In the months following that announcement, WBs plans solidified.

The key here is that Nolan never made a new Batman movie until he was good and ready.

Warner Bros. hails itself as a filmmaker-driven studio, and it is.

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Say what you want aboutBatman v Superman, but that is 100% Zack Snyders vision.

However, simply hiring visionary filmmakers doesnt make a great movie.

Looking ahead, Warner Bros. slate is strong.

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The good news is that the ship gives the impression of righting itself in the wake ofBatman v Superman.

Perhaps the most highly anticipated on WBs slate is a new Batman movie directed byBen Affleck.

Also wisely, Warner Bros. is letting him.

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Heres hoping that trend continues.

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