to name acclaimed director Ron Howard to direct its upcoming Han Solo film, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Howard was on the reported shortlist of directors to replace the previous team of Phil Lord & Christopher Miller, who were unexpectedly let go from the project earlier this week after several months of filming. According to THR, Howard is still in the process of meeting with the cast and crew and reviewing the footage that has already been shot. The still-untitled Han Solo film was only scheduled to shoot for…

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GEOFF JOHNS & KEVIN FEIGE Honor SUPERMAN Director RICHARD DONNER

On Wednesday night, DC Entertainment President & Chief Creative Officer Geoff Johns and Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige came together to honor the man that mentored them both, Superman: The Movie director Richard Donner. Donner was honored by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences in a special ceremony that brought Feige and Johns – both former interns under Donner – together with numerous other Hollywood luminaries to pay tribute to the 87-year-old filmmaker. Donner is known for directing Superman: The Movie, Superman II, The Goonies, the Lethal Weapon…

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MATT REEVES TO DIRECT AND PRODUCE “THE BATMAN”

(February 23, 2017 – Burbank, CA) – Warner Bros. Pictures announced today that Matt Reeves (“Dawn of the Planet of the Apes,” “Cloverfield”) has been set to direct “The Batman.” Reeves will also serve as a producer on the new standalone action adventure centering on one of DC’s most enduringly popular Super Heroes. The announcement was made by Toby Emmerich, President and Chief Content Officer, Warner Bros. Pictures Group. Emmerich stated, “We are thrilled to have Matt Reeves taking the helm of Batman, the crown jewel of our DC slate.…

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