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June 17, 2019E3 2019 Recap & X-Men Beast Solo Film | Weekly News Episode 227
Welcome to the Superhero Slate E3 2019 recap episode, we discuss the Beast solo movie that will never happen, our countdown to Spider-man Far From Home dwindles down, and more!
News
Men in Black International (12:00)
Now in Theaters
Dark Phoenix (14:40)
Original ending involved Skrulls
Probably original D’Bari
Biggest ever second-week drop for a big-budget superhero film
Beast (19:00)
Solo film script available to read online
From Byron Burton and John Ottman (Days of Future Past editor; Composer)
Spider-Man: Far From Home (23:33)
2 and a half weeks
Phase 4 (25:50)
Looking to cast The Benefactor
Sonny Burch’s mysterious employer
Norman Osborn?
Jessica Jones (28:20)
Season 3 now on Netflix
Hellcat & Captain Marvel references
Last MCU series on there
Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order (31:10)
Marvel Knights, X-Men, Fantastic Four released as DLC
Nintendo Switch on July 19
New Coke Update (33:25)
The can smells weird
Marvel’s Avengers (Game) (34:15)
First video game trailer
Single or multi-player story revolving around A-Day
Set in Spider-Man universe?
No loot boxes or other paid story content
Free characters and levels after release
Paid costumes
May 15, 2020 on Xbox One, PS4, PC, Stadia
Xbox (46:35)
Scarlett
Plays 4 full generation games of Xbox titles
Support Xbox One controllers & peripherals
Cloud computing & server for current Xbox One
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order (50:25)
Gameplay and details
Lightsaber colors change
Saw Gerrera
Final Fantasy (51:50)
VII Remake details
Not a Remaster, an entirely new game
March 3, 2020
VIII Remaster
Cyberpunk 2077 (58:35)
Story trailer
Keanu Reeves reveal
April 16, 2020
Detective Pikachu (1:05:35)
Highest grossing video game movie of all time
Passed up 2001’s Tomb Raider
Monsters at Work (1:06:30)
First poster look at series
Star Trek (1:07:36)
Tarantino’s script done and confirmed to be R rated
The Batman (1:09:05)
Two-Face & The Mad Hatter could also appear in film
Titans (1:10:20)
Season 2 casts Drew Van Acker as Aqualad
Lobo (1:11:45)
SyFy reportedly developing a spinoff series for Krypton character
Plugs (1:13:00)
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1 hr 17 min
June 10, 2019Dark Phoenix Review & Warner Bros. SDCC Woes | Weekly News Episode 226
This week Superhero Slate is reviewing Dark Phoenix, we take a first look at Loki in his own show surfaces, Warner Bros. skips on SDCC, and more!
News
Men in Black International (7:55)
Release this week
Dark Phoenix (9:40)
Last Fox X-Men Movie Review
Spoiler Free Thoughts
X-Men vs Fantastic Four (13:00)
Johnny Storm goes Nova, forcing a superhero registration act
X-men fight Fantastic Four; Mr. Fantastic cut wolverine’s arms off
Skrull invasion the next set of films
X-Men: Animated Series (18:25)
Original creators plan to talk to Disney
Continue original 1990’s cartoon
Fantastic Four (19:35)
Rumored to debut 2022
Peyton Reed campaign to direct
Has mentioned 1960’s setting (not likely)
Marvel’s Phase 4 (Rumors) (23:50)
Black Widow - Yelena Belova as villain
Black Panther 2 - Queen Divine Justice to appear (Ce'Athauna Asira Davin was a princess of the Jabari Tribe)
Nova - last living Nova Corps member
Avengers - Dark, Young, & New Avengers
Avengers: Endgame (30:52)
Nearly ended on an F-bomb to Thanos
Changed to I Am Iron Man
Loki (32:40)
First concept art unveiled at Disney Investor Day
Loki in various periods of time
Appears to be post-Thor 1
Jessica Jones (34:30)
Season 3 trailer
Last of the Netflix era Marvel shows
Runaways (36:55)
Elizabeth Hurley cast as Morgan Le Fey in Season 3
Magical using villain
Into the Spider-Verse (38:38)
Spider-Man film to hit Netflix June 26
Uncharted (39:05)
Tom Holland starring in film adaptation of video game to land December 18, 2020
Warner Bros. (40:40)
Skipping SDCC this year!!!
