Ben Affleck is Batman

[Azrael]

Yes, but Batman and some major villains already established for a few years, but still active, is different than Batman being semi-retired with years of history behind him. A Kingdom Come-like status with Batman using robots almost means that the major threats (like the Joker) are neutralized.

[The Laughing Fish]

Is this the rumour that Jett was talking from BOF was talking about?

Ben Affleck Quitting 'Batman Vs Superman' and Injury Rumors Update

Jan 22, 2014 09:41 PM EST | James Knight (J.knight@classicalite.com)

There is a new rumor circulating on the internet that claims Ben Affleck is considering quitting the upcoming Batman Vs Superman movie. The reports claim that Affleck has major issues with the script, as well as the production delays. Meanwhile, there is a new update regarding Ben Affleck's reported injury.
Fanboys everywhere may be able to rejoice very soon. New rumors are popping up that claim that Ben Affleck is thinking about walking away from Batman Vs Superman.

According to a new report by Cinematallica, Affleck is not very happy with David Goyer's vision for the character. Get in line Affleck, a lot of people are upset with Goyer after he helped ruin the Batman trilogy and turned Superman into a murderer in Man of Steel.

The rumor also suggests that Affleck is upset with the production delay, as it has caused him to have to alter his already busy schedule. Affleck is allegedly laying down the law and telling Warner Brothers that he will walk if they don't get things together.

However, Latino Review reporter El Mayimbe has claimed this rumor is false, tweeting:
"That Affleck threatening to quit claim is utterly RIDICULOUS...Affleck has a relationship at that studio that goes beyond the Batman role. Affleck has zero reason to play hardball with the WB."

Although, if the rumor is true, could you really blame Affleck? The production delay has upset many fans. Goyer also has fair share of detractors. Too often now, directors and writers have "big ideas" to alter legendary icons. Last time Goyer got his hands on an icon, he made him break someone's neck for shock value. Is this really the man we want to build the DC shared universe?


Meanwhile, the report also claims that Affleck injured his ribs, but that a body double would be used for when he is fight scenes, hinting that Affleck is not the reason for the delay.

What do you think of the new rumors?

Source: http://www.classicalite.com/articles/5434/20140122/ben-affleck-quitting-batman-vs-superman-injury-rumors-update.htm

I'll take this rumour as a grain of salt till something gets confirmed - if it'll ever happen at all. I wouldn't be surprised if Goyer gets the boot, if anything.

But as for this idiotic writer calling Superman a murderer, I'll let this picture underneath do all the talking. 

[The Laughing Fish]

Seth Green doesn't rate Affleck being cast.

Seth Green SLAMS Ben Affleck Cast Choice For 'Man Of Steel 2' [VIDEO] 'You Need A Guy Superman Is Actually Scared Of'

While plenty of fans have lamented the Ben Affleck cast choice for the role of Batman in the upcoming Man of Steel sequel, plenty of celebrities have actually defended the Argo director, who takes over for Christian Bale in the new franchise.

Seth Green is not one of those celebrities.

The comedian and actor recently expressed his disappointment in the 'Batfleck' choice in an interview with Ora TV's Larry King Now, explaining that while Affleck does have some acting chops, an older, more intimidating-looking actor would have fit the role better.
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"I think comic book fans have gotten use to the idea that modern mainstream is accepting of interpretations of these characters with more gravitas," said Green. "You know, we're past the time of Adam West's kind of goofy interpretation of Batman."

With Michael Keaton's Batman role as the example, Green said, "You've got to remember that at the core of that character, Batman's a crazy person. Batman has no powers. Batman is a rich, screwed up kid whose parents were killed in front of him. Who with his money and his insanity decided to become a vigilante symbol to combat darkness."

While he believed Christian Bale was a good match, he stated that Affleck doesn't seem to carry the "I'll do whatever it takes" motto that Batman exudes in the Justice League.

