Louis C.K. was going for a joy ride in his new boat this summer when all of a sudden the comedian came upon a dead body, or "floater," as he later learned it was called.

"I got a boat and I was floating around lower Manhattan and up the East Side and you have a radio on the whole time, it's an open channel. So the coast guard comes on and says 'please be aware there's report of a body in the water south of the Queensboro Bridge,' which is where I was," the comedian told David Letterman while appearing on the "Late Show" this week. "And as soon as I heard it I looked down and there was the dude in the water."

"I called the coastguard and I said 'I got the dead guy right here!' Louis explained, adding "I'd never seen a dead guy. It was creepy and weird and I felt embarrassed for him a little bit."

But then the comedian got serious, saying "I thought about it and this was a person, this was a life, a story, and he's just a floater now. I felt all kinds of things."

Watch below to see if Louis took a photo of the dead body:

SEE ALSO: Tina Fey Shows David Letterman Surveillance Tape Of Her Office Burglary

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Showtime unveiled official posters and a new teaser trailer for season 3 of "Homeland."

We've seen a few action-packed teasers so far for the series return. The latest shows Saul (Mandy Patinkin), Carrie (Claire Danes), and Brody (Damian Lewis) set to the tune of Adele's "Lovesong."

Clearly a ballad that fits with the two star-crossed lovers, it's slightly jarring to see Saul in the mix.

The posters focus on the tagline "Pledge Allegiance." The line appears to be aimed at Carrie who must decide between aligning herself to Saul and the CIA or proving the innocence of on-the-run fugitive and love Brody.

Decisions, decisions.

"Homeland" returns September 29 to Showtime at 9 p.m. 

First watch the trailer:

Here's the official poster:

Showtime also released three banners.

SEE ALSO: Another teaser for "Homeland"

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Ben Affleck is the new Batman.

Variety's Justin Kroll broke the news.

Affleck will play Batman in a movie featuring  Batman and Superman. It'll be a sequel to this summer's Superman movie, "Man of Steel."

The movie is due out in July 2015.

"Man of Steel" director Zack Snyder announced there would be a Batman/Superman movie at this year's ComicCon.

Here's a video of that:

This isn't Affleck's first superhero role. In 2003, he played Daredevil, a movie that isn't remembered particularly fondly.

Here's what Affleck looked like in that costume:

Here's a tailer for that movie:

Affleck replaces Christian Bale.

Hopefully, Affleck won't be as bad of a Batman as George Clooney was.

Here's a picture of George Clooney as Batman. Apparently he keeps a similar picture framed in his office, as a warning not to do movies just for the money.

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Thirteen years ago, Richard Hatch — the conniving contestant who annoyed his tribesmen by walking around in the (not so buff) buff — took home the $1 million prize.

He was the first winner of “Survivor,” CBS’s low-budget reality-show-that-could.

Hatch, quite notably, evaded paying taxes on his earnings and served 51 months in prison for it. To this day, he insists that he was innocent.

Some “Survivor” winners end up losers, while others go on to host reality shows, start their own companies, and contribute to charities.

CBS announced the newest crop of contestants on Wednesday, revealing that season 27 will pin returning favorites against their loved ones — including previous winners Tina Wesson (and daughter) and Aras Baskauskas (and brother).

“Survivor: Blood vs. Water” debuts on CBS on September 28.

THEN: Richard Hatch, "Survivor: Borneo" [Season 1]

The Machiavellian, and often naked, first winner of "Survivor" is considered the pioneer of the show's alliance tactic.

NOW: Richard Hatch went behind bars for tax evasion.

After being convicted of tax evasion, Hatch served three years in prison and was fired from Donald Trump on "The Apprentice."

He met up with the two children he fathered as a sperm donor on an episode of "Oprah: Where Are They Now?"

During the interview, he insisted that he never deserved to go to prison.

THEN: Ethan Zohn, “Survivor: Africa” [Season 3]

The professional soccer player won seven challenges, making him a physical threat, but his big heart kept him from being targeted by other competitors early in the game.

Ben Affleck will play the next Batman. 

Let that sink in.  

Warner Bros. announced that Affleck will take over the role of Gotham's white knight in the "Man of Steel" sequel.

