Wolfgang Talks: Ender and Bat vs Supes

Director Wolfgang Peterson (Enemy Mine, Air Force One, Troy) has announced in an interview that the next film he plans to tackle is conversion for the ultra-popular sci-fi book Ender's Game. "We're getting the script in a few weeks, and if everything goes fine and that script goes in the right direction, it could indeed be my next one." As for Orson Scott Card's infamous boy genious, over 1000 kids will be auditioned for the role.

After the complete failure that was Batman and Robin, it appeared for a while that the Dark Knight's only hope for getting back onto the silver screen was in a Batman vs. Superman incarnation. However, with the new projects for these two characters individually, that was put on hold. The success of Batman Begins and the level of anticipation for Superman Returns has merely seemed to provide support for both camps on wheter or not their combo flic should be made in the near future. Regarded as one of the best sources for Batman movie news on the web, Batman on Film has aruged that the success of the two movies thus far has invigorated the characters and brought new life to their individual franchises. However, countingdown.com has reported that both Charles Roven and Christian Bale, Begins producer and star respectively, have claimed that, while on the back-burner over at WB, the movie is still likely to occur.

And if it does, Peterson is likely to direct. "I love the concept very much. It might happen, but it might also happen when I'm 85. Who knows, because they first have to get their Superman [Returns, which opens June 30,] going". He also said that, even if he's 85 when it finally happens, he'd love to do it.

Personally, I think it could work, but they'd have to tread carefully. In my opinion, Batman kicks so much more ass then Superman, but that's mainly because every battle has been practically handed to Superman cause of his powers. According to the Batman vs. Superman comic series, Batman has a kryptonite ring tucked away in his cave, just in case. Anway, ponder. I know at least one person that is going to be very excited about the Ender's news.