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‘Aquaman’ Tops ‘Batman v Superman’ To Become DCEU’s Highest-Grossing Film!!

After blowing the competition out of the water over the holiday period, Aquaman has now set a new milestone at the box office, overtaking 2016’s Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice to become the highest-grossing installment in the DC Extended Universe. The Jason Momoa-headlined solo movie has taken its global haul to $887 million, surpassing the $873 million worldwide take of Zack Snyder’s Batman v … Continue reading ‘Aquaman’ Tops ‘Batman v Superman’ To Become DCEU’s Highest-Grossing Film!!

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‘Shazam’: The DC Superhero Squares Off With Dr. Sivana In New Image!! Check It Out!!

Empire has released a new image from Warner Bros.’ next DC superhero outing Shazam! featuring Zachary Levi’s title character and Mark Strong’s villain Dr. Sivana; check it out here: We all have a superhero inside us, it just takes a bit of magic to bring it out. In Billy Batson’s (Asher Angel) case, by shouting out one word—SHAZAM!—this streetwise 14-year-old foster kid can turn into … Continue reading ‘Shazam’: The DC Superhero Squares Off With Dr. Sivana In New Image!! Check It Out!!

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‘Shazam!’: New Poster Wants You to Just Say the Word!! Check It Out!!

Warner Bros. has released a new Shazam! poster. In the upcoming superhero movie, foster kid Billy Batson (Asher Angel) acquires the power of SHAZAM, which, when he says that word, transforms him into an adult with superpowers (Zachary Levi) who must protect the world from the evil Dr. Thaddeus Sivana (Mark Strong). It’s weird to think back to just a few years ago and how … Continue reading ‘Shazam!’: New Poster Wants You to Just Say the Word!! Check It Out!!

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‘Shazam!’: Re-Shoots Begin as Zachary Levi Shares Another Glimpse of His Costume!! Check It Out!!

Shazam! has officially entered the dreaded phase known as “additional photography”, a term that has come to mean nothing at all or that a movie is a complete, unfixable mess, depending on how hard people want the project to fail. The reality is that every above-average sized film in history has gone back for re-shoots—there’s always a boom mic poking through somewhere!—a fact that star Zachary Levi … Continue reading ‘Shazam!’: Re-Shoots Begin as Zachary Levi Shares Another Glimpse of His Costume!! Check It Out!!

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‘Justice League 2’: Zack Snyder Planned to Kill off Batman in the Sequel!!

We’ll never get to see how Zack Snyder planned to finish out his arc of superhero movies. We’ll never even see his cut of Justice League (there is no such thing as the “Snyder Cut”; there is, at best, an assembly cut with unfinished effects), but Snyder did think ahead to what he would have wanted with a Justice League sequel if everything had gone … Continue reading ‘Justice League 2’: Zack Snyder Planned to Kill off Batman in the Sequel!!

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Henry Cavill Just Posted a Cryptic Response to Those ‘Superman’ Rumors!!!! Check It Out!!!

Is Henry Cavill leaving the DCEU behind? Not so fast. Two days ago, a report claimed that the Man of Steel and Batman v. Superman star was hanging up the cape as Superman, but if confusing social media posts are to be believed, the actor is still very much on Team Supes. Per the initial report, contract negotiations between Cavill and Warner Bros. fell apart after … Continue reading Henry Cavill Just Posted a Cryptic Response to Those ‘Superman’ Rumors!!!! Check It Out!!!

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‘Black Adam’: Producer Hiram Garcia Provides Update on Dwayne Johnson’s DC Film!!

Dwayne Johnson is one of the most bankable and in-demand movie stars at the moment, so it’s a little impressive to think that the guy still hasn’t been in a superhero movie. That’s due to change shortly, as Johnson has been attached to play the DC Comics character Black Adam in a Warner Bros. film for quite some time now. Johnson was originally going to … Continue reading ‘Black Adam’: Producer Hiram Garcia Provides Update on Dwayne Johnson’s DC Film!!

