With Ben Affleck’s Batman movie gearing up to go into production next year, a rather nasty rumour has surfaced over at The Ringer suggesting that “there are serious problems with the script”, and that executives at Warner Bros. aren’t overly concerned about fixing them as “it doesn’t really matter” due to the amount of money […]
The Week in Spandex – Doctor Strange reviewed, Thor: Ragnarok wraps, Andrew Garfield talks Spider-Man, creative differences on Deadpool 2, Suicide Squad extended cut trailer
In this edition of The Week in Spandex, we look at Doctor Strange, Thor: Ragnarok, Captain America, Spider-Man, Guardians of the Galaxy, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., The Defenders, Jessica Jones, The Punisher, Deadpool 2, Logan, Suicide Squad, The Batman, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Wonder Woman, Dark Universe, The LEGO Batman Movie, Gotham, Supergirl, The […]
Jeremy Irons confirms that The Batman will shoot next year
Earlier this month Joe Manganiello suggested that cameras would begin to roll on Ben Affleck’s The Batman early next year, and now Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice star Jeremy Irons has confirmed that the solo Dark Knight movie will shoot next year – and that he’s been promised he’ll have a little more to […]
Adam West wants to play Thomas Wayne in Ben Affleck’s The Batman
Having reprised the role of the Dark Knight for the animated movie Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders this year, Adam West has revealed that he’s now keen on another DC role, as he’d like to cameo in Ben Affleck’s The Batman – and he even has a specific role in mind. “Absolutely,” said West when […]
The Week in Spandex – Logan and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 trailers, Avengers: Infinity War cast update, The Batman to shoot in 2017, Joss Whedon on Marvel vs DC
In this edition of The Week in Spandex, we look at Logan, Deadpool 2, Legion, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Doctor Strange, Avengers: Infinity War, The Defenders, Black Panther, Thor: Ragnarok, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., The Batman, Justice League, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Supergirl, The Flash, Arrow, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, Gotham, Smallville and […]
Joe Manganiello says The Batman will shoot in the spring
Last month, Time-Warner boss Jeff Bewkes stated that he expect’s Ben Affleck’s Batman solo movie to be “a year and a half out”, although it wasn’t clear from whether than referred to a production start date, or a release. Given that Ben Affleck had subsequently suggested that “there is no Batman movie happening yet”, Bewkes’ comments appeared to be […]
The Week in Spandex – Logan poster and plot details, The Punisher set photos, Suicide Squad extended cut, Ben Affleck talks Batman, Justice League video and more
In this edition of The Week in Spandex, we look at Doctor Strange, Black Panther, Captain America: Civil War, Thor: Ragnarok, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Avengers: Infinity War, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Luke Cage, Iron Fist, The Punisher, Hulk: Where Monsters Dwell, X-Men: Apocalypse, Logan, Justice League, Wonder Woman, Suicide Squad, The […]
Ben Affleck backtracks on The Batman title reveal
Earlier this week during a promotional interview for his new movie The Accountant, Ben Affleck stated that his upcoming Dark Knight solo movie would be using the title The Batman, but now he’s backtracked on that, and said “there is no Batman movie happening yet.” “It’s been around for a long time, the movie… there is […]
Ben Affleck explains why he chose Deathstroke as the villain for The Batman
A few weeks ago, Ben Affleck shared a short piece of test footage featuring Deathstroke, which was followed by confirmation that Slade Wilson will feature as the villain in the solo Batman movie (now confirmed as being titled The Batman), with Joe Manganiello in the role. During an interview with Collider to promote his new […]
Ben Affleck responds to Batman v Superman criticism, confirms solo movie is titled The Batman
Cast your mind back to March of this year, as the reviews starting flooding in for Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, and poor Ben Affleck found out mid-interview that the critics hadn’t been too kind to Warner Bros.’ big DC Extended Universe release. Within hours, said interview had launched the Sad Affleck meme, as some clever […]