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November 08Batman 2 Halloween SPOILERS, Henry Cavill’s Mustache Game, X-Men adds Iceman, and more!
This week on Superhero Slate a Halloween Costume Spoils the Batman Plot, Henry Cavill stands up for Mustaches, X-Men casts Iceman, and more!
News
GI Joe (10:40)
Reboot film from Danny McBride to land in theaters October 20, 2028
Will star Bradley Cooper as Duke
Other Worlds (14:15)
A Stranger Things prequel series announced from Netflix
Will be live action
Set in 1950s Nevada
Possibly UFO/extraterrestrial based
James Bond (17:00)
List of contenders for role growing:
Early reports have Callum Turner, Jack Lowden, and Josh O’Connor
This week, Robert Pattinson and Nicholas Hoult both recently tested
Decision expected to be announced before Thanksgiving
The Batman Part 2 (24:00)
Heidi Klum’s halloween costume team might have given away props for upcoming film
SPOILERS
Harvey Dent, Owl, Zsasz
John Constantine (28:10)
A new movie is in the early stages of development at DC Studios, with Evil Dead Wrath director Francis Galluppi attached to pen the script
Unsure where Keanu Reeves’ sequel film lands at this juncture
Savage Hunters (30:30)
Rumor: the plan is to give Deathstroke and Bane a mentor/mentee dynamic
One of the movies in early development and has yet to be greenlit
Justice League (33:25)
Henry Cavill teams up with Google to create a game to prevent a rogue CGI artist from erasing all Mustaches
Pokes fun at his Justice League version with a CGI jawline
(side note about Wendy’s RPG game)
Avengers: Doomsday (36:35)
Dunkin’ Promo kicks off with HERBIE and Gambit commercial
Promo materials show map for Latveria
Avengers: Secret Wars (41:15)
Inspiration for team after the soft reboot rumors:
Sam Wilson’s Captain America, Iron Man, Vision, She-Hulk, Thor, Captain Marvel, Yelena Belova, Shang-Chi, Robbie Reyes’ Ghost Rider, and Black Panther
Avengers team post-Secret Wars comics
Rumor: young versions of Hank Pym and Janet van Dyne will debut after movie
X-Men (47:30)
Ben Wang (Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping) is in talks to be Bobby Drake/Iceman in upcoming movie
Costumes for upcoming team looking to adopt the vibrant campy/comic inspired colors
No more muted colors or black leather
Wolverine (51:00)
Rumor: Jeremy Allen White (The Bear) is front runner for upcoming Wolverine role in MCU
Recent photos lend credit to the ‘look’
Will get standalone movie, but is not in current X-men script
Rumored to have A-list director already attached
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1 hr 1 min
November 02Double Dune Popcorn Buckets, The Suicide Squad DCU Status, Star Wars Episode 10 Details, and more!
This week on Superhero Slate we admire the NEW Dune Popcorn Buckets, we ponder if The Suicide Squad is DCU Canon, there is new Star Wars Episode 10 details, and more!
Patrick Stewart passes at 86
News
Welcome to Derry (9:40)
Unannounced prequel episode dropped on Halloween
Set hundreds of years before the show and Pennywise’s appearance
Beyond the Spider-Verse (12:55)
Animation in upcoming movie is pushing boundaries beyond the previous films
“The particular looks that we’re doing are really, really unique, and they don’t follow rules of three-dimensional animation. They’re much more in a 2D multiplane kind of style.”
Real camera operators are part of the process, capturing shots inside the digital sets
Star Wars X (16:10)
Upcoming details for new main story Star Wars Film leaked
“Episode X will have duo leads like Finn and Rey,” the scooper explains. “Their dynamic is very much that archetype, but with a more clearly defined romantic component. [The] male lead comes from a harsh orphaned background just like Rey and is swept up into the story after being implicated in a killing.”
“[The] female lead comes from high society, a perfectionist. Royalty,” they continued. “She and the male lead are caught up in a big adventure together, with her bringing him into the larger ‘world’s stage’ of Star Wars characters we know.”