No Birds of Prey, Joker, Wonder Woman, Dune, etc
First time in 20 years
Wonder Woman (43:44)
Colorful poster showing Diana in variation of Golden Eagle armor
Full marketing campaign to start in December
Birds of Prey (45:30)
Rated R via Margot Robbie
Less-skimpy outfits to stare at
Supergirl (47:10)
Start production in the first quarter of 2020
Alongside The Batman
2021 release
Black Adam (48:00)
Jaume Collet-Serra (Jungle Cruise) looked at for director
Fast tracked due to Shazam’s success
Swamp Thing (50:00)
Show canceled after just 1 episode
Producer troubles reduced episodes from 13 to 10
SyFy (54:30)
Deadly Class and Happy! Canceled on network
Deadly Class had 1 season; Happy had 2
Production companies looking for new homes
Krypton is the remaining comic-book show left on network
Lucifer (56:15)
Renewed for 5th and final season on Netflix
Magic: The Gathering (57:15)
Animated series going to Netflix
Focus on Planeswalkers
Russo brothers as Exec Producers
Hasbro (1:00:05)
Snake Eyes (GI Joe spinoff) moves to October 16, 2020
Micronauts release June 14, 2021
Plugs (1:04:20)
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1 hr 7 min
June 10, 2019 Dark Phoenix | TV & Movie Reviews
Superhero Slate is here for the final X-Men movie from Fox with Dark Phoenix! Will a Phoenix rise out of the ashes for the X-Men franchise? What twists and turns await us at the end of an era? Did you also get a pretzel when you went to the theater? Find out all our thoughts and more in this review episode!
Review for Dark Phoenix (2019)
Spoilers at (9:55)
Plugs (26:15)
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28 min
June 03, 2019The Batman Casting & Black Widow Filming | Weekly News Episode 225
On the latest Superhero Slate, The Batman has officially been found with Robert Pattinson, the Fantastic Four & X-Men almost had a team up movie, everybody has Spider-Man on the brain, and more!
News
The Batman (14:40)
Robert Pattinson has finalized deal to play Bruce Wayne/Batman in upcoming film
Lots of characters in film
Penguin, Catwoman, Riddler, Alfred, Commissioner Gordon
May introduce new Robin for series
Cyborg/The Flash (19:11)
Ray Fisher & Ezra Miller’s contract expired last week
No news on renewal
The Suicide Squad (21:24)
Idris Elba reportedly playing Bronze Tiger
New Gods (23:25)
Tom King (Mister Miracle/The Vision) to write script with director Ava Duvernay
King won Eisner Award for Mister Miracle
Booster Gold (25:15)
Script turned in, Berlanti (director/producer) is very happy with it
Waiting for greenlight from DC/WB
Swamp Thing (28:15)
Now on DC Universe
Harley Quinn (29:55)
New image confirming Fall 2019
Kingsmen: The Great Game (31:10)
Liam Neeson joins cast
Will star alongside newcomers Harris Dickinson, Ralph Fiennes, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Stanley Tucci, Charles Dance, and Daniel Bruhl
Dark Phoenix (33:00)
Out in theaters this Thursday
The New Mutants (34:25)
Reshoots and scheduling are confirmed going forward
Fox couldn’t make it work, Marvel is good at it
Fantastic Four & X-Men (36:50)
Fox had a movie commissioned which involved X-Men, Fantastic Four, Daredevil & Deadpool in 2011
Written by Zack Stentz (First Class) and Paul Greengrass (Bourne Films) almost directed it
