Batman: Ben Affleck will star in a stand-alone Batman movie, according to Kevin Tsujihara, Warner Bros. chairman and CEO, confirming a project that has long been rumored. Affleck added: "It's been tremendously exciting for us to be a part of the DC universe, and we're looking forward to working on Justice League." Production is about to begin on Justice League - Part One, which is scheduled to hit theaters on November 17, 2017. [Mashable]
Kingsman: The Golden Circle: Elton John is in talks to join Kingsman: The Golden Circle. Taron Egerton and Mark Strong are returning from the 2014 original, with Julianne Moore and Halle Berry playing new characters under the direction of Matthew Vaughn. The movie is set for release on June 16, 2017. [THR]
Spider-Man: A new report suggests that Vulture, a villainous Marvel comic book character, will appear in the upcoming Spider-Man reboot, though not as the primary villain. In the comics, the character is a highly intelligent inventor and has artificial wings; he was one of the first villains that Spider-Man faced, with close ties to the so-called "Sinister Six." [BirthMoviesDeath]
The Angry Birds Movie Trailer: In a new trailer for The Angry Birds Movie, Red (voiced by Jason Sudeikis) explains that he never felt like he fit into the society in which he lived. Things change, however, when green pigs arrive and begin to cause problems, prompting the birds to get angry. The movie's voice cast includes Josh Gad and Danny McBride. It opens in theaters on May 20. [Movieclips]
