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Shazam! director discusses the film’s humourous tone

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Much has been made of Warner Bros.’ efforts to “lighten the tone” of the DCEU following the criticism aimed towards 2016’s Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. And it seems this shift will continue with 2019’s Shazam! movie, with director David F. Sandberg previously stating that the film “will be one of the more fun […]

James Gunn on Shazam being “the original Captain Marvel”

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Director James Gunn has tweeted that Shazam is the original version of Captain Marvel. Actor Zachary Levi was recently cast as the titular character in DC’s upcoming superhero movie Shazam!. Levi has since been referring to the character as the original Captain Marvel, with some folks claiming that this is an insult meant towards Marvel Comics. […]

Warner Bros.’ Shazam to begin production in February 2018

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Back in July it was announced that the David F. Sandberg-directed Shazam would be the next DC Extended Universe project to go into production after Aquaman, and now we have word on the filming dates for the superhero solo movie. WhatsFilming.Ca (via CBM) is reporting that Shazam will shoot in Toronto from February 5th 2018 […]

Shazam! to be DC’s most lighthearted film so far according to director David F. Sandberg

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Since it was announced that DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. are moving ahead with Shazam!, to be directed by Lights Out and Annabelle: Creation’s David F. Sandberg, there’s been some thought as to how the horror director will approach the DC Extended Universe film. He recently spoke to The Toronto Sun on his plans for Shazam!, revealing the film […]

Bill Goldberg set for two-episode guest role in The Flash

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WCW and WWE legend Bill Goldberg is set to make a guest appearance on The CW’s DC superhero series The Flash, where he is set for a two-episode role. Just saw this on @instagram @World_Of_Flash_ @Goldberg is this true if so that is so awesome first @EdgeRatedR guest appeared on #TheFlash then it was @CodyRhodes […]

UPDATE: Shazam! will be the next DC film to go into production, Dwayne Johnson will not appear

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As we get ready to hear what the future may hold for the DC Extended Universe following Justice League at the San Diego Comic Con, The Hollywood Reporter has news of the next DC feature that Warner Bros. is planning to shoot. According to the outlet, Shazam! will be the next DC film to roll beginning in January or […]

Jaume Collet-Serra to direct Dwayne Johnson in Jungle Cruise, passes on Suicide Squad 2

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Deadline is reporting that director Jaume Collet-Serra (The Shallows) has signed on to direct Disney’s upcoming action adventure Jungle Cruise, which is based on the classic theme park attraction and will be headlined by Dwayne Johnson. As a result, Collet-Serra is now out of contention for Warner Bros.’ DC Extended Universe sequel Suicide Squad 2, having […]

Rumour: Shazam to start shooting in February, Dwayne Johnson’s Black Adam won’t appear

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With Shazam’s planned release date of April 5th 2019 slowly edging ever-closer, it seems we may now have a production start date for the DC Extended Universe release, with El Mayimbe claiming on Twitter that filming on the movie will get underway in February. Dwayne Johnson had initially been cast as the villain/antihero Black Adam in […]

Arrow executive producer on the “evolution” of the show in season 6

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Big changes are afoot for the sixth season of The CW’s DC superhero show Arrow, as the series ditches its traditional flashback format and heads into new territory. It has been previously suggested that season six will mark a “reboot” of sorts, although executive producer Wendy Mericle has described it more as an “evolution” during […]