Some big news broke late last night about Warner Bros. upcoming Superman/Batman tentpole. The film currently doesn't have an official title, so I've just stuck to calling it "Batman vs. Superman." The superhero flick starring Henry Cavill, Ben Affleck, Amy Adams, Laurence Fishburne, Diane Lane and Gal Gadot has been pushed from July 17, 2015 to May 6, 2016. That's a big shift for the film (9 months). Here was Warner Bros. explanation:
"Warner Bros. Pictures announced today that the release of Zack Snyder's untitled Superman/Batman film has been moved to May 6, 2016, allowing the filmmakers time to realize fully their vision, given the complex visual nature of the story. The decision was made following the shift of the start of production to second quarter of this year. The Studio has also set a July 17, 2015, worldwide release date for its as-yet-untitled all-new Peter Pan adventure. Joe Wright will direct the epic live-action film about the boy who would never grow up, created by J.M. Barrie. The dual date announcement was made by Dan Fellman, President, Domestic Distribution, and Veronika Kwan Vandenbeg, President, International Distrubtion, Warner Bros. Pictures.
"In making the announcement, Fellman stated, "We are happy to take advantage of these coveted summer dates, which are perfect for two of our biggest tentpole releases. We share the fans' excitement to see DC Comics' most popular figures, Superman and Batman, together on the big screen for the first time, which will now be arriving in theatres in May 2016. Peter Pan has delighted people of every generation for more than a century, so we are thrilled to bring him back to the screen next summer for today's moviegoers."
"Kwan Vandenberg added, "We know that there is already great anticipation building for the next Super Hero film from Zack Snyder, and we are equally eager to see what he has in store for Superman and Batman as they share the big screen for the first time ever. The summer release corridor is also perfect for Joe Wright's ambitious new Peter Pan adventure, reimagining the ageless story of the beloved and forever-young hero for audiences worldwide."
"Zack Snyder's Superman/Batman film stars Henry Cavill, reprising his role as Superman/Clark Kent, and Ben Affleck as Batman/Bruce Wayne. The film also reunite "Man of Steel" stars Amy Adams, Laurence Fishburne and Diane Lane, and also stars Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman/Diana Prince
"Snyder will direct the film from a screenplay written by David S. Goyer, from a story co-created by Goyer and Snyder. Charles Roven and Deborah Snyder are producing, with Benjamin Melniker, Michael E. Uslan and Wesley Coller serving as executive producers.
"The film is based on Superman characters created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, Batman characters created by Bob Kane, and Wonder Woman created by William Moulton Marston, published by DC Entertainment.
"The new Peter Pan adventure will be directed by Joe Wright from a screenplay by Jason Fuchs, incorporating J.M. Barrie's classic characters. The film is being produced by Greg Berlanti and Paul Webster."
That was an incredibly long press announcement. I can't say that I care too much about either one of these films. I'm a little bit more excited for the new Peter Pan feature, because the last one (2003's Peter Pan) was not a hit. Wright is a director that people love, so that's a positive sign. In regards to Superman vs. Batman, Man of Steel sucked so I can't muster about too much excitement. I just wonder how this will impact Live by Night, Ben Affleck's next directorial feature, which is currently set for release on December 25, 2015. It's based off of an excellent book, so I'm very excited. We'll see if my excitement for the new Batman and Superman flick can ever get any higher. I'm not so sure.
"Warner Bros. Pictures announced today that the release of Zack Snyder's untitled Superman/Batman film has been moved to May 6, 2016, allowing the filmmakers time to realize fully their vision, given the complex visual nature of the story. The decision was made following the shift of the start of production to second quarter of this year. The Studio has also set a July 17, 2015, worldwide release date for its as-yet-untitled all-new Peter Pan adventure. Joe Wright will direct the epic live-action film about the boy who would never grow up, created by J.M. Barrie. The dual date announcement was made by Dan Fellman, President, Domestic Distribution, and Veronika Kwan Vandenbeg, President, International Distrubtion, Warner Bros. Pictures.
"In making the announcement, Fellman stated, "We are happy to take advantage of these coveted summer dates, which are perfect for two of our biggest tentpole releases. We share the fans' excitement to see DC Comics' most popular figures, Superman and Batman, together on the big screen for the first time, which will now be arriving in theatres in May 2016. Peter Pan has delighted people of every generation for more than a century, so we are thrilled to bring him back to the screen next summer for today's moviegoers."
"Kwan Vandenberg added, "We know that there is already great anticipation building for the next Super Hero film from Zack Snyder, and we are equally eager to see what he has in store for Superman and Batman as they share the big screen for the first time ever. The summer release corridor is also perfect for Joe Wright's ambitious new Peter Pan adventure, reimagining the ageless story of the beloved and forever-young hero for audiences worldwide."
"Zack Snyder's Superman/Batman film stars Henry Cavill, reprising his role as Superman/Clark Kent, and Ben Affleck as Batman/Bruce Wayne. The film also reunite "Man of Steel" stars Amy Adams, Laurence Fishburne and Diane Lane, and also stars Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman/Diana Prince
"Snyder will direct the film from a screenplay written by David S. Goyer, from a story co-created by Goyer and Snyder. Charles Roven and Deborah Snyder are producing, with Benjamin Melniker, Michael E. Uslan and Wesley Coller serving as executive producers.
"The film is based on Superman characters created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, Batman characters created by Bob Kane, and Wonder Woman created by William Moulton Marston, published by DC Entertainment.
"The new Peter Pan adventure will be directed by Joe Wright from a screenplay by Jason Fuchs, incorporating J.M. Barrie's classic characters. The film is being produced by Greg Berlanti and Paul Webster."
That was an incredibly long press announcement. I can't say that I care too much about either one of these films. I'm a little bit more excited for the new Peter Pan feature, because the last one (2003's Peter Pan) was not a hit. Wright is a director that people love, so that's a positive sign. In regards to Superman vs. Batman, Man of Steel sucked so I can't muster about too much excitement. I just wonder how this will impact Live by Night, Ben Affleck's next directorial feature, which is currently set for release on December 25, 2015. It's based off of an excellent book, so I'm very excited. We'll see if my excitement for the new Batman and Superman flick can ever get any higher. I'm not so sure.
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