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15 Things Learned About Batman In Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice

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The latest issue of Total Film magazine has a featured article on Batman Vs. Superman.

Check out a batch of bullet points about Ben Affleck’s new Dark Knight:

• Ben Affleck’s Batman “is a little more mature” says Batman producer Charles Roven. “He’s been doing it for a long time. Maybe jaded by it and darkened by it. He’s tougher. He’s different.”

• Batman has “been around the block” and led a “successful crime-fighting campaign in Gotham City”; has kept the streets clean using “questionable methods.”

• Batman is “still a vigilante,” adds Roven. “And he’s technically still wanted by police.”

• Bruce Wayne will be featured in a Man of Steel flashback scene.

• Batman vs Superman fight is said to be “an epic clash of iconography,” offered Affleck.

• Cavill’s take on the fight: “…a seriously cool spectacle… there’s only so much I can say, but it’s epic. Really, very cool.”

• Zack Snyder on the Batman vs. Superman fight: “The advantage that Batman has is the goodness of Superman; the compliance to fair play that Superman has… Batman knows how to exploit Superman.”

• Batman will use his wits, resourcefulness, “souped up supersuit with armor”; don’t bet against Batman using kryptonite.

• The Bat armor suit was created with CGI; Affleck wore “visual effects pajamas.”

• Afflek piled on 30 pounds of muscle to play Batman in a 14 month time period. Affleck offered: “Rather than doing the shredded, ripped model version of a superhero, I just put on as much muscle as I can, to look like a UFC fighter or an American football player, or something like that.”

• It’s noted Affleck is “dreading” doing it (exercising) all over again for the sequels.

• Batman vs Superman is not an adaptation of Frank Miller’s The Dark Knight graphic novel.

• Bruce Waye doesn’t get along with Lex Luthor.

• Batman shares a mutual interest with Wonder Woman and Superman in that they are “looking for a similar thing.”

• Affleck is interested in directing a standalone Batman movie.

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“Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” has a March 25, 2016 release starring Ben Affleck as Batman, Henry Cavill as Superman, Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman, Amy Adams as Lois Lane, Laurence Fishburne as Perry White, Diane Lane as Martha Kent, Jeremy Irons as Alfred, Jesse Eisenberg as Lex Luthor, Ray Fisher as Cyborg with Callan Mulvey, Holly Hunter as Senator Finch and Tao Okamoto as Mercy Graves. Justice League is to follow directed by Zack Snyder as well.

Synopsis:

Fearing the actions of a god-like Super Hero left unchecked, Gotham City’s own formidable, forceful vigilante takes on Metropolis’s most revered, modern-day savior, while the world wrestles with what sort of hero it really needs. And with Batman and Superman at war with one another, a new threat quickly arises, putting mankind in greater danger than it’s ever known before.

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Jared Leto Talks Joker For Suicide Squad & Task Force X Scene Description Revealed

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The latest issue of Empire Magazine has a featured article on the new Suicide Squad movie, which includes a batch of new images and a crazy Jared Leto Joker cover.

Now we hear from Jared Leto for the first time talking about the Joker as well as a scene involving Deadshot, Diablo, Boomerang, Slipknot, Harley Quinn and Killer Croc.

Regarding the Joker, Leto offers:

“I was just thinking that the Joker would probably just say, ‘F**k you,’ and hang up…

There was definitely a period of…detachment. I took a pretty deep dive. But this was a unique opportunity and I couldn’t imagine doing it another way. It was fun, playing those psychological games. But at the same time it was very painful, like giving birth out of my prick hole.

I always get the sense that The Joker may be much older than people think. It’s something different. If you don’t break rules, you’re not going to strike new ground. I think I’ll be cooling down for the rest of my life.”

It’s also revealed that the actor, Jim Parrack, that plays Joker’s henchman, Johnny Frost, is ordered by Leto on set to spray paint roses black and fill a backpack with nine-inch nails. Leto also said he listened to 1920s gospel music and read books about Shamans to get him into the mood to play The Joker.

Batman producer Charles Roven also let it be known the look of the Joker is inspired by Mexican cartels: “[The Joker is] more social…a very successful and smart businessman besides being a sociopath.”

Director David Ayer offered his take as well: “The Joker is the third rail of comic book movies. There’s a power to that character, and by some freaking miracle, through the incredible things Jared has done and the photography and all the other millions of things that went into it, we’ve cooked up something transcendent. He’s scary.”

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Regarding the Task Force X scene:

Deadshot, Diablo, Boomerang, Slipknot, Harley Quinn, and Killer Croc are on board a helicopter working with Navy SEALs led by Rick Flag, when they are joined by Katana. It’s revealed Katana is Flag’s bodyguard and has joined Task Force X voluntarily.

Dialogue included in the scene has Flag stating: “She’s got my back. I’d advise not getting killed by her – her sword traps the souls of its victims.”