The Batman (20:55)
Filming paused due to cast member being runover by batmobile
They were treated and at home recovering
The Suicide Squad (23:05)
One off podcast with James Gunn about if movie is DCU canon
It is, after asking Jennifer Holland and Steve Agee for their opinions
The future of Harley Quinn is the ‘asterisk’
Batman hasn’t been cast but an announcement “isn’t very far” away.
Dune 3 (31:50)
Final trailer released for upcoming Part 3
Popcorn buckets revealed and they double down
Two Sandworms, one Bucket
More sandworms for everyone
Ghost Rider (38:05)
Connor Storrie (Heated Rivalry) has been cast as the movie’s villain
Rumor: Blackheart or even Danny Ketch?
Rumor: Sacha Baren Cohen to return as Mephisto
Linus Sandgren (Dune 3) will be cinematographer for upcoming reboot
Midnight Sons (42:25)
Rumor: Developing as next supernatural project after Ghost Rider
X-Men (44:45)
Rumor: Renate Reinsve (Backrooms) in talks to be Moira McTaggart in upcoming franchise
Avengers: Doomsday (47:05)
Latest look features some ‘beautification’ of actors
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56 min
October 18Street Fighter in Cinemas, The Batman Gets a Second Director, VisionQuest NOW Streaming, and more!
This week on Superhero Slate Street Fighter punches its way to cinemas, The Batman gets a second director, VisionQuest lands on streaming, and more!
Street Fighter (2026)
News
Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew (14:10)
Trailer for Greta Gerwig and Netflix’s upcoming movie
February 12, 2027
The Mummy: Book of the Dead (12:35)
Title for upcoming film revealed with a October 15, 2027 release date
First set photos of Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz on set
X-Files (25:15)
Hulu orders reboot to series
Ryan Coogler developed reimagining
Himesh Patel (The Odyssey) and Danielle Deadwyler (The Bell Jar) are leads
Supergirl (29:55)
Milly Alcock’s update of her instagram has caused internet to theorize she’s ‘fired’ from DCU
James Gunn has confirmed she’s not
She’s returning in Man of Tomorrow
Swamp Thing (32:00)
Peter Safran says it’s still in the plans for DC Studios
“We’re working on it, absolutely. The script is being written as we speak.”
Mister Miracle (34:05)
The voice acting leads have been revealed by Safran
Josh Hutcherson (The Hunger Games, Five Nights at Freddy’s) is playing Scott Free and Mackenzie Davis (Station Eleven, Blade Runner 2049) is portraying Big Barda
The Batman Part 2 (36:55)
Steven Soderbergh has taken over as director for the film
Matt Reeves has stepped away from the film due to a personal family issue
“As Matt Reeves continues to attend to an ongoing family matter, Steven Soderbergh, as an admirer of Matt’s work, approached Matt and will step in, with the full support of DC Studios, to help the writer-director complete the final weeks of principal photography on The Batman Part 2. Matt and Steven will work closely together with the actors and crew to fulfill Matt’s vision of the film.”
Will return for post-production duties to meet 2028 release
Nova (44:30)
Michael Waldron when asked about casting Glenn Powell as Richard Ryder
“These are the questions to be hypothetically asking someone who was hypothetically directing the movie. But that person, if they wanted to hold on to that job, should not answer those questions.”
Daredevil: Born Again (50:55)
Season rumored to end when Luke Cage becomes Mayor
Zodiac (53:50)
Will be a ‘dark political thriller’
Currently casting for three main British leads: two male and one female
Could introduce MI13 and Excalibur
“Super Skrull” was left in UK hands
VisionQuest (56:50)
First 2 episodes live on Disney+
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1 hr 9 min
October 11Marvel’s Zombies Come Back to Life, Peacemaker sent to Pasture, Transformers 8, and more!
This week on Superhero Slate NYCC brings Marvel’s Zombies Back to Life, Peacemaker is sent off to pasture, Michael Bay returns to Transformers, and more!
News
Godzilla: Minus Zero (8:50)
Popcorn vessel and drink bottles revealed for upcoming movie
At what point are these just displays/toys?
