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The Batman Casting & Black Widow Filming | Weekly News Episode 225

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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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