Harley Quinn then introduces herself: “Harley Quinn, nice to meetcha. Love your perfume. What is that: Stench of Death?”

A bit about Killer Croc is mentioned as Croc throws up chunks of half-digested goat meat and then picks it up and eats it, which grosses out the NAVY Seals.

“Suicide Squad” has an August 5, 2016 release date directed by David Ayer starring Will Smith as Deadshot, Jared Leto as the Joker, Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn, Cara Delevingne as Enchantress, Jai Courtney as Boomerang, Joel Kinnaman as Rick Flag, Viola Davis as Amanda Waller, Adam Beach as Slipknot, Karen Fukuhara as Katana, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje as Killer Croc, Jay Hernandez as El Diablo, and Scott Eastwood in an unknown role.

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New Suicide Squad Images

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Following all the Batman Vs. Superman images and news, now new Suicide Squad pics have hit the net, which come from the latest issue of Empire Magazine.

Update: Jared Leto Talks Joker and Task Force X scene revealed.

Update #2: with more pics below.

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First Order Stormtroopers Star Wars: The Force Awakens Image Leaks Online

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Check out a new pic of the First Order Stormtroopers from Star Wars: The Force Awakens that has leaked online.

It’s guessed the Stormtroopers might be on the planet Takadona possibly hunting down Luke Skywalker (via Reddit).

“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” has a December 18, 2015 release directed by J.J. Abrams from a screenplay by Lawrence Kasdan and Abrams. Kathleen Kennedy, J.J. Abrams, and Bryan Burk are producing, and John Williams returns as the composer.

Actors John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson, Max von Sydow, Lupita Nyong’o and Gwendoline Christie will join the original stars of the saga, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew, and Kenny Baker in the new film.

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Bizarre! Visual Effects Mistake Spotted In Batman Vs. Superman?

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We recently learned that the visual effects in Batman Vs. Superman have been completed (and whether or not Doomsday is in the film), but the VFX guys may want to go back and double check their work.

Cosmic Book News recently posted a new Superman image which sees Big Blue battling Batman.

TheHeroHangout Twitter replied to our tweet pointing out what looks to be a mistake with Superman’s cape, which is mostly done with CGI. The normal look of Superman has the cape attached to his neckline, but the image showcasing the Batman Vs. Superman fight has the cape attached to the shield. Bizarre, eh?

Check it out:

@zacksnyder @collider @cosmicbooknews Check out the mistake! Hope Zack gets this fight fixed! https://t.co/aGrZQuwGFj @elmayimbe @wbpictures

— HeroHangout (@TheHeroHangout) October 26, 2015

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Mark Ruffalo Teases Hulk and Banner Separation For Thor: Ragnarok

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With the Hulk going cosmic in Thor: Ragnarok it’s a wonder how they will fit in Bruce Banner, the Green Goliath’s fragile and puny alter-ego.

As the Hulk will be smashing side-by-side the Odinson on Asgard, will there be any room for Banner in the cosmos?

It turns out Kevin Feige may have an out (which potentially could work for a Planet Hulk movie) as Mark Ruffalo recently spoke to the Huffinton Post teasing Banner and Hulk may be featured on screen together.

“I play Dr. Bruce Banner, and occasionally I turn into a big green, mean monster,” Ruffalo offered. “I am excited to keep coming back to this role. I see a lot of space for it to grow. I feel like there’s a lot of cool stuff to explore still, especially the relationship between Banner and Hulk. Hopefully, we’ll see the two of them in a scene together. That would be cool!”

Fans of the movies and comics know that the Hulk and Banner are essentially the same person, but actually, the Hulk represents sort of a different personality. At times, Banner’s various personalities have triggered different Hulk versions such as the dumb Green Hulk, which is akin more to Banner’s infant years; then there is the Joe Fixit Grey Hulk – actually the first iteration of the Hulk – who is not as strong as his green brother, but comes off as more cunning and more adolescent-like (there have been other versions as well including Devil Hulk, and the popular Future Imperfect version, Maestro).

The Banner, Green and Grey personalities actually combined in one of my favorite story arcs, with the culmination being the smart Professor Banner Hulk (I asked Peter David at the NYCC if we would ever see the Banner Hulk in a movie to which he replied, “Probably not,” and noted it’s one of his favorite versions of the Hulk, too). So as Banner seemingly suffers from a gamma-irradiated multiple personality disorder, it’s possible Banner and Hulk might actually be separated in the movies. This has actually proved disastrous in the comics as the two can’t survive without the other, and in addition, the inclusion of Banner was a calming factor for the Hulk.

So without Banner, we might see a totally nutso Hulk in Thor 3, as some cosmic factor could explain how the two get separated (Doctor Doom also separated the two recently in the comics). Still, another possibility (and similar to the comics) is that Banner could have a conversation with the Hulk in his head, which they were ought to do in the comics. At times, the various personalities would be attempting to take control, with the battle taking place in Banner’s mind.

