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Zack Snyder Responds To New Batman and Flashpoint

Last month saw Warner Bros. announce the release date for the new The Batman movie with word that Ben Affleck officially left the role. Now director Zack Snyder responds to the news, as it was he who cast Affleck in the role for Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and Justice League, in addition to […]

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Ben Affleck’s Batman Excuse Doesn’t Hold Up

Something is amiss in Gotham City, Mr. Wayne as Ben Affleck’s excuse why he left The Batman movie doesn’t exactly hold up. Affleck recently appeared on Jimmy Kimmel where it was mentioned he won’t be playing Batman. In an awkward response – which didn’t see the audience react, yet Affleck tried to make a joke

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The Batman Gets Release Date; Ben Affleck Passes Torch

Today, Wednesday, Jan. 30, the coldest day of the year with the big storm that gripped the nation, happens to be the unofficial Batman day as not only did Matt Reeves reveal new details, but the release date has been announced, Ben Affleck passes the torch, and it also happens to be Christian Bale’s birthday.

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The Batman Rumored Release Date and Villain

With The Batman said to be in pre-production, the rumors have been flying, with the latest being about a potential release date and villain, in addition to an update on the possibility of Jack O’Connell playing the role. Regarding a possible release date for The Batman, an article at Forbes speculates that since the movie

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The Batman Rumored To Film In November

A rumored update comes in regards to the script and filming date for the Matt Reeves The Batman movie. In The Hollywood Reporter’s latest newsletter, reporter Borys Kit responds to questioning about when will we hear who will be the lead in Matt Reeves’ The Batman, with it presumed not to be Ben Affleck:  The script

Ezra Miller Promises "Crazy-Dope" Flash movie
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Ezra Miller Promises “Crazy-Dope” Flash movie

While it was recently learned we will have to wait on The Flash movie, the good news is that Ezra Miller is pretty confident that it is still happening. Miller, who first appeared as the DCEU Scarlet Speedster in a cameo for Zack Snyder in Batman vs. Superman and then in a full blown role

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Ben Affleck Signs For New Movie With Gavin O’Connor

With the news about James Gunn comes a small tidbit regarding Ben Affleck signing on for a new movie with director Gavin O’Connor, who was previously attached to direct Suicide Squad 2. Regarding Gunn, it’s reported he will be writing Suicide Squad 2 and will possibly direct, depending on how things turn out. Getting back to

Ben Affleck Addresses Addiction and Rehab
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Ben Affleck Addresses Addiction and Rehab

Batman-actor Ben Affleck takes to social media to address his battle with alcohol addiction and latest admittance into rehab. Back at the end of August saw Ben Affleck admitted back into rehab following having been photographed by the paparazzi receiving a delivery of beer and liquor, which then saw his estranged wife Jennifer Garner decide to intervene. “This week

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Ben Affleck Is Getting Big In New Images

Ben Affleck just might be the Batman we all need and deserve as the latest images of the celeb reveal the 6’4″ 46-year-old actor is getting pretty big! Ben Affleck has been cleaning himself up as he recently checked himself into rehab after falling of the wagon. It’s known that a part of his rehab

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Ben Affleck Met With Warner Bros: Script In Hand

It was recently teased that Ben Affleck might be back as Batman for 2019, and now the actor is spotted with a script in hand on his way to a meeting with Warner Bros. In addition, it has been said Matt Reeves recently handed in his finished script for The Batman, which is due to

Ben Affleck Back As Batman Teased
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Ben Affleck Teased Back As Batman

While there have been lots of rumors flying around, now it just might be that Ben Affleck will actually return as Batman. A celebrity marketing firm posted an image of Ben Affleck on Instagram noting, “We had a fun afternoon with #academyaward winner #BenAffleck! 2019 will be an exciting year!” The post happens to include

Jon Hamm Interested In Batman
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Jon Hamm Interested In Batman

With Henry Cavill said to be stepping down from playing Superman, the flood gates are now open, as now Jon Hamm has interest in playing Batman. The Henry Cavill news from earlier this morning saw it mentioned that Ben Affleck is another hero on his way out and is not expected to play Batman for

John Krasinski, Jack O'Connell and Noah Centineo Rumored For New Batman
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Batman Rumors: John Krasinski, Jack O’Connell and Noah Centineo

With it speculated Ben Affleck is leaving the role, now three names are rumored to be contenders to play the Matt Reeves Batman with John Krasinski, Jack O’Connell and Noah Centineo. Let’s take a look at the rumors and each actor below. John Krasinski Regarding John Krasinski as a potential Batman, it is currently only

Ben Affleck Leaves Rehab To Train... For Batman?
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Ben Affleck Leaves Rehab To Train; For Batman?

