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53 on Ben Affleck explains the 'Batman v Superman' vs. 'Star Wars' battle between Zack Snyder and J.J. Abrams (video)Thanks to a new Yahoo interview with Ben Affleck, we now know why Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice director Zack Snyder and Star Wars: Episode VII director J.J. Abrams have been battling on Twitter. "I think it was started because JJ [Abrams] and Colin Anderson, who is a great [camera] operator who always works…
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MTV's Josh Horowitz caught up with Ben Affleck and asked about Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, specifically about the influence that Frank Miller's The Dark Knight Returns will have on it. Here's what Affleck had to say: "I do think Zack [Snyder] was heavily influenced by [The Dark Knight Returns]. Everyone’s influenced by that.…
Though Ben Affleck is currently promoting David Fincher's Gone Girl, the movie that everyone really wants to talk to him about is Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice! In an appearance on Live! with Kelly and Michael earlier this morning, Affleck revealed that he's been looking at a couple of the members of The Avengers cast…
In a new interview with The Sunday Times, Ben Affleck revealed that he and Batman have a similar character flaw when it comes to rage, hinting that Batman's anger will be key in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. "I think it's a necessity, historically, in the tradition of these films," he said. "For me,…
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice has been shooting since May, and while we've seen Ben Affleck in action as Bruce Wayne, we've yet to see Batman in any set photos. Unfortunately that may not change any time soon. A source tells Batman News that Batman has been featured in scenes this week that are…
The New York Times sat down with Ben Affleck to promote his new movie Gone Girl, but even they couldn't help but ask about Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice too. While Affleck didn't drop and Earth-shattering news, he did give a very interesting quote about Zack Snyder's upcoming Man of Steel sequel. Here's what…
It's hard to believe that it's been a year already, but Friday marked the one year anniversary of Ben Affleck being cast as Batman. The announcement earned him the "Batfleck" nickname on social media, but many fans weren't happy with the news. A year later some fans are more excited than they were last August,…
To celebrate the one year anniversary of Ben Affleck being cast as Batman, I thought I'd share a small Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice scoop with you. Minor spoilers follow... Ben Affleck shot a Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice scene inside the Masonic Temple in Detroit last week, and a source told Batman…
Unless you've been living under a rock for the past few weeks, you've heard about the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. You dare a few friends to pour a bucket of ice water over their head within the next 24 hours, or donate money towards fighting ALS... also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease. The ALS Association…
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Ben Affleck injured his shoulder early last week on the Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice set, Star reports: The 41-year-old was sent home from set after straining his body due to a complicated move using his left shoulder. “It was hurting him pretty bad,” a source reveals. “He’s putting his all into this role…
Ben Affleck's new movie Gone Girl opens in October and he's already starting to promote it. We can probably expect a lot of new interviews over the next couple of months, which means lots of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice questions as well! Entertainment Weekly chatted with Affleck recently and got his thoughts on…
As I'm sure you've all heard, actor and comedian Robin Williams committed suicide yesterday in his California home. Williams was a huge Batman fan, and has said in the past that he'd take any role in a Batman movie. Unfortunately now he'll never get the chance. Robin Williams, Ben Affleck, and Matt Damon all won their…
I've heard for a while now that Ben Affleck's Batman in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice would be in his mid-40s. Last week a new rumor came out which contradicted that claim, and said that Batman would be a 30-year veteran crime fighter who is in his 50s. A man who would know better…
Over the past three days the long awaited Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice car chase scene was filmed. Unfortunately the Batmobile did not make an appearance like many fans had hoped, but we did get to see Ben Affleck as Bruce Wayne, explosions, smoke, car crashes, and more! Photographer Mark Bialek got the best…
We've heard for a while that Batman was going to be older in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Ben Affleck was spotted on set yesterday sporting some grey hair to support that claim. Director Zack Snyder has even been quoted as calling him a "crusty old Batman". I had heard that he was going…
It's not hard to look at Ben Affleck in a suit from a red carpet event and imagine what he'll look like as Bruce Wayne, but this is Batman News... we live for this stuff! Our new Batman was spotted in...
Update: First photo of Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman is officially online! Warner Bros. just kicked off their Comic-Con panel in style! Director Zack Snyder came out first and showed a teaser trailer for Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. It starts off with Ben Affleck's Batman in a suit that we haven't seen yet.…
A new official photo of Ben Affleck as Batman from Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice was just released by DC Comics. To celebrate Batman's 75th anniversary there's a big Batman montage wall made up of old and new photos. In this case... brand new! Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice photographer Clay Enos took…
Before passing the torch to Ben Affleck, Christian Bale spoke to the actor about his upcoming role as Batman. Of all the things he could say, Bale only had one piece of advice. Here's a refresher from an Access Hollywood interview last fall: "The only thing I said to him is look, just make sure…
Ben Affleck stars in David Fincher's Gone Girl later this year, and a tense new trailer was just released. The movie is based on the book by Gillian Flynn and shows Affleck in a dark role ahead of throwing on the cape and cowl for Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Fun fact: Ben Affleck…
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