Batman vs Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)
 

Warner Bros. opts not to do a traditional "Man of Steel" sequel

Warner Bros. kicked Saturday at Comic-Con with a big announcement:

Batman and Superman will pair up in a new movie as the follow up to “Man of Steel.”

Zach Snyder, who helmed “Man of Steel,” is co-writing the story with David S. Goyer, who will then pen the screenplay.

Production is expected to begin in 2014, with an anticipated release date in summer 2015.

The new Batman has yet to be cast. Christian Bale has, however, said he would not return to the role. Amy Adams, Laurence Fishburne and Diane Lane are all returning.

Studio and the director made the announcement of the the Superman and Batman match-up to 6,000 people inside Hall H at the San Diego Convention Center, at the end of its panel.

During the brief presentation, Snyder revealed the film’s logo.


The studio and DC Entertainment has been considering several options for its superhero films, including a “Man of Steel” sequel for 2015, a Flash movie in 2016 and the Justice League film for 2017.

Warner Bros. has indicated that it planned to bring back Superman for a 2015 film if “Man of Steel” performed up to expectations. The film’s worldwide box office has hit $622 million since its June 14 launch. ”The Dark Knight Rises,” starring Bale, topped $1 billion in global box office last year.

The Batman-Superman movie could match the box office prowess of “Marvel’s The Avengers.” That 2012 Disney release, featuring Iron Man, Captain America, the Hulk and Thor, amassed $1.5 billion worldwide.

It would also move the Burbank studio closer to its long-planned all-star superhero pic “Justice League” — finally fully exploiting its DC Comics library beyond Batman and Superman.

“Justice League” would bring to the screen such characters as Aquaman, the Flash, Wonder Woman and another Green Lantern, whose costly 2011 predecessor flopped.

“Superman and Batman together on the big screen is a dream come true for DC fans everywhere,” said Diane Nelson, president of DC Entertainment. “All of us at DC Entertainment could not be more excited for Zack’s continuing vision for the DC Universe.”

Snyder said, “I’m so excited to begin working again with Henry Cavill in the world we created, and I can’t wait to expand the DC Universe in this next chapter. Let’s face it, it’s beyond mythological to have Superman and our new Batman facing off, since they are the greatest Super Heroes in the world.”

The new film brings back Charles Roven and Deborah Snyder as producers. This time, Christopher Nolan and Emma Thomas are serving as executive producers, along with Benjamin Melniker and Michael E. Uslan.

http://blogs.indiewire.com/theplayli...-film-20130720

I vote Michael Fassbender as the new Bruce Wayne!

I have always struggled with this partnership.I mean,Superman can do anything,he is Superman.Whereas Batman is human,and very limited in what he can do.

I just dont see how the two can be joined in one movie.

Batman has all his toys but Superman can simply fly away,or move a mountain with his bare hands,or laser the moon in half with his mighty gaze.

Or am i missing something here?

I know they've got to come up with something new but I just can't get my head around this. They're two very different stories and characters and I fear they're just merging them because it's going to generate a lot of cash. Well, actually I KNOW that's why they're doing it.

Well there's a whole bunch of different D.C. story lines where Supes & Bats work together (and against each other). Didn't really think it would work as well as say, Marvel studios doing The Avengers (where as those story lines are alot lighter than the Nolan produced/directed D.C. films). WB was gonna re-boot the batman franchise anyway in 2015 with Nolan producing and Goyer writing with a new actor & director. Not sure if this project is that, or if they are going to do both. However, the organic world that Nolan has created with the D.C. characters are way more interesting to me than The Marvel films.

I'm a bit confused as to why this thread or any threads about superheroes (i.e. Man of Steel, Batman and Superman teaming up, Upcoming Avengers...) are on this site. Superheroes are not classified as horror. And this forum is "Upcoming HORROR Movies" NOT "Upcoming Movies" I will probably end up seeing each of those because I love batman and Marvel Comics are my favorite so I will definitely see the new Avengers but this is not the forum to be posting about such things.

Ben Affleck is the new Batman!
 

