'Superman vs. Batman' Ditches Toronto for Motown
Thu, August 29, 2013 
With lots of states (and countries) vying for Hollywood productions through aggressive production incentives and one-time concessions to nail big productions -- it comes as no surprise that the Man of Steel sequel, aka Superman vs. Batman, has decided to follow the money trail.
Per the Michigan Film Office, the production has officially moved to Michigan -- with filming taking place throughout the state as well as metro Detroit in early 2014. The state is no longer offering up the insanely generous 40% tax rebate it once did a few years ago, but 27% isn't bad either. (The state will pay $35 million for projected in-state expenditures of $131 million.)
Zack Snyder is returning to direct, as well as screenwriter David Goyer. Ben Affleck will play Bruce Wayne/Batman, while Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Lawrence Fishburne, and Diane Lane will reprise their roles from Man of Steel. Warner Brothers Pictures, in association with Dune Entertainment, will release the film worldwide July 17, 2015.
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