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January 16, 2017Episode 104 - We Love Karl
Superhero Slate has our first look at Marvel’s Defenders, confirmation on the future of the Green Lantern films, an unannounced X-Men movie, and more!
Riff & Raff
News
Guardians (7:00)
Last trailer for film
Feb. 23 release in Russia
Guardians of the Galaxy (10:40)
First look at villain via Toy
Video game details
Marvel’s Inhumans (16:20)
Production to start in LA/Chicago this March
Casting calls are out
[BRODERICK]Male. 30-40. Caucasian. Can say volumes with just a look. Strong, thoughtful and private, he’s unaccustomed to being questioned or feeling a need to answer to anyone, to an extent that can verge on arrogance. SERIES REGULAR, AEP.
[MARJORIE]Female. 30-40. Caucasian. An elegant and intelligent advisor to her husband, she struggles to find her place outside of their relationship, as others tend to view her as just a pretty face. Strong and resourceful, she’s not afraid to break the rules when the situation demands it. SERIES REGULAR, AEP.
[MARTY]Male. 30-40. Caucasian. Broderick’s younger brother; he is intelligent, charming and articulate. He comes across as a man of the people but secretly covets power. SERIES REGULAR, AEP.
[KEVIN]Male. 30-40. Open. Slight of build, his mind is his greatest asset. Always prepared with a plan, his outlook on life is the glass is always half-empty and often cracked and dirty as well. Though his outlook can be grim he has a droll, dry sense of humor. SERIES REGULAR, AEP.
[GRADY]Male. 25-35. Open. Impetuous and brash, he has serious impulse control issues which frequently get him into trouble whether its women, booze or fighting. He loves life and lives in the moment for better or worse. SERIES REGULAR, AEP.
[CHRISTINE]Female. 18-25 to play 18. Caucasian. Soulful but still learning the ways of the world, she has the arrogance of youth. Impetuous and independent she is also deeply devoted to her family. SERIES REGULAR, AEP.
[TIMOTHY]Male. 25-35. Open. SFXMU required. Supremely athletic. The ultimate picture of cool. He’s calm under pressure and willing to do anything to get the job done.
The Defenders (21:20)
Second fun image
Daredevil
Luke Cage
Jessica Jones
Iron Fist
Except Iron Fist who sees the levity in the situation
Image of team
All are stubborn and think they work better alone
Agents of SHIELD (25:50)
Season 4 part 2 debuts
ABC chief confident in Season 5
Avengers: Infinity War (27:40)
Peter Dinklage in talks for important role
Pip the Troll; The Watcher; MODOK
Cumberbatch has a stand-in due to busy schedule
Will film scene and dialogue later
No CGI replacement
Gamora/Guardians to return/appear
James Gunn as producer
Liv Tyler possibly returning?
Ant-Man and the Wasp (38:25)
Rumored to start filming in June
Wonder Woman (39:20)
God of War
Gets power from conflict in the world
Villain confirmed as Ares
Aquaman (40:25)
Starts filming in 4-5 months
The Batman (42:20)
“I’m really excited. There’s great stuff in it now. It just needs to get better and better”
Filming pushed back several months
Green Lantern Corps (44:10)
Green Lantern Corps. will focus on Hal Jordan and Jon Stewart, in what is described as a "Lethal Weapon in space" story premise.
David S. Goyer and Justin Rhodes writing it
X-Men: Supernova (48:10)
Listed as a separate film in production this year for X-Men
What is it?
Filming May 2017
Working title updated to: Dark Phoenix
X-Men Series (51:16)
Set in movie universe; feature familiar characters
Logan (52:55)
"In the near future, a weary Logan cares for an ailing Professor X in a hide out on the Mexican border. But Logan's attempts to hide from the world and his legacy are up-ended when a young mutant arrives, being pursued by dark forces."
