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Ben Affleck Boards WB's JUSTICE LEAGUE As Executive Producer

The past few months have been somewhat tumultuous for Warner Bros. in the wake of Batman V. Superman: Dawn Of Justice. Suicide Squad underwent more filming in recent weeks for a number of reasons and The Flash is, once again, in need of a director while the former’s helmer, Zack Snyder, is on notice with fans – mixed reviews and such. He’s currently underway with directing Justice League: Part One and much to his credit as well apart from critical murmurs with BvS raking in a global gross just shy of $900 million; It’s still quite a feat to achieve, but with the nature of franchise fatigue, caution looms – a fact that even Warner Bros. adhered to in the wake of news in April that it would focus more on tenpole films such as those of its DC Comics titles. One other update at the time according to THR […]

TO THE HASHI: Winner, Bizzaro Superman.

Lee B. Golden III

Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice opened wide to much anticipation this past Friday, heralded by a backlash of negative word-of-mouth that continues still. The consensus: it’s not a total loss, but it’s not the big cinematic triumph we all hoped for. And maybe, it can be argued, that’s our fault. Indeed, we went in with expectations the scope of such that would make even a tall Bonaparte blush. Well, the same can be said about Snyder and Co.; that their aesthetic failure to hit the mark and resonate with audiences and critics alike was predicated on their overzealousness in approach. Sad Ben Affleck has since gone viral, and many of us are in tern are already practicing the cosplay version of it. “I’m just here so I don’t get fined.” Many die-hard fans of the source material, the easiest of them to please, they’ll praise anything with their favorite […]

BATMAN V. SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE Will Be Rated-R On Blu-Ray

Lee B. Golden III

In what can only be described as the so-called “Deadpool effect” it now appears that Warner Bros. is curiously dabbling into R-rated territory, but with a catch! Comingsoon.net has learned via FilmRatings.com that Zack Snyder’s Batman V. Superman: Dawn Of Justice is getting an R-rating for its Blu-Ray release in the form of Dawn Of Justice: Ultimate Edition. The current theatrical release of the film, opening in the U.S. on March 25, still stands at PG-13 so certain moviegoers won’t have to worry about walking into the wrong movie. Time will tell what this will mean for other films like the August 5 release of Suicide Squad and the Justice League films which open between next year and in 2019. At any rate, an R-rated director’s cut of Batman V Superman on Blu-Ray sounds like a good way to test the waters and see how fans respond, not to mention […]

JUSTICE LEAGUE: PART ONE Starts Filming On April 11

Lee B. Golden III

With Ben Affleck positioning himself for more Batman movies, Henry Cavill maintaining his Superman shape and Gal Gadot finishing up her Wonder Woman shoot for next year, EW reports the next phase is set to commence on April 11 with the start of Justice League: Part One. The film is currently stamped for a November 17, 2017 date following the release of Wonder Woman from director Patty Jenkins earlier on June 23. “The idea that we could begin to boot up a Justice League concept was a cool thing,” said director Zack Snyder. “It was a little bit of an ‘about time’ moment, and I don’t blame [the studio] for feeling that way, because it’s a long time coming, …But I do feel like it’s a little bit of a creative hurdle. It seems like an easy thing to do at first glance, the idea that, ‘Oh, we just get […]

BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE Gets A New Trailer!

Lee B. Golden III

At long last, we are approximately two months away from the release of director Zack Snyder’s Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice. A fourth trailer is now online while Warner Bros. continues its push with several TV spots and a clip of which we can expect more in the remaining weeks. SYNOPSIS: Following his titanic struggle against General Zod, Metropolis has been razed to the ground and Superman is the most controversial figure in the world. While for many he is still an emblem of hope, a growing number of people consider him a threat to humanity, seeking justice for the chaos he has brought to Earth. As far as Bruce Wayne is concerned, Superman is clearly a danger to society. He fears for the future of the world with such a reckless power left ungoverned, and so he dons his mask and cape to right Superman’s wrongs. The rivalry […]

Feast Your Eyes On The New BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE Poster And TV Spot!