“Thor: Ragnarok” has a November 3, 2017 release directed by Taika Waititi starring Chris Hemsworth.

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Batman Vs. Superman At London Comic-Con With LexCorp

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The New York Comic-Con saw DC bring the Batman Vs. Superman costume display exhibit as well as LexCorp as a new teaser was released with the LexCorp free WIFI.

Now it’s learned LexCorp is also at this weekend’s London Comic-Con.

The official Lex Luthor Twitter account tweeted out: “Look forward to heading across the pond #LexCorp Oct 23-25.”

Look forward to heading across the pond #LexCorp Oct 23-25

— Lex Luthor (@alexanderluthor) October 23, 2015

Checking out the London Comic-Con web site reveals a LexCorp operating system will be released with information about LexCorp and Lex Luthor.

Lex/OS is LexCorp’s newest product. It will be released in winter 2015.

A description of LexCorp is also given:

LexCorp is the second largest emerging technology corporation in the world. With its change in direction from oil and heavy machinery to tech, it is now one of the leading businesses amongst the FORTUNE 500. However its not just a mega enterprise, LexCorp is also one of the top three charitable corporations in America. The firm, originally founded by Alexander Luthor Sr., is now run by his son Alexander “Lex” Luthor Jr.

Lex Luthor is described:

Alexander “Lex” Luthor is the head of LexCorp, taking over the company in 2000 after his father’s untimely death. While only 31-years-old, Lex has taken to the role of tech mogul in stride. He is the youngest ever to be named Fortune’s business person of the year AND one of the magazine’s worlds 50 greatest leaders.

What is the release date for LexCorps O/S:

Lex/OS will be released in winter 2015.

Where is LexCorp located:

LexCorp’s Corporate headquarters is located in Metropolis

A live-stream of the event looks to be launching this weekend soon, but is presently offline.

A photo posted by Connor Brennan (@cjamesbrennan) on Oct 24, 2015 at 12:43pm PDT

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Batman Vs. Superman Trailer Should Be Coming Soon Says Zack Snyder

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With the premiere of Batman Vs. Superman only being five months away, a new trailer should be dropping soon. As director Zack Snyder took part in the event for Bob Kane’s Hollywood Star recently, 411 Mania caught up with Snyder to get an update.

Snyder noted, “I think we got to have a trailer soon,” and seeing how he has a friendly rivarly with JJ Abrams, added he is “hoping to” up the ante (the new Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer saw over 100 million views in its first 24 hours of release).

Snyder also went on to explain that the focus of Batman Vs. Superman is to create the larger DC cinematic universe.

“Listen. I want to — we’re working toward Justice League, and I really want to create the — part of the thing I really want to create is the possibility of a world where they could exist together,” Snyder offered. “I think up to this point, it’s been difficult to suggest a world where Batman and Superman and Wonder Woman and others could exist in the same universe. That was one of the things I really wanted to try and get at. Not to mention, the amazing opportunity to bring those characters and have those characters tell an important story, their own story, within the confines of a film.”

Snyder are talks more about the Batmobile.

“It’s got this crazy gun [on the front part of the vehicle]. It’s super-fast. It’s electrified. It can do all the other Bat-car stuff. But the cool thing I liked about it is that it’s a purpose built Batmobile, right? Which is kind of fun to get back to that.”

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New Amy Adams Lois Lane & Superman Fights Batman Images

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Chek out two new images for Batman Vs. Superman featuring a look at Amy Adams as Lois Lane as well as Henry Cavill’s Superman ready to take on Henry Cavill’s Batman in battle.

These come from the latest issue of Total Film Magazine.

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Batman Vs. Superman Timeframe Revealed & Prologue Scene

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The latest issue of Total Film Magazine has a featured article on Batman Vs. Superman. Affleck has talked about directing a solo Batman movie; it’s revealed the script was changed to accomodate Jesse Eisenberg; Gal Gadot, Henry Cavill and Zack Snyder have talked about Wonder Woman, and now we learn the timeframe of the movie compared to Man of Steel as well as a related prologue scene.

The magazine article reveals that Batman Vs. Superman takes place 18-24 months following Man of Steel. Cavill and Affleck both talk about the trailer scene which features Bruce Wayne running to save people admist the battle between Superman and Zod – described as being from “Wayne’s-eye-view perspective.”

Cavill offers: “What happens there is one of Bruce’s buildings gets destroyed and he’s trying to save all the people inside the building and he can’t. So he is this angry person who fears what Superman may do. Why are they just going to trust this super-powered alien? What if he does decide to turn against us?”

Ben Affleck adds: “One of the interesting things about Batman is he functions in some ways as an antagonist: you have to remember, this is Batman versus Superman. He’s found himself in a place of harboring a tremendous amount of rage for Superman. So it’s how he got there, and what that’s done to him, and what that’s done to people around him like Alfred, who are, I think, very scared and worried for him. It’s something that’s interesting and new.”