Director Zack Snyder said the following about Affleck in the press release:

“Ben provides an interesting counter-balance to Henry’s Superman. He has the acting chops to create a layered portrayal of a man who is older and wiser than Clark Kent and bears the scars of a seasoned crime fighter, but retain the charm that the world sees in billionaire Bruce Wayne.  I can’t wait to work with him.”

Naturally, the Internet is bursting at the seams at the news — #Batfleck was a trending topic last night.

Any comic book fan is most likely raising their eyebrows at the selection choice. After all, Affleck starred in 2003's lackluster "Daredevil" adaptation that earned $179 million for Fox but was a ratings flop.

Here's what the reactions have been since news broke:

A lot of people weren't happy.

Ben Affleck officially cast as Batman in the Man of Steel sequel. For the first time in history, I kind of want Superman to win.

— The Batman (@TheBatman) August 23, 2013

Ben Affleck as Batman? Were the people casting this movie confunded?

— The Dark Lord (@Lord_Voldemort7) August 23, 2013

#RyanGosling's reaction to #BenAffleck getting the role of #Batman over him. #lol#comedy#hahahttps://t.co/uYpgyyzsIV

— Tehrene Firman (@tehrene) August 23, 2013

I hope Ben Affleck is as good at playing Batman as he was at playing Superman in Hollywoodland.

— Eric Vilas-Boas (@VilBo) August 23, 2013

Wait guys I got a good one: Ben Affleck as Batman?? Looks like someone lost a DARE with the DEVIL !! Hahahaha *highfivestheworld*

— Veronica (@MyPolishFace) August 23, 2013

I feel like Ben Affleck as Batman is bring us closer together. Now it's time to grab our torches and pitchforks.

— Pointless Levi (@IAmPointlessMan) August 23, 2013

Ben Affleck as Batman!? Seriously, didn't the casting ppl watch him as Daredevil? #theregoesthatfranchise

— Inci Askin (@theincinator) August 23, 2013

Ben Affleck as #Batman?! That's as bad as casting John Wayne to play Genghis Khan or Jar Jar Binks to play himself.

— John Coon (@johncoonsports) August 23, 2013

Ben Affleck = Batman, Matt Damon = Robin, Jennifer Garner = Catwoman, Kevin Smith = Commissioner Gordon, Gotham City = Boston

— Eric Alper (@ThatEricAlper) August 23, 2013

There are a lot of jokes about how Matt Damon should play his sidekick …

Ben Affleck as Batman. Does that mean Matt Damon will play Robin? #ThingsToPonderAtNightpic.twitter.com/CjNnTqnRwq

— Not Bill Walton (@NotBillWalton) August 23, 2013

Too soon to get Matt Damon to play Robin?! http://t.co/Gd65S55LF9

— Lesley Goldberg (@Snoodit) August 23, 2013

I'm only accepting Ben Affleck as Batman if Matt Damon is cast as Robin.

— Jordan Crucchiola (@JorCru) August 23, 2013

... and others about Aquaman. (For any comic fan, Aquaman has become the butt of all jokes in the DC universe.)

So Ben Affleck is the new Batman? Translation: The world just may be a bit more open to an Aquaman movie after all.

— David Skidmore (@sycamoreskid) August 23, 2013

Ben Affleck as Batman is the Aquaman of casting.

— Anthony Bialy (@AnthonyBialy) August 23, 2013

At least Batman will have a Boston accent now, right?

Affleck should only use the Boston accent when he's wearing the batsuit. #batmanhttp://t.co/as5tx6JFF8

— Dave (@Hi__Dave) August 23, 2013

#Batman is no longer from Gotham. He's from Boston.

— Adam Harding (@AdamHardingNews) August 23, 2013

Some are willing to give the actor a chance. 

*Batman voice* *Argo beard*

— Matt Pearce (@mattdpearce) August 23, 2013

Affleck as #Batman, eh? Lets see where Snyder goes with this, hes good at what he does.(Could be worse, remember Clooney? Yeah me neither..)

— Supreme (@SupremeDDT) August 23, 2013

I am sincerely excited and positive about the prospect of a Ben Affleck Batman, and I have no jokes on the subject.

— Andrew Williams (@DrewWilliams9) August 23, 2013

Forbes' contributor and Batfan Mark Hughes makes the case for Ben Affleck.