Premiere at 2017 Berlin Film Festival
Gambit (54:10)
X-Men Producer (Lauren Shuler Donner) confirms Channing Tatum still attached to film
Deadpool 2 (55:00)
Colossus & Negasonic Teenage Warhead to return
Also, Dopinder
Will lead into X-Force, but not the purpose of the film
Star Wars (57:00)
Lucasfilm/Disney in talks to use Carrie Fisher’s likeness
Official no CGI recreation
Cars 3 (1:00:20)
New trailer
Pacific Rim: Uprising (1:02:44)
Karl Urban joins cast
Riko Kikuchi returning
Twin Peaks (1:04:50)
2 hour premiere on May 21 on Showtime
18 episodes
Now on Instagram! @Superheroslatepodcast
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Chris – @Valdan, ComicUI, Filmside Chats
1 hr 12 min
January 09, 2017Episode 103 - Batman V Affleck
In the first Superhero Slate of 2017, we talk Batman’s wishy-washy future, how Thor is going to bring the thunder, upcoming brand new superhero properties, and more!
Riff & Raff
News
The Batman (8:30)
Not so certain it may happen
If Affleck doesn’t like script, he won’t do it
"That's the idea. But it’s not a set thing and there’s no script. If it doesn’t come together in a way I think is really great, I’m not going to do it."
Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice (12:40)
Nominated for most Razzies in 2016
Worst Prequel, Remake, Ripoff, or Sequel
Worst Screenplay
Worst Supporting Actor
Worst Actor
Worst Picture
Worst Director
Justice League (17:50)
New image of team
Will visit Arkham Asylum
Powerless (21:00)
New image from series of Vanessa Hudgens
New Teaser
The CW (24:35)
Renews all 4 superhero shows
And Supernatural for 13th season
Constantine (29:15)
Matt Ryan will return as animated version on CW Seed
Captain America: Civil War (30:20)
Highest grossing movie of 2016
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2 (31:55)
New Pops! incoming
Black Panther (34:00)
Sterling K. Brown joins cast
Doctor Strange (36:05)
Release on 2/28
Steelbook is Eye of Agamotto (Best Buy)
Includes Team Thor: Part 2
Thor: Ragnarok (38:10)
New synopsis
In Marvel Studios’ Thor: Ragnarok, Thor is imprisoned on the other side of the universe without his mighty hammer and finds himself in a race against time to get back to Asgard to stop Ragnarok — the destruction of his homeworld and the end of Asgardian civilization — at the hands of an all-powerful new threat, the ruthless Hela. But first he must survive a deadly gladiatorial contest that pits him against his former ally and fellow Avenger — the Incredible Hulk!
Doctor Strange mentioned in description
Larger role than anticipated?
Natalie Portman now ‘open’ to returning to franchise
Spider-Man: Homecoming (43:15)
New video shows off upgrades
Upgraded, laser guided webshooters
Holographic GPS display.
Web wings
Eyes change shape/size
Disney’s Spider-Man (44:30)
Miles Morales and Spider-Gwen to feature in show
Replaces Ultimate Spider-Man, finale soon
Big Hero 6 (46:50)
Animated series teaser
Moon Knight (49:40)
James Gunn pitched movie to Marvel Studios
Cloak and Dagger (51:20)
Begins filming next month in New Orleans
Called “Shadows”
The Runaways (52:20)
Begins filming February in LA
Called “Rugrats”
New Mutants (53:00)
Anna Taylor-Joy talks film
Possibly Professor Xavier/James McAvoy appearance
Deadpool (55:15)
Picks up WGA nomination
Best Adapted Screenplay
Star Wars: Episode IX (56:45)
General Organa had a larger role in the finale
Braintrust meeting on how to handle loss of Fisher
Mike’s Rey Theory
Han Solo (1:02:00)
Woody Harrelson top choice to play Solo’s mentor
Emilia Clarke in unspecified role
Uncharted (1:04:55)
Joe Carnahan (Smoking Aces) has finished his re-write of the script
Future of video game movies?
