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August 19, 2019A New Hope for Obi-Wan & A Big Marvel Series for Disney+ | Weekly News Episode 236
This week we talk about a new BIG series for Disney+, Ewan McGregor returning as Obi-Wan Kenobi, how Birds of Prey is getting John Wick stunts, and more!
News
Venom 2 (17:00)
Robert Richardson signs on for cinematography
Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. His other Tarantino films include Kill Bill: Vol. 1 and Vol. 2, Inglourious Basterds, Django Unchained, and The Hateful Eight. For Scorsese, he's worked on Casino, Bringing Out the Dead, The Aviator, Shutter Island, and Hugo. With Stone, he won an Academy Award for JFK, but also worked on Platoon, The Doors, Natural Born Killers, and more
Spider-Man: Far From Home (20:30)
Passing Skyfall (2012) to become highest ever grossing movie for Sony
$1.109 billion worldwide
Behind Spider-Man and Jumanji Welcome to the Jungle domestically
Marvel Studios (23:00)
Casting a codename “David”
The Ruler of an ancient, distant kingdom
Shang Chi? Eternals? Namor?
Disney+ (28:30)
A “big” new series is coming to the streaming service
Ms. Marvel? Hulk?
Not announced so far
Marvel’s What If...? (32:05)
Hayley Atwell has recorded lines for series
Agents of SHIELD (33:10)
Patrick Warburton to reprise role of Rick Stoner in show’s last season
Ghost Rider & Helstrom (35:15)
Referred to as a banner called “Adventure into Fear”
“Three or four shows” total in this title
Aladdin (39:45)
Talks about sequel for live-action remake
Return of Jafar??
Theater or Disney+?
Obi-Wan Kenobi (44:20)
Ewan McGregor has confirmed to be signed on for character in an untitled Disney+ series
2 years,100 episodes ago
Star Wars (49:30)
Rian Johnson confirms new trilogy will NOT focus on Legacy characters
Dark Phoenix (52:35)
Ends theatrical run as lowest grossing X-Men film
$252 million vs X-Men (2000) at $296 mill
Krypton (56:35)
SyFy ending show after second season
Including Lobo spinoff
Warner Horizon in talks to move show to other outlets
HBO Max or DC Universe?
Birds of Prey (58:55)
Chad Stahelski (John Wick) to oversee second unit filming action scenes
Will not be credited for work
His stunt firm has been working on film entire time
Snake Eyes (1:02:20)
GI Joe spinoff eying Henry Golding (Crazy Rich Asians) as lead character
Origin story of character pre-Joes
Plugs (1:08:24)
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1 hr 14 min
August 12, 2019Disney+ Bundles Announced & The Boys on Amazon | Weekly News Episode 235
On the latest Superhero Slate, the streaming service wars are heating up, Disney+ starts bundle announcements, will the Joker beat its box office brethren, and more!
News
The Boys (9:20)
Season 2 has started production, first photo
Thoughts on the Boys
Netflix (20:00)
David Benioff and D.B. Weiss have signed an exclusive deal with Netflix
Write, produce, and direct new series/films for service
Rumored to be 5 year contract
Intend to complete remaining obligations, ie: Star Wars Trilogy
Disney+ (24:55)
Announced initial bundle for $12.99 month on investor’s call
Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+
More bundles/plans in the future when pages go live
20th Century Fox (27:55)
Merger and productions caused operating loss to Disney during 3rd quarter
Specifically Dark Phoenix
Reports for movies to focus on Avatar, Planet of the Apes, others
Disney+ properties such as Home Alone, Cheaper by the Dozen, Night at the Museum, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, etc
Deadpool (37:40)
Variety reports debates about whether Deadpool can seamlessly move between R-rated solo films and PG-13 rated MCU movies
Thor: Love and Thunder (41:30)
Reports are Taika Waititi has finished script for 2020 filming
Marvel TV (43:10)
ABC Entertainment in active talks about a project that focuses on a brand new female character mostly.
Spider-Man (45:45)
Phil Lord and Chris Miller developing live action TV shows based on Spider-Man characters
Using Sony’s Marvel characters
Around 900 in the Spider-Man vein
Each shows are unique experiences, but also related (MCU style?)