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Disney Thanks Star Wars Fans For Force Awakens Support

Disney has thanked the fans for their support of Star Wars: The Force Awakens as the new trailer was shown on ESPN in front of 16 million viewers and also netted 112 million views on YouTube in its first 24 hours.

You can watch the trailer above.

Via StarWars.com:

The excitement. The joy. The power of Star Wars fans.

They’re real.

After two record-breaking teasers, the full trailer for Star Wars: The Force Awakens debuted earlier this week, and we are humbled by the response. The sneak peek shown during ESPN’s Monday Night Football was seen by a TV audience of over 16 million, followed by an immediate release on YouTube, Facebook, and platforms worldwide. In just 24 hours, the trailer was viewed online more than 112 million times. That’s 128 million times globally in a single day! But more than numbers, there was discussion, there were reaction videos, there were fun memes. There were cheers and there were tears from fans young and old. We saw and loved it all, and it meant the world to the creators of the film. And we were equally blown away by the advance ticket sales.

Websites slowed, crashed, and became one with the Force. (There probably hasn’t been this big of a network jam in a galaxy far, far away since the Emperor’s trap in the Battle of Endor.) Incredibly — but not surprisingly — you set numerous records, including the biggest-ever 24 hours for advance sales in numerous countries. In the UK, more than 200,000 tickets were sold in the first day. In Norway, you braved subzero temperatures overnight to make sure you were among the first to see the film. Fortunately, there are still plenty of tickets to be had for opening weekend and beyond.

All of us at Lucasfilm are totally overwhelmed by the enthusiasm we’ve seen from fans this week and throughout the lead-up to this film. And we still have 56 days to go until the official December 18 release date!

Thank you all for making the Star Wars universe what it is, and for keeping it alive and growing and meaningful. Star Wars is back and beginning an exciting new journey, and it’s because of you.

The Force. It’s calling to you. We can’t wait for you to let it in, again, this December.

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Blue Ranger Cast For Power Rangers Movie

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Joing the Pink, Red and Black Ranger is the Blue Ranger, who has been cast for the upcoming Power Rangers movie.

The official Power Rangers Instagram posted the following image revealing RJ Cyler is the Blue Ranger.

A previously leaked character description for the Blue Ranger reads as (which may or may not hold tue): “…slight and awkward. Billy is challenged in his abilities to communicate and interact socially. Whip-smart and sweet, but always odd. Sometimes in a fun way, sometimes not, Billy is a kid with no filter. Showing his emotions, understanding sarcasm, and dealing with his OCD is a constant challenge. Has never really had any friends and instantly gravitates towards Jason.”

“Power Rangers” has a January 13, 2017 release directed by Dean Israelite (Project Almanac) with Power Rangers creator, HaimSaban, producing the film.

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Thor 3 To Film In Australia

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Marvel’s “Thor: Ragnarok,” the third installment of the Marvel Studios’ franchise starring Australia’s Chris Hemsworth as the hammer-wielding comic book Super Hero, has today been confirmed to start pre-production in Queensland in January 2016 with filming to begin in June 2016.

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk met with Marvel executives in June in Los Angeles and, through Screen Queensland, worked tirelessly to ensure Queensland was the production destination of choice.

“This is a huge win for Queensland and I am thrilled that Thor will be filming exclusively in our state,” Ms Palaszczuk said.

“As our economy diversifies, Queensland is demonstrating its strength as a lead destination for filmmakers both internationally and locally, and my government is doing what it can to ensure that Queensland remains a global hub for the screen sector.

“The production will spend more than $100 million AUD in Queensland and will employ over 750 Queensland crew.”

“Queensland offers an amazing and diverse backdrop for ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ and we are very excited to bring this film to such an incredible locale. Marvel Studios would like to thank the Queensland Government for helping to make this a reality,” said Louis D’Esposito, Co-President of Marvel Studios.

The studio will film at many locations throughout Queensland including scenes at Village Roadshow Studios at the Gold Coast.

The first two films in the Thor series–“Thor,” released in 2011, and “Thor: The Dark World,” released in 2013–earned more than $1 billion USD at the global box office.

Disney has slated a November 3, 2017 U.S. release date for “Thor: Ragnarok.”

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Gal Gadot Talks Wonder Woman: Henry Cavill & Zack Snyder React To Trinity In Batman Vs. Superman

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Check out what Gal Gadot had to say about Wonder Woman in Batman Vs. Superman in the latest issue of Total Film Magazine, as well as Heny Cavill, Zack Snyder and Deborah Snyder talking about when the DC Trinity first came together.