Most looked forward to Superhero Shows in 2017
Chris
Logan
Kingsman: The Golden Circle
Inhumans
Justice League
Spider-Man Homecoming
Mike
Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets
Kingsman: The Golden Circle
Thor: Ragnarok
Marvel's The Defenders
Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 2
Email us your most looked forward to superhero projects in 2017 to [email protected] or tag us on twitter @SuperheroSlate!
Mike – @MikeRoyerDesign, Instagram, PickledComics
Chris – @Valdan, ComicUI, Filmside Chats
1 hr 20 min
December 31, 2016Episode 102 - Bye Bye 2016
In the final hours of 2016, Superhero Slate talks the Justice League, X-Men’s New Mutants, some of our favorites of the past year, and more!
Riff & Raff
News
Batman (9:35)
Video game to focus on Damian/Robin
Wonder Woman (10:15)
New image stealing her sword
Justice League (13:00)
Batman, Wonder Woman, Flash assemble
New teaser before January
Lex Luthor and Hippolyta to appear in film
Suicide Squad (19:05)
Video game canceled by WB
The CW Invasion (20:00)
Thoughts
Legion (26:15)
Mind blowing poster
New Mutants (28:10)
X-Men: The New Mutants
May 2017
Logan (30:30)
New website releasing final trailer one frame at a time
Caliban in jail
Deadpool probably not showing up for the film
Avengers: Infinity War (34:05)
Possible cast list includes Nebula and Captain Marvel
Does not mention Spider-Man
Thor: Ragnarok (37:05)
Takes place on planet Sakaar
Spider-Man: Animated Film (38:50)
Casting call reveals Miles Morales/Ganke characters
Star Wars IX (41:20)
Carrie Fisher
Filming April 2017
May 2019 release
Star Wars Rebels (47:10)
Chopper was in Rogue One
Forest Whitaker to return as Saw Gerrera in show
Boba Fett (49:25)
Rumored third solo film after Han Solo
Was in production with Josh Trank
Blade Runner 2049 (51:35)
Trailer released
Dune (55:10)
Denis Villeneuve in talks to direct reboot
The Emoji Movie (56:55)
Meh trailer
Power Rangers (1:01:15)
Goldar first look
Sequel comic
Alien: Covenant (1:04:30)
First trailer
Katherine Waterston photo
Answers Prometheus questions
Attack on Titan (1:09:20)
Season 2 trailer
2016 Movie Recaps
Best sequel
Best animated
Best original
Best reboot
Best video game movie
Best superhero movie
Email us your favorite movies and TV shows of 2016 to [email protected] or tag us on twitter @SuperheroSlate!
Mike – @MikeRoyerDesign, Instagram, PickledComics
Chris – @Valdan, ComicUI, Filmside Chats
1 hr 27 min
December 19, 2016Episode 101 - Ocean Master
With Christmas around the corner for Superhero Slate, Aquaman leaves his pants on, Deadshot takes aim at a solo film, Rogue One flies into theaters, and more with guest Quinnton!
Riff & Raff
News
Rogue One(4:30)
Impressions
Spoilercast
$155 million is the second-highest December opening
fourth-highest December opening of all-time
Aquaman(9:06)
Patrick Wilson (Watchmen) to play villain
Half-brother Orm aka Ocean Master
“there hasn't been the technology to back up the storytelling… until now”
Filming in Gold Coast Australia
$160 million budget
Justice League(13:17)
New images show Aquaman
The Batman(15:15)
On track to film spring 2017
To release in 2018
Suicide Squad 2(17:24)
Sequel in development
Deadshot(20:05)
Solo spin-off film in works at Warner Bros.
No story yet
Gotham City Sirens(21:28)
Harley Quinn spinoff with female cast (Poison Ivy, Catwoman, Deadshot?)
