In March 2019, Marvel Studios regained the film rights to X-Men, Fantastic Four, and Deadpool after Disney’s acquisition of Fox for $71.3 billion.
These characters are planned to be integrated into the MCU. In October 2020, the ‘X-Men’ and ‘Fantastic Four’ films were rebranded as “Marvel Legacy films” on Disney+. Notably, Patrick Stewart already reprised his role as an alternate Professor X in ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ and Kelsey Grammer returned as Beast in ‘The Marvels’. ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ a sequel to ‘Deadpool 2,’ will bring Deadpool and Wolverine, portrayed by Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, respectively, into the MCU continuity.
We know that the ‘X-Men’ reboot project has been in talks for quite some time now, but it took the success of ‘X-Men ’97’ to really kick-start things. Seeing how popular the mutants are with the current Disney audience, I believe that work has gotten more serious in the last few months,...
These characters are planned to be integrated into the MCU. In October 2020, the ‘X-Men’ and ‘Fantastic Four’ films were rebranded as “Marvel Legacy films” on Disney+. Notably, Patrick Stewart already reprised his role as an alternate Professor X in ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ and Kelsey Grammer returned as Beast in ‘The Marvels’. ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ a sequel to ‘Deadpool 2,’ will bring Deadpool and Wolverine, portrayed by Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, respectively, into the MCU continuity.
We know that the ‘X-Men’ reboot project has been in talks for quite some time now, but it took the success of ‘X-Men ’97’ to really kick-start things. Seeing how popular the mutants are with the current Disney audience, I believe that work has gotten more serious in the last few months,...
- 4/26/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
Film industry insider and YouTuber John Campea has made a bold claim that nobody is entirely aware of what MCU is about right now. Allegedly digging at Kevin Feige’s habit of introducing more characters, while audiences are getting confused with the previous ones and their consistency in MCU, Campea’s claim has sparked a lot of interest among fans.
Marvel President Kevin Feige. Credit: Wikimedia Commons
While some netizens slammed John Campea for his lack of knowledge regarding the MCU and his surprising comments, others supported the YouTuber. Openly sending out a warning message for Kevin Feige as he prepares to introduce X-Men into the MCU rather than building a gripping storyline, netizens call out Marvel Studios’ lack of depth.
Social Media Uproar Following John Campea’s Comments
Ever since the end of Avengers: Endgame in 2019, the MCU has taken a weird turn where audiences witnessed a lack of gripping storyline,...
Marvel President Kevin Feige. Credit: Wikimedia Commons
While some netizens slammed John Campea for his lack of knowledge regarding the MCU and his surprising comments, others supported the YouTuber. Openly sending out a warning message for Kevin Feige as he prepares to introduce X-Men into the MCU rather than building a gripping storyline, netizens call out Marvel Studios’ lack of depth.
Social Media Uproar Following John Campea’s Comments
Ever since the end of Avengers: Endgame in 2019, the MCU has taken a weird turn where audiences witnessed a lack of gripping storyline,...
- 4/25/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Keanu Reeves is set to step into the world of Sonic the Hedgehog in the third installment of the franchise. The series has become hugely popular, with a rapidly growing fanbase. The film boasts a star-studded cast who have lent their voices, and the John Wick actor’s inclusion is only going to increase the hype.
Funnily enough, Reeves already exists within the ever-expanding universe of the anthropomorphic hedgehog. Given his recent casting news, fans of the video game, and the series, now have only one wish from the creators.
Keanu Reeves is set to join the franchise (Source: John Wick)
Keanu Reeves is set to join Sonic the Hedgehog 3 as an antagonist
Keanu Reeves is one of the most sought-after actors in the industry. He has been the face of numerous notable films, such as the John Wick series and The Matrix. The Canadian star is as talented as he is charming,...
Funnily enough, Reeves already exists within the ever-expanding universe of the anthropomorphic hedgehog. Given his recent casting news, fans of the video game, and the series, now have only one wish from the creators.
Keanu Reeves is set to join the franchise (Source: John Wick)
Keanu Reeves is set to join Sonic the Hedgehog 3 as an antagonist
Keanu Reeves is one of the most sought-after actors in the industry. He has been the face of numerous notable films, such as the John Wick series and The Matrix. The Canadian star is as talented as he is charming,...
- 4/19/2024
- by Sreshtha Roychowdhury
- FandomWire
We’ve known that Shadow the Hedgehog would be appearing in Sonic the Hedgehog 3 for some time but didn’t know who would be voicing the character… until now. First reported by John Campea and confirmed by THR, Shadow the Hedgehog will be voiced by none other than Keanu Reeves.
The audience at CinemaCon got a glimpse of Shadow during Paramount’s panel, during which a first-look trailer for Sonic the Hedgehog 3 was screened. The character first appeared in Sonic Adventure 2 as a dark version of Sonic who does whatever it takes to achieve his goals. The Sonic the Hedgehog franchise has included some unexpected voice actors, such as Idris Elba as Knuckles, so it should be fun to see what Keanu Reeves does with Shadow.
Related Sonic the Hedgehog: A producer of the films wants the franchise to be cinematic events on “Avengers-level”
James Marsden reprises...
The audience at CinemaCon got a glimpse of Shadow during Paramount’s panel, during which a first-look trailer for Sonic the Hedgehog 3 was screened. The character first appeared in Sonic Adventure 2 as a dark version of Sonic who does whatever it takes to achieve his goals. The Sonic the Hedgehog franchise has included some unexpected voice actors, such as Idris Elba as Knuckles, so it should be fun to see what Keanu Reeves does with Shadow.
Related Sonic the Hedgehog: A producer of the films wants the franchise to be cinematic events on “Avengers-level”
James Marsden reprises...
- 4/15/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Rumors: Doctor Doom Set To Appear in ‘Fantastic Four’ in a Small Role Setting up Future Installments
Yesterday, exciting news surfaced about the upcoming film “Fantastic Four.” The official release date for this highly anticipated Marvel movie is July 25, 2025. Fans have been buzzing with speculation for months, and now we have confirmation on the main cast.
Pedro Pascal will take on the role of Reed Richards (also known as Mister Fantastic), a character accidentally confirmed by SAG-AFTRA last week. Vanessa Kirby will portray Sue Storm, aka The Invisible Woman, which aligns with previous rumors. Completing the first family, we have Ebon Moss-Bachrach as The Thing and Joseph Quinn as The Human Torch.
Filming is set to commence this summer. Interestingly, due to a release date switch, another Marvel film, “Thunderbolts,” lost its spot in July 2025 and will now hit theaters earlier than expected on May 2, 2025.
While the core cast is now confirmed, there’s been no word yet on the potential appearance of Doctor Doom, a villain...
Pedro Pascal will take on the role of Reed Richards (also known as Mister Fantastic), a character accidentally confirmed by SAG-AFTRA last week. Vanessa Kirby will portray Sue Storm, aka The Invisible Woman, which aligns with previous rumors. Completing the first family, we have Ebon Moss-Bachrach as The Thing and Joseph Quinn as The Human Torch.
Filming is set to commence this summer. Interestingly, due to a release date switch, another Marvel film, “Thunderbolts,” lost its spot in July 2025 and will now hit theaters earlier than expected on May 2, 2025.
While the core cast is now confirmed, there’s been no word yet on the potential appearance of Doctor Doom, a villain...