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‘Shazam!’: First Trailer Reveals The DC Boy Who Became A Super Hero!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – A boy is given the ability to become an adult superhero in times of need with a single magic word. Directed – David F. Sandberg Starring – Zachary Levi, Mark Strong, Jack Dylan Grazer Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Shazam!’: First Trailer Reveals The DC Boy Who Became A Super Hero!! Check It Out!!

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‘Shazam!’: First Image Of Asher Angel As Teenage Alter-Ego Billy Batson Revealed!! Check It Out!!

Another day, another new image from Shazam! Today, we’ve got our first look at Asher Angel as 14-year-old Billy Batson. If you’re unfamiliar with the comics, Batson is the alter-ego of the adult Shazam (Zachary Levi). When young Billy shouts the magic word, “Shazam!”, he transforms into Shazam, but he still has the personality of a teenage boy. In the film, Billy is an orphan … Continue reading ‘Shazam!’: First Image Of Asher Angel As Teenage Alter-Ego Billy Batson Revealed!! Check It Out!!

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‘Shazam!’: New Image Reveals Another Look At The Titular DC Superhero!! Check it Out!!

After weeks of blurry paparazzi shots taken from shrubbery five miles from set, official photos of Zachary Levi in full Shazam! regalia have finally begun to pour in. And boy are they light-hearted! (You’ll understand that joke when you see the new photo). While the first legit photo showed off Levi in his beefed-up costume chugging soda next to his best friend Freddy Freeman (played by breakout … Continue reading ‘Shazam!’: New Image Reveals Another Look At The Titular DC Superhero!! Check it Out!!

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‘Shazam!’ Debuts First Official Look At Zachary Levi in Costume!!! Check It Out!!!

After a few unofficial photos sent fans into a tizzy, New Line Cinema is ready to officially unveil Zachary Levi as the newest DCEU superhero in the first proper Shazam! image. The film marks a change of pace after gritty DC films like Batman v Superman and Suicide Squad, as Shazam! is instead described as Big meets Superman. The film tells the story of a 14-year-old boy named … Continue reading ‘Shazam!’ Debuts First Official Look At Zachary Levi in Costume!!! Check It Out!!!

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‘Shazam!’: Djimon Hounsou to Play the Wizard in the DC Film!!!

In a bit of movie magic, Djimon Hounsou has been revealed as the ancient Wizard of DC’s Shazam! film long after production has concluded. EW reports that Hounsou’s casting was kept under wraps amid rumors that This Is Us star Ron Cephas Jones would be taking on the role. Hounsou is pulling off the rare Marvel-DC switcheroo, having already appeared in James Gunn‘s Guardians of the Galaxy as Korath … Continue reading ‘Shazam!’: Djimon Hounsou to Play the Wizard in the DC Film!!!

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‘Man of Steel 2’ Rumored To Be Announced at Comic-Con!!!!!

With Marvel Studios opting to sit out Comic-Con this year, Warner Bros. has a great chance to grab the superhero spotlight in Hall H next month with its big DC Films presentation. We already know that it is set to feature the unveiling of the first Aquaman trailer, with Gal Gadot also on hand to present some first look footage from Wonder Woman 1984, and … Continue reading ‘Man of Steel 2’ Rumored To Be Announced at Comic-Con!!!!!

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Geoff Johns Exits DC But Will Write For ‘Green Lantern Corps’!!!

It’s been a bit of a tumultuous year for Warner Bros. when it comes to DC properties. There’s been a fair amount of behind-the-scenes upheaval and restructuring on a number of levels: Chairman Toby Emmerich installed Walter Hamada as the studio’s president of DC-based films production earlier this year; the division was originally created by the studio’s executive vice president Jon Berg and DC chief content officer Geoff … Continue reading Geoff Johns Exits DC But Will Write For ‘Green Lantern Corps’!!!

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‘Suicide Squad’ Sequel Gets a Pair of New Writers!!!!