Stargate (13:10)
Jac Schaeffer (WandaVision) to develop new series for Amazon
Part of overall deal with studio
Transformers 8 (15:20)
Franchise is back with Michael Bay in talks to direct next film
Will NOT be the GI Joe/Transformers crossover
Steven Spielberg takes creative oversight as primary producer
Jurassic World Liberation (20:40)
New title possibly revealed
Ghostbusters (23:10)
Ghostbusters: Nightmare on 34th Street in the works at Sony
Christmas themed film?
Writer Josh Miller (Sonic the Hedgehog) is working on the script
Peacemaker (27:20)
John Cena says character taking a backseat while DCU focuses on the “big three”
Referring to James Gunn, he says “Now this guy can play with a whole box of toys. And when you have the whole box, you need to deal first with the most valuable ones… Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman”
The Batman (30:10)
Filming paused while Matt Reeves steps away due to a family matter
Previously delayed rumored to be serious personal issues
Will movie get another delay?
Deathstroke & Bane (33:15)
Working title called “Savage Hunters”
Rumor: Alan Ritchson in talks for being in film
X-Men (36:15)
Cameras to roll on film in early 2027
Some casting still to be done
Theory: Cody Rhodes shared a story with music and talked about a franchise with a “Rogue” in it
VisionQuest (39:55)
All 8 episodes sent to critics, embargo lifts October 12
5 week release schedule revealed
Episode 1 — 53 minutes (October 14)
Episode 2 — 45 minutes (October 14)
Episode 3 — 52 minutes (October 21)
Episode 4 — 48 minutes (October 21)
Episode 5 — 46 minutes (October 28)
Episode 6 — 54 minutes (October 28)
Episode 7 — 1 hour & 2 minutes (November 4)
Episode 8 — 1 hour & 8 minutes (November 11)
Zodiac (44:30)
A live-action series announced at NYCC will feature SHIELD
Based on Marvel’s Secret Warriors
Releasing 2028
Marvel Zombies (53:15)
3 spinoffs announced over the next three years
2027 – The Winter Soldier
2028 – The Fist of Khonshu
2029 – The Last Guardian
Avengers: Doomsday (56:25)
Cinemark reveals a popcorn bucket and drink cup for movie
Cine Yelmo has a full bust bucket and a mask sipper
Avengers: Secret Wars (59:10)
Samuel L. Jackson says Nick Fury will return in movie
Rumor of main leads of second film:
Spider-Men (Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield, and Tom Holland), Deadpool (Ryan Reynolds), Wolverine (Hugh Jackman), Mister Fantastic (Pedro Pascal), Vision (Paul Bettany), She-Hulk (Tatiana Maslany), and the Young Avengers.
Young Avengers likely Ms. Marvel (Iman Vellani), Hawkeye (Hailee Steinfeld), Wiccan (Joe Locke), Speed (Ruaridh Mollica), and Cassie Lang (Kathryn Newton).
Lanterns (1:01:15)
Season 1 Discussion
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1 hr 13 min
October 04Avengers Secret Wars Casting, Spider-Man’s Clone Saga on Amazon, Batman on a Motorcycle, and more!
This week on Superhero Slate we have Avengers Secret Wars dream casting, Spider-Man’s Clones come to Amazon, The Batsuit Rides a Police Bike, and more!