- 2/15/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
Yesterday the news broke regarding the release date of ‘Fantastic Four’ and the officially confirmed cast. ‘Fantastic Four’ will be released on July 25, 2025, and the main cast is what was pretty much rumored for the last 5 or so months. Pedro Pascal will assume the role of Reed Richards, this is something that was accidentally confirmed last week by SAG-AFTRA. Vanessa Kirby will be playing the role of Sue Storm, something that was likewise practically known. The other two members of the first family are Ebon Moss-Bachrach as the Thing and Joseph Quinn as the Human Torch.
Filming is expected to begin this summer, and due to the release date being switched, ‘Thunderbolts’ lost its July 2025 spot being moved to release earlier than expected on May 2, 2025. Despite the main cast being confirmed, there was not a speck of news regarding the potential appearance of Doctor Doom, the villain most often tied to Marvel’s first family.
Filming is expected to begin this summer, and due to the release date being switched, ‘Thunderbolts’ lost its July 2025 spot being moved to release earlier than expected on May 2, 2025. Despite the main cast being confirmed, there was not a speck of news regarding the potential appearance of Doctor Doom, the villain most often tied to Marvel’s first family.
- 2/15/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
Update: This press release is now outdated. Big IP Media are now working with Advertisecast.
Podcast studio Kast Media and production company Big IP Media have teamed up for a multi-year distribution deal for four popular shows that simulcast on podcast and video platforms and a first-look deal for new simulcast projects.
The two companies announced a distribution deal last month for Happy Sad Confused, an interview podcast hosted by Josh Horowitz that launched in 2014, added YouTube to its distribution in 2022, and just launched in video on Spotify.
Kast Media and Big IP Media now add four shows to their partnership: The John Campea Show, The Big Thing, The Dan Murrell Podcast, and Star Wars Explained. A fifth — The Office Virgin, an episodic recap of The Office — produced by Scott Porch and John Campea will launch in the spring.
Big IP Media’s TV & Film podcasts have enormous consumer reach...
Podcast studio Kast Media and production company Big IP Media have teamed up for a multi-year distribution deal for four popular shows that simulcast on podcast and video platforms and a first-look deal for new simulcast projects.
The two companies announced a distribution deal last month for Happy Sad Confused, an interview podcast hosted by Josh Horowitz that launched in 2014, added YouTube to its distribution in 2022, and just launched in video on Spotify.
Kast Media and Big IP Media now add four shows to their partnership: The John Campea Show, The Big Thing, The Dan Murrell Podcast, and Star Wars Explained. A fifth — The Office Virgin, an episodic recap of The Office — produced by Scott Porch and John Campea will launch in the spring.
Big IP Media’s TV & Film podcasts have enormous consumer reach...
- 11/30/2023
- Podnews.net
Despite the lackluster MCU releases this year, fans have much to anticipate, particularly the forthcoming ‘Fantastic Four,’ unveiling its cast gradually. With the confirmation of Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards, confidence grows in his capable hands, foreseeing a potential for excellence.
As the fandom adjusts to this news, John Campea disclosed in his recent podcast that Mads Mikkelsen is in talks with Marvel Studios for the role of Dr. Doom—one of the most formidable villains faced by the Fantastic Four and the Avengers, and arguably the most iconic villain in Marvel Comics history.
However, fans find themselves perplexed as Doom’s presence would imply a spotlight as the main antagonist. Numerous stories could potentially evolve into an entire saga solely focused on him. Despite the MCU having its primary villain, the reception wasn’t favorable. Kang the Conqueror’s debut in ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’ marked the first...
As the fandom adjusts to this news, John Campea disclosed in his recent podcast that Mads Mikkelsen is in talks with Marvel Studios for the role of Dr. Doom—one of the most formidable villains faced by the Fantastic Four and the Avengers, and arguably the most iconic villain in Marvel Comics history.
However, fans find themselves perplexed as Doom’s presence would imply a spotlight as the main antagonist. Numerous stories could potentially evolve into an entire saga solely focused on him. Despite the MCU having its primary villain, the reception wasn’t favorable. Kang the Conqueror’s debut in ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’ marked the first...
- 11/17/2023
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
Despite the disappointing MCU releases this year, fans have plenty to look forward to, especially the upcoming ‘Fantastic Four’ whose cast is slowly coming to light. Now that we know that Pedro Pascal is going to be Reed Richards, we’re confident that the role is in good hands and there’s a potential to turn it into something really good.
And while the fandom is still adjusting to the news, John Campea revealed in his most recent podcast that Mads Mikkelsen is in talks with Marvel Studios to play Dr. Doom, one of the most notable villains that the Fantastic Four and the Avengers have ever faced and probably the most iconic villain in the Marvel Comics ever gave rise to.
But, fans were left confused because the presence of Doom would mean that he should get the spotlight as the main villain. There are just so many stories...
And while the fandom is still adjusting to the news, John Campea revealed in his most recent podcast that Mads Mikkelsen is in talks with Marvel Studios to play Dr. Doom, one of the most notable villains that the Fantastic Four and the Avengers have ever faced and probably the most iconic villain in the Marvel Comics ever gave rise to.
But, fans were left confused because the presence of Doom would mean that he should get the spotlight as the main villain. There are just so many stories...
- 11/17/2023
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
(Superhero Bits is a collection of stories, updates, and videos about anything and everything inspired by the comics of Marvel, DC, and more. For comic book movies, TV shows, merchandise, events, and whatever catches our eye, this is the place to find anything that falls through the cracks.)
In this edition of Superhero Bits:
A look at why more Marvel leaks have been happening lately.
Lots of people are watching "Morbius" on Netflix.
DC Comics has a new distributor.
An intriguing "Fantastic Four" casting rumor.
All that and more!
DC Comics Sets New Deal With Universal Distribution
DC Comics has a new partner who will be handling distribution of its books in the future. According to a press release, DC has cut a new deal with Universal Distribution (no the movie studio), who will now be the direct distributor of the company's comics, including periodicals, graphic novels, and collected editions.
In this edition of Superhero Bits:
A look at why more Marvel leaks have been happening lately.
Lots of people are watching "Morbius" on Netflix.
DC Comics has a new distributor.
An intriguing "Fantastic Four" casting rumor.
All that and more!
DC Comics Sets New Deal With Universal Distribution
DC Comics has a new partner who will be handling distribution of its books in the future. According to a press release, DC has cut a new deal with Universal Distribution (no the movie studio), who will now be the direct distributor of the company's comics, including periodicals, graphic novels, and collected editions.
- 9/8/2022
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Having Discovery merge with Warner Bros. has already proven to be very useful for DC. If you’re wondering why, then you might not have heard the news about certain CW shows. As YouTuber John Campea puts it, the axe of Zaslav is coming down very swiftly. Just a little recap, David Zaslav is the new Chief Executive Officer and president of Warner Bros. Discovery. He is the guy who spearheaded the merger and successfully finalized it in April. That means he will oversee the production of everything that was previously under the Warner Bros. banner, including all DC media. I
Discovery Is Making Some Big Changes Over At DC...
Discovery Is Making Some Big Changes Over At DC...
- 5/18/2022
- by David Martinez
- TVovermind.com
It’s time for a solo superhero movie like no other, and Marvel Studios is setting out to deliver just that with their new MCU Phase 4 entry Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, which is set after the events of Avengers: Endgame.