Nothing to debut or announce soon
Venom (50:00)
Andy Serkis officially directing sequel
Tom Hardy helped write script, different direction than first Venom
Michelle Williams confirms return
Joker (52:10)
Box office range predictions have the film bringing in $60-$90 million domestically
Above Aquaman $67.8 million and Shazam $53.5 million
October 4, 2019
Titans (53:45)
Season 2 trailer
Bruce Wayne, Robin, Wonder Girl, Aqualad, Superboy, Deathstroke, Raven
Plugs (58:40)
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1 hr 3 min
August 05, 2019Galactus in the MCU & Kevin Feige's Hats | Weekly News Episode 234
This week on Superhero Slate, Chris & Mike count the number of hats Kevin Feige might own, we speculate if the Star Wars Sith Troopers are related to Emperor Palpatine, the Zack Snyder cut might exist, and more!
News
Avengers: Endgame (12:35)
Digital release available now
The HD memes
Most expensive shot in film
Spider-Gwen easter egg
Kevin Feige owns dozens of hats.
Eternals (18:05)
Angelina Jolie training for film
“Give the MCU the Thena they deserve” (Azura)
Thor: Love and Thunder (23:00)
Natalie Portman using The Mighty Thor from Jason Aaron as material
Marvel Cinematic Universe (24:55)
Marvel Studios looking to introduce Galactus and Tyrant
Tyrant was a Galactus creation who went rogue
Could be first Herald and hold off on Silver Surfer
Runaways & Cloak and Dagger (29:10)
Crossover will happen in season 3 of Runaways
Agents of SHIELD & Agent Carter crossover?
D23 (33:30)
Disney+ first look showcase
August 24 - Marvel Studios sneak peeks
Star Wars (38:35)
Are Sith Troopers tied to Emperor Palpatine?
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (45:15)
Phil Lord & Chris Miller have signed a first-look deal with Universal
Develop comedy and drama features based on original content, existing IP, and other media
Emphasis on fresh voices and new talent
Venom (48:14)
Tom Hardy seemingly confirms Andy Serkis
Justice League (50:15)
Kevin Smith confirms a Snyder Cut
Not a finished movie, mostly pre-viz and green screen
New Gods (52:55)
DuVernay confirms both Darkseid and the Furies will appear in reddit AMA
The CW (56:40)
Crisis on Infinite Earths
Kevin Conroy will portray Bruce Wayne from the future in the five-part Crisis on Infinite Earths Crossover
First time Black Lightning characters will appear in Arrow-verse shows
Starts Sunday, December 8, 2019
The Walking Dead (1:01:10)
New spinoff series has more syfy element
Plugs (1:05:45)
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1 hr 11 min
July 29, 2019What If Marvel Studios & Watchmen on HBO | Weekly News Episode 233
This week Superhero Slate breaks down more of SDCC’s news, the Fall TV line up is starting to shape up, we talk about some upcoming DC animated movies, and more!
News
Spider-Man: Far From Home (11:50)
First Spider-Man movie to hit $1 billion
Tom Holland in 4 $1 billion+ movies
Disney sets record year in global ticket sales...in July
Besting 2016 record
Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (15:20)
Recruits Chung Man Yee as costume designer
Oscar nominated for work on The Curse of the Golden Flower
What If...? (18:55)
Season 1 will explore first 23 movies in the MCU
Adding twist to see how things turn out different
In the logo
Marvel Zombies
Original Iron Man Armor (older than mk 1)
Thor: Love and Thunder (26:00)
Natalie Portman signed up for movie 6 months ago
Met with Waititi and agreed to do it in one meeting
Black Panther 2 (27:45)
Danai Gurira to return as Okoye
D23 (32:50)
Marvel Studios to have sneak peek at upcoming projects
“Exclusive footage, special guest appearances, and more!”
August 24
The Runaways (36:10)
Season 3 to debut December 10 on Hulu
10 episodes at once
Will get drawn into a dark realm ruled by Morgan Le Fay (Elizabeth Hurley)
Venom 2 (38:10)
Andy Serkis (Black Panther) in line to direct sequel
Travis Knight (Bumblebee) and Rupert Wyatt (RotPotA) also considered
The Batman (39:15)
Greig Fraser (Rogue One) hired to film movie
DC Animation (43:00)
Superman Red Son, Justice League Dark: Apokolips War, Superman: Man of Tomorrow
Watchmen (45:50)
HBO confirms October release date
9 episodes in season 1
Lucifer (54:55)
Netflix increases season 5 episode count from 10 to 16
Not filming yet
Zombieland: Double Tap (50:50)
First trailer for sequel
Jojo Rabbit (54:00)
Teaser for Taika Waititi's upcoming film
Mad Max (57:45)
Two sequels to Fury Road and a Furiosa spinoff in the works
Work hasn’t started because of a lawsuit with Warner Bros.
