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Comic Con: Superman/Batman Movie Confirmed

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Excited, but it might be awkward introducing a new Batman in a crossover. Also seems a bit out there for a MoS sequel.

At this point can you really call it "introducing" Batman? If there's one character that doesn't need another origin treatment, it's Batman. He could show up in Sleeping Beauty without an introduction.
 
Near as I can tell, Batman is going to be a supporting character in Superman's movie. It will mostly be Clark's story and use his villains, but Batman will be running around somewhere.
 
At this point can you really call it "introducing" Batman? If there's one character that doesn't need another origin treatment, it's Batman. He could show up in Sleeping Beauty without an introduction.

Yeah, hopefully they decide to skip all the origin bits this time around. His parents were murdered so he decided to dress like a bat and fight crime, I think we all get it by now.
 
I loved MOS, but fuck me I can't wait for Batman to put his fist in that smug bastards face.

And break his wrist in the process?


It's a weird comic to adapt considering the MoS version of Superman isn't going to be a soldier for America.

It's even more weird because of the series of events that forced these two to be facing off. I expect nothing from that comic to be adapted aside from that one moment where Batman "supposedly" gets the best of Supes.

That is a very risky theme for a movie considering the powersets and the effort needed to make this look plausible instead of laughable.

If they choose to have a villain to tie these two together I suspect it will be Intergang. Their ties to Apokolips would be a good way to foreshadow events for Justice League.
 
Near as I can tell, Batman is going to be a supporting character in Superman's movie. It will mostly be Clark's story and use his villains, but Batman will be running around somewhere.
I think this too. Batman's origin was well told in Nolan movies. MoS didn't do much for Superman's character.
 
I have absolutely zero faith that anyone involved in this project can make the inevitable Batman vs Superman fight believable. I already didn't like MoS, now they are going to ruin Bats too?!
 
Given the response to this announcement, DC should just cancel all their film projects since it's clear people will never be happy with anything they do. lol
 
Yet this happened:

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This is why superman works alone.
 
At this point can you really call it "introducing" Batman? If there's one character that doesn't need another origin treatment, it's Batman. He could show up in Sleeping Beauty without an introduction.

"Introducing Batman" in the sense that you're introducing a new actor + new version of the character. It doesn't mean an origin story redo, and the fact that the new Batman is making his first appearance in a World's Finest movie would mean they wouldn't do the origin story all over again.
 
I really want to see something like this:


Of course as far as his characterisation it should have its roots in the animated series (Conroy Batman is best batman) but blend a bit of the hard nose, older, more cynical batman in as well.
I think that Batman really needs to come in as the seasoned pro taking on and eventually working with the hot shot rookie.
 
I am not a fan of MoS. It did alot more wrong than it got right.
So I can't really say I'm as hyped as some here.

I just hope they don't ruin Batman in this movie. It took 2 amazing and one good movie to forget those foul Schumacher movies.
 
And break his wrist in the process?


It's a weird comic to adapt considering the MoS version of Superman isn't going to be a soldier for America.

It's even more weird because of the series of events that forced these two to be facing off. I expect nothing from that comic to be adapted aside from that one moment where Batman "supposedly" gets the best of Supes.

That is a very risky theme for a movie considering the powersets and the effort needed to make this look plausible instead of laughable.

If they choose to have a villain to tie these two together I suspect it will be Intergang. Their ties to Apokolips would be a good way to foreshadow events for Justice League.

They arent adapting it.

Snyder said:
we’re not adapting this thing, but it is the thing that will help us tell that story.”
 
Avengers 2 v Batman/Superman?

Avengers 2 by a nose, assuming Marvel keeps up their shit in 2014. Iron Man 3's opening weekend vs MoS' proved their dominance.

They're both going to be annihilated by Episode VII though.

monsters university opened a week after man of steel. Iron Man 3 had like 3 weeks of safety until fast and the furious came out swinging.

I would say releases helps Disney over DC this time around.
 
I'm a pretty big batman fan and despite not usually liking superman i quite enjoyed man of steel. This announcement couldn't be anymore disappointing to me. Would much rather keep the two of them separate.
 