Warner Bros. is still working to get the Suicide Squad 2 script right, and the sequel is getting a fresh pair of writers to go to work. The follow-up has been in development since the release of the first Suicide Squad in 2016, which overcame bad reviews to gross over $740 million worldwide. Writer/director David Ayer is not returning, however, and while Warner Bros. first … Continue reading ‘Suicide Squad’ Sequel Gets a Pair of New Writers!!!!

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‘Wonder Woman 2’ Supposedly Takes Place in 1984!!

With Comic-Con set to arrive next month, we’re likely to get some new details on Wonder Woman 2, and it looks like Geoff Johns is already eager to start sharing with fans. On his Twitter page, he changed his header image to the following: Given his prominence in the DCEU, it’s unlikely the “WW” stands for anything other than Wonder Woman, and while there are … Continue reading ‘Wonder Woman 2’ Supposedly Takes Place in 1984!!

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First Official Look at the ‘Shazam!’ Costume Revealed!! Check It Out!!

We’ve seen a blurry set of photo of the Shazam! costume. We’ve seen grainy set video of the Shazam! costume. And now, we finally have an official image of Zachary Levi all suited up. Kind of. Well, we have an Instagram image of the official image, which only reveals half of the costume. Look, at this point, we’ll take what we can get. And what we can get … Continue reading First Official Look at the ‘Shazam!’ Costume Revealed!! Check It Out!!

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‘Shazam!’ Movie Logo Reveals the New DCEU Film!!! Check It Out!!

While Warner Bros. is coming off a mixed 2017 when it comes to DC movies—the high of Wonder Woman and the low of Justice League—the studio’s New Line Cinema arm is already in production on a very different kind of superhero movie: Shazam! This project marked a curious choice for the DCEU given how many “name” characters are in its library, but the studio set … Continue reading ‘Shazam!’ Movie Logo Reveals the New DCEU Film!!! Check It Out!!

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‘Justice League’ Ends Box Office Run as Lowest-Grossing DCEU Movie!!!

Well the numbers don’t lie—Justice League was a bust. What was intended to be Warner Bros. and DC’s answer to The Avengers instead landed with a thud when it hit theaters last November, on the heels of production issues, extensive reshoots, and the reported firing of original director Zack Snyder. The superhero team-up has now concluded its box office run, and with a worldwide total … Continue reading ‘Justice League’ Ends Box Office Run as Lowest-Grossing DCEU Movie!!!

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‘Shazam!’ Come to the Rescue in Set Video!! Check It Out!!

One of the best things about Wonder Woman is that part of her heroism was defined by helping and saving others. It wasn’t just about beating up bad guys or destroying buildings; it was about helping others. This new set video from Shazam! shows that David F. Sandberg’s upcoming superhero movie will probably follow suit: They're filming #Shazam outside my building. #DC #ZacharyLevi #Shazam pic.twitter.com/58eojESAEE … Continue reading ‘Shazam!’ Come to the Rescue in Set Video!! Check It Out!!

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‘Shazam!’: First Unofficial Look at Zachary Levi in Costume Revealed!!! Check It Out!!

A very unofficial – you know so because he has back turned to the camera, folks – look at Zachary Levi’s padded pummeler Shazam! has hit the internet.   A sneaky pap or onlooker captured the snap of the former “Chuck” star in his “Shazam!” superhero garb. As soon as DC realize this shot – our first look at the actor in his official cossie … Continue reading ‘Shazam!’: First Unofficial Look at Zachary Levi in Costume Revealed!!! Check It Out!!

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‘Flash’ Movie and ‘Batgirl’ Likely to Be Part of Next DCEU Wave!!!

Despite earning $657 million worldwide, Justice League was basically a flop because a movie that brought together that many superheroes should have cleared a billion easily. Instead, it showed that although people really liked Wonder Woman (which earned $821 million worldwide), they were tepid on the overall direction of the DCEU. In response, Warner Bros. is moving slowly and cautiously rather than trying to line … Continue reading ‘Flash’ Movie and ‘Batgirl’ Likely to Be Part of Next DCEU Wave!!!