Ben Affleck could play Batman across numerous films and may still direct Justice League

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hea...aid-yes-613658

http://www.totalfilm.com/news/ben-af...man-of-steel-2

I have no problem with this

I've been a Batman fan for close to 50 years, and , for the moment, I don't see any major problems with this. Whe I finally see some actual footage from the movie then I'll make my judgment. Until then, lets hope for the best.

Epic FAIL!!!

Not that i really give a shit, but i would rather prefer either Bradley Cooper or Ryan Gosling for the role.

Coopers too happy and Goslings too bland. I don't think Afflecks the best choice but I'm sure he'll be better then George Clooney and Val Kilmer. The movies gonna suck anyway just like the first.

Definitely wouldn't have been my pick but maybe, just maybe he can pull off a heath ledger like performance. I doubt it but there is always hope.

Just can't see this ending well.

Affleck's Batman will be 'tired, weary and seasoned' says WB Exec
CEO Kevin Tsujihara calls Affleck 'perfect for the vision' of the film

http://geektyrant.com/news/2013/9/13...ired-and-weary

Ditto; that's the thing. I've seen MAN OF STEEL in the theater, though Henry Cavill is at least did way better than Brandon Routh but quite disappointed with Snyder's treatment as he just made it an one big pile of a shitty chaos at the 2nd half.

I would rather love to see Michael Fassbender as the cape crusader.

Affleck is a decent actor who is good enough to play certain types of roles but not an action hero! In his most of the films, we see him with a common expression like someone just slapped him hard & he's about to cry. He's an actor who is better suited to play a role of a romantic hero or a brokenhearted young man who is frustrated about life or just got dumped by his gf or gay partner. I tried to think of him as Bruce Wayne as well Batsy but as a BatFan my imagination becomes an irritation for me at the end. Still, as Batman & Superman is going to face off on the big screen for the very first time, I really want to hope Snyder will somehow successfully do this incredible job of making Affleck an acceptable Bruce Wyane & Batman. I guess, they just took "Anyone can be Batman" joke too seriously. Fans are suffering for a result of some poor Hollywoody-studio driven game of power, fame & politics.
Still this whole casting thing would only become sensible if they're planning to make the 1st Gay-Superhero movie where Batman & Superman would fall for each other at some point in the movie! :D

I think the whole superhero movie scene is messed up right know they just keep throwing movies down are throat come on Ben as batman that is disrespect to batman Ben can act but come on he does not have that edge to him that griddy
tough look dont get me started on marvel Thor sucked Iron-man is corny The best super hero series I think in my opinion is Wolverine. and I liked Punisher
were he fights Jigsaw the gore factor was there the story was good and it kicked butt Watchmen was a classic to They should make a movie on Sandman and Death DC vertigo movies would BE A CLASSIC

Gal Gadot Cast as Wonder Woman in Batman vs. Superman!

Warner Bros. has announced this morning that Gal Gadot, most well known for appearing in the "Fast & Furious" films, has landed the role of Wonder Woman/Diana Prince in Zack Snyder's upcoming Batman vs. Superman film.


Batman vs. Superman will feature the return of Henry Cavill as Superman, facing off against Ben Affleck as Bruce Wayne/Batman. Also starring Amy Adams, Diane Lane and Laurence Fishburne, the Zack Snyder-directed Batman vs. Superman hits theaters on July 17, 2015.

http://www.deadline.com/2013/12/newc...n-vs-superman/

well, she's no Lynda Carter

LOL! My first thought when I saw that picture was "She's too skinny to be Wonder Woman!"

Gal Gadot breaks silence on criticism over Wonder Woman casting
Actress responds to fans who say she's not fit enough for the Amazon warrior


Weeks after the announcement of her casting, actress Gal Gadot has finally opened up about her upcoming turn as Wonder Woman in Zack Snyder’s untitled "Man of Steel" sequel.

In an interview with Israeli entertainment show "Good Evening with Gai Pines", Gadot said she represents “the Wonder Woman of the new world” — a direct response to fan criticism that she’s not fit enough, and not large-chested enough, to play the DC Comics icon.

Gadot said she’s currently training for the role, with her preparations including learning “Kung Fu, kickboxing, swords, jujutsu, [and] Brazilian” martial arts. “I’ll gain body mass,” she promised.