Plugs (1:03:45)
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1 hr 6 min
July 22, 2019Comic Con International & Marvel's Phase 4 | Weekly News Episode 232
Welcome to the Superhero Slate annual Comic-Con International recap episode, except this time we're recording it live from California!
News
San Diego Comic-Con International (4:40)
50th Anniversary
Recap & First Impressions
Hall H
Shout outs to everyone there
Marvel Studios (43:45)
Avengers: Endgame officially passes Avatar at the box office for highest grossing film ever
Phase 4 Lineup
10 Properties in release order
Black Widow - May 2020 (48:00)
Takes place after Civil War, before Infinity War
First concept art of Natasha and Taskmaster
David Harbour playing Alexei - Red Guardian
Rachel Weisz added to movie
The Falcon & The Winter Soldier - Fall 2020 (53:20)
Chris Evans hands shield to Anthony Mackie on stage
Zemo to return in film with purple mask (put it on during video)
Disney+
The Eternals - November 2020 (57:50)
Will star Angelina Jolie (Thena), Richard Madden (Icarus), Kumail Nanjiani (Kingo), Lauren Ridloff (Makkari), Brian Tyree Henry (Phastos), Salma Hayek (Ajak), Lia McHugh (Sprite), and Don Lee (Gilgamesh).
“The Eternals are a race of immortal aliens sent to Earth by the Celestials to protect humankind from the Deviants.”
Celestial concept art
Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings - February 2021 (1:04:05)
Simu Liu cast as Shang Chi
Tony Leung as The Mandarin
WandaVision - Spring 2021 (1:08:10)
Paul Bettany and Elizabeth Olsen to return
Teyonah Parris to play adult Monica Rambeau
Disney+
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness - May 2021 (1:10:15)
Scarlet Witch will be in the film
Loki - Spring 2021 (1:12:55)
Disney+
What If...? - Summer 2021 (1:14:18)
Jeffrey Wright to voice The Watcher
MCU voice actors to reprise roles in show
Animated show on Disney+
Hawkeye - Fall 2021 (1:17:35)
Animated logo reveal
Disney+
Thor: Love and Thunder - November 2021 (1:19:50)
Taika Waititi to write and direct
Natalie Portman to appear as Jane Foster Thor
Blade (1:23:00)
Mahershala Ali to play Blade
No release date, phase 5
Other Properties Mentioned (1:25:50)
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 (Gunn has to finish Suicide Squad first)
Black Panther 2
Captain Marvel 2
Fantastic Four
X-Men/Mutants
Agents of SHIELD (1:39:50)
Season 7 will be the last season of show
Marvel Games (1:31:32)
Ultimate Alliance 3 gets Cyclops, Loki, and Colossus as free DLC
The Avengers gameplay footage revealed
Skill trees, custom outfits, etc
Titans (1:36:35)
Season 2 to debut September 16, 2019
Season 2 low-res images for Deathstroke and Aqualad
Doom Patrol (1:37:45)
Renewed for Season 2
Will stream on DCUniverse and HBO Max
Harley Quinn (1:38:20)
Animated series preview
Adult rated
Arrow (1:40:10)
Brandon Routh will suit up as Superman for Crisis on Infinite Earths
Not same as 2006 version, but Kingdom Come comic suit
Batwoman (1:41:30)
Batman villain Hush to be main bad guy
Burt Ward (1960s Robin) to appear at some point
Batman Beyond (1:42:50)
Full series blu-ray releasing this Fall
Includes Return of the Joker
The Boys (1:45:05)
Season 2 renewal ahead of debut July 26
Picard (1:48:18)
CBS All Access trailer for comic-con
Watchmen (1:49:25)
HBO series trailer for upcoming show
Series is a sequel to comic
Jean Smart plays Silk Spectre II & Doctor Manhattan returns to earth
The Witcher (1:53:20)
FIrst trailer for upcoming Netflix series
Based on books
The King’s Man (1:54:50)
Trailer for upcoming prequel movie
The Walking Dead (1:56:20)
Movie series with Rick Grimes will get exclusive theatrical release
Akira (1:59:33)
On Hold indefinitely with Waititi on Thor 4
Plugs (2:01:45)
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2 hr 7 min
July 15, 2019HBO Max & Stranger Things Season 3 | Weekly News Episode 131
This week Superhero Slate is packing our bags for San Diego Comic-Con, Warner announces HBO Max streaming service, Zack Snyder is making a Norse Anime on Netflix, and more!
