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BLACK ADAM Producer Offers Script Update, Teases an Edgy DC Movie
Last we heard on the Black Adam movie, star Dwayne Johnson suggested that production could begin in late 2019. Scribe Adam Sztykiel has been working on the screenplay, while a director hasn’t been hired yet. Now, we have a new update from a producer. Seven Bucks Productions president Hiram Garcia tells Collider that Black Adam is “definitely” happening, and the scripting process is going well. He reaffirms that Black Adam was the character that Johnson was sold on years ago, while the plan to split this and Shazam! into two movies allow them to properly develop both characters. Garcia goes on to hype up the movie for fans, promising that the wait will be…
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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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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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SHAZAM! Officially Wraps Production
After many years of development, New Line Cinema’s Shazam! finally began production earlier this year. And now, the next installment of DC Films’ universe is officially in the can. Director David F. Sandberg has confirmed on Twitter that Shazam! has wrapped production. The next phase will be post-production, for which Sandberg and the team have 11 months before the film’s release. That’s a wrap on Shazam! Now onto months of post production. — David F. Sandberg (@ponysmasher) May 11, 2018 Now that Shazam! is officially wrapped, we’re turning our attention to the next DC movie to shoot: Wonder Woman 2. The highly anticipated sequel is expected to begin production later this…
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New Line Reportedly Adapting DC’s THE HIGHWAYMEN for the Big Screen
New Line Cinema is collaborating with DC Films on multiple projects, such as Shazam!, Black Adam, and several Vertigo titles. Their latest rumored project would adapt a lesser known comic for the big screen. According to That Hashtag Show, New Line is developing a film adaptation of DC’s comic book The Highwaymen. The studio is currently approaching writers for the project. The film is based on the 2007 limited series, which stars two retired couriers who return to their business of transporting dangerous cargo. The problem? Everyone’s trying to kill them over it. With about two dozen DC movies in various stages of development, it’s unclear how far along The…