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Joaquin Phoenix in Talks to Play The Joker in Standalone DC Movie!!

How’s this for a bit of superhero news: Three-time Oscar nominee Joaquin Phoenix is in talks to play The Joker in a standalone DC movie for Warner Bros. Yes indeed, Variety reports that the Inherent Vice star has entered talks to lead the untitled Joker origin movie co-written and directed by Todd Phillips, the filmmaker behind War Dogs and The Hangover trilogy. Per the trade, Phoenix was Phillips’ … Continue reading Joaquin Phoenix in Talks to Play The Joker in Standalone DC Movie!!

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Filming Begins on DC’s ‘Shazam!’ as Director David F. Sandberg Shares First Set Photo!! Check It Out!!

Ladies and germs, a new DCEU movie is now in front of cameras. Indeed, director David F. Sandberg—who rose to prominence helming the horror hits Lights Out and Annabelle: Creation—shared on Instagram today the first slate of Shazam!, marking the beginning of filming on the new DC Comics adaptation. The story revolves around a young boy who, when he utters the magic word “Shazam!”, transforms … Continue reading Filming Begins on DC’s ‘Shazam!’ as Director David F. Sandberg Shares First Set Photo!! Check It Out!!

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Zachary Levi Teases Beginning of ‘Shazam’ Filming in Instagram Post!!! Check It Out!!

When Aquaman wrapped late last year, it marked the stoppage of production on all DCEU movies as Warner Bros. took its time in figuring out what goes next. But the break didn’t last long, as Shazam is next in line and, according to a new Instagram tease from star Zachary Levi, Shazam filming is due to begin imminently. The Chuck actor has teased an image … Continue reading Zachary Levi Teases Beginning of ‘Shazam’ Filming in Instagram Post!!! Check It Out!!

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‘Shazam!’ Gets April 2019 Release Date!!!

The DCEU continues to undergo shakeups, with plenty of projects in the early stages of development, but very few actually penciled in with firm release dates. Until now, we had Aquaman on December 21st and Wonder Woman 2 on November 1, 2019, but now Shazam! is officially on the schedule. According to THR, Warner Bros. will release the super movie on April 5, 2019 where … Continue reading ‘Shazam!’ Gets April 2019 Release Date!!!

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‘Suicide Squad 2’ Adds Michael De Luca as Producer, Signaling New Direction for DCEU!!!

In a sign that things are changing with regards to Warner Bros.’ approach to its DC films, Suicide Squad 2 now has a new producer. Per Variety, Oscar-nominated The Social Network and Moneyball producer Michael De Luca has signed on to produce the sequel, which has The Accountant and Warrior filmmaker Gavin O’Connor writing and directing. Now this may not seem like a big deal, … Continue reading ‘Suicide Squad 2’ Adds Michael De Luca as Producer, Signaling New Direction for DCEU!!!

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Zachary Levi: ‘Shazam!’ Is ‘Superman’ Meets ‘Big’; Teases Possible Wonder Woman Cameo!!!

DC Comics’ Shazam! (a.k.a. Captain Marvel) isn’t exactly a straightforward superhero when compared to his Justice League counterparts. Superman’s an alien from a dead planet, Batman’s a tormented billionaire, and Wonder Woman’s an Amazonian warrior princess; “Shazam” is an acronym/code word/name of a mysterious wizard that harnesses the power of six immortal elders in order to transform young, homeless Billy Batson into the costumed superhero, Captain … Continue reading Zachary Levi: ‘Shazam!’ Is ‘Superman’ Meets ‘Big’; Teases Possible Wonder Woman Cameo!!!

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‘Shazam!’ Adds ‘It’ Star Jack Dylan Grazer!!!

Remember IT? It might be worth watching Andy Muschietti‘s smash-hit horror movie again if only for the performances of the film’s excellent young cast members. One member of the Losers Club, Jack Dylan Grazer‘s asthmatic hypochondriac Eddie Kaspbrak, has banked a new role off of his breakout performance. He’ll be heading to the DC Comics’ movie Shazam! in a supporting role. As Deadline reports, Dylan Grazer will star opposite Zachary … Continue reading ‘Shazam!’ Adds ‘It’ Star Jack Dylan Grazer!!!

