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SHAZAM! Gets a Composer; Director Talks Dr. Sivana’s Origin and Black Adam
Today, we have a few news bits related to New Line Cinema’s DC film, Shazam!, which was a highlight at the studio’s San Diego Comic-Con panel last weekend. First up, Film Music Reporter confirms that composer Benjamin Wallfisch is scoring Shazam! for director David F. Sandberg. He has worked on Sandberg’s two other feature films, Lights Out and Annabelle: Creation, so this latest collaboration makes sense. Wallfisch’s other credits include Blade Runner 2049 (working alongside Hans Zimmer) and next year’s Hellboy reboot. Meanwhile, Sandberg has talked about his movie’s approach to villains. The main antagonist will be Dr. Sivana, played by Mark Strong. Entertainment Weekly confirms that, like the comics,…
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SHAZAM! Will not Reference Captain Marvel Title
There has been some confusion as of late when it comes to the title of Captain Marvel. We have Mar-Vell, Marvel Comics’ original Captain Marvel, we have Billy Batson, DC’s Captain Marvel, and we have Carol Danvers, Marvel’s current Captain Marvel.With both Marvel and DC releasing films starring their respective Captain Marvel’s how will they keep this from getting more confusing? Luckily, Shazam! director David Sandberg will help clear up the confusion. While talking with EW, Sandberg said: Let’s just say we’re going to have a bit of fun with that in the movie, but he’s basically known as Shazam, which makes sense because of the confusion. During Geoff Johns’ New 52 run,…
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Jaw-Dropping AQUAMAN Trailer Surfaces at San Diego Comic-Con
As promised, Warner Bros. premiered the first trailer for DC’s Aquaman at its San Diego Comic-Con panel today. The trailer gives fans a long-awaited first look at footage from the film, and needless to say, it doesn’t disappoint. Check it out below, and stay tuned for more as we have it. Aquaman is scheduled to hit theaters on December 21st. The sixth installment in the DC Films Universe stars Jason Momoa, Amber Heard, Willem Dafoe, Temuera Morrison, Dolph Lundgren, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Ludi Lin, Patrick Wilson, and Nicole Kidman. James Wan directs from a script by Will Beall and David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick.
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Warner Bros. Denies Plans to Release Zack Snyder’s JUSTICE LEAGUE Cut, Or Any Other Alternate Versions
Ever since Justice League hit theaters last year, fans have campaigned tirelessly for Warner Bros. to release Zack Snyder’s original cut of the movie. We don’t need to go into detail here on how WB was unsatisfied with Snyder’s cut, how Joss Whedon changed things, and how the film lost money for the studio. Then there are the debates on whether Snyder’s cut actually exists, and if so, in what condition. Well, regardless of that, we shouldn’t expect it to be released. The Wall Street Journal has published a story on the #ReleaseTheSnyderCut movement, interviewing fans behind it and offering some background details. The site has confirmed with Warner Bros. that…
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Will Shazam Meet the Justice League in Future DC Films?
It’s no secret by now that Shazam! takes place in DC Films’ shared universe, which includes Justice League and more movies. While Shazam! is said to be a standalone story, fans have expect some sort of crossover eventually. Henry Cavill’s Superman has been rumored to cameo, while a slew of other DC references are being made. But could Shazam join the Justice League one day? Entertainment Weekly has confirmed that there are “tentative” plans for Shazam’s future in the DC Films Universe, which may or may not include him meeting members of the Justice League. Producer Peter Safran merely says that he “wouldn’t be surprised” since it’s all the same world, while…
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AQUAMAN Artwork Reveals Full Look at Ocean Master and Black Manta’s Costumes
The Aquaman hype train rolls on, as we wait for the film’s San Diego Comic-Con panel this Saturday. Today, Den of Geek has premiered its SDCC exclusive magazine, featuring breathtaking artwork based on the movie. The artwork features the film’s main cast, along with other characters and locations. Most significantly, it offers a long-awaited first look at Ocean Master (Patrick Wilson) and Black Manta (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) fully suited up. Needless to say, they both look extremely faithful to the comics. The cover also gives a first look at Willem Dafoe’s Vulko, Dolph Lundgren’s King Nereus, the Trench, and much more. Check it out below, and stay tuned for more…
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SHAZAM! Covers Entertainment Weekly’s Exclusive SDCC 2018 Issue
Entertainment Weekly has revealed its second San Diego Comic-Con 2018 cover, which will be available exclusively online and at the convention. This cover brings DC Films’ next big hero to the spotlight. The cover features Zachary Levi suited up as the titular hero in Shazam!, which will be part of Warner Bros. and DC’s panel this Saturday. The magazine also has some quotes from Levi, who pitches the film as “Superman Meets Big.” He also says that, unlike many modern superheroes, Billy Batson will actually love being a hero and can’t wait to use his powers. Producer Peter Safran chimes in, reaffirming that Shazam! will have a much lighter tone…
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AQUAMAN Website Launches, Plus Highlights From Set Visits
Promotion for DC Films’ Aquaman is finally kicking off. We shared the teaser poster earlier today, while the trailer is set to premiere at San Diego Comic-Con on Saturday. Now, the hype continues. The movie’s website officially launched today. While it doesn’t have too much, it has a plot synopsis that teases Arthur Curry’s origin and more. To check out the site, click HERE. Additionally, various sites visited the set of Aquaman last year, and today, they’re sharing what they learned about the movie. Here, we’ll share some highlights from Collider‘s article, which offers a lot of new details on the movie. As said before, Aquaman takes place after Justice…
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BIRDS OF PREY Movie Lineup Revealed
Margot Robbie’s Birds of Prey movie will see Harley Quinn teaming up with a slew of female characters from the DC Universe. We heard that classic BOP members Huntress and Black Canary were involved. But now, we have a full roster. The Wrap has learned that Harley’s girl gang will include these four characters… Black Canary/Dinah Laurel Lance, a fantastic hand-to-hand combatant who comes from a family of crimefighters The Huntress/Helena Bertinelli, a vigilante in Gotham City Cassandra Cain, another vigilante who is one of the greatest martial artists in the world. She is one of several characters who assumed the Batgirl mantle in the comics, but it’s unknown if…
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Diana Prince Suits Up in New WONDER WOMAN 1984 Image
Production began last week on the highly anticipated Wonder Woman sequel, titled Wonder Woman 1984. The announcement included a couple first-look images, one of which confirmed Steve Trevor’s return. Now, we have another new still. Star Gal Gadot shared a new image on Twitter, featuring her in the iconic Wonder Woman costume. While most superhero costumes tend to change with every other movie, Wonder Woman’s has remained consistent, and 1984 is no exception. The only difference is the lighting, which shows off more vibrant coloring than in some of DC’s past films. Check out the image below, and stay tuned for more as we have it. She’s back… 🙅🏻♀️ #WW84…
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