Batman News

Host Sean Gerber remembers the Batman who began it all for him and many fans, Adam West. He also provides an update on the status of the Batman News podcast before answering your questions about Patty Jenkins, Justice League, Aquaman, Batgirl, Gotham City Sirens, The Batman, and more!

Sean Gerber and Mark Hughes reconvene for a special Batman News podcast to cover the official announcement of Matt Reeves directing The Batman. They also discuss Ben Affleck's response to the news and Chris McKay being in talks to direct Nightwing. Plus, they answer several of your questions about these stories and more DCEU matters in this extended episode!

Sean Gerber is joined by Mark Hughes to discuss the latest on the director job for The Batman. Matt Reeves has exited talks with Warner Bros. to direct the film after some reports characterized the negotiations as a done deal. Sean and Mark map out the potential sticking points in these negotiations to see if there's still a chance that a deal ultimately gets done. They also field your questions about this topic and last weekend's Wonder Woman test screening.

Sean Gerber and Andy DiGenova give their immediate reaction to the surprising news that Mel Gibson might direct the Suicide Squad sequel. They also look at the other names on WB's list and pick their favorite candidates. The Batman just about has a new director in Matt Reeves. As long as this deal gets finalized, the Batman News hosts feel great about the franchise, regardless of what happens with Ben Affleck.

Sean Gerber and Andy DiGenova return to discuss the latest in Batman and DCEU news. Black Manta is officially joining Aquaman while Haley Bennett is either suggesting that she's Catwoman in Gotham City Sirens, or at least campaigning for the role. Then, the hosts turn to your questions about The Batman and the DCEU, including their top and bottom choices to replace Ben Affleck in the director's chair.

Sean Gerber and Andy DiGenova are back this week with an emergency podcast to discuss Ben Affleck stepping down as the director on The Batman. Affleck is saying that he still plans to star in the film, but Sean isn't convinced. Hear the hosts thoughts on how all of this came to be and what a worst case scenario would mean for DC Films.

Sean Gerber and Andy DiGenova discuss the latest news surrounding Batman and the DC Extended Universe! Suicide Squad picked up an Oscar® nomination while director David Ayer was very open about what he would do differently with the film. The Flash goes back to page one for a rewrite while Aquaman continues to move steadily along in pre-production. Plus, your questions about these topics and more are answered!

Sean Gerber and Andy DiGenova are joined by Mark Hughes from Forbes to discuss his latest article regarding the production delay on The Batman. They also address the rumors that have continued to circulate about Ben Affleck possibly stepping down as director and whether or not Justice League is a mess, as some have reported. Then they answer your questions about how negativity around the DCEU spreads and whether David Goyer is the right choice to co-write Green Lantern Corps.

Sean Gerber and Andy DiGenova talk about all of the rapidly breaking news in the DC Extended Universe! Harley Quinn will return in Gotham City Sirens alongside Poison Ivy and Catwoman, as confirmed by director David Ayer while this episode was being recorded! Ben Affleck is in no hurry to direct The Batman, but Aquaman is surging ahead with Patrick Wilson as Orm, a.k.a. Ocean Master. All of these stories and your questions about them are discussed in this episode!

Sean Gerber and Andy DiGenova discuss all the latest Batman News! Warner Bros. CEO Kevin Tsujihara suggests there will be no shortage of DC movies in the foreseeable future, but there could be a DC-dedicated streaming service. Amy Adams loves playing Lois Lane, except for one "tricky" thing, and Marion Cotillard wishes and deserves to be remembered for more in Batman movie history than her awkward exit in The Dark Knight Rises. Plus, your questions answered!

Sean Gerber and Andy DiGenova are back to break down all the major Batman and DCEU news of the past month. The Wonder Woman trailer is perfect, the script for The Batman probably isn't all that messy, and the loss of a second Flash director hurts much more than the loss of the first. All of these topics and your questions are addressed in this new episode!

Sean Gerber and Andy DiGenova return to discuss the latest news around Batman and the DCEU! This includes a discussion of director Zack Snyder signaling the debut of Deathstroke in Justice League, plus the first image of Commissioner Gordon and Batman's tactical suit in the film. They also catch up on Geoff Johns' comments about the mistakes he believes Warner Bros. has made in the past. Finally, they answer your questions!

Sean Gerber and Andy DiGenova respond to the breaking news, courtesy of Ben Affleck, that Deathstroke will be in the DCEU, presumably in the solo Batman movie. They answer all of your questions about what this news means for previous rumors about the next Batman film and which actor should play Slade Wilson. They also discuss the latest news on Dark Universe!

Sean Gerber and Andy DiGenova celebrate the impending return of the Dynamic Duo! They react to the new trailer for Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders before answering several of your questions. Thanks to your inquiries, the Bat-hosts get to discuss the next Superman solo movie, their favorite Batman: The Animated Series episodes, and more!

Sean Gerber, Andy DiGenova, and Chris Begley reunite to review the latest installment of the DC Extended Universe — Suicide Squad. They break down all of the key players in the film, plus Slipknot! The critics may not have a lot of love for this movie, but you'll find plenty here.