"If this movie is meant to be the idealistic alien, humans before all else Superman, and this is supposed to be the grizzled weathered Batman who's been living in Gotham, fighting crime himself for 10 years, you need a guy who's older. You need a guy who's got more weight. You need a guy that a Henry Cavill Superman is gonna be actually scared of," explained Green.

"You have to remember that Batman is just a dude. He's got no powers. So the fact that Superman is scared of him says something about the gravitas he carries. And it's not just because he's willing to kill. It's because he's scary," continued Green.

Though King backed up Affleck's acting ability, Green countered that he simply doesn't look the part, saying, "Yes, but there is only so much you can act a role before people are or are not going to believe you in that role. I'm never going to play a MMA fighter, because I'd step into the ring with an actual MMA fighter like Batista, and I wouldn't look correct, so there is a physicality of it."

Source: http://www.designntrend.com/articles/10978/20140219/seth-green-ben-affleck-man-of-steel-2-video-superman.htm

I don't really understand Green's complaints here. First of all, we don't even know how Affleck's acting will turn out because we haven't seen any footage; after all,  filming hasn't even started yet. And if he is using Keaton as a reference, he seems to forget that people were campaigning passionately to have him removed from the film because he only starred in comedies. And yeah, if you compare to the comics counterpart, Keaton didn't resemble anything like Bruce Wayne because of his height and receding hairline. And yet, Keaton's portrayal ended up being the best in live-action Batman movies to date, at least as far as I'm concerned. So I don't understand how he could argue that Affleck looks nothing like the part. I said it before and I'll say it again: I won't be judging Affleck as Batman until I actually see footage of him.

On top of the fact that Green thought "Christian Bale was a good match" - well, I don't think I can take his opinion seriously. 

[The Dark Knight]

The Austin Powers guy weighs in.

*Yawns*

[Catwoman]

*pukes everywhere*

i will wait till the movie shows up on fx. like two weeks after its theatrical release.

i could see ben affleck playing the empty headed playboy that christian bale did so well but the serious bruce or batman? bleh. at least it is a superman movie too so he won't have to do as much. bruce wayne probably wont be a big part of the movie anyway so its all what he can do in the costume and idk. i just don't like him. every time you read me saying his name you should pretend you're hearing the aflac duck because that's how i say his name because he is a joke to me. i would rather sit through more of bale needing a riccola.

Ohhhh how wrong I was. Kitty will have her crow now. 

[johnnygobbs]

I was always keen on Affleck as Batman/Bruce Wayne.  He was my second choice for the part after Jon Hamm ("Mad Men"), and I really hope he gets a chance to do a solo Batman movie (preferably a trilogy of solo movies featuring many of his rogues' gallery, if possible).

[The Laughing Fish]

For those who have seen BvS by now, check out this ScreenRant slideshow analysing how Ben Affleck redefined Bruce Wayne/Batman in terms of commitment and personality compared to the last live action portrayal. Needless to say, don't read this if you haven't seen the film yet because it contains spoilers.

Source: http://screenrant.com/batman-v-superman-ben-affleck-bruce-wayne

[The Dark Knight]

That's a good slideshow - thanks for sharing.

[Catwoman]

For those who have seen BvS by now, check out this ScreenRant slideshow analysing how Ben Affleck redefined Bruce Wayne/Batman in terms of commitment and personality compared to the last live action portrayal. Needless to say, don't read this if you haven't seen the film yet because it contains spoilers.

Source: http://screenrant.com/batman-v-superman-ben-affleck-bruce-wayne

Good stuff.

[The Laughing Fish]

Here is another slideshow from Comic Book Movie that listed ten live action superheroes who have killed people, in response to criticisms of Ben Affleck's Batman taking lives in BvS.

Source: http://www.comicbookmovie.com/batman_vs_superman/ben-afflecks-batman-and-10-other-big-screen-superheroes-who-a132776

I'll give the editor credit for calling out on Bale's Batman, but where the hell is Michael Keaton? Surely he was directly responsible for killing people more than Tobey Maguire's Spider-Man!