Spider-Man 3 (40:45)
Deadpool not to appear in the sequel
Venom more likely to appear
Not sure if Tom Hardy’s version or not
Spider-Man (Animated Series) (43:35)
Season 3 confirmed, called Maximum Venom
Spring 2020
Spider-Man: Far From Home (45:30)
Final trailer leaked online
Probably just wait for the official release
Spider-Man working with “Dmitri”
Probably The Chameleon
Black Widow (48:40)
Movie shooting in Norway currently
Not officially announced....yet
The Eternals (53:15)
Keanu Reeves approached about a role in upcoming film
No details yet, but talks underway
Power Pack (54:00)
Property in active development at Marvel Studios
Disney+ or Movie is unknown
Group of superhero children
Marvel’s Avengers (video game) (55:45)
Will debut at E3 on June 10
4 player game with customizable abilities
Single player & co-op
Jessica Jones (57:45)
Season 3 to debut June 14th on Netflix
The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance (59:10)
Teaser trailer showcases upcoming show
August 30 on Netflix
Plugs (1:03:30)
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1 hr 5 min
May 27, 2019Marvel's Ultimate Movie & Deadpool's MCU Debut | Weekly News Episode 224
This week's Superhero Slate, we ask will Zemo be the villain to Falcon & the Winter Soldier, The Rise of Skywalker teases the Knights of Ren, how will Deadpool debut in the MCU, and more!
News
Avengers: Endgame (12:20)
Labor Day goal to beat Avatar’s numbers
Endgame had huge up front, Avatar had no competition
Ultimates (15:50)
Reportedly working on movie for MCU
Ultimates have several iterations
Ultimate Universe - likely akin to Avengers
Ultimates (recent) - Captain Marvel, Black Panther, etc, focus on Multi-verse/cosmic threats
Falcon & The Winter Soldier (23:55)
Daniel Bruhl & Emily VanCamp to return as Zemo & Sharon Carter
Kari Skogland (The Handmaid’s Tale) as director
August 2020
WandaVision (27:10)
First series to reveal Wanda’s reality manipulating powers
Deadpool (29:15)
Rumored to be introduced in Spider-Man: Far From Home sequel
Biggest box office returns
Solo movie & Disney+ limited series also as options
Solo (36:40)
#MakeSolo2Happen trending
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (37:55)
Knights of Ren to get screen time and play a key role
Sand planet is Pasaana
Luke Skywalker to return somehow (Flashback?)
Knights of the Old Republic (42:00)
Movie reportedly being written by Laeta Kalogridis (Avatar)
Set 4,000 years before formation of Galactic Empire
Star Trek: Picard (43:40)
First promo for upcoming show
Terminator: Dark Fate (47:15)
Trailer for upcoming movie
Sequel to T2: Judgement Day
John Wick 4 (51:40)
May 21, 2021 release
Akira (52:55)
May 21, 2021 release
Taika Waititi
DC Super Pets (54:05)
Pushed back to May 22, 2022
Sonic the Hedgehog (55:20)
Pushed back to February 14 2020 for redesign
Originally November 8, 2019
Plugs (1:03:20)
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1 hr 7 min
May 19, 2019Batman Casting & John Wick 3 Review | Weekly News Episode 223
On this week’s Superhero Slate we’re talking about the controversial Batman Casting (again), the taste of Dr. Pepper Dark Berry for Spider-Man, the James Wan-iverse, and more!
