'Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice' Teaser Trailer

Like many others, I was patiently awaiting the reveal of the Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice teaser trailer that was announced to take place on Monday, but unfortunately a low quality recorded version of trailer leaked early, forcing the hand of Warner Bros. to release the trailer online early. This teaser trailer provides us with the first look at Zack Snyder's next addition to the DC cinematic universe, pinning arguably the best superheroes ever against each other.

The look and visuals of the teaser has Zack Snyder written all over it, continuing the darkness that seems to be the tone that this universe will have moving forward. From the trailer we get a sense of the plot of the film, which appears to be that Superman has become a figure of controversy in the aftermath of Man of Steel, dividing opinions labeling him as a either a hero or a threat. As a teaser this one is successful, giving us just enough to get excited and vaguely know the plot of the film. Getting to see Batman not only in his regular new suit but also in the mechanic suit he will use to fight Superman was incredible, not to mention seeing the Batmobile and what appeared to be a Batplane in action. It might seem way too early to be teasing a film that is still a little less than a year away, but to me it was a good way to get the ball rolling and keep fans talking until we get to see something more. Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice stars Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Gal Gadot, Amy Adams, Laurence Fishburne, Diane Lane, Jesse Eisenberg, Jeremy Irons, Scoot McNairy, Jason Momoa, and Holly Hunter; opening in theaters on March 25, 2016. Check out the trailer below (via YouTube).

Amy Adams Talks Lois Lane in 'Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice'

At this point we know that Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice will be packed with big characters, Batman (Ben Affleck), Superman (Henry Cavill), Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot), Aquaman (Jason Momoa) and more. So you have to wonder what importance the roles of the smaller characters will have in the film, for example, Lois Lane played by Amy Adams. Well, if that is something that worries you then you can feel better about the role of Lois because according to Adams, her characters will still be key in the film while surrounded by superheroes.

During an interview with Collider for her upcoming film Big Eyes, the actress talked about the importance of Lois Lane in Batman v. Superman:

"Lois is still sort of like the key to the information, you know?  She's the girl going out and getting it and figuring it out and putting it together and all of that, so she's very much involved, but I kind of leave the heavy lifting to the boys, you know?  So to speak. They're awesome together.  It's kind of like this big fest of muscles … it was really kind of nice.  And then you add Jason Momoa and Gal Gadot and I felt very short and, yeah."

I assumed that Lois would play an investigative role like the one she had in Man of Steel, and these comments apparently confirm that. It makes sense to use the character that way, and it's how she can stand out in a way among all these superheroes. Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice opens in theaters on March 23rd, 2016. Check out a clip of Amy Adams' comments below.

Jeremy Irons Talks Alfred in 'Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice'

When it was revealed that Ben Affleck would be our new Batman whether to love it, hate it, or be neutral about it, fans couldn't stop talking about it for a long time, and later the same happened when it was revealed that Jesse Eisenberg would play Lex Luthor. But many people forget that with the same reveal of Lex Luthor came the reveal that we would also get a new Alfred played by Jeremy Irons, and the question that was overshadowed by all others was what will this new Alfred be like. Luckily, Jeremy Irons himself has shared some information as to what his version of Alfred will be like.

THR reported on the comments made by Irons of the character, which he made while receiving a career tribute at the Marrakech International Film Festival. When discribing what little he could about his rendition of Alfred, the actor said the following:

"He is quite a different Alfred than we have seen so far. Zack Snyder had very clear views about what he wanted. I would just say he's more hands-on perhaps than just a butler."

These comments may be short and precise, but open up a lot of room for speculation. What I take from them is that we are going to get a bad-ass version of Alfred, perhaps more involved in Batman's crusade than what we have seen before. Of course I can't be completely sure as to what "different" and "more hands-on" mean for the character, but whatever it means, I find it very exciting that we will be getting a new Alfred. Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice stars Henry Cavill, Ben Affleck, Gal Gadot, Jesse Eisenberg, Amy Adams, opening in theaters on March 25th, 2016.

'Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice' Wraps Filming

After beginning production back in April, it looks like Zack Snyder has concluded filming on Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice. This past Friday, cinematographer Larry Fong posted a short clip on his Instagram (via Collider) of a snowy location with the caption 'That's a wrap.", leading us to believe that he is referring to the wrapping of principlao photography for Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice.

Shooting for Zack Snyder's upcoming film took place primarily in Detroit, but also moved to Chicago and New Mexico. The film will now head to post-production work to edit all the footage that was captured during the eight months of shooting. Hopefully this means that a teaser or some sort of preview is coming our way soon. Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice will star Ben Affleck as Batman/Bruce Wayne, Henry Cavill as Superman/Clark Kent, Amy Adams as Lois Lane, Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman, Jesse Eisenberg as Lex Luthor, with Scott McNairy and Jena Malone in unconfirmed roles. The film will also include small roles from Jason Momoa as Aquaman and Ray Fisher as Cyborg. Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice is set to hit theaters on March 25th, 2016. Check out the instagram clip below.