Destin Daniel Cretton (Short Term 12) directed, with Kim’s Convenience star Simu Liu cast as Shang-Chi, a skilled martial artist who is trying to live a normal life in San Francisco despite being trained at a young age to be an assassin by his father Wenwu (Tony Leung). The movie examines Shang-Chi’s origins but in the present day we see him get drawn further into the clandestine Ten Rings organization, and he is ultimately forced to confront the past he thought he left behind.
Along with Chloé Zhao’s Eternals, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is one of Marvel’s 2021 blockbuster gambles.
Destin Daniel Cretton (Short Term 12) directed, with Kim’s Convenience star Simu Liu cast as Shang-Chi, a skilled martial artist who is trying to live a normal life in San Francisco despite being trained at a young age to be an assassin by his father Wenwu (Tony Leung). The movie examines Shang-Chi’s origins but in the present day we see him get drawn further into the clandestine Ten Rings organization, and he is ultimately forced to confront the past he thought he left behind.
Along with Chloé Zhao’s Eternals, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is one of Marvel’s 2021 blockbuster gambles.
- 8/18/2021
- by Kirsten Howard
- Den of Geek
HBO Max is quickly becoming the de facto home of all things Dceu. There’s the Snyder Cut of Justice League, the more than likely release of the Ayer Cut of Suicide Squad, and even the J.J. Abrams-helmed Justice League Dark live-action series. But that’s not the only project Abrams is attached to. His contract with Warner Brothers might include an as yet unannounced Superman movie, which could be either a sequel or a reboot at this point.
With all the buzz surrounding the re-release of Justice League, it seems that the original rulebook was thrown out and future plans are being rewritten. Originally the entire cinematic roster seemed to be getting a hard reboot, with the Abrams movie, Matt Reeves’ The Batman, and James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad. But now there seems to be this course-correction of sorts, with talk of Henry Cavill reprising his role...
With all the buzz surrounding the re-release of Justice League, it seems that the original rulebook was thrown out and future plans are being rewritten. Originally the entire cinematic roster seemed to be getting a hard reboot, with the Abrams movie, Matt Reeves’ The Batman, and James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad. But now there seems to be this course-correction of sorts, with talk of Henry Cavill reprising his role...
- 6/2/2020
- by Pirzan Turel
- We Got This Covered
Now that Disney owns Fox along with all of their properties, the big question for Marvel fans is, when can we see some new superheroes in the McU? And by superheroes, we mean the X-Men and the Fantastic Four.
Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige spoke briefly about his desire to give us the Ff movie we deserve last year and it appears they’ll tackle that franchise before getting into the X-Men. In fact, rumors have been swirling for months about the cast, with both John Krasinski and Emily Blunt rumored as the frontrunners to play Mr. Fantastic and the Invisible Woman, respectively. And as for directors, while Ant-Man’s Peyton Reed has been considered, it looks like it might be another McU veteran who takes the job.
According to YouTuber John Campea, Joss Whedon and Marvel Studios have been talking for the past two months about Fantastic Four. Campea...
Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige spoke briefly about his desire to give us the Ff movie we deserve last year and it appears they’ll tackle that franchise before getting into the X-Men. In fact, rumors have been swirling for months about the cast, with both John Krasinski and Emily Blunt rumored as the frontrunners to play Mr. Fantastic and the Invisible Woman, respectively. And as for directors, while Ant-Man’s Peyton Reed has been considered, it looks like it might be another McU veteran who takes the job.
According to YouTuber John Campea, Joss Whedon and Marvel Studios have been talking for the past two months about Fantastic Four. Campea...
- 4/17/2020
- by Ryan Beltram
- We Got This Covered
The early consensus after the world premiere Tuesday night of Disney’s “The Lion King” remake is that it’s visually staggering, has plenty of heart, and tugs nostalgically on the heartstrings of anyone who saw the 1994 original as a kid.
So hakuna matata, Disney.
“If you’re hoping this will be a near-exact adaptation of the animated movie with some absolutely jaw-dropping visual effects, you’ll get what you’re looking for,” IGN’s Terri Schwartz tweeted.
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“Incredible visuals and voice work. Cried all my makeup off.,” said Nerdist’s Rachel Heine.
“I think (I think) it’s the most beautiful effects movie I’ve seen. Like next level, the game has changed kind of thing,” Uproxx’s Mike Ryan gushed.
Not everyone was in love fully. Mashable’s Angie J. Han loved the effects and the cast,...
So hakuna matata, Disney.
“If you’re hoping this will be a near-exact adaptation of the animated movie with some absolutely jaw-dropping visual effects, you’ll get what you’re looking for,” IGN’s Terri Schwartz tweeted.
Also Read: 'Mulan' Teaser Shows Live-Action Heroine as Sword-Wielding, Arrow-Shooting Warrior (Video)
“Incredible visuals and voice work. Cried all my makeup off.,” said Nerdist’s Rachel Heine.
“I think (I think) it’s the most beautiful effects movie I’ve seen. Like next level, the game has changed kind of thing,” Uproxx’s Mike Ryan gushed.
Not everyone was in love fully. Mashable’s Angie J. Han loved the effects and the cast,...
- 7/10/2019
- by Ross A. Lincoln
- The Wrap
Following Avengers: Endgame, there’s a whole lot of speculation about what’s next for the McU in Phase Four. As everything built up to the conclusion of the Infinity Saga and the last film of Phase Three, Spider-Man: Far From Home, Marvel has been keeping quiet about what’s coming over the following few years. Obviously, we know they’re working on new projects like The Eternals and sequels like Captain Marvel 2, but there’s been no official release of the upcoming slate as of yet.
That hasn’t stopped industry insider John Campea from giving us his best shot at working out what Disney’s release schedule looks like though for Marvel movies up until 2022. All of the following dates have been confirmed to apply to the McU, but the specific films that’ll drop on those dates are currently unknown. Based on how far the various projects are along the pre-production scale,...
That hasn’t stopped industry insider John Campea from giving us his best shot at working out what Disney’s release schedule looks like though for Marvel movies up until 2022. All of the following dates have been confirmed to apply to the McU, but the specific films that’ll drop on those dates are currently unknown. Based on how far the various projects are along the pre-production scale,...
- 5/17/2019
- by Christian Bone
- We Got This Covered
Much to the surprise of no one, Avengers: Endgame is crushing the global box office right now, with the film closing in quickly on Avatar as it just hit $2.5 billion. Money aside though, fans are absolutely loving it and it’s also received the critics’ stamp of approval, proving that Marvel Studios is Kryptonite to bad reviews. All in all, it’s the perfect sendoff to an era of superhero films that hit all the right notes.
Of course, Avengers: Endgame also provided finality for many of its heroes and you shouldn’t expect to see the original team that was first assembled in Joss Whedon’s The Avengers together again. In fact, even Robert Downey Jr. said on Jimmy Kimmel Live! that “the [Avengers’] future’s very uncertain.”
Of course, this doesn’t mean Marvel won’t be pushing ahead with a new incarnation of the team, as we reported...
Of course, Avengers: Endgame also provided finality for many of its heroes and you shouldn’t expect to see the original team that was first assembled in Joss Whedon’s The Avengers together again. In fact, even Robert Downey Jr. said on Jimmy Kimmel Live! that “the [Avengers’] future’s very uncertain.”
Of course, this doesn’t mean Marvel won’t be pushing ahead with a new incarnation of the team, as we reported...
