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July 15, 2018 Q and A with Chris & Mike | Weekly News Episode 180
Superhero Slate is on a break this week and we took this opportunity to record a special question and answer session with Chris and Mike! Learn about how the podcast was created, who contributes to what each week, the hardest part about Superhero Slate, and more!
We really don't have any notes this week, but here's the little bit of news we did cover!
The Joker Movie (0:45)
Avengers: Infinity War (6:27)
Send all your questions to [email protected] or directly to us at:
Mike – @MikeRoyerDesign, Instagram, PickledComics
Chris – @Valdan, Instagram, ComicUI
49 min
July 09, 2018Marvel Studios De-Aging Powers and Titans Titles | Weekly News Episode 179
Superhero Slate got to see Ant-Man and the Wasp on the big screen, we have Titans episode titles, Deadpool 2 gets an uncut, unrated version, and more!
Summer Shout Outs to MarvelFanWorld on twitter & Sean Bowman on YouTube
Superhero Slate Summer Break
News
Ant-Man and the Wasp (9:55)
Spoiler Free Review
Review Episode
Captain Marvel (12:45)
Has wrapped filming
Digital de-aging for Samuel L. Jackson and Coulson
For entire movie, rather than just a glimpse at a period
Set in 1993 probably
March 8, 2019
Spider-Man: Far From Home (19:20)
Currently in production
No Doctor Strange (even though a Sanctum is there)
July 5, 2019
Spider-Man (22:15)
Co-creator Steve Ditko passed away
Into the Spider-Verse (23:35)
Nicolas Cage may voice Spider-Man Noir
Deadpool 2 (25:25)
Takes over Marvel’s SDCC time slot at 5:30 PM
Deadpool 2: Uncut will premiere after panel
Possible X-Force announcements
X-Men: Dark Phoenix (27:45)
Still on for Feb 14, 2019
Listing was ‘missing’ from 20th Century Fox website
Jessica Jones (30:00)
Season 3 showing Trish Walker with Hellcat powers
Krysten Ritter directed episode
Star Wars: Resistance (31:15)
Leaked image shows character art
Star Wars: Episode IX (33:00)
Filming at Cardington Airship Sheds in UK
Same place all Yavin 4 scenes have been shot
Titans (36:45)
“DC Comics launching streaming service and this show with it in the fall”
Minka Kelly (Dove)
The titles for each episode can be found below, coming from TitansTV.net:
1.1 "Titans" (Pilot)
1.2 "Hawk and Dove"
1.3 "Starfire"
1.4 "Rachel"
1.5 "The Doom Patrol"
1.6 "The Messenger"
1.7 "Jason Todd"
1.8 "Angela"
1.9 "Donna Troy"
1.10 "Hank and Dawn"
1.11 "Koriand'r"
1.12 "Dick Grayson"
1.13 (Season Finale) "Raven"
Justice League (39:25)
Snyder Cut: Does not exist
Per BvS storyboard artist Jay Oliva
Birds of Prey (41:45
First R-Rated movie for DC
Filming starts January 2019
New look/costume for Harley Quinn
John Wick 3 (43:35)
Parabellum is the title for next film
“Si vis pacem, para bellum” - if you want peace, prepare for war
Alien (44:35)
Considering an Alien TV show in anticipation for 40th anniversary
Not focus on Xenomorphs, but set in that world
Gundam (46:55)
Legendary/Sunrise to produce live action adaptation of Gundam
Mike – @MikeRoyerDesign, Instagram, PickledComics
Chris – @Valdan, Instagram, ComicUI
58 min
July 09, 2018 Ant-Man and the Wasp | TV & Movie Reviews
Superhero Slate is here to review the biggest little sequel Marvel has ever made with Ant-Man and the Wasp! Did Ant-Man need a follow up movie to his first solo outing? How did Scott get out of his trouble with the government from Civil War? Is there a Hope for this movie's technical mumbo jumbo? Find out all our thoughts and more in this review!
