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LARA SPENCER (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Hey, Robin, good morning to all three of you guys and to you all. We're gonna begin this morning with the original "Karma Chameleon," Boy George. Not only is he getting a biopic made about his life but this morning Boy George himself is using Instagram to find the perfect person to play him. Take a look. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) And now it's - Janai Norman, "Pop News." [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

MICHAEL STRAHAN (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Okay. Let's move on. Well, now, we've got a great guest to bring out to you guys. You know him… [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DAN HARRIS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) This morning, fans around the world are remembering a television legend, Adam West, the original Batman, who generations grew up watching. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

TOM LLAMAS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Adam West, the Batman star, died in Los Angeles at the age of 88. Trying his luck in Hollywood after a stint in the Army, forever remembered by the role that defined a lifetime. Here's ABC's Matt Gutman. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

SARA HAINES (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) I've got news on a big convention, you guys. They're giving me political stuff. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

LARA SPENCER (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Alright, Ginger, thank you very much. "Pop News" time and the hottest movie of the spring, "Batman V Superman" setting box office records. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

LARA SPENCER (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) And now we get to that superhero showdown sweeping the box office. "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" brought in a whopping $420 million worldwide, the biggest superhero movie opening ever. ABC's Nick Watt has an exclusive with the cast and director. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

ROBIN ROBERTS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) We welcome you back to "GMA." The man is here, Ben Affleck, on top of the bat signal as we gear up for "Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice," one of the most, so highly anticipated movies and matchups this year. Why don't you take a look? [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

BYRON PITTS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) They are the good guys of the comic book world. But now, for the first time ever, Clark Kent and Bruce Wayne are suiting up for the big screen together, facing off in an epic battle that might just become an epic partnership. ABC's Chris Connelly goes behind the scenes with Ben Affleck and Henry Cavill in "Batman V. Superman: Dawn Of Justice." [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) A lot of excitement here in the studio for "Batman." We brought you the Batmobile yesterday. Today we hear from the stars of "Batman versus Superman." It's Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill. They're about to face off in one of the year's buzziest movies, and Jesse, you had the chance to sit down with the stars. How are you doing? [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

ROB MARCIANO (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) We're in the Batmobile. We've been showing you this bad boy all morning long in honor of the upcoming movie "Batman versus Superman: Dawn of Justice. And we're looking for a superhero of our own. Yeah, if there's someone in your life that inspires you, impresses you, considered a real-life superhero, we want to hear about them. It's called "GMA's" Real-Life Superhero Contest. Just submit a one-minute video and 100-word essay about your hometown hero on goodmorningamerica.com at Yahoo, and you and your hero could receive a red-carpet trip at the premiere of "Batman versus Superman: Dawn of Justice," (inaudible) . Entries must be received by March 2. All right, George, come on out and let's ride this guy. And we want to hear about your heroes. George, back in to you. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DAVID MUIR (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) To the "Index," and we remember a local hero we met here on this broadcast from Maryland. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DAN HARRIS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) I don't know about you, but I'm very excited to have Rachel Smith back. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

PAULA FARIS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Thanks for, thanks for clarifying there. And neither will Riles, Ryan Smith. Great to have you back in the studio again for Ron Claiborne who, of course, was at the, covering the Belmont Stakes. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DAN HARRIS (ABC NEWS) (Voiceover) I think it's fair to say that what's going on at theme parks across the America right now is, is nothing short of an arms race. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

LARA SPENCER (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Time now for Pop News. Good morning, everybody. And we begin with Iggy Azalea feeling very fancy this morning. She's sharing news of an upcoming collaboration with none other than Britney Spears. I love this. No problem between these two singing sensation, quite the opposite, in fact. The rapper telling MTV she's hosted Britney for lunch and she texts her all the time to discuss their upcoming song and video with her. She has tons of ideas, and Britney is super-cool about it all. The powerhouse pair's duet, called "Pretty Girls," is set to drop on May 5 as part of Britney's next album, which is sure to be a hit. Oops, she did it again. I tried. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DAN HARRIS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) This, this, ladies and gentlemen, is where things get truly serious. "Pop News," Sara Haines, take it away. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

LARA SPENCER (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) All right, everybody. 8:12. Let's do some "Pop News," shall we? [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DIANE SAWYER (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Our "Instant Index" begins with a first look at the new Caped Crusader. Here he is. The new Batman. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

ANNOUNCER Right then, here's the "Play of the Day." (Off-camera) For those of you wondering today, we are all sporting various shades of purple. It is all a part of Purple for a Purpose. JOSH ELLIOTT (ABC NEWS) [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

LARA SPENCER (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) So excited to share this with you and with you. It's a heartwarming story. We mentioned earlier, you hear the music. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DAVID MUIR (ABC NEWS) (Voiceover) Our "Instant Index" on a Sunday night, from "Breaking Bad" to the bad guy who will take on Batman and Superman in the upcoming "Man of Steel" sequel. Well, the casting of Ben Affleck as Batman set off a backlash in social media. We now learn of the casting of "Breaking Bad's" Bryan Cranston as the evil Lex Luthor, Cranston reportedly signing on. Some breathtaking video trending tonight, but these are no special effects. An almost surreal tidal wave of fog tonight to show you slowly rolling down over a mountain road in Newfoundland, the fog forming over a lake and then slowly moving toward a small town where people were simply mesmerized, all of them pulling out their cameras. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DAN ABRAMS (ABC NEWS) (Voiceover) In tonight's "Feed Frenzy," super bad. If you've been anywhere near a computer or a TV in the past 24 hours or even just clutching your smartphone, the news has seemed unavoidable. Ben Affleck, chosen to play Batman in the upcoming "Man of Steel" sequel. The reaction, not nice. It's not the first time Affleck has filled a super hero role. He played George Reeves, AKA Superman, in "Hollywoodland," in 2006. And more famously, or infamously, "Daredevil" in 2003. Yes, he met his wife Jennifer Garner on the set. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

JOSH ELLIOTT (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Meanwhile, we're gonna begin with that monster late winter storm that Sam's been telling us about. It's actually hitting Minneapolis and Chicago today. Between the airports there, more than 1200 flights have already been canceled. Be sure you check with your carrier. Meanwhile, the storm headed east to Washington and the northeast could then also be hit. Sam has the complete forecast coming up shortly. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DAVID MUIR (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) And a number we took note of late today. The box office results are in tonight, and millions of Americans determined to send a message that they would go see the premiere of Batman anyway, that this act of violence would not stop them. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]