- 5/16/2019
- by Matt Joseph
- We Got This Covered
This December’s Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker will wrap up the Skywalker Saga, bringing to a close the story based around Luke and Anakin and their legacy that kicked off all the way back in 1977. But that doesn’t mean the franchise as a whole is coming to a close as well, as Disney already has numerous movies in production that’ll take the saga in brand new directions.
Earlier this week, the studio announced three release dates for a trio of new Star Wars films, with the first one arriving on December 16th, 2022, the second on December 20th, 2024 and the third on December 18th, 2026. As for what these Star Wars movies will be though, well, that’s where things get interesting.
Disney didn’t specify which films would be arriving on the aforementioned dates and now, John Campea, who usually has reliable intel – though not always – is...
Earlier this week, the studio announced three release dates for a trio of new Star Wars films, with the first one arriving on December 16th, 2022, the second on December 20th, 2024 and the third on December 18th, 2026. As for what these Star Wars movies will be though, well, that’s where things get interesting.
Disney didn’t specify which films would be arriving on the aforementioned dates and now, John Campea, who usually has reliable intel – though not always – is...
- 5/10/2019
- by Matt Joseph
- We Got This Covered
It’s been a popular theory for a while now that the next proper trailer for Avengers: Endgame might premiere during the 91st Academy Awards ceremony on February 24th, and with the big night just around the corner, YouTuber John Campea has gone out on a limb to predict that this will indeed be the day it happens.
Though many would argue that Marvel Studios is likely to hold off until the week that Captain Marvel comes out on March 8th, if not later, Campea makes the point that since ABC is owned by Disney, it’ll be in the conglomerate’s best interest to entice more people to watch the ceremony’s broadcast, and the promise of a new Endgame trailer would certainly be one way to do it. If Campea’s reasoning holds up, then you can expect Marvel to release a tease in the days beforehand advising fans to watch the show.
Though many would argue that Marvel Studios is likely to hold off until the week that Captain Marvel comes out on March 8th, if not later, Campea makes the point that since ABC is owned by Disney, it’ll be in the conglomerate’s best interest to entice more people to watch the ceremony’s broadcast, and the promise of a new Endgame trailer would certainly be one way to do it. If Campea’s reasoning holds up, then you can expect Marvel to release a tease in the days beforehand advising fans to watch the show.
- 2/13/2019
- by David Pountain
- We Got This Covered
Once November had come and gone with no sign of the highly anticipated Avengers 4 trailer, a new report surfaced earlier this weekend alleging that these next few days will see Marvel Studios making up for a relatively dry period with a one-two punch of new footage, with the first teaser for the Avengers: Infinity War sequel said to be arriving on Monday, followed by another Captain Marvel trailer on Wednesday. But if the words of frequent tipster John Campea are anything to go by, it seems that those previous claims may have got the two dates the wrong way round.
The blogger took to Twitter today with the message that the “New Captain Marvel trailer is airing tomorrow night at halftime of the Monday Night Football game,” which was previously rumored to be the slot in which the Avengers 4 trailer was playing. When one commenter brought up this contradictory intel,...
The blogger took to Twitter today with the message that the “New Captain Marvel trailer is airing tomorrow night at halftime of the Monday Night Football game,” which was previously rumored to be the slot in which the Avengers 4 trailer was playing. When one commenter brought up this contradictory intel,...
- 12/2/2018
- by David Pountain
- We Got This Covered
At long last, we can finally put all the speculation, rumors and false reports to rest, as we now have the date for when Marvel will reveal the very first trailer for Avengers 4, and presumably break the internet in the process.
Slowly but surely, the window has been narrowed down and just yesterday, we were told that this week would be it, though it seems that plans have somewhat changed. You see, the Infinity War sequel was set to debut its first footage tomorrow night during Monday Night Football, with Captain Marvel getting a Good Morning America trailer premiere on Wednesday.
Now, for some reason that’s currently unknown, the studio’s swapped the two releases. Which means that Brie Larson’s heroine will actually be taking the spotlight tomorrow night while Avengers 4 looks to send fans into a frenzy a few days later, on Wednesday. No word yet on...
Slowly but surely, the window has been narrowed down and just yesterday, we were told that this week would be it, though it seems that plans have somewhat changed. You see, the Infinity War sequel was set to debut its first footage tomorrow night during Monday Night Football, with Captain Marvel getting a Good Morning America trailer premiere on Wednesday.
Now, for some reason that’s currently unknown, the studio’s swapped the two releases. Which means that Brie Larson’s heroine will actually be taking the spotlight tomorrow night while Avengers 4 looks to send fans into a frenzy a few days later, on Wednesday. No word yet on...
- 12/2/2018
- by Matt Joseph
- We Got This Covered
Jake Gyllenhaal has shot down a rumor that he might be the next “Batman.” Watch the video above.
Gyllenhall, who just became the first celebrity ambassador and the face of the Cartier luxury goods company, was asked point blank by China News Asia if he is going to be the next Batman.
“Wow, that’s a very difficult question,” said Gyllenhaal about sporting Batman’s cape and cowl. “The answer to that question is ‘no’.” In other words, take him off your Batman actors March madness bracket.
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Last November, movie pundit John Campea started the rumor that Jake Gyllenhaal was Matt Reeves’ top pick to take over the role of the Dark Knight from Ben Affleck in “The Batman.”
The film has been the subject of endless speculation — Reeves recently had to clarify that his “Batman” will be part of the DC Extended Universe that includes Superman, Wonder Woman, and the rest of the Justice League.
The filmmaker has previously said he set aside an original script written by Ben Affleck and DC entertainment president Geoff Johns, and is “starting again” on a completely new take. “No. It’s a new story. It’s just starting again. I’m excited about it. I think it’s going to be really cool,” Reeves told MTV’s Happy Sad Confused podcast last year.
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Affleck and Johns wrote their script while the “Argo” Oscar-winner was still set to direct as well as star in “The Batman.”
The concept envisioned by Affleck and Johns featured Deathstroke the Terminator as the main villain, and Joe Manganiello was hired to play the supervillain. Given the changes around the project, Manganiello has said he isn’t sure if he’s still in “The Batman.”
Read original story It Looks Like Jake Gyllenhaal Won’t Be the Next ‘Batman’ At TheWrap...
Gyllenhall, who just became the first celebrity ambassador and the face of the Cartier luxury goods company, was asked point blank by China News Asia if he is going to be the next Batman.
“Wow, that’s a very difficult question,” said Gyllenhaal about sporting Batman’s cape and cowl. “The answer to that question is ‘no’.” In other words, take him off your Batman actors March madness bracket.
Also Read: No, 'The Batman' Will Not Deal With the Death of Jason Todd - aka Robin
Last November, movie pundit John Campea started the rumor that Jake Gyllenhaal was Matt Reeves’ top pick to take over the role of the Dark Knight from Ben Affleck in “The Batman.”
The film has been the subject of endless speculation — Reeves recently had to clarify that his “Batman” will be part of the DC Extended Universe that includes Superman, Wonder Woman, and the rest of the Justice League.
The filmmaker has previously said he set aside an original script written by Ben Affleck and DC entertainment president Geoff Johns, and is “starting again” on a completely new take. “No. It’s a new story. It’s just starting again. I’m excited about it. I think it’s going to be really cool,” Reeves told MTV’s Happy Sad Confused podcast last year.
