Fan art for 'Superman vs Batman,' based on a Warner Bros./DC Entertainment design By now you’ve heard the news: the much-anticipated sequel to Man of Steel , tentatively titled Superman vs Batman , will shoot on location in Detroit, Mich., and other areas of Michigan in 2014. That’s big news for fans of filmmaking in the Midwest and further proof that shooting in the Midwest is becoming even more viable and preferred. For those taking count, that’s four big superhero blockbusters filmed (or about to be filmed) in the Midwest in the last few years. Pittsburgh played Gotham City in The Dark Knight Rises , Cleveland substituted for New York City in the mega-hit Marvel’s The Avengers , and work recently wrapped on Captain America 2: The Winter Soldier in Cleveland, as well. This time, the city portrays Washington, D.C. Speculation is that Detroit will likely substitute for Gotham City. And with a first quarter 2014 shoot, that could mean a Gotham City dur...
Championing films made in and filmmakers from the Midwest