This podcast contains spoilers starting at 9:30
Superhero Slate Review for Ant-Man and the Wasp
Email us your questions and reviews to [email protected] or tag us on twitter @SuperheroSlate to make us impressed!
Mike – @MikeRoyerDesign, Instagram, PickledComics
Chris – @Valdan, Instagram, ComicUI
52 min
July 01, 2018DC Universe Details & the Avengers End Game | Weekly News Episode 178
Sign Superhero Slate up for the DC Universe now that we know what it offers, we wait on news from San Diego Comic-Con panels, look at more leaked Marvel Promo Art, and more!
Luke Cage Season 2 Updates
News
DC Universe (14:10)
Details unveiled about service
First look at App
Stream movies, TV shows, comic books
Wonder Woman (TV), Batman: TAS, The Flashpoint Paradox
Superman & Batman movies
Titans
Dick Grayson and Rachel Roth, a special young girl possessed by a strange darkness, get embroiled in a conspiracy that could bring Hell on Earth. Joining them along the way are the hot-headed Starfire and loveable Beast Boy. Together they become a surrogate family and team of heroes.
Harley Quinn
First Image from show
Harley Quinn follows Harley’s adventures after she breaks up with the Joker and strikes out on her own in this new adult animated comedy. With the help of Poison Ivy and a ragtag crew of DC castoffs, Harley tries to earn a seat at the biggest table in villainy: the Legion of the Doom.
Young Justice: Outsiders
First Season 3 Image
Doom Patrol/Swamp Thing
Shows to debut in 2019
“Curated comic books” - not entire collection, but ANY comic from Action Comics #1 thought most recent Justice League available
Titans (29:10)
Brenton Thwaites Costume
Not going to SDCC
Pilot focuses on Robin, Raven, and Starfire
Wonder Woman (33:20)
First look at Kristen Wiig as Barbara Minerva (Cheetah)
Morbius: The Living Vampire (37:05)
Jared Leto cast as Dr. Michael Morbius
Will not impact role as Joker in any DC films
Sony @ SDCC 2018 (44:10)
Sony is bringing Spider-Man: Into the Spider-verse and Venom to Comic-Con
Venom is the most viewed Spider-man character trailer yet (64 million)
Marvel TV @ SDCC 2018 (47:00)
Marvel Rising, Iron Fist Season 2, Cloak & Dagger, The Gifted, Marvel Animation, and Legion
Avengers 4 (53:05)
Potential Title as “End Game” via Cinematographer’s personal site
Russo Bros. have said title was not mentioned in Avengers 3 though
More Promo Art Leaks
Captain America
Avengers #1, Avengers #2
Captain Marvel (1:01:25)
Leaked Promo Art
Captain Marvel #1, Captain Marvel #2
Young Nick Fury
Possible Battle Helmet reveal
The Eternals (1:05:00)
Could change history of MCU
Are people and god of myth/legends just Eternals?
Ant-Man and the Wasp (1:07:50)
Movie out next week!
Doctor Strange 2 (1:09:05)
Confirmed to be happened by Kevin Feige
Not an IF but a When
Snowpiercer (1:11:35)
Scott Derrickson (Doctor Strange) will not direct pilot after disagreements with showrunner Graeme Manson (Orphan Black)
Has directed full 72 page pilot, will not “extreme reshoots”
Former showrunner also left
Faith (1:14:50)
Sony bringing plus-sized superhero to screen
Created in 1992 by Valiant comics, has ability to Fly and bring others with her
Halo (1:16:20)
10 episode series ordered by Showtime (finally)
Showrunner Kyle Killen (Awake) and director Rupert Wyatt (RofPotA)
Amblin TV to produce
Sonic the Hedgehog (1:18:20)
Jim Carrey in talks to play Doctor Robotnik in upcoming film
Indiana Jones 5 (1:21:25)
Production delayed for a script rewrite
Jonathan Kasdan (Son of Lawrence Kasdan - Empire Strikes Back, Raiders of the Lost Ark)
Probably won’t make release of 2020 at current rate
Mike – @MikeRoyerDesign, Instagram, PickledComics
Chris – @Valdan, Instagram, ComicUI
1 hr 26 min
June 25, 2018Spider-Man: Far From Home & Streaming Service Offers | Weekly News Episode 177
Find out from Superhero Slate why Tom Holland can’t keep Spider-Man secrets when he’s Far From Home, Star Wars is re-evaluating their spinoff movie approaches, will the DC Universe be more than just a streaming service, and more!