WTF??
This sounds awesome but....I guess we're not getting a sequel to Man of Steel with Lex then?? :(

We could still get Lex. The line from DKR was just an inspiration and not a straight up adaptation (like Rises had elements from DKR). I can see Snyder getting cues from "Public Enemies" as well.
 
I'm a pretty big batman fan and despite not usually liking superman i quite enjoyed man of steel. This announcement couldn't be anymore disappointing to me. Would much rather keep the two of them separate.

Why would you want to keep them separate?

Anyway, theyre jyst using the MoS Sequel to reintroduce Batman. He will have his own films.
 
Yet this happened:

Also this is the same company that didn't want Superman to be called Superman, didnt want him to fly, and said for him to get rid of the costume because it looked "too faggy". I dunno if you were around in the late 90s/early 00s but I was and I don't forget what WB has done and continues to do (just look at Jonah Hex, Green Lantern, and their planned Lobo film). Also Batman is not the most recognizable super hero of all time lmao.
No, I'd strongly argue that he very much is. It's certainly only him or maybe Superman who would carry that crown (most old generation people will likely know who Superman is thanks to the original movie). Not just in Western Europe, but if you went to some rural village in China or India, they'd likely name you either Batman or Superman long before any other superhero (if they even know of any others). Batman especially has a long and continued history in media that most people know who he is regardless of where you go on the planet. That helps them a lot in terms of being recognisable to even newer generations. The advantage Batman has currently is that not only is he coming off the most successful superhero trilogy ever, he's also enjoying extreme levels of success in gaming, and has a big and continued presence in animations, comics etc. The Dark Knight was so influential, it even inspired dramas in Asian countries.
 
No, I'd strongly argue that he very much is. It's certainly only him or maybe Superman who would carry that crown (most old generation people will likely know who Superman is thanks to the original movie). Not just in Western Europe, but if you went to some rural village in China or India, they'd likely name you either Batman or Superman long before any other superhero (if they even know of any others). Batman especially has a long and continued history in media that most people know who he is regardless of where you go on the planet. That helps them a lot in terms of being recognisable to even newer generations. The advantage Batman has currently is that not only is he coming off the most successful superhero trilogy ever, he's also enjoying extreme levels of success in gaming, and has a big and continued presence in animations, comics etc. The Dark Knight was so influential, it even inspired dramas in Asian countries.
I agree, but I would say that Spiderman is also somewhere up there with Batman and Superman when it's about international fame.
 
I haven't read through this thread yet -- have we gone through Batman candidates? I'm all for Kevin Smith's suggestion from a few years back.

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I enjoyed the Batman Trilogy and so-so liked Man Of Steel, but count me in the hype train. I love mashups.
Let's wait and see.
 
So they are rebooting Batman only three years after the Nolan series ended? I think a lot of people are going to be confused. Justice League has to happen somehow though, though I wonder if you take away some of the oomph by having Supes and Bats interact a lot in this movie.
 
So they are rebooting Batman only three years after the Nolan series ended? I think a lot of people are going to be confused. Justice League has to happen somehow though, though I wonder if you take away some of the oomph by having Supes and Bats interact a lot in this movie.

I think by now most people going to see these movies understand reboots.
 
Avengers 2 v Batman/Superman?

Avengers 2 by a nose, assuming Marvel keeps up their shit in 2014. Iron Man 3's opening weekend vs MoS' proved their dominance.

They're both going to be annihilated by Episode VII though.

I highly doubt it.

Episode VII will probably do Avengers 1 numbers. But I doubt it'll have a 200 million opening. Even accounting for inflation, Phantom Menace didn't reach that and you all know how hyped everyone was 15 years ago.
 
I'm betting both Batman/Superman and Avengers 2 will perform better worldwide than Star Wars in 2015. I also think Avengers 2 won't match Avengers 1 in terms of gross. There isn't going to be weeks of no competition. The year 2015 is so stacked, it's kind of amazing.
 
People don't think Avengers 2 will be huge? That and Star Wars are the only sure fire hits in 2015. Its the sequel to the third biggest movie of all time.
 
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