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Ben Affleck Is No Longer Directing ‘The Batman’

by Derek KraneveldtJanuary 30, 2017

Briefly: This is certainly some news that I wasn’t expecting to read today: Ben Affleck is no longer directing the standalone Batman film.

Affleck, who co-wrote the films script with Geoff Johns, noted that “There are certain characters who hold a special place in the hearts of millions. Performing this role demands focus, passion and the very best performance I can give. It has become clear that I cannot do both jobs to the level they require. Together with the studio, I have decided to find a partner in a director who will collaborate with me on this massive film. I am still in this, and we are making it, but we are currently looking for a director. I remain extremely committed to this project, and look forward to bringing this to life for fans around the world.”

You’ll see Affleck’s next turn at Batman on November 17th in Justice League. I have to say, I’m a big fan of Affleck’s directing, and I’d have loved to see how an Affleck-led Batman film would have turned out.

Who would you like to see direct the feature? Be sure to sound out below.

Warner Bros. Confirms Standalone ‘Batman’ With Ben Affleck!

by Derek KraneveldtApril 12, 2016

Briefly: Love Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice, or hate Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice, DC’s expanded film universe is now on its way in full force, and clearly isn’t going anywhere.

It’s been rumoured for some time now, and was also pretty damned obvious, but Warner Bros. confirmed today at CinemaCon that they’re working on a standalone Batman flick with Ben Affleck.

Of course, nothing was revealed about the project, and Warner Bros. head Kevin Tsujihara simply confirmed that “We’re excited to be working with Ben Affleck on a standalone Batman film.”

Will Affleck be directing this one? Or will he just have the starring role? That remains to be seen, but in any case I definitely dug Affleck’s Bruce Wayne / Batman, and can’t wait to see him get back in that suit (and hopefully learn how he became so jaded).

How did you feel about Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice? Sound out below!

‘Fear The Walking Dead: Flight 462’ To Debut This Sunday!

by Derek KraneveldtSeptember 28, 2015

Briefly: Back in August AMC announced plans for a standalone The Walking Dead special, set to take place in the Fear the Walking Dead timeline, and to be set on an airplane in the early days of the infection.

Today, the network announced further details about the special, and it sounds damned cool. Here’s the synopsis:

“Fear the Walking Dead: Flight 462” tells the story of a group of passengers aboard a commercial airplane during the earliest moments of the outbreak. Over the course of the series, the plane and the lives of its passengers are put in jeopardy once they discover an infected traveler. The series is written by L. Signorino and Mike Zunic and directed by “Fear” director of photography Michael McDonough.

I really enjoyed the airplane scene in 2013’s World War Z, and having an extended look at freshly-turned walkers on a plane should be interesting as hell. Or boring as hell. We’ll see I suppose.

AMC has revealed that the first of 16 episodes will debut during this Sunday’s season finale of Fear the Walking Dead, with the remaining episodes airing during commercial breaks of The Walking Dead proper’s sixth season.

While zombies on a plane sound interesting enough, the coolest aspect of the news has to be the revelation that one character who somehow survives the attack will join the cast of Fear the Walking Dead in season two.

Are you down with the idea of a standalone special? Do we already have enough The Walking Dead? Sound out in the comments below!

Ready For More ‘The Walking Dead’? A Stand-Alone Special Is Incoming!

by Derek KraneveldtAugust 29, 2015

Briefly: It’s pretty freaking clear that the world cannot get enough of The Walking Dead. From decade-running comic, to the cable-leading main series, to the record breaking companion, to multiple award winning video games (and a new mobile game), it seems as though every single thing with The Walking Dead branding on it is bound for immense success.

We hope that you’re ready for even more The Walking Dead, as EW has just revealed that AMC is planning an awesome-sounding standalone special, one that’s set to take place on a plane in the same time-period as Fear the Walking Dead.

The 30-minute special will debut online at an unannounced time, and also be broken up for airing during The Walking Dead‘s commercial breaks.

I thoroughly enjoyed World War Z‘s airplane scene, and though I definitely avoided 2007’s Flight of the Living Dead, I’m really excited to see what AMC does with this standalone (and whether or not they keep us guessing as to who may survive).

The special will be produced by Fear the Walking Dead showrunner Dave Erickson (who I spoke to back at SDCC) and co-executive producer David Weiner, so at least we know that it’s in good hands.

What do you hope to see in the special? Sound out below!