Rumor: "Mad Max" director George Miller may direct "Man Of Steel 2"?

Rumors are swirling in the Hollywood grapevine each and everyday, and the latest one as reported by ComicBook.com is pretty interesting - as Mad Max film franchise director George Miller is being rumored as the director for "Man Of Steel 2" according to "The Death of Superman Lives" documentary director Jon Schnepp.

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In the latest episode of PopCorn Talk in YouTube, Schnepp weighed in the rumor without saying much or expounding on where he got that bit of information. It's an interesting rumor to say the least, since Miller was once primed to helm a Justice League film of his own in "Justice League Mortal" years ago which would have seen the likes of Armie Hammer as Batman and DJ Cotrona as Superman. Now with "Mad Max: Fury Road" a success and everything else open in terms of the future, is this Warner Bros. giving the director a shot at the DC Cinematic Universe? Only time will tell.

For now, catch Henry Cavill back as Superman as he takes on Ben Affleck's Batman with Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice - coming to theaters on on March 25, 2016!

Batman Vs Superman: Zack Snyder teases the new Batmobile

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Teasing the long awaited reveal of something greatly associated with a certain Caped Crusader, director Zack Snyder has teased via Twitter the partially revealed look of the new BATMOBILE that Ben Affleck's Bruce Wayne will use as his alter ego Batman in the upcoming Man of Steel sequel and 2016's as of yet untitled "Batman Vs Superman" movie.

In his tweet, Snyder remarks : "Could be time to pull up the tarp... Tomorrow?", signifying that a Tuesday reveal is in order and we'll be getting our first full look at the new version of the ride that is most famously paired with The Dark Knight on all forms of media! For more information, visit Zack Snyder's official Twitter page and Superherohype!

Batman Vs Superman is scheduled for a May 6, 2016 release.

Rumor: Ben Affleck's Batsuit for "Batman Vs Superman" and Gal Gadot as "Wonder Woman" reportedly debuting next week

Since the official casting announcement last year led many to have various mixed reactions, a lot of people have been anxiously waiting to see the first official photo of actor/ director Ben Affleck donning the cape and cowl and suiting up as Batman for Zack Snyder's upcoming sequel to his Superman reboot flick "Man of Steel", which hasn't been officially titled and is still going under the common alias of "Batman Vs Superman". Opposite Henry Cavill's Clark Kent/ Superman, Affleck will play Bruce Wayne/ Batman, and the characterization is said to be a Bats in his 40's and bearing a similar role to that of an older Dark Knight in Frank Miller's seminal classic Batman story - Batman: The Dark Knight Returns. Despite the mixed reactions, Affleck's friends and fellow stars Kevin Smith, Matt Damon, and even wife Jennifer Garner have seen him in the suit, and gave nothing but positive remarks for it.

Let's not forget that also joining the Man of Steel and Caped Crusader is Fast and the Furious franchise star Gal Gadot, who was before the end of 2013 as Wonder Woman. She, along with Jesse Eisenberg as Lex Luthor and Jeremy Irons as Alfred Pennyworth round up the big line of characters appearing in this mega sequel, so patience should be a virtue.

Hoever, excitement is building over word that the very first photo of Affleck as Batman and Gadot as Wonder Woman may appear before the end of February, as the delay from 2015 to 2016 for "Bats Vs Supes" has pushed production to a longer filming schedule. The news comes from Mark Hughes, a Forbes Blogger who tweeted the following:

Okay, fans, get ready, a bat-suit & WW reveal seems to be imminent, as in possibly days away!
— Mark Hughes (@markhughesfilms) February 11, 2014

Since it can only be taken as a rumor, we'll just have to wait and see if this indeed pushes through and we get our first clear looks at the new Dark Knight and Amazon Princess for the potential DC Cinematic Universe Warner Bros. and DC Entertainment are planning! For more information, visit the source post at Batman-News.

"Batman Vs Superman" is now slated for a May 6, 2016 release

Batman Vs Superman: Warner Bros. pushes back film to May 6, 2016

Some very disappointing news has arrived for fans looking forward to the as of yet untitled "Man Of Steel" sequel with a working name "Batman Vs Superman", as Warner Bros. and DC Entertainment officially announced that the film will not meet its July 17, 2015 release date, and instead head for a May 6, 2016 release instead.

The reason, according to an article in Superherohype, states:

"the filmmakers time to realize fully their vision, given the complex visual nature of the story. The decision was made following the shift of the start of production to second quarter of this year."