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Affleck and Johns wrote their script while the “Argo” Oscar-winner was still set to direct as well as star in “The Batman.”
The concept envisioned by Affleck and Johns featured Deathstroke the Terminator as the main villain, and Joe Manganiello was hired to play the supervillain. Given the changes around the project, Manganiello has said he isn’t sure if he’s still in “The Batman.”
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- 4/11/2018
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
Four days ago, the DC community was placed on red alert after online movie pundit John Campea claimed to have caught wind of some “really bad news” concerning the DC Extended Universe.
Before we get into the weeds, we should stress that Campea’s track record has been pretty solid when it comes to Warner’s superhero franchise, as he was the first to break news that Jake Gyllenhaal had met with Matt Reeves about potentially headlining The Batman – presumably at the expense of Ben Affleck (Justice League), whose career as Gotham’s Caped Crusader appears to be nearing an end.
However, Campea’s gloomy forecast is yet to transpire, leading fellow industry sleuth Mario-Francisco Robles to publish a new, comprehensive report that attempts to find out exactly what’s going on with the standalone Batman movie. And to cut a long story short, it appears Matt Reeves is still...
Before we get into the weeds, we should stress that Campea’s track record has been pretty solid when it comes to Warner’s superhero franchise, as he was the first to break news that Jake Gyllenhaal had met with Matt Reeves about potentially headlining The Batman – presumably at the expense of Ben Affleck (Justice League), whose career as Gotham’s Caped Crusader appears to be nearing an end.
However, Campea’s gloomy forecast is yet to transpire, leading fellow industry sleuth Mario-Francisco Robles to publish a new, comprehensive report that attempts to find out exactly what’s going on with the standalone Batman movie. And to cut a long story short, it appears Matt Reeves is still...
- 3/5/2018
- by Michael Briers
- We Got This Covered
The DC Extended Universe has faced a rocky road so far, with pretty much four out of the five movies released under the Dceu banner having been met with a sizeable amount of criticism and fan backlash. With Wonder Woman proving that the franchise can produce a hit, though, and early word on Aquaman sounding positive, fans are hoping that its fortunes might be about to turn around. And while James Wan’s upcoming tentpole may indeed be as good as people say it is, we’re now hearing that some really bad news is on the way for the franchise.
John Campea made that claim in a recent video posted to his YouTube channel. Previously, Campea had the scoop on both Ben Affleck’s wavering interest in playing Batman and Jake Gyllenhaal being the top contender to replace him, so there is a good chance he’s right about this as well.
John Campea made that claim in a recent video posted to his YouTube channel. Previously, Campea had the scoop on both Ben Affleck’s wavering interest in playing Batman and Jake Gyllenhaal being the top contender to replace him, so there is a good chance he’s right about this as well.
- 3/2/2018
- by Christian Bone
- We Got This Covered
No, fanboys, Matt Reeves did not step down from writing and directing Warner Bros. “The Batman.” Rumors and speculation swept across the internet like a distorted Bat Signal on Thursday. But an individual close to Reeves set the record straight. “Not true,” the insider said. “He is writing away.” The rumor seems to have begun when online movie pundit John Campea said in a YouTube video that he had heard “100 percent true” information about Warner Bros. and the DC Universe that would make people “lose their banana minds, and not in a good way.” Some fans began imagining the worst — and the...
- 3/1/2018
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
Rumors have been circulating for a while now that suggest that Ben Affleck has had enough of playing Batman for DC Extended Universe films and wants to walk away. With the recent release of ‘Justice League’, these rumors have started up again and there has also been some talk of potential replacements if Affleck does decide to leave. John Campea recently revealed on his YouTube show that he had been talking to a Hollywood insider and they had given him some very interesting information. According to the source, Batman director Matt Reeves already has his own ideas about a replacement.
Matt Reeves has an Idea for Ben Affleck’s Replacement as Batman...
Matt Reeves has an Idea for Ben Affleck’s Replacement as Batman...
- 11/23/2017
- by Nat Berman
- TVovermind.com
If Ben Affleck Drops Out of The Batman, The Director Reportedly Wants Jake Gyllenhaal to Replace Him
Yesterday it was reported that if Ben Affleck ends up walking away from playing The Dark Knight in The Batman, director Matt Reeves already has someone in mind to replace him. Thanks to a recent episode of The John Campea Show, we now know who that actor might be.
Apparently, Reeves wants to cast Jake Gyllenhaal in the role of Batman. Gyllenhaal is one hell of a talented actor so I can see why Reeves might want to cast him. I do have to say, though, it's hard to imagine Gyllenhaal in the role. I know he'd nail it, and I think he'd kick ass as Batman! I'd just have to see it! I'm sure once I saw what Reeves is possibly envisioning, I'll be sold.
Gyllenhaal actually auditioned for the role of Batman back in 2005 for Christopher Nolan's Batman Begins. Then back in 2015, the actor stopped by The Howard Stern Show...
Apparently, Reeves wants to cast Jake Gyllenhaal in the role of Batman. Gyllenhaal is one hell of a talented actor so I can see why Reeves might want to cast him. I do have to say, though, it's hard to imagine Gyllenhaal in the role. I know he'd nail it, and I think he'd kick ass as Batman! I'd just have to see it! I'm sure once I saw what Reeves is possibly envisioning, I'll be sold.
Gyllenhaal actually auditioned for the role of Batman back in 2005 for Christopher Nolan's Batman Begins. Then back in 2015, the actor stopped by The Howard Stern Show...
- 11/17/2017
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
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Will Ben Affleck continue as Batman? If not, the casting rumour mill is already underway for his replacement...
Watching Justice League – and this is spoiler-free! – it’s hard to warm too much to Ben Affleck’s portrayal of Batman/Bruce Wayne, a character whose job increasing seems to be about joining the character dots. Fighting crime? Let’s just say it’s become less grounded that it was.
We seem to be at the stage where few people now expect Affleck to hang around in the Batman role for too much longer, and we wouldn’t stick half a jar of coffee on him headlining Matt Reeves’ upcoming standalone Batman feature, The Batman. Once mooted as project that Affleck would star in and direct, the smart money seems now – despite denials from producer Charles Roven – that the role will be recast in time for the film. We...
Will Ben Affleck continue as Batman? If not, the casting rumour mill is already underway for his replacement...
Watching Justice League – and this is spoiler-free! – it’s hard to warm too much to Ben Affleck’s portrayal of Batman/Bruce Wayne, a character whose job increasing seems to be about joining the character dots. Fighting crime? Let’s just say it’s become less grounded that it was.
We seem to be at the stage where few people now expect Affleck to hang around in the Batman role for too much longer, and we wouldn’t stick half a jar of coffee on him headlining Matt Reeves’ upcoming standalone Batman feature, The Batman. Once mooted as project that Affleck would star in and direct, the smart money seems now – despite denials from producer Charles Roven – that the role will be recast in time for the film. We...
- 11/17/2017
- Den of Geek
Very minor “Justice League” spoilers below.
Will Ben Affleck continue to play Batman or won’t he? The actor’s future as the Caped Crusader has been a topic of discussion ever since rumors broke in July that he would step down from the role following his appearance in “Justice League.” Affleck has played Bruce Wayne/Batman twice, with his first appearance taking place in the much maligned “Batman v Superman.”