News
John Wick Chapter 3 Parabellum (9:10)
Review & Experiences
MINOR Spoilers
Batman (19:00)
Casting list:
Robert Pattinson (not finalized)
Unhinged fans already signing petition to not play him
Nicholas Hoult (X-Men)
Aaron Taylor-Johnson (Kick-Ass)
Armie Hammer (Lone Ranger)
May have 6 villains including Catwoman & Penguin
Batwoman (27:11)
First look teaser for show
His Dark Materials (30:20)
Trailer for show
Dafne Keene (X23), James McAvoy, Lin Manuel-Miranda
Netflix (33:10)
Success of Umbrella Academy leads to First Look deal at Dark Horse
Current comics: Hellboy, Sin City, 300
The Magic Order (36:35)
Mark Millar’s series ordered at Netflix
Pilot directed by James Wan (Aquaman)
“A group of five families of magicians entrusted to keep the world safe from supernatural problems. However, the order is in danger as its members are being targeted and picked off one by on”
Saw (38:40)
Chris Rock to work with James Wan/Leigh Whannell to reboot series
October 23, 2020
Mortal Kombat (41:00)
James Wan produced reboot to land March 5, 2021
Same day as Masters of the Universe reboot
Avatar 2 (44:20)
Casts Jemaine Clement (Legion) as Ian Garvin
Avengers: Endgame (45:30)
Box Office Update
Passes Avatar’s domestic
Spider-Man: Far From Home (48:35)
Projected at $200+ million opening off success of Endgame
Dark Berry Dr. Pepper
Popcorn at AMC
Black Widow (52:55)
Sebastian Stan mentioned it takes place right after Civil War
Marvel Cinematic Universe (54:50)
Feige Reddit AMA details:
Plans for the Real Mandarin after All Hail the King
"Respect the source material. Hire passionate filmmakers regardless of how much money their last movie made. Hire the best cast regardless of their current marquee value."
MCU is planned out 5 years at any given time, but general ideas for further
Star Wars (1:01:30)
2022 film to be written and directed by Game of Thrones duo - David Benioff & DB Weiss
X-Men Dark Phoenix (1:06:20)
Looking at record low opening with $50 million
June 7, 2019
Star Trek: Picard (1:08:00)
First image from upcoming series
Detective Pikachu 2 (1:11:00)
Sequel being fast tracked after success of original
Similar to Iron Man 2, with expansion films following
Oren Uziel was reported earlier this year to write film
Sonic the Hedgehog writer
Red & Blue adaptations are after
Plugs (1:16:20)
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1 hr 20 min
May 12, 2019Spider-Man Trailer Debut & Detective Pikachu Review | Weekly News Episode 222
This week Superhero Slate is going on a vacation with Spider-Man Far From Home, Disney plans out our next 8 years of movies, we get our first tease at Lobo in Krypton, and more!
Thanks to Adam Niemiec for hosting!
News
Detective Pikachu (8:00)
Review episode out now!
Avengers: Endgame (11:15)
Box Office Report
$300 million short of Avatar
Confirmed to stream on Disney+ on December 11
Spoiler Ban* Lifted
Spider-Man: Far From Home (18:05)
Official Trailer Release
Multiverse?
Earth 838 - Spider UK
Dark Berry Dr. Pepper
Captain Marvel (28:15)
Digital Release May 28
Physical June 11
Phase 4 (29:35)
Bob Iger says they will announce Marvel’s future plans this summer
SDCC or D23
Disney (30:55)
Release dates for new Marvel & Star Wars movies
Marvel:
2020: 5/1, 11/6
2021: 2/12, 5/7, 11/5
2022: 2/18, 5/6, 7/29
Star Wars:
12/16/22, 12/20/24, 12/17/26
Avatar: Pushed back
12/17/21, 12/22/23, 12/19/25, 12/17/27
Fox:
New Mutants 4/3/2020
Gambit removed completely
The Eternals (41:30)
Richard Madden (Game of Thrones) cast as Ikaris
Doctor Strange 2 (42:50)
Rumors: 1980’s setting
Ancient One returns, Jericho Drumm (Brother Voodoo) & Clea to debut
Guardians of the Galaxy 3 (45:30)
Rumors: Villain is the High Evolutionary (Rocket’s creator)
Drax’s daughter is alive; Lylla as Rocket’s Love interest
Nova (48:40)
Rumored solo film in development at Marvel Studios
Fallout of Infinity War?