Lee B. Golden III

Warner Bros. It’s of no fault of your own if you weren’t too impressed by the most recent event trailer late last year for Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice. That said, the TV spots seem to be earning a bit more praise as solely focusing on our key characters played respectively by Ben Affleck and Henry Cavill without divulging too much as the rest of it is mainly suggestive. In sum, the vague detailing is a great sell and hopefully Warner Bros. doesn’t drop the ball on the next trailer should there be one. For now, we have the latest teaser spot and it’s all we need to whet our appetite for now as the campaign continues for Zack Snyder’s new DC venture before its March 25 release. Keep this in mind while we fawn over the brand new poster below from Yahoo! Movies. Peep it below followed by […]

BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE Crashes Online With A New TV Spot

Lee B. Golden III

Are you mapping out your movie schedule for 2016? If so, then you’ll be forgiven for paying close attention to March which will probably be the biggest month in superhero movies this year. Zack Snyder’s latest, Batman V. Superman: Dawn Of Justice now has a new TV spot with new footage centered on Henry Cavill back in the blue and red, and Ben Affleck with who has nothing short of the world’s angriest frog in his throat. Yep, that’s him as Batman, and after Superman’s coming-of-age destructive battle with Zod in Man Of Steel, he’s sick of Superman’s shit… Time to roshambo up in this mofo and as you may have guessed from earlier teasers, the Batmobile got the worst of it! SYNOPSIS: Following his titanic struggle against General Zod, Metropolis has been razed to the ground and Superman is the most controversial figure in the world. While for many […]

The DC Trinity Emerges In New Character Posters For BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE

Lee B. Golden III

Admittedly, the most recent trailer for Batman V. Superman: Dawn Of Justice doesn’t quite hit all the right notes, though you still get to see what all three of DC’s Trinity look like together on screen. That said, we still have a little over three months left and plenty of time between now and whenever the Justice League movies surface to see what impression we’re left with as Warner Bros races Marvel to the finish. In the meantime, marketing continues for the new movie directed by Zack Snyder, which now accomodates us with three new character posters you can view below. Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill and Gal Gadot lead the cast with Amy Adams, Jesse Eisenberg and Jeremy Irons also starring. View post on imgur.com Son of Krypton vs. Bat of Gotham. Watch the new trailer for #BatmanvSuperman: Dawn of Justice now. https://t.co/VMY4oMX5TH — Batman v Superman (@BatmanvSuperman) December 3, […]

Watch The Brand New Trailer For BATMAN V. SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE!

Lee B. Golden III

Following Monday night’s trailer tease, the wait is over and we now have a brand new official trailer for Zack Snyder‘s Batman V. Superman: Dawn Of Justice. Time will tell how this one performs for an online audience in the wake of the record numbers within the first 24 hours of Marvel’s own Captain America: Civil War, though it’s fair to say that these late night talk show platforms may certainly prove to be a viable format. I suppose Jimmy Kimmel has no reason to protest. 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. Ben Affleck and […]

The New Trailer Tease For BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE Leaves A Hero Unmasked!

Lee B. Golden III

Consider tonight as one of those rare occasions I post a trailer teaser to a film, which happens to be exactly the case with the new sneak peek for Zack Snyder’s Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice. Opening on March 25, 2016, the film is the next pivotal page turner for Warner Bros. as it aims for a sprawling and epic cinematic universe that can match or top that of Disney’s work with Marvel. Ben Affleck joins the fray with top billing in the title role of the Dark Knight himself next to lead actor Henry Cavill in his second stint as the Man Of Steel. They pretty much don’t like each other at this juncture after the battle of Metropolis and now the world is at a breaking point with two of Earth’s mightiest heroes at odds…only one still wonders just what Gal Gadot‘s Wonder Woman has to say […]

