The Batman: Ben Affleck Reportedly Wants to Leave the Role

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:russ:Not even man. Wasn't my intent even if it came off like that. I just don't get certain shyt. Cats work themselves into a frenzy over any and everything. Not all film journalists are created equally. Some truly are great at their jobs and wouldn't repost this rumor without warrant or their own investigation or they'd at least say "hey take this with a grain of salt." Others aren't in that business. They want hits and clicks and we fall for it every single damn time. Their job isn't to find "truth" like someone who works for the New York Times or the Washington post. Their job is to get hits and get a convo started. So being mad at them for this is like being mad at the sun for coming up. And none of us should expect any journalist on any beat to give up their sources. Period. I've got a degree in the shyt and I know the rules. A reporter without sources is like two dikks with no chick, finding themselves in serious shyt.

Just breathe and let the shyt play out. If he's wrong then he's wrong and time will tell. And if he is stop giving him what he wants. Move on. Again watergate part deux may actually be unfolding in front of our eyes.
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shyt, just do Batman Beyond at this point...

Keep Batffleck for the Justice League collabos.

I don't hate the DC movie universe, but it's getting more discombobulated by the day.
batman beyond was the natural progression after the nolan films. it would have been heat rocks. instead they tried to make a emo superman cool which failed and they turned superman 2 into batman featuring superman and friends: the movie

how they can be so mediocre with the most well known and popular comic characters of all time is mindblowing
 

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I have no idea how true this is but WB/Ben Affleck need to get out in front of this if it's not true. I'm talking, ASAP. They should've already released a statement.

Fred.

No point for a Studio to respond to a guy on a Youtube show who puts out a disclaimer saying that it's just a rumor. People already forgot about that other girl on Youtube who heard from a "friend of a friend" that WW is a mess. This would be different if THR or Variety were putting out this stuff
 

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No point for a Studio to respond to a guy on a Youtube show who puts out a disclaimer saying that it's just a rumor. People already forgot about that other girl on Youtube who heard from a "friend of a friend" that WW is a mess. This would be different if THR or Variety were putting out this stuff

It's far beyond a guy rambling on Youtube. If it was just that I never would've suggested they issue a statement.

http://www.complex.com/pop-culture/2017/02/ben-affleck-leaving-batman-rumors
http://www.vulture.com/2017/02/ben-affleck-quitting-batman-might-be-better-for-everyone.html
Ben Affleck Wants To Bail On 'The Batman' According To A Sad Rumor
Does Ben Affleck Really Want to Quit Being Batman? | Nerdist
Ben Affleck 'wants to drop out of new Batman movie' - NME
Ben Affleck reportedly 'no longer wants to be Batman'
The Batman: Ben Affleck Reportedly Wants to Leave the Role
The Batman: Ben Affleck REPORTEDLY Wants To Leave The Role - Gen. Discussion - Comic Vine

Not to mention this is a topic on social media from Twitter to Reddit. WB has nothing to gain from not shooting down this rumor.

Fred.
 

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You know all those links are sourcing Campea from Collider? That's my point, they're all quoting a guy who's never broken a scoop in his life and is known for pushing BS rumors. If they didn't address Drew McWeeny saying he heard BvS was a "mess" last year then they never will. Addressing rumors gives these bloggers too much leverage to the point where they'll be releasing rumors daily waiting for the Studio to release a statement addressing them.
 

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Not buying it, but if true... DC just needs to call it a wrap on the superhero movies because it would seem like they are cursed. Stick to animated movies and live-action/cartoon shows.
 

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You know all those links are sourcing Campea from Collider? That's my point, they're all quoting a guy who's never broken a scoop in his life and is known for pushing BS rumors. If they didn't address Drew McWeeny saying he heard BvS was a "mess" last year then they never will. Addressing rumors gives these bloggers too much leverage to the point where they'll be releasing rumors daily waiting for the Studio to release a statement addressing them.

Of course I know who they're sourcing, that's my point. Your first post was talking about "it's just a guy on Youtube" as if he's some Z-tier internet personality and the story has no legs. It's getting covered everywhere on the 'net. And the "BvS" things is apples and oranges because "I heard the movie is a mess" =/= "I heard the movie has no star". One is a quality issue which is subjective, one is the movie is dead in the water.

Not to mention Drew McWeeny ended up being right, and WB not responding to that ended up speaking volumes about the finished product. That alone is reason enough to address this head on.

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Addressing the rumor (if it's not true) would only add credibility to it. I mean, Ben just released a statement a few weeks ago talking up his love for the project going forward. To release yet another statement so soon about Ben would only fuel the rumor. Give it a week and let it pass, or better yet, put out a trailer for Justice League with a cool Batman set piece and redirect their attention towards that.
 

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Don't worry Benjamin, come live out all your dreams at Marvel Universe. We gon' make sure you get your bread and you know the ropes (of Superhero movies)
 
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