Gal Gadot on Lynda Carter:

I think that the Lynda Carter version was very relevant back in the 70s. Now, Zack Snyder is in collaboration with Patty Jenkins, who’s going to direct [the solo Wonder Woman] movie. All of us want to evolve the character because what you saw back then, you’ve already seen. So we’re going to give it another layer of interpretation and make her a bit more relevant and a bit more up to date.

Gal Gadot on the first time all three were in costume:

It was crazy! You don’t do fittings together. You do them separately. But the first time they shot the trio, it was almost magical. On the one hand, when you think about it realistically, it’s kind of weird to stand there, all three of us as superheroes. And then, when we started to shoot, Ben became Batman, Henry became Superman, and I became Wonder Woman. I can’t even express in words how excited I was.

How it feels to be starting on the Wonder Woman movie, which starts filming in November:

It feels amazing, but for some reason, I feel like it’s not for me. The Wonder Woman is a story that needs to be told. I’m so happy it’s me to tell that story. I think there is no better time than now, and it’s about time we should this amazing heroine on the big screen.

Zack Snyder on Wonder Woman’s story in Batman Vs. Superman:

That I think is an interesting story point. I don’t think it’s time to ruin that yet. But I will say they share a mutual interest. They – all three of them – are in a weird way looking for a similar thing. They’re on the same track.

Zack Snyder on the DC Trinity first coming together:

There was actually a moment in the costume test where there was Batman, Superman, and we were testing the Wonder Woman costume at the same time. They were all standing there. I was like, ‘Oh, my lord, this is crazy.’ It’s crazy enough just to see the two of those guys together. Once you see the trinity…”

Henry Cavill on the first time:

When you stand there, you realize, ‘Oh wow, this is history right here – comic book history.’ And when you see the photo, that’s when you go, ‘OK, cool, right. I get why people were standing there agog during the photoshoot.

Deborah Snyder on seeing Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman for the first time:

The first day that she was in costume and she came out, I literally got teared up. It really didn’t hit me to how historical the moment was, because she’s not been on the big screen ever. She’s 75 years old next year.

Wonder Woman gets released in 2017.

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Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase Two Collection Revealed

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The Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase Two Collection stands revealed as details on the release date and a pack shot have been revealed.

You can pre-order through Amazon.

Info:

MARVEL CINEMATIC UNIVERSE: PHASE TWO COLLECTION Available Exclusively on Amazon December 8th The Collector’s Edition

Available December 8th Exclusively on Amazon

This Marvel fan’s dream features Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray, Digital Copy of each Phase 2 film, specially designed disc holders, and exclusive Marvel memorabilia! Marvel’s Ant-Man releasing on Blu-ray December 8th marks the end of MARVEL CINEMATIC UNIVERSE: PHASE TWO.

Fans can now celebrate with this action-packed 13-disc collector’s set. The limited-edition, 13-Disc Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase Two Collection invites you to hold the greatest power in the cosmos in your grasp – an orb containing one of the legendary Infinity Stones! Plus Blu-ray 3D™, Blu-ray™ and Digital Copies of all Phase 2 films, in collectible packaging designed by artist Matt Ferguson. This set overflows with stunning Marvel memorabilia, including a gold-foiled page from the book of Dark Elves, an ancient drawing from the Morag vault, Avengers and S.T.R.I.K.E. uniform patches, a replica of the Tony Stark tattoo from Iron Man 3 and much more!

Via Amazon:

Unleash The Power Of The Marvel Cinematic Universe In This Action-Packed 13-Disc Collector’s Set

The limited-edition, 13-Disc Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase Two Collection invites you to hold the greatest power in the cosmos in your grasp – a Morag orb containing one of the legendary Infinity Stones! Plus Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray and Digital Copies of all the Phase 2 films, in collectible packaging designed by artist Matt Ferguson. This set overflows with stunning Marvel Studios memorabilia, including a gold-foiled page from the book of the Dark Elves, an ancient drawing from the Morag vault, Avengers and S.T.R.I.K.E. uniform patches, a replica of the Tony Stark tattoo from Iron Man 3 and much more!

Contents Include:

Marvel’s Iron Man 3 (Blu-ray 3D + Blu-ray + Digital Copy)

Marvel’s Thor: The Dark World (Blu-ray 3D + Blu-ray + Digital Copy)

Marvel’s Captain America: The Winter Soldier (Blu-ray 3D + Blu-ray + Digital Copy

Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy (Blu-ray 3D + Blu-ray + Digital Copy)

Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron (Blu-ray 3D + Blu-ray + Digital Copy)

Marvel’s Ant-Man (Blu-ray 3D + Blu-ray + Digital Copy)

Exclusive Bonus Content Disc

1:1 Prop Replica of the Morag Orb and More!

Packed with over 2 1⁄2 hours of content on an exclusive bonus disc, including never-before-seen Deleted & Extended Scenes, the complete set of Marvel One-Shot films and Commentary, From Here to Infinity: Phases 2 and 3 of the M.C.U., Tag Scenes: A Making-Of, Screen Test with Chris Pratt and Dave Bautista and more, this ultimate collection is a Marvel fan’s dream!