WONDER WOMAN Gets A New Image With Filming Now Underway

Lee B. Golden III

With director Zack Snyder honing in on his superhero movie-making skills for the next several years on with the Justice League films, he’ll be among several directors now embodying the formula to accumulate the long-awaited DC Cinematic Universe following Man Of Steel. That said, there’s plenty to look forward to from Warner Bros. with more Batman movies and so on, but it IS high time that our own Gal Gadot will be getting her day on the big screen this coming March in Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice as Wonder Woman. Gladly enough though, her story will continue from there with her own standalone contribution as well from Monster helmer Patty Jenkins. It’s a film that has taken way too long to happen as well after so many years in comic book ink, games and television, and thankfully that’s about to change. Just a few production photos have already […]

No George Miller For MAN OF STEEL 2

Lee B. Golden III

Den Of Geek is reporting that Man Of Steel 2 has been put on “permanent hold”, which is a bit of a shock considering it was only last week that “The Death Of Superman Lives: What Happened?” helmer Jon Schnepp announced that Mad Max: Fury Road helmer George Miller was up to direct the film. Whatever it means, it’s not to suggest that the film won’t happen, especially since there’s been a clear interest in making one now that Warner Bros. is well under way with its DC cinematic universe in addition to a potential Batman trilogy starring and directed by Ben Affleck. Miller himself was supposed to direct DC movie, Justice League back in 2008 as his name was one of several candidates listed, including Lana and Andy Wachowski. His current business also includes adding to the desolate universe of his latest blockbuster success, Mad Max, while it is […]

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Is George Miller Directing MAN OF STEEL 2?

Lee B. Golden III

Warner Bros Warner Bros. has quite the full plate on its hands with their currently fluxating DC cinematic universe. With the course already set for Marvel and Disney, the key focus for Warner Bros. has been to develop its slate as things build up to the Justice League movies set for 2017 and 2019, though that hasn’t been to solidly suggest there wouldn’t be any more titles in between. This fact became pretty clear between news surrounding hype for The Batman at San Diego Comic-Con and discussion of a fresh new Batman trilogy upon a recent private screening of Batman V. Superman: Dawn Of Justice. In parallel, what has also been waiting in the wings are the prospects of more Man Of Steel films following the first installment in 2013 which laid the thematic groundwork for the cinematic universe we are seeing happen right now. That said, it looks pretty […]

Is WB Grooming Ben Affleck For A BATMAN Trilogy?

Lee B. Golden III

Courtesy of Warner Bros. Well, it took a couple of years before the world of comic book and DC fandom took a liking to the idea of actor Ben Affleck wearing the iconic cape and cowl as Batman for Warner Bros.’s currently-developing DC brand of superhero movielore. The latest Comic-Con teaser and images of the past year featuring Affleck in and out of costume has essentially drawn him as the prolific choice for the role in the eyes of the studio ahead of the remainder of titles to come, and the hype is nothing short of electric with seven months to go before catching his DC debut opposite Henry Cavill in Zack Snyder’s Batman V. Superman: Dawn Of Justice. The film is readying for a release on March 25, 2016, and with post-production still underway, the fallout from Comic-Con this summer granted fans a major gift with the news of […]

Heroes Stand Together On The New EW Cover For BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE

Lee B. Golden III

The inevitable countdown as we approach Comic Con International: San Diego next weekend demands that fans be given something to look forward to. And, with specific regard to Warner Bros.’s plans to promote its slate including the March 25, 2016 release of Batman V. Superman: Dawn Of Justice, we now have some extra gems courtesy of Entertainment Weekly with a new magazine cover and stills featuring our principle cast members, Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill and Gal Gadot, in and out of costume, including a pre-bald Lex Luthor played by Jesse Eisenberg. 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 […]

Fanbats Unite! BATMAN DAY Is Coming!