And the full press release can be read via "Batman-News", which includes a note that Ben Affleck, who plays Batman/ Bruce Wayne in the film, injured his leg which delayed production.

Now that is a big BUMMER for those who were looking forward to a big year in 2015, which would not only have included this next DC film, but a ton of other heroic films and features as well, such as Avengers: Age of Ultron, Star Wars, and Jurassic World. "Batman Vs Superman", which would see Henry Cavill reprise his role as Superman/ Clark Kent, meets Batman/ Bruce Wayne played by Ben Affleck, putting the two iconic heroes side-by-side or against one another for the very first time in film. Fast and Furious star Gal Gadot was also cast as Wonder Woman/ Princess Diana of the Amazons, and the film is directec once more by Zack Snyder.

Expect the "Man Of Steel" sequel and seconf film in the DC Cinematic Universe with the new release date of May 6, 2016.

Batman Vs Superman: Denzel Washington being rumored for the role of Green Lantern John Stewart

Now this can be taken with a BIG Grain of Salt since this is a rumor... But it's pretty interesting to say the least for a casting choice on Warner Bros. and DC Entertainment's upcoming Man Of Steel sequel for 2015, the yet untitled "Batman Vs Superman" movie that now has Wonder Woman in it!

With plenty of rumors abuzz suggesting that other heroes and villains may appear in the upcoming superhero film, the one lingering and interesting theory was that Academy Award Winning actor Denzel Washington would be up for a role in the film, and early reports suggested he'd be an African-American version of Superman's eternal arch-nemesis, Lex Luthor.

That doesn't seem to be the case now however, as a new scoop according to Nuke The Fridge and posted by Screen Rant suggests that Mr. Washington may not play a villain, but rather a hero... And that's Green Lantern John Stewart!

Batman Vs Superman: Gal Gadot is officially your new Wonder Woman/ Diana Prince, and why it could work

The news has broken out courtesy of Warner Bros. and it's very much official: The Fast and The Furious franchise's own Gal Gadot has been cast as Wonder Woman/ Diana Prince in director Zack Snyder's as of yet untitled "Batman Vs Superman" film which acts as a sequel to this year's Man Of Steel! The news comes straight from DC Entertainment and Warner Bros, so fans officially get to see the pairing of DC's own heroic Trinity on the big screen on 2015, as Gadot joins Henry Cavill's Superman and Ben Affleck's Batman!

On the casting, Snyder has commented:

"Wonder Woman is arguably one of the most powerful female characters of all time and a fan favorite in the DC Universe. Not only is Gal an amazing actress, but she also has that magical quality that makes her perfect for the role. We look forward to audiences discovering Gal in the first feature film incarnation of this beloved character."

Batman Vs Superman: Possible movie names pop up with registered domain names

Looks like fans speculating on the "real" title for the yet unnamed "Batman Vs Superman" film for 2015 will have some guesses coming up, as a report from Fusible, Superherohype, and Batman-News reports that Warner Bros. has registered

Here's the lowdown:

There’s been a lot of debate over the official title of the upcoming Batman vs. Superman film scheduled to be released in 2015. This week, Warner Bros. secretly registered a host of possible titles through the internet brand protection company MarkMonitor. Now, it’s likely the debate is going to get more opinions. According to the latest domain registrations, possible titles include “Man of Steel Battle the Knight”, “Man of Steel Beyond Darkness”, “Man of Steel Black of Knight”, “Man of Steel Darkness Falls”, “Man of Steel Knight Falls”, “Man of Steel Shadow of the Night”, “Man of Steel The Blackest Hour”, and “Man of Steel The Darknness Within”

So how do you like the sound of "Man of Steel: Knight Falls" or "Man of Steel: The Darkness Within"? Doesn't sound too much like a real name to clinch on the epic battle and first meeting between these two iconic DC Comics Heroes, but it could be a tie-in instead, like a video game or promotion. In fact, the recently released Batman: Arkham Origins had a similar beginning in domain name registrations for its name along with other speculations months back, so let's wait and see what the official title is in the future. For more information, visit the source post at Fusible, SHH, and Batman-News.

"Batman Vs Superman", the sequel to Man Of Steel directed by Zack Snyder and starring Henry Cavill and Ben Affleck, comes out on July 17, 2015.