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The first reports in July said Warner Bros. was figuring out a way to write Affleck’s iteration of the character out. The actor was originally slated to direct the movie, currently titled “The Batman,” but was taken off and replaced by “War of the Planet of the Apes” director Matt Reeves so that Affleck could focus solely on the character. Affleck’s script was also dropped.
Will Ben Affleck continue to play Batman or won’t he? The actor’s future as the Caped Crusader has been a topic of discussion ever since rumors broke in July that he would step down from the role following his appearance in “Justice League.” Affleck has played Bruce Wayne/Batman twice, with his first appearance taking place in the much maligned “Batman v Superman.”
Read More:‘Justice League’ Review: D.C.’s Epic Action Showdown is a Wannabe ‘Avengers’ Movie
The first reports in July said Warner Bros. was figuring out a way to write Affleck’s iteration of the character out. The actor was originally slated to direct the movie, currently titled “The Batman,” but was taken off and replaced by “War of the Planet of the Apes” director Matt Reeves so that Affleck could focus solely on the character. Affleck’s script was also dropped.
- 11/16/2017
- by Zack Sharf
- Indiewire
Well, that didn’t take long. The rumors had just surfaced that Matt Reeves wasn’t eyeballing Ben Affleck for his “The Batman” (or its possible trilogy), and that he had somebody else in mind. Well, now that name has surfaced.
According to John Campea, who is the source of all this stuff, Jake Gyllenhall is the actor that Reeves wants wearing the cape and cowl.
According to John Campea, who is the source of all this stuff, Jake Gyllenhall is the actor that Reeves wants wearing the cape and cowl.
- 11/16/2017
- by Kevin Jagernauth
- The Playlist
In the on again, off again, drama that is the Batfleck saga, new rumors have surfaced of new younger Batman to take up the mantle going forward with Matt Reeves’ The Batman.
Ben Affleck has been hot and cold about whether or not he would continue to play The Dark Knight in the Dceu. Speaking with USA Today, Affleck confirmed he is looking for a way to gracefully exit as Batman. A cool way to take his character out of the Dceu. Which is on par for the course that has been Batfleck. However the verbiage lays out that he is contemplating The Batman which is set to be directed by Reeves’ but other sources have revealed that Reeves’ might have someone else in mind.
John Campea, formally of Collider Video, spoke about the situation on his podcast The John Campea Show, that he has heard from sources that Jake Gyllenhaal...
Ben Affleck has been hot and cold about whether or not he would continue to play The Dark Knight in the Dceu. Speaking with USA Today, Affleck confirmed he is looking for a way to gracefully exit as Batman. A cool way to take his character out of the Dceu. Which is on par for the course that has been Batfleck. However the verbiage lays out that he is contemplating The Batman which is set to be directed by Reeves’ but other sources have revealed that Reeves’ might have someone else in mind.
John Campea, formally of Collider Video, spoke about the situation on his podcast The John Campea Show, that he has heard from sources that Jake Gyllenhaal...
- 11/16/2017
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (B.C.)
- Cinelinx
"Swear to me! Swear to Bubble Boy!" Don't mind me, I'll just be over here cranking the lever of the old rumor mill, folks. I want to make sure everything is well powered-up for this one. Okay, so earlier today, Batman News reported that John Campea, a movie pundit on the world wide web, told the outlet that Matt Reeves would like Jake Gyllenhaal to be his Batman for the... Read More...
- 11/16/2017
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Ben Affleck out, Jake Gyllenhaal in?
That’s the latest allegation from John Campea, who claims the current Caped Crusader will be relieved of his crimefighting duties soon after the launch of Justice League. His successor? Jake Gyllenhaal, who has allegedly been shortlisted to headline The Batman – and, by effect, a whole new trilogy – under the stewardship of Matt Reeves.
Gyllenhaal has long been rumored for the role of Gotham’s Dark Knight, having just missed out on Batman and Spider-Man in the past. Indeed, the Oscar-nominated actor has never once strayed into the world of costumed crusaders and superheroes – unless you’re counting the tour-de-force performance of Stronger, in which he played Boston Marathon bombing survivor, Jeff Bauman.
As for The Batman, evidence continues to mount that Matt Reeves is working to replace Ben Affleck in the title role, similar to how his page-one rewrite ostensibly removed Deathstroke from the Gotham-centric spinoff altogether.
That’s the latest allegation from John Campea, who claims the current Caped Crusader will be relieved of his crimefighting duties soon after the launch of Justice League. His successor? Jake Gyllenhaal, who has allegedly been shortlisted to headline The Batman – and, by effect, a whole new trilogy – under the stewardship of Matt Reeves.
Gyllenhaal has long been rumored for the role of Gotham’s Dark Knight, having just missed out on Batman and Spider-Man in the past. Indeed, the Oscar-nominated actor has never once strayed into the world of costumed crusaders and superheroes – unless you’re counting the tour-de-force performance of Stronger, in which he played Boston Marathon bombing survivor, Jeff Bauman.
As for The Batman, evidence continues to mount that Matt Reeves is working to replace Ben Affleck in the title role, similar to how his page-one rewrite ostensibly removed Deathstroke from the Gotham-centric spinoff altogether.
- 11/16/2017
- by Michael Briers
- We Got This Covered
There have long been rumors that Ben Affleck wants out of the DC Extended Universe as Batman, and with Justice League just a few days away, a new rumor says a replacement for Affleck is already being considered if he decides to walk.
On a recent episode of John Campea's YouTube show, he shared that a Hollywood insider revealed to him that The Batman director Matt Reeves has already thought about who will replace Affleck should he leave.
"I'm hesitant to say anything, but I talked to a Hollywood producer yesterday and they gave me the name of who Matt Reeves wants [to replace Affleck] as Batman," Campea said. "And, I've got to be honest with you, that name caught me a little bit by surprise. I called somebody else later in the day, saying 'hey, I heard this, is there any validity to this?' And they said 'well, Matt does want him.
On a recent episode of John Campea's YouTube show, he shared that a Hollywood insider revealed to him that The Batman director Matt Reeves has already thought about who will replace Affleck should he leave.
"I'm hesitant to say anything, but I talked to a Hollywood producer yesterday and they gave me the name of who Matt Reeves wants [to replace Affleck] as Batman," Campea said. "And, I've got to be honest with you, that name caught me a little bit by surprise. I called somebody else later in the day, saying 'hey, I heard this, is there any validity to this?' And they said 'well, Matt does want him.
- 11/16/2017
- by Kristian Odland
- GeekTyrant
One of the biggest questions hanging over the future of the Dceu is whether or not Ben Affleck will be staying on board as Batman for the long haul. Despite only appearing in two movies so far (well, three if you count his Suicide Squad cameos), it’s long been rumoured that the actor is looking to hang up his cowl for good. Of course, this has led to fans casting doubt over him returning for upcoming solo film The Batman, wondering if perhaps he’ll walk before the project gets off the ground.
It’s definitely possible, but according to John Campea, who previously broke the scoop that Affleck was looking to leave the role earlier in the year, there’s already a contingency plan in place if that were to happen. He claims that Hollywood insiders have told him that The Batman director Matt Reeves has a specific...
It’s definitely possible, but according to John Campea, who previously broke the scoop that Affleck was looking to leave the role earlier in the year, there’s already a contingency plan in place if that were to happen. He claims that Hollywood insiders have told him that The Batman director Matt Reeves has a specific...