The new Wonder Woman debuts in the "Man of Steel" sequel on July 17, 2015.


http://batman-news.com/2013/12/26/ga...ning-and-more/

Superman-Batman movie pushed to 2016

Warner Bros. announced on Friday its decision to move the release of Zack Snyder’s untitled Batman-Superman movie to May 6, 2016.

The studio said their move allows “the filmmakers time to realize fully their vision, given the complex visual nature of the story.” This follows word that the production starring Henry Cavill and Ben Affleck had been pushed to begin in the second quarter of 2014 rather than its originally planned winter start date.

Dan Fellman, Warner Bros. President of Domestic Distribution, went on to say “We know that there is already great anticipation building for the next Super Hero film from Zack Snyder, and we are equally eager to see what he has in store for Superman and Batman as they share the big screen for the first time ever.”

Warners is still casting the film including the main villain role which sources tell Variety is still in Joaquin Phoenix’s court. It will also reunite “Man of Steel” stars Amy Adams, Laurence Fishburne and Diane Lane, and also stars Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman/Diana Prince.

The screenplay will be written by David S. Goyer, from a story co-created by Goyer and Snyder.


http://variety.com/2014/film/news/superm-1201062720/

With Avengers movie being so popular that's why they decided to put both super heros in the same movie. Honestly think it's a great move.

Am sure a ton of people will go see it no doubt.

Hans Zimmer will be in charge of the soundtrack.

http://www.flickeringmyth.com/2014/0...-superman.html

First behind-the-scenes pic - http://www.flickeringmyth.com/2014/0...-superman.html

Batman vs. Superman is set for release on May 6th 2016 with returning Man of Steel stars Henry Cavill (Superman), Amy Adams (Lois Lane), Diane Lane (Martha Kent) and Laurence Fishburne (Perry White) also joined by Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman, Jesse Eisenberg as Lex Luthor, Jeremy Irons as Alfred Pennyworth and Holly Hunter, Callan Mulvey and Tao Okamoto in as-yet-unrevealed roles.

First look at Ben Affleck as Batman, standing beside his Batmobile:


High resolution - http://collider.com/wp-content/uploa...-Batmobile.jpg


(via Collider & Zack Snyder's Twitter)

Absolutely love it, although if they are going for Dark Knight Returns era Batman...well, I'll be interested to see if I believe Affleck's age for it. I've been quite supportive of Affleck since the announcement, but I'm now wondering if they should have gone older.

I think it won't be entirely based on Miller's Dark Knight Returns. Probably Snyder & his team going to take some idea or elements from it. I'm guessing at first half there would the Batman-Superman thing...the introduction & their rivalry & friendship with Lex Luthor & some other villain's agenda. Then from the 2nd half, they may introduce Wonder Woman, Cyborg & some other JL heroes against a great threat(?!). Overall, I guess it'll be more of a JLA: The Beginning sort of flick.

Warner Bros. has given a title to its “Batman v. Superman” movie, “Dawn of Justice,” which can mean only one thing: it will lead into “The Justice League.”

Written by “Argo” scribe Chris Terrio, “Dawn of Justice” has entered production and will shoot on location in Detroit, Illinois, Africa and the South Pacific.

Warner Bros. still plans to release the film May 6, 2016.

Jason Momoa will play Aquaman in 'Dawn Of Justice'

"Batman Vs Superman: Dawn Of Justice" arrives in theaters May 6, 2016.


http://www.hitfix.com/motion-capture...it-will-happen

Still & at least far more "sensible" selection than Affleck as Batman, Gadot as WW and Jesse Eisen as Luthor.

Considering the line of fails DC has been pumping out in movies, I'm not really looking forward to this one. I saw the trailer recently and was as unimpressed as I knew I would be (although Batman's snarky line about seeing if Superman bleeds did make me fangirl just a taaaaad).

Two things about this really bug me though.

1: I hate the logo. Just. Why did you revert the Batman logo just so Superman's would still look pretty... They could've done better.

2: WHY DOES BATMAN STILL DRIVE A TANK.