OG Poppins vs new poppins. Funny that the december box office showdown shook out like this.
*Julie Andrews cackle*
Turns out audiences love a kraken
queen.
I would love for the Reeves Batman movie(s) to happen. I have just lost all faith that they ever materialize at this point. Hopefully I am wrong.
From what I remember Matt Reeves has mentioned the production timetables of both apes movies he did were like freight trains he couldn't stop. Like he asked for more time when he came on for the second movie, fox says the dates/schedule can't be moved. He comes back for the third apes movie, asks for less of a tight turn around. Studio says no again and that the timetables aren't getting moved.
cue wb approaching matt for a batman movie. At one point during negotiations matt walks away, only to sign on a week or two later. My guess? He told wb "fuck off. I get total freedom and the movie happens on my terms. 3-4 years, I'm gonna take my time with the movie. Fine tune the script. I'm not getting rushed again. Either deal with my timetable or I walk."
Now that's just my speculation. Maybe Reeves is gone tomorrow. But I think he was granted the freedom to really do what he wants, including taking as much time as he needs.
Is that frustrating for people that want to see another awesome batman movie soon? Sure. I remain hopeful though. Matt Reeves has made some excellent movies.