Batman vs Superman: Ben Affleck talks on Jimmy Fallon about his casting as Batman

Nearly a month since the BIG ANNOUNCEMENT was made on who would be playing the new Batman on Zack Snyder's untitled Man Of Steel sequel and "Batman Vs Superman" film, everyone in the world has been waiting to hear the thoughts and reactions from the man who will be taking on the role of a tired and seasoned Bruce Wayne and Dark Knight - Ben Affleck.

Well fortunately enough for us, the Hollywood actor, former Daredevil star and Argo director finally broke his silence, and during a guest appearance at the "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" show to promote his new film "Runner Runner" .

Batman Vs Superman: Josh Brolin WAS in talks to play Batman/ Bruce Wayne before Ben Affleck

Even if we have a new Batman in the form of actor/ director Ben Affleck for the upcoming "Batman Vs Superman" movie for 2015, there was a time when anyone could have been Batman, and rumors suggested that one of the prime candidates was MIB 3 and Jonah Hex actor, Josh Brolin.

Despite what this nice fan art that's circulating the web may show, it didn't come to pass. Yet the man himself has officially confirmed via The Huffington Post (c/o Batman-News) that he WAS in consideration/ talks to possibly take the role, which would have been opposite Henry Cavill's Superman.

In the interview, Josh confirms he was considered by director Zack Snyder and Warner Bros, but just that.

"We did. I didn't have any conversations about it, but Zack, that was part of his idea. It just didn't turn out. It's OK. It is OK. You know, another scenario might have worked better, but I'm happy for Ben."

And there you have it. While Brolin didn't get the part, he certainly would have been a good choice following his acting chops in several films as of late. He did get to play a DC Comics character in the form of Jonah Hex at least (despite bad reviews for that film), and he'll be taking up the lead in Spike Lee's remake of the South Korean thriller film "Oldboy", which comes out this November. For more on the story, visit the source posts at Batman-News and The Huffington Post.

Ben Affleck Is Batman: No matter what, he stays, and it's too early in the game to judge

So, in case you didn't hear the news, let's reiterate and revisit the fact... Ben Affleck IS Batman.

Above you'll see one of the many fan posters made and appearing online to commemorate the announcement made just a few days ago - We have a NEW BATMAN. Despite drawing a LOT of mixed reactions and criticism from all fronts around the globe, I will certainly say that it's still TOO EARLY in the game to judge Affleck, and we should be patient well until we actually see news/ footage/ trailers showing him in the cape and cowl. Heck, we should wait until the movie shows on 2015 to get a proper view of what turns out, and even people known to be associated with Affleck, or have engaged in the comic book movie industry or have even played the role of the Caped Crusader at one point weigh in on Warner Bros. choice! Read on and see some of the comments from the stars who have buzzed and shared their thoughts via Twitter!

Ben Affleck, director of Argo and former Daredevil/ "Superman", is Bruce Wayne/ Batman in Man of Steel sequel

In case you didn't get wind of the news, we have a new man behind the cape and cowl of DC Comics' own Batman... He's played a former superhero too, and won the Academy Award for Best Picture and Best Director.

Announced officially by Warner Bros. and making headlines in sites like Superherohype, Hollywood actor and director Ben Affleck is your new Batman/ Bruce Wayne, and he'll be joining new Superman actor Henry Cavill in the "Batman vs Superman" film slated for 2015 that'll be directed by Zack Snyder.

No stranger to playing a hero in a suit, Affleck portrayed the Marvel Comics superhero Daredevil back in 2003, and even appeared in a cameo in the spinoff film "Elektra", which saw his future wife and "Alias" star Jennifer Garner reprising the role and taking the spotlight.

Affleck also suited up as "Superman" himself George Reeves in the fictionalized biofilm Hollywoodland in 2006, and then there's the fact that Affleck directed a string of recent film hits, which include The Town and of course, Argo. Those cemented his capacity as a director, and ironically enough, there were rumors and reports that surfaced months ago that he was a potential director for the Justice League film. Those were debunked... But NOW he's firmly attached to star and become the new Dark Knight of  cinema... And potentially the long run for the shared DC Cinematic Universe the sequel to Man Of Steel will bring. For more information, visit the source post at Superherohype.

Ben Affleck, the man who made "Argo #%^$ Yourself" an awesome phrase, is your new Batman and takes over the mantle from the last person to play The Dark Knight, Christian Bale. We'll just have to wait and see how that turns up, as production begins for "Batman Vs Superman" on 2014 for a Summer 2015 release.