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Batman Vs. Superman Script Tweaked For Jesse Eisenberg’s Luthor

Script changed.

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Ben Affleck Open To Directing Solo Batman Movie

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With Ben Affleck starring as the new Dark Knight in Batman Vs. Superman, it’s been rumored the actor has been signed on for three Batman movies which will also see him direct. The latest issue of Total Film Magazine has a featured article in which Affleck and producer Charles Roven comment on the potential of Affleck taking the gig.

“He’s got a busy schedule,” Roven said. “He’s about to start a movie now [Live By Night]. And he’s also got obligations to be in the Justice League movies. The calendar is a little tricky. Of course, the script obviously has to be worthy of him wanting to direct. And once that happens, it’s still got to fit into the calendar. We’re hoping we can make it happen. We’re just at the beginning of the question.”

Affleck offered his take: “Look, if I could make it work, yeah. Obviously, it would be like a dream, The trick is, as to any movie, is to make sure that you – if you’re going to direct it – that you can make it good. You’ve got to have the right idea and the right take on it. Broadly speaking, it’s something I’d be open to, for sure. It’s a very exciting idea.”

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David Goyer Has Seen Batman Vs. Superman (Video)

In addition to letting it be known the SyFy Krypton TV series will connect to Man of Steel, David Goyer also offers his reaction to having seen Batman Vs. Superman.

“Yes, I’ve seen it,” Goyer confirmed, who helped write and is an executive producer on Batman Vs. Superman. “I think just a kind of giddiness at being a kid that grew up going to the comic book store every Saturday and reading comic books in which these two epic characters clash… Just the fact that I got to be involved in something like that is crazy. Much less I got to be involved in two cinematic iterations of Batman is also crazy.”

Goyer is also asked if Batman Vs. Superman exceeded his expectations more than Man of Steel, which he also wrote.

“There’s some cool stuff that happens in the film. Let’s just leave it at that.”

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New Henry Cavill & Ben Affleck Batman vs. Superman Images

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A user on our Facebook page has provided us with two new Batman Vs. Superman images featuring director Zack Snyder, Henry Cavill and Ben Affleck from a foreign magazine.

We’ve also managed to dig up an image of the new Total Film Magazine Batman Vs. Superman cover minus text and a pic of Ben Affleck as Batman in front of the Batmobile.

Four high-res images from Batman Vs. Superman have also been released.

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Watch: Zack Snyder Talks Batmobile In Batman Vs. Superman

Yesterday saw Batman co-creator Bob Kane get a Hollywood star with Batman Vs. Superman director Zack Snyder in attendance who brought the new Batmobile. IGN caught up with Snyder to get his take on the new Dark Knight ride.

“The new Batmobile is super fast. It’s purpose-built, which I like,” Snyder said. “We imagine that Batman built it over time with parts from Wayne Industries or something. He’s made it specifically for the job of fighting crime.”

Snyder also offers up the Batmobile may do new things that haven’t been seen before by its predecessors.

“Yeah, I think you will. I’m not gonna give it away, but it does a lot of cool stuff in the movie…”

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Watch: Arkham Knight Joins Injustice Mobile Game

DC announces the Injustice mobile game is getting an update which includes the addition of the Arkham Knight.

The battle rages on in the world of the Injustice: Gods Among Us mobile game. The touchscreen edition of the popular DC Universe fighting game is getting a major update, including an all-new challenge mode. In this exclusive DC All Access clip, Jason talks to Injustice Producer Erin Piepergerdes about what this means for long-time players and why if you haven’t yet played this free-to-play mobile game, it’s the perfect time to download it.

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Originally launched in April 2013, Injustice: Gods Among Us is a free-to-play game that features a collectible card mechanic and engages players in 3-on-3 tag-team combat. Players can build up their roster and pit a huge cast of DC Comics’ most popular icons such as Batman, Superman, The Flash, Wonder Woman, Green Arrow, Aquaman and more against one another. Injustice: Gods Among Usplayers can take this game to the next level through a connected digital ecosystem linking the mobile and console versions, providing in-game benefits through cross-platform play. Fans who play on the mobile version and also own the PlayStation 4 computer entertainment system, PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system or Xbox 360 games and entertainment system versions are able to unlock content in the console versions that is available in the mobile game, and vice versa, by registering for a Warner Bros. ID (WBID) account and playing the game.

The Injustice: Gods Among Us mobiel game is available from the App Store on iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. The Android version is developed by Virtuous and available on Google Play and the Amazon Appstore.

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Marvel Contest of Champions Guillotine Trailer

Check out a new character created for the Marvel Contest of Champions video game above with Guillotine.