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Check Out a Full List of Upcoming DC Movies From ‘Aquaman’ to ‘Batgirl’!!!

The superhero movie genre is the biggest around, and with so many different superhero movies in the works at any given time, it can be hard to keep things straight. We wanted to bring you a more specific list focusing exclusively on upcoming DC movies. Warner Bros. officially kicked off a DC Extended Universe with Man of Steel, which was followed by Batman v Superman: … Continue reading Check Out a Full List of Upcoming DC Movies From ‘Aquaman’ to ‘Batgirl’!!!

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Joss Whedon Still Attached to Direct ‘Batgirl’!!!

In the wake of Justice League’s box office disappointment and critically lukewarm reception, a rumor started circulating about the future of its filmmaker. No, not Zack Snyder—the other one. Indeed, when Snyder left the project to tend to a personal tragedy, Joss Whedon—who was already involved scripting new pages for the reshoots—was tasked with directing said reshoots and overseeing post-production. Whedon didn’t seek a co-director … Continue reading Joss Whedon Still Attached to Direct ‘Batgirl’!!!

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‘Shazam!’ Finds Its Billy Batson; Asher Angel to Play Zachary Levi’s Counterpart!!!

Warner Bros. is moving with speed to fill the lead roles of Shazam!, a high-profile picture that brings one of DC Comics’ other super-powered players to the big screen. Also known as Captain Marvel (but let’s face it, that would confuse a lot of people), the comic book creation of artist C. C. Beck and writer Bill Parker is looking likely to roll out to theaters around the world on his … Continue reading ‘Shazam!’ Finds Its Billy Batson; Asher Angel to Play Zachary Levi’s Counterpart!!!

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Mark Strong in Talks to Play ‘Shazam’ Villain!!!

While actors like Laurence Fishburne are crossing the streams by playing characters in both the Marvel and DC cinematic universes, it appears Mark Strong is keen on having a go at playing two characters from the same comic book company. Per The Wrap, the Green Lantern actor is in talks to play the DC Comics villain Doctor Sivana in New Line Cinema’s upcoming Shazam. The DCEU film … Continue reading Mark Strong in Talks to Play ‘Shazam’ Villain!!!

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‘Black Adam’ Hires ‘Due Date’ Writer Adam Sztykiel to Pen the Screenplay!!!

Warner Bros. seems to be high on developing its Shazam! movies. They recently hired Zachary Levi to star as the colorful superhero in David F. Sandberg’s superhero film, and now they’ve hired a writer for the Black Adam movie starring Dwayne Johnson. Black Adam was originally supposed to be the antagonist in the Shazam! film, but when you’ve got Dwayne Johnson in the role, you … Continue reading ‘Black Adam’ Hires ‘Due Date’ Writer Adam Sztykiel to Pen the Screenplay!!!

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Zachary Levy Joins DCEU as ‘Shazam!’ Lead!!!

While we’re now less than month away from finally launching the Justice League movie into theaters, DC Films is also hard at work crafting new superhero stories under the DC Cinematic Universe banner—and the next major new DC superhero has been cast. THR reports that Chuck star Zachary Levi has landed the lead role in the DC Comics adaptation Shazam!, which is the next DC … Continue reading Zachary Levy Joins DCEU as ‘Shazam!’ Lead!!!

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‘Nightwing’ Movie Director Chris McKay Teases His “Badass Action” Take!!

While Warner Bros. has a number of different DC Comics adaptations in the works at the moment, Nightwing is shaping up to be a hell of a thing. The project was announced in the wake of The LEGO Batman Movie, with that film’s director Chris McKay announced as the director of a live-action Nightwing movie that will finally give the Dick Grayson character his own … Continue reading ‘Nightwing’ Movie Director Chris McKay Teases His “Badass Action” Take!!