Ben Affleck is a tremendous talent. A great actor & amazing director, we're lucky to have him as the new Batman. #Batman#BenAffleck

— Mark Hughes (@markhughesfilms) August 23, 2013

Affleck has won TWO Oscars. It's not some shocking position to say he's got talent & that people need to quit acting like angry children.

— Mark Hughes (@markhughesfilms) August 23, 2013

And then there were celebrity reactions:

Simpsons' writer Tim Long had a great response.

ATTENTION: The "Ben Affleck As Batman" story was just a test of your emergency Twitter system. You all passed.

— Tim Long (@mrtimlong) August 23, 2013

Really looking forward to seeing Affleck bring the depth and gravitas to Batman that he brought to Daredevil and Gigli.

— Wil Wheaton (@wilw) August 23, 2013

Val Kilmer and I are going to make our own Batman and the hell with you all.

— Richard Rushfield (@richardrushfield) August 23, 2013

You read for a part, you feel good about it, you feel confident, then they cast Ben Affleck.

— Richard Dreyfuss (@RichardDreyfuss) August 23, 2013

Holy shit... BEN AFFLECK IS THE NEW BATMAN!!! http://t.co/acivqxFl0U Do you know what this means? It means that I've seen Batman naked!!!

— KevinSmith (@ThatKevinSmith) August 23, 2013

And naturally there's already a Ben Affleck Batman Twitter account.

SEE ALSO: The two potential names for the Batman/Superman movie are lame

AND: Why Warner Bros. had to pick Ben Affleck to play the Caped Crusader

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Good morning, AdLand. Here's what you need to know today:

Lionsgate is promoting the latest installment of "The Hunger Games" with a fake fashion website and a real makeup collection produced by CoverGirl. Last year, we told you about the first edition of Capitol Couture, which highlights the distastefully ostentatious fashions on display in the fictional nation of Panem.

Pandora reported a second-quarter loss yesterday, but mobile ad revenues are up 92 percent from last year.

A new eMarketer report says that real-time bidded advertising is growing at an impressive rate.

USA Todayis expanding its online ad offerings.

Ad Age takes a look at Sears Holdings' loyalty rewards program.

Al Jazeera America has few national advertisers in its first days on the air.

The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act is hurting ad revenues at sites aimed at reaching kids.

InMobihired former Digitas executive Stephanie Sarafian to be its executive director. We named her the 28th most powerful woman in advertising last fall.

Brotherly love is the theme of Heinz's latest UK ad. AMV BBDO produced the spot to promote Heinz's baked beans.

Previously on Business Insider Advertising:

• Tech companies are paying CNET to repost positive reviews

• Facebook ads are about to get a whole lot more attractive

• Israeli women are outraged at a misogynistic ad claiming Haaretz' new website is better than sex
  

• Airbnb wants to make a movie made entirely out of 6-second Vines

• Makeup takes out full-page newspaper ad pretending to be a mistress mocking an ugly wife

• A convenience store clerk was critically injured when trying to protect a life-size David Hasselhoff ad

• AD OF THE DAY: Hooters waitress gets quizzed on her football knowledge

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"Parks And Recreation" star Aziz Ansari has signed a whopping $3.5 million book deal with Penguin Press for his first book, the publisher announced Thursday.

Details of the deal were not revealed but Publisher's Weekly reported it netted Ansari a the mulit-million dollar advance.

The untitled book, due out September 2015 , will cover topics such as love, the single life and technology.

Ansari explained a bit about his book in a statement after announcing the deal:

"You know when you text someone you're romantically interested in and you don't hear anything back and then you see them post a photo of a pizza on Instagram? That's exactly what I want this book to deal with."

Brilliant.

He continued, "These are strange conundrums that no generation has ever faced before and it's a fascinating jumping off point for what I hope will be a very interesting book about modern courtship."

The publisher further explained that the book  "will provide an investigation into what Ansari argues is an entirely new era for singles, in which the basic issues facing a single person — whom we meet, how we meet them, and what happens next — have been radically altered by new technologies.”

Ansari's lucrative deal puts him just behind the $3.7 million Lena Dunham scored for her book in October and according to The Hollywood Reporter, "likely ahead of such stars as Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Mindy Kaling and B.J. Novak."

Where do we pre-order?