Ultimate Alliance 3 (51:50)
7 minutes of gameplay
Batwoman (53:20)
Ordered to series at CW
Suicide Squad (55:25)
Michael Rooker in talks to be King Shark
Rumor: Benicio Del Toro to be the villain, The Mayor
Krypton (56:40)
Season 2 Lobo teaser
The Witcher (58:20)
Dec 20 rumored release date
John Wick 3 (59:50)
Releasing this week
Plugs (1:02:00)
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1 hr 5 min
May 12, 2019 Detective Pikachu | TV & Movie Reviews
Superhero Slate is solving the case of the best video game movie adaptation! Is Detective Pikachu the answer to that search? Are lifelike Pokémon the next big franchise? How many cups of coffee does Pikachu drink? Find out all our thoughts and more in this review episode!
Review for Detective Pikachu (2019)
Spoilers at (14:50)
Plugs (33:30)
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37 min
May 06, 2019Sonic Sucks & Ghost Rider on Hulu | Weekly News Episode 221
This week Superhero Slate is feeling spooky about Hulu’s new Ghost Rider show, Sonic the Hedgehog makes a speedy turnaround, Detective Pikachu catches them all, and more!
Special Guest Host Adam Niemiec!
News
Avengers Endgame (7:50)
Box Office Roundup
#2 movie of all time
$2 billion in 11 days
Official Spoiler Ban lifts Monday
Spider-Man (16:30)
Amy Pascal is leaving Sony for a first look deal at Universal
Homecoming, Far From Home, Into the Spider-Verse
Spider-Man: Far From Home (21:25)
Trailer classified, could be next week
Timeline of film still in question
Agents of SHIELD (25:40)
Season 6 trailer
May 10
Ghost Rider (29:30)
TV Series going to Hulu in 2020
Gabriel Luna (Agents of SHIELD) To reprise role
Helstrom (31:30)
Show headed to Hulu in 2020
Daimon and Ana Helstrom are the son and daughter of a mysterious and powerful serial killer in "Marvel’s Helstrom." The siblings have a complicated dynamic as they track down the worst of humanity—each with their attitude and skills.
Star Wars (35:30)
Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca) passed away at 74
Detective Pikachu (38:05)
Out next week!
Best video game movie of our time?
Sonic the Hedgehog (43:30)
First trailer for film
Backlash = Updated Sonic Design
Good things: Sonic Spin, Jim Carrey
Umbrella Academy (51:40)
Got more views than Stranger Things Season 1
Fantastic Beasts 3 (55:38)
Pushed back 1 year to November, 2021
Plugs (1:00:20)
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Adam - Niemo36
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1 hr 7 min
April 28, 2019Avengers Endgame Recap & Dark Phoenix IMAX Trailer | Weekly News Episode 220
This week Superhero Slate has seen the Endgame for Avengers, there are a few trailers for upcoming films Men in Black and Gemini Man, there is not a lot of news at all, and more!
News
Avengers: Endgame (14:50)
Review episode out!
Box Office
$350+ million domestic
$860 million international
$1.2 BILLION opening weekend
Avengers 1 ($207,438,708), Ultron ($191,271,109), IW ($257,698,183)
Spider-Man: Far From Home (33:40)
Unmasked Peter Parker & Mysterio
Dr. Pepper Dark Berry
Dark Phoenix (37:45)
Ending was originally in space
Reshot to be on a train?
IMAX Trailer = Best
Pennyworth (41:50)
Teaser for upcoming series
Game of Thrones (44:45)
Bryan Cogman’s spin off not happening
4 Potentials remain
Men in Black International (49:50)
Trailer #2
Gemini Man (52:20)
First trailer
www.BoardGameBoss.com
Plugs (58:00)
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1 hr 2 min