BEN AFFLECK IS BATMAN AND I WON'T HATE

There are those that are outraged over the fact that Ben Affleck will be Batman. I have to admit that I don't like the idea but I'll wait until I see the movie before I judge his performance. As of now, we don't know what type of Batman Affleck will play.

Will he be brooding and angry like Christian Bale or a detective like Michael Keaton?

The one thing that we do know is that auduiences will come in droves just to see how Affleck does as Batman in the Summer of 2015, and that means millions of dollars for Warner Brothers.

The Professor

SMALLVILLE SEASON 11: THE PERFECT IMPERFECT COMIC FOR EVERY SUPERMAN FAN

As a Superman fan, I was a little dejected when I heard about the tone of the new Superman movie, "MAN OF STEEL." I haven't really gotten into THE NEW 52 either so I wondered where a fan like me can go if he wants something new but familiar.

SMALLVILLE SEASON 11 is that comic book. The book is based off of the TV Series that ran for 10 seasons. It has all the familiar elements such as the romance with Lois Lane, and his greatest rival, Lex Luthor, but with a Superman that's still young and learning. It also features guest stars like BATMAN and for this month, WONDER WOMAN.

I know that it's not a perfect comic and sometimes it has plot holes but it is something that comforts a long-time fan such as myself who likes it. I would recommend it to any Superman fan.

THE PROFESSOR

RAMPAGE JACKSON WILL FIGHT TITO ORTIZ FOR BELLATOR ON NOV. 2ND

          



















RAMPAGE JACKSON

It was announced at BELLATOR 97 that Quinton "Rampage" Jackson will fight Tito Ortiz on November 2nd on BELLATOR's first Pay-Per View according to MMAFIGHTING(you can read the article here).


TITO ORTIZ

For weeks everyone in the media thought it would be Roy Jones Jr. fighting "Rampage" in a boxing match.

Last night Jackson expressed his admiration and respect for Roy Jones but said that he wanted his first fight in Bellator to be an MMA fight. Tito Ortiz then came to the ring and the two MMA legends had a staredown.

BELLATOR is using two veterans that both hardcore and casual fans know to attract attention to their product. From a marketing standpoint, it's a smart decision. Both Tito and Rampage can sell this fight. The actual encounter may not be great but BELLATOR needed something to attract the attention of the media and the fans and they have.

Hopefully, BELLATOR will feature a strong undercard to showcase their young talent so that they grow their fanbase.

If not, then BELLATOR may lose a lot of money on this Pay-Per-View.

THE PROFESSOR

 

RAMPAGE JACKSON VS. ROY JONES JR.: DREAM MATCH OR NIGHTMARE?

RAMPAGE JACKSON
                                                                                                     ROY JONES JR.

Rampage Jackson will take on Roy Jones Jr. in a boxing match in December on Pay-Per-View according to USA TODAY (you can read the article here). This is an attempt for BELLATOR MMA to take a run at UFC when it airs it's PPV UFC 168 in December.

If BELLATOR MMA wants attention then they'll definitely get it with this bout. Roy is 44 years old and Jackson is 35 so neither man is in his prime. The match itself may be terrible but it will definitely draw fans as the legendary boxer takes on the MMA star.

Dana White thinks that the venture will lose money for SPIKE TV and BELLATOR. He said in a press conference after UFC ON FOX 8, “They have no f***ing clue what they're doing," White said after UFC on Fox 8 on Saturday. "When they're in this business, right, and things are going well, you start grabbing for anything. You have a bunch of guys who don't know anything about fighting at the network. Networks acquire content. They don't become promoters."

 I think Dana White may be right.
 

THE PROFESSOR

WHOSE LINE... RENEWED FOR A SECOND SEASON

According to TV LINE (read the article here) the improv-sketch comedy show "Whose Line is it Anyway?" has been renewed for a second season with 24 episodes.

The show stars Aisha Tyler as host, and improv veterans Colin Mochrie, Ryan Stiles, and Wayne Brady. To attract new viewers the show has added stars such as Lauren Cohan from the "The Walking Dead" and "Glee" star Kevin McHale.

Check Local listings for the CW to see when it airs in your area.

THE PROFESSOR

MAN OF STEEL SEQUEL TO FEATURE BATMAN

At Comic-Con it was announced that Warner Bros. will do a sequel to "Man of Steel" featuring Batman(you can read the article here). This will be the first time that Batman and Superman will team-up in a live-action movie. Zack Snyder, Christopher Nolan, and David Goyer will all return for the sequel.

At first glance, this is incredible news for any fan of Superman and Batman. I am also a little worried because this is the same team that did "Man of Steel" and that film received mixed reviews from critics and fans alike. Eventhough the film grossed $630 Million dollars worldwide, I don't think it cemented Superman as DC's most popular hero. Batman still holds that crown.

With the addition of Batman in a Superman movie, WB is surely hoping for a smash hit in the 1 Billion dollar area. We will have to wait and see.

Class Dismissed,
The Professor

LISA MARIE VARON (TARA) RELEASED FROM TNA WRESTLING

According to ProWrestling.net(read the article here) Lisa Marie Varon was released from her contract in TNA Wrestling. Varon is the latest in a list that includes, Matt Morgan, Crimson, Madison Rayne, and DOC.

TNA is trying to cut spending and is shrinking it's roster. The biggest problem is that TNA doesn't market itself well and that's why it's not more well-known.

Lisa Marie was one of my favorite wrestlers in TNA and I felt like her best run with them came when she first came there in 2010. I will miss her presence.

THE PROFESSOR