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Geek Tyrant
3 days ago
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Will Matt Reeves' THE BATMAN: PART II Have a Co-Director? — GeekTyrant
Matt Reeves' The Batman was a bold, brooding noir that reimagined Gotham as a dark and gritty detetective-driven crime thriller. The director did such a great job with the film, and fans have been patiently waiting for the sequel. Reeves has been developing The Batman: Part II for years, and he's also been going through some personal matters, which has slowed the process. While Gunn has confirmed that Reeves is still attached to direct, a new rumor suggests he might not go it alone for the sequel. On The Hot Mic podcast, entertainment scooper Jeff Sneider said: 'I mean, I'd be surprised if he directed the movie alone. If he remains on board as director, why isn't it conceivable that he could have a co-director? Particularly James Gunn. 'I don't know, it could be anybody. I'll tell you who's just hanging out there in the wind: Mr. Sam Raimi.' I love that he just dropped Raimi's name. The man behind Evil Dead and Tobey Maguire's Spider-Man trilogy just 'hanging out in the wind'? That's one way to stir the Bat-pot! I'd personally love to see Raimi direct a Batman movie! But, his style is so different from Reeves' I'm not sure it would the right team up. Let's be clear here, though, there's no confirmation here, but the idea of Reeves potentially bringing on a co-director feels… out of place. His take on the Caped Crusader is focused and particular. Mixing another voice with a different style into the mix, especially one as distinct as Raimi's, could throw off-the balance. The sequel's been in development since it was first announced at CinemaCon back in April 2022. It was once aiming for a 2026 release but is now officially slated for October 1, 2027. According to earlier reports, Reeves 'has been sending pages for more than half a year' and a 'first full draft of the script is expected to be delivered by Memorial Day.' At this point, Warner Bros. hasn't dropped any plot details, but Robert Pattinson will return to take on the role of Bruce Wayne aka Batman. I also imagine we'll see Zoe Kravits back as Catwoman and Colin Farrell as The Penguin. So… could Reeves bring in another filmmaker to help carry the weight? Maybe. Would that compromise the artistic clarity fans loved about the first film? Also maybe. Until we hear something official, though, it's all speculation.
The Independent
21-05-2025
- The Independent
Judge considers sanctions against attorneys in prison case for using AI in court filings
A federal judge said Wednesday that she is considering sanctions against lawyers with a high-priced firm hired to defend Alabama's prison system after ChatGPT was used to write two court filings that included nonexistent case citations. U.S. District Judge Anna Manasco held a hearing in Birmingham to question attorneys with the Butler Snow firm about the filings. She said there were five false citations in two filings in federal court. Manasco said that nationally, there have been broad warnings from courts about the use of artificial intelligence to generate legal filings because of the potential for inaccuracies. Manasco said she is considering a range of sanctions, including fines. She gave the firm 10 days to file a brief with the court. Butler Snow lawyers repeatedly apologized during the hearing. They said a firm partner, Matt Reeves, used ChatGPT to research supporting case law but did not verify the information before adding it to two filings with the federal court. Those citations turned out to be 'hallucinations' — meaning incorrect citations — by the AI system, they said. Four attorneys signed the filings with the information, including Reeves. 'Butler Snow is embarrassed by what happened here, which was against good judgment and firm policy. There is no excuse for using ChatGPT to obtain legal authority and failing to verify the sources it provided, even if to support well founded principles of law,' firm lawyers wrote in a response to the judge. Reeves told the judge that he alone was responsible for the false citations and that, 'I would hope your honor would not punish my colleagues.' Alabama has paid millions of dollars to the firm to defend the state prison system and its officials in lawsuits. That includes representing the state as a defendant in a Department of Justice lawsuit alleging that male inmates live in violent and cruel conditions. The filings in question were made in a lawsuit filed by an inmate who was stabbed on multiple occasions at the William E. Donaldson Correctional Facility in Jefferson County. It alleges that prison officials are failing to keep inmates safe. Manasco also questioned Bill Lunsford, head of the Butler Snow division that handles prison litigation, who signed the filings. Alabama's attorney general has appointed Lunsford as a deputy attorney general because he represents the state in court. Lunsford wrote in a response to the judge that he scanned over the documents before filing them but did not do a detailed review since it had been reviewed by Reeves. He told the judge that the firm has been proactive in warning lawyers about the limitations of artificial intelligence.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Yahoo
Judge considers sanctions against attorneys in prison case for using AI in court filings
