The Joker Review & Infinity Saga Box Set Breakdown | Weekly News Episode 243

This week Superhero Slate is reviewing Joker, taking a look at Vin Diesel’s Bloodshot, New York Comic-Con gives us Marvel games, and more!

News

Joker (10:00)

• Review episode
• $95 million opening weekend

Birds of Prey (13:45)

• First full trailer debuts
• FRIENDS poster homage

Harley Quinn (17:50)

• Animated series to debut November 29 on DC Universe

The Batman (19:10)

• Tessa Thompson and Alexandra Shipp in talks to be Catwoman
• Looking to cast actress of color

The Suicide Squad (21:00)

• Idris Elba rumored to play Vigilante in upcoming movie
• Nathan Fillion as Arm-Fall-Off-Boy

Superman (24:10)

• J.J. Abrams working on a new “Capes” project at WB

Justice League (26:05)

• Zack Snyder says General Swanwick was Martian Manhunter

Bloodshot (28:25)

• Toy reveals Vin Diesel as Valiant Comics character

The Mandalorian (31:15)

• Better image of Taika Waititi’s IG-11

Marvel Studios (33:25)

• Disney+ shows have budget of between $12 to $25 million...per episode

Avengers: Endgame (35:45)

• Academy Award for your consideration page launched
• No RDJ as best actor

The Infinity Saga (40:00)

• Best Buy reveals box set for $550
• 23 movies in 4K and blu-ray

Spider-Man (44:25)

• Bob Iger reveals Tom Holland as savior of Sony deal
• Called and emailed Iger, which kicked off final deal details

Black Widow (46:30)

• Thunderbolt Ross photographed on set
• Timeline during Secret Avengers days or after Endgame for post-credits?

Runaways (48:05)

• Season 3 trailer debuts Morgan Le Fey (Elizabeth Hurley)

Marvel’s Avengers (49:10)

• Ms. Marvel (Kamala Khan) revealed as playable character in new story trailer
• Terrigen reactor creates inhumans

Iron Man VR (50:45)

• Playstation VR game to release February 28, 2020
  • Pre-order bonuses 1 and 2

Avengers: Damage Control (51:55)

• VR Experience around the country on October 18
• Defend the Wakandan Outreach Centers from a familiar enemy and fight alongside Avengers

Stranger Things (54:50)

• Season 4 revealed

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