That's a wrap.

A video posted by Larry Fong, ASC (@unclewow) on Dec 12, 2014 at 7:16pm PST

'Pan' Writer Jason Fuchs in Talks to Pen 'Wonder Woman' Script

Recently it was reported that Michelle MacLaren had been set to direct and help develop the Wonder Woman film, and now Warner Bros. and DC may have found another part of the developing team. It is being reported that Pan screenwriter Jason Fuchs is in talks to write the script for the upcoming DC film Wonder Woman.

THR reported on Fuchs being in negotiations to write the script for Wonder Woman, adding that MacLaren will work closely with the writer to develops the drafts. According to the report, Fuchs is already working on the script for the Pan sequel but you have to assume Wonder Woman would have a higher priority level.

The credits of the writer are very limited and not that convincing for me, specially for the type of movie Wonder Woman will be, but knowing that Jason Fuchs would work closely with Michelle MacLaren is encouraging. A lot is on the line with this film, Wonder Woman will be the first comic book movie with a female lead and she is without a doubt the most iconic female character in comic books and a symbol of female empowerment. I hope things continue to move along well for this film. Wonder Woman will star Gal Gadot and will hit theaters on June 23rd, 2017.

Michelle MacLaren Set to Develop and Direct 'Wonder Woman'

Warner Bros. wanted a female director to take on Wonder Woman, and Michelle MacLaren was in talks to get the job. Well, by the looks of it the talks went very well, because reports mark that Michelle MacLaren is set to direct and also develop the upcoming Wonder Woman film.

THR reported on MacLaren signing on to develop and direct Wonder Woman for Warner Bros. and DC. According to the report, in addition to directing MacLaren will also be working with the writers to develop a script for the film, but those writers remain nameless at this point. The report says that MacLaren had been a favorite for her work in Game of Thrones, The Walking Dead and Breaking Bad, the director had been meeting with WB since August and her signing culminates a search that began this summer. THR also adds that Zack Snyder will be among the producers of the film, along with Charles Roven and Deborah Snyder.

I am very happy about this news, since Michelle MacLaren was my favorite pick among the other names also involved. Like I said back when she was in talks, having worked in such great TV projects and done an incredible job makes MacLaren a great fit talent-wise for Wonder Woman. The fact that they also ended up getting a female director for a film with such a female-empowering character is great, and the reports points out that she will be the first female director in recent history to take on a comic book film. I think MacLaren is a great choice and having her direct and develop this film will be a big plus. Wonder Woman will star Gal Gadot and hit theaters on June 23rd, 2017.

Michelle MacLaren in Talks to Direct 'Wonder Woman'

The race for Warner Bros. to find the director for their upcoming Wonder Woman film is on, and very fittingly for a strong female led film, the studio is looking for a strong female director to take the reins on the project. The word at the moment is that the top choice for the job is Game of Thrones, The Walking Dead and Breaking Bad director Michelle MacLaren.

THR reports that the female director is in talks and is the main choice for Warner Bros. to take on Wonder Woman. According to the report, Michelle MacLaren has met with the studio several times, but it is unclear at what stages of negotiations she is in, and the studio has also met with other female directors including Jennifer Kent (The Babadook) and Lesli Linka Glatter (Homeland).

Having a strong female director helming Wonder Woman is a brilliant idea in my opinion, and I am sure there are some of them willing and talented enough to do a great job. Michelle MacLaren sounds like a great fit for me, having directed in great projects like Breaking Bad and Game of Thrones tells me that the talent is there, and that she can handle that essence of the mythology that should be present in Wonder Woman in regards to her origins and culture. I really hope MacLaren is the one to get the job and does it incredibly well. Wonder Woman stars Gal Gadot and hits theaters on June 23rd, 2017.

Gal Gadot and Pedro Pascal Could Join 'Ben-Hur'

The cast is getting gathered up for Timur Bekmambetov's Ben-Hur, the MGM and Paramount production has already found their lead title character and their villain. Now the film is looking to add Batman v. Superman's Gal Gadot and Game of Thrones' Pedro Pascal to the mix. This rendition of Ben-Hur will be more of a retelling of the 1880 Lew Wallace novel and will stick closer to the book, instead of a being remake of the 1959 classic William Wyler film.

THR reported on Gal Gadot being in early negotiations to join the film, while Deadline revealed that Pedro Pascal was in talks to be added. If negotiations end well, Gadot will take the female lead role of Esther, a slave the title character falls in love with, while Pascal would land the role of Pontius Pilate, who has a more significant part in the book in comparison to the classic film. Being that Gadot and Pascal are cast, they would join previously added Jack Huston, as title character Judah Ben-Hur, Toby Kebbell, as villain Messala, and Morgan Feeman, as chariot race trainer Ildarin. The film is expected to begin production in Europe early next year, Ben-Hur opens in theaters on February 26th, 2016.