新奇事件簿 新《蝙蝠侠》电影导演即将就位

There is a new Batman movie in the making and a director for it could be announced soon. Ben Affleck was originally going to direct the movie 'The Batman' but has made way for 'Dawn of the Planet of the Apes' director Matt Reeves. Affleck said it was a tough decision to hand over the directing reins¹. He explained that he could not act in as well as direct the new Batman film. He said: "Performing this role demands focus, passion and the very best performance I can give. It has become clear that I cannot do both jobs to the level they require. Together with the studio, I have decided² to find a partner in a director who will collaborate³ with me on this massive film."

新《蝙蝠侠》电影剧本正在创作过程中，很快将宣布导演人选。新《蝙蝠侠》原本将由本·阿弗莱克执导，但是他让位给《猩球崛起:黎明之战》导演马特·里夫斯。阿弗莱克表示，将导演的权利出让是非常艰难的决定。他解释说，他不可能同时担任新影片的演员和导演。他说：“扮演这个角色要求专注，激情和最好的演技。很明显，我不可能同时将两项工作发挥到最佳水平。我和工作室一道决定寻找搭档，和我一起完成这个鸿篇巨制。”

The movie industry magazine 'Variety' reports that Mr Reeves is in initial talks with the production company Warner Bros. to accept taking over as director. It is reported that Mr Affleck stepped down from the role late last month. Industry sources revealed that the studio has had multiple meetings with Reeves about becoming director. Mr Reeves is currently in post-production with his latest movie 'War for the Planet of the Apes,' which opens on July 14. Variety said it should be no problem for Reeves to take over as 'The Batman' director and that he will likely do so later this year. Filming was initially⁴ due to begin in May, as the script has already been written. However, it is now expected to begin later in 2017.

权威电影杂志《综艺》报道称，里夫斯正与制片公司华纳兄弟进行初步讨论，接受接管导演职责。据报道，上月末阿弗莱克卸下导演职责。电影界消息来源披露，工作室已经多次与里夫斯接洽导论导演的问题。里夫斯目前正在进行最新电影《猩球崛起3:终极之战》的后期制作，影片将于7月14日上映。《综艺》杂志表示，里夫斯担任《蝙蝠侠》的导演应该没有问题，他可能会于今年晚些时候上任。拍摄过程原定于5月份开始，剧本已经开始改写。然而，现在估计可能今年晚些时候才能开机。

1 reins   

感情，激情； 缰( rein的名词复数 )； 控制手段； 掌管； （成人带着幼儿走路以防其走失时用的）保护带

参考例句：

• She pulled gently on the reins. 她轻轻地拉着缰绳。
• The government has imposed strict reins on the import of luxury goods. 政府对奢侈品的进口有严格的控制手段。

2 decided   

adj.决定了的，坚决的；明显的，明确的

参考例句：

• This gave them a decided advantage over their opponents.这使他们比对手具有明显的优势。
• There is a decided difference between British and Chinese way of greeting.英国人和中国人打招呼的方式有很明显的区别。

3 collaborate   

vi.协作，合作；协调

参考例句：

• The work gets done more quickly when we collaborate.我们一旦合作，工作做起来就更快了。
• I would ask you to collaborate with us in this work.我们愿意请你们在这项工作中和我们合作。

4 initially   

adv.最初，开始

参考例句：

• The ban was initially opposed by the US.这一禁令首先遭到美国的反对。
• Feathers initially developed from insect scales.羽毛最初由昆虫的翅瓣演化而来。