News
San Diego Comic-Con International (19:15)
July 18-21
Marvel Studios (20:15)
“Inactive” Facebook Pages are not hinting at reveals
Deleted/Removed pages show same error
Black Widow (21:25)
David Harbour is NOT playing The Thing
Shang Chi (24:40)
Looking to cast unknown for title role
Chinese ancestry required, no other Asian ancestry accepted
Falcon & The Winter Soldier (26:40)
Hires Derek Kolstad (John Wick) to work on script, alongside Malcom Spellman (Empire)
The Mandalorian (28:50)
Sneak Peek to be shown at Disney+ panel during D23
Rumored cost per episode is $15 million
Jon Favreau working on Season 2
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (30:15)
Sith Trooper unveiled
Sherlock Holmes 3 (33:15)
Dexter Fletcher (Rocketman) has signed on to direct third installment
Robert Downey Jr. & Jude Law to return
RDJ schedule opened up
Venom (36:20)
“No timetable” to make film, per Amy Pascal
HBO Max (37:10)
WarnerMedia’s new streaming service debuted
Warner Bros, DC, Cartoon Network, HBO
New Line, CNN, TNT, TBS, truTV, the CW, Turner Classic Movies, Adult Swim, Crunchyroll, Rooster Teeth, Looney Tunes
New shows like Gremlins animated series, Dune: The Sisterhood
Exclusive streaming rights to Friends
Spring 2020
Netflix (54:00)
Zack Snyder to executive produce a Norse mythology anime for streaming service
Jay Olivia (storyboard artist for 300, Watchmen, Batman v Superman) as co-creator, showrunner, director, and EP
Shazam Director Breaks down Problem Solving (55:45)
Dig on CinemaSins
The Suicide Squad (1:00:08)
Storm Reid (A Wrinkle in Time) cast as Idris Elba’s daughter
Deadshot redux?
Mortal Kombat (1:01:05)
Joe Taslim (The Raid) signed on to play Sub-Zero
Movie will feature fatalities and be R rated
Stranger Things (1:02:50)
Season 3 conversation
FULL Spoilers
Plugs (1:17:40)
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1 hr 21 min
July 08, 2019The Flash Loses Directors & Sandman at Netflix | Weekly News Episode 230
This Superhero Slate episode we talk about how fast the Flash is losing directors, the Sandman adaptation coming to Netflix, the success of Spider-Man's new movie, and more!
News
Spider-Man: Far From Home (9:40)
Review episode live!
Box Office - over $500 million on Sunday
Could be first Spider-Man to cross $1 billion
Upgrade & Stealth suits are on PS4 for free
Character is NOT owned by Sony***
Endgame (18:10)
Aftermath ‘conundrum’ likely to be addressed
“They don’t leave stones unturned.”
$16 Million away from Avatar
Marvel Studios (25:10)
SDCC Panel Saturday Night 5:15 pm - 6:45 pm PST
Black Widow (30:50)
Nick Fury not a part of the film
Was in every 2019 MCU film
Ghost Rider (32:25)
Adds Dave Blass (Production Designer)
Preacher, Constantine, The Boys
The Defenders (33:24)
Based on contracts, it’ll be awhile before they appear in the MCU
Star Wars: The Mandalorian (35:35)
Robot assassin confirmed to be IG-11 (not IG-88)
The Flash (37:30)
John Daley & Jonathan Goldstein leave as directors
Andy Muschietti (It) has stepped in
Christina Hodson (Birds of Prey) to write script from scratch
The Batman (40:51)
Vanessa Kirby (Hobbs & Shaw) rumored to be Selina Kyle/Catwoman in film
Superman (42:10)
Henry Cavill & Christopher McQuarrie pitched Man of Steel movie that tied into Green Lantern
Warner Bros. not interested in pitches
The Witcher (43:35)
First images of Henry Cavill as Geralt appear
Henry Cavill
Anya Chalotra as Yennefer
Sandman (46:35)
Netflix to adapt Neil Gaiman’s comic series
Allan Heinberg (Wonder Woman) as showrunner; Niel Gaiman & David Goyer to executive produce
11 episode order
Most expensive show made by DC Entertainment
Logline/Synopsis
“A rich blend of modern myth and dark fantasy in which contemporary fiction, historical drama and legend are seamlessly interwoven, The Sandman follows the people and places affected by Morpheus, the Dream King, as he mends the cosmic — and human — mistakes he’s made during his vast existence.”