SEE ALSO: 'Girls' Creator Lena Dunham Signs An Enormous Book Deal

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Ben Affleck is Batman.

For the fans of the Dark Knight, comic books, movies, superheroes, or entertainment in general, it's all anyone is talking about. 

Memories of Affleck's portrayal of 2003's "Daredevil" have been fiercely flying around the Internet, leaving many fans worried and confused.

How could a guy who so poorly played a superhero the last time around be chosen for one of the biggest and most-loved superhero roles out there?

Consider that after stomaching George Clooney as Batman and odd nippled leather suits, Batfans finally had the envisionment of the hero they wanted with Christian Bale. The new dynamic duo was not Batman and Robin, but Christian Bale and Christopher Nolan (plus David S. Goyer and Jonathan Nolan).

No longer. Affleck and Snyder are in, Christian Bale and Nolan are out. For fans, Affleck as Batman might not immediately seem the best choice. 

But as a business decision, Warner Brother's casting Affleck is a no brainer. They had to do it.

Here's why.

1. Warner Brothers needs a new powerhouse star after losing Legendary Pictures

Affleck is that star. He acts. He directs. He brings in the money. Since 2010, Ben Affleck has brought "The Town" (also Legendary) and Oscar winner "Argo" to screen for WB.

So earlier this summer, when Warner Bros. lost its huge distributor partner Legendary Pictures to Universal Pictures, some major decisions had to get made.

Top execs are likely hyper aware of the two Warner Bros. big money-makers (other than the "Lord of the Rings" franchise which will end after 2014) which were deals with Legendary Pictures and a certain actor and director by the name of Ben Affleck.

Over the past eight years, Legendary Pictures has delivered a list of successful films including the Batman trilogy, "300," "The Hangover" series, "42," and "Inception," four of which were Christopher Nolan films.

Christopher Nolan is gone. It's not impossible, but highly unlikely Nolan will carry on with the "Justice League" film. Zack Snyder is clearly at the helm now with writer David S. Goyer, and Goyer has always been the heart driving the stories behind these films.  

2. Legendary giving up Batman Vs. Superman needed a strong response

Since the split, Legendary and WB have been dividing up future films.

While movies "Pacific Rim" and "Godzilla" will be staying with Warner Bros, "Seventh Son" starring Jeff Bridges and Julianne Moore will be heading to Universal.   

The most interesting tidbit from the divorce is that Legendary gave up its "Man of Steel" sequel in order to keep its name on Christopher Nolan's upcoming "Interstellar" project.   

It appears that "Interstellar" is more important to Legendary than a Batman / Superman film, which is worrying for Batfans.

Warner Brothers likely had to attach as big of a name as possible to the Batman vs. Superman mashup to keep worries about franchise direction from hurting the film's and series' prospects. Since Affleck brings a few Oscars and top films into the mix, that certainly helps. 

3. Affleck is a proven talent who has worked for the company

Working relationships matter. In Affleck, Warner Bros. turned to someone it has a really good working relationship and track record with. That happens to be "Argo" director Affleck.

Affleck's been previously attached to Batman. His name was also rumored to originally direct the "Justice League" film as early as last year.

Grabbing Affleck seems like a safe bet for Warner Bros. as opposed to taking a risk with other actors as the Caped Crusder. 

The man has a huge resume of both acting and directing. He's got star power. He could move into a larger role in the new direction in the future, and he's a safe pick considering his relationship with Warner Brothers. 

If all of these reasons translate into a great or good movie/franchise remains to be seen. Batfans, stay tuned. 

SEE ALSO: The Internet's response to Batfleck

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There are more than a few ironies here: singing Russian soldiers, Russian soldiers singing a James Bond theme, it being one of the best we've heard in a while.

These guys totally rock it.

From The Telegraph:

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Kanye West appeared on his girlfriend Kim Kardashian's mom's talk show "Kris" Friday and revealed the first ever photo of baby North West:

Jenner then tweeted the photo:

Meet North West. #WatchKrispic.twitter.com/QTNJ90baZ6

— Kris Jenner Show (@KrisJennerShow) August 23, 2013

Here's a closer look:

SEE ALSO: Kanye West Used To Draw Himself Into The Kardashian Christmas Card

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Kanye West appeared on Kim Kardashian's mother's talk show "Kris" on Friday and uncharacteristically opened up about life as a new dad.

