Wonder Woman 1984 & Soul Reviews | Weekly News Episode 305

This week Superhero Slate is reviewing Wonder Woman 1984 and Pixar’s Soul, HBO Max gains tons of animated shows, we’re saving our money to buy MGM, and more!

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News

Wonder Woman 1984 (19:00)
- On HBO Max
- Review Episode
Wonder Woman 3 (23:10)
- Patty Jenkins to write/direct threequel
Soul (24:50)
- On Disney+
- Review Episode
The Mandalorian (28:15)
- Dark Troopers played by actors in suits
  - Small CGI touch up for arms/legs/joints
- Bib Fortuna actor was original (Matthew Wood) from Return of the Jedi
WandaVision (30:45)
- Disney Latino site says show runs from January 15 to March 5
  - Implying 8 episodes for series
- Potential for MCU content every week this year
Shang Chi (32:20)
- Simu Liu’s test fight video from 2019 shared online
- Fun video showcases his martial arts training
HBO Max (34:30)
- Cartoon Network/Adult Swim originals coming to service
  - Ed, Edd, n Eddy
  - Courage the Cowardly Dog
  - The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy
  - Codename: Kids Next Door
  - 12 oz Mouse
  - The Jellies!
  - Tom Goes to the Mayor
  - Craig of the Creek season 2
- DC Shows
  - Batman the Animated Series
  - Batman Beyond & Return of the Joker
  - Green Lantern: Animated Series
Mad Max (41:35)
- Furiosa prequel coming in 2023
- Anya Taylor-Joy (New Mutants) as Furiosa
- Chris Hemsworth (Thor) and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (Aquaman/Watchmen) in film as well
MGM (43:20)
- Looking to sell company for $5.5 billion
- Franchises include:
  - James Bond
  - Rocky
  - RoboCop
  - The Handmaid’s Tale
  - Stargate
  - Fargo
The Great North (47:40)
- New animated series from Wendy Molyneux and Lizzie Molyneux-Logelin (Deadpool 3) debuting on Fox Jan 3, 2021