- 11/16/2017
- by Christian Bone
- We Got This Covered
Update: This post has been updated to contain numbers from the weekend ending August 13, 2017.
This summer has been a big one for Hollywood. Over the course of the past few months, we’ve seen around 19 big films hit theaters. And these weren’t just normal low or mid-budget releases. No, these were big, $150 million-plus budget releases. Every single weekend, it seemed, contained a big film. Heck, I’d say this triage of big blockbusters began well before summer did, with films like Kong: Skull Island hitting in March.
But how has this summer fared? With so many big movies hitting, how many were audiences actually able to go out and see, and is it enough films that studios will continue churning these bad boys out in massive quantities for the foreseeable future? We were curious about this ourselves, and set out to see how the box office fared over the past few months.
This summer has been a big one for Hollywood. Over the course of the past few months, we’ve seen around 19 big films hit theaters. And these weren’t just normal low or mid-budget releases. No, these were big, $150 million-plus budget releases. Every single weekend, it seemed, contained a big film. Heck, I’d say this triage of big blockbusters began well before summer did, with films like Kong: Skull Island hitting in March.
But how has this summer fared? With so many big movies hitting, how many were audiences actually able to go out and see, and is it enough films that studios will continue churning these bad boys out in massive quantities for the foreseeable future? We were curious about this ourselves, and set out to see how the box office fared over the past few months.
- 8/14/2017
- by Joseph Medina
- LRMonline.com
We’re almost there, folks. In just a few short weeks, we will be experiencing the very next film in what we now know will be the Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy. The trailers for the upcoming Marvel Studios flick have been off-the-charts amazing, and if you were a fan of that ridiculous, goofy humor of that first one, this film looks to have that in spades.
But can Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 live up to the promise of the first film? Most importantly, does it continue the proud tradition of solid films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe? Screenings have been going on all around the web, and while no one has been able to post a full-on review, they have been able to share their initial impressions via social media.
Let’s start with our very own Nancy Tapia, who had a chance to check the flick...
But can Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 live up to the promise of the first film? Most importantly, does it continue the proud tradition of solid films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe? Screenings have been going on all around the web, and while no one has been able to post a full-on review, they have been able to share their initial impressions via social media.
Let’s start with our very own Nancy Tapia, who had a chance to check the flick...
- 4/19/2017
- by Joseph Medina
- LRMonline.com
I think Warner Bros may soon be legally obligated to foot the bill for all our medical expenses, because we’re getting whiplash from all the news coming out of the DC camp. The whole situation surrounding Ben Affleck, The Batman, and his overall involvement has been one giant question mark for the past several months.
First Affleck was kind of directing, but no one was saying anything, then they confirmed it, but Affleck is then waffling on the whole thing. Late last year, Affleck expressed his frustration very publicly about everyone constantly asking him about The Batman. While up until that point, he had shown some reticence to comment on the film, it started to feel more and more real that he may step down as director.
A couple weeks ago, he did that very thing. Of course, with him stepping down, fans couldn’t help but wonder if...
First Affleck was kind of directing, but no one was saying anything, then they confirmed it, but Affleck is then waffling on the whole thing. Late last year, Affleck expressed his frustration very publicly about everyone constantly asking him about The Batman. While up until that point, he had shown some reticence to comment on the film, it started to feel more and more real that he may step down as director.
A couple weeks ago, he did that very thing. Of course, with him stepping down, fans couldn’t help but wonder if...
- 2/14/2017
- by Joseph Medina
- LRMonline.com
For decades, people have dreamed of being Batman. But Ben Affleck has been there, done that, and apparently wants no more of it. After taking the public on an emotional roller coaster, Affleck dropped out of directing the movie that will focus on his version of the Caped Crusader. Now, according to John Campea of Collider Movie Talk, he would like to be rid of the cowl entirely. Campea explained that multiple sources “in one way or another connected some way to what’s going on over at Warner Bros.” relayed the information that “Ben Affleck, make no mistake, he does want out. He doesn’t want to be Batman anymore.” He added: “I have been told that Affleck is talking with Warner Bros. in an attempt to get out of being Batman, and if they do not let him out of being Batman that the standalone Batman film that...
- 2/14/2017
- by Esther Zuckerman
- avclub.com
To say that drama has been unfolding with the solo Batman movie would be a humongous understatement. First Ben Affleck bows out as director. This much we know. Ben Affleck, however remained quite committed to the role, so we think. Next comes Matt Barnes who will apparently be the director. However, the studios have been keeping directors Ridley Scott and Fede Alvarez on the back burner just in case. But here’s another rumor that’s causing some serious waves. Collider Movie Talk host John Campea says three different sources have told him Ben Affleck doesn’t want to be Batman anymore “Take
Does Ben Affleck Want Out of Batman Altogether Now?...
Does Ben Affleck Want Out of Batman Altogether Now?...
- 2/14/2017
- by Nat Berman
- TVovermind.com
It was recently reported that Warner Bros. offered The Batman directing gig to Matt Reeves (Rise of the Planet of the Apes). He will take the place of Ben Affleck, who unsurprisingly dropped out as the director. Now, according to a recent report, Affleck wants out of the Batman franchise completely. According to John Campea of Collider Movie Talk, Affleck doesn't even want to play Batman anymore. During their recent show he said:
"Ben Affleck, make no mistake, he does want out. He doesn't want to be Batman anymore. I've been told, Ben Affleck is talking with Warner Bros. in an attempt to get out of being Batman. And if they do not let him out of being Batman, the standalone Batman film that ultimately happens will be the last time we see Ben Affleck as Batman."
This is just a big fat rumor at the moment. Campea says to...
"Ben Affleck, make no mistake, he does want out. He doesn't want to be Batman anymore. I've been told, Ben Affleck is talking with Warner Bros. in an attempt to get out of being Batman. And if they do not let him out of being Batman, the standalone Batman film that ultimately happens will be the last time we see Ben Affleck as Batman."
This is just a big fat rumor at the moment. Campea says to...
- 2/14/2017
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Rumor watch: Tonight, Collider Talk podcast is reporting that Ben Affleck wants out of the Batman role he’s played three times now — in “Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice,” a small part in “Suicide Squad” and the upcoming “Justice League.” Collider Talk’s John Campea said he has three different sources within Warner Bros. that confirm Affleck wants out. “Ben Affleck, make no mistake, he wants out.
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- 2/14/2017
- by Rodrigo Perez
- The Playlist
Ever since it was announced that Ben Affleck would no longer direct The Batman for Warner Bros., a move that took just about everyone by surprise, the project has been the subject of numerous rumors, and most of them, not so positive. Thankfully, the tides seemed to turn in the film’s favor when Warner Bros. finally broke the silence and announced Matt Reeves as director last week.
The Dawn of the Planet of the Apes helmer was a lot of people’s first pick to replace Affleck and overall, the reaction to him coming on board seemed to be pretty positive. We’d also heard that both the studio and Ben were happy with the script and for a while there, it seemed like everything was back on track. That is, until now.
On the latest episode of Collider Movie Talk, John Campea dropped a bombshell when he announced that not one,...
The Dawn of the Planet of the Apes helmer was a lot of people’s first pick to replace Affleck and overall, the reaction to him coming on board seemed to be pretty positive. We’d also heard that both the studio and Ben were happy with the script and for a while there, it seemed like everything was back on track. That is, until now.
