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Margot Robbie Says We Could Be Seeing "New Sides" Of Harley Quinn In 'The Suicide Squad'
This past weekend was DC FanDome, and the internet is abuzz with news of upcoming DC releases. FanDome brought us news of upcoming movies, games, comics, and TV content, unveiling trailers for various titles: Gotham Knights, a new video game featuring Batman heroes Nightwing, Batgirl, Robin, and Red Hood; Zack Snyder's Justice League, the highly-anticipated re-cut of Justice League from director Zack Snyder set to release on HBO Max next year; and Matt Reeves' The Batman, starring Robert Pattinson.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Geeks
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.
By Culture Slate4 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.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Geeks
Dwayne 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.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Geeks
Zack 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.
By Culture Slate4 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.
By Culture Slate4 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.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Geeks
Kathleen Kennedy Describes The Obi-Wan Kenobi Series As A Limited Series, But That Could Be A Good Thing
Obi-Wan Kenobi is one of the most beloved characters of Star Wars. From Alec Guinness, to Ewan McGregor, to James Arnold Taylor, to Stephen Stanton, he was been consistently portrayed very well by talented actors, and he has a very compelling story. Naturally, fans have been wanting an Obi-Wan Kenobi spin-off for years. Finally, at last year’s D23 convention, it was announced that there would be an Obi-Wan Kenobi series for Disney+ set eight years after Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith and featuring Ewan McGregor back in the role.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
DC 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.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Geeks
Kathleen Kennedy Says Lucasfilm Is "Stepping Back" to Assess The Future Of 'Star Wars'
The argument could be made that Star Wars is the most popular, influential film series of all time. Even popular series like The Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter have not come quite as close to the cultural impact that Star Wars has. While Harry Potter changed the teen fiction genre, and there is not a single work of fantasy that does not owe something to Tolkien, in terms of cinema, Star Wars takes the cake.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
'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.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Geeks
DC 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).
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Geeks