"I was just like a crazy rock star," West says of his lifestyle before becoming a father to North West. "I didn't have something to live for. Now I have two very special people to live for, a whole family to live for, a whole world to live for."

West even admitted that before he started dating Kim, he used to Photoshop or draw himself onto the Kardashian family's famous annual Christmas card and send it to his future baby mama.

Recognize Kanye below?

Watch the interview clips below:

SEE ALSO: The First Photo Of Kim Kardashian And Kanye West's Baby North West

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I am a big Mumford & Sons fan. I even went to see them a few months ago when the group played the Barclays center.

I am also a member of the Soho House, so when the club sent out an email earlier this week stating that the group would be performing on their rooftop two days later as part of a 10-year anniversary celebration, I cleared my calendar.

Only problem is that the roof can't accommodate every single NYC member, so the club held a lottery.

Spoiler alert: I didn't win.

But a lot of other people did get the golden ticket and so I had to live vicariously through them on social media:

The Mumford dudes & their Sons. Do I have that right? ;-) Top o' Soho House on a beauty of a night in NYC. pic.twitter.com/zTciCU8b50

— Kyle MacLachlan (@Kyle_MacLachlan) August 23, 2013

A look at Mumford & Sons performing at Soho House right now pic.twitter.com/mYK8FLeCES (photo credit: @Jinglinbaby)

— New York Nightlife (@NYNightlife) August 23, 2013

J. Crew's President and Creative Director Jenna Lyons watched from a swan in the pool.

Watch video of the band playing below:

And then John Legend came out:

Here are a few other celebs who were in attendance. They clearly did not have to enter a lottery:

J. Crew President and Creative Director, Jenna Lyons.

Jennifer Connelly and Paul Bettany.

Victoria's Secret model Erin Heatherton.

Documentary filmmaker Morgan Spurlock.

“We are supposed to stop playing now but we are just gonna go on,” Marcus Mumford reportedly told the crowd. “Don’t do this half-ass New York thing; we need some fat people in the pool, like myself and we will all be united.” 

SEE ALSO: The Most Exclusive Private Clubs In New York City

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Robert Pattinson may be the star of the super successful film franchise "Twilight," but that doesn't mean he is enjoying the subsequent celebrity.

“It’s strange, you don’t have a normal life anymore," Pattinson tells Spanish GQ of becoming a teen heartthrob. "You spend much time trying to fight it, but in the end you find another way to live. People don’t realize how lonely you are."

Aww, we're sure there are millions of teen girls willing to keep Pattinson company.

“When you become famous, it’s easy for some people to hate you just because you are famous,” adds 27-year-old the star. “That’s why, sometimes, you beat yourself up.”

But, Pattinson adds, "I feel fortunate because success didn’t reach me very young and, at least, I had the opportunity to have a life before.”

Pre-fame, Pattinson never believed he would reach the height of fame he currently has.

"I lived in a small apartment when the ["Twilight"] premiere arrived and didn’t even know if the sequels would be made,” he’s quoted as telling the magazine. “Then came the weekend of the premiere and it was, ‘Oops, now we must do the sequels.’”

SEE ALSO: Jennifer Lawrence: 'I Always Knew I Was Going To Be Famous'

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The NFL season hasn't even started yet, but Fox Sports has already sold 85% of its Super Bowl ad slots, according to Bruce Horovitz at USA Today.

Horovitz reports that Fox Sports expects that figure to rise to 90% of inventory by the time the season kicks off Sept. 5. That percentage is in line with what CBS had sold for the 2013 Super Bowl this time a year ago.

USA Today reports that 30-second spots are going for more than $4 million, an increase from the $3.8 million average price for spots at the big game last year. 

The 2014 Super Bowl will take place Feb. 2, 2014 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

SEE ALSO: Check out all of last year's Super Bowl Ads

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With so many great tracks and albums coming out every week, it’s sometimes difficult to keep up with all the news.

Lucky for you, we at FILTER love looking through everything to find some great new music amongst everything.

This week, we’re bringing you some smaller acts we think you will enjoy. 

