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255 on 3 reasons to give Ben Affleck a chance as Batman (poll)To say fans have been unhappy with the news that Ben Affleck will play Batman in Batman vs. Superman would be an understatement. The reaction is unlike anything I've ever seen in the three years I've been running Batman News. Hundreds of online petitions have gathered tens of thousands of signatures. The most embarrassing act…
A quick look on Twitter will reveal that a majority of online fans have been very disappointed with the news that Ben Affleck will be Batman in 2015's Batman vs. Superman. But what do the pros think? Let's take a look at reactions from Ben Affleck's friends, peers, and others from the entertainment business. Hear…
Behind-the-scenes reports of Warner Bros. blockbuster Batman casting announcement are starting to come online. The Hollywood Report did some digging and came up with a few details as to why Ben Affleck decided to play Batman in Batman vs. Superman. Sources tell The Hollywood Reporter that the process began earlier this year when director Zack Snyder had finished…
Warner Bros. has announced that Ben Affleck will play Batman in 2015's Batman vs. Superman! And while that title is still unofficial, they have announced the release date -- July 17, 2015. Check out the full press release below: BURBANK, CA, August 22, 2013 – Ending weeks of speculation, Ben Affleck has been set to…
Gamescom is still in progress in Cologne, Germany and WB Montreal is still cranking out new Batman: Arkham Origins content. They released new screenshots which show off the recently revealed assassin, Firefly, but we get our first look at a new gadget too. They're called shock gloves, and Polygon caught up with the game's creative…
WB Games Montreal just debuted an awesome Batman: Arkham Origins trailer titled "Nowhere to Run" during Gamescom in Cologne, Germany. The new trailer reveals that Firefly will be trying to kill Batman and cash in on Black Mask's $50 million reward. As the fifth assassin, Firefly joins Bane, Deathstroke, Copperhead, and Deadshot. There are still…
Batman must try to save Rex Mason from transforming into Metamorpho. Directed by Curt Geda. Written by Erin Maher & Kathryn Reindl. There won't be any new episodes for a while, but if you haven't caught Beware the Batman yet all 6 episodes will repeat starting with episode #1 next Saturday at 10AM Eastern on…
Brand new screenshots from Batman: Arkham Origins were released today, and we get our first look at the Batcave! The Batcave will serve as a primary location in Batman: Arkham Origins, according to GamesTM magazine. They did a cover story on WB Games Montreal's upcoming Batman games, check out the video above for more info.…
The moment we've all been waiting for ever since Zack Snyder announced Batman vs. Superman at Comic-Con could be right around the corner! According to Latino Review's "El Mayimbe", a Batman casting announcement could be coming within the next 30 days. FREE TWITTER SCOOP! HEARING THAT THE WORLD WILL KNOW WHO THE GODDAMN BATMAN IS…
Last week Warner Bros. revealed the UK version of the Batman: Arkham Origins Collector's Edition and today we have our first look at the version that will be released in North America, Australia and New Zealand. This version comes with a bit more content, including a really cool Joker statue -- complete with LED effects. It…
Last week news broke that Warner Bros. was interested in having Bryan Cranston play Lex Luthor in Zack Snyder's Batman vs. Superman, and today Bryan Cranston has responded to the rumors. Here's what he had to say to Metro when asked about playing the iconic Superman villain: “Give me a call,” he says with a grin. And…
DC Comics has seen a major boost in sales of Frank Miller's "The Dark Knight Returns" ever since director Zack Snyder revealed that it would be inspiration for his upcoming movie Batman vs. Superman. DC Comics told Variety that digital sales of the graphic novel rose 161% in July and set a single month sales…
An unhinged ex-mob accountant named Humphrey Dumpler is sealing his victims inside life-size toy army men armed to explode and it's up to Batman and Lt. James Gordon to end his rampage. Directed by Rick Morales. Written by Michael Ryan. I first saw this episode at SDCC a few weeks back and I think that…
It seems like Warner Bros. is still trying to get Christian Bale to reprise his role in Batman vs. Superman! According to a new eBook "Beyond Batman: The Unauthorized True Story of Christian Bale and His Dark Knight Dilemma" by Vince Russel...
With a lot of the Batman vs. Superman focus being on the casting of the new Batman, it's easy to forgot that this movie will need a villain too! Eventually after Batman and Superman settle their differences they're going to have to team up and stop the bad guys, right? With all of the LexCorp Easter…
Update: Well that was fast. The video has been pulled. Check out the official multiplayer trailer in its place. Last week Warner Bros. revealed that Batman: Arkham Origins would include online multiplayer -- a first for the Arkham series. Splash Damage, the development studio responsible for the multiplayer mode wants to make sure the gameplay is…
Last month a photo of the Batman: Arkham Origins Collector's Edition leaked online, and today Warner Bros. has officially unveiled the UK version. It will be available on October 25th for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 for £79.99. The US version of the Collector's Edition will be revealed next week, so stay tuned to…
Bruce Wayne announces that he has hired brilliant scientist Dr. Jason Burr to work on the Ion Cortex, a device that could solve all the world's energy problems. The announcement also draws the attention of The League of Assassins and it is up to Tatsu to protect Burr from Silver Monkey, one of The League's…
Earlier this week news broke that Warner Bros. was looking for an older Batman for Batman vs. Superman and now thanks to the The Hollywood Reporter we have some contenders! THR confims that the studio wants Batman to be around 40 years old in their story, which will be influenced by Frank Miller's "The Dark…
Update 8/3/13: Josh Brolin, Ryan Gosling, and Joe Manganiello up for Batman in 'Batman vs. Superman' According to a new report from Batman on Film, Warner Bros. is seeking an older Batman for 2015's Batman vs. Superman movie. They want someone in their mid-40s to portray a "grizzled veteran" version of Batman. This definitely jives with…
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