News
Disney Park Rides (11:30)
Smuggler’s Run Update 2026
The Mummy 4 (14:50)
First look at Brendan Fraser filming on the movie
Jurassic World 5 (18:20)
J.A. Bayona (Fallen Kingdom) is in talks to pick up from Gareth Edwards for upcoming sequel
Fallen Kingdom had $1.3 billion worldwide in 2018
Would be sequel to Rebirth
G.I. Joe (24:05)
Bradley Cooper will be Duke in upcoming movie reboot from Danny McBride
It will not be the Transformers crossover movie
Which is no longer in development
Spider-Man – The Clone Saga (27:55)
Amazon and Sony moving forward with series adaptation of comic book
Details say to expect “Significant changes” to source material
Main leads still Ben Reilly and Kaine Parker
“They discover they’re clones, which leads to the show’s main plot”
Both have been Scarlet Spider at some point
Skydance (35:00)
Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery now renamed Skydance post merger
James Gunn and Peter Safran to remain DC Studios Co-CEOs
The Batman (40:50)
New look at Batman suit on a motorcycle
Seems to be stolen police ride
Dynamic Duo (42:25)
Logan Kim (Jason Todd) says movie is not related to DCU films and he will not reprise his role in the live-action movies
Mister Miracle (44:50)
Rumor: Jameela Jamil (She-Hulk) and Justice Smith (Detective Pikachu) cast as main leads, Big Barda and Scott Free
Nathan Fillion will reprise role as Guy Gardner in animated series
Daredevil (46:00)
Rumors are Charlie Cox will return as Matt Murdock/Daredevil in other MCU projects after his show
He’s appeared next to Spider-Man and She-Hulk
Avengers Secret Wars (49:20)
Rumor: Filming won’t start until January 2027
Will this lead to a delay from December 2027 release?
Rumor: Plot details
“The main protagonists will be a group of rebels who have been separated and are searching for something across Doom’s domains.”
Some cast RUMORS for the week:
Spider-Man (Tobey Maguire)
Hulk (Eric Bana)
Fantastic Four – all 4 (2007)
Blade (Wesley Snipes)
Jubilee, Quicksilver, Cyclops, Jean Grey, Psylocke (X-Men Apocalypse)
Quicksilver (WandaVision)
X-Men 2 (2003) – including Brotherhood of Mutants + Lady Deathstryke
Defenders
Ghost Rider (Robbie Reyes)
Guardians of the Galaxy
The Avengers (as of the latest MCU)
Superior Iron Man
Avengers Doomsday (59:05)
New poster for Doom showcases 3 Latverian witches
Purple, Green, and now Crimson. Previously Yellow was seen at SDCC
Silence your phones promo landed on youtube
VisionQuest (1:01:35)
Will feature double episode debut on October 14
Sets record for longest episodes of an MCU Live-action series, with nothing under 45 minutes
Episode 1 — 53 minutes
Episode 2 — 45 minutes
Episode 3 — 52 minutes
Episode 4 — 48 minutes
Episode 5 — 46 minutes
Episode 6 — 54 minutes
Episode 7 — 1 hour & 2 minutes
Episode 8 — 1 hour & 8 minutes
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1 hr 10 min
September 27Avengers Endgame Encore Post-Credit Scenes, Darkwing Duck Reboot, Dynamic Duo Delay, and more!
This week on Superhero Slate let’s get Dangerous with a Darkwing Duck reboot, Dynamic Duo voice actors get cast, we talk about Endgame Encore’s extra scenes, and more!
News
Darkwing Duck (4:25)
First look at series being rebooted at Disney+ with new cast
Mark Hamill (Batman: The Animated Series) as Drake Mallard, aka Darkwing Duck
Seth Rogen (The Muppet Show) as Launchpad McQuack
Lizzy Caplan (Party Down) as Gosalyn Mallard
Lilimar (Inside Out 2) as Duckie
Dan Stevens (Onslaught) as Glade McTowers
Kathryn Newton (Avengers: Doomsday) as Firecracker
Synopsis:
In the series, for the last 35 years, Darkwing Duck has been trapped in his worst nightmare: an alternate world that’s never heard of his superhero exploits. Now, a rebellious teen named Duckie, who knows all about his heroic past, shows up to pull this ego-fueled vigilante back into battle.
Dynamic Duo (11:20)
Pushed back to September 22, 2028
“this will be a good back-to-school animated feature slot for not just K-12 but also teens and college kids. The movie has the potential to hit the Spider-Verse crowd.”
