The 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)
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)
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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