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Iron Man vs. Captain America! Hulk vs. Wolverine! Drax vs. Deadpool! The greatest battles in Marvel history are in your hands! The greedy Elder of the Universe known as The Collector has summoned you to a brawl of epic proportions against a line-up of vile villains including Thanos, Kang the Conqueror, and many more! Experience the ultimate free-to-play fighting game on your mobile device…Contest of Champions!

BUILD YOUR ULTIMATE TEAM OF CHAMPIONS:
Assemble a mighty team of heroes and villains (such as Iron Man, Hulk, Wolverine, Storm, Star-Lord, Gamora, Spider-Man, Deadpool, Thanos, and Winter Soldier) as you embark on quests to defeat Kang and Thanos and face the challenge of a mysterious new super powerful cosmic competitor, ultimately to prevent the total destruction of The Marvel Universe.

COLLECT THE MIGHTIEST HEROES (AND VILLAINS!):
Collect, level up, and manage your teams of heroes and villains wisely to receive synergy bonuses based upon team affiliation and relationships taken from the pages of Marvel Comics (such as pairing up Black Panther and Storm or Cyclops and Wolverine for bonuses, or making a team of Guardians of the Galaxy for a team affiliation bonus). The more powerful the hero/villain, the better their stats, abilities and special moves will be.

QUEST AND BATTLE:
Journey through an exciting storyline in classic Marvel fashion as you explore dynamic quest maps and engage in a healthy dose of action-packed fighting utilizing controls developed specifically for the mobile platform. Fight it out with a huge array of heroes and villains in iconic locations spanning the Marvel Universe such as: Avengers Tower, Oscorp, The Kyln, Wakanda, The Savage Land, Asgard, the S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier, and more!

Visit http://www.playcontestofchampions.com/ to play.

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Watch: Ghost In The Shell: The New Movie Trailer

Check out the trailer above for the new animated Ghost In The Shell: The New Movie film, which has a limited release date in the U.S. on November 10, 11, and 16.

A live-action Ghost in the Shell movie is also in development starring Scarlett Johansson.

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Set in a futuristic Japan after the end of a brutal world war, science has advanced by leaps and bounds giving humanity the choice to prolong life and reduce suffering with the use of sophisticated cybernetics. With all of humanity linked into one system of minds and personalities known as ghosts, the biggest threat to civilization is the cyber terrorists capable of hijacking people’s bodies and memories.

When a ghost-infecting virus known as Fire-Starter begins spreading through the system resulting in the assassination of the Japanese Prime Minister, Major Motoko Kusanagi and her elite team of special operatives are called in to track down its source. As they delve deeper and deeper into their investigation, they uncover traces of government corruption and a shadowy broker that bears an all-too-familiar face.

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Ludi Lin Cast As Black Ranger In Power Rangers Movie

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Joining the Pink and Red Ranger, now the Black Ranger has been cast for the upcoming Power Rangers movie.

The official Power Rangers Instgram account announced that Ludi Lin will play the Black Ranger.

While the name of the Black Ranger has yet to be revealed, a previously leaked description for “Zack” states: “…always the life of the party. Filled with bravado and swagger, Zack’s tough and cool on the exterior. A charming guy who’s never had trouble with the one-liner, nor lacked confidence around women. A great athlete that’s never wanted to play on any team but his own. Zack advertises everything about himself, except the truth, which is that he lives in a trailer park with his single mom, and because of it, feels deeply inferior to all his peers.”

Power Rangers has a January 13, 2017 release directed by Dean Israelite (Project Almanac) with Power Rangers creator, HaimSaban, producing the film.

Meet @LudiLin, who is morphing into the #BlackRanger in the upcoming #PowerRangers Movie, coming 2017! Follow @PowerRangersMovie on Instagram to meet the rest of the team! #PowerRangersMovie #LudiLin

A photo posted by Power Rangers (@powerrangerspics) on Oct 22, 2015 at 10:18am PDT

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Watch: Mark Hamill Pitches Evil Luke Skywalker

Check out video above featuring Mark Hamill telling the story about how he pitched Luke Skywalker going to the Dark Side to George Lucas following Empire Strikes Back.

The video recently surfaced from ten years ago when Hamill appeared on Jon Favreau’s Dinner for Five series, which interestingly enough also has JJ Abrams as a guest.

Some fans are speculating Abrams may have turned Luke to the Dark Side in Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

“As an actor, that would be more fun to play,” Hamill noted about an evil Luke. “When we finished [Episode II], I figured that’s what will be the pivotal moment. I’ll have Han Solo in my crosshairs, and I’ll be about to kill him, or the Princess, or somebody that we care about.”

Hamill also offered up some details on how his evil Luke would look like, which seems what Lucas may have borrowed from for Anakin’s own look in the prequels (via vulture).

“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” hits December 18th.