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‘Suicide Squad 2’ Recruits ‘The Accountant’ Helmer Gavin O’Connor to Write and Direct!!

Warner Bros. and DC FIlms’ long hunt for a Suicide Squad director may be over. The Accountant and Warrior director Gavin O’Connor has been recruited to write the script for the upcoming superhero sequel and is also in talks to direct. The next DC film on the shooting schedule is David F. Sandberg‘s live-action Shazam! and Suicide Squad 2 isn’t expected to head into production … Continue reading ‘Suicide Squad 2’ Recruits ‘The Accountant’ Helmer Gavin O’Connor to Write and Direct!!

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Joker and Harley Quinn Movie Moving Forward at Warner Bros. with ‘Focus’ Directors!!!

The Joker is one popular guy. A day after word broke that Warner Bros. was developing a Joker origin story movie for Todd Phillips (War Dogs) to direct as part of a series of non-DCEU standalone films, news comes that a Joker and Harley Quinn movie is in the works. THR reports that Glenn Ficarra and John Requa, the directors behind Crazy, Stupid, Love, Focus, … Continue reading Joker and Harley Quinn Movie Moving Forward at Warner Bros. with ‘Focus’ Directors!!!

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‘Shazam!’ Director Promises a Lighthearted Movie for the DCEU!!

David F. Sandberg has made a name for himself the last couple of years with the well-received horror films Lights Out and the upcoming Annabelle: Creation, but he’ll be shifting gears when goes on to helm Shazam! for the DCEU. For those unfamiliar with the DC Comics superhero, he’s kind of unusual. His alter ego is a kid, Billy Batson. When Batson shouts, “SHAZAM”, he … Continue reading ‘Shazam!’ Director Promises a Lighthearted Movie for the DCEU!!

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Dwayne Johnson Won’t Appear in ‘Shazam!,’ Says DC Chief Geoff Johns!!!

Dwayne Johnson will not appear in the upcoming superhero film Shazam!, according to DC chief creative officer Geoff Johns. “We haven’t announced any casting yet,” Johns told Yahoo Movies. “But Dwayne isn’t going to be in this movie. He’s still doing Black Adam, but he won’t be in Shazam!” News of Shazam!, which follows a young boy who transforms into Earth’s mightiest mortal, being the next DC … Continue reading Dwayne Johnson Won’t Appear in ‘Shazam!,’ Says DC Chief Geoff Johns!!!

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‘Shazam!’ Will Be the Next DCEU Movie to Start Filming!!

It appears that Warner Bros. has solidified which DC Comics adaptation will be coming next. While Justice League is in post-production and Aquaman is in the midst of filming, Warner Bros. had been mulling a number of different projects in various stages of development to go next. Of course The Flash had been planned to be filming right now (if not wrapped), but director Rick … Continue reading ‘Shazam!’ Will Be the Next DCEU Movie to Start Filming!!

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Dwayne Johnson Wants Armie Hammer to Play Shazam in the DCEU!!!

Ever since he was dubbed “franchise Viagra”, Dwayne Johnson has been one of the most in-demand performers in Hollywood. So it’s no surprise that he was scooped up years ago by Warner Bros. and attached to star in one of its DC Extended Universe films, Shazam. That project recently went through a pretty major evolution in that Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema decided to … Continue reading Dwayne Johnson Wants Armie Hammer to Play Shazam in the DCEU!!!

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Dwayne Johnson Confirms Separate Movies for Black Adam and Shazam; Teases DC Plans!!!

Dwayne Johnson is certainly one of the busiest and most in-demand performers in Hollywood, which is why it’s such a surprise that he still hasn’t starred in a major superhero franchise yet. It’s not for lack of interest, as Johnson has actually been attached to potentially be a part of the DC Extended Universe since 2014. Johnson was given the choice of playing either the … Continue reading Dwayne Johnson Confirms Separate Movies for Black Adam and Shazam; Teases DC Plans!!!

