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First SHAZAM! Still Finally Gives an Official First Look at the Suit
Shazam! is expected to be present at Warner Bros.’ San Diego Comic-Con panel next week, and to get fans ready, we have a first official still from the DC adaptation. Entertainment Weekly has premiered the following image, which sees Zachary Levi’s Big Red Cheese grabbing soda with Freddy Freeman (Jack Dylan Grazer). The still offers a proper first look at Shazam in costume; we’ve seen the suit in a bunch of leaked set photos, but nothing official until now. Shazam! director David F. Sandberg spoke with EW about the costume design, offering insight into how it pulls from various eras of the character’s history. For example, the hood is from…
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It’s Official: Joaquin Phoenix Will Play The Joker
A while back, it was reported that Joaquin Phoenix was in talks to star in Warner Bros.’ Joker origin movie, which will kick off a slate of non-canon DC movies. While sites suggested that Phoenix was likely to close the deal, the actor has approached multiple comic book roles before turning them down. However, it’s now official. WB has confirmed that Phoenix will play The Joker in the movie, which will kick off production in September. The film will have a $55 million budget and is a gritty crime drama that reimagines Joker’s origin. While a release date isn’t confirmed yet, The Hollywood Reporter suggests that it could be ready as…
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SHAZAM! Casts Djimon Hounsou as the Wizard
EW has learned Djimon Hounsou has been cast in Shazam! He’ll be playing the 3,000 year-old sorcerer that grants young Billy Batson his powers. Now, you may be asking… … but the Kree mercenary Korath the Pursuer that adult Peter Quill runs into when he’s first introduced to the audience was played by Hounsou. You may also know Hounsou for his roles in Amistad, Gladiator (“I will see you again but not yet, not yet.”) and even 2005’s Constantine, where he played Papa Midnite. Hounsou is no stranger to comic book adaptations. Shazam! is set to hit theaters on April 5th, 2019. The seventh installment in the DC Films Universe stars Asher Angel, Zachary…
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Warner Bros. and DEADPOOL 2 Will Dominate San Diego Comic-Con on Saturday, July 21st
The Saturday, July 21st schedule for San Diego Comic-Con 2018 has been released. In addition to confirming one key panel, a couple more have been revealed. First up, Warner Bros. will hold its Hall H panel from 10:30 am to 12:30 PM. The panel description simply reads, “Get a first look at the studio’s highly anticipated future releases. Films and special panelists TBA.” It has already been announced that the Aquaman trailer will premiere here, while Shazam! and Wonder Woman 1984 are also expected. Fans will surely expect news on other DC movies too. Outside of DC, Godzilla: King of the Monsters is confirmed, but we’re still waiting on other movies.…
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WONDER WOMAN 1984 Expected to Make “Surprise” Appearance at San Diego Comic-Con 2018
We’re a month away from this year’s San Diego Comic-Con, and Warner Bros. is expected to make a big splash there. It’s already been confirmed that the Aquaman trailer will debut then, while a first look at Shazam! is expected. Now, it looks like DC’s most beloved hero at the moment will make her return to the convention. According to Deadline, WB is planning to showcase Wonder Woman 1984 as DC’s big “surprise” at the panel. (It’s not really a surprise now, but whatever.) While scheduling and other details are still being finalized, the plan is for star Gal Gadot to appear and show a first look at the highly…
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New AQUAMAN Stills Reveal the Villainous Black Manta and Orm
Entertainment Weekly is exploring the world of DC Films’ Aquaman in this week’s issue. In addition to the covers we saw earlier, the magazine debuted several still images from the movie. Some of them offer long-awaited first looks at the film’s villains, Black Manta and Orm. The Black Manta picture sees David Kane (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) working on his helmet, which is very faithful to the comic book version. However, Kane is a new name for him, as he was previously surnamed Hyde in the comics. And yes, he will shoot red plasma beams out of his eyes. Director James Wan calls Black Manta a “part mercenary but full-time pirate,”…
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AQUAMAN Covers Latest Issue of Entertainment Weekly
After a long time waiting, marketing has finally begun for DC Films’ next entry, Aquaman. While a trailer is expected to drop soon, today we have the latest issue of Entertainment Weekly, which spotlights the movie as its cover story. The first cover features a closeup of Jason Momoa’s titular hero, while the second cover sees him joined by Amber Heard’s Mera and Nicole Kidman’s Atlanna. The second cover will be available at Barnes and Noble this week, while the first cover will be available everywhere else. EW also shares some hints at what to expect from the issue. Director James Wan explains that his underwater world is “so separate…
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Why Warner Bros. Should Still Make a JUSTICE LEAGUE Sequel
It’s been a few months, and DC Films’ Justice League has come and gone. The film received lukewarm reviews and underperformed at the box office; in fact, Warner Bros. lost money on it. Thus, it’d be surprising if the studio spent another dime on the movie, even for the mysterious “Snyder Cut.” But what about a sequel? WB originally announced a second Justice League movie in 2014, back when the plan was to tell the story over two parts. However, the studio abbreviated it to the one movie. And now that the movie didn’t make money, that decreases the chances of any sort of follow-up. I’m probably the only person…
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New Details on Walter Hamada’s Approach to DC Films; Updates on THE FLASH, JOKER, and Ben Affleck’s Future
The Hollywood Reporter has published a new article that sheds light on behind-the-scenes of DC Films, now under the leadership of Walter Hamada. In the wake of Hamada’s hiring and Justice League‘s underperformance, we haven’t heard too much about the company’s plans, save for a few upcoming movies. The article includes an update on The Flash, details on Todd Phillips’ Joker movie, and word on Ben Affleck’s future as Batman. Here’s the rundown… Walter Hamada has spent the last few months reorganizing the DC Films slate, elevating development for some projects and postponing others. These include both movies for big-name heroes and lesser known characters. Meanwhile, Hamada is “philosophically opposed” to…
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Warner Bros. Announces Start of Production for WONDER WOMAN 1984
Warner Bros. has announced today that the highly anticipated Wonder Woman sequel has begun production. The press release offers a lot of new details, such as the title and the return of a key character. The new movie is titled Wonder Woman 1984, confirming rumors of its 1980s setting. The studio has also confirmed that Chris Pine will reprise his role in the sequel, despite his death in the first movie. Director Patty Jenkins shared a first-look photo on Twitter. Also of note in the press release: star Gal Gadot is also producing Wonder Woman 1984, with new DC Films president Walter Hamada serving as an executive producer. Check out…
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