Short Shorts | Episode 76

All good news this week for Superhero Slate when Marvel gives movie descriptions, Justice League is on clean up control, Rogue One gets a little revealing, and more!

Riff & Raff

News

Marvel Studios (5:20)

• Fox and Marvel in early talks for a studio crossover.
• In response to Spider-Man reaction and Apocalypse reception

Doctor Strange (10:25)

• New synopsis
  • Marvel’s Doctor Strange follows the story of the talented neurosurgeon Doctor Stephen Strange who, after a tragic car accident, must put ego aside and learn the secrets of a hidden world of mysticism and alternate dimensions. Based in New York City’s Greenwich Village, Doctor Strange must act as an intermediary between the real world and what lies beyond, utilizing a vast array of metaphysical abilities and artifacts to protect the Marvel cinematic universe.
• Villain revealed
  • Kaecilius, agent of Mordo
    • Only 12 comic appearances
• Others
  • Night Nurse confirmed (Christine Palmer)

Guardians of the Galaxy V2 (15:25)

• Synopsis
  • Set to the backdrop of ‘Awesome Mixtape #2,’ Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 continues the team’s adventures as they traverse the outer reaches of the cosmos. The Guardians must fight to keep their newfound family together as they unravel the mysteries of Peter Quill’s true parentage. Old foes become new allies and fan-favorite characters from the classic comics will come to our heroes’ aid as the Marvel cinematic universe continues to expand.

Spider-Man: Homecoming (19:40)

• Principal photography started
• Same set as GotG v2
• Small casting announcements will start to come in
• Attends Midtown School of Science & Technology (Similar to ASM name)

Agents of SHIELD S4 (21:55)

• New train with chains for SDCC
  • NOT Ghost Rider

Suicide Squad (25:20)

• Marshmallow IMAX Poster
• 1 hour, 40 minutes
• ARGUS confirmed for film

Justice League (27:45)

• Reporter Set Visit: http://uproxx.com/movies/justice-league-set-visit/
• Information
  • Steppenwolf and Parademons attacking
  • Batman recruiting the Justice League
  • The Flash is humorous
  • Aquaman wears jeans
  • Motherboxes: Humans, Amazonians, Atlanteans - will be explained in JL
  • Willem Dafoe is atlantean named Vulko
  • New Logo
  • Junkie XL to score film

Batman (solo movie) (36:40)

• Ben Affleck confirms film
• Update on status

The Flash S3 (38:10)

• Premiere title: Flashpoint

Supergirl S2 (38:46)

• Lynda Carter (Wonder Woman) joins as President

Krypton (40:10)

• Casting for Seg-El (Superman’s Grandfather)
• Val-El (Seg El’s grandfather)
• Dev-Em (notorious criminal; destroyed Earth in post-Crisis comics)

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (41:35)

• Darth Vader confirmed to menace characters; James Earl Jones as voice!
• Mads Mikkelson is Jyn Erso’s father
• Ben Mendelsohn is Director Orson Krennic
• Alan Tudyk as K-2SO
• Forrest Whitaker plays Clone Wars character Saw Gerrera

Alien: Covenant (46:20)

• Noomi Rapace returning for film

Avatar (47:40)

• Casting for 2 & 3 starting

Power Rangers (48:40)

• Bryan Cranston to play Zordon

Ghostbusters (51:46)

• Animated series set in 2050
• New theme song

Independence Day Resurgence (54:27)

• Spoilercast on the horizon

Derby City Comic-Con (56:10)

• Recap

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