2014-05-21

Ever since it was announced at last year’s San Diego Comic Con, fans have been speculating as to what the title would be to the follow up to Man of Steel. Well now it’s official (with a website and all) that the title is now Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.  Here is the official logo: Here is the official press release: BURBANK, CA, May 21, 2014 – Filming is underway on Warner Bros. Pictures’ “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice,” the highly anticipated action adventure from director Zack Snyder, starring Henry Cavill in the role of Clark Kent/Superman, and Ben Affleck as BruceWayne/Batman. “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” also stars Gal Gadot as Diana Prince/Wonder Woman, with Amy Adams, Laurence Fishburne and Diane Lane returning from “Man of Steel,” Jesse Eisenberg as Lex Luthor, Jeremy Irons as Alfred, and Holly Hunter in a role newly created for the film. “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice”is written by Chris Terrio, from a screenplay by David S. Goyer.  Charles Roven and Deborah Snyder are producing, with Benjamin Melniker, Michael E. Uslan, Wesley Coller, David S. Goyer and Geoff Johns serving as executive producers. Principal photography will take place on location at Michigan Motion Picture Studios and on location in and around Detroit, Michigan; Illinois; Africa; and the South Pacific. Set to open worldwide on May 6, 2016, “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” is based on Superman characters created by Jerry Siegel & Joe Shuster, Batman characters created by Bob Kane, and Wonder Woman created by William Moulton Marston, appearing in comic books published by DC Entertainment.   I’m not sure how I feel about the name. While it sounds like something straight out of the comics, I can’t help but feel that it confirms some of my fears that it will simply have too much going on in the movie in order to setup the Justice League film rather than tell a self contained narrative. With the release of the image of Batman’s costume and Batmobile, and filming now under way I wouldn’t be surprised if more information was teased leading up to this year’s San Diego Comic Con where I’m sure we’ll get a first look at Wonder Woman and other characters. 2016 is still a long way to go for fans to wait, but hopefully it will be worth it. For more reviews, news and other geek thought be sure to follow Peter Rivera on Twitter.

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