David Ayer to direct; Margot Robbie to reprise role
Fast-tracked
Geneva Robertson-Dworet has been hired to develop the screenplay (experience writing the upcoming Tomb Raider reboot and Sherlock Holmes 3)
Deadpool Golden Globe Nomination(26:30)
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
Deadpool & Wolverine(33:43)
Ryan Reynolds wants a Deadpool Wolverine Team-up Movie
“I want Deapdool and Wolverine in a movie together… What we’re gonna have to do is convince Hugh... [he] is one of the best human beings... I genuinely love the guy."
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2(42:15)
Soundtrack is more diverse
Captain Marvel(47:08)
Studio getting treatment on script soon.
Meetings with directing candidates to follow but not till the new year
March 8th, 2019
Avengers: Infinity War(52:40)
The Russo Bros. have posted a new video teasing a prop being made for Infinity War using a process called stereolithography.
Screenshot
Godzilla(57:25)
Sequel is titled King of the Monsters
Pacific Rim(1:00:10)
Maelstrom is not title; now called Uprising
Email us your Rogue One impressions to [email protected] or tag us on twitter @SuperheroSlate!
Quinnton - @BougieQ
Mike – @MikeRoyerDesign, Instagram, PickledComics
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December 18, 2016 Rogue One: A Star Wars Story | Movie & TV Reviews
This is the Superhero Slate spoilercast for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story! Is the first stand alone Star Wars film a hit or does it miss like a Storm Trooper? Are droids the way of the future? What exactly is a Death Star? Find out easter eggs and more in this spoilercast!
There ARE spoilers in this, duh. So don’t be surprised.
Superhero Slate Spoilercast for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
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Mike – @MikeRoyerDesign, Instagram, PickledComics
Chris – @Valdan, Filmside Chats, ComicUI - Facebook & Twitter
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December 12, 2016Episode 100 - Homecoming Trailer
For the 100th episode of Superhero Slate, Spider-Man gets his first movie trailer, Powerless is moving to Wayne Enterprises, we have a lot of trailers to look forward to, and more!
Episode 100!
Superhero Slate Store
Big thanks to @hf605
Intro
News
Spider-Man Homecoming (5:40)
First trailer!
And an international version!
Villains
Vulture
Shocker
Thugs
Liz Allan, Iron Man, Ned Leeds
Cameos
Bruce Banner, Howard Stark
T-shirt; Eye bruise
Tom Holland enrolled in high school secretly for the role
Spider-Man 2 - July 5, 2019
Inhumans (19:25)
Scott Buck (Iron Fist) is showrunner
Man-Thing (20:30)
R.L. Stine to pen series for Marvel
Rogue One (22:30)
This weekend!
Premiere last night
Star Wars: Episode VIII (24:40)
Snoke to be more animatronic/prosthetics in sequel
Title rumor: Forces of Destiny
Logan (27:15)
Richard E Grant is Zander Rice, not Sinister/Essex
First 40 minutes previewed to press
Reactions
New Mutants (29:50)
Confirmed as X-Men movie filming in May 2017
The Mummy (32:20)
First trailer
Russell Crowe as Dr. Jekyll
Dracula Untold NOT in the Monster Universe
Original design was much like Days of Future Past’s Apocalypse
Resulted in changed gender and looks
Jurassic World 2 (36:45)
Director adding more Animatronics to film
Fall TV (37:50)
Winter breaks for most shows
Which shows were your favorites?
Powerless (39:30)
February 2 at 8:30 on NBC
New synopsis moves to Wayne enterprises
In a world where humanity must cope with the collateral damage of Super Heroes and Super-Villains, Emily Locke (Vanessa Hudgens) begins her first day as Director of Research & Development for Wayne Security, a subsidiary of Wayne Enterprises that specializes in products that make defenseless bystanders feel a little safer. Full of confidence and big ideas, Emily quickly learns that her expectations far exceed those of her new boss (Alan Tudyk) and officemates, so it will be up to her to lead the team toward their full potential and the realization that you don’t need superpowers to be a hero.
