Rumor: Warner Bros. Wants More Batman, Less Superman In 'Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice'

Just about a month ago, reports swirled around the internet that Warner Bros. had a screening of "Batman v. Superman: Dawn Of Justice" on the studio lot, and it was wildly received, with the audience in attendance giving Zack Snyder's movie a standing ovation. At the time, I wrote a piece that cautioned against giving in to that kind of hype, and noted that there was likely still much to be done before the picture was complete. Here's an excerpt:

As for "Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice," there is still a very long road ahead. While WB themselves might be pleased at the moment with the picture, they have a lot riding on the film— its success or failure (which is not an option, as far as WB is concerned) will determine the future of their DC universe movies. And there will certainly be more test screenings ahead, with responses swinging both positive and negative. What if the studio loves Affleck but early viewers take to another character or actor instead?...