Casting Confirmed:
Mason Thames as Dick Grayson
Logan Kim as Jason Todd
Lee Pace as Red Hood One
Steve Buscemi as Red Hood Two
Rumor: Chris Pine as Batman
Clayface (17:50)
Final trailer released for upcoming DC film
Teases impersonations, final big clay monster form
October 23, 2026
Man of Tomorrow (20:40)
Rumor is Superman will wear three different suits
One could be white, solar energy storing Space Armor
Another is a short sleeved, capeless suit
Star Wars: Episode 10 (24:40)
Jon Watts tapped to direct first of new film of main Star Wars series
Simon Kinberg is writer and overseeing the trilogy
Previously directed 3 successful Spider-Man films
Skeleton Crew for Disney+
Film hasn’t been greenlit by Disney yet
Spider-Man: Brand New Day (31:45)
Destin Daniel Cretton signed a three-year overall deal with Sony Pictures through his production company, Hisako Films
Sony wants him back for Spider-Man 5, but also keeps him free for other MCU projects (Shang-Chi 2?)
Daredevil: Born Again (34:40)
Series will end with Season 3
Dario Scardapane’s contract not renewed through post-production, which is already in final phases
Reshoots happening for show currently
Likely planned, but could be to remove any ‘loose ends’ if potential season 4 had been discussed
Have to be planned way in advance
Zodiac (39:55)
Marvel’s unknown project said to be in works
“It’s an X-Files-style, episodic show that will be led by 2-3 characters new to the MCU that have potentially little to no history in the comics. It is being developed to be rated TV-MA. It is designed to fit in the background of the MCU and pick up, explore, and expand stories and characters that haven’t been used for a minute, as well as introducing new corners to the universe.”
VisionQuest (44:50)
Series will likely re-introduce Jim Hammond, the first Human Torch
Was present in Captain America: The First Avenger as an android
Howard Stark’s first AI?
X-Men (48:30)
Casting for Iceman/Bobby Drake is underway
Reportedly first person to meet Jean Grey in movie
Rumor: Elle Fanning frontrunner to be Mystique
Hunter Schafer and Melissa Barrera also as options
Rumor: Lady Gaga looking to be cast as Dazzler
Most likely cameo
X-Men: The Animated Series (53:05)
Two cartoon series set to clash for survival in upcoming Incursions comic
X-men TAS vs X-men Evolution teams
Series will tell about how these ‘universes’ survive incursions set to be a big piece in Doomsday
Avengers: Endgame Encore (55:20)
4 scenes leaked online from movie
One only in IMAX/Infinity Vision scenes
One feels like a Brand New Day post credits sequence
Avengers Doomsday (1:07:35)
Big cast in Silence Your Phones promo for upcoming film
Rumor: Test screenings lately have been rated as “good”
Avengers Secret Wars (1:08:50)
Filming begins proper in 2 weeks
Florence Pugh to return as Yelena Belova
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1 hr 12 min
September 20Marvel Post-Secret Wars Rumors, Batman Day’s Dark & Snowy Night, Guile’s Popcorn Hair, and more!
This week on Superhero Slate Marvel’s post-Secret Wars rumors are heating up, Batman Day is a Dark & Snowy Night, Guile’s Hair is a popcorn bucket, and more!
Wolverine (game)
News
Resident Evil (9:45)
Update on movie
$108,300,000 worldwide
Thoughts
Helldivers (13:40)
Alan Ritchson in talks to replace Jason Momoa in Helldiver’s movie
Based on squad game, similar to Starship Troopers
Street Fighter (16:40)
Popcorn bucket revealed to be Guile’s hair
It is wearable and leans into camp
The Batman Part 2 (20:40)
Matt Reeves shares a photo of Batman for Batman Day
Gives Dark Knight vibes based on color
DCU (32:20)
No other shows than Lanterns and Grodd are in development per HBO boss
Spider-Man (40:00)
Theatrical run has been extended until November 16
Longest Sony since No Way Home in 2021
Home release date of November 17 has been removed from many listings
Avengers: Secret Wars (45:30)
Rumor: Brie Larson will have a leading role in upcoming movie
Will be a character who remembers the past
Black Panther 3 (50:10)
Rumor: Kazar of the Savage Land to be character in film
Savage Land is similar to ‘land of the lost’ style of dinosaurs, jungle, etc. in Antarctica
Kazar is like a Tarzan ripoff for Marvel
MCU (54:25)
Rumor: Phase 7 will be treated as a new Phase 1
Will consist of 9 movies and 1 is an Avengers event
5 solo outings and 4 team-ups
Rumor: “space-based team-up movie” in the works
Will have Star-Lord, Nova, and Silver Surfer
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1 hr 3 min
September 14Grodd Goes to College, X-Men Casts Angel, The Legend of Zelda’s 40th Anniversary, and more!
