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Rumour: Warner Bros. wants Ben Affleck for a trilogy of Batman solo movies

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We already know that Ben Affleck is set to co-write and direct a solo movie for The Dark Knight following his appearances in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Suicide Squad and Justice League Part One and Part Two, and now Den of Geek is claiming that the studio are looking to lock him in […]

Henry Cavill and Ben Affleck discuss the issues between Batman and Superman in Dawn of Justice

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During an interview with Total Film for the latest issue of the magazine, both Henry Cavill and Ben Affleck have been discussing Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, offering a couple of tidbits of information about The Dark Knight’s motivation in the upcoming superhero blockbuster, and the reason for his issues with the Man of Steel. SEE […]

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon producing FIFA scandal film for Warner Bros., Gavin O’Connor to direct

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The Hollywood Reporter has revealed that Warner Bros. is planning to explore the FIFA corruption scandal on the big screen, having secured the rights to Houses of Deceit, a book by investigative reporter Ken Bensinger. The movie will focus on Chuck Blazer, the American FIFA exec turned FBI informant, whose arrest on bribery and tax […]

Rumour: Ben Affleck will direct The Batman for 2018 release

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When it was announced a couple of years ago (has it really been that long?!) that Ben Affleck would be our new Dark Knight for Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, it was always assumed that he would direct his solo Batman movie. According to the sources for rumour-mongers Latino Review (who have been very shaky […]

The Batmobile has been spotted on the set of Suicide Squad

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Well, it looks like those rumors of Batman showing up in Suicide Squad are true, because the Dark Knight’s iconic ride has been spotted on the film’s Toronto set: Previous rumors suggested that Ben Affleck would show up as Batman via some camera footage that Amanda Waller shows the Squad, but with the Batmobile sighting (and reports […]

More rumours about Batman’s involvement in Suicide Squad

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Back in January it was reported that Ben Affleck’s Batman could make an appearance in Suicide Squad to set up a future solo movie, and now El Mayimbe of Latino-Review has posted a few more rumours regarding The Dark Knight’s involvement with Warner’s upcoming DC supervillain ensemble. The report claims that, “In the film Batman […]

Ben Affleck films The Accountant and Live By Night delayed by Warner Bros.

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After reports yesterday that Ben Affleck is set to sign-up for three solo Batman films, following a positive reception to a private screening of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, it has now been revealed that Warner Bros. Pictures has delayed two of the star’s upcoming films. Live By Night, a crime-drama that would have […]

Greenlight for Ben Affleck’s Live By Night, set for fall shoot

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Variety is reporting that Ben Affleck’s long-awaited return to the director’s chair is now moving forward, with news that Live by Night has been given the green-light by Warner Bros. Affleck, who is to appear at San Diego Comic-Con this weekend for the Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice panel, is set to star and […]

Daredevil showrunner answers fans questions on Twitter; defends Ben Affleck

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Last week it was revealed that Netflix’ upcoming and highly anticipated series of Daredevil will land on April 10th. Apart from a few still images and some vague plot details we still don’t really know what to expect. Now the showrunner for Daredevil, Steven S. DeKnight – who has previously worked on Angel, Smallville, Dollhouse […]