DC's Bet : Superman Vs Batman Movie

[Bells]

Officially annouced during Comic Con

On the heels of the worldwide success of Man of Steel, director Zack Snyder is bringing together the two greatest Super Heroes of all time —Batman and Superman —for the first time on the big screen. The announcement was made today by Greg Silverman, President, Creative Development and Worldwide Production, and Sue Kroll, President, Worldwide Marketing and International Distribution,Warner Bros. Pictures.

The current hit, Man of Steel, has taken in more than $630 million at the worldwide box office to date, and climbing. Along with its star, Henry Cavill, the upcoming film brings back Amy Adams, Laurence Fishburne and Diane Lane. The new Batman has yet to be cast.

Snyder is co-writing the story with David S. Goyer, who will then pen the screenplay. Production is expected to begin in 2014, with an anticipated release date in Summer 2015.

Silverman stated, “Zack Snyder is an incredibly talented filmmaker, but beyond that, he’s a fan first and he utterly gets this genre. We could not think of anyone better suited to the task of bringing these iconic Super Heroes to the screen in his own way.” Kroll added, “We are thrilled to be back in business with Zack and his team on this next movie. The success of ‘Man of Steel’ is a wonderful testament to the love and support that both fans and new audiences, worldwide, have for these characters. We are very excited to see what Zack has in store for all of us.” Diane Nelson, President, DC Entertainment, noted,“Superman and Batman together on the big screen is a dream come true for DC fans everywhere. All of us at DC Entertainment could not be more excited for Zack’s continuing vision for the DC Universe.”

Zack Snyder, who made a surprise appearance at Comic-Con today, breaking the news to audiences there, later said, “I’m so excited to begin working again with Henry Cavill in the world we created, and I can’t wait to expand the DC Universe in this next chapter. Let’s face it, it’s beyond mythological to have Superman and our new Batman facing off, since they are the greatest Super Heroes in the world.”The new film brings back Charles Roven and Deborah Snyder as producers. This time, Christopher Nolan and Emma Thomas are serving as executive producers, along with Benjamin Melniker and Michael E. Uslan.Thomas offered, “Whilst our Dark Knight trilogy is complete, we have every confidence that Zack’s fresh interpretation will take the character in a new and exciting direction. His vision for Superman opened the door to a whole new universe and we can’t wait to see what Zack does with these characters.” The film is based on Superman characters created by Jerry Siegel & Joe Shuster, and Batman characters created by Bob Kane, published by DC Entertainment.

This was announced by way of the reading of a line from "The Dark Knight Returns" which, as you may remember, has Batman kicking superman's ass.

Now, it was pretty clearly stated that the new movie would NOT be based off this... however, it brings up speculation.

How are they going to build up from Man of Steel and using superman as device to reboot Batman? Can there be 2 superman movies without Lex Luthor?

For Batman to work against Superman, Kryptonite will have to be introduced. Also the action will have to be scaled down unless Batman has a Orbital laser...

[Shyria Dracnoir]

Originally Posted by Bells

Also the action will have to be scaled down unless Batman has a Orbital laser...

You say that as though there was any serious possibility that the filmmakers weren't going to give him an orbital laser.

[Magus]

I'm sure fans will complain about this move despite this being what they all said they wanted, a World's Finest movie before any attempt to make a Justice League.

My only trepidation is Snyder's involvement since I thought about 1/3 of Man of Steel was terrible.

[Dracorion]

My only problem with this is David S. Goyer is still around.

[POS Industries]

Originally Posted by Dracorion

My only problem with this is David S. Goyer is still around.

This right here. The movie's going to be mediocre at best and horrifyingly bad at worst.

[Amake]

Is it just me who thinks "gets the genre" is code for "thinks comics that never end but get infinitely watered down as they're passed between generation after generation of writers and artists are the best thing ever"? Not that I'm bitter about dull-ass comics about Hulk, Spider-man, Superman and Batman turning out like fifty movies while Death the High Cost of Living stays in development hell for ten years with no end in sight, oh no.

[POS Industries]

Originally Posted by Amake

Is it just me who thinks "gets the genre" is code for "thinks comics that never end but get infinitely watered down as they're passed between generation after generation of writers and artists are the best thing ever"? Not that I'm bitter about dull-ass comics about Hulk, Spider-man, Superman and Batman turning out like fifty movies while Death the High Cost of Living stays in development hell for ten years with no end in sight, oh no.

Oh, quite the opposite. Whenever a filmaker for a comic book movie is described as someone who "gets the genre," they invariably prove that they have no idea what they're doing.

[Bells]

i must say i'm a bit more surprised to the fact that nobody here reacted badly to the fact that they are using "Dark Knight Returns" as the stepping platform to launch superman 2

[Magus]

Originally Posted by Bells

i must say i'm a bit more surprised to the fact that nobody here reacted badly to the fact that they are using "Dark Knight Returns" as the stepping platform to launch superman 2

Except that every single analysis of that particular panel I have read has concluded that the quote was simply used as a rhetorical device and the plot of The Dark Knight Returns is not conclusively in any way shape or form actually been announced to be influencing the plot of this movie except maybe that Batman and Superman get in a fight at some point.

[Bells]

Oh the influence is there... it's just a matter of what angle they are working out off. I mean, it's a Superman movie with Batman in it. Not a 50/50 movie or a batman movie, so you don't want batman taking stage center.

One speculative thread is that Lex Luthor tricks superman into "repenting" for the damage he has done by becoming essentially his lap dog while luthor rebuilds the city. Bruce wayne as a competitor millionare comes to the scene to break Luthor's plot down, and Luthor sets superman after Batman, as they clash.

Eventually Luthor is revelead as the real bad guy and Superman turns around to help Batman take him down.