BIRMINGHAM, Ala, (AP) — A federal judge said Wednesday that she is considering sanctions against lawyers with a high-priced firm hired to defend Alabama's prison system after ChatGPT was used to write two court filings that included nonexistent case citations. U.S. District Judge Anna Manasco held a hearing in Birmingham to question attorneys with the Butler Snow firm about the filings. She said there were five false citations in two filings in federal court. Manasco said that nationally, there have been broad warnings from courts about the use of artificial intelligence to generate legal filings because of the potential for inaccuracies. Manasco said she is considering a range of sanctions, including fines. She gave the firm 10 days to file a brief with the court. Butler Snow lawyers repeatedly apologized during the hearing. They said a firm partner, Matt Reeves, used ChatGPT to research supporting case law but did not verify the information before adding it to two filings with the federal court. Those citations turned out to be 'hallucinations' — meaning incorrect citations — by the AI system, they said. Four attorneys signed the filings with the information, including Reeves. 'Butler Snow is embarrassed by what happened here, which was against good judgment and firm policy. There is no excuse for using ChatGPT to obtain legal authority and failing to verify the sources it provided, even if to support well founded principles of law,' firm lawyers wrote in a response to the judge. Reeves told the judge that he alone was responsible for the false citations and that, 'I would hope your honor would not punish my colleagues.' Alabama has paid millions of dollars to the firm to defend the state prison system and its officials in lawsuits. That includes representing the state as a defendant in a Department of Justice lawsuit alleging that male inmates live in violent and cruel conditions. The filings in question were made in a lawsuit filed by an inmate who was stabbed on multiple occasions at the William E. Donaldson Correctional Facility in Jefferson County. It alleges that prison officials are failing to keep inmates safe. Manasco also questioned Bill Lunsford, head of the Butler Snow division that handles prison litigation, who signed the filings. Alabama's attorney general has appointed Lunsford as a deputy attorney general because he represents the state in court. Lunsford wrote in a response to the judge that he scanned over the documents before filing them but did not do a detailed review since it had been reviewed by Reeves. He told the judge that the firm has been proactive in warning lawyers about the limitations of artificial intelligence. Kim Chandler, The Associated Press
Associated Press
21-05-2025
- Associated Press
Judge considers sanctions against attorneys in prison case for using AI in court filings
BIRMINGHAM, Ala, (AP) — A federal judge said Wednesday that she is considering sanctions against lawyers with a high-priced firm hired to defend Alabama's prison system after ChatGPT was used to write two court filings that included nonexistent case citations. U.S. District Judge Anna Manasco held a hearing in Birmingham to question attorneys with the Butler Snow firm about the filings. She said there were five false citations in two filings in federal court. Manasco said that nationally, there have been broad warnings from courts about the use of artificial intelligence to generate legal filings because of the potential for inaccuracies. Manasco said she is considering a range of sanctions, including fines. She gave the firm 10 days to file a brief with the court. Butler Snow lawyers repeatedly apologized during the hearing. They said a firm partner, Matt Reeves, used ChatGPT to research supporting case law but did not verify the information before adding it to two filings with the federal court. Those citations turned out to be 'hallucinations' — meaning incorrect citations — by the AI system, they said. Four attorneys signed the filings with the information, including Reeves. 'Butler Snow is embarrassed by what happened here, which was against good judgment and firm policy. There is no excuse for using ChatGPT to obtain legal authority and failing to verify the sources it provided, even if to support well founded principles of law,' firm lawyers wrote in a response to the judge. Reeves told the judge that he alone was responsible for the false citations and that, 'I would hope your honor would not punish my colleagues.' Alabama has paid millions of dollars to the firm to defend the state prison system and its officials in lawsuits. That includes representing the state as a defendant in a Department of Justice lawsuit alleging that male inmates live in violent and cruel conditions. The filings in question were made in a lawsuit filed by an inmate who was stabbed on multiple occasions at the William E. Donaldson Correctional Facility in Jefferson County. It alleges that prison officials are failing to keep inmates safe. Manasco also questioned Bill Lunsford, head of the Butler Snow division that handles prison litigation, who signed the filings. Alabama's attorney general has appointed Lunsford as a deputy attorney general because he represents the state in court. Lunsford wrote in a response to the judge that he scanned over the documents before filing them but did not do a detailed review since it had been reviewed by Reeves. He told the judge that the firm has been proactive in warning lawyers about the limitations of artificial intelligence.
Geek Tyrant
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
THE BATMAN: PART II Gets Promising Script Update, First Draft Almost Ready — GeekTyrant
While we continue to wait for Robert Pattinson's return as Gotham's brooding protector, there's finally some good news to share. The Batman: Part II has gotten a welcome script update, and it sounds like director Matt Reeves is getting close to the finish line. As reported by TheWrap, Reeves 'has been sending pages for more than half a year' and a 'first full draft of the script is expected to be delivered by Memorial Day.' That's a promising sign for a film that fans thought slipping into development limbo. Reeves has been taking his time crafting this follow-up and he's been doing it while he's been dealing with some personal matters. The original The Batman hit theaters in March 2024 and offered a gritty, detective-driven take on the Dark Knight. Starring Robert Pattinson as Bruce Wayne, Zoë Kravitz as Selina Kyle, and Paul Dano as The Riddler, the film found success with both critics and audiences. The sequel has been in development ever since it was first announced at CinemaCon in April 2022. Originally aiming for a 2026 release, but is now locked in for October 1, 2027. While that date still feels far off, the film has the potential to hit that production start window in late 2025 or early 2026. Warner Bros. hasn't shared any plot details yet, and no new cast or characters have been confirmed. That said, with the first draft nearly done, don't be surprised if more info starts to trickle out in the coming months. Until then, the Bat-signal remains lit.