This week on Superhero Slate Gorilla Grodd Goes to College, X-Men Gets an Angel, The Legend of Zelda celebrates 40 years, and more!
Patrick and Chris watch Iron Man (2008)
News
The Legend of Zelda (8:10)
The movie is based on stories and concepts from franchise, not an adaption of one specific game
April 30, 2027
Ocarina of Time remake for Switch 2 first look
November 5, 2026
Man of Tomorrow (17:05)
Rumors: James Gunn took note of complaints from Superman and changed production on film
New director of photography
Tone to be more mature, dense, and epic
Brainiac’s design rumored to be terrifying and goal is to immediately unsettle moviegoers
John Stewart to have big role and get comic accurate costume
Captain Atom set to appear and receive a medal of some sort
Rumor: Jay Garrick might appear or be referenced in film
No sign of Barry Allen or Wally West
Clayface (25:00)
Tickets set to go on sale this week
October 23, 2026
The Batman Part 2 (29:40)
Bruce Wayne will have a ‘63 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray in the film
Feels like a throwback to Adam West’s Batman vehicles
The Penguin (32:50)
Matt Reeves’ 6th and Idaho Productions re-upped deal with Warner Bros TV
Company who brought us the Penguin season 1
Could be another small screen spinoff
The People vs Gorilla Grodd (36:10)
Is currently filming on set with a practical Grodd outfit
Grodd and Matter Eater Ladd (Eduardo Franco: Stranger Things)
Possesses the power to eat matter in all forms
Several songs sung on set, including Party Rock Anthem
Show will also feature fake interviews and cutaways
Avenger: Doomsday (43:05)
Less than 100 days till movie premiere
Latverian Witches on merchandise
VisionQuest (49:50)
New teaser released for series
October 14 on Disney+
Less than a month till series debuts
The Punisher (54:15)
Rumor is Marvel is planning to move forward with a sequel to One Last Kill
Not sure if its a series or a movie
X-Men (1:00:10)
Asa Germann cast as Angel
Casting said to be underway for Beast and Iceman
Beast will be more his Original, non-blue fur look
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1 hr 9 min
September 07Avengers Doomsday Writers, Spider-Noir Canceled, Street Fighter’s BEST Trailer, and more!
This week on Superhero Slate we step into the Avenger’s Writing Room, Spider-Noir’s Swings and Losses, Street Fighter Punches above its weight, and more!