News
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (8:20)
Mike’s spoiler free thoughts
Box office update
AMC A-List (15:05)
MoviePass like subscription
$20/mo includes IMAX, 3D for 12 movies (3 a week)
Ties into Stubs
Spider-Man: Far From Home (21:45)
New title ‘leaked’ from Tom Holland
World crossing? Dimension hopping?
Silk (26:10)
Sony’s next “Spider-Man” project without Spider-Man
Cindy Moon was second person bitten by same spider as Peter Parker
Bit ankle before dying
Same age as Spider-Man, korean-american background
Jamie Chung?
Black Widow (34:45)
Director Shortlist includes:
Amma Asante (A United Kingdom)
Cate Shortland (Berlin Syndrome)
Maggie Betts (Novitiate)
All three known for period dramas
Ant-Man and the Wasp (37:25)
Tickets on sale now!
Two confirmed after credits scenes
First reactions hitting internet
Luke Cage (39:20)
Season 2 debuted on Netflix
Impressions
Disney (42:05)
Have outbid Comcast with $71.3 billion in stock/cash hybrid offer
Jon Lasseter will be replaced by Peter Docter and Jennifer Lee
Star Wars (46:45)
Spin-offs are still in development, nothing has slowed down
Re-evaluating marketing plans and budgeting for future films
Obi-Wan Movie (49:30)
Stephen Daldry left project 6 months ago
Aiming for release on Disney Streaming Service to gain interest
DC Universe (53:30)
Hub for all things DC
Digital movies
TV Shows (back catalog)
Comics
Interactions/giveaways
Doom Patrol (56:00)
Kelsey Grammer eyed for lead role in show
Dr. Niles Caulder/The Chief
Swamp Thing (57:30)
James Wan to co-direct pilot with Deran Sarafian (Buffy, House, Fringe)
Wonder Woman 84 (58:30)
First debut footage planned as a surprise with Gal Gadot at SDCC 2018
Man of Steel 2 (1:00:05)
Henry Cavill at SDCC this year
No upcoming movies in production
The Flash (1:02:10)
Rumored to debut in 2020 from John Francis Daley (co-director)
February 14 or June 5
The Batman (1:03:25)
Movie will be set in the past, younger Batman
Option to reboot if they want or decide if they’re going to keep it
Treat as a standalone franchise again
The Joker (1:05:20)
Joaquin Phoenix led film and The Batman may be in same universe
Still early conversations
The Walking Dead (1:08:05)
Season 9 will see the return of Jon Bernthal as Shane
Died in season 2
Mike – @MikeRoyerDesign, Instagram, PickledComics
Chris – @Valdan, Instagram, ComicUI
1 hr 14 min
June 18, 2018Aquaman Photos & Netflix Burnout | Weekly News Episode 176
Superhero Slate has their swimsuits on because Wonder Woman and Aquaman are making a splash from DC, Comcast makes a bid for Fox, we take a guess at the Avengers 4 title, and more!