On the latest episode of Collider Movie Talk, John Campea dropped a bombshell when he announced that not one,...
- 2/14/2017
- by Jon Highsmith
- We Got This Covered
Warner Bros. DC Films Universe could be in much bigger trouble than we first realized. After stepping down as director on The Batman (Matt Reeves is said to be a lock to replace him), a new rumor suggests that Ben Affleck also wants out of the cape and cowl, and to leave the role of The Dark Knight behind him for good. The report comes from the most recent episode of Collider Movie Talk, as host John Campea maintains that three separate sources have indicated to him that the Live By Night actor wants to stop playing Bruce Wayne/Batman altogether. Apparently, discussions are now taking place with the studio and Affleck is attempting to get out of appearing in the next standalone movie - however, if an agreement can't be reached, that will be his last time portraying the iconic DC hero. Again, it's best not to read too...
- 2/14/2017
- ComicBookMovie.com
For the longest time, fans weren’t sure if it’d be possible for Spidey to ever join the Marvel Cinematic Universe. As great of a fit he’d be standing alongside Tony Stark, Sony seemed dead set on making Spider-Man’s own shared universe that comprised of his amazing rogues gallery.
A few years back, The Amazing Spider-Man 2 hit theaters, and underwhelmed fanboys around the world. In true studio fashion, the film spent so much time building up a shared universe, that it forgot to, first and foremost, be a decent flick. We didn’t know it then, but this would be the last time we’d see Andrew Garfield don Spidey suit.
Fast forward to now, and Tom Holland’s younger, more naive version of Peter Parker has already hit the big screen in the acclaimed Captain America: Civil War. For some time now, we’ve known...
A few years back, The Amazing Spider-Man 2 hit theaters, and underwhelmed fanboys around the world. In true studio fashion, the film spent so much time building up a shared universe, that it forgot to, first and foremost, be a decent flick. We didn’t know it then, but this would be the last time we’d see Andrew Garfield don Spidey suit.
Fast forward to now, and Tom Holland’s younger, more naive version of Peter Parker has already hit the big screen in the acclaimed Captain America: Civil War. For some time now, we’ve known...
- 12/15/2016
- by Joseph Medina
- LRMonline.com
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Last night in La a handful of lucky critics got to attend the junket screening for Star Trek Beyond, and while full reviews are still under embargo, a handful of reactions are starting to pour out over social media. For the most part, it seems like everyone enjoyed the film, with the general consensus being that while it’s not perfect, it’s still a ton of fun.
You could argue that of course these critics will be praising Justin Lin’s entry into the franchise, as if you’re going to be attending the junket for a movie, it wouldn’t be in good taste to bash it over Twitter. And while that is somewhat true, we tend to trust a lot of these people who’ve Tweeted and it’s certainly exciting to see their enthusiasm for the new Star Trek.
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Last night in La a handful of lucky critics got to attend the junket screening for Star Trek Beyond, and while full reviews are still under embargo, a handful of reactions are starting to pour out over social media. For the most part, it seems like everyone enjoyed the film, with the general consensus being that while it’s not perfect, it’s still a ton of fun.
You could argue that of course these critics will be praising Justin Lin’s entry into the franchise, as if you’re going to be attending the junket for a movie, it wouldn’t be in good taste to bash it over Twitter. And while that is somewhat true, we tend to trust a lot of these people who’ve Tweeted and it’s certainly exciting to see their enthusiasm for the new Star Trek.
- 7/14/2016
- by Josh Wilding
- We Got This Covered
New Batman Vs Superman Lex Luthor actor unofficially revealed,new details. According to a new report from comicbookmovie.com, the "Batman vs. Superman" movie peeps have possibly decided to hire former AMC, Breaking Bad star, Bryan Cranston (left) to play major villain, Lex Luthor. They say, the confirmation came from private sources of an AMC offshoot podcast Team Amasian. The podcast team wasn't able to reveal where they got the confirmation from, so hopefully, they're right. They think the intel is 100 percent that Bryan did indeed land the Lex Luthor role. They also dished new intel on Batman's new suit, claiming it will be an Alex Ross inspired Batman costume. Comicbookmovie also revealed that AMC's John Campea, hit up Twitter ,last week, claiming a couple of "untested sources" revealed to him that Cranston would play Lex Luthor as well. So, we'll just have to see if this pans out. Stay tuned.
- 1/7/2014
- by Andre
- OnTheFlix
Update: AMC's John Campea has posted some clarification of this "confirmation" to his Facebook page. Basically...it's bullshit. "Team Amasian wasn't trying to be deceptive at all. They just jumped the gun and started using the wrong terminology... like "confirmed". It's not confirmed. They are not professional movie bloggers and simply made a rookie mistake. As a result, for now we've set the video they recorded as "private"." The Bryan Cranston as Lex Luthor rumors have been flying around for quite a while, and when he was said to have been confirmed for the role by a certain horseshit spouting site that shall not be named, we all figured there was no way it would actually happen. But, now AMC offshoot podcast Team Amasian are claiming that they've 100% confirmed that Cranston will play the villain in the Batman Vs. Superman themed sequel to Man Of Steel. The ladies say they...
- 1/7/2014
- ComicBookMovie.com
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Hot rumour stirring about the interwebs comes from the people over at AMC Movie Talk. While chatting about a number of film items, hosts John Campea and Jon Schnepp were taking questions when one arose about the upcoming Star Wars spin-off films. Schnepp chimed in that a “reliable source” has confirmed that there is in fact a Boba Fett spin-off movie on the horizon written by none other than famed screenwriter Lawrence Kasdan (Raiders of the Lost Ark, Return of the Jedi). Although coming across very confidentially with this information, this is by no means a proven fact and has not been officially confirmed by Disney or any studio official at this time.
The current plan is to do a sequel trilogy that takes place after Episode VI and spans Episodes VII – IX. In between these episodic films are two planned spin-offs that will have a primary focus on...
Hot rumour stirring about the interwebs comes from the people over at AMC Movie Talk. While chatting about a number of film items, hosts John Campea and Jon Schnepp were taking questions when one arose about the upcoming Star Wars spin-off films. Schnepp chimed in that a “reliable source” has confirmed that there is in fact a Boba Fett spin-off movie on the horizon written by none other than famed screenwriter Lawrence Kasdan (Raiders of the Lost Ark, Return of the Jedi). Although coming across very confidentially with this information, this is by no means a proven fact and has not been officially confirmed by Disney or any studio official at this time.
The current plan is to do a sequel trilogy that takes place after Episode VI and spans Episodes VII – IX. In between these episodic films are two planned spin-offs that will have a primary focus on...
- 1/4/2014
- by Mando'ade
- Obsessed with Film
For the first time since I started watching AMC Movie talk, I found myself put off by John Campea. Like many others, it was due to his firm opinions regarding the rumored inclusion of Nightwing in the Batman Vs Superman movie. John’s assertion that this inclusion equals no possible positive outcome on the movie is one that I take issue with. John Campea’s youtube show is Awesome, and rightfully has a huge following. He’s usually bang on, but on this subject, he’s being closed-minded and inconsistent with his own movie philosophies. My fear is that since he has such a huge following, he could be spreading this close-mindedness to the detriment of movie fans who might just be taking this opinion as more sound than it is. So here’s a counter view. John’s argument essentially breaks down as follows. The essence of the Dick Grayson...
- 11/18/2013
- ComicBookMovie.com
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