Deap Vally

If you want to start your day with the right amount of screeching blues rock ‘n’ roll, then you need to look no further than this LA duo. Their songs are hard-hitting and their performance is fierce. This balance results in music that is addictive enough to get your head slamming to the beats in the midst of a crowd. Just listen to “Baby I Call Hell” and let your body move the way music intended.

The Orwells

To keep the hard-hitting rock going, then turn your attention to this punk group. Their music just calls for debauchery with the raw, coarse vocals and the guitar-driven instrumentals. Songs like “Mallrats (La La La)” pack a punch of energy that could very well cause someone to collapse at the last note from all the exertion. 

American Authors

This Brooklyn band brings us some catchy pop rock tunes that are easy to remember and sing along to. Songs like “Believer” and “Best Day of My Life” have melodies that will keep a crowd clapping along with them. Yet this band can also create some mellow times that are perfect for those quiet, introspective days when you could use a song like “Keep Me Dreaming” to express everything for you.

Guards

We’ve been listening to Guards for quite some time and so we were excited to see them making the festival rounds this year. Their debut album, In Guards We Trust, was filled with some dreamy tracks that can get one swaying and dancing as they balance between airy melodies and heavy powerpop tunes. It may be kind of an old one but “Ready To Go” is still one of our Guards essential listens.

Family Of The Year

This LA-group really knows how to make pretty indie rock that is both captivating and memorable. They can range from wonderfully bouncy tracks like “St. Croix” to the slow and melodic beauty that is “Hero.”  The vocals soothe in every song and the layers of guitars, synths, and drums create a dynamic that suits them well in their performances, setting it up for one fun show.

SEE ALSO: Discover other new music for your summer soundtrack

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Some people aren't happy with the casting of Ben Affleck as Batman and they want everyone to know.

Since Warner Bros. released the news, multiple petitions have sprung up online asking for Affleck to be ousted as the new Caped Crusader.

The most popular appears to be one on Change.org simply asking Warner Bros. the studio to "remove Ben Affleck as Batman/Bruce Wayne in the Superman/Batman movie."

The petition has reached 9,000.

The best petition we've seen — which has since been removed — was one on WhiteHouse.gov asking for Obama to make it illegal for anyone besides Christian Bale to portray Batman for the next 200 years.

Most people holding a grudge are recalling Ben Affleck's last stint as blind superhero Daredevil.

Really? #Batman#NeverForgetpic.twitter.com/p3GthPLhZF

— Mike Jett (@mikejett) August 23, 2013

#BenAffleckThinksWeWillForgetDaredevil#NeverForget#Daredevil#Batmanpic.twitter.com/fsVbPEkhhg

— Ms Lenith (@MsLenith) August 23, 2013

Before we pile on, let's remember Affleck has done more since "Gigli" and "Daredevil."

Some of his more recent successes:

"Argo" (2012, director and actor): $232.3 million
"The Town" (2010, director, writer, and actor): $154 million
"Gone Baby Gone" (2007, director, writer): $34.6 million

SEE ALSO: Why Warner Bros. had to pick Affleck to play Batman

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Warner Bros. is receiving a lot of flak through social media and petitions for its casting choice of Ben Affleck as the next Batman. 

We get it. 

He's not Christian Bale. He's not Christopher Nolan's Batman.

He's not the actor who brought in nearly $2.5 billion in ticket sales for Warner Bros over the course of three films.

However, people's irate reactions to Warner Bros. choice for the next Caped Crusader sound awfully familiar.

Remember when Heath Ledger was first cast as Batman's arch-nemesis the Joker for Christopher Nolan's 2008 "The Dark Knight" sequel?The Internet hated that decision.

After Jack Nicholson played the iconic role in 1989, no one seemed good enough to take on the role of the Clown Prince of Crime.

Ledger then immersed himself so extremely into the role, locking himself in his hotel room for weeks on end, according to his father. 

The result was by far the best performance of the Joker. 

Before the film's 2008 release, Ledger died at 28 from an accidental prescription drug overdose.  

The actor went on to posthumously win a bittersweet Academy Award for his role as a chaos-creating, captivating Joker, the first for which any superhero film has ever received an award for its acting.

Last year, GeekTyrant compiled a bunch of Internet reactions to Ledger's casting decision as Batman's main arch-nemesis The Joker.  

Here's a sample of reactions: 

"I am NOT seeing this movie if he is in it. There are over a million better choices." 