Shoutout to LEO UR
News
The Incredibles 2 (5:00)
Spoiler-Free Thoughts
Review Episode
DCEU (7:50)
No more writers room
Let director’s have vision/approach to films
Batman v Superman (11:38)
The “REAL” Doomsday is still out there - Zack Snyder
Wonder Woman 1984 (12:35)
Wonder Woman returns
First images show returning Steve Trevor
Aging as well
Gal Gadot with TVs
Cheetah will be Diana’s friend before attempting to usurp her
Aquaman (19:21)
Tons of new images
Aquaman & Mera
Vulko
Ocean Master/King Orm
Black Manta
Kingdom of 7
Queen Atlanna
Swamp Thing (27:35)
To start filming this Fall in North Carolina
AT&T/Time Warner (28:30)
Merger approved - What for DC?
New leadership at WB/DC expected
Comcast/Fox/Disney (30:25)
Comcast has officially put in an all cash bid for Fox at $65 billion
Analysts assume Fox assets will be split
Comcast wants Sky (they own Universal)
Disney wants TV/Film studios
Avengers: Infinity War (33:10)
Zoe Saldana is only actor to be in 2 movies crossing $2 billion
Avengers 4 (34:20)
Footage screened at CineEurope
Hulk has a new ‘costume’ - in line with previous image
Title is referred to as “Avengers: F____ H_____”
Captain Marvel (47:35)
Footage also screen at CineEurope
Pinar Toprak (Krypton, Fortnite) to score film
Cloak & Dagger (49:50)
Breaks record on Freeform: Biggest series debut in years
Possible Runaways crossover in the works (SDCC announcement)
Luke Cage (53:15)
June 22 on Netflix!
E3 (56:05)
Spider-Man PS4 gameplay footage
Star Trek: Discovery (58:05)
Showrunners Aaron Harberts/Gretchen Berg have been fired for ‘misconduct’
Abusive to show’s writing staff
Alex Kurtzman (EP, The Mummy) to continue season 2 starting with Episode 6
Doctor Sleep (59:30)
Ewan McGregor to play Danny Torrence in sequel
Mike – @MikeRoyerDesign, Instagram, PickledComics
Chris – @Valdan, Instagram, ComicUI
1 hr 7 min
June 18, 2018 The Incredibles 2 | Movie & TV Reviews
Superfans, get your super suits because we have the Superhero Slate review of The Incredibles 2! Have the 14 years since the first Incredibles film hurt the sequel? Is it a STRETCH to think Elastigirl is the best character? Can Mr. Incredible handle babysitting Jack-jack? Find out all our thoughts and more in this review!
This podcast contains spoilers starting at 11:00
Superhero Slate Review for The Incredibles 2
Email us your questions and reviews to [email protected] or tag us on twitter @SuperheroSlate to make us impressed!
Mike – @MikeRoyerDesign, Instagram, PickledComics
Chris – @Valdan, Instagram, ComicUI
52 min
June 11, 2018Movie Trailer Park & Avengers 4 Art | Weekly News Episode 175
This week on Superhero Slate, the DC Streaming service might launch in August, the Defenders may not get another chance on Netflix, you’ve got to sit through ALL of the trailers, like Spider-Man, LEGO Movie, and even Bumblebee to get to the movie news, and more!