Akira (54:30)
Anime getting 4K Remaster release on April 24, 2020
New anime series based on original Akira Manga in the works
Will stick closer to the original story, with points not in the main film
Plugs (1:00:35)
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1 hr 4 min
July 05, 2019 Spider-Man Far From Home | TV & Movie Reviews
Superhero Slate swings across the globe to review Spider-Man Far From Home! After the fallout of Endgame, will Spider-Man be able to save the world, again? Does the introduction of Mysterio open up the MCU to a lot of new potentials? Does anyone else have a Peter tingle? Find out all our thoughts and more in this review episode!
Review for Spider-Man Far From Home (2019)
Spoilers at (12:55)
Plugs (47:05)
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51 min
July 01, 2019Black Widow Villain Rumors & an Empty Hall H | Weekly News Episode 229
This week Superhero Slate is going Far From Home with Spider-Man, Hall H is looking a bit empty at Comic-Con, Teen Titans are fighting...themselves, and more!
News
Spider-Man: Far From Home (18:15)
Release Tuesday July 2
Avengers: Endgame (21:20)
Re-release update
July 30 on digital, August 13 on physical
Black Widow (27:15)
Car in action scenes is a 2017 BMW 5 Series
The Eternals (33:50)
Selma Hayek has joined cast
Kumail Nanjiani, Angelina Jolie, Richard Madden
Fantastic Four (35:35)
Sean Astin almost directed F4 movie after LotR filming
Wanted Christina Aguilera as Sue Storm
Doctor Doom (37:50)
Kevin Feige recently met with Noah Hawley
Wrote Doctor Doom film for Fox before merger
Creator of Legion TV show
Legion (40:20)
Final season now airing on FX
Features Professor X
Russo Bros. (42:30)
Will host Hall H panel (not Marvel) this year
Endgame writers also at SDCC/Hall H
Sony/Fox (45:55)
Skipping a Hall H panel this year
Along with Warner Bros, Universal, & Legendary
No Morbius or Bloodshot reveals?
Ghostbusters 2020 (47:30)
Paul Rudd joins cast, possibly as school teacher
The Matrix (48:40)
Zak Penn (The Incredible Hulk) has been hired to write film
Wachowski Sisters to return to direct
Michael B. Jordan to star in film
Looking for 2020 production start date
Teen Titans Go! Vs Teen Titans (52:20)
Trailer for upcoming movie pits 2003 team vs their Go! Counterparts
Same voice actors from each series
Final Fantasy (56:20)
Live action TV series in works
Sony Pictures TV, Square Enix, & Hivemind (The Witcher)
Stranger Things (59:35)
Season 3 kicks off July 4 on Netflix
Enola Holmes (1:02:55)
Henry Cavill to play Sherlock
Millie Bobbie Brown as Enola, younger sister to Sherlock
Plugs (1:06:55)
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1 hr 12 min
June 24, 2019Endgame Extra Credit & Keanu Reeves Best Role | Weekly News Episode 228
This week we prepare to be in the Endgame again, we speculate the best Keanu Reeves role for Marvel, Comic-Con is getting close, and more!
News
Spider-Man: Far From Home (17:30)
Social media reactions hitting internet
Some early screenings June 26
TWO end credits scenes
Avengers: Endgame (22:25)
A new version added to current theater lineup
After credits: a deleted scene, a tribute, and a few surprises
June 28 weekend
Marvel Studios (29:15)
Deadline reports a confirmed Hall H presence
Phase 4 movies
Disney+ shows
Talks with Keanu Reeves to be in films
Black Widow (38:00)
Movie Logo on set chairs
“Prequels have a chance to answer questions you didn’t know you had.” - Kevin Feige
Shang Chi (43:05)
Guntis Sics (Thor Ragnarok sound mixer) says film shooting in Australia next year
Ludi Lin (Aquaman, Power Rangers) is a top contender
Hopes to have Donnie Yen in a lead role
Venom (47:20)
Amy Pascal confirms Tom Hardy will be back for sequel
The King’s Man (48:05)
World War 1 prequel for Kingsmen franchise gets official title
The Batman (49:44)
Josh Gad NOT playing the Penguin
Younger listener question (51:40)
Being creative in the internet age
Moving away from home
Plugs (1:02:10)
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1 hr 5 min