Legion (41:35)
February 8 on FX
Doctor Who (53:40)
Christmas special has Superhero character
Attack on Titan (45:00)
Season 2 acquired by Funimation
April 2017
Alien: Covenant (47:10)
First trailer promises more of Alien 1/2 vibe
War for the Planet of the Apes (48:20)
Trailer
Assassin’s Creed (51:20)
Last trailer
Fast & Furious (53:55)
The Fate of the Furious
Transformers: The Last Knight (54:45)
First trailer
Sets up future films/spin-offs
King Arthur: Legend of the Sword (59:40)
Moved from March 24 to May 12
Against GotG v2
Power Rangers (1:01:45)
Zords poster
Email us your favorite Fall TV shows to [email protected] or tag us on twitter @SuperheroSlate!
Mike – @MikeRoyerDesign, Instagram, PickledComics
Chris – @Valdan, ComicUI, Filmside Chats
1 hr 9 min
December 05, 2016 Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them | Movie & TV Reviews
This is the Superhero Slate spoilercast for Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them! Was this new adventure a magical ride? Do we ever find out where the beasts are? Will Chris and Mike's wives shame them for not being Potter-heads? Find out these answers and more in this spoilercast!
There ARE spoilers in this, duh. So don’t be surprised.
Superhero Slate Spoilercast for Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them
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Chris – @Valdan, Filmside Chats, ComicUI - Facebook & Twitter
Andi - @AndiRoyerTV; @AndiFine
1 hr 2 min
December 05, 2016Baby Groot | Episode 99
It's Superhero Slate showtime, a-holes! Did anyone bring any tape? Baby Groot presses the button and more!
Riff & Raff
Episode 100 incoming!
News
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (14:00)
They’re in the case.
Spoilercast!
Rogue One (15:00)
Tickets on sale, maybe sold out opening night
Will not have opening crawl
Spider-Man: Homecoming (18:35)
Trailer debut at Brazil’s CCXP
Fan reaction video
Arriving with Rogue One in theaters
Marvel vs. Capcom Infinite (22:04)
2017 release
Gameplay trailer
Marvel Funko (25:25)
Animated shorts
Spellbound
Bait n Switch
Chimichangas
Inhumans (27:00)
Series to debut on September 26
8 straight weeks
Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 2 (30:45)
First official teaser trailer
Vin Diesel is Groot
Meet Mantis
Fox on the Run by Sweet
Guardians of the Galaxy (42:30)
TellTale video game confirmed
First trailer for movie almost shelved
Thor: Ragnarok (45:35)
First concept art image
Luke Cage (48:50)
Season 2 officially confirmed
The Mummy (51:10)
Teaser trailer
Jungle Book 2 (54:50)
Jon Favreau will direct sequel and Lion King back to back
Teen Titans: The Judas Contract (56:55)
Animated movie poster
Aquaman (58:20)
Delayed to October 5, 2018
DCEU (1:00:30)
Armie Hammer rumored to join universe
Man from UNCLE with Henry Cavill
Justice League: Mortal
Green Lantern?
Detective Pikachu (1:02:20)
Rob Letterman to direct (Goosebumps; Monsters vs. Aliens)
Power Rangers (1:02:50)
Alpha 5
Barbie (1:04:20)
Amy Schumer cast as live action version of character
Transformers: The Last Knight (1:05:45)
Wraps filming
First official trailer December 5 (tomorrow)
Email us your thoughts on the Guardians trailer to [email protected] or tag us on twitter @SuperheroSlate!
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Chris – @Valdan, ComicUI, Filmside Chats
1 hr 3 min
November 28, 2016Episode 98 - The Foxy Feige
With Mike back stateside, Superhero Slate talks Inhuman release details, new Fox release dates, how the CW is dominating with Dominators, and more!