"Heath Ledger? A joker? I don't think so." 

"And now begins the second downfall of the Batman series … the film after this will probably introduce Robin … then Batgirl!" 

"Probably thé worst casting of all time." 

"Yeah great, Jokeback Mountain." 

Here's one more:  

"He's not exactly comic-book material, and he has to fill the impossible-to-fill shoes of Jack Nicholson, who will always be the guy most associated with The Joker." 

Even Nicholson himself told MTV in late 2007 that he was furious not only over Ledger's casting but that he was never reached for the 2008 sequel. 

Batfans, we hear you, but let's not rush to judgment.

SEE ALSO: Why Warner Bros. picked Ben Affleck to play Batman

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SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Attorneys have signed an agreement to dismiss a sexual harassment and discrimination lawsuit against celebrity cook Paula Deen and her brother.

A document filed Friday in U.S. District Court in Savannah, Ga., said both sides reached a settlement "without any award of costs or fees to any party."

Former employee Lisa Jackson sued Deen and her brother, Bubba Hiers, last year saying she worked for years in an environment rife with racial slurs and sexual innuendo as manager of Uncle Bubba's Seafood and Oyster House in Savannah.

Deen says in a statement that she is "looking forward to getting this behind me," but says she also plans to review workplace environment issues raised in the lawsuit.

A judge dismissed the race discrimination claims on Aug. 12.

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Israeli supermodel Bar Refaeli was another face in the crowd at a Roger Waters concert in 2011, when she noticed a picture of herself on the wall.

Thrilled to be recognized by the former Pink Floyd frontman, Refaeli tweeted: "Crazy thing... Went to the Roger Waters show in Paris, and saw a pic of myself on the wall!!! #respect!!! I'm honoured [sic]," according to the Daily Telegraph.

The 28-year-old supermodel changed her tune after Waters sparked outrage among Jewish groups earlier this summer, the Daily Mail is reporting.

Waters, a known activist who supports a boycott of Israel, released a pig-shaped balloon marked with the Star of David into the sky during a concert in July. The Belgium show kicked off his European tour.

Inflatable pigs have been a staple prop of Pink Floyd concerts since the release of the "Animals" album in 1977. After Waters left the band in 1985, he continued to showcase them during solo performances.

The pig launched into the Belgium arena depicted the Star of David juxtaposed with symbols of organizations and regimes from around the world. 

“[The Star of David] was the only religious-national symbol which appeared among other symbols for fascism, dictatorships and oppression of people,” Alon Onfus Asif, an Israeli living in Belgium, told ynetnews.com. “Waters crossed the line and gave expression to an anti-Semitic message, beyond all his messages of anti-militancy.”

Supermodel Refaeli seemed compelled to agree, demanding via Twitter that Waters remove her picture from the concert prop wall.

She tweeted in Hebrew:

רוג'ר ווטרס, כדאי שתוריד את התצלום שלי מהוידאו ארט בהופעות שלך. אם כבר חרם- אז עד הסוף.

— Bar Refaeli (@BarRefaeli) August 21, 2013

The Daily Mail translated Refaeli's tweet as, "Roger Waters, you better take my picture off of the video art at your shows. If you're boycotting - go all the way."

Waters — a seven-year supporter of the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS), a non-violent movement that opposes Israel’s occupation of the West Bank and fights for Palestinian human rights — defended the pig in an open letter on his Facebook page.

"Like it or not, the Star of David represents Israel and its policies and is legitimately subject to any and all forms of non violent protest," Waters wrote. "To peacefully protest against Israel’s racist domestic and foreign policies is NOT ANTI-SEMITIC."

Waters also noted that this particular pig has appeared at approximately 193 shows since 2010, and the concertgoer Asif's complaint is "the first."

This isn't the first time Refaeli has been at the center of controversy concerning her home country.

In March, the Israeli Defense Force slammed the Israeli Foreign Ministry for picking Refaeli as the face of its new ad campaign, because she evaded serving Israel's mandatory, two-year military service.

The Sports Illustrated bikini model married a friend because married women are exempt from the draft. She divorced after receiving her exemption.

Watch the Roger Waters concert footage below to see what set her off:

SEE ALSO: The Israeli Army Is NOT Happy About Bar Refaeli's Pro-Israel Ad

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