Last night it was reported – but still officially unconfirmed – that Henry Cavill’s time as Superman has come to an end, with talks between Warner Bros. and the actor for a cameo in Shazam! having broken down, throwing the future of the DCEU’s Man of Steel into doubt. It’s long been rumoured that Superman would make […]
Shazam director says Zachary Levi’s costume still a work in progress
Warner Bros. and DC Films’ Shazam! came in for some pretty heavy criticism during production when spy photos offered up the very first look at Zachary Levi’s title character in a bright red, heavily padded costume. By the time the first trailer arrived at the San Diego Comic-Con however, it was clear that the costume […]
Why Dwayne Johnson’s Black Adam won’t appear in DC’s Shazam! movie
Hiram Garcia, a producer for both Shazam! and Black Adam, has talked about why Dwayne Johnson’s Black Adam won’t be appearing in Shazam! Although Black Adam is the archenemy of Shazam and a DC supervillain, the character won’t be appearing in the upcoming Shazam! movie. Instead, Black Adam and Dwayne Johnson are getting their own […]
Shazam and Billy Batson gets a collectible statue from Iron Studios
Sideshow and Iron Studios have revealed the DC Comics Season 2 Art Deluxe 1/10th scale Shazam and Billy Batson statue which is based on concept art painted by Ivan Reis. The collectible is available to pre-order now, priced at $134.00 and is expected to ship between September and November; take a look at the promotional […]
Rumour: Superman won’t cameo in Shazam!, and there’s no movement on a Man of Steel sequel either
It’s been suggested on a number of occasions now that Henry Cavill’s Superman will make his return to the DC Extended Universe next year with a cameo appearance in Shazam!, while barely a month goes by without some site or another claiming that Warner Bros. is looking at [insert filmmaker of your choice here] for […]
Blade Runner 2049 composer Benjamin Wallfisch to score DC’s Shazam!
Following the release of the first trailer last weekend during the San Diego Comic-Con International, it has now been announced that composer Benjamin Wallfisch (Blade Runner 2049, It) is set to score the upcoming DC superhero adventure. The news may not come as too much of a surprise given that Wallfisch has teamed with director […]
Shazam! director reveals details about the film’s villain and references to Captain Marvel
David F. Sandberg, the director of Shazam! has revealed details about the film’s villain Doctor Sivana and if the movie will reference Captain Marvel. A film is only as good as its villain and this is doubly true for superhero movies. The trailer for Shazam! has got a lot of people excited but what do […]
First trailer for Shazam! lightens up the DC Extended Universe
As rumoured, Warner Bros. and DC Films have unveiled the first trailer for next year’s superhero adventure Shazam!, which stars Asher Angel as Billy Batson, a teenager who finds himself bestowed with super powers as the titular Shazam (Zachary Levi). This one looks like it could be a whole lot of fun; check it out […]
Shazam could play a part in the wider DCEU, plans already exist for potential sequels
There are plans for the future of Shazam! beyond that of the upcoming solo film, including the character playing a part in the wider DCEU. There exists a certain vagueness regarding what future films will or will not play a part in the interconnected DC Extended Universe. The newly announced Joker, for example, will not […]
Latest Shazam image offers first look at Billy Batson
Earlier this week we brought you an image from Shazam featuring Zachary Levi’s titular superhero and his friend Freddy Freeman (Jack Dylan Grazer) [check it out here], and now Entertainment Weekly has revealed another image from Warner Bros.’ DC movie which gives us our first look at a young Billy Batson (Asher Angel) alongside his pal […]