Lee B. Golden III

There’s obviously so much going on with E3 and all sorts of fan-based events taking place this week that I haven’t been able to keep up. But, there is at least one thing we can count on, and that is if you religiously follow comics. Yes, just six months shy of the theatrical release of director Zack Snyder’s Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice from Warner Bros., Batman Day is coming to select comic outlets near you this Fall, so for those interested, you may proceed. BURBANK, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–DC Entertainment is bringing back the fan-favorite event celebrating The Dark Knight. “Batman Day” is back by popular demand and will take place on Saturday, September 26, 2015, kicking off what has become an annual event honoring one of the most popular and iconic Super Heroes and celebrating all things Batman from comics to video games and more. Fans everywhere are invited to partake in […]

TO THE HASHI: What The Hell Was So Wrong With Man of Steel?!

So recently the Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice trailer was unleashed upon us, eagerly peaking out the Venetian blinds of pirated videos and then, grudgingly, released officially (in clear HD!) by Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures. Everyone and their mother flocked to the internet, their critical eyes cast upon the screen. “What would Zack Snyder offer?” they wondered, many of them skeptical while others still awaited the reel with sober enthusiasm. By the time it was done, polarizing opinions had been formed. All of which, in some way or the other, influenced by the film’s predecessor; the somewhat infamous Man of Steel. And though I am not a Superman fan, I find myself among the group recorded as favorable in their opinion of the film. A film, that while flawed, achieved its primary objective; to render Superman appealing to a modern audience as well as adherent fans of the […]

WB And DC Entertainment Reveal Animation Slate For BATMAN UNLIMITED And DC SUPER FRIENDS

Lee B. Golden III

Various live-action TV properties are now underway between Marvel and DC with the latest news now making the rounds regarding TNT’s current character line-up for Titans. However, with animation still being a popular being a popular tool among consumers, Warner Bros. is now moving forward with its DC Characters in two popular toylines to head directly to video. Chalk it up as part of WB’s campaign to promote its live-action DC Universe coming soon with Batman V. Superman: Dawn Of Justice, if you so see fit. Rest assured, the kids won’t be bored anytime soon. BURBANK, Calif., Feb. 2, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Warner Bros. Consumer Products (WBCP), DC Entertainment, and Warner Bros. Animation today unveiled an unprecedented wave of content inspired by two of the company’s most successful toy lines developed in partnership with Mattel and Fisher-Price. Inspired by Mattel’s new toy line, Batman Unlimited will launch in 2015 with […]

Ben Affleck In Talks To Play A Mild-Mannered Killer In THE ACCOUNTANT

Lee B. Golden III

Ben Affleck in THE TOWN (2010) If this film turns out to be better than expected, there’s no way I’m passing this up. Actor Ben Affleck is still in charge of helping bring Bruce Wayne to life in the March 25, 2016 release of director Zack Synder’s Batman V. Superman: Dawn Of Justice for Warner Bros. In the meantime, while the actor is still campaigning for his most recent murder mystery thriller, Gone Girl, filmgoers can already look forward to seeing him in what sounds like something potentially interesting for action fans with the forthcoming production of The Accountant. Warrior (2011) helmer Gavin O’Connor is being tapped to direct the film from an original script by original script by Bill DuBuque, which Variety says will center on a mild-mannered accountant who moonlights as a lethal assassin. It’s all very early right now so anyone’s guess is as good as mine […]

FILMS, FAMILY AND SUCCESS: A Word With Actor And Stuntman, SHAWN BERNAL

Lee B. Golden III

This interview was a long, long, LONG time coming!… Actor and stuntman Shawn Bernal is one of three people I posted about last year ahead of what would have hopefully been an earlier interview at the time. Unfortunately due to Bernal‘s career obligations, we never got around to it, although I have been able to keep up with the team’s activities as much as possible just as Film Combat Syndicate was starting out. So far, it’s been a fun journey watching Bernal at work over at LBP Stunts Chicago. Nowadays, many of the team members, including stuntman, independent filmmaker and LBP orginal, Emmanuel Manzanares have found themselves immersed in their careers as Hollywood stuntmen. Still, at the end of the day, Bernal‘s love and appreciation for the independent film community he has been a part of for close to seven years now, has never waned. Point in fact, the slowly growing momentum […]