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New Batman movie to star, be directed and co-written by Ben Affleck

The San Diego Comic-Con may just be getting underway, but reports are already pouring in that Ben Affleck will be starring, directing and co-writing a new, standalone Batman film. According to Deadline, he is going to be teaming up with DC Comics’ chief creative officer Geoff Johns to write the movie. While details are sparse, it's said that the story will not follow any other Batman flicks. 

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While you wait on the edge of your seat for more details, check out the first trailer for Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice below.