Riff & Raff - Italy
News
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (8:05)
Last trailer
Tickets go on sale Monday
First Spider-Man: Homecoming trailer to debut
Marvel’s Inhumans (14:00)
September 4th - Labor Day 2017
1000 theaters, 74 countries
IMAX is paying for first 2 episodes as well
Is NOT replacing the planned movie
Agents of SHIELD VFX coordinator not on series
Avengers: Infinity War (19:20)
Concept art showing Death?
False - Doctor Strange Zealot designs
Doctor Strange (21:05)
Highest grossing solo character film from Marvel
Marvel vs Capcom (22:55)
4th entry in the works
Possible teasers
Batman: Arkham Origins (25:35)
Video game based on Damien Wayne
Son of Batman, current Robin
DCEU (27:35)
John Cleese in the DCEU rumor
Something about twitter follows
The CW (29:05)
4 Night Crossover event teaser
Starts Monday
Supergirl
The Flash
Arrow - 100th Episode
Legends of Tomorrow
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (33:40)
Spoilercast incoming?
New Mutants (35:45)
Storyboard Animatic shows Demon Bear as Villain
Demon Bear draws power from negative human emotion
Moonstar faced him in the comics; damaged her spine, hence the hospital scene
Stephen King meets John Hughes-style horror movie
Fox (40:05)
Kevin Feige says partnership for X-Men/FF is an impossibility
2 new Marvel film dates
November 2, 2018
February 14, 2019
Other dates already booked
March 2, 2018 (New Mutants)
June 29, 2018 (Deadpool 2)
Kingsmen: The Golden Circle (50:45)
Moved to October 6, 2017 from June
Probably to avoid Wonder Woman/The Mummy
Cars 3 (53:25)
First teaser trailer
June 15, 2017
Pacific Rim: Maelstrom (57:25)
First look at John Boyega
Alien: Covenant (58:50)
First poster with Xenomorph
Ghostbusters (59:45)
Ecto Cooler is being discontinued in December
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Mike – @MikeRoyerDesign, Instagram, PickledComics
Chris – @Valdan, ComicUI, Filmside Chats
1 hr 7 min
November 21, 2016Episode 97 - Inhuman Ego
Superhero Slate has a special guest and this week we’re talking Marvel’s Inhumans TV show, why Fox and Marvel are playing friendly, if Legends of Tomorrow is moving days, and more!
Guest - Luke Baker
News
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (8:45)
Initial impressions
Beauty and the Beast (12:55)
Live action trailer debut
Most watched trailer in history
Deadpool 2 (18:05)
Signs David Leitch (John Wick) as director
Has started search for 3rd movie director
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2 (22:30)
Ego character was originally owned by Fox
Fox changed Negasonic Teenage Warhead so much they needed approval
Swap!
Reshoots are taking place, nothing really new about that.
Marvel’s Inhumans (25:15)
TV series
8 episodes
ABC
First 2 in IMAX in theaters
Not a SHIELD spinoff
Focuses on Royal Family
Spider-Man: Homecoming (32:10)
First trailer to debut with Rogue One
Avengers: Infinity War (34:00)
Deleted location scouting photo
Asgard? Latveria? Hogwarts?
Has started filming
Justice League (41:00)
Green Lantern Corps member rumored to show up
Justice League Dark (43:04)
First trailer for animated film
Young Justice (47:28)
Season 3 confirmed for Netflix
iZombie (49:50)
Season 3 returns April 4
Legends of Tomorrow (50:25)
Moves to Tuesday at 9 PM
After The Flash
Y: The Last Man (52:05)
Moving forward with Michael Green as showrunner
Brian K Vaughn and Bryan Fuller writing script
FX
The Green Hornet (54:30)
Gavin O’Connor to direct reboot
Warrior; The Accountant
The Crow Reborn (57:40)
Film moves to another studio
Original cast/crew maybe remains
Kong Skull Island (59:25)
New trailer for upcoming movie
Full Metal Alchemist (1:02:15)
Teaser trailer
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Chris – @Valdan, ComicUI, Filmside Chats
Luke - @Lukerbaker
1 hr 9 min