News
Street Fighter (11:25)
New Trailer released for upcoming movie based on game series
Special moves, fight arenas, and pure campiness
October 16
Spider-Man: Noir (16:10)
Amazon has canceled show after 1 season
Received 11 Emmy Award nominations (most for any Prime series this year)
Stated to lack “staying power”
The side effect of dropping all episodes at once
Also an expensive show to reshoot everything in color
Marvel Television (20:33)
“Veil Productions” which is used for an upcoming small one-shot for Disney+ is using “Slumber Party” as the working title
Other evidence suggests this could be open to future seasons
Report suggests it is “youth-focused series”
Could be Champions or New Mutants (which had a comic called Slumber Party in 1984)
Nova (25:35)
Michael Waldron seemingly confirms Richard Rider would be the main character of upcoming rumored film
Says the movie will have to reckon with the fact Thanos destroyed the Nova Corps off screen in Infinity War
Avengers: Secret Wars (31:00)
Sounds like a ‘writers room’ of sorts helped craft upcoming Avengers movies
Stephen McFeely (Endgame), Erik Sommers and Chris McKenna (Spider-man), and Michael Waldron (Loki, Multiverse of Madness)
Noah Jupe is first new actor cast in movie
Rumored to be Franklin Richards aged up
Spider-Man: Brand New Day (44:25)
Currently second highest domestic film behind The Force Awakens
Will most likely take top spot before run ends
Will arrive on physical home release November 17
Potential digital in Mid-October
Venom (49:55)
Insomniac’s game is still in major production
Picking up post-Wolverine release
Will feature Eddie Brock, Peter, and Miles as playable characters, with faster city traversal
Tony Todd had all voice work done before his passing
To be followed by Spider-Man 3
Dungeons and Dragons (54:40)
Hasbro is still seeking studio partner for sequel to Honor Among Thieves
Writing team gave a completed script to company
Netflix creating a series set in Ravenloft focusing on the origin of vampire Darklord Strahd von Zarovich
Supernatural part of D&D campaigns and lore
Alfonso Cuaron as EP
Lanterns (59:15)
Ryan Reynolds said he’d love to cameo in Lanterns, and HBO Max wants to take him up on that offer.
Reynolds says that movie helped him start his starring role career, despite its faults
Episodes 3 & 4 discussion
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August 30Is GTA 6 the biggest media release ever, Avengers Doomsday Reshoots, Batmobile Upgrades, and more!
This week on Superhero Slate GTA 6 threatens to be the biggest media release ever, Avengers Doomsday is doing last minute filming, the Batmobile gets an update, and more!
Tim Curry passed at 80, Peter Cullen passed at 85 (Optimus Prime, Eeyore, Monterey Jack)
News
GTA 6 (14:50)
30 min gameplay trailer released during Gamescom
Netflix had exclusive rights for 6 hours
Game shown running on regular Playstation 5
Iron Man (25:15)
EA’s game has leaked an unfinished trailer
Featuring large city environments, upgrade trees, story beats, and more
Japan and a SHIELD Helicarrier as well
You will play as Tony Stark
Also features Pepper Potts, Obadiah Stane, and Crimson Dynamo
Avengers: Endgame Encore (29:10)
Trailer and tickets released with new posters for upcoming movie
None of the domestic versions feature the Time Stone
Color grading on film appears to be a little more rich in color than previous version
Disney has stated it will release on Disney+ eventually
Some dialogue was changed in trailer, but unsure if its edits or final version
Popcorn buckets of the Nano Gauntlet and Iron Man’s mask with a projector that says “I love you 3000”
Avengers: Doomsday (35:45)
Final scenes being shot currently with franchise actors
Jeremy Renner shared photo of Hawkeye outfit (could be Secret Wars)
Mark Ruffalo was filming SOMETHING for Marvel
Winston Duke and Anthony Mackie as well
Rumor: Elizabeth Olsen’s stunt double on set
Are these post-credits scenes?
X-Men (38:05)
Hired costume and set designers from Captain Marvel, Spider-Man: No Way Home, Loki, Fantastic Four: First Steps, and Thunderbolts*
Also working on Doomsday currently
Spider-Man: Brand New Day (42:10)
Has taken over 3rd highest grossing movie (Ne Zha) and Avatar: The Way of Water
Currently less than $250m in China, which could have pushed it to the first $3b film
Alien (44:30)
Ridley Scott says he’s going to do an Alien: Covenant sequel focused on David (Michael Fassbender)
“The one that just came out [2024’s Alien: Romulus] was OK. I think it needs some help. So, I’ve gone back in.”
The Dog Stars sits at 39% on RT and was a box office loser this weekend
The Batman Part 2 (49:45)
New look at Batmobile with ‘tire bumper’
Batman: The Brave and the Bold (53:05)
Several rumors hit about the Andy Muschetti NOT directing the film
WB is holding work on the film until after the Paramount merger
James Gunn debunked this
DC Studios is looking to get the film into production in 2027
Muschetti may leave the project to focus on Welcome to Derry Season 2
James Gunn could step up into director’s role
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1 hr 9 min