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Dwayne Johnson’s Action Movie ‘Skyscraper’ Sets Release Date for Summer 2018!!!

Dwayne Johnson might be an actual machine in human form. The mega movie star now has about a dozen major films in one stage of production or another, though most of them have simply been announced without starting on filming just yet. Those films include sequels for the San Andreas, Fast and Furious, and Journey franchises; comic book adaptations Doc Savage, Black Adam, and Shazam!; the Rampage video game adaptation; and remakes like Big Trouble … Continue reading Dwayne Johnson’s Action Movie ‘Skyscraper’ Sets Release Date for Summer 2018!!!

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‘Lights Out’ Director May Head to the DCEU to Helm ‘Shazam’!!!

While Warner Bros. has had trouble keeping directors on its DC projects in the past (see: Seth Grahame-Smith and Rick Famuyiwa on The Flash, Ben Affleck on The Batman, and Michelle MacLaren on Wonder Woman), it appears as though they’re zeroing in on a filmmaker for the planned Shazam movie. Per The Wrap, Lights Out director David F. Sandberg is in talks to take the helm of Shazam, based on … Continue reading ‘Lights Out’ Director May Head to the DCEU to Helm ‘Shazam’!!!

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Dwayne Johnson’s Black Adam Getting His Own DC Movie as ‘Shazam’ Splits in Two!!

Double the pleasure, double the fun? Dwayne Johnson recently revealed that he had a productive meeting with the folks at DC Comics to talk about his long-in-the-works starring turn as Black Adam in the DC Extended Universe, and it appears that one of the topics discussed at that meeting was giving the DC villain his own movie. Shazam, which has been on Warner Bros.’ tentative … Continue reading Dwayne Johnson’s Black Adam Getting His Own DC Movie as ‘Shazam’ Splits in Two!!

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‘G.I. Joe 3’ Delayed Due to Dwayne Johnson’s Insane Schedule!!

Back in 2009, Paramount Pictures and Hasbro rolled out their live-action G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra adaptation, hoping for a repeat of the 2007 live-action Transformers success. Though “Yo Joe!” hasn’t taken off like Michael Bay‘s “More Than Meets the Eye” franchise, the studios made a masterful move by including Dwayne Johnson in their 2013 sequel, G.I. Joe: Retaliation. That inclusion, which came in the midst of Johnson’s meteoric rise in popularity, was … Continue reading ‘G.I. Joe 3’ Delayed Due to Dwayne Johnson’s Insane Schedule!!

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‘Shazam!’ Producer Says Movie Is Part of DCEU, Gives Script Update!!

It’s been both a good and not-so-good year for the DC Universe. Critics gave both Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and Suicide Squad a proper shellacking, and in both cases, their ire for these films was understandable and legitimate. And yet, as we’ve seen so often before, people showed up in droves to see their favorite heroes and villains do battle on the big screen. Perhaps the former … Continue reading ‘Shazam!’ Producer Says Movie Is Part of DCEU, Gives Script Update!!

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Dwayne Johnson Kinda Confirms That He’s Shane Black’s ‘Doc Savage’!!

Iron Man 3 director Shane Black signed on to direct an adaptation of the 1930s pulp fair Doc Savage in a film for Sony. The project has been lingering the background for sometime, though he mentioned during a recent interview that he wanted Dwayne Johnson for the title role. “We’re hoping to make it sometime next year,” he said at the time, eluding to a 2017 production start. He continued by name-dropping The Rock … Continue reading Dwayne Johnson Kinda Confirms That He’s Shane Black’s ‘Doc Savage’!!

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All confirmed superhero films from 2016 to 2020!! Check out the awesome list!!

There’s no denying that the most popular genre around these days is the superhero movie. Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight Trilogy proved that comic book adaptations could be just as dramatic and heavy as non-genre films, Marvel Studios jumpstarted a massive interconnected series of superhero movies that were significantly more colorful and humorous, and audiences have been turning out to both kinds of superhero films in … Continue reading All confirmed superhero films from 2016 to 2020!! Check out the awesome list!!

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