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Shazam director responds to rumours of the DCEU’s cancellation

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The director of Shazam has commented on the baseless rumour regarding the DC Extended Universe’s cancellation. Justice League wasn’t exactly what DC and WB were hoping for; the film didn’t perform well with critics and pulled in the lowest domestic opening for a DCEU film. This hasn’t helped the DCEU’s standing at all and only […]

Zachary Levi says Shazam is “like Big, but with superpowers”

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With production on the Shazam movie gearing up to get underway early in the New Year, actor Zachary Levi has been chatting to KTLA 5 about his upcoming title role in the DC superhero blockbuster, comparing the film to the 1988 comedy classic Big, albeit with superpowers. “The hope is that it’s gonna feel like […]

Shazam director is anticipating backlash from fans

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The director of Shazam is anticipating some fan backlash towards the film. It’s always a tricky business adapting existing material. By bringing beloved characters and storylines to life there comes a good chance that the property’s existing fans won’t be pleased with the choices made. This comes with the territory, as many a director who […]

Armie Hammer on The Rock wanting him for Shazam, and those Green Lantern rumours

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Generally when you see the name Armie Hammer alongside DC in an article, you find yourself reading a rumour or speculation about the actor taking on the role of Hal Jordan, either for a Justice League cameo, or 2020’s Green Lantern Corps. However, Dwayne Johnson mixed things up a little last month when he suggested […]

The Week in Spandex – New DC Films boss, Wonder Woman 2 to be “totally different”, Avengers: Infinity War details, Jodie Foster slams superhero movies and more

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In this edition of The Week in Spandex, we look at Justice League, Wonder Woman 2, Wonder Woman, Shazam, Harley Quinn, Batman Returns, Batman: Gotham By Gaslight, Supergirl, The Flash, Arrow, Black Lightning, Krypton, Titans, Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers 4, Black Panther, Thor: Ragnarok, Captain Marvel, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Silver & Black, Iron Fist, Daredevil, Agents […]

Dwayne Johnson on why he sees Black Adam as a hero

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It’s been a long while since we first learned the Dwayne Johnson is set to play the character of Black Adam in Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema’s Shazam movie, and just last month it was also announced that a solo Black Adam film has been added to the upcoming DC Extended Universe slate. In […]

Dwayne Johnson talks Black Adam and DCEU world building

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As this week’s release of The Fate of the Furious quickly approaches, Dwayne Johnson is currently partaking in media interviews to discuss the film, and naturally talk also extended to his upcoming role as Black Adam in the DC Extended Universe. Speaking to MTV, Johnson talked about the decision to make a Black Adam solo movie in […]

Dwayne Johnson promises “hope, optimism and fun” for Shazam and future DC movies

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Dwayne Johnson (who is set to play the antihero Black Adam in Shazam) recently had a meeting with DC executives about the DC Extended Universe and the tone of the projects moving forward, promising “hope, optimism and fun”. “Had a very cool and strategic meeting with the heads of DC about their entire universe,” wrote […]

Dwayne Johnson says Black Adam will battle Superman, wants Armie Hammer to play Shazam

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With everyone’s attention on DC’s Wonder Woman and Justice League, its easy to forget some of the other plans in the DC Extended Universe post-Justice League. Two of those movies will be based upon Shazam, with one focusing on the hero and the other the villainous Black Adam, played by Dwayne Johnson. In an interview with Fandango, Johnson offered a little […]