Wednesday, March 30, 2016

"Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" Passes $500 Million Mark


The greatest gladiator match is still raking it big bucks at the box office.

On Tuesday the 29th, "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" earned $12.2 million, making it the biggest Tuesday gross ever in the month of March, beating "The Hunger Games", which made $10.3 million in 2012. The film has grossed $193.3 million domestically in the past five days as is expected to cross the $200 million mark today. Internationally, the film grossed an additional $32.9 million, which makes the overseas gross $308.6 million. "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" in total has made $501.9 million worldwide and is predicted to reach $1 billion by the end of its theatrical run.

So proud that the film is once again defying critics and reaching higher and higher.

Bring on more of the DC universe!

Ben Affleck Has Already Written Batman Script


Looks the caped crusader isn't done being awesome.

For the past few months, there were rumors circulating online that writer/director Ben Affleck was working closely with Geoff Johns, DC's CCO, to write a Batman solo film. Well, according to Patrick Whitesell, co-CEO of William Morris Endeavor, it looks like those rumors were indeed true.

"He's contracted to do at least Justice League One and Two, so at least three times wearing the cape," says Whitesell, adding, "there's a script that he's written that is a really cool [Batman] idea, so that's out there as an option."

While there is no confirmation whether or not Warner Bros. Pictures will use Affleck's script as the basis for their upcoming solo Batman film, it looks like a viable option. Can't wait to see Affleck back in the director's chair behind his own Batman film.

Hans Zimmer Officially Retires From Scoring Superhero Films


A sad day for us film soundtrack fans and comic book fans.

Today, Oscar winning composer Hans Zimmer has officially announced that he will no longer score superhero films, with "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" being the last of the genre he'll ever compose.

"This one was very hard for me to do, to try to find new language," he says.

In his massive career, he composed the soundtracks for films like "The Lion King", "The Dark Knight Trilogy", "Man of Steel", "Inception", "Interstellar", "Sherlock Holmes", "Pirates of the Caribbean", "The Last Samurai", "The Thin Red Line" and countless others.

As an aspiring film director, he's one of the great people that I am dying to work with. The "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" might be the greatest superhero soundtrack ever composed so Zimmer definitely went out with a bang if this is indeed the last superhero film he'll compose.

Can't wait to hear more of your music, Mr. Zimmer.

Tuesday, March 29, 2016

"Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" Has Biggest March IMAX Opening Ever


Defying critics, the film continues to break records at the box office.

After "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" broke the record for biggest worldwide opening for a comic book film, biggest March and biggest Easter opening weekend of all-time, it looks like the film isn't done breaking more records. In its first weekend in theaters, "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" managed to score the biggest IMAX opening in March. The film made $36 million on IMAX screens alone, making it the 3rd biggest IMAX opening ever, behind "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" and "Jurassic World".

Great to see "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" doing well at the box office.

If you haven't done so already, please go out and see "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" in theaters! It's a film you do not want to miss.

Monday, March 28, 2016

"Deadpool" Becomes Highest Grossing R-Rated Film of All Time


How many chimichangas can you buy with $745.9 million?

As "Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice" breaks numerous records at the box office this weekend, another superhero film triumphed over a milestone. As of today, "Deadpool" has officially become the highest grossing R-rated film of all time, making $745.9 million internationally. The previous record holder for highest grossing R-rated film was "The Matrix Reloaded", the 2003 sequel to "The Matrix", which grossed $742 million worldwide during its theatrical run. A big congratulations is in order for the filmmakers behind this wonderful film that no one at Fox wanted to make. Looks like those execs were totally wrong.

Have you seen "Deadpool" in theaters? If you haven't, why haven't you?!

"Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" Deleted Scene Drops Online; Blu-ray Release Date Confirmed


Today, Warner Bros. Pictures released a deleted scene from "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" that features Lex Luthor talking to, what I assume is, one of the New Gods from the planet Apokolips, which is where Darkseid hails from. Regardless of who or what that was, this just makes me even more excited for the 3-hour R-rated cut of the film.

The Ultimate Cut of the film will be released on Blu-ray and DVD on July 16th, 2016.




Will you be buying the Ultimate Cut of "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice"?

Sunday, March 27, 2016

"Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice" Breaking Box Office Records Grossing $424 Million Worldwide


Holy box office, Batman!

Although critical responses have been lukewarm at best, the audiences spoke this weekend as they stormed the theaters to see "Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice". In its opening weekend, the film has become the highest grossing weekend [worldwide] for a comic book film, making $424 million. The only films ahead of "Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice" at the international box office are "Star Wars: The Force Awakens", "Jurassic World" and "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2". In the states, the film grossed $170 million, which surpassed expectation and made it Warner Bros' Pictures' biggest opening ever.

So pleased to see "Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice" triumph over the negative reception.

Go see the film in theaters now!