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Hints At The Future Of Black Adam And Shazam Teased Via Instagram And Twitter Posts
As we know, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has been attached to the villainous role of DC Comics’ Black Adam, mystical foe of Shazam (formerly known as Captain Marvel) for years, now. DC Comics introduced Shazam in 2019 film Shazam! which starring Zachary Levi as Shazam and singer/actor Asher Angel as Billy Batson, the hero in his normal form. Zachary Levi is no stranger to playing a superhero in comic book movie, as he played Fandral, one of the members of The Warrior Three in Marvel’s Thor: The Dark World and Thor: Ragnarok. Shazam! was both a critical and box office success for DC, along with Aquaman and Wonder Woman, receiving positive reviews from critics and fans. It was directed by David F. Sandberg, whose screen credits include Light’s Out and Annabelle: Creation.
Culture SlatePublished 4 years ago in Geeks'Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League' Video Game Trailer Unveiled At DC FanDome
What a time to be a DC gamer! As if DC FanDome’s announcement of Gotham Knights was not enough, the virtual convention also provided a good look at Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League. If that title is not enough to entice you to play the game, then check out the trailer at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2EVFYstVuVk.
Culture SlatePublished 4 years ago in GeeksDwayne Johnson Answers Questions At DC FanDome's 'Black Adam' Panel, Reveals Which JSA Members Will Be Featured
For over a decade, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has been heavily involved in trying to bring Captain Marvel/Shazam nemesis Black Adam to the big screen. Eventually, we got the 2019 Shazam! movie starring Zachary Levi, and a Black Adam movie was green lit. Currently, it has a release date of December 22, 2021.
Culture SlatePublished 4 years ago in GeeksZack Snyder Confirms That His Cut Of 'Justice League' Will Be Released In Four Parts, One Hour Each
“The Snyder Cut” has been a hot topic among DC fans for the last few years. Joss Whedon took over directorial duties for 2017’s Justice League when Zack Snyder had to step away due to a family tragedy. The response to the finished product was...not kind. Some found that the film felt inconsistent and could have been much better. In fact, it sparked a fan campaign to have Zack Snyder finish his interpretation of the film as he had envisioned it.
Culture SlatePublished 4 years ago in Geeks'The Flash' Movie Panel At DC FanDome Teases Multiverse and Reveals Concept Art For New Suit
After so many delays in production, it is understandable for DC fans to believe that The Flash movie would never happen, even with the general knowledge that it would incorporate elements of the Flashpoint storyline from the comics. However, recent news of Ben Affleck and Michael Keaton reprising their respective Batman/Bruce Wayne roles in this film breathed more enthusiasm into the fandom. On top of that, DC FanDome included a virtual panel dedicated to The Flash film. Though it was only ten minutes in length, it did enough to assure fans that the wheels are still in motion regarding the film.
Culture SlatePublished 4 years ago in Geeks'The Suicide Squad' Panel at DC FanDome Gives Us An Idea Of What To Expect From The Upcoming Film
DC FanDome had a panel about The Suicide Squad, which, according to writer/director James Gunn, is still on track to be released on August 6, 2021. The panel began with some questions for Gunn sent in by fans. This was then followed by a trivia game between two teams consisting of the film’s cast members. Afterward, the panel concluded with a behind-the-scenes video.
Culture SlatePublished 4 years ago in GeeksDC FanDome Reveals 'Gotham Knights' Video Game Featuring Batgirl, Nightwing, Red Hood, and Red Robin
At the DC FanDome event, WB Games Montreal had a panel set to reveal a new game to the world. In the lead-up, there were hints here and there that it would be Batman-related. Now, with their release of a trailer and gameplay, we know this game to be Gotham Knights, and it is coming in 2021. While not a Batman game in the traditional sense, the story is definitely driven by the fate of Batman.
Culture SlatePublished 4 years ago in Geeks'The Batman' Director Matt Reeves Reveals Sources Of Inspiration And Teases Different Interpretations Of Familiar Characters
Batman being recast and reinterpreted onscreen has become as much of a regular thing as having different writers for the character in the comics. This is a point that The Batman Matt Reeves has delved into when discussing the upcoming film. At a virtual panel for DC FanDome, Reeves discussed The Batman, its influences, and the directions that it could take.
Culture SlatePublished 4 years ago in GeeksDC Fandome's 'Wonder Woman 1984' Panel Includes Venus Williams, Lynda Carter, And New Trailer Showing Cheetah
Saturday’s DC FanDome virtual convention opened with a bang. The first (pre-recorded) panel was focused on the next theatrical DC film, Wonder Woman 1984, sequel to the 2017 Wonder Woman film. Director Patty Jenkins and actors Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Kristen Wiig (who plays Cheetah), and Pedro Pascal (who plays Maxwell Lord) were in attendance (remotely from their own individual locations, of course).
Culture SlatePublished 4 years ago in GeeksJames Gunn Provides Glimpse of DC FanDome's 'The Suicide Squad' Panel
This past June, DC FanDome officially announced that the online event would include a panel for The Suicide Squad, which is helmed by Marvel Studios' Guardians of the Galaxy writer/director James Gunn. Then, earlier this August, we got a tease from Gunn himself again that the fans are going to be seeing a glimpse from his highly-anticipated sequel to 2016's Suicide Squad. The previous film was helmed by David Ayer, whose screen credits include End of Watch, Bright, Fury, and, more recently, The Tax Collector starring Shia LaBeouf, which is still playing at drive-in theaters and on video on demand. While the first film did not get the best reception, this next one is expected to breathe new life into the IP as far as the big screen is concerned. The official logo for The Suicide Squad was also showcased in multiple languages.
Culture SlatePublished 4 years ago in GeeksBen Affleck And Michael Keaton Set To Reprise Batman Roles In 'The Flash' Film
As fast as he is, The Flash has yet to receive his own theatrical film. It has been delayed time and time again over the years, but it is currently set to be released in June 2022. With all of the delays (even before delays were more commonplace thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic), it is understandable that moviegoers may have lost enthusiasm over the project, especially if they were not fans of the Ezra Miller portrayal of Barry Allen in 2017’s Justice League film. However, some news about the film may be enough to sway their curiosity.
Culture SlatePublished 4 years ago in GeeksPredicting the Suicide Squad video game roster
I am someone that enjoys a large variety of video games, despite the fact that I am clearly a huge fan of Nintendo games in particular. But some of my favorite games are the Batman Arkham games from Rocksteady Studios. I remember going through and 100 percenting Arkham Asylum multiple times. I also remember the emotional gut punch at the end of Arkham City where (spoilers for a nine year old game) Batman says that despite everything he had done, he would have saved Joker and him carrying Joker’s dead body out of Arkham City. Now why am I mentioning these games from years ago? Well on August 7, a twitter account was created for a new Rocksteady Studio game, a Suicide Squad game. Recently, the Suicide Squad has gained a major rise in popularity, mostly in part to a movie that came out in 2016, which was met with mixed reviews, but was a box office success. We are getting a sequel that is planned for 2021, being directed by James Gunn with Margot Robbie, Joel Kinnaman and Jai Courtney reprising their roles of Harley Quinn, Corporal Rick Flagg and Captain Boomerang respectively. The sequel also adds names like David Dastmalchain, Idris Elba, John Cena, Nathan Fillian, Pete Davidson, Michael Rooker, Taika Waititi and many others in undisclosed roles. And now the super villain bunch is getting their own video game.
Ben HercikPublished 4 years ago in Geeks