News
TRAILER RUNDOWN (9:30)
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
Ralph Breaks the Internet
The LEGO Movie 2
How to Train Your Dragon
Bumblebee
Bad Times at the El Royale
Mortal Engines
Avengers: Infinity War (35:55)
Extra 30 days in China (extremely rare)
$1.998 billion at box office
Avengers 4 (36:58)
Leaked concept art of team
Luke Cage (41:10)
Season 2 titles take from artists Pete Rock and CL Smooth
June 22 on Netflix
Marvel Studios (42:20)
Feige’s favorite film so far is Black Panther (production aspect)
Met with Jay Chandrasekhar (Super Troopers) about a future project
Netflix (44:30)
Marvel TV shows won’t deal with Infinity War fallout
Defenders Season 2 not on the plans
Iron Fist Season 2 in 2018
Disney (48:45)
John Lasseter will leave the company December 31, 2018
Remain as consultant till then
Kingdom Hearts 3 (50:40)
Release date for January 29, 2019
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order (51:15)
New game from Respawn
Set between Ep 3 and 4
Third person, action/adventure game
Holiday 2019
Marv Studios (52:35)
New movies from Matthew Vaughn
Kick-Ass
Hit-Girl
Kingsmen trilogy
Kingsmen: The Great Game - 8 hour TV show
Statesman film
DC Universe (54:55)
Streaming platform could launch as soon as August
Diane Nelson is no longer DC Entertainment president at WB
The Flash (56:30)
Kid Flash will not return as series regular for shows
Titans (58:10)
Will have Bat-Signal
Jason Todd (Robin/Red Hood) to appear in show, unknown capacity
The Batman (59:15)
Will not be a prequel
Ben Affleck may still be out
Concept art of Two-Face, the Penguin, The Riddler, and Victor Zsasz
Female Robin
Suicide Squad 2 (1:02:35)
Will not recast characters
Will get a makeover to resemble comic book versions
No Joker Damaged tattoo
Written by Todd Stashwick (Gotham) and director Gavin O’Connor
The Joker (1:04:55)
Jared Leto to get solo film based on character
Game of Thrones (1:06:05)
Prequel to be set thousands of years pre-show
Jane Goldsman (Kingsmen, First Class, Kick-Ass) to run the show
Mike – @MikeRoyerDesign, Instagram, PickledComics
Chris – @Valdan, Instagram, ComicUI - Facebook & Twitter
1 hr 12 min
June 04, 2018Wonder Woman 84 Title and Spider-Man 2 Predictions | Weekly News Episode 174
Superhero Slate speeds into rumored leaks for The Flash movie, July is the deadline for Disney to beat Comcast and gain Fox’s true love, Mike predicts over 14 million future outcomes, and more!
Summer Movies 2018 We May See
News
Spawn (8:00)
Jamie Foxx confirmed to star in upcoming film
Is not an origin film
Ralph Breaks the Internet (13:45)
Poster debuts, trailer tomorrow
Every disney princess in a room
Original voice actors for: Ariel, Belle, Jasmine, Pocahontas, Mulan, Elsa, Tiana, Rapunzel, Anna, Moana, and Merida
Maleficent 2 (18:10)
Officially in production
The Walking Dead (21:35)
Andrew Lincoln to leave during current season
Norman Reedus in talks to take over as lead
Legion (25:10)
Officially renewed for Season 3
Fox and Disney Merger (26:00)
Shareholders will decide whether to sell to Disney or Comcast in July
New Warriors (27:35)
Fox merger causing delays in show finding a network
Freeform’s new leaders dropped comedy shows
Quality on show is great
If not picked up by ABC, won’t be seen on network until 2019
Silver and Black (30:51)
Film removed from Sony’s schedule
Back to pre-production due to scripting issues
Spider-Man 2 (32:50)
Contradicting Rumors
Title: Spider-Man Field Trip
Mike’s Prediction Corner™
Aquaman Trailer - June 5
Nick Cage development deal with Netflix
Avengers 4 (43:10)
Potential logo seen on crew jacket
The Avengers Project (44:25)
Rumored details pin it as Avengers: Ultimate Alliance
Not in continuity, just same name
Core characters are Iron Man, Captain America, Scarlet Witch
Shared Universe
Same as PS4 Spider-Man game
Eidos’ Guardians of the Galaxy
Superman (47:30)
Rocksteady may announce Superman game at E3 this week
Batman Arkham series
Wonder Woman (48:25)
New logo hints at time frame for movie
Title could be “Wonder Woman ‘84”
Batman/Birds of Prey (53:25)
Catwoman not to show up in the films
Penguin as the main villain for either movie
The Flash (55:45)
Rumored Leaks
Comedic approach with a simple story (low stakes)
The Rogues: Captain Cold, Mirror Master, and Weather Wizard
Jay Garrick as mentor, looking for A-list actor
Channing Tatum as Cold
Winter 2020 release date
The Crow (1:00:40)
Jason Momoa & director Corin Hardy have left project
Doom Patrol (1:01:12)
Audition tapes for Cyborg on Vimeo
Darker/realistic tone for series
Adult language in videos
Sonic the Hedgehog (1:03:10)
James Marsden cast in human lead role
Power Rangers (1:04:15)
Hasbro purchasing the entire franchise
Plans on new movies sooner than later
Lucrative deal with Paramount currently
Bumblebee (1:05:25)
First trailer arrives June 5
Mike – @MikeRoyerDesign, Instagram, PickledComics
Chris – @Valdan, Instagram, ComicUI - Facebook & Twitter
1 hr 11 min
May 28, 2018Spider-Man Sequel Rumors & Comcast's Cash Bid | Weekly News Episode 173
The Superhero Slate duo talks Solo, the Star Wars movie, Spider-Man 2 rumors, potential Wonder Woman 2 titles, and more!