Ben Affleck recently checked himself into rehab, as the actor suffers from problems with alcohol, but now it’s learned he is able to leave the facility in order to work out and train from home. TMZ reports Ben Affleck left rehab Wednesday morning as the actor has permission to leave to work out at his

Joe Manganiello Says Ben Affleck Batman Script Was The Best
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Joe Manganiello Agrees Ben Affleck Batman Script Was The Best

Yesterday saw DC animated movie director and Zack Snyder storyboard artist Jay Oliva take to Twitter to reveal that the Ben Affleck The Batman movie script was actually the best ever, and now Joe Manganiello backs up the claim. “The original Affleck script was the best Batman script I’ve ever read. Ben had a kick ass

Ben Affleck Batman Script Said To Be Best Ever
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Ben Affleck Batman Script Said To Be Best Ever

January of 2017 saw the word hit that Ben Affleck had stepped down from directing The Batman movie, in which he was supposed to star and write. “There are certain characters who hold a special place in the hearts of millions,” Ben Affleck said in a statement at the time. “Performing this role demands focus,

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Batman Ben Affleck Headed Back To Rehab

It’s reported that Batman star Ben Affleck is headed back to rehab, said to be for an extended period of time. According to TMZ, Ben Affleck’s estranged wife, Jennifer Garner, staged an intervention to help her husband, with it said that Ben Affleck wanted the help and agreed to go to rehab. It’s said Ben

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The Batman Filming Soon; Ben Affleck Attached

Last week saw director Matt Reeves offer The Batman is near complete, and that he has been working hard on it, and now it’s learned the movie could start filming as early as next Spring with Ben Affleck still possibly attached. The info comes from Production Weekly, who previously first confirmed filming on The Flash,

Ben Affleck Done As Batman Rumored Again
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Ben Affleck Done As Batman Rumored Again

It’s once again said that Ben Affleck is done playing Batman, and that he won’t be a part of the Matt Reeves movie. It’s also being said that Matt Reeves is looking to cast a younger Batman for his flick, which is actually something I was told WB talked about when I first revealed “The

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Ben Affleck Rumored For Batman Movies

Following last week’s rumor, now Ben Affleck is rumored to have possibly signed on for more Batman movies. The rumor from a week or so ago stated Ben Affleck now wants to stick around as the DCEU’s Batman. Today’s rumor offers that Ben Affleck may have signed on for two new Batman movies with an option to

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New Ben Affleck Batman Rumor

There has been question for a long time whether or not Ben Affleck will continue to play Batman in the DC Cinematic Universe. Ben Affleck even stated himself that remaining on as Batman depends on whether or not things are good enough to warrant a return to the role. The potential good news is that with

Ben Affleck Signs On For New Netflix Movie
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Ben Affleck Signs On For New Netflix Movie

Don’t expect The Batman to start filming any time soon, at least starring Ben Affleck. THR reports that Ben Affleck has signed on to star along with Star Wars actor Oscar Isaac for the Netflix movie formerly known as Triple Frontier, a crime drama that is now in pre-production. Triple Frontier centers on five friends whose loyalties are

Ben Affleck Turned Down Directing Flashpoint; Gets A Director
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Ben Affleck Turned Down Directing Flashpoint; Gets A Director

The Flashpoint movie is moving forward at WB as the film now has a pair of directors. Variety reports Flashpoint will be directed by John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein, known for recently writing Spider-Man: Homecoming. It’s further reported that originally WB asked Ben Affleck to direct the Flashpoint movie, but he passed on the gig. Affleck has been

Jake Gyllenhaal Rumored To Be In As New Batman
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Jake Gyllenhaal Rumored To Be In As New Batman

A new Batman rumor has hit the net–from the same guy that recently claimed WB is stopping the rumors. Anyway. The latest rumor is that if Ben Affleck is out, Jake Gyllenhaal is in as Batman. Revenge of the Fans claims that Warner Bros. is “sour on Ben Affleck” regarding a return to Batman, and if Ben Affleck

Ben Affleck Wants To Play Batman If It's Good Enough
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Ben Affleck Wants To Play Batman If It’s Good Enough

For the last year or so, there has been talk of Ben Affleck leaving the Batman role. Ben Affleck was even once attached to write and direct a new Batman movie, but decided to opt out, which is paving the way for the new Matt Reeves Batman movie. In a new interview with Daily Sabah,

Jon Hamm Rumored For New Batman
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Jon Hamm Rumored For New Batman

With it rumored that Ben Affleck is leaving the Batman role (the latest says The Flash movie will be his last), it’s now being said that Jon Hamm may be the DCEU new Dark Knight. According to gossip site Radar Online, former Mad Men star Jon Hamm wants the Batman role in the Matt Reeves movie. “Jon’s gunning hard

DCEU Changes Following Justice League Disappointment
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DCEU Changes Following Justice League

What should comes as no surprise, it’s being reported Warner Bros. is giving the DCEU an overhaul following the disappointment of Justice League. Variety reports DCEU co-runner Jon Berg will step away from his duties and will now be a producer for Warner Bros. Geoff Johns is expected to stay on as DC Entertainment’s chief

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