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Watch: Tom Holland Talks Spider-Man; Says Chris Hemsworth Gave Him Advice

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Check out video below of Tom Holland talking about playing Spider-Man where the English actor reveals Chris Hemsworth gave him some advice, as the two actors star in the upcoming Ron Howard film, In The Heart Of The Sea.

“Hemsworth is a good friend of mine, and I work with him,” Holland said. “I have a film that’s coming out in a couple months, actually, and he sent me a congratulatory note and also just a few words of advice about ‘remain cool, it’s all going to get a little crazy, but just enjoy life while no one knows who you are and do some travelling.'”

Holland is also asked about taking inspiration from the other Spider-Man films and comic books.

“I think it’s impossible not to,” Holland offered. “They were so great and such real and rich performances. There is obviously factors that I love, and I will continue to try and recreate, but I think the most important thing at the moment is making a film, which is obviously of the same character, but make a different and new and exciting movie.”

“In The Heart of the Sea” has a December 11, 2015 release; Tom Holland will first appear as Peter Parker/Spider-Man in Captain America: Civil War out May 6, 2016 followed by the standalone untitled Spider-Man movie in July 28, 2017.

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Watch: Star Wars: The Force Awakens Supercut With All Footage

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With the release of the Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer came new footage, and now some fans have mashed together all the trailers and spots together into one supercut.

Check out all the footage below for Star Wars: The Force Awakens to date, which comes in at around three minutes.

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Zack Snyder Says Ben Affleck Isn’t The Batman He First Imagined (Video)

The co-creator of Batman, Bob Kane, received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, with Batman Vs. Superman director Zack Snyder in attendance, DC Comics co-publisher Jim Lee and more.

Kane created Batman back in 1939 along with Bill Finger, who for the first time this week received credit for creating the Caped Crusader in the DC Comics.

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Regarding Zack Snyder, he spoke about Ben Affleck wearing the Batsuit for the first time offering Affleck wasn’t his first choice as the Dark Knight. Here’s the text (via CBM):

I just wanted to first say that it’s an honor to be able to speak here at the dedication of [Bob Kane’s] star as it’s an amazing achievement, and it’s great that we’re all recognizing him because he’s given us an amazing gift wth Batman.

Recently, I got to make this film Batman v Superman, and in the process, I had to design a Batman character. I had to do a suit. “I don’t know if you know anything about the process, but what you do is over months of meticulous designing and editing, you come to an aesthetic you believe will be the Batman you want to see. Along with my costume designer Michael Wilkinson, we did just that and we came to the point where we were going to test the suit on Ben [Affleck]. So, we had built a set of an alley, graffiti, barrels with fire, steamy stuff, and it was this very kind of noir-ish setting to film our Batman for the first time. Ben put the suit on, and we put him in front of the camera, and I was just having him turn and look around looking Batman-ish, and it was amazing because I felt in that moment that I had achieved this goal that I had set out for myself. When I looked at Ben, he was the perfect personification of the Batman I had in my mind.

The truth is, he wasn’t really the Batman I had imagined. Bob really had put him there in my mind, through years of TV shows, comic books, movies. I realized that we all – every single one of us – has a Batman, an imaginary Batman, in our minds, lurking in the shadows. That’s Bob’s legacy.

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Watch: Back To The Future Cast Reunites On Today Show

Check out the cast of Back To The Future reuniting on the Today Show as this year marks the film’s 30th anniversary debut as well as the day when Marty McFly and Doc Brown landed in the future in Back To The Future II.

Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd and Lea Thompson talk about how much of the future actually came true, lines that the fans recite to them and more.

The Back To The Future Trilogy is now available on Blu-Ray.

Fox and Lloyd are also featured in a special message and commercial.

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Star Wars: The Force Awakens May Open With Over $600 Million

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With Star Wars: The Force Awakens crashing web servers and shattering ticket sales, it’s being speculated the opening weekend for the film will be strong with The Force.

Predictions are coming in that Star Wars: The Force Awakens may bring in $600 million or higher for its opening weekend, which would topple this Summer’s Jurassic World debut of $524 million.

THR reports some film industry analysts expect Star Wars: The Force Awakens to net $300 million in the U.S. with another $300 million internationally. It’s also expected that Star Wars: The Force Awakens will open big in China, which has become a force in its own right among ticket sales, as Disney recently started a huge campaign with a Star Wars Great Wall of China promotion (the Chinese release date is yet to be announced).

It’s also being reported that Star Wars: The Force Awakens tickets have been sold on eBay for upwards of $1500, but AMC Theaters notes opening day tickets are still available and screenings will be held around the clock. In addition, the report mentions that many IMAX theaters were only selling tickets for the first four days in order to make enough tickets available closer to the release date.

Ticket sales for Star Wars: The Force Awakens recently crashed Fandango as the site sold eight times as many tickets as it did for the previous record-holder, which was held by The Hunger Games.

And in case you are wondering, the all-time box office gross is held by Avatar at $2.788 billion.

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