Sean Shout-out on YouTube
News
Han Solo (4:50)
Review of a Star Wars Story
Spoiler-free
Boba Fett (8:45)
James Mangold (Logan) hired to write/direct stand-alone film
Star Wars 9 (13:20)
Grand Admiral Thrawn rumored to make cinematic debut
Online casting videos
Zahn cannot write novel until Ep 9 script is done
Comcast & Fox (17:00)
Comcast potentially putting a cash offer for Fox
X-men / Fantastic Four Rights
“The failure to have obtained any third-party consents necessary for the IP to have been transferred to the seller (if not originally developed by the company)”
Netflix (15:26)
Passes Disney to be the most valuable pure media company in the world
$161 billion to $152 billion
Avengers Infinity War (27:40)
$1.9 billion
Avengers 4 (30:05)
First Synopsis
“A culmination of 22 interconnected films the fourth installment of the Avengers saga will draw audiences to witness the turning point of this epic journey. Our beloved heroes will truly understand how fragile this reality is and the sacrifices that must be made to uphold it.”
Spider-Man 2 (33:00)
Possibly called Spectacular Spider-Man
Jake Gyllenhaal in talks to play Mysterio
Rhino could be ‘muscle’ ally
May not take place after Avengers 4 (could lead into Avengers 3 field trip)
Possibly introducing Spider-Woman (not bit by a spider)
Osborne has purchased Avengers tower
Leads into Spider-Man 3 being Sinister Six
Black Panther 2 (42:10)
Donald Glover rumored to be villain in film
Already the Prowler from Spider-Man Homecoming
Maybe something else
Black Widow (44:20)
Hired Red Sparrow production designer Maria Djurkovic
Daredevil (45:05)
Season 3 logo may confirm Bullseye
Deleted post
Cloak & Dagger (46:55)
Pilot episode reviews
Exists between SHIELD’s light tone and darker Netflix shows
Great actors
Morbius: The Living Vampire (48:20)
Logline for film revealed
"Horror action story of a scientist who, in trying to find a cure for a rare blood disease, accidentally transformed himself into a living vampire who, though disgusted by his own bloodlust, chooses to prey upon criminals he deems unworthy of life."
Wonder Woman 2 (51:30)
New domains for WB
Aquaman (54:07)
New armor for character
SHAZAM! (55:40)
First look at Zachary Levi in costume
The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part (58:40)
Title and poster revealed for sequel
February 2019
Men In Black (1:00:40)
Liam Neeson as head of MIB UK branch
June 2019
Transformers 7 (1:02:00)
Dropped from Paramount’s release schedule
James Bond (1:02:50)
25th film officially announced
Release October 25/November 8 2019
Danny Boyle to direct, Daniel Craig to return as Bond
The Expanse (1:04:20)
Season 4 picked up at Amazon
Agents of SHIELD (1:05:20)
Season 5/series review & future
*SPOILERS*
Mike – @MikeRoyerDesign, Instagram, PickledComics
Chris – @Valdan, Instagram, ComicUI - Facebook & Twitter
1 hr 19 min