300 Sequel Title goes from XERXES to 300: BATTLE OF ARTEMISIA

The sequel to Zack Snyder's 300 got a new title today. It went from being called Xerxes to 300: Battle of Artemisia. It was also reveled that there are two directors in the running, which obviously means that Zack Snyder will not return to direct the sequel. His commitment to Man of Steel took him out of the running. 

The two directors that the studio is looking at to take over the project are Moan Murro who has only directed one film, Smart People starring Sarah Jessica Parker. But, he worked on some awesome commercials for the Halo video game franchise. He also is set to direct the Die Hard film.  The other director is Jaume Collet-Serra, who most recently directed the Liam Neeson film Unknown, and is currently set to direct another film called Red Circle, and is also developing the vampire story Harker.

Miller's graphic novel tells the story of how "Xerxes rose to power in fifth-century-BC Persia and became known as 'The King of Kings,' eventually raising and leading a massive army intent on ruthlessly destroying the hated Greeks who killed his father. Xerxes seeks nothing less than to become a god himself -- and achieves his wish!"

I enjoyed the hell out of 300, and I think that this next film will make for a solid story. I love the actual history and mythology behind this story. I know this is really how it all went down, but it's still a fun interpretation. 

What do you think of the new title, and who of the two directors would you like to see come on board and take on the challenge of directing the movie?